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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.
Duet’s 22nd Annual Poinsettia Tea
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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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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Is incorporating a good move? By Harvey Amwake, C.P.A.
There are many reasons why people feel they should incorporate their businesses. Very often these reasons are based on misinformation about the advantages of being a corporation. There are a number of things that being a corporation will not do for you. It will not automatically make you more profitable. It will not necessarily limit your liability on all transactions. It will not necessarily reduce your overall tax bill; it may, in fact, increase it. If you incorporate an existing business, you may find that your long established suppliers now require new financial statement information. They may also request that you sign a personal guarantee that you’ll pay amounts owed if the corporation cannot. Most
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closely held corporations are required to give the personal guarantee of the major shareholders in securing a line of bank credit for corporation purposes. This guarantee has the effect of not limiting your liability in reference to those bank loans. With a regular “C” corporation, business profits may be taxed twice—once at the corporate level and again at the shareholder level when paid out as dividends or a liquidation distribution. The double taxation that regular corporations face is generally avoided by making a special tax election known as a Subchapter “S” election. But not every corporation qualifies for S corporation status. You may find that the incorporation of your business has not only increased your income tax bill, but also increased payroll taxes because the previous proprietor is now an employee of the corporation. Incorporating your business can make a difference in the taxes you pay, the costs of doing business, and the amount of paperwork and red tape you’ll have. Because of the many legal and tax considerations, anyone considering incorporating should discuss the matter with both their accountant and attorney. For assistance, call us. This article is for general information only and does not constitute financial advice. If you have any questions about financial matters, consult a professional tax adviser. Harvey Amwake, CPA, is a tax and small business consultant with the accounting firm of Harvey E. Amwake, PLLC, at 6232 N. 7th St., Suite 105. He can be reached at 602-753-0377 or by e-mail at Harvey@AmwakeCPA.com.
Business Briefs Local biz combats computer viruses Identity thieves are constantly coming up with new and inventive viruses. Keeping up with the new attacks is a full-time job for Michael Sicard of DataFast. He currently is combating a new virus that pretends to be the FBI. This virus locks up your computer, accuses you of having child pornography and demands payment with Green Dot Money Pak cards to release your computer. “Then the virus attempts to hijack your computer and steals your information and all your money out of you accounts,” says Sicard. It’s been dubbed
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the FBI Money-Pak virus. Some computer owners who realize it is a virus have caused data loss, and even the inability of the computer to run, by attempting to clean the computer without professional help. DataFast has serviced more than 3,000 computers in five states. If you think your computer is infected with this or any other invasive virus, Sicard recommends the computer be professionally cleaned so that you do not lose data. Data loss costs as much or more than money loss from viruses, he points out. For more information, visit the office at 742 E. Glendale Ave., call 623-486-9200 or go online to www.datafast.net.
Diamond Jim’s offers free gift certificates Diamond Jim’s, a jewelry store that also offers an eclectic mix of gently used collectibles, décor and more, is giving away store gift certificates, and everyone will have at least a $5 balance with the luckiest recipients receiving up to $50 to spend in the store. From now until Dec. 13, visit Diamond Jim’s, 6005 N. 16th St., and claim your free gift certificate by registering for the store’s $300 December Shopping Spree. Only one gift card per household. In times like these, who doesn’t want a bit more shopping money? Diamond Jim’s features fine jewelry, select Southwest items, on-site jewelry repair and much more. For more information, call 602-466-1772 or visit www.DiamondJims4Cash.com.
Office complex adds new tenant Recent upgrades by new owners of the Camelback Arboleda office complex at 1661 E. Camelback Road have attracted new leasing activity. The recent lease by Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. for 6,124 square feet over a seven-year term brings the office property to approximately 80 percent occupancy. Camelback 1661 LLC, an affiliate of Westport Capital Partners LLC of El Segundo, Calif., and Wilton, Conn., recently acquired Camelback Arboleda, a 178,792-square-foot office property. “The new owners have invested substantial capital in the property, renovating common areas, painting the exterior and generally upgrading the project,” says Chris Latvaaho of Cushman & Wakefield of Arizona, one
of the leasing agents for the Camelback Arboleda project. “This modernization has attracted noteworthy tenant activity, which appealed to the Rimkus Consulting Group. The company selected Camelback Arboleda because of its renovated finishes and the appeal of the Camelback Corridor amenities.” Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is a Houston-based international consulting company. The company is one of the world’s foremost forensic engineering and consulting firms, operating 39 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Rimkus Consulting Group will relocate its Phoenix office from 7600 N. 15th St. to Camelback Arboleda in May 2013.
Drybar blows into Phoenix Drybar brings its refreshingly simple “No cuts. No color. Just blowouts” concept to Phoenix with the opening of its second Arizona location, at 3172 E. Camelback Road. “We are thrilled to be opening our second Drybar in Arizona,” said Alli Webb, Drybar founder and longtime stylist. “Our existing Scottsdale shop in the Scottsdale Quarter has been warmly embraced by the lovely ladies in Arizona and we are ecstatic to open Drybar in Phoenix.” With blowouts at a flat price of $35 regardless of hair length or thickness (wash included), Drybar’s style list reads like your favorite cocktail menu: the Cosmopolitan (lots of loose curls), the Straight Up (simple and straight), Southern Comfort (big hair with volume), Mai Tai (messy and beachy), Manhattan (sleek and smooth) and for the little ladies, the Shirley Temple at $24. Drybar offers custom Italian chairs, tufted fabric walls, marble bar with built-in iPhone docking stations, and flat screens featuring your favorite chick flicks. Appointments can be booked online at www.thedrybar.com, through the Drybar iPhone App, or by calling 480-607-5064.
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The Importance of a Revocable Living Trust as Part of Your Estate Plan The Revocable Living Trust is often the primary legal document in an Estate Plan and controls the management and transfer of your assets. An Estate Plan should also include a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, and Living Will. A Revocable Living Trust is designed to accomplish several things, including: s Provide the security to know that your affairs are
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s Ensure that your wishes as to the transfer of your assets at your death are
honored and carried out. s Allow children and loved ones to grieve without conflict and added stress of a
probate proceeding and forced decisions as to the distribution of your assets. s Hold your assets in Trust following your death for your minor children, avoiding
the need for a minor conservatorship court proceeding. s Provide for the management of your assets in Trust following your death for
the benefit of a disabled minor or adult child, spendthrift beneficiary, or adult beneficiary needing oversight over finances. s Provide protection of your assets following your death from your children’s or
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When properly prepared, a Trust and Estate Plan will clarify your wishes and simplify the process of managing and transferring your assets in the event of your disability and upon your death. It can provide you with the security to know that you and your family will be protected and provided for and your wishes honored.
About the author: Hillary P. Gagnon is a partner with Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP. Her law practice is focused in estate planning and probate law where she assists clients with developing and preparing a personalized estate plan appropriate for their individual and family needs and also assists families and individuals with guardianshipes, conservatorships and post death administration of trusts and estates in both contested and uncontested matters. The information provided in this article is offered for informational purposes and does not offer legal advice to readers about specific situations. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.
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ference, brought to you by the city of Phoenix and presented by Arizona Public Service (APS), the city will showcase its extensive green business initiatives, incentives and programs. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will kick off the event with opening remarks and host The Mayors Challenge: Urban Sustainable Development Solutions panel, alongside the mayors of Mesa and Tempe, from 12 to 1 p.m. The city of Phoenix was recently announced as one of 20 finalists in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for its proposal to transform Phoenix into the smartest energy city in the world. City officials also will host a gallery of experts from 10 a.m. to noon at the city of Phoenix Eco-Hub: Advice & Incentives For Local Businesses Going Green. Experts from the city will offer actionable next steps for attendees. The city of Phoenix offers local businesses a variety of services to implement sustainable practices that benefit the community, the environment and their own bottom line.
For more information and tickets, visit phoenix.gogreenconference.net. Single full admission tickets are $150 and group rate full admission tickets are $125 (groups of two or more).
