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City will move up light rail extension By Teri Carnicelli Businesses on 19th Avenue north of Bethany Home Road are facing a mixed blessing as the city of Phoenix recently pledged to move up the construction timeline for the Northwest Extension (NEW) of the Metro light rail from 2023 to 2016. On the one hand, the expedited construction means job creation during the building phase, and potentially new customers from among those traveling along the new leg of the light rail route. On the other hand, torn up roads, detours and traffic headaches may mean a loss in business while construction takes place. Just ask the businesses that were affected on Camelback Road and Central Avenue. Or at least, ask the ones that are still there. Still, city officials are pleased about the accelerated timeline for the extension, which will run from the current endpoint at 19th Avenue and Montebello north to Dunlap Avenue. “I have consistently said we can only be a great city if we have a great transit system, and the backbone of that system is the light rail,” said Mayor Greg Stanton, after the City Council’s vote. “The Northwest Extension Project is a significant milestone for our city and our region—it will create jobs, further connect our community with sustainable transportation options, and create new economic
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Quin Lonetti, 2, shows his mom, Liz, two of the eggs he collected from their backyard chicken coop while many of the chickens graze nearby in the grass. The Lonettis’ home near 12th Street and Glendale Avenue will be on the Tour de Coops set for Saturday, Nov. 10 (photo by Teri Carnicelli).
Get the ‘scoop’ on chicken coops By Teri Carnicelli Raising chickens isn’t just for giant farms anymore. See how many Valley residents are raising these family-friendly egg layers in their own backyards during the fourth-annual Tour de Coops, set for 8 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Tour de Coops is a self-guided tour of some of the Valley’s unique and funkiest chicken coops. Many of the homes also will feature other methods of handson sustainability including composting, container gardening, hydroponic gardening, and more. Keeping chickens has become a grassroots movement among urbanites who want to ensure they have access to healthy food in a self-reliant and sustainable manner. Organized by the Valley Permaculture Alliance, the tour was created to give the community insight into the experience of raising chickens and inspiring others to start their own backyard flocks. “It's not as difficult as people think,” says Liz Lonetti, whose home near 12th Street and Glendale Avenue is on the tour. ‘The chickens get along fine with our dogs, and our son gets to see where food actually comes from, which isn't the grocery store.” Raising backyard chickens provides not only ethi-
cally-raised eggs, but helps to support gardens as chickens are well known to help with controlling pests, providing nutrient rich compostable manure and eating discarded garden scraps. The tour also will feature experimental, scale model chickens coops designed by members of the American Institute of Architects. Tour-goers will have the chance to enter to win some eco-friendly prizes. Purchase tickets online at www.TourDeCoops.org as well as at Urban Beans, located at 3508 N. 7th St., #100. Price of admission is $15 per adult in advance and $20 on the day of the event. Children under 14 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
in this issue New medical center aids homeless, page 3 Festivals help kick off the holidays, page 4 Local youths named as ‘All American,’ page 12 Big turnout for ‘Walk to School Day,’ page 30 Hearty food builds loyal customers, page 45
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New medical center aids homeless patients By Teri Carnicelli What happens to the homeless when they are discharged from the hospital after a medical emergency? Oftentimes, they wind up back on the street and their recovery is put at great risk. But one local nonprofit has introduced a solution that will help keep medically fragile homeless people from going back to the emergency room. Circle the City is a nonprofit organization that provides for the unmet needs of homeless individuals and families in greater Phoenix, especially during times of illness. On Sept. 28, Circle the City cut the ribbon on its brandnew Medical Respite Center, located at 333 W. Indian School Road. Housed in a former security company building, the 16,800-square-foot, 50-bed medical facility will give hospitals a place to safely discharge homeless adult patients who need supervised medical care during their recovery period. Of the 50 beds, 8 are reserved for women in a separate women’s dormitory area, complete with separate lounge and separate showers. The center provides on-site psychologists and physical therapists, as well as social workers to help find placements after the patients transition out of the center. A typical stay is expected to be no more than six weeks,
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Sister Adele O’Sullivan, bottom right, is joined by members of the Circle the City Board of Directors and other supporters during the ribbon cutting of the new Medical Respite Center that opened on Sept. 28 (photo by Teri Carnicelli).
