volume 15, issue 12 • december 2013 www.northcentralnews.net Turning darkness Local inventor into sunshine Brian Korsedal and a crew of volun - By Teri Carnicelli teers sprawl on a For the Hull family, “Out of Darkness” is more than structure they just a community walk in which they are participating assembled at the Maker House in on Dec. 7. Finding their way out of the dark has been Tucson. Clockwise their own personal journey after, one year ago this from the top are: month, 16-year-old Andy Hull took his own life in one Brandon Mason, impulsive moment that has left his family reeling. unknown masked LeeAnn Hull, Andy’s mother, knew her choices volunteer, Lori Carroll, Dan were to crumble or to find some way to make meaning Reese, inventor and purpose of out all the pain and frustration. The Brian Korsedal and frustration came primarily from the fact that Andy, the Inci Erdem (submit - youngest of four, was a happy, healthy, talented left- ted photo). handed pitcher who already was being scouted by uni - versities and professional baseball teams. The idea of suicide wasn’t even in the picture … until he started taking a prescription medication for acne. “The doctor prescribed a generic form of Acutane, called isotretinoin, which is very commonly Building a business from the ground up used amongst the high school kids,” LeAnn recalls. By Patty Talahongva but Korsedal didn’t have much luck. “There was a waiver to sign, which said in a small sec - Toiling under the hot Phoenix sun was the gene - “It's been horrible,” he admits, “It’s not going any - tion of the pamphlet, that suicide and depression sis for Stephen Walden’s idea for a better shovel. Hot where.” Korsedal thought his idea would be a huge hit were a possible risk factor of this drug. The doctor and exhausted and with his muscles screaming with but he realizes now it’s hard for people to understand told us that Andy was well adjusted and happy and pain he had an epiphany in the garden. what, and how, he’s trying to create. “We’re weird,” he didn’t appear to have any signs that this might be any “Everyone told me I was crazy,” he recalls. “So I says. “We're not like anything people have seen.” concern for us, so I signed.” took it to school and developed (the idea) there.” People instantly get what Walden is doing. His Within one month, Andy’s grades plummeted and Now the North Central native and recent Loyola shovel has a rotating ring in the mid-point of the han - he would get lost when he was driving to places that Marymount University graduate says everyone sings a dle and a slot to place your foot at the head of the please see WALK on page 8 different story. “They pretend they thought it was a shovel. It allows the user to have a better, more nat - good idea the whole way,” he laughs. ural grip and gives the foot a more secure place where Phoenix resident Brian Korsedal, on the other it won’t slip off. Together those features also allow the hand, just wishes people would understand what he’s user more force when operating. 9 5 E E trying to do. His idea is to build digitally fabricated Z 0 T please see BUILDING on page 10 I G A 5 D D . A T , . E T

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ed on Montebello just east of 3rd Street. We sold I’m proud to live three of Magee's new homes in 2013 and look for - ward to selling another eight to 10 in 2014. in Central Phoenix! The other builder I represent is Porchlight Homes, who initially started in our area by building out the I was at a party last month at a beautiful home homes located on 3rd Avenue just north of Maryland. with great views of the city in Paradise Valley. One They have created a beautiful gated community of the guests introduced himself and during our called Claremont Estates located on 7th Avenue conversation told me what he does for a living. He between Bethany Home and Maryland. There are a then posed an unex - total of 15 home sites and we have sold seven homes pected statement: "I in just three months with two spec homes for sale am assuming you live ranging in price from the high $600s to the high in PV or Scottsdale" $700s. There are three models to choose from: 2,800 and my immediate square feet, 3,150 square feet or 3,500 square feet. response was “I live in The base prices begin at $607,900 and the larger Central Phoenix.” He model is at $687,900. There also are two different then asked me where elevations, European Cottage or Arizona Ranch. This Central Phoenix was subdivision is sizzling. Porchlight Homes is just and as I paused a breaking ground on a new subdivision of 10 homes moment to gather my called Sendero Villas, located on Central Avenue just thoughts, I began to north of Northern. The prices on these homes have explain about our legit - not been finalized yet but they will start close to imate TREASURE, I $400,000. I will have more information next month LeAnn Hull, center, wears a necklace with a photo of her son, Andy, in a small frame, as she could not have been prouder to boast of my resi - is surrounded by Andy’s friends and supporters all wearing the Andy Hull Sunshine on the project but feel free to call me and we will add dence. Central Phoenix, the central corridor, is the your name to our reservation list. Foundation T-shirts. Many of them will be wearing those shirts when they participate in a sui - amazing foundation of our Valley. Our home base Both builders are continuing to look for large cide prevention walk on Dec. 7 (submitted photo). continues to explode with more restaurants, local parcels to build more homes so please let me know if boutiques, artists and new faces moving here you are interested in selling. There are numerous It’s just one of the many efforts the every day. acre-plus sites in our area, especially horse proper - WALK continued from page 1 I am thrilled to live, work and welcome the ties. If you are a seller, I have the buyers for you. foundation has made to raise awareness growth in our neighborhood, Central Phoenix. I Once again, I appreciate the opportunity to live and he should have known. “I didn’t think about bullying and depression among was fortunate to be the top-selling real estate work in North Central. I have been fortunate to have agent in Central Phoenix for the 13th straight year teenagers. The foundation has a page on sold more than 1,500 homes in the past 21 years and much about this as he was very busy in 2013 by selling more than 125 homes and list - over 1,000 of then have been in our "HOOD." I hope with baseball and distracted with all the Facebook (Andy Hull’s Sunshine ing 144 homes. There is much to be excited about each and every one of you has a happy and safe holi - as we finally see our home values increase from decisions he had to begin making for Foundation) to help reach that younger day and look forward to bringing in 2014. 20 percent in 85013 to a high of 40.7 percent in Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas, enjoy his future,” LeAnn explains. “He wasn’t generation. Rather than focusing on the 85020. It will be a long time, if ever, that we the holidays and raise a glass on New Year's Eve to reach the crazy values of 2005/2006 but we are the first teenager to have trouble with negative, the message of the foundation our exceptional neighborhood in the Valley of the seeing a sense of normalcy now and all are feel - Sun... Cheers to Central Phoenix!! grades or lack of focus. I met with his is to tell every child, “You Matter.” ing more secure that we have survived the dark stages of the past five years. It’s enjoyable going counselor and teachers, so that we The foundation has held several to sellers’ homes where they actually have equity could help him through this struggle.” fundraisers, and has had T-shirts and and are looking forward to selling and buying Bobby Lieb Unbeknownst to LeAnn and the rest wristbands made with the “You another home. It also is an honor for me to represent two Bobby Lieb of the family, Andy’s depression and Matter” message. LeAnn also has spo - builders who have made Central Phoenix their Associate Broker base and will continue to build homes here for at HomeSmart Elite Group Manager/Founder mental confusion was rapidly worsening. ken to students, teachers and adminis - least another two to three years. Magee Builders So on that fateful day, Andy left school trators in the Deer Valley Unified has either built or remodeled 10 homes in our area 5225 N. Central Ave., Ste. 104 Phoenix, AZ 85012 School District and the Washington in the past two years. They currently have a beau - after second hour, and in one impulsive, tiful new home at 6111 N. 2nd Place on the mar - Mobile: 602-376-1341 unclear moment he took his life. Elementary School District, spreading ket for $834,900 and another home listed at 7212 Fax: 602-996-9141 “When something this devastating the “You Matter” message and height - N. 15th Ave. that is on an acre with a guest house www.centralphx.com for $575,000. Magee will be building another 15 happens in your life, you really only ening the awareness of the alarming new homes scheduled to begin January 2014, have two choices. You can let it destroy numbers of suicides among youth. including three at 2nd Street and Missouri and seven homes located on 15th Avenue between you or you can find a reason to move “I want to show these kids that if I Glendale Avenue, just north of Northern. They forward,” LeAnn says. can survive something so horrible, that will start the first of the year at another site locat - So she started a nonprofit organiza - they, too, can survive the many difficult tion, called the Andy Hull Sunshine and confusing moments during their Foundation (http://andyhullsunshine teenage years,” LeAnn says. “I want to foundation.weebly.com), and now has give them hope for their future. I want more than a dozen friends and commu - them to know that they matter.” nity members on the board. Some of To make a pledge on behalf of those supporters have been colleagues LeAnn and the Any Hull Foundation she works with as secretary to the for the “Out of Darkness” walk, go to: Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope. http://afsp.donordrive.com/, and Some of her fellow Kiwanians will under “Find a Participant or Team,” For all your escrow and title insurance needs, contact join the Andy Hull Sunshine Foundation type in LeAnn Hull’s name. Walk dona - Kathy Zobel team as it participates in the Out of the tions are accepted until Dec. 31; their Assistant Vice President/ Darkness Community Walk, a 3-5 mile goal is to raise $3,000 in pledges. Branch Manager walk taking place 10 a.m.-12 p.m. If you want to participate in the 5225 N. Central Ave. #103 Saturday, Dec. 7 at Kiwanis Park in walk yourself, the registration deadline Phoenix Arizona 85012 Tempe, with the proceeds benefiting the is noon on Friday, Dec. 6. Register (602) 595-5545 • (602) 595-5404 (fax) American Foundation for Suicide online at http://afsp.donordrive.com/ [email protected] • www.tmaaz.com Prevention (AFSP). or call Steve Schiro at 480-212-2489. Page 10 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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structure he built at a downtown BUILDING continued from page 1 Phoenix location to another location. “It’s a new take on an old product,” He and his volunteers literally rolled it Walden explains. “It's a way to change down the street and attracted a lot of a conventional item we’ve grown accus - attention. They were prepared and tomed to, to a more efficient way of handed out notes explaining their busi - doing things.” ness. It reads, “We are on a quest to Walden came up with the idea build computer-generated cities at before he started his senior year at music festivals with thousands of vol - Loyola Marymount in California. His unteers. Like Burning Man but perma - final year he was able to perfect the idea nent and sustainable. Please help us. and get a business plan together for his Visit www.arcologynow.com.” company, Bosse Tools. The Brophy He designs the structure on his College Prep alum is coming home in computer and instructs his CNC to cut December to start a program at ASU’s the bars to size. Instructions are print - SkySong Innovation Center. ed on sticky labels and tell the assembly He does have a partner, Aaron workers which piece goes where. Think Gagleard, a classmate from Brophy who North Central native Stephen Walden brought in more than $60,000 in his Kickstarter cam - Legos and Tinker Toys but for real paign to fund his invention, an ergonomic-like shovel (submitted photo). is graduating from ASU and already has buildings. Or as he puts it, “The DNA his own business, The Swing Set Up, a design firm to break down the intricate his life’s savings into. “This is my full- is the stickers.” It’s more than a tent golf training aid. Bosse Tools currently is details of manufacturing.” time job,” he points out. structure because if you can dream a going through an ergonomics study in Contributors were also able to pre- To keep up with Walden's progress design, he can build it. San Diego. “We really want to have that order online, and Walden has more you can visit his website at Korsedal doesn’t have a partner and data behind our claims,” he says. So they than 800 items already sold. He will fill www.bossetools.com and sign up for he relies on volunteers to help him are using an independent firm to certify those orders first once he gets his man - weekly e-mails or place a pre-order. His assemble his creations or those that are the tools are ergonomic. ufacturing up and running. Walden shovels are selling for $79 and offer submitted by people around the world. Kickstarter was a good way to see if doesn’t want to put a firm date on that three basic designs. Eventually he hopes He likens it to a modern barn-raising people wanted his product. “Luckily, since he’s still working out details. to have more tools such as rakes, hoes experience. “Just follow the stickers,” our predictions were right,” he says. Bosse Tools is what he lives and and anything with a handle. he says and in a matter of hours, “We’ll be working with an industrial breaths each day—and what he has sunk Recently Korsedal had to move a depending on the size, you’ll have the skeleton of a home or a place to hold functions. His current structure is 15- feet tall and about 25-feet wide. He offers pizza and beer for folks willing to show up, flash-mob style, and help build. He also has volunteers from the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF). Alex Fitch, a “wwoofer,” as the volunteers are called, is from New Jersey and arrived in September to help Korsedal after a friend told him about the idea. “I love erector sets. I’m good at putting Ikea furniture together,” he reasoned before heading to Phoenix to crash on Korsedal’s couch. “To date we’ve made $60,” Korsedal admits. “We don’t have the money for R&D.” Still, he keeps dreaming. Korsedal believes he might even be ahead of his time. “We want to do cities with this ... futuristic things.” For Korsedal, his company would be a house in a box with a structural price of $1.25 per lin - ear foot of material. “The technology works. We've already shown it works,” he asserts. “It’s the sales and the revenue we’re having problems with.” You can learn more and even sign up for a Dec. 7 flash-mob building adven - ture by visiting: www.arcologynow.com or Arcology Now Inc. on Facebook. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 11

