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Garrison Mais, 17, Sunbrite Corner to dusts the shelves in the library and add second level reading room at the North By Patty Talahongva Mountain Visitor Construction is under way at Sunbrite Center to Center, where he’s renovate the space left vacant after a fire burned the his- volunteered for toric Richardson’s Cuisine of New Mexico restaurant over a year. The several years ago. Moving into the renovated space will top shelf also dis- be current shopping center tenant, Poor Little Rich plays a framed Girl. The resale boutique’s owner, Katherine Fournier, photo of Garrison, says she’s thrilled because it will double her space, giv- with two pieces of ing her a total of 2,400 square feet. his original art- Last year MPB Realty Services, the owners of the work, also framed, property at the northwest corner of 16th Street and on either side of Bethany Home Road, announced that Baby Kay’s his picture (photo Cajun Kitchen would be moving into the space and by Teri Carnicelli). construction would include a second story. However, after construction delays brought about in part by parking concerns, the owners of Baby Kay’s ended up relocating to Mesa instead. “We mutually decided Teen volunteer finds joy at visitor’s center with Baby Kay’s it wasn’t a good location for them,” By Teri Carnicelli library, put books back where they belong, dust the please see SUNBRITE on page 8 When Garrison Mais was a toddler, he fell in love shelves and knick-knacks, and most recently, vacuum with the desert landscape. His greatest joy was walk- the carpet. But his absolute favorite thing to do is roll ing the long and meandering trails in the Phoenix the trash barrel outside to the big dumpster and Mountain Preserves. dump it in, says Kathy Bogart, who has provided Garrison was diagnosed with profound infantile therapy services to Garrison since he was 3. PAID
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PERMIT NO. 5059 ordinary challenges every moment of his early child- and Ron Beck, who are the volunteer custodians. hood, and still does today, at age 17. But he can still Karen also is the assistant manager of the gift shop. be found with a smile on his face, hiking Arizona’s “They have been so wonderful to him,” Bogart says, plentiful desert trails and even picking up trash along referring to the Becks. “They call it ‘his’ library, and he the way as an official city of Phoenix park steward, takes so much pride in keeping it clean. He has pro- which he became seven years ago. gressed a great deal since he began volunteering here.” These days Garrison also can be found on Tuesday Karen Beck agrees. “We’ve seen some big changes in afternoons, straightening and cleaning the library and please see VOLUNTEER on page 4 reading room at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St. He’s been a volunteer there since April of last year. in this issue The center was originally constructed and operat- Programs seek volunteer tutors, page 3 ed by the city of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, but due to budget constraints of years PCDS aquatic center will serve clubs, page 5 past, the center’s operations were turned over to the nonprofit Save Our Mountain Foundation. Neighbors unhappy over ‘monopalm,’ page 14 Volunteers keep the center open seven days a week, CTE programs grow in popularity, page 30 from the morning to early afternoon. Garrison’s job is to straighten the shelves in the Sierra Bonita partner is ‘just lucky,’ page 44 POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIAL. PLEASE EXPEDITE IN-HOME DELIVERY BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2014. Page 2 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net
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Volunteer tutors ed. To learn more about volunteering with the city of Phoenix AARP sought for programs Experience Corps program, residents are It’s back to school time for children encouraged to attend an information ses- and also for some Phoenix adults, who sion set for 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 8-12 at are donating their time to make a signif- Experience Matters, 360 E. Coronado icant impact on early literacy. According Road, Suite 170. To register, visit to the National Center for Education www.surveymonkey.com/s/ECPHX or Statistics, National Assessment of contact Cathy Gaudio, program coordi- Educational Progress (NAEP), only 28 nator, at 602-256-4388 or percent of Arizona fourth-grade students [email protected]. were reading proficiently in 2013. The OASIS volunteer tutoring pro- NCPHA holds gram is for community members who are interested in sharing the love of Annual Meeting reading with a child. By becoming a lit- The North Central Phoenix eracy tutor, you will support a student Homeowners Association’s Annual once a week for an hour in the skills of Meeting is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, reading and writing. Sept. 18, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, The program is sponsored by OASIS volunteer tutor Sheila Samalin reads a book with Arlet Vasquez, a second-grader at 6300 N. Central Ave., in Manning Hall, Madison Camelview Elementary (submitted photo). Madison School District and OASIS. located west of the main parking lot. OASIS is a nonprofit organization For more information, contact Kim tutors 50 and older to help children Doors open at 6 p.m. that partners with school districts to Gullo at 602-664-7285 or e-mail her at become proficient readers by the time The NCPHA’s boundaries are 7th pair adult community members with [email protected]. they finish third grade. Avenue to 7th Street, and Missouri to students needing literacy support. The city of Phoenix, in partnership The students who receive one-to-one Northern avenues. Come meet your This tutoring program serves children with AARP Experience Corps and coaching with AARP Experience Corps neighbors and hear about issues affect- in Madison School District’s four ele- Experience Matters, is launching a tutor- tutors have shown 60 percent greater ing the community. mentary schools (Heights, Camelview, ing program designed to improve litera- gains in critical literacy skills. Teachers Guest speakers include Mayor Greg Rose Lane and Simis) and targets chil- cy skills for Phoenix elementary school report that the tutors make a positive Stanton, Councilman Sal DiCiccio, dren needing additional academic sup- students and is seeking volunteers. The impact on attendance, reducing disrup- State Rep. Kate Brophy McGee and port in literacy. program, which serves children in tive behavior, and increase participation. members of the city's Police and Public Tutors will receive training by a read- kindergarten through the third grade, During the 2014-15 school year, Service Departments. ing specialist along with a tutor hand- taps into the experience of older AARP Experience Corps will work with The North Central neighborhood book, bag and supplies. The training will Americans to ensure that every child has five Phoenix elementary school districts: committee is continuously planning and be held at Madison Camelview, 2002 E. a chance to succeed in school and in life. Wilson, Fowler, Tolleson, Phoenix executing measures to maintain and Campbell Ave., from September 22 The AARP Experience Corps pro- Elementary, and Riverside. Volunteers improve the quality of life for all resi- through 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. gram utilizes highly trained volunteer 50 and older are currently being recruit- dents. Learn more at: www.ncpha.org.
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he can e-mail a thank-you note back. VOLUNTEER continued from page 1 Garrison donates a percentage of the TThhee LLiieebb GGrroouupp him since he’s been coming here. When earnings from his artwork to the Save he first came, he was very docile and Our Mountains Foundation and the offering of cold microbrews and sophisti- quiet,” she recalls. “I read to him and North Mountain Visitor Center. Please support cated bar grub. The spirit of the old auto- talked to him, and that made him happy.” shop lingers in the decorum. Doors to the Karen owned a daycare center for Golf club joins the locals former auto-shop’s repair bays open up to more than 10 years and had experience I have a special place in my heart a relaxed patio. Easy vibes and cushy working with children with special Audubon program for locally owned family businesses. comforts, combined with a full-service needs. “I love children, I can really Lookout Mountain Golf Club at As most of you know, my dad, Herb, bar, are an open invitation to chill. Park it communicate with them,” she says. Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort has opened a nighclub called the Jockey here and stay a while.” Club in 1976 The Garage is open seven days a week “Garrison and I just hit it off.” received certification in Environmental located at 22nd (check the website at garagewinetap.com Garrison recently was chosen as the Planning from the Audubon street and for hours). It offers brunch on Saturday “Spotlight Volunteer” at the North Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Highland. I grad- and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; live Mountain Visitor Center, which also fea- Courses (ACSP), an international pro- uated from col- music on Saturday night from 9 p.m. to tures some of his hand-made art designs. gram administered by Audubon lege in 1978 and midnight; a MLB package (baseball), For many individuals with autism, International designed to help landown- my first job out NFL package (football) and college foot- it is very common to have one or more ers preserve and enhance the environ- of school was ball; and wine tastings and wine tasting self-stimulatory behaviors, often called mental quality of their property. working for my dinners in the fall. “stims.” One of Garrison’s “stimming” The plan was developed by Paul Owners are brother and sister Ted dad at the club. behaviors is rolling or twisting papers, Smith, golf course superintendent, who Those of you who have worked with Butler and Amy Butler-Prechel, who are your family know that the business can third-generation native Phoenicians. They leaves, or wrappers. also was recognized for his effort to test your family bond. I use the word grew up in North Central Phoenix and “For years, we tried to alleviate this plan for environmental stewardship. survival because after we sold that club, both attended Madison Meadows and ‘stimming’ behavior, until we noticed the The ACSP provides an advisory ser- we opened another Jockey Club at Central High School. College included U true beauty of this ‘stim’,” Bogart vice to help existing golf courses devel- Central and Camelback (where Sweet of A and ASU. Most of their family still explains. Garrison’s twisted and rolled op effective conservation and wildlife Tomatoes is now) in 1988 and then I lives in North Central Phoenix. papers are now mounted onto shapes like enhancement programs. This world- got into residential real estate in 1993. I Congrats to Ted and Amy on their suc- crosses and hearts. Some are on display wide effort is coordinated by Audubon survived working with my dad for 15 cess and great food! in the library room at the center; others International and is sponsored in part years and I am sure it was stressful for Happy back-to-school month to every- have been sold at the Sunnyslope Art by the United States Golf Association. body. Please be careful driving through him as well. Looking back on my expe- Walk and at local stationery shop Write- By joining and participating in the rience, I would not trade it for anything. the school speed signs. My dad set the foundation for my Have a great August. It is a great time Ons, Etc. His art also has been displayed ACSP, Lookout Mountain Golf Club brother and me as well as our families to buy or sell a home! in the 411 Gallery inside ASU’s continues to be involved in projects that and I am very appreciative. University Center building in downtown enhance habitat for wildlife and preserve This month I am proud to write Phoenix, and exhibited in the Autism natural resources for the benefit of the about The Garage Wine & Tap, which Zoo Walk, Autism Conferences, and local community. These projects may is located at 1534 E. Bethany Home Bobby Lieb Bobby Lieb AZA United Autism Conference. include placing nesting boxes for cavity- Road and will have been open four Associate Broker You can purchase his artwork at nesting birds such as bluebirds and swal- years on Nov. 17. HomeSmart Elite Group Manager/Founder www.OriginalsbyGarrison.com. If you lows; utilizing integrated pest manage- 5225 N. Central Ave., Ste. 104 According to the description on the do buy one of his pieces, e-mail him ment techniques; conserving water, and Garage’s website, “What was once a Phoenix, AZ 85012 Mobile: 602-376-1341 indicating which one you chose, so that maintaining food and cover for wildlife. full functioning auto-shop with oil cov- Fax: 602-996-9141 ered floors and dudes in greasy cover- www.centralphx.com alls is now a classically restored, mod- north central news ern-industrial gastropub located in the The voice of the north central phoenix community heart of trendy uptown. The Garage is 5308 N. 12th Street, Suite 402 a neighborhood favorite, filling the Phoenix, AZ 85014 empty tanks of hungry patrons with an (602) 277-2742 • Fax: (602) 277-6689 www.northcentralnews.net Publisher Tara A. Blanc Editor Teri Carnicelli Staff Writer Patty Talahongva Sales and Marketing Joanne Day Connie Dahlin Office Manager Janice Backus Copyright 2014 by North Central News, Inc. 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From left: Amy and Tim Louis view the “Louis Family Teaching Pool” marker located on the ground adja- cent to the new pool at the Phoenix Country Day School Aquatic and Tennis Center, along with Gay Wray, a founder of the school, and C. Ryan Joyce, PCDS’s director of Advancement (photo by Largo Photography). Your lifestyle continues here. School’s new aquatic instructional pool, holding 4,000 gal- lons of water. There also is a separated center will serve clubs diving area. After less than a year of construc- The space is highlighted by a shad- Where you’ll find a engaging blend of exceptional tion, Phoenix Country Day School ed seating area for spectators, and a officially opened its new Aquatic and 5,000-square-foot shaded area for service, supportive health and well-being programs and Tennis Center on Aug. 14 on campus, swimmers and instructors on the deck. located at 3901 E. Stanford Drive. The project is a part of a greater cam- spacious residences all designed to fit your lifestyle. Add It’s not only good news for the pri- pus expansion at PCDS that will soon to that extraordinary amenities such as the Grand Canal vate, independent school serving grades include an Indoor Athletic Complex, preK-12, but also for Phoenix area Walk of Champions, and renovations restaurant, fully equipped fitness center, heated pool & spa swim clubs who were displaced when to the current gymnasium. The total and Venetian Theater room and you’ll discover that the Dottie Boreyko/Brophy Sports cost of the Aquatic and Tennis Center Complex, near 29th Street and is approximately $8.8 million, and was La Siena is the perfect retirement choice for you. Campbell Avenue, closed in March of made possible through the philan- last year to make way for a new housing thropy of the PCDS Board of Trustees Call to schedule your personal tour and lunch today! development. and Friends of the School. Board members of the Phoenix Built in 1974, the previous PCDS Swim Club secured a long-term com- pool served generations of students mitment that will make PCDS’s new through lower and middle school aquatic facility the club’s new home. swim/dive programs in physical educa- “Remaining centrally located, we tion, and through middle and upper will be able to fully accommodate our school competitive swim/dive teams. entire club, from age-groupers, seniors, The new aquatics center, school officials INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED all the way through Masters, as well as say, more appropriately fits PCDS’s LIVING RESIDENCES our current partners like the Special thriving athletics and wellness programs. Olympics and local high schools at the All club and after-school swim- East Northern Avenue new facility,” said Steve Schramm, vice ming, diving, and tennis will occur Phoenix, AZ president of the Phoenix Swim Club around the scheduling of PCDS physi- Board of Directors. Also coming on cal fitness and athletic programs, which . . board with Phoenix Swim Club is the will always be the first priority, school Arizona Marlins club; the two groups officials say. SRGseniorliving.com will work in unison to provide quality The new aquatic center gives PCDS instruction for swimmers and divers of the ability to offer a program that is all ages and levels. world-class and available to all interest- Commission for The total project is just over 88,000 ed PCDS student-athletes. The con- Ask how you can benefit from a CARF accredited retirement community! the Accreditation of square feet, including locker rooms, nection with local clubs enables PCDS Rehabilitation Facilities coaches offices, teaching classroom, to open its doors to the community tennis courts, and pool/deck area. It and to make a positive impact. has four tennis courts, and two pools: a The architects included Knoell and AN SRG SENIOR 50-meter competition pool that holds Quidort, and Architekton. The builder LIVING COMMUNITY 745,000 gallons of water, and a 25-yard was Haydon Building Corp. Page 6 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net