Hampton revamped in Camelback Core Hotels recently Hampton announced the conversion completion and official opening of the 120-room Hampton Inn Phoenix-Biltmore, at 2310 E. Highland Ave. The revamped property is the product of a $1.8-million renovation to the hotel’s lobby, breakfast lounge and guestrooms, which follows its recent $5.5 million hotel-wide renovation in 2009. The Hampton Inn PhoenixBiltmore offers 2,700-square-feet of flexible meeting and event space, including the Phoenix Room, capable of hosting 100 guests. The property is operated by Concord Hospitality Enterprises; the hotel is owned by MIG Real Estate Services LLC, and it is the 16th Hampton property in Phoenix. To find out, visit www.hampton.com.
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New store offers gift, home selections NeNe Unique, featuring an eclectic mix of antique, vintage and new items for the home, has opened at 6042 N. 16th St., just north of Bethany Home and next door to Hobe Meats. NeNe Unique offers an array of furniture, original oil paintings, prints, candles, unusual decorative items, seasonal specialties and more. The store is locally owned by KEZ radio morning show host Beth McDonald and husband Mike, her sister Erin Lazoff and husband Tom, and family friend Jim Ifflander and wife Lauren. Beth’s sister, Kelley McNeill, manages the store. The store is named after Beth and sisters’ maternal grandmother Anesa Geha, lovingly known as “NeNe.” Store hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 12-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 602-6331760 or visit www.neneunique.com.
New PWA group hosts ambassador In an effort to connect, inspire and advance Valley businesswomen, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce announced the introduction of its new professional development and networking program, the Professional Women’s Alliance (PWA). Formerly known as the Professional Women’s Roundtable, the revamped program will now focus on unique presentations from inspiring business women in the community who will share insight into leadership, career growth, community involvement and women-specific issues. The program will launch with Ambassador Barbara Barrett from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Road. Ambassador Barrett will be discussing global issues affecting women today and any interested parties may RSVP online. The event is free to attend; lunch precedes the talk at 11 a.m. and is $15 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. Christine Aguilera, President of Skymall, will follow Ambassador Barrett on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, speaking on strategies for success in business and life. Each month, the chamber will host different women leaders who will present on a variety of topics related to leadership and growth.
For more information or to register for the Dec. 6 event, visit www.phoenixchamber.com/barrett or call 602-495-2194.
McNamara wins ATHENA Award North Central resident Dr. Anne McNamara recently was awarded the 2012 ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award in the Private Sector by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. McNamara is dean and professor of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Grand Canyon University. A trailblazer, leader and vocal proponent of the nursing profession, McNamara is committed to healthcare issues and helping inspire women to dream and achieve. She touches the lives of her students on a daily basis, offering encouragement, advice and perspective. As a leader on in-state and national nursing associations, she is a champion for the more than 3 million registered nurses throughout the United States. “Nurses are the unsung heroes. Can you imagine a Dr. Anne McNamara world without nursing?” McNamara asks. “What would your schools look like? What would hospitals and clinics and mission fields look like? My former dean, Dr. Lillian Goodman, told me, ‘If you want to be a leader, you must get involved in your professional association and be the voice of the profession.’ “I’m a student advocate and faculty advocate, that’s my job,” McNamara says. “And then my profession is different: I’m a nurse’s advocate.” The event marks the 25th year the Greater Phoenix Chamber has honored Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Awards, named after the Greek goddess of courage and wisdom, is a program of ATHENA International, a foundation dedicated to creating leadership opportunities for women.
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Current Listings/Escrows (North Central homes in bold)
5750 N. Ce n t r a l Ave . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .6555 SF . . . . . .5BR / 4.5BA . . . . .$1,000,000 540 W. K a le r D r. . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .4671 SF . . . . . .5BR / 5BA . . . . . . .$ $869,900 5034 E. Lafayette Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 795,000 5961 E. Whitehorn Pl. . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .4159 SF . . . . . .4BR/4BA . . . . . . .$ 779,000 2831 W. Carlise Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3374 SF . . . . . .4BR/2.5BA . . . . .$ 750,000 333 E. Cl a r e m o nt St . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .3514 SF . . . . . .5BR / 3.5BA . . . . .$ 749,000 320 E. M a r yla n d Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3882 SF . . . . . .5BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 745,000 1128 W. No r t h vie w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3135 SF . . . . . .4BR / 2.5BA . . . . .$ 669,000 8522 N. 10t h Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3525 SF . . . . . .5BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 625,00 721 E. Ci r c le R d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3362 SF . . . . . .5BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 539,000 726 W. No r t h vie w Ave . . .IN ESCROW . . . .2601 SF . . . . . .4BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 539,000 6838 N. 3r d Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2025 SF . . . . . .3BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 499,000 3800 E. L in c ol n Dr. #30 . .JUST LISTED . . .2824 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . .$ 499,000 302 E. De s e r t Pa r k . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .2273 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2BA . . . . . . .$ 450,000 6101 N. 2n d Pl. . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .5460 SF . . . . . .6BR / 6BA . . . . . . .$ 400,000 8847 N. 4t h Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3133 SF . . . . . .4BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 390,000 201 E. Ge o r g ia Ave . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .2225 SF . . . . . .3BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 365,000 10257 N. Ce n t r a l Ave . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .2950 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . .$ 375,000 3808 S. Vermeersch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3000 SF 3+acres 4BR/2.5BA . . . . .$ 350,000 2 W. Be r yl Ave . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .1825 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2BA . . . . . . .$ 310,000 3828 S. Vermeersch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2700 SF 3+ acres 4BR/4BA . . . . . . .$ 300,000 926 W. Se ldo n Ln . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .2000 SF . . . . . .4BR / 3BA . . . . . . .$ 299,500 821 E. Pal m a ir e Ave . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .3180 SF . . . . . .5BR / 4BA . . . . . . .$ 269,000 77 E . M is s o u r i Ave . #37 . .IN ESCROW . . . .3575 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . .$ 260,000 6978 W. Villa Hermosa . . .IN ESCROW . . . .1895 SF . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . .$ 259,000 77 E . M is s o u r i Ave . #73 . .IN ESCROW . . . .2410 SF . . . . . .2BR / 2BA . . . . . . .$ 255,000 1545 W. Gle n n Dr. . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .1561 SF . . . . . .2BR / 2BA . . . . . . .$ 225,000 7348 N. 7t h Pl ac e . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .2396 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2.75BA . . . .$ 199,000 1637 W. Ha r m o n t Dr. . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .1868 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2BA . . . . . . .$ 190,000 6532 N. 16t h D r. . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . .1484 SF . . . . . .3BR / 2BA . . . . . . .$ 159,000 5136 N. 31s t Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1224 SF . . . . . .1BR / 1.5BA . . . . .$ 145,000 18402 W. Maui Ln. . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . .2757 SF . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . .$ 125,000
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90 Homes SOLD in 2011, 93 Homes SOLD in 2012 and 13 in Escrow. Call 602-761-4646 today for a complimentary marketing consultation! SOLD Homes in 2012 5302 N. 47th St. 450 E. Ocotillo Rd. 6622 N. 31st Place 6014 E. Jenan Dr. 5856 N. Echo Canyon Ln. 2109 E. Kaler Dr. 6840 N. 1st Ave. 5241 E. Palo Verde Dr. 23214 N. 39th Ter 10800 E. Cactus Rd. #32 5120 N. 34th Place 7814 N. Central Ave. 2418 E. San Miguel Ave.
