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Three local eateries close their doors By Teri Carnicelli Despite the indications that the local economy is beginning to pick up in Phoenix, three North Central restaurants recently shut their doors. Pugzie’s Restaurant and Sophie’s French Bistro, both of which closed in November, and Dillon’s on Top of Central which closed last month, cited various reasons including a decrease in customers over the last couple of years and, in the case of Dillon’s, too small of a parking lot to service too large of a restaurant. For nearly 31 years, Lynn Pugliano and sister Lisa Pugliano-Wright prepared fresh, healthy lunches for area residents and businesses through their restaurant, Pugzie’s. Their initial sandwich shop was originally their dad’s service station, which they converted into a restaurant. About 17 years ago, with no room to expand, they decided to purchase a 12,000-square-foot office complex adjacent to their property at the northwest corner of 16th Street and Highland Avenue. They remodeled it into a restaurant with inside seating for 282 people. A drive-up window was added, along with an outdoor eating area with courtyard. The shaded exterior area seated about 75. At that time, the restaurant tripled its size and doubled its staff, keeping busy during non-lunch hours with a new catering business. But lately, busi-

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Bill Spreitzer, president of WESCAP Investments, Inc., is excited about the Madison Gardens Senior Community his company is constructing in Central Phoenix, which also is where he grew up and now lives with his wife. To be able to serve lower income senior citizens with a beautiful and ADA-compliant housing community is very rewarding, he says (photo by Teri Carnicelli).

Central core to see new housing units By Patty Talahongva This year will see some vacant lots go away and some new housing opportunities come in to the North Central Phoenix community. One housing development already is under construction and is slated to open by the end of the year, while the other one is just weeks away from starting construction. At 808 E. Missouri Ave., WESCAP Investments, Inc. is building the Madison Gardens Senior Community, which will be an affordable housing complex for low-income seniors age 62 and older. There will be 132 units with one- and two-bedroom apartments. The total project cost is estimated at $26,724,772. The developer plans on utilizing $22,247,775 in 2012 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, provided through the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) LIHTC program, a deferred developer fee. In addition, WESCAP secured private financing to leverage a $2 million loan from the city of Phoenix through its HOME Investment Partnership Program. Bill Spreitzer, company president, says the area was very attractive to him because of the nearby grocery store, banks and especially all the medical offices

on Missouri Avenue. The property, former owned by high-end luxury home developer Zacher Homes, was purchased in bankruptcy court in 2010. WESCAP broke ground last October. The construction, which will use some green building techniques, is designed to move people around and promote a more social atmosphere. “There will be an interior space meeting room, a general dining area for potlucks, an exercise and meditation room, library, computer room, dance room,” Spreitzer explains, adding, “The design is to have people move through the building.” please see HOUSING on page 4

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The builder of this home at 514 W. Mariposa St. recently received approval from the city to build another, similar house just a few doors down in a largely historic neighborhood (photo courtesy of Evan Boxwell).

Historic neighborhood gets modern additions By Teri Carnicelli If you don’t happen to live in an historic neighborhood in Phoenix, it may come as a surprise to you that when looking at constructing infill homes, the state and city historic preservation guidelines actually discourage builders from putting up a property that looks … well, historic. Which suits Evan Boxwell of Boxwell Southwest, LLC, just fine. That’s because Boxwell last year constructed a brand new, modern-looking home in the heart of the Pierson Place Historic District, on Mariposa Street just west of Central Avenue. And on Dec. 6 Boxwell received approval from

a city of Phoenix zoning hearing officer to put up another, similar structure just a few doors down. Boxwell in 2006 received approval from the city’s Development Services Department to split a double lot located at 317 W. Mariposa St. into two lots, creating a new property at 315 W. Mariposa. That new property has sat vacant since that time, save for a hedgerow near the street. The lot is slightly narrower that the other lots on the street because of the way the parcel was divided, however, it is quite deep, at 134 feet. His plan is to construct a new, contemporary-looking home, similar to the existing home he and architect Jeremy Kotter built last year at 514 W. Mariposa. This new home will be

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a couple of other properties,” he says. WESCAP will be taking Madison Gardens renter applications in July and August, with move-in dates by December and maybe earlier, depending on construction. Call 602-2799300 to get more information on qualifying for an apartment. Another housing project about to get under way is at the southwest corner of Central and Highland avenues and the developer is Vedura Residential. However, the project is targeting a much different demographic than Madison Gardens. Vedura is requesting a rezoning for the property from C2 high-rise, R3 and R5 to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). It will be a four-story, luxury apartment complex with studios, oneand two-bedroom units. The project will include 266 rental units on 3.4 net acres, and will be no more than 67 feet high. The lot currently is vacant. One of the partners also has longtime ties to the area. Paul Fannin IV is the great-grandson of Paul Fannin, the former Arizona governor. He grew up in the area and knows it well. Bruce Hart is his partner and the managing director of Vedura Residential. “We’ve had a meeting with the Pierson Place Neighborhood Association,” says Hart, as well as a community meeting on Nov. 20 at the Washington Activity Center. Hart says that feedback was generally positive. Vedura’s proposal will go before the Alhambra Village Planning Committee at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, after which time it will move on to the Phoenix Planning Commission and ultimately the Phoenix City Council. Those dates have not yet been set. Hart points to the recent growth in the area around Central and Camelback as being attractive to building there. “There’s been a lot of positive transformation in the neighborhood with new restaurants and retail,” he says, adding the convenience of the light rail as another plus. There’s also a demand, he says, for more housing in that area. Hart says the project has strong support from neighborhood groups and he doesn’t expect any challenges to the project. Once Vedura is granted the rezoning request, he expects the company will break ground in August or September; construction will take

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Complex targets cycle of homelessness By Patty Talahongva A housing complex for chronically homeless people is set to open next month. Encanto Park, 4175 N. 9th St., will have its grand opening on Feb. 5 and the public is invited to tour the complex starting at 8 a.m. Diana Yazzie Devine is the CEO of Native American Connections, the builder of the project, and she said it has been in the works for a few years now. “The development of Encanto Pointe has been a collective experience of working with committed community partners over a three year period,” she said. The 56-unit apartment building is a Housing First project. Housing First is an internationally acclaimed program that shifts the focus on the many issues facing most homeless people who suffer from addictions. Rather than having

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The Lieb Group It’s 2013! Many of us long-time North Central residents lost a great friend in December–Neal Sheiner. Neal would have been happy because he reunited many of his friends at his service who had not seen each other in a little while. Neil was an architect by trade but served on the Fiesta Bowl committee for well over 20 years, was a past president of Silent Witness and was a long-time member of the RAMMS Board which over sees youth activities in our area. I served with Neal for six years on the Ramms board and I have one funny story involving him. When Chuck Whetstine, Mark Hester and I coached girls sixtheighth-grade softball, Neal was the uniform contact, something he did for more than 10 years. We chose for our team the University of South Carolina because I went to college nearby and the nickname was the Gamecocks. The coaches quickly learned after the first game, when the girls would cheer 1-2-3 GO COCKS every inning, that this school's name was not going to work and I had Neal switch to another school's uniform. Neal will be missed by many of us and I especially want to reach out to Marla, Julie Kirschner, and Neal’s two children, AJ and Sam. Godspeed, my friend. The funny thing at the reception was that many of us dads/coaches were still upset losing games to each other in games that were played more than 10 years ago. None of us like to lose and we are still scarred!! Neal brought us together for the Ramms reunion. John Ashton, your family still owes my team ice cream when we kicked your wife's team in the championship seven years ago. Kim is a sore loser. I want to welcome a new store to our neighborhood, Nene Unique Home and Gifts store located at 6042 N. 16th Street (just north of Bethany Home Road). It really is a cool store and adds to the ambience of the 16th/Bethany Home corridor. It is owned by longtime KEZ radio host Beth

McDonald, who was part of the Beth and Bill show for 20 years. Beth is in her 22nd year at the station. The store is managed by Beth's sister and North Central resident, Kelley McNeil..The store reminds me of Vignettes, which was located on 7th Street and Colter for many years. Lets welcome NeNe to our 'HOOD. I mentioned in December how appreciative I am of my friends and clients for allowing me to list 114 homes in 2012 and to sell 104 homes. The market is slowly coming back to life and the ugly foreclosures have disappeared. There will still be short sales for the next three to five years but home values in our area are finally getting better. I know some of you are hearing that homes are increasing in value 20 percent or more but that is in the outlying areas that were down almost 80 percent. I do have four totally remodeled homes coming on the market in the first quarter of 2013 by Magee Builders who have created some masterpieces in the past year in North Central and almost single handily are increasing our neighborhood values. Finally, I want to thanks the 100 agents who have joined me at HomeSmart, located at 5225 N. Central Ave. Ste. 104, over the past 18 months and have helped us become North Central's top producing real estate company. We have the Valley’s top-performing agents in our office and we will continue to work hard and gain your trust. Our group has well over 10 years average experience and we all live in North Central or the surrounding areas. We also have Spanish- and Vietnamese-speaking agents in our group. In a slow economy, we just expanded our office and we have two vacancies. Give us a call and we’ll give you our marketing expertise. Have a great 2013!!

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Volunteers spruce up residential teen home More than 70 Honeywell volunteers, in partnership with Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun, spent a day improving and expanding the landscaping, as well as adding a little sparkle to the community room at the Boys Hope Girls Hope girls’ residence in downtown Phoenix. Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children in need to meet their full potential by providing value centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college. Volunteer projects on Dec. 14 included installing low-maintenance desert landscaping and adding planters and plants to the front yard, as well as

painting exterior walls to add color. In the back yard, the landscaping was overhauled and an area of artificial turf was added for a gathering space. Inside the community room, walls were painted, shelves were added and a new flat-screen television was installed. Honeywell volunteers also honored an employee who died this year by planting a tree in her honor and placing a dedication plaque. Most Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) youth are offered academic scholarships, and all qualify for federal grants based on financial need. Onehundred percent of BHGH Arizona graduates have been admitted to college, while 97 percent are or will be the first in their families to attend college. For more information, visit www.bhghaz.org.