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of Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, Inc., is a volunteer project K focused on finding suitable homes for O D I adoptable dogs. “Picture Me Adopted” uses the power of photography to cap - Kodi’s Natural Pet Foods ture the personality and character of each dog’s life story. Adopters also will Natural and Holistic Pet Foods receive the portrait of their new furr- Featuring: Solid Gold • Canidae • Orijen • California Natural ever friend taken by local photographer Pure Vita • Merrick • Taste of the Wild Jessica Hately. Individuals are encouraged to stop by Spend $35 or more and receive a Desert Song’s refurbished facility for the “Picture Me Adopted” photography FREE GOODIE BAG FOR YOUR PET! show the whole month of December, With this ad. Expires 12/31/2013. Not valid with any other coupons or offers. This friendly orange tabby named Peach is a and stop by from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Hours: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun noon - 4 p.m. social feline who enjoys the company of Dec. 14 to meet some adoptable dogs, dogs, kids and other cats. Her adoption fee inquire about fostering, check out the 602-265-0462 • 6058 N. 16th St. is only $20 (submitted photo). www.kodisnaturalpetfoods.com • [email protected] art, and maybe take a yoga class. For more information, visit Pet of the Month www.desertsongyoga.com or call 602- I finally This little kitty 265-8222. is a real Peach found All it takes is one glance at Peach Grooming business has and the friendly tabby cat starts purring a shop up a storm. She is an affectionate, peo - wealth of experience ple-oriented cat who demands atten - A new pet grooming business has I can tion by meowing and tap dancing at opened near 19th and Northern your feet. avenues, offering discounted rates for trust! Inquisitive and very active, Peach is local rescue groups, seniors, military all about playing and with wide eyes personal and public safety officers. and much enthusiasm, she chases laser Puppy Love Pet Stylist is the vision Happy Holidays and New Year! With this ad lights, swats at feather wands, fetches of Melissa Rovner, who received her $ 99 Ask about our pipe cleaners and stalks anything that training from PetSmart in 1992, first as Oil Change (Up to 5 quarts) only 19 other specials!! wiggles. Every bug that creeps into the a groomer, then a salon manager, and house will be on Peach’s radar and she finally a trainer at the PetSmart Crutcher Automotive Academy, teaching students the basics Specializing in Asian, Domestic, and European Vehicles. serves as an excellent exterminator. We honor extended warranties • Free Shuttle Service Much like a dog, this social feline of dog grooming. Always a 10 percent discount for Veterans! will follow you everywhere around the Rovner left PetSmart in 2008 and 10221 N. Cave Creek Road • crutcherauto.com house—even perching in between the she and her husband, Richard, 602-997-0148 curtains while you take a shower. She launched a mobile grooming business. doesn’t mind sharing her home with Eventually the business outgrew the dogs, she loves kids and would enjoy van and a Puppy Love Pet Stylist having another feline roommate. She is grooming salon was born. the purr-fect cat for any family. Amanda Lippert, who helped with Peach is ready to go home today the mobile unit, manages the new and her adoption fee is only $20, which salon, which opened in October. includes her spay surgery and vaccines. Lippert completed training with For more information, call 602-957- PetSmart and earned a degree in veteri - 3113 and ask for animal ID number nary technology in 2006. A441881. Rovner and Lippert have more than 39 years of combined experience, with Animal pics, knowledge in every aspect of the job. Services include the basic bath-and- adoption event brush to hand-scissored show dogs. Poverty’s Pets, a local animal rescue, The salon also offers nail filing, tidy will partner with Desert Song Healing trimming, and shampoos and condi - Arts Center and Jessica Hately tioners for dogs with sensitive skin. Cat Photography for an art display during grooming services also are available. the month of December and an adop - Puppy Love Pet Stylist is located at tion and fostering awareness event on 7828 N 19th Ave., Suite 17. Hours are Saturday, Dec. 14. Desert Song is locat - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through ed at 3232 N. 20th St. Saturday. For more information, call Poverty’s Pets, an official program 602-841-7333. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 13

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Parade lights up Choir & Orchestra will perform, fol - lowed by a Christmas Cookie holiday traditions Intermission and an encore perfor - The 2013 APS Electric Light mance of “Wild West Christmas.” A Parade takes to central Phoenix streets Christmas Eve Service will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. This spectacu - 6 p.m. For details, call 602-944-3306 lar display of lighted floats, marching or visit www.royalpalms.org. bands, and performance groups attracts Central United Methodist an abundance of participants and spec - Church , 1875 N. Central Ave., will tators. This year’s theme is “Wild West offer four Christmas Eve candlelight Holiday Roundup.” services at: 5, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. An The parade route is along Central inspirational meditation by Rev. Larry Avenue from Montebello to Camelback Norris will be featured in each of the Road, then east on Camelback to 7th services. The 5 p.m. service is led by Street, and finally 7th Street south to Steve Hilderbrand and includes jazz Steele Indian School Park. Spectators music, the Children’s Choir, and group are welcome to bring chairs, and blan - singing of favorites carols. The 7, 9 and kets or warm clothing is recommended 11 p.m. “Lessons and Carols” services as temperatures are expected to drop will feature the Sonoran Brass, The significantly after sunset. Cathedral Handbell Choir, and the Parade lovers also can come out dur - church’s noted Sanctuary Choir. ing parade judging on Friday, Dec. 6 Central UMC provides professional from 5 to 8 p.m. at the event staging area childcare during the 5 and 7 p.m. ser - at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 vices. For more information, call 602- N. Central Ave., to see all motorized 258-8048, ext. 108 or visit entries lit up for official review. Students www.centralumc.com. from Arizona State University’s College of Public Programs will be on hand that Gingerbread house www.NorthCentralAnimalHospital.com night with free kids activities, and chil - dren also can visit with Santa. display at the Sheraton Visitors to the judging can enter the Each year, Sheraton Phoenix staging area at the church parking lot Downtown Hotel holds a gingerbread Routine Ferret Care entrance on Montebello Road off of house competition set to various Annual Exam Central Avenue. Christmas story themes where elabo - Save money and improve pet health For more information, call 602- rately decorated edible creations are Form a prevention plan 534-FEST or go to www.phoenix.gov/ displayed in the hotel’s Park Lounge parks/elp.html. lobby throughout the holiday season. Vaccines - Prevent fatal contagious diseases The finalists will be on display through Yearly: Rabies & Canine Distemper Churches hold the end of the year. For the second year in a row, Parasite control – internal & external holiday services Sheraton Phoenix Downtown part - Parasites carry diseases that make people and pets sick Faith Lutheran Church , 801 E. nered with Le Cordon Bleu College of Camelback Road, will feature organist Culinary Arts to give students a chance Dental care - at home and professional treatments William Barnett on Christmas Eve. to creatively showcase their talents and Traditional carols and special music win a monetary scholarship donation Senior Screening - to keep those golden years healthy & happy will be performed at the 5 p.m. family to their Le Cordon Bleu College of Diet - Commercial Ferret Food with 25% or more animal-based protein worship. At the 9:30 p.m. candlelight Culinary Arts tuition and/or supplies. - Treats (no carbs or sugars): try meat and rodents worship, Barnett will conduct the choir The first round of judging took while demonstrating the resources of place at Le Cordon Bleu College of Cancer Prevention – Reset seasonal adrenal hormones with an Faith's mighty 4-manual Moller organ Culinary Arts in mid-November. annual injection: Males in January, Females in February during the extended prelude. Holy Finalists have their gingerbread houses communion will be offered at both ser - on display at Sheraton Phoenix Ferrets can get the flu from you! vices. All are welcome. For more infor - Downtown, where the final judging Wash your hands and reduce exposure when you are sick. mation, call 602-265-3394 or go to occurs. Prizes will be awarded for the www.faithalive.com. top-three competitors through a schol - Read the Pet Primer Article online at Royal Palms Baptist Church , arship donation to their Le Cordon 8802 N. 19th Ave., presents “Wild Bleu College of Culinary Arts tuition www.NorthCentralAnimalHospital.com West Christmas,” a fun children’s and/or supplies in the following Christmas drama about people from amounts: First place is $1,000; Second Protect your pet and family today. the Old West learning about the birth place is $500; Third place is $250. Rabies vaccines $5 of baby Jesus in their own way, 6 p.m. Visit www.sheratonphoenixdown Sunday, Dec. 15. Beginning at 10:30 town.com/gingerbread or www.face for dogs, cats, and ferrets. a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, the Adult book.com/SheratonPhxDowntown. Page 14 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Library offers new A local host directs the hour. Topics, which change weekly, focus on popular electronic resources life issues. Topics for December Phoenix Public Library has launched include: “Art of Listening: An Act of two new electronic resources, Axis 360 Love,” on Dec. 2; “What People Really and Press Display, available to library Think of Christians ... and Why,” on cardholders through the library’s website Dec. 9; “Overcoming Hardship: A at www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Father and Son Beat the Odds” on Dec. Axis 360 offers a diverse collection 16; “Body Language: What You Say of the most popular titles and topics in Before You Say a Word” on Dec. 23; both eBook and eAudio formats. and “One Woman’s Quest to Save 300 Designed for the Blio format, eBooks Babies” on Dec. 30. available through this digital collection Admission to the 60-minute event is include children’s picture books, cook - free. For more information contact books and other visually rich items. Diane VanDyke at 623-696-7344 or In addition to these nonfiction [email protected]. See weekly previews materials, the library has acquired digi - at www.face book.com/LifetreePhoenix. tal copies of works by popular authors including David Baldacci, Nicholas Hospice of the Valley Sparks and Sandra Brown —previously unavailable to the library. More than seeks volunteers 4,800 copies are currently available Hospice of the Valley seeks volun - with library staff expecting to add an teers to assist patients at Phoenix-area additional 800 titles per month over locations. The agency is holding four the next year. volunteer orientation sessions 9 a.m. to Blio is an ADA compliant platform 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6-Dec. 14, every Friday that provides more visually appealing and Saturday, at the agency’s administra - materials than the standard Epub format. tion office, 1510 E. Flower St. Press Display is an online service Additionally, HOV is looking for that provides more than 2,500 newspa - Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist pers and magazines from 97 countries patients and support their families. The Fun Gifts: in more than 50 languages—available agency is holding a two-session volunteer dog wash collars, toys, on the day of publication. Titles orientation 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 7 and grooming jackets, bones, include “International Herald Dec. 14 also at the administration office. Tribune,” “Washington Post,” “Los The class will be conducted in Spanish. treats and daycare Angeles Times” and more. Library Volunteers provide respite for care - cards, too! cardholders may also download an app givers, read and visit with patients, run market that allows them to download, store, errands and offer emotional support. read and manage their newspaper and Most care is provided in patients’ homes. modern dog market & wash house bakery magazine selections. A mobile version Registration is required prior to orienta - of the service makes publications avail - tion. Apply at www.hov.org/volunteer. Everything 10% off able through your smart phone or Blackberry device. Only goodG towrardo fuoll-semrvice igrnoomg ing services. Preschool marks your dog Must call ahead and make appointment. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org and Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must present coupon at time of service. select “Browse the Library.” Click on 30 years of care wants Cannot be redeemed for cash or credit. Exp. 12/31/2013 “eLibrary.” Then, click on “eBooks” to Faith Lutheran Preschool, 801 E. for a explore Axis 360 and “Online Camelback Road, will hold a celebra - Magazines & Newspapers” to sample tion 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in honor Press Display. of its 30-year anniversary. The event Happy 20% OFF will include games, food, a cookie sale, EOxclundese Foo dR. Neot vtaliad wiitlh anIyt oetherm offer. Lunchtime discussions silent auction, Christmas show, and Howl-iday! One coupon per customer. more. Alumni, neighbors, friends and Must present coupon at time of purchase. Expires 12/31/2013 of life, faith, more current families are welcome to attend. Everything from politics to prayer is In September 1983, Faith Lutheran featured at a weekly experience called Preschool and Parenting Center opened Lifetree Café. This “conversation café,” its doors to children and families in the 5033 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix located in the Centennial Room at First surrounding community. The program United Methodist Church, 5510 N. provides a safe, healthy and stimulating Central Ave., is part of a national net - environment for young children and work of locations that offer participato - families to learn and grow together. ry events related to life and faith. For more information, call 602- 602.265.6806 The hour typically includes a short 277-6175 or visit www.faithlutheran www.smellydogaz.com original film and guided conversation. preschool.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 15

