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Despite putting out Clinic delayed, “no parking” signs and even closing SB 1535 advances its walk-up win - By Teri Carnicelli dow, the Dutch Community activists in the Sunnyslope area Bros. at Central received some welcome news last month, as officials Avenue and with an opioid treatment center slated to open later Camelback Road this year have agreed to look at alternative uses for the couldn’t stop its space—even as new legislation moves through the customers from Arizona Senate that directly targets these types of opi - illegally parking or oid treatment program (OTP) facilities. blocking the bus Community Medical Services (CMS), which bay and alley announced in November that it would open a new OTP clinic at 15th Avenue and Hatcher Road by access to adjacent summer, has instead taken a step back on its plans as businesses (photo it works with neighborhood businesses and other area by Mara stakeholders to potentially find a less controversial use Friedman). of the property, located at 1507 W. Hatcher Road. CMS doesn’t own the property but has entered into a lease agreement with Scottsdale-based Western Dutch Bros. at busy corner to close American Investments LLC, which bought the prop - erty in early November. After receiving a lot of push - By Mara Friedman be a good neighbor and lost 17 percent of its sales, please see CLINIC on page 6 The Dutch Bros. at the northwest corner of said Jim Thompson, the franchise owner of the store. Central Avenue and Camelback Road, which has cre - It was assumed that if nobody had to park a car, the 9

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CLOSING continued from page 1 Circle K relocates to AN ECLECTIC MIX through blocks the lanes,” Martin Hatcher and 7th Street • Clothing • Art Gallery explained. A brand-new Circle K gas station Kimber Lanning, owner of and mini mart opened last month at • Gifts • Jewelry Stinkweeds, located in the Medlock 9418 N. 7th St., on the property where Plaza directly to the west, spearheaded a former Shell gas station and drive- a letter-writing campaign by affected through car wash once stood. businesses owners who had long fought The built-from-the-ground-up WEAR A HAT! against the illegal parking issue, even store at the northwest corner of 7th going so far as to make up “No Dutch Street and Hatcher Road replaces the Visit us on Facebook WE HAVE CHOICES! and Instagram! Bros. parking” sandwich boards that older, smaller Circle K at the southwest Located in Historic Phoenix at the SE Corner of 15th Ave. & Thomas Rd. could be placed out near their desig - corner of 7th Street and Mountain 2827 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 • (602) 728-0980 nated parking spaces. View Road, less than half a mile to the Dutch Bros executives contend north. That store had two aging gas Where Shopping is an Experience • Come Visit and Enjoy!! they attempted to address the com - pumps—and a wealth of problems, plaints they had received. However, according to nearby neighbors. Drug Lanning argued their security guards activity, panhandling, theft, loitering don’t enforce the rules. by transients and more issues plagued “Management says ‘that’s not the the small store, spilling over to the Dutch way’,” Lanning said in a form public bus stop adjacent to it on 7th letter she drafted, proving that “the Street. guards are just for show and not actu - The property at Mountain View, ally there to make it safer.” purchased by Circle K in January Gammage and Burnham lawyer and 1998, has been fenced off, and the Dutch Bros representative, Cameron company says it will be sold with deed Artigue, admitted the current site has restrictions that prevent another conve - unique and perhaps unfixable prob - nience store, liquor store, smoke shop lems. “Were we opening a brand new or gas/motor fuel station opening Whether you are buying a new home store in 2019, this is not the sight we there. or want to refinance your current home, would pick,” said Artigue, adding that But it was the single-serve liquor attempting to reconfigure the property sales, residents contend, that kept call your neighborhood lender was not an optimal long-term solution. bringing the transients to the area, with Colleen O’Dowd Cutler to get pre-approved. As a result, he had a pre-application their pockets full of change to buy a meeting with the City of Phoenix on single can of beer or 40-ounce bottle. FHA, VA, Conventional and Reverse Mortgages Feb. 14 to discuss transitioning the The new Circle K store is selling 602-248-4200 shop’s location to 140 W. Camelback single beer/wine, “but we will not sell Road. Due to that meeting’s pending in containers of 40 ounces or greater,” 1599 E. Orangewood Ave. #200 MB092214 • NMLS# 1007154 decision, Artigue requested a 30-day says Suzy Peel, director of Circle K’s Colleen Cutler, Vice President, NMLS# 852437 continuant to the zoning adjustment Real Estate Development-Arizona hearing. Division. north central news Thompson deeply apologized for That’s small comfort to residents inadvertently creating what had become who worry the same “bad element” will The voice of the north central phoenix community an unworkable situation for many. now travel the short distance down the 1645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 450 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Thompson said that after the recession, street to continue to purchase their sin - (602) 277-2742 • Fax: (602) 277-6689 he didn’t expect sales to blow up to gle beer/wine at the new, larger location, www.northcentralnews.net $10,000 dollars a day. He recognized which is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Publisher Tara A. Blanc the grief caused, and said that after a lot “Security needs are continually Editor Teri Carnicelli of contemplation, the win-win situation evaluated and we are working with Staff Writer Patty Talahongva would be to move the store. local law enforcement agencies to Sales and Marketing Joanne Day Lindsey Leavitt, a lawyer from ensure the safety of our employees, cus - Office Manager Janice Backus Jennings Strouss, which represents tomers and the community,” Peel said, many of the businesses adjacent to adding that the new store has 20 secu - Copyright 2019 by North Central News, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the Dutch Bros., is confident the shut rity cameras with 24/7 monitoring express written consent of the publisher. The publisher assumes no liability for opinions contained within this publication; all statements are the sole opinions of the contributors and/or advertisers. down will occur whether Dutch Bros. from the Circle K Arizona Security The North Central News is published monthly by North Central News, Inc. The circulation is 22,000 commits to another location or not. Center. Law enforcement has immedi - copies mailed directly to homes and businesses in North Central Phoenix and 4,000 copies distributed Neighboring shop owners request - ate access to video. from racks in the North Central area. ed that Dutch Bros. spend the remain - In addition, the site is very well lit If you would like to advertise in North Central News, call 602-277-2742 or e-mail [email protected] to order a free media kit. der of its time at that location bringing and the back of the store is fenced “to If you have a press release or would like to contribute information, please call our editorial office at its security guards back and providing deter vagrancy and trespassing,” Peel 602-277-2742, fax us at 602-277-6689 or e-mail us at [email protected] them with the teeth to enforce the no said. An Authority to Arrest is on file DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH parking regulations and prevent cars with Phoenix Police Departments for PRECEDING PUBLICATION from blocking the alley or city bus bay. any vagrants or trespassers. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 7

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Kate Brophy-McGee and co-sponsored affect community life adversely.” OTP provider doesn’t get the revised CLINIC continued from page 1 by Sen. Heather Carter, Sen. Tony SB 1535 contains additional direc - plan back in the 30 days allotted, or the back from the neighborhood, including Navarrete and Rep. Robert Meza, tives, such as compliance with all track - revised report is still not approved, the members the Hatcher Urban establishes reporting requirements for ing, reporting and evaluation require - administration will cut off all reim - Businesses (HUB) alliance, CMS agrees OTPs who receive reimbursement from ments already set forth in federal regu - bursements by AHCCCS or its con - to look at alternative uses of the site, the Arizona Health Care Cost lations. Those reports include average tractors until the report is approved. such as enhanced counseling services. Containment System (AHCCCS), as daily patient census, square footage of While opponents argue the legisla - “Our goal is to provide additional ser - well as AHCCCS contractors. the provider’s location, and the number tion adds an unnecessary extra layer of vice options to the hundreds of people in If passed, the bill would essentially of patients served by each medication- government to policies that already exist the Sunnyslope area that already use our direct OTP providers that receive reim - assisted treatment type offered by the for OTPs under federal regulation, pro - OTPs,” said Michael Eggers, Chief bursement from AHCCCS or its con - provider (generally, Suboxone, ponents point out that those policies Operations Officer for CMS. “We are tractors to submit an annual report that methadone, and Vivitrol). regarding community relations, safety working with community leaders on what contains, among other things, a In addition, the annual report must plans, etc. are considered “guidelines” this looks like and we feel their input is an Community Relations and Education include a comprehensive plan related to and are typically unenforced. important part of that process.” Plan that includes procedures to mini - the care of all patients and how the By adding the financial penalty for Members of the HUB are hopeful mize the negative impact the OTP may OTP program ensures that appropriate non-compliance, OTP providers now CMS will continue to work with them have on the community. The plan must standards of care are being met. have the incentive to work with the going forward and come up with a contain consideration of community What gives the bill its teeth is that adjacent communities or face costly solution for the space that allays their needs and impacts when selecting a site if an AHCCCS-contracted OTP consequences. concerns while still serving CMS’s for the program or program growth, and provider’s annual report is rejected The Senate Health and Human clients—but in a capacity other than consideration of community input on because the administration identify Services Committee gave unanimous daily medication distribution. the potential impact the program may areas of concern regarding compliance approval to pass the bill to the next stage In the meantime, a bill directed at have on the surrounding neighborhood. with state rules, federal regulations and during its public hearing on Feb. 20. the operators of these OTPs passed its Under the plan, the OTP would administration policies, or because the Carter and Navarrete are members of first hurdle last month as it received a designate a liaison to work with com - report does not demonstrate enforce - the committee, and McGee is the chair. unanimous vote to move forward from munity leaders to address or resolve ment of public relations plans, security But the bill still has a long way to the eight-member Senate Health and community problems, including patient plans and other required plans, then go before it reaches the governor’s desk, Human Services Committee. loitering, parking and traffic, and the OTP provider has 30 days to fix the and it may undergo several changes Senate Bill 1535, sponsored by Sen. ensure that program operations “do not issues identified. If at that point the before then. Helping y ou mo ve fr om wher e y ou ar e to wher e y ou w ant t o be.