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That’s because according to construction guidelines in historic neighborhoods, new homes should be distinct, but compatible with the character of the district and neighborhood buildings. “We don’t want it to look historic because then when it goes on the market buyers might get confused thinking they are purchasing a historic home, when they are not,” Finbraaten explained. However, the home should have the same general scale and massing, Finbraaten added, so it doesn’t end up overwhelming the other homes in the neighborhood. It also needs to have similar setbacks and similar landscaping, to more subtly blend in. Boxwell said he’s not by any means trying to turn the Pierson Place Historic District into a “tract home neighborhood.” His properties are distinct and attractive and actually add an appealing mix to the various styles of existing homes. In addition, he plans to replant some of the existing trees and, like other homes in the area, have a

grassy front yard with a large portion of the existing hedgerow remaining intact. No one in opposition to the proposal came to the Dec. 6 hearing. Hearing officer Joseph Viola said that one or two phone calls were received from Pierson Place neighbors, but they were more general inquiries about the proposal, rather than concerns or protests. “Usually people would be happy to see a vacant lot in their neighborhood be developed, but you never know,” Viola commented. The Pierson Place Historic District itself stretches from Central to 7th avenues, and from Camelback Road south to the Grand Canal.

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The Sunnyslope Kiwanis Club, in a joint venture with VALLEYLIFE, has installed a bin to collect gently used clothing, shoes and books on the campus of VALLEYLIFE, located at 1142 W. Hatcher Road. The bin is located in the parking lot of the facility itself. Both nonprofit organizations will share the proceeds from the donation bin. If you were the recipient of new towels and new bedding over the holidays, why not pass on your older items to some needful shelter animals? The Arizona Humane Society, located at 13th Avenue and Hatcher Road, is always in need of gently used blankets, sheets, towels and pillowcases, especially this time of year, when the temperatures drop and the animals need warmth as much as comfort in their kennels and cages. The shelter is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 602-997-7585. Donations also can be dropped of at the Arizona Humane Society’s Petique, located in the Biltmore Fashion Park at 2502 E. Camelback Road. For more information, call 602-957-3113.

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ness hadn’t exactly been booming on either side. And after so many years toiling in the food industry, the sisters decided to call it quits, citing a variety of reasons from a drop in business to simply being ready to retire. Sophie’s opened on Nov. 2, 2000 to “rave reviews and marked the beginning of a great ride,” according to Sophie’s founder Serge Boukatch, who sent out a farewell e-mail to the restaurant’s regular customers. The bistro, located inside a remodeled cottage-style home at 2320 E. Osborn Road, was uniquely French in the midst of Phoenix. You could order the quiche du jour, crepes or boeuf bourguignon for lunch, and for dinner the main attraction was always the signature duck confit cassoulet, which featured a slow-roasted duck leg with white beans, lamb sausage and ham hock. Boukatch renovated the old house to accommodate 85 guests and added a patio and planted shrubs to block the noise from Osborn. He also spent extra effort to outfit his banquet room with

new technology like Wi-Fi, a large retractable screen, and audio. However, in the end and like many small businesses, Sophie’s was the victim of a sluggish economy where people who used to dine out regularly no longer had the disposable income to do so. “We have had the opportunity to meet special people, initially as customers of Sophie’s, and many who later became longtime loyal and wonderful customers and dear friends,” wrote Boukatch. “Many, many thanks to each and every one of you who helped contribute to Sophie’s success during these past 12 years.” Dillon’s was a much younger restaurant, having opened in the summer of 2010. However, it was part of a wellestablished local chain of Kansas City and St. Louis-styled barbecue restaurants co-owned by George Valverde, the first of which opened in 1998. The building, sandwiched between Central Avenue and the canal, still has walls that have been around since the 1800s. It was once a rest stop between downtown Phoenix and Sunnyslope. It also was a dance hall. It has housed

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many restaurants along the way, including Central Bar and Grill, Gregory’s on Central, The Calico Cow and many more over. Longtime Sunnyslope residents have commented that the building appears to be “cursed” as no business in recent memory has survived more than a couple of years. Once of the issues may be a lack of parking. The lot was restriped years ago to try and squeeze in as many spaces as possible but the result has meant that some larger vehicles take up slightly more than one space, causing the adjacent space to go to waste. In addition, locals have become accustomed to parking in the spaces directly adjacent to the canal path while they enjoy walks, runs or biking along the canal—and not eating at the restaurant itself. As one employee put it, the parking lot could be full but the restaurant halfempty. The restaurant had four dining areas–a main dining room seating 40, a “Military Room” which held 24, a bar that sat 70 and an outdoor patio which could hold up to 70. Messages left with Valverde were

not returned. Rumors were floating around the Sunnyslope community that another Sunnyslope restaurateur was considering purchasing the building but those rumors were unconfirmed as of press time

Historical society’s annual meeting The annual meeting of the Sunnyslope Historical Society will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Sunnyslope Historical Society Museum, 737 E. Hatcher Road. The meeting is free and open to the public. There will be an election of members to the Board of Directors followed by guest speaker George Flores, Development Service Center manager for the town of Buckeye, Ariz. His topic will be his life and family history in Sunnyslope. Active in civic and cultural affairs in the Valley, Flores serves as the president of the Central Arizona Chapter of the Arizona Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the museum at 602-331-3150.

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Pet obesity is serious problem By Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian)

New Year’s Eve has always been a time to reflect on the changes we want to make and resolve to follow through on those changes—like shedding those extra holiday pounds. Now that the holidays are over, even the pets are feeling the weight gain. While some pets are obviously pudgy, many people are surprised to learn from the veterinarian that their pet is overweight. The consequences are much like those we deal with ourselves: joint disease, breathing difficulties, diabetes, and a shortened lifespan. A full evaluation by your veterinarian is most important, as some medical conditions (such as a low functioning thyroid gland) can contribute to weight gain. However, most overweight pets simply eat too much and do not exercise enough. Fat pets are more at risk in surgery, more prone to injury, and have more stress on heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and joints. Excess weight can worsen osteoarthritis, cause respiratory problems in hot weather and during exercise, and lead to diabetes mellitus or high blood pressure. Obesity generally decreases the quality and length of life for a family pet. The easiest way to tell whether your pet is overweight is by feeling for his ribs. Place your hands on each side of his rib cage and press gently. If you feel his ribs with this gentle pressure, he probably weighs the right amount. If you have to push harder to feel the ribs, he’s overweight. Looking at your pet from above, a waistline or indentation should be present in the area between where the ribs end and the hips begin. A gradual change to a food with more fiber or lower calories is often enough to control body weight. Your veterinarian can assess your pet’s ideal body weight and can then calculate the calories needed for weight loss and weight maintenance. Dividing the daily food allowance into three to six servings may keep your pet from realizing he’s not eating as much. A portion of his regular food allowance can be saved and used for treats, or use a high-fiber, low-fat snack

such as carrots or air-popped popcorn. A lower calorie diet is just part of the solution for a pet that is overweight. Exercise is just as important. You must consider the age, breed, and general fitness level of your pet before starting. It is also important to take the weather into account. Walking, jogging, Frisbee, and fetch are great ways to exercise your dog. A kitty condo, catnip, and interactive cat toys can get your cat more active as well. The first prescription drug for the treatment of canine obesity is now available for those dogs that need more than a diet and exercise program to reduce their weight. This medication suppresses canine appetite and blocks fat absorption. It is only prescribed as a part of an overall weight management program for dogs. To help keep your pet looking and feeling good, this is a New Year’s Resolution worth keeping! 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.

PetSmart increases recycling efforts PetSmart announced the official launch of its hard goods donation program across its more than 1,200 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The program, supported by nonprofit Good 360, will save approximately 3,000 dumpsters of usable cat and dog products annually from going into landfills and benefit over 900 animal welfare organizations in local communities. Through the program, tested in August 2011 with 10 PetSmart stores and expanded to a 140-store pilot in February 2012, over 1.2 million items have been donated to-date valuing more than $990,000. The hard goods donation program is part of the company’s commitment to recycling, one of six priorities of PetSmart’s Think Twice sustainability platform. Working with Waste Management, the company also continues to roll out recycling across all possible locations. As a result, PetSmart facilities recycled 34,271 metric tons in 2011, a 25 percent increase since 2008 and 4 percent year-over-year increase.

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who has a wonderful and affectionate personality. Auggie is available now at the Sunnyslope Adoption Center located at 9226 N. 13th Ave. His adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter surgery and vaccines. For more information, call 602-997-7585, ext. 2045 and ask for animal ID number A420951.

Happy-go-lucky Auggie wasn’t so lucky when he was a wounded stray, but his luck changed when he was rescued by the Humane Society, and now he’s looking for a second chance at a happy home with a loving family (submitted photo).