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Swim club now ber of partners who swim with us,” Schramm explained. slated for demo In addition, the club frequently By Teri Carnicelli and Priscilla Walsh hosts teams from around the United The Phoenix City Council voted States as well as international teams unanimously on Nov. 20 to allow who come for the training environ - Brophy College Preparatory to remove ment. the use permit on its Dottie “And so, what we’re trying to do is Boreyko/Brophy Sports Complex at find a partner that can handle the 29th Street and Campbell Avenue, amount of swim time that we utilize, paving the way for the property’s sale and someone who’s very philosophical - and ultimate conversion to single-fam - ly aligned with what our mission is to ily homes. develop young athletes in their life,” Council members voiced their sym - Schramm said. pathy to neighbors and groups like “We’ve taken great pains to com - Preserving Community Aquatics who municate to the membership that the didn’t want to see this community asset swim club is going to continue, regard - turned into yet another housing devel - less of what happens with the facility,” opment. However, they pointed out he added. In fact, the club recently that in cases like this, the law favors entered into an agreement with the property owner rights over community Moon Valley Country Club to use its Your lifestyle continues here. activists. pool for some of the club’s programs. The pool was built in 1988 by But it won’t be enough to service all the well-known Valley real estate develop - classes and programs the club provides. er Charles Keating. The special use “I think while families have been con - Where you’ll find a engaging blend of exceptional permit was approved by the Phoenix cerned—and we understand that—they City Council in January 1990 to allow believe in the direction we’re going and service, supportive health and well-being programs and for a private athletic club with non- we will survive,” Schramm said. member usage (i.e. visiting swim In the meantime, residential neigh - spacious residences all designed to fit your lifestyle. Add teams) but no open public swimming. bors of the property feel the city made to that extraordinary amenities such as the Grand Canal Brophy bought the property for $1.5 an error in judgment and are frustrated million in 2002 primarily so its swim with the outcome. restaurant, fully equipped fitness center, heated pool & spa teams could use the pools during the Tricia Schafer is director of and Venetian Theater room and you’ll discover that competitive season. Preserving Community Aquatics, a Ryland Homes, which will now nonprofit group formed to support all La Siena is the perfect retirement choice for you. likely purchase the 10-plus acre proper - public aquatic activity and accessible ty from Brophy for approximately $6.2 swimming in the Valley. Schafer also is Call to schedule your personal tour and lunch today! million, needed the use permit lives adjacent to the Dottie removed in order to move forward with Boreyko/Brophy Sports Complex and its housing plans. Ryland has agreed to said she bought a home in the neigh - allow groups like the Phoenix Swim borhood because of the pool. Club and the swimming program at “And I know there are a lot of other Grand Canyon University to finish out businesses and swimmers who deliber - their seasons, leaving the club intact ately bought homes in this area, or until March 2014. gravitate to this area because of the INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED The Dottie Boreyko/Brophy Sports pool,” she pointed out. “These are peo - LIVING RESIDENCES ple who pump gas at our gas stations, Complex has been the long-standing  East Northern Avenue home of the Phoenix Swim Club, buy groceries at our stores, shop in our which now is in search of other appro - area … they drive money into this Phoenix, AZ  priate facilities around the Valley. economy, because of the pool. “We’ve been quite a successful club “Some of us will move to commu - .. and have had a fantastic opportunity to nities with adequate aquatic facilities; swim at this facility as a result of a some of us will stay and hope that the SRGseniorliving.com long-standing relationship with Brophy promises of building alternative pools College Preparatory,” said Steve accessible to the public will be kept,” Schafer said. “As individuals, we have Schramm, vice president of the Commission for the luxury of making choices. But the Ask how you can benefit from a Phoenix Swim Club Board of CARF accredited retirement community! the Accreditation of Directors. city of Phoenix has lost something it Rehabilitation Facilities “The challenge is finding a loca - can’t recover—a gorgeous parcel of tion that can support a swim club the land, a life-saving resource, and a piece size of the Phoenix Swim Club; we of history.” AN SRG SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY have about 400 families that swim Editor’s note: Priscilla Walsh is a freelancer writer here and in addition we have a num - in Phoenix. Page 18 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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This remodeled “transitional ranch” home on West Willetta Street is just one of the many homes featured on this year’s F.Q. Story home tour, set for Dec. 7-8 (submitted photo). Buy one Buy any pizza Only evening home An evening tour including luminar - Street Tacos Plate and get any ias and strolling carolers, takes place 6 to and get one FREE salad FREE tour returns Dec. 7-8 9 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday tour hours Purchase of 2 beverages required Excludes roasted chicken salad The F.Q. Story neighborhood cele - are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. including gift, craft Valid 11am - 3pm Monday-Friday. Valid 11am - 3pm Monday-Friday. brates its 29th Annual Home Tour and food booths. A street trolley will be Good through Dec. 31, 2013 Good through Dec. 31, 2013 Dec. 7-8. The Story neighborhood, available for those with limited mobility. near downtown Phoenix, includes Cost is $15, with a $1 discount 8525 N. Central Ave. 8801 N. Central Ave. homes dating from the 1920s. offered with the donation of a can of 602.870.8843 The F.Q. Story historic district was food or non-perishable food item. 602.354.3846 founded in 1982 to protect the heritage Tickets are available online and each day Open Sun - Mon 11am - 9:30 pm Open Mon-Thurs 11am - 9 pm of the neighborhood. The tour will fea - of the tour at 9th Avenue and Willetta. and Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm Fri 11am - 10 pm • Sat 9:30 am - 10 p.m ture several homes available for viewing For more information, call 602-258- Enjoy the fire pit on our patio! Sun 9:30 pm - 9 pm inside and out. 9282 visit www.fqstory.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 19 Page 20 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

COMMUNITY Automotive Specialists Community Crafeteria Festival Awarded AAA Arizona “Top Shops” 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Central Medlock Plaza 4101 E. Bell Road 1201 E. Glendale Ave. 10 W. Camelback Road AAB&C Anniversary 602-971-2225 602-274-1394 602-279-5467 Celebration An indie craft festival with 40 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Valley-based vendors selling everything Happy Holidays! All About Books & Comics from art to jewelry to stationery. There STAY WITH THE SPECIALISTS FOR 5060 N. Central Ave. will be live music. Support your local 602-277-0757 craftspeople and get a jump on your ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS! The comic book and more store cel - holiday shopping. Admission is free. EV Charging Stations Now Available at our Bell Road Location ebrates 32 years of business, with Visit www.francesvintage.com. refreshments, activities for kids, back issue comics on sale for 32 percent off, Sunnyslope Historical as well as the discount comic room Society Fall Meeting offering 100 comics for 32 cents each. 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Sunnyslope History Museum Golf Blowout Sale 737 E. Hatcher Road 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 602-331-3150 Phoenix City Hall, The meeting will salute Sunnyslope Assembly Room A military veterans from conflicts around coupon must be presented at time of service 200 W. Washington St. the world. Local veterans will speak 602-268-5088 We Honor Extended Warranties about when and where they entered the Apparel and golf merchandise from service, where they were stationed and Diesel & European Technician Available all city golf courses will be on sale for this A+ Rating when they were discharged. American Local Shuttle • RV Repair (Bell Road Only) once-a-year event. Purchase holiday gifts Legion Post 75 will provide motorcycle Fleet Services • SUV Experts for the entire family. Gift cards also will riders with flags and their color guard www.kellyclark.com be available for purchase. For informa - for posting of the colors. Model air - Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion, visit www.phoenix.gov/golf. planes of crafts used in warfare will be on display. Refreshments will be pro - vided. Admission is free and the event North Central, where we live, work & play ... is open to the public. Custom Home Remodeled Maryland Gardens Updated Book Sale Dec. 7 & 10 Century Library 1750 E. Highland Ave. 602-261-8677 Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, Century Library Chapter, will conduct a special Holiday Book Sale. Hours are 12-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 1529 W Palmaire Ave. • $229,500 7339 N. 3rd Avenue • $750,000 1524 W. Lawrence Road • $259,900 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Books for sale are 4 BD plus office • 4 BA • 3,900 SF 3 BD • 2 BA • 1,629 SF 3 BD • 1.75 BA • Pool • 1,896 SF both used and gently used. Proceeds As a team, we bring 34 years of support library programming. practical real estate experience to Pearl Harbor Day Observance the North Central market. 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Our knowledge will save you Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza time, money and frustration. 1700 W. Washington St. Experience matters! The event features a special dedica - tion of Arizona’s newest World War II Please give us a call memorial, which includes a gun barrel for all of your real estate needs. from the USS Arizona. There will be a 10:55 a.m. flyover by WWII Boeing B- Shelly Lane 17 Flying Fortress Bomber, “Sentimental 602-319-4942 cell Journey.” Purchase a raffle ticket at [email protected] www.gunstosalutethefallen.com for a Shelly & Ronda Ronda Cronin chance to ride in the bomber; the winner 602-541-2410 cell will be announced at the ceremony. Realtors [email protected] Military vehicles will be on display. Limited seating; bring your own chair. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 21 COMMUNITY Complete Building and Design Services Phoenix Phabulous mances on the outdoor stage, spoken for All Residential Remodeling Projects Storytelling Showcase word, movies in the A.E. England 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Building, ArtLink gallery openings, Phoenix Center for the Arts and more. Admission is free. 1202 N. 3rd St. Phoenix Writers Club The public is invited to an evening of 12-2p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 entertaining short stories about nine Bluewater Grill major time periods of Phoenix history 1720 E. Camelback Road from the diverse perspectives of those Whether you are a published author who have poignant stories to share. Local or just beginning to put your ideas on celebrity storytellers include Bob Boze paper, come join Phoenix Writers Club Bell, Jana Bommersbach, Frank Barrios, for lunch and holiday festivities. Cost is Free Estimates • Free Professional Designs and Marshall Shore. Doors open at 5:30 $15 for members and $20 for guests. Room Additions • Guest Houses • Major Remodeling • City Ready Blueprints p.m. with beverages, snacks and an open Reservations must be made by Dec. 17. mic. Admission is free; space is limited to RSVP to [email protected] with the first 200 attendees. Phoenix Writers Club in the subject Call now for a FREE Blueprint line. Members and the public are wel - with any room addition (up to a $1,500 value!) Fifth Annual North Central come. Holiday Dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 Family-Friendly Events North Phoenix Baptist Church Through Dec. 22 5757 N. Central Ave. Metrocenter Mall Bonded • Insured Licensed This is a night filled with music, din - 28th and Peoria avenues ROC #237983 ner, and holiday cheer. The choirs from Metrocenter Mall hosts several fami - North and Central High Schools will ly events for the holiday season, includ - Residential Remodeling General Contractor perform “Hodie,” a new composition ing Crafts with Mrs. Claus, Dikensian Designing and building in Central Phoenix and Arcadia for over 20 years written specifically for the students by Carolers, Cookie Decorating and more. noted composer Dr. J. Edmund Hughes. All events are free. For a schedule, visit 7120 N. 12th Street Tickets are $30 and are only available www.metrocentermall.com/events. www.arcadiadb.com prior to the event. Proceeds benefit both 602.577.5005 the Central High and North High Choir programs. For tickets contact Jamie Coming Soon to Phoenix on Central! Joynt, [email protected] at North High, or Jessica Ryan at Central High, [email protected].

Gerdon Discusses Domestic Violence Issue 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 17 Beatitudes Luther Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. 602-510-1544 The Phoenix Branch of AAUW will feature Dina Gerdon, the Community Engagement manager of the Sojourner Center, who will discuss “Overcoming Domestic Violence One Life at a Time.” She will have an on-screen presentation of the Sojourner operation. Visitors are welcome. Dinner ($14) will be served at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for dinner by Dec. 13.

