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Local businesseshelp you ‘go green’

Some say it will bring needed revitalization to ahalf-empty commercial center that now houses a “mas-sage” and tanning parlor. Others say it will bring inmore criminal elements to an already struggling area.The decision about whether to allow a medical

marijuana dispensary clinic at 24 W. CamelbackRoad rested in the hands of one of the city’s zoningadministrators in a hearing held on March 28, afterthis publication went to press. For results of the hear-ing, visit www.northcentralnews.net and click on“News Updates.”The owners of Urban Greenhouse Dispensary were

seeking two variances and a use permit to open thebusiness. The variances are needed because the pro-posed location is within 20 feet of a residential neigh-borhood, instead of the 250 feet minimum required bycity zoning code, and within 1,300 feet of a school—Brophy College Prep—where a minimum of 1,320 feetis required. The use permit is for the dispensary itself.Brett Carr, William Gibbs and Jeff Cooper, part-

ners with Urban Greenhouse Dispensary, held anopen house on March 6 at the strip center and saidthey had previously held discussions with representa-tives of all four adjacent historic districts, including

People around the Valley and globe will celebrateEarth Day this month. And while the most commonway to celebrate Earth Day is to plant trees to helpimprove the environment, some local residents andbusiness entrepreneurs have several ways you canincorporate green living in your daily life—and notjust one day of the year.More than 30 years ago Gerard Windstein emi-

grated from France to Arizona. He started a carpetcleaning business but through the years he becamesick from the chemicals used in his work. “So hestarted looking for alternatives,” recalls his daughter,Nathalie. That led to him using EcoClean productsand starting his own company, Organic Living.Today he and his daughter own and operate the

business. A few months ago they opened their store at8342 N. 7th St. after relocating from 36th Street andThomas Road.They have gone from being just biologically

green—that’s when you recycle items like plastic, alu-minum or tires—to being ecologically green, whenyou also use products that don’t harm the environ-ment or humans.The store offers many cleaning products as well as

eco-friendly products for household and even person-al needs. Organic Living carries a line of bedding

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. in this issueCity council votes on ‘place types,’ page 3

Indoor Kids Zone added to Art Walk, page 5

Stroll event set for Japanese Garden, page 18

Local coach receives national honor, page 28

Not your typical ‘roach coaches,’ page 42

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By Patty Talahongva

Pierson Place, Medlock Place, Windsor and St.Francis. For the most part, the response had been pos-itive, Carr said at the open house.He explained that the people he had spoken with

were encouraged to learn that the dispensary wouldhave greatly increased security than an average busi-ness, include a 24-hour security guard and camerasinside and outside of the dispensary. Some residents,such as Noelle Baker of the Medlock Place neighbor-hood, thought the extra security would actually helpeliminate some of the crime issues the center and theadjacent neighborhoods are currently experiencing. Shealso was impressed that each partner involved in the dis-

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After more than a year of delays, thePhoenix City Council on March 29 wasset to vote on the “place types” recom-mendations for the development areasaround the metro light rail stations.

Residents of North Central Phoenixare eager to see the plan they puttogether for the Central andCamelback stop because the area inter-sects with four historic neighborhoods.Together they formed the Central andCamelback Coalition and came upwith the “Urban HistoricNeighborhood Place Type.” It wasapproved by the Alhambra VillagePlanning Commission a year ago inFebruary with minor changes to the

design. It allows for buildings up to fivestories in height and the base retailfootprint was moved up from 20,000square feet to 40,000 square feet.

The city’s Planning Commissionapproved all 17 recommended placetypes last month after sending theCentral and Camelback plan back tothe Alhambra Village PlanningCommittee for one last look.

This is still Phase I of the project.Phases II and III could take up to threeyears to complete. They deal with Sub-Areas and Urban Design. City officialssay the projected end time for thosephases is December 2014. In Phase IV,potential rezoning efforts will start.

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including mattresses that use wool,instead of harsh chemicals, to make themflame retardant. If you want a memorybed, you don’t have to get one withchemicals in the foam; Organic Livingbeds use 100-percent natural latex. Andall of the mattresses are made in theUnited States and come with a 20-yearwarranty. Another added benefit is thatdust mites can‘t live in natural latex, sothey are dust-mite resistant.

