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Volunteers for the Biltmore residents Area Agency on Aging load food fight golf course plan bags into a vehicle By Colleen Sparks to be delivered. Residents in the Biltmore Estates community are Area Agency on Aging, Region fighting plans by a development company to build an One, Incorporated, event pavilion on a golf course as they believe it will is helping seniors further disrupt the tranquil quality of life they moved and people ages into their homes to enjoy. 18 to 59 who are Many residents who live in the Biltmore Estates homebound and neighborhoods near the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club have physical dis - abilities to access that is based at 2400 E. Missouri Ave. have filed a law - food and other suit against JDM Golf LLC, known as JDM Partners, support during the a real estate acquisition, development and manage - Coronavirus pan - ment company that also owns and manages many pro - demic (photo cour - fessional sports and entertainment franchises. Jerry tesy of Area Agency Colangelo, former CEO and chairman of the Phoenix on Aging). Suns, is a partner with JDM. The residents claim in the lawsuit that they are battling “past, present and impending future unlaw - ful and dangerous operation of two golf courses” in the Arizona Biltmore Estates. In the suit, they allege City responds to Coronavirus pandemic please see BILTMORE on page 6 By Colleen Sparks The city of Phoenix in response to the virus 9

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Local teen recognized for volunteer efforts A North Central Phoenix teen is being honored for his work heading efforts to raise money to find treat - ments for rare diseases. Michael Bendok, 16, a junior at Phoenix Country Day School, is one of two teens named Arizona’s top youth Her e ar e the T OP 5 r easons y our volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The esta te plan ma y be o ut o f da te: national program honors young people 1. Your e state plan w as dr aft ed o ut side o f A rizona and y ou ar e no t bene fit ting for tremendous acts of volunteerism. from c omm unity pr oper ty la w. Bendok and Clare Flaherty, 13, of 2. Your e state plan ha s no t been r evie wed in the la st 6 y ear s t o a ccoun t f or Scottsdale, the other Arizona winner, rec en t la w change s. will each receive $1,000, an engraved 3. Signific an t change s ha ve happened t o y our lo ved one s and/ or a sse ts. silver medallion and an all-expense- Michael Bendok, 16, a North Central 4. The SE CURE A ct p assed on D ec ember 2 0, 2 019 ma y ha ve changed ho w Phoenix resident, recently was one of two paid trip to Washington, D.C., in yo ur r etir emen t plan w or ks w ithin y our e state planning go als. early May. While in Washington, teens in Arizona named the state’s top youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Sp irit 5. Your e state plan la ck s a sse t pr otec tion f or y our lo ved one s f rom la wsuit s, D.C., the two teens will meet with the of Community Awards (submitted photo). di vor ces or cr edit or s a ft er y ou ar e gone . top two honorees in every other state and the District of Columbia for four To learn more about the Prudential We c an help! Call f or a fr ee c onsulta tion days of national recognition events. Spirit of Community state honorees Call (60 2) 2 49- 1328 or go t o a FREE During this trip, 10 students will be and distinguished finalists, visit spir - Q&A or seminar . See lis tings a t www.morris trus t. com/ seminars www .morristrust.com named as the United States’ top youth it.prudential.com. volunteers of 2020. Bendok leads an effort that has raised more than $141,000 to seek Window fashions to matc h treatments for rare diseases that often ever y design personality . are overlooked and underfunded as they affect a relatively small number of Hunter Douglas off ers a wide people. When he moved to Arizona variety of window fashions in four years ago, Bendok met a boy at school who had to pull an oxygen tank an array of fabrics, textur es behind him due to a rare lung disease. and colors. Contact us today .

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north central news COMMUNITY The voice of the north central people to stay at home if they felt sick, in Maricopa County, has been much phoenix community since 1999 RESPONDS continued from page 1 1645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 450 to frequently wash their hands, to cover busier with phone calls from residents Phoenix, AZ 85016 centers were closed. Hospitals have dra - their sneezes and coughs and to main - asking how to obtain food and other (602) 277-2742 • Fax: (602) 277-6689 matically limited visitors to try to tain a distance of 6 feet away from any - needed items, said Mary Lynn Kasunic, www.northcentralnews.net reduce the spread of the virus. Phoenix one else while in public . president and CEO of the Area Agency Publisher Tara A. Blanc is keeping its 9-1-1, police, fire, public Ducey late last month issued an on Aging for Maricopa County. Editor Colleen Sparks transit, trash pick-up and other needed Executive Order carrying out an “We’re asking healthy people in the Sales and Marketing Joanne Day services running. Mayor Kate Gallego Enhanced Surveillance Advisory to community to donate food, like indi - Office Manager Janice Backus declared a state of emergency for the speed up tracking of COVID-19 cases vidual servings of food, that we can city and ordered the closure of bars, as and strengthen the ability of the give to people having trouble grocery Copyright 2020 by North Central News, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced well as restaurants except for offering Arizona Department of Health Services shopping,” Kasunic said. “Some of our without the express written consent of the pub - to-go/curbside-pickup services. to respond to the outbreak. clients, they’re frail and they can’t get lisher. The publisher assumes no liability for opinions contained within this publication; all “#StayHome is the most commonly During these chaotic and scary shopping.” statements are the sole opinions of the contribu - repeated phrase now,” Gallego posted times, residents, non-profit organiza - The Area Agency on Aging is look - tors and/or advertisers. on Twitter recently. “Staying home tions, community groups, city of ing for canned soup, canned vegetables, The North Central News is published monthly by North Central News, Inc. The circulation is doesn’t just protect you & loved ones it Phoenix staff members and businesses cereal, tuna fish and other non-perish - 22,000 copies mailed directly to homes and protects those who don’t have the reached out to help the community able items. Call 602-264-2255 to make businesses in North Central Phoenix and 4,000 copies distributed from racks in the North choice – our medical professionals. In obtain food, medicine and other neces - arrangements to donate the food. Central area. Italy, 1 in 10 of those infected w/ sities, especially elderly residents as Mature adults can call the Senior Help If you would like to advertise in North #COVID-19 were health-care workers. they are among the most vulnerable to Line, a 24-hour information and assis - Central News, call 602-277-2742 or e-mail [email protected] Protect them by protecting you.” the virus. Businesses offered discounts tance resource and central intake for to order a free media kit. City of Phoenix parks also are still and specials, with some yoga studios the Area Agency on Aging at 602-264- If you have a press release or would like to open where many residents are walking, providing free classes online. 4357 (HELP). contribute information, please call our editorial office at 602-277- bicycling and hiking to get some exer - Although the city of Phoenix has Seniors also should contact their 2742, fax us at 602-277-6689 cise and find entertainment as restau - closed its senior centers, the facilities pharmacy to arrange to pick up pre - or e-mail us at [email protected] rants, theaters and other venues were contacted members to arrange to deliv - scriptions as far ahead of time as possi - DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL closed and many live performances can - er meals to them at their homes. ble or to order them online for delivery, IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING PUBLICATION celed. The Centers for Disease Control The Area Agency on Aging, Region Kasunic said. and Prevention and other experts urged One, Incorporated, which helps seniors Area Agency on Aging serves not

