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Gym offers more than just punching By Patty Talahongva “The body,” yells out Pete Chavez, “no head hits.” He’s overseeing 15 kids, some as young as 8, bouncing back and forth, throwing punches and dodging them. It’s a busy Saturday morning at his Chavez Boxing Gym, located at 5512 N. 7th Ave. Chavez is the owner and trainer. His 21-year-old son, Conrad, also is a licensed trainer. Larry Chaves and Holly Farrar help out as coaches. Youthful energy is in the air as the coaches watch and also engage in sparring with the kids. Everyone looks busy, focused, like they have a purpose. “Boxing takes a lot of strength, a lot of endurance,” says Chavez. Overhead the music motivates but doesn’t overpower the workout. Chavez didn’t start out thinking he would one day open a boxing gym, it just happened that he met the right people at the right time. While honing his own boxing career—he’s a former Golden Gloves Champion and still fights—Chavez became a personal trainer. He leased space from his church and then started teaching kids there how to box. When his son brought a friend over and asked his dad to help him train, Chavez agreed. That led to a profile in a local paper, which led to one of his clients suggesting Chavez start a nonprofit. Chavez said he had no idea how to do that and his client, a lawyer,

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North Central filmmaker Tim McSpadden, left, discusses a scene with cinematographer Joel Kaye and soundman Ty Chu, on the set of his feature-length film, “Love a la Carte,” being screened this month at the Super Saver Cinemas in Phoenix (photo courtesy of Tim McSpadden).

Catch new works from local filmmakers By Teri Carnicelli In the days of black-and-white television, when Westerns ruled the airwaves as well as the big screens, Arizona locales often were the backdrops for shows like “Have Gun Will Travel” and “The Rifleman,” and feature films like “Stagecoach” and “McClintock.” In those days, the state played host to such great names as Tyrone Power, Jimmy Stewart and of course John Wayne, as well as Jane Russell and Joan Crawford. Even Elvis waggled his hips here, in “Charro!” In later years, Arizona’s diverse scenery could be spotted in such movies as “The Gauntlet” with Clint Eastwood, “Starman” with Jeff Bridges, “The Quick and the Dead” with Gene Hackman and a young Leonardo DiCaprio, “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” with newbie Keanu Reeves, and, of course, “Raising Arizona” with a very skinny Nicolas Cage. It’s been some time since Hollywood has come calling, but that doesn’t mean films aren’t still being made in the Valley of the Sun. It just takes a little more work to get them noticed.

“Love a la Carte” North Central resident Tim McSpadden jokingly calls it his “home movie,” mostly because he’s lever-

aged his home to the hilt in order to fund this feature-length, comedy-drama about infidelity. “Love a la Carte” is a comedic fantasy about one couple’s struggling marriage and why, despite all the reasons they should break apart, their union is stronger together. McSpadden wrote the script and directed the movie, which was shot in various locations around the state including at a few North Central locations—namely, Camelback Garage, Phoenix City Hall, and the underpass below Camelback Road in the Biltmore shopping area, among others. “I wrote and directed it myself because I knew I please see FILMS on page 4

in this issue Neighborhood gets ‘green’ dwelling, page 3 Help for jobseekers at the library, page 5 Home tour to feature Latin art, page 6 District lauds outstanding efforts, page 30 Local spot is ‘hip dive bar,’ page 44

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On hand for the Wall Signing Ceremony on Jan. 10 are future Habitat for Humanity homeowners, from left, Bekelech Woldemariam-Balcha and her husband, Kagnew, who are congratulated by Roger Schwierjohn of Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona and Chris Hallett, Phoenix Neighborhood Services director (photo by Teri Carnicelli).

Habitat for Humanity builds ‘green’ home By Teri Carnicelli Neighbors remember the “perpetual yard sale” going on in the yard of a lessthan-attractive home in the Las Palmaritas area. Then there was a fire. Then more junk and trash. Members of the neighborhood block watch urged the city time and again to do something about this blighted property. In the end, the city not only purchased the property but also tore that derelict house down.

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could, and also I wanted a certain level of quality,” McSpadden says. “Lowbudgets tend to be shot in only one location with a few actors and a simple plot. I wanted to do a throwback comedy about infidelity. In comedy, a lot of funny things come from things that also can be quite painful. You have to make jokes about something in order to rise above it.” He began casting in 2009 with Phoenix-based Good Faith Casting. Filming began in May 2010 and the last scene was filmed in July 2012 at the Old World Brewery. Now that the 90minute film is complete, McSpadden is ready to let the public get a gander at it and give some feedback. To that end, the film will be screened 7 p.m. every Saturday night in February at Super Savers Cinemas, 2710 W. Bell Road. Tickets are $9.75 in advance and can be purchased at www.facebook.com/lovealacarte or buy them for just $10 at the door. McSpadden will introduce the film, and hand out comment cards. Some of the actors will be present at the screenings, and moviegoers will have the opportunity to not only chat with them but also purchase movie posters and Tshirts. In addition, raffle tickets will be given in exchange for a $19 taxdeductible donation to Movies Making A Difference Productions Inc., a nonprofit located in Scottsdale. Tickets could “win” such items as movie props, exercise equipment, a washer and dryer set, and even McSpadden’s 1994 Saturn four-door sedan. With audience feedback, and some technical assistance from new PostProduction Producer Mark Trengrove of Blade Cuts Editorial in Phoenix, the film will be gussied up for national distribution. And with McSpadden’s background in marketing and promotion for the television and film industries, he’s confident he can ultimately find a wider audience for his film.

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the unfazed first officer Commander Powell (Logan Blackwell), and the exasperated Doctor Rena (Gabrielle Van Buren). Created by writer and director Nathan Blackwell and his Squishy Studios, the show is produced with Tray Goodman’s Inside Creative Minds Media. Both men are Phoenix natives and still live in town. “Everything is done locally; we’re all about local,” Goodman says. Season One started out being shot around Phoenix, and each episode was 2 to 3 minutes in length. In all, there were 10 weekly episodes in the season, which are now available for purchase on DVD. Several hundred DVD’s were sold at last year’s Comicon in Phoenix. Now “Voyage Trekkers” is ready to blast off with Season Two, and things have changed—for the better. Episodes are now longer, and they are shot primarily indoors at a film set built by the crew. “We’ve basically built an entire starship set,” says Goodman, who calls the production “truly a labor of love.” “Everyone involved, from cast and crew, volunteered their time for this web series,” Goodman explains. “What budget we had went to creating costumes, props, and feeding everyone.” Goodman is no stranger to filmmaking, having been working in the industry in some capacity for more than 20 years. He’s even shot a featurelength film before, which he sold to an overseas distributor. He and seasoned partner Blackwell are now considering making “Voyage Trekkers: The Movie.” But first, they will celebrate the launch of Season Two with a sneak peak preview, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at FilmBar, 815 N. 2nd St. The show is for ages 21 (because the venue also is a bar) and tickets are $7. Seating is limited, so buy your tickets in advance at http://www.thefilmbarphx.com. The screenings will be followed by a Q & A session featuring Goodman and the cast and crew. You’ll also be able to visit them once again at this year’s Comicon, where they will have DVDs of both seasons available for purchase. But if you can’t wait until then, check out their website at http://squishystudios.com/ voyage-trekkers-web-series. You also can “like” them on Facebook to unlock an exclusive video.

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Library provides job help service By Patty Talahongva Finding your next job could be just a few clicks away at the new Job Help Hub set up at the Acacia Branch Library, located at 750 E. Townley. It went into effect in October and offers in-depth help for job seekers. The lab is open from 12 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. During that time people can get help creating their resumes, searching online for a job, filling out online job applications, and learning interview tips. Branch supervisor Tom Gemberling says some folks are coming in who haven’t had to apply for a job for 20 years. But in this tight economy they find themselves out of work and the job market drastically different from what they remember. The hub was stationed at Acacia Library because of the need. “We looked at places where the community was challenged,” says Rita Marko, an assistant manager with the Phoenix Public Library system, “and where people expressed an interest.” She said she heard from folks who felt restricted by the hour-a-day limit they have on other computers in the library system. So the city expanded the hours in this job hub and included free documents printing for job seekers. A federal grant funds the program for state libraries. Nick Ciccalone was hired to coordinate the hub at Acacia. Recently a man came in who was a skilled carpenter but had only been able to get day labor-type jobs. Once Ciccalone recreated his resume and helped him submitted it, the man landed a two-month contract.

The Job Help Hub isn’t just for those who have been out of work. Job seekers of all ages can use the facilities. “I don’t think we have a typical user,” says Gemberling. “I’ve seen teenagers coming in looking for a first-time job, to people who are returning to work.” Once the person is at the library, they can learn more about all the services offered, such as taking assessment tests. As Marko explains, “Say you’re preparing for some kind of test; we have places on our website where you can take a practice test.” This includes things such as the SAT for students applying to college. There’s no fee and you get a real instructor to help you. If you’re interested in honing your skills at things like bookkeeping or human resources, you can take a class. “It’s even good for staff development,” points out Marko. Online help also is available to people who have a library card and Internet access. Employers who have job openings are welcome to contact the library to post their jobs or even hold a small job fair there. “Contact us, we’ll be more than happy to add to our board here,” says Gemberling. “I love it when you see somebody who has just gotten a job after not having a job for a long time—they’re 10 feet tall,” he enthuses. Many people have used the resources at The Job Help Hub. Walk-ins are welcome anytime. Classes are held 1-2 p.m. on relevant topics and can be tailored. “Nick is flexible enough to work with what the class might want to work on,” says Gemberling. He urges anyone looking for a job to try them out. Learn more by visiting phoenixpubliclibrary.org and click on “Locations,” where you’ll see the link to the Acadia Library.

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The Lieb Group It’s a reunion for the Jockey Club! I really appreciate all the positive comments regarding this column. Of course, my motive is to sell homes but I really have a lot of pride in the North Central area having lived and worked here for over 30 years. My family was out to dinner last week and our two kids (Sean just graduated from U of A) and (Juliann is a junior at Barrett, The Honors College at ASU) challenged their mom and me to have a Jockey Club Nightclub reunion. We had two nightclubs, one at 2110 E. Highland from 1976-1985 and one at 52 E Camelback from 1989-1995 with more than 2000 members. My wife, Mary Ann, was the disc jockey at the Highland club so we are taking our kids up on their challenge and we have organized a reunion. If you attended either club you are invited to our party on March 15 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Arizona Country Club, located at 56th Street and Thomas. Please go on my Facebook page or email me at boblieb@aol.com to confirm your attendance and your number of guests. In just five days I already have 120 RSVPs. This will certainly be better than any boring high school reunion! It will be amazing to see all of all old friends who still know how to have fun. Once again, I appreciate all of my clients who allowed me to work with them last year and helped sell 110 homes, mostly in North Central. Our

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This elegant home just west of Camelback Mountain is perfectly decorated, which is no surprise given that the owner operates an art gallery in Scottsdale. It’s one of four homes featured on this year’s Friends of Mexican Art Home Tour Feb. 24 (photo courtesy of FOMA).

Home tour features Latin décor, art The doors to four Phoenix homes will be opened to the public as part of the Friends of Mexican Art’s Home Tour & Mexican Mercado, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Art—especially Mexican art—dominates, adorning all surfaces in these homes. What pulls these collections together is the homeowners’ love of the art works and their inventiveness in displaying it. Come and surround yourself with creativity and discover the fun of collecting. At the Mercado, which will be held at one of the homes, dealers in Mexican

art will have items for sale. A portion of the proceeds of the Mercado will also benefit Friends of Mexican Art (FOMA) and its goals of purchasing Mexican art for Arizona museums, underwriting Mexican art exhibitions in the state, publishing exhibition catalogues and assisting in the restoration of important Mexican cultural landmarks in danger of deterioration or destruction. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance at The Purple Lizard, 2827 N. 15th Ave., 602-728-0980, or online at www.friendsofmexicanart.org. On the day of the home tour, call 602334-6585 for the location where tickets can be purchased directly.