“It’s the cleanest mattress you canfind on the market,” says Nathalie.

One of the most popular products isthe air purification system that filters outfine particles. Also a good seller are thepaints that have zero V.O.C.—volatileorganic compounds, which are releasedfrom some solids or liquids such as paintor paint cleaners. V.O.C.s have a varietyof chemicals that may have short or long-term adverse health effects, according tothe EPA. Many expecting parents arediligent about using non-V.O.C. paintsfor their nurseries. Organic Living alsohas a nice selection of infant and toddlerclothing, toys and other items that areorganic or eco-friendly.

And if you’re looking for personalcare items the store has a variety of essen-tial oils, facial washes, hair styling prod-ucts and even natural dyes for your hair.

The products not only are perfectfor people who have a chemical sensi-tivity; everyone can use them beforethey develop a reaction, like Gerarddid. He is now a certified indoor airquality specialist.

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Friendly cleanNorth Central resident Glenn

Gormley is founder of Infinite Green. “Ihad been in the trash removal businessfor 30 years and I sold my company in2005 and really took some time off.”

Gormley wanted to do something alittle different and a conversation witha friend led him to environmentallyfriendly cleaning products. “I was fasci-nated at how simple they were,” heremembers. “They weren’t loaded withchemicals.”

He understands that making anychange takes time and commitment.“You don’t flick a switch and say oneday, ‘Oh I don’t use chemicals any-more.’ It’s almost impossible,” he says.

“You can’t do it all at once. You’ve gottake baby steps.”

Gormley went from using cleaningchemicals to cleaning “products.” Sounlike cleaning chemicals, his productsdon’t have strong odors. “They workbut they don’t have that harsh chemicalsmell behind them,” he explains.

“They’re very neutral; the ovencleaner is one of the first on the marketthat doesn’t knock you over or takeyour breath away.”

His products have even earned aspecial commendation from the EPAfor products that are safe for the envi-ronment and families. The Design forthe Environment label shows that theproduct has been reviewed by the EPAand each ingredient used poses the leastconcern among chemicals in their class.Today his products are used by thecities of Tempe, Mesa and Avondale aswell as some churches, casinos andpower washing companies. In additionthe Washington Elementary SchoolDistrict is using his cleaning productsfor school kitchens.

“When it comes to employee safety,food safety, and safety of the kids, it’sabout limiting our chemical exposureand putting better products around thefood we use to feed our kids,” Gormleypoints out. He says if people reducetheir risk or exposure to chemicals, theycan lessen the impact on their bodiesand the environment.

“It’s really about becoming a betterenvironmental steward,” he says. Hisproduct line is only sold online at thistime. You can learn more at:www.cleangreenworld.com.

Reuse, recycleEven playtime can be green. One

day in 2011, North Central residentJanette Harwell watched in amusementas her 2-year-old daughter, Chloe,played with empty boxes. It got herthinking. “I reached into the recycle binand used what was there—egg cartons,milk cartons, mac and cheese boxes,paper towel and toilet paper rolls,” sherecalls. Harwell’s background is indesign and advertising.

After raiding her recycle bin shestarted drawing and when the weekendwas over she had come up with threedesigns and the start of her company,Box Play For Kids. “They’re eco-friend-ly stickers printed on 100-percent recy-cled paper and uncoated,” she explains.“Kids can customize them and you’regetting a second use out of boxes you