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Not all customers will qualify . Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in kind of alone,” said Melissa Elliott, all states or for all dollar amounts. If you are refi nancing your existing loan, your total fi nance charges may be higher over the life of the loan. Other restrictions and limitations apply . Arizona Mortgage Banker License No. 0923637. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight vice president of programs and services under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, Finance Lender Licensee. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. (29206) for the Area Agency on Aging for Site offers meal service Maricopa County. “If they feel like locations in Spanish they need to talk to somebody, I would Spanish speakers can access a list of recommend their health insurance resources in Spanish through Rep. Greg probably has some type of mental Stanton’s website, including the loca - RentsPHX.com health support that they can tap into.” tions of Maricopa County school dis - Churches and other community tricts offering meal services while Property Management groups also may offer support with schools are closed due to the many congregations holding their ser - Coronavirus. It is reportedly the first of & Tenant Rental Locator vices online. its type to be made available in Spanish Kasunic encourages people to check since schools in the Valley started clos - on their neighbors to make sure they ing to support COVID-19. Ann Gregory 602-989-3411 are doing okay, especially older adults. To access the list, visit Broker Phoenix Rescue Mission also is stanton.house.gov/media/blog- busy helping people in need. The orga - posts/gu-de-programas-de-las-comidas- [email protected] nization helps people dealing with escolares-en-el-condado-de-maricopa. Gregory Real Estate and Management, LLC hunger, homelessness, addiction and trauma. It offers residentially-focused centers with recovery programs where residents can live for seven to 18 months as they heal from substance abuse, gain job skills, complete their GED and receive other support to get back on their feet, said Ryan Brown, public relations manager for the Spr ing Phoenix Rescue Mission. There are still some spaces available at those centers. SPECIALS! To learn more, call the men’s center at 602-346-3390 or the women’s residen - Arizona Comfor t Specialists is a 20-year- old family owned & operated cooling & heating business. tial facility at 602-688-6219. Residential & Commercial A/C & Heating • Maintenance/R epair • Installation/R eplacement The organization’s Hope for Hunger Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#157617 K39 Food Bank at 5605 N. 55th Ave. in Glendale has been “ramping up” to try CCallall aboutabout ourour AirAir ScrubberScr ubber PlusPlus ®, to help people struggling with food security, Brown said. It is asking for a SSeamless,eamless, FullyF ully Integrated,Integrated, 24/724/7 donations of non-perishable foods since WWholehole HomeHome PurifiP urifi cationcation System.System. grocery stores donations to the food AActivePurectiveP ure TechnologyT echnology hhasas bbeeneen pprovenroven bank have slowed down. Drop off food to kill pathogens and contaminants! from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s warehouse at 3440 W. Lewis 00%% ForFor UpUp toto 4848 MonthsMonths OOAC*AC* Ave., building G, Suite A. 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tle to the city of Phoenix, claiming zon - BILTMORE continued from page 1 ing for the Biltmore Golf Club only JDM, which owns the 18-hole Adobe allows golf-related activities. and Links Golf courses, used to serve as Paul Gilbert, an attorney represent - a “high-end amenity that contributed to ing JDM, said the city’s Golf Course the value, desirability, attractiveness and Ordinance permits the Biltmore Golf quality of life within the Arizona Club to keep allowing uses that were Biltmore Estates, all to the benefit of the happening before the ordinance was surrounding homeowners, guests of the placed on the property. He said JDM Arizona Biltmore resort, the owner of the just wants to keep hosting the types of Golf Courses and the general public.” events it already has that are allowed But recently JDM has moved away and “golf-related activities” including from the “historical model of charging weddings. premium daily fees and maintaining the “The Biltmore golf course has the Courses in a first-rate condition” and right under the ordinance to continue has allowed the courses to “deteriorate activities that have taken place prior to significantly while shifting its focus to the city placing golf course zoning on more “high traffic, high volume” local the property, so all activities that they corporate golf outings and tourna - had before, our position is they’re ments, according to the lawsuit. JDM allowed to continue,” Gilbert said. also started allowing non-golf-related He added JDM wants to add park - uses on the golf course, including host - ing to accommodate residents, who are ing weddings and receptions, as well as upset about the amount of vehicles on corporate events, the lawsuit said. their streets. Residents’ lawsuit claims JDM is “That’s what’s so frustrating is we’re A p lace w here not following the Covenants, Codes, trying to provide adequate parking and Restrictions and Easements for Arizona nobody likes where we want to put it,” Biltmore Golf Courses. Those CC&Rs Gilbert said. “We put it on one side, com for t and restrict activities that might occur on certain neighbors complain. We’re just the golf courses to events on the golf going to have to put it where it most exce ptional ca re courses and related to golf including a logically fits.” clubhouse, restaurant and pro-shop. Jason Morris, who is an attorney The residents also claim JDM is trying representing some residents trying to co me toge ther. to construct a 6,000-square-foot get the city’s support, disagreed with “Event Pavilion” on the Adobe Golf Gilbert. That p lace i s L a S iena S enior L iving C ommunity. Course to host “large-scale non-golf “You can’t decide you’re just going related events,” according to the law - to do anything and call it a golf-course- It’s where you’ ll ﬁnd all levels of Ass isted Living suit. Neighbors say they already must related event,” Morris said. “That com - endure vehicles packing their streets, pletely abuses the point of having a golf services, a c aring s ta, a nd g reat n eighbors sometimes blocking driveways and course. I’ve got a group of neighbors parking on lawns to get to the golf who merely want some form of restric - all r olled i nto o ne. W hich i s w hy course gatherings. They also are con - tion so they can have peace and quiet.” cerned about the additional parking City officials say a Zoning families c all t he c omfort h ere “ amazing.” that is being planned to accommodate Adjustment Hearing Officer found Why n ot s ee i f y ou s hare t hat s ame f eeling? the pending event pavilion. some additional uses are allowed on the Mike Ahearn, one of the residents site as long as they are within a build - fighting JDM, said he and his wife, ing as part of the golf course zoning Gayle, can see an area from their back - district for the property. Gilbert filed To lea rn more, plea se call 602.814.050 6 yard where the events pavilion would an appeal to that decision, which he or v isit o ur w ebsite. be built. He also is on the Arizona said he did so JDM could gain clarity as Biltmore Neighborhood Association to the officer’s findings. board. The city’s Board of Adjustment is “I started discussing the problem tentatively scheduled to hear this case with JDM and had many discussions on May 7. To learn whether the Board where they’d say, ‘We’re working on of Adjustment hearing is still taking something; we’ll fix parking,’” Ahearn place, in light of the Coronavirus pan - said. “Nothing ever got done and in demic, visit phoenix.gov. 909 E ast N orthern A venue • P hoenix, A Z fact, it just got worse. The cars were getting more numerous and events and Like us on Facebook La SienaSeniorLiving.com • 602.814 .0506 noise kept getting worse and worse. We and follow us on Twitter!

