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Nick Jensen strikes a chord with students at Strum University
fresh 6 BETWEEN NEIGHBORS Publishers’ note
10 MOMENTS
18 PERSPECTIVE
33 KIDS
business
34 CRAFTS
Debt buyers
Dealing with young perfectionists
Pencil projects
23 MARKET TRENDS
Leasing and buying, part two
26 DIRECTORY
Deer Valley businesses
food 38 HOME COOKING Appetizing appetizers
Fun things to do in September
12 WEATHER
“Almost not horrible”
14 GOLF
Mobile golfing technology
15 READS
Between the World and Me
16 TRAVEL
San Francisco with kids
home 29 FAMILY
A sense of security
30 ENTERTAINING Video game party
32 SPORTS
Avoiding extremes
better 42 BODY
A golf-ready body
44 INSIDE
Vaccinations
45 SUDOKU
An original Linda Thistle puzzle
46 CROSSWORD
An original Myles Mellor crossword
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THINGS TO DO… SEPTEMBER Compiled by Sondra Barr
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Check out indie singer/songwriter Tiger Heist. His style is similar to artists such as Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and Passenger. With passionate vocals that set him apart and give him a unique style all his own, don’t miss his performance. Free. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Desert Ridge Marketplace AMC Fountain, 2100 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. shopdesertridge.com
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Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. On the first Friday of the month, join others for a stress-relieving afternoon of coloring. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided for use, but feel free to bring in your own art supplies, too. This program is co-sponsored by the New Friends of the North Valley Library. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Pamela Blair-Sheldon at (602) 652-3301 for more info.
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Looking to become more computer savvy? Head to Geek Speak to learn the basics of computer usage, new skills to help you at work or in school, or how to navigate the Internet. September’s computer topic social media. This class will help determine which applications fit in with your life, and how to get the most out of them. Free. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Lana Tupponce Real at (602) 652-3301 for more info.
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Join in a community-wide event to honor service members. This Public Pilgrimage in honor of 9/11 pays tribute to service member in our country. The remembrance is throughout the day. Elevate Coffee, 2530 W. Happy Valley Rd., #1273, Phoenix. For additional details, email ryan@northvalleychurch.org.
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Bring your own cards and join in a casual Pokémon Card Club Tournament. Battle it out with other players and see how far you can get. Prizes for the top winners. Ages 9 through 18. Free. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. Contact: Pamela BlairSheldon at (602) 652-3301 for more info.
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The 12th Annual Phoenix Cooks! brings foodies together to sample fare from culinary experts. Taste, sip, and mingle with more than 50 of the best local chefs and restaurants, while enjoying more than 30 wine, beer, and mixology sampling booths. $60–$100. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Phoenix. phoenixcooks.com
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Don’t miss Starlight Community Theater’s The Drowsy Chaperone production. Winner of five Tony Awards, this musical is a loving send-up of the Jazz age featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. $12. Friday shows are at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix. starlightcommunitytheater.com
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The American Saddlebred Association of Arizona hosts the Southwest Classic Horse Show featuring high-stepping breeds including Friesians, Morgans, and Tennessee Walking horses that will compete in pleasure classes, trail, saddle seat equitation, and more. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to the public. WestWorld of Scottsdale, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. americansaddlebredassociationofarizona.com
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September Local meteorologist Shelley Sakala on the month that sounds like fall but feels like summer. WHEN MY out-of-town friends ask what Phoenix is like this time of year, I tell them it’s “almost not horrible.” Around the world September has a wild history full of farm shaming, missing days, and competitions over who’s got the world’s ugliest face. Read on about our beloved ninth month (which used to be the seventh month, but that’s a story for another day).