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modating and eager to participate. Kiwanis launch library From there, the North Phoenix project at apartments Kiwanis reached out to other business By Teri Carnicelli partners in the community, including Every child should have access to American Furniture Warehouse, which books, no matter their economic status. donated 10 bookshelves, and Rockler So believes the North Phoenix Kiwanis Woodworking, which custom engraved Club, and members backed up that each bookshelf. In addition, Williams belief last month in a tangible way. Express Printing created custom labels, In keeping with Kiwanis and workers in the vocational program International’s Read Around the World at ValleyLife placed those labels inside Initiative, the local Kiwanis club on each book that will go into a Kiwanis Feb. 15 set up free lending libraries in lending library. the leasing offices of two Phoenix More than 400 books—from fanta - apartment complexes: Dunlap Falls at sy, to literature, to educational topics Celebrating the unveiling of the first North Phoenix Kiwanis Lending Library at the Dunlap like science, math and geology—were 3333 W. Dunlap Ave., and Villa Falls Apartment Homes are, from left: Alysa Edwards, Friends of the Phoenix Public Toscana at 10201 N. 33rd Ave. Three Library; John Gilchrist, Rockler Woodworking; Jeremy Dennis, American Furniture placed in each of the two lending more “lending libraries” are in the Warehouse; Adriana Balderrama and Emma Villa of Dunlap Falls; and Julian Cruz; North libraries unveiled on Feb. 15. Additional works, also planned for area apartment Phoenix Kiwanis President David Balzarini; Kiwanis board member Dave Fogt; and Dist. 5 books are still be gathered, not just for complexes that serve more socioeco - Phoenix City Councilwoman Vania Guevara (photo by Teri Carnicelli). future lending libraries, but also to nomically challenged families. Friends of the Phoenix Public Library, one time each year. replace books that may go missing or The Kiwanis purchased an assort - the nonprofit organization that sup - With nearly 1,800 books in hand, unreturned at the existing locations. ment of books from the First Book ports the city’s library system. The from beginning readers to mid-teen, the The North Phoenix Kiwanis is con - Marketplace, using grant monies from Friends group works with area organi - Kiwanis were ready to launch their first tinuing to collect books and also is look - Walmart and Ross Dress for Less. In zations that provide literacy programs lending library. Members recalled hav - ing for volunteer readers to come to addition, members held a book drive for children, and allows those organi - ing worked with Dunlap Falls on a dif - these spaces on a periodic basis and be and brought in several hundred donat - zations to come to their warehouse ferent project, and found the property’s available to read to children after school ed books just via word of mouth. and select up to 250 to take for free. new management company, and on Saturdays. For more information, The Kiwanis then contacted the This offer is available to these groups Chamberlain & Associates, to be accom - e-mail [email protected].

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Benefit assists senior animals Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary hosts its sixth-annual Sunday Funday event, benefitting senior dogs, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at Rum Runner’s Bar, 8355 N. 7th St. Enjoy vendor booths, tasty food available for purchase, a silent auction, and a raffle prize draw - ing every quarter hour. Admission to the event is free. No animals will be present, this is not an adoption event. Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary is a non - profit organization dedicated to pro - viding a safe and caring environment for senior and special-needs canines. For more information, visit www.rustysangelssanctuary.org.

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Community Flea Market Terry Mills Book Launch 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 Faith United Methodist Church Changing Hands-Phoenix NO BULL EXPRES S 8640 N. 19th Ave. 300 W. Camelback Road Buy or lease your next new car online and we ’ll deliver it to your doorstep . 602-943-3465 Phoenix native Terry Mills, a poet, The church is providing its parking presenter and author, has published a lot for free to area residents to hold book titled, “A Hospice Heart: The their own mini “yard sales” at no Painful Journey to Joy.” Mills, who charge. There also will be a variety of worked in hospice for 12 years, shares local craft vendors. Admission is free. the stories of her patients’ journeys and the original poetry she wrote for them. Speaker Series: Mills will be available to sign copies of Lin Sue Cooney her book ($14.95, paperback). 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 2019 LEXUS ES Beth Ami Temple North Mountain 3535 E. Lincoln Drive Spring Art Show 602-956-0805 March 23-34 Hospice of the Valley executive and North Mountain Visitor Center 2019 RXL - 3RD R OW SEA T former longtime Channel 12 newscast - 12950 N. 7 St. er Lin Sue Cooney will discuss her 602-996-5423 transition from journalism to hospice Arizona artists and photographers care, and the services HOV offers. A will have their works on exhibit and for 2019 LEXUS UX question-and-answer session will fol - sale during the show, set for 8 a.m.-4 low. Free, but reservations requested. p.m. both days. See painters at work in ASK US ABOUT LL//C/CE/CER/CERT/CERTI/CERTIF/CERTIFI/CERTIFIE/CERTIFIED/ CER TIFIED PRE-O WNED VEHICLES the beautiful setting at the trail head at International the base of the mountain. Enjoy com - Cultural Potluck plimentary refreshments and live 12-2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 music. Admission is free. Sunnyslope Historical Society, Travel In Time 737 E. Hatcher Road to Early Sunnyslope HAND SELECTED HIS TOR Y CHECKED COMPLIMENT AR YYS S CHEDULED 602-331-3150 MAINTENANCE PR OGR AM Meet new friends and neighbors at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 30 this free event, held in the adjacent Sunnyslope Historical Society courtyard. Bring a dish typical of your 737 E. Hatcher Road early upbringing and share and your his - 602-331-3150 tory while learning about other cultures. Enjoy a look at the early settlers in the Phoenix area, and learn about the METICUL OUSL Y INSPECTED THO RO UGHL Y R EC ONDI TIO NED CONFIDENTL Y B ACKED Spaghetti Supper Sunnyslope Desert Mission from inception to 1945. The program is free; 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 15 lunch will be available $2 current Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 800 EA ST C AMELB ACK R OAD | PHOENIX member, $5 non-members, following 1212 E. Glendale Ave. the presentation. Don’t forget to check SALES 480 .990 .7000 602-819-1170 out the gift shop while there. All are invited to a spaghetti dinner SALES HOURS SER VICE HOURS featuring three types of sauces, salad, For a list of upcoming garlic bread and dessert. Free-will Outdoor/Spring Festivals, M-F SAT SUN M-F SAT SUN donations will be collected to support visit our website at 9AM - 8PM 9AM - 6PM 10AM - 5PM 7AM - 6PM 7AM - 3PM CL OSED the Our Saviour's Youth Group. www.northcentralnews.net. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 15

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19North garden hosts Hazardous waste grand opening event collection planned The 19North Community Garden Phoenix residents can dispose of is ready to make its public debut after common hazardous wastes and other nearly two years of planning and work. items at a Household Hazardous Waste The garden is a project of 19North, collection from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. a nonprofit organization formed to March 22-23 at Rose Moffard Park, bring together community members, 9833 N. 25th Ave. business leaders, law enforcement, local In addition to car batteries, motor government, churches, schools and oil, paint, antifreeze, pesticides and pool other stakeholders who live and work chemicals, the events will accept five in the area of Dunlap to Montebello road tires per household, computers and avenues, and 15th to 23rd avenues. The household appliances that use refriger - purpose is to create a vibrant, safe, ants, including refrigerators, freezers, air engaged community. conditioners and heat pumps. Ground was broken in the fall of You must bring a current city ser - 2017 for the garden on land being vices bill showing solid waste fees and leased from the city at 8215 N. 19th A group of volunteers spread mulch around the newly planted raised garden beds at the matching photo ID with the same Ave. Most everything for the garden 19North Community Garden, set to officially open on March 30 (submitted photo). address as on the bill. Remain in your was donated or purchased with donat - The grand opening event for the gar - official opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. vehicle at all times. ed funds.The citrus-themed mural den will take place 10 a.m.-12 p.m. In addition, 19North is organizing Residents will be allowed up to two along the east wall was designed by Saturday, March 30; park on El monthly classes and volunteer opportu - CRT monitors/televisions per house - local artist Myranda Bacon, and paint - Caminito or Las Palmaritas drives. Enjoy nities at the community garden space. hold, free of charge. ed with assistance from community complimentary refreshments, a tour of For more information, visit For information, call 602-262-6251 or volunteers. the garden, activities for kids, and an http://19north.org/community-garden/. visit www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/hhw.