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leisurely peruse the myriad of handcrafted products and homemade “incredible edibles” offered at reasonable prices. There is no admission charge to shop the boutique; however your donation of a non-perishable item for the Interfaith Cooperative Ministry Food Bank will be gratefully accepted at the door. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Payment is by cash or check only; ID required for checks.
Certified Local Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Portland Parkway Portland Street between Central and 3rd avenues www.localfirstaz.com/fall-festival The event is free and open to the public and will offer a variety of local businesses, restaurants, food trucks, live music and family activities including a Kids Craft Booth, a Veggie Contest, Bounce House, Rock Wall, ASU’s Technology Area, Diamondbacks Batting Cage and more. The stores and restaurants along Roosevelt Row will all be open, as well as the Irish Cultural Center and the Japanese Friendship Garden. The first 500 attendees will receive gift bags.
Holiday Craft Bazaar 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Beatitudes Campus Town Plaza Patio 1610 W. Glendale Ave. 602-335-8473 Presented by the Beatitudes Campus Busy Bees’ Arts & Crafts Club. The sale will offer a wide variety of crafts and holiday items including decorations and ornaments, baked
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Through the Adopt-A-Family program, community members purchase toys and a holiday meal for struggling neighbors; adopters can choose the size of the family they wish to serve. Adopters can deliver the gifts directly or bring them to the Food Bank for the family to pick up. If you can’t do the shopping yourself, you can mail a check to Desert Mission HAAF, c/o John C. Lincoln Health Foundation, 9100 N. 2nd St., Suite 301, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Contact Mallory Lebovitz at the Foundation office to learn more: 602-331-7856 or Mallory.lebovitz@ jcl.com. For more information about the program itself, visit www.JCL.com/adoptafamily.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Heritage Square 115 N. 6th St. This traditional German Christmas market brings cherished German and European traditions to downtown Phoenix with holiday entertainment, German, Austrian and Swiss cuisine, vendors and local artisans selling children’s toys and Christmas ornaments, and activities and entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free. Visit www.atac4gc.org for details.
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Outdoor also pledged to remove two older billboards—one at 502 W. Camelback Road and one at 4417 N. 7th Ave. In addition, the company offered to turn over a billboard in the Melrose District at 4508 N. 7th Ave. to the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association (SAMA) for that group’s use in promoting the district. Though some residents in the Melrose District spoke in opposition to the billboard conversion, officials from the SAMA board remained neutral.
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Other ways to help St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance will hold its sixth-annual Super Saturday Turkey Drive on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Food Bank is anticipating requests for tens of thousands of holiday food boxes. In addition to the goal of 7,000 turkeys St. Mary’s hopes to receive through donations, all other non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations will be gladly accepted. And at each location, all donors are invited to register for a chance to win a $250 US Airways travel voucher. Drop-off locations near Central Phoenix include St. Mary’s Food Bank Stardust Campus, 2831 N. 31st Ave., and Albertson’s, located at 8035 N. 19th Ave. For more information, visit www.FirstFoodBank.org or call 602242-FOOD. All Saints’ Episcopal Day School hosts a food drive Nov. 1-15. The drive is hosted by the school’s Builders Club, a subsidiary of Kiwanis International, in partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Residents are asked to drop off non-perishable food items outside of the church, 6300 N. Central Ave., in the designated St. Mary’s donation boxes. There are no drop-off locations outside of the school-church lot. Body Beautiful Day Spa, 4449 N. 24th St., is holding a food drive for St. Mary’s through Nov. 30. Donate any non-perishable food item and Body Beautiful will reward you with a $5 discount on your service and a $5 discount coupon for your next service. The $10 total discount for any donation is limited to one per customer. Visit http://bodybeautifulspa.net/contact/ or call 602-522-9222 for details.
