volume 15, issue 6 • june 2013 www.northcentralnews.net Merchants get set Brooke Gerlach, center, displays the for ‘Indie Week’ plaque presented to By Patty Talahongva her by the Phoenix Fire Department for Local merchants are gearing up for the annual Indie potentially saving Week, sponsored by Local First Arizona. This year it her own life as well will run from June 30 thru July 7. It’s part of National as the lives of Susan Independents Week, where consumers are encouraged Mulligan, right, and to buy from independent, locally owned businesses. Susan’s daughter, “When we spend our dollars at local businesses, Claire Pischko, left up to four times more money stays and circulates in (photo by Teri the local economy, supporting jobs, services, and Carnicelli). communities,” says Kimber Lanning, director of Local First Arizona. This year there are several new member business- es that have signed up to participate in Indie Week. They range from entertainment and arts to legal ser- vices, health and medicine, shopping, fitness and business services. One new member is Books, 9201 N. 7th Ave. (www.Bookson7thAve.com), and owner Local teen honored for lifesaving action Mary Anne Ramirez is looking forward to seeing the By Teri Carnicelli down the road and Brooke was in my lap. She told me impact on her used bookstore. It was past 9 o’clock at night on March 18, and what happened, that I was going to be OK and that The store is approximately 6,000 square feet and the two girls in the car being driven by Susan help was on the way. is packed with one-quarter of a million books, she Mulligan were tired after a long day of school fol- “I was really impressed with her. She just took estimates. She’s operated her store for 23 years but lowed by soccer practice with their club, Sereno charge from the second it happened. She was calm had never heard of Local First until this past year. Soccer. Suddenly, Mulligan—who had been fighting a and collected, thank goodness,” Mulligan says. “I’m hopeful people who never heard of us get to stomach virus—told the girls that she wasn’t feeling The Phoenix Fire Department presented Brooke see the variety of books and services we offer,” she well, that she might even throw up. with its Citizen Lifesaving Award in front of the says. While it is strictly a used bookstore, Ramirez can Just as Mulligan’s 12-year-old daughter, Claire, and entire seventh-grade class at Madison Meadows, please see INDIE on page 4 13-year-old passenger, Brooke Gerlach, were commiser- where Brooke attends school, on May 14. The award ating with her, something unexpected and very scary is presented to someone who has been involved in a happened: Mulligan passed out at the wheel. lifesaving effort at an emergency scene before the Brooke, who was in the back seat, quickly unbuck- arrival of the Fire Department. led herself and climbed over the seat, awkwardly sit- please see TEEN on page 10 ting in Mulligan’s lap while she grabbed the steering wheel. They were near 40th Street and Cactus Road, PAID

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Mary Anne Ramirez, owner of Books, will participate in Indie Week as part of Local First Arizona’s initiative to get residents to shop locally during the week leading up to Independence Day (photo by Patty Talahongva).

INDIE continued from page 1 Winning essay reflects order customers new books. She also on 1980s border issues provides a mail-order service and she By Patty Talahongva bus books for in-store credit. A classroom assignment turned into As a graduate of Occidental College a $300 award-winning essay for 15- in California, Ramirez maintains a year-old Bailey Lockwood, a freshman relationship with the library there and at Sunnyslope High School. Her essay, the school sends her books on art and “A Road Less Traveled,” won the 2013 history as well. Moral Courage Essay Contest in the In addition to books you can pur- 9th/10th grade category, sponsored by chase actual LP vinyl albums, VHS the Anti-Defamation League, Arizona movies and comic books. Perhaps the Regional Office. best deals are greeting cards for all Lockwood wrote about the courage occasions that sell for just 50 cents. John Fife showed as pastor at Southside Ramirez will honor the Golden Presbyterian Church in Tucson when Coupon that is available during Indie he helped organize the Sanctuary Week and is good for 20 percent off Movement in the early 1980s. The goods and services. In fact, she’s start- group helped save thousands of ing to look over the list of participating refugees from Central America. businesses so she, too, can get a good “With this essay, I was incredibly deal at a local business. challenged,” she recalls. “I wanted it to Once you print the coupon you can be so good. I wanted to convey my use it at different participating busi- ideas perfectly. There were a lot of late nesses during the week. nights and lot of panic over deadlines,” Lanning adds that Independents she adds. She had less than two weeks Week also is important because busi- to research and write her paper and she ness tends to slow down during the wished she had more time but, “... it summer months in Phoenix. ended up being the best thing that “Our hope is that consumers will could have happened.” learn about the value of supporting “I came in the night it was due,” local businesses during Indie Week,” says her mother Karen, who read the Lanning says, “and then continue to essay and helped count the words to support our independent businesses far make sure it was the right length. beyond our week-long celebration.” Karen says she couldn’t believe her Check www.localfirstaz.com for a daughter wrote the essay and adds, complete listing of businesses partici- “She writes from the heart. We’re pating in Indie Week and to print a extremely proud of her.” Golden Coupon. You also can find Bailey started her essay by quoting information on how to sign up to win from the bible, “Thou shalt love thy one of many “staycations.” neighbor as thy self,” and questioned www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 5

