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Vol. 78 No. 47
Inside This Week
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November 24, 2022
Fiesta Bowl Charities revamps O’Neil Park BY JOE MCHUGH
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Glendale Star Staff Writer
BUSINESS .... 12 Simple Machine Brewing Company hops to Glendale
FEATURES .... 20 Glendale veteran wins A/C unit from Forrest Anderson
iesta Bowl Charities, along with KABOOM!, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, and Palo Verde, recently revamped O’Neil Park with the addition of two new playgrounds and a multi-sport court. The group is also planning to build a football field at the park in 2023. “This is the first project of its kind for the city of Glendale, and we are so excited it’s here today,” Glendale Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama said. “This park has been here since 1960, and it’s been through some renovations, but nothing like this. It’s incredible that all of these volunteers took time out of their
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Glendale Star Staff Writer
Peoria Unified hosts events to honor veterans
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workday to be here. It’s amazing to go from nothing to a great new playground in just a couple of days.” The project in Glendale was one of 13
playgrounds that Fiesta Bowl has put in across Arizona. The main goal with these projects is to give back to the communiSEE PARK PAGE 4
Glendale Glitters kicks off in Downtown Glendale BY ADEN SCHULZE-MILLER
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Fiesta Bowl Charities, along with Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama, KABOOM!, BHHS Legacy Foundation, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, and Palo Verde, recently cut the ribbon on a revamped O’Neil Park. (Fiesta Bowl/Submitted)
he city of Glendale began its annual Glendale Glitters festivities Nov. 21, turning on the lights around Murphy Park in Downtown Glendale. Mayor Jerry Weiers and Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama both spoke at the lighting ceremony to celebrate the beginning of Glendale Glitters and detail upcoming events coming to Downtown. Aldama also welcomed residents and city visitors to partake in the upcoming celebrations. “This is a great event 30 years in the making,” Aldama said. “It’s a known tra-
dition in Glendale. We had so much fun tonight and many other years before.” Aldama encouraged guests to shop at the businesses surrounding Murphy Park while in the area during the Glendale Glitters celebration. “Please, when you’re out here, visit all of our merchants and our restaurants,” Aldama said. “Don’t forget to visit Catlin Court, just behind me. Great place to be. Come out and visit and enjoy yourself.” The lighting ceremony began at 6 p.m., where it was met with a large crowd of onlookers ready to see the lights turned on around the park.
“While you enjoy the twinkling lights in just a few minutes, know that it’s also the perfect opportunity to check off your holiday gift list at the locally owned, unique boutiques and specialty shops,” said Lorraine Zomok, president of the Historical Downtown Glendale Merchants Association. “There are only 34 more days until Christmas, so many of the shops feature one-of-a-kind items by local makers and artisans, and every year we’re supposed to gain 10 pounds between now and New Year’s Eve. Who’s ready to get that started?” Zomok added. “And you can do that SEE GLITTERS PAGE 4
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