Third Friday in the Park Located in Phoenix's Central Corridor between Indian School and Camelback. 5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Civic Space Park Construction is underway ... it's a mess that will someday be a beautiful salon! 424 N Central Ave. 602-262-7464 The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Phoenix Chandler On Central Department and Best in Show 4340 E. Indian School Rd. 2177 W. Queen Creek Rd. 4236 N. Central Ave. Management are bringing food trucks Phoenix, AZ 85018 Chandler, AZ 85248 Phoenix, AZ 85012 and entertainment to downtown. Established 2001 602.522.2050 480.857.4200 602.296.0909 Events include visual arts, perfor - Page 22 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Adam Goodman, CEO of Goodmans Interior Structures, and Darlene Newsom, CEO of UMOM New Day Centers, in the new conference room. UMOM gets new helping homeless families reach their conference center greatest potential,” said Adam Earlier this year, Goodmans Goodman, CEO of the family-owned Interior Structures announces UMOM Goodmans Interior Structures. New Day Centers, a nonprofit that More than 11,320 people voted provides homeless families with shelter, online for their favorite “Good GuyS” housing and support services, as the during the contest’s public voting peri - 2013 winner of the Goodmans’ Eye for od, March 11 to 22. Goodmans select - the Good Guys Board Governance ed the winners based on a tallied score Award. from a questionnaire, the judges’ As the award winner from review of the answers, and public vot - Maricopa County, UMOM received a ing. $20,000 makeover for its conference “UMOM is thrilled to have a new room. conference room to allow our dedicated Renovation began in May, and the staff and board of directors to continue -«iVˆ>ˆâˆ˜} ˆ˜ new space was unveiled on Oct. 8, with to create solutions to help homeless new furniture, paint, signage, flooring families,” said Darlene Newsom, CEO and more. UMOM will have much of UMOM New Day Centers. 92/92 ‡ %0: ‡ 0LQL more flexibility with new furniture to create five different layouts that maxi - Mane Attraction www.tanner-motors.com mize the use of its space and help the gets makeover nonprofit serve its clients even better. Since 1977, Mane Attraction Salon 602-241-9888 “UMOM’s board of directors pro - and its staff has been outfitting its vides significant leadership to ensure, clients with the latest looks out of its - ,6 U , *
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Our orthopedic salon, carrying a complete lineup of surgeons set MAKEOVER continued from page 25 the pace. professional hair care products, as well of 32nd Street and Camelback Road. as providing continuing design educa - So, now, Ed can The salon has undergone a sleek, tion to Mane Attraction’s 25-person all-new renovation, both to improve staff. Plus, the expanded retail space go the distance. the appearance and overall feel of the will now include a carefully curated For more than 55 years, Ed’s salon, as well as to help better serve its collection of stylish housewares, collec - bowed legs had taken a serious clients today and for generations to tables and lifestyle products hand- toll on his knees. So when his come. picked by the owners. condition led to osteoarthritis and Husband-and-wife owners Kendall “Just like a great haircut, we wanted the pain became too much to Ong and Beate Assmuth-Ong pur - something fresh but also functional,” bear, he looked to John C. Lincoln chased the landmark salon in 1998. says Beate. “Our goal is that we’re still for double knee replacement. in this space serving out clients in With our advanced procedures “After consulting with our clients and that improved the longevity of his staff, we knew we wanted to open the another 36 years.” new knees, Ed can now go the space to give it more of a seamless Mane Attraction Salon is located at distance. And he’s leaving his past indoor-outdoor feel,” Kendall says. 3156 E. Camelback Road. For more in the dust. Which meant tearing down the signa - information, call 602-956-2996 or visit www.maneattractionsalon.com. To read Ed’s story, ture glass block wall and replacing it visit JCL.com/Ed. with a series of five sleek, floor-to-ceil - ing glass panels that, in nice weather, Help with navigating will all slide away to open the salon up affordable healthcare to the sidewalk. H&R Block announced that select The all-new shampoo room has Phoenix offices will offer “helpth”— been partitioned off and expanded, help getting health insurance—at no transforming into a relaxing, spa-like additional cost for Arizonans seeking to atmosphere. Another space that’s been understand, select and enroll in plans expanded is the salon’s retail shop, available on the newly opened Arizona JCL.com reflecting Mane Attraction’s new status Health Insurance Marketplace. as a dedicated Bumble & Bumble Helpth is now available for the esti - mated 20 percent of Arizonans who are uninsured or under-insured, including families with small children, the self- insured, young working adults and people with pre-existing conditions who have previously been unable to qualify. Locations offering this free service include: 5130 N. 19th Ave.; 1655 E. Indian School Rd.; 3295 E. McDowell Road, and 530 E. McDowell Road. H&R Block’s fully licensed and certi - fied health care advisors will help con - sumers understand the numerous options available while also avoiding the tax penalties associated with not enrolling. Additionally, many Arizonans will qualify for the Advance Tax Credit that will help lower the cost of insurance premiums, and H&R Block can help individuals determine their eligibility. To meet with an H&R Block health care advisor, call 800-HRBLOCK (800-472-5625) or visit the website www.helpth.com to schedule an appointment. Appointments can be made with H&R Block health care advisors on or before Dec. 15 for cov - erage to be effective Jan. 1, 2014. Individuals seeking appointments do not need to be current or past H&R Block clients, and do not need to pro - vide tax information. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 27

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Jay Goldman jewelers moves into new store Jay Goldman Ltd. Fine Jewelers has moved into its new two-level show - room and offices in the Bethany East Shopping Center, located at 1515 E. Bethany Home Road, Suite 156. The new store features a showroom, repair department, and offices on the main floor. The second floor mezza - nine, which surrounds and overlooks the entire store, houses the Internet sales department as well as the engrav - ing department, featuring both high- tech laser and traditional engraving. Goldman, who opened his first Valley jewelry store 40 years ago, also has expanded his repair department Jay Goldman Ltd. Fine Jewelers recently added a new, state-of-the-art laser engrav - with a $30,000 laser welder. This ing machine—just in time for personalizing allows him to repair damaged jewelry holiday gifts (submitted photo). including fashion jewelry and delicate, ultra thin items, in addition to those viding financial education and other that have stones that cannot withstand support services to families as a first heat from a flame. step toward long-term financial stabili - ty,” said Bank of America Arizona The new store specializes in fine For more than 114 years, the Phoenix Country Club has jewelry and watches. Shoppers will find President Benito Almanza. “It’s part of a wide selection of merchandise, from our broader efforts to help improve the been creating enduring family memories in the heart of fashion jewelry starting at $5 to high- financial lives of our customers, clients the city. Here in this spectacular refuge from the every day, value platinum, gold, diamonds, col - and communities.” golf and the good life have been enjoyed for generations. ored stones, and more. The store also Desert Mission Neighborhood carries a selection of authentic Native Renewal, 9201 N. 5th St., is an affiliate You can walk right onto the course whenever it suits your of John C. Lincoln Health Network American silver and turquoise items. busy schedule because there are no tee times. Everything The new, state-of-the-art laser that was started by community and engraver can personalize phone cases, business leaders in 1993 as a grassroots about the Phoenix Country Club is completely fl exible and effort to reduce crime and blight, foster laptops, crystal, wine bottles, granite, transparent. You’ll fi nd that unlike most country clubs, stone, identification tags of all kinds, the development of community stake - clocks and more. Personalization, holders and improve residential and there are no hidden or mandatory monthly fees beyond commercial structures. Goldman points out, can elevate any the dues, creating a convenient and affordable family gift item. The grant is one of 11 totaling Customers who are looking to sell $301,000 awarded to Phoenix-area membership. Phoenix Country Club is a private club and their unwanted items—not just jewelry, nonprofit organizations. membership is accepted through sponsorship by current but cameras, records, figurines, paintings Valladao gets members. Please contact Colette Bunch to inquire about and more—can take advantage of the store’s Internet sales department, which promotion introductions and the membership committee process. will take care of photos, posting, selling, Gregory B. Valladao, senior director collecting funds, packaging and mailing. of Cushman & Wakefield’s Retail WINTER & SUMMER CAMPS “We do the work and hand you a check,” Capital Markets Group, has been CALL NOW FOR DETAILS ON OUR AMAZING Goldman explains. named senior managing director and CAMP PROGRAMS. For more information, call 602-369- market leader of the company’s 602.636.9823 or [email protected] 3115 or visit www.jgoldmanltd.com. Phoenix operations. The Phoenix office for more information: phoenixcc.org /request is located at 2555 E. Camelback Road, B of A foundation Suite 300. Valladao will oversee the ai ds Desert Mission firm’s overall business objectives, day- The Bank of America Charitable to-day activities, and strategic growth PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant initiative for the Phoenix market. SEVENTH STREET & THOMAS ROAD to John C. Lincoln Desert Mission Valladao has been involved in the Neighborhood Renewal to support com - development, purchase and sale of munity development opportunities in more than 110 commercial properties the North Phoenix area. totaling more than nine million square “The economic recession has had a feet valued at more than $1.15 billion. lasting effect on many, particularly vet - For more information, call 602- erans and low- to moderate-income 253-7900 or visit www.cushmanwake families. This grant will assist in pro - field.com. Page 28 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Your North Central Specialist 602-761-4646 View our listings at www.centralphx.com

Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Current Listings/Escrows 602-376-1341 mobile (North Central homes in bold) E Mail: [email protected] 3958 E. Northridge Cr...... IN ESCROW . . . .10,38 4SF ...... 6BR/6.5BA ...... $1,725,000 Bobby Lieb’s 34 E. Cactus Wren ...... JUST LISTED . .5198 SF ...... 5BR/4.5BA ...... $1,595,000 Honors and Awards 2109 E. Kaler Dr...... 4110 SF ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $1,195,000 HomeSmart’s #1 2326 E. Georgia Ave...... JUST LISTED . .LOT ...... 1/3 Acre ...... $ 975,000 Top Performing Agent for 2011 & 2012 5844 N 2nd Ave...... 5126 SF ...... 6BR/3.5BA ...... $ 899,000 by volume out of 4,300 agents 105 E. Lamar Rd...... 4200 SF ...... 5BR/5BA ...... $ 849,500 6111 N. 2nd Pl...... NEW PRICE . . . .3552 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 834,900 HomeSmart’s Diamond Club 714 W. Claremont St...... 3529 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 794,900 for 2011 & 2012 2348 E. Brown St...... NEW PRICE . . . .4800 SF ...... 5BR/4BA ...... $ 790,000 Top Selling Agent 722 W. Claremont ...... IN ESCROW . . . .3529 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 735,000 in North Central for the 10th year in a row 7726 N. 4th Ave...... NEW PRICE . . . .3594 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 649,500

Ranked 1231 E. Moss St...... NEW PRICE . . . .3713 SF ...... 6BR/4BA ...... $ 590,000 #9 in Total Dollar 7212 N. 15th Ave...... JUST LISTED . .4001 SF ...... 4BR/4BA ...... $ 575,000 Volume for 2011 by the 24 W. San Juan Ave...... IN ESCROW . . . .3731 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 599,000 Phoenix Business Journal 6125 N. 5th Pl...... IN ESCROW . . . .3142 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 455,000 Named 531 W. Marlette Ave...... IN ESCROW . . . .2861 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 449,000 “Realtor of the Year for 2003” 6330 N. 7th Ave...... NEW PRICE . . . .2025 SF ...... 3BR/3BA ...... $ 445,000 by the 8205 N. 3rd Ave...... NEW PRICE . . . .3398 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 479,900 Phoenix Business Journal 6119 N. 5th Pl...... IN ESCROW . . . .3046 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 449,000 Runner up for Broker/Agent Magazine 10244 N. Central Ave...... 2209 SF ...... 3BR/3BA ...... $ 375,000 Realtor of the Year in 2003 107 E. El Caminito Dr...... JUST LISTED . .2170 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 365,000 202 W. Turney Ave...... NEW PRICE . . . .2186 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 339,000 Winner Double Diamond Award 821 E. Palmaire Ave...... NEW PRICE . . . .3446 SF ...... 5BR/4BA ...... $ 335,000 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 1104 W. Seldon Ln. #1 ...... LOT ...... $ 325,000 2007, 2008, 3427 E. Cortez St...... NEW PRICE . . . . 1920 SF ...... 3BR/1.75BA ...... $ 234,900 2009 and 2010 4149 N. 42nd St...... 1339 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 230,000 Winner Diamond Club 2707 E. Turney Ave...... NEW PRICE . . . .1204 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 229,900 1999 - 2002 6533 N. Maryland ...... JUST LISTED . .1530 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 194,500

Kathy Wright 1201 W. Topeka ...... IN ESCROW . . . .1978 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 170,000 Licensed Assistant 7003 N. 11th Way ...... NEW PRICE . . . .1260 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 169,000 100% CLUB Award Winner 6903 W. San Juan ...... JUST LISTED . . 1901 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 144,200 2001 – 2010 2103 E. Virginia Ave...... IN ESCROW . . . . 688 SF ...... 2BR/1BA ...... $ 80,000 Diamond Award Winner 2012 www.centralphx.com www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 29 Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Featured Homes for December