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From left: Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, Councilman Daniel Valenzuela, Valley Metro CEO Steve Banta and Councilwoman Thelda Williams on Aug. 30 unveiled the first of several future light rail route signs to celebrate the re-launch of the Northwest light rail extension (photo courtesy of Metro Light Rail). EXTENSION continued from page 1
development opportunities. Light rail’s community support and growing ridership have created the momentum to connect more of our city’s neighborhoods to our transit system and we’ve got to continue that growth.” According to city figures, the 3.2mile project will create a least 1,000 jobs. It includes three new stations: 19th and Glendale avenues, 19th and Northern avenues, and 19th and Dunlap avenues. It also includes a new 500-space park-and-ride facility at the southwest corner of 19th and Dunlap avenues. A 12-percent increase in daily weekday passengers is expected. The 3.2-mile NWE light rail project was originally scheduled to be operational by the fall of 2012. Accordingly, the final design and land acquisition started in the fall of 2007. However, in June 2009 the city delayed the NWE due to significantly reduced sales tax revenues. This resulted in moving the NWE operational date from 2012 to 2023. At the current time, approximately 90 percent of the real estate has been acquired and 90 percent of the final design is completed. City staff has continued to work with Metro to develop a plan to allocate existing Proposition 400 Public Transportation Funds to fund the capital portion of the project. Metro has agreed to complete the NWE as currently designed with approximately $200 million in Prop 400 funds. Additionally, the city will advance $60
million to Metro, which will be reimbursed by Metro in 2017. The total net operating cost through the life of the Transit 2000 program (November 2015 to June 2020) to operate the extension is estimated to be $18.8 million. The current T2000 plan contains adequate funding for NWE operating costs beginning in fiscal year 2015-16. Without advancing the Northwest Extension, no light rail projects would be completed in Phoenix until 2021. For more information on the Northwest light rail extension, visit www.metrolightrail.org/northwest. CIRCLE continued from page 3
many as 1,000 homeless individuals and help end the cycle of homelessness and illness. “We’ve worked long and hard to get here and today is a true blessing,” said Sister Adele O’Sullivan, CSJ, M.D., founder, president and medical director of Circle the City. Under her direction, the nonprofit has been diligently planning, gathering support and raising funds for this facility for several years. “This center is a big piece of the puzzle to help end chronic homelessness,” said Jodi Beckley Liggett, who in June was hired to serve as Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton’s full-time Senior Policy Adviser on homelessness. “Anything that puts medical recovery at risk is something that can increase the downward spiral for a homeless individual. This center is an incredible asset for our city.” As a nonprofit organization, Circle the City looks to community members
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and business partners to help with some of the center’s non-medical needs. While cash donations are always appreciated, some other ways members of the community can help include volunteering in areas such as laundry services, translation services, recreational activities, food service, beautician/barber services (a small salon area is located in the center), and more. Donations of hygiene kits—toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.—as well as new underwear, socks, sweatpants and sweatshirts in all sizes for men and women also are needed. To learn more about the center and ways to help, call 602-776-9000 or visitwww.circlethecity.org.
Thrift store hours expand The Assistance League of Phoenix Thrift Shop, 7044 N. 7th St., is stocked with seasonal home decorations and recently extended its shopping hours to 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Teachers always receive a 25-percent discount with school identification. In addition, Wednesday is an increasingly popular Senior Discount Day, which begins at 9 a.m. with coffee and cookies and features a 25-percent discount for seniors. The recently updated, open-space front room features clothes for men, women, and children as well as jewelry, handbags, and scarves. Kitchen items, tools, sporting goods, home décor, fabric, and furniture are also featured at bargain prices. A pet section and garden section are the newest features this year. Because Assistance League is a nonprofit organization, there is no sales tax on purchases. For more information, call the shop at 602-944-9845.
Special events planned at Heard The Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., kicks off its busiest time of the year with its 11th-annual Spanish Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Strolling mariachis, folklorico dancers and artwork by Hispanic and Native artists from Arizona and New Mexico highlight this festive annual marketplace. Admission to the Spanish Marketplace is $15 adults;
$13.50 seniors 65 and older; $7.50 students with ID; $7.50 children ages 6-12; and children under 6 admitted for free. Then get ready to stock up on handmade, one-of-a-kind decorations during the Ornament Marketplace, Nov. 22-25. Decorate your home for the holidays with wonderful Nativethemed ornaments handcrafted by American Indian artists from the Heard Museum Shops. Free admission (museum admission additional). Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. On Saturday, Dec. 1, come explore the traditional art of weaving during the Navajo Weavers Marketplace, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join more than 60 weavers as they display and sell their creations and demonstrate the dyeing, carding, spinning and weaving processes that combine with inspiration to create woven masterpieces. Enjoy lectures on collecting, book signings, films and more. Free with the purchase of museum admission. For more information on these and other events, visit www.heard.org, or call 602-252-8848.
