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Prop 300 aims formore transit security

This year’s Barrett-Jackson auction may be over,but the Valley’s classic car excitement continues atPhoenix’s Metrocenter Mall, thanks to a newly signedlease with the Scottsdale International MetrocenterAuto Museum.

The lease welcomes Arizona’s largest vintage automuseum into more than 7,000 square feet of in-linemall space and kicks off a year of special events thatwill include car shows, community street fairs andclassic car auctions.

“Phoenix has a proven appetite for vintage cars.People here love them, and we’re ready to give themmore of what they love,” said Tommee “Vegas” Ranger,who founded the museum organization in 2010 withindustry icons Leo Gephart and Jack Gartley.

“Metrocenter Mall is centrally located in theValley and the perfect place to keep that collector carexcitement going year-round. We hope it serves as aprototype for mini-museums that we can duplicate inmalls across the United States.”

According to Ranger, the Scottsdale InternationalMetrocenter Auto Museum at Metrocenter Mall willhouse approximately $5 million in rare collector carson display. It also features a unique boutique with a

When voters go to the polls on March 12, they willbe asked to pass Proposition 300, a ballot propositionthat will allow the city manager to “enter into agree-ments with private entities, such as transit agencies orsecurity contractors, to enforce civil ordinances, regu-lating conduct on transit property, including light railvehicles, platforms, and city buses. Security contractorscould enforce transit civil ordinances.”

In the sample ballot and publicity pamphletthere are four arguments in favor of passing Prop300 and none against the measure. CouncilmanTom Simplot is one of the supporters. He says thischange to the city’s charter will make better use ofpolice officers by allowing them to focus on patrolsaround the neighborhoods and not tend to tediousordinance enforcements.

Currently the fare inspectors don’t have theauthority to write tickets when someone breaks thelaw while riding the light rail in Phoenix. Prop 300would change that by giving them the power to issuethose citations.

“Currently, if they see something they have to call911 and request police,” explains Simplot. “From apractical level this removes that step.”

“Many people don’t realize you can’t smoke on theplatform either,” he adds. There are just things people

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Vintage cars find home at Metrocenter

Metrocenter MallGeneral ManagerBrent Meszarosstands next to the1936 HowardHughes Aero-Mobile,used to race along-side Hughes’ SpruceGoose so that videocould be shot of theplane taking off. Thecar, appraised at$3.5 million, current-ly is on display in themall’s new AutoMuseum and will beauctioned off duringthe first ScottsdaleInternationalCollector Car Auctionat Metrocenter Mall,March 15-16 (photoby Teri Carnicelli).

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in this issueYouth organize charity yard sale, page 3

Indian hospital seeks volunteers, page 6

Place Types process sparks controversy, page 12

MTA basketball team takes title, page 30

Local eateries offer free meals for kids, page 45

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range of vehicle-themed products, from artwork andT-shirts to high-end apparel and custom productsfrom the GRG (Gephart-Ranger-Gartley) andTommee Vegas lines.

The first Scottsdale International Collector CarAuction at Metrocenter Mall is scheduled for March15-16 in the Metrocenter interior loop/parking area.The auction will feature the 1936 Howard HughesAero-Mobile (appraised at $3.5 million and currentlyon display in the mall’s mini-museum) and the 1988Mellow Yellow #51 NASCAR (valued at $350,000)that was used in the 1990 hit movie “Days ofThunder” featuring film stars Tom Cruise and Nicole

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The Teens and Tweens (TnT) groupof Valley Home Educators will host itssixth-annual Charity Yard Sale onSaturday, March 16 in the carport of aNorth Central home. This year theTnTers will donate to the ArizonaAnimal Welfare League, the oldest andlargest no-kill shelter in Arizona.

Valley Home Educators is an inclu-sive group supporting homeschoolingfamilies with infants to teens inPhoenix. TnT is a group of 40-50homeschooled youths, starting at age 9,who also are learning to socialize andmake new friends.

The TnTers first yard sale was heldin November 2007, an idea thought upby now 17-year-old Amanda Nolan.

“For my 10th birthday we had somefriends that gave me a letter that saidthey were donating 20 chickens toHeifer International, and I thoughtthat was such a cool idea,” she recalls.“And in that fall we joined the ValleyHome Educators (VHE) group becauseI wanted to make friends and decidedto do a yard sale to benefit HeiferInternational so we could get everyoneinvolved and meet people.”

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don’t realize. I live on a light rail (route)and I ride. I see issues.”

The best part for Phoenix voters isthat the additional security won’t costthe city any additional funds.

Phoenix City Manager DavidCavazos explains, “There’s no additionalcost (with Prop 300) because we’re usingexisting sources.” When the light railopened in December 2008, ValleyMetro, the division that has oversight onthe metro line, contracted with a privatesecurity firm. Since the cities of Mesaand Tempe allowed private firms to issuecitations, the fare inspectors were able toissue tickets to riders in those cities.

“We understand that it’s been suc-cessful in Mesa and Tempe,” saysCavazos. “My understanding is that thisis something we should do system wide.”

Other examples of what a passengermight be cited for are putting your feeton the seat, eating or drinking on thelight rail, or jaywalking on the tracks.“The vast majority of regular riderswant to make sure people follow theordinances. Pay your fare. We’re goingto enforce that and this is the most effi-cient way,” says Cavazos.

Valley Metro just signed an $8.7million contract in October with AlliedBarton for three years. Susan Tierney,communications manager for ValleyMetro, says this includes the fareinspection/security team of 67 for threekey areas: light rail operations,

Operations and Maintenance Center,and the Valley Metro Mesa BusOperations and Maintenance facility.Since the city of Phoenix already paysinto the operational costs there is noadditional costs associated with thisproposition. The inspectors won’t needadditional training since they alreadyissue citations in the other cities.

Fines start at $50 and can increasedepending on the number of citations aperson has. Once the citation is issued it’sturned over to the city where the offenseoccurred and that civil court thenprocesses the case. All fines are payable tothe city and not Valley Metro.

In December 2012 a total of 11citations were issued in Phoenix andfive of them were for failure to provideproof of fare payment, says Tierney.

Charley Jones, the president of thePierson Place Historic District, alsowrote an argument in favor of passingProp 300. “I would rather have ourpolice officers on the streets, in their reg-ular capacity, working full time at keep-ing citizens and neighborhoods safe,” hesaid. “Our current leadership (the mayor,council and police chief ) recognize thatsecurity companies are suited to enforcerules and monitor crimes on the rail andthat using police officers on the rail is nolonger worth taking away from otherpolice priorities.”

He adds that officers will still beavailable if a major crime occurs on therail, just like when they are called toany crime scene.

TThhee LLiieebb GGrroouuppReal Estate Corner

First of all, my son Sean just graduatedfrom the University of Arizona. Yeah.One down, one to go. After playing col-lege football for 3 years he has all hislimbs still intact!Ok, on to real estate. I want to thank

all of all for your continued support asI was namedHomeSmart's topperforming agentin 2012 with 47million in salesand 110 homessold. Our companyhas 4,300 localagents so I amvery thankful to behonored. In just 18

months HomeSmart has taken the NorthCentral market over with almost a 70-per-cent market share consisting of more than117 agents in our Missouri/Central office.We have some incredible agents that havebeen around for many years.I have been lucky enough to have

already sold 14 homes in 2012 in thisever-changing market. The past couple ofyears have been challenging with morethan 70 percent short sales and foreclo-sures but now we are at 75 percent nor-mal sales with very few foreclosures butaround 20 percent short sales. The cen-tral corridor has seen almost a 20-percentvalue increase in the past year, recover-ing from a 55-percent decrease, but itprobably will level off a little bit in thenext 10 to 12 months. I listed 118 homeslast year and already listed 18 homes thisyear and the buyers are out there if yourhome is reasonably priced. We still haveappraisal issues for homes that do nothave supporting values so please be care-ful with your listing number.I currently am representing two North

Central groups that are looking to purchasedated homes whether they are con-dos/townhomes or single-family homes thathave upside after they are remodeled. I havealready sold four this year fitting this crite-ria that are going to be on the market withinthe next three to four months, which willincrease our area's per square foot prices.Some of you are inheriting homes that youdon’t have the time to fix up due to costs oremotional decisions so give me call to eval-uate your home. We have one going up at 77E. Missouri Condos, a new build at 333 W.Claremont and a new build being construct-ed at 6101 N. 2nd Place.Those of us who have lived in North

Central for a long time know why all thebig-time restaurants are locating here––incredible location, lots of roof-tops and awide variety of different tastes. We havegreat schools and we are close to many hos-pitals for the docs and close to the court-houses for the legal beagles. If you thinking about selling your home

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If Phoenix voters approve Proposition 300 this month, they can expect to see an increase insecurity personnel checking tickets and looking for other violations along the city’s light railroute (photo courtesy of Valley Metro).


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Indian hospitalseeks volunteersBy Patty Talahongva

Several opportunities to volunteer atthe Phoenix Indian Medical Center on16th Street and Indian School Road arenow open. Margaret Wood, the auxiliarypresident, says help is needed staffing thelobby gift shop. The shifts are from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week only.

“We have a manager/buyer but it’sstaffed by volunteers,” she says. “It’s anonprofit shop and we don’t have tocollect sales tax,” she adds.

Volunteers are asked to commit toone shift a week and can work more ifthey wish. Because it’s in a hospital thatservices American Indians, the shopdoes sell Native American art. “We do along training program and you workwith someone for months until you’rereally comfortable,” Wood explains.

The gift shop also has a law-awayprogram in which customers can payoff an item in three months withoutany fees.

Amy Bailey has been a volunteer formore than 17 years but she’s quick topoint out she’s not the longest-servingvolunteer. “I like it, the people arenice,” she says. Bailey also appreciateshow the revenues benefit students.

“We’re working for scholarships forAmerican Indians,” she points out. Forher, that gives the volunteering positionmore meaning.