Pet of the Month Handsome redhead needs a second chance Auggie is a charming Labrador and Chow mix with a handsome red coat. He wasn’t nearly as good-looking when he first arrived at the Arizona Humane Society as a wounded stray but he was stitched up in the Second Chance Animal Hospital. The Arizona Humane Society is always in need of foster homes so the animals don’t have to recover in the hospital kennels and thankfully AHS found a nice lady willing to share her home for two weeks while Auggie’s wounds healed. His foster parent reports that Auggie is an extremely loyal dog who loves being part of a family and bonds very closely with whoever takes good care of him. He is house trained, crate trained and leash trained and when he isn’t indoors, curled up on a dog bed or watching TV with you. He likes to go for walks and play with other dogs in the yard. He is an expressive 3-year-old

Shelter wins prize in national contest The state’s oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter has won recognition from the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for the number of dogs and cats it saved in a national challenge. The Arizona Animal Welfare League & Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) was the “Most Improved Player” in the South Central Division, winning it a $10,000 prize. AAWL & SPCA increased the number of animals saved by 685, or 129 percent, in the three-month period from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, compared with the same period last year. The organization received an additional $5,000 for going over a baseline of 300 adoptions during the three months. As the state’s largest no-kill animal welfare organization, AAWL & SPCA rescues adoptable dogs and cats from “open-intake” facilities like the county shelter, saving them from euthanasia, and finds permanent homes for them. All adoptable animals at AAWL & SPCA are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped, and have received any other medical care needed. For information about adopting a pet, go to www.aawl.org or call 602273-6852.

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The difference: price vs. cost By Jim Alauria, Master Mechanic

One of the biggest fears any consumer has is paying too much for whatever it is that they are buying. People will spend hours going from store to store or surfing the web just to ensure the price they are paying is the best. Unfortunately, the “price-shopper” mentality for automotive repairs and service usually just leads to more consumer confusion. Why does this happen? Well, there is a big difference between a price quoted over the phone for repairs on a car that isn’t in a shop and what it would actually cost after the shop did a proper diagnostic evaluation, visually inspected the vehicle and then gave a proper quote on what it would cost. In the automotive industry there are many big chain operations that tell their associates to ensure the customer that they will “beat any price” but are then taught to up-sell the customer on other items to make up for the losses. So, is the price over the phone going to cost you less? Most of the time it’s not. The truth is that if you do your research, you should already have a good feeling about the shop you are dealing with on your repairs. The fact is that all repair shops are buying the parts from the same places and usually if they are buying the exact same parts their prices are very close. Labor is the same way. Most labor rates at the top auto repair shops are within $10-$15 per hour. So in a perfect world the prices at every shop should be the same, just like buying a camera at Walmart vs. Target. Well, it’s not a perfect world, and the prices are not the same. The reason for this is the same reason getting a haircut and color isn’t the same price at every salon, why a steak at fine steakhouse is more than the same cut of steak at a chain restaurant or why a blue, princess cut diamond set in a gold ring band isn’t the same price at every jeweler. Price can always be broken down into “quality” and “service.” If you want the cheapest price, you are going to give up either on quality of the product or on the quality of the service. You are paying your mechanic to decide what quality of parts to put on your

car. Does it need a factory part only available at the dealer? Or can it be replaced with a non-dealer, virtually identical aftermarket part? Most likely you don’t want to make that decision and those are the decisions you are paying your mechanic to make for you. That is the quality service you are paying for. The good auto repair shops will save you money when they can but they will also insist that you spend more when they feel you should. So rather than getting on the phone and calling around to a bunch of shops who are going to give you their “price” only to leave you more confused, I recommend you find somebody you can freely talk to so that they will earn your trust. This somebody will explain your options, will give you their expert opinion and will ultimately help you make the best decision given the situation. They will make you feel comfortable every step of the way. Jim Alauria is the owner of 3A Automotive Service, 1539 W. Hatcher Road. He can be reached at 602-997-7978. The information in “Road Wise” is provided as general information only. For specific advice on your automobile, consult your auto technician.

Community Calendar Sunnyslope WINS Community Policing Meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Cowden Center 9202 N. 2nd St. The topic will be Medical Marijuana Laws and Enforcement, presented by Officers Hird and Tobey, city of Phoenix Police Department NET Squad, and Larry Tom, city of Phoenix Planning and Development Department. Dinner will be provided courtesy of Lincoln Gives, John C. Lincoln Health Network’s employee giving program. Allow an hour and a half for the meeting. Free and open to the public.

Laurie Roberts Speaks to AAUW 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 15 Beatitudes Luther Life Center 1616 W. Glendale Ave. 602-510-1544 AAUW (The American Association of University Women) will feature The Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts, whose topic will be “Even in

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Book Discussion 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 Arizona Jewish Historical Society 122 E. Culver St. 602-241-7870 Learn more about “The Aleppo Codex” by Matti Friedman. A thousand years ago, the most perfect copy of the Hebrew Bible was written. It was kept safe through one upheaval after another in the Middle East, and by the 1940s it was housed in a dark grotto in Aleppo, Syria, and had become known around the world as the Aleppo Codex. Friedman’s true-life detective story traces how this precious manuscript was smuggled from its hiding place in Syria into the newly founded state of Israel and how and why many of its most sacred and valuable pages went missing. The discussion will be led by AZJHS Executive Director Lawrence Bell. Admission is free. RSVP requested to azjhs@aol.com.

Phoenix Writers Club 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Bluewater Grill 1720 E. Camelback Road Pam Knight Stevenson, award winning television producer/writer and historical journalist, and Brenda Kimsey Warneka, award-winning writer, editor and an attorney, will present “Skirting Traditions,” an anthology of women writers in Arizona. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations must be made by Jan. 17. RSVP neeliepubl@aol.com with Phoenix Writers Club in the subject line. Members and the public are welcome.

Guild Library Book Sale and Treasure Market Jan. 26-27 Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave. 602-252-8848 Choose from more than 30,000 titles ranging from rare books to paperbacks, historic tomes to cookbooks. In addition to fabulous book bargains, a selection of unique art and collectibles can be found, including American Indian and vintage jewelry, katsina dolls, prints, pottery and

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Friends of Music Sale Jan. 26-27 All Saints’ Episcopal Church 6300 N. Central Ave. 602-978-6999 The Friends of Music presents its fifth-annual sale, featuring CDs, DVDs, and a large selection of books for all ages include bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, specialty books, and more. Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Lura Turner Homes’ Fundraiser 4-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26 Madison Baptist Church 6202 N. 12th St. 602-943-4789 Lura Turner Homes for Developmentally Disabled Adults hosts its fourth-annual Italian dinner. Entertainment is by Igor Glenn of Jazz Cowboys and New Christy Minstrels fame. Proceeds benefit central-city special needs men and women. Dinner is provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Avondale. Hidden Treasures will conduct an auction of antiques and collectibles. Adult tickets: $15; $6 for children ages 3-12.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 Encanto Community Church, Fellowship Hall (Dorris House) 2710 N. 7th Ave. Enjoy a delicious menu of pasta with meat and vegetarian marinara sauces, green salad, garlic bread, and brownies, and peruse the varied and interesting items featured in the silent auction. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger, and are available at the door. All proceeds benefit Encanto Women’s Fellowship and help fund the group’s charitable contributions.

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Last year I wrote about the 72 percent of people who make New Year’s Resolutions who give up within the first 6 months of the year and the 40 percent who don’t even make it through the first four weeks. If you are astounded by those numbers take a moment and look at your circle of influence. What is a circle of influence? It is the 5 people you spend the most amount of time with on a regular basis. Why is this important? Studies show that you are exactly in the middle of those 5 people. What does that mean? • 2 friends will be smarter than you and 2 will not. • 2 will make more money and 2 will make less. • 2 will be more fit than you and 2 will be less fit. • 2 will have more motivation and 2 will have less. Get it? The people you spend the most time with are crucial to the success you have in your career, relationships and even your health. This begs the question … who do you spend your time with? Is it with healthy, fit and motivated people or do you spend time with people who blame others for their problems and complain about their lives? It makes sense that if you have struggled with fat loss, your circle of influence has too. If you’ve struggled with your job and making more money, odds are so have they. If you think long and hard you can see that your immediate friends and family can either be part of your problem or your solution. If you want to be successful you better surround yourself with likeminded people. So this New Year’s when you are determined to become a more resolute individual, what will you think about? I will tell you my secret weapon in a minute but for now try this list: • How will my exercise habits change from last year? • What changes will I make in my eating?

• Can I make adjustments to how I spend my free time? • What are the top 5 things I will accomplish in 2013? What is OUR Secret Weapon? This year don't commit to anything but the number of workouts performed for the year. There are 365 days. How many days will I work out? Testimonial As a Podiatrist /Surgeon in Central Phoenix I found myself working long hours in my practice and on my feet doing surgeries for hours on end. That lead to very unhealthy eating habits and little time for exercise. Bobby was a coach for both my sons and I saw what a great influence he was on them, so I thought I’d try Results Only and I am glad I did. I have completely changed my physical life around. I have lost 33 lbs. and have gone from a size 36 to a 30! I was going through my closet recently and came across an old jacket. I once completely filled it out! Today I am so much happier to be more fit as a surgeon and a healthier role model to my children and patients.

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By Patty Talahongva A 65-foot cell phone tower is set to be built inside the proposed steeple of Crossroads United Methodist Church, 7901 N. Central Ave., after the Phoenix Board of Adjustment voted to grant the use permit at its Dec. 6 meeting. That vote came about even though North Central Phoenix the Homeowners Association (NCPHA) adamantly opposed the cellular technology in their neighborhood. Now the NCPHA is considering its options. Alan Stephens, a zoning administrator for the city of Phoenix, says the first thing NCPHA can do is file an appeal with the Arizona Superior Court. “They have 30 days to do this,” he explained, adding, “They also can go back to the BOA and ask for a Request for Reconsideration.” One issue the NCPHA raised was that just four of the seven board members were present for the vote. In this filing, the neighborhood group can claim the board perhaps had flawed information or that some other error was made that led to the approval. The Request for Reconsideration would have to be made at the BOA’s next regularly scheduled meeting, set for Jan. 10. If the BOA agrees to the request, it will take the issue up at the following month’s meeting in February. Asking for a Request for Reconsideration does not preclude the NCPHA from filing an appeal with the Arizona Superior Court. In any of the scenarios, the actual installation of the wireless technology in the tower would be halted. Efforts to reach AT&T for a comment were unsuccessful. Mary Crozier, NCPHA president, says the board is considering what to do but that it is “highly likely that we will proceed with an appeal. The neighborhood opposition is very strong and the dismissive position of the city Planning and Zoning Department is unacceptable.” Meanwhile, Crossroads is going ahead with its plans to remodel the exterior of the church, since that project has been in the works for quite some time now. “We are looking forward to moving ahead on the steeple/cell tower project,” said Pastor Dottie Escobedo-Frank. “Building will begin early in 2013, depending on the AT&T schedule.” The church has the funds for the

project and its design will include a steeple, which is permitted as part of its existing zoning. Whether that steeple houses wireless technology could still be up in the air. However, a similar permit was granted in the past by the BOA but changes at AT&T delayed construction and ultimately that initial permit expired.