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2,600,000 1,345,000 1,170,000 1,248,000 1,125,000 940,000 825,000 760,000 750,000 685,000 685,000 675,000 675,000
5116 N. 34th Place 102 W. Morten Ave. 6719 N. Central Ave. 1560 W. Augusta Ave. 19 W. Morten Ave. 112 W. Kaler Dr. 120 W. Keim Dr. 7149 N. 6th Place 6206 N. Mockingbird 305 W. Rose Ln. 23209 N. 39th Terrace 6101 N. 2nd Pl. 11435 N. 124th Place
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
665,000 638,000 625,000 600,000 599,000 590,000 575,500 528,500 525,000 525,000 515,000 509,000 480,000
7501 N. Via de Escuela 2819 W. Glenn Dr. 1011 W. Palo Verde Dr. 1543 E. Estrid Ave. 530 W. Palo Verde Dr. 9180 W. Molly Ln. 2557 E. Desert Ln. 1320 E. Luke Ave. 7102 N. 6th Ave. 223 W. Augusta Ave. 20 E. Desert Park 518 W. Butler Dr. 503 W. Puget Ave.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
480,000 475,000 429,000 425,000 425,000 422,000 421,635 418,000 415,000 400,000 385,000 380,000 350,000
7814 N. 6th St. 7339 N. 6th Way 201 W. Seldon Ln. 320 W. Herro Ln. 1113 W. Stella Ln. 145 W. Glendale Ave. 10244 N. Central Ave. 9053 N. 28th St. 15422 N. 57th St. 5827 N. 10th St. 14209 E. Nightingale Ln. 222 W. Echo Ln. 13026 N. Northstar Dr.
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350,000 348,000 345,000 335,000 320,000 320,000 315,000 305,000 300,000 295,000 290,000 281,000 280,000
50 E. Lamar Rd. 15249 N. 4th St. 7708 N. 1st Ave. 114 W. Interlacken Dr. 336 W. Diana Ave. 8419 N. 17th Dr. 306 N. Claremont 1314 W. Golden Ln. 6340 N. 6th Way. 937 E. Lois Ln. 8116 N. 16th Dr. 10656 E. Medina Ave. 14015 N. 47th St.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
265,000 260,000 260,000 260,000 250,000 248,000 245,000 238,000 235,000 231,000 227,000 216,400 212,500
6320 N. 11th St. 7045 N. 12th St. 5804 N. 14th Dr. 725 E. Royal Palm 5712 N. 12th Pl. 5825 N. 12th Pl. #7 814 W. Oregon Ave. 308 W. Townley Ave. 1001 E. Griswold #9 2557 E. Desert Ln. (lot) 1582 S. Western Skies 547 W. Oregon 17266 W. Bridger St.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
211,000 210,000 203,500 200,000 200,000 190,000 184,000 179,000 172,000 171,000 171,000 170,000 170,000
1032 E. Clinton St. 126 W. Elm St. 721 W Oregon Ave. 8000 N. Central Ave. #8 7009 N. 14th Dr. 140 E. Ingram 6729 N. 16th St. #22 4501 W. Whitton Ave. 9601 N. 4th Ave.
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
166,100 155,000 153,500 135,000 135,000 90,000 38,200 30,000 15,000
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HEALTHY LIVING TO YOUR HEALTH
Manage your holiday season By Diane Much, M.S., R.D.
These days, it seems stress is as much a part of the holidays as the parties and the crowded shopping malls. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. There are some simple things you can do to ensure that you’re feeling festive—and not frazzled—throughout the holiday season. Eat right From Halloween through New Year’s, we’re surrounded by tempting treats everywhere we look. But what we eat has an impact on how we feel. When you overindulge in sugary foods, your blood sugar will elevate quickly, leaving you temporarily full of energy. After a while, though, it drops sharply, leaving you feeling drained and exhausted. Rather than overdoing the sweet treats of the season, focus on consuming a combination of complex carbohydrates and protein when you eat, such as whole grain crackers and cheese or yogurt and an apple. This combination will help keep your blood sugar—and your mood—steady. Whole grains also contain B vitamins, which are believed to reduce stress and anxiety. When you do indulge in your holiday favorites, be sure to balance things out by eating a reasonable portion size and savoring it. Then focus on fruits, vegetables and lean proteins for your other snacks and meals. Watch what you drink Holiday gatherings often include eggnog and other adult cocktails and beverages. However, alcohol acts as a depressant on your system, and it tends to make your blood sugar drop quickly. This can enhance any stress you may be feeling during the holidays. If you do drink alcohol, be sure to do so in moderation, preferably with a meal or a snack. Also, be sure to drink enough water to stay hydrated, which will help you feel your best. Beyond alcohol, it’s wise to limit caffeine intake, including coffee, teas
and dark sodas. These beverages tend to elevate your energy levels initially, but they can increase your heart rate and tax your metabolism, making you feel worse in the long run. Take time for yourself Between the shopping, baking and parties of the season, it’s easy to wear yourself out. To help keep stress in check, be sure to get plenty of sleep. Exercise is also an excellent way to enhance your mood when you are feeling overwhelmed. It can be as simple as a walk around the neighborhood with a friend or a hike with your dog. Better yet, get your family involved and enjoy a stroll together after a big holiday meal. Remember, it’s OK to take time for yourself during the holidays, even if it means graciously opting out of some of the festivities so you can recharge your batteries. Have a healthy and happy holiday season! Diane Much is the director of Nutrition Services at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. A practicing dietitian for 42 years, she received her initial training in the United States Army. The information in “To Your Health” is provided by John C. Lincoln Health Network as general information only. For medical advice, please consult your physician.
Health Briefs Flu shots available for the entire family Last year’s flu season was so mild that this year many local families are ignoring warnings to get a flu shot. That’s why local doctors, along with the Centers for Disease Control, are on a crusade to get families vaccinated against the flu to prevent a flu outbreak. Even though you can get a flu shot at many retail outlets and pharmacies, you often can’t get the entire family vaccinated in one place. The pediatrician typically will only give flu shots to children. And adults have to go to a doctor or pharmacist who generally can’t give the vaccine to children of all ages. This has busy families running all over town to vaccinate against the flu so they often skip it. That’s why the local Doctors Express, located at 3931 E. Camelback Road, is offering a One-Stop-Flu-Shot for the entire family. Doctors Express can give the flu shot to everyone age 4 and over.
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Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 602-687-7858 or visit www.doctorsexpressphoenix.com.
West teaches special ‘healthy foot’ classes Kinesphere Studio, 711 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 180, congratulates instructor Julie West on receiving her Healthy Foot Practitioner Certification from the Restorative Exercise Institute. The course enables West to teach a science-based approach to foot strengthening. Each class focuses on stretches for the calf and foot, and strengthening exercises to re-establish alignment to the foot and ankle. This protocol is appropriate for people of all ages and very helpful for those with foot, knee, hip and back pain. Kinesphere offers Happy Feet classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Visit www.kinespherestudio.com for more information or call 602-532-3111.
New developments in esophageal cancer Banner Good Samaritan’s Esophageal Cancer Support Group offers support for patients, families and community members dealing with this or other types of cancers. The next meeting is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in Brown Health Sciences Library LL2 at Banner Good Samaritan, 1111 E. McDowell Road. Speaker Dee Unks, MC, LPC, a bereavement counselor for Hospice of the Valley, will discuss “Holiday Survivorship Skills.” Unks’s areas of expertise include grief, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. RSVP to Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, at 602-839-4970 or 602-527-3776.
Hospital offers heart health screenings Arizona Heart Hospital offers a $10 Heart Health Screening once a month. The next screen takes place 7- 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the main lobby of the hospital, 1930 E. Thomas Road. Heart Health Screening includes testing of total cholesterol; blood sugar; blood pressure; and coronary risk factor assessment. A 6-8 hour fasting from food is required for accurate readings. Only water is recommended during that fasting period. For more information, call 855292-9355 or e-mail mpisarcik@abrazo health.com.
Fitness center focuses on ‘Orangetheory’ Orangetheory Fitness, a group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength, celebrates its “Sneak Peek Week” pregrand opening through Dec. 2 at its new location at 5109 N. 44th St., D-401. Orangetheory’s heart rate-monitored training is designed to keep heart rates in a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Participants use a variety of equipment to burn an average of 900 calories per session. The result is the Orange Effect—more energy, visible toning and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout. On Dec. 1 and 2, attendees can try Orangetheory’s cardio and strength interval training for free and receive discounted membership rates. There also will be food and beverages. Hours for the event are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The grand opening is set for Dec. 13. For more information, visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.