TThhee LLiieebb GGrroouuppReal Estate Corner

How many of you have had this conver-sation with your kids? My daughter losther iPhone a couple of days ago and inorder to replace it she had two options––replace it with the same phone or use ourupgrade to improve the phone. I had toexplain to her that the upgrade is mine touse on my phone since, after all, I am pay-

ing for the phones.Am I missingsomething here? Ok, I canonly blame myself!I guess I can blamemy wife also...Thanks to

many of you whoattended our oldnightclub reunion(the Jockey Club)

the other night. We had more than 450people and it was really cool to see oldfriends that I had not seen almost 20 years.My wife, Mary Ann, made her 20-yearcomeback playing disc jockey again andthe floor was jumping. I also had Michaeland Margo Reed along with Alice Tatumsinging majically like only they can per-form.It really is great to see construction

again in North Central. Rick Stark isbuilding two custom homes on Lamar andCentral and he hopes to get close to $300per foot. I have been working with MageeBuilders on remodeling sales and theyalso are building two new homes: one at306 W Claremont, which will be almost3,000 square feet and priced in the mid$700s, and another home at 6101 N. 2ndStreet, which will be around 3,500 squarefeet priced in the high $700s. They haveanother remodel at 77 E Missouri, which is3500 square feet that will be priced in themid $500s and done by the end of April.Exciting times in our area. Please let me know if you have a home

that needs updating but you don’t want tospend the money on it because these guys

would rather buy a home that has not beenremodeled. I said last month that some of youare inheriting homes that need to be sold andthat could be a perfect candidate. Either town-homes or single family will work.I realize that we are all excited to see prices

going up but I still caution you that we stillare having appraisal issues because the saleshave not caught up with some of the compara-ble sales. We don’t have foreclosures to dealwith but there still are short sales that are notallowing certain homes to appreciate so we arelosing some sales out there. My biggest issueis that we get appraisers that do not know ourarea and they will use comps for the ButlerPark area for homes that are south of Northernand east of 7th Street. Let me know if you areinterested in listing your home and I would behonored to evaluate your home.As always, thanks to my clients who

allowed me to work with them so far in2013. We have sold 24 homes this year andwe have 20 in escrow, so the market continuesto energize. We were fortunate to sell morethan 110 homes in 2012 and I was named thetop agent nationwide for HomeSmart forsales volume and units sold. HomeSmart con-tinues to dominate the North Central areaand our office now has 127 agents.Have a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover.

Happy Birthday to my wife, Mary Ann, whosebirthday is April 3. I would love to buy her apresent but I have to get my daughter her newphone. And, in adddition, my birthday is 15days later and I need a new phone.

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“It’s an inexpensive way to create playwith your kids. It also helps with theirmotor skill development,” she adds. “Alot of our stickers have a learning com-ponent to them. The rocket ship has anumber countdown and the paint pallethas the names of the colors.”

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“I like to say we stimulate creativeplay and that stimulates curiosity,enthusiasm and learning in kids,” shesays. There’s also a cost-savings factorthat shouldn’t be overlooked. The lasttoys she purchased for her daughterwere washable markers and crayons,things her daughter loves and can useto customize her stickers.

You can learn more about her prod-ucts at www.boxplayforkids.com.

Nathalie Windstein and her father, Gerard, are proud of the Organic Living store theyrecently opened at 7th Street and Butler, featuring organic mattresses and bedding, adultand children’s clothing, and a variety of eco-friendly cleaning and beauty products (photoby Teri Carnicelli).

Kids Zone added toSunnyslope Art Walk

Bring the kids to the 11thSunnyslope Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m.Saturday, April 13—they’ll have a ballat the new Indoor Kids Zone sponsoredby Credit Union West.

Adults will enjoy live music and orig-inal art along a quarter-mile stretch ofCentral Avenue from Dunlap Avenue tothe canal in Phoenix. More than 130artists will show and sell original workranging from painting and photographyto jewelry and fiber wearables.

The first 300 visitors to the new KidsZone will receive free swag bags. Kidscan have their faces painted, get glittertattoos and enjoy free games and crafts.More than 15 vendors will display fami-ly-friendly products, and raffles willaward gift cards, jewelry, books, toys andmore. Look for the Kids Zone inside theMarketPlace at Central at Central andDunlap avenues.

A variety of restaurants and fast-foodproviders along the route will offer foodand drink for purchase. Parking is avail-able at the MarketPlace at Central, 115E. Dunlap Ave.; Sunnyslope HighSchool, 35 W. Dunlap Ave.; and John C.Lincoln North Mountain’s CowdenCenter, 9202 N. 2nd St.