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Local twirlers bring room for more items by selling off a few of those collectibles, the American home gold medals Legion Post 75 needs you. Arizona’s youth were on parade to Pictured with their The post, located at 10625 N. Cave twirl at the 69th Annual World Open winning plaques Creek Road, will host a Swap Meet on Baton Twirling Championships, held and medals are the Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in late July at Notre Dame University 10 members of the and is looking for vendors to rent spaces in South Bend, Ind. Phoenix Superstar for a nominal fee. Interested vendors should call Post This was a new experience for three Twirling Team, of the 10 members of the Phoenix 75 at 602-943-8477 and leave a message trained by longtime Superstar Twirling Team, but not for for Zinda, who can provide more details. North Central resi- their coach, North Central resident dent Becky Hewitt Becky Hewitt, who has been coaching Tovrea society seeks and competing for the past 39 years. (submitted photo). volunteer docents Assistant Coach Sarah Ewart, who Tovrea Carraro Society is recruiting was on a team herself since the age of 6, individuals interested in joining its had to fill in for one of the senior docent volunteer program. twirlers who didn’t make it this year Docents lead public tours at Tovrea because of an illness. placed the girls in the top 10 in the beginner twirling students between the Castle at Carraro Heights, sharing sto- The girls trained once a week during country. Awards included four first ages of 6 and 16 in September in five dif- ries, historical facts, anecdotal informa- the school year with the Arizona Twirling places in the flag twirling competition ferent local school districts. For registra- tion along with the myths and mysteries Athletes, a nonprofit youth organization, by Madysin Hewitt, Rachel Rodriguez, tion information, call 602-997-0522. surrounding the Castle. and then attended a four-day twirling Emily Tutnick and Alexis Mendez. Five October training classes are now camp at Yavapai College in Prescott and of the Superstar twirling and dance Vendors sought forming and space is limited, so register commenced with three-hour daily prac- teams also placed in the top 10 in the today. Classes begin on Saturday, Oct. 4, tices in the gym during June and July. country, and the Senior beginner twirl for Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training takes The rigorous schedule paid off team captured the first place title for If you are a crafter with holiday place onsite. To find out more or for an when the team came home with 30 the second year in a row. items ready to sell, or just a collector of application, e-mail volunteer@ medals for individual events, which Hewitt will open a program for knick-knacks who needs to make some TovreaCarraroSociety.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 7
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Fun and fashion at ‘Heels for Healing’ Notice of the Florence Crittenton’s upscale resale store, Flo’s on 7th, is kicking off its sixth-annual, one-day-only shopping North Central Phoenix event, “Heels for Healing,” set for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Homeowners Association store, 4116 N. 7th Ave. Chaired by co-founder and presi- Annual Meeting dent of Sleep America Charities, Debbie Gaby, the event will feature a All Phoenix residents living in the area between 7th large selection of designer, vintage, casual and dressy shoes and handbags at Street and 7th Avenue from Missouri Avenue to incredibly low prices, as well as a raffle Northern Avenue are cordially invited to attend the drawing. upcoming NCPHA annual meeting: CEO of Florence Crittenton, Dr. Kellie Warren, said, “The popularity of Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 this event extends beyond Florence Linda Herold, a Phoenix philanthropist and Crittenton supporters and Flo’s on 7th longtime supporter of Florence Crittenton, Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. patrons. The incredible merchandise at prepares to set off on a high-heeled tricycle (meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.) unbeatable prices draws strong com- race in the Diva Dash, part of Florence Crittenton’s annual Heels for Healing bene- Location: All Saints Episcopal Church munity support each year and as a fit shopping event (submitted photo). result, strong support for the girls and and Day School young women that we serve.” ings, outreach events, and online at Preceding the 10 a.m. store opening www.talktransportation.org. The site Manning Hall (on the school campus) will be the second-annual Diva Dash allows residents to share their experi- 6300 North Central Avenue Games, a series of high-heel relay games ences and feedback on the system with that bring together members of the com- city leaders. This gathering will allow you to learn about current issues affecting munity for friendly competition in sup- Participants can make suggestions, our neighborhood and meet others who share your concerns for port of the agency, sponsored by Picnic communicate with each other online maintaining our quality of life. Speakers will include Mayor Greg Specialties. The games will begin at 8 and post transit-related photos. Stanton and Councilman Sal DiCiccio, along with other city and state a.m. in the Flo’s on 7th parking lot, with representatives. check-in beginning at 7:15 a.m. Gather a Parade celebrates, Tree-lined streets and mature foliage, a diversity of architecture, the team of friends, family or coworkers to historic Murphy Bridle Path, proximity to downtown, the only historical participate in the games for a small $25 shares Native cultures streetscape in Arizona and a vibrant neighborhood sense of pride are relay registration fee. Native American Connections will just a few of the things that make North Central Phoenix a very special All proceeds from the event will host its 32nd Annual Parade on directly support Florence Crittenton’s Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at 9 a.m. The place to live. The mission of NCPHA for the past 40 years has been to life-changing programs for young theme is, “Body, Mind and Spirit – protect the beauty, charm and history of our neighborhood from inap- women and their families in the com- Healthy in our Communities.” propriate commercial and residential development. Lately, an improv- munity. To register for the Diva Dash The parade is part of the Native ing housing market and the growth of the downtown business core have or for more information, visit American Recognition Days events held combined to make North Central a much more desirable place to live. www.floson7th.com. in October and November. It will start at This has created pressure to increase the density and change the char- 3rd Street and Earll Drive, and will head acter of development in our neighborhood. Changes like this can have City seeks input on north to Steele Indian School Park. both positive and negative impacts on our quality of life, depending on All entries are welcome. To enter a how the development is accomplished and how it affects the continu- transportation future float or community group, contact ity of our existing ambiance. Without the ongoing hard work of The city of Phoenix has kicked off a NAC at 602-254-3247 or e-mail NCPHA’s volunteer board, dedicated neighbors, conscientious develop- public involvement process to get resi- [email protected]. ers and neighborhood-friendly realtors, North Central and its beauty dents’ thoughts and opinions on trans- After the parade, there will be an could eventually become a thing of the past. portation issues. Open House at Steele Indian School The city will spend several months Park to showcase the renovation project Please come to the annual meeting to learn more about talking to the community and learning of the former band building. A Native current issues and how you can help keep North Central more about needs related to bus, light American Gourd Dance also will be one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Phoenix. rail, road infrastructure and complete held during that time to honor streets elements. This feedback will be American Veterans. All events are free If you are a homeowner within our borders and would used to select future light rail corridors and open to the public. like to become an official NCPHA member, please log and identify future funding of trans- For more information, visit onto www.ncpha.org, where you can sign up to be on our portation improvements. www.nativeconnections.org. 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Poor Little Rich Girl sales associate Julie Sloan, left, helps customer Rebecca Mendoza browse through some of the upscale resale boutique’s custom-made necklaces and pen- dants. The store, located in Sunbrite Corner at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road, will move into a new, larger space under construction next door (photo by Teri Carnicelli). Construction has already begun on SUNBRITE continued from page 1 the ground floor space, and will likely said Michael Bueker Sr., one of the finish before the second story is put in. partners at MPB. “We had a lot of push “We’re at the city on permitting on the back from one of the tenants” about the second floor,” Buekers said. However, already tight parking situation at the the city does not have any permit center. requests on record. According to Alan Calls to reach Baby Kay’s for com- Stephenson, the acting Planning and ment were unsuccessful; however, on Development director for the city, the the restaurant’s Facebook page they last inspection the city did for MPB posted on March 20, “Phoenix has Realty Services was for the foundation. turned out NOT to be our ideal loca- It was specifically for the first and sec- tion. Lots of complications poured in ond story addition for Baby Kay’s. It the (sic) over the last 6 months. And passed on July 25. way to many red flags. Mesa will be our Buekers says he expects Poor Little home.” Baby Kay’s actually had a “soft Rich Girl to move into the new space opening” in Mesa on Feb 21. by November. He says there already are Parking has been an ongoing issue a few tenants interested in the soon-to- at the corner and several current ten- be vacated space, which is the last space ants have expressed frustration but available for rent at that corner. declined to be quoted for this story. Buekers says MPB has addressed the Celebrate history parking concerns. “We completed it (the parking survey), and we’re good to of The Beatles go as far as our current plans. We've got Phoenix Public Library presents plenty of parking.” “The Beatles–a Musical Revolution” One issue was the pool supply com- during the month of September. pany was using some parking spaces for Join professional musician Dulais storage. Buekers says there are still a Rhys, Ph.D., for an interactive and par- few being used by the company but ticipatory one-hour program dedicated “it’s gotten a lot better.” He added that to the music and history of The once construction is complete it will Beatles—in celebration of the 50th free up a few more spaces currently anniversary of their arrival to America. blocked off for the construction. Events take place: 11 a.m. Saturday, As for the planned second story, Sept. 6 at Century Library, 1750 E. Buekers says instead of retail space they Highland Ave., and 6:30 p.m. are shifting to housing. “The plan right Thursday, Sept. 11 at Yucca Library, now is to build two 900-square-foot 5648 N. 15th Ave. For more informa- apartments. Second-story retail has not tion, call 602-262-4636 or visit done very well,” he explained. www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 9
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Get tips from the ‘Rehab Addict’ The Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show is returning to the Valley Sept. 26-28 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 19th Avenue and McDowell Road. The show provides a wide variety of home improvement, design and landscape ideas all under one roof. A special guest this year is self- taught home remodeler Nicole Curtis from HGTV’s popular “Rehab Addict,” who will appear 1-2 p.m. Saturday and 12-1 p.m. Sunday in the Agriculture (“Ag”) Building, located near the south entrance of the fairgrounds. As always, the show will feature Nicole Curtis, star of “Rehab Addict” on the HGTV channel, will be at the Maricopa thousands of home improvement, County Home and Landscape Show on design and landscaping companies Sept. 27 and 28 (photo courtesy of HGTV). offering exclusive deals for three days only, and there will be free gardening following items and receive two free and “how-to” seminars all weekend tickets to the Home Show: Tools (ham- long. Visit the 2014 American Honey mers, screw drivers, tape measures); Queen and enjoy honey tasting, painting supplies (paint brushes, paint beeswax candle making, beekeeping in trays, painter’s tape); and safety wear Arizona, and free “Cooking with (gloves, goggles). Honey” demonstrations. For more information including a The 5th Annual People’s Choice full schedule of events and to receive a Join Kitchen Competition will showcase the discount coupon for admission, visit Ba us for Now Open in the Heart of Central Phoenix! ck-to-S a chool C www.MCHomeShows.com. For ques- 8 offee best full-kitchen vignettes from concept - 11 am on S to reality. Participating companies show- tions, call 602-485-1691. ept. 12! case the latest trends in cabinetry, appli- ances, countertops, fixtures, lighting and Library celebrates flooring, while competing for the first place award of $10,000 & Best in Show. Hispanic Heritage A complete “Recycled Kitchen” will be Phoenix Public Library will host one of many on display. ¡Celebramos!, a series of events at Dog lovers can attend a dog-training library locations throughout the Valley seminar and learn basic to advanced obe- in celebration of Hispanic Heritage dience and fun tricks along with impor- month. tant home-related safety for your pet. Events include: Home show hours are 10 a.m.-6 • “La Cultura Cura: Celebrating p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to Latino Heritage in Dance,” 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 daily for Saturday, Sept. 20 at Cholla Library, adults, kids ages 3-12 get in for $2. 10050 Metro Parkway East. Enjoy a Children 2 and under are admitted free. performance by Primavera Folklórico On-site parking is available for a fee. Dance Company, explore the roots of Senior Morning will take place on baile folklórico and learn a dance step Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, and or two. guests 60 and older will receive free • “Musical Trip Through the admission. Customer Appreciation will Americas,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at take place Friday evening: Attend the Century Library, 1750 E. Highland Furniture • Accessories • Bedding • Gifts • and More show between 4 and 6 p.m. for free. Ave. Experience the diverse music and Current members of the military will cultures of Latin America Our full design studio offers receive free admission with valid mili- Programs, which are ongoing Custom blinds • Draperies • Upholstery • Wallpaper tary identification all three days. through October, are provided by Join us for the First Friday Artwalk each month! The Maricopa County Home and Cultural Coalition, Inc. and supported Landscape Show will be partnering by the Friends of the Phoenix Public 4747 North Central Ave. • 602.265.1077 with Stardust Non-Profit Building Library. For more information, call Supplies Inc. for on-site collecting of 602-262-4636 or visit www.phoenix the supplies. Donate any three of the publiclibrary.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 11 Page 12 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net
COMMUNITY North Central born, raised & living; Museum admissions ing a free auto care class geared espe- Authentic. I know this market. cially toward women, young and old. free on Sept. 27 Men are welcome, too. The clinic will The 10th-annual Museum Day take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, returns to the Valley on Saturday, Oct. 11. Space is limited to just 35 peo- Sept. 27, presented by Smithsonian ple; RSVPs needed by Sept. 26. My family & I give magazine. Doors will be open free of This car care clinic will cover: How Altruistic. back to North Central. charge to Smithsonian magazine read- to check tire pressure; how to measure ers and www.Smithsonian.com visitors the tread on a tire; what’s involved in at museums and cultural institutions changing your oil; how to check fluid nationwide. levels; how to change a spare tire; what In the Phoenix area, participating to do when you break down; safety I listen and adjust to venues include the Heard Museum basics, and more. (www.heard.org) and Pueblo Grande The car care clinic is free and will be Adaptive. today’s market. Museum and Archaeological Park held at Mazvo Auto Car Care Center, (www.pueblogrande.com). 4610 N. 7th St. Complimentary refresh- The Heard, located at 2301 N. ments and gourmet finger foods will be Central Ave., is dedicated to the sensi- served. RSVP to 602-248-8711 or ® tive and accurate portrayal of Native [email protected]. For more information Mike Weeks, your Realtor for arts and cultures, successfully combin- about the clinic, visit www.mazvo.com/ the North Central home market. ing the stories of American Indian peo- car_care_clinic.html. ple from a personal perspective with the beauty of art. Note that a $5 per Toiletries provided person gate fee is charged for admission to BUILD! Toy Brick Art at the Heard, to needy families on display through Sept. 28. Museum Family-to-Family, Inc. a nonprofit members do not pay this fee. poverty relief organization, is bringing In honor of Museum Day, Pueblo “Shower To The People” to the Boys & 166 W. Boca Raton Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix. The Moon Valley CC St., will have gallery tours and artifact program provides hygienic/personal show-and-tell stations available through- care products to impoverished out the day. The museum will be open its American families in need. SALE PENDING normal hours of operation, from 9 a.m. “It’s hard to believe that the most to 4:45 p.m.; donations are welcome. basic personal care items—soap, sham- Visit http://www.smithsonian.com/ poo, deodorant, toilet paper—are con- museumday to download your sidered luxury items for families living 2045 E. Rancho Museum Day Admission Card at your on the edge,” said Pam Koner, founder venue of choice, good for two people. of Family-to-Family. “I’ve heard of 4 Bed / 2.5 Bath Attendees must present the Museum families in need taking liquid soap Day Admission Card to gain free entry home from fast-food restaurant bath- to participating institutions. rooms, teenage girls skipping school OPEN HOUSE, 9/6, 11A-2P because they don’t have feminine Free class offers hygiene products, families using dish detergent as shampoo, children being basic car care tips bullied at school for being unclean, and For many women, a car is a signifi- most shockingly, of families going 3312 E. Orange cant part of their lives. It’s important for without toilet paper.” Biltmore Location women to equip themselves with some The hygiene supplies are provided common and basic knowledge about with support from High Ridge Brands, OPEN HOUSE, 9/7, 11A-2P their vehicles. You will be amazed at how maker of Zest, VO5, White Rain, Coast just a few pointers about the workings of and Rave. SNAP, The Supplemental your vehicle can make a huge impact on Assistance Program (formerly the food how you deal with your car repairs. stamp program), and other major Changing a tire may be something Federal assistance programs don’t pro- Mike Weeks that you never have to do, but if and vide assistance for the purchase of per- ® when it does happen, it will more than sonal care products, leading millions of Professional Realtor likely be at the worst possible moment. families to go without. 602-625-7058 mobile If the worst happens and you’re out on To date, the Shower To The People the road, changing a tire is the bare program has served 39 communities MikeWeeksRealtor.com essential car skill everyone should have. throughout 36 states, and the District Shahe “Shawn” Koulloukian, owner of Columbia, and High Ridge Brands of MAZVO Auto Car Care Center on will have donated more than 3 million 7th Street south of Highland, is offer- showers-worth of items. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 13