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the forefront of urban development in Salon offers Maricopa County. affordable luxury The event begins at 7:15 a.m. with Sadie and Ronaldo Marquez, who registration and breakfast (there is a met at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in vegan option for breakfast). The pro - Santa Monica, came to Arizona when gram runs from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Ronaldo transferred to the Scottsdale Registration fee is $40 for CCIM chap - salon. Sadie worked with the Sassoon ter members, and $50 for non-mem - family, formulating a line of hair care bers and guests. To register, visit products, while Ronaldo worked on https://bit.ly/2Gy6hRr. some of the most prominent people in Buy or sell used the Valley for 22 years. sports equipment Two years ago, they decided it was time to combine their passions, talents If the coming of spring has got you and experience of more than 50 years itching to clean out old bikes, golf into their own salon, Union Hair Co. at clubs, exercise equipment collecting 8801 N. Central Ave. dust and more, you can potentially The salon is a relaxing oasis where turn those abandoned items into cash. clients experience personal transforma - C&S Sporting Goods, located in tion with an uptown vibe. Focused on the Palo Verde Plaza next to True Value hair color and cuts for men, women Hardware at 7822 N. 12th St., buys, and children, it offers a wide range of sells, trades and consigns new and used affordable luxury services using the sporting goods and fitness equipment. HairPhix product line of 100-percent If you are looking to get outdoors certified organic, GMO-free products. and get fit yourself, C&S has a large Union Hair Co. is open Tuesday selection of fitness equipment includ - through Saturday with appointments ing treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, ranging from morning to evening. Call home gyms, exercise bikes, vibration 602-456-4740 for more information plates and all equipment to meet your and schedule an appointment. fitness goals. Got kids participating in spring sports? Check out the store’s selection of new and used sporting goods includ - WELCOME TO ing baseball, softball, golf, and more. C&S Sporting Goods is open seven days a week. For more information, DIGIT AL DENTISTRY! visit www.cssportinggoods.com or call 602-279-8406. • Dental Implants Free events held • Dentures at Uptown Plaza Uptown Plaza, 100 E. Camelback • “All-on-four” full mouth Road, is welcoming spring with a series of free events every Saturday in March. reconstruction Come for movies, music and yoga in the courtyard, and stay for lunch or • Digital Crowns dinner at one of the plaza's 11 restau - rants or browse the offerings at one of • Laser -assisted periodontal 11 retailers on-site. The March schedule includes: treatment movie screening of “The Sandlot,” 6 p.m. March 2; music by Mike • Root canals Chapman, 4-7 p.m. March 9; Yoga in the Courtyard with Sweatshop, 10:30 • Cosmetic dental surgery a.m. March 16; acoustic music, 4-7 p.m. March 23; and movie screening of • Adult orthodontics “La La Land,” 6 p.m. March 30. All events are free and open to the public. For the music and movie centercare.net events, bring your own blanket or chair to sit on; for yoga, bring your own mat. 602-252-2800 For more information, visit Payment Plans A vailable www.uptownplazaphx.com. Page 20 – North Central News March 2019 www.northcentralnews.net Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Your North Central and Biltmore Specialist 602-376-1341 (mobile) View our listings at www.centralphx.com and www.biltmoreazagent.com Current Listings/Escrows 6045 E Foothill Dr ...... IN ESCROW ...... 11,610SF ...... 4BR/7BA ...... $5,800,000 5131 E Desert Park Ln . .IN ESCROW ...... 4418SF ...... 4BR/4BA ...... $1,529,000 Bobby Lieb Associate Broker 6611 N Central Ave . . . . .JUST LISTED ...... 6339SF ...... 6BR/4.5BA ...... $1,499,500 602-376-1341 mobile 4842 E Cheryl Dr ...... IN ESCROW ...... 5074SF ...... 5BR/5.5BA ...... $1,499,000 E Mail: [email protected] 15 N Country Club Dr . . .NEW PRICE ...... 5632SF ...... 5BR/5BA ...... $1,399,000 7335 N 2nd Ave ...... JUST LISTED ...... 6BR/7BA ...... $1,350,000 Bobby Lieb’s Honors and Awards 318 W Lawrence Rd . . . .NEW PRICE ...... 5256SF ...... 5BR/4BA ...... $1,149,000

HomeSmart Hall of Fame 21 E Maryland Dr ...... NEW PRICE ...... 5694SF ...... 5BR/5BA ...... $1,125,000

2014 Award 6111 N 2nd Pl ...... NEW PRICE ...... 3530SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 999,000 First Inductee 7822 N 3rd Way ...... NEW PRICE ...... 3726SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 999,000 Named HomeSmart’s 31 W Marlette Ave ...... NEW PRICE ...... 4135SF ...... 5BR/3.5BA ...... $ 849,000 #1 Realtor for the 7th year in a row 516 W Rancho Dr ...... JUST LISTED ...... 4512SF ...... 4BR/4BA ...... $ 849,000

Lieb ranked #1 out of 11,000 5710 N 10th Ave ...... JUST LISTED ...... 3223SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 699,000 Realtors nationwide for total 110 E Lawrence Rd . . . . .IN ESCROW ...... 1958SF ...... 3BR/1.65BA ...... $ 624,900 volume and units sold in 2016 7010 N 13th Pl ...... NEW PRICE ...... 3010SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 615,000 Ranked #1 Agent in Maricopa county for 1010 E Pierson St ...... 2611SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 589,000 number of closed 7344 N 14th Dr ...... JUST LISTED ...... 5BR/3.5BA ...... $ 575,000 transactions in 2017 16 W Oregon Ave ...... JUST LISTED ...... 3310SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 579,900 Top Selling Agent 7603 N Central Ave . . . . .IN ESCROW ...... 2900SF ...... 4BR/2.65BA ...... $ 550,000 in North Central 77 E Missouri Ave #36 . .NEW PRICE ...... 3184SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 525,000 for the 17th year in a row 1940 E Cactus Wren Dr . .IN ESCROW ...... 2909SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 525,000 Ranked 1 Agent in Maricopa County 2431 E Squaw Peak Dr . .NEW PRICE ...... 2354SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 517,900 # Phoenix Business Journal by the 1801 W Stella Ln ...... 3750SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 549,500 for total dollar volume 1205 W Stella Ln ...... in escrow ...... 2773SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 475,000 closed in 2014 710 W Seldon Ln ...... NEW PRICE ...... 3836SF ...... 5BR/3.5BA ...... $ 499,000 Ranked #3 Agent in Arizona 15106 E Sierra Madre Dr .IN ESCROW ...... 2852SF ...... 3BR/3BA ...... $ 474,500 Real Trends Magazine by 1022 E Wagon Wheel Dr .IN ESCROW ...... 2219SF ...... 3BR/3BA ...... $ 465,000 for sales in 2016 7338 N 11th Way ...... JUST LISTED ...... 1739SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 359,000 Over $70 Million SOLD! 1102 E Vista Ave ...... JUST LISTED ...... 1938SF ...... 2BR/2BA ...... $ 359,000 Ranked #2 Agent Residential Realtor 8938 N 18th Ave ...... NEW PRICE ...... 1963SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 350,000 in Maricopa County 321 E.Hayward Ave . . . . .IN ESCROW ...... 1675SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 339,000 for sales in 2016 for 711 E Boca Raton Rd . . .NEW CONSTRUCTION . .1784SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 316,100 Over $70 Million SOLD! 718 E Boca Raton Rd . . .IN ESCROW ...... 1640SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 286,900 Kathy Wright 8000 N Central Ave #8 . .NEW PRICE ...... 1524SF ...... 2BR/2BA ...... $ 245,000 Licensed Assistant 13801 N 12th St ...... NEW PRICE ...... 1500SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 235,000 Juliann Lieb www.centralphx.com • www.biltmoreazagent.com Licensed Assistant www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 21 Bobby Lieb Associate Broker 602-376-1341 (mobile) Featured Homes for March

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8000 N. Central Ave. #8 • $245,000 1205 W. Stella Ln. • $475,000 2431 E. Squaw Peak Dr. • $517,900 12 homes SOLD in 2019 and 14 properties currently in escrow. Call 602-376-1341 today for a marketing consultation! SOLD Homes for 2018 & 2019

