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Sheila Shaffer, the middle school pro- Child drownings gram instructor for the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, can be prevented congratulates the By Teri Carnicelli two young men North Central mom Christie Shaw-Ulichny’s who came up with the winning slogan voice shakes as she talks about the day she nearly lost and artwork for the her daughter, then age 2. It was a birthday pool party school’s reusable at her home, she explains, and her husband, Mike, canvas bags. was stationed inside the pool to keep an eye on the Yaakob Almoslino, kids. Somehow their little girl went from sitting on left, 12, and Shmuel Brekan, 9, the top step to being submerged under water, just a were the lucky win- foot away—and behind Mike. It was the alarming cry ners. The bag’s from a friend standing by the patio that alerted Mike, slogan reads, who quickly pulled Maddie out of the water. “Reuse the things Maddie was conscious and spewing out the water you throw away to help our Earth in from her lungs and stomach, but they took her to the every way” (photo hospital just to be safe. She eventually was given the by Teri Carnicelli). all-clear. But to this day, Shaw-Ulichny is stunned by what happened. She and Mike both grew up around water, were strong swimmers, and were, they thought, Local academy is winner of the ‘Recycle Bowl’ very aware of their children’s locations at all times. It By Teri Carnicelli into the dumpster instead of a recycling bin. They please see DROWNINGS on page 6 The city of Phoenix, Arizona Recycling Coalition discovered that 6 percent of that waste was white and Keep Phoenix Beautiful on March 3 recognized office paper. Phoenix Hebrew Academy as the Arizona winner of Phoenix Hebrew Academy, an Orthodox Jewish “Recycle Bowl,” a nationwide recycling competition day school founded in 1965 by Rabbi David Rebibo, for elementary-, middle- and high-school students. also ran a school-wide contest to come up with a logo PAID

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PERMIT NO. 5059 participating in the competition. “We really enjoyed participating in the Recycle Phoenix Hebrew Academy, 515 E. Bethany Home Bowl,” said Rabbi Isaac Entin, principal, Phoenix Road, recycled an average of 12 pounds per student Hebrew Academy. “Every time you drop something in in the contest’s two-week period. The school has a that bin, you feel like you are doing something good.” total of 132 students and their average pounds-per- He pointed out that everyone, including his students, student far surpassed much larger public schools in has a responsibility to the Earth and to the future. the Valley. Sheila Shaffer, middle school program instructor In addition to bragging rights, Phoenix Hebrew please see RECYCLE on page 12 Academy received a $1,000 check from Keep America Beautiful, the program’s administrator. Other spon- sors include Nestlé Waters N.A. and ReCommunity. in this issue The award ceremony was attended by Phoenix Bowling event helps hungry families, page 3 Vice Mayor Jim Waring, Councilman Sal DiCiccio and members of the city’s Public Works Department, Rezoning request withdrawn, page 8 as well as representatives from the Arizona Recycling Coalition and Keep Phoenix Beautiful. A new way to store your wine, page 21 As part of the school’s ongoing recycling efforts, WESD scores record book donation, page 28 the sixth graders researched what the largest amount of waste was that the school produced that was going Bakery will reopen in time for Easter, page 41 POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIAL. PLEASE EXPEDITE IN-HOME DELIVERY BY APRIL 7, 2014. Page 2 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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Arizona law other designated places frequented by the School District. But these aren’t your provides protection against domestic petitioner, family, or household members, violence in the form of temporary or temporary custody of minor children to ordinary student dictionaries. They also permanent injunctions, also commonly the petitioner and temporary surrender of contain an abbreviated encyclopedia, a known as orders of protection or orders rearms and ammunition. basic sign-language alphabet, a history of against harassment. the U.S. presidents and more. Eric, an adult client from Valleylife, carefully affixes a nameplate sticker inside a paper- Most of the WESD schools are Title back dictionary that will be given to a third- To obtain protection against domestic 1, meaning they receive funding for edu- grade student in the Washington Elementary violence, a family or household member Laurence Hirsch cational assistance based in part on the School District, courtesy of the Sunnyslope must le a petition with the Court.  is Kiwanis Club (submitted photo). person is known as the Petitioner.  e number of low-income students attend- Respondent is the alleged abuser, legally ing that school. What that often trans- Tickets are available from known as the person who answers the lates to is students from families who Sunnyslope Kiwanis Club members. Call petition. can’t afford a home computer and Brian Vance at 602-550-3991 for tickets. Internet access. This makes “unplugged Part of the funds raised also benefit No acts of violence need to have occurred learning” even more important. another community partner who pitches prior to ling as long as the petitioner has a reasonable fear that domestic violence Each year third graders throughout in on the dictionary project each year. may occur in the near future. A petitioner the district are given a personalized Clients at Valleylife (www.valleylife may ask for protection in any court where learning resource with their names on a az.org), a not-for-profit organization the petitioner or the respondent currently sticker nameplate inside that will help providing services to individuals with lives or where the violence occurred.  e them look up words, find assistance with disabilities, spend hours placing the petitioner must provide the court with homework, and more. 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Hannah Toledo, left, and Kate Randolph of Xavier College Preparatory display the Color Canalscape project they created as part of The Bridge Team (submitted photo). Project transforms interact with friends and family on the weekends and connect with the entire canal for a day community,” Curiel pointed out. Identifying the need to embrace “Arizona Forward believes America’s and transform the Valley’s vast network ‘Canal City’ can obtain the connectivi- of canals into place-makers for the ty of Venice, the diversity of community, Arizona Forward on Amsterdam and the strong sense of March 1 hosted Color Canalscape on public interaction as in San Antonio. the Grand Canal between Central Our canal system has the potential to Avenue and 7th Street. be an iconic landmark for our region.” Arizona Forward, in collaboration For information, visit www.arizona with Brophy College Preparatory, forward.org or call 602-240-2408. Central High School, St. Francis Xavier and Xavier College Preparatory, Fun benefit helps unveiled student art-themed projects depicting their vision for canal Habitat for Humanity enhancements themed around shade, Wear your favorite blue jeans and water, bridges and connectivity. The enjoy an array of gourmet samplings students were divided into three teams: from the Valley’s most popular food The Art Team, The Environment Team trucks during the “Jewels and Tools” and The Bridge Team. fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, Students designed and created new set for 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 11. uses and improvements for canal banks Held at a private home in central as part of Arizona Forward’s Canalscape Phoenix, the event includes gourmet food initiative, designed to engage residents in trucks, nosh, libations and brew and transforming the Valley’s more than 180 delectable desserts. Proceeds will help ful- miles of canals into gathering spaces that fill the dream of affordable homeowner- foster connectivity and recreation. ship for a low-income working family. Phoenix has more waterways than The evening includes a mystery Venice and Amsterdam combined, yet toolbox drawing, competition for a the Valley has turned its back on what bounty of themed baskets, and a tool could be a key community asset, and equipment-funding rally. explained Heidi Curiel, director of mar- Parking will be at the nearby First keting and public relations for Arizona United Methodist Church, 5510 N. Forward. Residents typically experience Central Ave.; guests will be shuttled to the canal system as a grid of hidden alleys the residence. Cost is $125 per person. disconnected from their daily lives. Tickets can be purchased online at “It’s no secret that the Phoenix www.habitatcaz.org/tickets. metro area’s canal system packs enor- For more information, contact Event mous potential to transform the way Chair Robyn Anderson at 602-290-2085 we commute to and from work daily, or [email protected]. Page 6 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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time to realize, that these young athletes Athletic injuries are still growing and the impact of what in young people they are doing at a young age could impede their growth in sports later on I am a huge baseball fan and there is because of serious injuries. no bigger thrill for me to have the I asked the North Central sports guru baseball season beginning soon. I Itamar Stern of Foothills Sports Medicine played four years of college baseball to comment on his findings- and far and away "Over my long career as a sports physi- it is my favorite cal therapist, I have seen numerous sport. My con- injuries in the adolescent athlete related to cern with the overwork and overuse, none more preva- beginning of the lent than in the throwing athlete. The 2014 season is all throwing motion overloads the immature of the major arm musculoskeletal system, causing injuries injuries that the to tendons, ligaments and bones when the teams are experi- thrower is asked to throw at a high fre- encing including quency. Pam Kasovac, who teaches swim lessons at her North Central home, shares pool safety tips with mothers from Cross Roads Preschool and Kindergarten, including (far left) Christie the Diamondback's star pitcher, Patrick “Another problem is general weakness Shaw-Ulichny, whose daughter nearly drowned during a pool party at her own home, and Corbin, who will be out the entire sea- of core and shoulder girdle muscles con- son due to “Tommy John” surgery. My (second from left) firefighter paramedic Lindel Millar, who shared her personal experiences tributing to injuries at the elbow and of responding to a child drowning emergency call (photo by Teri Carnicelli). belief is that our kids are throwing a lot shoulder level. At Foothills Sports medi- of innings as young boys and by the cine PT we recommend a professionally changes, you get distracted, and that’s time they are in their early 20s, they supervised strengthening program specif- DROWNINGS continued from page 1 all it takes to lose focus for a minute.” are paying the price with injuries. ic to the thrower and the pitch count, tak- I am guilty as a dad because my son ing into consideration the amount of was their overconfidence, she said, that Munsey played a tragic 9-1-1 call Sean played competitive baseball practice and number of games, how fre- nearly spelled death for Maddie. from a mother whose young son fell in beginning at age 8. I believe he played quently the athlete is seen, and how many “For weeks on end, I sat on the edge the pool and was unconscious. The oper- in more than 75 baseball games that teams the athlete plays on. Every parent of my bed with my head in my hands ator was trying to talk her through doing year and subsequently the same thinks his kid is the next Steven Strasburg asking, ‘How did this happen? Why did CPR, but the woman was too distraught amount of games for the next six but incorrect training might lead to disas- years, (and that does not include bas- we get so comfortable that we didn’t to do anything. The boy died. trous injuries and shattered dreams.” have our eyes on her, the way we Many of the mothers in the room ketball and football games). We Have a great and healthy April. PLAY watched kids throwing sliders and BALL! should?’” were in tears. curve balls even at age 8 with total She was addressing a group of par- “We need parents to hear the amazement, not realizing how much ents—mostly mothers—at Cross Roads tragedy,” Munsey said. “We need them impact that would have on some of Preschool and Kindergarten’s annual to believe it could happen to them.” these young arms when they got older. Bobby Lieb Bobby Lieb Water Safety Day, held on March 12. North Central resident and fire- The problem we have in Arizona is Associate Broker Also sharing stories and key water fighter paramedic Lindel Millar knows that the weather is so awesome that HomeSmart Elite Group Manager/Founder we play sports all year round on many 5225 N. Central Ave., Ste. 104 safety tips was Channel 10 Chief only too well how easily a child can Phoenix, AZ 85012 Weather Anchor Dave Munsey, who is accidentally drown. She’s been on more teams and with different coaches, Mobile: 602-376-1341 some very experienced and some just Fax: 602-996-9141 known throughout the Valley for his emergency calls than she cares to think there because they are the parent or www.centralphx.com “Watch Your Kids Around Water” about, especially as the mother of a 6- the legal guardian. I am not saying tagline and community campaign that year-old son. what we do as parents and coaches is he started in 1980 to help prevent child Millar, who works for the Glendale wrong because I coached my kids for drownings. Thirty-four years later, he Fire Department, explained to the par- more than 10 years. My point is to understand what has taken me a long still does presentations like this, because, ents that most child drownings happen he says, “Even if I get just one person to to children from ages birth to 5 during go home and improve the safety around large pool parties where there are lots of their pool, if I get one family to be more adults around—talking and, in many aware, then it’s worth it.” cases, drinking alcohol. Someone may Munsey said he started his public- have been put in charge of watching awareness campaign after the 2-year- the pool area. But with so much going old son of a close family friend on, that person can easily be distracted. drowned in a lake. The first three And alcohol can make a person less adults to reach him—including the aware and slow his or her response time For all your escrow and title insurance needs, contact boy’s father—didn’t know CPR. in an emergency. Kathy Zobel “Studies have shown there is a rise Millar said the fire department has Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager in drowning incidents when something a special alert tone for when the emer- changes in the family dynamic—a new 5225 N. Central Ave. #103 • Phoenix Arizona 85012 gency call is a child drowning. “Your job with new hours, a vacation away stomach just drops. You try to get (602) 595-5545 • (602) 595-5404 (fax) from home, even having new carpet everything ready en route, who is going [email protected] • www.tmaaz.com installed,” Munsey says. “Your schedule to handle what, even as you prepare for www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 7