A year ago, it was painful for Deborah to walk. Today, she can’t stay off her feet. From diving with sharks to driving motorcycles, Deborah has always lived life to the fullest. So when her daily knee pain began to affect her active lifestyle, she decided to undergo replacement surgery. Today, with the help of the advanced surgical techniques available at John C. Lincoln hospitals, she’s feeling stronger than ever – and training for the next big adventure. To read Deborah’s story, visit JCL.com/Deborah.
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Students in the Science, Technology and Society Class at the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ), led by instructor Jessica Horton (back left), are working on a unique drowning prevention device called the “WataWescue,” thanks to a 2013 Lemelson-MIT Program InvenTeam grant. The girls are divided into teams and working on items such as the design of a garment-like flotation device and the trigger mechanism that will inflate it (photo by Teri Carnicelli).
Tragedies inspire water safety device The 23 students in Jessica Horton’s Science, Technology and Society Class at the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ) learned on Oct. 17 that they were to receive the 2013 Lemelson-MIT Program InvenTeam grant, which enables them to invent a unique drowning prevention device called the “WataWescue.” Drowning prevention in Phoenix is significant to the students, many whose families have been impacted by neardrownings. Sophomore Adrianna Galvan’s younger brother and cousin both nearly drowned. Competition was keen among applicants, but the GLAAZ InvenTeam’s proposal for an inflatable water safety shirt, the “WataWescue,” surfaced as one with considerable inventive potential. The name was inspired by the speech of young children that often have trouble saying “Rs.” GLAAZ was one of only 16 schools selected from a nationwide pool of candidates, and the only school awarded in Arizona. The team received $7,500 to create, test, and perfect their invention during the next few months. The team also must implement a fundraising strategy to ensure that at least six students can travel to the EurekaFest in Boston in
June to showcase their working prototype to other high school teams, college students, and professors representing various universities from around the nation. As a Title 1 school, 86 percent of GLAAZ students’ families live at or below the federal poverty level. While the grant will pay accommodation costs for six girls, GLAAZ’s InvenTeam must raise money to pay for transportation to and from Boston. The school hopes to rely heavily on the Arizona Tax Credit program to secure the funds for an experience that will open minds and future opportunities for each girl. The InvenTeam project is just one example of how GLAAZ’s curriculum connects the work of the school to community life. While most of the GLAAZ girls have never traveled on a plane, out of state, or even as far as Flagstaff, the school’s curriculum affords them an opportunity to participate in academic experiences that otherwise would be cost prohibitive, including college courses beginning freshman year. The Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona is located at 715 W. Mariposa St., on the campus of Florence Crittenton of Arizona. For more information, including how to make a tax credit donation before the end of 2012, call 602-288-4518 or visit www.glaaz.org.
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Birthday Parties • Valleywide Classes • Kid’s Night Out The Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope recognized seven local students during its November “Students of the Month” luncheon, including (top, from left) Evelyn Robles of Desert View Elementary School, Anahi Garcia and Charles Jimenez of Sunnyslope School, Melissa Sillas and (bottom, from left) Marco Garcia of Mountain View School, Elizabeth Hannah of Sunnyslope High School and Raymond Seto of Central High School. These students were lauded for their academic and leadership achievements (photos by Teri Carnicelli).
Kiwanis honor local students Seven local students were honored by the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope during its “Student of the Month” luncheon, held Nov. 8 at Dillon’s BBQ on Top of Central. Being honored as a Student of Month was Evelyn Robles, a fifth grader from Desert View Elementary. She is the secretary of the Student Council and was described as a natural leader who is confident, enjoys fashion, and turns in quality work. Also honored were seventh grader Anahi Garcia and eighth grader Charles Jimenez from Sunnyslope School. Garcia, whose favorite subjects are art and science, was praised for always being prepared in class and her willingness to help other students. She hopes someday to be a fashion designer or wedding planner. Jimenez is a clarinet and soccer player who likes math and technology. He was lauded for being tenacious when it comes to his school work and for always acting with kindness and compassion toward others. From Mountain View School, seventh grader Melissa Sillas and eighth grader Marco Garcia were recognized. A talented basketball player, Sillas was described as a responsible and caring person who has a positive attitude and impeccable grades. Garcia, who plays basketball for the school, was recognized for his drive and determination both on
and off the court, and for making a strong effort to bring up his grades. Senior Elizabeth Hannah of Sunnyslope High School also was honored. Hannah made the school’s varsity basketball team as a freshman, and although she was sidelined with two back-to-back injuries, is back on the team for her final year. She is described as a fighter who shows up, works hard on the court and in class, and is keenly intelligent. Hannah hopes to continue playing basketball in college while studying orthopedic medicine. Raymond Seto of Central High School also was recognized. Seto, who is president of Central’s Key Club, was praised for being motivated and hardworking. He plans to study computer science in college. The Kiwanis honor outstanding students each month as a way of applauding their academic and leadership successes and encouraging them to continue to set an example for their fellow students.
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School Briefs GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Cross Country team finishes strong The Sunnyslope girls and boys cross country teams finished their seasons with outstanding records. The boys team, coached by Jason Coury, finished its season with a 21-3 record (14-2 regular season), took third place at the Division 2, Section 3 Championships and eleventh place at State. Junior Alex Bates took sixth place at State, earned First Team All-State and was awarded the GUHSD Male Runner of the Year for his exceptional running all season. Sophomore Mersha Kisiel took ninth place at Sections earning Second Team All-Section, 21st place at State earning Third Team AllState, and First Team All-District. Senior Tim Millea was honored with Second Team All-District. The girls team, coached by Pandy Linnartz, finished its season with a 222 record (15-1 regular season). The team took sixth place at Division 2, Section 3 Championships and eleventh place at State. Senior and Captain Kirsten Linnartz took sixth place at Sections, earning First Team AllSection, 13th place at State, earning Second Team All-State and was honored by the District as the GUHSD Female Runner of the Year. Junior and Captain Meredith Marshburn won the District Jamboree, placed 16th at Sections and earned First Team All-District. Both Alex Meilech and Sierra Robinett earned Second Team All-District and Phoebe Crnich earned Honorable Mention.
District makes college honor roll Glendale Union High School District is one of 539 school districts across 44 of the 50 states in the United States and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 3rd Annual AP District Honor Roll. GUHSD is being recognized for simultaneously increasing access to advanced placement course work while increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams. Achieving both of these goals is the ideal scenario for a district’s AP program because it indicates that the district is successfully identifying moti-
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MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Kids run drills with Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals visited Madison Park School where 100 students participated in the Cardinals Kids Camp. The program included a short motivational speech and an interactive play area comprised of five stations teaching non-contact football skills such as catching and throwing. Students ran through obstacle courses and football drills with the help of a few Arizona Cardinals members.
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hold during the ceremony. Two students also read essays about veterans in their lives. At Madison Park, the Junior ROTC presented and raised the flag. Students honored veterans from the Park community and held a moment of silence.
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Books donated in memory of Holmes When retired Madison Rose Lane teacher Carol Ann Holmes passed away in June, her family wanted her memory to live on by donating library books in her name to the school. The family requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Madison Rose Lane School to provide library books. Holmes was passionate about reading. Donations totaled $2,840, which Rose Lane used to purchase 70 library books and 40 Braille books for visually impaired students. Books have been labeled in honor of Holmes, who taught in Madison for more than 30 years. Her husband, Bill, was recognized at the school on Nov. 30.
Metro Tech High School student Diana Gutierrez shows off her Sun Life Rising Star Award, which also came with a $5,000 scholarship (photo by Nick Oza).
