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Big malls reach out to small businesses By Teri Carnicelli Two large retail centers in the Phoenix area are hoping to attract new shoppers by thinking … small. Where formerly shopping malls could rely on big chain department stores to serve as anchors for their centers, the slumping economy has seen heavy hitters like Macy’s and Dillard’s closing up shop around the country, while others, like Robinsons-May, have disappeared altogether. Shopping centers such as Metrocenter Mall and even Biltmore Fashion Park have seen retail spaces sitting vacant for months or even years as their corporate owners struggle to attract new businesses. That’s where the concept of thinking “small” recently has come into play. On Nov. 9, Biltmore Fashion Park debuted UNION, a collection of local, independent retailers gathered under one roof. In the meantime, Metrocenter continues its own efforts to attract local small business owners to add to the diversity of its urban shopping center.
UNION With 18 different concepts coming together in a single 7,200-square-foot building located on the east end of the shopping center next to Stingray Sushi and Seasons 52, UNION has created a shopping experience within a shopping experience.
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Artist Hugo Medina (hugosart.com) chats with Xavier College Preparatory students Ashlyn Coyle (center) and Sarah Falker as he works on a mural at the new PHX Renews sustainability project at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road. Medina’s mural is a protest to the Phoenix Suns organization tearing down the iconic Madison Hotel to make way for additional parking, using a large rezoning public notice billboard as a background (photo by Teri Carnicelli).
Project transforms 15-acre vacant lot By Teri Carnicelli The city of Phoenix saw it as a blank slate. The owners saw it as a property in search of a project. Now, the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Indian School Road is being transformed into something truly unique — a sustainable public space. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and property owners Barron Collier Companies announced the first-ofits-kind project during a special event on Nov. 19 featuring artists creating mini murals, food trucks selling their tasty eats, and info booths from Arizona sustainability organizations. The 15-acre project, dubbed “PHX Renews,” is the largest transformation of vacant land happening in the country and perhaps will become a template for other projects within the city and across the United States, commented Stanton. “I am super psyched about this project,” Stanton said. “This represents all things good about our city. “I want this project to serve as a prototype of a living, learning laboratory of how other vacant properties can be transformed into great public spaces,” Stanton emphasized. “We need to change the conversation about vacant land from a negative to a positive.”
The initiative is a partnership between Keep Phoenix Beautiful, a nonprofit, and Barron Collier Companies, owners of the property. As a creative partnership, this project brings no additional cost to the city since the land is on loan from Barron Collier Companies and all design and building services are provided by Smith Group/JJR Design Firm. The project will be managed by Keep Phoenix Beautiful. “Barron Collier Companies is pleased to provide this opportunity to the citizens of Phoenix, and we have enjoyed working with the mayor and city officials to make this a reality,” said Gary DuBrock of please see VACANT on page 12
in this issue Green Team is part of science day, page 3 Community garden receives grant, page 8 Boy Scout tree lot open for business, page 12 GLAAZ gets support for invention, page 32 Eatery’s success built on food, family, page 48
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We did an interesting experiment where we created a field where the robots would move around. We used Play Doh, straws and a paper mat with rice on it. We built a dam around the mat and then had rice poured all over it. The point of our experiment was for our eco-bots to clean as much of the rice off the mat as we could in a certain amount of time. Our robots wiggled and moved, and even fell over, and we kept track of how well our robots performed. I know that I had lots of fun and learned lots of interesting things that day.
Thirteen-year-old Bailey Hill, right, a member of the 4-H Green Team in North Central Phoenix, works on a project with 4-H Zoo Crew member Dominic Biana during the 4-H National Youth Science Day, held Oct. 10 at the Phoenix Zoo (submitted photo).
Green Team is part of 4-H Science Day By Bailey Hill The 4-H National Youth Science Day is held every year to help kids learn about the importance of science. On Oct. 10, I participated in the Science Day at the Phoenix Zoo, hosted by the 4-H group, Zoo Crew. There were at least 30 kids, most of them members of 4-H clubs, but there were also kids who are just interested in science. This is the third year I’ve participated in the event. Our Youth Development Agent for
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4-H, Bryan Chadd, gave a speech about the importance of science to all the people in attendance. My fellow 4-H Green Team members, Ross Lively and Arman Ghazi, introduced the topic for this year’s Science Day about eco-bots and gave a speech about robots and all of the tasks that they can achieve. We were given materials to make our own robots: a sawed off toothbrush, a battery, and a small motor. Those are strange materials to make a robot, but part of science is trying out new things and finding new ways to solve problems.
