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10 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2004 The Arizona Republic 1 1 ASK ABOUT OUR NEW HOMEOWNERS PACKAGE SPECIALS Glendale officer is honored for community policing effort FREE IN-HOME SALES MEASURE FREE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION i i I vn ixkj njr Wt! W'ljL i'it 1 Jl eS 1 ii Joel Davis Nancy Jo McLeod WOOD BLINDS LIFETIME GUARANTEE NOT TO WARP SHAPED WOOD VALANCE INCLUDED SANDBLAST OR SMOOTH 2" or 3' SLATS CUSTOM SHUTTERS WOOD OR POOTOOD 3" or 4" LOUVERS CUSTOM COLOR MATCH FAST DELIVERY HONEYCOMB SHADES 38" or 34" PLEAT OVER 30 COLORS BEST QUALITY VERTICAL BLINDS LARGE SELECTION 5 TO 7 DAY DELIVERY VALANCE INCLUDED TOP QUALITY By Brent Whiting The Arizona Republic Officer Chuck Buffington, an eight-year member of the Glendale police force, has been named Officer of the Year for 2003, authorities said. It was one of many honors handed out Saturday during a banquet at the Glendale Adult Center. Buffington was singled out for his work in community-oriented policing, an effort in which police join with residents in the battle against crime, blight and graffiti. He helped in a crime program that took direct aim at 12 known active criminals, said Officer Matt Brown, a police spokesman. "Hard work, dedication and teamwork are standard operating procedure for him," Brown said.

"He is an excellent role model for fellow officers." Other awards: Investigator of the Year: Detective Michele Blanco, a seven-year member of the force. She was the lead investigator in 35 cases and a second- AGGRESSIVE ON PRICE DEDICATED TO QUALITY ATT TCl 71J FOR FREE IN-HOME KxCIIjIj IVJUHl SALES MEASURE 623-546-9071 SHOWROOM LOCATION 13606 CAMINO DEL SOL SUN CITY WEST ARIZONA REGISTERED CONTRACTORS LIC. No. 149942 Billiaurdl Gallery Excellence Made Affordable iHffiMffl BRIEFS The Games itA Compare at $4,895 Our Price $2,295 You Save $2,600 Accessories Kit Included Chuck Buffington Michele Blanco ary detective in more than 25 others. Civilian of the Yean Nancy Jo McLeod, a victim assistance caseworker who works with police in giving a helping hand to victims of violent crime.

Volunteer of the Year: Joel Davis, a Glendale resident who donated 318 hours during 2003 assisting motorists, helping out with parking enforcement and participating with traffic control at parades and other police and Glendale events. Life Saving Awards: Officers Jeff Maddux, Kris Steffa and Chris Alonzo, as well as Arnold Washington, a detention officer for the Glendale force. Medal of Valor Sgt. Rich and families with work needing to be done in or around the house such as yard work, cleaning, washing windows and other household chores. Qualification for participation is necessary.

Details: (623) 584-4999. After-school program offered in Glendale Kids 6 to 12 are invited to join an after-school program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. starting Monday through Nov. 17 at Cholla Park, 53rd Avenue and Cholla Street in Glendale. Activities may include scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, board games, soccer, volleyball, racquetball and minipool.

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Scottsdale event adds institution By Dolores Tropiano The Arizona Republic The Smithsonian Institution is coming to Scottsdale. The prestigious institution will be in town Nov. 10-14, as part of a five-day Culture-Fest, featuring the test and brightest scholars as part of celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Arizona. The event will feature more than 50 programs in jazz, Old West lore, Native American art, space exploration, Mexican art and culture, the Sonoran Desert and Arizona gems and minerals. "We assess the cultural pulse of a city before selecting a CultureFest site, and were impressed with the vibrancy and growth of the arts community in Phoenix and Scottsdale," said Amy Wil-kins, publisher of Smithsonian magazine.

"Smithsonian is pleased to be able to bring our scholars and resources to help showcase the treasures found only in Arizona." Featured Smithsonian experts include Anthony Brown, former curator of American Musical Culture at the National Museum of American History. Brown will present the "History of Jazz," and perform with Arizona friends Charles Lewis and Dwight Kilian at Taliesin West, Cactus Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Jim Garry, cowboy folklor-ist and storyteller, will relate the history and myths of the Old West in programs at Lon's at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley, and at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Drinkwa-ter Boulevard and Second Street. For a schedule: Come In And See Our Specials 17035 N.

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