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offered to help. Thus began the Chavez Boxing Foundation. That was in 2007. Since then Chavez can’t quite calculate how many kids he’s coached through the years, but needless to say, there have been quite a few. Today it remains a family affair and that family now includes the young boxers who find their way to his gym either through family members or the courts. “We have rules,” he says, such as no swearing. Plus, each boxer must maintain a 2.0 grade point average at school. “We make them sign a contract about getting good grades,” because, Chavez says, “It’s not just about boxing, it’s about focusing.” Training takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays they train from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Boxers are only allowed to miss two practices a month. “Usually when they get here, I expect them to be warmed up and hands wrapped,” Chavez explains. Then he leads them through a series of exercises that don’t always include boxing gloves. Push-ups with one hand on a rubber ball strengthens their core. He teaches them how to focus and plan their moves. He also works on balance and stamina. For the ones who compete in monthly boxing matches he requires five days a week of training. “It’s more than just throwing punches,” says Farrar, who grew up near 4th Street and Colter. Ferrar moved to San Diego and graduate from college with a degree in Science and Kinesiology. She

recalls being with her 83-year-old grandmother, who lived there, weeks before the elderly woman died. Her grandmother confessed that she had always wanted to learn how to box. Farrar was surprised. “She was just this little teeny tiny woman and she decorated cakes and sewed for a living.” But as a family photo reveals, at 22, her grandmother posed for a photo on the beach in San Diego in a boxing stance. To Farrar it was fate. “Without her, I wouldn’t be here.” When she returned to Arizona after her college graduation her father pointed out the Chavez Boxing Gym. Chavez became her personal trainer and then her friend. “We got to know each other and he said, ‘You should really meet my kids,’” referring to his group of young boxers. “I met the kids, fell in love with them and I’ve been with them ever since,” she smiles. That was nearly two years ago. He invited her to join his board of directors and Farrar became the treasurer for the foundation. Six people plus Chavez serve on the board. Ferrar also tutors the kids to help them maintain that 2.0 GPA. In addition to showing dedication to boxing she tells them, “It takes dedication to find a job or finish your education.” “We have a lot of smart kids,” Chavez says and nods at Alfredo Valdivia. “He’s the first one (in his family) to graduate high school and now he’s at Phoenix College.” Chavez also helped Valdivia with a $2,400 scholarship from the Melyssa

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Gastelum Scholarship Fund. Gastelum had been another client of his and was just 17 when she died in an accident. “She was such a good kid,” Chavez remembers. “She wanted to go to college.” Her family helped him set up a scholarship in her name. Valdivia’s been training with Chavez for four years. He likes the good workouts and now his 16-yearold brother, Randall, is learning to box as well. Valdivia credits what he’s learned in boxing with helping him in college. “Whenever I’m learning something new and I don’t get it, sometimes I feel like going and doing something else, then I keep trying.” It’s that dedication and discipline Chavez hopes to instill in each of his boxers. And because most of them come from single-parent and low-income homes, he hopes to raise boxing club scholarships for them. The monthly cost, his board estimates, is just $20 a month or $240 a year. That covers the equipment, rent and trainers. The program is called Sponsor a Boxer. “That project has been my baby,” says Farrar. She created a video for the gym’s YouTube channel, CBF 85013. “All of the donations are tax deductible,” she says and adds, “Ideally we’re looking for a year commitment.” Sponsors also will be able to watch videos of the kids as they explain how boxing and the gym helps them. Farrar adds that as a sponsor, “You get a chance to interact with them. Some of the sponsors come to the gym or the fights and watch the kids.” The foundation hopes to get at least 15 sponsors for this year. You can Like Chavez Boxing Foundation on Facebook and/or follow them on Twitter @CBF2012Boxing.

Special election set for March 12 Phoenix voters will decide on three ballot measures relating to pension reform for municipal employees and security for public transit vehicles during a special election set for Tuesday, March 12. The special election is open to Phoenix residents who are registered voters and reside within the city limits at least 29 days prior to the election. Voters who are not on the permanent early voting list may submit a signed request for a ballot by mail by Friday, March 1. Request forms are available at phoenix.gov/elections or by calling the City Clerk Department.

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Willo home tour celebrates 25 years The 25th Annual Willo Historic District Home Tour and street fair will take place on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This unique neighborhood tour celebrates 25 years of welcoming visitors into some of Arizona’s finest historic homes representing a variety of styles—Tudor, Spanish, Colonial, and Bungalow—dating from the 1920s through the 1940s. One of Phoenix’s most beautiful, and oldest historic neighborhoods, Willo is west of Central Avenue between Thomas and McDowell roads, from 1st to 7th avenues. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the neighborhood park at 3rd Avenue and Holly. Tickets are $18 the day of the tour. Presale tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.willotour.com. Trolley cars will carry tour participants to various stops on the tour, or participants can enjoy the traditional tour method of walking from house to house. The street fair will include more than 100 vendors offering handcrafted goods, unusual gifts, jewelry, antiques, local artwork and a variety of food options. There also will also be live musical entertainment throughout the day.

Shop 45 vendors at local resale market Shop for some of the best recycled, upcycled and refurbished items during the inaugural Phoenix Resale Market, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1601 W. Indian School Road. A partnership of 12 of the best local resale shops, including Pearls on 7th Street, is serving as sponsor for the event, which will sport more than 45 local vendors, crafters and more. There will be free parking at the church, a Kids Zone, local food trucks, live music, nonprofits with information booths and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Jeanne at Pearls at 602-466-2720 or info@pearlson7th.com.

Neighborhood Showcasing Events… I mentioned in a previous article the use of REALTOR® Tours by the Agent community to showcase clients’ homes, get feedback, and network. But did you know that there is one for home BUYERS? The month of February is the start of one of real estate’s busiest months. The weather is picture perfect for prospective buyers to get out and see listed properties for sale and preview neighborhoods. During this month there are a few exclusive home tours to explore such as the 25th Annual Willo Home Tour and the Central City Open House Tour. The Willo Tour provides an opportunity for people to explore the historic neighborhood of Willo located between 1st and 7th Avenues, McDowell to Thomas. This neighborhood includes homes dating back to the early 1900s, and the tour will feature 14 homes of a variety of architectural styles ranging from bungalows to Tudors to Ranches. The Phoenix Fire Department also opens its historic firehouse to the tour every year. Upon entering the tour you will be given a location map of the homes open to the public to tour. The tour is self guided so you can take your time perusing them and the street fair going on in the background. The street fair is comprised of local eateries, arts and crafts, clothing and jewelry from local venders. Free parking is available at 2020 N. Central Avenue in the Arizona Central Credit Union Garage. Bradley Brauer, Associate Broker at HomeSmart Elite Group and President of the Willo Neighborhood Association says, “The Willo home tour has become the most successful historic home tour because of the residents in Willo. A great group of people dedicated to success and the growth of our neighborhood. Our homeowners who open their homes are the back bone of that success, sharing their homes and vision with the neighborhood for all of our benefit. Our 25th anniversary home tour promises to be one of our best ever.” The tour is Sunday, February 10th from 10am to 4pm and tickets can be purchased before the event at www.willohistoricdistrict.com or they can be purchased the day of the event. The Central City Open House Tour event organized by Prudential Arizona Properties Biltmore on Camelback happens the second Sunday of every month. A free event, this self-guided Tour is for homebuyers to preview properties

listed for sale in the local Multiple Listing Service by a variety of brokers. The tour was organized in an effort to promote attendance at open houses and help homebuyers save time in previewing properties. The next tour is also on February 10th and times and locations of each individual home are listed on the Tour sheet, which can be requested at 602.432.2404 or via email at Christa.lawcock@pruaz.com. Lastly, the Encanto-Palmcroft Home Tour and Street Fair is Sunday, March 24, 2013. Chris Schilling, Realtor with Prudential Arizona Properties Biltmore on Camelback and Vendor Coordinator for the home tour says, “Historic homes will be open for public viewing along with a wonderful Historic Antique Car Show. Street Fair will include a variety of crafts, glass, jewelry, clothing, Art, antiques and much more, and of course some great food trucks and live festive music.” An old fashioned neighborhood bake sale and wine raffle will also take place at the event. Ticket prices are $20 per person. For more information please visit the neighborhood website at http://www.encantopalmcroft.org. Vendor applications are available online. Tour hours are from 10am to 4pm. Free Parking and Shuttle service from Phoenix College to the event provided by Trolley. The Willo and Encanto Home Tours are more of an architectural tour for design ideas and historical perspective but are NOT for sale, whereas the Central City Open House Tour is for homes currently for sale and includes historic AND nonhistoric homes throughout the Valley.

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Communication is the key to great customer service. One of the main reasons people leave an auto repair shop is because of poor communication during the repair process. Your repair shop should employ people in the office who take pride in providing good communication before, during and after the work is performed. Before you authorize any work to be done, the service advisor should be able to paint a very clear picture for you on what steps they will take in order to fix your vehicle. For example, if a car has a weird running problem they most likely will tell you that the first step is to diagnose the problem, which can range from $0 to $200 depending on the kind of problem they are tracking down. What you want to know is exactly what you are going to get for your money if you are paying for the diag-

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Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona (HFHCAZ). Habitat for Humanity builds, renovates and repairs simple, affordable homes in partnership with families in need. Having a well-established relationship with Wells Fargo, HFHCAZ moved forward on the Las Palmaritas home. The city of Phoenix donated the land and is providing some of the workforce through its YouthBuild program, and Wells Fargo provided the funding and additional volunteer labor. YouthBuild Phoenix is an educational, life skills, and leadership program focusing on green construction projects. At-risk youth ages 18 to 24 can earn their GED or vocational credential while they learn a job skill. Several members of the YouthBuild program were on hand during a special Wall Signing Ceremony at the Las Palmaritas home on Jan. 10. Many of the walls of the home had been framed, and it is at this point that HFHCAZ holds this special ceremony where friends, family members, construction team members and other well-wishers get a chance to sign some of the framing boards with messages of love, hope and luck for the recipient family, who in this case is the Woldemariam-Balcha family. Kagnew Woldemariam-Balcha and his wife, Bekelech, have been helping to construct their home, and were present for the Wall Signing Ceremony. Their son, Dawit, 16, and daughter, Tsion, 14, were both in school and unable to attend. The family currently rents a twobedroom apartment, and Dawit must sleep in the living room because the apartment is so small. Kagnew works as a daytime facilitator at an adult care home, and Bekelech is a stay-at-home mother. Kagnew was introduced to the Habitat for Humanity program through a friend. His family’s need for more space at an affordable price encouraged him to apply for a home. A family must first put in 100 hours of “sweat equity” on another HFHCAZ project before qualifying for their own home. Families also must earn between 30-60 percent of the area median income in order to qualify and to receive a 0-percent interest mortgage. The average monthly mortgage payment on a Habitat for Humanity home is $400-500.

HFHCAZ is constructing for the Woldemariam-Balcha family a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum level home, which will include many energy efficiencies as well as a solar power system donated by American Solar. The home is 1,336 square feet and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The average time to build a home through the YouthBuild program is 15 to 16 weeks, which means the WoldemariamBalcha family will be moved in and enjoying their new home and backyard well before the summer heat sets in.