Some of our SOLD homes in 2018 310 E. Wexford Cove $ 900,000 27 E San Miguel Ave $ 710,000 1 620 E Echo Ln $ 565,000 SOLD homes in 2019 5353 E Sanna $3,290,000 10442 N 48th Pl $ 890,000 1410 W. Myrtle Ave. $ 679,092 3800 E. Lincoln Dr. #29 $ 556,000 115 W. Morten Ave. $1,100,000 6755 N Central Ave $2,280,000 21 E Cactus Wren $ 852,500 6020 N 5th Ave $ 670,000 4230 E. Carol Ann Ln $ 552,500 4817 E. Arroyo Verde $ 775,000 4532 E. Desert Park $2,275,000 7110 N 18th St $ 834,000 7117 N 2nd Dr $ 650,000 11303 N. 34th St. $ 550,620 19 W. Frier Dr. $ 715,000 5829 E. Joshua Tree Ln. $1,550,000 6730 N. 7th St. $ 820,000 31 W. Flynn Ln. $ 642,000 6122 N. 8th Ave. $ 549,900 8216 N. 14th St $ 575,000 3920 E. Mountain View $1,350,000 196 W. Flynn Ln $ 810,000 5738 N 24th St $ 635,000 4226 E. Carol Ann Ln $ 549,635 1321 S. Camellia Dr. $ 550,000 9789 N. 57th St. $1,270,000 1230 E Luke Ave $ 770,000 3018 E. Hazelwood St. $ 633,350 11307 N. 34th St $ 549,500 1251 W. Rancho Dr. $ 499,000 7170 N Central Ave. $1,150,000 6333 N. 4th Dr. $ 765,000 37 W San Juan Ave. $ 611,000 4214 E Carol Ann Ln $ 540,000 29 E Butler Dr $ 349,000 1761 E. Hatcher Dr. $1,100,000 314 E Rose Ln $ 765,000 1430 W. Myrtle Ave. $ 595,000 7920 S. 32nd Pl. $ 530,000 14640 N. 90th Dr $ 300,000 306 E. Wexford Cove $1,000,000 308 W. Lamar Rd. $ 750,000 14392 W Becker Ln $ 585,000 210 E Keim Dr. $ 529,000 715 E. Boca Raton Rd $ 292,696 2 W Northview Ave $ 975,000 421 W Northview Ave $ 720,000 6829 N. 1st Pl. $ 585,000 102 W. Victoria Square $ 506,000 1285 E Maryland Ave #A $ 205,000 5750 N Central Ave $ 970,000 3030 E Squaw Peak Cr $ 720,000 8043 N 5th Ave $ 582,750 3411 E. Cholla St. $ 505,284 3302 N. 7th St #242 $ 159,000 243 W. Montebello Ave. $ 940,000 1400 W. Myrtle Ave. $ 718,720 4210 E Carol Ann Ln $ 575,000 4526 N. 34th St. $ 500,000 257000 N. 16th Ave $ 145,000 7209 N. 3rd St. $ 910,000 1300 W. Myrtle Ave. $ 715,000 4214 E Carol Ann Ln $ 575,000 5244 N. 15th St $ 499,000 6635 N Central Ave. $ 905,000 11610 N. 17th Pl $ 710,000 2145 E. Kaler Dr. $ 575,000 8401 N. 17th Pl $ 485,000 2023 N 11th Ave $ 900,000 1755 E. Aurelius Ave. $ 710,000 320 E. Orangewood Ave. $ 575,000 For all your escrow and title insurance needs, contact Kathy Zobel, AVP/Branch Manager 5225 N. Central Ave. Suite 100 Phoenix Arizona 85012 602-910-5679 • [email protected] arizona.wfgnationaltitle.com/location/north-central-branch/ View our listings at www.centralphx.com and www.biltmoreazagent.com Page 22 – North Central News March 2019

We look forward to meeting you and your family! HEALTHY LIVING We meet Sunday mornings... 9 a.m. Contemporary Service 10 a.m. Activities for all ages groundbreaking study from Johns 11 a.m. Traditional Service Health Briefs Hopkins Medical Center that indicated Monday , March 4 at 6 pm Hearing loss can lead untreated hearing loss can increase risk • New Member Meet-n-Greet of dementia by 200-500 percent. to isolation, dementia with Pastor Denny Silk. ABHA presents a free educational Wednesday , March 6 Everybody thinks “we hear with our event with guest speaker Dr. Keith ears,” and while that is partially correct, • Ash W ednesday Service at 6:15 p.m. Darrow, Ph.D., 10 Tuesday, March 12, the process of hearing actually happens at a Central Phoenix location that is Friday , March 8 at the level of the brain. If your clini - TBA. Darrow will speak about “Stop • Spring Fling 5-9 p.m. cian thinks hearing first and not brain Living in Isolation: Dementia & Weekday School Pre-School. first in his or her treatment plan, you Block party in the parking lot. Cognitive Decline.” Darrow is a adult choirs, children’ s choirs, are missing out on many long-term Harvard Medical and MIT-trained handbell choirs, Sunday school lifestyle benefits, according to Dana L. neuroscientist, clinical audiologist, for all ages, junior high fellowship, Day, a clinical audiologist with Arizona speaker, researcher and author. senior high fellowship, Creative Arts Balance & Hearing Aids (ABHA). Camp, international mission teams For more information or to register for youth & adults, Trunk or Treat, Age-Related Hearing Loss, a pro - for this free program, call 602-265- parish nurse ministry , wellness gressive and degenerative disorder 9000 or visit www.azbalanceand clinic, senior adult programs, adult resulting from the loss of receptor cells hearing.com. education classes, preschool & (i.e. hair cells) in the ear, can have a sig - childcare, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, nificant impact on several key brain women’ s retreat, Gourmets for God... Wellness challenge is areas, including the memory, hearing, easy, fun, with prizes Visit Us speech and language portions of cogni - tive function, Day explains. Wellness AtoZ, an initiative of the First United Methodist Church Several key research studies have Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, 5510 N. C en tra l A ven ue , P hoenix (co rner o f C en tra l a nd M issour i A ven ues) pointed to the potential links of hear - offers the “Wellness Wonders of AZ” (602) 263-5013 • rs tch ur ch.ch ur ch ing loss and dementia, including a challenge, which brings together fun and healthy activities that you can do with your family, groups, clubs or sim - ply enjoy some “me time.” WE'RE CHANGING OUR NAME ... There are seven Wellness Wonders WE'RE CHANGING OUR ADDRESS ... activities, including hiking a mountain or walking a trail, taking a stroll along Bu t we're s till the same grea t t eam a canal, or visiting a farmer’s market. The spring challenge begins on April 1, wi th the same grea t ﬁt ness pr ogr ams and ends on Wellness AtoZ Day, set for May 19. Prizes will be awarded to par - you'v e k now n f or many y ears! ticipants who complete and log their wonder activities by May 20. The more Ê activities completed, the more chances MAJOR LEAGUE to win. Four prizes are awarded weekly, with the Grand Prize winner chosen at " 9 CONDITIONING IS NOW the end of the challenge. ÊÓxÌ It’s free to participate. To register, visit https://phoenixchamberfoundation. BILL ROSS FITNESS com/wondersaz/. SOLUTIONS, LLC Free support groups at Abrazo Central The Better Breathers Club, a free Come visit us in our new location! support group for people with lung dis - ease and their caregivers, meets 5 p.m. 7600 N . 1 6th St ree t, Sui te 1 25 Tuesday, March 5, at the Abrazo Central Campus, 2000 W. Bethany Call today for an appointment for a FREE Consultation! Home Road, in the south building. This is a support group for people with COPD (chronic obstructive pul - 602-230-8581 monary disease), chronic asthma, lung cancer or other lung diseases. It brings www .30minuteworkout.com members together to socialize as well as learn skills to help manage their condi - www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 23

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tions and improve their quality of life. clothing will be available. The Neuroscience of T innitus, In addition, a Functional In addition to resources and ven - Communications Group meets 6:30 dors there will be breakout sessions for Dementia, and Impact of Hearing p.m. Wednesday, March 6 in the Abrazo participants to learn more about topics Central Campus Acute Inpatient Rehab related to breast cancer. Loss on Y our Brain Health Conference Room. This group is for The event is hosted by My Hope any individuals and/or caregivers that Bag, is a local nonprofit that supports And The T reatments A vailable to Reduce the are affected by conditions or diagnoses the breast cancer community. Visit that impact a person’s ability to effec - www.MyHopeBag.org. Ringing in Y our Ears, Reduce Y our Dementia tively and independently communicate, Risk, and Restore Y our Hearing Clarity! including but not limited to: Free event for new, Parkinson’s, stroke, ALS, patients with expecting moms th dysarthria, and more. Matrescence: 4th Trimester Mar ch 12 , 1 0:0 0 am Find support as well as learn strate - Planning and Support hosts a free event RSVP at: DrDarrowSymposium.com gies that may facilitate ongoing recovery for new and expecting moms, 10 a.m.-2 and increased independence. This group p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Desert Song Free Gift for will be designed in part by its members. Healing Arts Center, 3232 N. 20th St. For more information or to pre-reg - “Mom SEEN” is an event for preg - all attendees ister for either free event, call 877-934- nant moms and moms with littles to feel Dr . Darrow and Dr . Day’ s New Book, 9355. “seen” for the important role they fill in Reengage With Life & Family their family and society. At this family Pre sen ted B y... Free expo focused on friendly event, moms will enjoy free Dr . Keith Darrow , PhD, CCC-A breast cancer resources movement sessions, free information ses - M.I.T . and Harvard Medical T rained A free Breast Cancer Resource Expo sions, family friendly entertainment, will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, complimentary goodie bags, and a Neuroscientist and Clinical Audiologist March 9 at the Phoenix Airport Marriott chance to win over $1,000 in raffle prizes. Hotel, 1101 N. 44th St. Resources such For more information, including RSVP REQUIRED as pain management, support groups, the full schedule of events, visit www .DrD ar rowS ymposium.com financial support, wigs and mastectomy www.4thtrimesterplan.com/momseen. (602) 551 -8404 Page 24 – North Central News March 2019