Classes explore ‘modern’ Judaism Explore the Judaism of modern times during a series of classes beginning 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 and continuing, usually weekly, throughout the year at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave. The classes are facilitated by Rabbi Arthur Lavinsky. 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 a myriad of 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 in the community is welcome to attend this series of thoughtprovoking classes at no charge. Participants are requested to purchase the book, which costs $25, and registration in advance is required. For more information or to register, contact Wendy Adair in the Beth El Education Department at 602-944-3359, ext. 122.
Results Only Fitness Corner It’s OK to stuff your turkey on Thanksgiving Your belly ... not so much! And check out what Melissa did! By Bobby Kelly, CPT My article from last year was a 7-step plan to ensure the best possible outcome in case you decided to consume somewhere close to the 7,500 calories that many Americans eat on our Thanksgiving holiday. You read that right, 7,500! Yikes. For many, it is open season on not only turkey but potatoes, pumpkin pie, all the sauces, you name it!! And why not? It’s a great day to spend time with friends and family, maybe watch some football and enjoy the tradition we celebrate. This year I wanted to share my top 10 tips to make the dinner table not so scary and allow you to do everything in your power not to over indulge. 1. Eat Breakfast. If you arrive to your feast famished, you will definitely eat everything in sight. 2. Start out with a workout. If you already work out every day, do your normal routine. If not, simply add a 45-minute walk to dent your calories by 10 to 15 percent. Every little bit counts when you sit down to the table. 3. Easy on the finger foods. Easy and small equals fast. You grab and go and before you know it you’ve had five helpings. WATCH OUT!! 4. Add the turkey and green vegetables first. The protein is a must and the vegetables will fill you up with the right kind of nourishment. 5. Avoid the skin on the turkey. It is full of wasted calories and unwanted fat. 6. Easy on the side dishes. They are normally an afterthought but usually are the highest in fat content. There are also hidden fats in the casseroles, mashed potatoes, soups, gravy etc. So keep the portions small. 7. Enjoy the conversation at the table and chew slowly. This simple tool reduces your calorie intake per minute. Upside, you feel full quicker. Downside, you might have to listen to grandpa’s story for the fifth time today.
8. Take it easy on the alcohol. We all know this but it tends to get lost when you are relaxed and enjoying the day. 9. Double your water intake. Stay hydrated to overcome the salt in your food and it helps with Tip #8. 10. Don’t deny yourself. Today is a day of celebration and feasting so allow yourself a couple of bites of your favorite foods. Just keep it to a couple of bites.
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Malone retires from community involvement The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) hosted a farewell party on Sept. 18 to honor community activist Ann Malone for more than 30 years of dedication to the city of Phoenix. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton
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was in attendance as well as many of the neighbors and friends Malone has made over her many long years of activism. Over the past three decades, Malone working with businesses along Indian School Road and with police officials to alleviate crime and push for additional public safety funding from the city. The mother of seven also founded Require the Prior and organized the Indian School Block Party for three years. This brought together dozens of businesses and more than 30,000 Ann Malone Phoenicians for a day of fun on Indian School Road while raising $75,000 for a variety of local charities. Malone also co-founded Citizens for Phoenix with the support of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
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(PLEA) and more than 65 neighborhood and business associations during the city’s 2010 fiscal crisis. This saved senior centers, library hours, and dozens of after school programs, as well prevented the closure of the Career Criminal Squad and 350 patrol police officers from being laid off. “We have brought the neighborhood, business community, and our frontline officers together in a genuine partnership to clean up the Indian School Corridor,” Malone said. “And now as a result of this partnership, this policy is going citywide. We are one city, one giant neighborhood; we should have one policy that gives every neighborhood, every mother of seven, a chance at the same quality of life that we fought for, free from repeat career criminals.”
Scarafiotti takes helm at The Wellness Community Vikki Scarafiotti has been appointed to the position of executive director of The Wellness Community–Arizona (TWC-AZ) Scarafiotti brings to TWC-AZ a
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Hazardous waste collection planned Phoenix residents can dispose of common hazardous wastes and other items at Household Hazardous Waste collections from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 15-18 at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave. In addition to car batteries, motor oil, paint, antifreeze, pesticides and pool chemicals, the events will accept five road tires per household, computers and household appliances that use refrigerants, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and heat pumps. Commercial loads will not be accepted. You must bring a current city services bill showing solid waste fees and matching photo ID with the same address as on the bill. For information, send e-mail to pwserve@phoenix.gov, visit phoenix. gov/publicworks or call 602-262-7251.