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Metro Tech High School student Diana Gutierrez was the recipient of a Sun Life Rising Star Award, after being nominated by New Pathways for Youth, which also received a grant from Sun Life Financial Inc. Phoenix Suns front-office executives helped Sun Life Group Sales Manager Mindy Schulz surprise the student with her scholarship at a special presentation prior to the November Suns vs. Bulls game at US Airways Center. Gutierrez also was recognized at halftime for her achievements. Gutierrez is a math tutor at Metro Tech High School and volunteers at Mitchell Elementary School (her alma mater) and Golden Gate Community Center. Diana ranks third in her class of 612 with a 3.842 unweighted/4.526
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Manilow aids music program Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow hopes others will follow his philanthropic lead as he donates a Yamaha piano to launch a local instrument drive for the Phoenix Union High School District. Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument to the Comerica Theatre Box Office will receive two free tickets (valid for pre-selected seat locations while supplies last) for Manilow’s Dec. 9 concert at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix. “I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the gift of music to these kids,” Manilow said. “This is a remarkably generous gesture by Mr. Manilow,” said Superintendent Kent Scribner. “Phoenix Union has supported arts education, despite these difficult economic times, because we know its value. Students involved in music stay in school and excel in academics. More than 3,400 students participate in music classes throughout our district, and these programs continue to grow. We hope everyone takes advantage of this wonderful offer provided by the Manilow Music Project.” Comerica Theatre can accept donated instruments Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets to Manilow’s concert are available online at Manilow.com or live nation.com, at the Box Office, or by calling 800-745-3000.
Schools team up for holiday dinner Central and North Choirs will once again combine for the 4th Annual North Central Holiday Dinner, Friday,
Dec. 14. This year’s event will be at a larger venue, North Phoenix Baptist Church, at 5757 N. Central Ave. This is a night filled with music, dinner, and holiday cheer to welcome the season. “In addition to a new performance space, an outstanding meal, and a new seating arrangement, I am very proud to announce that our choir will be performing a World Premiere Performance of ‘Veni Emmanuel’ a new composition written specifically for our students by noted composer Dr. J. Edmund Hughes to be performed at this event,” Central Choirs Director Troy Meeker said. This has proved to be a very popular holiday tradition. Despite the larger venue, tickets sold out in less than a week.
Students lauded for art at State Fair Four Central Visual Arts students earned awards for their photography at the Arizona State Fair. Amber Guillen, twelfth grade, received a first place and honorable mention for her two photographs. Ricky Dimas, eleventh grade, received a third place. Alondra Burgos, eleventh grade and Javier Jimenz, tenth grade, received honorable mentions.
Soccer team falls in final game The Metro Tech Boys Soccer team made it to the Charter Athletic Association Championship Game for the second year in a row, but the defending champions fell to South Pointe High School, 3-1, in the title match, Nov. 8 at Metro Tech. Metro defeated South Pointe last year for the championship. The Knights beat West Phoenix High School, 4-2 in the semifinals to advance to the finals.
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HAWK signal installed near school Washington Elementary School staff members and students, City of Phoenix representatives and Washington District personnel were on hand Thursday, Nov. 8 to activate a
new pedestrian signal in front of the school at 8033 N. 27th Ave. The High Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK) is a trafficcontrol device in Phoenix that makes crossing busy streets easier for pedestrians. This is the 15th HAWK installation in Phoenix, but the first by a Washington Elementary School District school. The HAWK is located at the north side of the Washington Elementary campus. The HAWK consists of a yellow-red signal format for motorists. The signal remains off for vehicle traffic until a pedestrian activates the system by pressing a button. Once activated, the main street vehicle signal flashes yellow for several seconds, followed by a solid yellow to give motorists enough time to stop at the crosswalk. After the solid yellow, two red indications are displayed and pedestrians are given a walk signal. When the walk time expires, the two red indications will flash in an alternating pattern while pedestrians continue across the street with a flashing “Don’t Walk“ signal. Motorists may proceed after stopping, if the pedestrians have crossed their half of the street. For more information on how the HAWK works, visit phoenix.gov/streets
PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS Midtown thanks its holiday helpers The employees at Choice Hotels, NHBC and IHS pulled together to meet the needs of Midtown’s students this holiday season. During the holidays NHBC & IHS helped the school give out food boxes. With the help of NHBC, Midtown fed over two hundred people a Thanksgiving feast. For Christmas, the employees of Team Heaps at Discover Cards, NHBC & Choice Hotels gave each student gifts from Santa. Choice Hotels has a generous and ambitious set of employees that stepped forward and “adopted” half of the school. The teachers, administrators, the school’s board, their friends and family also “adopted” students. Some of those generous donors include SH Engineering, Diamante Property Management, Legends Environmental, DW Crandall Painting, and Elkie Law. Help came from Anthem, Scottsdale, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Prescott and even
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Xavier Prep rowers finish out fall season Xavier Prep Crew varsity rowers had a strong finish for the fall 2012 rowing season, competing last month in two California Regattas: the Head of the Marina in Marina Del Ray, and the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival in Newport. The team finished ninth out of 19 in Newport. Varsity rowers also competed for the first time ever in the Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest rowing event Oct. 21 in Cambridge, Mass. Xavier Prep Crew rowers joined more than 9,000 athletes from rowing clubs, colleges and universities from around the world to race on the historic Charles River. Finishing a respectable 44th out of 85 boats, this was the first time Xavier Prep Crew has ever qualified and been invited to par-
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percent of all test takers earn this top score. Among the class of 2012, only 781 out of more than 1.66 million students earned a composite score of 36. In his freshmen year, Vatsa was awarded a first place in a competition at ASU’s Arizona Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. In just his sophomore year, he was awarded a threeRajet Vatsa year research internship at Barrow Neurological Institute to study brain cancer and the correlation between cancer and diet. Last winter, he was featured on the PBS program “Horizons” for an award-winning project that earned him the Arizona Technology and Innovation Award from the Arizona Technology Council. As a member of the Brophy League of Academic Contests, Vatsa took part in the first-ever National History Bowl Competition in Washington, D.C.
Brophy speech and debate gets national recognition The National Forensics League has named Brophy’s Speech and Debate Team the Leading Chapter in the Arizona district for the 2011-2012 school year. This award, based on student participation, is the highest honor the League can bestow. Only one school in each district attains this designation each year. This year Brophy, 4701 N. Central Ave., is one of 108 schools out of more than 3,000 schools nationwide to Bill McDonald achieve this distinction. Brophy’s Speech and Debate team made history last year. Bill McDonald, who graduates this spring, was the 2012 AIA Forensics State Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking, as well as the National Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking. McDonald was the first Brophy student to be a National Champion in Speech and Debate and the first National Champion from Arizona. The Brophy team finished among the top five nationally ranked teams, the highest finish ever by a team from Arizona.
Xavier receives SRP Learning Grant Students across Arizona will build robots, design gardens, install a solar array and much more thanks to Learning Grants by SRP. Among them will be the young ladies at Xavier College Preparatory, who will make use of the $4,963. Women have traditionally been underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The school will continue to address this issue by engaging students in the Engineering Projects in Community Service program—a problem-based, service-learning model that engages students in STEM through real-world projects. The grant program, which awarded more than $126,000 to 27 schools, provides a unique opportunity that allows schools, teachers and students to develop projects and programs that improve student performance objectives in math and science.
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Senior Living The Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., offers a monthly calendar of events to entertain, educate and enliven. This month’s events include: • Eating Well, with Joanne, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. • City of Phoenix’s Good Neighbor Program, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. • Holiday Dance, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, featuring music by Peggy & Neil. • “The Silver Bells” holiday show at the Herberger Theater, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. Admission is $5; suggested RAR is $2.50. Sign up at the front desk. For more information, call the center at 602-256-4387.
AZ Grand opens Memory Care center Arizona Grand Senior Living Community recently announced the opening of Pearl Garden Memory Care on its campus at 4602 N. 24th St. The new memory care is for people living with the early- to mid-stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses. Pearl Garden will operate under the program philosophy called Pearls of Life, which provides personalized care plans, a home-like environment, daily successes and new experiences to dementia residents. As a result, residents actually learn new skills, make new friends and have an enriching life, contrary to popular assumptions about those living with dementia. Arizona Grand’s Pearl Garden is now accepting reservations and moveins. Up to 29 residents will be accepted to this community. For more information, call 602-759-6405 or visit www.arizonagrand.org.
