volume 15, issue 7 • August 2013 www.northcentralnews.net Contributing books to the new “Hinske Hall” Seats up for grabs Little Free Library, locat- ed in the Casa de Northern condo commu- nity, are, from left: Joan in Districts 4 and 6 Wallace, who put in “And the Mountains By Teri Carnicelli Echoed” by Khaled Perhaps the most surprising thing about this Hosseini; Kate Rakoci, month’s City Council primary election, set for Tuesday, who contributed “Planning Children’s Aug. 27, is the number of candidates fielded for Birthday Parties” by Council District 4. That’s because longtime District 4 Libby Worsley Crouch, City Councilman Tom Simplot announced in January Penny Barlow Liston and that he would not seek re-election, leaving the field Chellie Buzzeo; Barb wide open to all comers. Which means voters will have Hinske, who put in her self-published novel, seven diverse candidates from which to choose. “Coming to In District 6, sitting Councilman Sal DiCiccio is Rosemount”; and Mickey facing tough competition from challenger Karlene Smith, who donated Keogh Parks. Parks has positioned herself as an “inde- “Cleopatra: A Life” by Stacy Schiff (photo by pendent” candidate who has the backing of Phoenix Teri Carnicelli). Mayor Greg Stanton and high-profile citizen activists Paul Barnes and Ann Malone. North Central News gathered some basic informa- tion about the candidates to help you in the decision Fictional home inspires free library process. We also asked each to make a statement in By Teri Carnicelli mansion that is almost a character in my novel. My response to the following question: What is one thing Take a book, leave a book. husband said he could do it, and the next day there you think the city of Phoenix can do to help its residents That’s the concept behind the “Little Free was plywood and tools all over the yard.” in these challenging times? Read their answers begin- Library,” a not-for-profit international organization In a short amount of time, Little Free Library ning on page 4. To learn more about your City that encourages people to build miniature, sharable #6616 was born. Brian Willis, Hinske’s husband, said Council candidates, check out their websites, blogs, “library” boxes in their communities. The original it took him three weeks to build the dollhouse-like Facebook pages and more, all of which are included idea was to serve rural populations or the elderly, who library box, complete with stone-finished exterior, tile here for each candidate. didn’t have the means or ability to travel longer dis- roof, and even a miniature dog in the window. It’s And don’t forget to get out and vote! tances to a real library. mounted on a cement post with metal rebar rein- please see CANDIDATES on page 4 But both the idea and the purpose have spread, forcement, so it can’t be knocked over—or stolen. with Little Free Library (LFL) boxes being dedicated “When I was a kid, we always did little construc- to loved ones who have passed on, or to serve a neigh- tion projects like that,” says Willis, who is a sales borhood’s children, or even as a means of promoting manager by trade. “I had a lot of fun doing this.” a new book by a look author. please see LIBRARY on page 10 For North Central resident and author Barb Hinske, it was a combination of factors that inspired PAID PRSRT STD her to put a library box in her small condo complex in this issue PHOENIX, AZ U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 5059 at 3rd Place and Northern Avenue. Auditions open for heavy metal ‘VJs,’ page 3 “A couple of months back I was reading about the Little Free Libraries; as a recently published novelist, Station owner seeks liquor license, page 6 I decided to put a copy of my book in every Little Free Library in my area,” Hinske recalls. Bank helps expand YWCA program, page 21 “The concept of the free library box grabbed me Biltmore Prep sees enrollment boost, page 26 IN-HOME DELIVERY BY AUGUST 7, 2013. and I idly remarked to my husband that I’d like to sponsor a library that looked like Rosemont, the Find two favorite foods at The Stand, page 38 POSTMASTER: DATED MATERIAL. PLEASE EXPEDITE Page 2 – North Central News, August 2013 www.northcentralnews.net NEW PRICE 317 E. Glenn Dr. - $1,999,999 8821 N. 9th Ave. - $899,000 1320 E. Lupine Ave. - $780,000 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING 302 W. Kaler Dr. - $700,000 511 W. Flynn Lane - $675,000 717 W. Frier Dr. - $499,000 1545 W. 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THINK COOL Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Solar Jim and Mike Donley Honest, Committed and Caring since 1976 602-870-6856 www.donleyservice.com Page 4 – North Central News, August 2013 www.northcentralnews.net COMMUNITY City Council District 4 candidates include (top, from left) Laura Pastor, Scott Fistler, Dan Carroll, Austin Head, (bottom, from left) David Lujan, Justin Johnson and Jeffrey Brown (sub- mitted photos). CANDIDATES continued from page 1 activity. By keeping Phoenix safe and maintaining our quality of life, we can COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 keep Phoenix attractive to both entre- Candidate: Laura Pastor, 43 preneurs looking to start small business- Occupation: Early outreach direc- es and larger companies with high- tor for Achieving a College Education, wage, career jobs.” a South Mountain College program More info: Pastorforcouncil.com; designed to increase the number of Facebook.com/LauraPastorPhoenix; high school students entering and com- [email protected] pleting college Born: Phoenix, Ariz. “I was born Candidate: Scott Fistler, 33 and raised in Phoenix, and I now live Occupation: Disabled veteran, two houses down from my childhood precinct committeeman, student home.” Born: Mount Clemens, Mich. Response: “We need to hire more Phoenix resident: 2 years, 6 months police officers to keep our community Response: “I think there are many safe.