Two events promote shredding, recycling Gather up your boxes of private papers and bring them to a free Shred Event hosted by Credit Union West and set for 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the MarketPlace at Central shopping center, 115 E. Dunlap Ave. It is critical to properly dispose of paper bills, statements, pay stubs and files containing any personal identifying information. The best way to do this is to shred these items. There is a limit of five file boxes per household for this event. BPW of Phoenix will host a one-day Electronics Recycling Event, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, curbside at 4020 N. 13th Ave., one block south of Indian School Road. The organization will collect small functional electronic items, including but not limited to cell phones, laptops, desktop computers, flat monitors, audio equipment, gaming consoles, digital cameras, media players, e-readers, as well as DVDs and video games (in cases) and ink and toner print cartridges. There will be secure collection bins for the items. This is a fundraising event for BPW Phoenix. Proceeds will go to the Arizona Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, for the BPW Phoenix Scholarship Endowment Fund. For more information, visit http://www.bpwphoenix.org.
Demi is an affectionate and playful American bulldog mix who is looking for her forever home (submitted photo).
Pet of the Month A happy frolicker on three legs Left to fend for herself after being hit by a car, Demi endured days in pain before a good samaritan reported her location to the Arizona Humane Society. Her badly injured leg had to be amputated in order to save her life. After regaining her strength, the 2year-old American bulldog and pit bull terrier mix’s enthusiasm returned and soon she was walking, romping and playing without a hitch. She tends to be a little overzealous when it comes to sharing sloppy kisses and every now and then she will attempt to crawl into your lap, unaware that she weighs 50 pounds. Demi needs a family who will look beyond her imperfection and will be willing to work with her on housetraining and mastering the basic commands. She only has one brown spot on her fur and it happens to look like a big heart. Demi is available now at the Sunnyslope facility, located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. Her adoption fee is $110. For more information, call 602-9977585, ext. 1045 and ask for animal ID number A414828.
Enjoy free treats, free health lecture Noble Beast, 1005 E. Camelback Road, invites pet owners to attend a free lecture to learn how to prevent Valley Fever in their pets. The lecture, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, is part of a daylong celebration for Noble Beast’s Fifth Anniversary. Pets and their owners will enjoy free treats and a 5-percent discount on purchases. There also will be an adoption mixer with dogs from Poverty’s Pets. Well-behaved pets are welcome. For more information, call 602-265-4223 or visit www.NobleBeastPets.com.
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Get pets ready for winter’s chill By Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian)
After a long, hot summer, the cooler months are finally here. As the holidays and winter months approach, there are things you can do to keep your pets warm and safe to ensure that they enjoy a happy, healthy holiday season. Cold weather can be hard on pets that are accustomed to the warm shelter of the indoors or the long hot summer and fall weather. Also, the temperature from day to night can change drastically here in the desert. Added stress when chilled can also lower the immune system and increase risk of illness. Outdoor pets must have an insulated shelter that is elevated off the ground, and may require extra calories to keep warm. In severely cold or bad weather, no pet should be kept outside. Indoor pets should have a draft-free, warm area for sleeping. Elderly and arthritic pets need extra care during the winter. The cold can leave their joints extremely stiff and tender, and they may become more awkward than usual. Many of these pets benefit from medical care to help keep them more comfortable. Plants and other items associated with the winter and holiday season can be dangerous to your pets. Styrofoam, decorations, and toys can cause intestinal obstructions. Prevent your pet from playing with ribbons, yarn, or six-pack beverage holders, and avoid ribbons or yarn around your pet’s neck. Cover or tack down electrical cords to prevent chewing. Antifreeze is a rapidly fatal poison for dogs and cats, even in very small amounts. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol to reduce the risk. Although it is tempting to surprise a family member or friend with a new pet, don’t forget to consider the costs and time involved for the first 6 months and the care required for the entire life of the pet. The stress and noise of the holidays can be frightening for a young pet, and the new owner may be too busy at this time of year. Purchasing pet supplies and including a
note saying you will help pick out their new pet may be a better option. Other holiday concerns include traveling with your pet. If you plan to take your pet with you during holiday visits, first make sure that your pet is welcome. An exam and health certificate within 10 days of departure are required for airline travel to another state. With all the stress of the holiday travel, it may sometimes be better to board your pet or hire a pet sitter. If you are traveling to colder climates, snow and salt should be removed from your pet’s paws immediately once indoors. Don’t spoil your holiday with a medical emergency. Make sure to include the needs of your pets when preparing for the winter holiday season. 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.