The hospital gift shop also acceptsgently used books and magazines asdonations and sells them for $1 and $2.There are literally hundreds of itemsfor sale in this unique hospital gift shop

that’s roughly 250 square feet.Another volunteer opportunity is

the “Reach Out and Read Program” inthe pediatric department. “It’s a nation-al program that gives out books to chil-dren who come in for well-child visits,”says Wood. With permission from theparents, the volunteer reads to the kidsin the waiting area and then the book isgifted to the child.

Volunteers must pass a backgroundcheck and be up to date on their immu-nizations. They can be as young as 14but in order to work in the gift shop theymust be at least 18. During the orienta-tion volunteers learn more about thehospital, which was first established as aTuberculosis Sanitorium decades ago.

Volunteers also must join the auxil-iary and dues are $20 a year. If that fee isa hardship, it can be waived.

“I just think it’s a very worthycause,” says Wood, who started volun-teering in 2005. “It’s a great group ofmen and women.”

The PIMC Auxiliary also holds twofundraisers every year. A Book and ArtSale will be held on April 12 on the eastpatio. The money raised is used to helppurchase items various departmentsneed but are outside of the budget.

The auxiliary also funds the IndianHealth Career Awards, a scholarshipprogram for American Indian studentsstudying in the health field. Twice ayear they give out around 20 awardsranging from $700 to $1,000.

“It’s not a lot but it certainly helps,”says Wood.

To sign up to volunteer contactRoberta Arthur, the public affairs spe-cialist for PIMC, at 602-263-1576.

Besides the typical cards, flowers and balloons the gift shop at PIMC also offers authenticNative American jewelry and crafts. Margaret Wood, right, stands with Amy Bailey, who hasvolunteered at the gift shop for nearly 18 years, surrounded by some of the items for saleand available for lay away (photo by Patty Talahongva).


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Autumn McCullough, a 2012 grad-uate of Sunnyslope High School,recently was accepted into the U.S.Navy as an aviation technician.McCullough leaves for the NavalStation Great Lakes, near Chicago, inApril when she begins boot camp. Shethen will complete her aviation techni-cian training in Pensacola, Fla.

McCullough spent three years as amember of the Sunnyslope JROTCprogram and the school’s marchingband. She was a member of the trackand field team, serving as captain hersenior year for shot put and discus, andthe school’s wrestling team. She gradu-ated with two Varsity letters.

Celley named toDean’s List

Pepperdine University studentCaroline Celley, a native of NorthCentral Phoenix, has been named tothe Seaver College Dean’s List for theFall 2012 semester.

Celley graduated from Sunnyslope

Sunnyslope High School graduate AutumnMcCullough stands among the flags of theArmed Forces prior to her being sworn in tothe U.S. Navy on Feb. 13 (submitted photo).

High School in 2012 and was a mem-ber of the school’s National HonorSociety, SpanishHonor Society,and the Quill &Scroll HonorSociety. She alsoserved as a year-book editor, wasa member of theViking varsitytennis team andwas recognized with an OutstandingBiology Student honor.

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$10 in advance. Tickets may be pur-chased online at: www.cheerylynn his-toricdistrict.org. The day of the event,tickets will be available at Lizabel’sTreasures, 3060 N. 16th St. (602-277-5251). For more information, call 602-374-3994.

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Kidman. There also will be food, artistsand vendors with vintage auto-relatedmerchandise.

Many of the museum’s events willbenefit nonprofit groups such as theDream Catchers Children Foundation.According to Metrocenter MallGeneral Manager Brent Meszaros, theseare the types of attractions that notonly align with Metrocenter’s reposi-tioning efforts, but also are critical formalls that want to thrive in an era ofInternet shopping.

“The community mall has alwaysbeen more than just shopping,” saidMeszaros. “It is about neighborhoodsand friends and memories. This isMetrocenter’s legacy and we intend forit to be its future as well. TheScottsdale International MetrocenterAuto Museum is a great leap forward inthat effort. We are thrilled to havethem here.”

“We are all about the community,supporting each other and sharing ourinterests in a way that is fun and afford-able,” said Ranger. “It is tough to dothis at the big car auctions, where itcosts $50 per person just to walk in thedoor. We are not like that. We are a funplace for husbands to visit while theirwives are shopping, and for families tocome together to see and learn andshare the classic car experience.”

The Scottsdale InternationalMetrocenter Auto Museum is locatedon northwest side/lower level of themall, near Sears and across from

Are you in themarket topurchase ahome but can’tfind anything tobuy? Record lowsupply inMaricopaCounty is

causing a supply and demandproblem. Interest rates at an alltime low mixed with buyerscoming from many differentarenas are causing the demand;however, listing supply is down by6 percent over last year. As aseller how do you know if this isthe right time to sell your home?The answer is unique to everyonebut I would guess most sellers arewondering what their home isworth in today’s market.A good start would be to call alocal real estate expert in yourarea to ask for a free analysis ofthe value of your home. Youranalysis will be based on the mostrecent sales near your home andfiltered to homes that have similarsquare footage, lot size andfeatures. Condition of a propertyis also a factor in determiningvalue. If clean up or repairs needto be done, a Realtor will make anote in their analysis and consultwith you about making thenecessary changes to reflect inthe price setting of your home.Once an approximate value isdetermined, a Realtor can giveyou an estimate of what you willnet from the property once itcloses in escrow (hopefully atChicago Title Agency!). The“netsheet” is an itemized list ofexpenses which include thebalance of your mortgage, Realtorcommissions, title and escrowfees and prorated taxes, etc. Thenetsheet is only an estimate andafter you receive an offer on yourproperty a more accurate one canbe provided by your real estateagent or a title company (ChicagoTitle Agency).I asked local Realtor LoriNoonan of Long Realty Camelback

to give the North Centralresidents an insight into thecurrent activity of our market.Lori says, “As of the middle ofFebruary, North Central Phoenixis seeing terrific movement inlistings. A 5 - 6 month’s supply ofhomes is considered a balancedmarket. Looking at single familyhomes in the area between $200K- $500K we have a 2.75 monthsupply. This means, at the currentpace of sales, we will sell all ofthese listings in less than 3months. Recently, the numbersshowed 98 active listings between$200K and $500K and 96 undercontract. Remarkably, only 17 ofthe active listings are bank ownedor short sales. As these 96contracts close in the next monthor two, I think we will continue tosee strong sales. We are headedinto our busiest months of theyear and prices continue to rise.”If you or someone you know isinterested in receiving a FREEhome value estimate and need areferral to a local North CentralRealtor, please contact me [email protected] please put in thesubject line “Home ValueEstimate.”

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All the kids in the group put theyard sale together. They have certaincommittees to delegate tasks and every-one is involved in the process. Eachcommittee consists of an older memberwho has participated in a previous yearand a younger student who can learnwhat to do and be able to pass it downthe next year.

Bailey Hill, 13, and Jackie Rippon,13, are on the Advertising committeeand are responsible for making fliers,advertising on the Internet and in vari-ous newspapers. Katie Gould, 13, alongwith Paige Hill, 16, are in charge of T-shirt design and slogans, while the restof the kids help with making postersand decorating T-shirts.

Cinnabon. It is open Monday throughSaturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. andSunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission isa $5 donation per person and children12 and under are free when accompa-nied by an adult.

Metrocenter Mall is also celebrat-ing the Scottsdale InternationalMetrocenter Auto Museum’s grandopening by displaying dozens of vin-tage cars, motorcycles, wooden boatsand other items throughout the malluntil March 16.

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Home tour returnsto Coronado districtThe 26th Annual Coronado

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Laying the groundworkfor financial stabilityYWCA Maricopa County hosts a

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place 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 3-24,at the Fresh Start Women’s ResourceCenter, 1130 E. McDowell Road.Childcare is available.YWCA recognizes that many peo-

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Developers, activistsclash over Place TypesBy Patty Talahongva

It’s not quite “back to the drawingboard” for the Place Type recommenda-tion at Camelback and Central, but theplan will again be considered and clari-fied by the Alhambra Village PlanningCommittee (AVPC) and then present-ed—again—to the City PlanningCommission on March 12.

The Place Types are importantbecause they make recommendationsfor the kind of commercial develop-ment that could come in around thelight rail line within a quarter-milearea. While they have no real “teeth,”they do provide guidelines for futuredevelopment and could, down theroad, become actual zoning ordinance,according to city officials.

Nearly a year ago, the AVPCapproved a plan put together by theCentral and Camelback Coalition(CCC). At least that was the understand-ing of the group. But it took until lastmonth for all 17 Place Types to go beforethe Phoenix Planning Commission for

review and recommendations, beforeforwarding them on to the Phoenix CityCouncil for final approval. The idea wasto do them all in one block.

But much to the surprise of BruceBilbrey, the spokesperson for the CCC,the Central and Camelback plan pre-sented to the Phoenix PlanningCommission was not the one he recalledhaving been approved nearly a year ago.

Bilbrey’s group is focused on theCentral and Camelback stop becausethat area happens to intersect with fourhistoric neighborhoods. The groupcame up with a Place Type after severalneighborhood meetings and talking toresidents.

The CCC’s recommended PlaceType was a hybrid of suggested plansand was dubbed the “Urban HistoricNeighborhood Place Type.” The CCCpresented its recommendations to theAVPC last February and it passed by avote of nine to one.

The AVPC did make minor edits tothe levels of design proposed by theCCC, including allowing buildings upto five stories in height. The base retailfootprint was moved up from 20,000square feet to 40,000 square feet.

That was in February 2012. But atthe Planning Commission meeting lastmonth, Bilbrey says a representativefrom Beus Gilbert, a lobbying firm,kept insisting the recommendation thatthe AVPC made included a stipulationthat the area north of Camelbackwould be handled separately from thesouth side. That change in the AVPC’srecommendation allegedly was made ata meeting in January.