New hours, route for Sunnyslope shuttle By Teri Carnicelli The free Sunnyslope Multi-Area Access Residential Transit (SMART) shuttle bus will finally pick up the pace after more than two years of running only once an hour. As of Jan. 28, the shuttle now runs every 35 minutes on a slightly shorter route than before. The formerly 11-mile route was reduced in length to 7 miles in order to increase the frequency, something that riders had asked for since almost immediately after the frequency was reduced due to budget cuts. The majority of the eliminated section is the run from just north of the Sunnyslope Youth Center to the Rose Mofford Sports Complex. Also eliminated was the leg that travels to the Holiday Spa Mobile Home Park just off Cave Creek Road. New route proponents pointed out that out that the senior residential community also is serviced by the Reserve-A-Ride, Dial-A-Ride, and Senior Cab programs. The SMART shuttle has become a vital part of the Sunnyslope community since its introduction in July 2007. It travels where regular transit buses typically do not—into the neighborhoods, along neighborhood streets. It stops at the Sunnyslope Transit Center, where riders can connect to major transit routes to travel to jobs or other important places. New hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Pocket brochures with the new route map and schedules are available on the shuttle as well as at the Sunnyslope Transit Center, on 3rd Street just south of Dunlap Avenue. For more information, visit www.ValleyMetro.org or call 602-253-5000.

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Imagine not only avoiding the dentist but never even brushing your teeth! You would not only have bad breath but rotten teeth, pain, and potentially heart, lung and kidney disease. We would never want to endure that and neither would our pets. Although cavities are less common, 80 percent of dogs and cats over 3 years of age suffer from periodontal disease. If untreated, the gum disease can lead to pain and tooth loss. These infections can spread harmful bacteria to the heart valves, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Preventing dental disease is a very important part of caring for your pet, and it is just as important as regular physical examinations, vaccinations, and a healthy diet. Training kittens and puppies and even adult pets to have their teeth brushed is essential to maintaining proper oral health. Routine daily brushing and professional cleanings by your veterinarian are critical to keep the dental disease under control and prevent permanent, irreversible changes. Periodontal pockets, resorptive lesions, or broken teeth can be located and treated to reduce pain and prevent further health risks and infection. A chipped tooth exposes the pulp canal to bacteria and an infected tooth can quietly be destroying surrounding bone. A dead tooth is like having a large splinter in the mouth and should be treated immediately. A tiny speck of plaque can contain more than 1 trillion bacteria. Plaque under the gumline and covering the tooth crown can harden into tartar within 24 hours. Using special diets to help reduce the plaque formation is one easy way to slow the progress of dental disease. Other methods to reduce plaque include dental chews, water additives, oral rinses, brushing the teeth with pet toothpaste, and a protective weekly treatment you can apply at home. Products with a VOHC.org seal of approval are certified to reduce plaque and tartar buildup. Be careful not to allow your pet to chew on items that are too hard such as cow bones and cow hooves, which can easily break teeth. February is National Pet Dental

Health Month. Preventing gingivitis, tooth loss, and dental disease will help keep your pet happy and healthy for many years of love. Ask your veterinarian how your pet’s teeth are doing and what you can do to get on the path to better pet dental health. 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.

Kodi’s celebrates with in-store party Kodi’s Natural Pet Foods is celebrating it’s fifth year in business—and second year at its present location— with a special event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the store located at 6058 N. 16th St., just north of Bethany Home Road. To mark the occasion there will be free samples, raffle prizes, demonstrations, and refreshments for both leashed four-legged friends and their well-behaved owners. For more information, call 602265-0462.

Salon hosts event to aid shelter animals On Sunday March 3, Mane Attraction Salon will open its doors at 3156 E. Camelback Road to raise awareness of euthanasia, which kills almost half a million dogs in Maricopa County each year. For a donation, anyone can partake in personal pampering while raising funds to support RESCUE (Reducing Euthanasia at Shelters through Commitment and Underlying Education) in its fight against pet euthanasia. Suggested donations are $35-$50 for haircuts, $10 for deep conditioning masque, $20 for blow dry & style, and $20 for makeup applications. While human participants are beautifying themselves, they can pamper their pooches with an on-site mobile dog groomer. Guests also will enjoy food and beverages, along with kid-friendly activities and live entertainment. Dr. Grey Stafford from the Wildlife World Zoo will be there with his dog, Venti, discussing reward-based dog training. Advanced appointments are recommended for salon services. For more information call 602-956-2996 or visit www.maneattraction.com.

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‘Pet Nanny’ takes care of pets in your home

Bambi and Charlie, two Chihuahua mixes, are looking for a new family to love them. They are the best of friends and need to be adopted together, so the Arizona Humane Society has reduced their adoption fee to $35 total (submitted photo).

Pet of the Month Darling duo seeks forever home together Bambi can’t remember life without Charlie, and Charlie has no idea what waking up would be like without Bambi sharing the dog bed. Wherever Bambi goes, Charlie must follow and that’s why these two inseparable Chihuahua mixes must remain together in their new home. Having spent all seven years of their lives together, the two know each other as well as a married couple and they share everything from dog beds to toys. Treats however, must be handed out separately. Charlie and Bambi are well past their puppy years and are happy to curl up near your feet. And when they are feeling spunky, they will trot through the dog door to race around and play. These two are available now at the Sunnyslope Adoption Center located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. Their adoption fee all together is $35. For more information call 602-997-7585, ext. 2045 and ask for animal ID number A415379-75.

Planning on traveling this spring but don’t want to put your beloved pets into a boarding facility? Zillah Barnes, aka “The British Pet Nanny,” offers an affordable alternative to people living within a 20-mile radius of 19th and Northern avenues. Barnes, who has worked with animals in both the United Kingdom and the United States, knows that pets are happier and healthier when they are in familiar surroundings. With that in mind, three years ago she started her pet sitting business, allowing pets to stay in their own home while their owners are away. “Pets want their own beds, toys and dishes and of course plenty of love,” Barnes says. She can visit the home once, twice daily, overnight or customized hours. With her vet tech experience she is watchful for any change in eating, drinking, playing and sleeping habits, as well as eliminations. This will allow a potential problem to be recognized early and averted. She has extensive experience with newborns and senior animals and can administer medications, including holistic. Barnes also provides pet-friendly housecleaning services on an as-needed basis. Barnes is licensed, bonded, insured and has local references. To schedule a free recommended “get acquainted” visit, for the pet as well as the client, call 602-320-1377 or e-mail Zillah1026@Hotmail.com.

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The ‘Real’ Cost of Being Out of Shape and is There a Magic Pill? By Bobby Kelly, CPT Time flies, doesn't it? Seems like just yesterday people were writing their New Year's Resolutions. February is National Heart Healthy Month and at Results Only we make things interesting by mixing up our cardio sessions a little more than our usual metabolic workouts. We pride ourselves in creating unique and different sessions for our clients each and every time they enter the gym. We believe muscle confusion is one of the keys to enjoying a workout and staying on a consistent schedule at the gym. Our clients never walk-in dreading the training sessions because each time is different. Recently, I was asked, “What is the cost of being out of shape?” This is a difficult question to answer because it is unique to each individual. If you ask a professional athlete, it can be devastating to have an injury or to find out he/she is not healthy. A football, baseball or basketball player with a knee injury requiring surgery can lose millions of dollars. Or ask Channing Frye, one of the beloved Suns players, how he feels sitting out the season with an enlarged heart? What about the weekend warrior who regularly hits the gym but gets sidelined with an injury, an illness or a change in life like a new job that requires more hours? This person usually works out 5-6 days a week and enjoys outside activities like hiking or biking. For these people it is also life altering but their changes come in the form of depression, weight gain, and fatigue. Another cost? According to the World Health Organization, by 2030 the U.S. will have 65 million more obese people. Currently the annual cost of obesity-related illnesses tips out at $190 billion, says the U.S. Institute of Medicine. This trickles down to you and me every single day through increased health insurance, government spending on health care and changes in society. For example, it costs $5 billion dollars more to fly Americans (who are now heavier) than it did in the 1960s. Absenteeism also rises, which trickles down to consumers because costs rise for a company to put out their goods. It snowballs exponentially after time and thus causes the average

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Community Central Phoenix Chinese Week Festival Feb. 8-10 COFCO Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St. phoenixchineseweek.org/2013-festival Celebrate the Year of the Snake and enjoy martial arts demonstrations, folk and traditional dances, musical performances, children’s activities, souvenir and arts and crafts booths and authentic Chinese cuisines. Free admission; $5 parking. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

World Championship Hoop Dance Contest 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-10 Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. heard.org/hoop More than 70 top Native hoop dancers from the United States and Canada compete for cash prizes and the World Champion title. Enjoy performances, frybread and other American Indian foods. Admission is $15 adults; $13.50 seniors (65+); $4 for children age 4-12, and free for children younger than 4. Fee includes museum admission.

‘Following the Water’ 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Burton Barr Central Library, Pulliam Auditorium 1221 N. Central Ave. 602-262-4637 A free community presentation that highlights the development of Phoenix’s landscape in the past century, featuring Edward Lebow, city of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture public art program director. His talk will provide an illustrated tour of how the Valley’s landscape has evolved from a place once described as “a city of gardens and trees” to one filled with buildings and streets.

Classic Rock Gymnastics Invitational Feb. 15-17 Phoenix Convention Center 100 N. 3rd St. 602-992-5790 www.classicrockinvitational.com See 2,500 of the best male and female gymnasts from 75 gyms and 30 different states compete while showcasing their gymnastics skills. Admission is $20 per

day for adults or $40 for an all-weekend adult pass; and $15 per day for children 12 and younger, seniors, and members of the military or $35 for an all-weekend pass. Included is one free 90-minute “Open Gym” session per child at Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center, 3110 E. Thunderbird Road. Must show ticket stub for a free Open Gym.

Phoenix Writers Club 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 Bluewater Grill 1720 E. Camelback Road Marshall Shore, entertainer, also known as the “Unofficial Arizona HipStorian,” will discuss interesting bits and curiosities from Arizona’s past. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Feb. 14. RSVP neeliepubl@aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.

Sunnyslope WINS Community Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Cowden Center 9202 N. 2nd St. In addition to an overview of criminal activity for the past quarter, the event will feature Sgt. David Lake from the Phoenix Police Department discussing “The Shadow Economy.” Allow an hour and a half for the meeting; dinner will be provided courtesy of Lincoln Gives. Free and open to the public.

Girl Scouts Execs Speak to AAUW 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 19 Beatitudes Luther Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. 602-510-1544 AAUW (The American Association of University Women) will feature Katie Penkoff and Barb Strachan of the Girl Scouts' Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s “Just Us–Social Justice Programs” who will discuss child sex trafficking, the law, and ways to get involved in stopping this horrific crime. Visitors are welcome. An optional dinner ($14) will be served at 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the dinner.

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Fat Tuesday Casino Night 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Encanto Community Church 2710 N. 7th Ave. 602-266-4602 For just a $5 â&#x20AC;&#x153;buy-in,â&#x20AC;? try your luck at blackjack, craps, roulette and poker, or take a break and enjoy some red beans and rice. All proceeds benefit Heifer International.

YWCA Tribute to Leadership Gala 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Ritz-Carlton Phoenix 2401 E. Camelback Road 602-258-0990 www.ywcaAZ.org YWCA Maricopa County will honor those who have made substantial contributions to eliminating discrimination, empowering women, and serving as champions to the community. Enjoy fine dining and dancing to the sounds of the Upper East Side Big Band. Tickets are $350 each.