Free seminars offered at SCAN center SCAN Health Plan Arizona will host complimentary cooking demonstrations and “Wellness Way of Living” presentations this month. Just for fun, SCAN will show “Miracle of 34th Street” on Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. On Dec. 19, SCAN will present
“Healthy Holiday Eating” from 10 to 11 a.m. On Dec. 12 SCAN will host a cooking demonstration featuring healthy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The demonstration, which also features food sampling, will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All presentations are free and open to SCAN members as well as the general public; however, space is limited, so pre-registration is required. They will be held at the SCAN Connections Resource Center at 1313 E. Osborn Road. Anyone interested in attending may call 602-778-3420 to register.
Kids & Families Crystal Princess lights holiday tree Bring the kids and watch their eyes widen in wonder at the 22nd-Annual John C. Lincoln Holiday Tree Lighting featuring the Crystal Princess. The free family event will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 in the parking lot at 3rd Street and Dunlap Avenue on the campus of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. As the Crystal Princess lights the tree, enjoy hot cocoa, then line up the kids for a picture with the Princess and her magic wand. Round out the evening with face painting, crafts and entertainment.
Notable young men, women sought The city of Phoenix is seeking applications from exceptional high school students for the 27th Annual Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Awards. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 7. Students must be in grades nine through 12 and live in the city of Phoenix. Applications are available online at phoenix.gov/NSD. The program evaluates students on their leadership ability, community involvement and commitment to excellence. Applicants must write a personal statement describing their involvement in the Phoenix community, commitment to excellence and their future goals. Students also must identify a teacher who has had the greatest impact on their lives. An exceptional young man and
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young woman will be selected to represent each of the eight City Council districts. All 16 district finalists will be recognized at an event in the spring and receive a $250 cash reward and a plaque commemorating their achievements. Of the 16 finalists, one overall young man and woman will be awarded the honor of Phoenix Young Man/Young Woman of the Year and will each receive an additional $2,000. For more information, contact the Neighborhood Services Department at 602-534-4444 or email mailbox. youth@phoenix.gov.
Piano lessons begin in January Music Works Academy, 302 W. Bethany Home Road, starts a new 15week semester of Prelude Piano Classes for Young Musicians the week of Jan. 21, 2013. Registration is now open for these new classes. Piano discovery classes for preschool children ages 3 to 5 gently prepare little fingers for piano lessons, develop listening skills with solfege singing, and promote hand coordination and rhythm with drumming.
Piano lessons also are offered to kindergarten and first-grade students in small group classes. For more information and registration forms, http://musicworksacademy. com and click on the Young Children’s tab, or call the studio at 602-264-5188.
‘Taming Your Toddler’ at Beth El Preschool The “terrible twos” don’t have to be so terrible. All parents in the community are invited to a free seminar, Taming Your Toddler, set for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Beth El Center for Early Childhood Education, 1118 W. Glendale Ave. Topics will include: discipline, temper tantrums, sleeping, eating, temperaments, playfulness, teamwork and toilet training. Facilitator Jill Davis, a clinical social worker and counselor, uses examples, humor and kindness to teach parents skills needed to cope better with their toddler. For more information about this seminar and/or to register, call Ros Slovin in the Preschool Office or Sari Topper-Romberg, Beth El Preschool Director, at 602-944-2464.
Learn more about the Common Core Standards Phoenix education consultant Preston Webster will present three free one-hour workshops for parents and grandparents of school-aged children called “Introduction to Common Core Standards for Parents.” The workshops will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 6 and 11 at the Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. Most states have adopted new Common Core Standards for English and math to help prepare students for college and career. Attendees will learn about resources and tips to use at home to help their children succeed at school. The Dec. 4 topic is “Why Common Core (The Urgency)? What Should You Expect to See Changed in your Schools.” The Dec. 6 topic is “Easy Tips For Helping Your Children Succeed Reading Information Text.” The final program on Dec. 11 will cover “Easy Tips For Helping Your Children Succeed Writing Information Text.” To register for one or more workshops, visit www.prestonwebster.com, call 928-243-1927 or email preston@prestonwebster.com.
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Grant review panelists sought Artists, arts professionals, educators or members of the general public who are interested in the arts are invited to apply to be a grant review panelist for various city of Phoenix arts grant applications. The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture seeks knowledgeable, fairminded and responsible individuals representing different points of view and various cultural orientations to serve as grant review panel members. Serving as a panelist involves reading a book of applications submitted in a category, then meeting anywhere from a half day to a full day with other panel members to discuss and rank each application using established evaluation criteria. Panel meetings are open to the public and usually are held in April or May each year. Grant applicants include Phoenix cultural groups and local youth and ethnically diverse arts groups. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit cultural organizations for general operations and education and community-based activities. For more information or to submit a panelist application form, visit phoenix.gov/arts/artgrants/organizations /panelists or call 602-495-0188.
Holiday Events ‘Twist of the Magi’ Through Dec. 16 Theatre Artists Studio 4848 E. Cactus Road, Ste. 406 602-765-0120 Return to 1947 for an authentic radio adaptation of O’Henry’s classic tale, “Gift of the Magi.” Laugh out loud at the antics of this band of disgruntled actors, their reticent stage manager, the frantic sound effects technician, a whacky musical trio, a delinquent (and inebriated) Shakespearean prima donna, a jealous Italian femme fatale and a host of other hilarious characters. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays (the Dec. 16 show is sold out). Tickets are $20 general, $10 students age 25 and younger, and $15 seniors age 65 and older and members of the military. Visit www.thestudiophx.org.
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail Through Dec. 23 Valley Youth Theatre 807 N. 3rd St. 602-253-8188, ext. 2 A family holiday favorite and now a Valley tradition, Pooh, Piglet and the whole gang from the Hundred-Acre Wood help Eyeore learn about friendship and the spirit of giving. Tickets are $18 plus fees. Visit http://vyt.com.
‘Tidings of Joy’ The Choirs at Phoenix College 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 St. Francis Xavier Church 4715 N. Central Ave. The many choirs of Phoenix College, including the ever-popular McConnell Singers all-female choir, perform holiday favorites. Suggested donation of $5 for admission.
‘A Bloody Mary Christmas’ 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8 & 14-15 Space 55 Theater 636 E. Pierce St. The most irreverent and bawdy Christmas musical ever produced returns to Space 55 for the third consecutive holiday season. Retirees Blanche, Bertha and Mabel sing, dance and drink themselves silly as they fight to keep from losing their Sun City condo to a heartless homeowner’s association on Christmas Eve. This show is not appropriate for children. Tickets are $15 each. Visit www.space55.org.
‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet Arizona Dec. 7-24 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St. 602-381-1096 Join Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince through the dazzling party scene, a harrowing battle, a glistening forest full of snow, and into the Sugarplum Fairy’s kingdom. Adding to the enchantment is Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score played live by The Phoenix Symphony, and the exciting young talent on display from the students of the School of Ballet Arizona. Tickets: $26-$156, discounts for seniors and students. Visit www.balletaz.org.
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‘Snow Queen’ Center Dance Ensemble Dec. 8-9 & 15-16 Herberger Theater, Stage West 222 E. Monroe St. 602-252-8497 A retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic to music by Sergei Prokofiev. Tickets are $23.50/adults, $18.50/seniors and $9.50/students, plus box office fees. There also will be condensed Lunch Time Dance Theater performances at 12:10 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14, with tickets priced at $6. Visit www.herbergertheater.org.
‘Holidays with Orpheus’ Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Camelback Bible Church 3900 E. Stanford Drive 602-271-9396 This year’s concert will feature traditional pieces such as “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Carol of the Bells” and “Sleigh Ride,” as well as a set of three Hanukkah Songs and works from modern composers. ASU faculty member Carole FitzPatrick will join the male chorus for this concert. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 students and seniors. Visit www.orpheus.org.