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The Lieb Group Happy Holidays! I find it amazing that this is my last article for 2012. I hope that you and your family have had a great and healthy year. I am very fortunate to have sold more than 100 homes this year and 75 percent of them were North Central sales. I really appreciate all of my client's confidence and hopefully 2013 will be even better. There are about 14,500 active listings in 2012 compared to 40,000 actives in November 2010. Distressed listings were at 50 percent in 2010 and distressed sales were at 54 percent. In October 2012 regular listings were at 84 percent and regular sales at 62 percent. Thank goodness we are almost back to normalcy. I hope to have the opportunity to sell your home or sell you a home in 2013!! I have often preached about keeping our money in North Central and it is incredible to see so many new businesses going up in the neighborhood. Thirty minute waits or longer for our favorite restaurants is becoming the norm. I place my sports magnets in various places in North Central and I want to thank the following for allowing me the space in their businesses: Lux Coffee Shop; True Value Hardware; Scott's Generations; Tony's Cleaners; Shell Deli and Gas, Niccoli’s; Chase Bank (7th Streer); Athleticuts; Du Nails; Floral Keepsakes; La Siena; Orangewood Terraces; Art Play; Foothills Sports Medicine; Hester, Heitel & Associates; Cabinets By Design; The Stockroom; Tangible Fitness,
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Susie Serafin, one of the first teachers to be hired through the SunsCentral program, tutors students Prem Subedi (in the red top) and Eh Thay. After-school tutoring at Central High is open to any student and during the day, and there’s a special class in the morning that’s designated “Suns Hour” (photo by Patty Talahongva).
SunsCentral Project is a ‘game changer’ By Patty Talahongva
It’s a whole new game at Central High School, with the Phoenix Suns being the driving force for change and assisting with student success. The game changer was a speech by Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education, to the NBA owners during the All-Star weekend earlier this year. Duncan talked about the high rate of high school dropouts at inner city schools, many of them near NBA arenas. When Robert Sarver, owner and managing partner of the Phoenix Suns, returned home, he checked to see what was going on at schools near the Suns’ arena. He quickly noted that Central High needed some assistance with its graduation rate. Sarver contacted Principal Chris Jones to offer Central High a two-year, $500,000 grant from the Suns’ Charities. The two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding and launched the program in September. At-risk freshmen and sophomores are the target group for this effort because studies show if students don’t make it by the second year they tend to drop out. Another issue is overcrowding in classrooms so under the MOU, two English teachers and two math teachers will be hired to co-teach, lowering the student ratio from 30 to 1 to 15 to 1 in these classes. Micheal Hoffman is one of the newly hired Suns English teachers. He just graduated from the University of Arizona in May and this is his first
teaching position. “It could have been chaos,” he says of the co-teaching with Nick Kazanas. But he was happily surprised to see that his group paid attention to him and not whatever else was going on in the classroom with the other students. On one side of the classroom Hoffman handles the Remediation lesson for students who haven’t mastered the work, while on the other side Kazanas gives an extended lesson for those who grasp the concepts. Having two teachers in one classroom makes it easier to keep students accountable. Susie Serafin is another Suns English teacher. The veteran teacher is excited about the possibilities. “We’re raising the bar here,” she says. “They’re going to taste some success; this is serious stuff.” She’s co-teaching with Christopher Travis Mahoney. While the English teachers are getting to work in the classroom, the managing partners are busy looking at the big picture and seeing how they can make the best use of the money and opportunity to help students. “We’re in the process at looking at our grant and modifying the way we spend the money,” says Robin Milne, executive director of Phoenix Suns Charities. Part of the initial MOU was hiring two math teachers but now Milne says they are working with Arizona State University to see how they can hire 10 or 20 student teachers to help in the classrooms. “We mean business,” she says, pointing out, “We’re really looking at what it is we need to do to affect these students’ performance.”
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Performance always goes up when students attend school. So one of the first incentives offered this semester to the entire school was Suns tickets for good attendance. Those dedicated students were treated to the Suns’ home opener. Milne wants parents and students to know that the Suns, as an organization, really wants the students to achieve their goals and dreams. “We have to start somewhere. Life matters to us.” “Individual attention is really powerful,” agrees Schavon Waggoner, an assistant principal at Central. By targeting ninth and tenth graders, SunsCentral can really focus on underperforming students. “Tenth graders will be taking the AIMS test,” Waggoner explains, so by identifying students who are not doing well, “we can provide early intervention for them.” She’s also working to get parents more involved by sharing news of the program with them and inviting them to more meetings to increase the communication. “We are all invested in the success of our students,” she adds. Mark West, vice president of Player Programs for the Phoenix Suns, has a position to play in this MOU as well. He remembers his high school years one way: win-win. “A big part of it for me was my competitive nature, whether I was playing sports or in the classroom. I’m not going to finish last,” he laughs. “I love to finish first! That was part of my makeup.” But he knows that with the SunsCentral program, the goal is to finish high school. “Get to the goal,” he urges, “Get in the game! You can control your effort and your attitude.” West is in charge of setting up a speakers bureau with employees from the Suns organization. “We want to align our message with the Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) program,” he says. So he will bring in people from trainers, to TV production, marketing and more. “We have so many different jobs at the Suns. So we bring those different people to the school and let the students hear their story. How did you get from point A to point B?” Sarver calls it “social capital,” explaining how exposure to successful people can influence and motivate young people to want to be successful themselves. Many of the students come from one-parent families and it may be hard to see and relate to that amazing
professional and their success and work, until you hear their story. While the first year of the program is well under way, there have been some tweaks made. “It’s a living program, so it’s flexible,” says West. “The main goal is not to have an ego but to try and help the kids as much as we can, get them to finish high school and move on to the next step/phase of their life, whether that’s college or the working world.” He wants to make sure they have the tools to help them in life. It’s a team effort between the Suns, Central High, the school district, the teachers and of course the students and their parents. And as the program unfolds, Sarver is pleased with the progress. He looks back on his own high school experience and admits, “I probably didn’t put in as much studying. Today it’s very different—you have to study. You’re competing for jobs on an international basis. The standards are higher.”