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Film series continues with ID; $18 general admission. Also being shown this month is “El to expand at PAM Topo,” 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. In addition to providing a wealth of Originally released in 1970, Alejandro gallery and art experiences, Phoenix Art Jodorowsky’s film quickly caught the Museum (PAM) has been reinventing imagination of movie audiences, its center for film, structuring the pro- becoming a landmark in independent gram around cinematic series that the- filmmaking. Classic Americana and matically bridge to museum exhibi- avant-garde European sensibilities col- tions—while still being dedicated to lide with Zen Buddhism and the Bible showing diverse and engaging forms of as master gunfighter and mystic El +-(* E% .k_ 8m\el\# G_f\e`o# 8Q /,'(+ cinematic art. Topo (played by writer/director nnn%d\cifj\^XiX^\%Zfd Upcoming screenings include Alejandro Jodorowsky) tries to defeat “Medea,” 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. The four sharp-shooting rivals on a bizarre production is part of the National path to allegorical self-awareness and :FDGC COMMUNITY For the Love of Beauty Proposed ‘monopalm’ objects to this use permit and we believe the granting of permits like this tower causes concern will continue to place other wireless By Teri Carnicelli communications facilities within our The Assistance League of Phoenix residential area.” (ALP), which has served children and This is not the first time NCPHA families in the greater Phoenix commu- has opposed a wireless tower in the nity for more than 50 years, is suddenly community. It went up against AT&T facing some negative backlash from its in 2012 when the communications residential and commercial neighbors. company wanted to build a large “bell That’s because ALP has entered into tower” structure on the property of 4236 N. Central Avenue 4340 E. Indian School Road an agreement with telecommunications Crossroads United Methodist Church. provider Verizon to allow the company The bell tower, also at 65 feet, is used Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phoenix, AZ 85018 to erect a 65-foot “monopalm” on its to disguise the wireless communica- property, located at 7038 N. 7th St. tions tower and ground equipment. In 602.296.0909 602-522-2050 ALP has owned the commercial proper- the end, AT&T prevailed. ty for 50 years and currently operates Several residents living on Glenn Happy Hour Pricing 2177 W. Queen Creek Road its thrift store there, which also Drive, a cul-de-sac of older homes just Thursday • Friday • Saturday Chandler, AZ 85248 includes a large parking lot to the south west of the ALP property, expressed their of the two-story building. concerns at the hearing that the “ugly” 4 - 7pm 480-857-4200 A monopalm is a wireless commu- tower would be visible from their yards nications tower disguised to look like a and, for some, even their windows. Haircuts • Color Hair • Nails • Skin palm tree. Verizon also wants to build Aimee Runyon, executive director ground equipment adjacent to the of the Assistance League of Phoenix, Blowdrys • Makeup Massage • Makeup monopalm that would be housed in a says that ultimately the tower will have Hair & Eyelash Extensions Hair & Eyelash Extensions 16-foot by 37-foot area, screened by an to go in somewhere, because Verizon 8-foot-tall block wall. The monopalm has identified a need for better coverage and ground equipment area would be in the area, and there are a limited Walk-Ins Welcome at the far southeast end of the ALP number of commercial properties large parking lot and would take up approx- enough to house the structure. imately three parking spaces. Verizon “If it has to go in, why not have it would enter into a long-term lease on the property of a nonprofit organi- agreement with ALP for the property it zation that has been here in the Valley would use. for more than 50 years and that will re- Also to the south is the single-story invest those funds into the communi- Hissy Fits children’s consignment store, ty?” Runyon says. “With this lease which is in a building set back from 7th arrangement [with Verizon], 1,500 kids Street with limited parking in the front. will get a brand-new pair of shoes every Choose one deal only: The owner of that property, Marco year for the next 15 years because of the Balzano, says the cell tower and sup- residual income we will receive.” porting structure would block visibility Runyon adds that “we want to be $ 95 $ for his tenants’ business and would be good neighbors since we, too, are part 17 25 OFF an “eyesore for the neighborhood.” of the North Central community. We OR Balzano, along with more than a hope we can work with the neighbors LUBE, OIL & FILTER ANY REGULAR PLUS TAX AND SERVICE OR half-dozen residents from the neigh- to come up with a solution that works ENVIRONMENTAL FEE REPAIR OVER $100 borhood to the west of the property, for us and for them.” Standard oil only up to 5 Qts Excludes tires spoke in opposition to Verizon’s request The Zoning Adjustment hearing on for a use permit for the structure at a Verizon’s use permit request has been Phoenix Zoning Adjustment hearing continued to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. on Aug. 21. Verizon needs the use per- 25 in Assembly Room C, Phoenix City AWARDED AAA “TOP SHOPS” mit because the tower is 113 feet from Hall, 200 W. Washington St., First FOR 13 CONSECUTIVE YEARS a resident area, and the zoning ordi- Floor. nance requires that it be a minimum of Verizon will host a community 150 feet away. information meeting prior to the hear- Also speaking in opposition was a ing. The date had not been set as of Approved Auto Repair representative of the North Central press time. Phoenix Homeowners Association Those who wish to comment on Authorized Dealer (NCPHA). “The NCPHA is constantly this zoning application can e-mail their 4101 E. Bell Road 602-971-2225 OR opposing commercial creep and inap- comments to zoning.adjustment@ 1201 E. Glendale Avenue 602-274-1394 propriate deviations from zoning that phoenix.gov. Refer to the case # ZA- WWW.KELLYCLARK.COM affect property values and quality of 317-14 and the hearing date (9/25/14) THESE OFFERS MAY BE USED TOWARD ANY SERVICE. ONE PER CUSTOMER PER TRANSACTION. OFFER MUST BE life,” said Mary Crozier, president of in your e-mail, and provide your full PRESENTED AT TIME OF SERVICE. NOT VALID TOWARD PREVIOUS CHARGES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. the NCPHA. “The NCPHA strongly name and address. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 15 Page 16 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net COMMUNITY Spotlight On ... college—perhaps in California, where CONSIGNMENT&CLASSES she could study marine biology. She likes Local girl featured dolphins, and has even gone swimming in Sports Illustrated with them in Mexico. Helping them 50% OFF eat—primarily fish and squid (eeey- By Don Ketchum eeew!)—is another story altogether. Fans who read Sports Illustrated So until the varsity tennis season SIDEWALK SALE most certainly had to do a double-take begins in the spring, she will continue Sept. 4th, 5th, & 6th while perusing the popular “Faces in to work on her game several times a the Crowd’’ feature in the Aug. 4 issue. week with a coach. Sale Hours: 8am – 3pm That’s because two athletes from the “I believe in myself—I know I can same school, Xavier College win,’’ she said. Sign up for a scheduled class or Preparatory, Customize your own with family & friends shared the spot- Bruskas to lead light. One of Phoenix Boys Choir 7118 N. 7th Street • 602-870-3530 them was North North Central Phoenix resident www.theclassykitchen.com • [email protected] • Central resident Kristen Bruskas is the new executive Hours: 10-4 Tues.-Sat. Closed Sundays & Mondays Madison Clarke. director of the Phoenix Boys Choir, The other stu- effective Sept. 2. Bruskas was chosen as dent was Khalia the ideal person to lead the choir after Lanier from Madison Clarke an extensive search was conducted. North Scottsdale. Bruskas has worked in the nonprofit It’s rare enough when one school or sector for more than 20 years, holding individual is chosen from hundreds various positions in marketing, develop- (maybe thousands?) across the country, ment and administration. She has a pas- but having two athletes from the same sion for music as school in the same issue rarely happens. well, previously The 5-foot-2 Clarke is more than a serving as a part- foot shorter than the 6-3 Lanier, but time choir direc- what she has done on the tennis court tor for 25 years, is no less impressive. Clarke, now a and also establish- senior, has won the last two individual ing the position of Arizona state tennis championships Performing Arts and is aiming for a third in the spring director for the Kristen Bruskas of 2015. As a team, Xavier has won Boys and Girls three in a row. Club of the East Valley. Said Clarke: “Somebody said that I Bruskas also held positions at the might be in Sports Illustrated. I’m like, Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, “What?’ I also didn’t know she (Lanier) Arizona Opera and, most recently, the would be in there. I was looking down Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San the list and saw Xavier, and realized Francisco. that we both were in. It’s still kind of She was previously affiliated with hard to believe. A lot of my friends the Phoenix Boys Choir in the early DIAMOND have said, ‘I saw you.’” DIAMOND 1990s, serving on the Board of Trustees Experience, Jewelry Repair Clarke recently won the first New when the choir acquired its current Honesty ’’ Done on Site Balance high school nationals in building at 1131 E. Missouri Ave. and Integrity JIMJIMSS Buy, Sell, Trade Cambridge, Mass., rallying to defeat a “The Phoenix Boys Choir has a rep- We buy Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds, Coins and Valuables! California player in two straight sets utation of excellence and I am commit- after dropping the first. ted to the growth of the choir both in As seen on Channels 5 and 12! Clarke was introduced to tennis at an terms of musical participation and with You can trust a jeweler. Take your valuables, gold and silver to Diamond Jim’s! early age and followed in the footsteps of regard to community support and Back by Popular Demand! her paternal grandfather and her father, engagement,” Bruskas said. both decent players in their own right. “I The Phoenix Boys Choir season Come in and register for our holiday drawings! just love playing,’’ she said. opens with the popular Thursday $100 each month in September - October - November Due in part to her height, she likes Concert Series beginning Sept. 25. Three $300 in December! to be mentally stronger than her oppo- main concerts will be performed nents. She prefers to be aggressive from throughout the Choir’s 66th season, 6005 N. 16th Street the first serve of the match instead of starting with “A Phoenix Boys Choir N.E. Corner of 16th St. & Bethany Home We buy waiting around too long to see what the Holiday” running in December, broken & other person is going to do. “Crowning Glory” in February and “I try not to think too much, just “Winning Spirit” in May. For more 602-466-1772 damaged DiamondJims4Cash.com react,’’ she said. details, visit www.phoenixboyschoir.org items, too! Clarke hopes to continue to play in or call 602-264-5328. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 17 COMMUNITY Local youth finishes triathlon in top 10 A triathlete taking sixth in the nation is a big deal. But when that triathlete is only 9 years old, it is a huge deal! 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But if many human exposures. perfect way to end the day. they are provided with an item that Bring the whole family to the • Rabies is a preventable disease. smells like them and follows them Arizona Humane Society’s Sunnyslope everywhere, they become more com- Campus located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. Protect yourself, your pet, and your community: fortable until they find their forever to meet Maggie. Her adoption fee is homes. • Vaccinate all dogs, cats, and ferrets against rabies $110 and includes her spay surgery and AHS is looking for individuals who • Avoid contact with wildlife and stray animals vaccines. For more information, call would be willing to purchase materials • If bitten, wash the wound thoroughly and see 602-997-7585 ext. 2045. Maggie may and create kitty cozies to donate to its your doctor have been adopted by the time you feline friends. 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Education hosts its monthly “Down Mel Brewer at 602-997-7586, ext. 2045 Dogs for Paws” yoga class 10 a.m. or e-mail [email protected]. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 19 COMMUNITY Arizona Flycasters Club Community 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 Calendar Sunnyslope Community Center AN ECLECTIC MIX 802 E. Vogel Ave. Kosher Cooking Class • Clothing • Art Gallery The Arizona Flycasters Club is a 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 nonprofit organization dedicated to • Gifts • Jewelry Beth El Congregation advancing the sport of fly-fishing. Club 1118 W. Glendale Ave. member Barney Rouse will share some of 602-944-3359 his recent trout fishing adventures. ENJOY! The cost for the class is $15 per class Rouse doesn’t think twice about taking or $48 prepaid for four classes: Sept.7, an 8-mile trek fishing small streams in 16TH ANNIVERSARY SALE Oct. 19, Nov. 9 & Dec. 7. The fee Visit us on the backwoods of southern Colorado Facebook! SEPTEMBER 16 - 20 includes supplies, a recipe book, tasting and eastern Arizona. His informative samples and meals to be finished at Located in Historic Phoenix at the SE Corner of 15th Ave. & Thomas Rd. presentations are packed with beautiful 2827 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 • (602) 728-0980 home. Space is limited for this fun inter- images of the outdoors, together with Where Shopping is an Experience • Come Visit and Enjoy!! active course, which is open to all skill essential information to have a safe and levels. Students will learn how to prepare enjoyable trip. There is no charge for the gourmet Kosher meals including cashew event; the public is welcome. For more stir fry chicken, chicken fajitas, information, visit www.azflycasters.org. Caribbean seasoned salmon with mango salsa and Italian simmered chicken. P.H.I.L. Talks Participants can request to change the 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 meat options or select tofu as an alterna- Space 55 tive prior to the class. 636 E. Pierce St. www.space55.org ALP Membership Coffee The world premiere of P.H.I.L. Talks 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 is an interactive presentation series, in ALP Philanthropic Center the spirit of TEDx, but with an empha- 9224 N. 5th St. sis on presenting local thinkers with 602-944-7636 global solutions. P.H.I.L. Talks brings Assistance League of Phoenix is together some of Phoenix’s brightest seeking individuals who want volunteer minds for an informative, insightful and opportunities, personal growth, leader- entertaining evening of awareness-rais- ship skills, and camaraderie. An infor- ing, thoughtful head-nodding and mational coffee will be held as part of world-changing conceptualizations. The SEPTEMBER SPECIAL! an ongoing commitment to introduc- inaugural P.H.I.L. Talks presents talks by $5 OFF with the purchase of $35 or more ing ALP to individuals in the commu- experts on public safety, human relation- With this ad. Expires 9/30/2014. 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Central Ave. Sunnyslope History Museum 602-267-9526 737 E. Hatcher Road Shop a wide selection of toys, both 602-331-3150 old and new. Find great collectibles as The museum will sponsor an open well as the latest Hot Wheels. Featuring house featuring new displays. Meet more than 50 vendors. Admission is $3 Sunnyslope Historical Society board for ages 11 and over; children ages 10 members and docents. The gift shop and younger admitted for free. will have new offerings. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and Phoenix Writers Club open to the public. 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 Bluewater Grill Ice Cream Social 1720 E. Camelback Road 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 Guest speaker is Travis Mills of American Legion Post 75 Running Wild Films. Cost is $15 for 10625 N. Cave Creek Road members and $20 for guests. 602-943-8477 Reservations must be made by Sept. 17. Enjoy an ice cream social and a bake RSVP [email protected] with Phoenix sale, preceded by the post’s monthly flag Writers Club in the subject line. raising at 1:15 p.m. All proceeds will go Members and the public are welcome. to the post’s education program and ben- efit Sunnyslope High School. Member of The Science of Superheroes the public are welcome. Visit 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 www.post75sunnyslope.com. Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N. Central Ave. AAUW Hosts Ehst How does Superman’s X-ray vision 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 work? Learn this and other superhero Beatitudes Luther Life Center secrets at this fun-filled science event for 1616 W. Glendale Ave. all ages. Enjoy a superhero meet-and- 602-249-0962 greet and prize drawing for everyone The Phoenix Branch of AAUW who presents a library card. Don’t forget (American Association of University to wear your superhero costume! Women) will feature Eric Ehst, executive director of NeighborsWho Care, which provides volunteer services to the home- Benefits Central bound and disabled elderly. Ehst will dis- Walk4Education cuss Arizona elections and ballot initia- 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 tives. He is a former PAC chair and pres- Chase Field ident of AZ NOW. Visitors are welcome. 401 E. Jefferson St. A dinner ($14) will begin at 5:30 p.m., The first statewide effort to put a followed by the program (free) at 6:30 face on the 1.2+ million students in p.m. RSVP for the dinner by Sept. 12. over 260 public district schools in Arizona, each of which has to fight for Cow Camp Cooking what it needs to serve and support its 12-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 students. See the public school district- North Mountain Visitor Center s’ showcases of student achievement 12950 N. 7th St. lining the concourse at Chase Field and Dave McDowell, author and award- a Diamondbacks/Padres game. Tickets winning head cook of the Biscuitflats are $10 for adults and $5 for students Chuck Wagon, covers the history of ages 2-18. Register to participate at chuck wagon and cow camp cooking www.Walk4Education.com. from the 1800s until today. He will share information that can be used in backyard Castaway Karaoke Party cooking or while camping. Learn how to & Fund Raiser make cowboy camp bread and chuck 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 wagon doughnuts. McDowell also will Space 55 share the basics of Dutch oven cooking 636 E. Pierce St. over an open fire. The program is free www.space55.org and open to the public. Enjoy Castaway-themed karaoke and www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 21 COMMUNITY Central United Methodist a Message in a Bottle haiku contest. Hornacek, Phoenix Suns head coach, Valley wine and food lovers are There will be Build-Your-Own-Wilson and alumna speaker Jessica Petznick, invited to enjoy a festive evening to Church stations and a Desert Island Disc Xavier Class of 2009 and a member of benefit Hospice of the Valley. The Exchange: bring mixtapes of your desert the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. The event is night begins with delicious pairings Sunday Worship island jams and trade them in for special free; however, guests are encouraged to and features silent and live auctions of Three Distinctly Different prizes. There will be adult beverages for make a financial contribution. Proceeds fine wines, unique culinary experiences purchase, free food, a raffle featuring benefit Xavier’s Legacy of Leadership and exciting vineyard trips. Individual Worship Experiences local businesses, a costume contest and Capital Campaign. To register, contact tickets are $150. To register online, 8:00 am - Sermon with Communion more. Tickets $10 at the door. Curt Bruggman at [email protected]. visit www.hov.org/wine. 9:00 am - Jesus, Java and Jazz 10th Annual Zoowalk 11:00 am - Liturgy with Annual Tea Party at ICC Shoes and the City Sanctuary Choir 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 for Autism Research The Irish Cultural Center Saks Fifth Avenue, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 Children, Youth, 1106 N. Central Ave. Biltmore Fashion Park Phoenix Zoo and Adult programs 602-258-0109 2446 E. Camelback Road 455 N. Galvin Parkway Professional childcare Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment Benefitting AWEE, this is a fabulous 602-273-1341 for ages birth to 2 years and good food, including a variety of way to spend an evening, which includes Enjoy a walk around the Phoenix sandwiches, scones, cakes and soda a Fall Fashion Peek, eye-popping prizes Zoo while supporting the mission to find bread. This is the first day of Autumn, and a few Cosmopolitans. Tickets are effective treatments for autism. The walk time to celebrate the idea of cooler days. $85 per person and, because space is lim- starts at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium 1875 North Central Avenue Cost is $15 per person. R.S.V.P. by call- ited, registration is required. To register parking lot (.5 miles), and loops around Phoenix, Arizona 85004 ing Patricia at 480-242-3500. and purchase tickets, contact Susan the zoo (1.1 miles), and includes zoo 602.258.8048 Lagasse at [email protected] or call admission for the day. There will be an centralumc.com Xavier X Breakfast 2014 602-223-4333. on-site resource fair until 11 a.m. Cost is 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 $25 for adults (includes a T-shirt), $15 Xavier College Preparatory, Off the Vine Vintage for teens, free for 12 and younger and Founders Hall Wine Auction individuals on the spectrum. Sign up A friendly, caring, and 4710 N. 5th St. 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 today at www.zoowalk.org. Parking and inclusive congregation 602-240-3133 Royal Palms Resort and Spa registration are at the Phoenix Municipal welcomes you. Featuring keynote speaker Jeff 5200 E. Camelback Road Stadium parking lot. Looking for a community where you can create your own beat? You’ve found it. Live worry-free with friendly folks who want the same things: happiness and security without pretense. It’s easy. It’s The Terraces. Welcome home. NEVER STOP 7550 N. 16th Street BEING YOU. Phoenix, AZ 85020 TheTerracesPhoenix.com Call 1-800-956-1627 to schedule a visit. The Terraces of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, is managed by ABHOW, corporation, serving seniors through quality retirement housing since 1949. Page 22 – North Central News, September 2014 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Bathrooms, Kitchens, Windows, Doors Custom Woodworking and Cabinetry, Painting & More Gearing Up for Winter? We are ready! Stylist Ronda Gates works on a customer’s hair at Mane Attraction salon, which will partic- ipate in a fundraiser this month for Phoenix Children’s Hospital (submitted photo). Salon hosts fundraiser ly to 1 Darn Cool School. The salon’s stylists also are getting Real Estate Flyers for children’s hospital in on the fun by featuring a Stylist This fall, Mane Attraction Salon will Raffle, in which patrons can purchase a Retail Sell Sheets host a series of stylish fundraisers in sup- raffle ticket directly from their favorite Saddle Stictched Magazines port of the 1 Darn Cool School at stylist for $10, anytime between Sept. Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH), an 28 and Nov. 8. Then at the end of the Hard and Soft Cover Books in-hospital learning program that helps contest, each Mane Attraction Stylist Layout and Design Services ... young patients to continue their school- will pick a lucky winner to receive a ... and of course Business Cards, ing while in the hospital—because a haircut and style. healthy mind leads to a healthy body. Mane Attraction Salon is located at Letterheads, Invoices, Through Sept. 27, Mane Attraction 3156 E. Camelback Road. For more and Folders. patrons will be able to purchase a PCH information, call 602-956-2996 or visit heart sticker for $5, to which they can www.maneattractionsalon.com. add their name and have it posted to the salon wall. All money raised will be donated to PCH, and at the end of the Business Briefs raffle one lucky winner will receive a ATHENA Awards $100 gift card. finalists chosen Mane Attraction also will offer chil- The Greater Phoenix Chamber of dren’s haircuts for a minimum dona- Commerce announced the 11 women 1505 West 10th Place Tempe 480.967.2180 tion of $25 from Sept. 7 through Sept. chosen as finalists for its prestigious 12, with all money raised going direct- ATHENA Awards. The ATHENA HOT YOGA • 6 MONTHS • $249 One Work out and win in our 4th Annual Hot Yoga Competition! Month of Sign up and attend 20 classes each month for 3 months and Unlimited YOU WIN 3 MORE MONTHS OF CLASSES FOR FREE! Classes Only You’ll also receive a custom yoga mat, T-shirt and more! $49 TAKE THE 2014 HOT YOGA CHALLENGE! New and HOTYOGAWORKOUT.COM returning VERY LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER NOW!! students! Email [email protected] to save your spot • Like us on Facebook • 602-318-5757 • 6060 N 16th Street www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 23 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Businesswoman of the Year Award rec- Developers Should Know.” The cost of ognizes a woman in the public and pri- the luncheon is $40 for AAED mem- vate sector, in addition to highlighting bers and guests and $50 for non-mem- an upcoming leader in the Valley as an bers and $55 for late registrants. ATHENA Young Professional. To register, visit www.aaed.com/ Among the finalists are North events. The registration deadline is Sept. Central residents Avein Saaty-Tafoya of 4. Vegetarian meals must be requested in Adelante Healthcare, in the Public advance. For more information, call Sector category; Pearl Chang Esau of AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or Expect More Arizona, in the Young visit www.aaed.com. Professional category; and Meghan Cox of Lincoln Strategy Group, also in the Promotional company Young Professional category. opens second office ATHENA finalists are chosen for HP2 Promotions, a local promo- their excellence in business and leader- tions company located at 1630 E. ship, dedication to the community and Bethany Home Road, has expanded support and mentorship of other and is now working out of a second women. Three ATHENA Award recipi- location a stone’s throw away at 1709 ents will be announced at the Chamber’s E. Bethany Home Road. 27th Annual ATHENA Awards lun- HP2 Promotions specializes in pro- cheon on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the motional products, logoed apparel, Arizona Biltmore. Registration for this team sports, marketing solutions and event closes Oct. 15. To register, visit fulfillment. Founded in 2004, HP2 www.phoenixchamber.com/athena. Call Promotions has grown from two 602-495-2182 for any questions. employees to 17, servicing clients both locally and nationally. The impacts of “With the addition of new staff healthcare reform members and an ever-expanding client Although we are entering the sec- ond year of health care reform, employ- please see LOCATION on page 24 ees and businesses still have many ques- tions. Learn from the best in the indus- September’s Featured Homes! try and be prepared, with a special panel discussion 7:30-11 a.m. Friday, MODEL PERFECT OWNED SOLAR Sept. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 122 N. 2nd Ave. “Health Care Reform: A Look Back and A Way Forward” is presented by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Attend a morning session with experts who will talk you through the 540 W. Rancho Drive • $675,000 7039 N. 6th Ave. • $649,000 lessons learned during 2014 enrollment, Gorgeous North Central remodel with a gourmet kitchen, granite, built-ins, A beautiful SOLAR home with 14 SEER rated HVAC units. SOLAR provides help you navigate through myths and custom cabinets, sparkling pool, huge irrigated lot, loads of storage. Very energy savings every month! Light and open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, bright and open. 4 BD 2 BA 2G 2964 SF 27x15 family room. 4 BD 3 BA 2.5G 3103 SF misunderstandings and brief you on nec- essary preparations for 2015. Check in NEW PRICE COMING SOON! begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a conti- nental breakfast. The keynote address and panel commence at 8 am. Watch our Cost is $50 for chamber members, website for and $65 for non-members. To register, this listing! call 602-495-2195 or visit www.phoenixchamber.com. 1036 E. Butler Dr. • $224,900 Near 3rd Avenue & Butler • $375,000 A home that captures the feeling of the West. Desert to the North, views Beautiful three-bedroom, 2-bath remodeled home with a pool and two-car What to know when of downtown to the South. The family room is vaulted and is part of the garage. Check with us for details developing state land mountain. 3BD 2BA 2G 2094 SF Vanessa Hickman, Arizona’s state Brian Smith land commissioner, will be the keynote 602-295-8600 cell We love North Central speaker at the Arizona Association for [email protected] because it’s Economic Development’s (AAED) Mary Beth Smith September luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 602-434-2900 cell small town friendly! p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2901 N. 7th St. [email protected] Hickman’s topic will be “Arizona Many more pictures at AZQualityHomes.com State Land: What Economic Page 24 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Health Clinic, Community Health LOCATION continued from page 23 Center, Community Development and base, we were simply outgrowing the Volunteer Services. current building and expansion became Prior to John C. Lincoln Health a necessity,” explained Marc Hawkins, Network, Hallman-Quenneville served founder and vice president of HP2 as the executive director for the Promotions. Northside Training Center where she For more information, call 602-235- worked collabo- 9099 or visit www.hp2promo.com. ratively with other nonprofits Hallman-Quenneville joins to support eco- nonprofit as exec director nomically disad- Cindy Hallman-Quenneville has vantaged workers been named the new executive director in Phoenix. for Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. “I have dedi- cated myself to Hallman-Quenneville will help Cindy Southwest Center build a prosperous protecting the Hallman-Quenneville new future, all while celebrating 25 years dignity of vulnera- of service to the HIV/AIDS community. ble populations through a healthcare Hallman-Quenneville, who recently career in the nonprofit sector and am served as the vice president of the John honored to join the Southwest Center C. Lincoln Health Network and execu- team,” Hallman-Quenneville said. tive director of Desert Mission, brings Hallman-Quenneville holds a over 20 years of nonprofit and healthcare Master of Business Administration experience to Southwest Center. She from Grand Canyon University and a oversaw their Food Bank, Children’s Bachelor of Science from Kaplan Dental Center, Lincoln Learning Center, University. She joined Southwest Adult Day Health Care, Neighborhood Center in her new role on Aug. 1. Renewal, Marley House Behavioral Bruce Weiss, who had served as interim executive director, assumes the role of deputy director where he will continue to oversee research and health services. “Together, Cindy and Bruce will make a dynamic team to lead the agency into our next 25 years,” said Ken Gabel, Southwest Center’s board chairman. Inspire your designs during ‘junk’ party The ladies at Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market will host a Poster Release Party, a lively event featuring local musicians, food trucks, awesome giveaways and more, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 at Modern Manor, 716 W. Hazelwood St. Attendees will be able to gather design inspiration as they peruse the vintage furniture showroom, get a bite to eat, and listen to the musical stylings of local artists. Also, everyone will receive a copy of the September Junk in the Trunk Poster to share with friends. The Poster Release Party will kick off the promotion of the fall Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, which will take place Sept. 20 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. For more information on the Poster Release Party or the Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, visit www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 25 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Goldman returns to Phoenix. The sale price brought roots for new biz $61,446 per unit, which equates to Central Phoenix native and licensed $98.97 per square foot, and was 94 per- aesthetician Jill Goldman has selected cent occupied at the time of the sale. her home turf to launch her new busi- Foley named GM ness venture, Wax Appeal, a profession- al hair removal studio. of Biltmore resort Goldman, 33, brings several years of Sheila Foley has been appointed to industry experience to the corner of 12th the position of general manager of the Street and Maryland Avenue—just a 740-guestroom, iconic Arizona stone’s throw from where she was raised. Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. “Ultimately, I decided on a North Foley will oversee the day-to-day oper- Central Phoenix location because of ations of this his- my close ties to the people of this toric resort and neighborhood and my understanding will report direct- of the demand for a business such as ly to Hilton mine,” Goldman explained. Worldwide Area Located at 1202 E. Maryland Ave., Vice President Suite 1C, Wax Appeal offers waxing and Ben Fusco. electrolysis to both men and women, and “Her energy, has already attracted the attention of inspiring cus- Sheila Foley many, including Goldman’s previous tomer-centric clients from around the Valley. culture along with proven owner rela- “I’ve had clients from all four cor- tions and operations experience in the ners of the Valley visit my shop and luxury resorts arena makes her a great For more than 115 years, the Phoenix Country Club fit for this landmark resort,” Fusco many have remarked just how quaint— has been creating enduring family memories in the heart and cute—this area is,” Goldman said. said. “They love the local shops, the abun- Foley joins the Hilton Worldwide of the city. In this spectacular oasis from the every day, dant restaurants, and the overall sereni- family from Marriott hotels and resorts kids can have the time of their lives just being kids. They’ll ty of central Phoenix. I’m really proud where she served as the general manag- love spending their days playing or taking golf, tennis and to show off my roots.” er of JW Marriott Houston for the past swim lessons from our outstanding instructors. And while Wax Appeal is open Monday six years. Prior to this, Foley was the through Saturday, by appointment general manager of Scottsdale Marriott the kids are off enjoying themselves, parents can work out, only. Call Goldman at 602-684-8034 Suites–Old Town and director of sales have a rejuvenating spa treatment or just relax by the pool. and marketing at JW Marriott Desert to schedule an appointment. At the Phoenix Country Club, there are no hidden fees or Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix. Colonnade Apartments Earlier in her career, she also held mandatory monthly fees beyond the dues, creating a convenient under new ownership key positions at The Westin St. Francis and affordable family membership. Phoenix Country Club is a Cushman & Wakefield of Arizona’s Hotel, San Francisco, Intercontinental private club and membership is accepted through sponsorship Multifamily Advisory Group recently Hotels Group, Hyatt and Loews. negotiated the $25.5 million sale of by current members. Please contact Colette Bunch to The Colonnade Apartments, a 415- Stazio to focus on inquire about introductions and the membership process. unit multifamily property located at healthcare litigation 1930 E. Camelback Road. Victoria Stazio has joined Built in 1968 and with an addition Fennemore Craig’s Phoenix office at in 1973, The Colonnade is an urban, 2394 E. Camelback Road, Suite 600, as MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW. garden-style apartment community an associate practicing in the areas of Colette Bunch located in the heart of the Camelback healthcare litigation, professional lia- 602.636.9823 or [email protected] Corridor, providing a live-work-play bility, long-term care and catastrophic experience for residents. The property injury defense. FOR MORE INFORMATION: PHOENIXCC.ORG is 257,648 square feet with 27 build- Prior to joining the firm, Stazio ings and features studio, one- and two- worked as an associate at Quintairos, bedroom floor plans. Prieto, Wood & Boyer in Phoenix. She “This urban in-fill location with also served as Deputy County Attorney PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB frontage on Camelback Road really got with the Mohave County Attorney's SEVENTH STREET & THOMAS ROAD the attention of the investment commu- Office. She earned her J.D. from St. nity,” said Jim Crews, a senior director at John's University, School of Law and Cushman & Wakefield. “We had signifi- her B.A. from Siena College. cant interest from numerous groups with Stazio was a recipient of the varying business plans that includes Community Partnership Award from rehab/value add and redevelopment.” the Kingman Police Department. Gelt Inc. of Tarzana, Calif., sold the For more information, call 602- property to MCS Capital Partners of 916-5000 or visit www.fclaw.com. Page 26 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Your North Central Specialist 602-761-4646 View our listings at www.centralphx.com Current Listings/Escrows Bobby Lieb (North Central homes in bold) Associate Broker 6500 E. Cheney Dr...... NEW PRICE ...... 7926 SF ...... 7BR/5.5BA ...... $2,000,000 602-376-1341 mobile 6033 N. 20th St...... NEW PRICE ...... 5342 SF ...... 5BR/6BA ...... $1,650,000 E Mail: [email protected] 5502 E. Valle Vista Rd. #23 ...... Over an acre lot ...... $1,600,000 34 E. Cactus Wren ...... NEW PRICE ...... 5198 SF ...... 5BR/4.5BA ...... $1,250,000 Bobby Lieb’s 7602 N Central Ave...... 4064 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 998,500 Honors and Awards 1483 8 N. 15th Ave...... 3968 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 874,900 405 E. Montebello Ave. . . . .JU ST LISTED ...... 3399 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 849,900 HomeSmart’s #1 41 W. Marlette ...... 5640 SF ...... 6BR/5.5BA ...... $ 824,900 Top Performing Agent 5640 N. 3rd Ave...... NEW PRICE ...... 3204 SF ...... 4BR/4.5BA ...... $ 775,000 for 2011, 2012 & 2013 6854 N. Hilside Dr...... VI EW LOT ...... Lot 52 ...... $ 795,000 by volume and units sold 48 W. Foothill Dr...... NEW PRICE ...... 3637 SF ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $ 750,000 out of 7,300 agents worldwide 105 E. Lamar Rd...... NEW PRICE ...... 4200 SF ...... 5BR/5BA ...... $ 750,000 7220 N. 15th Ave...... NEW PRICE ...... 3399 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 724,900 HomeSmart’s 727 W. Seldon Ln...... IN ESCROW ...... 3364 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 699,500 Diamond Club 804 W. Claremont St...... IN ESCROW ...... 3529 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 690,131 for 2011, 2012 and 2013 723 W. Claremont St...... JU ST LISTED ...... 3530 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 664,900 9139 N. 82nd St...... NEW PRICE ...... 2820 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 649,000 Top Selling Agent 7331 N. 16th Ave...... NEW PRICE ...... 2839 SF ...... 5BR/2.75BA ...... $ 599,000 in North Central 340 E. Rose Ln...... IN ESCROW ...... Lot ...... $ 575,000 for the 12th year in a row 710 W. Claremont St ...... NEW CONSTRUCTION .2811 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 574,000 715 W. Claremont St...... IN ESCROW ...... 2811 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 570,000 Ranked 7619 N. 11th St...... NEW PRICE ...... 3304 SF ...... 5BR/3BA ...... $ 545,000 #4 in Total Dollar Volume for 2012 7919 N. 16th Dr...... JU ST LISTED ...... 2483 SF ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $ 489,900 77 E Missouri Ave. #19 ...... 3575 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 485,000 by the 1545 W. Frier Dr...... IN ESCROW ...... 3489 SF ...... 4BR/2.75BA ...... $ 475,000 Phoenix Business Journal 604 E. Colter ...... Land ...... $ 474,900 Named 502 E. Kaler Dr...... IN ESCROW ...... 3000 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 465,000 “Realtor of the Year 7210 N. 17th Ave...... 2770 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 460,000 for 2003” 2524 E. Vogel Ave...... 2449 SF ...... 2BR/2BA ...... $ 459,000 by the 9433 N. 19th St...... NEW PRICE ...... 3209 SF ...... 4BR/3.5BA ...... $ 449,500 Phoenix Business Journal 77 E. Misouri Ave #54 ...... 3184 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 445,000 5107 E. Juniper Ave...... JUST LISTED ...... 2500 SF ...... 5BR/2BA ...... $ 425,000 Runner up for 6317 N. 10th Pl...... NEW PRICE ...... 2894 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 419,000 Broker/Agent Magazine 14 E. Laurie Ln...... IN ESCROW ...... 2165 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 419,900 Realtor of the Year 6317 N. 10th Pl...... 3077 SF ...... 4BR/3BA ...... $ 419,000 in 2003 22 E. Laurie Ln...... IN ESCROW ...... 1694 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 400,000 11 E. Laurie Ln...... NEW CONSTRUCTION .2165 SF ...... 3BR/2.5BA ...... $ 400,000 Winner 23 E. Laurie Ln...... NEW CONSTRUCTION .2516 SF ...... 4BR/2.5BA ...... $ 379,900 Double Diamond Award 19 E. Laurie Ln...... JU ST LISTED ...... 2516 SF ...... 3BR/3.5BA ...... $ 379,900 2003, 2004, 7 E. Laurie Ln...... IN ESCROW ...... 1694 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 365,000 2005, 2006, 540 W. Georgia Ave...... JU ST LISTED ...... 1004 SF ...... 2BR/1.5BA ...... $ 249,000 2007, 2008, 1130 E. Glenn Dr...... IN ESCROW ...... 1597 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 249,900 2009 and 2010 1317 E. Golden Ln...... NEW PRICE ...... 1890 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 239,000 7222 N. 16th Dr...... 1489 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 220,000 Winner 3235 E. Camelback Rd. #207 ...... 1149 SF ...... 2BR/2BA ...... $ 210,000 Diamond Club 1999 - 2002 6803 N. 17th St...... 1664 SF ...... 3BR/1BA ...... $ 190,000 1340 5 W. Lisbon Ln...... 1735 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 189,000 13257 N. 38th St...... NEW PRICE ...... 1384 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 177,400 Kathy Wright 14007 N. 38th St...... NEW PRICE ...... 1280 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 175,900 Licensed Assistant 207 W. Clarendon #15F ...... 1542 SF ...... 2BR/2BA ...... $ 174,900 100% CLUB 6223 N. 21st Dr...... JU ST LISTED ...... 1810 SF ...... 3BR/2BA ...... $ 169,000 Award Winner 6240 N. 16th St. #34 ...... JU ST LISTED ...... 1191 SF ...... 2BR/2BA ...... $ 129,900 2001 – 2010 1722 W. Cochise Dr...... IN ESCROW ...... 1410 SF ...... 4BR/2BA ...... $ 105,000 Diamond Award Winner 11019 W. Florida Ave...... JUST LISTED ...... 1158 SF ...... 2BR/1.5BA ...... $ 94,500 2012, 2013 www.centralphx.com www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 27 Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Featured Homes for September NEW PRICE NEW CONSTRUCTION 7220 N. 15th Ave. • $724,900 7331 N. 16th Ave. • $599,000 GATED ESTATE JUST LISTED JUST LISTED 6033 N. 20th St. • $1,650,000 723 W. Claremont St. • $664,900 7919 N. 16th Dr. • $489,900 JUST LISTED JUST LISTED 405 E. Montebello Ave. • $849,900 19 E. Laurie Ln. • $379,900 100 Homes SOLD and 11 properties currently in escrow Call 602-761-4646 today for a complimentary marketing consultation! SOLD Homes in 2014 5752 N. 2nd Ave. $1,325,000 6502 N. 1st Pl. $ 720,000 7212 N. 15th Ave. $ 520,000 8205 N. 3rd Ave. $ 424,000 5302 N. 6th St. $ 337,000 6612 N. 7th Dr. $ 241,500 1613 W. Verde Ln. $ 179,900 5401 E. Calle Del Medio $1,200,500 813 E. Claremont St. $ 688,582 141 E. Kaler Dr. $ 520,000 5426 E. Campo Bello $ 421,750 1202 W. Stella Ln. $ 333,000 4149 N. 42nd St. $ 230,000 7003 N. 11th Way $ 158,000 2109 E. Kaler Dr. $1,050,000 714 W. Claremont St. $ 665,000 3039 E. Stella Ln. $ 517,500 10 E. Laurie Ln. $ 419,900 5550 N. 16th St. #122 $ 327,500 7718 N. 15th Ave. $ 225,000 10617 N. 37th Ave. $ 153,000 6611 N Central Ave. $ 930,000 22 E. Marshall Ave. $ 625,000 515 E. Georgia Ave. $ 499,000 903 W. Claremont St. $ 405,000 1304 E. Tuckey Ln. $ 327,000 18410 N. 12th Pl. $ 215,000 3221 N. 37th St #28 $ 142,000 7151 N. 3rd St. $ 882,000 808 W. Calremont St. $ 625,000 2121 E. Palo Verde $ 492,000 6119 N. 5th Pl. $ 392,500 7001 N. 2nd St. $ 325,000 819 E. Audrey Ln. $ 214,900 8755 W. Ocotillo Rd. $ 142,000 3500 E Lincoln Dr. #19 $ 850,000 718 W. Claremont St. $ 625,000 5048 N. 25th Pl. $ 480,000 702 E. Northview Ave. $ 376,000 7045 N. 15th Ave. $ 325,000 610 E. Royal Palm Sq. $ 212,500 1009 E. Weldon Ave. $ 140,000 8534 N. 16th Pl. $ 840,000 719 W. Claremont St. $ 580,000 1652 E. Rose Ln. $ 475,000 2838 E Campbell $ 375,000 6330 N. 7th Ave. $ 320,000 1902 E. Whitton Ave. $ 209,000 7009 N. 14th Dr. $ 130,000 322 W. Berridge $ 825,000 302 E. Marlette Ave. $ 566,200 7825 N. 16th Ln. $ 475,000 740 W. Tuckey Ln. $ 371,000 19313 W. Windsor $ 315,000 702 E. State Ave. $ 205,000 1927 E. 8th St. $ 126,500 6111 N. 2nd Pl. $ 810,000 8434 N. 7th Ave. $ 550,000 7801 N. 6th St. $ 469,000 7144 N. 15th Pl. $ 370,000 44 E. Vernon $ 315,000 10616 N. 10th Dr. $ 205,000 5704 E. Aire Libre #1067 $ 133,000 722 W. Claremont $ 784,710 4800 S. Nevada $ 547,500 6135 N. 16th Pl. $ 453,000 6 E. Laurie Ln. $ 368,400 202 W. Turney Ave. $ 295,000 2605 E. Dragoon $ 201,000 724 E. Devonshire #203 $ 82,500 5102 N. 22nd St. $ 755,000 711 W. Claremont $ 540,000 6125 N. 5th Pl. $ 440,000 6610 N. 11th Pl. $ 365,000 701 W. Northview $ 273,000 1020 E. Pierson $ 197,500 2023 N. 22nd Pl. $ 85,000 7219 N. 1st Pl $ 749,500 7212 N. 15th Ave. $ 540,000 50 E Maryland $ 440,000 1042 E. Myrtle Ave. $ 365,000 114 W. Interlacken Dr. $ 270,000 1629 E. Montebello Ave. $ 190,000 816 W. Claremont St. $ 747,412 810 E. Harmont $ 539,500 18 E. Laurie Ln. $ 435,239 6807 N. 4th Pl. $ 364,000 1732 E. Belmont Ave. $ 265,000 3646 N. 38th St. B $ 185,000 809 W. Claremont St. $ 739,582 8702 N. 11th Ave. $ 535,000 1338 W. Hayward Ave. $ 425,000 3115 E. Sells Dr. $ 347,000 740 E. Belmont Ave. $ 255,000 6533 N. Maryland Cr. $ 185,000 5844 N. 2nd Ave. $ 725,000 1147 W. Northview Ave. $ 520,000 5426 E. Campo Bello $ 425,000 7 W. Cheryl Ln. $ 340,000 9712 N. 3rd Dr. $ 249,000 1401 W. Glenrosa $ 185,000 For all your escrow and title insurance needs, contact Kathy Zobel, Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager 5225 N. Central Ave. #103 Phoenix Arizona 85012 (602) 595-5545 • (602) 595-5404 (fax) [email protected] • www.tmaaz.com Page 28 – North Central News, September 2014 HEALTHY LIVING TO YOUR HEALTH Alfredo Lim, M.D., is a physician at North Phoenix Medical Clinic, 9100 N. 2nd St., St. MRSA infections 121, Phoenix, part of the John C. Lincoln Physician Network. Visit www.JCl.com/practices. can be serious The information in “To Your Health” is provided by John C. Lincoln Health Network as general By Alfredo Lim, M.D. information only. For medical advice, please con- With the kids back in school, this sult your physician. time of year means homework, soccer practice and—sometimes—illness. Heath Briefs One to watch out for, especially if Benefit your body– your child participates in sports, is an and some needy dogs infection with Methicillin-resistant Kinesphere Center for Movement Staphylococcus Aureus, also known as Education presents three events this MRSA. A type of staph bacteria, MRSA A Skin Care Salon month. First up, Tami Link continues is resistant to certain antibiotics. European Spa Facials • Microdermabrasion to support M.A.I.N. (Medical Animals Hair Removal • Glycolic, Salicylic,TCA,Vitamin A Peels MRSA causes a skin infection that in Need) with Down Dogs for Paws at usually appears where there has been a 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. She will 602•266•0666 break in the skin through a cut or an teach a donation-only yoga class. abrasion. The infected area may be Minimum donation of $5 is suggested. Fall Special! painful and appear red and swollen and All proceeds will benefit M.A.I.N. The Ultimate Facial is back! have pus or other drainage. 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MRSA also can be transmitted in Cost for the class is $20 for those regis- healthcare facilities where patients tered by Sept. 15, $25 day of class (max- already may have weakened immune imum of 20 people). systems. To prevent the spread of Master Teacher Lisa Perry will lead MRSA infections, health care providers you through the basic uses of the are trained to follow strict infection SmartSpine Therapeutic System, from control procedures. 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. The Once MRSA is confirmed by a lab warmth and pressure of the SmartSpine test, your child’s physician will prescribe products encourages blood flow and cel- an antibiotic targeting the specific bacte- lular regeneration and releases fascial ria. Make sure your child takes all the tension. This workshop is specifically prescribed antibiotic to ensure that the created for all those interested in enhanc- infection is completely gone. Depending ing their self-care program. The cost of on the severity of the infection, the doc- this program is $150, which includes a tor may need to drain the wound. basic SmartSpine for your home practice. To reduce the chances of acquiring a All classes will be at Kinesphere, 711 MRSA infection, follow proper hand E Missouri Ave., Suite 180. Call 602- washing procedures. After using the 532-3111 or email info@kinesphere- bathroom and when returning home studio.com to register. from outings, wash your hands thor- oughly with soap and water. It’s also JCL surgical care unit important to cover any cuts and scrapes honored with two awards to avoid coming into contact with John C. Lincoln North Mountain MRSA. And, of course, avoid contact Hospital’s Specialty Surgical Care unit with other people’s wounds or bandages. recently was honored as a 2014 If you have a skin infection, see Professional Research Consultants your doctor for expert diagnosis and (PRC) Top Scoring Nursing unit for treatment. Inpatient Surgical Service Overall www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 29 HEALTHY LIVING Rhayne has always sought unique treasures. At John C. Lincoln, she discovered a priceless gem. A self-proclaimed “antique junkie”, Rhayne is no stranger to the rare and remarkable. So when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she Team member from John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital’s Specialty Surgical Care unit knew she found something truly unique celebrate their recent recognitions, including a 5-Star Excellence award (submitted photo). at the John C. Lincoln Breast Health Get a massage and Research Center. From the most Quality of Care Award Performer advanced technology to a personal award winner. This unit also won a 5- for a good cause care team to guide her to recovery, Star Excellence award. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 17, it’s a treasure Rhayne is thankful she discovered…every day. To be a PRC Top Scoring or 5-Star the Phoenix Massage Envy Spa Co-Op award winner, hospitals are judged will donate $10 from every one-hour To read Rhayne’s story, visit JCL.com/Rhayne. against all other healthcare organizations therapeutic massage session and facial to in similar categories within PRC’s the Arthritis Foundation’s Phoenix nationwide databases. PRC Top Scorers Chapter. Prices for facials and massages must score at or above the 100th per- are $59.99 and $49.99, respectively. centile within their particular compari- Reservations for appointments will son group, while 5-Star Award winners be accepted by phone or in person on a are identified as the top 10 percent (at or first-come, first-serve basis. Call the 16th above the 90th percentile) of PRC’s Street and Camelback Road location at JCL.com national client database. 602-222-3689, or visit www.massage For more information on surgical envy.com to find the nearest location. services, visit www.JCL.com. New Song Center seeks volunteer facilitators The New Song Center for Grieving Children is offering training to become a volunteer grief support group facilitator. The nonprofit center provides grief support for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The program helps children, teens and young adults cope with their grief and loss through the sharing of stories and experiences, as well as art, music and recreation. Trained volunteers lead support groups under the direction of professional staff. The next five-class series begins 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Hospice of the Valley’s central Phoenix office, 1510 E. Flower St. The series continues with evening classes 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 15, Sept. 17 and Sept. 18, concluding with another all-day session on Sept. 20. The 25-hour training program is offered at no cost to individuals who wish to become New Song Center vol- unteers. A one-year commitment is requested for volunteers. 