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Join us for Pledge & Prayer, observe in the classrooms and have your questions answered by our Teachers,Principal and Preschool Director. Wheelchair basketball star and motivational speaker Shayne Smith speaks with students at Full-day programs offer instruction to the core curriculum including AmeriSchools Academy as part of “The Why Factor” community outreach program, spon - Singapore Math and the Superkids Reading Program. sored by Tutor Doctor (photo by Teri Carnicelli). Specials include Music, PE, Computers and Fine Art. to inspire everyone to realize a bright Now accepting applications for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Wheelchair player . future through education by teaching Applications can be found at http://school.sfxphx.org inspires students individuals to be self-motivated and dri - Please email your reservation to [email protected] By Teri Carnicelli ven to reach their full potential.” 4175 N. Central - Phoenix, AZ 85012 - 602-212-4555 Shayne Smith is a motivated 25- Smith recently visited the campus year-old guy. When Smith was 4 of AmeriSchools Academy in Phoenix months old he contracted meningococ - to spread the message that words mat - cal septicemia, a form of sepsis, leaving ter—the words we say to ourselves, and “Starry Starry Nights” him with multiple amputations, the words we say to others. including his legs, a hand and half of “Words are so powerful; why not say @ the CrossRoads each finger on the other. to ourselves, ‘I’m going to,’ instead of ‘I He always wanted to play basket - want to.’ Using positive words matters,” Join us throughout December as we explore the starry ball, and despite being told that he he pointed out to the middle schoolers. nights and stellar days that changed our destiny. could never play, he started the game “We also don’t know what kind of Sundays – when he was 8 years old. It took him things, good or bad, our peers are going four years to finally score his first bas - home to every day. So why not make the 9:00-10:00 am – 1st Service (Classic) ket. But he didn’t give up, and he did - 9:00-11:00 am – Youth Group (6th-12th grades) time they spend with us as beautiful and 10:00-11:00 am – Bible study (Nursery-senior adults) n’t get down on himself. awesome as we can by saying positive, 11:00 am -12 pm – 2nd Service (Contemporary) Smith eventually made it to the supportive things to them.” 4:30 pm – 3rd Service (Spanish) Wheelchair Basketball All Star Team, Smith pointed out that the doctors Saturdays – and has won awards for his skill. never thought he would live past infan - Smith, a native of Canada, travels 9:00 am-1:00 pm – Central Farmers’ Market cy. “I’ve survived a lot of things. My Details at www.centralfarmersmarket.com around North America speaking to kids nickname on my basketball team is Special days – and teenagers about everyone’s ability ‘Superman.’ But the truth is we all have to overcome obstacles, and achieve the the abilities to be superheroes; we all December 8, 9:00 & 11:00 am – Bishop Bob Hoshibata, Guest most seemingly impossible dreams. His have the ability to change lives with our Preacher presentations are part of “The Why words.” December 15, 9:00 & 11:00 am – The Starlight Inn Christmas Play December 24, 5:00 pm – Children’s Birthday Party for Jesus Factor,” a nonprofit community out - “ “ , 5:30 pm – Candlelight Service with Praise Team reach program sponsored in part by Kiwanis honor “ “ , 7:00 pm – Candlelight Service with Choir Tutor Doctor and created to spark inspiration in students, parents, and local students educators alike to help break through Seven local students were honored by the barriers that hold them back. the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope during “Since Shayne’s childhood he has its “Student of the Month” luncheon United Methodist Church consistently proved that people with dis - Nov. 14 at Sunnyslope High School. where faith, hope and love meet abilities can do anything that able-bod - Being honored as a Student of 7901 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-944-1524 ied people can, they just do it different - Month were seventh grader Humberto Web: www.crossroadsphx.com Email: [email protected] ly,” said Tutor Doctor President Frank Saligan, and eighth grader Heidi Milner. “The goal of our sponsorship is Enriquez from Sunnyslope School. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 33

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The Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope honored seven local students during its “Students of the Month” luncheon in November, including (TOP, FROM LEFT) Humberto Saligan, Heidi Enriquez, Jibby Dumpol, Nohemi Rivera, (BOTTOM, FROM LEFT) Martin Soto Suarez, Jenny We offer Gymnastics, Dance and Cheer Classes Melgoza and Connor Linnartz (photos by Teri Carnicelli). from Parent Tot to Competitive Humberto, who enjoys math and play - seven AP classes by the time he gradu - ing soccer, was praised for always turning ates and carries a 4.7 weighted GPA. Come try a class today! in accurate work, on time, and for fre - He also served as captain of the JV soc - Birthday Parties • School Fundraisers • Socials • Corporate Events quently having a smile on his face and a cer team, captain of the football team, Parents’ Night Out • Teen Extreme • Day Camps • Power Fitness positive, respectful attitude. Heidi is and is on the varsity cross-country president of the school Student Council team. Even though he has been accept - 1515 E. Bethany Home Road and is musically inclined, signing in her ed into the Air Force Academy, he’s church choir and playing the clarinet for waiting to hear back from the Naval 602-277-0067 the school band. She also is a cheerleader Academy and Stanford University. If he whose favorite subject is language arts. doesn’t go the military route, he would www.flipdunksports.com From Mountain View School, sev - please see HONORS on page 34 enth grader Jibby Dumpol and eighth grader Nohemi Rivera were recognized. Jibby, who plays several sports and enjoys math, has earned the respect of his teachers and his peers with his example of good character. Nohemi enjoys the challenges of her science classes the most and with her gentle demeanor and way of explaining com - plicated matters in easy-to-understand ways, she has become a great help to her fellow classmates. Martin Soto Suarez, a fifth grader at Desert View Elementary, is an avid bas - ketball player who also understands the importance of getting his schoolwork done accurately and on time. He is a hard worker who still finds time to help others in his class. He also plays the French horn. From Central High, Jenny Melgoza was honored. Jenny is both academically and athletically talented, taking AP hon - ors classes as well as lettering in varsity soccer. She also is the flute section leader in the school band, and has participated FOR MORE INFORMATION in the Upward Bound program. She is Home of the Month ON THIS PROPERTY: leaning toward attending the University of Arizona and would like to study Artisan Parkview anthropology or marine biology. 706 E Washington St. #124 Connor Linnartz, a senior at $350,000 Sunnyslope High School, also was rec - Brownstone style – 2 bedrooms plus loft – NO carpet ognized. Connor will have completed Large front patio – 1900 Sq Ft – 2 car garage Page 34 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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HONORS continued from page 33 School Briefs like to study engineering. CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY The Kiwanis honor outstanding SCHOOL DISTRICT students each month as a way of Loma Linda students applauding their academic and leader - ship successes and encouraging them to fight bullying at recess continue to set an example for their fel - Loma Linda Elementary School, low students. 2002 E. Clarendon Ave., and Playworks Arizona recently teamed up H.S. basketball teams with Chompie’s to help combat bully - ing in recess yards as part of the compete for new gear “Chompie’s Cares” program. The Phoenix Suns and Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York CenturyLink, Inc. have partnered to Deli, is doing its part to help keep launch the 2013-14 “Team Assist” pro - recess yards at Phoenix area schools gram, a community outreach initiative safe. It presented a check for $11,282 designed to provide new basketball Students and staff from Loma Linda Elementary School and members from Playworks to Playworks Arizona at Loma Linda equipment to one Arizona high school Arizona celebrate an $11,000-plus donation from Chompie’s as part of its “Chompie’s Elementary on Oct. 24. Cares” program to help combat bullying on school playgrounds (submitted photo). varsity basketball program per month, Playworks is a nonprofit organiza - through March 2014. per month as the recipient of a $1,000 representatives will select the best entry tion that transforms recess by placing High school varsity basketball play - donation, courtesy of CenturyLink, to out of the monthly winners and that full-time coaches at schools to teach the ers and coaches, teachers, parents and be utilized for the equipment outlined basketball program will be awarded a kids how to play together, resolve con - local community members are encour - in their proposal. The winning schools’ $5,000 donation during an end-of-sea - flicts through rock-paper-scissors, and aged to log on to www.Suns.com/assist varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams son assembly at the winning school in how to be inclusive. to nominate a basketball program will also be invited to attend a Suns April. All donations will be distributed A survey of teachers and adminis - based on their teams’ community home game and will be recognized dur - evenly between the boys and girls varsi - trators from the seven Phoenix area involvement and equipment need. ing an on-court presentation at half - ty programs at each high school, schools, including Loma Linda, that Representatives from CenturyLink time of their respective game. though only one of the teams needs to participated in the program during the and the Suns will select one high school In addition, CenturyLink and Suns be nominated. 2012-2013 academic school year credit www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 35

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Playworks Arizona for a 90-percent After a bye in the first round, MTA reduction in disciplinary incidents; a defeated Udall for a 2 set to 0 victory in 68-percent increase in academic suc - the semifinals. In the other semifinal cess; a 95-percent improvement in game, Madison Park, the 3 seed and overall school climate; and 16 hours of defending 4A champion, upset the previ - recovered teaching time. ously unbeaten No. 2 seed, Sevilla West. In the finals, MTA started co-cap - Exchange program gets tains and seventh graders, Gabriella visitors from Mexico Gamboa and Sylvie Harris, along with Biltmore Preparatory Academy sixth graders Maggie Williams, Alexis kicked off its exchange program on Nov. Fusselman and Olivia Simpson, and 14 with students and chaperones visiting fifth grader Katie McCarthy. from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Eighth graders Zoe Traynor, Sloane This program is part of Creighton Wheeler and Jessica Schneider came off School District’s Junior Ambassador Students from Biltmore Prep in Phoenix and visiting students from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, enjoy a visit to the Grand Canyon (submitted photo). the bench and provided the team with Program, which provides opportunities front- and back-row help. MTA won a for eighth graders to participate in Grand Canyon. For most of the stu - MADISON ELEMENTARY back-and-forth first set and overcame exchange programs with students in dents, regardless of where they were SCHOOL DISTRICT an early deficit in the second set to win Germany, Japan and Mexico. It has been from, this was their first visit to the MTA volleyball team 2 sets to 0. nearly 10 years, however, since students Grand Canyon. Many other weekend wins conference title Gamboa's leadership and all round have participated in an exchange pro - activities were planned to integrate the dominant play earned her the gram with students from Mexico. students and families. The students The Madison Traditional Academy Tournament MVP. Renewing the program with Mexico from Mexico also spent a day at (MTA) varsity girls volleyball team won makes sense because many of the par - Biltmore Prep with their partners in the the school’s first Valley Athletic Huyck named a ticipating fourth-grade students at classroom before they travelled back Conference volleyball championship. Teacher of the Week Biltmore Prep have been part of the home to Hermosillo. The team was coached by first year head The connections Jessica Huyck cre - innovative Spanish Immersion program The exchange program was funded coach Danielle Hartman, who guided ates with her parents and students at for the past three years. through donations and fundraising the team to an undefeated regular season Madison Rose Elementary on a daily Students in the program from both efforts. For more information, contact, (10 wins and 0 losses) and the No. 1 seed basis are remarkable. She takes the time sides of the border travelled to the Dunora Alba at 602-381-6160. in the postseason 4A tournament. please see TEACHER on page 36

Educating Children Head to Soul

Please join us for an Open House

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All Saints’ Episcopal Day School 6300 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Open House Begins at 9 a.m. 602.274.4866 www.aseds.org RSVP at www.aseds.org Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PhoenixASEDS Page 36 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