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Trampoline Park and Gymnastics Center "Wiggles & Giggles" ages 3-5 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-noon • $40 “Going Bananas” ages 3-5 Half and full day options Team members who helped bring thousands of dollars of items to student clubs at All day hours: 9am-4pm • $60 Camelback High School on Feb. 14 included, from left: Christina Hawbaker, program man - Half day hours: ager, and Kristen Saetrum, marketing manager for Support My Club; Bruce Hilby, longtime supporter and recent “flash funder”; and Amy Armstrong, founder of Support My Club 9am-noon or 1-4pm • $40 (photo by Teri Carnicelli). Online platform helps While items that receive funding Call 602-277-0067 to register! throughout the year are drop-shipped 1515 E. Bethany Home Road #160 fund club supplies as ordered, after a flash-funding period, By Teri Carnicelli Support My Club brings many of the www.flipdunksports.com Arizona native Amy Armstrong, a items to the schools in a an in-person mother of two, was alarmed several distribution event. years ago to learn about Arizona’s high Such an event was held, appropri - Join us t his summer as c hildr en e xperi ence di er ent v ac ation adv entur es ately, on Valentine’s Day at Camelback thr ough ar ts & c rafts, i maginati ve play, story ti me and mor e! dropout rate. Already active in the philanthropic High School, where Support My Club community, Armstrong founded first began. A total of 26 clubs received Four 1-w eek Registr ation Support My Club in 2012 after nearly $19,000 worth of items at the sessions No w Ope n! attributing part of the growing dropout Feb. 14 event, including: the Archery June 3 - June 2 7 staphx sc hool.or g numbers to the lack of extracurricular Club, which got two packs of arrows; activities that help take some of the the Wrestling club, which received four stress off academics, build camaraderie packs of ear guards; the Swim Club, and support, and give students a place getting several swim caps; the Culinary where they belong. She started with Club, which toted away five boxes of raising funds for programs at vinyl gloves and two 25-pound sacks of Camelback High School, and it quick - flour; white dress gloves and two wood - ly grew from there. en flag poles for JROTC; and several Since crowdfunding was already packs of Gatorade and bottled water becoming a familiar presence in the for the Athletics Club. general population, she used that idea In addition, two clubs—DECA and to build an online platform to connect FBLA—received monetary sponsor - Week One: Week Tw o: Week Thr ee: Week F our: students in need with community ships for future state competitions, and Ar ound t he Pass por t to DinoDig! Big Blue donors. By providing an e-commerce the Dance Team received sponsorship Campﬁr e the W or ld (June 17-2 0) Oce an solution where donors can supply funds for dance costumes. (June 3-6) (June 10-13) (June 2 4-2 7) needed items, Support My Club is able Earlier in February, The Support to equip students to pursue their inter - My Club organization delivered $1,965 Who: Childr en Ag es 3-6 (Childr en must be able to use bat hr oom INDEPE NDE NTL Y) ests and reduce their own out-of-pock - worth of donations to Metro Tech Wher e: Saint Thomas t he Apostle Pr esc hool (2 4t h St. and Campbell, Phoe ni x) et costs and time spent on fundraising. clubs and sports. Whe n: June 3r d - June 2 7t h; Mondays – Th ur sdays; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ex tende d day add-on (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) av ailable. Once a year, Support My Club Requested items can range from $5 Cost: Regist er f or indi vidual w eek sessions or f or t he e ntir e 4 w eeks. holds a flash-funding event, encourag - to thousands of dollars to cover regis - (Mornin g snac k pr ovide d. Childr en brin g lun ch.) ing community members to go the tration and travel expenses to state and $160.00 per w eek per c hild OR $600.00 f or 4 w eeks per c hild ($40.00 savin gs!) extra mile, whether by picking a specif - national events. All donations are tax Ex tende d day add-on av ailable f or $15.00 per day. ic school and a specific club, or through deductible. Potential donors can search cash donations that the organizers can by ZIP code, school name or specific Saint Thomas t he Apostle Pr esc hool club activity. To learn more, visit 45 10 N 2 4t h St • Phoe ni x, AZ 8 5016 • (60 2) 95 4-9 08 8 • www.staphx sc hool.or g spread among different student requests. https://www.supportmyclub.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 25

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Members of Phoenix fire and rescue prepare to load a “body” into the coroner’s van dur - • Pr ogr ams a vailable f or childr en ages 3 t o 5. ing a mock DUI crash scenario held on the football field at Washington High School on Feb. 1 (photo courtesy of the Phoenix Fire Department). • No prior Spanish e xperienc e nec es sary . mic requirements. They are now eligi - • Visit our w ebsit e f or r egis tr ation inf orma tion. School Briefs ble for a $2,500 scholarship and will We don’t teach Spanish, we teach IN Spanish. GLENDALE UNION be competing for one of 2,500 avail - HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT able National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representa - Regis ter T oda y! Mock DUI crash highlights tional basis. Regis ter be f or e June 1, 20 19 dangers of drinking, driving National Merit Scholarship win - Up town Campus Only City of Phoenix public safety offi- ners of 2019 will be announced in four For Mor e Inf o Call 60 2.900 .040 3 cials participated in a mock crash at nationwide news releases beginning in or V isit LittleBigMindsPr eschool. com Washington High School on Feb. 1, April and concluding in July. with the help of sponsors from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Mothers Against Drunk Wher e gr eat Driving (MADD), Western Towing, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Department of Public Safety, and the Maricopa gets its star t. County Medical Examiner. Phoenix Fire and Police emergency crews simulated an alcohol-involved Madison S chool D istrict h as a 1 25-year h istory o f h elping crash on the school’s football field to students r ealize t heir f ull p otential—students l ike E ileen educate teens about impaired driving. and D avid, w ho ﬁ rst m et i n k indergarten a t M adison The reenactment included extricating Heights a nd w ent o n t o f ound F airytale B rownies, selling m ore t han 6 0 m illion b rownies s ince 1 992. injured victims from vehicles, demon- strating the DUI testing and arrest process, and bagging and transporting a DOA patient from the scene.

National Merit Semifinalists advance to Finalist status All of Glendale Union High School District’s 2019 National Merit Semifinalists have officially advanced to the Finalist level of the competition. These academically high-performing students include Sunnyslope High seniors Jeremy Becker, Zoe Friese, Giv e y our child a gr ea t s tart b y applying a t one of Derek Gemar, McKenna Kellner and our eight schools f or the 20 19–20 20 school y ear . Michael Perry; and Thunderbird senior Open enr ollment is going on no w. Hurry . Spac e is Danielle Zylstra. limit ed. L earn mor e a t madisonaz. or g/ gr ea t-s tart . WHERE EXTRA ORDINAR Y GOES T O SCHOOL. To be considered for this designation, students fulfilled several acade- Page 26 – North Central News March 2019 www.northcentralnews.net