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ordinarily offered at its bunk beds on a Saturday as there are to collect old, expired and damaged car City buildings are Arizona@Work-Phoenix job centers more than 15,000 children in the seats. Donate them to any of the par - appointment only due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Valley that do not have beds. That ticipating Network of Neighborhood City of Phoenix downtown build - City officials said in a press release they means they have had to sleep on floors, Auto Repair Professionals shops ings are open only for those who make want to keep public services while with their parents, with other siblings through Wednesday, April 15. Two appointments due to the Coronavirus doing their utmost to protect citizens, or find other sleeping arrangements. local spots are at Martin’s Auto Repair outbreak. as well as customers. Dozens of people came to put at 3636 N. 16th St. and High-Tech Car In order to try to offer necessary The situation will be reevaluated together the bunk beds, which will be Care at 2924 E. Thomas Road. city services while keeping customers and a decision about future workshops given to children around the Valley. Older car seats and ones that have and employees safe, the city is taking was expected to be announced late last Volunteers from other agencies includ - been involved in accidents might not these steps to reduce foot traffic in the month. Workshops canceled also ing Girl Scout troops, Maricopa County have visible damage but experts say they city’s downtown buildings. As of March include those that the Phoenix Business Sheriff’s Office, Kiwanis High School should not be used. This annual event 23, only people with appointments for and Workforce Development Center KEY Clubs and other smaller groups helps people with older, expired or service can get into Phoenix City Hall, offers. helped to assemble the beds. damaged car seats dispose of them in an the Calvin C. Goode Municipal However, Arizona@Work-Phoenix The bunk beds will come with mat - environmentally friendly manner by Building and the Public Transit job centers were still open, as of press tresses, blankets, sheets, pillows, pillow keeping them out of vehicles and land - Department administration building. time, to help job seekers and training cases and a stuffed animal for each family. fills. Volunteers and NARPRO shop Phoenix City Council meetings are candidates. For the latest information, owners will dismantle the old car seats audience-free. Watch them online and visit ArizonaAtWork.com/Phoenix and on April 18 and recycle the plastic, provide comments through email or Phoenix.gov. Recycle old car seats metal and fabric components separately. phone. Several other city services and at auto repair shops NARPRO recommends indepen - programs are suspended. For the latest If your child has outgrown their car dent, family-owned, full-service auto updates, visit phoenix.gov. Local organizations seat or it has expired, the Neighborhood repair businesses that have passed 26 make beds for children of Automotive Repair Professionals stringent tests. Safe Kids Maricopa Children in the community will (NARPRO) wants you to recycle it, not County offers resources to help keep City cancels have beds to sleep on, thanks to support throw it away. children safe. To learn more about job workshops from the North Phoenix Kiwanis and NARPRO is teaming up with Child NARPRO, visit narpro.com. For infor - The city of Phoenix has canceled its Sleep In Heavenly Peace organizations. Crisis Arizona, Safe Kids Maricopa mation on Safe Kids Maricopa County, workshops and job training that are The two groups recently built 70 County and many local organizations visit childcrisisaz.org/safe-kids-maricopa.

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THIS IS A CAUSE VERY DEAR TO OUR HIGHLAND FAMILY’S HEART because one of our daughters is on the Autism Spectrum! So in honor of Autism Awareness month here are 5 simple ways to show support! Join us this April for Autism Awareness Month and wear #BlueForAutism, 1. Light it Up Blue! April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day when people share it on social media and expand awareness. all over the world light it up blue in honor of the millions living with Autism.

2. Do something nice for a teacher or therapist who makes a difference every day in the life of a child with Autism.

3. Donate to a local Autism Program.

4. Print out fact sheets about Autism and help educate!

5. Purchase art online from an Artist with Autism. (There are some Amazing artists with Autism!)

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SCHOOL DAYS Join us for Holy W eek at District’s Achievement Above All BOOKMOBILE continued from page 25 First United Methodist events recently honored the top Church of Phoenix Google drive, print and share with teacher, student, student group, sup - teachers. About 700 students at port staff employee and volunteer from Palm Sunday , April 5 Sunnyslope, in English classes, visited each high school in the district that the Digital Bookmobile. exhibit outstanding leadership and Contemporary W orship at 9 a.m. “It’s a little unusual for school dis - exceptional accomplishments. At Tra dition al W orship at 1 1 a.m. tricts to have a digital library and so it’s Sunnyslope, the 2019-20 Achievement Livestream at https://livestream.com/ﬁ rstchurch great we can offer that to our students,” Above All recipients are student Blayke Jimenez said. LeTarte, a senior; Because of the Coronavirus, the English teacher Goo d Friday , April 10 9 Digital Bookmobile paused its recent Sheila Novak; G o od Friday W orship at 7 p.m. tour, cancelling events planned from the Sunnyslope LM ives tre a m at https://livestream.com/ﬁ rstchurch March 12 to April 18. It hoped to visit Student Council, Florida on April 20. To learn more facilities supervi -

W Easter Sunday , April 12 about the Digital Bookmobile, visit sor Todd Blutter digitalbookmobile.com. and band volun - Ch apel V igil at 8:30 a.m. teer Deb Hinds. Blayke LeTarte C o nt emp orary W orship at 9 a.m. The district

T aste of Easter Brunch at 10 a.m. School Briefs Governing Board presented the awards Traditional W orship at 1 1 a.m. GLENDALE UNION during a recent meeting. HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Lives tre am at https://livestream.com/ﬁ rstchurch Senior honored Sunnyslope High student, for volunteer work others receive honors First United A senior at Sunnyslope High School Several members of the Sunnyslope is in the spotlight for her community Methodist Church High School community have been 5510 N. C en tra l A ven ue , P hoenix service work. recognized for their contributions to (co rner o f C en tra l a nd M issour i A ven ues) Vivian Clarke recently received a the campus. (602) 263-5013 • rs tch ur ch.ch ur ch Certificate of Excellence from The The Glendale Union High School Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program, which is sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). She applied for the distinction last September and was chosen as a local winner. International Scholarship and Tuitions Services, an independent Vivian Clarke judging organiza - tion, then selected Vivian as one of the top volunteers in the state. The judges chose recipients based on their initia - tive, impact, effort and personal growth. German students’ puppet play wins fair Sunnyslope High School German students took a classic fairytale to new heights when they won a language fair. These teens won first place in the Advanced Known Play category at a recent language fair. They performed a modern twist of “Chicken Little/Henny Penny” as a puppet show after having made puppets over two weeks. One of the students, Rose Wiesinger also took home a first-place www.northcentralnews.net North Central News April 2020 – Page 27

