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Vol. 78 No. 41
Inside This Week
139 rabbits rescued from Glendale home BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Glendale Star Managing Editor
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BUSINESS .... 12 Taco shop emphasizes homemade Mexican food
total of 139 rabbits were recently rescued from a Glendale home by the Arizona Humane Society with help from the Phoenix Police Department. On Sept. 30, Phoenix Police were called to a residence near 4300 W. Greenway Road to help assist the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) while they seized the rabbits. According to AHS, the rabbits were rescued from “hoarding conditions.” The rabbits were found living in their own urine and feces, and
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were removed from the home over the course of a two-day period. No arrests have been made in connection to the case. With 139 new rabbits now in AHS’ care, the organization is currently searching for fosters for them. All supplies to care for the rabbits will be provided by the organization. AHS recommends that fosters do not already have other rabbits in their homes, as rabbits must be quarantined for 14 days due to the RHDV2 virus. The Arizona Humane Society will provide all of the neces“We are currently looking for at sary supplies to care for the rabbits, but is asking the public SEE RABBITS PAGE 4
to donate “wabitats.” (Arizona Humane Society/Submitted)
New fire chief looking forward to opportunities BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Glendale Star Managing Editor
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October 13, 2022
ollowing a national search, the city of Glendale has selected Ryan Freeburg as Glendale Fire Department’s next fire chief. Freeburg, who was most recently the city of Scottsdale’s assistant fire chief for the last 10 years, said it was humbling and exciting all at the same time to get the selection following the search featuring “amazing candidates from across the United States.” “I was blessed to get into a position to be offered the job by the city of Glendale,” Freeburg said. “I’m excited to be part of the city of Glendale and the Glendale Fire Department,” he added. “I’m excited to join the
team and bring what I can to the organization and do our part to keep the community, the citizens and the residents safe.” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said that during the interview process, Freeburg Ryan Freeburg demonstrated his leadership experience, a passion for innovative thinking and the strategic planning skills that the city was looking for in its next fire chief.
“Public safety is a key service we provide, and Ryan’s experience matches well with how we respond to those important calls we get from people who need help with a fire or medical emergency,” Phelps said. “He knows the automatic aid system and already has good relationships with other fire chiefs and stakeholders in the area. His experience in Scottsdale with the WM Phoenix Open and Barrett-Jackson special events shows that he understands the complex planning and dedication of resources needed for NFL games, large concerts, NCAA Men’s Final Fours and Super Bowls that Glendale hosts.” Aside from the obvious of a promotion in job title, Freeburg said Glendale’s
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