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‘Thundershack’ flickerball, and tug-of-war. cation across the entire district. Tickets recertified as gold The Sunnyslope team captured first are $100 for general admission and The Distributive Education Clubs place in the relay, fris-ball, volley ten - $150 for VIP attendees. VIP tickets of America (DECA) club at nis, dodgeball, and the tug-of-war, and include reserved seating to the perfor - Thunderbird High School recently received the first-place trophy for the mance, one raffle ticket providing recertified their gold level status for top overall team. guests an opportunity to have a seat their school-based enterprise (SBE) named after themselves ($500 VALUE) called the Thundershack. MADISON ELEMENTARY and a signed print by artist Kat Katz. To earn this designation, DECA SCHOOL DISTRICT For more information or tickets, visit students had to perform an in-depth Fundraiser held in new www.madisoneducationfoundation.org. financial and marketing analysis about Center for the Arts Applications accepted their school store business and com - Journey down the rabbit hole April for open enrollment pose a 50-page project for National 13, with The Madison Education DECA review. They will also partici - Foundation’s Imagination 2019 gala, The Madison Elementary School pate in DECA’s International Career “Wonderland.” District is accepting applications for Development Conference in Orlando, At this inaugural event, held 6:30- Open Enrollment for the 2019-2020 Fla. 11 p.m. in the new Madison Center for school year. the Performing Arts, attendees will sip, Each of Madison’s schools features a JROTC team bring nosh and experience a performance of program designed to focus students on home several wins Convergence Ballet’s production of an area of excellence including STEAM, “Alice in Wonderland.” Guests will Arts, International Baccalaureate, Sunnyslope High School’s Air Force AFJROTC cadet Jayson Lewis Jr. of JROTC cadets captured several first- have the opportunity to participate in a Spanish Immersion and REACH Sunnyslope High School makes a spectacu - Highly Gifted and gifted programs. place wins, as well as the all-around tro - lar effort during a “volley tennis” game, silent auction, two raffles and whimsi - phy, during the annual “Patriot Games” helping his team capture the first-place win cal games. The evening will end with In addition to academics, the dis - field day competition held Feb. 2 at at the “Patriot Games” field day competition an after party complete with dessert trict takes a comprehensive approach to on Feb. 2 (photo by Bette Sharpe). Cactus High School. and dancing. address the social and emotional needs More than 200 cadets from seven relay, Iron Cadet Challenge, ultimate Proceeds from the event support of the students. This includes specific high schools participated in the fris-ball (a Frisbee and football hybrid the Madison Education Foundation’s wellness programs and having social games, which included the JROTC game), dodgeball, volley tennis, mission to enhance music and arts edu - workers at each school site. Applications are being accepted online for seven of the eight district schools at https://madisonaz.org/enroll - ment/. Madison Traditional Academy DENT AL C ARE TO SMILE AB OUT has different enrollment procedures and is no longer accepting applications. The district also offers a preschool program at five school sites. For enroll - ment information, visit https://madis - onaz.org/why-madison/preschool/.

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www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 27 SCHOOL DAYS Anxious Child? Solano School launches Espinoza’s artwork Artpla y is a calm, non-clinical en vir onment new Heritage Program earn his a scholarship wher e y our child can learn t o identify Solano School recently kicked off Christian G. Espinoza of North and manage their o wn emotions. its new Roots Program for Native High School was one of 32 students American students. The program is an whose artwork was selected for scholar - opportunity for students to connect to ship prize money during the New their roots. Horizons High School Student Art Roots Lunch & Learn for fifth and Exhibition, which recently took place sixth graders is a series of monthly at the Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. workshops/field trips. During their first Camelback Road. workshop, Well For Culture founders Espinonza’s entry of “Rosaly” Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins led earned him the Art Renaissance students through breathing and move - Initiative Award. ment exercises and talked with students New Horizons is Shemer’s annual, about wellness and holistic health from valleywide high school student art exhi - an Indigenous perspective. bition. More than 40 schools partici - PHOENIX ADV ANT AGE Roots After-School Club for first pated this year. A total of 25 donors CHAR TER SCHOOL and second graders is focused on cook - contributed 41 award scholarships Bus A vailable ing and gardening activities that connect totaling $2,950. students to traditional food sources. Students host a prom Let’ s Get Ready for PHOENIX UNION HIGH for senior citizens Full Day Kindergarten! SCHOOL DISTRICT North High’s Future Business Registration Packets for the 2019-2020 School Year Metro Tech is strong Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter on ar e now available in the offi ce! in weight lifting field Feb. 9 hosted a Senior Citizen Prom as a community outreach project, teaming 3738 North 16th Street • Phoenix, AZ 85016 When it comes to weightlifting, up with the City of Phoenix at a local Children who turn fi ve years old on or before September 1 st Metro Tech is powerful. The Metro senior center. Over 100 seniors had a of 2019 are eligible to start kinder garten in August 2019. Tech Girls Weightlifting Team repeated chance to dance, eat, make new friends **If your child turns 5 before December 31, 2019 testing will be administered after May 12.** as state champions, and the boys’ team and new memories. finished second at the Arizona High Kinder Boot Camp Guests were provided a free prom Documents to Bring School State Championships, held Feb. May 13-21 2019 photo and were encouraged to make Birth Certifi cate 2 at Central High School. song requests. Even after Donna 7:30am-12:00pm The Knights had five individual Immunization Record Summers’ “Last Dance” song played at Proof of Address Must Register by March 1 state champions: Celina Ortega, 81- the end, guests wanted to keep dancing. Kilogram (also named State Junior Lifter of the Year and a National WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Qualifier); Vivian Lara Olivas, 40KG; Jocelyn Gonzalez, 45KG; and Desslie SCHOOL DISTRICT Valencia, 86KG for the girls. On the Bailey receives boys team, Alan Ramirez took the top prestigious award title with 109KG. WESD Assistant Superintendent For mor e information call our It was the largest high school Lyn Bailey has been selected as the offi ce at 602-263-8777. Olympic Weightlifting event in the his - Public Educator of the Year by the tory of Arizona with 17 schools and School Social Work Association of By email at @phoenix_advantage @Scholarlyexpectation BusinessOffi ceP [email protected] weightlifting clubs participating. please see AWARD on page 28 SS. Simon & Ju de Cath ed ral Sch ool 6351 N orth 27t h Ave nue  Phoenix, Ariz ona 85017

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Taking home the staff, and community members. AWARD continued from page 27 championship The school has been approved for Arizona. This award recognizes those title at the $16.9 million in bond financing to turn “who have made an exemplary contri - Arizona FIRST the current junior high and high school bution to the academic and social suc - Lego League campus into a $20 million educational cess of children by focusing on preven - (FLL) competi - center serving K-12 students. When tion and or intervention with children tion was the completed, the campus will include a to enhance their academic, emotional, Desert Coders 13,000-square-foot gym and 68,000 and social functioning.” team, including: square feet of classroom and office space. Bailey has been instrumental in Udbhav Akolkar, The event also kicked off a $2 mil - implementing and maintaining social Félix Sarreal lion capital campaign, “Building our work positions in the district. This has and Wesley Futures Together,” which will fund a ensured that students’ social and emo - Nelson (submit - community center and new cafeteria. tional needs are addressed. ted photo). The school currently serves 400 Bailey also serves on the First students in grades 7-11 and will add Things First Advisory Board and par - 20 at Arizona State University in Tempe. MINDSTORMS kit and then operate 12th grade next school year. Empower’s ticipates in volunteer events regularly. Sarreal’s team, the Desert Coders, the robots in accordance with a series of elementary campus, located inside Bailey will be honored at an awards also included Udbhav Akolkar and prescribed maneuvers and tasks. North Phoenix Baptist Church, has breakfast March 1. Wesley Nelson, and was coached by As the first-place winner, the 250 students, who also will move to parents Saurabh Akolkar and John Desert Coders will go on to one of the the Colter campus next year. Empower PRIVATE AND Sarreal. Sarreal attends All Saints FIRST U.S. Championship events in plans to add K-2 the following year Episcopal Day School, and Akolkar Houston in April. CHARTER SCHOOLS (2020-21). The finished site will have and Nelson attend to Scottsdale Prep. capacity for about 1,200 students. Local youth on team They are all in the seventh grade. Empower celebrates that won robotics tourney About 700 students in 95 teams par - growth of campus Local girl has feature Félix Sarreal of North Central ticipated in the competition that tests Empower College Prep on Jan. 24 role in stage play Phoenix was part of a three-member skills in robotics and the fundamentals held a community event celebrating the She may only be in fourth grade, team that captured first place in the of engineering design and problem solv - expansion of its school campus, located but North Central youth Kate Williams Arizona FIRST Lego League (FLL) ing. The students had to build and pro - at 2411 W. Colter St. The event was recently had a starring role in Valley championship competition, held Jan. 19- gram small robots from a LEGO attended by more than 800 students, Youth Theatre’s production of “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” which ran for three weekends in February. The play tells the tale of a self- absorbed china doll rabbit who encounters new friends on an unexpected adventure and learns how to love Kate Williams and care for others along the way. Williams, 10, who attends All Saints Episcopal Day School, starred as Abilene, a little girl who loves her doll rabbit, even though he is vain and self- centered. On an ocean voyage, Edward is accidentally lost, leaving Abilene heartbroken. Williams says that the story is one of her very favorite books. Williams recently appeared in VYT’s “Annie” as Molly, and in Spotlight Youth Theatre’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (Gladys). Special tutor to help kids with dyslexia Midtown Primary School, 4735 N. 19th Ave., has a qualified Barton Tutor helping young readers struggling with dyslexia. This break-through approach www.northcentralnews.net North Central News March 2019 – Page 29