“We didn’t attend because we weretold it was just a courtesy review,” saysBilbrey, “not open for discussion orvote or changes.”

There was enough confusion aboutwhat, exactly, was being recommendedthat the director for the city’s PlanningDepartment asked the PlanningCommission to send it back to theAVPC one more time.

At issue is the height restrictions.Bilbrey worries that if it’s left open,greater heights could someday make itinto the General Plan. “We’re going topush for as low as possible,” he says. Healso realizes the city has a mandate toget development designed on the lineso the dirt lots don’t stay that way foryears to come.

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the fall of last year. It appears the PlaceTypes won’t reach the City Counciluntil late spring.

“We know that to some degree themarket will dictate what’s going to hap-pen, the size of the property and howthey’re situated within the neighborhoodboundaries,” Bilbrey acknowledges. TheCCC knows the city must create devel-opment to generate revenue, he adds. Hesays his group is not against developmentbut they just want what they call “rea-sonable and sensible” development.

This is still Phase I of the project.Phases II and III could take up to threeyears to complete. City officials say theprojected end time for those phases isDecember 2014. In Phase IV, potentialrezoning efforts will start.

The Planning Commission will meetto review all the Place Types, includingCentral and Camelback, for a secondtime beginning 6 p.m. March 12 in theCity Council Chamber, 200W. Jefferson.The meeting is open to the public.

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Phoenix Public Library haslaunched a new service, providing freeonline access to more than 290 popularmagazines in English and Spanish. Theservice is available to customers with aPhoenix Public Library card.

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Nominees sought forHon Kachina awards

The Hon Kachina Council is seekingnominations for the organization’s 37thannual presentation of the Hon KachinaVolunteer Awards, taking place onSaturday, Sept. 21 at the J.W. MarriottCamelback Inn Resort & Spa.

Anyone can nominate a volunteer,high school age or older, who has dedi-cated time, talent and passion to causesincluding health care; neighborhoodrevitalization; youth and senior activities;pets; the arts, education; food banks andnutrition services; justice; social servicesor other volunteer activities.

Nominations are being accepted atwww.honkachina.org. Those interestedcan either complete the nominationform and submit on line or by down-loading the PDF and mailing it to TheHon Kachina Council, 3104 E.Camelback Road, Suite 212, Phoenix,AZ 85016.

All traditional nominations must besubmitted electronically or postmarkedno later than Monday, March 18. Formore information, contact Pam Betz at480-905-1578 or via e-mail [email protected].

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Specialists are forfor pets, too

By Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (avian)

If you have seen a medical or surgi-cal specialist, you know how they madea difference in your level of care, oftenspeeding the process of returning tohealth. You can also choose a veterinar-ian that is a specialist for your pet.

The amount of new informationand knowledge regarding the medicalfield continues to increase dramatically.Your family physician no longer doesmost types of surgery, since a board cer-tified surgeon has more experience andknowledge in this area, and a cardiolo-gist can provide the best options forheart and blood vessel diseases.

In the past, your veterinarian treat-ed the family horses and cows as well asthe pet dogs and cats at the house. Likehuman medicine, some veterinarianshave a special interest and choose tospecialize in one type of medicine orsurgery or one particular species type.Now there are specialists in many areasof veterinary medicine.

To become a veterinarian, it takesfour years of undergraduate college fol-lowed by four more years of intensivetraining at an accredited veterinary col-lege. Veterinarians that become special-ists must then follow the requirementsdecided by each specialty board. Eithera two-year residency at a university vet-erinary hospital or six years of specificclinical veterinary practice is required.Then, the veterinarian can submit anapplication for specialty certification,which includes two case reports suit-able for publication, references, anddocumentation of extensive continuingeducation. If the board accepts theapplication, the veterinarian must thenpass a two-day examination to be con-sidered a specialist.

In the Phoenix area, we have manytypes of veterinary specialists. Some spe-cialists have extra training in specificspecies groups, such as horses (equine),birds (avian), reptile/amphibian (snakes,lizards, tortoises and frogs), small exoticmammals (rabbits, rodents, ferrets), dogs(canine), and cats (feline) and are grant-ed Diplomate status by the AmericanBoard of Veterinary Practitioners. ABVPis similar to Family Practice (ABFP) inhuman medicine and is based uponexcellence in general clinical practice.

Neurologists treat brain or nervoussystem disorders. For pets with skinproblems, dermatologists are available tohelp. Ophthalmologists treat pets formany eye diseases, like cataract removaland glaucoma treatment. Board certifiedsurgeons are available for many types ofsurgeries, including complicated fracturerepairs or skin grafts. Internal medicinespecialists treat for disorders such as dia-betes, cancer, or liver disease.

Should your pet see a specialist? Ifyour pet has unusual or nonspecificsigns or is not responding to treatment,a specialist can often find the problemmore quickly and determine the mosteffective course of action. This can alsobe more cost effective in the long run.Also, a specialist will have a high levelof skill and expertise to perform manydifferent tests and procedures. Just likewith your own health care team, yourprimary care veterinarian can workwith the veterinary specialists to ensureyour pet receives optimal care to keephappy and healthy.

Hillary Frank, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Avian) is theowner of North Central Animal Hospital, P.C., 20W. Dunlap Ave. She can be reached at 602-395-9773 or find more information on our websitewww.NorthCentralAnimalHospital.com. The infor-mation in “Pet Primer” is provided as general infor-mation only. For specific advice on your pet’s health,consult your veterinarian.


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Altered Tails hostsFeral Cat Friday

Altered Tails, 950 W. Hatcher Road,will host a Feral Friday event on March22 to help end the epidemic of free-roaming cat overpopulation. If you havea colony of free-roaming/feral cats andyou need financial assistance to get themfixed, they can help.

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This is the biggest time of the yearfor used car sales. Car dealers stock upon inventory and crank up their mar-keting budgets to try and get theirshare of the public’s tax refunds.

Buying a new or used car can be anexciting experience and the dealershipsknow exactly how to play on those emo-tions. The worst mistake anybody canmake when buying a used vehicle is mak-ing an emotional decision and beinghurried along into signing a contract. So,this month I want to give you a few stepsto follow that will help you avoid buyinga vehicle that you regret later.

The first thing you want to do ifyou are replacing an existing vehicle isto have your auto repair shop do a thor-ough inspection of the vehicle you planon replacing. The reason you want todo this is two-fold. One, you want toknow how much money it would taketo get the vehicle into a condition thatwould make you happy with it again.Any repairs, maintenance, paint, detail,stereo, upholstery, etc., that are reallydriving you crazy about the car. Manytimes it is a much wiser investment toput some money into your existing carthan it is to take on a car payment overthe next 3-7 years. Sometimes just hav-ing a professional detail for $150 doneto a car can give it a fresh, new feel.

The second reason you want toknow what the car needs is so thatwhen you go to trade it in or sell it, youaren’t taking the advice of the dealer-ship on what its worth. If you look upthe current market value on theInternet and then deduct the repairs itneeds, you’ll be in a much better posi-tion to negotiate what they are going togive you on a trade.

The next step is to do some researchon what vehicles you like. Look at styles,makes, models and efficiency and pick afew that fit your budget and taste. Thencall your automotive repair shop or anytrusted mechanic and tell them whichvehicles you are thinking about buying.They will tell you which ones to avoidlike the plague and which ones would bea good option. Their advice may not bescientific but it will be based on the vehi-cles they are seeing in the shop and theproblems that they run into with each. I

highly recommend you do this beforeyou start looking.

Just last week one of our customerscalled the shop and asked us about acertain type of car. Before the mechan-ic could finish telling him why to avoid“that one,” the customer reluctantlytold him, “I already bought it.” Why?Because the customer’s emotions gotthe best of him on a “good deal” beforehe could get some professional advice.

The last step is the most important,yet it is the most neglected step by usedcar buyers. Always get a professionalmechanic to perform a thoroughinspection on any used vehicle, no mat-ter how new it is or how low themileage. You will spend between $50-$100 on an inspection but I will guar-antee that it will be the best money youspend. Call it insurance.

Most of the time the inspection willgive you enough information to negoti-ate the price down 5-10 times what itcosts to have it done. A professionalauto repair shop will lift the vehicle upand inspect it for any hidden leaks,prior damage, mismatch tires, deferredmaintenance and on and on. They willfind the things that used car dealershipsuse spray paint, power washers andArmor All to cover up. They can giveyou a complete, unbiased, evaluationthat will help you decide if you aremaking a wise decision.

Although most states have a LemonLaw, dealerships are notorious for mak-ing it hard to get service after the pur-chase is complete. So, talk to your auto-motive professional before you buy.

Jim Alauria is the owner of 3A AutomotiveService, 1539W. Hatcher Road. He can be reachedat 602-997-7978. The information in “RoadWise” is provided as general information only. Forspecific advice on your automobile, consult yourauto technician.

Local churches hostEaster Egg Hunts

If you don’t want to end up withtoo-well-hidden eggs rotting in youryard over the summer, consider takingyour young children to a communityEaster Egg Hunt this month.

Royal Palms Baptist Church, 8802N. 19th Ave., hosts its hunt beginning at9:15 a.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31.

Encanto Community Church, aUnited Church of Christ (UCC)Congregation at 2710 N. 7th Ave., willbegin its Easter Egg Hunt around 11a.m., after services. Both events are isfree and open to the public.


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CommunityCalendarYouth Group Yard Sale7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 2Encanto Community Church2710 N. 7th Ave.

This sale is large and varied. Dropby and check out the array, from theridiculous to the sublime. All proceedsbenefit the church’s Youth GroupCamp Fund that helps send kids toChurch Camp .

PIMC AnnualSocial Pow WowSaturday, March 2Phoenix Indian Medical Center4212 N. 16th St.602-263-1576

The event is free and open to thepublic. It will feature Native Americancrafts and food, Native dancers anddrummers, the Color Guard from IraHayes Post 84, and more. Gourd danc-ing takes place from 10 a.m. to noon,and the Grand Entry begins at 1 p.m.Bring your own camp or lawn chairs tosit on. No alcohol, tobacco or weaponsare permitted on the PIMC campus.Service dogs allowed.