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Such organized *April 18 - Good Friday Worship Concert at 7 p.m. Council votes to get it passed. opposition meant that the City Council The council was scheduled to would have to pass the rezoning request review the rezoning request on March by a supermajority, or three-quarters Easter Sunday 19, which would change approximately vote. And City Councilwoman Laura Sunday, April 20 1.14 acres located near 3rd Avenue and Pastor, who represents that district, had 6 a.m. Sunrise Service, Steele Indian School Park Camelback Road from commercial to already stated she would not vote in *9 a.m. Contemporary Worship multi-family residential. However, the favor of the rezoning request. Which *10 a.m. Taste Of Easter Brunch developers pulled the request in early meant that just two more council mem- Children's Easter Egg Hunt March. bers would have to vote no in order for *11 a.m. Traditional Worship Neighborhood opposition had been the request to fail. strong against the proposal, which Michael Stringfellow from the *Childcare is available would have created 50 primarily work- Chasse Building Team had contacted force housing units within easy walking the project’s financing partners to 5510 N. Central Ave. distance of the busy light rail station. determine whether reducing the height Representatives from the adjacent Northwest Corner of Central to three stories across the board or oth- Medlock Place historic neighborhood and Missouri Avenues erwise reducing the density of the units objected to the height and the density of to below 50 would compromise the 602-263-5013 the project, which abuts their 100-year- financing. The project qualified for cer- www.firstchurchphx.org old, single-story community. Is was the tain tax credits and other financial incentives; however, the answer came back that to reduce the number of units any further would jeopardize those tax North Central, where we live, work & play... credits. “We have to make sure we have a Classic Ranch Rancho Solano 615 E. Winter Drive project that is financially feasible,” $365,000 Lazarus said. By reducing the height Classic Ranch style home in pristine and the number of units, “We would & original condition. This home can not have been able to get the tax cred- be restored & preserved for a mid- modern century style or completely its necessary to make the project work.” remodeled for an updated feel. Ellen Bilbrey, secretary for the Great floor plan and neighbor- hood. 3 BD, 2 BA & 2 car garage. Medlock Place Neighborhood 1,811 sq. ft. Association, said, “Now we are moving 5818 N. 3rd Avenue forward again to find those individuals who see the potential for creating excit- $699,000 Historic Del Norte Place ing retail, entertainment, or public pro- Charming, prestigious & inclusive. Classic red- 1514 W. Vernon brick ranch style home on over a half acre lot. jects that match the Historic Great split floor plan that is move-in ready or Neighborhood Station Place Type at $575,000 well priced for a complete renovation. One of the best neighborhoods in the North Central Central and Camelback.” Incredible 1927 English Cottage Corridor. 5 BD, 4.5 BA 3,475 sf. style home in historic Del Norte Residents in the area have long Place. Estate feel with double lot. envisioned something low intensity, Constructed by the original builder of Del Norte Place for his family - low height, and mid-century modern very charming. First time on the in design (to match the adjacent neigh- market in over 50 years. 3 BD, 2.5 BA, office, guest house & pool. borhoods) for this underused property. The property remains zoned for com- mercial uses. “We are investigating other possible uses for that site,” said Shelly Lane Ronda Cronin Lazarus, who added that, given the 602-319-4942 cell 602-541-2410 cell proximity to the light rail, the best uses [email protected] [email protected] would be something with a higher con- Shelly & Ronda centration of employment, such as an office complex, or a higher concentra- Realtors tion of living, such as a hotel, apart- ments or skilled nursing. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 9 Page 10 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

You missed COMMUNITY the eclipse... Did you know that if age 18 and older. Ride your bike for you ride your bicycle work, school, for fun or to run errands, after sunset, Arizona or attend a biking event for a chance to You missed law requires you to have a front light? win great prizes. Visit ShareThe the earthquake... That doesn’t mean it Ride.com to register, track your trips, has to be a boring and enter prize drawings one. Lynn Teitel of Ride your bike to select North Pedal Brite in DON’T miss Scottsdale sales Central businesses and receive special flower bike lights discounts in April. Participating busi- the resurrection that add some style nesses include the British Bicycle to your cruiser’s bike Company at the Biltmore Fashion basket. She will be at the Sunnyslope Center; Landis Cyclery at 712 W. Art Walk at Central Indian School Road; Spoke & Wheel and Dunlap avenues Tavern, 8525 N. Central Ave.; Matthew 27:45-54 on Saturday, April Trailhead Bike Café, 6825 N. 16th St.; Join us for 12 (submitted and Urban Cookies, 4711 N. 7th St. photo). Easter Sunday services For more Bike Month events taking 8:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am Bike to Work Day is set for 7-9 a.m. April 20, 2014 Get on your place Valley-wide, visit Valleymetro.org/ Tuesday, April 22. Join Phoenix City campaigns_contests/valley_bike_month. Holy Week Service Schedule bikes and ride Council members and other dignitaries Bicycle riders know that the safest Palm Sunday Services Nearly 4 percent of commuters bike at Park Central Mall, Central Avenue Sunday, April 13 way to protect themselves when out on Maundy Thursday Service to work at least once a week. Valley and Earll Drive, for a police escorted 3- the road is to wear a safety helmet. It’s April 17 at 7:30 pm Metro transports more than 2.6 million mile ride to CityScape. There will be free also important to make sure you are vis- Good Friday Service bicycles on buses and light rail trains T-shirts, a GR:D bike share demonstra- April 18 at 12:15 pm ible to other riders and, more important- every year. tion, prize drawings, and more. There ly, to motorists who share the road Central United More people continue to recognize also will be free breakfast for the first 300 Methodist Church Arizona law requires that all bicycles the benefits of bicycling, and this month registered participants. Pre-registration is being ridden between the hours of sunset 1875 North Central Avenue Valley Metro gives that alternative mode required at: www.maricopa.gov. Phoenix, Arizona 85004 and sunrise have a lamp on the front that ϲϬϮ͘Ϯϱϴ͘ϴϬϰϴ ͻ ĐĞŶtralumc.com of transportation a boost with a special Valley Metro also will host a Bike emits a white light visible from a distance series of events for April Bike Month. Month Contest April 1-30 for residents of at least 500 feet to the front, and a red reflector on the rear that is visible from all distances from 50 to 300 hundred feet when the reflector is directly in front of upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A bicycle may also have a lamp that emits a red light visible from a dis- tance of 500 feet to the rear, in addition to the red reflector, but the rear light isn’t a requirement. For more information, visit the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists at http://www.cazbike.org. Students will pick your excess citrus As a community service project and to raise money for the club, members of the Key Club at Sunnyslope High School are offering to pick residents’ over-abundant citrus trees for a small fee. All the citrus will be donated to the Desert Mission Food Bank. With no hard freeze this winter and warm temperatures coming early this year, many citrus trees are now experi- encing a second bloom. Rather than letting all that fruit go to waste, you can help two great causes at one time. For more information, call club advisor Tom Birk at 623-915-8760, ext. 2881, or e-mail him at [email protected]. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 11

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nized by the Arizona Biltmore Spa, will be held on the resort’s Squaw Peak Lawn with its lush grass, colorful flowerbeds and splashing fountains. Participants are asked to contribute a minimum of $5. All profits will go directly to the AHS. Leading the class will be Danielle Campagna, a popular local yoga instruc- tor who is a committed supporter of the AHS. She has a strong student following in the Valley and is also a Lululemon Ambassador. No pre-registration neces- sary. Bring a yoga mat or towel to prac- This beautiful calico cat, named Firefly, was tice on. The Arizona Biltmore is located turned into the Arizona Humane Society because her owner had allergies. Her adop- at 2400 E. Missouri Ave. tion fee is only $20 (submitted photo). RECYCLE continued from page 1 Pet of the Month for the Phoenix Hebrew Academy, said Firefly has a spirit the school has always recycled but had- burning bright n’t been as aware of how much more Firefly is a petite, colorful, 1-year-old could be done. She took the opportuni- kitty who was given up to the Arizona ty to integrate the recycling contest and Humane Society because her owner was message into the school’s science cur- allergic. She’s a gorgeous diva who would riculum as well. love to be pampered in her new home Recycling resources and have hovering servants (you) to dote The city of Phoenix offers its resi- on her as well as luxurious accommoda- www.NorthCentralAnimalHospital.com dents a wealth of recycling opportuni- tions (the couch or your bed) where she ties and tips. It hosts monthly can take long cat naps. Household Hazardous Waste and elec- In exchange for a good life, Firefly tronics collections at rotating sites will repay you with unconditional love around the city. The next HHW event Getting Your Own “Easter Bunny?” and each day when you come home, takes place 8 a.m.-12 p.m. April 10-12 she’ll be waiting for you by the door • Rabbits live an average of 10 years, and need at least as at Paradise Valley Park, 17642 N. 40th and greet you with cheerful meows and much care as a dog. St. The event entrance will be on 40th a fancy kitty tap dance at your feet.The Street near the community center. • Annual exams to check teeth and keep healthy moment you pick her up, this loving If you have an old water heater, little lady will start purring readily in • Feed mostly hay (loose or cubed) for tooth and GI health refrigerator, freezer, stove, dishwasher your arms and nuzzle her whiskers in (alfalfa to 6 months, grass hays for adults) or other home appliance that is no affection. longer working, the city will pick it up • Brush daily, trim nails every 3-4 months Firefly has been waiting for a forev- and have the parts recycled for a small er friend at the Sunnyslope Adoption • Spay/Neuter at 3-4 months of age to prevent cancer and fee. After proper removal of regulated Center located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. reduce hormonal stress materials, such as refrigerants, recy- for well over a month and her adoption clable materials will be taken to a scrap • Senior screening lab tests start at 5 years of age fee is only $20. For more information, metal dealer. Call the Solid Waste call 602-997-7585 and ask for animal Customer Service Call Center at 602- ID number A468520 or visit Signs of Serious Illness Needing Emergency Care: 262-7251 to set up collection or e-mail www.azhumane.org. [email protected]. • Change in stool size, number, frequency, firmness Firefly may have been adopted by the The city also advises residents on time you reach the shelter, however, how to reduce the amount of items • Less active or weak AHS has dozens of kitties awaiting their being placed in their residential recy- • Not eating well forever home. Go to the website for cling bins by stopping unwanted junk more information and to see photos. • Breathing hard mail, such as credit card and insurance offers, as well as phone books that • Drooling Yoga event benefits aren’t being used. Tips on how to get Read the Pet Primer Article online at AZ Humane Society the junk mail stopped at your home can be found on the city’s website, Join fellow yoga aficionados and ani- www.NorthCentralAnimalHospital.com www.phoenix.gov, under the Public mal lovers for a charity yoga event at the Works Department. Your Other Family Doctor Arizona Biltmore that will benefit the Arizona Humane Society (AHS). For your local advertising needs, ...for Dogs, Cats, Birds, & Exotics The hour-long charity yoga session, set call North Central News for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5 and orga- at 602-277-2742 www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 13