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Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyrannounces the departure of its founderand spiritual leader, Rabbi BarbMoskow, who has accepted a positionin Louisiana.

Moskow helped found CongregationMerkaz Ha-Iyr in 2008. It is an inclu-sive, progressive Jewish community thatis not affiliated with either theConservative or Reform movements.The congregation meets for services andLimud at Crossroads United MethodistChurch at 7901 N. Central Ave.

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Zimmerman earnsher Gold Award

North Central resident and highschool senior Megan Zimmerman justfinished her last year as an AmbassadorGirl Scout of troop 1774. She has spentthe last 12 of her 18 years in GirlScouts, and completed her Girl Scoutcareer by creating “Prospector’s Place”for her Gold Award project.

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Manning winsScholar Award

McKenna Manning from PhoenixCollege recently was named a 2013Coca-Cola Community CollegeAcademic Team Scholar. The award isbased on student scores on the All-USACommunity College Academic Teamcompetition, for which more than 1,800applications were received this year.

Manning received a Silver ScholarAward, with a $1,250 scholarship.

Runkle makesDean’s List

North Central Phoenix residentMolly Runkle, a NortheasternUniversity student majoring in politicalscience, was named to the university’sDean’s List for the fall semester, whichended in December 2012.

Runkle is a member of theUniversity Honors Program.

Godley earns spoton Dean’s List

North Central resident AustinClaire Godley, a freshman majoring inbiochemistry, was named to the Dean’sList for the Fall 2012 semester atHillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich.

Godley is a graduate of VeritasPreparatory Academy in centralPhoenix and also attended MadisonRose Lane Elementary and MadisonNo. 1 Middle School.


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pensary had a solid business backgroundand at least two were family men.

“Most of the current dispensaryowners in Arizona are like us–businessowners, entrepreneurs, and just prettysolid citizens,” Cooper pointed out. Hehas a background in aerial photographyand map-making. Carr used to be in thebar and restaurant business, and Gibbswas a certified public accountant (CPA).

“There are some advantages to hav-ing these people (open the dispensary),”Baker said. “They seem very respectable,and their extra security is impressive. Ifthey have to be located somewhere in theAlhambra Village area, I suppose this isone of the better locations.”

Others at the open house werepleased to learn that, should the dis-pensary open at that location, all thesign-spinners touting “marijuana doc-tors” in the area would have to go awayas, by law, those so-called “compassionclubs” would have to shut down. Carrsaid there are more than 60 of thesemedical marijuana co-ops operating inthe city right now. According to statelaw, these compassion clubs must shutdown if a licensed dispensary is locatedwithin 25 miles of their area.

However, some residents felt thepotential negatives far outweighed the“positives” of the dispensary opening.

The board officers of the MedlockPlace Neighborhood Association drafteda letter in opposition to the variancesand use permit, citing concerns aboutdrops in residential and commercialproperty values. “We believe this type of

business will have a significant impact onthe character and quality of our neigh-borhood and downgrade one of the pre-mier commercial locations in the city ofPhoenix,” the letter read in part.

In addition, board members wereworried about the “bad element” such abusiness would attract to the area.Currently there are more than 35,000medical marijuana cardholders in thestate of Arizona but only a handful ofdispensaries have been opened statewide.

“[We] are concerned that studentsand residents would interact with mar-ijuana users who will be accessing sur-rounding businesses, parking lots, rid-ing light rail and busses to and fromthis dispensary,” the letter stated.

It was partly the location’s proximi-ty to the nearby Central andCamelback light rail station thatattracted Urban Greenhouse’s ownersto the retail center. Carr pointed outthat people with medical issues such asglaucoma or severe nausea often areunable to drive a car and need to usealternative modes of transportation,like the bus and light rail.

He also emphasized that state lawprohibits customers from lighting up inthe dispensary, in the parking lot, oranywhere other than the privacy oftheir own homes.

It was certain to be a precedent-set-ting case for the city’s zoning adminis-trator, who could either open the doorto the North Central community’s firstmedical marijuana dispensary, or leavethousands of medical marijuana card-holders still waiting for a clinic to cometo their area.