4602 North 24th Street, Phoenix AZ 85016 Register by Sept. 3 online at www.arizonagrand.org www.hov.org/new-song-volunteer. For A Platinum Service® Community managed by The Goodman Group. more information, call 480-951-8985. Page 30 – North Central News, September 2014 MIDTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL FREE Kindergarten – 4th Grade SCHOOL DAYS We are an A+ Parent Rated School! n Cozy Campus n Small Class Sizes n Solid Basics Foundation Gina Ostos, who n Highly Qualified, Caring Staff graduated last year from Metro Tech n Reading & Math Enhancement High School, partici- n Come find out Top Neighborhood Test Scores why our pated in the n Girl Scout & Young Explorers Clubs students say… school’s culinary n NSLP Breakfast & Lunch Program arts program, where “You’ll Love she learned how to 4735 North 19th Ave., Phoenix AZ it Here!!” bake from scratch, www.midtownprimaryschool.com among other skills. Enroll Today! Three of the pro- 602-265-5133 gram’s students won scholarships last spring in the Careers in Culinary Arts Program State Finals (submitted photo). REGISTER NOW! Classes for boys & girls, 6 months - Adult • World Class Staff in 2012-13. CTE graduates are 10-15 • Sunday classes & Tumble Time ‘Vocational programs’ percent more likely to be in the labor • Birthday Parties have come a long way force and earn nearly 10 percent more • Valley-wide classes What used to be referred to as voca- than academic program graduates, tional education has come a long way. Pletenik points out. Phoenix Union High School District As an example, three Metro Tech has 29 programs as varied as business students and one North student earned operations, sports and entertainment scholarships, and one a possible job marketing, web design, law enforce- offer, at the Careers in Culinary Arts ment, early childhood education, engi- Program (C-CAP) State Finals, held neering, computer/networking tech- March 22. Ana Osuna of Metro Tech 602-992-5790 GYM: 3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phx nology and pharmacy support services. won a $20,000 scholarship to the arizonasunrays.com DANCE CENTER: 13832 N. 32nd St. #162, Phx Almost 9,000 PUHSD students Cordon Bleu. Metro Tech’s Rebecca have taken a Career/Technical Estrada and Bryan Sanchez also won Education (CTE) course, including a scholarships. freshman class, CTE 1, where students North High’s Leonel Sosa won a HUBBARDSWIM.COM explore a variety of careers, develop an $3,000 scholarship, and a contingency 602.971.4044 Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) offer of a job at the Kierland Westin and receive Internet Safety Training Hotel. This was a culmination of two and technology literacy training. years of work for these students. “There is a myth that CTE programs The students had a preliminary are for students not going to college,” round, which required them to produce says Craig Pletenik, Community a French omelet and an intensive knife- Relations manager for PUHSD. “In fact, skill cucumber vegetable-ring salad. In the percentage of CTE students entering the next round the students were post-secondary schools is 13 percent required to make a common French higher than non-CTE students.” dish, Chicken Chasseur, with tourné Pletenik adds that nearly 50 percent potatoes, and a pan tarragon mush- of all Dual Enrollment (earning college room sauce. They prepared a dessert of credit) opportunities at Phoenix Union French crepes, pastry cream, chocolate are through CTE programs. CTE stu- sauce and strawberries. The students dents score significantly higher in were scored on presentation, quality, AIMS reading, writing and math than cooking skills, taste, and sanitation. other PUHSD students. To learn more about PUHSD’s Students enrolled in a CTE pro- Career and Technical Education pro- gram had a 99 percent graduation rate grams, visit www.phoenixunion.org/cte. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 31 SCHOOL DAYS FULL FORCE Teacher grants offered continue to emphasize the great promise that technology-based student GYMNASTICS for school supplies learning holds for improving student The Kids In Need Foundation, a achievement. EXTRAVAGANZA! national nonprofit organization dedi- cated to providing free school supplies Two local girls named to economically disadvantaged school Saturday, Sept. 6 children and under-funded teachers, T.W. Lewis Scholars has launched a teacher grants program The class of 2014 T.W. Lewis 2-5 p.m. sponsored by BIC USA Inc. Scholars who will attend Barrett, The From now until Sept. 30, teachers Honors College at Arizona State Meet the Phoenix Suns Gorilla! from Phoenix-area schools qualified to University this fall includes Crystal Loza shop at Treasures 4 Teachers can visit the of Metro Tech High School and Audrie Kids In Need Foundation website Pirkl of Bourgade Catholic High School. (www.kinf.org) to apply for a BIC Applications are accepted each spring Handwriting Project grant, sponsored by with recipients selected based upon lead- BIC USA Inc. through its BIC HON- ership qualities, entrepreneurial poten- ORS community care and charitable giv- tial, strong personal character, academic FREE Open Gym times slots ing program. The grants, which are each achievement and financial need. Cheer Performances • Free Cheer Clinic worth $250, will be given to certified The T.W. Lewis Foundation began Gymnastic Performances • Free Gymnastic Clinic preK-12 teachers who wish to conduct supporting Barrett through its scholar- Dance Performances • Free dance clinics classroom projects that will enhance the ship program, which awards academic writing skills of their students. scholarships to Maricopa County high Door Prizes • Open Jump from 2-3 p.m. Applicants will be asked to include school seniors who are planning to activities in their projects that call for attend Barrett. The Honors College 1515 E. Bethany Home Road students to handwrite paragraphs or currently has 25 T.W. Lewis essays. The Kids In Need Foundation Foundation Scholars in its program. 602-277-0067 will award the grants based on the cre- For more information, visit ativity of the projects, the clarity of the www.TWLewis.com/Foundation. www.flipdunksports.com objectives, the methods of evaluation and the efficiency of the budgets. Visit www.kinf.org for more information. Private schools benefit from trust grants Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust announced a $4.75 million grant to expand and enhance technology in the classrooms at six Catholic high schools. Piper Trust has been committed to sup- porting Catholic education, which Virginia Galvin Piper initiated during her lifetime. Through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, the six high schools that will benefit from the $4.75 million grant are Bourgade Catholic High School, Brophy College Preparatory, Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Saint Mary’s Catholic High School, Seton Catholic Preparatory, and Xavier College Preparatory. The proliferation of social media and technology has changed the way students learn, forcing educators to rethink approaches to teaching. In this digital age, tools like open online courses and handheld tablets expand schools’ capability to give each student a personalized learning experience. Catholic high schools, and a growing number of educational institutions, Page 32 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net Franklin Phonetic Primary School SCHOOL DAYS “A Blue Ribbon Charter School” Tuition-FreeThere is stillSchool time opens to August enroll! 18th! Tuition-Free School opens August 18th! Serving grades15 K-2nd students with highlyon a safe qualified secure experiencedcamps. teachers, Visit us at 9317small N. classes 2nd Street of 15 studentsPhoenix, on Arizona a safe secure85020 camps.on the campus of Visit us at 9317Sunnyslope N. 2nd Street Presbyterian Phoenix, Arizona Church 85020 to enroll.on the campus of SunnyslopeCall Presbyterianus at 602-870-6674 Church to. enroll. www.franklinphoneticschoolsunnyslope.comCall us at 602-870-6674 . www.franklinphoneticschoolsunnyslope.com EscuelaEscuela Gratuita! Gratuita! AbreAbre 18 18 de de Agosto! Agosto! Sirviendo a los grados Kindergarten hasta 2 grado con masetros con experiencia altamente cualicados, pequenas clases de 15 estudeiantes en un campus seguro seguro.seguro. Visitenos Visitenos en en93179317 N. N. 2nd 2nd Street Street Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona 85020 85020en en el el campus campus de de Sunnyslope IglesiaIglesia PresbiterianaPresbiteriana para inscribirse. LlamenosLlamenos al 602-870-6674602-870-6674 www.franklinphoneticschoolsunnyslope.comwww.franklinphoneticschoolsunnyslope.com Franklin Friends Madison Simis student Sophia Martinez drops her foil juice pouch into a recycling bin at ART! Effective school. Last year the Madison Simis Green Team recycled more than 40,000 juice pouches MUSIC! phonics based (submitted photo). DRAMA! reading PE! program James Madison Graduate Fellowships Hand in Hand We Learn School Briefs to individuals desiring to become out- Parent Participation Small classes GLENDALE UNION standing teachers of the American Encouraged and Constitution at the secondary school personalized HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT FREE full day attention level. Fellowship Help your and half day Orderly classroomsmss GUHSD boasts a Full Special child develop Kindergarten applicants com- taught by certified Spanish as Afterschool Education a love of teachers a 2nd language ‘Straight A’ year and Gifted program pete only against learning! instruction Services offered Saxon Math Glendale Union High School other applicants District has had a repeat performance— from the states of the district again received the letter grade their legal resi- “A” and so did all nine of its schools, dence. Applicants including Sunnyslope, Washington and must be commit- Thunderbird High Schools. ted to teaching The letter grades, according to the American history, Karin Cummings Arizona Department of Education, American government, and/or social depict a district or school’s academic studies full time in grades 7-12. performance based on a variety of crite- The fellowships are intended exclu- ria including the academic growth of all sively for graduate study leading to a students. GUHSD ranks top in the master’s degree. James Madison Fellows state as it relates to growth points. may attend any accredited institution of In addition, the percentage of higher education in the United States. GUHSD sophomores who met or exceeded the state standards in mathe- MADISON matics, reading, writing, and science SCHOOLDISTRICT surpassed the state average. Green Team lauded Cummings receives for recycling program $24,000 fellowship Last school year, Madison Simis Sunnyslope High School teacher Elementary Green Team students earned Karin Cummings was awarded the money and prizes for their school by col- James Madison Memorial Fellowship lecting and recycling the drink pouches for Arizona for 2014. Cummings, who they use at home and in the lunchroom. teaches social studies, AP government Madison Simis Elementary students and economics, was awarded $24,000 reached the third level of TerraCycle for graduate study from the Madison (www.terracycle.com) and Capri Sun’s Foundation. Drink Pouch Brigade milestone contest She will earn a master’s in American by collecting more than 40,000 drink History and Government from Ashland pouches. For their accomplishment, the University in Ashland, Ohio. She also school earned 50 TerraCycle wristbands will take several online courses. and a vinyl banner announcing their The James Madison Memorial achievement. Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 The students have also earned more www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 33 SCHOOL DAYS than $3,000 for their school by collect- bags, and diaper packaging. ing the drink pouches. The Green Team works with several The Drink Pouch Brigade is a free individuals in the community who recy- recycling program that rewards people cle through its program. Some of the for collecting and sending their waste proceeds from the recycling program to TerraCycle to be recycled or upcy- benefit the Phoenix Public Library and cled. The Milestone Program began in Clothes4Souls. For more information, e- September 2013 when Capri Sun mail [email protected]. added prizes for collecting certain amounts. Now, in addition to the PHOENIXUNION money they earn for each piece of waste HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT collected, participants can win prizes made from recycled drink pouches, Metro Tech teacher such as park benches, recycling bins, a wins law-related award playground and other fun rewards. Metro Tech instructor Mike Dillon “We recycle many items that are not won the Arizona Foundation for Legal accepted in the city of Phoenix recycling Services and Education’s John J. Ross bin,” said Yvette Speers, last year’s chair- Memorial Award for Excellence in Law- person of the Simis Green Team. “Our Related Education. Candidates for this students do an incredible job recycling.” award are not only Mock Trial teachers Since the recycling program’s incep- but are selected from all facets of legal tion in December 2010, the school has education throughout the state. recycled more than 150,000 juice Only four educators out of the pouches, nearly 59,000 granola bar entire state of Arizona grades K-12 are wrappers, and upwards of 38,400 selected each year. Dillon, who also is a candy wrappers. Other items that can PE and Health teacher at Metro Tech, be recycled at the school include chip received a $250 cash award. John J. bags, Lunchables containers, cheese Ross was a senior partner in the packaging, toothpaste tubes, cereal Phoenix law firm of Brown & Bain. Page 34 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net SCHOOL DAYS Camelback High Band Director Jamie Johnston has been selected as a GRAMMY Music Educator Award quarterfinalist. She will be notified this month whether she advances to Semifinalist status, for a chance at a $10,000 honorarium (submitted photo). Band director could win Greater Phoenix Orchestra Music GRAMMY award Festival and trained new music teachers Camelback High Band Director to the district for the last three years. Formerly O’Dowd & Associates Mortgage Co. Jamie Johnston has been selected as a At Camelback, Johnston increased Long-time Phoenix Lender GRAMMY Music Educator Award band enrollment from 20 to 45 in one quarterfinalist, one of only two from year, and has 75 members this year The O’Dowd Team Arizona among the 7,000 nominees. thanks to a summer school band pro- Whether you are buying a new home Johnston is in her ninth year with gram. Under her watch, she more than or want to refinance your current home, Phoenix Union and entering her second doubled enrollment in guitar classes call your neighborhood lender year at Camelback after a successful stint and the music department was able to Pete O’Dowd or Colleen O’Dowd Cutler to get pre-approved. at Central High. She built the Bobcat add another teacher. A new class she Band from 17 members to more than 60 started this fall called “Creating Music FHA, VA, Conventional and Reverse Mortgages members, created a jazz band, formed through Technology” is attracting more several quartets that performed in the music students and she has turned last 602-248-4200 community, and the marching band per- year’s volunteer jazz band into a jazz 1599 E. Orangewood Ave. #200 class this year. Her Camelback students MB092214 • NMLS# 1007154 formed at numerous parades and special Pete O’Dowd NMLS# 166309 • Colleen Cutler NMLS# 852437 events. She coordinated the annual nominated her for the Grammy Award. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 35 SCHOOL DAYS 302 West Bethany Home Road 602.264.5188 The Music Educator Award was There was a lawyer, engineer, CFO www.musicworksacademy.com established to recognize current educa- and CEO, business owner, broker, tors (kindergarten through college, chemist and current college students. public and private schools) who have Anna Fernandez, who works in the made a significant and lasting contri- mortgage business said surround your- bution to the field of music education self with good people. “Choose your PRELUDE and who demonstrate a commitment to support system wisely.” Piano Programs the broader cause of maintaining music Manny Lucero, who graduated in for Young Musicians All ages ~ All styles and levels: classical, jazz and blues, popular, sacred education in the schools. 2009 and is now a development coordi- Performance Classes, Guild Auditions, Ensemble, Arizona Study Program, Festivals Computer Lab – music fun and education with technology ~ University-trained and nationally certified instructors Semifinalists will be announced in nator for the Ronald McDonald House Prelude Piano Program for Young Musicians: 3 years - 1st grade ~ Sound-proof studios ~ Summer instruction September and 10 finalists will be noti- said, “Network. You never know who fied in December, from which one can help you down the line.” MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES Music Educator of the Year will be Edward Garcia said test-taking in Voice Piano Guitar Violin Young Children selected and honored at the 2015 college is huge. “It could be worth 80 GRAMMY Awards, Jan. 26, 2015. The percent of your grade, so don’t mess Dancing Sun Yoga Studio winner will receive a $10,000 honorar- around when it comes to the exams. ium. The nine finalists will each receive Know who your teachers are, by using Brings Kids To San Diego a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools ratemyprofessor.com.” By participating of all 10 finalists also will receive in DECA and marketing contests, he For Yoga-Surfing Adventure matching grants. found a benefactor who hired him and Kids (and parents) are invited to join Dancing Sun Yoga for a fun filled weekend is paying for his college education. of yoga, surfing, outdoor rock climbing, and other recreational activities. The beautiful, Former students beach front location offers amazing amenities including ocean side cabins, Each year, volunteer Jeff Stephens, a recreation equipment (surf and body boards, wetsuits, arts and crafts, inspire with stories local architect, gathers Camelback archery equipment), and nightly campfires with entertainment. Forty former Camelback High DECA alumni students from as far The 3-day retreat, happening October 10-12th, 2014, is a combination of graduates came back to their alma back as 1988 to speak to the DECA fun-filled activities where parents and children can practice their yoga skills, and mater on Aug. 12 to share with 200 students. Marketing teacher Julia learn new water sports in a safe, supervised beach front location. This is an unforgettable current junior and senior marketing Bourdo looks forward to this every experience for the whole family with all food, equipment, and lodging included. students their personal stories of col- year. She even has the alumni conduct Contact Dancing Sun Yoga at (602) 384-7057 for more details. lege, career and life after Camelback. interviews for the DECA club officers. Space is limited • Deadline to register is September 15th Page 36 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net First United Methodist Church of Phoenix SCHOOL DAYS Interpretation for the Deaf 9 a.m. on Sundays Bring your coffee, dress casually and take a seat near the front on the right side of the Sanctuary to be close to our sign interpreter. This is our Contemporary Service with Pastors Mike Pearson and Melissa Rynders. Infants to 3 years are welcome in our Nursery. The Metro Tech teams that walked away with trophies at the FBLA National Leadership All other children attend church for activities and Children’s Sermon. Conference in Nashville included the First Place “Destroyers,” from left: Ivonne De La For questions or concerns, please contact [email protected]. Trinidad, Crystal Loza and Daniel Sanchez Ruiz; and the Fifth Place “Triple A’s”: Adrian Partida Raygoza, Aracely Lopez Burboa and Alejandra Salinas Oclica (submitted photo). First Church is located at 5510 N. Central Avenue, just 1/2 mile north FLB chapter wins Cartwright Elementary School District of Central and Camelback Road. national award as the new assistant principal at We have plenty of parking Metro Tech’s Future Business Leaders Maryland School. Farrer is originally and the light rail stop is nearby. Please visit our website at of America Chapter won a national from Flagstaff and she earned her bach- www.FirstChurchPhx.org for more information. championship for the second year in a elor’s degree from Northern Arizona row at the FBLA National Leadership University. With 5510 N. 