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Kiwanis Tailgate Meet and Greet 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Grinders Coffee, parking lot 17 E. Dunlap Ave., #2 Hosted by the Sunnyslope Kiwanis Club, open to all members of the community. Enjoy barbecue and sides, with beverages. There will be live music and more fun. Cover charge is $10 per person. Come meet your local Kiwanians and enjoy great food and great music.

Wine, Women & Horses 12-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Turf Paradise 1501 W. Bell Road 602-375-6403 The event to benefit the Child Crisis Center features a Ladies Hat Contest with cash prizes for first, second and third place, a luncheon, goodie bags and raffle prizes. Tickets are $65 each. For tickets, visit www.childcrisis.org and click on the “Events” tab. On-site registration opens at 11 a.m.

Heather Farr Memorial Co-Ed Golf Tournament 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 4 Arizona Country Club 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane 480-600-1270 Presented by the Xavier College Preparatory Dads' Club. The golf tournament will begin with breakfast and pre-tournament activities, followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m., and will conclude with an awards banquet. All proceeds from the day will benefit Xavier students.

3rd Annual WIG OUT 6 p.m. Friday, March 8 Moon Valley County Club 151 W. Moon Valley Drive www.checkforalump.com Presented by Don't be a Chump, Check for a Lump! to purchase free wigs to breast cancer patients and The Joy Bus, which provides free meals to cancer patients. RSVP requested by March 1. All guests age 21 and older are encouraged to wear wigs. A $75 ticket includes a cocktail hour, live entertainment, silent auctions, raffle ticket, dinner and drinks, a DJ and dancing.

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Now that President Barack Obama has been reelected, the 2010 health care legislation he championed is likely to remain the law of the land. Although some provisions have already kicked in and many others are slated for 2014, here’s an overview of the key changes taking effect this year. • Medicare surtaxes. Two new Medicare surtaxes might affect highincome taxpayers. (1) A 3.8-percent surtax applies to the lesser of “net investment income” or the excess above $200,000 of modified “adjusted gross income” (AGI) for single filers and $250,000 for joint filers. (2) A 0.9-percent surtax applies to earned income above $200,000 for single filers and $250,000 for joint filers.

• Medical deductions. The “floor” for deducting qualified medical expenses is raised from 7.5 percent of AGI to 10 percent in 2013, but remains at 7.5 percent of AGI through 2016 for those aged 65 or over. • Flexible spending accounts. Previously, there was no limit on contributions to a flexible spending account (FSA) used for health care expenses. Now the limit on contributions to health care FSAs is capped at $2,500. • W-2 reporting. For the first time, W-2s issued in 2013 for wages paid in 2012 must show the benefit employees receive from employer-sponsored health plans. 2012 reporting is optional for employers issuing fewer than 250 W-2s. • Health care tax credit for small businesses. Less than half of the small businesses that qualify are taking advantage of a new tax credit. Under the health care reform law, small businesses may qualify for a tax credit if

they pay at least 50 percent of their employee’s health care premiums. To qualify the business must employ fewer than 25 employees (special treatment for less than full time employees), with average annual wages of less than $50,000. The maximum credit for tax years 2010 through 2013 is 35 percent of the premiums paid. For 2014 the credit increases to 50 percent. If you have failed to take the credit in prior years, you can still file an amended tax return and claim the credit. There’s much more to come. For details and planning guidance, talk to your financial adviser or contact our office. 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.

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Bank employees gussy up homes for homeless More than 100 local volunteers with BMO Harris Bank recently readied 54 new apartment homes for individuals to move into—a key step in ending their long-term, or chronic, experience with homelessness. As a permanent supportive housing facility, Encanto Pointe at 4175 N. 9th St. will provide residents with the support they need to overcome issues related to long-term homelessness. BMO Harris Bank employees volunteered three weekends in a row to outfit the apartments, in addition to a $50,000 gift in support of Valley of the Sun United Way’s efforts to end homelessness. The Encanto Pointe facility is operated and developed by Native American Connections. It will be open for free public tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Bring a nonperishable food item for donation.

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tion of the space and sharing a lobby with them. It’s an appealing model for an office in the area and we have great expectations as this gives local homebuyers and sellers an easy option to explore their real estate options.” The new office is located at an intersection southwest of Lookout Mountain and will service adjacent communities across the northern areas of the Valley. As a branch office, Long Realty Camelback–Moon Valley will operate under Designated Broker Mike Bianchi. For more information, call 602-297-4000 or visit www.Long Realty.com.

Sprouts set to open on Feb. 13 North Central residents who bemoaned the closing of the Bashas’ store at 16th Street and Glendale Avenue can take heart, as Sprouts Farmers Market is readying to open there at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Sunflower Markets originally negotiated the deal to take over the vacant space near the I-51 freeway entrance, but thanks to a May 2012 merger with Sprouts, the new store will bear the Sprouts name. Grand opening details were sketchy at press time. For more information, go to Sprouts.com, click on Find a Store, and select “Phoenix–E. Glendale Ave.” or call the store at 602-385-2150.

MultiTable.com gives back to community During continued tough economic times, many businesses have had to cut their philanthropic activity. For one Valley company, however, this challenge just enforced its determination to help those in need. MultiTable LLC, located at 4501 N. 22nd St., Suite 220, has only nine employees yet managed to raise and donate more than $17,500 for local charities in 2012. MultiTable LLC manufactures height-adjustable desks and tables for the office and home office and makes them available for purchase through ecommerce site MultiTable.com. For more information, call 602-773-6911.

Learn to use social media for marketing Local business owners can learn how to better publicize their companies with “Social Media Marketing Made Simple,” 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at

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the SSC Boring Building located at 1951 W. North Lane. The program is presented by Greater Phoenix SCORE and the North Mountain Business Alliance (NMBA). The seminar will review the essential strategies and best practices a business or organization should understand to successfully get started with social media marketing. Participants will have time to ask questions, share experiences, and network. And they will leave with realworld insights and knowledge that they can put to work immediately, to help their business or organization succeed. Cost is $20 for NMCA Members and $25 for all others. For more information or to RSVP for either program, call 602-745-7250 or visit www.greaterphoenixscore.org.

Heinrich joins chamber, will lead lobbying efforts Chad Heinrich has joined the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce as vice president of public affairs and economic development. Heinrich will spearhead the chamber’s lobbying efforts

at the state capitol, oversee the chamber’s public affairs and seven issue committees, and provide leadership for the chamber’s internal public affairs and economic development team. “Chad is respected in the legislative community and has a strong lobbying track record,” says Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “We are confident his expertise, guidance, and leadership will result in many successful legislative cycles Chad Heinrich for the chamber and our member businesses.” Prior to joining the chamber, Heinrich served as government relations officer at the city of Tempe, where he represented the city’s interests at all levels of government. He has more than a decade of experience in state and local government, including a stint as the Deputy Secretary of State for the State of South Dakota.

New North Central Colonial Ranch Mini Estate 145 W. Glendale Avenue

New build from the ground up! 1.1 acres • 5 bedrooms • 5.5 baths • Approximately 5,400 SF • 10-foot ceilings Granite countertops throughout • 16 x 24 tumbled travertine and cherrywood floors Climate-controlled wine room • 400 amp service • Fire sprinklers throughout Seven-car garage with double 10-foot doors • RV parking • Three automated guard gates Enter and exit both Glendale Avenue and 3rd Avenue

WHERE CREATING FAMILY MEMORIES is an ENDURING TRADITION. For more than 110 years, the Phoenix Country Club has been a tradition for families seeking the very best in outdoor sports and a variety of dining and social experiences. In every way, it is a breathtaking refuge from the everyday, where golf and the good life have been enjoyed for generations. Phoenix Country Club is a private club and membership is accepted through sponsorship by current members. Please contact Colette Bunch to inquire about introductions and the membership committee process. MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW.

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Your North Central Specialist 602-761-4646 View our listings at www.centralphx.com Bobby Lieb Associate Broker 602-376-1341 mobile E Mail: bobby@centralphx.com

Bobby Lieb’s Honors and Awards HomeSmart’s #1 Top Performing Agent for 2011 by volume out of 4,300 agents HomeSmart’s Diamond Club for 2011 Top Selling Agent in North Central for the ninth year in a row Ranked #9 in Total Dollar Volume for 2011 by the Phoenix Business Journal Named “Realtor of the Year for 2003” by the Phoenix Business Journal Runner up for Broker/Agent Magazine Realtor of the Year in 2003 Winner Double Diamond Award 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Winner Diamond Club 1999 - 2002

Kathy Wright Licensed Assistant 100% CLUB Award Winner 2001 – 2010

Current Listings/Escrows (North Central homes in bold)

5750 N. C en t r a l Ave . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .6555 SF . . . . . . . .5BR / 4.5BA . . . . . . .$1,000,000 2211 E. Ca m e l back R d.#805 IN ESCROW . . . . . .3000 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2.75B A . . . . . .$ 925,000 540 W. K al e r D r. . . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .4671 SF . . . . . . . .5BR / 5B A . . . . . . . .$ 849,900 5034 E. Lafayette Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 795,000 320 E . Ma r yl a n d Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3882 SF . . . . . . . .5BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 745,000 5961 E. Whitehorn Pl. . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .4159 SF . . . . . . . .4BR/4BA . . . . . . . . .$ 735,000 1128 W. No r t h vi ew . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .3135 SF . . . . . . . .4BR / 2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 650,000 8522 N. 10t h Ave. . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .3525 SF . . . . . . . .5BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 599,000 6828 N. 3r d Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . . .2926 SF . . . . . . . .4BR / 2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 550,000 5649 N. 6t h St . . . . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .3723 SF . . . . . . . .4BR / 4B A . . . . . . . .$ 524,000 721 E . Ci r cl e R d. . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .3362 SF . . . . . . . .5BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 499,000 5550 N. 2n d St . . . . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . . .2364 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 495,000 3800 E. L i n co l n D r. #30 . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .2824 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 475,000 6838 N. 3r d Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2025 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 474,500 312 W. St el l a L n . . . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2810 SF . . . . . . . .4BR / 3.5BA . . . . . . .$ 445,000 8847 N. 4t h Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3133 SF . . . . . . . .4BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 390,000 10257 N. Central Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2950 SF . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 375,000 723 W. Gl en n D r. . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .2381 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 359,000 3808 S. Vermeersch . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .3000 SF 3+acres .4BR/2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 350,000 529 W. L as Pal m ar i t a s . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2922 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 349,500 201 E . Geo r g i a Ave. . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2225 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 3B A . . . . . . . .$ 325,000 1326 N. C en t r a l Ave . #205 . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1805 SF . . . . . . . .2BR / 1.5BA . . . . . . .$ 310,000 2 W. Ber yl Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .1825 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 310,000 3828 S. Vermeersch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2700 SF 3+ acres 4BR/4BA . . . . . . . . .$ 300,000 1315 E. Gar den i a . . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2268 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 295,000 3224 E. Cl a r en do n Ave . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . . .1300 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 1.75B A . . . . . .$ 274,900 821 E . Pa l m a ir e Ave. . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .3180 SF . . . . . . . .5BR / 4B A . . . . . . . .$ 269,000 635 W. Co r al Ga ble s D r. . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1796 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 245,000 848 N. 54t h Cr. . . . . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2432 SF . . . . . . . .4BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 229,000 7362 E. Rovey Ave. . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . . .1913 SF . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . .$ 214,900 1545 W. Gl e n n D r. . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .1561 SF . . . . . . . .2BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 210,000 1124 E. R o s e L n . #10 . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . . .1959 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 195,000 6517 N. 10t h Pl . . . . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . . .1883 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2.5BA . . . . . . .$ 185,000 6532 N. 16t h D r. . . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . . .1484 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 159,000 5136 N. 31st Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1224 SF . . . . . . . .1BR / 1.5BA . . . . . . .$ 145,000 18402 W. Maui Ln. . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2757 SF . . . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . . . .$ 125,000 8434 N. C en t r a l Ave . #B . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1308 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 114,900 1401 E. K r i s t al Way. . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1136 SF . . . . . . . .3BR / 2B A . . . . . . . .$ 65,000 833 E . Ec h o L n . . . . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . . 986 SF . . . . . . . .2BR / 1B A . . . . . . . .$ 60,000