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Tips to legally care including serious runners—it is an offi- cially sanctioned event by USA Track for special needs and Field and timed by Raceplace Learn how to protect and provide Events. The race, which includes a for your loved ones with special needs more leisurely 1-mile Fun Run, also is during a free program set for 9 to great for families, individuals, children, 10:15 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at people with dogs, people in wheel- Gompers Habilitation Center, 6601 chairs, babies in strollers … you name North 27th Ave. it, all are welcome. Co-presented by Valleylife, the pro- The race starts and finishes at the gram includes information about spe- All Saints’ campus located at 6300 N. cial needs trusts, guardianship, Social Central Ave. Registration fees are $35 Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and for ages 12 and older, and $10 for ages more. The presenter is Bart Stevens, 11 and younger. On-site registration Special Needs Planning LLC. opens at 6:30 a.m. A program on how to write a will fol- All race details are available at dog wash GREAT lows at 10:30 a.m. with James Phelps, www.ncf5k.org. Dust off your running prices on Esq., of Gillette Phelps PLC. shoes, sign up, get the T-shirt, have fun, grooming Refreshments and materials will be and help youth in North Central daycare HEALTHY provided. RSVP to Diane Jezek-Powell Phoenix and in Gascogne, Haiti. dog foods at 602-283-3931 or djezek-pow- For more information, contact market [email protected]. Nickolas Jorgenson, director of Operations at All Saints’ Episcopal modern dog market & wash house bakery Register now for Church, at [email protected] or Let’s Be Friends! SmellyDogPhoenix on Facebook annual family 5K 602-279-5539. The St. Paul’s School House was Pay library fines not much more than a thatched, poor- Full Service Grooming. ly constructed one-room building, but with food donation it was school to some 200 children in Library customers can pay overdue Call ahead for appointment. Gascogne, Haiti. Now the school chil- fees and help restock the pantries of dren have a beautiful, large building Valley food banks during Phoenix 10% with many classrooms, a solid roof and Public Library’s annual “Food for Not valid with any other offer. For multiple-dog households, coupon valid for each full-priced groom purchased on stable construction. Fines,” April 12- 26. same day by the same owner. Must present coupon at These are the fruits of the labors of During “Food for Fines,” 50 cents time of service. Cannot be redeemed for cash or credit. Not valid with washing services. Expires 4/30/2014. All Saints’ Church and Day School and will be deducted from a customer’s OFF those who participated in the North library account fees for each non-per- Central Family 5K last year. ishable food item donated at any of the This year, the race is slated for 8:30 city’s 17 libraries. A maximum of $75 a.m. Saturday, May 3 and will be a reg- can be paid with donated food. ular fixture on the first Saturday of Homemade food cannot be accepted. 5033 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix May going forward. While the empha- Donated food will be distributed to sis is on fun, fitness, and family, the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and donations from the registration and Desert Mission Food Bank. sponsorships go to a higher purpose. For more information, call 602-262- 602.265.6806 Everyone is invited to this race, 4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. www.smellydogaz.com HOT YOGA • 6 MONTHS • $249 One Work out and win in our 4th Annual Hot Yoga Competition! Month of Sign up and attend 20 classes each month for 3 months and Unlimited YOU WIN 3 MORE MONTHS OF CLASSES FOR FREE! Classes Only You’ll also receive a custom yoga mat, T-shirt and more! $49 TAKE THE 2014 HOT YOGA CHALLENGE! New and HOTYOGAWORKOUT.COM returning VERY LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER NOW!! students! Email [email protected] to save your spot • Like us on Facebook • 602-318-5757 • 6060 N 16th Street Page 14 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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Not valid with any other coupons or offers. how the art of Bonsai is created. In Home Road. addition to Bonsai trees, the society The sale begins at 10 a.m. and the Hours: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun noon - 4 p.m. will display Viewing Stones, and show kicks off at 11 a.m., wrapping up 602-265-0462 • 6058 N. 16th St. Kusamono plantings. Demonstrations at 2 p.m. Learn about potted irises and www.kodisnaturalpetfoods.com • [email protected] will be presented during the day. take a few home with you. Get your Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. questions answered by iris experts. Admission is free. For more informa- Admission is free. The event will be tion, call 480-510-8355 or visit near the south mall entrance, between www.phoenixbonsai.com. Wal-Mart and the Harkins theater. For more information, call 602-339- Nursery hosts art, 6269 or visit www.suncountryiris.org. AN ECLECTIC MIX food event April 12 Urban farming tips • Clothing • Art Gallery Berridge Nurseries will showcase • Gifts • Jewelry local artists and offer a farmer’s market at offered in workshops its 16th annual Art in the Garden event, Kari Spencer, a Master Gardener set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. and instructor in the Urban Farming Family-owned Berridge Nurseries, department at SWIHA who with her CLOTHES, GIFTS, ART 4647 E. Camelback Road, offers local family owns and operates The Micro artists a unique outdoor setting in the Farm Project, will bring her experience Visit us on and expertise to the Desert Song Facebook! ALWAYS FUN! nursery amid flowering plants to dis- play their artwork. The farmer’s market Healing Arts Center for a series of com- Located in Historic Phoenix at the SE Corner of 15th Ave. & Thomas Rd. munity classes this month. 2827 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 • (602) 728-0980 features local businesses that source Arizona ingredients in their products First up is “Composting: From Where Shopping is an Experience • Come Visit and Enjoy!! ranging from sauces and desserts to Table to Garden to Table,” 1-2:30 p.m. farm-fresh vegetables and flowers. Saturday, April 19. Cost is $15, and Several garden-related demonstra- pre-registration is preferred. tions will be held, including a chef Then try your hand at “Growing preparing a dish with fresh herbs. Food–The Basics,” which takes place Admission to the event is free. For 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, more information, visit www.berridge April 9, 16 and 23. The full three-week nursery.com or call 602-952-8080. series is $99; bring a friend for only an additional $50. Orchidfest returns And finally, learn more about “Raising Back Yard Chickens,” 1-2:30 to Baker Nursery p.m. Saturday, April 26. Cost is $15, Formerly O’Dowd & Associates Mortgage Co. The Desert Valley Orchid Society and pre-registration is preferred. Long-time Phoenix Lender (DVOS) will sponsor a free and family- In addition, the Desert Song hosts friendly Orchid Show and Workshop the program, “Jump Start Your Spring The O’Dowd Team April 5-6 at Baker Nursery, 3414 N. Garden with Greg Peterson,” 10:20- Whether you are buying a new home 40th St. 11:50 a.m. Friday, April 4. Peterson, or want to refinance your current home, There will be orchid displays, a plant owner of The Urban Farm in North call your neighborhood lender sale and several free workshops including Central Phoenix, is a green living and Pete O’Dowd or Colleen O’Dowd Cutler to get pre-approved. “Growing Orchids in the Desert,” sustainability innovator who is well “Growing Orchids in Your Home,” known regionally. This is a free class, FHA, VA, Conventional and Reverse Mortgages “How and When to Repot Orchids,” however a $10 donation is requested. and other orchid culture topics. Desert Song Healing Arts Center is 602-248-4200 Visitors to the show will be asked to located at 3232 N. 20th St. To register, 1599 E. Orangewood Ave. #200 MB092214 • NMLS# 1007154 vote for “Best in the Show.” There will call 602-265-8222. For more informa- Pete O’Dowd NMLS# 166309 • Colleen Cutler NMLS# 852437 be judging by certified members of the tion, visit www.desertsongyoga.com. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 15

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Community budget Day of giving hearings set for April set for April 9 The city of Phoenix is facing a steep Presented by First Bank, Arizona budget shortfall, which means that Gives Day is scheduled for April 9. The many city services likely will be impact- 24-hour online giving initiative ed. The city manager has proposed a encourages Arizonans to recognize and budget that includes cuts to communi- financially support the efforts of vari- ty centers, senior centers, pools and ous nonprofits from across the state. after-school PAC programs. In addition to fundraising, Arizona Residents are invited to a series of Gives Day is an opportunity to raise Community Budget Hearings in April awareness of the state’s nonprofit sector to share what’s important to them, as and educate communities on the bene- well as offer suggestions for increasing fits of online giving. revenue to the city’s General Fund. Beginning at midnight on April 9 Upcoming budget hearings include: and continuing until 11:59 p.m., • 10 a.m. Thursday, April 3, Arizonans can go online at Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. www.azgives.org and pledge their Devonshire Ave. financial support to the nonprofit of • 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10, their choice. Donors will select the Madison School District Office Board recipient of their online donation and Room, 5601 N. 16th St. the donation will go directly to their • 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, chosen organization. Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave. Palo Verde festival The Extraordinary. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at in Singer Hall at the Phoenix Art features local singer Now available daily. Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. The Sunnyslope Historical Society For more information, visit hosts its annual Palo Verde Festival, 10 www.phoenix.gov/budget. a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the At Maravilla Scottsdale, each day brings discovery. You’re invited to pursue your Sunnyslope Historical Society passions and explore new paths in a vibrant community that is both sophisticated Annual Easter Museum, 737 E. Hatcher Road. and relaxed. With exceptional dining, a resort-style spa and fi tness center, a The program, which takes place in spectacular indoor pool, and endless opportunities for socializing, you’ll fi nd it’s service in park the adjacent courtyard of palo verde The 43rd Annual Easter “Sonrise” trees, will feature Valley singer, song- retirement living, your way. It’s your life, your adventure. Come experience it. Service will be 6 a.m. Easter Sunday, writer and guitarist, Meagan Gipson. April 20, at Steele Indian School Park. Gipson’s great, great grandparents, 7325 E. Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 The service is hosted by pastors, priests William and Ada Bass, were guides over 480.359.1373 l MaravillaScottsdale.com and lay members of a variety of Phoenix the dusty trails leading down the Grand RESORT RETIREMENT LIVING area churches. Canyon in the late 1800s. Gipson has The service includes music, commu- put together accounts from Ada’s diary, CASITAS | COURTYARD RESIDENCES | ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE nion and an Easter sermon given by a and has tied this information into her different local pastor each year. All in the stories and songs.

AN SRG SENIOR community are invited; dress is casual. The presentation is free. LIVING COMMUNITY Steele Indian School Park is located Refreshments will be served. For more at 300 E. Indian School Road. information, call 602-331-3150. “PURPLE UP! for Military Kids” The Stratford Celebrates with a “Month of the Military Child” Event April 12, 2014 – 9:00-1:00 pm Attention Military Families: The Stratford is teaming up with OMK (Operation Military Kids) to honor and support military children for their strength and sacrifice. We are hosting a family friendly event for all military children grades K-12. Featuring: Food, Games, Bounce House, Magic Show, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Slushies, Wii Games, Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Challenge Games, Give-Aways, and much more! Winners of the Poster/Photography Contest for “Young Lives Big Stories” also announced. Please contact The Stratford to register for this special event! 602-841-2500 1739 W. Myrtle Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85021 • www.thestratford.org www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 17 COMMUNITY PRELUDE Phoenix Pride Community Festival & Parade Central April 5-6 Shining Stars LeapFrogs H.O.P.E. Support Meeting Steele Indian School Park 3 - 5 years 5 - 6 years 300 E. Indian School Road 7 p.m. Mondays PreSchool Kindergarten A celebration designed to bring the Longview Community Church and PreK SUMMER and Grade 1 Valley’s diverse LGBTQ and allied 1301 E. Whitton Ave. PIANO CLASSES communities together for a weekend of 623-312-4056 camaraderie and celebration of the Tues or Thurs ~ Ask about our Free Intro Class ~ June and July H.O.P.E., which stands for Help in past, present and future while raising 302 West Bethany Home Road Overcoming Painful Experiences, is a funds for the Phoenix Pride Christ-centered non-profit organiza- 602.264.5188 Community Foundation and pro- www.musicworksacademy.com tion that is open to anyone who needs grams. The parade begins at 3rd Street [email protected] support and encouragement in any area and Thomas Road at 10 a.m. on of life through a program of praying, Saturday and ends at the park. Festival sharing and healing. You do not need North Central Phoenix and hours are noon to 9 p.m. both days. to be a Christian to attend. Meetings Festival admission prices vary. Visit are free open to everyone who wishes to Historic Home Specialists www.phoenixpride.org. develop a healthy, sustainable life.

Spring Bazaar Understanding Credit 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 AZ Biltmore Central Corridor Cholla Library Holiday Spa 10050 N. Metro Parkway E. Mobile Home Community 602-262-6602 10401 N. Cave Creed Road Do you know what can negatively The community-wide sale features impact your credit score? Learn how to arts and crafts, rummage items and a 2525 E. San Miguel Ave. $999,999 618 W. Palmaire Ave. $699,000 read a credit report and how to build and bake sale. Look for gently used trea- 4722 SF • 4 BR/4BA • Golf Course Lot 3267 SF • 4 BR/3 BA • Huge Lot repair your credit. Refreshments will be sures while enjoying tasty treats. provided and participants are eligible to Grant Writing Workshop win giveaways. RSVP requested. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Roosevelt District Sale Pending Burton Barr Library Arizona Flycasters Club 1221 N. Central Ave. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 10 602-534-4444 Sunnyslope Community Center Know of a great project for your 802 E. Vogel Lane neighborhood, but aren’t sure from The Arizona Flycasters Club is a 307 W. Latham St. $415,000 40 W. Lewis Ave. $235,000 where the money is going to come? nonprofit organization dedicated to 3 BR, 2 BA • Wood Floors • Remodeled 890 SF • 2 BR/1 BA • Wood Floors advancing the sport of fly fishing. Interested in applying for a grant, but Tom Bryant, GRI See all of our listings at aren’t sure where or how to start? The Guest speaker Ed Lawrence from 602-980-7712 city’s Neighborhood Services Department Bozeman, Mt., will discuss “Fishing the HistoricCentral.com will host a free grant writing workshop Missouri River in Montana.” There is Pat Martin, GRI open to all Phoenix residents. no charge and the public is welcome. 602-432-2150 Registration is required. For more infor- For more information about the club, mation, visit www.phoenix.gov/nsd/ visit www.azflycasters.org. Number 1 HomeSmart Team by Sales Volume 2013 neighborhoodcollege. please see CALENDAR on page 18 ADAMS Weekly Pool & Spa Maintenance Remodeling & Consulting POOL SERVICE Exceptional Customer Service & REPAIR Dependable & Professional Satisfaction Guaranteed Serving the Valley for 22 years First Month Full Service Only $39! 602-618-1553 New Customers Only Offer expires April 30, 2014 [email protected] Additional charges may apply to bring pool into serviceable working order Page 18 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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closure prevention and homeownership CALENDAR continued from page 17 When seconds options. Refreshments will be provided Paper-Shredding Event and participants are eligible to win give- counted, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, April 11 aways. RSVP requested. White Dove Thrift Shoppe Debi counted on 5035 N. 7th Ave. AAUW hosts 623-748-8480 Director of Sierra Club us to save her life. ABCO Recycling & Shredding 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 As the third most common cause of Services will hold a paper-shredding Beatitudes Luther Life Center death in the country, a stroke can lead and electronics-recycling event. The 1616 W. Glendale Ave. to irreversible damage to the brain. So cost starts at $5 per box or bag (based 602-510-1544 when it strikes, every second is crucial. on size) and all proceeds benefit not- The Phoenix Branch of AAUW will Fortunately for Debi, John C. Lincoln for-profit Hospice of the Valley, which host Sandy Bahr, director of the Sierra Hospitals excel in advanced stroke care. provides end-of-life care. ABCO also is Club-Grand Canyon Chapter. She will So when she arrived at the hospital, the accepting electronics. The cost for hard discuss "The Top Ten Ways the Arizona stroke team kicked into high gear. And, drive destruction and CRT monitor Legislature is Harming Our today, she’s at the top of her game. recycling is $10 each, with $5 donated Environment." An optional dinner to the agency. Cash only for all services. To read Debi’s story, visit JCL.com/Debi. ($14) will be served at 5:30. RSVP for the dinner only. Visitors are welcome. Steps to Financial Recovery 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12 Buzy Bee’s Spring Bazaar Burton Barr Central Library 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 1221 N. Central Ave. Plaza Bistro Patio, 602-262-6602 Beatitudes Campus Learn the steps you can take to recov- 1610 W. Glendale Ave. er financially and rebuild your credit An aliate of Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network 602-335-8473 after experiencing a financial setback. Beatitudes’ residents make all of the JCL.com Credit Counselors will be available at items for sale, including knitted and this event to discuss credit repair, fore- crocheted hats and scarves, dishcloths, towels, afghans, hand-woven table run- ners and place mats. There also will be Easter and spring gift items, visors, caps, jewelry, hand-made cards, notepads, a bake sale and a raffle. All of the proceeds go to the Resident Appreciation Fund. Phoenix Writers Club 12-2 p.m. Saturday, April 19 Bluewater Grill 1720 E. Camelback Road Guest speaker is Gini Koch, Sci-Fi paranormal romance author. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by April 16. RSVP [email protected] with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.