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A+ PRIVATE AND through Friday, and may register for CHARTERSCHOOLS additional after-school enrichment classes or stay for Extended Day until 4 Reptile fun at p.m. To schedule a campus tour or for Christ Church School more information, call 602-381-9906 Junior kindergarten (JK) students or e-mail [email protected]. at Christ Church School spent the pre- vious school year with some very Blake to attend event unusual pets. JK students were respon- in Washington, D.C. sible for raising three newts (Alvin, North Central teen Carolyn Blake, Simon and Theodore) and three fire a sophomore at Xavier College belly toads (Snap, Crackle and Pop). Preparatory, was nominated for and The newts and toads live in a spe- will attend the National Congress of cially created classroom habitat and Future Medical Leaders in November, love to eat crickets. JK students learned held in Washington, D.C. how to keep the habitat clean and feed The Congress is an honors-only pro- the amphibians. They studied the life- gram for high school students who want cycles of their pets and learned many to become physicians or go into medical other interesting facts, such as fire bel- research fields. lied toads have heart-shaped pupils. During the The JK students studied the newts t h r e e - d a y and toads as part of the school’s Life Congress, she will Science labs, a tradition at Christ join students Church School. from across the Junior kindergarten is an accelerat- country and hear $ ed academic program designed to Nobel Laureates expand skills learned in pre-K and build and National a strong foundation in key elements nec- Medal of Science Carolyn Blake essary for future kindergarten students. Winners talk about leading medical With a class size limited to 14 students research; be given advice from Ivy and taught by two experienced teachers, League and top medical school deans the JK individualized academic program on what to expect in medical school; is coupled with weekly curriculum witness stories told by patients who are enhancements that include Spanish, living medical miracles; be inspired by computers, P.E., music, library and fellow teen medical science prodigies; chapel. JK students participate in daily and learn about cutting-edge advances one-on-one teacher-guided learning and the future of medicine and medical activities in math and reading. They also technology. work in small groups to practice manu- Along with maintaining her grades, script handwriting and sight words. Carolyn also plays basketball and soft- JK students attend class from 8:30 ball at Xavier and enjoys playing the a.m. through 1:15 p.m. Monday piano and creating art projects. Page 38 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net SCHOOL DAYS This year’s senior class at the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona includes several young women who will have attended the school for all four academic years (submitted photo). GLAAZ continues high school in the state. As a Title 1 to reach milestones school, more than 80 percent of the The Girls Leadership Academy of 142 students’ families live at or below Arizona (GLAAZ) celebrated the first the federal poverty level. day of school on Aug. 5, and is antici- In just three years of operation, pating another “first” this school year— GLAAZ has already has created posi- the first graduating class that will have tive change in the community by students who have gone through all four preparing young women for success in EST. 1965 academic years at GLAAZ. future educational pursuits and in life. GLAAZ is the only public all-girls Its curriculum and many community www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 39 SCHOOL DAYS partnerships facilitate learning beyond pre-school through 12th grade. the classroom and provide numerous Most recently Norton served as vice leadership, creative thinking and career president of fund development and exploration opportunities. community relations at St. Joseph's GLAAZ shares the attributes of Foundation/Barrow Neurological high schools that work: a common Foundation. During her seven-year focus on research-based goals and an tenure there, Norton led key initiatives intellectual mission; a small, personal- to build state-of-the-art facilities and ized learning community; technology expand programs to enhance the hospi- as a tool for designing and delivering tal’s scientific research, patient care and engaging, imaginative curricula; and, global partnerships. 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Volunteers Seniors can learn to Lauren Harmon, DDS will take part in a comprehensive and in- set healthy boundaries the-field training and receive support Duets hosts “The Art of Setting from the Ombudsman staff. Healthy Boundaries” workshop 9:30- For more information about the 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Ombudsman program in Maricopa Duet offices, 555 W. Glendale Ave. County, contact Fran Atkinson at 602- Participants will learn to recognize 241-6132 or e-mail fran.atkinson@ the difference between healthy and From complete rehabilitation to emergency treatment we can aaaphx.org. unhealthy boundaries, be introduced to help you with whatever dental needs you may have. 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Duet’s free-of-charge services are available in the greater Phoenix area. To volunteer, donate, or ask for help, go to www.duetaz.org. Kids & Families Two fun events for families at Sunrays Families can play together or apart this month at the Arizona Sunrays Center, 3110 E. Thunderbird Road. Parents who want to enjoy a date night or just some quiet time at home can take advantage of Kids’ Night Out, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 6 & 20. Children ages 3 to 13 will get to enjoy a great evening of gymnastics, organized games, sports, dancing, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. Cost is $25 per child with a $5 off sib- ling discount. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included. Advance registration is required. There is a $5 fee for same-day registration. Parents who want to have some quality play time with their kids can www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 41 GENERATIONS PRELUDE Piano Programs sign up for Family Tumble Time, 10- and other recreational activities from for Young Musicians rhythm 11:30 a.m. Sundays in September. Oct. 10 through Oct. 12. The beach- Piano Discovery movement Ages 3 -5 ear training Children ages 1 to 12 are invited to front location also offers other ameni- solfege training come and play on the various pieces of ties including arts and crafts, archery Piano Classes piano playing gymnastics equipment and in foam equipment, and nightly campfires with Kindergarten piano discovery and 1st Grade piano ensemble pits, jump on trampolines, and enjoy entertainment. percussion unstructured exercise, play time and The three-day retreat is a combina- Ask about our performing Intro classes listening fun. Cost is $5 per child (cash) or $8 tion of activities where parents and NOW ENROLLING singing per child (debit/credit.) No charge for children can practice their yoga skills, for the Fall Semester adults. Adult supervision is required for and learn new water sports in a safe, Bringing children to music . . . step by step with total musicianship children younger than 6 years. Open to supervised beachfront location. Food, MUSIC WORKS ACADEMY,LTD. members and non-members. equipment and lodging are included. 602-264-5188 For more information or to register, Contact Dancing Sun Yoga at 602-384- 302 West Bethany Home Road • www.musicworksacademy.com call 602-992-5790 or visit 7057 for more details. Space is limited. www.arizonasunrays.com. Exercise program Biltmore Arcadia and North Flip Dunk hosts geared toward kids Central Phoenix Professionals ‘extravaganza’ day Kinesis Konnection isn’t just about Stop by Flip Dunk Sports from 2 to adults looking to get into shape and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, to enjoy the discover a healthier way of life. The Full Force Gymnastics Extravaganza, fea- trainers want to share their abilities NEW LISTING JUST LISTED turing Full Force demonstrations and a with a younger generation as well. visit from the Phoenix Suns Gorilla. Located at 2196 E. Camelback Visitors will automatically be Road, #200, Kinesis Konnection offers entered for a chance to win a free door a program that promotes a healthy, 77 E. Missouri Ave. Unit 20, Phoenix 85012 $549,900 13416 N. 2nd St. Phoenix 850222 $329,850 prize. Follow that up with free open active lifestyle among children ages 7- 4 BR 3 Bath Luxury Townhome w/ Private Elevator 4 BR, 3BA, Great Room, 2 Car Garage gym and jumping from 2 to 3 p.m. 13 through high-quality youth fitness Presented by Michael Liscano, Realtor® Presented by Brock Rideout, Realtor® Throughout the afternoon, Flip Dunk programs and nutrition tips. will hold free clinics in Gymnastics, The Fit Kids program takes place Cheer, and Dance, along with some 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays and SOLD MODEL KITCHEN great group performances. Wednesdays. Each week of the five- Flip Dunk Sports is located at 1515 week session is designed around a dif- E. Bethany Home Road. For more ferent aspect of health and fitness: body information, call 602-277-0067 or visit basics, self-nourish, self-respect, cook- www.flipdunksports.com. ing basics, etc. In class the children will 77 E. Missouri Ave. Unit 20, Phoenix 85012 $549,900 144 E Sharon Ave. Phoenix, AZ $329,000 Upgraded Custom Kitchen 3 BR, 3BA + Pool •SOLD• learn how to do basic exercises such as Presented by Michael Liscano, Realtor® Presented by Brock Rideout, Realtor® Kids can enjoy yoga, squats, lunges, push-ups, and other surfing in San Diego functional exercises. Homes Listed and Sold by Michael Liscano and Brock Rideout Dancing Sun Yoga Studio, a Central The five-week program runs $99 per Phoenix-based yoga company specializ- child, with a 10-percent discount for sib- ing in after-school yoga programs for lings. The next session starts Sept. 15. Michael Brock kids, is planning an end of summer The studio also offers personal train- Liscano, Rideout, Realtor® Realtor® Yoga-Surf Retreat in San Diego. ing and group classes. Sign up for a com- 480-330-1411 480-223-2008 Kids (and parents) are invited to plimentary one-hour assessment session. join Dancing Sun Yoga for a weekend For more information, call 602-840- www.mikeliscano.com of yoga, surfing, outdoor rock climbing 0201 or visit www.kinesisphoenix.com. See our listings at ArizonaDreamhome.com Join us for National Assisted Living Week – September 7th-13th “Magic of Music” Guest Speakers, Live Entertainment, Food, and Dance Featuring: History of Music, 50’s Sock Hop, Music Appreciation, Name that Tune, Drumming Sounds, USO Dance, Juke Box Malt Shop…and much more! See our website for complete list of event activities: www.thestratford.org Open to the public • FREE Admission Please RSVP to 602-841-5200 1739 W. Myrtle Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85021 • www.thestratford.org Page 42 – North Central News, September 2014 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Chile Pepper Fest has new location Roosevelt Row will ignite the fall sea- Gift Certificates Available son with a heat explosion of epic “pepp- ortions” with the 3rd Annual Roosevelt Hours: Credit 10am-10pm Cards Row Chile Pepper Festival, set for 5-11 Mon.-Fri.; Welcome p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Experience Sat. by appt. PHOENIX • 1210 E. Indian School Road (602) 264-4612 • www.arthurmurrayphoenix.com some spicy local flavors featuring 24 of the best restaurants in the area. acrylic paintin colored pencil • Admission is free to guests that • g • • block printin watercolor g s • RSVP on the website prior to the event. s a s l The location this year is at the Phoenix i g l k Public Market, 721 N. Central Ave. d p e a s i Local Phoenix restaurants will com- n u f t Chef Scott Wedge of Latin Fusion Foods i n pete in the Chile Pepper Challenge, a • studio and gallery g showdown for the title of the most deli- catering (http://latinfusionfoods.com) fries s • up some homemade tortilla strips during the c i cious chile pepper cuisine, including a You don’t have to be an artist to be an artist! TM Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival, which c a e s new “Sweet & Spicy” category for chile moves to a new location this year at the r o a m m pepper desserts. Winners of the Chile Phoenix Public Market on Sept. 27 (photo by Art Classes and Parties i c Teri Carnicelli). • s Pepper Challenge and crowning of this g • year’s Chile Pepper Queen will be n i Adults and Children t c n announced at the finale of the event. i A & E Briefs o a 602-274-6441• www.art4funstudio.com l p l a The event also features on-site chile ‘Evidence of Life’ Exhibit g s s e s a 3508 N. 7th St, Ste 115 S, Phoenix 85014 roasting, chef spotlights, kids crafts, l • 6 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 5 & 19 g • classes • workshops • customized parties live music, Deschutes Beer Garden, 3 R. Pela Contemporary Art Amigos Margarita Garden and extra 335 W. McDowell Road spice with a local talent show hosted by 602-320-8445 First Sundays at First Church Lawn Gnome Publishing. “Evidence of Life: New Paintings by Proceeds from the festival support Jason Hugger with Sculpture by Brad Concert Series the Growhouse urban agriculture and Konick and Thad Trubakoff” features educational opportunities to local teens established and emerging artists. and community members. For more Hugger’s new series of paintings was information and advance tasting/drink inspired by his visits to the Middle ticket purchases (with a discount), visit East. Konick’s sculptural pieces are www.chilepepperfest.com. Note that to about the balance of opposites. receive the free admission ticket, you Trubakoff creates interactive sculptures must click on the “Buy Tickets” button that recall other objects. The show will and go to the EventBrite ticket page to remain on exhibit through Sept. 28 and We bring the best of Arizona to the heart of Phoenix select “RSVP/Free Admission.” is otherwise open by appointment only. You are invited to be part of the Inaugural Season of this new concert series! @Central Gallery ‘Judaism in the Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m. - OctubaFest Desert’ Exhibit The Arizona State University Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Deanna Swoboda, will perform a variety of music to celebrate this most festive of months. issues call for artists 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 The concert will conclude with a set of Polkas and Marches guaranteed to leave your toes a-tappin'! @Central Gallery, located on the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center first floor of Burton Barr Central 122 E. Culver St. Sunday, November 2 at 3 p.m. – Phoenix Chorale presents “Requiem: Day of the Dead” Library, 1221 N. Central Ave., presents 602-241-7870 The GRAMMY Award-winning Phoenix Chorale, under the direction of Artistic Director Charles Bruffy, fine art exhibitions featuring the work The public is invited to the free honors All Saints’ weekend through requiem settings by two choral masters: Herbert Howells of Arizona artists. Exhibitions are grand opening of “Judaism in the and Maurice Duruflé. You are invited to share in this concert of transcendence and inspiration approximately 10 weeks in length and Desert: Jewish Congregational Life in as you commemorate your dearly departed. are open to the public during normal the Valley and Northern AZ, 1920- Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. – Candlelight Christmas Concert library hours and First Friday. Present,” on display through Aug. 1, The gifts of the entire First Church Music Department are on display for Proposals for exhibition in 2015 are 2015. The exhibit emphasizes the this joyous occasion. Please join us for this holiday tradition! now being accepted. The deadline for diversity of congregational life and Please visit our website at www.FirstChurchPhx.org for more concert details. submission is Friday, Sept. 19. For sub- what it means to be Jewish in Greater mission guidelines and instructions, 5510 N. Central Ave. • 602-263-5013 Phoenix and Northern Arizona. The visit the Burton Barr page at gallery will be open from noon to 3 Corner of Missouri and Central Avenues www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org and p.m. For more information, visit Facebook.com/firstumcofphoenix click on “@Central Gallery.” www.azjhs.org. