SCOTTSDALE FIREFIGHTERS IN GULF COAST AIDING HURRICANE VICTIMS
SCOTTSDALE FIREFIGHTERS IN GULF COAST AIDING HURRICANE VICTIMS
The Scottsdale Fire Department has deployed four firefighters to the Gulf Coast region to aid with disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
The firefighters, deployed at the request of FEMA, will spend up to a month in the area assisting with outreach programs to help the victims.
The firefighters selected for the deployment are: Fire Captain Lance Parker, 42; Fire Captain John Whitney, 27; Fire Captain Kenneth Mantay, 37; Firefighter Dustin Preston, 25.
"We are honored to be able to assist in any way we can," said Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross. "We will continue providing support to the victims of this disaster and to FEMA for as long as they need us."
Scottsdale residents who want to assist in the relief effort can donate money through agencies listed on the http://www.az211.org Web site.
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FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE HOLDING CHARITY CAR WASH FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
Residents are invited to a charity car wash for the victims of Hurricane Katrina from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at The Carwasher, 7501 E. Indian School Road.
The minimum donation for a car wash is $11, which is the regular price of a basic wash at The Carwasher. Cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, so motorists are encouraged to give as much as they're able.
Scottsdale firefighters and police officers will be helping personnel at The Carwasher to dry off vehicles as they exit the wash rack.
For more information on the event, members of the public may call (480) 312-1816 or visit http://www.scottsdalefd.com
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JUSTICE SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR TO SPEAK AT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY SEPT. 18
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will talk about her newly released children's book, Chico at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Scottsdale's Civic Center Library, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
This will be O'Connor's first public appearance to talk about this book and share her story about a true-life incident with her horse Chico and the lessons she learned while growing up on a ranch.
The program is free, however, tickets are required due to limited seating. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis beginning at 1 p.m. on the lower level entrance of the Civic Center Library. One ticket will be provided per person. Copies of Chico will be for sale on the day of the event and during an author book-signing. For more information, call (480) 312-2320.
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PILOT PROJECT EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLING
A recent Eagle Scout project, conducted in collaboration with Scottsdale Solid Waste Management staff, appears effective in reducing the number of plastic bags placed in Scottsdale recycling containers.
The bags are not accepted by valley recycling facilities and are the No. 1 recycling contaminant in Scottsdale and every other major city in Maricopa County. The bags not only take up space in containers, but also require extra resources to remove them during the material sorting process.
In July, Boy Scout Steven Kann teamed with other scouts and city staff to address the problem. They placed "NO PLASTIC BAGS" stickers on more than 1,200 recycling barrels in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area in hopes of reducing the number of plastic bags placed in them.
The project appears successful. Prior to the stickers, homeowners were placing an average of 6.4 plastic bags per week in recycling loads. Once the stickers were placed on the barrels, the average number of bags dropped to 3.3 per week.
Scottsdale officials will evaluate the results and could expand the project to more areas of the city.
For more information on recycling and Scottsdale's programs, visit:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Recycle/default.asp?catID=18&linkID=131&lType=1
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2005 CENSUS SURVEY IS ON ITS WAY - GET READY TO BE COUNTED!
The 2005 Census Survey has arrived in mailboxes and Scottsdale is hoping you'll make sure that you and others in your family are counted.
The national count is under way with a mailing of a questionnaire to 1 out of every 13 households throughout Maricopa County. Returning the form as soon as possible is important.
By counting all residents, Scottsdale will be assured of getting its share of all federal and state funds that are distributed to communities based on their population.
To find out more about the 2005 Census Survey visit http://www.census2005.com
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THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
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FREE CLASS ON CARD MAKING SET FOR MONDAY
Residents are invited to learn how to make creative anniversary and birthday cards at a free class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Arabian Library, 10187 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Materials will be provided. To register or for more information, call (480) 312-6250
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"GAIN" PROJECT PLANNING KICKOFF IS WEDNESDAY
Residents are invited to join the City of Scottsdale, APS and the Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Scottsdale for a fun evening full of resources, ideas, goodies and raffle prizes at this year's G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) kickoff event, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E. Second St. The kickoff is geared to help G.A.I.N. party planners receive the tools necessary to host successful neighborhoods block parties on G.A.I.N. Night, which will be held on Oct. 2. To register for the G.A.I.N. kickoff, visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/safety/gain.asp or contact Lisa Cline at (480) 312-7748 or lcline@scottsdaleaz.gov
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The Scottsdale Fire Department has deployed four firefighters to the Gulf Coast region to aid with disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
The firefighters, deployed at the request of FEMA, will spend up to a month in the area assisting with outreach programs to help the victims.