Volunteer literacy tutors sought Madison Elementary School District’s volunteer tutoring program is for community members who are interested in sharing the love of reading with a child. Volunteers will support a student once a week for an hour in the skills of reading and writing. Tutors will receive training by a reading specialist from Madison School District along with a tutor handbook, bag and supplies. The training will be held at Madison Heights Elementary, 7150 N. 22nd St., Jan. 28 through Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This tutoring program serves children in Madison’s four elementary schools and targets children needing additional academic support in literacy. The program is sponsored by Madison School District and OASIS, a nonprofit organization that partners with school districts to support adults and students needing literacy help. If you are interested, contact Maggie Kraft at 602-664-7839 or email mkraft@msd38.org.

Ladd wins first place at hair competition Michael Ladd, a part-time receptionist and full-time, night student at International Academy of Hair Design (IAHD), 9617 N. Metro Parkway in the Metrocenter Mall, proved he is one talented lad when he captured first place for his bridal updo entry at the Educational Forum’s Student Hair Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Ladd, a north Phoenix resident, created a natural-looking, flaxen-haired updo for his mannequin and accented it with ivory-colored feathers and beads. The contestants in the bridal updo category were encouraged to pull out the stops on their themed entry to create a hair and makeup idea on a mannequin that would wow the judges, spectators and fellow students. Each entry was judged based on creativity, originality, innovation, color and theme.

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Volunteers work in assembly-line fashion at the United Way offices to stuff backpacks with food, which are handed out to local school children to help them get through weekends and ensure they arrive at school Monday ready to learn—rather than hungry (submitted photo).

Volunteers sought to help tackle hunger Soup, oatmeal, tuna and more ... with each item of food that volunteers pack into 1,300 Weekend Hunger Backpacks, Valley of the Sun United Way takes steps closer to its goal of ending hunger in Maricopa County. Central High School teacher Tammy Nagel has seen the damage hunger can have on education. “As a teacher 22 years, I have never seen so much hunger among students,” she said. “If you are hungry, you can’t work or learn.” Cindy Stifanos is among the assembly line of goodwill that meets once a month on a Saturday morning, on a mission to teach her four youngest children a lesson about paying it forward. The story of Stifanos’ kids is far too common. Three of Stifanos’ youngest children are adopted and know all too well what it was like to try to keep up their studies while their stomachs grumbled. It’s not easy, being unsure of when you will eat next, or to have to

decide whether you should eat the meal in front of you or try to set some aside for later, they explained—this is why they wanted to help other kids. “This could happen to anyone,” Stifanos said. “There are so many children that go without, when they don’t have to; anything my family can do to help, we will. When kids are hungry, they can’t focus on anything else.” United Way’s Weekend Hunger Backpack program is helping local school children get through weekends by providing students who qualify with easy-to-prepare meals and ensuring they arrive at school Monday ready to learn—rather than hungry. According to USDA data, 82,000 households in Maricopa County face chronic hunger. United Way and its partners’ goal is to eliminate one-third of chronic hunger in Maricopa County by 2016. That’s 27,000 fewer households not knowing where their next meal is coming from—children, seniors, pregnant mothers and single parents. The community’s help is needed to achieve this goal. Residents can volun-

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teer to stuff the backpacks at the United Way offices located at 1515 W. Osborn Road, the second Saturday morning of the month. For more information or to sign up, visit www.vsuw.org/volunteer. The United Way also asks community members to take a pledge online at www.vsuw.org. Taking the Pledge to End Hunger does not involve a donation of money, but is simply an effort to demonstrate community support for its goal to end hunger. As a bonus, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will donate $1 for each pledge of support, up to $100,000.

Extra citrus needed for food banks St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance is hoping that the Valley’s overflowing neighborhood citrus trees can be turned into a bountiful harvest for those in need this winter. Last year, more than 2.4 million pounds of citrus was gleaned through the program. Much of the grapefruit was juiced through a cooperative effort with Sun Orchard in Tempe to produce tens of thousands of gallons of grapefruit juice which was bottled and distributed well after the growing season ended. In addition, excess citrus can be traded with other Western states in exchange for food items like potatoes and other vegetables. For those wishing willing to pick their own fruit for donation to the food bank, St. Mary’s will hold its fourth annual “Super Citrus Saturday” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at North Phoenix Baptist Church, located at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Donations to the Food Bank are tax deductible.

Classes open to ‘lifelong learners’ Keep your mind intellectually active with classes at Minderful Center, with programs taking place at Temple Chai, 4645 E. Maryland Ave. Classes are independent of the religious center. Winter Session 2013 classes run in segments from January through April, with classes starting every four weeks. Enjoy classes on a wide variety of topics, including “Cinema Weekly,” where students watch a movie in advance of class and then discuss it as a group, and “News Weekly,” where important events of the day are debated, every Wednesday.

“Spanish/Mexican Influence in the Southwest” begins in February, and a class on Genealogy will take place in April. Many more classes are available; fees vary. For more information, visit www.Minderful.com, call 480-6199993 or e-mail John@Minderful.com.

Recycle your live Christmas tree Drop off Christmas trees and wreaths any time at any of the following locations through Saturday, Jan. 5: Mountain View Park, 7th Avenue south of Peoria Avenue; Washington Park, 23rd and Maryland avenues; Madison Park, 16th Street and Glenrosa Avenue; and Los Olivos Park, 28th Street and Devonshire Avenue. Remember to bring the tree unbagged; remove all decorations, lights and tinsel; remove the tree stand and all nails/metal stakes; and secure tree during transport. Tie it down with material that can be untied or cut easily. Container-grown living trees may be donated for planting in city of Phoenix parks. Call 602-534-9440 for size and species limitations.

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Review pros, cons of DRIPs By Harvey Amwake, C.P.A.

Appropriately enough, investors may notice a slow trickle in earnings from “dividend reinvestment plans” (DRIPs). But these investments may end up providing a steady stream of income over the long run. The concept is relatively simple. More than 1,000 companies and closed-end mutual funds around the country offer DRIPs to their shareholders. These programs enable shareholders to purchase stock directly from the company by automatically reinvesting dividends in additional shares. Many DRIPs also allow you to voluntarily make cash payments directly into the plan to buy even more shares. Here are some of the main attractions of DRIPs.

· • Most DRIPs don’t charge any fee, or only a nominal fee, for purchasing shares. · • Participants may be able to purchase stock at a discounted price. The discount usually ranges from 3 to 5 percent and could be as high as 10 percent. · • The DRIP may allow you to send optional cash payments (OCPs), often for as little as $10, directly to the company to buy additional shares. OCPs are often used to purchase fractional shares, thereby enabling investors to acquire blue chip stocks they might not otherwise be able to afford. · • It’s easy to join in. Once you’ve chosen a particular stock, check to see if it has a DRIP. The company will furnish the specifics, including a prospectus and the appropriate application forms. But that’s not to say that investing in DRIPs is without drawbacks. There is a growing trend within the industry to charge a small fee for acquiring shares. Minimum amounts for purchases may be required. Also, the dividends

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that are reinvested are treated as taxable income, even though you don’t currently receive any cash. Consider all of the implications of investments in DRIPs before including DRIPs in your portfolio. This article is for general information only and does not constitute financial advice. If you have any questions about financial matters, consult a professional tax adviser. Harvey Amwake, CPA, is a tax and small business consultant with the accounting firm of Harvey E. Amwake, PLLC., at 6232 N. 7th St., Suite 105. He can be reached at 602-753-0377 or by e-mail at Harvey@AmwakeCPA.com.

Business Briefs City’s new bid process inclusive of local biz Local First Arizona recently praised the city of Phoenix for its inclusion of Arizona-owned companies bidding in new contracts for the city’s towing. A new contract proposes that Phoenix be divided into four zones, with local companies All City Towing and DV Towing being recommended for three of the four zones. The fourth zone is expected to go to an out-of-state company, Western Towing. The Phoenix City Council is reviewing staff ’s recommendation that supports local businesses and will ultimately vote on the matter. Previously, the towing contract went to United Towing, a company based in Chicago. Phoenix is making an effort to make sure more tax dollars spent on city contracts go to Arizona-based companies. Mayor Greg Stanton has implemented a policy to encourage more contracts valued at $50,000 or less go to local companies, which is expected to generate an estimated $18-$20 million in new business in the local community each year. According to officials from Local First Arizona, this will keep more dollars, jobs and economic impact in the community due in large part to the fact that the locally owned towing companies being considered are rooted in Arizona. They use local accountants, payroll service providers, web developers, attorneys and more local businesses. Those dollars stay here and re-circulate, retaining jobs and creating additional tax revenue for other city services.

A change in the (h)air at Mane Attraction Mane Attraction Salon, located at 32nd Street and Camelback Road, welcomed three new stylists: Christina Toth, Randee Miller and Josey Yingling.

