When staffers at The Stratford assisted living facility, 1739 W. Myrtle Ave., saw that the American flag that had been flying over the buildings continuously for more than a year had become worn, they knew it was time to replace it. Problem was, when they went to bring the flag down, the internal halyard came undone. The pole stretches more than three stories high, and the staff members couldn’t figure out how to get up to the top to rethread the halyard cord. Riding—or in this case, driving—to the rescue were crewmembers from Phoenix Fire Station 20, 726 W. Glendale Ave., who used the boom on their ladder truck to access the top of the pole, remove the assembly, rethreaded it and raise up The Stratford’s new “Old Glory.” The firefighters were the heroes of the day, without a single flame in sight.
Keeping kids safe in cars
By Councilman Greg Stanton
During the month of September, seven days are officially recognized as National Child Passenger Safety Week. Although many organizations sponsor and host events during this time period, the message must continue to be spread to parents throughout the entire year. Why? Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, but many of these deaths can be prevented.
A child safety seat or booster is key to prevent tragedy while on the road. Car seats for babies and young children have been around for more than 20 years. Even though car seats have been around for a long time, most parents and caregivers still get confused and frustrated when installing their children’s car seats. As a new father, I have experienced this firsthand.
St. Mary’s High School Class of 1956 is celebrating the school’s 70th birthday Nov. 7-9. A reception will take place 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Different Pointe of View, located at the Pointe Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 N. 7th St. Cost is $4.50 per person; there will be a no-host bar.
On Saturday, enjoy lunch and an ice cream social from 12 to 5 p.m. at Mary Coyle’s, 5521 N. 7th Ave. Cost is $7.75 per person. Then on Sunday, enjoy the Town Talk Barbecue, from noon until dusk, at North Mountain Park, 7th Street and Peoria Avenue. Cost is $7.75 per person.
RSVP by Oct. 1 by calling 602-861-8051.
Rotary club assists local service agency
Phoenix Squaw Peak Rotary in July presented a check for $5,000 to Lura Turner Homes for Developmentally Disabled Adults. The money represented funds raised during the club’s 20th annual Skeeter McFee Memorial Golf Classic. The donation will be used for improvements on Lura Turner Homes’ group home in Central Phoenix. It was presented by Candice Cromer, new president of Squaw Peak Rotary, which meets 7 a.m. Fridays at the Embassy Suites Biltmore, 2630 E. Camelback Road.
Reverse lane study results presented
The city of Phoenix Street Transportation Department and Arizona State University will present their findings on the Reverse Lanes on 7th Avenue and 7th Street Study at a public meeting set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave. The Street Transportation Department studied the reverse lanes to consider the impact that the lanes have on neighborhoods and local businesses. The lanes provide north/south traffic flow and reduce congestion, but limit left turns during peak hours in the morning and afternoon.
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