8th Annual SpringShootout Cat Show9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2-3Wesley Bolin Building,Arizona Sate Fairgrounds1826 W. McDowell Road480-921-1713

There will be 16 different judgeshandling 62 breeds of cats, includingsome of the newer breeds. There will bea raffle, several cat-related vendors aswell as a cat photographer on hand totake pictures. There will be a JuniorExhibitor ring at noon on Sunday.Admission is $6 for adults, $5 forseniors and $4 for children age 10 yearsand older. Children younger than 10are admitted free with a paid adult,Visit www.desperadoscatshow.com.

Dobson Sheep Trail Story7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6Pueblo Grande Museum4619 E. Washington St.602-495-0901

Learn about a real sheep drivethrough the eyes of children’s bookauthor Cindy Shanks. The tale of “EmilyWalks the Sheep Trail” shares the detailsof a young lamb's journey across the

Heber-Reno Sheep Trail. Free and opento the public.

22nd Annual Blues Blast10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9Margaret T. Hance Park3rd Street and Moreland602-516-8870

An annual blues music festival pre-sented by the Phoenix Blues Society.Bands include local favorites The SugarThieves and Big Nick and the GilaMonsters. In addition, there will be funactivities for kids, food and merchandisevendors. Tickets are $20 in advanceonline and $25 the day of the event.Visit http://www.phoenixblues.org forinformation and www.bluesblast13.eventbrite.com for tickets.

Wheels of Britain Car Show10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 10Heritage and Science Park6th St. & Monroe602-971-7807

View beautiful classic and newmodel cars hosted by British MotorEnthusiasts. Admission is free.

‘Labors of Love’7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 14Burton Barr Central Library,Pulliam Auditorium1221 N. Central Ave.602-262-4637

Gretchen Freeman, art consultantand collector, will examine the whimsyof Valley yard art in this free public pre-sentation, part of a series highlightingPhoenix’s historic architecture andlandmarks.

Phoenix Writers Club12-2 p.m. Saturday, March 16Bluewater Grill1720 E. Camelback Road

Western historian and award-win-ning author Jane Eppinga will speakabout the early days of Arizona. The costis $15 for members and $20 for guests.Reservations must be made by March14. RSVP [email protected] withPhoenix Writers Club in the subject line.Members and the public are welcome.

30th AnnualSt. Patrick’s Day Paradeand Irish Family Faire10 a.m. Saturday, March 16Midtown Phoenix602-280-9221

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and Virginia and ends at Margaret T.Hance Park, 3rd Street and Moreland.The parade will feature pipe bands,marching bands, floats, Irish stepdancers, and more. The Faire follows theparade and runs until 6 p.m. Admissionis $10 and includes two stages of Irishmusic and dancers, crafts, genealogy,Irish clubs, a kids area and more. Visithttp://www.phxirish.com.

‘The Status of Womenin the World’6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19Beatitudes Luther Life Center1616 W. Glendale Ave.602-510-1544

AAUW (The American Associationof University Women) will host DianePost, who will discuss “The Status ofWomen in the World: How Does theU.S. Fare? Where Do We Go FromHere?” Post practiced family law for 20years and in 1998, began a career inhuman rights law that has taken her to14 countries. Guests welcome. Anoptional dinner ($14) will be served at5:30. RSVP for the dinner by March 15.

Sunnyslope WINSCommunity Meeting6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19Cowden Center9202 N. 2nd St.

In addition to an overview of crim-inal activity for the past quarter, themeeting will feature Maria Uhing ofthe Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office dis-cussing foreclosures in the communityand their impact on crime. Allow anhour and a half for the meeting; dinnerwill be provided courtesy of LincolnGives. Free and open to the public.Visit www.sunnyslopecommunity.org.

10th Annual McDowellMountain Music FestivalMarch 22-24Margaret T. Hance Park602-343-0453

Eclectic music festival with a mixtureof musical acts including bluegrass, reg-gae, jazz, and rock, as well as local bandrepresentation. There will be foodtrucks, a Kids Zone, vendor marketplace,and beer garden. Tickets are $40-$55 forsingle day admission and $120-$150 fora full weekend pass. Proceeds will beshared among three local charities. Visithttp://www.mmmf.net.

49th Annual ArizonaScottish Highland Games7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22-24Steele Indian School Park300 E. Indian School Road488-788-6694

Competition, demonstrations, High-land dancers, ancient athletic events,children's games, clan booths, food, arti-fact & clothing vendors, reenactmentgroups, and more. Admission is $15 foradults, $10 for seniors and military, $5for children age 5 to 17, and childrenunder age $5 admitted for free. Discounttickets available in advance online; visithttp://www.arizonascots.com.

Camel & Ostrich RacesSaturday, March 23Turf Paradise1501 W. Bell Road602-942-1101

The day features live music, $2draft beers, and a Family Fun Park withbounce inflatables, pony rides and facepainting. There also will be a full cardof traditional racing with horses.Grandstand admission is $2 and kids16 and younger getting in for free. Visitwww.turfparadise.com.

American Indian Art &Artifacts Appraisal Day10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 23Heard Museum2301 N. Central Ave.

Learn more about those items lurk-ing in your closet or collecting dust onyour display shelves. Leading Native arttraders will examine your treasures andoffer information about materials,dates, artists and traditions. Fee is $30for the first item, $25 for the seconditem, $20 for the third and subsequentitem(s). Limit 10 items per person.Heard Museum members receive $5 offper item.

Parking Lot Sale8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23-24Sunnyslope Historical Society737 E. Hatcher Road602-331-3150

The sale will feature householditems, small working appliances, books,tools, hobby/craft material, small furni-ture, office items, bicycles, sportsequipment, toys, games, etc. Tax-deductible donations for the sale maybe dropped off at the museum duringregular business hours. The Society canmake arrangements to pick up items(no heavy items).


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Benefits Central‘Objects d’Art’Auction Event6-9 p.m. Friday, March 8Herberger Theater Center222 E. Monroe602-254-7399, ext. 105

Live and silent auctions will offerthe works of many talented localArizona artists for guests interested inexpanding their personal collections.Sponsored by Billie Jo and JuddHerberger, Objects d’Art is an eveningof art, cuisine, cocktails and live enter-tainment. Tickets are $50 each. All pro-ceeds benefit the Herberger TheaterCenter’s Youth Outreach Programs.Visit http://www.herbergertheater.org/objects_art.

Teaming Up for GirlsLuncheon11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 14Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa2400 E. Missouri Ave.602-288-4514

Florence Crittenton’s signaturefundraising event raises money to help

further its mission of providing safety,hope and opportunity to disadvantagedgirls. This year’s event will feature asilent auction and raffle, lunch and acompelling program, includingKeynote Speaker Laura Ling andHOPE Award recipient JasonSchechterle. Tickets are $275 each.Visit http://flocrit.org/events.html.

Phoenix Tour de CureSaturday, March 16REACH 11 Sports Complex2425 E. Deer Valley Road

More than 2,000 riders are expect-ed to join forces to help raise criticalfunds for diabetes research, educationand advocacy in support of theAmerican Diabetes Association andpeople with diabetes. The ride featuresroutes from 8 miles to 100 miles andthey are designed by experiencedcyclists to offer safe and scenic ridesthat are fully supported with rest stopsand SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles.All riders return to a party, full lunchand entertainment at the finish line.Registration fee is $15; fundraisingminimum is $175. Visit dia-

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Valley Leadership Man &Woman of the YearLuncheon11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 21Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa2400 E. Missouri Ave.602-952-6760, ext. 3

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13th Annual Rock the Zoo7-11 p.m. Friday, March 22Phoenix Zoo455 N. Galvin Parkway602-273-1341

Featuring live music from localbands, beverage sampling, food tastingin the VIP Lounge, food for sale fromValley food trucks, the Rockin’ Raffleand other activities. Must be at least 21years old to attend. Tickets are $40-70in advance. Visit www.phoenixzoo.org.

The 100 Club of Arizona’s Annual Banquet Wednesday, March 27Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort11111 N. 7th St.602-485-0100

Celebrating 45 years of giving backto public safety in Arizona while payingtribute to three officers and firefighters

from across the state who paid the ulti-mate sacrifice in the line of duty. Theevent will be attended by the survivingfamily members, statewide public safetyagency chiefs and representatives, mem-bers of the 100 Club and supporters inthe community and includes a socialhour, silent auction and dinner followedby a special tribute ceremony in memoryof the heroes being honored. Tickets are$100. Visit www.100club.org.

The Board of Visitors’ Charity BallSaturday, April 6Marriott’s Camelback Inn5402 E. Lincoln Drive

Featuring the Presentation of the2013 Flower Girls. First held in 1915,The Board of Visitors Charity Ball is theoldest established ball in Arizona. Blacktie attire is requested; cocktails begin at 6p.m., followed by the Flower GirlsPresentation at 7 and dinner and danc-ing at 8. Proceeds go to deserving Valleyprograms focused on health care needsfor women, children and the elderly. Formore information, visit www.boardofvisitors.org. For tickets, call 602-235-9554.


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This article is for general information only and doesnot constitute financial advice. If you have any ques-tions about financial matters, consult a professionaltax adviser. Harvey Amwake, CPA, is a tax andsmall business consultant with the accounting firm ofHarvey E. Amwake, PLLC., at 6232 N. 7th St.,Suite 105. He can be reached at 602-753-0377 orby e-mail at [email protected]..

Half Pint Library Book Drive throughMarch 31. This program collects anddistributes children’s books to familiesand children in need through localnonprofit and community organiza-tions. The drive accepts any type ofchildren’s book, including Spanish lan-guage books, as long as they are in goodcondition.