The Case of the Missing Days / September is the star of the ever-popular poem about the number of days in each month: “30 days has September…” But until the late 16th century, that poem wouldn’t have worked. You see, we used to be on the Julian calendar, which corresponds with how long it takes the Earth to revolve around the sun. Most people think it takes 365
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days, but it’s actually 365.25 days. That extra quarter day might not seem like such a big deal but over time it added up. Eventually the holidays would fall out of their proper seasons. Imagine having a harvest festival before there was even a harvest. That’s just crazytalk. So in 1582 Pope Gregory XIII put an end to the madness and introduced a new calendar that included leap years. This fixed the problem of the “moving seasons” but it created a new problem. At the time the Gregorian calendar was introduced, Europe was already misaligned with the seasons by 10 days. So the Pope simply eliminated the next 10 days from the calendar. Problem solved, right? Nope. The good people of Europe took to the streets in protest, demanding they get their 10 days back, or else their lives be shortened. No, seriously, that’s what they thought would happen— 16th century problems. Now those days have become a great piece of trivia as nothing whatsoever officially happened in Europe’s Catholic countries for 10 days in 1752.
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SAN FRANCISCO may be my favorite city in the country—in the world, even. My parents took me there several times when I was a kid, and I’ve fond memories of iconic places like Coit Tower and Chinatown. Since the dot-com bubble burst in 2000, much has changed in the City By the Bay—and many of those changes resulted in the city
Alcatraz Prison: There aren't many gems like this, so take advantage of the opportunity to tour my favorite maximum-security prison turned national park. Allow at least two hours to explore the prison. Be sure the kids spend extra moments around the solitary confinement cells, really imagining how it would feel to be imprisoned there decades ago with no windows to block the unforgiving wind and with a constant view of hilly San Francisco. Alcatraz is wheelchair friendly and perfect for families with children old enough to read. Book this early, Alcatraz tours sell out a couple months in advance.
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GIVE YOUR DESERT-DWELLING KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CITY BY THE BAY. By Cassandra Johnson
becoming less family-friendly than it was in the Kodachrome days of my 1980s youth. Don’t let that deter you from taking your kids to experience San Francisco. It’s full of beauty and rich with history, and every family should go experience it. Here is a crib sheet to get your sightseeing started:
Exploratorium: This is a huge art and science museum, great for children and adults of all ages, and located right on the water on The Embarcadero. There are tons of hands-on exhibits and displays, so allow at least four hours here. Tickets cost $25 to $30, and they close at 5 p.m. most days, so start early.
A Giants game at AT&T Park: It's no Chase Field, but AT&T Park is fan-friendly and safe for supporters of the opposing team. It may be smaller than Chase Field, but they do a decent job of offering local food and drink in their concessions. Ticket prices are at least double that of Chase Field, but winning three World Series in six years has a lot to do with it.
Pier 39: Where else can your kids listen to the cacophony of sea lions, watch a unicyclist magician, and play their college tuition funds away in a boardwalk arcade? This place is like a dream come true. Pier 39 has everything from fish tacos to bread bowl chowder; from a souvenir store for left-handers to a free magic-juggling-comedy show; from a sea lion exhibit to extraordinary views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s selfie stick heaven!
Ghirardelli Square: Go for the ice cream sundae counter at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Stay for the winery tasting rooms. I'm not kidding, order the kids a dessert (or a hot cocoa), then make the one-minute walk to one of the two nearby tasting rooms and enjoy a wine flight at an outdoor table while your kids sword fight with their ice cream spoons. Oftentimes the square has live music to enjoy, too.
Take the historic F-line rail: They’re not trolleys or cable cars—these are vintage electric street cars, and are the most interesting, old-timey way to travel down Market Street. Get on board at an early stop (any stop between Castro and Civic Center) to get a seat, then enjoy the trip on Market down to the Ferry Building, and then all the way to Fisherman's Wharf. All this for just $1 to $2.25 each way. The F-line has stops at every one of the above points of interest, including the Alcatraz Landing.
TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP
• Consider flying in and out of the Oakland airport (OAK), as it’s roughly the same distance from downtown San Francisco, but does not suffer from fog delays like San Francisco International Airport (SFO). • Don’t rent a car if you can help it. Use BART to get from the airport to downtown San Francisco, and then use Uber from there. Or just walk. San Fran is a very pedestrian-friendly town. • Even if you don't normally use apps like Yelp or Foursquare, download one to your phone in advance and use it while you're there. These are heavily used apps there, and the information you find through there could save the day when you're desperate to find, say, a restaurant with a kid's menu. • Lucas film has offices in the Presidio. They aren’t open to the public, but there is a neat outdoor fountain featuring Yoda. It’s a hassle to get there unless you have a car, but if the family is up for it then it makes for great photos. Nearby is the Walt Disney Family Museum—I haven’t been there, but if you have and you think it’s worthwhile, message me! • Pack a hoodie. • While the jury may be out on who can claim the famous quote, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," the sentiment is a common one. While Phoenix temps soar into the 100s by April, San Francisco consistently comes through with days full of wind, fog, and a high temp of around 65 degrees. Come on, most of us don't even set our thermostats that low. The key is to dress in layers—or just schedule your San Francisco vacay in the best, warmest months of September or October. SEPTEMBER 2016
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Leasing and Buying
business | DEER VALLEY MARKET TRENDS
Inconvenient truths about commercial real estate, part two. By Stephen A. Cross AS DISCUSSED last month, leasing and buying commercial real estate is an adversarial process, pitting parties with opposing interests against each other. Below is part two of our inconvenient truths about commercial real estate series covering more about what you should know about the process. LEASE RENEWALS: Many landlords assume their tenants think that the cost and trouble associated with relocating are reasons enough to dissuade them from moving, and will agree to overpay just to avoid the hassle. Regardless, savvy tenants go into renewal negotiations as if they were a new tenant—expecting concessions and incentives similar to those a new tenant could reasonably garner (i.e., free rent, tenant improvements, and discounted rental rate). They also start the renegotiation process nine to 12 months prior to the expiration date and actively solicit proposals from other landlords. Many times it’s the possibility of losing an established revenue stream that creates the leverage tenants need to get favorable extension terms. WHAT’S MISSING: Ads and marketing materials rarely contain asking prices, and property signs typically have only the name and telephone number of the listing agent(s). Subscription-based databases, including LoopNet and CoStar, contain most of the active listings but generally don’t have complete pricing information or details about completed transactions and the motivations of property owners. This intentional scarcity of meaningful information available to the general public serves to keep the tenant or buyer under-informed and open to exploitation at every stage of the search, negotiation, and renegotiation process. MANAGING EXPECTATIONS: Property management is arguably the most difficult job in commercial real estate because it requires balancing the wants of landlords and the desires of tenants. Truth be known, the principle job of the property manager is to manage the expectations of both groups. That said, don’t forget that property managers and listing agents are de facto employees of the property owner and have a fiduciary duty to protect the landlord’s interests, not the tenants or buyers—not ever. While it may appear they have the authority to approve terms, it’s the property owner who makes the final “yea” or “nay” decisions. ASK ME NO QUESTIONS: When it comes to leasing or buying commercial property, real estate agents and property managers are generally required to answer only the questions that are asked, not the questions that should have been asked. Many times it’s the questions that are not asked (or fully answered) that end up costing tenants and buyers money, time, and aggravation. SEPTEMBER 2016
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MUSIC
MAN Nick Jensen strikes a chord with students at Strum University. By Sondra Barr Photo by Shannon Fisher Photography
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earing his students blossom into accomplished young musicians is music to Nick Jensen’s ears. The owner of Strum University, Nick took the plunge into opening a physical studio location in the Deer Valley Airpark area last year. Providing lessons in guitar (acoustic or electric), piano, voice, drums, flute, ukulele, and group vocal lessons, Strum offers instruction for both children and adults at all skill levels. While Nick teaches guitar and ukulele to his growing clientele, four other accomplished musicians and vocalists round out the instructors at Strum. Nick has been sharing his love of music with students since 2006. Over the years, he’s taught over 10,000 lessons and helped hundreds of students achieve their musical goals. A professional musician, in addition to teaching and owning Strum, he’s also the praise and worship leader at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church, where he leads a contemporary praise band every Sunday. Meanwhile, almost every weekend, you can also find him playing music around the Valley. You won’t experience tedious classes or sit through any run-of-the-mill piano recitals at Strum. “All of our lessons are customized to each individual student. We aren't putting every student through the same beginner's music book,” says Nick. “We believe that the fundamentals of every instrument can be taught in an individualized way that suits each student. We also offer exciting performance events for our students. Such as open-mic nights, blues jams, and bi-annual studio showcases.” The impetus for opening up a physical location came down to the mileage Nick was accruing around town. “Before I
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opened the studio I had been giving in-home lessons, driving to people's homes across the entire Valley. I always knew that I eventually wanted to open a physical studio location, but it took many years until the timing was right,” says 27-year-old Nick, a long-time North Valley resident. In the roughly 17 months Strum’s been open, Nick’s dealt with the typical ups and downs of business ownership. “It's a balancing act for sure, but I love it! It can sometimes be challenging to keep up with all of the back-end work, such as billing, scheduling, planning ahead for future events, etc., while still maintaining a student load of over 50 students a week myself,” says Nick, whose wife, Ashley, helped design the studio and who oversees some of the marketing and advertising for the studio. Of course, the challenges haven’t stopped Nick from expanding the studio to twice the amount of space they had when Strum originally opened. “With the additional room, we
Strum University owner Nick Jensen (left) with two of his students.