Cell tower proposal still awaiting results A proposed AT&T cellular tower disguised to look like a steeple on the property of Crossroads United Methodist Church is still awaiting its fate as an appeal hearing scheduled for Nov. 1 was pushed back until Dec. 6. AT&T received approval back in August for construction of the 65-foot tall cellular tower and adjacent 8-foot equipment facility at the church, located at 7901 N. Central Ave. However, the North Central Phoenix Homeowners Association (NCPHA) has filed an appeal to the Phoenix Board of Adjustment. The Nov. 1 hearing before that body was continued at the request of AT&T. AT&T, which requested a use permit from the city for the tower, intends to construct the cell tower to look like a church steeple and match the design to the planned new façade of the church. The Board of Adjustment will meeting beginning at noon on Dec. 6 in the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. Comments either in favor or opposed to the cell tower at Crossroads need to be sent to Board of Adjustment Secretary Mary L. Brown prior to the hearing. Call her at 602495-7029 or e-mail her at M a r y. L . B r o w n @ p h o e n i x . g o v . Reference case number ZA-166-12 in all correspondence.
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From left: Susan Williams and Janice Martinez of Tempe-based property management company AAM present $1,000 to the Growing Together … a Giving Garden leaders Ronda Cronin, Annie Mittelstaedt and Judy Walden (submitted photo).
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Laurie Lavy (center), owner of Paris Envy, greets friends and visitors during the grand opening of UNION, a collection of local, independent retailers gathered under one roof at the Biltmore Fashion Park (photo by Teri Carnicelli). MALLS continued from page 1
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Olives, have expanded to include a new location inside UNION, others likes Smeeks candy shop have closed up shop elsewhere and made UNION there new official home. Paris Envy used to be housed inside one of the cottage homes along 7th Avenue in the trendy Melrose District, but owner Laurie Lavy recently moved her vintage-inspired home décor, candles, jewelry and gift store into Union and couldn’t be happier with her new urban small space. “I’m so excited about being here,” she said. “It has such a great vibe with all of us small business owners and we were really able to create our own unique spaces. I love how mine came out.” Each individual business was provided a space and was responsible for its own build-out of that space. In addition, Macerich, which owns the Biltmore Fashion Park, created a new lease agreement just for UNION shop owners that is renewable after one year instead of the standard three-year commitment. The remaining 14 businesses housed under the UNION roof include: Bonafide Goods, British Bicycle Company, Citrine Natural Beauty Bar, Customatic.com, For the People, Frances, Frances & Charlie Newsstand, Lilly, Me Myself & Eye, R & R Surplus, Royal Coffee (kiosk), Whoopie Baking Company (kiosk), White House Flowers, and The Willows Home and Garden. UNION also sports a 750-squarefoot outdoor patio that will feature live music, chef demonstrations, tastings and even a twice-monthly farmers market. As a whole, the concept of
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UNION is expected to attract a new base of customers who generally avoid large big retail centers in favor of shopping locally owned small businesses.
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According to General Manager Brent Meszaros, Metrocenter is refocused on putting together a healthy mix of local business and national tenants. “There is a push to provide local businesses that want to be in this area with an inexpensive opportunity to work in a mall environment,” he explains. Meszaros says Metrocenter, owned by Carlyle Development Group and located just west of the I-17 between Dunlap and Peoria avenues, currently has 30 local tenants, many of whom operate carts or kiosks, and some of whom are housed in some of the smaller retail spaces. “Many independents are in need an incubator space,” Meszaros points out. “We are able to provide a myriad of different sizes that are already built out, so these small business owners don’t have worry about doing a lot of improvement to the space.” Metrocenter also is looking beyond small businesses to local charitable and nonprofit organizations. For example, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control earlier this year opened an adoption center created to look like a retail pet store, and the Phoenix Conservatory of Music moved its school to inside the mall. Other nonprofits with information centers inside the mall include Native Health and the Glendale Union High School District. Meszaros says Carlyle Group also is looking to partner with local small business organizations to continue to spread the word about available lowcost spaces inside the mall. For example, Meszaros says mall officials were introduced to Kimber Lanning, founder of Local First Arizona and a small business owner herself, a couple of months ago and were “very impressed with her organization.” Lanning is now working closely with Metrocenter’s leasing staff, looking for spaces that would be a good fit to some of Local First Arizona’s members and sharing that information with those small business owners. “I think what we are doing sets us apart from most of the other malls, many of which have the same tenant mix,” Meszaros points out. “We’re not
Phoenix Suns Charities is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with a car giveaway. The Silver Anniversary season has just kicked off and Suns Charities is inviting the community to be a part of their mission by entering the All For Orange Car Raffle. Big Two Toyota of Chandler donated an orange Scion iQ to be raffled off to one lucky winner at the Suns home game on Dec. 14. Tickets are being sold online at www.SunsRaffle.org; tickets are $25 for 1 or $100 for 5. Suns Charities is one of the NBA’s original charitable organization and since 1988 has raised and donated more than $13 million to Arizona’s youth. The nonprofit organization supports more than 200 charities throughout the state to give kids a “step up.” To learn more about Phoenix Suns Charities visit SunsCharities.org.