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Featured Homes for February W NE

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96 Homes SOLD in 2012, 2 Homes SOLD in 2013 and 14 in Escrow. Call 602-761-4646 today for a complimentary marketing consultation! SOLD Homes SOLD 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. 5116 N. 34th Place

$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 $ 665,000

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. 726 W. Northview 11435 N. 124th Place 7501 N. Via de Escuela 2819 W. Glenn Dr.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

638,000 625,000 600,000 599,000 590,000 575,500 528,500 525,000 525,000 515,000 509,000 500,000 480,000 480,000 475,000

3987 E. Herrera 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. 302 E. Desert Park Ln. 503 W. Puget Ave. 7814 N. 6th St. 7339 N. 6th Way

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

475,000 429,000 425,000 425,000 422,000 421,635 418,000 415,000 400,000 385,000 380,000 355,000 350,000 350,000 348,000

201 W. Seldon Ln. 320 W. Herro Ln. 1113 W. Stella Ln. 145 W. Glendale Ave. 10244 N. Central Ave. 926 W. Seldon Ln. 9053 N. 28th St. 15422 N. 57th St. 5827 N. 10th St. 1326 N. Central Ave #205 14209 E. Nightingale Ln. 222 W. Echo Ln. 13026 N. Northstar Dr. 50 E. Lamar Rd. 15249 N. 4th St.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

345,000 335,000 320,000 320,000 315,000 310,000 305,000 300,000 295,000 294,500 290,000 281,000 280,000 265,000 260,000

7708 N. 1st Ave. 114 W. Interlacken Dr. 336 W. Diana Ave. 8419 N. 17th Dr. 306 N. Claremont 1314 W. Golden Ln. 6978 W. Villa Hermosa 6340 N. 6th Way. 937 E. Lois Ln. 8116 N. 16th Dr. 2211 E. Camelback Rd. #104 77 E. Missouri #73 10656 E. Medina Ave. 14015 N. 47th St. 6320 N. 11th St.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

260,000 260,000 250,000 248,000 245,000 238,000 237,000 235,000 231,000 227,000 225,000 220,000 216,400 212,500 211,000

7045 N. 12th St. 5804 N. 14th Dr. 725 E. Royal Palm 5712 N. 12th Pl. 7348 N. 7th 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. 1032 E. Clinton St. 126 W. Elm St.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

210,000 203,500 200,000 200,000 195,000 190,000 184,000 179,000 172,000 171,000 171,000 170,000 170,000 166,100 155,000

721 W Oregon Ave. 8008 N. Central Ave. #1 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.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

153,500 135,000 135,000 135,000 90,000 38,200 30,000 15,000

SOLD IN 2013 307 W. Herro Ln. 77 E Missouri #37 225 E. Orchid Ln.

$ 325,000 $ 250,000 $ 90,100

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Simple prevention Outside of family history, the major lifestyle factors of heart disease easily can be managed. First, you need to exercise. A lot of people think you have to spend large sums of money on fancy gym memberships or special equipment, but I tell my patients to do it the cheap way: Put on your tennis shoes, step outside and take a brisk walk at least three or four times a week to keep your heart in good shape. It’s no surprise that a healthy diet also plays a role in heart disease prevention. This can help you keep your cholesterol at a normal level, which can prevent the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, a major cause of heart attack. If diet and exercise alone don’t control your cholesterol, see your doctor for medication. In addition, if you smoke, you need to quit. Smoking puts stress on your heart and can lead to heart disease, as well as a host of other health problems. Managing your stress and keeping your blood pressure within the normal range go a long way toward preventing cardiovascular disease. Also, if you show any signs of sleep apnea, such as snoring so loudly that you wake up someone else or cessation of breathing while sleeping, see your doctor to get tested. Sleep apnea has been linked with heart disease and other serious ailments, but it can be treated effectively and easily. Heart disease symptoms While most of us know the classic symptoms of heart disease—chest pain, pressure or tightness—there are other signs that can easily go unnoticed. These include fatigue, shortness of breath, tin-

gling in the arm or hand, dizziness, swelling of the legs, rapid weight gain and tightness in the throat. In women, heart disease often presents itself with shortness of breath and fatigue instead of the classic chest pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important not to ignore them. The sooner you detect heart disease, the better your chances are for managing it. See your doctor While there are no hard and fast guidelines for when to have your heart checked, it’s a good idea to see your primary care physician for an annual physical. During this exam, your doctor will check your blood pressure, cholesterol and other vitals to help determine your risk factors for heart disease. By the age of 40, it’s also a good idea to have a baseline echocardiogram to see how well your heart is working and to gauge its health in the future. Here’s to a healthy heart! Tri Nguyen, M.D., F.A.C.C. is an interventional cardiologist at John C. Lincoln Hospitals. He was named as one of Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2009 and 2010. For more information, visit JCL.com/heart. 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 Duncan Dance classes set at Kinesphere Studio Kinesphere Studio, 711 E. Missouri Ave., hosts Master Teacher Janaea Rose Lyn for a series of Duncan Dance Classes, which will meet Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 23 and continue through March 30. Isadora Duncan was a revolutionary artist and one of the founders of Modern Dance in America. Lyn trained with direct descendants of Duncan and will share techniques of movement as well as teaching repertory. A single class is $15 or $75 for the series. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 602-532-3111.

Hospital honored for heart program Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of “100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs,” recogniz-

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ing outstanding hospitals and cardiology programs in the United States. Hospitals on the list were chosen for their excellence in heart care and research based on clinical accolades, recognition for quality care and contributions to the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. The Cavanagh Heart Center at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center continues to be recognized as a leading provider of cardiac services and vascular research. The center offers complete diagnosis, treatment and educational services, focusing on highly specialized surgical and minimally invasive heart care treatment, intensive care, telemetry, cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular research. For more information about Banner Good Samaritan, visit www.BannerHealth.com/GoodSam.

Healthy volunteers sought for cancer study Valley residents have an opportunity to participate in a study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to volunteer to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse population of up to half a million people across the United States and Puerto Rico to help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. Upcoming enrollment dates and locations in central Phoenix include: • 3-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 N. 7th St.

• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, 8220 N. 23rd Ave. • 2-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, Surgical Specialty Hospital of Arizona, 6501 N. 19th Ave. More enrollment dates and locations are available at cps3phoenix.org. Individuals will be asked to read and sign an informed consent form, have their waist circumference measured, and give a small blood sample. The in-person enrollment process takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. At home, individuals will complete a comprehensive survey packet that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral and other factors related to their health. Upon completion of this process, the Society will send periodic follow-up surveys to update participant information and annual newsletters with study updates and results. The initial and follow-up surveys will take an hour or less of time to complete and are expected to be sent every few years. For more information or to enroll in the study visit cps3phoenix.org or email cps3phoenix@cancer.org.

Free seminar looks at heart health Tri Nguyen, M.D., a cardiologist at John C. Lincoln Hospitals, will give a free heart health talk during American Heart Month. Learn how your heart works and how you can keep your heart healthy. Free screenings will be available following the talk at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Cowden Center, 9202 N. 2nd St., on the campus of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. RSVP at RSVP@JCL.com or 623-434-6265.

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Celebrating being named the student group of the year for the Glendale Union High School District are Sunnyslope Key Club members, from left: Ume Dine, treasurer; Kaci Demarest, secretary; Meredish Marshburn, president; and Kirsten Linnartz, vice president, along with Tom Birk, club adviser. Linnartz also was honored individually as an outstanding student (photo by Teri Carnicelli).

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By Kaci Demarest Recipients of the Achievement Above All awards from Sunnyslope High School were honored at the Glendale Union High School district office Jan. 8. Each year, one student, teacher, support staff, student group, and volunteer are honored for their work in going above and beyond. This year, the student recipient was senior Kirsten Linnartz. Linnartz is the vice president of the Key Club and National Honor Society, a member of the Spanish Honor Society, and a three-sport varsity athlete in cross country, track and tennis. In addition, she has received multiple awards for her achievements in the field of science. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really honored to represent Sunnyslope at the awards because this award is so prestigious,â&#x20AC;? Linnartz said. The outstanding student group was Key Club, a campus service group with more than 100 members, operating under the umbrella of the Sunnyslope Kiwanis Club. Key Club works with numerous organizations around the Valley such as St. Vincent de Paul and Desert Mission Food Bank. Some of the annual activities include adopting a family for the holidays, trick-or-treating for UNICEF, and making Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day cards for residents at Madison Meadows retirement home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am extremely proud of the Key Club for winning the AAA award. We have organized many activities this year and the participation has been fantastic,â&#x20AC;? said Adviser Tom Birk.

Special Education Teacher Tiffany Graff was the teacher recipient this year. Graff teaches the Special Education class on campus, assisting with special needs students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing I find most rewarding about teaching Special Ed is when a student comes up to us after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made it through something they never thought possible,â&#x20AC;? Graff said. Bookstore Manager Nayla Olvey accepted the Outstanding Support Staff award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was shocked to get the award this year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most rewarding thing to have your peers recommend you like this,â&#x20AC;? Olvey said. Parent Volunteer Kevin Hanson was honored as well. Hanson is the president of the Sunnyslope Grid Iron Football Club, which is responsible for all funds and advertising for the football club. He also assists with multiple student organizations on campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real honor and privilege to be able to serve â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Slope and the kids,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Kaci Demarest is a junior at Sunnyslope High School, serving on the Viking Views student newspaper and as an officer of the Key Club.

Kiwanis honor local students Eleven local students were honored by the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope during its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Student of the Monthâ&#x20AC;? luncheon, held Jan. 10 at Sunnyslope High School. Nine were originally to be honored at a December luncheon but the event was unexpectedly cancelled. Honorees included seventh-grader Brian Ramirez and eighth-grader Jamie

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Register Now! The Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope honored eleven students at a luncheon in January. They included (TOP, FROM LEFT) Brian Ramirez, Jamie Williams, Jose “AJ” Herrera, Perla Vazquez Aguilar, Angie Mercado, (BOTTOM, FROM LEFT) Kishor Acharya, Savannah Blitch, Octavio Aaron Edgington, Miranda Howell and Ana Hernandez Rodriguez. Not pictured is Vanessa Leonardo, who was unable to attend (photos by Teri Carnicelli).

