One of the first real videos produced for a wide-scale
audience, our first cub reporters, Jenny and Reyvin
interviewed Mayor Christian Price. The interview was
also the feature of the first magazine and started everything in motion for us. Jenny and Reyvin have remained
part of the HMTV family, and always will be. We have
been fortunate that Mayor Price has been among the
first to believe in HMTV and has always been a willing
participant in our videos.
Maybe no other video was as endearing as “Friends
Helping Friends”, sponsored by Home is Where the
Hound Is, and based on a true event, this video is about
the tragic disappearance of Mr. Ducky. For HMTV, Haley
went into investigative reporter mode to discover what
happened to Mr. Ducky. If you haven’t seen it, you have
to go to HeyMaricopaTV.com right now!
It was a brand new day in the Copa for the opening of
Copper Sky Recreation Complex. It seemed like a million people showed up to be witness to the momentous
occasion. Even though we weren’t invited, we showed
up anyway and made a video for all those that couldn’t
make it. Copper Sky has become the place to meet
other residents in the city through sports, events, and
fitness. The swimming pool is to be envied with its slide
as tall as Mt. Everest and “a lazy river” for those that
like a little floating action.
One of the great moments in Maricopa history, the opening of City Hall and the new Police Headquarters was
probably the best indication that Maricopa was ready to
move past the recession and onto greater things. Media
was given an advanced tour, and for HMTV, Dylan, was
escorted by, former public information officer, Latricia
Woods.
We weren’t really sure what we were in for when
we showed up to record this event as there wasn’t
any kind of press release, nor did we fully know
the background story. It turned out to be one of the
most emotional videos for us, as it captured police
volunteer, Gene Sharp and his last wish. Sharp
wanted to be there to patrol Copper Sky when it
opened, but his failing health would not allow him.
The Police Department and Community Volunteers
stepped up to make Gene’s wish come true, and
he left with words and images we will never forget.
Gene was able to hold up for a little bit longer to see himself highlighted in The Copa magazine, but passed
away shortly thereafter. Perhaps no other video will show Maricopa for what has come to be, a community
that comes together to help each other.