Earth Day Phoenix 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 Cesar Chavez Plaza, East of Phoenix City Hall 2nd Ave. & Jefferson St. Featuring nearly 100 exhibitors with a core message of sustainability. Attendees learn about a variety of eco- friendly topics from recycling to solar energy to gardening. They also receive unique giveaways and practical tips on how to live a more sustainable life. The event is free to the public. Visit www.EarthDayPhoenix.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 19 The market has been crazy but COMMUNITY things are turning around ...

Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) sup- ‘Barney’s Night’ It’s a GREAT time to Benefits Central ports. Models, include women from 4-10 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 buy or sell a house! IDEASOUP the senior center, women’s shelter, Denny’s restaurant Call 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 SAWA board members and cute kids. 7th St. and Camelback Rd. Catholic Charities Bid on the runway outfits, win door 602-943-4789 Betty 4747 N. 7th Ave. prizes and unique hat-on-mannequin- Barney, a resident of Lura Turner Cherry 520-443-0547 head centerpieces. Tickets cost $45 and Homes, is a developmentally disabled for all your For a donation of $5 and up you include lunch and a door prize ticket. adult who’s worked as a busboy at the Real Estate receive soup, salad, bread and a vote. To RSVP for the event and pay at the uptown Phoenix restaurant for 36 needs! You will hear from presenters who will door, e-mail [email protected]. years. That means Barney has worked share their ideas on making a difference at the same Denny’s location longer • Phoenix resident since 1964 in the lives of refugees in Phoenix from Kieren Williams than any other Denny’s employee in • Realtor working with buyers and sellers arts, urban agriculture, childcare, social Memorial Scholarship Ride for more than 25 years Arizona. To celebrate Barney’s mile- • Long-time Central Corridor resident entrepreneurship, education, trans- 8 a.m. Sunday, April 6 stone and to honor Barney for opening portation, work readiness, etc. Vote on Granada Park employment doors for other develop- Sold in 7 Days! what project you think should win the 6505 N. 20th St. mentally disabled adults, Denny’s will money gathered from the night. For Included are optional 5-, 10- and 15- donate 20 percent of receipts that details, visit http://ideasoupphxaz. mile bike rides, as well as a 1- and 3-mile evening to Lura Turner Homes for wordpress.com/about/. walk. On-site registration begins at 7 Developmentally Disabled Adults. a.m. Pre-register at www.foothills ‘Gift of Thrift’ Luncheon This Casita in Canterra at Squaw Peak sold quickly. rehab.com. Cost is $10 for students and PANDA Fashion Show Call me about others that are available! & Fashion Show $25 for adults; all participants receive a & Luncheon Betty Cherry 12 p.m. Saturday, April 5 T-shirt. Proceeds will fund three scholar- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12 Phoenix Country Club ships for graduating Sunnyslope High 602-999-1558 The Phoenician Grand Ballroom [email protected] 2901 N. 7th St. students with learning challenges, based 6000 E. Camelback Road 602-329-1347 on essays submitted through the Arizona 602-799-9905 An Old Hollywood-meets-modern- Community Foundation. Scholarship Enjoy a children’s fashion show day runway show that will raise money amounts are $500-$1,500 and can be with outfits provided by Dillard’s, for four programs that the Salvation used toward college or technical school. please see BENEFITS on page 20

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lunch, a raffle and silent and live auc- ‘Walk With Me’ 2014 tions. Bidding will be done via smart 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26 phone during the event; to get a sneak Steele Indian School Park peak of items, visit http://panda. 300 W. Indian School Road auction-bid.org. Tickets start at $150 602-224-1759 each, $70 of which is tax-deductible. The 1.25-mile family fun walk is a Proceeds benefit the PANDA free event that features activities for Children’s Autoimmune Disorders kids, music, food and drinks, commu- Project and endowment at the Steele nity resource information and more. Children’s Research Center. Event check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. To register or form a walk team, visit NPCC Charity Golf Classic www.walkwithme.org/phoenix. Friday, April 25 Proceeds raised by teams and individual Moon Valley Country Club donors/walkers benefit Southwest 151 W. Moon Valley Drive Human Development’s Easter Seals ser- 602-482-3344 vices for young children with disabili- Presented by the North Phoenix ties. For questions or to receive addi- Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a day of tional information, contact Kelsey golf beginning with a shotgun start at Wolf at [email protected]. 7:30 a.m., followed by lunch, prizes and the opportunity to participate in a silent 33rd Annual Duet Cabaret auction and raffle drawings. A highlight 1:30-5 p.m. Sunday, April 27 of the event will be a hole-in-one contest Omni Scottsdale Resort at Montelucia for the opportunity to win a new car or 4949 E. Lincoln Drive $25,000. Cost is $180 each, $325 for a 602-274-5022 twosome or $600 for a foursome, and The event features the jazz stylings includes a polo shirt and player goodie of the Dmitri Matheny Group, with bag. For complete event details or to reg- Renee Patrick, along with hundreds of ister, visit http://bit.ly/npccgolfs. fabulous auction items, cocktails, a sumptuous meal and dancing. Tickets ADVERTISEMENT are $125 per person. Proceeds will help of the other, collect debts or contract provide free-of-charge, compassionate Sharon D. Ravenscroft, Esq. for services, such as in home care help to homebound adults, family care- THE CAVANAGH LAW FIRM, P.A. assistance. It is "durable" because it givers and grandparents raising grand- remains effective even if the one who Wills-Trust-EstatePlanning-Probate children. To purchase tickets online, go created it becomes incapacitated. to www.duetaz.org. DOMESTIC PARTNERS SHOULD The Domestic Partners can execute mutual Wills or a joint Esperança Hope Breakfast NOT BE LEGAL STRANGERS Revocable Living Trust. These set out the desires for how assets should 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 "Domestic Partners" is a term Domestic Partners can be less be used after death. That is, whether Phoenix Country Club used today to refer to people who live legal strangers with the preparation of the surviving Domestic Partner 2901 N. 7th St. together but who are not married. appropriate legal documents. For should have all of the remaining 602-252-7772, ext. 101 They can be same sex couples, non- example, a healthcare power of assets or whether some should be Join Esperança for a complimentary married, heterosexual couples or just attorney allows Domestic Partners to saved for other family members. If breakfast to hear about the wonderful friends or siblings who reside designate each other as the health these are executed along with a work the nonprofit is doing in the together. While Domestic Partners care agent. Then if one is too ill to Domestic Partnership Agreement, community and internationally to know each other's wishes more than express consent for medicine or then there can be requirements that bring hope, provide health and trans- family members, they are legal surgery, the other can act without estate planning changes can only be form communities. Dr. Jim Foltz and strangers, without any rights getting approval from family made by agreement of both Domestic regarding the other. members. Partners. Dr. Raymond Sacks will be the featured Domestic Partners can enter into The health care power of attorney speakers. Registration opens at 7:30 a cohabitation agreement to decide if can also include powers for mental Sharon Ravenscroft, Esq., The a.m. A complimentary continental they want to share equity in the house health care, in case one suffers from Cavanagh Law Firm, PA, with offices breakfast will be served. RSVPs or how to share expenses. The dementia or mental illness. Each in Phoenix and Sun City, can be requested to [email protected]. Domesic Partner Agreement is not Domestic Partner should list an reached at (602)322-4136, (623) 815-7451 or Editor’s note: For a more extensive list of benefits too different in form from a pre- alternate in case something happens throughout the Valley, visit www.northcentral nuptial agreement or post-marriage to both of them. [email protected]. news.net. agreement. The goal is that the For financial matters, a Durable Sharon's practice focuses on the partners feel comfortable living Power of Attorney can allow preparation of wills, trusts, domestic Like us on Facebook together; neither feeling vulnerable to Domestic Partners to assist each other partnership agreements and and follow us on Twitter! paying more than a fair share of in case of illness or incapacity. The premarital agreements, along with expenses or losing interest in Durable Power of Attorney allows the trust and estate administration. For Be sure to visit us online at property or having unrealistic estate Domestic Partner to pay bills, make more information, see www.northcentralnews.net planning. withdrawls from IRAs for the benefit www.sharonravenscroft.com. for the latest local community news North Central News, April 2014 – Page 21 Our featured listings for April

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The business is exploring adding a few smaller lockers that will hold up to 10 cases, if there is enough interest. The locker area is completely secure, using 505 W. Lamar Road • $699,900 7039 N. 6th Ave. • $675,000 state-of-the-art biometrics. 3280 SF • 4BR/3BA • Cul de Sac 3103 SF • 4BD/3BA • Owned Solar The storage areas are kept at a steady 55 degrees and at optimal humidity, which can range from 60 to 75 percent. Heat is not a friend to wine, points out Raini Keyser, cellar manager for PWS. It ruins the chemical structure of the wine and can diminish—or in more severe cases—completely ruin the fla- 333 W. Gardenia • $549,900 718 W. El Camino Dr. • $465,000 vor of the wine. Proper storage is for 2719 SF • 4BR/3BA • Classic 2795 SF • 4BR/3BA • Pool the wine to be kept on its side with the cork wet in a cool, dark place. We’re part of Something that often can be hard to North Central ... find in a desert climate where summer small town friendly! temperatures sit at triple digits for days, For more listings visit us at even weeks on end. There currently are 20 members AZQualityHomes.com Raini Keyser, cellar manager for the new but the facility has the capacity to serve Phoenix Wine Storage, says the facility cur- up to 300 clients. Customers range rently has about 20 members but can ser- Brian Smith vice up to as many as 300 (photo by Teri from individuals to local tasting Mary Beth Smith 602-295-8600 cell 602-434-2900 cell Carnicelli). groups—people who have a passion for [email protected] [email protected] A new way to please see WINE on page 22 store your wine By Teri Carnicelli A 1950s vacant building near the Jay Goldman Ltd. busy intersection of 16th Street and a landmark jeweler Since 1976 Bethany Home Road has been remod- VOTED BEST BUYER • VOTED BEST PLACE TO SELL eled into a unique new business that DIAMONDS, GOLD, JEWELRY, WATCHES, SILVER, COINS, NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY caters to those who prefer the grape over the grain. Phoenix Wine Storage (PWS) is # ATTENTION# BREAKING NEWS # ATTENTION# housed inside a long, gray block build- ing that resembles some of the com- Our new Engraving Department is now open! mercial designs of Phoenix renowned Featuring laser and mechanical engraving architect Ralph Haver. It was originally a doctor’s office, later serving as an Call or email us with your pet’s information and get a FREE engraved pet ID tag office building for the neighboring or pool company. The last five years it has Bring in one item for FREE engraving - no purchase necessary! sat vacant. Phoenix resident and wine aficiona- Personalize items such as cell phones, laptops, picture frames, bottles, and gifts do John Finn saw it as an opportunity to combine something he loved with PHONE INQUIRIES WELCOMED ! something he saw as a need not being met. 602-369-3115 (cell) • 602-241-1333 (office) Finn explains the idea was to create a service-orientated wine storage facili- 1515 E. Bethany Home Road ty inside an adaptive-reuse project that www.jgoldmanltd.com • Facebook.com/JGoldmanLtd adds another dimension to a corner “which has recently seen some great revitalization.” Rent Two Nights, ASLICE OF HEAVEN BEACH FRONT HOME The temperature-controlled facility Get One Night Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) Mexico • 10 steps to the ocean, 5 minutes from town has a variety of metal wine storage cages Trudy Goldman 602-380-2401 • Jay Goldman 602-369-3115 that can hold anywhere from 20 cases FREE! www.rockypointcasa1.com up to more than a thousand bottles. Page 22 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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of things that are aimed at particular WINE continued from page 21 audiences—veterans, moms, and people wine, who enjoy drinking it and col- who are working with a Workers’ lecting it, but also enjoy sharing it. Compensation claim,” explains Ferrell. Keyser says there really is a demand “Our mission is to help solve problems for this type of business, one that is and that means challenging our thera- centrally located and owned and oper- pists to feel with their hands, think with ated by local residents who are wine their brain, and listen with their heart.” lovers themselves. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. But it’s not just secure storage that to 10 p.m.; massage, class and work- PWS provides. There also is a tasting shop schedules are by appointment room and lounge that members can only and can be scheduled at reserve for a small fee, where they can http://jjbw.co. For more information, sip and socialize with friends and fellow call 602-573-1309. wine collectors in style. If you are a member of a wine-of- Schechterle shares the-month club, staff members will hope at meeting accept delivery at the facility, sign for The Washington Elementary it, unpack it and place it in your stor- School District Business Advisory age locker. Having a few friends over Team hosts retired Phoenix Police Your lifestyle continues here. for the weekend? Give them a call and Officer Jason Schechterle at its next they will collect your selected bottles meeting, set for 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, from your locker and have them ready April 23 at the WESD Administration for pick up at your convenience. Have Center, 4650 W. Sweetwater Ave. a large collection at your home that you On the fateful night of March 26, Where you’ll find a engaging blend of exceptional are ready to move to PWS? They will 2001, Schechterle, then a rookie service, supportive health and well-being programs and arrange transport with an experienced Phoenix police officer, was severely company that knows how to care for burned after his squad car was struck spacious residences all designed to fit your lifestyle. Add your delicate vintages. from behind and the gas tank exploded. to that extraordinary amenities such as the Grand Canal Phoenix Wine Storage, 6047 N. More than 12 years later, through a 16th St., is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. series of big and small miracles, restaurant, fully equipped fitness center, heated pool & spa Monday through Friday and anytime Schechterle now travels the country by appointment. Membership pricing serving as a motivational speaker, shar- and Venetian Theater room and you’ll discover that varies based on the size of the collection ing his story of hope and optimism. He La Siena is the perfect retirement choice for you. and the needs of the member. For more also is the subject of a biography, information, call 602-633-1896 or visit “Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle www.phoenixwinestorage.com. Story,” by Landon J. Napoleon, Call to schedule your personal tour and lunch today! ($15.21 on Amazon.com.) The Business Advisory Team was Business Briefs formed to develop, enhance and main- Custom massages tain mutually supportive, strategic rela- for individual needs tionships between WESD and its sur- Jesse James Body Wellness, owned rounding business community. RSVPs and operated by Jesse James Ferrell, requested to [email protected]. opened its doors last month at 6009 N. INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED Weeks joins team LIVING RESIDENCES 16th St. Body Wellness, with a team of healing practitioners, will offer medical at Home Smart  East Northern Avenue and traditional massage therapy, well- Mike Weeks, lifelong Phoenix resi- Phoenix, AZ  ness workshops, Aroma Touch work- dent and North Central Phoenix special- shops, yoga, weekly meditation and ist, has entered the home sales market .. monthly Shamanic Journeying, as well with the Home Smart Advantage Group. as other classes and workshops. “Mike literally has spent his entire life SRGseniorliving.com In addition, Body Wellness will in this niche market—he knows what it offer training workshops for massage is means to live in North Central, and therapists who want to enhance their what it offers to potential buyers,” said skills by adopting the Jesse James Andy McDonald, designated broker, Commission for Ask how you can benefit from a the Accreditation of Method, a signature full-body treat- Home Smart Advantage Group. CARF accredited retirement community! Rehabilitation Facilities ment that releases past patterns of ten- Weeks is a graduate of the sion and pain. University of Arizona. His parents, Phil One of the features the center offers and Mary Weeks, and two siblings, set