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North Central youth Bailey Lockwood is congratulated on her winning essay by Bill Straus, Anti-Defamation League regional director. Straus complimented her use of compelling lan- guage and chatted about the fact that they are both “graduates” from Madison Meadows (photo by Teri Carnicell). Your lifestyle continues here. the meaning of “neighbor,” reasoning tional characters that resembled some that it applied in a humanitarian way of us who were colleagues in the and not defined by invisible borders Sanctuary Movement.” between countries. “I hope people will read (my essay) Where you’ll find a distinctive blend of exceptional She wrote, “I was thoroughly and just take from it a sense of compas- impressed by his hands-on approach, sion, and I hope it will open people’s eyes service, supportive health and well-being programs and and his unhesitating willingness to risk up to the fact that we are all human spacious residences all designed to fit your lifestyle. Add his own life on the front lines reveals beings,” Bailey says. “And when it comes his astounding sense of dedication.” down to it, saving lives takes precedence to that extraordinary amenities such as the Grand Canal Eventually the pastor’s efforts included over politics. They saw the genocide for restaurant, fully equipped fitness center, heated pool & 500 churches and synagogues nation- what it was and they weren’t afraid to wide that joined the movement. step out and say it’s wrong.” spa and Venetian Theater room and you’ll discover that La Bailey compared their help to what Her inspiration, though retired, is occurred during the Holocaust when still involved in humanitarian efforts. Siena is the perfect retirement choice for you. people ignored the law and helped pro- Fife volunteers with the group No tect Jews from being rounded up and More Deaths. The organization puts Call to schedule your personal tour and lunch today! imprisoned. “Essentially, Fife is an food, water and medical supplies on the inspiration to me because of the daunt- migrant trails. “Unfortunately not less courage he displayed when he shel- enough people stood up and helped the .. tered Central American refugees during Jews. That’s one of the examples in his- the Sanctuary Movement,” she went on tory we looked at and said we can’t to write. allow that to happen on our border, in That inspirational person still lives our land,” Fife says. in southern Arizona. Today Fife is He adds, “I’m delighted that Bailey retired and he was thrilled to hear his is studying some historic times and story was still being told. “I’m delight- learning from it.” The freshman found out she won in ed,” he said in a recent interview with INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES North Central News. “Usually when I mid-April. A representative of the Anti- speak to college or high school students Defamation League gave her the good  East Northern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  now, they don’t have any relationship to news. “I was quite shocked,” she what happened in the 1980s so it’s nice recalls. As for the prize money, Bailey SRGseniorliving.com that some young folks remember.” plans on saving, not spending. “I’m Bailey first heard about the pretty content. I just think it would be Sanctuary Movement when she read good to invest it in case I do have an Commission for “The Bean Trees,” by Barbara interest in anything in the future.” Ask how you can benefit from a the Accreditation of Kingsolver. It was fiction based on To read all of Bailey’s winning essay, CARF accredited retirement community! Rehabilitation Facilities facts. Fife confirmed the book was visit www.mie.azcentral.com. based on the movement. For your local advertising needs, call “Barbara lived in Tucson then and AN SRG SENIOR North Central News at 602-277-2742 was part of the Sanctuary Movement,” LIVING COMMUNITY or visit www.northcentralnews.net he explains. “She included some fic- Page 6 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Price-Smith receives plans on attending the University of California San Diego and pursuing a Gates scholarship career in medicine. By Natalia Jamroz Price-Smith was among five students North Central resident Jennifer from the Phoenix Union High School Price-Smith was among three Bioscience District who received the coveted Gates High School students to receive an Millennium Scholarship (GMS). esteemed Gates Millennium Scholarship “We look for students who give this year. Each of the three seniors back and extend Bill Gates’ legacy,” received $250,000, made possible by the says Kelley Reed, an outreach coordina- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, tor for the Gates Millennium Scholars which funds the scholarship program. Program. “Students must show leader- “I wasn’t going to apply because I ship, take rigorous courses at school never thought I would get it, but Ms. North Central resident Jennifer Price-Smith and partake in community service.” Laffel convinced me to,” Price-Smith was one of three Bioscience High School stu- The GMS provides academic says. Joyce Laffel is the Bioscience High dents to win a $250,000 Gates Millenniium opportunities to remarkable minority counselor. Scholarship (submitted photo). students with financial need. The teen was born in China and The University of Arizona College of This year, 54,000 students across was adopted by American parents. She Medicine–Phoenix. During that time the United States applied for a GMS, is the president and founder of the she was mentored by a second-year according to Reed. Price-Smith is one National Chinese Honors Society at medical student, Anchit Mehrotra, and of the 1,000 students who received the Bioscience. Price-Smith also is involved received an inside view of what medical prestigious scholarship. in student government and the school at the university is like. “To have three of our students National Honor Society, among other “She is a determined student with an receive this scholarship is insane,” clubs at school. incredible work ethic,” Mehrotra says. Laffel said. “We are so proud of them.” “I like finding problems and fixing Price-Smith also volunteered for Editor’s note: Natalia Jamroz is a journalism stu- them,” she explains. Dignity Health—a hospital organiza- dent at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Price-Smith also participated in a tion—and had internships with a and Mass Communication at Arizona State Medical Mentorship Program through naturopath and an acupuncturist. She University’s downtown campus. Page 10 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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When choosing When presenting Brooke with the statute. moved into a a company, consider the following: award firefighter Daniel Cheatham This increase in primary property home and have Financial Strength noted that she not only potentially taxes will result in $128.96 taxes on a something break ➢ Coverage (including optional saved the lives of all three of them in $100,000 home, as compared to down immediately? ➢ coverage availability) the car that night, but anyone else $126.43 per year if the district did not This month’s Service maximize its levy, a difference of $2.53. article speaks to ➢ whose vehicle they might have struck. Premium all present and ➢ Firefighter Justin Patti added, “She The 2-percent increase goes into effect Service Call Fee future ➢ did everything right. There is nothing beginning July 1 and is expected to homeowners ➢ Terms and Conditions she could have done better. She reacted produce an estimated $8,095,039 in about buying a home warranty. A When making comparisons, be quickly and took control of the vehicle.” revenues. home warranty is often obtained and aware that a Plan with a lower price “I guess I didn’t realize the severity of Approximately 60 percent of the negotiated into a purchase of a may also have less coverage, more the situation at first,” says Brooke’s father, district’s operational budget is generat- residential contract. Your real estate restrictive terms and conditions, Jeff Gerlach. “As I learned more about it, ed by property taxes. District officials agent or title company (Chicago and/or a higher service call fee. I felt incredibly blessed and fortunate that say the additional revenues are needed Title Agency) can provide you with When comparing the coverage Brooke and everyone else were okay.” to support a projected student enroll- the marketing brochures from a received for the price, coupled with As for his daughter’s quick think- ment of more than 260,000 at the the industry claim rate of two calls selection of companies for you to ing, Gerlach comments, “she’s definite- Maricopa Community Colleges, skill compare coverage and pricing. The per home per year, it makes sense ly a leader. She’s very take-charge, and centers and multiple satellite locations warranty is a protection plan which for every household to include a countywide. Priority needs include covers some of the repair costs to home warranty in the budget that served her well in this situation. I household systems and appliances planning. thought was she did was incredible, additional faculty, student support, fac- for one year after the close of If you currently do not have a and I was very proud, but I wasn’t that ulty and staff compensation, operating escrow and can be renewed year home warranty and are interested in surprised; I could totally see her doing support for new buildings and infla- after year. Stacy Gross, a local learning more please contact Lisa something like this, in an emergency tionary adjustments. representative from Old Republic Capes at Chicago Title Agency situation.” District officials anticipate spend- Home Warranty provides some ([email protected]). “A couple of days later, I still couldn’t ing a portion of the additional proceeds thoughts on how a home warranty believe that it happened,” Brooke admits. on initiatives designed to help students protects your investment in a home “But I was glad I was able to help.” stay in college and be more successful. along with budget protection. Brooke says she’s going to hang her The Maricopa Community Colleges The purchase of a home is often Lisa Capes award plaque in her bedroom. “I now are the state’s single largest provider of the most expensive investment of a LisaAVP, Sr. Account Capes Manager/ know that I will react the way I want to higher education and job training. lifetime. Adding a home warranty Sales and Marketing in the event of another situation like They also are the largest transfer part- protects this investment by keeping 777 E. Missouri Ave. Suite 112 ner with Arizona State University. the covered home systems and Phoenix, AZ 85014 that,” she says. appliances in good working order for 480.695.3136 Direct the term of the Plan. It also north central news provides peace of mind and budget North Central Corridor Team protection for the homeowner, since 602.667.1080 The voice of the north central phoenix community repair or replacement of major Terri Castro 5308 N. 12th Street, Suite 402 Phoenix, AZ 85014 systems or appliances in today’s Branch Manager dollars can easily cause financial (602) 277-2742 • Fax: (602) 277-6689 www.northcentralnews.net strain. Vanessa Amaya In addition to budget protection, Escrow Officer Publisher Tara A. Blanc home warranties offer homeowners Catherine Gallagher Editor Teri Carnicelli a convenient service solution should Escrow Officer Staff Writer Patty Talahongva a system or appliance fail. Most Sales and Marketing Joanne Day warranty companies take service Camelback Corridor Team Office Manager Kim Gaziano calls 24 hours a day, 365 days per 602.667.1046 Copyright 2013 by North Central News, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the year, and can immediately dispatch a express written consent of the publisher. The publisher assumes no liability for opinions contained within qualified contractor to perform the DeWayne Huffman this publication; all statements are the sole opinions of the contributors and/or advertisers. required service. The homeowner Branch Manager The North Central News is published monthly by North Central News, Inc. The circulation is 22,000 pays only a nominal service fee to copies mailed directly to homes and businesses in North Central Phoenix and 4,000 copies distributed from the contractor. Sheri Mays racks in the North Central area. Although home warranties cover a Senior Escrow Officer If you would like to advertise in North Central News, call 602-277-2742 or e-mail [email protected] to order a free media kit. multitude of items found in most Stacy Heintz If you have a press release or would like to contribute information, please call our editorial office at homes, there are specific industry Assistant Escrow Officer 602-277-2742, fax us at 602-277-6689 or e-mail us at [email protected] limitations of which the consumer DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISING AND EDITORIAL IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING PUBLICATION www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 11

