10 minute read
City News
CITY NEWS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM IN ARIZONA
PLEASE JOIN THE PARADISE VALLEY NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA REVOLUTION (PVNSDAR) AND HELP SPONSOR THE WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA PROGRAM! The program will be held on Saturday December 15, 2018 at 10 am at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Az. 85024.
The PVNSDAR chapter has sponsored the largest online retailer in the U.S. Awakening” blend in either a 48 count
veteran memory wreaths for the Wreaths Across America Program for the past several years and is a fundraising group/sponsoring group for it. The event is a wonderful way to: Remember- our fallen Veterans; Honor- those who serve; Teach – our children the value of freedom.
In 2007 the Worchester family of Harrington, Maine along with veterans and others who had helped with their annual Christmas Wreath ceremony in Arlington formed “Wreaths Across America.” The goal was to continue and expand this effort and support other groups around the country who wanted to do the same. This non-profit organization continues the Arlington tradition as part of the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
In 2017 Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 1,565,000 memorial Valley residents can enjoy 50 percent wreaths at nearly 1440 locations in the United States and beyond. This was accomplished with help from over 3270 fundraising groups, many corporate contributions, donations of trucking and shipping plus thousands of helping hands! The annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery is known as “ the world`s largest veteran`s parade”, stopping at schools, monuments, veterans homes and communities all along the way to remind people how important it is to “Remember, Honor and Teach!”
Proceeds place a wreath at one of the participating cemeteries: help support our fundraising partners including educational and veteran’s services outreach programs. (Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location of choice and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships.)
On Saturday, December 15 there will be wreath ceremonies in over 1200 cemeteries and the PVNSDAR participates at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona located at 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024.
That cemetery has approximated 65,000 graves and each year more wreaths are placed as veterans are remembered for their wonderful service to our country.
The service will start at 10 a.m.
If you wish to sponsor a wreath through the PVNSDAR please email: Kitfit2000@aol.com for a sponsorship form. Or visit the website www. wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information and online ordering.
On the sponsorship forms please list: The location ID: AZNMCP (other locations can be found online but may not offer grave specific service) And the Fundraising ID for PVNSDAR: AZ0025P
The cutoff date for wreath orders is November 26, 2018.
Funds raised are used for purchasing wreaths and the PVNSDAR Packages
LOCAL NORTERRA COFFEE SHOP LAUNCHES ON AMAZON ELEVATE COFFEE CO. WILL START SELLING THEIR “RUDE AWAKENING” BLEND ON AMAZON.COM LOCATED AT THE SHOPS AT “It’s surreal. A local single store coffee NORTERRA, ELEVATE COFFEE shop in North Phoenix launching on CO. IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE Amazon, that’s crazy! We are very THAT THEY HAVE LAUNCHED proud to offer our product beyond the ONE OF THEIR COFFEE BLENDS Phoenix area.” said operator, Troy ON THE ONLINE RETAIL GIANT, Hailpern. Elevate will be celebrating AMAZON.COM. the launch and also their 8th birthday! Elevate Coffee Co. was founded in off all drinks at Elevate from October 2010 with the simple goal of creating 1-7th. Stop and visit with the coffee a space with both great coffee and roaster, learn about the coffee roasting great community. Now in 2018, the process, and enjoy some good coffee local coffee shop has expanded into in good company.
For more information, you can
Now available on Amazon.com, you visit Elevate’s website at www. can buy Elevate Coffee Co.’s “Rude elevatecoffee.com. from Home Program.
K-Cup pack or a 12 oz. whole bean The Shops at Norterra is located at bag. The coffee shop plans on having 2470 W Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix. a second blend available online by You can find Elevate Coffee Co. January 2019. across from the Harkins Theatre.
KC’S BURNING AROMAS OPENS UP AT THE SHOPS AT NORTERRA THE SHOPPING CENTER’S NEWEST STORE FEATURES OIL WARMERS, ESSENTIAL OILS, AND MORE
THE SHOPS AT NORTERRA IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THEIR NEWEST STORE, KC’S BURNING AROMAS. Founded in 2002 by Leslie Pollesche, this is KC’s first brick and mortar store.
KC’s Burning Aromas specializes in aromatherapy warmers, essential oils, aromatherapy diffusers, and much more. The shop features 150 different fragrance oils available in half ounce, one ounce, and two ounce bottles. All the oils are hand blended by operations, her daughter Danielle manages the
Leslie and her team, making them exclusive to KC’s. Their signature oils can be used in any oil warmer or diffuser. The store also offers and diffusers. If you’re new to using essential oils, KC’s knowledgeable team can help you pick out exactly what you need. Since the store offers everything from the oils to the diffusers, it’s a one stop shop. KC’s Burning Aromas was established in the loving memory of Leslie’s daughter “Cassandra” or “Casey” as she was known by her many friends. KC’s is truly a family affair. Leslie and David oversee the daily
hundreds of unique and beautiful oil warmers Norterra Store, her son Travis oversee internet sales and Amazon, and her daughter-in-law Jessica directs social media for the company. “We would love you to come in and enjoy our wonderful fragrances and products!” said owner, Leslie Pollesche.
For more information, you can visit their website at www.kcsburningaromas.com.
The Shops at Norterra is located at 2470 W Happy Valley Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85085. You can find KC’s Burning Aromas on the south side of Main Street next to Urban Boba.