Williams from Sunnyslope School. Ramirez, who plays basketball and the trumpet, was applauded for always being on task, and for being a diligent worker who sets high expectations for himself while still making time to help others in his classes. Williams is a scholar athlete, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and membership in the National Junior Honor Society while playing on the volleyball, basketball and softball teams. Also recognized were Vanessa Leonardo, seventh grade, and Jose “AJ” Herrera, eighth grade, from Mountain View School. Leonardo was noted for her friendly demeanor, her drive and determination. Hererra was praised for his leadership skills as part of the Mountain View Community Action Team, and for the community service he performs as part of that team. Perla Vazquez Aguilar, a fifth grader from Desert View Elementary, was applauded for maintaining straight A’s and being on the Principal’s List. She is very conscientious, listening and taking notes and setting high expectations for herself. From Royal Palm Middle School, seventh grader Angie Mercado and eighth grader Kishor Acharya were highlighted. Mercado, who excels in math, reading and science, is always willing to help other students and even helps her younger sister with her homework. She also loves acting and hopes to pursue a career in that field some day. Acharya moved to Phoenix from Nepal just last year and already has advanced to taking freshmen-level Algebra. He is quick to smile and easygoing, as well as willing to participate in class and be a peer helper. From Sunnyslope High School,

senior Savannah Blitch was honored. She sang in the school choir all four years, making it onto the Vocal Ensemble Choir, and also participated in theater for four years, earning her an Honor Thespian designation. An avid writer and poet, she hopes to study in the field of publishing while in college. From Central High, senior Octavio please see AWARDS on page 32

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Aaron Edgington was recognized. A member of the school’s Speech and Debate Team, as well as the Diversity Leadership Alliance, Edgington carries a 4.4 GPA and is in the top 2 percent of his class. He hopes to study political science and has applied to Duke University, Vanderbilt University and other out-of-state schools. Also recognized at the luncheon were two high school students who were the lone January Students of the Month. From Central High, Miranda Howell was described as being a quiet student who puts her head down and gets it done, whether class work or playing on the school’s basketball, softball and volleyball teams. She hopes to attend Dixie State College of Utah to study criminology in order to become a crime scene investigator. Ana Hernandez Rodriguez, a senior at Sunnyslope High, was praised for her work outside of the classroom, including serving as a member of the Key Club for four years and being a member of the Future Educators of America Club, as

well as and teaching math to refugee students during summer school. She will attend Phoenix College in the fall and then transfer to Arizona State University.

School Briefs CREIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Info session for foreign language Biltmore Preparatory Academy will hold an information session for its innovative Foreign Language Immersion (FLI) program, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. In the new FLI program, Englishspeaking children spend half the day learning the curriculum in English and the other half learning in Spanish. The program is accepting students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade for the 2013-14 academic year. At the information session, parents will have the opportunity to meet the FLI teachers and administration, take a tour of the campus, and turn in their registration materials. Biltmore Prep is an “A-rated,” kindergarten through eighth grade

public elementary school serving the neighborhoods between 32nd and 40th streets, and Indian School Road and Northern Avenue. Children from outside the school boundaries are welcome to enroll to the extent space is available. To learn more, visit www.Biltmore PrepPTO.org, or call 602-381-6160.

GLENDALE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT GUHSD receives national award Glendale Union High School District has been named the College Board Advanced Placement Equity and Excellence District of the Year for being the nation’s leader among mediumsized school districts in simultaneously expanding access to Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses and improving AP Exam performance. GUHSD students, teachers, district and school administrators, local public officials, and College Board members celebrated these achievements during an award ceremony on Jan. 16. In November 2012, Glendale was one of a record 539 school districts

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across the U.S. and Canada that achieved placement on the Annual AP District Honor Roll. From this list, three AP Districts of the Year were selected, one for each category of district population size (small, medium, large). Among school districts with medium-sized populations, Glendale achieved higher increases in AP participation and performance than any other district in the United States. During the period from 2009 to 2012, the Glendale Union High School District: • Increased student participation in AP by 15 percent annually; • Increased the percentage of AP students earning a 3 or above on at least one AP Exam by 14 percent annually, with 51 percent of their AP students scoring 3 or above in 2012; and • Increased the percentage of traditionally underserved minority AP students earning a 3 or above on at least one AP Exam by 21 percent annually— an increase of 142 students last year. The district will be honored during the AP Annual Conference in Las Vegas in July 2013.

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MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Rose Lane gets roach-y visit Kindergarteners at Rose Lane have been learning about living and non-living things in the world around them. A recent visitor really got their attention in a gross way. please see VISITOR on page 34

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VISITOR continued from page 33 Madison Simis students, from left, Corin Friese, Molly Bissa and Grace Wright were winners in the annual Valley Metro bus art contest. They each received a prize package that included a set of art supplies (submitted photo).

Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, which only eat non-living plant materials, were brought to the classroom to discuss the natural recycling on living and non-living materials in the environment. The island of Madagascar was studied by looking at plant life, animal life and island living. Two brave volunteers even held roaches, “Maddy” and “May,” to walk them around the classroom for students to get a closer look.

Students’ art to appear in calendar Madison Simis Elementary had three third-grade winners for the annual Valley Metro Bus Contest. Molly Bissa, Grace Wright and Corin Friese will have their artwork featured in a desktop calendar that is distributed throughout the city. Valley Metro came to Simis in late December to present the winners with prize packages. More than 300 students entered from schools throughout the Valley, so it was quite an accomplishment to be selected.

They received their artwork back framed, a certificate, and a prize package that included a set of art supplies.

Park students donate to homeless shelter The fourth grade students of Gregory Patrick at Madison Simis Elementary really demonstrated a giving heart when they donated almost 100 toiletry items for Cass Homeless Shelter. Patrick has been helping the shelter this way for many years and a lot of families who have benefited from the generosity of Simis parents and

Patrick’s leadership are very grateful. The students left nice personal notes in each package, making this a heartwarming experience for all involved.

Facebook page for Madison alumni The Madison Elementary School District has launched a Facebook page for alumni. Former students are encouraged to add their favorite Madison memories and photos. Upcoming events and alumni happenings also will be posted. Visit this alumni page at facebook.com/MadisonAzAlumni.

PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Gestson named a Rodel winner Camelback Principal Chad Gestson was named one of seven winners for the 2013 Rodel Exemplary Principal Award. As part of the award, he will receive a $2,500 stipend and mentor three aspiring educators for two school years starting with the 2013-14 school year. The winners were selected “for their ability to inspire their staffs to contribute to school-wide success and the development of a campus that is high achieving, safe, orderly and welcoming,” according to the Rodel Foundation. Exemplary Principals provide professional development and mentoring to Rodel Aspiring Principals, creating a pipeline for educators who eventually can lead high-need schools. “Our greatest source of pride is our campus climate,” Geston said. “When students feel happy, safe and challenged, and the adults on campus are respected, trusted and viewed as leaders in the change process, then the environment is ripe for improvement.”

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Athletes get advice from former Celtic The Central Bobcat Basketball team, along with other Central athletes, recently got the chance to listen to NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell. The Boston Celtic superstar spoke about how as an athlete and a student it is better to “understand, than be understood.” Russell pointed out to the students that he was cut from the junior varsity team when he was in high school,

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Russell also spoke about his career highlights, including his 11 NBA Championships. He pointed out a pair of Nike basketball shoes one of the students was wearing and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just put it this way, I was the guy Michael Jordan wanted to be like.â&#x20AC;? He spoke to them about harnessing the motivation and drive they all feel as athletes and applying to their studies. Russell stressed that while basketball was his passion, it did not come easy to him. He learned to be a great defensive player simply because he â&#x20AC;&#x153;could not shoot.â&#x20AC;? By the time he got to the Boston Celtics in 1956, Russell said he had practiced three hours a day, seven days a week for seven years.

Central gets visit from sister school Central High was visited on Jan. 14 by students and teacher-chaperones from its sister school in Costa Rica. The visit, from the Santa Maria de Guadalupe High School, was sponsored by the Global Studies magnet program.

Central already had visitors from Japan in the fall semester, and contingents from China and Mexico are coming in the spring. Members of the Global Studies magnet program also visited Japan during fall break, and will go to Costa Rica in the spring. For more information on the Global Studies magnet, call 602-764-7569.

North gets funding for robotics contest The North Robotics Club is ready to roll into its spring competition season with a bonusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the needed funding necessary to compete. Boeing awarded a $5,000 FIRST@Boeing grant to the team, the first year that North has been awarded a grant from a corporate sponsor. In addition to being awarded the funds, Boeing provides the team mentorship through one or more of its employees who become an official part of the team. The robotics club also has raised more than $5,000 in Arizona Education Tax Credit donations so far. Science teacher George Cardenas is the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adviser, who has spearheaded the fundraising efforts. The club has experienced incredible growth in interest and membership.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Teachers earn national certification Three teachers in the Washington Elementary School District recently earned National Board Certification (NBC), an advanced teaching credential that is the highest level of distinction a classroom teacher can achieve. Among them were Erin Johnson, first grade teacher at Mountain View School, and Leslie Perry, kindergarten teacher at Richard E. Miller Elementary. WESD has the fifth-greatest number of NBC teachers in the state. Their dedication to their profession and their desire to achieve at the highest level are indicative of the passion for teaching found throughout the WESD. Johnson and Perry were among 107 in Arizona to receive certification this year and among 4,980 teachers nationwide. To earn National Board Certification, teachers demonstrate their knowledge and skills through a yearlong series of performance-based assessments, including a portfolio of lessons and samples of student work,

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Recently signing letters of intent are Xavier students, from left: back row, Shannon Elford, Katie Park, Amanda Benson, and Ellie Ladensack; front row, Michaela Dooley, Katie Werner, and Lauren Johnson (submitted photo).

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Congresswoman visits Sunnyslope Rep. Kirsten Sinema, who represents Arizona District 9, paid a special visit to Sunnyslope School on Dec. 19. Sinema is a former employee of the Washington Elementary School District, beginning her career out of college as a social worker at Sunnyslope. Sinema worked in WESD for seven years before becoming a lawyer, a lobbyist and then later a member of the Arizona Legislature. She took the oath of office on Jan. 3. Sinema visited with eighth-grade students for nearly an hour, sharing her personal story and then answering students’ questions. Students asked Sinema’s opinions on a variety of issues from immigration and SB 1070 to gun control and how to balance the federal budget. Sinema ended her visit by signing the school’s “no-bullying” sign that was set to be installed after the winter recess.

PRIVATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS Xavier students sign letters of intent Seven student-athletes from Xavier College Preparatory have signed letters of intent with the following colleges and universities: Amanda Benson will play volleyball for the University of

Oregon; Michaela Dooley, a soccer player, heads to the University of San Diego; Shannon Elford will row for the crew team at St. Mary’s College of California; Lauren Johnson will play softball at the University of Arizona; Ellie Ladensack will play volleyball at Concordia University; Katie Park takes up a bat for the softball team at University of Virginia; and Katie Werner will shoot hoops for Yale University.

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senior defenders Clarence Clark, Colin Zaccagnio and Justice Kelly. In the championship game, Brophy met the No. 2-ranked team in the nation, tournament host Montverde Academy, in a televised game before a sellout crowd in a soccer-only stadium with music blaring, fireworks, and more than 30 college coaches in attendance. Montverde currently holds the nation’s longest undefeated streak—56 games —and fields a team of South American, Caribbean and Canadian soccer players, several of whom play for their respective youth national teams. In an exciting final, Brophy took the lead on a fantastic goal from Lennon, but Montverde tied the game just before halftime, and added two goals late in the second half to win, 3-1. Lennon was awarded the “Golden Boot” as the top scorer in the tournament, and O’Connor and Clark joined Lennon on the “All Tournament” team. Brophy’s national ranking has now climbed to No. 8, and the Broncos head into the Arizona state high school tournament as the team to beat.