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Nonprofit needs lize neighborhoods and help people buy homes by making properties more diapers, baby items affordable with down payment assis- Steps of Faith, a nonprofit that pro- tance available for prospective buyers. vides at-risk women and families with Grantees were identified in close col- the necessary tools to manage life laboration with the city of Phoenix. before, during and after pregnancy, Grants are targeted to support five key recently expanded to a new 2,500- areas: Support services for the home- square-foot home in order to better less, neighborhood beautification and serve the community. improvement, education and workforce Steps of Faith provides at-risk development, small business and econom- mothers and families with parenting ic development and the environment. and life skills education, spiritual guid- “Wells Fargo’s big-picture strategies ance and mentoring. The new space, to stabilize neighborhoods and com- located at 1500 E. Thomas Road, Suite munities recognize the critical need to 102, will allow the organization to add educate and prepare workers and job to its educational programs and serve seekers to enter the workforce,” said more women and families in need. AWEE President and CEO Marie The nonprofit is in continuous Sullivan. “At AWEE, our focus has need of donations such as diapers, toi- been and continues to be building and letries, and gentle used baby, women advancing Arizona’s workforce through and teen clothing. Donations are glad- effective, research-backed programs for ly accepted at the new facility; for more women, men, young adults and target- information, call 602-715-0999 or visit ed populations including veterans and www.stepsoffaithphx.org. the homeless.” For more information about Teachers pay AWEE, visit www.awee.org. For more information about Wells Fargo, visit half at Heard www.wellsfargo.com. The Heard Museum is thanking K- 12 teachers with a special offer in June. During Teacher Appreciation Month, the Heard, 2301 N. Central Ave., will give teachers with valid school ID a 50- percent discount off the adult admis- sion price of $15. This offer is good for the teacher and one guest. The Heard hosts free tours for schools, so this is a great way for teach- ers to learn more about how a visit to the Heard can benefit their students. The museum’s educational program- ming meets Arizona State Standards for American Indian culture and history instruction. For more information, visit www.heard.org. AWEE receives grant from Wells Fargo Arizona Women’s Education & Employment (AWEE) has received a $150,000 NeighborhoodLIFT grant from Wells Fargo to support education and workforce development programs in the Valley. AWEE was one of six organizations receiving a total of $1 million in grants through the Wells Fargo Neighborhood LIFT program that was launched early last year. NeighborhoodLIFT is an innovative effort created to help stabi- Page 12 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Father’s Day the program will begin at 6:30. RSVP ‘Good Grief’ Community Remembrance for the dinner by June 14. Enter the Support Group Central 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 15 Beatitudes at the gate by the flagpole. Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. June 25-July 30 Hospice of the Valley Central United Methodist Church Summer Cinema HSMAI 31st Annual 1510 E. Flower St. 1875 N. Central Ave. Under the Stars 602-636-5390 Chinese Auction 602-589-2137 8 p.m. Fridays in June Participants are invited to bring a 5 p.m. Friday June 21 Grieving the loss of a loved one? Encanto Community Church photo and personal memento to dis- Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort Come meet with Judy Peters, bereave- 2710 N. 7th Ave. play on a remembrance table, and also 5401 N. Scottsdale Road ment coordinator at Hospice of Enjoy a different movie each week, reflect on our fathers and what they 602-240-5552 Arizona, and others who have experi- screened outdoors on the front lawn. taught us about the art of living. Light A unique fundraiser combining a enced the loss of a loved one. The six- Popcorn and cold beverages provided, refreshments will be served. There is no silent auction with a live auction. Each week program is free and meets in the guests should bring their own lawn charge to attend. Reservations are guest receives a list of items to be sold Parlor Room. For more information or chair or blanket to sit one. Admission is requested by June 10. in a live auction and a paddle with an to RSVP, e-mail judy.peters@american free. Visit www.encantocommunity individualized number. Each guest hospice.com. church.org for film titles and details. Republic Reporter Talks “bids” on an item by placing a quarter in the bucket placed at the center of Annual Rummage Sale Silk Painting Art Class About AZ Legislature each table. An auctioneer travels June 27-29 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 through the dinner announcing num- St. Thomas the Apostle Church Beatitudes Luther Life Center Art 4 Fun Studio bers indicated on each guests paddle 2312 E. Campbell Ave. 1616 W. Glendale Ave. 2801 N. 15th Ave., Suite A until a Chinese gong is rung. The num- Shop great bargains on gently used 602-510-1544 917-975-2752 ber last mentioned before the gong appliances, furniture, boutique, books, AAUW (The American Association Chabad Women’s Circle presents a wins the prize. Tickets are available for jewelry, housewares, clothes, toys, elec- of University Women) will host Mary private art class featuring Barbara $60 per person or $575 for a corporate tronics, and more. The sale is held Jo Pitzl, legislative reporter for The Becker. Cost is $48 per person and table of 10. Proceeds from this event inside the air-conditioned church, so Arizona Republic, who will present a includes all supplies and light refresh- will in part support HSMAI’s 2013 don’t let the outside temperatures deter legislative wrap-up for this year. ments and desserts. Open to women of “Charity of the Year”—Phoenix’s you. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Visitors are welcome. An optional din- all faiths. For more information or to Kitchen on the Street. For more details, Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 ner ($14) will be served at 5:30, and RSVP, e-mail [email protected]. visit www.hsmai-az.org. p.m. on Saturday.

Now that’s a Terraces kind of person.

For most of her life, Barbara Dean defined herself as a devoted wife, PassionateP mother. loving mother of three, devout reader of romance novels – until the day she decided she could write one better.

PPassionateassionat exerciser. Her first romance novel, Hilltop House, came out the week she moved here. She’s now something of a fitness buff, working out five days a PPassionateassionate writewriter. week (proudly achieving ‘Boot Camp’ level). She attends brain and nutrition classes, too, and says she’s never felt better.

Barbara is a Terraces kind of person. Are you? Call us at 1-800-956-1627 or come by – and meet folks like Barbara Dean. You might discover The Terraces is the perfect fit for you.

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MONEY MATTERS of the deceased husband or wife. a sigh of relief, but don’t let the current Albert Santana, light rail project It’s important to note that the rules lull you into complacency. Talk to administrator for the city of Phoenix. New estate tax exemption applies to both inheritances your financial adviser, or contact us, Lanning will give a short presenta- and lifetime gifts. The cumulative com- and your attorney for a review of your tion about how the community “wins” rule is not bad bined “transfer” exemption will be estate plan today. when individuals and businesses pur- $5,250,000 whether the money is given chase from locally owned companies By Harvey Amwake, C.P.A. This article is for general information only and does away before or after you die. In addi- not constitute financial advice. If you have any ques- rather than the “big boxes.” Santana Some individuals were in a panic late tion, you can give away up to $14,000 tions about financial matters, consult a professional will talk about the light rail expansion last year as the favorable estate and gift annually to as many recipients as you tax adviser. Harvey Amwake, CPA, is a tax and that currently is under way, up 19th tax rules were set to expire in 2013. With like without tapping into your lifetime small business consultant with the accounting firm of Avenue to Dunlap Avenue. Santana Harvey E. Amwake, PLLC., at 6232 N. 7th St., Congressional action uncertain, no one transfer tax exemption. Suite 105. He can be reached at 602-753-0377 or will share construction updates as well knew how their plans might be affected. Average folks with estates far under by e-mail at [email protected]. as upcoming planning for the future of To the relief of taxpayers and plan- $5 million might wonder how any of this the system. ners, most of the estate rules changed applies to them. But the reality is that The meeting is free; lunch is pro- only slightly. The estate and gift tax everyone needs an estate plan. The back- Business Briefs vided. RSVPs are requested to exemptions will be $5,250,000 in bone of your estate plan, a will, is an Local First, light rail [email protected] or by calling 2013, up from $5,120,000 last year, essential legal tool intended to ensure highlighted at meeting 602-997-6164. and adjusted for inflation going for- that your final wishes are honored. A will The North Mountain Business ward. The top tax rate for estates and also can indicate who will take care of Alliance (NMBA) invites local business My Sister’s Attic gifts exceeding these amounts will be your children should you pass away, and owners to attend its next meeting, set opens new store 40 percent, up from 35 percent last how the children can access their inheri- for 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sisters Tess Loo and Ann and Jenny year but better than the 55-percent rate tance. If you want to include your June 6 at the SSC Boring building, Siner, who own 12 locations of My that would have been the law had favorite charity in your estate plans, there 1951 W. North Lane. Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic and Congress not acted. And a surviving are strategies available to benefit both Guest speakers will be Kimber Well Suited in Arizona and California. spouse will still be able to access the family and charity alike. Lanning, founder of Local First are re-developing and restyling the con- unused portion of the estate exemption Estate planners might be breathing Arizona and owner of Stinkweed’s, and please see ATTIC on page 20 Page 20 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Science center, Orkin ATTIC continued from page 19 partners is ‘pestology’ temporary space formerly owned by Arizona Science Center in down- Fannin Interiors at 44th Street and town Phoenix has formed an alliance Indian School to make way for a brand with Orkin, pest control provider, on new My Sister’s Attic opening 8 a.m. communications and insect-infused Saturday, June 8. education initiatives that will run Those lined up early will get free through September this year. mini on-site consultations and first The science center and Orkin will dibs on one-of-a-kind My Sister’s Attic provide education about insects and items including newly consigned wall the vital role they play in the environ- art, china and crystal, furniture, light- ment, in addition to hosting special ing, rugs, silver and patio accessories. A events such as Summer Pestology and portion of the proceeds will benefit the Creature Feature Film Series. Arizona Humane Society. “People are disgusted and riveted by At approximately 4,500 square feet, bugs all at the same time,” said Chevy My Sister’s Attic will occupy the first Humphrey, Arizona Science Center floor of the building—first stand-alone president and CEO. “Summer store for the sisters. The 2,800 square Pestology activities will educate and feet upstairs will house the new corpo- entertain visitors of all ages—answer- rate headquarters for Eco-Chic ing questions about spiders and insects Consignments, Inc. which is the family that they never knew they had.” of three high-end designer consign- Aware that asking questions is at the ment concepts—My Sister’s Closet heart of science, this partnership will tap (women), My Sister’s Attic (home fur- into people’s natural fascination with the nishings) and Well Suited (men). six- and eight-legged creatures that sur- To learn more about Eco-Chic round us every day. More specifically, Consignments, Inc. and its resale Summer Pestology will capitalize on the brands, visit www.mysisterscloset.com. entomology experts at Orkin through Be treated with Dignity. Dignity Health is St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center Barrow Neurological Institute Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