From left: Christina Toth, Randee Miller and Josey Yingling recently joined the staff at Mane Attraction salon (submitted photo).

Toth attended the only Bumble and Bumble school in the country—the Penrose Academy in North Scottsdale— and received instruction at the Revlon Institute in Paris. Miller, an outdoor enthusiast from Idaho, went to the Paul Mitchell School in Phoenix. Yingling, another Paul Mitchell School alum, is the last addition to the stylist team. Mane Attraction is open on Sundays, taking appointments from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, including regular weekday hours, visit www.maneattractionsalon.com. For an appointment, call 602-956-2996.

Store has custom funeral products ‘Til We Meet Again, a new retail concept specializing in the sale of custom-made, personalized, lifestyle, licensed and private label caskets, urns, jewelry and funerary products, opened Dec. 15 in the Christown Spectrum Mall, 1703 W. Bethany Home, Suite D005. It is the first store of its kind in Arizona. The franchisees for this new retail concept include Paradise Valley residents Pat and Cheryl Kerivan. ‘Til We Meet Again offers a large selection of custom and personalized caskets, urns and other memorial products. The store offers a non-threatening connection between the consumer and the funeral home, featuring a comfortable friendly atmosphere. ‘Til We Meet Again has an exclusive license agreement with the Vatican Observatory Foundation and offers other licensed memorial products. The store also carries a complete line of military, firefighter and custom-designed products and remembrances. ‘Til We Meet Again is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Customers also will have the option of scheduling private appointments. For more information, call 602-242-6700 or visit www.tilwemeetagain.net.

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CPA moves to new digs

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Harvey Amwake, formerly with Arthur Spoon & Co., Ltd., recently announced that he has set up his own CPA practice located in the Tropic Gardens office building at 6232 N. 7th St., just north of Bethany Home Road. “I have spent my entire 25-plus year career in public accounting working at local CPA firms assisting small- to medium-sized closely held businesses with their accounting, business and income tax planning needs,” Amwake explains. Some of the industries he serves are construction, real estate, publishing, light manufacturing and professional service businesses such as architects, engineers, attorneys, marketing, consulting and medical and dental practices. “My business philosophy has been to remain a smaller-sized firm so that I can maintain personal contact with my business clients to better serve their particular needs,” he says. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Amwake received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana State University and a master’s degree in taxa-

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Printer moves to new location JC Printing has been a fixture in its current location on the northwest corner of 32nd Street and Indian School Road for more than 17 years and locally owned since 1976. This month, the print shop will move to a larger facility on the southeast corner of the same intersection. Along with the move will come an expanded line of products and services. “We bought and are refurbishing a blighted building with a new industrial look so that we can improve the neighborhood while also delivering more services to our customers,” said Tom Rich, owner of JC Printing. “It has been fun to work with the construction crew on the new look. I am trying not to use any

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paint on the interior of the building.” The JCP Graphic Imaging Center will add vehicle wraps, large format printing and promotional items to the existing printing and mailing services already offered by JC Printing. The new center is located at 4029 N. 32nd St. For more information, call 602955-8130 or visit www.jcprinting.net.

Workshops offer tips to help businesses The Greater Phoenix SCORE offers workshops to help small business owners operate more efficiently and effectively, even in a down economy. Upcoming workshops include: • The Buzz About Your Business, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave. This free seminar is designed for those who want to learn about what is going on in today’s marketplace when you are looking to start a new business. How do you compete? • Budgeting and Saving, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, NMBA/SSC Boring Building, 1951 W. North Lane. This class will show you how to create a per-

sonal spending plan and identify ways to decrease spending. Cost is $25, or $20 for NMBA members. For more information or to RSVP for either program, call 602-745-7250 or visit www.greaterphoenixscore.org.

Two promoted at Realty Executives Jennifer Ridenour recently was named managing broker for Realty Executives Phoenix. Ridenour was selected after a two-month search process, which included highly qualified internal and external candidates. Ridenour replaces Gerry Russell, who has long been a part of the brokerage team at Realty Executives Phoenix and who was promoted to the position of designated broker. Both Ridenour and Gerry service all Realty Executives offices in Arizona, including the three central Phoenix offices. Realty Executives Phoenix is one of the largest real estate brokerages in the United States with 11 branch offices and dozens of satellite offices throughout Arizona. For more company information, visit www.RealtyExecutives.com.

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Current Listings/Escrows (North Central homes in bold)

5750 N. Cen t r a l Ave. . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .6555 SF . . . . . . .5BR /4.5BA . . . . . .$1,000,000 2211 E. Camelback Rd.#805 . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .3000 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2.75BA . . . . .$ 925,000 540 W. K a le r D r. . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .4671 SF . . . . . . .5BR /5BA . . . . . . . .$ 869,900 5034 E. Lafayette Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 795,000 5961 E. Whitehorn Pl. . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .4159 SF . . . . . . .4BR/4BA . . . . . . . .$ 779,000 2831 W. Carlise Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3374 SF . . . . . . .4BR/2.5BA . . . . . .$ 750,000 333 E . Cla re m o nt St . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .3514 SF . . . . . . .5BR /3.5BA . . . . . .$ 749,000 320 E . M ar yla nd Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3882 SF . . . . . . .5BR /3BA . . . . . . . .$ 745,000 1128 W. No r t hvi ew . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .3135 SF . . . . . . .4BR /2.5BA . . . . . .$ 650,000 8522 N. 10th Ave. . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .3525 SF . . . . . . .5BR /3BA . . . . . . . .$ 599,000 5649 N. 6t h St . . . . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . .3723 SF . . . . . . .4BR /4BA . . . . . . . .$ 549,000 721 E . Cir cl e R d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3362 SF . . . . . . .5BR /3BA . . . . . . . .$ 539,000 3800 E . Li nc o ln D r. #30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2824 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2.5BA . . . . . .$ 499,000 6838 N. 3r d Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2025 SF . . . . . . .3BR /3BA . . . . . . . .$ 499,000 312 W. St el la L n. . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . .2810 SF . . . . . . .4BR /3.5BA . . . . . .$ 435,000 6101 N. 2nd Pl . . . . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .5460 SF . . . . . . .6BR /6BA . . . . . . . .$ 400,000 8847 N. 4t h Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3133 SF . . . . . . .4BR /3BA . . . . . . . .$ 390,000 10257 N. Central Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2950 SF . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . .$ 375,000 723 W. Gle nn Dr. . . . . . . . . .JUST LISTED . . . .2381 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 369,500 3808 S. Vermeersch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3000 SF 3+acres 4BR/2.5BA . . . . . .$ 350,000 529 W. La s Pa lm ar it a s . . . .JUST LISTED . . . .2922 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2.5BA . . . . . .$ 349,500 201 E . Ge o r g i a Ave. . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .2225 SF . . . . . . .3BR /3BA . . . . . . . .$ 325,000 1326 N. Cen t r a l Ave. #205 .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1805 SF . . . . . . .2BR /1.5BA . . . . . .$ 310,000 2 W. Be r yl Ave . . . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .1825 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 310,000 3828 S. Vermeersch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2700 SF 3+ acres 4BR/4BA . . . . . . . .$ 300,000 3224 E . Cl ar e ndo n Ave. . . .JUST LISTED . . . .1300 SF . . . . . . .3BR /1.75BA . . . . .$ 274,900 821 E . Pa lm a ir e Ave . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .3180 SF . . . . . . .5BR /4BA . . . . . . . .$ 269,000 77 E . M is s o u r i Ave . #37 . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .3575 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2.5BA . . . . . .$ 260,000 77 E . M is s o u r i Ave . #73 . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2410 SF . . . . . . .2BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 255,000 635 W. Co r a l Ga ble s D r. . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1796 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 245,000 848 N. 54th Cr. . . . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2432 SF . . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . . .$ 229,000 1545 W. Gle nn D r. . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .1561 SF . . . . . . .2BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 210,000 1637 W. Har m o nt D r. . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1868 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 190,000 6532 N. 16th Dr. . . . . . . . . . .NEW PRICE . . . . . .1484 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 159,000 5136 N. 31st Pl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1224 SF . . . . . . .1BR /1.5BA . . . . . .$ 145,000 18402 W. Maui Ln. . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .2757 SF . . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . . .$ 125,000 225 E . Or c hi d Ln. . . . . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1099 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 87,000 1401 E . K r is t a l Wa y. . . . . . .IN ESCROW . . . . . .1136 SF . . . . . . .3BR /2BA . . . . . . . .$ 65,000

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With a new year usually comes an onslaught of resolutions: Try a new hobby, clean your closets, get your finances in order. But the most common resolutions probably revolve around health. With the indulgences of the holidays behind us, many of us take a pledge to do what we can to improve our wellness. If that sounds like you, here are some tips to help get you started. Check in with your doctor. The beginning of the year is a great time to check in with your primary care physician and get your annual exam. At this time, your doctor will check your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, among other metrics, to determine your personal health risks. Having this information will help you focus your wellness efforts on the areas where there is the most room for improvement. Eat right and exercise. For many of us, this means eating a more healthful diet and exercising more in order to lose weight and gain health benefits. If your goal is to lose weight, it is a great idea to read food labels and track the calories you are taking in. After all, it’s a lot easier to reduce your caloric intake than it is to find the time to burn those calories off. Eating just 250 fewer calories a day will help you lose one pound every other week, which will add up to a significant weight loss over time. Exercise is an important compo-

nent of any wellness regimen, but it also can be the toughest to fit in to your busy schedule. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator and going for a walk with your kids or your dog are simple ways you can incorporate activity into your day without living at the gym. Whatever you do, find an activity that you enjoy and that you’ll look forward to doing so you stick with it. Go easy on yourself. Making lifestyle changes can be challenging. I find that many of my patients can be hard on themselves and get discouraged when they don’t see immediate results. It’s important to be realistic and remember that real change takes time. It’s not all going to happen at once, but if you stick with it, it will happen. Patrick M. Knowles, M.D., is a family practice physician at the John C. Lincoln Health Network’s Sun Valley Family Medicine in Phoenix, JCL.com/practices. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Knowles, a veteran, served with the United States Marine Corps as naval hospital corpsman. 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 New yoga class, facial workshop at Kinesphere Kinesphere Studio, 711 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 180, announces the addition of Iyengar Yoga classes with Master Teacher Carol Mitchell, who has taught yoga in the Valley since 1973. Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that emphasizes detail and precision in the performance of posture

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(asana) and breath control (pranayama). Iyengar allows the use of “props” such as cushions, benches, blocks, straps and sand bags, which function as aids allowing beginners to experience asanas more easily and fully. Props also allow elderly, injured, tired or ill students to enjoy the benefits of many asanas. Classes begin Jan. 9. On Sunday, Jan. 20, Kinesphere will host Kat Myer’s Facial Rejuvenation workshop. This will be an opportunity to nourish, cleanse and stimulate your face with acu-yoga and needle-less acupuncture. The workshop will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $60 and includes a jade facial roller. Call the studio at 602-532-3111 for more details or visit www.kinespherestudio.com.