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women’s shoes are included inWHEAT’sprogram outfitting financially strugglingwomen with free work wear for theirinterview or first day on the job. Shoes ofall kids are needed, including flats, heels,boots, sandals and more.Drop off your donation 10 a.m. to

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the benefits of bicycling, and the city ofPhoenix and Valley Metro are teamingup to give that alternative mode of trans-portation a boost with a special series ofevents for April Bike Month.The month kicks off with a Bike

Month favorite, the “Bike to theBallpark” on Sunday, April 14. JoinMayor Greg Stanton for a family-friendly bike ride from Steele IndianSchool Park, 300 E. Indian SchoolRoad, to Chase Field. Riders will get afree T-shirt and the option to buy dis-counted tickets to the D-backs vs.Dodgers game. The event will featurecomplimentary bike parking, children’sactivities, vendors, refreshments, prizedrawings and more. The Bike Expo atthe park runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m.,and the ride begins at 1 p.m. To buydiscounted game tickets, use this link:http://mlb.mlb.com/ari/ticketing/ticket_dugout.jsp?loc=biketotheballpark. Usepromo code bikemonth.The next event is Bike to Work and

School Day on Wednesday, April 17.Group events will take place Valley-

wide; visit www.ValleyMetro.org/bike_month to find a list of rides in thePhoenix area.Valley Metro hosts a Bike Month

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your trips, and enter prize drawings.The city’s Street Transportation

Department will host a Bicycle Summitin each City Council district to encour-age bicycle community discussion withresidents who bicycle for commuting,athletic training or recreation.Summits for Districts 3 and 6 were

held last month. The summit for District4 takes place 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Saturday, April 20, at LongviewRecreation Center, 4040 N. 14th St.The summit will cover completed

bicycle projects; opportunities toimprove conditions for bicyclists such asthe 2013 street overlay, tunnels, bridges,paths and bike lanes; bicycling resources;and potential projects such as connec-tions between Parks and RecreationDepartment trails and on-street bikelanes, bicycle corrals and racks.To register, contact Joseph Perez,

bicycle coordinator, at 602-534-9529 [email protected]. For moreinformation about bicycling in Phoenix,visit phoenix.gov/bicycling.For more information about events

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Rabbits makeinteresting pets

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

Every year in late spring, unwantedrabbits fill local rabbit rescues and shel-ters. Live “Easter bunnies” should not bepurchased for children unless parents arewilling to make a 10-year commitmentto properly care for the animals. Thosecute fluffy bunnies soon grow large andreach adolescence. Caring for a bunny isjust as demanding as having a dog.

A rabbit makes a good pet if wellcared for, as they are usually gentle,quiet animals. However, a rabbit mayscratch, bite, or kick if frightened. Eachone has a unique personality and willbecome tame and friendly with gentlehandling. When picking up a rabbit,always support the hindquarters. Theyhave powerful hind leg muscles and caneasily injure their back and spine.

Rabbits belong to a group of animalscalled lagamorphs, and are not rodents.There are about 45 different breeds ofrabbits, including various types of dwarf,rex, lop, and angora breeds. When select-ing a pet rabbit, a breed that looks mostsimilar to a wild rabbit usually has lesshealth problems. Short fur, a long face,and upright ears avoid many costly dis-eases pet rabbits can develop.

Rabbits must be confined to a largehutch or cage when not supervised.Rabbits like to explore their surround-ings, so you must “rabbit-proof” yourhouse to prevent inquisitive nibbling onwood furniture, electrical cords, andtoxic houseplants. Rabbits are playfuland need safe toys such as cardboardtubes, safe wooden toys, or PVC tubing.Environmental temperatures should bekept under 80 degrees because they aresusceptible to heatstroke. Litter boxtraining can improve cleanliness.

After purchasing a rabbit, it shouldbe examined immediately and annuallyto screen for any early signs of healthproblems. Dental disease can occur atany age, and some breeds are more proneto this. Spaying and neutering should bedone before puberty (4-6 months of age)to prevent reproductive problems likeuterine cancer, and to reduce aggressivebehavior. Rabbit stools should be pro-duced frequently, and should be large,round, dry pellets. Any decrease in fre-quency or volume of stools is a sign oftrouble, and a dietary imbalance is usual-

ly the cause of dark sticky stools on therabbit or in the cage.