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Educating the Minds, F orming the Hearts, and Equipping the Hands 1751 W . INDIAN SCHOOL RO AD of students in a Christ-center ed atmospher e. PHOENIX, AZ 85015 Page 28 – North Central News April 2020 www.northcentralnews.net OPEN HOUSE SCHOOL DAYS AT PHOENIX CHRISTIAN SUPPORT continued from page 27 to lead professional development work Rich H istory - B righ t F utur e tied to mindfulness practice and to sup - port attempts to design a mindfulness URES program for the school community. She Satur da y, April 4, 2020 fr om 10am- 1pm CLOS th OL has been accepted to the Mindful Infan t Car e thr ough 12 gr ade SCHO E TO Schools Year Long Certification DU Program and received a partial scholar - ELED Educ CatiAngN theC minds, f orming the hearts, ship for Title One Schools. and equipping the hands o f studen ts To donate, visit Donorschoose.org in a Christ-c en ter ed atmospher e. and search for Heidi Rodriguez in 602.265.4707 | P hoenix Christian.or g | 1751 W I ndian School R d. P hoenix, AZ 85015 Phoenix. IS hIRIng PHOENIX UNION AIRES ! HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Students at Midtown Primary School recent - “I touched one strand and the whole web dances” ly celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by making Washington High soccer “The Cat in the Hat” hats and eating “green -Vivian Taylor (founder of AIRES) scores state title eggs and ham” (photo courtesy of Midtown Primary School). AIRES is a social service agency that has been delivering the highest quality Washington High School varsity of services to people we support of all ages since 1978. Join our team soccer is on a roll as it recently won the ents at school. Contact the school to where you, too, can be proud of the work you do and how well you do it. 2020 Arizona Interscholastic ensure the event is still taking place due Direct Support Professional – Assist children, people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Association (AIA) Boys Winter Soccer to the Coronavirus pandemic. The the elderly with personal care, life skills, rehabilitation, housekeeping, and companionship in a personal and school may be reached at 602-265-5133. group home setting. Position pays $12/HR. 4A State Championship. They nailed it in a close match Program Manager – Responsible for the operation of our small group home for the individuals we support. Work in the home, supervise staff, ensure files are organized, and the home is clean and well maintained. Posi- against Arcadia High School with a 1- Xavier junior tion pays $15.10/HR. 1 tie before Washington High’s Melvin shines in archery Employee Benefits include: Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Referral and Incentive Bonuses, Competitive Benefits & 401k Salazar scored a goal at the last minute Xavier College Preparatory junior To learn more and apply visit us at www.aires.org, or come into our to win the game 2-1. This is the second Alexandra Scott has qualified to com - office at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix (602) 995-3591 x1000 state title for Washington High School pete in a national tournament. varsity soccer since 1989. The teen, who is on the school’s Hot Shots PRIVATE AND Archery Team, is CHARTER SCHOOLS expected to par - ‘Green eggs and ham’ ticipate in the PPiiccttuurre yyoouurrsselefl f part of Dr. Seuss fun NASP US Midtown Primary School students Western National at Cross Roads enjoyed a meal inspired by a classic Tournament in at Cross Roads children’s book and celebrated the Sandy, Utah in April. However, importance of reading. Blayke LeTarte tthhiis EEaasstteerr One week in March was designated as of press time it to mark Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Students was unknown whether the tournament …and every Sunday at 9:30 am came to school in pajamas and laid, as will be rescheduled because of the well as made “The Cat in the Hat” hats Coronavirus outbreak in the world. and “Thing One” blue wigs, in honor Scott first held a bow her freshman of Dr. Seuss’ well-known books. They year at Xavier. She attributes some of

CROS S ROA DS DOOR S1 AR E OP EN TO A LL ALL MEANS ALL also ate “green eggs and ham” in recog - her success to the help she receives nition of the book of the same name for from Xavier’s coaches and friends she a snack. Their activities were a way to has made on the team.She said archery Thi s Eas ter Seaso n, we in vit e y ou to joi n us remind them how fun reading can be. athletes have a “good sense of commu - as w e pi ct ur e oursel ves in t he Eas ter St or y. nity even though we are individual Maund y Thu rsd ay, 6: 30 pm at Cen tr al UMC shooters.” Good Fr id ay, 6: 30 pm at Cros s Roads Midtown Primary to Eas ter S unda y, 9: 30 am at Cros s R oad s celebrate parents Cros s Roa ds is a n open an d aff irm ing co ngre gat ion embra ci ng every ra ce , Parents are appreciated at Midtown eth nici ty , lan gu age, age, physical or menta l a bility , ge nder identi ty, sexu al For information and updates ori en ta ti on, politi ca l affiliati on, soci oeco nomi c cl ass, ma ri ta l sta tu s, faith Primary School, which is planning a histo ry an d th ose stru ggl ing with me nta l i llnesses an d ad dicti on . pizza lunch on April 24. about school closures and Cr os s R oad s UMC Parents can visit the school to eat education issues related to the Whe re fai th, ho pe and love inte rsect with their children, ahead of Mother’s Coronavirus pandemic, visit the 79 01 N Cen tr al Phoeni x Day, which is in May, and Father’s Day, cro ssro ad sphx.c om 602 -944 -15 24 Arizona Department of Education’s Rev . Kim berly Sco tt which is in June. Since those holidays fall on weekends, this lunch will give the website at https://www.azed.gov/ school an opportunity to recognize par - www.northcentralnews.net North Central News April 2020 – Page 29 20 20 Summer Camp s MADISON HIGHLAN D PREP

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its second session of Spring Break Events suspended, Camp, its spring season of performing donate to help arts classes and its upcoming produc - By Colleen Sparks tion of “Dear Edwina.” The organiza - Local theaters and other entertain - tion at 525 N. First St. is monitoring ment venues and the artists that per - the situation to decide if it will still form in them need support now more offer its June production of “Peter Pan” than ever as numerous shows have been and its summer camps. Those who canceled to protect patrons and artists bought tickets to “Dear Edwina” or from the spread of the Coronavirus. who had paid for the cancelled camp or Some shows are being rescheduled, classes may get a 100-perecent credit although in most cases ticket holders also towards future tickets or classes; a may ask for refunds. Another option is to refund (minus fees) or they may donate ask the theaters to keep the money spent to the theater’s future operating costs. Local arts venues, such as the Madison Center for the Arts, have postponed events in Valley Youth Theatre is “determining on tickets as they likely will suffer finan - response to the Coronavirus pandemic (photo courtesy of the Madison Center for the Arts). cially due to the pandemic. ways to engage young performers, The Madison Center for the Arts at However, we know this decision is the mances through May 10. remotely,” according to Cozette Phifer, 5601 N. 16th St. has postponed its right one for you, our patrons, and for Black Theatre Troupe has resched - Valley Youth Theatre marketing and shows scheduled for April and also everyone working on our productions. uled its March and April performances communications director. rescheduled the Madison Education We remain unshaken in the belief that of “SISTAS! THE MUSICAL” to May Make donations to Valley Youth Foundation’s Imagination 2020 NOLA theatre brings out the best in us, inspir - 15-31 at the Helen K. Mason Theatre at vyt.com and make in-kind Gala that was set for May 2; it has been ing hope and understanding. And with Performing Arts Center at 1333 E. donations for future fundraisers by moved to the fall. Southwest the help of steadfast patrons just like Washington St. emailing the theater’s development Shakespeare’s “Hudson” scheduled for you, that mission will continue. We "Everyone at Black Theatre Troupe director at [email protected]. April 9 to 25 also is being rescheduled, guarantee: the show will go on.” from our staff, board, volunteers and Phoenix Art Museum has closed its as is Mariachi Sol De Mexico, which All remaining performances of cast are sorry to have to take this step, galleries, retail space, the Lemon Art had been planned for May 5. “Sondheim on Sondheim” were can - but we are looking forward to gathering Research Library and other physical The Phoenix Theatre Company, celed while “Something Rotten” was together after this crisis is over to cele - spaces through April 6 but is offering 1825 N. Central Ave., canceled all postponed with its performances now brate,” said David Hemphill, executive free online gallery talks, lectures and scheduled performances as of March 16 planned for May 13 to June 14. The director. “We are proud to be part of virtual tours of the galleries. More dig - to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. “Rocky Horror Show” also was post - our wonderful community as we work ital content is available to the public. “We made this decision with your poned and now will run May 13 to together to get through this time, and Check out the online gallery at safety and wellbeing foremost in our June 28. “HAIR” will open July 8. we know this soon will pass. And then, phxart.org/art/art-collection. minds,” says a message posted on the For details, visit phoenixtheatre.com. we are most looking forward to seeing Phoenix Art Museum members and company’s website. “It marks the first The Phoenix Symphony, in light of everyone and enjoying this uplifting Circles of Support members will have time in our 100-year history that our the city of Phoenix closure of production together." an additional month of membership theatre will pause performances. Symphony Hall, canceled all its perfor - Valley Youth Theatre has canceled added to their accounts to compensate

