z Volume 3, Issue 18

May, 2015 Cactus Park Precinct Commander Kevin L. Robinson

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Inside this issue:

VIP 27th Ave. and San Miguel 2

VIP 27th Ave. and Meadowbrook 3

Torch Run Volunteer flyer 4

Neighborhood Volunteers 5

How long is a few minutes? 5

#75,000 & Anita Van Boerum 6

Neighborhood Activities/ Training 7-8

Community Partnership Calendar 9

Officer Sargent responded to a

check welfare call. A citizen called

the police, because her dog of

twenty two years fell in the pool

and was now deceased. The call-

er was extremely distraught and

crying on the phone when she

called the police department and

the dispatcher had great difficulty

making out what she was saying.

Officer Bryan Sargent responded

to the house and then sent dispo-

sition on his computer. Mrs. “P”

called the station after the call

and left a message for me to

contact her. When I did she told

me her dog had fallen into the

pool and passed away. Officer

Sargent removed her dog from

the pool, wrapped the dog up and

placed him in the car.

Mrs. “P” said the officer was lov-

ing, caring and basically just ex-

ceptional with the situation. She

said, “I wish every officer was like

him and I am glad he was the

one they sent to my house”. She

was very grateful and wanted to

make me aware of the situation.

Officer Sargent was compassion-

ate in the way he handled a very

delicate situation.

He made a positive lasting im-

pression with a citizen in the City

of Phoenix, which will never be

forgotten. This type of action is

what makes a good officer a

great officer.

Caring Officers: by Sgt. Terry J. Rowe

Partnerships:

27th Ave.

Corridor

Communities

We would like to update you on a

couple of important issues that

have been addressed along 27th

Avenue related to the Black Can-

yon Violence Impact Project (VIP)

that was launched in February.

We will be providing a more

comprehensive update at our

next community meeting on

Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at the

Helen Drake Senior Center, 7600

N. 27th Avenue.

Recently, the Phoenix Police Vice

Squad has made 27 arrests and

the Prosecutor’s office has re-

ceived 26 misdemeanor citations

for solicitation of prostitution.

One individual was transferred to

the county. Nineteen of the cases

have been sent to a pre-trial dis-

position conference, as of April

10th. Three of the defendants

have accepted the diversion pro-

gram and one pled guilty and

was sentenced by the judge (no

plea agreement, no

diversion). Since April 10th, oth-

er cases may have been re-

solved.

Another issue area with ongoing

criminal activity that has been

addressed is the case of the

vacant property located at 2601

W. Morton. This was definitely a

team effort brought to our atten-

tion by our neighborhood lead-

ers. Our city departments, which

include Neighborhood Services,

Human Services and the Cactus

Park Police Precinct, also worked

together to help resolve this is-

sue. The tenants were evicted

and the process has begun to

secure the vacant building.

We have also had two communi-

ty cleanup events, which have

included residents living in the

immediate area, city staff, includ-

ing the District 5 team, and our

Cactus Park Precinct, as well as

members of the Islamic Commu-

nity Center of Phoenix, and Grand

Canyon University.

We hope you will join us on May

26 for the latest developments as

we continue to address and re-

solve these important issues.

Please let us know if you have

any questions, comments, or

ideas.

Sincerely,

Daniel

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27th Ave &...

San Miguel to Morten on the

West side of the access road

including the alleys were

stripped of access vegetation

and debris with power weed

eaters, rakes and tree trim-

mers. Residents, and reps from

Councilman Valenzuela's office,

Cactus Park Precinct, and the

Islamic Community Center of

Phoenix descended upon the

blight with a cheerful, helping

hand.

Approximately 4 hours later

the same group– all bet much

dustier, left behind large piles

of vegetation and trash pulled

out of the under brush. Public

Works crew then collected the

piles shredded, and hauled to

mulch piles. Area residents

expressed their

appreciation and

“after” photos

caught neighbors

cleaning up areas

around their prop-

erty in a combined

effort indicating

the clean up was

an obvious suc-

cess.

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27th Ave &...

The north corner lot at Mead-

owbrook Ave. now displays a

mural depicting the community

working together and what a

better way of enforcing that

then the community working

together to install the 10 X 10

foot backing on posts. The lot

will eventually be developed as

a phase two of Rehobeth Apart-

ments with the neighborhood

in mind incorporating CPTED

principles. The plants along the

median planted by the resi-

dents should be well grown by

then but mean time the clean

up in the lot and surrounding

block made the mural even

more picturesque.

Officers of the 90X Squad un-

der Sgt. Manning offered traffic

control and of

course some en-

couragement as

this instills pride in

the community, and

is a reflection of it’s

residents. The

Vecinos Unitos

Siempre Block

Watch and Commu-

nity in partnership

with Hands On, a

volunteer

group assist-

ed in weeding

and planting.