‘Joyful, Joyful’ Phoenix Children’s Chorus 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 First United Methodist Church 5510 N. Central Ave. The choirs of children and young adults sing holiday music. Tickets are $10, $17.50 and $20 and should be purchased at www.pcchorus.org.
Annual Christmas Pageant 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Xavier College Preparatory, Piper Performing Arts Center 4710 N. 5th St. The pageant is the traditional story of the birth of Christ as told through reverent music and dance, and this year’s theme is “The Wondrous Gift: The Story of the Jesus Child.” No charge for admission.
the Desert. This year’s festive fare includes the rousing “Hodie!” by Z. Randall Stroope for chorus organ, brass and percussion; Ola Gjeilo’s “Serenity” (O Magnum Mysterium); Rene Clausen’s “Gloria” for chorus, organ, brass and percussion; and Randol Alan Bass’s “A Feast of Carols.” The Chorale will feature other traditional carols of the season, and the concert concludes with a sing-along. Tickets are $15 for adults and$12 for seniors, children and groups of 10 or more. Visit www.SonoranDesertChorale.org.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ The Phoenix Symphony Chorus 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Xavier College Preparatory 4710 N. 5th St. The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus is led by Virginia G. Piper Music Director Michael Christie. Featuring soprano Yulia Van Doren, countertenor David Trudgen, tenor David Portillo, and bass Matt Boehler. Tickets are $35-$45. Visit www.phoenixsymphony.org. please see HOLIDAY on page 46
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‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 19-Jan. 20, 2013 Herberger Theater Stage West 222 E. Monroe St. 602-252-8497 When the family arrives home to celebrate the holidays, Steve is thrown together with all of his dysfunctional family members in a riotous celebration of the holiday season, Watch as Steve attends holiday dinner at Grandma’s where, if you’re younger than 55, you still sit at the children’s table, and 35 over-fed people share one toilet. Tickets are $39.50 to $49.50 plus fees. Visit www.herberger.org.
‘Gaudete! A Chorale Christmas’ Phoenix Chorale 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21 Brophy Chapel 4701 N. Central Ave. 602-253-2224 The Grammy-winning group celebrates the life of former Phoenix Chorale conductor Anders Öhrwall, who passed away earlier this year. The concert will feature special guests Paradise Winds and four unique arrangements of the 16th Century carol “Gaudete” (meaning “rejoice”), including Öhrwall’s arrangement for choir, flute, oboe and bassoon. There also will be familiar holiday favorites, sing-alongs, and more. Advance tickets are $30 general, $14 students, $15 for seniors and members of the military. All tickets are $5 more at the door. Visit www.phoenixchorale.org.
‘Yuletide Musicale’ Phoenix Boys Choir 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 Xavier College Preparatory, Piper Performing Arts Center 4710 N. 5th St. New songs, traditional hymns and seasonal favorites. The enactment of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas is back complete with elves, reindeer and a sprinkling of new twists, along with Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Lobe den Herrn,” a classical introduction to the holiday season. Advance tickets are $27/preferred, $22/general admission, $17/seniors, youth 12 and younger. All tickets $25 at the door. Visit www.phoenixboyschoir.org.
A&E Briefs ‘The Language of Silence’ Exhibit Through Jan. 11, 2013 Burton Barr Central Library, @Central Gallery 1221 N. Central Ave. 602-262-4636 Working primarily in mixed media, Barbara Crisp, Mindi L. Headrick, Cara McAneny and Diane L. Silver explore that which is often concealed, resting out of sight. From their own unique points of view, each artist illuminates tucked-away questions, closeted wounds and unspoken dreams. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.
‘Arizona Pastorela: Mission to Mars’ New Carpa Theatre Co. Dec. 6-9 Phoenix Theatre’s Little Theatre 100 E. McDowell Road 623-252-2772 A raucous romping multi-ethnic satire. The Hernandez family hears about the birth of Christ and decides to walk to Phoenix to catch the light rail to Bethlehem. On the way, Sheriff Joe’s posse goes to Mars seeking evidence President Obama is really an alien. Clint Eastwood is talking to chairs. Big Bird is talking to Clint Eastwood. Gov. Brewer is talking to headless immigrants. The ghost of Bin Laden is talking smack about Mitt Romney on a subterranean version of Comedy Central’s Comedy Roast. Show times are 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission: is $12 for adults, $8 for children age 12 and younger. Visit www.newcarpa.org.
‘Youth’ Exhibit Opening Reception 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Willo North Gallery 2811 N. 7th Ave. 602-320-8445 A solo show of new work by popular local artist Bob Adams. The exhibit is Adams’ first solo show in nearly 20 years. The artist’s new canvases are 18by-24-inch portraits of young friends of Adams’ daughter, juxtaposed with canvases printed with vivid images of flowers. The exhibit continues through Jan. 25, 2013. The gallery is otherwise open by appointment only. Visit www.willonorth.com.
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Grand Opening Artists Reception 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 Obliq Gallery 400 E. Van Buren The new gallery, located in the Arizona Center, hosts its grand opening featuring 10 local artists on First Friday. Featured artist are Larry Ortega, Joan Thompson, Augustin Vargas, Paulette Redman, Laura CohenHogan, Barbara McGuire, Ann Osgood, Donna Stenger, Barry Farmer and Sandra Ortega. You will find a mix of functional metal art, original pulled prints, oil acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings. There will be live music and refreshments. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31. Visit www.obliqart.com.
‘Plastic Things and Butterfly Wings’ Dec. 8-9 & 15-16 Space 55 Theater 636 E. Pierce St. An Arizona premiere by Greg Romero. A plastic water bottle named Sam has lost her parents in The Gyres. With help from a blue crab, a parrot, a
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Café Chat L’Amore: a love of food and family By Patty Talahongva It’s hours before L’’Amore, 3159 E. Lincoln Drive, opens for the day and as one vendor leaves another is waiting for owner Greg Rose to sign off on a delivery. On this day he’s receiving seafood and discussing with his chefs the day’s specials, which he will post on Facebook with perhaps another comment about being good to animals. Rose and his wife, Kim Abbott, have owned the restaurant for nearly 11 years. They both love animals—hence the frequent Facebook references to dogs, turtles and such. While Abbott keeps her real estate job during the day, it doesn’t diminish her role at the restaurant. Italian food was a natural choice for Rose, who grew up near Woodstock, N.Y. and ate a lot of Italian food. At one time he actually cooked. “I used to make the ravioli every day,” he recalls. Not any more, at least not at the restaurant. Through the years he’s kept his prices competitive; entrees range from $18$28, and his food is fresh. On the website there’s a note declaring L’Amore has the “Best Cioppino” around. It’s a seafood dish that is tomato-based with calamari, shrimp, scallops, mussels and fish served over linguini. By popular demand, Rose is bring-
ing back the homemade meatball sandwich on an onion roll. His business has been built a lot on word-of-mouth, so he tends to pay attention when customers request something. Rose estimates that more than 80 percent of his customers are regulars; however, he still occasionally encounters people who have passed by L’Amore for years before they finally decide to stop and eat. He ribs them that they have been “missing out on a good thing.” Part of that “good thing” is the food and part is the restaurant’s vibe. Jimmy Matthews plays live music several nights a week but not so loudly that people have to shout to talk. And then there’s the location. Situated at the base of Camelback Mountain, you get a sense of being in the desert but you can also see downtown. Rose likes the area; it’s near his home, and he says this part of Phoenix has a small-town feel in a neighborly way. Still, the last few years have been rough. Rose says they’ve survived by tightening the spending and making sure nothing is wasted. This summer, in a rare move, he closed his restaurant for two weeks so that he and his wife could travel to Wyoming to enjoy one of their hobbies, long-distance horse riding. It also gave the employees time to spend with their families. He wants people to know how hard he and his staff work. “My employees
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and I work really hard to give optimum service, the freshest food and make you feel like you want to come back,” he says. Rose and Abbott have created a warm and cozy atmosphere in their restaurant. In mid-November they had already put up holly and Christmas lights to start the holiday season. It also is the perfect time of year to eat dinner on the patio and enjoy the free Wi-Fi that is offered. At full capacity the restaurant seats 130. “We have a great New Year’s Eve party here,” says Rose, adding, “We sell out fast!” There’s no admission charge but you do have to make reservations and dinner is off the regular menu. There also are balloons and a free champagne toast at midnight. The restaurant will remain open until1 a.m. And yes, there’s live music by Matthews. But before New Year’s, Happy Hour is a good time to try out L’Amore. It’s available from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most appetizers are just $5 with the most expensive appetizer, cured meats, priced at $10. There are $3 beers and $5 for wine and cocktails. You also can learn about daily specials by following the restaurant on Twitter. While catering is available, it isn’t promoted much because Rose doesn’t like being away from his business. “I don’t like to be off site. I’m not a big fan of it,” he admits. So chances are quite good that when you visit, he and Abbott are going to be the ones to greet you at the door. To make a reservation, call 602381-3159. For more information, visit www.lamoreitalianrestaurant.com.