TNR program receives funding The Spay Neuter Hotline, a program of the Animal Defense League of Arizona (ADLA), has received additional funding for its trap-neuterreturn (TNR) program for free-roaming, primarily feral, cats. The grant money, provided by the Arizona Humane Society and PetSmart Charities, Inc., is to specifically target cats in nine zip codes including 85020 and 85021. To participate, caregivers must agree to sterilize the feral cats in particular their colony and have them released back to where they live. ADLA will provide traps and an appointment at one of several participating veterinary clinics. Financial, trapping and transportation assistance will be made available to those in need. For more information, call 602 265-7729 or e-mail Stephanie NicholsYoung, president of the ADLA, at snichols-young@adlaz.org.
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The holidays are here again and because Thanksgiving is the No. 1 travel weekend of the year, I thought I would give you some quick travel tips. Whether you are going across town or out of the state, it’s always a good idea to have your vehicle checked out by a professional. If you follow these tips you’ll avoid most issues, but will also be prepared if you do run into a situation. Tip #1: Have your vehicle inspected by a professional automotive mechanic before you leave. If you are due for an oil change get it done by a full-service automotive repair shop rather than a quick-lube. The reason being that at a full-service shop the person changing the oil is most likely a professional certified mechanic rather than a part-timer who doesn’t have the equipment or the experience to give your vehicle a thorough inspection.
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Domestic Partners can be less legal strangers with the preparation of appropriate legal documents. For example, a healthcare power of attorney allows Domestic Partners to designate each other as the health care agent. Then if one is too ill to express consent for medicine or surgery, the other can act without getting approval from family members. The health care power of attorney can also include powers for mental health care, in case one suffers from dementia or mental illness. Each Domestic Partner should list an alternate in case something happens to both of them. For financial matters, a Durable Power of Attorney can allow Domestic Partners to assist each other in case of illness or incapacity. The Durable Power of Attorney allows the Domestic Partner to pay bills, make withdrawls from IRAs for the benefit
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And most automotive repair shops will inspect the vehicle for leaks, check the brakes, hoses & belts, tires (and the spare) and all the fluids. They should also check the battery and electrical charging system as part of the service as well. When doing their inspection they will be able to identify most any potential problem before you leave. Tip #2: Have a road trip safety kit with you in the vehicle. You can find these kits at your local parts stores and many retail stores as well. The kit should include a flashlight (with extra batteries), reflectors/pylon/road flares, jumper cables, tire gauge, fire-retardant blanket (nylon is very flammable), screwdrivers, pliers, crescent wrench, plastic ties, tape and a first-aid kit. You should also make sure you have plenty of water and some non-perishable snacks as part of your kit. And, if you have an old cell phone with a car charger, put that in the kit as well. Even a disconnected cell phone will dial 9-1-1 any time. Even if you don’t know what to do with all of these items, somebody trying to help you will appreciate that you have them. Tip #3: Don’t push yourself or your vehicle too hard. The modern vehicles are very durable under most driving conditions. But when people try and force their car to maintain 80plus miles per hour up a steep hill for 10-20 miles straight, many cars will break. If your transmission is upshifting and downshifting a lot to keep up your speed, realize that is putting undue stress on your engine and transmission. The rule of thumb is if you are going up a hill and your vehicle is shifting in/out of overdrive then either slow down or take it out of overdrive manually until you get to the top of the hill. And if your engine sounds like it’s working too hard, slow down! Even a brand new car can be damaged by aggressive driving through the mountainous region we have here in the Wild West. I hope these tips help you and your families stay safe during the wonderful holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! 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.
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Community Central Phoenix Jewelry Gem and Mineral Show Nov. 3-4 El Zaribah Shriners’ Auditorium 552 N. 40th St. 480-215-9101 Featuring many vendors selling jewelry (fine and costume), unset gemstones, copper, minerals, fossils, beads, lapidary equipment and supplies along with wirewrappers on the premises. There will be food available for purchase. General admission is $3, children younger than 12 free with paying adult. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Veterans Day Gourd Dance and Community Potluck 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E. Washington St. 602-495-0901 This free event is to honor the memory of all veterans who served our nation. Gourd Dancing starts at 11:30 a.m., and the potluck meal as well as many other activities will follow. This celebration is free and open to everyone. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. No advanced registration required. For more information visit www.pueblogrande.com.
