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Vol. 76 No. 32
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PPP pumps $150 million to Glendale BY TOM SCANLON
Glendale Star Managing Editor
In a massive effort to keep employers writing paychecks during the pandemic, the federal government pumped more than $150 million into Glendale businesses as part of a loan-forgiveness program. Businesses who maintain full employment will not have to pay back the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Going out to construction companies, con-
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tractors, health care providers, car dealers, restaurants, churches and other businesses, the funds were to be used to protect at least 35,000 Glendale jobs—and avoid mass layoffs—as the economy reeled during the first months of the COVID-19 shutdowns. Three Glendale businesses landed between $2 million and $5 million: CDBK janitorial services, which employs 500; and car dealerships Don Sanderson Ford (471 employees) and Sands Motor Company/Sands Chevrolet
(245 employees). Six more Glendale companies were granted PPP loans between $1 million and $2 million: Wendy’s franchise owner JMJ, which has 400 employees; Danco Plumbing, 145 employees; Elite Roof Supply, 63 employees; Premier Underground Construction, 144 employees; Tri-mega Mechanical Heating, 97 employees; and Truss Fab Components, 153 employees. SEE PPP PAGE 10
Lions and tapirs and birds miss their fans BY ERIN BRASSEY
Glendale Star Staff Writer
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August 6, 2020
Wildlife World Zoo animals have been adventuring while the public is away, but staff members there say the star attractions miss their visitors. The Litchfield Park zoo, which after recent annexations is literally surrounded by Glendale, has been closed during the pandemic but is planning to reopen next month. Kristy Morcom, a spokeswoman for Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, said the zookeepers have been taking animals through the public walkways to visit other areas of the park. “It’s not only enrichment for those animals, but it’s also enriching for the surrounding animals, because animals in other exhibits might not be used to a warthog walking by or getting a visit from an armadillo,” she said. Morcom said penguins, sea lions and giraffes normally love getting visitors from
near,” she said. The park’s macaws, who are used to greeting families and chatting with kids, have become very interested in what their neighbors are up to, she said. She said most of the macaws in the park are former pets who have been donated, so they really miss having people to interact with on a daily basis. However, these people-loving birds are not the only ones. “We have animals that you can tell definitely miss the public,” Morcom said. The park is planning to reWhere’s my people? Young tapir Dozer, born Jan. 11, walks around open after Labor Day weekend, the Wildlife Zoo, perhaps wondering where its fans are. she said. But much like all other (Photo courtesy Wildlife World Zoo) businesses, they won’t be openaround the park. ing without precautions. “They’re very inquisitive and curious as She said guests will be required to wear to what’s going on and what animals are SEE ZOO PAGE 9
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