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Senior Living Know your rights for legal guardianships Do you know whether you need to be the legal guardian of your grandchildren? Duet: Partners in Aging can help answer that question in a special Guardianship Clinic set for 3-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the Church of the Beatitudes, Patio Room, 555 W. Glendale Ave. If you are raising a grandchild or a minor relative, you will need formal custody to obtain benefits such as health care or to enroll the child in school. The legal process to gain custody can be complex and overwhelming. Duet has partnered with the Children’s Law Center to provide this free clinic. The presenter will be bilingual and Spanish speakers are encouraged to attend. Reservations required. Call Patricia at 602-274-5022, ext. 44.

How to care for those with dementia MAPS (Memory Assistance & Planning Session) is a workshop for caregivers and/or family members caring for someone with moderate to advanced dementia. Sponsored by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, the next workshop will take place 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Foundation for Senior Living Caregiver House, 1201 E. Thomas Road. The workshop gives an overview of what to expect during this stage. In a home-like setting, caregivers are taught how to deliver care including: bathing; oral care; preventing/cleaning up urinary accidents; assistance with lifting and walking; helping with dressing; using special equipment; feeding, nutrition and basic home safety tips. Deadline to register is Feb. 18. Cost is $60 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, materials and skills lab. For more information, call 602-839-6850 or e-mail baiinfo@bannerhealth.com.

8, 15, and 18 through 20. Children will get to enjoy gymnastics, dance, karate, sports, special guests, a bounce house, and more. There is a half-day camp option from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per day. The full-day option is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 per day. Sibling discounts are available. Extended care is offered from 3 to 5:30 p.m. There is a $10 fee for same-day registration, so call ahead to 602-9925790 to reserve a space. For more information, visit www.arizonasunrays.com.

Summer Camp Fair set for Feb. 23 Raising Arizona Kids Magazine’s 10th annual Camp Fair has everything parents need to plan their child’s summer. The 2013 Camp Fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Tesseract Middle and Upper School campus in Phoenix. The event is free please see FAIR on page 40

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and open to the public. Day and overnight camps from Arizona, throughout the Southwest and across the country will be represented. Families can meet with camp staff and directors, pick up registration information, ask questions and figure out which camps are best suited to their child’s interests and their family’s budget. Tesseract Middle and Upper School is located at 3939 E. Shea Blvd. For more information, call 480-991-KIDS (5437) or visit www.campfairaz.com.

YMCA receives funds from beverage group The Legacy Foundation ChrisTown YMCA was selected out of dozens of applicants to receive a grant from beverage bottlers across America. The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America evaluated dozens of proposals from around the nation to receive State Association/Community

Organization Grants. Partnering with the Arizona Beverage Association, the Chris-Town Y was just one of six recipients of this year’s grant and the first-ever recipient west of the Mississippi River. The national American Beverage Association contributed $10,000 to the Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA, and this was matched with another $10,000 from the local Arizona Beverage Association for a total of $20,000 for the Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA Youth In Motion program. April Lewallen, senior executive director of the Chris-Town Y, created Youth In Motion, a unique program that engages youth in physical activities that support and provide positive role models, constructive use of afterschool time, and develops positive self-esteem while improving academic achievement. The Youth in Motion program offers a comprehensive succession of fun fitness programs and activities that promote healthy lifestyles to the youth and families in the community.

Join us at the Stratford for great fun, great food and great care! The Stratford, an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, invites you to our weekly musical social in our Grand Lobby! Every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Stratford hosts a musical social with some of the Valley’s favorite performers. RSVP to (602) 841-2500 for a fun afternoon of music and refreshments.

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Classic cars, health expo at street fair The M7 Street Fair returns this year with the familiar classic car show and food vendors, as well as a new addition: a health expo offered by One Community. The event takes place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, along 7th Avenue in the Melrose District, between Campbell Avenue and Indian School Road. The road will be blocked off to all vehicle traffic. Originally consisting of a few sixfoot tables, a few dozen classic cars and a few hundred people, the Melrose District street fair has grown to more than 150 booths, food, rides and crafts for the kids, live music, more than 200 classic cars, and 20,000-plus visitors. New this year is the One Community Healthy Living Expo featured at the north end of the street fair, which will engage members of the LGBT and allied communities in an event that promotes healthy living. For more information about the street fair, visit www.m7streetfair.com. For more information about the Healthy Living Expo, visit www.onecommunity.co.

Classic, hot Italian cars at AAIC show The Arizona American Italian Club presents its third-annual “Le Bellezze d’ Italia” (The Beauties of Italy) Charity Italian Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the club’s parking lot at 7509 N. 12th St. Spectators may park in the shopping center at the northwest corner of 12th Street and Northern Avenue, or the Our Saviour Lutheran Church parking lot at the northeast corner of 12th Street and Glendale Avenue. Free shuttle service to and from the event will be provided. Admission to the event is one nonperishable food item to be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Visitors will enjoy a lunch of Italian sausage or chicken for $8, music, a beer garden, raffle, silent auction and more. In addition, there will be a bocce ball tournament and Spaghetti Sauce Cook-Off. To exhibit an Italian car or motorcycle, register at www.ItalianCarShow.com. Registration fee is $25 for the first vehi-

cle and $15 for each additional automobile. Car exhibitors will enjoy a special VIP room including complimentary antipasto and racing games. Vehicles will be eligible for various prizes. This year’s proceeds will benefit The Military Assistance Mission (www.azmam.org), which provides financial and morale aid to current Arizona active duty military, their families, and wounded warriors regardless of their overseas deployment status. For more information, call Jay Fuller at 602-410-0776 or e-mail Jay@ItalianCarShow.com.

A & E Briefs ‘Beneath the Ice: The Folk Art of Robert A. Schwartz’ Feb. 1-28 Burton Barr Central Library, 2nd Floor Reading Room 1221 N. Central Ave. The exhibit features more than 60 handcrafted ice spearfishing decoys, a life-size ice spearfishing house, and photos and information about the sport. Free programs related to the exhibit will continue on select Saturdays throughout the month. Visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

‘The Whipping Man’ Black Theatre Troupe Feb. 8-17 BTT Center for the Performing Arts 1333 E. Washington St. 602-254-2151, ext. 4 It’s April 1865. The Civil War is over and Passover is being celebrated. Caleb DeLeon, a wounded Jewish Confederate soldier, returns to find his family plantation in ruins and abandoned by everyone except Simon and John, two former slaves who adopted the faith of their former owners. As the sun sets on the last night of Passover, the three men prepare a humble Seder and explore this milestone as it relates to their current situation. Tickets are $33.50 plus fees. Visit blacktheatretroupe.org.

‘Rapunzel’ Feb. 8-24 Valley Youth Theatre 525 N. 1st Place 602-253-8188, ext. 2 This hair-raising Brothers Grimm please see A & E BRIEFS on page 42

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fairy tale is VYT’s only non-musical of the season. A young woman is trapped in a tall tower by a witch, who herself can only gain access to the tower after the girl lets down her long, long braid of golden hair. A prince eventually discovers the trapped maiden and vows to rescue her. Tickets are $20 each. Visit www.vyt.com.

Camelback Arts Festival Feb. 8-9 Camelback Bible Church 3900 E. Stanford Drive An event celebrating the visual and performing arts. There will be an art opening 7 p.m. Friday: “Illuminate: Marc Chagall and The Bible, Original Prints on Loan From The Bowden Collection.” Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy live performances, art, crafts, food vendors, music, children’s activities and more. Visit http://www.camelbackartsfestival.com.

‘Of Plastic Things and Butterfly Wings’ Feb. 9-10 Space 55 Theater 636 E. Pierce St. 602-663-4032 A plastic water bottle named Sam has lost her parents in The Gyres. With help from a blue crab, a parrot, a sea turtle, and music and puppets made from recycled materials, Sam embarks on an epic, family-friendly journey to save us all from the lonely, swirling vortex of trash floating in the ocean. Written by Greg Romero. Show times are 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 children. Visit www.space55.org.

Guest Artist in Residence Janaea Rose Lyn Monday, Feb. 11 Grand Canyon University 3300 W. Camelback Road 602-639-6295 GCU’s College of Fine Arts and Production features Lyn, third-generation Isadora Duncan dancer and historian, who will be giving a lecture 12-2 p.m. on the Legacy of Isadora Duncan and the Isadora Duncan Dancers. An exhibit of programs, photos and artwork will accompany the talk by Lyn. In addition, she will teach a Duncan Technique Master Class 2:30-4:30 p.m., with a live accompanist. Previous dance experience

is recommended for the master’s class. This residency is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail: susannah.keita@gcu.edu.

‘Respect: A Musical Journey of Women’ Feb. 13-March 3 Herberger Theater 222 E. Monroe 602-252-8497 From “Stand By Your Man” to Aretha’s “R.E.S.P.E.C.T,” the hit musical returns to Phoenix to celebrate the exciting story of women in the 20th century through more than 60 Top 40 songs. Tickets are $49.50 for balcony seats and $57.50 for orchestra and mezzanine. Visit www.herbergertheater.org.

‘Romeo & Juliet’ Ballet Arizona Feb. 14-17 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St. 602-381-0184 The classic Shakespearean tragedy of two young lovers divided by the quarrels of their warring families. Sergei Prokofiev’s lush score will be performed by The Phoenix Symphony with the full corps of Ballet Arizona’s dancers performing Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s original choreography. Tickets start at $26 plus fees. Visit www.balletaz.org.

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Arizona Theatre Company Feb. 14-March 3 Herberger Theater 222 E. Monroe 602-256-6995 Two men, both brilliant, yet vastly different: Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud the atheist, and author C.S. Lewis the believer. They meet in 1939 as England goes to war against the Nazis. Their evening of electrifying conversation about God, love, sex and the meaning of life will spark controversy long after the show is over. Tickets are $40-$88 plus fees. Visit www.arizonatheatre.org.

‘The Cherry Orchard’ Feb. 15-17 & 22-24 Ethington Theatre, Grand Canyon University 3300 W. Camelback Road 602-639-8880 Anton Chekhov’s transparently prophetic play, “The Cherry Orchard,” brings you to Russia on the verge of

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tectonic change. Economic forces and class struggles hound the aristocratic Ranevskaya family. Their traditions, their memories, and their way of life are all bound together in the impending loss of their family estate. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 general admission. Call the box office or e-mail ethington@gcu.edu.

‘Classical Vault: Britten, Verdi & Wagner’ Phoenix Boys Choir 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23 Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall 300 E. Indian School Road 602-264-5328 The Phoenix Boys Choir celebrates the 200th birthday of two of the most influential 19th Century Romantic opera composers: Wilhelm Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi. This year also marks the 100th birthday of English composer Benjamin Britten, a leading modern classical music and opera composer. Tickets are $27 main floor, $22 balcony. All tickets $25 at the door. Visit www.phoenixboyschoir.org.

um’s 12 exhibit galleries. Admission prior to Feb. 15 is $20 for adults 17 and older for a single day, and $30 for a two-day pass. Children 16 and younger admitted free; students pay $10 with ID. Join the museum by Feb. 13 and receive up to six free tickets to the fair and market. Visit heard.org/fair.

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25th Annual Art Detour March 2-3 Various locations, Downtown Phoenix An annual free, two-day, arts festival and self-guided tour of artist studios, art spaces, galleries and other art venues in downtown Phoenix organized by Artlink, Inc. The event that launched Phoenix’s First Fridays Art Walk phenomenon will coincide with the March First Friday, resulting in a weekend chock-full of arts-related tours, exhibits, live music and other activities. The event is free and offers programming appropriate for all ages. Visit www.artlinkphoenix.com. For your local advertising needs, call North Central News at 602-277-2742

Le Bellezze d’ Italia Charity Italian Car Show Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 100 “Italian Beauties” will be on display, Enjoy music, food, raffle prizes and fun! Admission for the public is one non-perishable food item for St. Mary’s Food Bank. Net proceeds will benefit the Military Assistance Mission.