St. Mary’s Grade School 60th Reunion 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Dillon’s on Top of Central 8525 N. Central Ave. This is an informal gathering over lunch, allowing former students of St. Mary’s Elementary to gather and reminisce. A set menu will offer a few selections for ordering. Cost is $15 per person. RSVP requested. For more information, call Nancy Jo Schmit at 602861-8051.
VA Veterans Day Parade 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12 Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center 7th St. and Indian School Road The parade honors our nation’s Veterans who have served in combat, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief efforts and peacetime. It will head north on 7th Street from Montecito to Camelback Road, west on Camelback Road to Central Avenue, and then
north again on Central Avenue to Montebello, ending at the North Phoenix Baptist Church. The Grand Marshall is singer/entertainer Wayne Newton. Visit www.phoenix.va.gov/ news/parade.asp.
AAUW Hosts McGregor 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 13 Beatitudes Luther Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. AAUW (The American Association of University Women) will feature the Honorable Ruth V. McGregor, Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court (retired), who will speak on “A Fair and Impartial Judiciary: the Arizona Merit System.” She also will relate her experience as law clerk to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Visitors are welcome. An optional dinner ($14) will be served at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the dinner to Mary Beth at 602-5101544 by Nov. 9. Enter the Beatitudes at the gate by the flagpole.
‘When General Grant Expelled the Jews’ 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E. Culver St. 602-241-7870 A book discussion led by Lawrence Bell, Ph.D., executive director of the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. On Dec. 17, 1862, Union General Ulysses S. Grant ordered the expulsion of all Jews from the territory under his command in the South. The order would cast a long shadow over Grant’s presidency and historical reputation. Free; RSVP requested.
Lions Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 14 & 28 Golden Phoenix Restaurant 6048 N. 16th St. Phoenix Valley of the Sun Lions Club hopes to accomplish many community service projects in the coming year, not the least of which is its wellknow White Cane fundraiser for those with visual impairments. Lions International is an organization with over a million members in 40,000 clubs worldwide. Consider learning more about the Lions at one of the Phoenix club’s bimonthly meetings. A complementary supper will be provided. RSVP to secretary@PhoenixLionsClub.us. For more information, visit www.phoenixlionsclub.us. please see CALENDAR on page 18
The Lieb Group Holiday cheers! Happy turkey day to all of you North Centralites. It is really hard to believe that 2012 is almost over and 2013 is just around the corner. I really have a lot to be thankful for: A beautiful family consisting of two college kids, Sean and Juliann, and my wife Mary Ann. Oh yeah, and three dogs: Jakki, Shay and Layla, our newest addition. Yeah, the kids leave and we get another dog. I am just a glutton for punishment. I also am thankful for the opportunity to have such wonderful clients who have allowed me the ability to list 82 homes this year and to sell more than 92 homes so far in 2012, making me the top-selling North Central agent for the past 10 years. Finally, I am thankful for being part of the No. 1 Real Estate Company in Arizona, HomeSmart. Our office at 5225 North Central consists of the top North Central agents and in just 18 months we are dominating this area with not only listings but sales as well. If you are thinking about buying or selling in the Central corridor, HomeSmart is the company you need to hire. Home sales are almost back to normal with the elimination of many foreclosures and short sales are down to around 20 percent of all sales compared to almost 70 percent during the past three years. My assistant Kathy and I have done more than 40 short sales over the past three years including 7110 N Central, which we sold for $3.2 million in 2006 and a $1.8 million short sale early this year. Please give us a shot if you are considering short selling your home and we will help you ease into this alternative selling mode. Typically there are no out of pocket or up front fees. The banks have shown us that they really do not want to foreclose and have been very motivated to try to work out an agreement with the seller(s). I would always recommend a consultation with an attorney and we have had a great working relationship with Mack, Ducker and Watson, who will analyze your home situation and let you know how to proceed.