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bug hunts, Arizona Science Center camp programming, themed days at the Center, lectures and more. Additionally, Arizona Science Center will host the Creature Feature Film Series in the Irene P. Flinn IMAX Theater, which will include films like “Bee Movie,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Arachnophobia” and “The Fly.” For a full list of related events and programs, including a special “Summer Pestology Weekend” set for June 8-9, visit www.azscience.org and click on the “Summer Pestology” banner in the scrolling slideshow at the top of the page, or call 602-716-2000. GCU honored by Brian Mueller, left, Grand Canyon University president and CEO, accepts the 2013 Phoenix Chamber IMPACT Business of the Year Award from The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recognized eight Commerce president and CEO (photo cour- tesy of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce). outstanding Valley businesses at its 26th annual IMPACT Awards last emergency services and guarantees on all month, with Grand Canyon University repairs. As part of the company’s mission earning the IMPACT Businesses of the to provide quality service, The Sunny Year for the Large Business Sector. Plumber has launched a dedicated web- A decade after facing the prospect site for Phoenix residents, who can log of closing its doors, Grand Canyon on to www.thesunnyplumber.com or call University (GCU) has opened up a 602-734-5106 to speak with a local rep- world of possibilities for thousands of resentative. students—and the local economy— Phoenix Peach also operates Goettl through an energetic reinvention. The Good Guys Air Conditioning longtime educational resource is help- Repairmen in the Phoenix and Tucson ing create jobs and the next generation markets. of workers to fill them. With new leadership, new ideas and Bailey joins team a new business and operation plan, at La Siena GCU has reversed a downward finan- La Siena, a Senior Resource Group, cial trend that threatened its very exis- LLC luxury retirement community in tence. Now the school has more stu- Phoenix, has appointed Robert J. dents, faculty and staff than ever, all Bailey as executive director. teaching and learning at the heart of a Bailey is a 13-year veteran of the multi-million dollar expansion. long-term care industry who has served The new residence halls, classroom at the helm of luxury senior living com- buildings and world-class sports arena munities throughout metropolitan have kept local construction firms busy, Phoenix and southern California. He while attracting students who will con- is certified by the State of Arizona as an tribute to our workforce for years to assisted living facility manager. come. For more information, visit Located at 909 E. Northern Ave. in www.gcu.edu. North Central Phoenix, La Siena is a 190-residence resort retirement com- Rescue Rooter now munity offering a mix of independent ‘The Sunny Plummer’ and assisted living options. The com- The Sunny Plumber is a new munity features exceptional service and PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB plumbing company that will serve cus- innovatively designed amenities such as SEVENTH STREET & THOMAS ROAD tomers in both the Phoenix and Tucson multiple dining venues, state-of-the-art markets. Phoenix Peach LLC acquired fitness center, swimming pool, spa, the assets of Rescue Rooter in Arizona movie theater, Internet café, dance stu- at the end of 2012, transforming the dio, chapel and a host of social and company into The Sunny Plumber and recreational opportunities. saving more than 100 existing jobs in For more information, contact La the process. Siena at 602-870-5500 or visit The Sunny Plumber provides 24/7 www.srgseniorliving.com. Page 22 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net Bobby Lieb Associate Broker Your North Central Specialist 602-761-4646 View our listings at www.centralphx.com

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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 24 – North Central News, June 2013

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TO YOUR HEALTH brisk walking, 30 minutes a day, five AGAIN Take prediabetes days a week. Physical activity can help keep your blood glucose, blood pres- sure, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides seriously on target. Exercise also strengthens By Patrick Knowles, M.D. your heart, muscles and bones. Losing just 10 to 15 pounds can If your doctor has told you that you make a big difference. For some indi- have prediabetes, do you need to take viduals with prediabetes, early treat- action? Only if you want to avoid ment can return blood glucose levels to becoming diabetic. Prediabetics are more the normal range. likely to develop type 2 diabetes and may Patrick Knowles, M.D., is a family practice physi- have some diabetic problems already. cian at Squaw Peak Family Medicine, 9327 N. 3rd Keep in mind that diabetes causes St., Suite 100, 602-371-3100. For more informa- more deaths a year than breast cancer tion, visit JCL.com/practices. The information in “To Your Health” is provided by John C. Lincoln and AIDS combined. Two out of three Health Network as general information only. For people with diabetes die from heart dis- medical advice, please consult your physician. ease or stroke. Doctors sometimes refer to high Health Briefs blood glucose levels as Impaired How genetics affect Glucose Tolerance (IGT) or Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), depending on incidence of cancer the test used to detect it. You should be Banner Good Samaritan’s Cancer checked for prediabetes during your Support Group offers support for next routine medical office visit if patients, families and community Reclaim your smile with dental implants and you’re overweight and 45 or older, or members dealing with all types of can- when your blood glucose levels are cers. The next meeting is scheduled for beautiful non-removable teeth ... higher than normal but not high 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, in the in just one day! enough to be a type 2 diabetic. Sandstone North Conference Room at If your weight is normal and you’re Banner Good Samaritan, 1111 E. Actual Patient McDowell Road. Before After older than 45, ask your doctor during a routine office visit if you should be Guest speaker is April O’Connor, tested. If you’re younger than 45 and MS, Certified Genetic Counselor overweight, your doctor may recom- (CGC), and Genetic Program director at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Teeth-In-A-Day Conventional mend testing if you have any other risk Uncovered Upper Denture factors for diabetes or prediabetes, Center. O’Connor will talk about the Open Palate Covered including: relationship between genetics and can- Non-Removable Closed Palate cers and provide tools to access family Removable • High blood pressure • Low HDL cholesterol and high and personal health history for a possi- triglycerides ble increased risk for hereditary cancer Easy. Convenient. Affordable. • A family history of diabetes syndromes. At Central Dental Care, • A history of gestational diabetes Guests can park in the visitor’s or if you gave birth to a baby weighing parking structure outside of the main we change lives - one smile at a time. more than nine pounds lobby, or use the hospital’s free valet Now is your time. Belonging to an ethnic or minority service. Dinner will be provided. group at high risk for diabetes. RSVP to Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, Call us today for more information. Although prediabetes and diabetes at 602-839-4970 or 602-527-3776. occur in individuals of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk Get fit this summer Central Dental Care for developing the disease. It’s more at a local rec center common in African Americans, Exercising outside this summer isn’t Latinos, Native Americans, Asian an option for most people, given the Americans/Pacific Islanders, and in increasingly extreme temperatures. 602.943.7297 seniors. Why not check out some fun fitness You can lower your risk for type 2 classes offered in an air-conditioned www.CentralDentalCare.com diabetes by 58 percent by losing 7 per- setting instead? Monday - Friday 9am-6pm cent of your body weight (or 15 The Sunnyslope Community pounds if you weigh 200 pounds), as Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., has a variety 9315 N. Central Ave. well as exercising moderately, such as of indoor exercise classes beginning www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 25