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 43 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Heard Museum Online Library presents ‘Radio Golf’ County, Pa., Vanya and Sonia have frit- Black Theatre Troupe tered their lives away in their family’s Sept. 26-Oct. 12 farmhouse full of regret, angst and the Helen K. Mason alarmingly ambiguous prophecies of Performing Arts Center their housekeeper Cassandra. Enter their 1333 E. Washington St. sister, self-absorbed movie star Masha, 602-258-8129 with her boy-toy Spike, and the stage is It’s 1997 and an Ivy League-educated set for an absurd weekend of hilarity and lawyer-turned-developer is running to global warming. Contains mature lan- become Pittsburgh’s first black mayor. guage. Visit www.arizonatheatre.org. Along with his ambitious wife and a col- The Music of ‘South Pacific’ lege friend who is a banker, he wants to ProMusica Arizona redevelop a poverty-stricken section of Oct. 10-12 the city. It turns out that one of the Herberger Theater, Stage West houses to be demolished has a significant 222 E. Monroe and mysterious past that none of them 602-252-8497 could have ever imagined. Visit ProMusica Arizona presents the con- www.blacktheatretroupe.org. cert version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘A Vampire Tale’ massive hit. This award-winning classic See works and papers by more than 150 master Native is set in an island paradise during World Scorpius Dance Theatre artists. Visit heard.org/collections or visit the Library today! Oct. 2-4 & 9-11 War II when parallel love stories are Phoenix Theatre threatened by the dangers of prejudice 100 E. McDowell Road and war. There are moments of joy, dis- 602-254-2151 covery and loss in this historic musical. This show indulges audiences with The performance features the ProMusica AMERICAN INDIAN ART AND HISTORY | SHOPPING & DINING dark and sexy drama, quirky and Arizona Chorale & Orchestra along with 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 602.252.8840 | heard.org comedic episodes, and visually stun- professional singers in leading roles. Above: Buffalo Dancers mural by Charles Loloma (Hopi). Heard Museum Collection. ning aerial feats. The show evolves Tickets are $40 plus fees and are avail- annually to provide a fresh take on this able at www.herbergertheater.org. cult classic. New this year, the lead male role of Viktor will be performed by Gavin Sisson. Tickets start at $25. Visit www.scorpiusdance.com. OctubaFest 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 First United Methodist Church 5510 N. Central Ave. 602-230-8581 www.firstchurchphx.org The Arizona State University Tuba Euphonium Ensemble will perform a Tell Sun City they’ll have to wait! variety of music to celebrate the month of October, including original works such as Elizabeth Raum’s “A Little If you’re not ready for life in the slow lane, and don’t want your Monster Music,” and arrangements for mind to write checks your body can’t cash, visit our central tuba and euphonium ensemble that include Modest Mussorgsky’s “Night on Phoenix facility to see the difference one-on-one workouts Bald Mountain” and the Finale from Symphony No. 4 by Tchaikovsky. 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The restaurant features local wines, including this red table wine from Paige Springs Cellars (photo by Patty Talahongva). 602-241-1333 (office) • 602-369-3115 (cell) Mexico, to an immersion cooking www.jgoldmanltd.com Café Chat school. The two opened the Facebook.com/JGoldmanLtd Hopper grateful for Southwestern-style eatery in 2005. Five all his ‘luck’ in Phoenix years later, Knapp sold the restaurant to Hopper and two partners. By Patty Talahongva “Sheldon is one of the hardest- In 1997 Nathan Hopper, a 21-year- working guys,” says Hopper. “He old New Yorker who had recently been taught me what I know in the restau- asked to “leave college,” as he puts it, rant business.” came to Phoenix because he’d read it Since taking over Sierra Bonita Grill, was a fast-growing city with lots of Hopper has tweaked the menu, along opportunity. with the building’s look and the art on “I didn’t have any money,” he the wall. “I enjoy having the responsibil- recalls, but he soon found out his gam- ity and the freedom to create new dishes, ble would pay off. In a chance meeting give the restaurant a new look or simply, at his apartment complex, he learned of what I like to do most, interacting with a restaurant that needed a bartender. our guests,” he says. Larry Debus and “I told them I could bartend, and I Bill Gould are silent partners in the lied,” he admits. The owners quickly restaurant but it’s up to Hopper to main- figured that out, and decided to teach tain the day-to-day operations. him. The place was called Our Gang As for the food—where else can you Cafe, now Il Posto. Eventually he try piñon pancakes, or a southwest moved from bartending to managing benedict with panko-crusted poached the restaurant, training on the job the eggs on top of a green chili beer biscuit. entire time. “I learned how to cook it in Dutch During his four years there he wait- ovens out on the trail,” explains the ed on one particular man, Sheldon New Yorker-turned cowboy who has Knapp, owner of Phoenix City Grille, come to enjoy long horse rides explor- who would frequent Our Gang. ing the Arizona scene. Hopper decided to leave because he Hopper says the most popular din- says he wanted a change and he joined ner is the buttermilk chicken with Knapp at his popular Central Phoenix mashed sweet potatoes and black pep- restaurant. per gravy, followed by a pork osso In 2003, Knapp bought the proper- bucco that comes with creamy polenta ty 6933 N. 7th St. that became Sierra and hatch green chili. The average cost Bonita Grill, and in preparation for the for lunch is around $15 and dinner will new menu he sent Hopper to Oaxaca, cost between $25 and $30. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 45 FOODFORTHOUGHT North Central Phoenix and One of the signature appetizers are Historic Home Specialists the “Hoppers Poppers,” named after Dining Briefs the owner and featuring halved Restaurant Week jalapeños filled with a blend of four has new additions In Escrow cheeses and broiled on a specially made Arizona Restaurant Week returns Pierson Place cast-iron skilled. And in homage to one this month with 10 nights of incredible of his most famous diners, the edibles, commencing for the first time “Mofford Muffins” are named after for- on a Friday night. Arizona Restaurant mer Arizona Gov. Rose Mofford. Week takes place Sept. 19-28. “I promised Rose Mofford, who ate During the event, more than 150 54 W. Mariposa St. $319,000 8633 N. 16th Ave. $265,000 here every night for almost eight years, Phoenix restaurants will offer specialty 3 BR House + Guest House 4 BR, 2 BA • Pool • Fireplace that I would name something on the prix-fixe dinner menus for $33 and $44 menu after her. They are on the brunch per person, excluding beverages, tax menu and change weekly.” In fact and gratuity unless otherwise noted. Coulter Estates Hopper says he sends dinners to Restaurant Week gives a twice- Central Corridor Mofford on a weekly basis. annual boost to the local economy as Sierra Bonita also caters to vegans foodies get set to spend their dollars and vegetarians by adjusting items and celebrate the craft that is booming already on the menu. Diners can make in our state. Reservations are required. 12 E. San Miguel Ave. $535,000 625 E. Vista Ave. $425,000 special requests for dishes and, if the North Central eateries participating 2613 SF • 2 BR, 2.5 BA • Fireplace 2192 SF • 4 BR, 3 BA ingredients are in the kitchen, the chefs this year include: Beckett’s Table; Bink’s will accommodate the request. Midtown; Christopher’s and Crush Tom Bryant, GRI See all of our listings at “My bar manager, Kenny Ennesser, Lounge; Christo’s; Different Pointe of 602-980-7712 realized he had a gluten allergy last View; Frank & Albert’s; Fuego Bistro; HistoricCentral.com year,” recalls Hopper. That prompted Little Cleo’s; Season 52; Sierra Bonita Pat Martin, GRI another change to the menu: gluten- Grill; Solo Trattoria; St. Francis; 602-432-2150 free items. “It's gotten a lot more recep- Southern Rail; The Clever Koi; The tion than I thought it would,” says Parlor; Vincent on Camelback; and Number 1 HomeSmart Team Ennesser, who has worked with Hopper Wright’s at The Biltmore. by Sales Volume 2013 for nine years. A full list of participating restau- Like most locally owned restaurants rants and menus is available at Hopper says he tries to source locally, www.ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com, including meats from Schreiner’s Fine with an easy-to-use interface for search- Complete Building and Design Services Sausage in Phoenix, breads from the ing for a favorite local chef, type of cui- for All Residential Remodeling Projects Bread Connection in Chandler, and sine or restaurant wish list. Check the one desert—the buttermilk pie—is website often as new restaurants and made in Glendale. menus will be added as they become Sunday brunch is very popular and available. reservations are recommended. There is no kids menu, but the chefs can make New bakery features things like macaroni and cheese or que- breads, pies, cakes sadillas upon request. The Bakery Phx opened on Aug. 4 More than 19 Arizona wines are at 1528 E. Bethany Home Road, inside featured as well as many Arizona craft the space that formerly housed beers. There are three private dining Cupcakes by Design, in the popular rooms downstairs that don’t cost any- Sunbrite Corner. Free Estimates • Free Professional Designs thing to book. There is an elevator in The Bakery Phx provides an array Room Additions • Guest Houses • Major Remodeling • City Ready Blueprints case you’d rather not take the stairs. of sweet selections and treats, baked Hopper plans to rearrange the art- fresh daily on the premises, including: work on the walls and offer some for pies, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, 20% OFF all windows and doors sale. He’s looking for more cookies and more. with any size room addition Southwestern-themed art. Interested “We offer some of the best-tasting artists can submit photos of art by e- pastries in Phoenix,” said Lisa mailing [email protected]. Levinson, owner of The Bakery Phx. Hopper never forgets how lucky “Everything is baked from scratch Arizona has been for him. “This is my recipes handed down through the gen- Bonded • Insured Licensed home. The desert is beautiful. I swear erations. Our pies are especially ROC #237983 from the day I got here someone has delightful—we use only fresh fruit and put their arm around me and helped an all-butter crust.” Residential Remodeling General Contractor me. I just feel really lucky!” In addition to the vast assortment Designing and building in Central Phoenix and Arcadia for over 20 years For more information, visit of gourmet baked goods, the bakery www.SierraBonitaGrill.com or call also will offer delicious breads, quiche, 7120 N. 12th Street www.arcadiadb.com 602-264-0700. please see BAKERY on page 46 602.577.5005 Page 46 – North Central News, September 2014 www.northcentralnews.net FOODFORTHOUGHT help during the holiday season. BAKERY continued from page 45 American Legion Post 75 family and croissants. A must-try is the includes Legionnaires, Sons of the almond croissant filled with homemade American Legion, Honor Guard, almond pastry cream. The Bakery Phx American Legion Riders and the Ladies will also be adding gluten-free and Auxiliary. For more information, visit vegan selections shortly. www.post75sunnyslope.com or call “It’s essential that we offer some- 602-943-8477. thing for everyone,” added Levinson. For more information and store hours, Beer dinners at Federal visit www.thebakeryphx.com or call Pizza offer local crafters 480-499-0211. Sip and savor a beer-paired, four- course dinner featuring some of the Enjoy Thanksgiving finest local breweries this fall at Federal meal in September Pizza, 5210 N. Central Ave. American Legion Auxiliary for Post The LTD (Local Tap Deployment) 75 in Sunnyslope invites the communi- dinners are geared toward hops-heads, ty to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner of food lovers and anyone else interested in turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, enjoying boutique brews served with a gravy and all the trimmings, from 5-7 side of classic American comfort foods. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. Hand-picked by Federal’s wine and beer The cost is $8, and you don’t need guru, Brent Karlicek, this fall’s lineup to be a member of the post to attend. showcases America’s pioneering craft After dinner, stay and enjoy music and breweries, including Historic Brewing dancing with Cactus Country. Company On Set. 3, SanTan Brewing Proceeds from the dinner and a raffle Company on Sept. 17, and Four Peaks drawing will go toward the holiday bas- Brewing Company on Oct. 1. kets the Ladies Auxiliary makes available The beer-paired family-style feast is to individuals and families who need $35 per person, tax and gratuity not ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Walking into FROST you see gleaming stainless steel and glass display cases, gently curv- ing away, filled with a rich variety of gelato as beautiful as it is delicious. Each case is art- fully displayed in the Italian tradition of culinary décor, tempting the senses with such fla- vors as Sea Salt Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and Roasted Almond. For those who are lactose intolerant, fear not, as FROST also serves handmade sorbets like Raspberry, Limoncello, and Pineapple that are dairy-free. FROST also offers Frostbites, a handmade gelato bon- bon dipped inItalian chocolate. For those who prefer their indulgences hot, there are several hot coffee drinks including the Gelatte, a latte flavored with your choice of gelato. However, the FROST experience goes well beyond what is in the glowing cases of gela- to.“You are served by a well-trained, friendly and knowledgeable staff whose priority is to make sure you have the best experience possible.” Doug says. FROST encourages unlimited tastes, and will recommend flavor combinations for optimal variety and enjoy- ment. It’s clear the owners have a passion for customer satisfaction. If you ever get a chance to travel to Europe, you will most likely notice the lack of big Part of the success of FROST is also the personalized service overseen by the owners, who box stores and shopping centers that all look the same. Instead, you’ll probably find are in the store each day. “In our world today, instead of going into a shop and getting unique and specialized shops around every corner that have each earned a reputation for something out of a machine, our customers look forward to going to FROST where they authentic quality and passion with everything they do. Now, imagine finding those mem- are recognized, welcomed back and offered a handmade experience for the senses. It is orable qualities right here in Phoenix at the Biltmore Fashion Park. We did and it’s called overall more satisfying!” Woelfle says. FROST, A Gelato Shoppe. FROST is owned and operated by Doug, Rowena and Kristin Woelfle. “We believe our gelato shop is no different than a fine jewelry store, where our gelato is the jewelry,” owner Doug Woelfle says. “We do everything we can to make sure our gela- to wows our customers first – visually. Once the person has a positive visual experience, the next step is to give them amazing gelato, carefully crafted using imported Italian ingredients, equipment and techniques, to create this unique visual and culinary experi- ence. This is our priority, every day.” This strategy is working; FROST at San Tan Village was named “Best Dessert in the Valley” in 2012 and 2013 by Arizona Republic Readers. “I am most satisfied when I know our customers are having the best experience that makes them happy.” Doug says. FROST GELATO is located at the Biltmore Fashion Park next to True Foods 2502 E. Camelback Rd. - Ste. 136 - Phoenix, AZ 85016 – (602) 955-3767 www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, September 2014 – Page 47 FOODFORTHOUGHT included. For more information or to Lemonade ($7), a cocktail made with cot- make a reservation, call 602-795-2520. ton candy vodka, lemonade, Blue Curacao and garnished with a lemon slice. Texaz Grill offers Texaz Grill is located at 6003 N. State Fair food 16th St. For more information, call If you’ve got a craving for the kind of 602.248.STAR (7827) or visit sticky, fried and otherwise decadent food www.texazgrill.com. Ol Fashion Ice Cream Parlor that only a true Texas State Fair can offer, stop by Texaz Grill Sept. 26-Oct. 19 to Culver’s hosts food Serving the Valley Since 1951 sample the State Fair Menu. drive for St. Mary’s Come in and try our homemade ice cream, It’s only natural that the Valley’s most Culver’s is supporting National Texas-centric steakhouse gets into the Hunger Action Month by hosting a day sandwiches, soups and salads State Fair spirit with such Lone Star State of giving and food drive for St. Mary’s classics as “Fletcher’s Original State Fair and United Food Banks, Sept. 1-30. Corny Dog” and the iconic Frito Pie. Every Tuesday in September guests are Buy a single cone or cup and get one The Corny Dog ($6), a State Fair of encouraged to donate two cans of tuna Texas staple since 1942, comes with for the food banks, and receive a free two servings accompanied by a bag of one-scoop sundae of their choice. FREE Frito’s. The Frito Pie ($5) is said to be In addition, Thursday, Sept. 4 is with this ad invented in the 1930s by Daisy Dean Hunger Action Day. Culver’s restaurants Good through September 30, 2014 • One coupon per table Doolin, mother of the founder of the will donate 10 percent of their sales to St. Frito-Lay company. Texaz Grill’s ver- Mary’s and United Food Banks. sion features homemade chili presented Participating Phoenix locations www.marycoyle.net in a small bag of Fritos corn chips, include 825 E. Camelback Road (602- 5521 N. 7th Avenue topped with onions, cheese and served 595-7876) and 10225 N 28th Drive, at with a plastic spoon. Metrocenter Mall (602-861-2000). (7th Avenue just north of Missouri) To satisfy that sweet tooth, try the For local restaurant listings, 602-265-6266 Blue Bell Cotton Candy Ice Cream ($1 visit our Dining Guide at Friend us on Facebook! per scoop) or some Cotton Candy www.northcentralnews.net North Central's Neighborhood Gem! 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