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Cell tower receives OK at Crossroads By Teri Carnicelli Crossroads United Methodist Church last month received its second approval from the city for plans to construct a monument tower on its property at Central and Northern avenues. Given that trend, residents from the adjacent neighborhood who attended a hearing on Feb. 17 say it’s unlikely they will continue to fight the construction plans. A subcontractor for AT&T sought city approval for a 65-foot “structural monument” on the church’s property that will, in fact, house a wireless communications facility (WCF) for the company. Representatives of the church said they were planning on erecting a monument tower regardless of the WCF installation and, in fact, the church received approval for its tower design from the city’s Development Services Department in January. The tower will sit atop a base housing some of the wireless equipment, which will be inside an 8-foot walled enclosure painted and textured to look like the adjacent church building. The tower itself will look much like a typical church “bell” tower. The combined height of both is planned at 65 feet, the maximum allowable for a concealed WCF. The church property located at 7901 N. Central Ave. is zoned residential, so a use permit is required to erect such a structure. According to Phoenix
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Col. Joseph Abodeely, U.S. Army (Ret.), left, admires the display about the 1968 Battle of Khe Sanh that was created by North Central resident Chuck Posenauer, right, who donated it last fall to the Arizona Military Museum (photo by Teri Carnicelli).
Museum, model honors local vet By Teri Carnicelli North Central resident Chuck Posenauer has been building scale models since he was a mere lad. His nimble fingers and sharp eyes led him into a career as a commercial artist, but he never gave up his passion building small ships, airplanes, railcars, and more. One of his proudest accomplishments was completed last year, when he built (from scratch) a model of the USS Arizona, commissioned in 1916 and sunk on Dec. 7, 1941 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Posenauer presented his 5-foot long scale model of the USS Arizona to the Arizona Military Museum in March 2010. Sponsored by the Arizona National Guard Historical Society, the remodeled arsenal building housing the museum features memorabilia relating to the military history of Arizona and its residents, including uniforms, weapons, photographs and archival material. Posenauer’s USS Arizona was happily received by the museum’s volunteer curator, Col. Joseph Abodeely, U.S. Army (Ret.). It was not the first model Posenauer had presented to the museum, but it was
by far his largest … until November 2010. The two men had become friends over the years. Posenauer, who served in the Air Force for eight years but never saw any action, appreciated Abodeely’s service to his country and his dedication to preserving Arizona’s military history. Abodeely admired Posenauer’s skill at model making and his equal passion for military history. Abodeely suggested Posenauer make a model complease see MODEL on page 6
in this issue Permit sought for local B & B, page 3 Home tours will ‘bloom’ in March, page 9 Adopt a bunny in ‘Year of the Rabbit,’ page 17 A tough look at youth concussions, page 22 Enjoy traditional Greek fare, page 32
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Special permit sought for bed & breakfast By Patty Talahongva
North Central Phoenix shortly could have its sixth bed-and-breakfast establishment if the special use permit requested by Edward Lannin and Dale Veeneman is approved by the city. The two purchased their home at 830 E. Maryland Ave. five years ago. The original structure was a duplex home with two guesthouses in the backyard. The property sits on a halfacre site. Lannin said they at first rented out one of the guesthouses while they focused on remodeling and making about $100,000 in home improvements. They named the property “ZenYard” and considered turning it into a day retreat center. “We didn’t know exactly what we were going to be doing,” recalls Lannin. They ended up taking in short-term borders. “We’ve been operating for about two years,” he says. “In Europe they’re all over,” says Veeneman, referring to bed and breakfast establishments.. “They’d rather come to a B & B than a hotel.” And many Europeans have found ZenYard Guest House through its website. In fact, Veeneman says half of their guests are from Europe, namely England and Amsterdam. The two started running ZenYard as a B & B and had steady business until about six months ago, when a citation arrived in the mail. Ironically they had inquired about a business license a few years ago but didn’t file the necessary paperwork. Earlier this year they filed the special use permit request and held a public meeting on Feb. 1. By law they had to notify neighbors within 600 feet of their home of the public meeting as well as any neighborhood associations within a 1-mile radius. The Camelback East Village Planning Committee will review the special use permit request on April 5. The committee will then make its recommendation to the city’s Planning Commission, which is set to get the case on April 13. Finally, the City Council will vote on the case at its May 4 meeting.