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rate sustainable technology like solar to improve energy, water and food cultivation, and large community art displays and cultural projects under the auspices of Artlink Phoenix. All of these sustainable projects and outdoor displays will be temporary since the end goal is to attract redevelopment in the years ahead. However, Stanton believes the partnerships between community and business leaders will continue to grow and bring real solutions for the city’s vacant lot problem.
Merkaz hosts craft fair Dec. 9 Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr, located at 7901 N. Central Ave., hosts the Merkaz Marketplace, a winter craft and food fair, from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. For more information, call 602-795-0471 or visit www.congregationmerkaz.org.
Boy Scouts open tree lot for Christmas Support local youth this holiday season by heading on over to Boy Scout Troop 41’s Christmas Tree Lot, located at the southwest corner of 14th Street and Northern Avenue. Boy Scout Troop 41 meets in the cafeteria at Madison No. 1 Middle School. This particular troop has been selling trees for 63 years and at the same location for the last 32 years—an impressive record for any business, let alone for a group of young men and their family of volunteers. The lot is open daily from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Trees are shipped directly from Yule Tree Farms in Aurora, Ore., and include the Noble Fir and Douglas Fir varieties. Sizes range from 5 feet to 9 feet and prices vary depending on size and variety. The Scouts also sell stands to hold your holiday tree. Cash or checks accepted. The Christmas tree lot is 100-percent owned and operated by the parents and Scouts of Troop 41. All money earned by the troop supports their annual summer trip. In years past, they’ve been to Yosemite National Park, ocean kayaking around the Channel Islands, and bicycling along the Northern California coast. For more information, e-mail Christmas Tree Lot Coordinator Tracey Hinson at traceyh1980@gmail.com.
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Friends of the library sale is Dec. 8-16 Beginning Saturday, Dec. 8, the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library will open the doors on its first ever offsite used book sale located at the Camelback Colonnade at 1919 E. Camelback Road, in the space formerly occupied by Mervyn’s. This special sale
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Candlelight services at Methodist church Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., presents its Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on Monday, Dec. 24. A Family Service with Jazz Music takes place at 5 p.m. Traditional Lessons and Carols will begin at 7 p.m. and repeat at 9 and 11 p.m. Professional Child Care will be available during the 5 and 7 p.m. services only.
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Social Media Strategies for Home Buyers and Sellers This month I had our Director of Social Media and Education Bill Risser, write an article on the use of social media in the purchase or sale of real estate. His expertise on this subject comes from participating in several real estate panels locally and nationally where topic’s like this are the focus. Bill gives an interesting look into why buyers and sellers look to sites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and others to purchase and sell homes. - Lisa Capes
Over the last few years, social media has become an integral part of our world. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are the current big three. Try watching anything on television that does not promote a Facebook page or a Twitter handle or a Twitter hashtag. It’s almost impossible. The number of people involved on one or multiple social networks has skyrocketed over the last couple years as well. Just 2 or 3 years ago, it was easy to find people that did not belong to Facebook. Many didn’t understand what Twitter was. That is not the case today. Gen X, Gen Y, and the millenials use Facebook (and texting) as a primary communication tool. Boomers, like myself, have taken to these sites as well. The number one reason? I want to know what is going on with my son. Throw in grandkids one day, and I know social networks, with their ease of posting photos directly from a phone, will keep me in close contact with my loved ones. In the world of real estate, there have been many adopters of social media tools. Facebook has made it very easy for agents to connect and build deeper relationships with past, current and future clients. Twitter and it’s reach has made it possible to locate and engage potential clients. YouTube has created a simple interface for agents to load and distribute heavily viewed video of properties, communities and satisfied clients. One of the latest, hottest sites is Pinterest. If you haven’t seen Pinterest, go to Pinterest.com and search for your favorite dessert. Go ahead, try it. I know many agents that are using this site and it’s heavy emphasis on photos to create galleries of different home design ideas, landscaping layouts and more. I believe an agent that embraces social as a part of their toolbox is an important factor in the selection process for a home seller. It is, however, just a piece of the puzzle.
Agents need to know the market, be skilled negotiators, and understand how to market your property. How can a home seller help their agent using social media? First and foremost, a seller needs to notify their social sphere about the listing of the property. You never know which friend or acquaintance has knowledge of someone that could be your buyer. This is easily done by simply posting to Facebook the link to the listing provided by the agent. Be ready to assist the agent if they want to use video to market your home. I have seen some effective video efforts that included the sellers explaining what they liked most about their homes and the community. If you use LinkedIn, post the listing of your home to all of your connections. Once again, you never know who is in the market to buy or knows someone else looking. A word of caution. Social networks, by and large are not for selling. They are great tools to connect, engage and build relationships. People that start hawking their wares on social sites are quickly unfriended, unfollowed and unconnected. The occasional request, like the one discussed in this article, is generally not a problem. Resist the temptation to post daily about your sale. A good rule of thumb for social sites is to act the same way you would at a party. Socialize, connect, and if you feel it is appropriate to share a specific piece of news, go ahead and share.