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Members of the first place “Trinity” team from SS. Simon and Jude School included, from left: Back row, Ava Larkin and Annie Dawson; front row, Adam Acunin, Nate George and Enzo Gonzales (submitted photo). 302 West Bethany Home Road 602.264.5188 is now available at the school. They included seniors Emily Conn, www.musicworkscommunity.com It is very specific procedure that was Giselle Bojorquez, Sophia Gardos and introduced to the school by one of the Ava Kline, and junior Maddie Tribolet. parents, who has since been trained in “I am regularly awed by the quality it and volunteered on the Midtown of my students’ work, but never to the Primary campus while getting her point of taking it as a given,” said art PRELUDE Piano Programs Barton Certification. She will continue teacher and department chair, Alison for Young Musicians helping the kids next school year as one Dunn. “Instead I see it as a shared bless - All ages ~ All styles and levels: classical, jazz and blues, popular, sacred of the tutoring specialists. ing: The students listen, practice disci - Performance Classes, Guild Auditions, Ensemble, Arizona Study Program, Festivals Computer Lab – music fun and education with technology ~ University-trained and nationally certified instructors For more information, call 602- pline, add their unique gifts and imagi - Prelude Piano Program for Young Musicians: 3 years - 1st grade ~ Sound-proof studios ~ Summer instruction 265-5133 or visit www.midtown nations, and produce something that primaryschool.com. can lift us out of ordinariness and open MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES all the windows that art can open.” Voice d Piano d Guitar d Young Children ‘Trinity 9’ team wins aerospace challenge Trinity 9, an eighth-grade team from SS. Simon & Jude School, won first place in the Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge on Feb. 9. The Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge is the largest extracurricular STEM program for grade school and junior high school students in the state. The five students on the Trinity 9 team created a scale model and written report about an International Logistics Mission to colonize Phobos, a moon of Mars, the primary purpose of this mis - sion being the development of a plan to establish a sustainable base on Phobos with minimum support from Earth. NASA astronaut Robert Gibson was in attendance and commended Trinity 9 team members on their knowledge of the material. These winning students from SS. Simon & Jude will enjoy a week at Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., this summer and be featured at half- time during the Fiesta Bowl game. Art students’ work featured in periodical Xavier College Preparatory’s Studio Arts Department has five students with art selected for publication in the National Art Honor Society News. Page 30 – North Central News March 2019 www.northcentralnews.net

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New app helps check or “Medicare.” Once “What’s Covered” There is no charge to attend, but Senior Living Medicare coverage is installed, you can use it to get reliable registration is required. To register or for Health and fun If you are a senior who has learned Medicare information even when you more information, e-mail Kathy.rood@ are focus in March how to download and use apps on your don’t have access to your computer. jfcsaz.org or call 602-452-4627. The Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802 smart phone or tablet, there’s a new E. Vogel Ave., offers seniors a guided trail tool that can help you discover what Craft activity featured Gardening club launches hike 8-11:30 a.m. Mondays, March 4 & tests and services original Medicare at March Memory Café at senior living community 11. The class is chaperoned and facilitat - may—or may not—cover. Jewish Family & Children’s Service Have you always wanted to grow your ed by a staff member, and is geared to It’s Medicare’s new “What’s Covered” presents its monthly Memory Café 10 own vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers, students with no mobility barriers. app and it’s free. You can use the app in a.m. Thursday, March 7, at Beth El but don’t have the time or strength to do Participants must supply their own the doctor’s office, hospital, or anywhere Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave. all the work alone? The JFCS Senior walking stick, water, and appropriate else you use your phone or tablet. March’s guest teaching artist is Shari Center has partnered with Keep Phoenix hiking attire. There is a $2 transporta - The app displays general cost, cov - Keith, a visual artist who is also known Beautiful to launch a Garden Club at The tion fee; meet at the center prior to erage and eligibility details for medical as “The Junk Lady!” Palazzo, 6250 N. 19th Ave., that is open departure. Pre-registration requested at items and services covered by Medicare Keith will provide a treasure trove to all Valley seniors. the front desk. Part A and Part B. You can search or of found objects for you to use in cre - A welcome party fo the new Garden A St. Patrick’s Day Festival will take browse to learn what’s covered and not ating a small work of art that can be Club is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, March place at the center beginning at 10 a.m. covered; how and when to get covered worn as a pendant, hung as decor or 5. Food and drinks will be provided. on Wednesday, March 13, and a presen - benefits; and basic cost information. used as a key fob. No background or The club will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesdays tation about a renowned artist will be You also can get a list of Medicare- artistic skills are needed. during the first eight-week program, presented by the Phoenix Art Museum covered preventive health services, such The Café is a meeting place for those which is free to join. For more infor - at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 14. as flu shots and cancer and diabetes with changes in their thinking or memo - mation, call 602-943-2198. All programs and events are free with screenings. ry, mild cognitive impairment or demen - senior center membership ($20 annual - “What’s Covered” is available tia due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related ly). For more information, call 602-262- through the Apple App Store and disorder, along with their care partners. Kids & Families 7572 or stop by the front desk. Google Play. Search for “What’s covered” Coffee and snacks are provided. Free ‘Movie at the Mountain’ on March 30 The public is invited to a free fami - ly event set for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at Mountain View Park, 8901 N. 7th Ave. This inaugural “Movie at the Mountain” will featuring a screening of the hit Disney movie, “Coco.” Prior to the movie, there will be an open house-style “Garden Party” at the adjacent Mountain View Community Garden beginning at 5:30 p.m., fol - lowed by a small info fair and raffle drawings from 6-7 p.m. in the park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on, and snacks and refreshments. No Pre scription dru gs are an impor tant glass containers are allowed in city part o f m ed ical c are, b ut m ed ication parks. Pets must be leashed at all times. misuse i s a s erious p roblem a cross a ll Sunrays hosts ‘Supercamp’ ag e g roup s i ncl udi ng o lder ad ult s. for Spring Break fun The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center will offer its “Supercamp” for ages 3 to 13 when the For m ore i nfor ma tion or kids are off from school for spring break March 11-15, 18-22, and 25-29. assi stan ce, c al l th e Children can learn gymnastics, dance, “Ninja Zone,” yoga, trampoline, play - 24 -Hour Senio r H ELP LI NE ing games, and much more. 602-264-HELP ( 4357) The camp is offered half day (8:30 Find a n R x D rop B ox a t a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and full day (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Cost is $216 for one aaa phx.org Dump The Drugs AZ.or g week, half day, and $311 for one week, full day.

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Arizona Sunrays is located at 15801 will contort in impossible positions and N. 32nd St. Advanced registration is performers will defy gravity walking requested. For more information, call through the air. 602-992-5790 or visit www.arizona - Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, sunrays.com. and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $12-$33 plus fees. For tickets, visit Favorite kids books https://www.themadison.org and select Rebuilt from the ground up! come to life on stage “More Events.” Children’s book author Eric Carle’s 225 W. Orchid Lane • $ 69 9,000 iconic stories and illustrations come to Get kids jumping Huge two-story house in Centr al and Dunlap ar ea. Thi s house was total ly life on stage, Saturdays and Sundays during spring break rebuil t in 2006 and incl udes 4 bedr ooms and 3 bathr ooms in 5,500 sq ft from March 17 through April 21 at the Impact Gymnastics Academy, 7812 wi th an under gr ound stor age shel ter and ai r-condi ti oned work shop . Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe. N. 12th St., Ste. B, hosts full-day and From “A Very Hungry Caterpillar” half-day camps for children ages 3 and For more information, call who undergoes a magical transforma - up during Spring Break, March 18-22. JUE KRAVER tion to “The Very Lonely Firefly” who Full-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 Gold Trust Realty learns to shine his light by finding p.m., and cost is $70; half-day camp Cel l: 480-228-8607 Ofﬁ ce: 480-722-9888 friend, you won’t want to miss this fan - runs from choice of 9 a.m. to noon or jue.kr aver@gmai l.com tastical puppet experience. 12-3 p.m., and cost is $50. One snack All shows are matinees on Saturdays is provided; full-day campers must or Sundays. Tickets are $12-$30 plus bring their own sack lunch. fees. Recommended for ages 3 and Pre-registration is required and can older. For more information, visit be made by calling 602-870-7574 or Full Ser vice Residential www.herbergertheater.org or call 602- stopping into Impact Gymnastics. & Commercial Plumbing 252-8497. Free family Sundays Circus comes to continue at art museum Central Phoenix Phoenix Art Museum continues its Arizona’s own family circus, Circus free general admission for all guests on Americana, will host “Circus the second Sunday of each month, cour - Spectaculum” for three performances, tesy of a grant from Discount Tire. The March 22-23 at the Madison Center museum will offer free admission from for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St. noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. Tap Into 50 Y ears of Experience! Featuring an all-human cast, this Enjoy free art demonstrations, Serving the V alley Since 1964 spectacular show will invite you to trav - hands-on activities, live music and/or el to a turn-of-the-century world of dance performances, tours, and more. stunning acrobatic feats, innovative Access to special-engagement ticket - 602.944.5516 acts, and comedic flair. Pirates soar ed exhibitions will be offered at just $5 across the stage on trampoline pirate per visitor. For more information, visit ships and robots come to life. Vampires http://www.phxart.org/events/family. NOW OPEN!