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In the meantime ZenYard is operating on a Stay of Enforcement until the permit process is complete. Lannin and Veeneman also have hired Sanks and Associates, LLC, a full-service land planning consulting firm, to help them with the process. Lannin is hopeful the special permit will be granted, especially since the property value has diminished greatly in the recent recession. Nearby residences are selling for $250,000 when they used to sell for millions, he points out. ZenYard currently is their sole source of income, and the business already has proven to be successful for both the foreign traveler and the local folks, Veeneman says. Right now they have four rooms for rent but their plans call for a seven-room B & B. Sanks & Associates will be mailing out notices of the three remaining neighborhood meetings. If you cannot attend but would like to comment on the special use permit request, send an e-mail to Jason@sankassociates.com.
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Free seminar looks at issues of divorce The Arizona Center for Divorce Education presents a free seminar the second Saturday of each month to provide participants with legal, financial and educational information necessary to make sound decisions for their future, and facilitate the best possible outcome for themselves, their children and their families. The next monthly seminar is set for 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Phoenix School of Law, 4041 N. Central, Room D-108. The seminars feature a panel of professionals and are appropriate for anyone considering or in the process of divorce. Participants are welcome to attend the seminar alone, or with a friend or spouse. Call 602-456-0088 or visit www.azcde.com for more information or to register for an upcoming seminar.
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Zoning Ordinance, concealed WCFs are permitted on residentially zoned property that are designated or used for public or quasi-public spaces such as schools, churches, golf courses, parks or government facilities. Zoning hearing officer Bill Anderson said he had seen several requests for cell phone tower “monopoles” and “monopines,” towers disguised to look like trees. “The city has put in zoning stipulations to encourage these types of facilities on these quasi-residential properties,” he pointed out. “In this particular case, it seems to me the wireless company has done all it can to mitigate its impact on the neighborhood. So I don’t think I have much of an option except to approve it.” Neighbors who spoke out at the hearing in opposition said afterward that it was unlikely any appeal they filed to the Board of Adjustment would receive a different end result, given that the proposal did fall within zoning requirements. Despite the fact that several other nearby churches had tall tow-
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memorating Operation Pegasus, the air bombardment and relief effort that brought victory to the United States in the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. The battle took place from Jan. 21 to April 8, 1968 in the country’s northwestern Quang Tri Province. During a series of desperate actions that lasted 77 days, Khe Sanh Combat Base (KSCB) and the hilltop outposts around it were under constant North Vietnamese ground, artillery, mortar and rocket attacks. The airstrip at the base was under constant fire, so supply planes couldn’t land, and the main road out of Khe Sanh also was under North Vietnamese control, so overland supply runs were discontinued as well, leaving the base completely cut off from aid. Operation Pegasus was a coordinated air effort to drop supplies to the base via parachuted palettes while using other aircraft to suppress ground fire. Several different types of aircraft were used, including A-4 Skyhawk fighters which provided cover fire, C-130s which dropped supplies to the main base, and helicopters, which resupplied the hilltop outposts. A simultaneous ground assault also took place to force back the North Vietnamese troops. Abodeely had a special interest in seeing this operation come to life in one of Posenauer’s models. His Air Calvary unit was one of the first to participate in the Khe Sanh relief effort when he was a lieutenant in Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Calvary, otherwise known as the “Two-Sevens.” Posenauer’s Operation Pegasus model took more than 130 hours to create, with the majority of the time being spent on the scale models of the airships. He unveiled his 4-foot by 6-foot display inside the Arizona Military Museum’s newly created Vietnam Room just after Veterans Day last year. The display includes a backdrop with map, historical information about the siege, and more. The base of the model is a three-dimensional relief map surrounded by more
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than a dozen scale models of the various aircraft and ground vehicles that were used during the relief efforts. “Most of those guys, when they got home (from Vietnam), they were practically spit upon,” Posenauer said. “I guess this is my way of honoring their service and what they sacrificed for their country.” “This battle was one of the few positive moments during the war,” Abodeely said. “We want this room to be a focal point for those who want to remember and honor those who served in Vietnam.” Posenauer and Abodeely are no longer alone in their desire to honor the veterans of one of the country’s most controversial military actions. The Arizona State Legislature has proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day. At 12 p.m. that day, the Arizona Military Museum, 5636 E. McDowell Road, will celebrate Vietnam Veterans Day and conduct a ceremony and remembrance for Vietnam veterans, their families and friends. Local dignitaries will be in attendance. The event is free. The museum is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, or by appointment for groups of 10 or more. Entry is free but donations are always appreciated. For more information, call 602-2532378 or 602-509-8762.