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for the decreased access. The art muse - artists, students and educators; and DeMille’s 1927 American silent epic chose songs or partners they wanted to um is continuing to pay its part-time and consistent with the response of other film, “The King of Kings” in the newly sponsor and donated a minimum of $5 full-time employees. major performance venues locally and renovated Worship Center. Watch for on Venmo. Then the artists performed “As a non-profit organization, clos - from coast to coast; The Nash is taking updates on the Beatitudes’ shows at in Tucker’s garage, with 6-feet between ing the Museum will present a signifi - the measured response of suspending facebook.com/pg/BeatitudesChurch/ev each other in live broadcasts. cant financial strain,” the museum web - all performances and educational activ - ents or at beatitudeschurch.org. site said. “If you are a Museum Member, ities at The Nash, effective immediate - The Japanese Friendship Garden of Band from Ireland a Circles of Support member, or simply ly through Friday, March 27, 2020,” Phoenix in order to protect guests, vol - committed to the arts in our communi - according to a message on its website. unteers and staff members, canceled all delays concert ty, we hope you might consider renewing “We will monitor the recommenda - events and workshops until April 1. A Christian contemporary band out your Membership early if you have the tions from government authorities and The garden at 1125 N. 3rd Ave. is still of Ireland that planned to entertain a capacity to do so.” consider further action as necessary in open for general admission during its crowd at Bethany Bible Church next Celebrity Theatre at 440 N. 3nd St. the best interests of our community.” usual hours. To learn more, visit japan - month postponed their visit due to the postponed its March and April shows Those with tickets to canceled esefriendshipgarden.org. Coronavirus. and emailed ticket buyers the new dates events at The Nash may credit them The Alliance for AZ Nonprofits has Rend Collective, an eclectic group when these performances will be held. toward future shows, obtain a full created an Emergency Relief Fund, of multi-instrumentalists from Ireland All tickets bought will be honored on refund or convert them to tax- which will allow those who give on that performs folk rock had planned the new dates or people can ask for deductible donations in support of Arizona Gives Day, Tuesday, April 7, to to take the stage on May 7 at the refunds or donate to the theater. The Nash. Summer Jazz Workshops in help nonprofit organizations. Make church at 6060 N. 7th Ave. The band Legendary singer Gladys Knight’s May, June and July are still planned contributions at azgives.org/relieffund. posted on its website that it had to March performance at the theater has but watch for updates at thenash.org. A survey by the alliance revealed that postpone its tour scheduled for April been moved to Oct. 9. Church of the Beatitudes at 555 W. more than 83-percent of Arizona non- and May. It said it would postpone The Nash, a jazz performance and Glendale Ave. canceled a jazz concert in profits expected to be negatively and reschedule shows after March 15. educational venue at 110 E. Roosevelt March and canceled an April 5 show. impacted by the spread of COVID-19. The cancellation affected dates sched - St., has suspended all performances and The April 5 show would have featured JALT Media sponsored a project uled until the end of May but not educational offerings. organist Paul Lee and vocalists Dr. organized by Seth Tucker in which summer shows and its European leg of “In the priority interest of public Katherine Chacon, soprano, and Arizona’s professional theater perform - its tour in the fall. safety, an abundance of caution and the Stephen Schermitzler, baritone, deliver - ers, sang songs to raise money as part of For new dates and information on well-being of our patrons, volunteers, ing music to accompany Cecil B. the Live! Garage Concert. Supporters shows, visit rendcollective.com. The Madison Cent er f or the Ar ts is a full-f ea tured venue wi th banque t sp ace , full ca tering opt ions , and a beau tiful 900+ sea t s tate-of-the-ar t thea tre . Visi t our websi te for inf orma tion on fu ture event s.