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‘In Tune With Nature’ A & E Briefs music fundraiser set ‘I Am My Own Wife’ The Coffee House at the North BLK BOX PHX Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th March 7-16 St., is a hidden gem in north Phoenix. Phoenix Theatre Volunteer musicians donate their skills 1825 N. Central Ave. on the first, third and fifth Saturday 602-254-2151 mornings each month in a beautiful set - This award-winning one-man show, ting dedicated to the desert, while visi - based on the true story of Charlotte tors enjoy a mix of complimentary cof - von Mahlsdorf, an East German trans - fee, teas and treats. gender woman, is a vivid portrayal by To keep the music coming and the one actor of over 30 different charac - coffee flowing, Save Our Mountains ters that features one unique person Foundation hosts an “In Tune With whose ability to endure and survive the Nature” fundraising event from 9 a.m.- Nazi onslaught and the repressive East 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. A full German regime. Tickets are $27-$40 lineup of musicians will perform, plus fees. Visit http://blkboxphx.com. including coffee house regulars. Admission, as always, is free, but ‘Tartanic’ donations will happily be accepted. For 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8 more information, call 602-343-5125. Irish Cultural Center The center is open 365 days a year. 1106 N. Central Ave. Regular hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dressed in kilts and sunglasses, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tartanic gives its audiences a barrage of Saturdays, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. sound from two highland bagpipes, two percussionists, eight drums, six drones and more, all played at over 120 beats per minute. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Visit https://www.azirish.org/concerts.

Beth Lederman Quartet 6 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 17 Nelson Hall stage, Church of the Beatitudes 555 W. Glendale Ave. 602-264-1221 Pianist Beth Lederman, whose fam - ily owned Lederman Music Company, grew up in a world filled with music. Her repertoire includes pop music, jazz, swing, and Latin standards. Lederman will share the Nelson stage with singer, Heather Jakeman, Felix Saenz on bass and Emerson Laffey on drums. Admission is a suggested $5 donation at the door. Visit www. beatitudeschurch.org/concerts.

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Kids are welcome to dine and the bottles of Arizona wine, live music, and NORTH CENTRAL PHOENIX! partners keep a stack of coloring pages Chef Justin Beckett’s signature jambal - ready for the youngsters. Quite often aya ($24). they pin their art on the community Jazz & Jambalaya will take place board after they finish dining. The chil - every Sunday from March 3 through dren’s menu isn’t printed, so just ask April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. Featured your server for the daily options. local jazz artists include Adam Clark, Campisano is from Tucson and now Nick Manson, What’s The Big Idea, lives in the North Central area. Work and Andy Galore. took him first to California, where he Southern Rail is located at 300 W. and a friend opened their first lounge Camelback Road. Reservations are in San Francisco when he was 22. encouraged to ensure patio seating for James graduated from North High the event. Call 602-200-0085 or visit School and worked in restaurants as a www.southernrailaz.com. bartender. The two met when they both worked at The Parlor on Crudo rebrands Camelback Road. James also lives in as Bar Pesce the North Central area. Award-winning chef and restaura - “Nick and I are both very hands-on teur, Cullen Campbell, has rebranded owners who work side by side with all his Crudo restaurant at 3603 E. Indian our employees,” says James. And while School Road as the new Bar Pesce. they can both pitch in on every job, Featuring a fresh new look, Bar Pesce “By no means am I a cook,” cautions (which is the Italian word for fish and Open Everyday Campisano with a laugh. pronounced “PESH-keh”) also boasts Sun-Thurs 11 am - 9:30 pm • Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm “If there is a take away from both an all-new menu combining new twists Clever Koi and ATP, it would be that on the modern Italian cuisine that we strive incredibly hard to have the Crudo was famous for, plus exciting 6048 N. 16th Street • 602-368-2688 most knowledgeable and educated staff new dishes inspired by Japan, Vietnam in Phoenix,” says James. “All our GEORGE YANGS CHINESE CUISINE .COM servers, bartenders and cooks go please see BAR PESCE on page 36 through a rigorous training process to ensure 100-percent knowledge of our products and, most importantly, our culture of hospitality.” That culture shows, as they have a steady stream of local regulars. “This is a people business,” says Campisano, “people taking care of people.” They also do their part to take care of the environment. They compost at all of their restaurants and their to-go con - tainers are recyclable. Clever Koi is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can reach them at 602-222-3474. Across The Pond is open Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Call 602-296-5629 for more information. Dining Briefs Jazz & Jambalaya at Southern Rail Southern Rail invites guests to enjoy Arizona’s beautiful weather, smooth jazz, and southern comfort food and cocktails on the patio for the spring Jazz & Jambalaya Series. The series begins on Sunday, March 3, and features $8 sazeracs, half-price Page 36 – North Central News March 2019 www.northcentralnews.net

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Taco Guild updates http://tacoguild.com. For special BAR PESCE continued from page 35 Hopper, wanted to bring the menu back to its roots, putting more empha - food, drink menus events, follow them on Facebook. and South America. Think Crab Mi size on “out on the range” cowboy-style At Taco Guild, old and new world Winter flavors Roll starters with lobster roe aioli, pick - cooking, while still integrating ingredi - traditions are celebrated. Housed in a found at True Food led veg and cilantro, Swordfish Belly ents prominent in Mexican and Native historic church circa 1893 located at crudo with leche de tigre, shallot, and American cuisine the northwest corner of 7th Street and True Food Kitchen last month white olive oil, or decadent entrées One of the most notable changes to Osborn Road, diners are treated to a launched its winter menu, made up of such as Steak Fiorentina with grilled the dinner menu is the addition of a uniquely Arizona space. seasonally inspired dishes and drinks. beets and ponzu verde. “From the Ranch” section featuring a New appetizers, four new tacos, True Food Kitchen’s winter dishes Open Tuesday through Saturday variety of steaks, chops and chicken. two new desserts and more options for and beverages include in-season ingre - from 5-10 p.m., Bar Pesce has added a Each entree is paired with a choice of a guests to customize their dishes are dients and adhere to Dr. Andrew Weil’s new wine cellar to the dining room to anti-inflammatory principles. side dish and a housemade sauce. now being offered. Try the Grilled better showcase the compact yet global A selection of new salads has been Some highlights from True Food Shrimp Bruschetta or Borracho Bean wine menu. Plus, enjoy Bar Pesce's all- added to both the lunch and dinner Kitchen’s winter menu include: fig & Dip to start, followed by a Pork new 10-cocktail menu served in both menus. A few standouts include the onion tart; Mauritius Island redfish Carnitas or Cartel Coffee Beef Taco. the dining room and at the adjacent roasted brussels sprouts salad ($16) with kale tabbouleh; pan seared chick - Wrap up your meal with a Chocolate craft cocktail lounge. with grilled shrimp, the bacon wedge en Breast with puntanesca; and Vegan Torte or a rotating selection of locally But some things at the new Bar Salad ($16), and the Red River Salad Chorizo Bowl. Pesce have not changed. Bar Pesce will ($17), mixed greens topped with grilled made ice creams. Cozy up with five new seasonal still serve up fresh hand-made pasta, chicken, panela cheese, cherry toma - In addition to these new food items, cocktails from True Food Kitchen’s and grill its meats and seafood over toes, roasted corn, green chiles, and the bar’s shaken things up and now scratch bar, including a Citrus Colada locally harvested pecan wood. poblano ranch. serving a completely new cocktail menu with lime-infused rum, orange, pineap - For more information, call 602- Many longtime Sierra Bonita Grill (specialty drinks average $12 each). ple, coconut, and the Spiced Apple 358-8666 or visit www.barpesce.com. favorites have remained on the menu, Named one of the best Mexican Cider with mulled spiced brandy, cin - including the buttermilk chicken, restaurants in the country by Travel namon, lemon and cayenne. Sierra Bonita goes smoked red or green chile pork roast, Channel’s “Food Paradise,” Taco Guild True Food Kitchen is located at back to ‘range’ roots carne asada, grilled fish tacos, carne serves lunch and dinner during the 2502 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 135. A North Central Phoenix go-to asada tacos and SBG signature burger. week, daily happy hour and taco spe- For more information, visit www.true - spot since 2005, Sierra Bonita Grill Sierra Bonita Grill is located at cials (including Taco Tuesdays), and foodkitchen.com/phoenix. recently launched a completely over - 6933 N. 7th St. For more information, brunch on the weekends. Taco Guild is For local restaurant listings, hauled menu. call 602-264-0700 or visit located at 546 E. Osborn Road. To visit our Dining Guide online Sierra Bonita Grill’s owner, Nate www.sierrabonitagrill.com. check out the full menu, visit at www.northcentralnews.net

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