M7 Street Fair marks 10th year The 2011 M7 Street Fair and Classic Car Show is set for March 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held on 7th Avenue from Indian School north through the “Melrose Curve” to Campbell Avenue, the Melrose District comes to life with more than 15,000 participants.
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Art show held at Beatitudes Nineteen painters, printmakers, sculptors and photographers present the “Breakfast Salon Exhibit” at the Narthex Gallery at the Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave. The exhibit is being held March 4April 13, and the artists’ reception is set for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, March 6. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. “We’ve had shows at historic locations and in traditional Scottsdale gallery spaces,” recalls artist Ellen Wagener. “Holding it in a church is really different. But this is a really entrepreneurial group that is willing to try new ideas.” That willingness has led to much success. Many of the participants have been creating art for more than two decades and show their work in established galleries, museums and on both coasts. The show features the paintings, ink and pencil drawings, monotypes and sculpture. “We didn’t choose a theme, but some artists are creating pieces for the show with faith as the underpinning,” explains Wagener. “This will be a nice survey show by mature artists, and an opportunity for people to visit with them at the reception and buy work at wonderful prices.” For more information, contact Mary Westheimer at mary@kevincaron.com or call 602-952-8767.
Beth El hosts Purim Carnival The entire community is invited to bring family, neighbors and friends to Beth El Congregation’s annual Purim
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Nominations sought for volunteer awards The Hon Kachina Council is seeking nominations for the organization’s 35th annual presentation of the Hon Kachina Volunteer Awards. Anyone can nominate a volunteer, high school age or older, who has dedicated time, talent and passion to causes including health care; neighborhood revitalization; youth and senior activities; pets; the arts, education; food banks and nutrition services; justice; social services or other volunteer activities. Seven recipients will be chosen and honored at an Oct. 1 awards event. Each winner will receive a one-of-a-kind hand carved Hon Kachina doll. Nominations are being accepted at the Hon Kachina Council’s website: www.honkachina.org. All nominations must be submitted electronically or postmarked no later than Monday, March 14. For more information, contact Pam Betz at 480-905-1578 or via email at info@honkachina.org.
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Spring means home tours are in bloom After several years of mixing it up in Coronado with modern spaces, Brentwood Tudors and an evening home tour, Coronado steps back to feature what Coronado may be best known: Bungalow homes on a Sunday afternoon. The annual Coronado Home Tour is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday March 6. Plan to spend the day on Mitchell Street, visiting a dozen charming Bungalow-style homes and some equally charming gardens, coveting the classic cars that will be gathered along Mitchell, and meeting some of the nicest neighbors in the Coronado Historic District. Tickets are $15 (cash or check) day of tour, or $12.50 in advance, online at www.gcna.info/tour. Tickets and a tour map also can be purchased on the day of the event at Coronado Park, 1717 N. 12th St. Ten magnificent Valley homes also will be open to the public on Sunday, March 6, during the Go Daddy Tour For Life, benefiting Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. The tour features an array of posh homes ranging from high-rise urban living condominiums to mountain-side desert escapes. Beginning at 11 a.m., luxury and design aficionados can take themselves on a self-guided tour visiting each manor before the evening’s end at 5 p.m., using a home tour booklet to guide them. Highlights of the tour include a lavish Mediterranean style MRA custom home in Paradise Valley, as well as a contemporary home known as “House of Earth and Light.” The tour also includes a modern-style home, structured with exposed steel and glass walls to compliment the surrounding desert landscape.
In addition, there are six spectacular sites located in Paradise Valley and the Central Phoenix area representing work by the Valley’s most noted architects, interior designers, custom home builders and residential craftsmen. Tickets are $75 and are fully taxdeductible. The home tour booklets, which include detailed directions, information and tickets to each home on the tour, can be purchased in advance through Southwest Center’s website, www.swhiv.org, or by calling 602-307-5330, ext. 2241. The Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Home Tour takes place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, and will feature several homes representing the different and unique architectural styles of the late 1920s and 1930s. Many of the area’s homes were built prior to World War II, and offer a glimpse of old-world charm that abounds in this 75-year-old neighborhood, once considered an ideal suburban Phoenix retreat. Many Encanto-Palmcroft residents are renovating, restoring and remodeling their homes with enthusiasm and flair. Neighbors pride themselves and work hard to maintain the neighborhood spirit that has developed. Park at Phoenix College where you can purchase tickets and refreshments. You will then be transported to the neighborhood in an old-fashioned trolley while a tour guide offers commentary on the history of the neighborhood. You’ll be dropped off within a short distance of your first house. Your ticket will provide information about each specific house, its history, famous people who may have lived in it, interesting architectural features, and more. For more information, visit www.encanto palmcroft.org/home-tour/.