The artist

drew in the

rough draft of

the mural in

aerosol mural paint and then

mentored younger neighbors and

allowed them to “fill in” showing

them the techniques of artistry

mural painting.

After the combined group of over

70 participants were through

there was a remarkable improve-

ment. Vehicles were

driving by looking and

pointing and it was

obvious the impression

was favorable.

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This year's Arizona Torch Run will begin in seven locations across the state starting on May 2nd through May 7th, 2015. These seven flames were carried throughout Arizona, culminating with the lighting of the torch at the Special Olympics Summer Games.

Last year, there were over 3,898 law enforcement personnel and 106 agencies including the bordering coun-try of Mexico’s Police Department who participated in the 7 legs of the Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run week. There were individuals who ran, walked, cycled and even kayaked their portion of the run. Many Spe-cial Olympics athletes joined law enforcement in their part of the run along with various schools and business-es throughout the state who cheered on their local law enforcement supporting their community.

Event Volunteers are people who assist in event planning and/or participate at our events, but are

not necessarily in contact with the athletes on a regular basis.

Day of Event Volunteers: Day-of event assistance includes a wide array of involvement, such as registration, scorekeeping, timing, staging of the athletes and awards. Shift times are approximately 4 hours in length for events that run 1-3 days.

Fundraising Events Volunteers: Assist with planning and conducting an area or state level fundraising activity. Time commitments will vary.

Administrative Support: Data entry or short term assignments at the state support office in Phoenix, or one of the satellite offices around the state. Time commitment is flexible.

Certified Official: Work as an Official or Judge at area or state competitions. Official certifi-cation within a specific sport is required. To learn more about becoming a Special Olympics Certified Official, visit the Special Olympics International website.

Medical Volunteer: Assist on day of event with first aid. EMT certification, RN, PA or MD required.

Corporate Volunteer Groups (Team-building): Consider having your company get involved!

Volunteer as a corporate group and Special Olympics Arizona will create a team-building volun-

teer opportunity that's right for you.

http://www.specialolympicsarizona.org/get-involved/volunteer-for-a-day

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Neighborhood Volunteers

Farrell Kenimer a PNP member and

long time friend of Cactus Park Pre-

cinct and the community, has began

as he calls it “Hats for Tots” Program.

Ferrell’s daughter crocheted a few

dozen hats and they were passed out

among the children in the Head Start

program. Farrell decid-

ed to expand and in-

clude other schools in

and around the Cactus

Park Precinct area.

Farrell has since

On a day that is just 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the tempera-

ture inside a car can increase by 30 to 40 degrees in an

hour, and 70% of this increase occurs in the first 30

minutes.

Heat stroke may occur when body temperature passes

104 degrees Fahrenheit. That overwhelms the brain's

temperature control, causing symptoms such as dizzi-

ness, disorientation, agitation, confusion, sluggishness,

seizure, loss of consciousness, and/or death.

Distractions such as talking on the phone can cause

some people to forget their kids are in the car. Try to elim-

inate things that draw your attention away from your

child.

A good tip is to keep a stuffed animal in the car seat

when your child is not with you. When you place your child

in the car seat, place the stuffed animal in the front seat

with you as a reminder that someone is in the back!

Article taken from Councilwoman Thelda Williams’ newsletter

https://www.phoenix.gov/district1site/Documents/Weekl

y%2004.24.15.pdf

Angela received an award for 500+ hours of volun-

teer service from Commander Kevin Robinson.

Angela retired as a desk aid and has since returned

doing what she does best, helping administratively

and spreading good cheer.

“recruited” PNP members and other

volunteers to donate yarn and crochet

the hats. He then distributes the hats

around the area elementary schools.

Pictured here are some of the classes

at Washington Elementary school.

Above: Candice Fremouw, Monika

Polack, Officer Brandon Epperson,

Farrell Kenimer, Virginia Murfin.

Above right: Speech Therapist Amy

Phelps

Right: Isela Blanc with First Things

First

How long is, “Just a few minutes”?

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#75000 lbs. =

Washington Elementary School

District, in partnership with ASU

West, Fry’s Foods, Pure Heart

Church and residents turned

what was a goal of 75,000

pounds of food for St Mary’s

food bank into over 150,000

pounds!

Numerous fund raisers by the

elementary schools including

the Principal spending 24

hours on the roof were incorpo-

rated in this monumental com-

munity event. Students and

Parents worked very hard to be

Helen Drake Senior Center’s Senior Program Supervisor, Anita Von Boerum Retires

Anita Van Boerum has served

the community since 1975 as a

fulltime volunteer. She was hired

by the city in 1980 and has

worked as the senior program

supervisor of the Helen Drake

Senior Center since it opened in

2013. She can be likened to the

late Helen Drake herself with her

dedication to the community in

general as well as being an ad-

vocate for and an inspiration to

the elderly.