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Nomination deadline extended to Dec. 7 The Phoenix Human Relations Commission, in collaboration with the city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department, has extended the deadline to nominate people, including youth, who have made an impact on the quality of life of Phoenix residents and contributed significantly to creating a compassionate and socially just community. The Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream awards will be presented during the annual Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration event at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. 3rd St. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made Phoenix a better place to live by promoting social and economic justice and civil rights. Candidates for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Award must embody the ideas of Dr. King through their personal commitment to human relations and social justice. For applications, call 602-495-0358 or visit phoenix.gov/eod. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7.
Golf clinics offered at Lookout Mountain Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort recently debuted its monthly Saturday morning golf clinic series.
Lookout Mountain’s 45-minute golf clinics will be taught in a small group class format to ensure every student receives individual attention from the professional instructors. The clinics will begin at 10:30 a.m. Following each clinic, the driving range will be available for participants to practice their skills. The scheduled clinics are: • Dec. 8 – Golf Overview: Learn how to grip, posture, alignment and balance • Jan. 19 – Short Game Skills Phase 1: putting, chipping and on-course etiquette • Feb. 16 – Short Game Skills Phase 2: pitching, sand shots and on-course etiquette • March 16 – Full Swing: the “illusions” of the golf swing • April 20 – Uneven Lies: Learn to hit the ball on an uneven slope. The clinics are priced at $20 per participant. Space is limited and reservations are required. For information, call 602-866-6356.
Historical society pays tribute to vets Every year the Sunnyslope Historical Society has a tribute to the nation’s veterans. The event takes place in December in memory of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and for all the other wars and calamities for which the nation’s military personnel have put their lives on the line. The tribute event will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the The Sunnyslope Historical Museum, 737 E.
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Hatcher Road. The Color Guard from Luke Air Force Base will present the colors first. Then Dr. Ted Kraver, who has studied the Battle of Midway for most of his life, will present the events of this battle using a PowerPoint demonstration. There also will be an exhibit of the airplanes used in the Second World War by the Americans and the Japanese. Ed Behie also will have items used in this war and will help set up this exhibit. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served in the courtyard. For more information, call the museum at 602-331-3150.
Don’t park illegally in handicap spaces During the busy holiday season shoppers that are in a rush sometimes park in handicapped spaces illegally to save time and for their own convenience. But using handicapped parking spaces means more than an inconvenience to someone who needs it. People with disabilities drive around parking lots and often become discouraged and leave because they cannot find a parking space. Fines for illegal use of designated disabled parking spaces are a minimum of $288 to as high as $480. It also is illegal for parked vehicles to block accessible curb cuts and ramps and to park in the yellow-striped access aisle adjacent to accessible parking spaces. The Police Department has a corps of ACE (Accessibility Compliance Enforcement) volunteers to issue citations for accessible parking violations. The department also has set up a hotline number, 602-534-SPACE (7722), for the public to report violations.
Holy Yoga comes to The Rock church Classes in Holy Yoga, a Christianbased mind, body, spirit practice, currently are being held at The Rock at 32nd Street, 13625 N. 32nd St. Class times are 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays. Master Holy Yoga Instructor Lisa Kneller teaches the hour-long classes on a donation basis. All levels are welcome. Students are encouraged to bring their own mats. Holy Yoga is an experiential worship that incorporates breath work, body movement, scripture, prayer and Christian music. For more information, contact Lisa Kneller at lisak@ holyyoga.net. For information about Holy Yoga, visit: www.holyyoga.net.
Ramsey’s financial course at Longview Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University,” a nine-week course in personal finance, will take place beginning 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Longview Community Church, 1301 E. Whitton Ave. Ramsey is a nationally known expert in financial planning and is heard regularly on KTAR-92.3 FM, weeknights from 7 to 10 p.m. Through video, class discussions and interactive small group activities, “Financial Peace University” presents biblical, practical steps to show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and more. A free preview class will be held Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Membership kit, including class materials, is $89 per person or couple. For more information or to register, contact Betty Thompson at 602-2460463, or BettyBruce@cox.net.
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Preparing for holiday travel By Jim Alauria, Master Mechanic
Because it is December and many people will be putting a lot of extra miles on their cars, I thought it would be a good idea to remind you to make sure you get yours inspected before any major trips out of town. There’s nothing worst than having car trouble during the often already chaotic Holiday Season. But rather than tell you what to have checked out, I thought it would be a good idea to give you my advice on who should check your car over. Because when you find the right mechanic for you, they’ll take care of all the details to ensure your car is reliable and safe. Finding the right mechanic for your family is up there with finding the right doctor. So this month I’m going to give you Rule No. 1 on choosing an honest auto repair shop. Rule No. 1 - Do your research Not too long ago the only research anybody could do on a company was to ask the people they knew or make a phone call to the BBB. But today that is not the case. Not only do we have friends, family and the BBB, but we also have dozens of review websites like Google, Yahoo, Yelp, Angie’s List, etc. It is said that 90 percent of all reviews are real and trustworthy. Of course there are always going to be those scam artists out there posting their own reviews or having their friends do so for them. Thankfully, Google and other top websites blackball those companies that cheat, which has discouraged most of the dishonesty. An auto repair shop that is providing great service to their customers will get attention on the Internet. Consumers have always loved forwarding good news about businesses that they love, but the Internet gives the consumer so much more power to help and they use that power by leaving Internet reviews. The best businesses usually have the most and the best Internet reviews. Conversely, an auto repair shop that is not providing good service will upset enough people that a few of them will post bad reviews about them on the Internet. It’s true that some Internet critiques are unwarranted and that there are
people out there who abuse the right to criticize without giving the business a fair chance to fix an upset. So, look at the big picture of many reviews and many review sites to make your decision. Once you find the shops that have good reviews, the next thing you want to do is visit their website. What you are looking for is a website that represents quality. The website should be clean and professional and should have pictures of the waiting room, key personnel and a list of the basic services that they offer. The pictures will give you a good idea of the cleanliness of the shop as well as the professionalism of the staff. If they don’t have pictures the question you should ask yourself is “Why wouldn’t they have pictures?” If you get a good feeling about the business from the website then it’s time to contact them and get the car checked out. Most repair shops will give you a complementary “firsttime” inspection and go over any concerns they find with you personally. Have a safe & happy holiday season! Jim Alauria is the owner of 3A Automotive Service, 1539 W. Hatcher Road. He can be reached at 602-997-7978. The information in “Road Wise” is provided as general information only. For specific advice on your automobile, consult your auto technician.