Try some T’ai Chi for your lunchtime Start your new year with the healthy moving meditation of T’ai Chi Chih. A new class for beginners starts on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and lasts for 16 weeks, ending on April 30. The class takes place 12-12:55 p.m. in Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church of Phoenix, 5510 N. Central Ave. The first class is free. The remaining series is $75, payable at the second Tuesday session. Business or exercise clothes are fine as this is not a high-aerobic workout. Soft flat shoes or socks are recommended. For more information, call instructor Robin Spencer at 602-263-5013, ext. 1107.

RSV season is powerful this year For an adult, RSV shows up as an irritating cold. For a baby or small child, the seasonal virus can be much more dangerous. “It’s the difference between a garden hose and a drinking straw,” said Jeffrey Schultz, M.D., an emergency physician at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. “If you’re an adult your airway is like a garden hose: if it swell a little bit, you’re uncomfortable but OK because your airways are big. With small children, the airways are like a drinking straw and a little swelling and mucus can cause significant breathing difficulties.” RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is the most likely cause of bronchiolitis, or the inflammation of the lung’s small airways, from November through April. More than 100,000 children are hospi-

talized annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adults who are older than 65 with compromised immune systems also are at risk along with small toddlers, premature babies and anyone with asthma. Symptoms are the same as other respiratory infections: cough, sneeze, runny nose, fever, etc. If RSV does show up in your home, treat the symptoms as you would any virus, with plenty of fluids, rest and acetaminophen, if needed, to lower fever. RSV can cause bronchitis and pneumonia. See your physician is symptoms persist for a week or more. In some cases, emergency treatment is necessary. Emergency signs are pale or mottled skin, bluish lips, nasal flaring and retraction—when it looks like the skin is sucking in between the ribs or the collarbone. If there is severe retraction and bluish lips, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

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Caring for loved ones with esophageal cancer Banner Good Samaritan’s Esophageal Cancer Support Group offers support for patients, families and community members dealing with this or other types of cancers. The next meeting is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in Brown Health Sciences Library LL2 at Banner Good Samaritan, 1111 E. McDowell Road. Guest speaker is Kerry Tobias, D.O., board certified in hospice and palliative care, pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, who will discuss “Palliative Care—Not ‘End of Life’ But ‘Continuum of Life’ Care.” Park in the visitor’s structure or use the free valet service. Dinner will be provided. RSVP to Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, at 602-839-4970 or 602-527-3776.

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Vanessa Fitch’s second-grade class at Biltmore Prep Academy enjoys outdoors story time at the campus’s new “Reading Tree” area, constructed with a grant and other donated funds (submitted photo).

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Biltmore Prep brings ‘Reading Tree’ to life Do gnomes living in trees really exist? And if so, can they help young children learn to read in a unique and positive learning environment? The administrators, faculty and parents at Biltmore Preparatory Academy believe so. That’s why they applied for a grant to build a “Reading Tree” at the elementary school in the Creighton School District. The project included turning an oldgrowth, visually captivating tree in the middle of the Biltmore Prep campus into an outdoor classroom, where “learning gnomes” live and can help students improve their reading and educational skills in a unique setting. Biltmore Prep worked with contractors and partners and received grants from Valley Anesthesiology Foundation and from the Mealman family to make this project a reality for the K-8 school. Biltmore Prep’s principal, Faith Burtamekh, said the grant and the vision for the project are in keeping with the school’s innovative approach to learning. “The goal was to create an exceptional learning environment where kids can get out of the classroom and use their brains and imaginations in different ways while learning critical skills,” Burtamekh explained. “Outdoor classrooms have been proven to be powerful in helping students achieve educational goals, and this incredible project should be no exception.”

Dr. Terry Mealman, a Biltmore Prep parent who provided the grant’s matching funds, said the administration and faculty’s willingness to continue to innovate have made a big difference for students. “Projects such as this one might never come up at schools where the staff is afraid to think outside the box,” he said. “We are very fortunate to have a team of professionals who can make really innovative ways of learning happen for our children.” Carol Hardin, the Biltmore Prep parent who conceptualized, designed, and supervised the construction, said, “We’re very grateful to the Mealman family and to Valley Anesthesiology Foundation for their support of this project, and we also want to recognize their efforts to do good in the community by making this Reading Tree a reality. It has resulted in a beautiful new campus addition that will be utilized by children at our public school for generations to come.”

School Briefs MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT MTA holds successful food drive for food bank Madison Traditional Academy’s National Junior Honor Society conducted a three-week long food drive this holiday season to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. Each classroom had their own large food box so every-

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one had a chance to participate. On Dec. 15, NJHS members counted and organized the food, which totaled 2,197 items collected. Kindergarten teacher Amy Ball’s class brought in the largest class total of items at 307. Leah Jenks, the NJHS sponsor, said, “I am blessed and overwhelmed by the giving hearts of our students and staff.”

Students send their knowledge skyward Students at Madison No. 1 recently launched handmade rockets as part of their STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) project, culminating the physics unit. Students learned about forces and motion and applied their knowledge by going through the engineering design process to create a rocket. They worked in teams and spent several days constructing their rockets prior to launching. Students were asked to construct rockets that would travel at least 60 feet into the air while carrying at least one “passenger.” Students also used their math skills as they were given a budget of $500,000 to

Madison No. 1 student Dana Nevarez and teacher Erin Conrardy prepare a homemade rocket for launch (submitted photo).

spend at the “Wildcat Rocket Supply Store,” where items such as duct tape was available for purchase at a price of $3,000 per 10 centimeters.

Medals achieved in Learning Olympics Students in Courtney Hunt’s resource room at Madison Heights medaled in the Learning Olympics, a celebration of meeting personal reading goals. Students have been taught how to set long-term academic achievement

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goals. For most students, these are their current grade-level benchmark goals. After setting their goals, the students analyzed their pattern of learning growth

and set interim goals, or sub-steps to achieve their learning goal. Goals were progress monitored using curriculumbased measures, MAP testing, and other standardized assessment measures. Students competed against their own performance and could medal any time they reach a personal achievement goal. A medal ceremony was held Nov. 30 to honor all of Heights’ Olympians.

OSBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT After-school classes bringing up scores The first year of the Osborn Elementary School District’s five-year 21st CCLC grant is successfully underway in all five of the district’s schools, with hundreds of students involved in a wide variety of after-school classes. The program at each site is strategically focused on students needing academic intervention in both reading and math. Students are chosen to participate based on their AIMS, NWEA, and Benchmark scores and through teacher recommendation. As an incentive, the intervention students are given the opportunity to participate in a fun and exciting enrichment class ranging from film production to Drama Club to volleyball. Enrichment programs are open to all students, but spaces are limited due to extreme popularity. Osborn also offers adult education classes including Basic English. For more information, visit www.osbornnet.org.

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Students and adults from 33 different countries participated in the Nov. 20 dedication ceremony of Central High’s Peace Pole (submitted photo).

PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ‘Peace Pole’ dedication held at Central High Central High School dedicated its Peace Pole on Nov. 20, recognized as Universal Children’s Day, with a ceremony that mirrored the diversity of the campus, where students speak

more than 50 languages. Students from 33 different countries participated in the ceremony, which included a Native American blessing, by Loren Russell, and students representing eight languages speaking the words of peace in their languages. Those students and one adult were Andrea Lee, Apache/Navajo; Ernesto please see PEACE on page 32

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Bracamontes, Spanish; Amie Kamara, French; Yadira Estrada, Japanese; Lingyu He, Ayusa exchange student representing China; Rasool Al Hasany, Arabic; Mr. Keith Caplin, Hebrew; and Sarah Warne, United States English. The four-sided peace pole has the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” written in eight different languages, and a cement base that will accommodate more languages on ceramic tiles. The Central High Class of 2010, North Phoenix Baptist Church and a private anonymous donor made the pole possible.

Students lauded as Hispanic scholars North High seniors Alexia Lagarda and Ceasar Udave were named Hispanic Recognition Scholars. The program identifies nearly 5,000 highest-scoring Hispanic/Latino students from the approximately 235,000 Hispanic/Latino juniors who take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) each year.

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band, he is in drama and the hiking club at school. Although the National Hispanic Scholars program does not provide a financial reward, being named is an important academic recognition for students and colleges and universities that are particularly interested in communicating with academically exceptional Hispanic/Latino students.