Casino Night Saturday, March 9, from 5 p.m. ‘til ... Blackjack • Craps • Roulette • Poker $20 Entry Fee includes $200 in playing chips and hot dog and potato chips. Tickets are limited, so buy them early! Bring your luck, have some fun and take a chance for valuable prizes

Spaghetti Buffet Night with Pietro Rainone Extended through March! Enjoy authentic Italian music from Sorrento, Italy! PIETRO RAINONE, Italian musician and singer, will perform from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Buffet is $8 per person. All events are open to the public. Membership is required for bar service (except for the car show).

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Jonas Kaufmann & The Phoenix Opera 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 Orpheum Theatre 203 W. Adams St. 602-262-7272 Operatic superstar Jonas Kaufmann performs in concert with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra. Born in Munich, Germany, the tenor is internationally recognized as one of the most important opera singers of our day. Ticket prices range from $35 to $125. They can be obtained by calling the Orpheum ticket office or by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com.

Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2-3 Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-251-0261 The Indian Fair features more than 700 top American Indian artists including jewelers, sculptors, painters, potters, weavers, bead workers, katsina doll carvers and basket makers. Fair weekend also includes music and dance performances, demonstrations and Native foods, and access to the muse-

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Steve Dragovich and Diane Quan took over HB Hanratty’s in 2009, changing some things such as adding a prep kitchen and nosh menu, but not touching some traditions, such as broadcasting Ohio State games for local fans (submitted photo).

Café Chat HB Hanratty’s is a hip neighborhood dive bar By Patty Talahongva Don’t expect anything fancy––HB Hanratty’s at 537 E. Camelback Road is about as local as you can get for a place that comes with a 30-year history. Newcomers will discover the strong drinks served here and old timers will flock to the place when an Ohio State game is playing. Diane Quan and Steve Dragovich were regular patrons of the place before they became the owners. They lived and worked in the area at high-end restaurants such as Fleming’s and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse but enjoyed the vibe at Hanratty’s. So in 2009, Quan approached the owners about taking over the pub and a deal was made. But it was a bit of an adjustment for the two who were used to white table clothes and swanky digs. Quan laughs, “Well it took a little getting used to. In the beginning we were thinking, ‘What did we get ourselves into?’ But it’s worked out pretty well.” They made a few changes such as taking out the carpet (remember, it was built in the late 1970s) and putting in a small kitchen to serve a few food items. The iconic yellow sign that featured the name plus the image of a cowboy with a handlebar mustache and goatee fell down last year. The new sign is red and only sports the name.

Those small changes haven’t affected the tradition of Ohio State fans appropriating the bar during their games. “It’s packed,” says Quan, adding that the previous owners told her it started way back before the games were televised. The local alumni would gather at Hanratty’s then call the father of an alum in Ohio who would hold the phone up to the radio so the fans in Phoenix could listen to the game on speakerphone. “We'll open the bar early,” says Quan of those game days. “Sometimes it can be nine in the morning.” The alumni association even sets up a booth where fans can purchase Ohio State swag. “Sometimes on big games you’ll have 100 Ohio State fans here,” she says. Her business partner, Dragovich, is from Ohio, so these days are especially fun for him. A perusal of some online sites will tell you HB Hanratty’s is a “Western” place, an English pub, a tavern, or a biker bar. It’s none of those, says Angela Muniz, the marketing director for the eatery. Some folks call it a dive bar. That’s more accurate, admits Muniz with a chuckle. “Oh yeah, I would say we’re a dive bar. I think people expect dive bars to have some culture and history,” she says. “They may not be fancy but they’re definitely known for their drinks.” A little bit of fancy comes in the form of the Tiny Tinis, which Quan added to the menu. It’s a 4-ounce mar-

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tini for $4. “The martini originally started as a small drink so it would stay cold while you drink it,” Muniz explains. Hanratty’s offers the Classic Martini, a Washington Appletini and a Cosmopolitan in a “tinier” format. They’re a big hit, says Quan. “The price point is a little bit different, so it seemed to work out,” as patrons can try a martini and stay within their budget. The bar also includes some local beers, such Sun Up IPA and Sleepy Dog Red Rover, as well as the not-solocal Magic Hat #9. “It’s a really light lager,” says Muniz, “and it has a cult following.” The beer is from Vermont and is on tap. “Beer week (Feb. 16-23) would be a good time to check us out,” she suggests. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, HB Hanratty’s teams up with Old Dixie’s Food Truck to offer Arizona beers and comfort food for $25. You can RSVP on the restaurant’s Facebook page to ensure your space at the event. For the rest of the week Hanratty’s will feature Arizona beers for $3 each. And since a prep kitchen was added a short nosh menu also is available, including a warm pretzel; chips, salsa and cheese; taquitos; mozzarella sticks; pepperoni pizza bread; and a pastrami and Swiss on rye sandwich. Or, if you prefer, you’re welcome to bring in your own food, says Muniz. “It’s very much a neighborhood place,” Muniz says, describing the Happy Hour crowd as a mix of working class and business class, and as the evening progresses the hispters venture in from the neighborhood to shoot pool on one of the vintage pool tables or shoot darts in the back. If you work at another bar or restaurant, show your pay stub to get a free drink. If you take in a show at the nearby Torch Theater, show your ticket and get a drink for $1. Cycling patrons are welcome to park their bicycles on the patio. A bit of modern technology is the jukebox. If you have an app for Touch Tune you can program songs to play from your phone or you can walk over and insert the proper amount of coin. This year a mural will be painted on the eastern side of the building. Calls for artists will be posted on the Facebook page, HB Hanratty’s Pub. HB Hanratty’s is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For more information, call 602-274-3067.

Dining Briefs Half-price cocktails offered all week long Arizona Cocktail Week is set for Feb. 16-22 and during that time drink specials will be abundant throughout Phoenix and the Valley. The drink specials can be redeemed by wearing a special AZCW wristband, available for $10. Proceeds from the wristbands will benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Arizona. C-CAP is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and provide career opportunities in the foodservice industry for underserved youth through culinary arts education and employment. Once the wristband is purchased, imbibers can receive half-priced drinks at participating restaurants and bars, all week long, including local hot spots Windsor, Texaz Grill, Bar Crudo, Central Bistro and Shady’s. The wristband also will give Yelpers access to dining specials and exclusive taxi deals to ensure everyone gets home safely. In please see COCKTAILS on page 46

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Swiss-made chocolates found in Sunnyslope Those who long for the velvety smoothness and rich creaminess of handmade Swiss chocolates but can’t afford the airfare across the ocean can take heart–those rich delights can be found in Sunnyslope, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Baker’s Daughter, a decadent dessert shop, operates next door to Karl’s Bakery, 8847 N. 7th Ave. And why shouldn’t it? Karl Boerner’s daughter, Christine, is the chocolatier extraordinaire at the helm, having grown up in her family’s bakery.

Karl himself is Swiss but was born in Germany and received his training as a pastry chef in Cologne. He studied chocolate in Switzerland and also is a chocolatier. Like her father, Christine also trained in Switzerland for three years, graduating at the top of her class. All the raw chocolate at The Baker’s Daughter comes from Switzerland, using only fair trade beans. Christine uses no coating chocolate, just the pure product, to create her gateaux and 46 different truffles, whose molds and shells are handmade before they are filled with different flavors of ganache. Other shop selections include shortbreads, cookies, cupcakes, and the customer favorite caramel-sea salt truffle. Pre-made gift boxes are available starting at $10.75 and up and customers also can create their own gift boxes. The chocolate store offers a quaint sit-down area, where customers can enjoy their treats along with a hot cocoa, cappuccino, latte, macchiato or espresso smoothie. Christine offers private chocolate making classes and private wine and chocolate pairing receptions. For more

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Olive mill celebrates annual pressings Queen Creek Olive Mill and its retail store and restaurant at the Biltmore Fashion Park celebrate their annual Olio Nuovo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festival of the New Oil,â&#x20AC;? through Sunday, Feb. 17. The annual festival marks the arrival of the new oil that recently was pressed at the Olive Mill and the tradition is celebrated with food, wine, live music and much more. In addition, Private Press EVOOs will be available for a limited time. This exclusive line is created by the Olive Millâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner and Master Blender, Perry Rea, and features a similar blend of olive varieties pressed at different stages of ripeness to create three distinctly different flavor profiles of extra virgin olive oil, named Arcangelo, Franciscan and Bianca. They are available for a limited time at the Oils & Olives marketplace inside the Biltmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UNION shopping area.

Throughout the festival, there will be daily in-store retail deals. And the Trattoria del Piero restaurant, also inside UNION, will offer daily breakfast and lunch specials. For more information, call the restaurant at 602-957-5354 or the store at 602-955-8400, or go online to www.QueenCreekOliveMill.com.

Thirteenorth marks two years of great food With a little bit of luck and a lot of hard work and good grub, Thirteenorth has reached another milestoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;its second anniversary. Part of its success can be attributed to a solid menu that stays fresh with the occasional addition of new nosh selections. Most recently, the menu has been spiffed up to include fish tacos; a California turkey burger; a turkey club sandwich; savory green chili chicken mac and cheese; a chef â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad, and a cobb salad. Diners will still find $13 bottles of select wine available from open to close on Mondays and Tuesdays. And on the please see ANNIVERSARY on page 48

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13th day of every month, the restaurant continues to offer enticing food and drink specials. Be sure to friend Thirteenorth on Facebook (keywords “Thirteen North Grille”) for details and updates. Plus, every Saturday and Sunday you can sink your teeth into the $5 burger special–an 8-ounce gourmet ground chuck patty with house-made chips. Thirteenorth is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, and has a full bar with a nice selection of fine wines and craft beers. It is located at 1301 E. Northern Ave. For more information, call 602-795-1397 or visit www.thirteenorthgrille.com.

What do you get when you mix fresh ingredients with savory sauces and cook them in a warm, saucer-like bread pocket? The answer is a Zookz sandwich. Carole Meyer, owner of Zookz located at 4750 N. Central Ave., has perfected the “pocket” sandwiches she ate as a child growing up in North Africa. “People are really craving fresh, healthy meals they can get on the go,” said Meyer. “Zookz are prepared quickly to cater to the fast-paced world in which we live.” Patrons can grab one of Meyer’s savory sandwiches for breakfast or lunch within minutes for either dine-in or carry out. Concoctions include the

No. 44, a two-egg frittata with bacon, ham, feta, parmesan, roasted red peppers and fresh basil for $4.25, and the No. 20, with sliced turkey, crisp bacon, fresh avocado, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and sweet heat mustard sauce for $5.95, served with a side salad of the day. For those working on their New Year’s resolutions, Zookz offers four different salads including a sweet kale salad. The sandwich shop also has nonmeat sandwiches for vegetarians. Zookz is open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.3:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Saturdays. For more information, call 602-279-0906 or visit www.zookzsandwiches.com.

Urban Cookies has breakfast goodies Urban Cookies Bakeshop, 4711 N. 7th St., will open early starting Feb. 1 to offer morning pastries. Ten new items will be added to its expanding menu. Selections will include a dairy-free muffin, scones, croissants, pumpkin bread, vegan banana bread and a signature Morning Bun, created with a buttery croissant dough and an orange cinnamon sugar filling. Pastries range in price from $2.50 to $3.25. The shop will open at 7:30 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. weekends. For more information, including details about the new morning menu, visit www.urbancookies.com or call 602451-4335.

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