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June 3 and continuing through Aug. Nonprofit organizations can apply now 31. Among them are the popular yoga through June 28. Organizations in the classes for ages 18 and older. Morning operational areas of childhood health, Yoga takes place 9-10:15 a.m. Mondays intergenerational health and active and Wednesdays, as well as Tuesdays lifestyles are encouraged to apply. and Thursdays; cost is $45. Following a selection process by a For those who prefer and evening panel of local judges, the 2013 grant workout, Hatha Yoga is offered 6:30- winner will be announced at a celebra- 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays tory event in October. starting June 4; cost is $40. A popular More information on the applica- Classic Yoga class, great for beginners tion and the grant are available at or those who are just looking for a good www.Humana.com/HCB. Questions stretch, is available 6:30-7:45 p.m. can also be directed to Humana by e- Mondays and Wednesdays beginning mail to [email protected]. June 26. All yoga classes are available for drop-in as well as full session regis- Hospital groups tration. Each drop-in is $6 and a valid prepare to merge recreation card is required. John C. Lincoln Health Network Other exercise and physical fitness and Scottsdale Healthcare have classes include QiGong, Tai Chi Chuan endorsed a letter of intent to form a and Zumba. For more information or system-wide affiliation to better meet to register, stop by the recreation cen- the healthcare needs and thus improve ter, visit www.phoenix.gov/parks and the health of the communities they click on the link for Classes and serve. Discussions are anticipated to be Programs, or call 602-262-6661. complete by July 31. The new nonprofit system, which Health-related grant would be called Scottsdale Lincoln offered by Humana Health Network, would include five Valley nonprofit organizations are hospitals—including John C. Lincoln invited to apply for the $100,000 North Mountain—with approximately Humana Communities Benefit charita- 10,500 employees, 3,700 affiliated ble grant in Arizona, sponsored by the physicians and 3,100 volunteers. Humana Foundation, the philanthrop- Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network ic arm of Humana Inc. also would include an extensive prima- Jonathan was told The Humana Communities Benefit ry care physician network, urgent care he’d never walk again. program will award a one-time, centers, clinical research, medical edu- $100,000 grant to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cation, an inpatient rehabilitation hos- organization in Maricopa County pital, an Accountable Care Today, there’s only focused on improving health experiences Organization, two foundations and one handicap or building healthy communities. extensive community services. he’s worried about.

You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but just 21st Century over a year ago Jonathan was told he would never walk again after suffering serious injuries Family Medicine in a car accident. But thanks to John C. Lincoln Primary Care Physicians for adults, children and seniors Hospitals and their advanced technology and surgical expertise for patients with brain and spinal injuries, he’s back on course. And back Accepting New Patients in the swing of things. Call to schedule your appointment To read Jonathan’s story, (602) 973-3100 visit JCL.com/Jonathan. 7550 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 201 Walk in appointments available Brock A. Merritt, D.O. • N. Dean Gramstad, D.O. • Sousou Awad, M.D. Stuart M. Turnansky, M.D. • Robert A. Rosenberg, Ph.D., M.D. Over 50? We specialize in healthcare for you. JCL.com Free blood pressure check Fridays 12-2 p.m. We accept all insurance plans including Medicare Page 26 – North Central News, June 2013 ASLICE OF HEAVEN BEACH FRONT HOME Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) Mexico Rent One Las Conchas Community SCHOOL DAYS Night, Central A/C & Heat, Satellite TV, High Speed Internet, Phone, Get One Full Kitchen & Linens Night 10 steps to the ocean, 5 minutes from town FREE! Trudy Goldman 602-380-2401 Jay Goldman 602-369-3115 www.rockypointcasa1.com I,m getting the quality of private Diana Hernadez of Central High School is put onto a stretcher after being extricated with the “jaws of life” from a smashed minivan by firefighters from Ladder Truck 9. The scene was part of a simulated DUI crash on the football field of Central High School; Firefighter education for the Kelly Liebermann, far right, explains Diana’s “injuries” and how she will likely spend the rest . of her life in a wheelchair (photo by Teri Carnicelli). "cost" of public Car crash cautions of Highway Safety, Students Against Arly | 10th grade Destructive Decisions (SADD), St. of DUI dangers Luke’s Hospital, and the Maricopa By Teri Carnicelli County Medical Examiner’s Office. Smoke billowed from the minivan as The smashed cars were provided by smaller classes and a rigorous curriculum the driver, her legs wedged and broken Western Towing, and the car crash vic- under the dashboard, screamed for help. tims were ably played by students from help ensure college success for young The driver of the other vehicle, coming Central High School’s Drama Club, women. Enroll now at enroll.glaaz.org home from a graduation party and intox- including Itzel Valacsco as the drunk or schedule a tour at (602) 288-4518. icated, crouched over the broken and driver who ran a red light; Richard bloodied body of her boyfriend, who had Jenkins, her boyfriend killed in the The Only Free, All-Girls College been ejected from the small Honda upon crash; and Diana Hernandez, the driver Preparatory High School in Arizona. impact because he wasn’t wearing a seat- of the minivan who suffered multiple belt. He was dead. leg and pelvic fractures and had to be Located on 7th Ave., South of Camelback Rd. This gruesome scene played out extricated wit the “jaws of life.” before hundreds of students from The passenger of the SUV, who was Central High School, on their home bloodied and unconscious with head football field, during a special assembly and face injuries because he was only IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. on May 3. The “Mock DUI Crash” was wearing his lap belt, was portrayed by a collaboration of the City of Phoenix Phoenix Firefighter Curtis Knobbe, Fire and Police Departments, with help because he later was airlifted from the of sponsors from the Governor’s Office scene by Phoenix Firebird 10—some- www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 27

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The Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope honored eight local Going Bananas Summer Camp students during its “Students of the Month” luncheon at Sunnyslope High School in May. Pictured here are (TOP, FROM LEFT) Alex Lara, Elizabeth Rosas, Naiya Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Luis Castro, (BOTTOM, FROM LEFT) Jazmin Salas and Ubah Hirabey. Honoree, Davis Tarver was unable to attend the lun- cheon (photos by Teri Carnicelli).