SCHOOL DAYS TONY’S CLEANERS & TAILORS COMPLETE LAUNDRY 6322 N. 7th Street TEACHER continued from page 35 Since 1954 (Just South of Maryland) to really get to know all of the kids in (602) 265-0453 her class, as well as their families. She Free Pick-up & Delivery at your Home or Office • Delicate Fabrics Our Specialty helps them through hardships with Coupon must accompany all incoming orders words of encouragement and an under - Regular shirts standing smile. $5 OFF laundered $2 OFF Fulton Homes is honoring Huyck as $30 of $2 Any Alterations its “Teacher of the Week” for the week of DRY cleaning on orders Dec. 6. This is the 14th consecutive year With $10 of of $15 or more Fulton Homes has sponsored the educa - Expires 1/31/14 dry cleaning Expires 1/31/14 Expires 1/31/14 tional program that honors Valley schoolteachers for their excellence. Huyck was nominated for the award by a parent of one of her second- grade students who says, “She has been so great and understanding. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty for any teacher.” Madison Rose Lane second-grade teacher Throughout the school year the Jessica Huyck was surprised in her class - room last month with a Fulton Homes program pays tribute to teachers who 01&/
)064& “Teacher of the Week” award and $300 Preschool thru 12th Grade inspire their students. Both students cash prize (photo courtesy of Fulton Homes). and parents can nominate their favorite January 25th - 10:00am to 4:00pm educator each week for that teacher’s Show, heard at 102.5 FM. Students and April 1st - 4:00pm to 7:00pm chance to win $300 from Fulton parents can nominate their preferred For information about our Open House please Homes and other great prizes. The teacher each week by visiting contact the Admissions Office at 602.265.4707 ext. 270. selected educator will be announced www.knixcountry.com, entering the www.phoenixchristian.org each Friday from 6:20 to 7:20 a.m. on keyword “Teacher,” and submitting a 1751 W. Indian School Rd. KNIX’s Ben and Matt in the Morning brief form describing why their teacher deserves the distinct title. Do you know what to expect Students paint mural at Duck and Decanter Students in the National Junior when you’re expecting? Arts Society (NJAS) Club at Madison No. 1 school recently completed a mural at Duck and Decanter, located at The friendly, professional doctors and staff at 16th Street and Camelback Road, as our Ob/GYN practice are happy to help you part of a community service project. Deborah Itule of Gardens From with all of your pregancy needs. The Heart redesigned the Duck and Decanter’s Tea Garden, and thought a We welcome the opportunity to serve you! mural would be just the right finishing touch. “Part of my project from the William A. Chavira, M.D. beginning was to include the Art Club • from Madison No. 1,” she explains. • Enriqueta Porras, M.D. “Karen Mason with the Duck and Decanter was open to the idea and in • Mariana Amaya, M.D. turn, I brought in Michelle Lindsay, the Art Club director. Karen and To make an appointment call us at Michelle thought this would be the perfect way to involve the students in a community event.” 602-234-9611 The students completed the mural and also created art tiles that were sold 600 W. Thomas Road on Nov. 30 at a fundraising event to benefit Beads of Courage (beadsof - Phoenix, AZ 85013 courage.org), also held at the Duck. “The Duck and Decanter has strong • We participate with St Joesph’s Medical Center ties within the community and did not and Banner Good Samaritain Hospital. hesitate to be a part of this project,” • We accept most insurance and AHCCCS plans Itule says. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 37

SCHOOL DAYS We’d love to have you join us at First United Methodist Church in celebration and song this Christmas season!

Sunday, December 1 Christmas Eve 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 Candlelight 5 p.m. Family Service Concert 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. Live Nativity and Petting Zoo 7 & 9 p.m. Traditional Christmas Service 11 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service Students from Camelback High School’s Masque and Gavel Club traveled to Disneyland in Childcare is available at all services except the 11 p.m. service October to perform in front of international crowds (submitted photo). Club director Lindsay also feels very Auto tech students 5510 North Central Ave. strongly about involving the students get car to work on 602.263.5013 in community events that focusing on The Auto Tech programs at Metro FirstChurchPHX.org giving back and donating their time Tech just added another vehicle to its Facebook.com/FirstUMCOfPhoenix Tweet us @FirstUMCPhoenix through art. The students spent many line-up, when Tom Richardson, a vice hours working on this project and did a president of the National Institute for Corner of Central and Missouri Avenue in the heart of North Central Phoenix. Look for the tall white tower! great job. please see AUTO TECH on page 38 PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Camelback club performs at Disneyland Camelback High Masque and Gavel club members became stars of their own Disney show on Oct. 5, when they entertained visitors at Disneyland Resort. They traveled from Phoenix to the Disneyland Resort in California to take part in a Disney Performing Arts Program. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts. Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests. Millions of per - formers have graced the stages of the Disney Resorts in the more than 25- year history of the program. Disney Performing Arts offers band, choral, dance and auxiliary per - formers the opportunity to learn, per - form and compete at the Disneyland Resort. For more information, visit www.DisneyPerformingArts.com or call 800-603-0552. Page 38 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Jake Warner won three ribbons, REGISTER NOW! AUTO TECH continued from page 37 Classes for boys & girls, 6 months - Adult! including a Second Place in Image Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collage for 12th grade. Rebecca • World Class Staff! and Mike McAfee of the Arizona Grayhat won a first place in Image • Free Baby Dance & Baby GYM Automobile Dealers Association Collage, and an honorable mention in • Birthday Parties dropped off a 2008 Buick Enclave. Photo Manipulation. • Valley-wide classes McAfee also represents the Automotive Youth Educational Systems Davila receives (AYES), and they were visiting the silver award Winter Supercamp newest NATEF-certified (National Jocelyn Davila of Camelback High Dec.20-Jan. 3 Automotive Technicians Education was one of three Phoenix Union stu - Foundation) high school program. The dents who received Phoenix Regional connection has also garnered a Toyota Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, Nov. Avalon and van, a GM Saturn, and a 13 at Arizona State University. Chrysler Jeep for students to work on. Fifteen Arizona and New Mexico Metro auto tech students can earn up students were awarded educational GYM : 3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phx DANCE CENTER : 13832 N. 32nd St. #162, Phx to nine certifications, which can help grants in five different categories: 602-992-5790 • arizonasunrays.com them get entry-level dealership positions, Business, Education, Engineering & college credit and college scholarships. Math, Healthcare Science, Technology The teaching team of John Henry, Dan & Innovation, in each of 10 regions Miller and Jim Salem offer certification throughout the country. Davila was 21st Century in suspension and steering, brakes, elec - awarded a Silver award in the Family Medicine trical/electronic systems, engine perfor - Education division. Primary Care Physicians for adults, children and seniors mance, engine repair and heating and air More than 10,000 high school stu - conditioning. dents apply for the Hispanic Heritage Last year in its first year of certifica - Youth Awards. All recipients are eligible tion testing, 29 students earned 92 cer - to be selected as their category National Walk-in FLU SHOTS $25 tificates. These certificates are recog - recipient, receive a laptop computer, nized nationwide and are helpful for and a trip to be recognized at the (602) 973-3100 students when applying for scholar - National Youth Awards ceremony. ships and jobs. Davila has maintained a 4.0 or high - er GPA and challenges herself in rigorous 7550 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 201 Central students classes. She currently is involved and in Walk in appointments available sign up for college many different leadership clubs and Brock A. Merritt, D.O. • N. Dean Gramstad, D.O. • Sousou Awad, M.D. Central High participated in the groups including MECHA, College Application Campaign during Ambassadors Club, and the French Stuart M. Turnansky, M.D. • Robert A. Rosenberg, Ph.D., M.D. November, with a goal of every senior Club. She also participates in the ACE Over 50? We specialize in healthcare for you. applying to a college or university. (Achieving a College Education) pro - Free blood pressure check Fridays 12-2 p.m. College readiness activities took place gram, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. on campus, and those who participated We accept all insurance plans including Medicare Lopez qualifies for received a neon green bracelet band that reads, “I Applied!!” weight-lifting finals The program is through a partner - Martin Lopez, an 11th grader at ship with Degree Phoenix, and the Metro Tech, qualified for the USA HUBBARDSWIM.COM Youth Nationals Weight Lifting 602.971.4044 Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education. Degree Phoenix is a collab - Championships in the Performance orative effort between the city of One Regional Qualifier, held in Mesa Phoenix, Phoenix College and Phoenix on Nov.2. Union to strengthen educational The 123-pound athlete snatched 64 attainment for students in the metro kilograms (141 pounds), and clean and Phoenix area, funded by a grant from jerked 85 kilograms (187 pounds) for a the Lumina Foundation. combined total of 149 kilograms, plac - ing him in the Top 10 nationally. Art students The USA Weightlifting Youth win ribbons Nationals are Jan 31-Feb. 2, 2014, in Central High Visual Arts students sub - Aurora, Colo. mitted nearly 50 individual pieces to WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY the Arizona State Fair this year, and 19 SCHOOL DISTRICT students came home with 26 ribbons. Sabrina Badilla won three ribbons, Maryland honors including Exceptional Merit and First vets at ceremony Place Painting and Illustration, as well Those who have served our country as Second Place in Image Collage. in the U.S. Armed Forces were honored www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 39

SCHOOL DAYS St. Gregory Catholic School Now enrolling Preschool – Eighth grade Nov. 8 at a flag-raising ceremony held Academic Excellence in a at Maryland School. Veterans, stu - Christ-centered safe environment dents, staff and family members gath - St. Gregory Catholic School is a safe environment of academic excellence facilitated by certified ered around the school’s flagpole in an teachers who use a variety of teaching strategies to reach and engage all learners. We instill in our students the desire to become active faith followers of Christ, critical thinkers, self-directed inspirational tribute to all five branches learners and effective communicators. This in turn prepares our students to become productive of the military. and responsible citizens in a global society. Students and staff introduced fami - Please join us for an Open House ly and community veterans in atten - dance, including 101-year-old Navajo Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 11 am to 1 pm code talker Arthur Hubbard Sr., former St. Gregory Catholic School Marine and Arizona state senator. 3440 N. 18th Ave. • Phoenix, AZ 85015 Hubbard was awarded a Silver Congressional Medal in 2001 by the 602-266-9527 U.S. Congress. As part of the U.S. “island-hopping” strategy to push the Japanese back across PRELUDE the Pacific following the bombing at Piano Programs Pearl Harbor in World War II, the for Young Musicians rhythm Members of Boy Scout Troop 747 raise the Piano Discovery movement Marines trained troops of Navajo Indian flag at a ceremony held Nov. 8 honoring Ages 3 -5 ear training descent to use their language as part of a veterans of U.S. Armed Forces (photo cour - solfege training tesy of WESD). Piano Classes piano playing code to communicate troop movements Kindergarten piano discovery and other important battle information Following the brief ceremony, and 1st Grade piano ensemble over telephones and radios. junior high students were treated to percussion Ask about our performing The ceremony was organized by presentations by former Army Sgt. Jeff Intro classes listening Maryland PE teacher Leon Shinsky, who Rattay from the Joe Foss Institute, NOW ENROLLING singing acted as emcee for the event. The which enlists veterans nationwide to for the January Semester Washington High School Marching teach young people about the value of Bringing children to music ... step by step with total musicianship Band played the National Anthem as their freedoms, and by Shinsky’s former MUSIC WORKS ACADEMY , L TD . local Boy Scout Troop 747 members student, Marine Cpl. Marcus 602-264-5188 raised the flag. Chischilly. 302 West Bethany Home Road • www.musicworksacademy.com

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Thank you for Vasey surprised as a Teacher of Week Orangewood Elementary sixth-grade your support teacher John Vasey has been selected as a KNIX and Fulton Homes Teacher of the Week. Vasey received the news during a surprise visit from KNIX morning per - ... we hope you’ll pass it on! sonality Carolyn Coffey on Nov. 6. The staff of the North Central News would like Vasey was nominated by one of his to thank our readers for their continued students, Jennifer B. In her nomination letter Jennifer wrote, “My sixth grade support, allowing us to provide quality, teacher, John Vasey, is an amazing educa - hyper-local news each and every month. tor that makes school fun and exciting. We couldn’t do it without you ... He is very patient and kind. He has a way of making everybody understand but we especially couldn’t do it without the the subjects and my classmates and I like Orangewood Elementary teacher John support of our advertisers! These small busi- to learn when we are with him.” Vasey was nominated by his student, nesses are not only vital to a publication such Vasey received $300 from Fulton Jennifer B., as a Fulton Homes Teacher of Homes, a clock and goody bag from the Week. Vasey was honored in his class - as ours, but are also the lifeblood of a local econo room on Nov. 6 (photo courtesy of WESD). my. the Dairy Council of Arizona. He was So while you are out doing your holiday shopping this spotlighted during the Ben and Matt have signed collegiate letters of intent. month, please patronize your local small businesses. morning show on KNIX on Nov. 29. Megan Hauptman will study and You’ll find great deals and unique items, and you’ll help PRIVATE AND play golf at Brown University, while Katie Dunaway will buckle down and tee build a stronger local economy. CHARTER SCHOOLS off at California State University, Shop small, shop local— Two Xavier golfers Sacramento. will play in college In 2009 and 2012, the Xavier golf and shop our advertisers!! Two student golfers from Xavier teams were ranked No. 1 in the College Preparatory, 4710 N. 5th St., National Federation Record Book. The