INNOVATION AWARD FOR ADOT’S I-17 WRONG-WAY VEHICLE SYSTEM GCN MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES FIRST-IN-THE NATION THERMAL-CAMERA SYSTEM
THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S PILOT INTERSTATE 17 WRONG-WAY VEHICLE ALERT SYSTEM BEING TESTED IN PHOENIX HAS BEEN recognized with a Government Innovation Award from GCN, an information technology industry magazine.
Governor Doug Ducey, who has directed ADOT to advance efforts to develop wrong-way vehicle countermeasures, including the I-17 system, said the award recognizes the state’s commitment to public safety.
“Too frequently we see reports of another death on our highways due to a wrong-way driver – often one impaired by alcohol or drugs,” Governor Ducey said. “Arizona has taken meaningful steps to crack down on wrong-way driving, and we are proud to lead the way among states for developing and testing measures that make our roads safer and protect innocent drivers.”
In addition, Governor Ducey championed a new law that has wrongway drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol face felony charges.
The first-in-the-nation system being tested on 15 miles of I-17 uses thermal cameras to detect and track wrong-way vehicles while also immediately alerting ADOT and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. This can save troopers valuable time in responding to incidents rather than waiting for 911 calls from other motorists.
“ADOT is working alongside several other state agencies to explore every detecting and preventing wrong-way vehicles,” said Dallas Hammit, ADOT’s state engineer and deputy director for transportation. “While we know that no system can be designed to completely prevent wrong-way drivers, the I-17 system is a significant step forward in these efforts.”
The system also allows ADOT to quickly warn other drivers about wrong-way vehicles via messages on electronic freeway signs.
The pilot project is allowing ADOT to evaluate how technology can be used to reduce the risks associated with wrongway drivers before expanding it to other freeways.
“This technology so far has shown great promise,” said Brent Cain, who leads ADOT’s Transportation Systems Management and Operations division. “With a commitment to helping every driver get home safely, our entire team has worked tirelessly to generate viable option when it comes to
and research ideas and then design, implement and test this system.”
Thermal cameras have recorded more than 30 detections of wrong-way vehicles, mostly along I-17 off-ramps located within the project’s boundaries between the I-10 “Stack” interchange near downtown and the Loop 101 interchange in north Phoenix. Most the drivers in those incidents have turned around on an off-ramp without entering the mainline lanes of I-17.
The system’s 90 thermal cameras are positioned to detect wrong-way vehicles entering off-ramps or traveling along I-17. Through the computerized decision-support system, the pilot project also is designed to trigger new illuminated wrong-way signs with flashing red lights aimed at getting the attention of the wrong-way driver.
This technology cannot prevent all wrong-way crashes from happening. The primary goal is reducing the risk of serious crashes by alerting AZDPS and ADOT to wrong-way vehicles much faster than waiting for 911 calls from other motorists. While technology holds promise for reducing the risk of serious crashes, it can’t prevent impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel.
CITY NEWS GRAB A FRIEND AND SHOP FOR A CAUSE PLUS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN MORE THAN $25,000 IN PRIZES
OUTLETS AT ANTHEM INVITES SHOPPERS FROM ALL OVER THE VALLEY TO SAVE, WIN AND GIVE AT ITS 14TH ANNUAL SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA RETAIL PHILANTHROPY EVENT. The VIP event will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and are on sale now at participating charities, Customer Service at the Outlets and online.
The limited-admission, one-day only event gives shoppers exclusive discounts at the Outlets’ popular brands, along with free lunch, wine and chocolate tastings and live entertainment. Plus, the opportunity to win more than $25,000 in gift cards and prizes.
“Our guests look forward to Shopping Extravaganza all year long; it’s one of our most popular shopping events,” said Christina Henning, general manager and marketing director, Outlets at Anthem. “Not only do participants have a fantastic time shopping, eating and socializing, they also know they are helping worthy causes close to their hearts. Outlets at Anthem retailers do a fantastic job making sure the discounts and prizes for participants are enticing, and we’re so thankful for the community support year after year.” From each ticket sold, $15 will be donated to one of the 18 participating non-profit organizations in the valley including the American Academy of Pediatrics-Arizona Chapter, Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities and Homes for Heroes. Last year’s event raised more than $50,000 for welldeserving organizations and in the last 13 years, Shopping Extravaganza has raised nearly $450,000 in charitable funds.
Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills, a global volunteer movement dedicated to women and girls around the world, is participating in the event for the second year.
“We are always looking for unique ways to raise funds for our organization and be involved in our community,” said Carolyn Lutz, Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills representative. “Last year’s Shopping Extravaganza event was so much fun for our club members and guests. They got VIP treatment by Outlets at Anthem, which they loved, and they knew they were helping raise money for so many worthy organizations. Honestly, is there a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon?”
FREE Service Voucher From Onguard Engine Oil, Inc. ~ Veteran Owned ~ An Arizona Company ~ American Made Products Buy It Anywhere And Get It Put In For FREE! Includes A FREE 32-Point Inspection! Onguard Engine Oil Is Also Available On Amazon And Ebay!
Steve Craig, president of Craig Realty, owner of Outlets at Anthem, introduced Shopping Extravaganza in 2004 to contribute to the community and support local charities. Since its inception, it has become a go-to charity shopping tradition for people throughout the valley and a great way to kick off the holiday shopping season.