We also have also been fortunate to have been a dual agent on 12 sales this year, which means that I represent both the buyer and seller. This situation is a little tricky but I am always fair to both parties. This arrangement sometimes can save all parties money, which could make or break a sale. I have many buyers out there ready to purchase so if you are ready to sell or buy, please give me a call. Once again, let’s start the holiday season off right by buying or selling a home. The rates are at all time lows. Please visit my web page at centralphx.com. Thanks again to John Fournier for his article last month. If you live around the Links golf course at the Biltmore Golf course and you heard lots of noise around your house on Oct. 4, I apologize because Mr. Fournier deposited about a dozen golf balls on the lawns of the various homes surrounding the course … he just did not have his A game that day. I want to thank North Central attorney Ben Green for a job well done. LEGAL? No way. My wife, Mary Ann, called me panicking on 10/19 because my dog had brought in a dead bird and feathers were everywhere..so did I come home to help? No. WHY? Because I am a WUSS. I called Ben and he came over to my house, picked up the dead bird with his hands and threw it away. He is now my HERO. Ben is available for Aviary Disposal if you need him. Call Abernathy and Green for more info. There is a pattern here because I used to pay my daughter Juliann $10 when she was 10 to throw away dead mice once we trapped them. I am comfortable in my manhood but it takes a man to say he is a WUSS. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving and Happy 21st Birthday to my daugher Juliann!
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12-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Bluewater Grill 1720 E. Camelback Road Elizabeth Welles, author, actress, storyteller and teacher, will speak. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Thursday, Nov. 15. RSVP neeliepubl@ aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Central Avenue/7th Street 602-534-FEST This year’s theme is “Toys, Treasures, & Traditions.” The parade runs along Central Avenue from Montebello south to Camelback, then east on Camelback to 7th Street, and 7th Street south to Steele Indian School Park. All entries are lined with electric lights.
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Nov. 1-25 Strut Bridal Salon 542 W. McDowell Road 602-252-4414 Women in the Phoenix area are encouraged to donate their wedding dresses to support Wish Upon A Wedding, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing weddings
and vow renewals for individuals facing serious illness. Donations are 100-percent tax deductible. Wedding gowns made in 2000 and newer will be accepted; all sizes and styles welcomed. A suggested monetary donation of $20 is encouraged to help cover the cost of cleaning each wedding dress. Strut Bridal Salon will provide each donor bride with a 10-percent off gift certificate for a friend.
Central High Golf Tournament 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 Encanto 9 Executive Course 2300 N. 17th Ave. 602-764-7568 The entry fee is only $40 with proceeds going to the Central High School Interact Club. It is a two-player scramble, not four, and each player can only use one club and a putter. If spaces are still available, registrations will be taken beginning at 7 a.m. the morning of the tournament. For more information, email centralgolf@cox.net or call the number above.
Brophy College Preparatory Fashion Show 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom, Arizona Biltmore Resort 2400 E. Missouri Ave. 602-790-8278 Proceeds directly benefit Brophy students who qualify for financial aid. Brophy again is partnering with Saks Fifth Avenue, showcasing the best of Saks men & women’s fashions. The event includes a raffle, prizes and a luncheon. Brophy students close the show with a special presentation and participate at the Fashion Show by engaging guests and selling raffle tickets. Luncheon Seating is $125; Preferred Seating is $185, and Runway Seating is $300. Contact Colleen Edwards at cedwards@carefreevresorts.com.
Heroes One and All Patriotic Luncheon 12-1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, MacArthur Ballroom 2400 E. Missouri Ave. 602-274-1988 Hosted by the Veterans Medical Leadership Council (VMLC), this significant celebration honors our Nation’s veterans, military service members, and spotlights the military please see BENEFITS on page 20
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Xavier Holiday Dinner & Auction 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Xavier College Preparatory 4710 N. 5th St. 602-240-3138 Hosted by the Mothers’ Guild, “Luminarias of Christmas” will begin with a silent auction and culminate in a dinner and live auction. All proceeds raised will benefit Xavier’s Legacy of Leadership Capital Campaign. For tickets, e-mail mmurphy-fontes@xcp.org or visit xcp.maestroweb.com.
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Kenneth A. Spinato Golf Classic 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 Orange Tree Golf Club 10601 North 56th St. 623-266-2045 Registration begins at 7 a.m. This event benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Sentinels of Freedom. The entry fee is $150 per player ($600 for a foursome) and includes: a day of golf, a $50 Spinato’s Pizzeria gift certificate, lunch and goodie bag. Awards will be given for the first, second and third-place teams, longest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one. There also will be raffle prizes and silent auction items to benefit the selected organizations. Visit www.kennethaspinato foundation.org.
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