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Many people are looking for better ways to invest their money because they don’t trust what their banks say and they definitely don’t trust Wall Street. One of the best places to put your money to ensure you are getting a good return is into a vehicle that you own and no longer have car payments on. There are many times when buying a new car really is the smartest move financially, but most of the time this is not the case. New cars and old cars both need maintenance. The difference is that once you have paid your vehicle off, the only money you are now going to spend on the car is regular maintenance. That is not as much as people think; if you look at the amount of money that you will save, it really is one of the best returns on an investment you can get. `If you take the average car payment of $400 per month, that equates to $4,800 per year. The typical financing contract is usually for 60 month, adding up to a total of about $24,000 out of your pocket, not including interest, in that 5-year period. That is a lot of money! During those 60 months, the car will need at least 10 oil changes, two sets of brakes, one transmission flush and one engine coolant flush. Plus your insurance and registration costs will be an extra $50 per month. This will add
another $5,000, bringing your total layout of cash to $29,000. But it feels good to drive a new car! Now lets take the idea of keeping your vehicle with 80,000 miles on it for another five years; you will put another 60,000 miles on it during that time. It is paid off, so you won’t have a car payment saving you around $24,000. Let’s say you will need to do a 90,000 mile service, 10 oil changes, tires, brakes, transmission service, A/C service, engine coolant service, hoses, belts, and 120,000 mile service and a complete car detail to give it that “new car” feeling again. This will add up to roughly $5,000. Let’s also say that your transmission goes out and you need to replace the A/C compressor, adding another $4,000, totaling around $9,000 that you will need to spend over the next five years. That is already a savings of $20,000, or 69 percent. It’s not as fun as a new car, but we could all have a lot of fun with an extra $20,000 in the bank … couldn’t we? Driving a new car feels really good for a little while but when you look at the numbers it really is a lot of money to pay to “feel good.” Wouldn’t you rather have that extra $20,000 in your savings account or have $20,000 less in debt than the feeling of driving a new car? I know the banks and the car manufacturers don’t want you to, but then again they might be a little biased. Jim Alauria is the owner of 3A Automotive Service, 1539 W. Hatcher Road. He can be reached at 602997-7978. The information in “Road Wise” is provided as general information only. For specific advice on your automobile, consult your auto technician.
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Community Central Book Sale March 5-6 Church of the Beatitudes 555 W. Glendale Ave. 602-264-1221 More than 7,000 books CDs, records, tapes, videos and DVDs will be on sale. Prices start at 25 cents. There will be a Children’s Corner including puzzles and games, a Cooking Section full of cookbooks and an Art section with a great selection of books on art. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 12-3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
LGBT Caregiver Support Group 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 Once Voice Community Center 725 W. Indian School Road 602-274-5022 Duet offers a new monthly LGBT Caregiver Support Group. Community awareness is important in order to reach older members of the LGBT
community who might not otherwise feel empowered or connected to the resources and services available to them. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month and are free and open to the public. Visit www.duetaz.org.
‘Erase Negativity’ Book Signing, Workshop 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 10 Alpha Book Center 4532 N. 7th St. 602-253-1223 Sally Marks, co-author of the selfimprovement book, “Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within,” will provide tips on erasing negativity and living a happier life and sign copies of her book. The fee for the workshop is $7 per person. Preregistration recommended.
28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Faire Saturday, March 12 Margaret T. Hance Park Central Ave. & Culver St. www.phxirish.org Marshall Trimble will serve as Grand Marshall. See marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, police and fire vehi-
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cles, floats, the 2011 Arizona Irish Colleen with her court and a more. The parade sets off at 10 a.m. along 3rd Street from Sheridan to Moreland. The fair, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the west side of the park, will offer Irish food and drink, kids’ activities, crafts, live music and more.
AAUW hosts Twitchel 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 15 Beatitudes Luther Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. 480-483-8267 The American Association of University Women hosts Jenifer Twitchel, Arizona regional director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), who will discuss how the ADL works in communities and schools. Visitors are welcome; the event is free. A dinner ($12) will take place at 5:30, followed by the presentations. RSVP for the dinner.