AN SRG SENIOR is working with essential oils, aroma down roots near Bethany Home Road LIVING COMMUNITY and touch. and 7th Avenue, coincidentally near his “We’re going to be offering a variety residence today. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 23

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Weeks also is an alumnus of Cross Effective treatments Roads Preschool, the Madison School fit into lunch break District and Brophy College Preparatory. At Corrective No-Nonsense “Working with home buyers and Skincare and Therapeutic Massage, sellers in the north central area will Dreanna “Dre” C. Day offers simpli- enable me the opportunity to share and fied treatments. The owner of the inde- show my authentic knowledge of this pendent studio emphasizes options that special neighborhood,” Weeks said. are quick and effective, such as For more information, call 602- lunchtime peels and chair massage. 625-7058 or e-mail mike@MikeWeeks “My motto is ‘all the corrective essen- Realtor.com. tials, without the pampering extras,’” Law firm welcomes Day says. “Not that pampering is a bad thing. But there’s a time and place for two new additions everything, and when time is limited, we Stephanie Fleischman Cherny need simple solutions that work.” joined the law firm of Mitchell Stein Using Dermalogica and Obagi Carey PC, 1440 E. Missouri Ave., products, Day’s professional care opti- #100, as a partner at the beginning of mizes skin health and function. A January. She was licensed aesthetician since 1998 and a an attorney at licensed massage therapist since 1999, Skadden, and has Day points out that incorporating ther- represented some apeutic massage into your plan for self- of the largest care brings relief from sore muscles and companies and stress, and improves sleep. most prominent “Often, we leave the massage table individuals in the and go right back into our stressful lives, country in a wide and habits of bad posture,” she says. variety of white- Stephanie Cherny Day’s studio is inside Chiropractic collar prosecutions and government LIFE, 5150 N. 16th St., #C-162. To and internal investigations. make an appointment or for more Cherny has established a reputation information, visit www.drecday.com or as an authority on matters under the call 206-280-2787. jurisdiction of the Departments of Justice and Commerce and the Donahue named new Securities and Exchange Commission, chief medical officer including investigations involving anti- North Central resident Edward J. corruption issues, sanctions and export Donahue, M.D., has been named Chief control issues. She performs worldwide Medical Officer of St. Joseph’s Hospital risk assessments and advises clients on and Medical Center. Part of St. Joseph’s the design and implementation of legal team for more than 30 years, Donahue and ethical compliance programs. previously served Former Assistant U.S. Attorney in several leader- Michael Morrissey recently joined the ship positions at firm, as well. Morrissey is a skilled trial the hospital lawyer with deep experience in jury tri- including chief of als, from white Surgery, chair of collar, fraud, and the Cancer tax cases to first- Committee, and degree murders. vice chief of Staff. Edward Donahue, M.D. He served as chief D o n a h u e , of the National who opened a surgical practice in Security Section Phoenix in 1984, has been devoted to of the U.S. caring for women with breast cancer and Attorney’s Office disease. He founded the Breast PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB in Arizona. In Michael Morrissey Evaluation Clinic at St. Joseph’s and SEVENTH STREET & THOMAS ROAD addition, Morrissey is a former chief of served as medical director of the hospi- the Appellate Section for the U.S. tal’s cancer center for six years. Attorney’s Office and has argued more Donahue earned a medical degree than 30 appeals before the 9th Circuit from Temple University, a Master of Court of Appeals. Science in Surgery from the University of For more information, call 602- Illinois and underwent surgical training 358-0290 or visit http://mitchellstein at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical carey.com. Center in Chicago. Page 24 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Your North Central Specialist 602-761-4646 View our listings at www.centralphx.com Current Listings/Escrows Bobby Lieb Associate Broker (North Central homes in bold) 602-376-1341 mobile 6500 E. Cheney Dr...... NEW PRICE ...... 7926 SF ...... 6BR/5.5BA ...... $2,475,000 5502 E. Valle Vista Rd. #23 .JUST LISTED ...... Over an acre lot ...... $1,600,000 E Mail: [email protected] 34 E. Cactus Wren ...... NEW PRICE ...... 5198 SF ...... 5BR/4.5BA ...... $1,395,000 5752 N. 2nd Ave...... IN ESCROW ...... 4450 SF ...... 5BR/4BA ...... $1,395,000 Bobby Lieb’s 5726 N. Central Ave...... NEW PRICE ...... 4350 SF ...... 4BR/4.5BA ...... $1,275,000 Honors and Awards 2109 E. Kaler Dr...... IN ESCROW ...... 4110 SF ...... 3BR/3BA ...... $1,180,000 1114 W. Seldon Ln...... 4645 SF ...... 5BR/5BA ...... $1,150,000 HomeSmart’s #1 7151 N. 3rd St...... IN ESCROW ...... 4250 SF ...... 5BR/4BA ...... $ 925,000 Top Performing Agent 3500 E. Lincoln Dr...... IN ESCROW ...... 4688 SF ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $ 899,000 for 2011, 2012 & 2013 IN ESCROW by volume and units sold 8534 N. 16th Pl...... 4957 SF ...... 4BR/4BA ...... $ 875,000 out of 7,300 agents worldwide 48 W. Foothill Dr...... NEW PRICE ...... 3637 SF ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $ 849,900 5844 N. 2nd Ave...... NEW PRICE ...... 5614 SF ...... 6BR/3.5BA ...... $ 825,000 HomeSmart’s 5640 N. 3rd Ave...... JUST LISTED ...... 3204 SF ...... 4BR/4.5BA ...... $ 825,000 Diamond Club 105 E. Lamar Rd...... NEW PRICE ...... 4200 SF ...... 5BR/5BA ...... $ 799,000 for 2011 & 2012 6502 N. 1st Pl...... NEW PRICE ...... 4430 SF ...... 5BR/3.5BA ...... $ 795,000 7619 N. 11th St...... 3304 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 599,500 Top Selling Agent 810 E. Harmont Dr...... NEW PRICE ...... 3687 SF ...... 5BR/3.5BA ...... $ 599,500 in North Central 1231 E. Moss St...... NEW PRICE ...... 3713 SF ...... 6BR/4BA ...... $ 590,000 for the 10th year in a row 1809 E. Turqoise Ave...... JUST LISTED ...... 2952 SF ...... 4BR/4.5BA ...... $ 589,000 719 W. Claremont Srt. . . . . NEW CONSTRUCTION . .2811 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 585,000 Ranked 8434 N. 7th Ave...... 4042 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 575,000 #9 in Total Dollar Volume 4800 S. Nevada St...... IN ESCROW ...... 4587 SF ...... 5BR/3.5BA ...... $ 575,000 for 2011 723 W. Claremont St . . . . . NEW CONSTRUCTION . .2811 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 569,900 by the 3039 E. Stella Ln...... NEW PRICE ...... 1937 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 565,000 Phoenix Business Journal 2121 E. Palo Verde ...... IN ESCROW ...... 4100 SF ...... 4BR/4.5BA ...... $ 550,000 Named 7212 N. 15th Ave...... IN ESCROW ...... 4001 SF ...... 4BR/4BA ...... $ 549,900 “Realtor of the Year 7801 N. 6th St...... IN ESCROW ...... 2258 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 499,000 for 2003” 903 W. Claremont St...... NEW PRICE ...... 3121 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 495,000 by the 7210 N. 17th Ave ...... JUST LISTED ...... 2770 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 485,000 Phoenix Business Journal 6135 N. 16th Pl...... NEW PRICE ...... 1949 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 469,000 50 E. Maryland ...... IN ESCROW ...... 3761 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 450,000 Runner up for 6119 N. 5th Pl...... IN ESCROW ...... 3046 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 449,000 Broker/Agent Magazine 6610 N. 11th Pl...... 2150 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 390,000 Realtor of the Year 1304 W. Tuckey Ln...... JUST LISTED ...... 2153 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 385,000 in 2003 1042 E Myrtle Ave...... 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Chicago Cr...... 1280 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 172,500 Kathy Wright 8755 W. Ocotillo Rd...... IN ESCROW ...... 1776 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 159,900 Licensed Assistant 5704 E. Aire Libre #1067 . . .IN ESCROW ...... 1088 SF ...... 2BR/2.5BA ...... $ 145,000 100% CLUB 6903 W. San Juan Ave. . . . .NEW PRICE ...... 1901 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 138,100 Award Winner 1722 W. Cochise Dr...... 1410 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 115,000 2001 – 2010 2023 N. 22nd Pl...... 1154 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 100,000 Diamond Award Winner 127 W. Vogel Ave...... IN ESCROW ...... 883 SF ...... 2BR/1BA ...... $ 59,000 2012, 2013 www.centralphx.com www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 25 Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Featured Homes for April

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5401 E. Calle Del Medio $1,200,500 6125 N. 5th Pl. $ 440,000 4149 N. 42nd St. $ 230,000 6111 N. 2nd Pl. $ 810,000 1338 W. Hayward Ave. $ 425,000 702 E. State Ave. $ 205,000 816 W. Claremont St. $ 747,412 8205 N. 3rd Ave. $ 424,000 3646 N. 38th St. B $ 185,000 809 W. Claremont St. $ 739,582 6807 N. 4th Pl. $ 364,000 6533 N. Maryland Cr. $ 185,000 22 E. Marshall Ave. $ 625,000 5302 N. 6th St. $ 337,000 7003 N. 11th Way $ 158,000 1147 W. Northview Ave. $ 520,000 202 W. Turney Ave. $ 295,000 1009 E. Weldon Ave. $ 140,000 1652 E. Rose Ln. $ 475,000 1732 E. Belmont Ave. $ 265,000 1927 E. 8th St. $ 126,500

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HEALTHY LIVING State-of-the-art, TO YOUR HEALTH is. A bone density test is recommended Why bone for women over 65 and men over 70. Only $799–$999 each* Osteoporosis treatment includes a *UnitedHealthcare® members may have health matters well-balanced diet to nourish bones, even lower pricing exercise to strengthen them and prescrip- By Joshua Millstein, D.O. tion medication such as Fosamax and c hearing needs Bones give your body structure, pro- Boniva to manage more serious cases. If t tect your organs and work with your you have concerns about your bone