thing the public safety officials who teers in the after-school program. He organized the event wouldn’t have done leads by quiet example, according to his with a student actor. So Knobbe teachers. Luis was praised for his great stepped in to play the role. citizenship, his mature attitude, and for This highly dramatic portrayal of being focused academically. Ages 5 and up! Reserve your child’s spot today!! the consequences of driving while Other students who were highlight- Birthday Parties • School Fundraisers • Socials • Corporate Events drunk—including the “dead” passenger ed at the luncheon were seventh grader Parents’ Night Out • Teen Extreme • Day Camps • Power Fitness being put into a body bag—was played Naiya Jones and eighth grader Davis out in an effort to drive home the mes- Tarver from Royal Palm Middle 1515 E. Bethany Home Road sage that it’s not only illegal for stu- School. Naiya, who is working hard to dents to be drinking at all, but to do so skip the eighth grade and go right into and then get behind the wheel just isn’t high school, was noted for being 602-277-0067 worth the potential consequences. bright, creative, a class leader, and for “So many people are impacted by www.flipdunksports.com please see KIWANIS on page 28 one person’s choice to drink and drive,” explained Phoenix Firefighter Kelly Liebermann, who emceed the event. “If we can prevent fatalities and prevent Madison School District injuries to innocent people, then we are doing our job.” Register today for 2013-2014 Preschool Kiwanis honor Register online at www.madisonaz.org local students Eight local students were honored by With a strong focus on challenging and appropriate content, the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence is the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope during unique among early childhood programs. Our preschools have a Core Knowledge focus. its “Student of the Month” luncheon, held May 9 at Sunnyslope High School. Madison preschool children receive preferenal placement into Madison kindergarten programs and Being honored were seventh grader score higer on assessments than children from other programs. Alex Lara, and eighth grader Elizabeth Rosas from Sunnyslope School. Alex, who enjoys playing a variety of sports, We offer two program opons: was praised for being polite, diligent Full Day Half Day with his schoolwork, and for being help- ful in class, including offering to inter- 7:00 AM–6:00 PM 7:00 AM–12:30 PM pret for students struggling with English. Monday–Friday Monday–Friday He also has made tremendous progress in math this year. Elizabeth plays basket- ball for the school and hopes to make the Preschool is offered at the following campuses: team at Sunnyslope High School next Camelview Heights Rose Lane Simis* Madi&on Tradi&onal Academy* year. She was described as being always 2002 E Campbell 7150 N 22nd Street 1155 E Rose Lane 7302 N 10th Street Located at: 1431 E Campbell Avenue cheerful and courteous, and for being a *Simis & MTA currently have a wai&ng list. dedicated student who has set high goals for herself. From Mountain View School, sev- enth grader Carlos Pacheco and eighth Madison offers Open Enrollment for any family living outside the Madison a'endance boundaries. grader Luis Castro were recognized. Sll have quesons? We are here to help! Call us at 602-664-7956 Carlos works hard in class and volun- Page 28 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

CREATIVE ARTS DAY CAMP at SCHOOL DAYS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH! KIWANIS continued from page 27 School Briefs July 29 - August 2 constantly trying to better herself as a CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY student. Davis was absent from the SCHOOLDISTRICT 9am - 3pm luncheon, but was applauded for main- Kindergarteners taining straight A’s in a sophomore- Ages: 1st – 9th Grade level math class, so that when he moves take fourth in chess on to high school he will begin at the Biltmore Preparatory Academy’s junior-level of math courses. Kindergarten Chess Team captured a We are so excited to announce the first annual First Church Creative Arts Desert View fifth grader Jazmin fourth place finish in the Governor’s Cup Camp! Kids will produce a full musical AND select their own schedule of Salas, who works hard on the school’s State Chess Championship May 4-5. classes from offerings in watercolor, sculpture, hand bells, singing, basketball team, also takes the time to do The team competed in a grueling drama, dance, mosaics, knitting/crochet, martial arts and MORE! her school work completely and correct- two-day, nine-round tournament against You won't want your child to miss this wonderful opportunity! ly. She has been on the school’s 43 other kindergarten teams from around the state. Team members includ- Registration is $90. Principal’s List for the entire school year. Though quiet most of the time, Jazmin ed Logan Kane, Zachary Lipovitch, To register and for more information, visit www.FirstChurchonCentral.org has a contagious giggle that can set her Trevor Gordon and Noah Selchow. entire classroom off into a laughing fit. Join us for Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. (Contemporary Service); From Central High, Ubah Hirabey GLENDALE UNION 10 a.m. (Sunday School classes for children and adults); 11 a.m. (Classic Service) was recognized. Ubah is a native of HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT Somalia and volunteers in the counsel- Student compete in ing office, as well as working part-time fire science muster at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Students from Sunnyslope High Airport to help support her mother and School’s fire science program went head- four siblings. She hopes to attend to-head with students from seven other Phoenix College in the fall where she schools during the 10th annual High will study nursing or counseling. School Fire Science Muster Competition No student from Sunnyslope High 5510 N. Central Ave. • 602-263-5013 on April 27 at Westgate City Center. School was honored because of a con- The students participated in a com- www.FirstChurchOnCentral.org • Facebook.com/firstumcofphoenix flict with the school’s testing schedule. petition that challenged the skills they have learned in their fire science pro- grams, including a timed turnout, in which students don their firefighting gear as quickly as possible, pull 100 feet of fire hose and connect it to a fire hydrant, and drag a “Rescue Randy” mannequin to the finish line.

Crittendon receives SVA scholarship Sunnyslope High School recent grad- uate Brianna Crittendon was awarded the $1,000 Sunnyslope Village Alliance/Credit Union West Scholarship. She has a 4.0 GPA and ranks in the top 12 percent of her class. Crittendon has taken classes in drafting, Design 1-2 and architectural drafting in prepa- ration to a degree in architectural design. She wants to own her own architecture firm. C r i t t e n d o n has been on the honor roll all four years and Brianna Crittendon received an Outstanding Chemistry Student award in her junior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the Close Up Club and vice president of the Art Club. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 29 SCHOOL DAYS DIAMONDDIAMOND Experience, Jewelry Repair Honesty ’’ Done on Site and Integrity JIMJIMSS Buy, Sell, Trade We buy Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds, Coins and Valuables! As seen on Channels 5 and 12! You can trust a jeweler. Take your valuables, gold and silver to Diamond Jim’s! GREAT Your GIFTS engagement ring FOR DAD! headquarters!

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Enjoying book bags donated to Madison Rose Lane are, from left: student Reyes Maldonado, third-grade teacher William Wight, student Jonathan DePratti, library assistant Guadalupe Alejos, student Samuel Ledesma-Garcia, and student Jack O’Brien (submitted photo). A+ MIDTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL and Sophia Manthey both took home Parent ART continued from page 29 awards at a recognition ceremony held Rated FREE Kindergarten – 4th Grade garten student in Maricopa County. April 27 at Downtown Civic Space Mayor Stanton read from the book, Park. Ellis captured second place for his n Cozy Campus after which the young artists were avail- tall tale, “Ellis the Cowboy,” while n Small Class Sizes able to sign the pages in the book that Sophia brought in third place for “The n Solid Basics Foundation they illustrated. Stories of Anne the Gardenweaver.” n Highly Qualified, Caring Staff Both children are students in Grace n Reading & Math Enhancement Library group Klees’ second-grade class. Each won a n Top Neighborhood Test Scores donates books $50 gift certificate from Bookman’s and n Girl Scout & Young Explorers Clubs All third graders at Madison Rose a bag of new books. Each winner’s story Lane recently received their own copy is posted on the contest website: Come find out why our of “The Legend of Honey Hollow” www.asset.asu.edu/new/pbs_writing_ students say… through the Friends of the Phoenix contest_winners_2013.html. “You’ll Love it Here!!” Public Library program. The program *Escuela Excelente has already put a free book in the hands PHOENIXUNION 4735 North 19th Ave., Phoenix AZ of every first, second, and third grader HIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT www.midtownprimaryschool.com at the school. Malacara receives Enroll Today for “The Legend of Honey Hollow” is a Presidential award 2013-2014 602-265-5133 story about endangered species and Briana Malacara of North High has conservation. In addition to the book, been honored for her exemplary service students also received a Highlights with a President’s Volunteer Service Magazine and book bag. Award. The award, which recognizes Zinter takes third Americans of all ages who have volun- teered significant amounts of their time REGISTER NOW! in writing contest to serve their communities, was pre- Join today! Classes for boys & girls, toddlers-adults! Madison Meadows eighth grader sented by the Prudential Spirit of • World Class Staff! Marina Zinter won Third Place in the Community Awards program on behalf • Free Baby Gym & Baby Dance CenturyLink Arizona StoryMakers of President Barack Obama. Writing Contest. Her non-fiction • Birthday Parties piece, Adventures in Disneyland, com- Students head to • Valley-wide classes peted against more than 400 other competition in Kansas entries. Metro Tech students did well at the 2013 SkillsUSA State Championships this MTA students honored May 20 to August 23 spring, winning several events, and quali- in PBS writing contest fying for the National Championships in Two students from Madison Kansas City, June 25-29. Traditional Academy won awards last First place winners were Joselyn month in the PBS KIDS GO! Writing Iniguez, commercial baking; Nicholas Contest, presented by Eight, Arizona Renteria and Du Vu, humanoid robot GYM: 3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phx PBS and the City of Phoenix Latino interactions; Cesar Bernal, related tech- DANCE CENTER: 13832 N. 32nd St. #162, Phx Institute. nical math; and Fahad Shakir (home 602-992-5790 • arizonasunrays.com MTA second graders Ellis Williams school Alhambra), technical drafting. www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 31