Located at 2102 E. CamelbackRoad, Half Price Books is openMonday through Saturday 9 a.m.-10p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thestore also purchased gently used books,DVDs, CDs and more, for cash ortrade credit. For more information, callthe store at 602-954-4653.

Lieb is HomeSmart’stop producer for 2012

Bobby Lieb with North Central’sHomeSmart office was named the win-ner for 2012 as the No. 1 producingagent for HomeSmart worldwide, withmore than $47 million in sales. Liebalso won the award in 2011, as well asthe award for most sales in HomeSmartwith 110 sales for 2011.

Business BriefsBallinger receivesarts advancement award

Jim Ballinger, The Sybil Harringtondirector of the Phoenix Art Museum,will receive the 8th annual ShelleyAward at the 32nd Governor’s ArtsAwards. Ballinger is considered anationally respected arts advocate andvisionary who has guided the museum’sphysical growth and extensive reach,

The award, named in honor of for-mer Arizona Commission on the ArtsExecutive Director Shelley Cohn, ispresented to an individual who hasadvanced the arts through strategic andinnovative work in creating or support-ing public policy beneficial to the artsin Arizona.

B a l l i n g e r ’ saward will be pre-sented at the2013 Governor’sArts Awards onW e d n e s d a y ,March 6, whenhonorees will berecognized in sixcategories for their substantial and out-standing contribution to arts and cul-ture statewide. The event takes place atthe Herberger Theater Center, 222 E.Monroe. Tickets are $150 and includehors d’oeuvres, silent auction, theawards ceremony and dessert.

For more information and to regis-ter visit www.governorsartsawards.org.

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By the NumbersNumber of homes sold: 36Average Sold Price: $301,302Average Price per Sq. Ft.: $147Average Days on Market: 84

For the purpose of the above averages, the lowest-pricedproperty and highest-priced property were deleted.

The North Central Corridor is defined as Dunlap Avenueto Camelback Road and 15th Avenue to 16th Street.

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Address Sale Price Sq. Ft $/Sq. Ft311 E. Rose Ln. $1,100,000 4,000 $2788025 N 11th Ave. $580,000 3,269 $177540 W Royal Palm Rd. $420,000 2,653 $158611 W Glenn Dr. $415,000 2,342 $17741 E Colter St. $410,000 2,333 $1761549 E Las Palmaritas $363,000 2,821 $129227 W Georgia Ave. $360,000 3,249 $111128 E Royal Palm $356,500 2,172 $164342 W Harmont Dr. $356,000 1,766 $202512 W Seldon Ln. $335,000 1,892 $1778430N. 15th Str. $330,000 2,163 $1536014 N 5th Pl. $322,000 2,700 $1191321 E. Luke $315,000 2,738 $115101 E El Caminito Dr. $307,000 2,172 $141522 E Glendale Ave. $297,859 2,760 $108529 W. Las Palmaritas $295,000 2,922 $1011315 E Gardenia Dr. $295,000 2,268 $1307202 N. 12th Ave. $280,000 2,545 $110

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Lieb opened the Central Phoenixoffice, located at 5225 N. Central Ave.,in 2011 and the office now totals 117independent agents. HomeSmart is thelargest Real Estate agency not only inArizona but also in the southwest, withmore than 4,700 agents. The companyjust opened a new franchise in Chinaand now has 10 locations there.

Lieb also was named as one the top-10 producing Agents by Homes and LandMagazine in Maricopa County for 2012.He can be reached at 602-761-4646, orgo online to www.centralphx.com.

Sandau brings expertiseto autism resource center

The Southwest Autism Research &Resource Center (SARRC) has hiredLaurie Sandau as its development direc-tor. Sandau brings with her an extensivebackground in nonprofits, businessdevelopment and strategic marketing.

She previously served as the execu-tive director of the NeurofibromatosisAssociation of Arizona and held busi-ness development roles at Lawyers Title

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Sandau has been involved withmany community organizationsthrough the years including NationalAssociation of Industrial and OfficeProperties, Arizona Commercial RealEstate for Women, Valley Partnershipand Urban Land Institute.

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Breier joins staff atMurphy Karber PLC

William H. Breier has joinedMurphy Karber PLC, a Phoenix realestate and construction law firm, as anassociate. Breier graduated from thePhoenix School of Law and holds aBachelor of Science from Arizona StateUniversity’s Del E. Webb School ofConstruction. Prior to law school, Breier

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The Arizona Health & Fitness Expowill bring together Arizona’s vast com-munity of health, wellness and fitnessbusinesses March 22-24 at the ArizonaState Fairgrounds, 19th Avenue andMcDowell Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Attendees will be able to try newproducts, sample natural and healthyfoods and listen to fitness and healthexperts give tips on exercise and nutri-tion.

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Walk-in clinic offersextended office hours

Allied Clinic at 1147 E. GlendaleAve. has begun providing a diversearray of health care services to walk-inpatients during extended office hours.

The no-appointment, walk-in clin-ic is operated by a group of highlyskilled, compassionate, board certifiedhealth care providers who providehealth care services for the entire fami-ly, from children to seniors. The hoursof operation are Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdayand Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Older patients get helpfrom Piper Trust grant

The Virginia G. Piper CharitableTrust has awarded a capital grant of$500,000 to renovate four hospitalrooms for trauma patients in the G-60program at John C. Lincoln NorthMountain Hospital.

John C. Lincoln’s G-60 program forgeriatric trauma patients over age 60—the first of its kind in Arizona—waslaunched in June 2012 by trauma sur-geon Alicia Mangram, MD, medicaldirector for North Mountain’s TraumaServices, to provide expedited treat-ment plans and intensified care fortrauma patients aged 60 and older.

Trauma injuries in the elderly fre-quently are compounded by chronicmedical conditions and interactionsbetween the numerous drugs olderpatients are taking.

“We know that outcomes after trau-ma are strongly correlated with increas-ing age,” Mangram said. “That meanspatients 60 and over need more atten-tive and complex care to achieve thesame optimal outcomes experienced byyounger patients. Trauma care for olderpatients needs to be distinct from carereceived for similar injuries incurred byyounger trauma patients.”

G-60 patients receive regular visitsfrom a multidisciplinary clinical teamled by the trauma surgeon that makesrounds to evaluate each older patient’sprogress and needs. The G-60 teamincludes trauma surgeons, traumanurse practitioners and coordinators,hospitalists, physical medicine andrehabilitation specialists, floor nursesupervisors, nutritionists, physi-cal/occupational/speech therapists, res-piratory therapists, pharmacists, socialworkers and case managers.

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Yoga eventsin the park

Steele Indian School Park willbecome a massive outdoor yoga studiothis spring through a partnershipbetween the Parks Department and thenonprofit Yoga Rocks the Park events.

Indian School Park, 300 E. IndianSchool Road, will host outdoor yogasessions the afternoons of Sundays,March 3, 10 and 17, that will includelive music, yoga instruction, fun ven-dors and a special program for kids ages3 and older called Camp Yoga Rocks.Online pre-registration is $12, on-siteregistration is $15. There is a $10 feeper child for the camp.

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Home health visitsoffered by Beatitudes

Beatitudes Campus recentlylaunched a new program, BeatitudesHome Health. This is an expansion ofBeatitudes Campus’ continuum of carethat currently includes independentliving, assisted living, memory supportand non-medical companion care.Beatitudes Home Health will serveseniors who live at Beatitudes Campusas well as older adults living in thegreater Phoenix area.

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MTA wins boysbasketball tourney

The Madison Traditional AcademyOwls varsity boys basketball team onFeb. 5 defeated the Catalina VenturaTigers 59 to 57 to win the 4A BoysBasketball Valley Athletic ConferenceChampionship. The Owls raced out toa 35 to 25 halftime lead over the Tigersand maintained a double-digit leaduntil the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Tigersstaged a ferocious comeback but cameup short when their last second 3-pointer missed its mark.

Jaxson Baker led the Owls in scor-ing with 20 points, 18 of which camein the first half. Zach McCarthy had 13points and Chris Blessington had 12points, AJ Meyer led the Owls inrebounds.

The Owls finished the year with 12wins and one loss in Valley AthleticConference play. Eight of the 11 play-ers on the Owls grew up playing bas-ketball in the neighborhood RAMMSbasketball organization.

Kiwanis honorlocal students

Eight local students were honoredby the Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslopeduring its “Student of the Month” lun-cheon, held Feb. 14 at SunnyslopeHigh School.

Being honored as a Student ofMonth was Orlando Paralta, a fifthgrader from Desert View Elementary.An avid club soccer player, Orlandowas described as someone who is quiet

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Also honored were seventh graderStephanie Sherwood, and eighth graderAdrian Baxcajay from SunnyslopeSchool. Stephanie, whose favorite sub-jects are social studies and science, waspraised for being an independent work-er who has good study habits and ishigh achieving in all her classes. Shehopes someday to be a chemist or adoctor. Adrian was lauded for beingfocused and always respectful in class,both to his teachers and his peers.While he enjoys riding his bike andplaying video games, his goal is tosomeday be a dentist.

From Mountain View School, sev-enth grader Kenner Ardon and eighthgrader Joshue Jaurez were recognized.An insightful young man of strongcharacter, Kenner was described asbeing someone who brings positiveenergy with him to class and whothoughtfully contributes to class con-versations. Joshue, who is a member ofthe school’s Community Action Team(CAT), was recognized for being eagerto take on new challenges and newideas, whether in the classroom or forcommunity service projects.

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School BriefsCREIGHTON ELEMENTARYSCHOOL DISTRICTStrings programnurtures love of music

Biltmore Prep Academy is dedicat-ed to teaching a love of music to chil-dren at an early age through its uniquestrings program.

The program began in 2011, whenNokuthula Ngwenyama, a Harvard-educated, world-renowned musicianand a mom of a daughter enrolled inBiltmore Prep’s Foreign LanguageImmersion Program, learned of thedesire for a strings program by many ofthe school’s families.