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Fired Pie is offering a date night deal and pick-up and in-store ordering were Provision also has added a Bahn Mi Like other North Central restau - at all 21 locations for its four-piece rotoli still allowed, based on location. sandwich with smoked prosciutto; pick - rants, he’s also working on plans to and two pizzas or salads for $20. The Dunkin’ has many stores around the led vegetables cilantro and Sriracha keep as many staff members working as offer is available for online pickup orders Valley including ones at 1543 E. mayonnaise and a BBQ pulled pork possible. through firedpie.com. Use the promo Bethany Home Road and 1931 W. with pepper jack cheese, sauerkraut and Some restaurants are offering dis - code: DATE at checkout. Fired Pie also Northern Ave. Order ahead on the BBQ mayonnaise. Also new are the counts in addition to expanded pickup is offering two pepperoni or cheese piz - Dunkin’ app. To learn more, visit vegan pulled BBQ jackfruit sandwich; a and delivery service. Here’s a sampling: zas for $10 using the promo code PEPP. dunkindonuts.com. turkey and brie sandwich and a grilled Patrons of The Parlor , at 1916 E. Pomo Pizzeria at 701 N. 1st St., is Starbucks has closed stores around cheese with smoked prosciutto with Camelback Road, can order any bottle offering 30 percent off and free delivery the country and Canada for in-store gruyere, cheddar and Dijon mustard. of wine with their pizza and pasta for orders over $30; a new service with drinking/dining but customers can still Learn more about Provision at pro - orders for $18, a discount of up to 50 take-and-bake pizza; and a gift card deal buy drinks and food at the registers and visioncoffee.com. percent. Discounts also are available for where customers purchase $100 in gift drive-thrus. Delivery is another option sangria and cocktails. cards and get $50 back to use for dine-in through Starbucks Delivers. Receive $5 Fruity, chewy jellies Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub , 960 E. service when that resumes. For details, off your first two Starbucks orders added at See’s Candies Camelback Road, is experimenting with visit pomodowntown.mobilebytes.com/. through Uber Eats when you use the Sink your teeth into something takeout service, though manager Kathleen promo code SBXNEW. Learn more at fruity and sweet at See’s Candies for fun McCaffrey-Flick says that may change. delivery.starbucks.com. Starbucks has or to brighten someone’s day as a gift. “We’re trying to figure out if this makes Dining Briefs many Valley locations including several Free drinks for healthcare The candy retailer is now selling sense financially,” she said. “We hope to in the North Central area. 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Facebook and Instagram sites for details. helping people during the Coronavirus Hoffmann, CEO for Dunkin’ Brands, See’s also carries Licorice Medallions in Ladera Taverna y Cocina , 8729 N. pandemic. said the restaurants have increased stan - black and red flavors and Strawberry Central Ave., and all locations of The It is offering a free juice, smoothie dards on the frequency of hand washing Medallions, as well as many other types Vig are offering pickup orders and free or coffee to all of them when they show and cleaning methods, including disin - of candy and chocolate. Some are delivery through Postmates and their badge at its locations at 1 N. First fecting high-use surfaces and high-traf - kosher and some candy and chocolates UberEats. St. in Phoenix, as well as its Scottsdale fic areas. Social distancing is encour - are nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free or soy- George Yang’s Chinese Cuisine at and Gilbert locations. While restaurants aged in its restaurants. 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It is common for Teen Lifeline extends Le arn T o Fl y! exploitative and illegitimate domains to pop up surrounding high-profile public hours due to virus Train f or an airline car eer events including natural disasters and As it is a stressful time with the tragedies. Also beware of “miracle” world dealing with the Coronavirus or r ene w y our pilo t’ s lic ense products or vaccines that someone pandemic and schools around Arizona claims will cure the Coronavirus. closed, Teen Lifeline has expanded its If you believe you have been a vic - service hours. Join Deer V alle y tim of consumer fraud, you may file a The Phoenix-based non-profit consumer complaint by visiting organization offers a safe, confidential SkyhawksSkyha wk s FlyingFl ying ClubCl ub azag.gov/complaints/consumer. Or if and vital crisis intervention service for you need a complaint form sent to you, teenagers around the state. Its new Two moderniz ed IFR -equipped C essnas call the Attorney General’s Office in hotline hours are from noon to 9 p.m. Phoenix at 602-542-5763; in Tucson at on weekdays and 3 to 9 p.m. on week - Thr ee e xperienc ed, independen t ins truct or s 520-628-6648 or outside of the Valley ends for the text crisis support, which and Tucson, at 800-352-8431. teens may access by texting 602-248- Join f or $750 plus $300 per mon th include s 8336 (TEEN). Previously the texting crisis program was offered from 3 to 9 tw o hour s solo ﬂ igh t t ime ! Golf professionals p.m. daily. raise funds for charity Teen Lifeline’s phone peer counsel - Families dealing with a child’s ill - ing crisis hotline is still available 24 ness are going to receive more support, hours a day, seven days a week at 602- CCallall 6602-625-68150 2-6 25-68 15 thanks to Southwest Section PGA pro - 248-8336 or 800-248-8336. 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planning to pave that section of downtown at 123 E. Durango St., at Coronavirus so it may offer vital assis - City discusses Hatcher Road anyway, it gives the city 2424 E. Buckeye Road and in other tance to residents. Those include the Hatcher Road work a “blank slate” to consider lane striping areas of the Valley. This discounted ser - Michael R. Zent Healthcare Center at Talks are underway about improv - changes, according to Heather Murphy, vice includes a conventional oil change, 3001 N. 33 rd Ave. in Phoenix, as well ing Hatcher Road in North Central Communications and Public up to five quarts only. Synthetic and as one in west Phoenix and ones in Phoenix. Engagement official with the city of diesel oils will be an additional cost. Gilbert and Glendale. The city of Phoenix plans to pave Phoenix’s Street Transportation You must show work identification Several programs are still continu - the road between 19th and 7th avenues Department. to access the deal. This is a way for the ing but will have some adjustments in this spring and/or summer and has also City staff members will make a final business to thank workers that are how they are delivered. Those are been discussing possibly making other review after studying public input and bravely assisting others in the commu - Jewish Counseling and Case upgrades to the road. At a recent meet - applying engineering judgment before nity. Community Tire Pros and Auto Management, Jewish Career Services, ing, city officials also talked about determining whether to pursue the pro - Repair’s locations have National Just 3 Things Food Pantry, Older Adult other potential ways it could improve posed changes. Institute for Automotive Service In-Home Services, Real World Job the flow of vehicles, bicycles and people Excellence (ASE) Master Certified Development, Senior Concierge, on the road. Proposed lane reconfigura - Technicians that may perform a wide Shelter Without Walls, Creating tions and additional bicycle lanes are Oil change discounts range of auto repairs and services. To Peaceful Families and Parent Aide, possibilities. This proposed project for front-line workers learn more, visit community Supervised Visitation and Family would alter the striping of the lanes on Community Tire Pros and Auto tirepros.com. Preservation. this part of Hatcher Road from two Repair is doing its part to say thank you In order to try to protect the com - vehicle travel lanes in each direction to to those on the front lines helping oth - munity, especially to minimize the risk one vehicle travel lane in each direction ers during the Coronavirus crisis. JFCS adjusts services of healthcare issues to senior citizens, and would add a center turn lane, as The company is offering oil in light of Coronavirus the Aleinu Outreach & Education, well as buffered bicycle lanes heading changes for $14.95 through April 30 at Jewish Family & Children’s Service bereavement group counseling, Center in each direction. all six of its locations to professional is taking steps to try to protect those for Senior Enrichment and Creative This proposal would offer more healthcare workers and caregivers, as who rely on its services for their health Aging have been suspended until fur - separation between vehicles and bicy - well as first responders and local restau - and well-being. ther notice. clists/pedestrians and offer a link to rant delivery drivers. Community Tire The organization said late last To learn more about Jewish Family existing bike lanes on Hatcher Road Pros and Auto Repair has a spot at month it plans to keep its healthcare & Children’s Service and watch for east of 7th Avenue. Because the city is 2751 W. North Lane at Metrocenter; centers and clinics open despite the updates on programs, visit jfcsaz.org.

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own safety, stylists will take appoint - Coronavirus concerns ments for select customers during off- impact hair salons hours when there may only be one or By Colleen Sparks two people in the salon at a time. The Coronavirus pandemic is mak - “Salons are tightly controlled clean ing it difficult, if not impossible, for environments where customer safety is salons to provide haircuts and other number one,” Milani said. “Every styl - services to clients. ist in our salon is a licensed profession - The Centers for Disease Control al and has accordingly spent countless and Prevention has recommended peo - hours learning about sanitation and ple stay at least 6 feet away from others passed strict testing in adherence to in order to try to prevent the spread of these rules. We always follow the strict this virus, leaving salons in a challeng - standards set by the Board of ing situation. Cosmetology. Stylists wash their hands Many local salons are limiting before, during and after every service as their services or closing their doors in well as wearing aprons to promote a order to protect their customers. Mane safe environment for every client. In Attraction Salon at 3156 E. addition, all surfaces are cleaned with Camelback Road has done the latter, barbicide throughout the salon and all makinging the decision to close tem - stations are cleaned and sanitized after porarily. Customers can order hair each use.” care products or buy gift cards for To learn more about Humble Brag, future use from the salon’s website at visit humblebragsalon.com or call 602- maneattractionsalon.com. 900-7360. “If you want to support our local busi - Union Hair Co. at 8801 N. Central ness please consider purchasing a MAS please see SALONS on page 16 Gift Card for yourself, or for a friend,” Mane Attraction Salon co-owner Chris Knudsen said. “As always we offer a $20 referral credit for any friend you send to us, so if you are a raving MAS fan and have someone who is in need of our expertise get them a Gift Card and let us take care of the rest.” Humble Brag Salon just opened in November at 4200 N. 7th Ave. in a renovated former antiques store built in the 1950s. Long-time hair stylist Sarah Milani and broker Joey Paradise, own - ers of the salon, said they have created a co-working-style space where stylists are independent contractors who rent chairs but help each other and even share clients. The salon offers extensive, continuous education to stylists. As of press time, Humble Brag decided to stay open under tightly con - trolled conditions. The salon is large enough so that staff members may keep adequate social distances of about 6 feet between stations. This business is 2,500-square-feet and has no more than eight people at a time within that space. However, Humble Brag is currently only accepting appointments and not taking walk-ins in order to try to pro - tect customers and employees’ safety. For those clients worried about their Page 16 – North Central News April 2020 www.northcentralnews.net