SCHOOL DAYS Go Beyond ANTIQUING. Mountain placed first. Camelback’s video was produced by Try four students in the journalism class: seniors Julian Bourne, Jonathan Zamora, NeNe Uniquing Jordan Taylor and Johnny Lopez. gifts Green wins Div. 1 • vintage treasures High Jump title high-quality antiques • jewelry Shekinah Green, a ninth grader • from Central High, won the Girls Our• family-owned store has truly unique finds. Division I High Jump, clearing 5 feet, When they’re gone, 4 inches at the State Track and Field they’re gone! Championships, held May 11 at Mesa Community College. 602.633.1760 Her 10 points were the only ones www.neneunique.com collected by the Bobcats at the meet. Madison Traditional Academy second-grade 6042 N 16th St students Ellis Williams and Sophia Manthey Phoenix, AZ 85016 recently were both winners in the PBS KIDS Chess team wins GO! Writing Contest (submitted photo). second place Located on the NW side of 16th St and Bethany Home Rd Seven engineering students also The Metro Knights Paladin Chess Team finished second in the State won first place in the opening and clos- Be sure to like NeNe Unique Charter Athletic Association (CAA) ing ceremony event, including Annette on Facebook! Marruffo, Jessica Camacho, Erik Championships, April 29. The players Cabada, Ivon Melendez, Diana competing were Jose Fernandez, Jose Martinez, Karina Vargas and Cesar Jimenez, Edgar Mendoza, and Victor Covarrubias. Osorio. The Knights pushed defending champion Tesseract School to the limit, Students recognized losing in the championship round by for creative poetry one point. The Phoenix Union High School District’s annual Poetry Central was held at Camelback High School on May 3. The event includes poetry contest win- ners from each campus converging for workshops with published poets and recognition of district winners. The overall winners included Jennifer Benito from North and Rosie Palacios from Camelback. Winners also were selected by grade and included senior Brenda Orozco from Metro. Receiving a Bilingual poetry award was Lidia Garcia of Camelback. One hundred students attended the all-day event, working with guest poets and ASU professors Myrlin Hepworth and Fernando Perez. Site winners read their poems and the district winners were announced at the end of the event.

PSA video earns club $3,000 prize Camelback High’s journalism and TV Club members won second place honors for their Public Service Announcement video created for the Phoenix Police Department’s Stop Underage Drinking PSA contest. The school will receive a $3,000 prize, which will be used for the school’s television studio. South Page 32 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

ASA is SCHOOL DAYS one of the top academic schools Two students take the local Bashas’ store on 7th Street and in the state top awards at contest Missouri Avenue, where they were of Arizona! North High students Erik Nogueda weighed. Sunnyslope collected approxi- mately 140 pounds of plastic bags. Arizona School for the Arts is one of the nation's leading schools Castillo and Shiara Carbajal placed first in the Phoenix College World Sunnyslope came in fourth out of offering the unique opportunity to combine eight participating schools. Together, innovative and intellectually nourishing academics Language Competition, April 13. The students, from the Spanish for all eight schools collected 526,000 plas- with daily performing arts training featuring premier instructors tic bags. and locals arts institutions for grades 5-12. Spanish Speakers class, used their orig- inal work to participate in the competi- In appreciation of Sunnyslope’s par- Now accepting applications for new Arizona School for the Arts tion. Amairany Vaca placed second and ticipation, the school was awarded a high school students grades 10-12 1410 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix Erika Nogueda Castillo placed third in $100 gift card to Bashas’. for the upcoming 2013-14 school year 602-257-1444 the same category. Nictee Arriaga is the Students help For more information, visit our website at www.goasa.org students’ Spanish teacher. ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ 302 West Bethany Home Road WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY The Mountain View School SCHOOLDISTRICT Community Action Team (CAT) par- 602.264.5188 ticipated in the 2013 Stamp out www.musicworksacademy.com Students collect Hunger Food Drive put on by the recyclable bags United States Postal Service. This The Sunnyslope National Junior nationwide food drive is in its 21st Honor Society (NJHS) participated in year, and it all started at the Sunnyslope a plastic bag recycling contest spon- Station on 7th Street and Mountain PRELUDE sored by Bashas’ and the city of View Road many years ago. Piano Classes Phoenix. The contest was to raise After working four-plus hours on a for Young Musicians awareness about recycling plastic bags. All ages ~ All styles and levels: classical, jazz and blues, popular, sacred hot Saturday afternoon, CAT and other Performance Classes, Guild Auditions, Ensemble, Arizona Study Program, Festivals The 14 members of NJHS organized Computer Lab – music fun and education with technology ~ University-trained and nationally certified instructors volunteers at the Sunnyslope Station Prelude Piano Program for Young Musicians: 3 years - 1st grade ~ Sound-proof studios ~ Summer instruction the collection of recycled plastic bags unloaded, collected and sorted 33,723 from all school classrooms over two donated food items. MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES weeks. The bags were then turned in at Voice  Piano  Guitar  Violin  Young Children Project benefits Maryland School Maryland School received a major revitalization during the 2012-13 school year thanks to the Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) of Arizona State University. The LSP cadre donated sup- plies, and a team of 25 freshmen gave their time to complete several large- scale projects that benefited the stu- dents, staff and the community. The first major project was repaint- ing the United States map in the entrance. The LSP cadre then came back to campus and updated the four- square and hopscotch grids on the pri- mary and intermediate playgrounds. Next, the group painted the back- boards and brought in new nets for the basketball courts. During their final visit, the cadre put up several motivational bulletin boards that were decorated to wish stu- dents luck on their AIMS tests.

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Fakler was a three-time Arizona son. Ekmark averaged 19.6 points, five Post-graduation, staff members are Gatorade High School Girls Cross rebounds and four steals per game. preparing for “Summer Fun” sessions Country Runner of the Year and three- Ekmark has maintained a 4.32 GPA in beginning June 3, while hoping for time Arizona Republic High School the classroom. A devoted member of another “A” from the Department of Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. her church community, she has partici- Education. Fakler has maintained a 4.0 GPA in pated in literacy outreach initiatives the classroom and also has volunteered and volunteered to help the local Student wins award on behalf of local environmental sus- homeless population. for newspaper stories tainability initiatives and as part of a Ekmark will begin her senior year at Brophy College Preparatory student project to design, build and supply St. Mary’s this fall. Julian De Ocampo, who graduated last solar ovens to a disadvantaged commu- month, won the Journalism Education nity in Ghana. Montessori marks Association/Arizona Interscholastic endings, beginnings Press Association’s “Arizona Journalist Ekmark named a Montessori Day Schools- of the Year” award. top basketball player Mountainside Campus held its Middle The selection committee required Courtney Ekmark of St. Mary’s School graduation on May 23, with an extensive portfolio submission along High School recently was named the students having completed their two- with faculty rec- Gatorade Arizona Girls Basketball week internships at businesses in the ommendations. Player of the Year. She joins Sidnee Courtney Ekmark of St. Mary’s High School community and their camping trip in De Ocampo’s Majette (1992-93), Davellyn Whyte was named the Gatorade Arizona Girls the New Mexico mountains. adviser at Brophy (2008-09), and Shilpa Tummala (2011- Basketball Player of the Year. She will start This followed the school’s Cinco de was Mica Mulloy. her senior year this fall (submitted photo). 12) as previous Lady Knights to win Mayo community celebration—a first The awards cere- Gatorade’s State Girls Basketball Player tinguishes Ekmark as Arizona’s best for the campus, with food sampling, mony was hosted of the Year awards. high school girls basketball player. music and dancing. This year students by the Journalism The award, which recognizes not The 6-foot junior guard led the also held a car wash to benefit Phoenix E d u c a t i o n Julian De Ocampo only outstanding athletic excellence but Knights to a 29-1 record, the team’s Children’s Hospital, and went on an Association in also high standards of academic third consecutive Division 1 state all-school trip to the Orpheum Theatre San Francisco in April. achievement and exemplary character championship, and a No. 2 ranking in to watch a performance featuring MDS Read some of De Ocampo’s Roundup demonstrated on and off the court, dis- the USA Today Super 25 this past sea- dancer G. Craven. articles at http://tiny.cc/4olpvw.

