my pix of the recital dress rehearsal that ran with my article...I have been very busy lately! As of last week I am now working again! I am working for the Buckeye Valley News! I have re-designed and will be maintaining their website. It is now up and running so you can click the link in the last line. I have a few different things that I am doing and keep adding more each day haha. First, I will be selling advertising. I have also, though, been getting some of my photos published starting with my earlier post, the Memorial Day pix. The ones directly above are from Laren's dance recital a couple of weeks ago (Desert West Dance Academy). I also wrote the article for that as well as a re-write on another story about our brand new fire station! It's right by our house and beautiful! I re-wrote the article submitted by another guy, and then they used his photos. I will include those below. Also I have been having several of my ads ran for free! My friend is actually the editor so that helps! I also did an ad for DWDA as they have sold their building here in town, that has been for sale for 2 years now! And they will be only having their new facility in Goodyear now.
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DWDA Recital Article:
Desert West Dance Academy Celebrates 11th Year with Annual Recital
--Loni Bakeman
Buckeye, Arizona, Saturday, June 4, 2011: Desert West Dance Academy, here in Buckeye, celebrate their 11th year this year and just held their Annual Recital. This year’s theme was “A Night to Remember” and was, as always, a dazzling event. Recitals at DWDA are sure to please and entice every emotion, from the delicate ballet number to the high energy hip hop showdown and didn’t leave a dry eye in the house with the tender father and daughter performace.
Owners, Rendee Combs and Geri Parker, Instructors, and the Dancers seem to out-do themselves each and every year with their performances and the recital is something that is looked forward to every year by all.
This year DWDA will lose one of their students, Tayte Swafford, as she has just graduated from high school. Tayte will join previous DWDA dancer Lara Benbow this fall at the University of Arizona on the Pom Line. The recital was wrapped up with a special video tribute to Tayte.
While the studio in Buckeye is closed for the summer, DWDA has recently opened a second location at 15671 W. Roosevelt Street, Ste. 105 in Goodyear. This location is having Summer classes and are offering a 2 for 1 Summer Special. Call 623-925-2636 or visit their website (www.DesertWestDance.com) for more information and to register.
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Firestation Article:
BUCKEYE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT STATION NUMBER 326
OPEN HOUSE: JUNE 11, 2011
--Loni Bakeman
James Adams kicked off the evening by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by an Invocation by Mike Linderman. Fire Chief, Scott Benbow, delivered a welcoming speech and gave recognition to all of those responsible for the construction of the new station. Mr. Benbow offered an open invitation to all to come by and tour the facility any time. Also in attendance was architect Gerald Adams, and Director of the Project, Bill Cox. The ceremonial Ribbon Cutting was performed by Chief Benbow, Mark Alexander (Assistant Chief) and Core Pelman. (member of the Fire Board).
Attendees were taken on a tour of the station. Board Member, Ed Pahl explained how efficient the new facility is and how it will work closely with nearby stations, such as Goodyear. Pahl discussed that between the two facilities there are adequate resources to cover any emergency. After the tour, guests enjoyed a great meal provided by Core Construction who sponsored the event.
Buckeye Valley Fire District Station No. 326 is a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facility and uses solar power. Complete with a full kitchen, community room, community salon, a gym and more.
Special thanks and appreciation were given to the Firefighters of Station No. 326 for their patience and support over the last four years while they waited for this new facility.
--Loni Bakeman
Buckeye, Arizona, Saturday, June 4, 2011: Desert West Dance Academy, here in Buckeye, celebrate their 11th year this year and just held their Annual Recital. This year’s theme was “A Night to Remember” and was, as always, a dazzling event. Recitals at DWDA are sure to please and entice every emotion, from the delicate ballet number to the high energy hip hop showdown and didn’t leave a dry eye in the house with the tender father and daughter performace.
Owners, Rendee Combs and Geri Parker, Instructors, and the Dancers seem to out-do themselves each and every year with their performances and the recital is something that is looked forward to every year by all.
This year DWDA will lose one of their students, Tayte Swafford, as she has just graduated from high school. Tayte will join previous DWDA dancer Lara Benbow this fall at the University of Arizona on the Pom Line. The recital was wrapped up with a special video tribute to Tayte.
While the studio in Buckeye is closed for the summer, DWDA has recently opened a second location at 15671 W. Roosevelt Street, Ste. 105 in Goodyear. This location is having Summer classes and are offering a 2 for 1 Summer Special. Call 623-925-2636 or visit their website (www.DesertWestDance.com) for more information and to register.
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Firestation Article:
BUCKEYE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT STATION NUMBER 326
OPEN HOUSE: JUNE 11, 2011
--Loni Bakeman
James Adams kicked off the evening by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and was followed by an Invocation by Mike Linderman. Fire Chief, Scott Benbow, delivered a welcoming speech and gave recognition to all of those responsible for the construction of the new station. Mr. Benbow offered an open invitation to all to come by and tour the facility any time. Also in attendance was architect Gerald Adams, and Director of the Project, Bill Cox. The ceremonial Ribbon Cutting was performed by Chief Benbow, Mark Alexander (Assistant Chief) and Core Pelman. (member of the Fire Board).
Attendees were taken on a tour of the station. Board Member, Ed Pahl explained how efficient the new facility is and how it will work closely with nearby stations, such as Goodyear. Pahl discussed that between the two facilities there are adequate resources to cover any emergency. After the tour, guests enjoyed a great meal provided by Core Construction who sponsored the event.
Buckeye Valley Fire District Station No. 326 is a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facility and uses solar power. Complete with a full kitchen, community room, community salon, a gym and more.
Special thanks and appreciation were given to the Firefighters of Station No. 326 for their patience and support over the last four years while they waited for this new facility.
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ReplyDeletealso forgot to mention, today got assigned a project to do the full center spread! a showcase of local businesses in historic downtown buckeye!
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