Three students featured on PBS program “SciGirls,” a PBS television program that showcases bright, curious ’tween girls putting science and engineering to work in their everyday lives, featured three Bioscience students in a Nov. 30 episode. The episode was called “Bee Haven,” and was described as “the latest buzz from downtown Phoenix: the SciGirls use math, mapping and data visualization to prove that their urban beehive can thrive in an urban environment.” Sophomores Briana Diaz Monica, Hernandez, Damaris Moore were selected for the episode and teamed up with an Arizona State University professor and The Grow House, for a weeklong filming in March (when the girls were still freshmen) to learn how to build a beehive, raise honey bees and produce honey.

Torres honored for photography North High student Susana Torres won first place in the high school digital photography category in the Arizona Department of Education’s art competition “Arizona, A Brilliant Kaleidoscope of Color, Form and Design.” Torres won for her entry, entitled “Tragedy.” She will be honored at an awards ceremony on Jan. 11 at the Department of Education, and her work will be displayed in the hallways and offices of the department. Her teacher is Tamea Mikesell.

Trujillo a finalist in video contest Metro Tech student Janet Garcia Trujillo was one of five finalists for a video public service (PSA) contest, winning a $500 gift card courtesy of Vestar. She will have her video shown on Cox Cable through the month of January. As part of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Fall 2012 My Message PSA Contest, students were asked to create a compelling, 25-second video to

Metro Tech student Janet Garcia Trujillo is presented her finalist certificate by Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery for her winning entry in the Fall 2012 My Message PSA Contest (submitted photo).

encourage their peers not to abuse illegal drugs, alcohol or prescription medications. To view Trujillo’s winning video, visit www.safeteensaz.org, click on “My Message Fall 2012,” and then select “Winning Entries.” Trujillo’s video is the second from the top on the left side, featuring a young man drinking from an unmarked bottle in a kitchen. Eighteen Metro Tech Film students produced videos for the competition. Nine Metro students made the semifinals, announced Dec. 6 and the finalists were honored at an awards ceremony on Dec. 14.

Art teacher wins award Judith Mariahazy, art teacher and the instructional leader for visual arts at Central High, received the Arizona Art Education Association State Award. The J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. Award is one of the most honorable awards for the association. Mariahazy was honored for her accomplishments in Art Education at the annual AAEA State Convention, held Nov. 2 in Tucson. Mariahazy is also this year’s Central High School Teacher of the Year. Grigsby was a Phoenix Union art teacher, beginning his career at Carver High School in 1946, and later moving to Phoenix Union. He was a professor at Arizona State University for 22 years.

Zepeda named to All-America team Camelback High senior Antonio Zepeda did a little bit of everything for the Spartan football team this year, and now he is All-Arizona, being named to the American Family Insurance AllArizona Team as a defensive end. please see TEAM on page 34

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began collecting items. Far more than the original 100 items have been collected over the past month, and the items already are on their way to New Jersey.

WESD celebrates solar at two schools Washington Elementary School District, Tioga Energy and Wilson Electric Services Corp. celebrated the completion of two solar installations at Mountain View School, and Sunnyslope School. The celebration took place at Sunnyslope School on Nov. 30. The solar installations will save the district an estimated $1.5 million in reduced energy costs over the next 20 years. Tioga Energy worked with the District to execute a SurePath solar services agreement (SSA) under which Tioga assumed the up-front costs of building the systems. Tioga Energy developed, owns and will operate and maintain the systems, selling the schools the generated solar electricity at rates below those of the utility company. For each school, Wilson Electric designed and installed a ballasting, non-penetrating roof-mounted Suntec 290-watt system across three buildings

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Debbie DiCarlo, director of Parish and Community Engagement for Catholic Charities Community Services, visited SS. Simon and Jude Catholic School on Nov. 27 as part of the school’s Guest Reader Program. This program promotes reading and shows that people in all professions like to read. DiCarlo is in charge of connecting faith communities and other partners to the service of Catholic Charities, and helps others engage in ministry/service in support of foster care. She noted that there are 13,500 children under 18 who do not have a home and are in foster care right now. After reading three short books, two written by foster children, the students asked questions. The children learned not only about the value of reading, but also the value of caring for others and Catholic Social teaching.

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Senior Living Senior care program gets funds from AT&T The Foundation for Senior Living’s Adult Day Health Services recently launched its new “Therapeutic Tech” program thanks to technology and funds provided by AT&T. The program will use the donated tablets to provide much-needed therapeutic services to adults of all ages with traumatic brain injuries, dementia and other disorders. AT&T last month hosted a holidaythemed event at Phoenix Adult Day Health Services, located in the Monsignor Edward J. Ryle Life Center. At the event, AT&T presented more than $13,000 in technology and a grant to the organization, including 16 new Pantech Element tablets. AT&T volunteers also led a workshop to show how staff and participants can use the tablets technology to access the Internet, play therapeutic games, listen to music, stay connected, and more.

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Duets hosts conference to help caregivers Caregivers bring dad his groceries, take a spouse to the doctor, raise their grandchildren, remind mom to take her pills, and so much more. They are continually giving of themselves and rarely take time to care for themselves. Duet presents “Supporting the Family Caregiver: Answers to Difficult Questions,” a conference set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave. The conference is open to the public, designed specifically for caregivers, faith community nurses, hospital chaplains, clergy, congregational health leaders, and anyone working with seniors. Keynote speakers will focus on answering questions on how to help an aging loved one through difficult times as well as how to help the caregiver. Registration is required for the conference and includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is $25 per person, with an early bird discount before Jan. 4 for $20. Call 602-274-5022 to register by Jan. 18. MasterCard, American Express and Visa are accepted.

Kids & Families MWA’s ‘Connections’ offers new programs Music Works Academy (MWA) presents Music Works Connections— outreach workshops, seminars, and sessions for those interested in music. This month, MWA welcomes Erin Finkelstein, CM and Patti Ahler, MTBC to MWA Connections. To welcome in the New Year, MWA Connections has three new offerings on its January calendar: • Erin Finkelstein offers Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 12. This workshop is geared toward musicians. Enrollment is limited.

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Support group moves to new location When tragedy claims the life of a loved one, families often need help finding a way to heal. The New Song Center for Grieving Children provides nurturing support for grieving children, teens, young adults and their families. Support groups led by trained volunteer facilitators are at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. 7th St., every-other week on Monday and Thursday evenings. Formerly the groups met at Faith United Methodist Church. “This move will allow for growth and expansion of services,” said Lisa Schmitt, director of New Song. “We are excited to be in such a welcoming and accessible location, serving residents of North Phoenix and surrounding areas.” Founded in 1989, New Song joined Hospice of the Valley three years ago to create the largest full-spectrum grief support program in Maricopa County. New

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Seven artists with disabilities honored Seven artists with disabilities received recognition at the seventh-annual Phoenix Sister Cities International Competition for Artists with Disabilities. Three artists received cash awards in the Competition Category including Chen Feng of Chengdu, China, who received $500 for his acrylic work entitled “Self-Improvement.” The artist is hearing impaired and was inspired by a story he read about a man who lost both of his legs. The other two winners were Heather Edgar of Phoenix, who received $300 for her work “Hope Finds a Way,” using tapestry and acrylic paint; and Ula Mohammad of Phoenix, who received $150 for her work “The Village,” using the medium of acrylic. Edgar learned to paint and draw while recovering from a disabling work injury in 1999 and Mohammad, who was born in Baghdad, was inspired by a village she saw in her country that was “enveloped with celestial lights.” Three artists were recognized in the Exhibition Category including STARS, a collective group of artists from Phoenix, who submitted one piece, “Midnight Dance with the Sunflowers,” using the medium of acrylic, won first place. The People’s Choice award, for the artist receiving the most votes, was given to Li Zi of Chengdu, China, for his pencil artwork titled “Belief.” He was inspired by an athlete from South Africa who lost both legs as a child and went on to compete in the Olympics with determination and strength. For more information, visit phoenixsistercities.org or call 602-5343751.

A & E Briefs ‘Emma’ Arizona Theatre Company Through Jan. 20 Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe 602-256-6995 One of Jane Austen’s most enchanting heroines comes to life in this lavish new large-scale musical. Emma Woodhouse firmly believes her-

self to be a most talented matchmaker, so she chooses her hapless friend Harriet as her next project. Yet despite Emma’s obsession with romance, she remains clueless to the true desires of her own heart. Tickets are $37 to $94 plus fees. Visit www.arizonatheatre.org.

‘Paper-Metal-Resin’ Artists Reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 University Club of Phoenix 39 E. Monte Vista Road 602-254-5408 Enjoy vibrant, inspired art created by North Central artist Sarah Kriehn, along with artists Kevin Caron and Linda Ingraham. The opening reception is free and open to the public, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The three artists probe the depths of their respective media in this tribute to shape, form and color. The exhibit continues through March 29. RSVP at office@uclubphx.com.

‘A Tribute to Cowboys of the Silver Screen’ Phoenix Symphony 8 p.m. Jan. 18-19 Phoenix Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St. 602-495-1999 Vocalist Rex Allen Jr. joins symphony for a musical tribute to the tradition of the singing cowboys of the silver screen. Allen continues the legacy of his father, known for his Western music and movie classics and for being the voice behind hundreds of Walt Disney characters, with his own chart-topping singles including “I Love Arizona,” “Arizona Cowboy” and “Streets of Loredo.” Feel the Western heritage of yesteryear brought to life during this tribute to The Grand Canyon State. Tickets are $18$83. Visit www.phoenixsymphony.org.