“I kept hearing from parents thatthey wanted to know where and how tostart their children on an instrument. Iremember my first lessons at the age of5, and I wanted to be able to share thisexperience with my daughter and herfriends, ” Ngwenyama recalls.

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The Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope honored eight local students at a luncheon in February.They included (TOP, FROM LEFT) Orlando Paralta, Stephanie Sherwood, Adrian Baxcajay,Kenner Ardon, (BOTTOM, FROM LEFT) Joshue Jaurez, Sayra Cabrera Portillo, Iriss PachecoFlores and Nancy Delgado (photos by Teri Carnicelli).

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level of instruction at such an earlyage,” said Principal Faith Burtamekh.“I am unaware of any other school thatoffers this type of on-campus programfor children in their very first years ofprimary school.”

The violin classes are taught bysome of the country’s finest string play-ers. In addition to Ngwenyama, thereare two first section violinists with thePhoenix Symphony—Carter Pendelland Tessa Gotman—who juggle theirperformance schedules to provideworld-class string instruction to theBiltmore Prep students.

“My children so look forward toviolin class each week, and I have seensignificant growth in their violinskills,” said Sharon Gordon, a parent oftwo children in the Biltmore Prepstrings program.

Biltmore Preparatory Academy is an“A- Rated” school by the ArizonaDepartment of Education. For moreinformation, contact Faith Burtamekhat [email protected] call 602-381-6169.

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she also suggested that they offer a newflavor, bubblegum.

After reading Emma’s letter, notonly did they add this new flavor totheir delicious selection, but they alsobrought samples to the class to taste.

MTA raises fundswith flower-grams

Madison Traditional Academy’sNational Junior Honor Society soldcarnation grams for Valentine’s Day tohelp raise money to fight childhoodhunger. More than 500 carnationgrams were sold at $2 each.

The NJHS chapter was able todonate their profit of $800 to Feed MyStarving Children, which will provide4,000 meals for hungry children. Inaddition, the NJHS members will visitthe organization in Tempe to helpmake food boxes.

Healthy yogurt recipewins student a prize

Madison Camelview fourth graderHenry Palmer, 10, took the top prize inthe Blue Cross Blue Shield Walk On!Cooking Challenge, which asked kidsages 9-12 to submit their favorite,healthy lunchbox recipe. Henry’s BrainBerry Parfait made with berries, yogurtand granola won with the judges. Asthe winner, Henry received a new bike.

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Alvina Turman at 602-764-1519.

Camelback athletessign letters of intentCamelback High School last month

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195-pound defensive back led the teamin tackles last year with 53.Angel Medina, the Spartan’s quar-

terback this past season, will play freesafety at Phoenix College. Medina, 6-1,170 pounds, threw for more than 900yards, and rushed for 610 yards. Healso was a long snapper, a wide receiverand played safety for Camelback,recording 52 tackles.This is the second year in a row that

coach Brandon McNutt has seen threeplayers move on to college. “We aregetting noticed, and people are startingto come to Camelback to see our ath-letes. When college coaches see kidsmoving on to college, they are moreinclined to come back each year,”McNutt said.

Central singers makeAll-Region Honor ChoirCentral High choir students audi-

tioned against more than 800 students toparticipate in All-Region Honor Choirin January. Two students, RicardoCisneros and Octavio Edgington, wereselected to participate in the ensemble,which was held Feb. 15-16 at the All-Region Music Festival at Central High.“Both of the students have audi-

tioned past years, were not selected, butcontinued to work and improve. Theyboth have a diligent work ethic and Iam very proud of their success,” saidChoirs Director Troy Meeker.The Concert Choir traveled to

Flagstaff Feb. 8-9 to compete in theNAU Jazz and Madrigal Festival. Thestudents enjoyed watching perfor-mances by the NAU choirs and seeingother high schools performs. Their per-formance earned a “superior” rating(the highest given at the festival) for theperformance in the Madrigal genre.Their set included music from the 16thand 17th centuries in French andLatin, as well as a modern compositionsung in Latin and German written inthe chant style.“This music was quite foreign to

them as we began but they grew to loveit and perform it quite well. They willbe performing more world music at ourSpring Concert on March 7,” Meekeradded.

Ponce earns twoboxing recognitionsCentral High sophomore Jacob

Ponce is the current Golden Gloves andSilver Gloves Boxing State Champion.He won the state title in December,

and qualified for a regional tournamentin California, but the Arizona JuniorOlympic chairman recruited Ponce tocompete for a Jr. Olympic Nationaltitle instead.Ponce, a light bantamweight at

112-114 pounds, was the youngest per-son on the Arizona team at 16 yearsold, but he won a bronze medal, plac-ing third in the nation in his weightclass during the grueling five-day tour-nament in Reno, Nev. He is an alter-nate on the U.S. team that is going tothe Ukraine this summer.Ponce has competed in boxing for

less than three years. He also has a StateGolden Gloves title won in March2012.

Alegria a finalistin cooking challengeNorth High Culinary Arts student

Gustavo Alegria was named to the top30 senior finalists at the Careers inCulinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Feb. 9and has advanced to the March 16State competition.In addition, Leonel Sosa and

Angela Pugliese were named Top 10Juniors. Their reward: they will preparethe luncheon for the seniors and a guestduring the final competition day. Theywill receive a gift and may receive a tripfor a weekend to a culinary school outof state. North’s Culinary teacher isMary Sarwark.

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Children receivebooks on birthdaysBirthdays will become extra special

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the book closet and arranges for thechildren to select a book on theirbirthday. The books then belong tothe children and can be taken home.

Shannon Bonnette, principal atR.E. Miller School, is facilitating theprogram on site to ensure that all thestudents in the school receive a bookgift from Assistance League of Phoenixthis year.

“Many of these children have neverhad a book of their own, and oftenthere are no books in the home,” saidLinda Lammersen, an ALP coordinatorfor the Birthday Book Program. “Wewant to encourage reading skills andrecreational reading, so we want chil-dren to feel that having a book is a spe-cial gift. This program does both in anexciting way. We often say that a bookis a gift you keep opening.”

The Birthday Book Corner is oneof several Assistance League programsthat encourage and develop literacyskills among elementary school chil-dren in the Phoenix area. For moreinformation, visit www.alphx.org.

views will be limited. To obtain aprescheduled interview, you must applyonline by Friday, March 1, 2013.Interested applicants must apply online(www.wesdschools.org) by clicking onthe Employment button above andthen the Apply Now link. Scheduledinterviews will be limited. Applicantsmust upload and attach proper docu-mentation to the application to be con-sidered. Successful candidates mayreceive a Letter of Intent to hire for the2013-2014 school year.

If you have questions, call or e-mailLydia Garcia in the recruitment officeat 602-347-2622 or [email protected].

RP student headsto state spelling bee

Royal Palm eighth grader MarianoYanez Ibarra will be one of only 27 stu-dents statewide competing for the titleof “best speller” as they step up to themicrophone for the 2013 AEF ArizonaSpelling Bee, 1 p.m. Saturday, March23 at Eight/AZ PBS, 555 N. CentralAve., 6th Floor. The public is welcometo attend.

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The Washington ElementarySchool District will host a Teacher JobInterview Fair Wednesday, March 6from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the

WESD Administrative Center, 4650W. Sweetwater Ave.

The WESD is searching for kinder-garten, math, science, language arts,music, special education and speechpathology applicants. Scheduled inter-

Celebrating the ribbon cutting of the new Assistance League of Phoenix (ALP) Birthday BookCorner at Richard E. Miller Elementary School are, from left: Assistance League of PhoenixExecutive Director Aimee Runyon; students Taylin Cook and Cierra Gore-Brooks, whosebirthdays were in January; Michelle Delaney, R.E. Miller School Community in Schools coor-dinator; and ALP volunteers Linda Lammersen and Sydney Wigle (photo courtesy of ALP).


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Mariano first won the 2013 WESDSpelling Bee after nine rounds with theword “gregarious.” This was the firsttime Mariano participated in the dis-trict bee and he said afterward that thisyear it was his goal to try hard and dohis best in school.

He then advanced to the RegionalBee on Feb. 9, where he earned himself aspot on the stage for the state spellingcompetition. The top 27 spellers in thestate compete in the Arizona SpellingBee to determine who will representArizona in the Scripps National SpellingBee in Washington, D.C. The winnerand an escort receive an all-expenses paidtrip to Washington, D.C. to competewith spellers from all over the nationfrom May 26 through June 1.

In addition, the winner of theArizona Spelling Bee will receive $800,a trophy, a copy of Webster’s ThirdNew International Dictionary, TheSamuel L. Sugarman Award ($50value), and enrollment in his or herchoice of one of 25 Rosetta Stone lan-guage programs and payment to takethe College Level ExaminationProgram/CLEP in chosen languagefrom Harrison Middleton University.Four runners-up will receive a $25Amazon.com gift card and a trophy.

All 27 state finalists receive amedallion and their choice of TheNew Dictionary of Cultural Literacyor Merriam Webster’s CollegiateDictionary from Harrison MiddletonUniversity.

Revamped websiteeasier to navigate

The Washington ElementarySchool District web address is thesame—www.wesdschools.org—but thedistrict has unveiled a new website withgreater accessibility for families. Thesite will expand over time to allow par-ents more individualized access toinformation.

All schools in the WESD maintaintheir own websites that link to the dis-trict site or may be accessed directly byparents and community members.Check out the site(s) for upcomingevents, news and announcements.

PRIVATE ANDCHARTER SCHOOLSAmeriSchools studentsraise funds and run

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Royal Palm eighth grader Mariano YanezIbarra won the WESD Spelling Bee andreceived a certificate and a trophy. He nowadvances to the 2013 AEF Arizona SpellingBee March 23 (photo courtesy of WESD).