Dining Briefs Bruegger’s opens in Squaw Peak Plaza Bruegger’s Bagels recently celebrated the opening of a new store at 6819 N. 16th St., across from Moto Sushi at the southeast corner of 16th Street and Glendale Avenue. The bakery, which is owned and operated by Sun Pacific Restaurants LLC, will be the third Bruegger’s location in the greater Phoenix area. Bruegger’s features bagels baked fresh on-site and offers the full bakery menu, which includes sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and signature breakfast and lunch items. Guests also may order from the bakery’s Under 500 Calorie menu.
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Wine bar opens inside coffee shop Central Phoenix vinophiles take note: Tertio Wine Bar has opened at 3508 N. 7th St., Suite 100, inside the Urban Beans coffee shop. Owner Virginia Senior celebrates three years in business at Urban Beans with the opening of her new concept; the name signifies a “third” evolution. “I wanted to take the business to the next level and Tertio is the perfect name to symbolize the third chapter in this adventure,” said Senior. The entire space has undergone a renovation that is modern yet unpretentious. Tertio will feature new menu items, wines and cocktails. Some of the seasonal small plate items include roasted poblano pepper stuffed with pumpkin, mushrooms, red onion and roasted garlic and topped with a tomatillo sauce; or a savory bacon-wrapped fig stuffed with blue cheese and accompanied by a port and tangerine reduction. These eats will complement a winesplease see WINE BAR on page 50
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Whoopie Baking Co. opens kiosk at Biltmore Whoopie Baking Company has opened its first retail kiosk inside Union at the Biltmore Fashion Park, 26th Street and Camelback Road. Whoopie offers five to six different whoopie pie flavors each day at its new retail kiosk including two standard flavors like classic chocolate or spicy pumpkin, and three or four rotating flavors like salted caramel, espresso or lemon. Each individual whoopie pie costs $3 or $15 for a box of 6, and $30 per dozen. Special orders can be picked up at the retail kiosk with at least 48 hours advance notice. The “Woofie Pie” makes its debut at the retail location as well: a unique whoopie pie for canine companions who need life’s little indulgences as much as their owners do. Whoopie’s kiosk is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Flavor changes will be posted on Facebook and Twitter and posted on a board in the kiosk daily. Visit www.whoopiebakingco.com or call or call 888-608-1229 for more information.
First press wine makes season sparkle The holidays come but once a year, and so, too, does a wine that makes an excellent accompaniment to those festival gatherings and dinners. Beaujolais Nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is fermented for just a few weeks, then officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November. The method of production means that there is very little tannin, and the wine can be dominated by fruity, ester flavors of bananas and pear drops. These are enhanced by the frequent recommendation to serve the wine lightly chilled.
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According to the harvest report from Georges Duboeuf, known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the king of Beaujolais,â&#x20AC;? his Beaujolais Nouveau is â&#x20AC;&#x153;vibrant, fruit-forward and best chilled. The perfect wine for Thanksgiving, it will enchant your palate.â&#x20AC;? This is the 30th anniversary of the Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau bottling, and the bottleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orange label is sprinkled with silver stars to reflect the magic of the wine and the season. Among the Phoenix restaurants offering the Beaujolais Nouveau on their menu are Tarbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 3213 E. Camelback Road; Donovanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak House, 3101 E. Camelback Road; and Kitchen 56, 3433 N. 56th St. In additions, bottles can be purchased at AJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cost Plus, Safeway, Fryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and other Phoenix grocery stores. Bottles retail for around $9.99 each.
Breakfast with Santa at Ricoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Grill Ricoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Grill at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N. 16th St., will serve a holiday breakfast buffet during its annual Breakfast with Santa event while families take photos with Santa Claus. Mrs. Claus will join in the holly, jolly fun and treat children to gingerbread activity books, storytime and gingerbread cookie decorating. There are three seating times for Breakfast with Santa at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon on Dec. 16 and Dec. 22-24. Reservations are required for the event. The breakfast buffet costs $29.95 for adults and $18 for children ages 10 and
younger, and includes a complimentary photo with St. Nick. For more information on this special event, visit www.pointehilton squawpeak.com. For reservations, call 602-997-5850.
DQ offers holidaythemed treats
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Dairy Queen sweetens the season this month with holiday-themed candy cane treats including the popular Candy Cane Chill Blizzard Treat, as well as Candy Cane Royal Shakes and Waffle Bowl Sundaes. Available beginning Dec. 1, the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard Treat is a combination of peppermint candy cane pieces and rich choco chunks mixed with creamy DQ soft serve. The Candy Cane Royal Shake is blended with chopped peppermint candy pieces, and the Waffle Bowl Sundae is creamy DQ soft serve swirled with chocolate and crushed peppermint candy and finished with chocolate topping. The December Royal Shake and Waffle Bowl Sundae also are crowned with fluffy whipped topping and sprinkled with candy cane pieces. Many Blizzard Treat flavors, including Candy Cane Chill, can be made into DQ Cakes, which are great for winter gatherings and holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Customers also can customize their cakes by choosing cake border colors, personalized messages and more. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.
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Join now for 2013 and reserve your place for the BEST NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EVE PARTY IN TOWN. Music and dancing in two different rooms featuring ROCKING BLUES BY â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ROCKET 88sâ&#x20AC;? and Italian & Adult Contemporary music by The Gina DeFazio Band. Spectacular Dinner Buffet, Choice of 2 Live bands, Champagne and Breakfast at midnight.
$55 per person includes 4 drink tickets. Advance tickets and reservations required.
Call 602-944-3090 for information. Membership required for one member of your party.
Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Le Bellezze dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Italia Charity Italian Car Show on February 23, 2013 celebrating 50 years of Lamborghini! Details at: www.Italiancarshow.com
7509 N. 12th St. 602-944-3090 â&#x20AC;˘ www.azaiclub.org
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Thinking about the ideal gift to get your pals, your parents and your partner? Give the gift of quality Texas cooking, unforgettable atmosphere and friendly available service with in any denomination. With every purchase, you will Give $100 as a gift, get $10 for yourself. Pretty nifty, huh? This special offer is available until December 24th, 2012 at 4p.m. Also available in a limited quantity is the In The Heart of TEXAZ cookbook. This cookbook is a compilation of recipes from TEXAZ Grill and our loyal patrons.
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New Year’s bash at American Italian club Looking for a fun place to ring in the new year? The Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St., will host a New Year’s Eve party on
Monday. Dec. 31. Start the evening off with a bountiful dinner buffet and enjoy a champagne toast and breakfast that begins at midnight. In addition, two rooms will feature dancing and live music. Dance the
night away with rocking bluses from the Rocket 88s or enjoy Italian and adult contemporary music from The Gina DeFazio Band. The cost is $55 per person and includes four drink tickets. A club
membership is required for one member of each party. Advance reservations are required. For more information, the club’s website at vist http://azaiclub.org/. To order tickets, call 602-944-3090.
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