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The AP Program recognizes Visit Arizona's Only All-Night and the Arizona Associated Press high school students who have Managing Editors named The Roundup Urgent Care for Kids! demonstrated college-level achieve - the 2013 “Best High School 3600 N. 3rd Ave. ment through AP courses and exams. Open 5pm - 5am Newspaper” in its annual Better This achievement is acknowledged on Phoenix 365 nights a year Newspapers Contest. The Roundup any score report that is sent to colleges won the same award in 2012 and 2011. 602-412-4033 Newborns through 18-year-olds the following fall. The AP Scholar The Arizona Scholastic Press Visit Every child is seen Award is granted to students who Association gave The Roundup First www.GoodNightPeds.com receive scores of 3 or higher on three by a pediatrician Place for Online General Excellence. for additional locations or more AP exams. Students also earned 17 awards at the Save time and money Laguna also was recognized with a AIPA state conference Sept. 19. Good Night Pediatrics compared to an ER National Hispanic Recognition The National Scholastic Press Program (NHRP) Scholar Award. The GoodNight4Kids We offer Sports Physicals! Association named The Roundup a NHRP was initiated in 1983 by the 2013 “Pacemaker” winner in the cate - College Board to identify outstanding gory of Broadsheet 9-16 Pages. The Hispanic high school students. Pacemaker is the top honor the NSPA Laguna has not yet decided on a gives. Finalists were named at the college major or which college he will NSPA national conference in Boston attend in the fall. on Nov. 16. The Roundup last earned Xavier lauds its this honor in 2009. honored students Fourteen Xavier College Prep stu - dents have been named Commended REDUCE YOUR TAXES Students, and are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. AZ TAX CREDITS HELP CHILDERN ACHIEVE! They are: Madison Cisiewski, Lauren D’Souza, Erin Fakler, Kathleen Fowler, Everyone likes to make a positive contribution. 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Smile AGAIN GENERATIONS Actual Patient Actual Patient Before After Before After For more information about join - Senior Living ing the group, call 602-241-5577 or e- Grandfamilies Holiday mail: [email protected]. Potluck Party at Duet Every year, Duet celebrates the hol - Kids & Families iday season with a free Grandfamilies Give them a party Potluck Party for grandparents and the children they are raising. This year’s they’ll never forget Actual Patient Actual Patient event is set for 12-2:30 p.m. Monday, Some of the best childhood memo - Before After Before After Dec. 23 at the Duet offices, 555 W. ries come from birthday parties or Glendale Ave. other celebrations. But it’s always a Children take part in activities, challenge for parents to make those cel - adults relax and visit with each other ebrations truly unique and special— and everyone shares in an abundance of especially if a child’s birthday falls food. While the event is free, an RSVP around a major holiday, like Christmas. is required by Monday, Dec. 16. Mobile Make-Believe is a new com - Contact Patricia at 602-274-5022. pany started by North Central resident Actual Patient Andrea Tyler Evans, an event-planning Before After Grant helps build expert and mother of two young chil - ramps for seniors dren. Mobile Make-Believe provides A $100,000 grant from Virginia G. children’s costumes available to rent in Piper Charitable Trust will be used by sets of 10, 15, 20 or 30, for birthday Conventional Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun parties and other special occasions— Upper Denture to build 150 exterior house ramps for including company Christmas parties Covered low-income seniors and disabled home - where children are welcome to attend. Closed Palate Mobile Make-Believe offers four Removable owners in Maricopa County. The grant for the Arizona Ramp party themes: Princess, Knights, Pirates Reclaim your smile with Project will support construction of the and Super Heroes for ages 3-7. All cos - ramps, which will be built and installed tumes have been either made by hand dental implants and at no cost to homeowners by or hand-altered to fit children in a wide Rebuilding Together skilled volunteers. range of sizes, and with an emphasis on Applications from homeowners are exceptional detail and craftsmanship. beautiful non-removable being accepted by calling (480) 774- Prices start at $139 for a party of Teeth-In-A-Day 10. Two or more sets of costumes may Uncovered 0237. Interested volunteers should Open Palate contact Rebuilding Together at the be reserved for boy/girl combo parties teeth... in just one day! Non-Removable same number or by e-mailing for 20-30 kids. Visit www.mobilemake- [email protected]. believe.com or call 602-200-9053. The Arizona Ramp Project will Easy. Convenient. Affordable. build 35 ramps in the first year of the Piano lessons At Central Dental Care, grant, 55 in the second year and 60 in begin in January the final year. Music Works Academy, 302 W. we change lives - one smile at a time. Bethany Home Road, starts a new 15- New hoarding support week semester of Prelude Piano Classes Now it's your turn. group starts in Dec. for Young Musicians the week of Jan. The Area Agency on Aging, Region 20, 2014. Registration is now open. CALL for a Complimentary Consultation! One, will offer a 15-week support Piano discovery classes for group designed to affirm, educate and preschool children ages 3 to 5 gently gently guide individuals who self-iden - prepare little fingers for piano lessons, Central Dental Care tify with hoarding behaviors. The develop listening skills with solfege group is open to individuals who are 50 singing, and promote hand coordina - years of age and older and able to com - tion and rhythm with drumming. mit to attending all 15 sessions. Piano lessons also are offered to kinder - Meetings will take place at the Area garten and first-grade students in small 602.943.7297 Agency on Aging, offices, 1366 E. group classes. www.CentralDentalCare.com Thomas Road, Suite 108, on Mondays For more information and registra - from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting Dec. tion forms, visit http://musicworks Monday - Friday 9am-6pm 9, and ending March 24, 2014. Space is academy.com and click on the Young limited and the group will be closed to Children’s tab, or call the studio at 602- 9315 N. Central Ave. new members after the second session. 264-5188. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 43

GENERATIONS 302 West Bethany Home Road 602.264.5188 Children invited to able from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 3 to www.musicworksacademy.com audition for chorus 5:30 p.m. Billing is based on half-hour The Phoenix Children’s Chorus will increments. Extended care prices are: host free auditions for boys and girls in $3.25 per half hour. second through 12th grades, 6 p.m. For more information or to register, Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Phoenix Center call 602-992-5790 or visit PRELUDE for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd St. Members www.arizonasunrays.com. Piano Programs for Young Musicians participate in performances and guest Several fun craft All ages ~ All styles and levels: classical, jazz and blues, popular, sacred appearances, and learn the basic ele - Performance Classes, Guild Auditions, Ensemble, Arizona Study Program, Festivals Computer Lab – music fun and education with technology ~ University-trained and nationally certified instructors ments of vocal technique, performance activities at library Prelude Piano Program for Young Musicians: 3 years - 1st grade ~ Sound-proof studios ~ Summer instruction and musicianship skills. Century Library, 1750 E. Highland Children interested in participating Ave., hosts several fun and creative craft MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES do not need a musical background. The activities for kids this month, many with Voice  Piano  Guitar  Violin  Young Children chorus is looking for children with a seasonal theme. An adult family mem - pleasant, clear singing voices, who love ber or friend should be present to assist. to sing and can match pitch. Sign up All programs take place from 10 for an audition at www.pcchorus.org or a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. First up is call 602-534-3788. making reindeers from pinecones and A Skin Care Salon pipe cleaners on Dec. 7, for ages 3 and European Spa Facials • Microdermabrasion Hair Removal • Glycolic, Salicylic, TCA, Vitamin A Peels Fun camps available older. Then on Dec. 14, see Frosty the for winter break Snowman come to life with Styrofoam Get your glow on for the holidays! Hubbard will offer a Winter Sports and felt; also for ages 3 and older. And 2 y Camp for ages 4 to 13 at two locations finally, on Dec. 21, create colorful O Lift this year: Phoenix Swim Club, 2902 E. flowers by recycling soda cans. This A revolutionary treatment to exfoliate, Campbell Ave., and Tesseract High craft is best for ages 10 and older. illuminate and oxygenate. School, 3939 E. Shea Blvd. There is no cost to attend the pro - Now only $ 00 Children will stay active and busy grams, presented with support from the 6317 N. 7th Street 95 Reg. $150 Just south of Maryland Expires December 31, 2013 by playing basketball, volleyball, soccer, Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, next to Christo’s baseball, archery, field sports, and lots Acacia Chapter. Holiday Gift Certificates Available! of games and creative winter activities. 602•266•0666 Winter camp is offered in full-day and half-day options. Camp dates are: Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30, and Jan. 2-3. Three words that spell better health There is a full-day winter camp option from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a half- Since 1988, our physical conditioning programs day camp option from 8:30 a.m. to and nutritional guidance have helped thousands of noon. Arizonans of all ages improve their fitness, Cost for the full day is $50 and $35 overall health and energy levels in many ways. for the half-day. Doors open at 8 a.m. Extended care also is available from But, if we had to boil it all down, 3:45 to 6 p.m., for an additional $15 we could do so in three words: per day. For more information or to efficiency, effectiveness and personalization . register, call 602-971-4044 or visit www.hubbardsports.com. Discover the difference shorter*, more beneficial and Sunrays offer personal (on-on-one) workouts can make. ‘Supercamp’ Call for an appointment to visit us at 7th Street During winter break, children ages and Rose Lane, and learn what, together, 3 to 13 can enjoy gymnastics, dance, karate, sports, special guests, a bounce we can accomplish for you. house and much more at the Arizona * We’re the home of The Original 30-Minute Workout Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E. Thunderbird Road. Camp dates are: Dec. 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31. There is a half-day win - ter camp option from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The full-day camp option is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $170 for the one-week half day, and $250 for the one-week full day. For more information visit us at www.30minuteworkout.com Individual half day is $45; individual full day is $60. Sibling discounts are 6210 North 7th Street • 602-230-8581 available. Extended care hours are avail - Page 44 – North Central News, December 2013

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Festival of Arts Tacos, Jamburritos Cajun Grille Express, Paletas Betty, Pizza People, returns downtown San Francisco Chocolate Factory, Spice The second-annual Phoenix It Up and Satay Hut. Gift Certificates Available Festival of the Arts will take place Dec. The festival also will feature flash 13-15 at Margaret T. Hance Park in performances, a beer & wine garden, a Hours: Credit 10am-10pm Cards downtown Phoenix. Valley artists, Family Zone and more. Mon.-Fri.; Welcome musicians, writers, students, and schol - Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday PHOENIX • 1210 E. Indian School Road Sat. by appt. ars will unite to create a weekend-long and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (602) 264-4612 • www.arthurmurrayphoenix.com cultural celebration presented by The Sunday. Admission is free. The park is Phoenix Center for the Arts and located at 1202 N. 3rd St. There is lim - Arizona Humanities. ited street parking, so it is advisable to This year’s festival is brimming with take the light rail or ride a bike (bike three full days of live arts and humani - racks available). ties programming, 80 performances For more information, visit and presentations and more than 100 www.phoenixfestivalofthearts.org or arts and cultural exhibitors. Those call 602-254-3100. wishing to express their inner artist can get their feet wet with a hands-on com - Holiday A & E munity mural organized by acclaimed ‘A Bloody Mary Christmas’ local muralist and Valley favorite, Hugo Medina. 8 p.m. Dec. 6-21 Food trucks will again line the Space 55 Theater street, including Canela’s Kiosco de 636 E. Pierce St. Botanas, DGP Gourmet Fry Bread & 602-663-4032 Funnel Cake, J-Licious Tasty Teazy For the fourth consecutive year, Space 55 presents a holiday musical for people who hate the holidays and musi - cals. Sun City retirees Blanche, Bertha and Mabel sing, dance and drink them - selves silly as they battle a heartless homeowner’s association that tries to evict them from their condo on Christmas Eve. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll pee a little. Need we add that this show isn’t even remotely appropriate for children? Tickets are $15. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights only. Get the in advance online at www.space55.org or at the door.