Appraisal Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. www.heard.org Leading Native art traders will examine your treasures and offer information about materials, dates, artists and traditions during the American Indian Art & Artifacts Appraisal Day. Cost is $30 for the first item, $25 for the second item, $20 for the third and subsequent item(s). Limit 10 items per person. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Phoenix Writers Club 12-2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Bluewater Grill 1720 E. Camelback Road Award-winning author and film writer Susan Pohlman will speak. Luncheon cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by March 17. E-mail neeliepubl@aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.
Grand Indoor Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1973 E. Maryland Ave. 602-264-7863 Housewares, furniture, jewelry, baby items and more will be priced to sell. Proceeds benefit various charities, including Kids n’ Cancer, Children’s
Medical Fund, Autism Assistance Fund and UNICEF.
Kandahar Treasure 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 Whiteman Auditorium, Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave. www.phxart.org Kandahar Treasure founder and President Rangina Hamidi will discuss her mission to economically and socially empower more than 450 Afghan women by helping them produce finely embroidered artisanal textiles, which are sold in markets throughout the world. Free; seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Movies in the Park Sunset, Saturday, March 26 Steele Indian School Park 3rd Street & Indian School Road 602-262-6696 Councilman Tom Simplot sponsors the next movie, “UP,” shown at sun down at the amphitheater. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and coolers and prepare to enjoy an evening under the stars. No glass containers, please. Free.
Half-Pint Book Drive Through March 31 Half-Price Books 2102 E. Camelback Road 602-954-4653 This program collects and distributes children’s books to families and children in need through local nonprofit and community organizations, and for the first time, Half Price Books will match each book donated during the drive. The drive accepts any type of children’s book, including Spanish language books, as long as they are in good condition. Visit www.hpb.com.
Arizona Renaissance Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays, through April 3 East of Apache Junction, on US Highway 60 www.RenFestInfo.com Featuring demonstrations weaving, glass blowing, blacksmithing and pottery throwing, comedy shows, jousting tournaments, games, food, great people watching and much more. Advanced discount tickets available online or at Fry’s Food Stores; children under 5 are always free. Tickets purchased at the Festival Box Office are $2 more.
The Lieb Group Change is good ... I am moving to HomeSmart the first of March after 17 years with Realty Executives. HomeSmart offers an opportunity that will be a perfect fit for me. HomeSmart is the fastestgrowing Real Estate company in the state with more than 4,000 agents and growing every day. It is locally owned by Matt Widdows, who started the company in 2000 and is planning to expand all over the country. The appeal for me is that I will be starting a new division called HomeSmart Elite, which will consist of experienced Realtors who are established and successful in the indusrtry. The other intriguing factor for me is that we are opening a high-profile office on Central Avenue and I expect 8 to 10 Elite North Central Realtors to be joining our office immediately. The new location will be better for my clients because of its location on Central Avenue. The office is high tech and will allow me to focus more time on marketing my North Central listings as well as the listings I market all over the Valley. I truly appreciate all of my present clients and past clients who have allowed me to sell more than 750 North Central homes over the past years and I promise all of you that with HomeSmart's technology, my productivity and marketing will be even better. I appreciated the opportunity to be associated with Realty Executives because the management team is wonderful but I know I am moving to a better situation for
me and my business. In addition, my assistant Kathy Wright, who has been with me for more than 12 years, is moving with me to the new company. Kathy is an incredible asset for my business. Thank you also to the North Central News, which has been a great ally for me. I run two full pages in the newspaper every month plus this column and there is no better marketing tool to sell my North Central Homes than this newspaper. Every appointment that I go on has the paper opened up to my ad, which supports my feelings that I am spending my money wisely. Look for the new wave of HomeSmart Elite signs in March. My new office phone number is 602-761-4646 and my mobile phone is 602-3761341 ... and don't forget that my web site is www.centralphx.com. I feel that our area has so many strengths that help our values remain stable: location for work, excellent public and private schools, neighborhood feeling, wonderful restaurants, local businesses and easy access to all areas of town. Thank you so much for you continued support the past 17 years and I look forward to the challenge, with all of our new agents joining HomeSmart and helping HomeSmart become the number-one real estate company in North Central in 2011.