Anita obtained a Bachelor of

Science at Grand Canyon Univer-

sity and continued her education

in aging services management

and administration. Anita has

received as many awards as she

handed out, to local Police, Fire

and City employees. Anita is

A Moment With Your Mouse

City pools: Swimming lessons are offered at all 29 Phoenix city pools. Online registration is scheduled to begin Thurs-

day, May 14 at 6:30 p.m., via the online registration page. Class schedules will be viewable beginning Monday, May 4.

Phoenix city pools are open Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 to 25, 2015) and May 30 to July 26, 2015. Pools are open

daily, except Fridays. Pool hours for the 2015 season are 1 to 7 p.m. The following pools also will be open on weekends

in August through Labor Day: Cortez, El Prado, Encanto, Falcon, Hermoso, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Pecos, Perry,

Sunnyslope and Washington.

Find a pool https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/pools/find-a-pool/pool-map

kool kids pools: The Kool Kids program provides free open swim admission to community youth at some of the city

of Phoenix pools. https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/pools/kool-kids-program The city of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Department partners with community businesses to provide safe and healthy alternatives to youth age 17 and younger. For information about how to be-

come a Kool Kids sponsor, please call 602-262-6481 or e-mail.

never tiring in her ability to

host events and serve the

guests at the center.

Anita usually got what she

asked for when it came to

those serving because of

the example she set for

those working around her.

The center hosts many

neighborhood community

events and provides meals for

those in the area. All one has to

do is walk into the center at

pretty much any time of day to

be convinced the center is serv-

ing the seniors and the commu-

nity in every way possible.

From breakfast for the aging to

computer classes and instruc-

tion in crafts and hobbies to com-

munity meetings, including police

retirements and Block Watch

meetings. Anita would stay late

hours to accomplish the mission of

the center. Anita will be missed for

her passion for the elderly, and her

endearing personality and never

wavering dedication.

Anita pictured above, with

Community Action Officer

Matt Martinez shortly after

the center opened in 2013.

the “most” school that donated.

Cans and food items were placed

end-to-end along 43rd Avenue

from ASU’s West Campus from

Thunderbird Rd. all along 43rd

Ave. giving a visual representa-

tion of just what 150,000 pounds

of food looks like.

Representatives of St. Mary’s

food bank were overwhelmed

with gratitude saying that one

pound of food equals about one

meal. So they collected over 150

thousand meals for needy valley

residents.

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May 7, 2015

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“Let me win, but if I can not

win, let me be brave in the at-

tempt.” Every Special Olympian

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton

1) The UNA online magazine, www.UNAphx.org,

United Neighbors Association

2) Cactus Park West Neighborhood Association’s

Newsletter: March

3) Sunburst Farms HOA Newsletter

Area Online Newsletters and Links:

Send in your links to your community newsletters and get them placed

on this list:

May’s CPCA monthly meeting is at:

Goelet Beuf Community Center

3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

May 27th;

Time: 6:30 pm

“Bree Boehlke, with AZ Auto Theft

Authority ”

Cactus Park Precinct Website: http://phoenix.gov/police/precincts/cactuspark

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Contact Phoenix Block watch Advisory Board

Phoenix Block

Watch Advisory

Board

In Partnership with the Phoenix Police department

Hosted By:

Desert Horizon Precinct

Date: May 26th

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Sunny Slope Community

Center@ 802 E. Vogel Ave.

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May Partnership Events

May 6th; Coffee with a Cop

Ronnie’s Café; 8:00 am

4323 W. Cactus Rd.

May 9th; PNP Certification

class; Mt. View Precinct

2075 E. Maryland Ave.;

7:30 am

May 26th; Block Watch Adv.

Bd. Monthly meeting; Sunny

Slope Community Center@

802 E. Vogel Ave. 6:30 pm

May 26th; VIP Community Up-

date meeting; Helen Drake

Senior Center; 7600 N. 27th

Ave. 6:30– 8:00 pm

May 27th; CPCA/PNP Briefing

Goelet Beuf Community Center

3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.

6:30 – 8:00 pm

June 3rd; Coffee with a Cop

JB's Restaurant; 3567 W.

Northern Ave. 8:00 am

May Cactus Park Precinct Phoenix

Neighborhood Patrol

PNP Briefing:

May PNP Briefing at

Cactus Park Precinct

June

For questions, comments or

suggestions pertaining to this

newsletter contact: brandon.epperson@phoenix.gov

Phoenix (Cactus Park) Neighborhood Patrol

Keep sendin’ in those logs!

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