‘The Observant Life’ classes at Beth El Explore the Judaism of modern times during a series of classes facilitated by Rabbi Arthur Lavinsky, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 and continuing, usually weekly, throughout the year at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Discussions will be based on the Conservative movement’s new book “The Observant Life: The Wisdom of Conservative Judaism for Contemporary Jews,” and will cover topics ranging from prayer, synagogue life, holidays and Torah study through civic morality, the secular justice system, and commerce to personal integrity, private and public behavior, and relationships with family, spouses and friends. Everyone welcome to attend this series of classes at no charge. Participants are requested to purchase the book, which costs $25, and registration in advance is required. For more information, a schedule of classes and topics, and for registration, contact Wendy Adair in the Beth El Education Department, 602-944-3359, ext. 122.
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Ryan House receives Humana $100k grant Ryan House has been awarded a $100,000 grant as the winner of this year’s Humana Communities Benefit program in Greater Phoenix. The grant was funded by the Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (HUM). Founded in 2007, Ryan House is a nonprofit organization in North Central Phoenix that provides respite and palliative care to children with lifethreatening conditions and, as needed, end-of-life care. Ryan House is the only facility of its kind in the Southwest and one of two in the entire country. With the $100,000 grant, Ryan House will transform an existing, yet underutilized, computer room into a state-of-the-art multimedia space with video journaling equipment, voice recording technologies, and therapeutic media opportunities. The “Story of Me Room” will give children with lifethreatening conditions and their families different modalities for storytelling to promote healthy communication across the family generations. In addition to the room, there will be a mobile version so children who do not feel well enough to utilize the room can also benefit from these activities. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, “the idea of capturing the ‘story’ of the dying infant or child was felt to be important by families as it helped them to make sure that parents and children didn’t forget.” Families will have the opportunity to create tangible recordings and memories that they can hold onto when their child is no longer with them. “We anticipate serving more than 200 children with life-threatening conditions this year,” said Matthew Winter, board chair of Ryan House. “With the help of the Humana Communities Benefit grant, we will make a positive impact on the wellbeing of these families.”
Teach English in Japan for a year Have you ever dreamed of teaching English in Japan? Phoenix Sister Cities is seeking college graduates who would like to live and work abroad in Phoenix’s sister of Himeji, Japan, during the 2013-14 school year. Participants will work as assistants to
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Japanese instructors, teaching English at the junior high school level. Certified teachers and recent college graduates with limited previous teaching experience and no certification are eligible to apply. College transcripts and a copy of degree or proof of graduation dates are required at the time of the interview. Applicants must be a college graduate, resident of Maricopa Country and fluent in English. Familiarity with Japanese culture and ability to speak Japanese are not required but would make it easier to live in Japan. Employment will be from Sept. 1, 2013 to Aug. 31, 2014, with an option to renew for one additional year. Airfare to and from Japan and local transportation within Himeji will be paid by the Himeji City Board of Education. Wages for the assistant language teacher position range from 300,000 to 340,000 yen per month, (approximately $2,600 to $2,900 U.S.), depending on experience and certification status. The contract also provides a new, city-owned Western-style apartment for 11,700 yen per month for a single-family size apartment and 23,400 yen per month for a double size. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. For more information about the Teach Abroad Program, visit phoenix sistercities.org or call 602-534-3751.