are now able to bring on more instructors and have more lessons going on simultaneously, which is great for families that have multiple kids that would like to take lessons at the same time. We are also beginning to offer several exciting group classes and workshops,” says Nick. As for some of his best memories since opening Strum, Nick mentions he’s enjoyed getting to know the community better. He regularly stops for lunch at the same local restaurants and has gotten to know other local business owners that share in both the struggles and joys of owning their own businesses.
Strum University strumuniversity.com (623) 451-0976 320 W. Lone Cactus Dr., Suite 1, Phoenix
Q &A : What's your biggest business pet peeve? Q A: Not taking responsibility for your mistakes. No one is perfect. When we fall short, we just need to own it. Q: What are you most proud of? A: I am most proud of seeing several of our students blossom into such amazing young musicians! Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received? A: “Just jump.” SEPTEMBER 2016
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DEER VALLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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2 DE GRAFFICS 1515 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 869-6720 degraffics.com
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2 DCR TITLE 701 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 850027 (623) 879-0341 dcrtitles.com
Automotive 2 ALL COUNTRY COLLISION 1920 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 582-2787 allcountrycollisioninc.com
2 AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS 21630 N. 9th Ave. #108 Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 236-3628 ammo-racing.com
2 ANTHEM AUTOMOTIVE 701 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 anthemautomotive.com
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Kitchen & Bath 2 PORK ON A FORK 1515 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 434-1794 porkonafork.com
2 AVONTI KITCHEN & BATH 941 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027 (602) 997-7330 Avontikitchenandbath.com
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2 COYOTE GLASS 1745 W. Deer Valley Rd., #106 Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 587-4816 coyoteglassllc.com
2 GEOMATICS CONSULTING GROUP 1745 W. Deer Valley Rd., #118 Phoenix, AZ 85087 (623) 580-0921 geomaticsconsultinggroup.com
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2 HAYDEN ELECTRIC 940 W. Melina Lane Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 434-0608 haydenelectricinc.com
2 ACCENT MARBLE & GRANITE 21609 N. 12th Ave., #800-900 Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 582-1501 accentmarblegranite.com
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School-themed Projects Local crafty mom Shannon Fisher offers up cute and easy art ideas. Photos by Shannon Fisher Photography
Pencil Vase
Another cute gift is a pencil vase. Start with a glass vase that is the same size all the way up. A cylinder shape will work the best. We found this one at the Dollar Store. Next, use hot glue or another strong adhesive glue to attached colored pencils or number two pencils all around the vase. For our vase it took four packs of 12 pencils to cover the entire vase. Once the outside of the vase has dried, add some pens, pencils, or pretty flowers to the inside and gift the vase to your favorite teacher.
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SCHOOL IS BACK in full swing. With that in mind, here are some inexpensive crafts for your student to use or gift to a favorite teacher.
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SINGLE LEG STANCE GOLF SWING Setup: Balance on one leg holding the golf club in front of you, as if you were about to practice a golf swing. Action: Perform a regular golf swing while maintaining balance on one leg. The speed of your swing should be slower than usual.
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