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Night of Gold Ball 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Camelback Inn 5555 E. Camelback Road 602-331-7860 This year’s Casablanca-themed gala, hosted by the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation Guild, features a silent auction and cocktails beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300 per person. Visit http://www.JCL.com/ball.
Beth El Las Vegas Night 6 p.m. Sunday, March 27 Beth El Congregation 1118 West Glendale Ave. 602-944-3359, ext. 113 Features Vegas-style gaming, food, beverages, a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle. A kosher buffet will be served at 5 p.m. Cost is $36 per person in advance and $50 per person at the door.
Xavier Annual Scholarship Fashion Show 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27 Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel 340 N. 3rd St. 602-240-3138 Xavier will partner with Saks Fifth Avenue as Saks models and Xavier students from the Class of 2011 walk the runway in this spring’s apparel and accessories. Cost is $125/seat, benefiting the Xavier Scholarship Fund. Contact Maria Murphy-Fontes at mmurphy-fontes @xcp.org.
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Resident goes bald for a great cause When Cara and John Hughes’ son Brady was 9 weeks old, he was diagnosed with hystiocitosis, a rare, cancerlike blood disease. He began received chemotherapy treatments when he was only 13 weeks old. He’s now a happy 8 year old ... in remission. “One of the reasons why I wanted to do this is I wanted people to see how great Brady looks and to realize that there is hope,” says Cara, a North Central resident. “He has no development problems, no growth issues, and is a very active and normal child.” As a way of both giving thanks and giving back, in 2008 Cara organized the first Phoenix-based St. Baldrick’s Foundation public head-shaving event, to help raise money to support research into childhood cancer. Brady’s big brother Conner and dad John signed on to have their heads shaved that first year. Now, it’s Cara’s turn. “My kids made me promise to shave my head for the 2011 event,”
Cara explained. “How can I say no to kids with such passion who know firsthand the benefits of their efforts— finding a cure for childhood cancers.” The Phoenix St. Baldrick’s event will take place Saturday, March 12, at the Skeptical Chymist Irish Restaurant and Pub, 15688 N. Pima Road, on the southwest corner of Pima and Frank Lloyd Wright. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. or until the last head is shaved. “An Irish Pub celebrating a great Irish holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, and raising money for a great cause.” says Trevor Kingston, owner of Skeptical Chymist. “What could be better?” Participants find that shaving their heads in solidarity with the approximately 160,000 children who are diagnosed with cancer each year—and frequently lose their hair as a result of treatment—is a small sacrifice in comparison to what these children endure. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation makes grants to research institutions to find new cures for childhood cancer. For more information, visit www.stbaldricks.org.
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Specialists are for your pets, too By Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian)
Did you know that there are specialists for pets just like for people? The amount of new information and knowledge regarding the medical field continues to increase dramatically. In the past, your veterinarian treated the family horses and cows as well as the pet dogs and cats at the house. Like human medicine, some veterinarians have a special interest and choose to specialize in one type of medicine or surgery or one particular species type. Now there are specialists in many areas of veterinary medicine. To become a veterinarian, it takes four years of undergraduate college followed by four more years of intensive training at an accredited veterinary college. Veterinarians that become specialists must then follow the requirements decided by each specialty board. Either a two-year residency at a university veterinary hospital or six years of specific clinical veterinary practice is required. Then, the veterinarian can submit an application for specialty certification, which includes two case reports suitable for publication, references, and documentation of extensive continuing education. If the board accepts the application, the veterinarian must then pass a two-day examination to be considered a specialist. In the Phoenix area we have many types of veterinary specialists. Some specialists have extra training in specific species groups, such as horses (equine), birds (avian), dogs (canine), and cats (feline) and are granted Diplomate status by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. ABVP is similar to Family Practice (ABFP) in human medicine and is based upon excellence in general clinical practice. Neurologists treat brain or nervous system disorders. For pets with skin problems, dermatologists are available to help. Ophthalmologists treat pets for many eye diseases, like cataract removal and glaucoma treatment. Board-certified surgeons are available for many types of surgeries, including complicated fracture repairs or skin grafts. Internal medicine specialists
treat for disorders such as diabetes, cancer, or liver disease. Should your pet see a specialist? If your pet has unusual or nonspecific signs or is not responding to treatment, a specialist often can find the problem more quickly and determine the most effective course of action. Also, a specialist will have a high level of skill and expertise to perform many different tests and procedures. Just like with your own health care team, your primary care veterinarian can work with the veterinary specialists to ensure your pet receives optimal care to keep happy and healthy. Hillary Frank, D.V.M., DABVP(avian) is the owner of North Central Animal Hospital, P.C., 20 W. Dunlap Ave. She can be reached at 602395-9773. The information in “Pet Primer” is provided as general information only. For specific advice on your pet’s health, consult your veterinarian.