The Chuck Hall Band 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 Arizona American Italian Club 7509 N. 12th St. 602-944-3090 Chuck Hall has been a mainstay in the Phoenix music scene for almost 15 years. He has opened shows for BB King, Gregg Allman, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and many others. Voted Best Blues Guitarist in Phoenix two years in a row, Hall remains one of the

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top local draws. Seating is limited; a optional buffet will be available for $12. Open to the public, however, club membership is required to purchase alcohol; special memberships will be available for the night.

‘Love Makes the World Go ’Round’ Jan. 23-Feb. 17 Phoenix Theatre 100 E. McDowell Road 602.254.2151 At a piano bar in Manhattan’s West Forties, three women meet and compare lives and loves—one on the verge of marriage, another considering a divorce, and one who’s older, single, and needs to reconnect with love’s possibilities. Featuring the songs of Bob Merrill and his musical legacy, including his sing-along pop hits such as “Mambo Italiano” and “How Much is That Doggie in the Window,” as well as work for the musical theater including “Funny Girl,” “Carnival,” and “Take Me Along.” Tickets are $25-$70 plus fees. Visit http://tickets. phoenixtheatre.com.

‘The Fox on the Fairway’ Actors Theatre Jan. 25-Feb. 10 Herberger Theater, Stage West 222 E. Monroe The newest play from the acclaimed author of “Lend Me a Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo.” It takes audiences on a hilarious romp filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair ... with golf. Tickets are $20.50-$47 plus fees. Visit www.actorstheatrephx.org.

Rondalla and Grupo de Danza Folklorica 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Central High School Auditorium 4525 N. Central Ave. 602-764-7569 Enjoy an evening of singing and dancing by these two student groups from Central High’s sister school in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico— C.B.T.I.S. #11. Admission is $5 per person or $10 per family. Tickets are available at the door or at the Global Studies Office on the campus of Central High. For more information, e-mail John Gerace, director of the Central High Global Studies Program, at gerace@phoenixunion.org.

‘Rooted in Love: The Life and Death of Sister Dorothy Stang’ 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Most Holy Trinity Church 8620 N. 7th St. 602-943-9058 Nancy Murray, O.P., an Adrian Dominican sister and sibling to actor Bill Murray, will portray the life of humanitarian and martyr Sister Dorothy Stang in a one-woman play. In 1953, Sister Dorothy helped start Most Holy Trinity Catholic School where she served 13 years as a teacher and later as the school’s principal. In 1966 she moved to Brazil where she fought tirelessly for the rights of rural workers and peasants in the Amazon region. She was opposed by loggers and land developers, one of whom later killed her. Sister Nancy wrote the one-woman play to pay tribute to Sister Dorothy’s work, life, and legacy. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children and are available at www.mht.org.

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Hula’s co-owner Dana Mulé is pictured with the Dr. Funk, which is one of many cocktails with whimsical names. It comes in a Fu Manchu glass, which you can buy for $8. The Hula’s Mai Tai (in the tall glass) is the No. 1 seller, featuring the classic 1940’s Trader Vic’s recipe. The Tropical Itch comes with a back scratcher tto take home for free. The Volcano Bowl, in the back of the photo, serves 4 to 6 people (photo by Patty Talahongva).

Café Chat Hawaiian spin adds fun twist to Hula’s By Patty Talahongva It was by pure luck that a little bit of Hawaii came to Phoenix, in the form of Hula’s Modern Tiki restaurant at 4700 N. Central Ave. Dana Mulé was a businessman traveling 310 days a year. He had a favorite restaurant when he was in Santa Cruz, Calif. One night as he finished his dinner and a few drinks, he decided to approach the owners about going into business with them. “I went in cold,” he recalls, thinking, “I’ll give it a shot. What the hell!” Without having any restaurant experience, he convinced them to be partners and bring the Tiki-themed restaurant to the Central Avenue corridor. That wasn’t the only fluke—Mulé did it at a time when the economy was starting to tank in 2008. “We figured if we didn’t do it now the economy would never come back,” he says. So he renovated the A-frame building that used to house a flower shop at Central and Highland avenues, and opened in September of 2009. Today he employs 32 full- and parttime workers. “It just shows you, if you put your mind to it ... ,” he smiles. The aloha spirit thrives at Hula’s. “We’re definitely a community restau-

rant,” says Mulé, who donates to local charities on a regular basis. For example, the restaurant hosts Mahalo Mondays, during which one charity gets 10 percent of the gross proceeds from each Monday’s sales that month. For January, the Phoenix Rescue Mission will benefit and in February the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix will be the recipients. “It’s a core point of our business philosophy; we want to be a community institute here in the Valley,” Mulé points out. Three years later Hula’s has become a neighborhood, and Valley, destination. The menu was designed by one of Mulé’s partners in California who has 25 years of experience in Hawaii. Mulé eats there nearly every day, and among his favorites is the Island Style Poke, which is ahi tuna with a soy marinade. He also likes the Spicy Thai Chicken Bowl. The signature item is the Southwest Seas Fish Tacos. He says the Macadamia Encrusted Butterfish also is a popular item. All of the fish items are popular because you can pick your favorite fish and the way you want it prepared: blackened, fried, grilled, etc. Side dishes include everything from Mac & Cheese to Lobster Bisque. You can even get a burger there. Mulé and his staff put together their own brunch menu of seven items, all with an island flavor. Brunch is

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served until 2:30 p.m., and $2 mimosas also are available from 10:30 to 3 p.m. The restaurant seats 147. The patio is non-smoking but there is a bench near the entrance for smokers. On any given day Mulé says his guests include folks from all walks of life. “A couple in their 70s, a gay couple, hipster kids, a table of Native Americans over here and a table of Latinos—this is where everyone feels comfortable,” he says. Those wanting a late lunch can order off the lunch menu until 3:30 p.m. during the week. Tiki Time Happy Hour runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and runs all day on Wednesdays. The regulars love the Mai Tai, mixed in large batches in a giant tub, and have proclaimed it best in the state. Another popular drink is the Itch, Hula’s version of the Long Island Ice Tea, which comes with a little back scratcher, just like in Hawaii. On Tuesdays you can get the 2 ‘N 2: two appetizers and two tropical drinks for $20, excluding the Ahi items. Mule utilizes social media and on Thursdays his followers on Facebook and Twitter will get the “word of the day” which gets them special discounts after 6 p.m. And if you order the Hula’s Flame, $1 of each sale goes to the men’s and women’s Cactus League Softball Teams. “We sponsor two Cactus League Softball Teams, and we thought that developing a new tropical cocktail would be a cool way to raise money for the team,” explains Mulé.

Be sure to save room for dessert. Guests tend to love and order the Key Lime Pie, but you should also try the Macadamia ice cream, which is imported from Hawaii. The average bill for two people runs around $50 for dinner and drinks. If you have a gluten allergy, ask your server for suggestions and they’ll be happy to accommodate. The same goes for anyone who is vegan or vegetarian. Just six months ago, Mulé opened Twirl Frozen Yogurt in the same shopping complex. “It’s kind of got a laid back, mid-century beach feel to it,” he says. There are sofas and chairs for people to sit and lounge while eating their yogurt, which is sold by the ounce. Free WiFi also is available. What motivated Mulé to rent the space was the concern that if he didn’t, a chain would come in and disrupt the locally owned vibe of the area. “I like to keep things local and independent,” he says. Business is a bit slow right now but Mulé expects business to pick up after the winter. He loves his location and has even moved into the neighborhood to be closer to work. It’s that belief in the neighborhood and patrons that keeps Mulé upbeat. “This is the most eclectic, diverse neighborhood, bar none,” he says. Hula’s Modern Tiki opens at 11 a.m. Mon through Friday and 10:30 a.m. on weekends. For the full menu and daily specials, visit www.hulasmoderntiki.com. For reservations of four or more, call 602-265-8454.

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New restaurant hosts job fair The Yard, Fox Restaurant Concepts’ biggest project yet, will host a job fair Jan. 14-16 at the restaurant site, 5632 N. 7th St. The Yard is looking for experienced servers, bartenders, hosts, cooks and dishwashers. People who are passionate about food and drink and who know what it means to really take care of their guests are encouraged to apply. Job fair hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. To download an application visit http://www.foxrc.com/ company/careers/.

Gertrude’s is on track to open this month at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. Gertrude’s will offer garden members, patrons and the general public a fresh new food experience focusing on ingredients directly from the farm and pasture to the plate. Executive Chef Stephen Eldridge’s “Modern Arizona Cuisine” will emphasize fresh, local ingredients. In anticipation of the opening menu, Eldridge currently is cultivating arugula, red sail and butter crunch greens, root vegetables and herbs in Gertrude’s plot at the Garden’s Community Garden. Gertrude’s will serve breakfast,

lunch, and dinner. Breakfast prices will range from $5 to $12, lunch will be priced from $8 to $18 and dinner will run from $7 to $32. There also will be daily Happy Hour items and a Sunday brunch. The full bar menu will offer Arizona craft brews on tap and quality Old and New World wines, most by the glass or bottle. Gertrude’s also will feature Garden-inspired cocktails made with native Arizona ingredients and Garden-grown herbs. Gertrude’s menu will change often, based on the availability of local products and Eldridge’s inspiration. The restaurant will feature indoor and patio dining, a private chef ’s table and bar seating. For more information, visit www.dbg.org.

Spaghetti buffet, music at American Italian club The Arizona American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St., hosts a Spaghetti Buffet Night every Wednesday from Jan. 9 through Feb. 27. Enjoy authentic Italian music from Sorrento-native Pietro Rainone, musician and singer, who will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday. The buffet is $8 per person. Club membership is not required to dine, however, club membership required for one member of each group in order to purchase alcohol. Call 602-944-3090 for more details.

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PRIVATE OFFICE $350 per month 12th Street and Missouri

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Phoenix Resale Market starts February 9th!

Pearls

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Happy New Year from our family to yours!

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