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Caring for your ferret By Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian)
Ferrets are inquisitive and playful, a popular pet for many reasons. They do require more care than many people expect, but they provide hours of entertaining antics. A healthy ferret should be alert, inquisitive, full of energy, and bright eyed. Ferrets are carnivores and have a high metabolic rate. They should be fed one of the many balanced commercial ferret foods, which contain at least 35 percent protein, and always have fresh water available. Whole prey such as mice can be part of a natural balanced diet as well. Ferrets will often be willing to eat a variety of human table food, but these can sometimes upset the intestinal tract and are not recommended. Many treats that are marketed for ferrets are too high in simple sugars and carbohydrates and can cause health problems. Most ferrets have already been spayed or neutered and descented before reaching the pet store. Some odor will remain even after descenting, and bathing regularly with a non-medicated shampoo for ferrets or kittens will help reduce this normal odor. Unspayed female ferrets will not go out of heat unless they are bred or given a hormone injection by your veterinarian. If they stay in heat for extensive periods, they can develop life-threatening anemia (low blood count). Therefore, if you do not plan to breed your female ferret, she should be spayed. Vaccines will help protect your ferret from several potentially fatal illnesses. Canine distemper vaccine starts at 8-10 weeks of age and again at 14-16 weeks of age. Signs of illness with distemper include eye discharge, diarrhea, nasal discharge, and respiratory infection, with eventual seizures and death. The initial rabies vaccine is given at 1416 weeks of age. Vaccinations for canine distemper and rabies should be boostered every year. Ferrets can get the influenza virus from people as well as pass it back to humans. However, there is no flu vaccine for ferrets. Symptoms can be similar to early distemper infection, but they will recover with supportive care. At the yearly physical exam, a stool (feces) sample should be tested for
internal parasites. Ear mites or fleas are also common, but are usually easy to treat with the right medications. Blood testing may be helpful to monitor organ functions, especially in ferrets older than 3 years of age. Seasonal hormonal changes in ferrets predispose them to adrenal tumors. Recent research has shown that controlling this hormone level at the appropriate time will reduce your ferret’s chance of developing this common disease. Male ferrets should get this simple injection treatment in late December or January, while females are scheduled for February or early March. Ferrets are curious animals and will get into anything and everything. Ferrets love to hide in small spaces, so you should block off tiny spaces they can squeeze into. They are especially fond of eating rubber and foam items, causing an intestinal blockage. Common signs of this are lack of appetite, grinding the teeth, and lethargy. It is best to keep them confined to a large cage when not strictly supervised by an adult. By following these simple guidelines for proper health care and supervision, your ferret will be an entertaining part of the family for a long time. Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Avian) is the owner of North Central Animal Hospital, P.C., 20 W. Dunlap Ave. She can be reached at 602-3959773 or find more information on our website www.NorthCentralAnimalHospital.com. The information in “Pet Primer” is provided as general information only. For specific advice on your pet’s health, consult your veterinarian.
Shelter seeks blankets, food The dogs, cats and critters at the Arizona Humane Society have received a second chance at life. This holiday season, you can make their stay at the shelter a little warmer, a little merrier and a lot more special. The shelter located at 13th Avenue and Hatcher Road is looking for used towels, blankets and comforters in clean and good condition to keep the animals warm during the cold winter mornings and evenings. Unopened food—dry and wet—as well as toys and treats for dogs and cats also are welcome. Monetary donations also are requested to provide medicine, spay/neuter surgeries and more to these homeless animals. Show your compassion and fill their stockings with love today. Visit http://www.azhumane.org/filltheholidays to see how you can make a difference.
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Think before giving a new pet as a gift
Saint, a Turkish Angora mix who is less than a year old, is an inquisitive and affectionate boy who is looking for a lap to nap in (submitted photo).
Pet of the Month Stunning white cat looking for lap time Saint is a regal and handsome Turkish Angora mix kitty who loves to be around people at all times. He relies on his caregiver to entertain him. Nosey and inquisitive, he insists on getting his long white whiskers into everything, whether it’s household chores such as cleaning out the closet or pawing at the pages while his owner reads the Sunday paper. Saint wants to be included and he is happy to lend a helping paw if need be. After a long day, you can bet that this 6-month-old cuddle bug will purr himself to sleep as he curls up on the pillow next to yours. Saint is available now at the Sunnyslope Adoption Center, located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. His adoption fee is $75 and includes his neuter surgery and first vaccines. For more information, call 602-997-7585, ext. 2045 and ask for animal ID number A416135.
Every parent loves to see their child’s face light up with joy when they open the perfect present. So when a new puppy, kitty or other pet appears at the top of a youngster’s wish list, it’s important to realize that, unlike other holiday gifts, bringing home a dog, cat, bird or even a fish takes a lot of planning. Petco offers steps that can help make it easier. First, ask your child how he or she would care for the pet. Be sure to remind them that pets need to be fed, taken care of and often make extra messes. It’s important to remember that the younger the child is, the more the responsibility will fall on the parents. Take the child to pet store adoption weekend or an animal shelter to confirm what breed or type of pet he or she wants. Research the animal’s care, maintenance, grooming and training requirements and prepare a list of staples the pet will need. If adding a puppy to the family, check out local dog training classes. Finally, while it can be enticing to tie a red bow around a new puppy’s neck or the hamster’s cage and leave them amid the other packages, it’s better to wrap the cage and accessories and introduce a new pet into the home after the holiday season is over. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can stress out any new pet, and possibly the pet parent. For more information about preparing for your new pet, visit http://www.petco.com/holiday.
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The Board of Visitors Flower Girls recently gathered to donate their time and talent to UMOM New Day Centers, which provide homeless families and individuals with safe shelter, housing and supportive services. The Flower Girls helped the children of UMOM decorate melamine plates that will be keepsakes for the kids. “This event at UMOM New Day Centers provides a wonderful opportunity for us to educate these young women about UMOM and how The Board of Visitors supports charities in our community,” said Prue Brito, chairwoman of the Board of Visitors. Established in 1908, The Board of Visitors is the oldest charitable organization in Arizona. The BOV has donated more than 15 million dollars to serve the health care needs of women, children and the elderly in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. In 2012
alone, The Board of Visitors has donated more than $1 million to charities in the Valley. For more information, visit www.boardofvisitors.org.