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Albertsons, Fry’s Food and Bashas’ apply for such loans. You may apply at paid leave for workers who only SALONS continued from page 15 Supermarkets are hiring people for a disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. received a few days of paid leave. The Ave. was still open as of press time. variety of positions in the Valley. Fry’s The SBA will work with governors new federal program also covers you if Sadie Marquez, who owns the salon Food stores announced recently they in each state to offer targeted loans to you have to stay home due to your chil - along with her husband, Ronaldo need to fill nearly 500 positions around small businesses and non-profit organi - dren’s schools being canceled. Marquez, said fewer customers than the state in order to keep shelves zations that have been severely affected Arizona law provides for up to 40 usual had been coming into the salon stocked with food and supplies cus - by the COVID-19. Its Economic Injury hours of paid sick leave for state in recent weeks. tomers need during the pandemic. To Disaster Loan program provides small employees. However, the new federal “We’re not so much a hotspot right apply for a job at a Fry’s store, visit businesses with working capital loans law protects workers also for a period of now,” Sadie said. “We are following jobs.kroger.com. worth up to $2 million so they can offer two to 12 additional weeks. sanitation rules, protecting everything, Bashas’ also posted on Facebook needed economic support to small busi - Some employers are asking their of course, as usual.” that it needs workers. In order to apply nesses to help overcome the temporary employees to work from home. The She added she and the other stylists for a position, visit jobs.bashas.com. loss of revenue they are seeing. fact that there is a virus does not enti - at the salon also are doing extra clean - Albertsons and Safeway stores also tle individuals to receive sick pay ing to ensure customers and employees’ are seeking employees. To turn in your Options for employees under either state or federal law but safety. application for a job at their stores, visit who take sick leave the laws do protect employees who To learn more about Union Hair albertsonscompanies.com/careers/alber If you had to take leave from work actually get sick or must take care of Co., visit unionhairco.com or call 602- tsons-careers.html. because of the Coronavirus, there is a someone in their home. There is no 575-1665. way to find economic relief. tax deduction available for missing Small businesses can Jonathan Frutkin, principal at work because of the virus. But this is seek loans due to virus Radix Law, said the first thing workers subject to change depending on Business Briefs If you have a small business that is should do if they have the virus is talk whether and how Congress acts to Grocery stores suffering because of the economic to their employers. There are state and stimulate the economy. hiring amid pandemic impacts of the Coronavirus, you may federal paid sick leave programs that To learn more about the laws relat - As people in North Central apply for a low-interest loan. may help. ed to sick leave for the Coronavirus, Phoenix and around the country flock The U.S. Small Business At the federal level, the Families visit natlawreview.com/article/covid- to grocery stores amid the outbreak of Administration (SBA) on its website First Coronavirus Response Act was 19-and-arizona-paid-sick-leave-law-us. the Coronavirus, several local stores are said small business owners in all the enacted to offer paid leave to employees For more information about Radix hiring employees. states and U.S. territories are eligible to that do not have paid leave and extend Law, visit radixlaw.com.

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209 W . Lamar Rd. $ 860,000 4430 N.22nd St. #13 $ 550,000 732 W . Pierson St. $ 301,000 5112 N. 34th Pl. $ 784,000 534 W . El Camino Dr .$ 515,000 1124 E. Rose Ln. #6 $ 255,000 126 W . North Ln. $ 748,840 6050 N. 10th Pl. $ 502,500 750 E. Norther n A ve. #2003 $ 147,000 5301 N. 6th St. $ 675,000 6302 N. 11th St. $ 439,900

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HEALTHY LIVING

If you meet the Centers for Disease Health Briefs Control and Prevention criteria to be Banner Health offers tested, you will be scheduled for an Coronavirus testing sites appointment at one of Banner’s new drive-through sites. Banner has three 10:30 AM | WORSHIP SERVICES Banner Health is offering help to sites in the Valley and one in Tucson CONTEMPORAR Y SER VICE anyone who believes they might have TRADITIONAL SER VICE the Coronavirus. with several more planned to open at a If you believe you might have later date. symptoms of COVID-19 or you are During the drive-through appoint - concerned you may have been exposed ment, patients will be asked to stay 6:00 AM | SUNRISE SERVICE @ THE AMP to the virus, you may call Banner inside their vehicles and will receive paperwork to complete. The paperwork 9:00 AM | WORSHIP SERVICE Health at 1-844-549-1851 to talk to a clinical team member to determine if includes confirmation saying patients 10:30 AM | WORSHIP SERVICES agree to be tested and will self-isolate CONTEMPORAR Y SER VICE testing is appropriate. Employees will TRADITIONAL SER VICE be answering this line from 7 a.m. to 6 until Banner contacts them to reveal SER VICIO EN ESP AÑOL p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and their test results. A Banner team mem - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. ber will swab inside the patient’s nose A Banner healthcare provider will to collect a sample. Once the test is determine whether someone needs to done, the patient will be told to go be tested based on phone screenings. home and isolate until they are con - Individuals may not request the test tacted with the rest results. If the test and only will be tested if they meet cer - results are negative, the patient will be 5757 N Central A ve | 602.707.5757 | NPHX.ORG tain testing criteria. No walk-ins will be told they may return to their normal allowed at the drive-through sites. You daily activities, as long as they are must make an appointment. asymptomatic. They should stay home if they still are sick. Banner Health has banned visitors in any of its locations, with some RUNNING • PILA TES • STRENGTH TRAINING • STRETCHING • YOGA • GROUP CLASSES exceptions, because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Pediatric patients that are under age 18 may have one adult visi - ARE YOU LOST? tor with them in Banner Health facili - ties. Laboring mothers may have one support person with them. FIND OUT WHA T’S If you have any questions, call 800- RIGHT FOR YOU. 230-2273 or visit bannerhealth.com. HonorHealth limits visitors, Cont ac t the F itness De tec tive: offers wellness tips New visitor restrictions are in place at HonorHealth’s John C. Lincoln Bill Ross at Bill Ross medical centers and other locations out Fitness Solutions. of an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus outbreak. No visitors will be allowed in the Emergency Department or in the inpa - tient hospital rooms, as of the latest measures aimed at protecting visitors, patients and employees. Only one par - ent will be permitted in the NICU/Pediatric areas. No children will be allowed in those areas. The parent will be evaluated and given a badge...... OOVERVER 3030 YEARSYEARS OFOF SUCCESSSUCCESS SSTORIESTORIES One visitor will be allowed per patient in Labor and Delivery and that visitor also will be screened and provided a 602-230-8581 | 30minuteworkout.com badge. No visitors will be able to access the Antepatrum areas. 7600 N. 16th St. Suite 125 | Phoenix, AZ 85020 Most of HonorHealth’s classes and www.northcentralnews.net North Central News April 2020 – Page 23