Dog-friendly walk benefits liver foundation An anticipated 1,000 walkers, many with their dogs who will compete for top prizes for best trick, smallest and happiest dogs, among others, are expected at the ninth- annual Liver Life Walk on Saturday, March 19 at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., near the Bird Lake area; enter off Indian School Road at 3rd Street, park in the west parking lot. Both the 5K and 1K walks will start at 9:30 a.m., with the dog contests to take place after the walks end. The Liver Life Walk will conclude by 11:30 a.m. A Family Expo also is planned with on-site booths by companies providing services to families and dogs. There is no registration fee for the team-based event, although each team member is asked to raise $25 in donations. Individuals walkers are asked to donate what they can. Walkers raising at least $100 will receive an official Tshirt. Last year’s walk attracted more than 800 walkers and raised approximately $88,000 for the Desert Southwest Division of the American Liver Foundation. The fund-raising goal this year is $110,000 and 1,000 walkers. Teams can register for the event online at www.liverfoundation.org/ chapters/Arizona. For more information, call Kate McDonald at 602-9531800.
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Bazzel is hoping the “Year of the Rabbit” bring him a loving, forever home; his adoption fee is only $20 (submitted photo).
Pet of the Month Bazzel hopes for luck in ‘Year of the Rabbit’ Feb. 3 marked the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese calendar and the Arizona Humane Society is celebrating by offering rabbit adoptions for just $35 for all of 2011. The Year of the Rabbit is all about luck. And who couldn’t use some of that? Bazzel sure could. He is “hopping” to find the perfect home once and for all. Abandoned by those he loved most, Bazzel was left to fend for himself in the desert. With hawks flying above and coyotes creeping around ever bush and corner the 10-month-old Domestic Satin rabbit wouldn’t have lasted much longer on his own and thankfully he was rescued by a hiker passing through. With a coat that is as soft as velvet and a personality that boasts curiosity and charm Bazzel enjoys tossing toys with bells in the air, chewing on blocks of untreated wood or empty toilet paper rolls and exploring various critter huts and empty boxes set up in his exercise corral. He loves to be near all the household action and would rather have his hutch set up in the living room rather than being tucked away in a quiet room. He is happiest when he is allowed to roam in a rabbit-safe area that is free of electrical cords and other dangers and be with his family. Bazzel has yet to meet young children or other animals and will need a slow introduction to both two-legged and four-legged family members. He is available now at the Arizona Humane Society’s Campus for Compassion located at 1521 W. Dobbins Road. His adoption fee is $20 since he is a member of the Lonely Hearts club. Rabbit adoption fees include the surgical sterilization, 20-
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AAWL offers camp during spring break The Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL), 30 N. 40th Place, offers a spring break experience full of discovery and exploration through two programs, Camp Ruffin’ It and Camp Vet. Both camps run March 14-18. Campers will meet a variety of animals including a Phoenix Fire Department’s search-and-rescue team, learn how the military trains canines to save lives, visit with a Cornish Rex cat that assists Alzheimer’s patients, and meet a therapy-certified miniature horse. Age groups are 6-8 and 9-12. Camp Vet is a hands-on learning opportunity for middle-school age children (12 to 14 years) considering a career in animal medicine. The weeklong program will introduce campers to a wide variety of animals and the care that they require, while learning what it takes to become a veterinarian. Full-day sessions are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Snacks are provided but campers much bring their own lunch. Cost for Camp Ruffin’ It is $275 full-day or $175 halfday; cost for Camp Vet is $325. Space is limited. For information, call 602-2736852, ext. 122. To register, visit www.aawl.org/ed/ and click on Camps.
Dine with your dog for a good cause You and your dog can enjoy an evening in good company for a good cause at a private residence in North Central Phoenix on Saturday, March 26. The event, which begins at 4 p.m. and benefits the Animal-Assisted Therapy Program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, includes dinner (for dogs and owners), raffle, auction and doggie fashion show. Cost is $100 for one leashed dog and owner. Call 602-944-9552 or visit www.DineWithYourDog.org.
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