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Sixteen AmeriSchools students par-ticipated in the PF Chang’s Kids RockArizona 1-mile fun run at Tempe BeachPark on Jan. 19, the day before theannual full and half-marathons.

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Brophy senior wins debate competition

Brophy College Prep senior SamirReddy won the Golden Desert DebateInvitational at the University of Nevadain January. Reddy beat out studentsfrom 15 different states, 67 schools inall, to win the Las Vegas tournament inLincoln-Douglas. In the final roundReddy got a 2-1 decision againstHarvard Westlake.

In addition, juniors Max Waxmanand Gavin Singer took third place at theStanford University Speech and Debatetournament last month, bettering morethan 100 debaters from all over the WestCoast to earn them their first bid to theTournament of Champions, May 2-6 inLexington, Ky.

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Student athleteslauded at Xavier

Xavier College Preparatory seniorsMegan O’Sullivan, Ellie Ladensack andSarah Fakler were named 1st Team All-Americans by the Arizona CoachesAssociation and the Dairy Council of

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Duet hosts ‘FiveWishes Workshop’Don’t wait until an older loved one

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Kids & FamilyMusic studentsdonate pennies

Students at Music Works Academybegan 2013 with a new addition to thestudio: Penny the Practice Pig. As anincentive to practice hard for MWA’sannual Spring Fling in March, studentsreceived one penny for every measurein a completed piece. All pennies wentinto Penny the Practice Pig.

“Penny” was stuffed fairly quicklyand when emptied the count was a lit-tle under 7,500 pennies. Additionalcollection boxes were counted by musiclab monitors on a daily basis, holdingup to $2,500 pennies each. The pen-nies continued to be collected throughMarch 1, and then were placed in plas-tic bags in $50 increments, or $5,000pennies each, and taken to Chase Bankto be converted to cash. Proceeds wereto be donated to the Arizona HumaneSociety.

Music Works offers lessons in piano,voice, guitar, violin and brass. For moreinformation, visit our website atwww.musicworkacademy.com, contactthe studio at 602-264-5188, or [email protected].

Teddy bears, other plush‘sleep over’ at library

Century Library, 1750 E. HighlandAve., has scheduled a special PajamaStorytime for 6 p.m. on Wednesday,March 13, where children up to age 12can enjoys stories in their pajamas withone of their stuffed animals fromhome—and when they leave, theirplush friend gets to stay over for a spe-cial event!

For “The Great Stuffed AnimalSleepover,” the treasured toys will stayin the care of librarians overnight—

with a full report to their owners thenext day of all the activities that tookplace. The program is free.

For additional information, call602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.

A Pirate’s Adventureat Symphony Hall

Walk the plank as the scalawagPhoenix Symphony musicians presentswashbuckling favorites for the entirefamily during “A Pirate’s Adventure,”2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 atPhoenix Symphony Hall 75 N. 2nd St.

Sail away with music from “Piratesof the Caribbean,” “Pirates ofPenzance” and much more. Dress uplike a pirate and come an hour early toparticipate in pre-concert family activi-ties such as the Instrument PettingZoo, a treasure hunt throughSymphony Hall, a make-your-own-banjo station, and more.

This concert marks The PhoenixSymphony’s Fourth Annual Scout Day

Music Works Academy students Thuy-viTong, left, and Maggie Lindsay hold Pennythe Practice Pig, which became stuffed withnearly 7,500 pennies as students were givenone penny for every measure in a complet-ed piece (photo courtesy of MWA).


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for Boy and Girl Scouts. Earn credittowards badges and receive the exclu-sive 2013 Phoenix Symphony ScoutDay patch by coming one-hour earlyfor Scout activities.Tickets Start are $11-$19, plus fees.

Visit http://tickets.phoenixsymphony.org or call 602-495-1999.

Sunrays hostsspecial eventsThe Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics &

Dance Center, 3110 E. ThunderbirdRoad, will host a “Supercamp” daycamp program for ages 3 to 13, fromMarch 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29.Children will get to enjoy gymnastics,dance, karate, sports, special guests, abounce house, and more.There is a half-day camp option from

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $35 perday. The full-day option is from 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $50 per day.Sibling discounts are available. Extendedcare is offered from 3 to 5:30 p.m.There is a $10 fee for same-day reg-

istration, so call ahead to 602-992-5790 to reserve a space.In addition, Sunrays hosts a PajamaParty from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday,March 30, for ages 3 to 13. Dress thekids in their favorite PJ’s so they canenjoy a great evening of gymnastics,organized games, sports, jumping in abounce house and on trampolines, andthen wind down the evening by watch-ing a movie. Pizza, snacks, and drinksare included. Cost is $25 per child witha $5 off sibling discount. Advancedregistration is required.For more information, visit

www.arizonasunrays.com.

Nominate a greatkid for cash prizeKohl’s Department Stores is accept-

ing nominations for outstanding youngvolunteers as part of its 2013 Kohl’sCares Scholarship Program.Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 willbe accepted through March 15 atwww.kohlskids.com, and nominatorsmust be 21 years or older.Through the program, Kohl’s will

award more than 2,300 young volunteersmore than $425,000 in scholarships andprizes to reward kids who have made apositive impact on their communities.Two nominees from each of the morethan 1,100 Kohl’s stores nationwide willwin a $50 Kohl’s gift card.

More than 200 of the store winnerswill win regional scholarships worth$1,000 toward post-secondary educa-tion. Ten national winners will be award-ed a total of $10,000 in scholarships forpost-secondary education, and Kohl’swill donate $1,000 to a nonprofit orga-nization on each national winner’sbehalf. To learn more, visit the website.

Free Easter eventsat Metrocenter MallMetrocenter Mall is springing in to

spring with a mall-wide EasterCelebration, being held Saturday,March 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. The daywill include a children’s fashion show,visit by the Easter Bunny and the eventcornerstone—an all-mall Easter egghunt.The events of the day include:• Mall-wide Easter egg scavenger

hunt, with clues directing kids to vari-ous mall retailers and surprise treasuresat each stop. (Begin at Guest ServicesDesk.)• Appearance by Jungle Jill and her

live rabbits, chickens and other springbuddies.• Spring Fashion Show highlighting

the season’s newest styles for childrenand teens, modeled by youth from thecommunity.• Arts & crafts• Photos with the Easter Bunny (for

a fee).For more information, visit the

Metrocenter Mall Events page atwww.metrocentermall.com. Updatesalso will post regularly on theMetrocenter Mall Facebook andTwitter pages.

‘Spring Fling’offers family funThe Sunnyslope Community

Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., hosts itsannual Spring Fling event 11 a.m.-1:30p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the parkadjacent to the center.The free event includes food from

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Actors Theatre haltsremainder of season

Actors Theatre, the resident theatercompany at the Herberger TheaterCenter, is “taking a pause” to assess andredesign its business model and to con-sider options to take control of its future.

“We are not closing. We are steppingback because we need to change the waywe operate our business,” said producingartistic director Matthew Wiener. “Wehad hoped to finish our season at theHerberger Theater Center but recentlylearned that two large foundation giftswe had anticipated receiving this fiscalyear will not happen.”

As a result, Actors Theatre is imme-diately suspending the rest of the 2012-13 season and will relinquish its positionas a resident company at the HerbergerTheater Center. Wiener and managingdirector Erica Black will take the lead inthis transition that includes exploringpotential performance spaces in theValley. The company will temporarilyshrink its operational footprint by vacat-ing its administrative offices, scene shop,costume shop and production storage.

For more information, visitwww.actorstheatrephx.org or ActorsTheatre’s Facebook page.

A & E Briefs‘Maple and Vine’Through March 17Theatre Artists Studio4848 E. Cactus Road, #406602-765-0120

Fed up with their stress-filled andtime-challenged lives, a couple decidesto leave modern society behind andjoin a 1950s re-enactment community.Tickets are $20 general admission, $15for seniors age 65 and older and mem-bers of the military, and $10 for stu-dents age 25 and younger. Not appro-priate for those younger than 17. Visitwww.thestudiophx.org.

“Everyone Could Usea Hero’ ExhibitThrough March 22Burton Barr Central Library,@Central Gallery1221 N. Central Ave.602-262-4636Rendering the images of Martin LutherKing, Jr., Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix,

Malcolm X, Tupac Shakur and others incharcoal, graphite and oil paint, artistT.M. Noël explores “heroes” in themainstream, urban environments andhistorical struggles. Admission is free.

Moio Brothers Concert7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5Professional Musicians of Arizona Hall1202 E. Oak St.602-254-8838

Enjoy jazz music by this Phoenix-based band, featuring drummer DomMoio (www.dommoio.com). Presentedby the Professional Musicians of Arizona,Local 586. Donations are accepted at thedoor in lieu of a set admission price.

‘Worlds of Wonder’Center Dance EnsembleMarch 7-10Herberger Theater,Stage West222 E. Monroe602-252-8497

Through the magical choreographyand storytelling, visit the worlds oflight, love, loss and more. Tickets are$23.50 for adults, $18.50 for seniors,and $9.50 for students, all plus boxoffice fees. Visit www.herbergertheater.org.

‘Cursing Mummies’March 7-9Marley Theater,Xavier College Prep4710 N. 5th St.602-240-3161

Presented by the Xavier DramaDepartment, this hysterical “who-dunit” mystery will keep the entirefamily guessing and laughing from themoment it begins until the very end ofthe play. Performance are at 7 p.m.,with an additional show Saturday at 2p.m. Tickets are $7. Contact theJackson Box Office at [email protected],or purchase tickets at the door.

Phoenix Youth Symphonywith The Phoenix Symphony3 p.m. Sunday, March 10Phoenix Symphony Hall75 N. 2nd St.

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performance featuring the Valley’s mosttalented young musicians. The PhoenixYouth Symphony will be conducted byKeitaro Harada.