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group events are canceled until further CorePower Yoga has closed its in- notice. To find the latest restrictions person studios in the Valley to classes and tips on staying healthy, visit honor but is offering members full, unlimited health.com/coronavirus. access to all its online classes through Dr. Stephanie Jackson, senior vice its CorePowerYogaOnDemand that president, chief clinical value officer, started last month. Studio members HonorHealth, urged people to follow may take 20, 30 and 60-minute ver - the Centers for Disease Control and sions of the same CorePower classes Prevention guidelines that include they are used to participating in at the avoiding being in any groups or social studios. They may check for emails gatherings of 10 or more people. If you from [email protected] for directions on have a fever over 100.4 degrees how to use their newly activated Fahrenheit, as well as a cough and accounts. The yoga studio also is pro - shortness of breath, you are urged to viding free access to a limited number call the HonorHealth nurse line at 480- of online classes every week to those 587-6200. If you are experiencing a life- who are not members. To access these threatening injury or other emergency, classes, visit corepoweryogaonde - call 9-1-1 immediately or go to the mand.com/keep-up-your-practice. In nearest emergency room, Jackson said. order to find a CorePower Yoga studio near you, when they reopen, visit core - Dignity Health poweryoga.com. restricts visitors Many other free online yoga classes In order to protect patients, visitors, are available, including doyogaw - physicians and other employees, amid ithme.com, yogawithadriene.com/free- the Coronavirus pandemic, Dignity yoga-videos and yogaworks.com/ Health in Arizona is restricting visita - classes/live. tion to its hospitals. For your local advertising needs, Only one adult visitor will be call North Central News allowed to see each patient in the emer - at 602-277-2742 gency department, labor and delivery, as well as nursery ICU, trauma unit, trans - plant (for specific circumstances) and those receiving end-of-life care. All visi - tors will be screened for potential health issues. Dignity Health in Arizona is closely keeping track of the evolving COVID-19 issue and is continually adjusting its practices as needed. If you or a family member has mild COVID-19 symptoms including low- grade fever, cough or trouble breathing, you may speak to a healthcare provider on the phone or other device for free. Dignity Health offers instructions on how to access a virtual medical visit at dignityhealth.org/coronavirus-disease- 2019. Once you register on that site, enter the code COVID19 to waive the fees and go ahead with your free visit. Dignity Health has many locations in the state including St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center at 350 W. Thomas Road. For other locations, visit dignityhealth.org/Arizona.

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SCHOOL DAYS

responders only at a discounted price Schools feed students of $30 a day. Direct any questions to during closures [email protected]. By Colleen Sparks The Madison School District is Fears about the spread of the offering free breakfasts and lunches to Coronavirus means that schools in any youths ages 18 years old and North Central Phoenix and around the younger. Kids do not have to go to state are closed but campuses are still school in the district to receive the free providing food, childcare and other meal. This is a grab-and-go style pick - needed services to children while their up where children each receive a sack in-person classwork is on hold. lunch for the day and breakfast for the Gov. Doug Ducey and State following day. Pick up meals for your Superintendent of Public Instruction children from 11 a.m. to noon Kathy Hoffman last month announced Mondays through Fridays at Madison they had extended the school closures Camelview Elementary School at 2002 through Friday, April 10. Previously E. Campbell Ave. For updates, visit they had told schools to close from madisonaz.org. March 16 to 27 due to the threat of the The Osborn School District is pro - virus. Prior to their announcement, viding drive-thru meals during the many schools had already scheduled clo - school closures for all youths ages 18 sures. Ducey said the statewide closure years old and younger from 10:30 to was “the right thing to do” and while it 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays would not stop the spread of COVID- at Encanto/Clarendon Elementary 19, it would offer “certainty and consis - School at 1420 W. Osborn Road; tency in schools across Arizona.” Longview Elementary at 1209 E. Whether you are buying a new home While schools were closed to the Indian School Road; Solano public to protect the safety of students Elementary School at 1526 W. or want to refinance your current home, and staff members, many still offered Missouri Ave.; Osborn Middle School call your neighborhood lender online instruction but canceled at 1102 W. Highland Ave., Montecito extracurricular activities and events. Community School, 715 E. Montecito Colleen O’Dowd Cutler to get pre-approved. The Madison School District can - Ave.; and at mobile sites at 7th Avenue celed its Spring Break Camp, giving and Indian School Road and at 3102 FHA, VA, Conventional and Reverse Mortgages families a credit on their accounts for N. 18th Ave. The meals are free to chil - 602-248-4200 pre-paid days. Starting March 23, the dren 18 years old and younger. 1599 E. Orangewood Ave. #200 district’s Community Education pro - Children must be in the car to receive MB092214 • NMLS# 1007154 gram began offering childcare for the meals and the meals must be con - Colleen Cutler, Vice President, NMLS# 852437 healthcare professionals and first sumed off site. For updates, visit

WELC OME T O T HE N EXT EVOL UTION OF S CHO OL ING . We belie ve ther e’ s mor e t o educa tion than books and t es t sc or es. For long-t erm achie vement, childr en should be support ed and challenged on e very le vel. B y taking a Whole Child appr oach, w e fos ter suc ces s f or all thr ough dynamic, engaging and r ele vant learning experienc es tha t f ocus on academic, social and emotional gr owth.

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PRELUDE

Students at Sunnyslope High School recently explored ebooks and audiobooks in the inter - Shining Stars LeapFrogs active, traveling Digital Bookmobile (photo courtesy of Digital Bookmobile). 3 - 5 years 5 - 6 years PreSchool Kindergarten www.osbornnet.org. net connectivity and expert help to and PreK and Grade 1 The Phoenix Union High School local libraries’ digital collections of PIANO CLASSES District is offering meals to anyone ebooks and audio books. It offers inter - ages 18 years old and younger in all its active workstations with video tutori - Fridays in June & July ~ Ask about our Free Intro Class school cafeterias from 8 to 9 a.m. and als, touchscreen activities, devices and 302 West Bethany Home Road 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through other tools to help students learn how 602.264.5188 Fridays. To learn more, visit phoenix to access materials and read them on www.musicworkscommunity.com union.org/CoronaVirusInfo. laptops, mobile phones and other [email protected] Glendale Union High School devices. District is delivering free grab-and-go More than 90-percent of public meals to children ages 18 and younger libraries in the United States and from 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays at all nine Canada use these products produced by of its comprehensive high schools. To OverDrive, a retailer of ebooks and find a location and learn more, visit audio books, said Joe Skelley, market - www.guhsdaz.org/home. ing and events specialist with The Washington Elementary OverDrive. School District will provide free break - The digital collection of all nine of fast and lunch from 10:30 to noon at Glendale Union High School District’s 13 locations. Meals will be given in a libraries are accessible through drive-thru or via pick-up service. OverDrive, said Patty Jimenez, media Children may obtain one sack lunch center director at Sunnyslope High for that afternoon and one sack break - School. Faculty and staff members at fast for the following morning. All kids the nine high schools also may read 18 and under may receive the meals. To ebooks and listen to audio books via learn more, visit wesdschools.org. OverDrive, she said. It has created a more dynamic library for the school and allows Sunnyslope to provide the Local students explore newest books to students to read faster digital bookmobile than a regular hardcover collection By Colleen Sparks would allow, Jimenez said. The digital Sunnyslope High School students library helps students become comfort - recently dove into a digital library able with reading digital material and when an unusual bus filled with inter - “interacting with digital text,” which active tools came to their campus. they will need to do in college and Digital Bookmobile, a nationally careers, she said. touring interactive experience, came to OverDrive offers great tools includ - the campus to help students explore ing one that helps those who have ebooks and audio books they can access dyslexia read materials and one that lets through the school library and city of readers obtain a definition of words in Phoenix public libraries. The 53-foot- the text that they may export to their long traveling bus offers devices, inter - please see BOOKMOBILE on page 26