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itable arm of AzDA—where he served transportation in stretchers. Ambulex as president from 2008 to 2010. He serves the communities of Central served as chair of the Give Kids A Smile Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, as well as Deer events from 2003 to 2011. Since 2007, Valley and northeast Scottsdale. the Arizona Dental Foundation has Transportation can be reserved as provided more than $4.3 million in little as 12 hours ahead of time. For free dental care to vulnerable citizens more information, call 602-460-1080 throughout Arizona. or e-mail [email protected]. Pafford is co-founder of the Phoenix Boys & Girls Club’s Dave Pratt Dental Workshop series looks Clinic. He is a member of the Phoenix at ‘mindful eating’ Rotary 100 Club and volunteers for the “Mindful Eating” is a small group Society of St. Vincent de Paul. class that focuses on learning body sen- Pafford is an alumnus of Madison sations, identifying fullness and Simis and Brophy College Prep. He hunger, and noticing how emotions graduated with honors from Arizona affect our eating. It will take place State University and the University of North Central resident and dentist Gregory Pafford, center, has actively participated in the 7:15-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 10, 17 the Pacific in 1986. He was honored as nonprofit Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program since 2003. On Feb. 21, the GKAS program & 24 at the Desert Song Healing Arts had a record-breaking day in which 428 children received treatment (submitted photo). Dentist of the Year by the Arizona Center, 3232 N. 20th St. Dental Association in 2007. home and a new career. feel a little bit better and helps them Instructor Lisa Schmidt, MS, CYT, Abayev started Ambulex, a non- think of our drivers as friends they can E-RYT, who specializes in weight loss, Medical transport need emergency medical transport business talk to and have a laugh with for a few digestive issues and IBS, uses Mindful not drain your wallet based in Sunnyslope that takes those minutes,” Abayev said. Eating practices to explore healthy eat- New York-native Radic Abayev has with limited mobility or who are non- Ambulex works with individual ing and explain how body image always been interested in the medical mobile to their doctor’s offices, physical customers and assisted living facilities impacts your health and weight. Cost is field but chose a different path for his therapy appointments, and more. and nursing homes. All vans and dri- $120 for the series. work life. He fell in love with Phoenix “In this business I’ve learned one vers are fully insured. The eight-van To register, call 602-265-8222. For after visiting some friends and decided thing––being there on time with a fleet can serve patients in wheelchairs more information, visit www.desert it was time to make a move to a new smile on your face makes our customers as well as those who require bed-to-bed songyoga.com.

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Sorting and labeling children’s books donated to the Washington Elementary School District 602-277-0067 are members of the Sunnyslope High School Key Club, from left: Scott Kottmer, Ally Marshall www.flipdunksports.com and Denisse Roman (photo by Teri Carnicelli). All hands on deck marked with the appropriate grades, Birthday Parties • School Fundraisers • Socials • Corporate Events including K-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. The Parents’ Night Out • Teen Extreme • Day Camps • Power Fitness to sort donated books boxes would all later be delivered to By Teri Carnicelli teachers throughout the district for use Last month the Washington in class or for children to take home Elementary School District was the and keep. recipient of the largest donation of new The donation was the result of an and gently used books than it had ever in-store book drive hosted by all 117 received before. While the donation Fry’s grocery stores in Arizona and was happily welcomed, it posed its own coordinated by BookPALS and problem: how to sort through close to Discover Books. Mountain View 10,000 books in a short time period to School has been a longtime service site make sure they get to the right age for BookPALS, and North Central res- groups? ident Ellen Dean is the Arizona coordi- Enter Jill Hicks, community out- nator for the program. reach specialist for WESD. In just a few BookPALS (Performing Artists for days Hicks had arranged nearly 190 Literacy in Schools) is an all-volunteer student volunteers and nearly a dozen literacy program sponsored by the adult volunteers, many of whom were Screen Actors Guild Foundation whose from the Sunnyslope Kiwanis Club, of mission is to promote the joys of read- which Hicks is a member. ing (www.bookpals.net). Performing Student organizations within artists and trained community volun- WESD, including National Junior teers read to children at public elemen- Honor Society, Student Council and tary schools, special events, museums, other campus-based service groups, as fairs, shelters, hospitals and more. well as students from the Sunnyslope Readers use their talents to bring High School Key Club and the books to life and to get kids excited Greenway High School National about reading. “We don’t teach kids to Honor Society, all showed up at the read,” explains Dean, “We teach kids to WESD district office warehouse in love reading.” shifts on March 13 to sort through the The program also coordinates large 10 pallets of donated books. The pro- children’s books drives, like the one ject began at 2:30 p.m. and didn’t wrap that netted WESD this windfall of up until close to sunset. reading material. Damaged books or books that were For more information, Contact more for adult readers were set aside, Ellen Dean at [email protected] or and the rest were packed in boxes call 602-750-2923. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 29 SCHOOL DAYS I,ve always dreamed of going to college. That dream is coming true. Briana | 12th grade

National Board Certi ed teachers, Biltmore Prep team captures chess title smaller classes and a rigorous curriculum Biltmore Preparatory Academy’s Chess Team captured a First Place finish in the “Cyclone” scholastic chess tournament on March 8. The team competed against 42 other kinder- help ensure college success for young garten through third-grade teams from schools throughout the Valley. The members of women. Enroll at enroll.glaaz.org or the team include, from left: Blake Shamblin, Fabian Orona, Thomas Bull, Alex Korolevich, call (602) 288-4518 to schedule a tour. Ian Korolevich and Jayson Kubica (submitted photo). The Only Free, All-Girls College Scholarships for a Silver award from the Beat the Odds Institute, an initiative of the Center for Preparatory High School in Arizona. journalism students the Future of Arizona. WHS was one of Located on 7th Ave., South of Camelback Rd. Arizona high school students who are only nine schools in the state to earn planning to study journalism at an silver in 2013. Arizona university or community college Beat the Odds Silver Level schools in the fall of 2014 are invited to apply for must have a “C” or better from the IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. the $1,000 Arizona Press Women Arizona Department of Education, must Memorial Journalism Scholarship. have ongoing assessment data demon- Application deadline is April 21. strating achievement in the majority of Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona, a Florence Crittenton initiative. Empowering all girls to reach their full potential. Arizona Press Women, a statewide please see AWARD on page 30 organization of professional communi- cators, established an annual scholar- ship with funds honoring the memory of Betty Latty-Hurlburt, a notable Phoenix journalist who passed away in 1997 and June Payne, a longtime mem- ber, journalist and photographer. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who intend to major in journalism at an accredited Arizona university or community college. Requirements include filling out an application, a letter of recommenda- tion from a high school teacher, two published writing samples and a one- page letter or essay from the student that describes her/his background and the reasons she/he wants to pursue a career in journalism. Applications and further instruc- tions are available at www.arizona presswomen.com or by contacting the scholarship chair, Joan Westlake, at 480-968-8902 or [email protected]. School Briefs GLENDALE UNION HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT WHS wins Silver award for education Washington High School and its principal, Carol Lippert, have received Page 30 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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GYM: 3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phx DANCE CENTER: 13832 N. 32nd St. #162, Phx Artworks created by Madison district students, food trucks, live entertainment and more will 602-992-5790 • arizonasunrays.com be featured at this year’s Madison Bash, set for April 5 (submitted photo). Participation in Beat the Odds is AWARD continued from page 29 open to K-12 public, charter and tribal MIDTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL grade levels, plus other criteria. schools throughout the state. Visit Beat the Odds is a rigorous, multi- www.BeatTheOddsInstitute.org. FREE Kindergarten – 4th Grade year school improvement program pro- MADISON ELEMENTARY viding mentoring and training for prin- cipals. It focuses on K-12 schools in SCHOOLDISTRICT We are a Grade A School! which at least 50 percent of the stu- Community invited to dents are on free or reduced lunch and April 5 ‘Madison Bash’ n A Parent Rated at least 50 percent are minority, pri- The Madison Education Foundation n Cozy Campus marily Latino. presents The Madison Bash from 12-4 n Small+ Class Sizes According to Marjorie Kaplan, p.m. Saturday, April 5, on the campus n Come find out Solid Basics Foundation why our executive director of Beat the Odds of Madison No. 1 Middle School, 5525 n Highly Qualified, Caring Staff students say… Institute, award winners have overcome N. 16th St. n obstacles and improved academic per- The festival is a free community Reading & Math Enhancement “You’ll Love n Top Neighborhood Test Scores formance through their commitment event featuring the Aspiring Young n Girl Scout & Young Explorers Clubs it Here!!” to six keys to success that include a Artists Art Show, which showcases select- *Escuela Excelente strong and steady principal, a clear bot- ed works from each school in drawing, th 4735 North 19 Ave., Phoenix AZ tom line, ongoing assessment, collabo- sculpture, pastels and more. www.midtownprimaryschool.com rative solutions, a program built on Works of art from classes at each Enroll Today! individual student needs and a com- Madison school also will be on display. 602-265-5133 mitment to stick with the program. An exhibit highlighting one of the www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 31

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foundation’s signature programs, Art PHOENIXUNION Masterpiece, will also include live HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER demonstrations of the long-running art Teachers earn appreciation program. More than a dozen student groups national certification SUMMER MAGIS CAMP and performers will provide live music Sunghwan Byun, a math teacher at and entertainment on two stages Metro Tech, and Joyce A. Donaldson, JUNE 9-27, 2014 including student choirs, bands, jazz an English teacher at North High Offering a variety of courses & athletic bands, musical theater and drama school, earned their National Board ! teams. An Art Walk area will offer par- Certifications this past fall. programs for preschool through 8th grade ticipants the opportunity to engage in National Board Certification is free hands-on art activities. considered the teaching profession’s A Silent Auction will offer a selec- highest honor. It is presented by the tion of items including vacation pack- National Board for Professional ages, entertainment outings, auto- Teaching Standards to teachers who graphed sports memorabilia, vouchers demonstrate, through a performance for summer camps and children’s pro- assessment, that they meet the high and grams, gift baskets and gift certificates rigorous standards for what accom- for local restaurants. plished teachers should know and be able to do. The Madison Bash includes a used To view our course catalog and register online visit: musical instrument drive. Bring your There are now 31 current NBC dusty old clarinet, trumpet, guitar or teachers in the Phoenix Union district. http://sites.google.com/site/SFXSummer2014 other instrument and give it new life Bourdo wins for a deserving Madison student. Space is limited. prestigious award Several gourmet food trucks from Questions? Email Lexi Good at the Phoenix Street Food Coalition will Camelback High Marketing teacher be on hand, along with a variety of ven- and DECA advisor Julia Bourdo was [email protected] dor booths will offer crafts, accessories, awarded the Teacher Leavey Award for Register by May 5th and save $50.00! services, coupons for a wide selection of her project that dealt with teaching the local companies and more. please see TEACHER on page 32 For more information, visit www.madisoneducationfoundation.org or call 602-664-7964.

OSBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDISTRICT Mini-grants fund Franklin Phonetic The school features Primary School is a free Orderly classrooms diverse projects Personalized certified teachers, a attention taught by certified charter school that has been in proven effective teachers The Osborn Education Foundation operation since 1996. During academic program of (OEF) recently awarded 12 mini-grants that time the school has instruction with an emphasis received excelling ratings on the fine arts. to teachers totaling approximately Saxon and was selected as one math Hands on Fun with $3,600. The mission of the foundation of two Arizona Schools Phonograms to be recognized for out- program makes Parent is to support programs that improve standing academic achievement involvement reading fun! encouraged students’ physical and mental health; by the U.S. Department of Give your child a Education enhance literacy, math, science and the Full special great foundation for education & gifted academic success! arts; and promote innovation and services Free Optional enhancement in education. Full Day Kindergarten For a list of all grant recipients and Visit the website at www.franklinphoneticschool.com to see more information about the school. Download an their projects, read this extended article enrollment form to get on our waiting list as space is online at www.northcentralnews.net. limited to 100 students in grades K-3. Call Effective 602-944-1371 and leave a message for more information Teacher mini grants are made possi- Reading Program or email [email protected] Spanish as a ble through direct donations to the 2nd language instruction Osborn Educational Foundation. In addition, Bill Boyd, current pres- ident of OEF and a CPA with Price Kong, has announced that the 10th Annual Price Kong Charity Golf Tournament will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at Troon North. Proceeds from the tournament support OEF programs For details, call Connie Lucero at 602-776-6305. Page 32 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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Friday brought guest readers to Team mascot Big Red and two 13,382 pounds of food items; that’s TEACHER continued from page 31 Mountain View Elementary including cheerleaders were joined by Spanish nearly 12.5 pounds per student. Free Enterprise System and incorporat- Tim Kempton, Phoenix Suns alumni and broadcaster Gabriel Trujillo and the Coming in second was John Jacobs ing “Conscious Capitalism.” Suns sportscaster; Howler, the Coyotes’ manager of international business ven- Elementary School with 9.43 pounds The special award ceremony will be mascot; and two Arizona Rattlers’ tures, Rolando Cantu. In addition to collected per students. Richard E. May 1-4 in Philadelphia, with a cash Sidewinders dance team members. dancing and prizes from Big Red and Miller Elementary students collected award of $7,500 and a plaque. Jonathon Lowe of CBS Channel 5 the cheerleaders, Trujillo and Cantu 6.74 pounds per students, earning There are eight teachers throughout and Marty Manning of KESZ-FM vis- read the Dr. Seuss classic, “Oh the them third place. Sunburst Elementary the country who were selected by the ited classes and read as well. Students Places You'll Go!” as part of the school’s took fourth with 6.07 pounds per stu- panel that recognized educators for enjoyed author presentations by Read Across America celebration. dent, and Mountain View School, last their innovative efforts to help young Conrad Storad, Leslie and Brian Miller, year’s winner, collected 3.94 pounds people better understand the function and Linda Pressma. WESD students collect per students. and benefits of America’s private enter- Students received books to take food for Desert Mission Last year’s drive brought in just prise system. The Freedom Foundation home to add to their own libraries. Once again WESD students have under 25,000 pounds of food. The goal at Valley Forge has an entire weekend Kindergartners through third graders proven they are worth their weight—in for 2014 was 35,000 pounds, which planned for the educators, paid for by received books from the Metro Lions canned food items. Students, with the was exceeded by more than 21,000 the Leavey Foundation. organization and fourth through eighth assistance of staff and community pounds of nonperishable food items. grade students received books from WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY members, joined together in February PRIVATE AND Discover Books and Fry’s. during the district-wide “We Can End SCHOOLDISTRICT Hunger” Food Drive, to collect more CHARTERSCHOOLS Mountain View Cardinals team members than 56,300 pounds of nonperishable Palivathukal named celebrates Seuss visit Cardinals Academy food items to benefit to the Desert a Flinn Scholar Mountain View School celebrated Students from the Arizona Mission Food Bank. Brophy senior Coby Palivathukal of Dr. Seuss’ birthday in a big way this Cardinals Preparatory Academy, locat- This was the second year for the North Central Phoenix has been named year. Festivities started on Feb. 24 and ed on the Royal Palm Middle School district-wide drive that included all a 2014 Flinn Scholar. Coby is among 20 lasted through Feb. 28. Throughout campus, enjoyed an afternoon of read- schools and administrative offices as scholars chosen from a pool of more than the week, the students listened to Dr. ing and fun on March 6 thanks to spe- well as several members of the WESD 600 high-achieving students from 160 Seuss stories during the Early Morning cial visitors from the Arizona Cardinals Business Advisory team. high schools in Arizona. Story Time in the library. organization. Shaw Butte students collected The Flinn Scholarship is a merit-

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High schoolers join Midtown teachers Beatles tribute show win special awards When the touring show "In My Two of Midtown Primary School’s Life–A Musical Theatre Tribute to the teachers recently won awards. Bobbie Beatles" comes to the Peoria Center for Stelling received the 99.9 KEZ the Performing Arts on April 17, be on Excellence in Education Award in the the lookout for two quartets—not just fall. Stelling was nominated by one of the “Fab Four.” her students because she teaches the The Arizona School for the Arts value of community service, philan- string quartet has the privilege of join- thropy, conservation and good morals ing the professional actors on stage to with an adventurous spirit. She has been add an element of orchestral texture to with the Midtown team for 15 years. the evening. Amanda Mitchell was named a Arizona School for the Arts seniors Arizona School for the Arts string quartet members, from left: Jasmin Lee, Yulee Kim, Kaylee 2014 Rodel Exemplary Teacher semi- Kaylee Cumpston, Jasmin Lee, Tristan Cumpston and Tristan Garcia (submitted photo). finalist and was awarded a certificate of Garcia and sophomore Yulee Kim will front of an audience. The show com- dents from 22,000 high schools, excellence by the Rodel Foundation of join the band for the songs “Eleanor monly uses a local quartet to augment according to the National Merit Arizona. Mitchell was one of 40 teach- Rigby,” “Yesterday,” “A Day in the Life,” the production while on tour. Scholarship Corporation. ers chosen from the 50,000 teachers in “Hello Goodbye,” and “Hey Jude.” In February, some 15,000 Arizona. The recognition comes as a The producers of "In My Life" North Central young men Semifinalists were notified by mail that result of her outstanding student approached Arizona School for the Arts named Merit Finalists they have advanced to Finalist stand- achievement results in this high-need Orchestra Director Cindy Blandino, Students across the United States ing, 26 of them from Brophy College school. She was nominated by the looking for a talented ensemble that enter the National Merit Scholarship Preparatory. Among those 26 Finalists administrator for displaying traits that could hold its own with a rock band in Program each year—1.5 million stu- are five young men from North Central please see MIDTOWN on page 34 When Experience Matters, Call Rodney Coty

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JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SUMMER AT COYOTE CAMP™ MIDTOWN continued from page 33 she would like to see in the next gener- *Located at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort* ation of teachers. Mitchell, who has been with Midtown for 11 years, is an Make new friends while you enjoy Coyote Camp’s summer program. exemplary leader in the classroom and Our 1,500 sq. ft. facility is specially-designed for children. The goal of Coyote Camp is to provide a fun, safe and educational program while among her co-workers. allowing children just to be kids. Meacham attends with programming developed in three week rotations so that campers have new and exciting experiences, each week features creative activities like leadership academy hands-on cooking projects, science experiments, and daily unique arts and Honeywell awarded scholarships to crafts projects. Tennis and other fitness-minded activities are also incorporated 304 students from 38 countries and 33 into each week’s activities and programming. U.S. states to attend the Honeywell s C Leadership Challenge Academy ummer amp’s summer program available through August 1th. (HLCA) program, held Feb. 21-March Available to kids ages 5-12. 7 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Coyote Summer Camp Hours and Fees: Huntsville, Ala. Full day camp: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m...... $279 per child, per week Among them was Phoenix resident *Pro-rated Week: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m ...... $223 per child, per week (Pro-rated weeks include May 27 - May 30 / June 30 - July 3) and Veritas Preparatory Academy stu- Half Day Camp: dent Matthew Meacham. 9 a.m. - noon...... $165 per child, per week (without lunch) Designed in partnership with the 9 a.m. - 1 p.m...... $200 per child, per week (includes lunch) U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Veritas Prep student Matthew Meacham is Ready to Join Coyote Camp? Academy provides students with a strapped into a Multi-Axis Trainer or (MAT), For information and registration, please contact: which simulates the disorientation one Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort unique opportunity to engage in ses- 7677 North 16th Street s Phoenix, AZ 85020 sions addressing current issues in sci- would feel in a tumble spin during reentry (602) 997-2626, Ext. 4567 ence, technology and engineering into the Earth’s atmosphere (photo by Héctor Javier Barreto Baldas). (STEM). Each weeklong program is designed to develop their capacities through hands on challenges and build their leadership skills. Students engaged in interactive activities and workshops created to enhance their leadership fundamentals. HUBBARDSPORTS.COM They also got to meet with top scientists, 602.971.4044 engineers, and former astronauts to rein- force core leadership competencies and provide them with first-hand accounts of professional experiences. News anchor is a guest reader Stacia Naquin, reporter and news anchor from Channel 12 Morning News, came to SS. Simon and Jude School as a guest reader for the fourth and fifth graders on March 3. Naquin read “What Was I Scared Of?” by Dr. Seuss to celebrate Read Across America, a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Naquin talked about what was needed to be a good reporter, explaining why you need to be a good reader, writer, speaker and listener, obvi- ously great skills for students as well. She fielded students’ questions, PLAN YOUR SUMMER NOW & keep your kids active including “What was your saddest story?” “Is it hard being a news anchor?” 4 SPORTS CAMP LOCATIONS MAY 27 - AUGUST 8 “I’m going to be a News Anchor in Bizztown. Do you have any tips for me?” Basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming, archery, volleyball, fi eldsports Then Naquin took a video of the kids, and the next morning did a shout 1 week sessions · Full & Half day · Extended Care · Ages 4½ -13 out on the morning news, showing the video of the students. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, April 2014 – Page 35

SCHOOL DAYS Stephanie Wagner Kethcart, Kaplan wins award emerged victorious. DDS in poetry contest Senior Shelby Brown placed first in Out of nearly 13,000 Arizona high the 800-meter competition; sophomore Shannan Higgins, junior Shannon 727 E. Bethany Home Road school competitors, North Central res- Suite A100 ident Matthew Kaplan, a junior at Molvin, junior Lauren Kinzle, and senior Tesseract School, was selected as the Savannah Gaffney won the 4x800 relay; 602-279-1641 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State junior Jenna Fitzgerald placed second in www.stephaniekdentistry.com pole vault; and junior Sierra Brown Champion at the finals event held on Com placed second in the 2-mile race. prehensiv March 15 in Tucson. Kaplan will repre- e  Cosmetic  Family Practice sent Arizona at the Poetry Out Loud Exceptional amount Visit our website and National Finals competition in April. mention this ad when As the Arizona Poetry Out Loud of community service Follow us on Facebook and Twitter requesting an appointment! @StephanieKDDS state champion, Kaplan receives a $200 Seven members of Xavier College cash award and an all-expenses-paid Preparatory’s National Honor Society trip to the national finals. His school chapter have each dedicated more than also receives $500 to purchase poetry 200 hours of service to the community books for its library. while maintaining a grade point aver- age of 3.6 or higher. They are seniors Students have breakfast Lexie Alaine Hernandez, Lauren with Phoenix mayor Krumholz, Madeline Mittelstaedt, Ten members of AmeriSchools Rebecca Wierman and Claire Academy’s National Junior Honor Woodrow, and juniors Kelsey Hushek Society (NJHS) were invited to Ollie and Phoebe Jones. Vaughn’s Restaurant to have breakfast Fifty-nine members of Xavier's with Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and National Honor Society, including the Councilwoman Laura Pastor. seven mentioned above, have each ded- Students were able to present key icated more than 100 hours of commu- questions or concerns they have about nity service while maintaining a grade their community. Alex Booth’s question point average of 3.6 or higher. on infrastructure and the need for more bicycle lanes was addressed by both the councilwoman and the mayor. NJHS President Amos Ramirez was able to share the school’s appreciation for all the programs the city of Phoenix has sponsored in the past at AmeriSchools, most notably the Afterschool PAC pro- gram. Afterwards, four NJHS students were asked to pose questions on the Arizona Republic’s website via video for- mat for the mayor to consider. All of the students represented their school and their families with impecca- ble character and leadership. Xavier teams win competitions Xavier College Preparatory’s tennis team celebrated a first-place finish in the 65th Kiwanis High School Invitational on March 7. Senior Maggie Cohen cap- tured the singles title, and juniors Madison Clarke and Annie Collins won the doubles competition by defeating their Xavier teammates, junior Scarlet Rush and freshwoman Lena Sweiss, in the championship match. In addition, Xavier’s track and field team won the Rattler Booster Invitational on March 8 at North Canyon High School. After 12 hours of running, jumping, throwing, hur- dling, and vaulting, the Gators Page 36 – North Central News, April 2014 21st Century Family Medicine Primary Care Physicians for adults, children and seniors GENERATIONS

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Sunday, April 27 at Camelback Bible A & E BRIEFS continued from page 39 Church, 3900 E. Stanford Drive. ‘Good People’ Advance tickets are $29 adults, $25 Actors Theatre seniors and $13 for students with ID. The Classy Classes April 25-May 11 Visit http://phoenix chorale.org/ Arizona Opera Center concerts/#KCChorale. Are Now in Session! 1636 N. Central Ave. 602-888-0368 ‘Venus In Fur’ BYOB and join us in our cozy little kitchen for a variety of demos: This award-winning play deals with Arizona Theatre Company From flower arranging to making salads with flowers the choices that make or break us. May 1-18 From decorating your kitchen to decorating a cake Tickets are $18 to $45. Pay What You Herberger Theater Join a scheduled class or customize one with 8–12 of your friends. Can performances are scheduled for 222 E. Monroe Check out our website for information: www.theclassykitchen.com April 27 and May 7, and half-price 602-256-6995 rush tickets are often available at the Vanda is a talented young actress Come shop and consign, anytime! door. Visit www.actorstheatrephx.org. determined to land the lead in a new play based on an erotic novel. Her emo- 7118 N. 7th Street • 602-870-3530 ‘Don Pasquale’ tionally charged audition for Thomas, [email protected] Arizona Opera the demanding playwright/director, April 25-27 becomes an electrifying game of cat and Orpheum Theatre mouse that blurs the lines between fanta- 203 W. Adams St. sy and reality, seduction and power, love 602-266-7464 and sex. Mature themes and language. This production is set in 1950s Tickets are $36 to $67 plus fees. Visit Hollywood, where the inappropriate www.arizonatheatre.org. romantic overtures of a penny pinch- ing, former silent film actor, Don Jazz Fest Pasquale, are hilariously thwarted. 6 p.m. Friday, May 2 Tickets are $27 to $102 plus fees. Visit St. Thomas the Apostle Church The Refuge is your NOW OPEN in the http://azopera.org. 2312 E. Campbell Ave refuge from the everyday. Melrose District 602-256-6995 Quality food and drinks all day. ‘All Night Vigil’ Concert An all-ages show featuring live Comfortable neighborhood vibe. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 music from The Chuck Hall Band and et one buy one ap petizer, g Hand-crafted art for sale. St. Mary’s Basilica Hans Olson, as well as food and drinks. lesser appetizer for equ al or Craft artisanal beer and wine. 231 N. 3rd St. Admission is free; a non-perishable upon from 2pm food donation for St. Vincint de Paul value with co Hours: The Phoenix Chorale and the Kansas to close ev ery day Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. City Chorale join forces to sing the pin- Food Bank is requested. Visit h other of fers. Friday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. May no t be combined wit www.stajazzfest.com. 014. nacle of Russian sacred music, Sergei Expires April 3 0, 2 Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Hour Daily 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil.” This Editor’s note: For a more extensive list of Arts concert is in honor of the Basilica’s cen- events in April and early May, visit 4727 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85013 | 602.265.1725 | | TheRefugeAZ.com tenary. The concert is repeated at 3 p.m. www.northcentralnews.net.