‘La Cage Aux Folles’March 13-April 7Phoenix Theatre100 E. McDowell Road602-254-2151

The story of Georges, the owner ofa glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner, Albin, whomoonlights as the glamorouschanteuse, Zaza. When Georges’ sonbrings home his fiancée’s conservativeparents to meet the flashy pair, thebonds of family are put to the test.Tickets range from $25 to $90 plusfees. Visit http://phoenixtheatre.com.

‘Uncle Vanya’March 14-30Space 55 Theater636 E. Pierce St.602-663-4032

Locked inside their own souls, an

unlucky group of characters is forced tospend the summer together on an estatein southern Russia. This new adapta-tion of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiecefocuses on the tangled relationshipsbetween the beautiful Elena and every-one she comes in contact with—thedashing Dr. Astrov, her stepdaughter,Sonia, and the disillusioned Vanya.Tickets are $15 adults, $10 children.Visit www.space55.org.

The Ha Ha’s Improv Troupe Show7 p.m. Saturday, March 16Valley Youth Theatre 525 N. 1st St.602-253-8188, ext. 2º

VYT’s comedy troupe for teens willtickle your funny bone with off-the-wall improvisations. Tickets are $5 andonly available at the door; there is a $2charge to pay with a credit card. Visitwww.vyt.com.

Radio Healer Performance 1 & 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Pueblo Grande Museum4619 E. Washington St.602-495-0901

See the artists of Radio Healer in anelectro-acoustic media performance fea-turing instruments, music and influencebetween artists of Native American,Chicano, Ilocano, European, and Euro-American backgrounds. Radio Healerdesigns electronic instruments that areconstructed through a process of hack-ing, appropriation, recycling, and adap-tive reuse that are then used in a tradi-tional sense to compose music. Free andopen to the public.

‘The Marriage of Figaro’Arizona Opera Co.April 5-7Phoenix Symphony Hall75 N. 2nd St.602-266-7464

In a country estate outside Seville,the valet Figaro plans for his weddingto the maid Susanna. When he discov-ers that his employer, the philanderingCount Almaviva, plans to seduce hisbride, Figaro vows to outwit his master.Mistaken identities, lust and infidelityeach play a role in determining whetherlove conquers all – or leaves everyonehanging by a thread. Tickets are$25.75-$131. Visit www.azopera.org.

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Café ChatLocal eateries offerkids free mealsBy Patty Talahongva

Free food! Did that get your atten-tion? That’s exactly what local restaura-teurs are hoping to do when they offerfree kids’ meals to families on a budgetor other mixed groups of adults andchildren such as aunts, uncles andfriends. Several local eateries offer thesespecials all week long, on select days orwith some stipulations.

At Mary Coyle ‘Ol Fashion IceCream Parlor, 5221 N. 7th Ave., kids11 and younger can eat free everyTuesday and Thursday evening. Thespecial offer is valid between the hoursof 4 and 8 p.m. when an adult meal ispurchased. One free child’s meal isgiven per adult meal purchased.

“A family of four can eat dinnerhere and both children will eat courtesyof Mary Coyle,” said owner MikeStoffey. Of course, the offer isn’t exclu-sive to families. Stoffey continues,“The promotion is a 1:1 offer; if youare an adult and you have a specialchild you want to spend a fun eveningwith, we hope you’ll choose MaryCoyle.” So aunts, uncles and friends,here’s an offer that includes you as well.

Kids can select from a menu thatoffers hot dogs, chili dogs, grilledcheese sandwiches, homemade chili,and chicken tenders with a side of fries.For more information, call 602-265-

6266 or visit www.marycoyle.net.Not too far away at St. Francis, 111

E. Camelback Road, kids 10 andyounger eat free all day long, every day.Family is central to this business that isowned by brothers and who instill asimilar bond among the kitchen andwait staff.

Owner and Chef Aaron Chamberlinwhips up a number of items for thekiddos, such as seasonal veggies withbuttermilk dressing, a big hamburgerwith fries, a lil’ turkey sandwich withfries or pot roast with carrots. The dailyspecial has allowed him to build up hisclientele of families who may come todine more than twice a week due to theoffer. The special offer has been a suc-cess and soon more items will be addedto the kids menu.

“I spent the last 15 years prior tocoming to the Valley in San Franciscoand New York City, working at stuffyrestaurants that kids would never cometo,” says Chamberlin. “When I movedto Phoenix my eyes opened up; it’s sucha family-oriented place.”

He also comes from a family ofseven brothers and sisters and15nephews and nieces.

“When we decided to open I want-ed a place where parents could comeand have a nice glass of wine and thekids would feel welcomed as well.”

Learn more about St. Francis by vis-iting: www.stfrancisaz.com or call 602-200-8111.

Dominique Roe-Sepowitz and her 2-year-old daughter, Eloise Sepowitz, enjoy lunch at St.Francis, which offers free children’s meals for every adult meal purchased, seven days aweek (photo by Teri Carnicelli).

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Additional local restaurants withfree dining for kids include:Arriba Mexican Grill1812 E. Camelback Road602-265-9112All day on Sundays only. One free

kids meal per adult meal purchase.

Chelsea’s Kitchen5040 N. 40th St.602-957-2555Monday through Friday only, from

3-6 p.m. Kids 12 and younger eat free.

Gallagher’s7575 N. 16th St.602-997-0084Tuesdays only, kids 12 and younger

eat free all day. One kids meal per adultmeal purchased. Not valid with anyother offers. Dine-in only.

Humble Pie2333 N. 7th St.602-229-1289All day on Sundays only. Kids 12

and younger eat free. Limit two kidsper adult.

Sam’s Cafe455 N. 3rd St., Ste. #114602-252-3545Saturday and Sunday only. All day,

kids eat free. Buy one adult meal andget one kids meal free.

Z-Tejas16th St. & Bethany Home Road*Opening soon; for more details

check www.ztejas.com.Sundays onlybetween 4-9 p.m., kids 12 and youngereat free. One kids meal per adult mealpurchased.

Dining BriefsRide your bike toeatery, get a discountA new bicycle concept tavern, Spoke

& Wheel opened its doors last month inthe space formerly housing Dillon’s onTop of Central. And Central Bar andGrille. And The Calico Cow. AndGregory’s. And the list goes on.But new owners Heinrich Stasiuk

and Chef Mercer Mohr believe theyhave the right formula to see thisCentral Avenue restaurant space finallyfind long-lasting success. And they

know something about success, as thebusiness partners of Wild ThymeRestaurant Group, which also owns thenearby Timo wine bar, as well as Brickpizza at the Arizona Center and Ken’sCreekside in Sedona.The building located at the north

end of the Murphy Bridle Path at 8525N. Central Ave. is a popular spot—forthose who like to park there and thenwalk, jog or bike along the adjacentcanal path or the bridle path. Combinethat with an already limited parkingarea and the previous restaurants suf-fered not enough parking to fill thethree dining rooms plus outdoor patio.Stasiuk is combating this issue

with a bicycle-friendly concept, fromthe name to discounts on food andbeverages for those who ride theirbikes to the eatery. He also commis-sioned some “artsy” bike racks to keepthose diners’ bicycles safe while theyenjoy their meal.Other changes include opening up

the walls of the patio for better views ofCentral Avenue, more seating on thepatio and a fire pit. In addition, theplumbing has been upgraded through-out the property.

Stasiuk says that it will be more of aSan Francisco-styled tavern with aSouthwestern twist to it. There will bemany local beers on tap, wines on tapand a fun cocktail list with the focus onhouse-made syrups.All beef will be grounded in house,

and the bread will be baked there aswell. The menu sports organic salads,many small plates and a lot of game-time favorites such as wings, nachos,and more.There are more than 20 flat-screen

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Culinary Dropout opens;Little Cleo’s is next upThink of it as a backyard, front

porch and kitchen all rolled into one.“The Yard” is Fox Restaurant Concepts’biggest project yet, transforming an oldmotorcycle shop on 7th Street justsouth of Montebello into a uniquerestaurant environment.First to open is gastro-pub Culinary

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Dropout, which made its bow on Feb.11. A James Beard nominee, ExecutiveChef Andrew Ashmore, 29, is leadingthe culinary team at The Yard.Ashmore will serve as the CorporateCulinary Chef for Culinary Dropoutand The Arrogant Butcher. Ashmorehas been the driving force behind thedevelopment of the Culinary Dropoutmenus and recipes.“The food will be upscale modern-

ized gastro-pub food that’s made freshevery day from scratch,” Ashmoreexplained.Set to open at The Yard sometime

this month is Little Cleo’s fish houseand oyster bar, with additional mer-chants following later in the year.

The Yard is located at 5632 N.7th St. For more information, visithttp://www.foxrc.com.

Terra Java hasgluten-free menuTerra Java coffee shop, 3619 E.

Indian School Road, is a locally ownedplace to get your caffeine fix or justhang out with friends. For those onrestricted diets, the shop makes its tastymenu items all gluten free using local

ingredients; it also offers allergy-friend-ly and vegan-friendly selections.Due to customer demand, Terra

Java recently extended its hours to 6a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays.On March 12, enjoy a special Second

Tuesday Social from 6 to 9 p.m. Relax,drink a cup of java, listen to live musicand enjoy some great nosh.For more information, call 602-

840-5282 or visit http://terrajava.biz.

Culver’s donatesto children’s hospitalCulver’s will host its second-annual

“Day of Giving” event on Tuesday,March 5, to benefit Phoenix Children’sHospital.Culver’s is partnering with PCH

and is inviting the public to stop byone of its 14 Valley locations to dine,including the restaurants at 825 E.Camelback Road and 10225 N. 28thDrive, at Metrocenter Mall. Simplyenjoy your favorite burger, sandwich,dinner or fresh frozen custard on

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Vasquez new chefat Squaw Peak eateriesPointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort’srestaurants recently welcomed CesarVasquez as the new sous chef. Vasquezis responsible for managing thekitchens at both Rico’s American Grill

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