The firefighters selected for the deployment are: Fire Captain Lance Parker, 42; Fire Captain John Whitney, 27; Fire Captain Kenneth Mantay, 37; Firefighter Dustin Preston, 25.
"We are honored to be able to assist in any way we can," said Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross. "We will continue providing support to the victims of this disaster and to FEMA for as long as they need us."
Scottsdale residents who want to assist in the relief effort can donate money through agencies listed on the http://www.az211.org Web site.
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FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE HOLDING CHARITY CAR WASH FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
Residents are invited to a charity car wash for the victims of Hurricane Katrina from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at The Carwasher, 7501 E. Indian School Road.
The minimum donation for a car wash is $11, which is the regular price of a basic wash at The Carwasher. Cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, so motorists are encouraged to give as much as they're able.
Scottsdale firefighters and police officers will be helping personnel at The Carwasher to dry off vehicles as they exit the wash rack.
For more information on the event, members of the public may call (480) 312-1816 or visit http://www.scottsdalefd.com
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JUSTICE SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR TO SPEAK AT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY SEPT. 18
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will talk about her newly released children's book, Chico at 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Scottsdale's Civic Center Library, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
This will be O'Connor's first public appearance to talk about this book and share her story about a true-life incident with her horse Chico and the lessons she learned while growing up on a ranch.
The program is free, however, tickets are required due to limited seating. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis beginning at 1 p.m. on the lower level entrance of the Civic Center Library. One ticket will be provided per person. Copies of Chico will be for sale on the day of the event and during an author book-signing. For more information, call (480) 312-2320.
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PILOT PROJECT EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLING
A recent Eagle Scout project, conducted in collaboration with Scottsdale Solid Waste Management staff, appears effective in reducing the number of plastic bags placed in Scottsdale recycling containers.
The bags are not accepted by valley recycling facilities and are the No. 1 recycling contaminant in Scottsdale and every other major city in Maricopa County. The bags not only take up space in containers, but also require extra resources to remove them during the material sorting process.
In July, Boy Scout Steven Kann teamed with other scouts and city staff to address the problem. They placed "NO PLASTIC BAGS" stickers on more than 1,200 recycling barrels in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area in hopes of reducing the number of plastic bags placed in them.
The project appears successful. Prior to the stickers, homeowners were placing an average of 6.4 plastic bags per week in recycling loads. Once the stickers were placed on the barrels, the average number of bags dropped to 3.3 per week.
Scottsdale officials will evaluate the results and could expand the project to more areas of the city.
For more information on recycling and Scottsdale's programs, visit:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Recycle/default.asp?catID=18&linkID=131&lType=1
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2005 CENSUS SURVEY IS ON ITS WAY - GET READY TO BE COUNTED!
The 2005 Census Survey has arrived in mailboxes and Scottsdale is hoping you'll make sure that you and others in your family are counted.
The national count is under way with a mailing of a questionnaire to 1 out of every 13 households throughout Maricopa County. Returning the form as soon as possible is important.
By counting all residents, Scottsdale will be assured of getting its share of all federal and state funds that are distributed to communities based on their population.
To find out more about the 2005 Census Survey visit http://www.census2005.com
====================================
THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
=====================================
FREE CLASS ON CARD MAKING SET FOR MONDAY
Residents are invited to learn how to make creative anniversary and birthday cards at a free class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Arabian Library, 10187 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Materials will be provided. To register or for more information, call (480) 312-6250
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"GAIN" PROJECT PLANNING KICKOFF IS WEDNESDAY
Residents are invited to join the City of Scottsdale, APS and the Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Scottsdale for a fun evening full of resources, ideas, goodies and raffle prizes at this year's G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) kickoff event, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 E. Second St. The kickoff is geared to help G.A.I.N. party planners receive the tools necessary to host successful neighborhoods block parties on G.A.I.N. Night, which will be held on Oct. 2. To register for the G.A.I.N. kickoff, visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/safety/gain.asp or contact Lisa Cline at (480) 312-7748 or lcline@scottsdaleaz.gov
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