Local church hosts ‘Blue Christmas’ service Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without loved family members who have recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation—all these can make us feel very alone in the midst of the celebrating and spending. For those reasons, Encanto Community Church, 2710 N. 7th Ave., offers a special “Blue Christmas” service 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 to help provide the space and time to acknowledge sadness as well as encouragement to live the days ahead.
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Community Calendar Art Sale 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5-6 Phoenix College Eric Fischl Gallery, 11th Ave. between Thomas and Osborn The sale features work by students and faculty. Some of the Valley’s premier artists teach at Phoenix College. Their work can be found at galleries nationwide. Buy locally. Admission is free.
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BOV’s Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa 2400 E. Missouri Ave. 602-235-9554 Modeling the current Flower Girls and grandchildren of members of The Board of Visitors (BOV). Socializing begins at 11 a.m., followed by the fashion show at noon and lunch at 12:45 p.m. Tickets are $125 each. Proceeds will fund grants for the healthcare needs of women, children and the elderly in Phoenix. Visit www.boardofvisitors.org.
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8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Arizona Biltmore, Adobe and Links courses 2400 E. Missouri Ave. The tournament will be held on the resort’s two 18-hole championship courses. Sign-up begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Conference Center; shotgun Start at 8 a.m. Cost is $70 per person. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s 2013 “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” in Arizona and the “Associates Helping Associates” fund at the Arizona Biltmore. To register, email sara.buchanan@waldorfastoria.com
2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road 602-274-5022 A traditional afternoon tea complete with scones, delectable sandwiches and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by the Audacity Quartet. Tea proceeds will be “poured” into Duet’s one-on-one services that are provided free-of-charge to older adults in need. Tickets are $70 per person, $37 of which is tax-deductible. Register online at www.duetaz.org.
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Dec. 7-9 Margaret T. Hance Park 1202 N. 3rd St. 602-254-3100 Enjoy nearly 90 hours of live entertainment on two stages, plus arts vendors, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, a children’s play area, flash performances and more. Admission is free. Hours are 2-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.phoenixfestivalofthearts.org.
Christmas Craft & Garage Sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-8 Private residence 1832 E. Claremont St. 602-717-1814 The sale will feature holiday items, handmade crafts, and bargain rummage items. All proceeds from this sale will go to Unchained, a sponsored project of the local non-profit TAPAZ. Unchained works to end child prostitution through public awareness, trainings, and direct service on the streets.
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 Beatitudes Luther Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. 602-510-1544 The American Association of University Women will host Darlene Newsom, who will discuss UMOM’s service for homeless families. Newsom oversees an $8 million agency budget and 178 employees of the United Methodist Outreach Ministries New Day Center in Phoenix. Visitors are welcome. An optional dinner ($14) will be served at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the dinner to Mary Beth at 602-510-1544 by Friday, Dec. 7.
Squaw Peak Heights Fall Meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Our Saviour Lutheran Church 1212 E. Glendale Ave. 602-230-8556 The Squaw Peak Heights Neighborhood Association will host Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and a police department representative to proplease see CALENDAR on page 22
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vide an update on safety and security recent commercial activity. Squaw Peak Heights’ boundaries run from 12th to 16th streets, and the cul-de-sacs north of Glendale Avenue down to Maryland. Residents from the surrounding neighborhoods are welcome to attend.
Phoenix Writers Club 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Bluewater Grill 1720 E. Camelback Road The club will celebrate the holidays with a book exchange and white elephant sale. Bring an unwrapped book and a treasure for the white elephant sale. Luncheon cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Dec. 13. E-mail neeliepubl@ aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.
30th Annual Children’s Holiday Party 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Arizona Biltmore Resort, MacArthur Ballroom 2400 East Missouri Ave. Join Santa and his elves for crafts and games, balloon clowns, face painting and holiday characters. Enjoy holiday shopping provided by vendors displaying unique items. The luncheon program will include talented young entertainers. A silent auction, toy raffle and door prize will be part of this busy day. Adult tickets are $65 and children under 12 are $35. Proceeds from this event will benefit children’s educational programs at Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park. For details visit www.historicalleague.org, or call 602-266-7487 or 602-943-1843.
1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Ave. 602-396-6913 Elaine’s Afternoon Tea will host a Holiday 2012 Tea in the Great Hall with scones, soda bread, shortbread, fairy cakes, beverages, holiday favors, a free prize draw and live music. A charity raffle will benefit the Friends of St. PatrickArizona Chapter’s Young Ambassador Program. Tickets are $15 adults, $11 for seniors 60 and older, and $7.50 for children younger than 10, plus tax. All tickets $18 at the door. Buy tickets online at www.elainesafter noontea.com.
Holidays at the Heard Dec. 26-31 Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. www.heard.org/holidays A Southwestern tradition featuring performances and artist demonstrations that introduce visitors to traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance and art throughout the week. Included in general museum admission. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I Recycle Phoenix Event 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 Christown Spectrum Mall 15th Ave. & Bethany Home Road Bring documents for shredding and items that can be “recycled” into donations to area nonprofits such as books, clothing, furniture, holiday decorations, electronics, golf balls and more. You also can bring your live holiday tree, which will be turned into mulch for city landscaping purposes. For more information, visit www.phoenixrecycles.org.
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