why can't I get a translation on my memo?
EMERGENCY: call or e-mail to save Verde Park
You may not know it’s there, but if Verde Park closes at 9th Street and Polk, criminals will have a playground. Better speak up now, before it bites you!
Garfield residents, Verde Park will be closed without neighbors speaking up. As Phoenix’s oldest park, for over 100 years Verde Park has served as a haven for all our residents but especially for the children. Those of us who grew up in the vicinity of Garfield have wonderful memories of our time spent at the park. The City of Phoenix budget is in a severe deficit and the City Manager’s Office and City Council are looking for ways to cut services. Our Parks are slated to be trimmed drastically. These cuts will affect the physical upkeep of Verde Park, and close our community/recreation center and staff. If these proposed cuts are approved by the city council this February, Verde Park will have its services discontinued and its staff released - unless you speak up for Verde.
Garfield neighborhood cannot afford to lose Henry Valencia, his staff or the valuable services they provide already on limited resources. Without supervision the park will become a dark and dangerous place and our children, our seniors will no longer have a place to socialize, and an important part of our history and future would be lost.
We are asking you to please take a moment – soon - and let our council member and the City Manager’s office know how critically important our park center and staff are to you personally and to our neighborhood.
Please let your voice be heard - and together we may be able to save our Park!
Alisia Ruiz, Garfield Organization President
Contact:
In Memorium . . . Olin Douglas Fox 3/4/1928 - 1/2/2010
Garfield lost a friend and good neighbor over the holidays. The passing of Doug Fox reminds us of the remarkable improvements one person, joined by his neighbors, can do! Luckily Doug lived next door to Lupe "Barrio Nana" Sisneros. Together they inspired other concerned residents to form “Garfield Organization, a neighborhood alliance;” it grew to become one of the strongest, most outspoken in defense of our historic neighborhood organizations in Phoenix. Doug served on the original Garfield Weed and Seed Site Council, headed by Arizona US Attorney General, Janet Napolitano. This introduced resident leaders to a successful strategy of collaboration between Federal-Municipal-Neighborhood resources.
His friends would call Doug (the "Silver Fox"), when they needed help with their Blockwatch or Graffiti paint-out. He organized Trash Pickups and helped plant shade trees now lining our streets. Retired, he was always active at neighborhood Revitalization Committee meetings, and helped with "Meet and Greet" socials that bring neighbors, families and our police officers together to share safety concerns, in a friendly setting. He inspired new and retired residents to make Garfield a "Safe, Clean and Friendly Neighborhood." A Renaissance Neighbor.
Fellow Garfield Organization board member Raleigh Dombek wrote, "His accomplishments surpass my memory, but I have seen his smiling face so many times as he had his hand in just about everything Garfield at one time or another."
And the Winners are: Four neighbors recognized for lighting up our neighborhood with holiday spirit.
This year Garfield Organization decided to recognize & reward neighbors who decorate their homes for the holiday season - making Garfield a more fun and festive place to live.
Announcement of the Contest in Garfield News, was hand delivered to every home and apartment. Resident jurors spent hours riding and selecting winners in each of the categories. Members were: Lee Williams, Ric Hernandez, John Palmer, & the late Doug Fox.
Then at our December 16th neighborhood community meeting, four winners were recognized and each awarded a $100 Gift Home Depot certificate. The winners were presented an award-sign to post in their front yard.
The four award winners and categories were: Best Holiday Display - Joe & Isabel Rangel Most Unique - Jesus Campo Best Apartment Unit Display - Mario Cerda Best Inflatables Display - Roberto & Cecilia Corral
Garfield Organziation’s December Community Meeting was a lively and exciting social. Special thanks go to new committee coordinator, Lisa Olivera, who made sure every child walked away with a gift. Everyone got candy, cake and sodas, and two turkeys were given away. Tia Lisa bribed Santa and got him to deliver some joy & cheer for all. Amazing back-up support came from Garfield’s PNP Crew - acting as elves throught the evening. A great time was had by all, from newbies, nanas and ninos.
Many thanks to officer Manny Valenzuela (CAO), Lisa Olivera, and Manny Salas (pictured above), for making this holiday meeting a joy to remember. We all give thanks to Manny Rodriguez and his fellow officers for keeping our neighborhood safe another year.
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You can use the Google translator, but I warn you now, it is not completely accurate. We are not a free translation service. We frequently do translate things that interest us (typically shorter things), but we are not obligated to do so.
And, by the way, welcome to the forum. If you want to learn Spanish, this is a great place to start.
Linda, I think you're request is a little much to ask. This is a long memo! I would call it a document 
For documents like this, there are paid services that will do it with results that you can depend on. I would be happy to do it for you, but time just does not permit this week.
Maybe you could find a Hispanic friend and ask them to do it for you, then maybe you could do something for them in return?
Too long
You want this whole thing translated?It would be better to post it in parts as everyone here helps on a voluntary basis as their time allows.I do not of sufficient expertise to help you. If you are in a hurry you could try the translator option an post some of the results if you think they may not be correct and people will respond.