‘Celebrate the Joy’ ProMusica 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Camelback Bible Church 3900 E. Stanford Drive www.pmaz.org The full orchestra and chorale will be engaged to present the Christmas story, augmented by heart-warming readings, and beautiful music including “Silent Night,” Morten Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium,” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” Presented in two acts, this concert also features innova - tive visual elements, dancers, and audi - ence sing-alongs of traditional favorites. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17.50 for seniors, and $12 for stu - dents, and will be available at the door. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 45 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT True Art Jewelers

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Scottsdale Rd. #125 Mummer Song.” Tickets are $20 for visit www.arizonamasterworks.com. Phoenix Scottsdale Join us for a Live Performance by Arizona's own Dickens Carolers Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m. Enjoy a nostalgic walk through traditional carols of the 18th Century through popular favorites of today. The event is free! Please RSVP by calling 602-841-2500 Take a tour of Visit our our beautiful 1739 W. Myrtle Avenue website for community! Phoenix, AZ 85021 upcoming events! www.thestratford.org Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care Page 46 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net Happy Holidays! ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Lunchtime Ballet Recycle old jewelry into A & E Briefs 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Derrick Bostrom Steele Indian School Park, new holiday gifts! Photo Exhibit Memorial Hall Through Jan. 18, 2014 300 E. Indian School Road JAY GOLDMAN LTD . H AS MOVED ! 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‘4000 Miles’ Actors Theatre Giddy-On-Up to Yote’s Family Jan. 10-26, 2014 New Year’s Eve Party at Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort 1333 E. Washington St. December 31 Families are invited to ring in the New Year 602-258-8129 with our very own Yote the Coyote’s Family New Year’s Eve After suffering a major loss while Party. Join the celebration and take the elevator home! Enjoy dinner for up to four people and lots of activities including games, he was on a cross-country bike trip, 21 *?TC $PC?ID?QR UGRF arts & crafts, dancing and plenty of family fun. End the evening year-old Lea seeks solace from his watching the ball drop at 10 p.m. with a sparkling cider toast! feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera 5MKCMLC (?KMSQ Dinner reservations begin at 6 p.m.* in her West Village apartment. Over $199** per room, inclusive of the course of a single month, these Enjoy a full buffet, cookie decorating, holiday music and pictures with suite accommodations, dinner and activities. unlikely roommates infuriate, bewil - the big guy himself, Santa Claus! der, and ultimately reach each other. Please request group code NYE13 Tickets are $40 general admission, Mrs. Claus will be there to read ’Twas the Night Before Christmas when making your reservation: $35 for seniors age 65 and older, and 1-800-HILTONS $20 for students with ID. Visit pointehiltonsquawpeak.com www.actorstheatrephx.org. December 21, 22, 23 & 24 seatings at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., & noon RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 7677 North 16th Street Watch desert come to 602 997 2626 life in ‘Desert Dreams’ Adults $29.95* đ Children 4-10 $18* Children under 3 are complimentary *Package includes complimentary dinner for two adults and two children under age 10. Eight, Arizona PBS offers a special *Price is per person and is exclusive of tax and gratuity. Each additional adult $40, each additional child (under age 10) $25. presentation, “Desert Dreams: **Suite rate based on availability. Other restrictions may apply. Celebrating Five Seasons in the Guests are responsible for making their own dinner reservations, 602-906-3840. *$&!--+!),)$ Sonoran Desert,” debuting Dec. 4 at 7 kkk"f]Wcg5;"Wca p.m. on local Channel 8. The program +*++ Bcfh\ %*h\ GhfYYh showcases 182 species of plants and D\cYb]l 5N ,)$&$ animals in a first-of-its-kind presenta - Page 48 – North Central News, December 2013

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Boonchai Siriswangporn and his wife, Martha Mendoza, show off their redecorated patio along with some of their new breakfast and lunch items (photo by Patty Talahongva). Café Chat beans, and two kinds of homemade Breakfast is not salsa,” Siriswangporn says. Mendoza adds, “The green is really spicy and the just for champions people love it!” You can also build your By Patty Talahongva own omelet, including a vegan omelet. It’s been said breakfast is the most The buttermilk pancakes and pecan important meal of the day. Breakfast waffles are popular items as well. fuels the brain and body to prepare it On the lunch menu you will find an for a busy day. Now, North Central res - expanded list of appetizers, panini idents have three eateries that are spe - sandwiches served on sourdough, and cializing in breakfast—and for those several new salads including Chicken later morning eaters, lunch. Taco Salad and Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Non-meat eaters can nosh on the Melrose Kitchen Veggie Wrap, and just in time for the Ol Fashion Ice Cream Parlor The former cafe, “Two Hippies,” at winter you can find homemade soup 4306 N. 7th Ave., changed its name to on the menu. Serving the Valley Since 1951 “Melrose Kitchen” last February. Siriswangporn says they cater to Come in and try our homemade ice cream, Boonchai Siriswangporn and his wife, shoppers who come to enjoy the sandwiches, soups and salads Martha Mendoza, own the place but Melrose District antique shops. “We decided to change the name because of try to preserve the sixties-style diner the many other restaurants in Phoenix with great food.” Plus, prices are com - Buy a single cone or cup and get one with the same “Hippies” name. petitive and the portions large. “There was a lot of confusion,” Regulars will notice several small Siriswangporn explains. 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For more information, call brunch offerings. Adult diners can wash 480-725-8000 or visit www.snooze it all down with a latte, a local craft beer eatery.com/towncountryaz. or even an MMM MMM Mimosa, fea - turing Snooze Sparkling, Odwalla OJ Essence Bakery and Pama Pomegranate Liquor. If you keep heading east you’ll find Plus, each location features Snooze’s Essence Bakery at 3830 E. Indian STYLE signature colorful atmosphere and School Road—another eatery focused T XAZ retro-futuristic décor, best described as on breakfast and lunch. While it’s fair - EX TE The Jetsons meets Happy Days. Guests ly new to this part of town, the owners AZ SIZE also can unwind on the expansive, tree- have had a long history of feeding folks shaded patio running extending from in Tempe. the façade down the entire length of Eugenia Theodosopoulos and her the restaurant. And as always, Snooze husband, Gilles Combes, bring 17 will offer free coffee and games of corn - years of combined restaurant and cater - hole to anyone waiting for a table. ing experience to this new location. Founded by Jon Schlegel, aka The Each morning at 3 a.m., the staff is Host, who runs Snooze along with his busy baking the day’s breads and pas - brother Consigliere/CFO Adam tries. It’s the reason they chose to focus Schlegel, the Snooze concept was built on breakfast and lunch. on a commitment to sustainability, “It’s kind of hard to do both,” from incorporating as much locally Theodosopoulos says of their early ur s yo ate uy fic s grown food as possible to recycling and hours. “How much do you want to B rti ok Ce bo composting more than 90-percent of work?” She adds, “We want to offer ift ok e G Co th & or ys all waste from every store. But it was freshly made baked goods and organic f da oli actually the third member of the team, foods. We’re doing what we love!” h CEO / “Old Major” Dave Birzon, a The menu proclaims, “We are longtime Valley resident, who helped proud to serve local and organic as 6003 N 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016 bring Snooze to Phoenix. much as possible.” The owners also NE Corner of 16th St. and Bethany Home Rd. “David really brought to light what compost and recycle. They serve organ - an incredible, artsy, independent and please see BREAKFAST on page 50 (602) 248-7827 texazgrill.com Page 50 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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soy rather than milk in your coffee. BREAKFAST continued from page 49 Being a bakery, the dessert menu is ic beef from Wilcox, produce from appropriately large and includes French local vendors and use Olive Oil from macarons and chocolate croissants, Queen Creek. Also on the menu are among other delectable pastries. “We vegetarian and vegan options. Eating just serve food that we like to eat,” healthy food is the couple’s personal Theodosopoulos says. commitment to their restaurant. See the entire menu at The Big Breakfast is just that, big www.essencebakery.com. Breakfast is and filling. Two organic eggs come served 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday over-easy or scrambled with a crispy through Friday and weekends all day. mashed potato cake, homemade Lunch is served 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. sausage and sautéed mushrooms Tuesday through Sunday. Call 602- deglazed in white wine. Homemade 296-4958. toast and jam round out the meal. Add a latte or cappuccino for just a few Dining Briefs more dollars. Lunch is a combination of Greek, Former SF 49er opens French and American foods and offers a new Pappy Murphy’s variety of homemade seasonal soups. The same hands that chased quar - The Local Power Ranch Beef terbacks in Pac-12 college football and Hamburger is grass-fed beef with toma - the National Football League are now to and arugula on a toasted roll served forming pizza dough in central with balsamic mayo. Vegan lunch Phoenix. options include hummus served with Greg Joelson, who played for the cucumbers rather than bread. Arizona State Sun Devils and the San “We offer alternatives to people Francisco 49ers, is the proud owner of who have diet restrictions,” points out the new Papa Murphy’s location that Theodosopoulos. You can also request opened last month at 1625 E. Glendale Ave., in the Squaw Peak Plaza. His store will be the newest Arizona loca - tion for Papa Murphy’s, the country’s largest and fastest growing take ‘n’ bake pizza chain. Joelson, a former teammate of play - ers such as Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Steve Young, is excited about bringin Papa Murphy’s to the area. “We are ready to go, not just to serve great, fresh pizza but to make a difference in our community,” Joelson said. The store is already working with local caus - es such as Phoenix Children’s Hospital, VetTix and St. Vincent de Paul. The store is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. For more infor - mation and the latest deals, visit www.papamurphys.com or call 602- 279-7272. New taco and tequila eatery on site of church A new tacos and tequila gastropub MON - F RI 11 AM TO CLOSE opened last month in Midtown Phoenix on the northwest corner of SAT & S UN 10 AM TO CLOSE Seventh Street and Osborn Road, called Taco Guild. The menu highlights tacos made with ingredients sourced from local farms. The bar features more than 150 different varieties of tequila as well as craft beers and draught wine. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, December 2013 – Page 51

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Recipes have been sourced from Old vate food, not tamper with high-quality World Mexico as “Guild Master” Matt ingredients and flavor combinations.” Janiec endeavored on numerous research The Clever Koi is located at 4236 trips to perfect spices and flavor combi - N. Central Ave, Suite 1. For more nations. Local farms such as Crooked information, call 602-222-3474 or visit Sky and McClendon grow and harvest www.thecleverkoi.com. the seasonally fresh produce. A chalk - board next to the open kitchen displays Food trucks visit the partner farm that grew the produce. HB Hanratty’s In the kitchen, each tortilla is hand Phoenix’s vintage dive bar, HB made and grilled minutes before it is Hanratty’s at 537 E. Camelback Road, served to diners, ensuring the produce now features Valley food trucks on and tortilla are of equal freshness. Thursdays and select Saturdays. There are more than 150 varieties of Experience the Valley’s best food ven - tequila for guests to explore, and tequila dors at HB Hanratty’s while you enjoy flights will be available for purchase. the game and HB’s renown “strong and The restaurant is on the former site cheap” drinks. of the Bethel Methodist Church, first The food truck schedule for constructed in 1893. More than 20 feet December includes Moto Meals on in the air, the dark wood ceiling and Thursdays, Dec. 5, 19 and 26. The support beams are refinished and kept food truck hours are 6 to 8 p.m. intact. Three sizeable stained glass win - HB Hanratty’s has six taps featuring dows, which were dedicated by the Arizona brews including a wide selection church in 1965, also are repurposed. of bottled beers. HB has a full bar and Taco Guild, 546 E. Osborn Road, cocktails to choose from including week - is open seven days a week beginning at ly “Beer Bargain” bottled beer for $3. 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday and In a hurry? Take your food and a six 10 a.m. on Sundays. For more informa - pack to go. HB now sells a six-pack of tion, visit www.TacoGuild.com or call beer to take when you leave. 602-264-4143. HB Hanratty’s is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For more information, New Asian eatery call 602-274-3067. For a schedule of from local chefs food truck vendors, visit HB Hanratty’s The Clever Koi, which opened last Pub on Facebook. month on Central Avenue just north of Indian School Road, is a modern take Wrigley gets fresh on a traditional Asian concept deliver - look, freshens menu ing a unique approach to classic flavors Geordie’s Restaurant & Lounge and techniques. inside the historic Wrigley Mansion A seasonally and locally refined Club has reopened for the season with menu includes steamed buns, house- a handsome new look and an all-new made dumplings and progressive noodle menu showcasing Italian-influenced dishes reflecting regions such as steaks and seafood. Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, Japan New Executive Chef Robert Nixon and Indo-China. Diners also can enjoy has incorporated house-made pastas and craft cocktails on tap, house-made breads, and herbs fresh-plucked from the shrubs, eclectic imported beers and sakes Wrigley’s garden on-property. in a beverage program designed to com - To view sample lunch and dinner plement the experience. menus, visit www.wrigleymansion Former Parlor Pizzeria chefs Jared club.com and click on “Geordie’s.” The Porter and Joe Absolor have partnered Wrigley Mansion Club is located at with co-owners Joshua James (beverage 2501 E. Telawa Trail. Due to zoning director) and Nicholas Campisano restrictions, the mansion must main - (general manager), and Restaurant tain a private club status. Social Manager Nicholas Campisano to create Memberships are only $15 annually, what they hope is a recipe for success. while VIP Memberships are $50 annu - “We wanted to do something innov - ally and includes 20-35 percent off ative and provide something that was not every bottle of wine. For more informa - currently represented in our communi - tion or to make reservations, call 602- ty,” said Porter. “My philosophy is to ele - 955-4079. For local restaurant listings, visit our Dining Guide at www.northcentralnews.net Page 52 – North Central News, December 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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