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Buy a single cone or cup and get one FREE with this ad Good through June 30, 2013 • One coupon per table www.marycoyle.net Tyrone Green, head chef and manager of Michael’s Café, whips up some fried cabbage 5521 N. 7th Avenue and barbecue beef brisket. The supper club features soul food, live music and a number of (7th Avenue just north of Missouri) specials each day (photo by Patty Talahongva). 602-265-6266 fried chicken and Cajun catfish are just Café Chat a few of the choices with such side Friend us on Facebook! Supper club offers dishes as jambalaya, dirty rice, fried jazz, soul food cabbage and yams. By Patty Talahongva “The average bill for a couple is It just might be the best-kept secret between $65 and $75,” says Green, supper club in the area, but Michael’s “and that includes the cover and Cafe at 5025 N. 7th Ave. is steadily drinks.” Or you can order one of the building its reputation and a loyal cus- starter items like catfish nuggets and tomer base. It opened more than two make it a Cafe Special—with fries and years ago, a venture between Michael a soft drink—for $9.85. He says it’s Carr and Ricky Barnes, both of whom important that customers know they retired from the Air Force. are getting their money’s worth when The supper club is tucked away they dine and dance at Michael’s Cafe. behind American Dry Cleaners, just And diners will definitely want to north of Camelback Road; there is throw down some dough for the peach plenty of parking in the back. Tyrone cobbler or the sweet potato pie for Green is the head chef and manager. dessert. The portions are generous and He brings more than 10 years of cater- each costs $3.50. ing experience to this kitchen. Green says the location is ideal Green says Michael’s is geared toward because of the light rail and the vibrant the 35 and older crowd who want to local business vibe. “Midtown is the have dinner and dance in a classy place. way to go. We’re in the district with the That means there’s a dress code for men. art walk,” he explains, referring to the No tennis shoes, no baseball caps, and adjacent Melrose District. On First no athletic wear. It also means no kids. Fridays (and Saturdays) Michael’s have This is a place for the grownups to enjoy a special menu and puts up a VIP tent a night on the town. with vendors selling everything from Green likens it to the dinner club cologne to clothes. Ricky Ricardo’s character worked at in Michael’s Café is open daily for din- the TV sitcom “I Love Lucy.” For long- ner, except Tuesday. Monday is karaoke time Valley dwellers, think Jockey Club night from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Wednesday or even back in the day, the Playboy is jazz night with shrimp scampi and Club. steak specials. On this supper club’s menu is soul Thursdays are Ladies Nights and food with $14.50 entrees that include they pull out all the stops. “Every lady two sides. Barbecue brisket, southern who comes through the door gets a fresh www.northcentralnews.net North Central News, June 2013 – Page 39

FOODFORTHOUGHT rose,” says Green. They also get a free The menu includes small plates such buffet, a chocolate fountain, and more as warm jars of truffle butter-poached pampering in the form of $5 manicures king crab served with garlic bread. and massages for $1 a minute. Hennessy Classic items include sweet corn hush is also on special for $5. For the gentle- puppies, peel and eat shrimp and coastal men there’s a $5 cover. A cigar company New England clam chowder. Main dish- NOWOPEN!NOWOPEN! sells cigars on site and a live band plays es include a seasoned Loup de Mer with until 10 p.m. and then the DJ takes over artichokes and lemon, and an undeni- until closing. able “bouillabaisse” seafood stew com- Saturday is R & B classics for the plete with tomato, fennel and saffron. first part of the evening and then DJ Further distinguishing Little Cleo’s Willie B spins the tunes until close. is the main attraction—the oysters— Guests can purchase a VIP lounge area an ever-changing mix of West Coast for $250 and that includes a bottle of delights. Seven to eight varieties of their choice such as Grey Goose, oysters will be available daily, dis- Hennessy or Patron. played upon the stainless steel raw bar Sunday night is a little more casual for all to see. and men can wear tennis shoes but no Little Cleo’s is open from 5 to 10 caps or athletic wear. This night fea- p.m. Monday through Saturday. No tures Chicago-style stepping. If you’re reservations are accepted. For more not familiar with that particular dance information visit www.littlecleos.com . step you can learn from the crowd. There are $4 well drinks all day, Texaz Grill expands every day. popular brunch hours “We want this to be a place where Due to popular demand, Texaz people can let their hair down,” says Grill is now opening at 10 a.m. for Green. He wants every person who Sunday Brunch. So slip on your best comes to Michael’s to have a good time, Sunday boots and get ready to enjoy a and a good meal. This month, the owners are featur- please see TEXAZ on page 40 ing a Queen of AZ contest. It’s open to any single woman 33 and older. Contestants must fill out a survey on the website and submit a photo for online voting (www.michaelscafeaz.com). The winner will receive a free dinner the night of the event, free admission for a year, a free website, business consulta- tion, and personal relationship coach- ing. The winner will be announced on June 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. Michael’s opens at 4 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays and at 6 p.m. the other days. Closing hours vary. For reservations call 602-248-2233. Dining Briefs Little Cleo’s now open at The Yard Phoenix’s new fish house and oyster bar, Little Cleo’s, recently opened at The Yard, 5632 N. 7th St., which also is home to Culinary Dropout. Both are part of the Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) group. Little Cleo’s offers an assortment of affordable, fresh ocean fare (dinner only), and is committed to following the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Program, ensuring every catch served is fished or farmed in ways that promote healthy ocean eco-systems. Page 40 – North Central News, June 2013 www.northcentralnews.net

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Texaz Grill is located at 6003 N. including $5 mimosas, bellinis and United States, Southern Rail will fea- TEXAZ continued from page 39 16th St. For more information, call 602- pitchers of beer, $3 cucumber-honey ture items inspired by flavors of the hearty menu of Texas-style comfort 248-7827 or visit www.texazgrill.com. lemonade and French press coffee. American South. classics, including buttermilk biscuits Housed inside the 1950s-era From the “low-country” cooking of smothered in sausage gravy, grilled Postino Arcadia Arcadia Post Office, Postino Arcadia is the coastal Carolinas to the famous pork chop & eggs, and Eggs Bubba— adds new brunch located at 3939 E. Campbell Ave. For Cajun and Creole fare of New Orleans, two sunny side up eggs served atop bis- Hot on the heels of a stylish remod- more information, call 602-852-3939 and the slow-smoke barbecue of south cuits and chicken fried steak, topped el, Postino Arcadia is rolling out a new or visit www.postinowinecafe.com. Texas, the menu will feature southern with cream gravy. weekend brunch menu. Offered every classics redefined by Beckett’s creative Texaz’s brunch menu also tempts Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 Southern Rail eatery signature style. with Chicken Fried Goodness, a choice p.m., Postino’s brunch tempts with comes to The Newton The beverage menu will feature an of tenderized beef steak, boneless simple-yet-savory farmhouse fare. This fall, the group behind All-American wine list, local beers and chicken breast or boneless pork loin Choose from country toast with Beckett’s Table will open its second handcrafted cocktails featuring bou- chop, double dipped, fried, and cov- Italian ham, dijonnaise and gruyere with restaurant at The Newton, formerly the tique spirits. Southern Rail will open ered with cream gravy—all served with sunny-side up eggs, or ciabatta French home of Beef Eater’s at 5th Avenue and for lunch, dinner, Social Hour and mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and a toast with house-made berry preserves, Camelback Road. weekend brunch this fall. buttermilk biscuit. Wash it all down almonds and vanilla crème fraiche. There Inspired by the Transcontinental For more information, visit with specially priced cocktails. also are specially priced beverages, Railroad’s historical influence on the SouthernRailAZ.com.

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