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There will be a looking up as they get set to open the couple of small tables with chairs out- doors to their brand-new bakery space. side where patrons can enjoy their pur- Karl’s Quality Bakery and The chases immediately, with sunshades to Baker’s Daughter, who in August were protect them—and the delicate choco- given just 10 days to vacate their estab- lates inside—from the blazing sun. lished location at 7th and Dunlap The bakery’s 200-plus regular menu avenues, found a new location just items will be in full force at the new Ol Fashion Ice Cream Parlor down the road at the Marketplace @ location; however, the fancy coffee Central shopping center, at Central and drinks that once were served at The Serving the Valley Since 1951 Dunlap avenues. Baker’s Daughter will be reduced to Come in and try our homemade ice cream, Karl and Stefanie Boerner started just regular coffee and espresso, so as sandwiches, soups and salads Karl’s Quality Bakery in 1994. Their not to compete with new neighbor eldest daughter, Christine, opened a Grinders Coffee Co. chocolate shop right next door in 2010, There is one other significant Buy a single cone or cup and get one appropriately named The Baker’s change: because of the financial strain Daughter, featuring decadent European of not having a working storefront for chocolates, fancy pastries, gourmet cof- so long, Stephanie ultimately took FREE fee drinks, and more. another job working as a job coach with this ad But after their leases weren’t with troubled youth. It’s something she Good through April 30, 2014 • One coupon per table renewed and they were asked to vacate had done as a volunteer, working with their spaces, the Boerner family tried to youth in the old bakery site. find a new home in the Sunnyslope “She’s really firm but caring,” www.marycoyle.net community that had been such a strong Christine says, which makes her a per- customer base for nearly 20 years. The fect fit for mentoring young people. 5521 N. 7th Avenue first location they looked at ultimately She loves the work so much, Christine (7th Avenue just north of Missouri) didn’t work out, but now things are full adds, that Stephanie likely will contin- steam ahead. ue to do it in the afternoons and work 602-265-6266 The new, shared bakery-and-choco- at the new bakery in the mornings. Friend us on Facebook! lates space is set to open at 6 a.m. on please see BAKERY on page 42 Page 42 – North Central News, April 2014 Complete Building and Design Services FOODFORTHOUGHT Saturday, April 12. The new bakery for All Residential Remodeling Projects BAKERY continued from page 41 location is right in the heart of the Customers have come to expect to see main art walk area. Stephanie’s smiling face behind the April also brings a major holiday— front counter over the years. Easter. Karl’s will offer its festive choco- “I just play in the back,” Karl late bunnies, as well as chocolate lambs, laughs. “Stephanie is the one who is the hens and teddy bears. They sell out heart of the bakery.” every year, so if you want a specific They have had some income trick- style, like the bunny pulling the basket ling in during the last eight months, of eggs or riding a scooter, it’s best to selling their pastries at the Old call and reserve one in advance. Heidelberg Bakery at 22nd Street and Also available for the spring season Free Estimates • Free Professional Designs Indian School Road, and some limited Room Additions • Guest Houses • Major Remodeling • City Ready Blueprints are Lamb Cakes—a lemon Bundt cake pastries and chocolates at the French in the shape of a lamb—and the tradi- Market, located at the southeast corner tional egg-shaped frosted cookies. of 7th and Missouri avenues, which Hosting an Easter brunch? Quiches are Call now for a FREE Blueprint also served as a pick-up location for always a popular menu item, and Karl’s with any room addition (up to a $1,500 value!) phone orders during the bakery’s clo- offers half and full sheets in four fla- sure. Both locations likely will continue vors: Lorraine (with bacon), spinach to carry those products even after the and mushroom, spinach and onion, new location opens. and broccoli and onion. Christine also created a crowd- Karl’s Quality Bakery and The Bonded • Insured Licensed sourced fundraising campaign on Baker’s Daughter are located at 111 E. ROC #237983 Indiegogo, which netted about $5,400. Dunlap Ave., Suite 13, facing Central Residential Remodeling General Contractor But they have a long hill to climb to Avenue. The bakery will be open seven become financially solvent again, and days a week, with extended hours on Designing and building in Central Phoenix and Arcadia for over 20 years two big April events should help get Friday and Saturday. Call 602-997- them on the right track. The first is the 7120 N. 12th Street 7849 to place your holiday orders or www.arcadiadb.com 602.577.5005 Sunnyslope Art Walk, set for 5-9 p.m. e-mail [email protected]. Dining Brief Steak, shrimp added Happy Hour! to Friday Fish Fry American Legion Post #75 has decided to change up its Friday Fish Fry menu with some tasty additions. Every Thursday, Beginning on April 11 and contin- uing on the second Friday of each month, members and visitors can enjoy Friday and a steak dinner for $9, steak with five fried shrimp for $12, or enjoy the reg- ular beer-battered fish or combo of Saturday fish, chicken and shrimp for $7-$9. Visitors are welcome at Post 75 and 4:00 - 7:00 pm are encouraged to check out the pro- grams the post is involved in for the benefit of the country’s veterans in the Phoenix area. The post is always look- Join us for Blow-Drys and Bubbly! ing for new members for its groups including Legionnaires, Auxiliary Women, Sons of the American Legion Model Citizen Central Wine members, Honor Guard members and the American Legion Riders. 602.296.0909 602.812.7343 American Legion Post #75 is locat- Bring a Friend: Buy One Get One Free 10% OFF All Bubbly Bottles ed at 10625 N. Cave Creek Road. For Shampoo/Blow Dry (2 for $30 ea) more information, call 602-943-8477. Makeup Applications (2 for $50 ea) Check www.centralwinephx.com Dutch Bros. Men’s Haircuts (2 for $30 ea) for more nightly specials! gives to PCH On Monday, April 7, the Phoenix- 4236 N. Central Ave. • Phoenix, AZ 85012 • Valet behind the building off Glenrosa & 1st Avenue area Dutch Bros. 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FOODFORTHOUGHT Arizona American the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. such as Irish steel-cut oatmeal, Italian Club Phoenix-area owner Jim Thompson Southwest breakfast burrito, or pastries The Hot Spot for Live Music on Fridays is enthusiastic about working with and bagels, along with coffee and in North Central Phoenix! Phoenix Children’s Hospital. “The hos- espresso drinks or flavorful hot teas. pital is a nonprofit organization and The Refuge, located at 4727 N. 7th COME US! relies on donations to operate,” said Ave., is a social enterprise of Catholic Annual Spring Steak Grill: BBQ & Blues Thompson. “They do such a great job Charities Community Services. Proceeds 12-oz ribeye & the works! Music by Big Nick & The Gila Monsters with the children, we want to be a part fund nonprofit services in the communi- Saturday, April 12 • Dinner at 4:30 p.m. Music at 6 p.m. • $18 per person of supporting their work.” ty. The “Heart and Soul” Brunch will Horseshoes, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Cornhole • Eat, drink, and dance! Phoenix Children's Hospital has offer a message of hope and inspiration provided healthcare for children since each Sunday at 12:40 p.m. Party Bar Bingo! it was born in 1983 and is one of the For more information, call 602-265- Saturday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. Party, drink, talk, laugh, and have fun! largest children’s hospitals in the coun- 1725 or visit www.therefugeaz.com. Stay after and enjoy music by Roscoe Taylor & Jimmie McElroy try. Thompson hopes to raise $10,000 for the hospital. Upscale surf and Polish Dinner and Polka Dance In the North Central Phoenix area, turf eatery opens Saturday, April 26, $20 per person. Tickets on sale at the bar. Dutch Bros. is located at Central The owners of the popular Music by The Varitones Band, one of Arizona’s hottest party bands! Avenue and Camelback Road, and at Dominick’s Steakhouse at the FRIDAY NIGHTS - Live music and great food! Kitchen opens 5:30, music at 7:30 12th Street and Glendale Avenue. For Scottsdale Quarter are bringing their Friday, April 4: JOHNNY TANNER AND HIS ACES – A hardworking blues band covering additional Valley locations, visit tantalizing steaks and succulent seafood material from Muddy Waters and Bo Didley to the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Eric Clapton. www.dutchbros.com/locations. to Phoenix with the April 5 opening of Friday, April 11: LINDA ST. JOHN – It’s PETE THOMAS APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE AAIC! Come show you appreciation for Pete, who has served the club for more than 30 years! Steak 44. The new upscale eatery will Barbecue joint Friday, April 18: BLUESMAN MIKE & THE BLUES REVIEW BAND” – The Blues Review Band be housed inside an 8,421-square-foot was born out of Bluesman Mike’s passion for the blues. opens for season space that once housed Cork ‘N Friday, April 25: JC AND THE JUKE ROCKERS – From old school Chicago style to West Coast Hole-in-the-Wall, the historic barbe- Cleaver at 5101 N. 44th St., just north blues and everything in between, the band will make you want to jump, jive and swing! cue restaurant at Pointe Hilton Squaw of Camelback Road. The landmark All events are open to the public. One person in your party must be a member for alcohol service. Catering and Banquet Facilities available for Weddings and Parties. Peak Resort, has opened for the season. chophouse opened in 1978 and was Signature menu offerings range damaged by a fire in 2010. 7509 N. 12th St. from a smoked brisket and pulled pork The re-envisioned space boasts a 602-944-3090 • www.azaiclub.org sandwich to a smoked half chicken. please see DINING BRIEFS on page 44 Happy hour, from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, offers a great deal on small plates and Villa Italia drinks. The Waterin’ Hole bar and Ristoranti lounge also features a special $5 Saloon Chow menu served Monday- Wednesday in the lounge only. 1219 E. Glendale Ave. With a history that dates back to the Suite #14 1940s, Hole-In-The-Wall sits in the Phoenix, AZ 85020 same building that once housed The (formally Spinato's) Cactus Rock Lodge. Many elements from the lodge and dining room remain, including the stone hearth fireplace and Reservations: Villa Italia the original barbeque kettle, still used to prepare several of the slow-cooked bar- 602-265-3254 beque meats on the menu. Ristoranti Hole-in-the-Wall is open daily for breakfast 7-11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-5 Delivery: Our family would like to welcome you to our restaurant, Villa Italia. Chef Pizzurro has been in business more than 30 years and delighted to present his family p.m. and for dinner 5-10 p.m. The 602-265-3254 restaurant is located at Pointe Hilton recipes to you. He uses homemade sauce, mozzarella cheese, bread and only the finest Squaw Peak Resort at 7677 N. 16th St. ingredients and freshest herbs to flavor every dish. He serves the freshest steak and fish For reservations or more information, Tues-Thurs (never frozen). On his recent trip to Italy he visited several famous restaurants, call 602-997-2626. 11am-9pm reconnecting to his traditional culinary art, so here he would like to give you a light taste of Italy. Hope, inspiration Fri and Sat Please join us soon in our dining room, relax and enjoy your meal. with your brunch 11am-10pm The Refuge coffee shop in the Sunday Melrose District recently introduced a 10am-3pm “Heart and Soul” Brunch, every CLOSED MONDAY April Special Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The brunch features popular speak- Purchase two dinner entrées and get a er and inspirational humorist Henry villaitaliaristoranti.com bottle of wine for HALF PRICE! Rojas, with live music by Moses facebook: VillaItaliaPhoenix Some restrictions appy. Dine in only. Dinner entrées include salad and bread. Good through April 30, 2014 Lugemye. Enjoy breakfast selections Page 44 – North Central News, April 2014 www.northcentralnews.net

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steaks and chops in various portion Steak 44 entrées will include Petite extensive shellfish selection. DINING BRIEFS continued from page 43 sizes, along with a large assortment of Filet Mignon, Delmonico, NY Strip, Steak 44 will be open daily from 5 brand new bar, glass expo kitchen, inti- side dishes and appetizers, including Bone-in Filet Mignon, and Bone-in NY p.m. to midnight for dinner service, with mate dining suites, a 3,000-bottle wine Denver Lamb Ribs, Braised Pork Belly, Strip. Additionally, Atlantic seafood the bar open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. For vault, and many dining rooms featur- Fresh Oysters, Roasted “Duck” selections will be offered including del- more information or reservations, call ing unique architectural detail. Guests Potatoes, Steakhouse Stuffing and icate soft shell crab, Shetland Island 602-271-4400. To view the complete will enjoy several options of prime Potatoes with Schreiner’s Sausage. Salmon and a raw bar featuring an menu, visit www.steak44.com.

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