Feeding the proper diet will preventmost common medical problems. Yourrabbit should be offered large amountsof coarse clean grass hay (timothy orbermuda) daily. Alfalfa hay and pelletsshould be fed only for the first 6months and then converted completelyover to the grass hay diet, which hasless energy. Timothy pellets can be fedto adult rabbits if they contain a mini-mum of 20 percent fiber and a maxi-mum of 16 percent protein.

To prevent obesity and encouragehay consumption, do not feed morethan a quarter-cup of pellets per 5pounds of rabbit per day. Most rabbitsdo best on a full hay diet with no pel-lets. Small amounts of vegetables canbe introduced as treats.

A high fiber diet is also necessary forthe cheek teeth to wear properly. Grasshay with less leaf and more stems is bestto feed to rabbits because it has a higherfiber content and is lower in energy.

If you decide a rabbit is the pet foryou, consider adopting a rabbit from ashelter. Owning a rabbit can be fun andrewarding, and they have become apopular pet. With proper feeding andcare, rabbits can provide many years ofenjoyment.

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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He’s a great supervisor while thekids play with Legos or video games.He will even perch himself in the win-dow while they are out in the backyardplaying. However, he calls a “time out”when he hears a bag of treats crumplingor when you crack open a can of catfood. You know how those older catslike to be pampered.

The rest of the day is spent snooz-ing away the afternoon and he is thebest at discovering new cozy spotsaround the house where he can nap.

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Pet food drive aidsstruggling families

Local pet supply store Kodi’sNature Pet Foods is hosting an ongo-ing pet food drive for the ChuckWaggin’ Pet Food Pantry. Too manypeople are abandoning their petsbecause they can no longer afford tokeep them. Chuck Waggin’s mission isto provide pet food and pet servicereferrals to keep pets and the familieswho love them together.

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Day of free activitiesat Metrocenter Mall

Metrocenter Mall will hold its first-ever Hot Air Balloon Glow onSaturday, April 6, as part of a free dayof family fun that also includes classiccars, a student art show and live enter-tainment.

The event happens at the mall,located at 9617 N. Metro Parkway W.,and features a Metro Classic Car Showfrom 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with ven-dor booths, discounts and giveaways.Bring one can or box of food to partic-ipate in a local food drive.

The “Fun is in the Air” BalloonGlow lifts off at 5 p.m. and continuesuntil 8 p.m.

Watch balloons from the ArizonaBalloon Club as they light up at sunset.Additionally, the WashingtonElementary School District Student ArtShow runs inside the mall from April6-29. Help kick off the opening nightfrom 5 to 8 p.m. There will be livemusic, face painting, balloon artistsand more.

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Pay library fineswith donated food

Phoenix Public Library customerscan pay overdue fees and help restockthe pantries of Valley food banks dur-ing Phoenix Public Library’s annual“Food for Fines,” April 13-27.

During “Food for Fines,” 50 centswill be deducted from a customer’slibrary account fees for each non-per-ishable food item donated at any of thecity’s 17 libraries. A maximum of $75can be paid with donated food.Homemade food cannot be accepted.Donated food will be distributed to St.Mary’s Food Bank Alliance and DesertMission Food Bank. Last year the pro-gram collected more than 32,000pounds of food.

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There is animportant term inreal estate called“MarketableTitle.” We don'toften talk about itmuch because inthe past mosthomeownershave not been

affected by unmarketable title. Thesubject has always been vital. Thefinancial distress many homeownersfaced over the past six years makesthe topic imperative to discuss.

A marketable title is one that canbe transferred to a new ownerwithout the likelihood that claimswill be made on it by another party.The concept is crucial in all realestate transactions because buyersgenerally expect to receive propertyto which no one else can lay claim;they do not expect that theirownership will later be challenged.Marketability of title is addressed inthe contract for sale. Unless acontract for sale specifies that a thirdparty has claims on the real estate,there is an implied provision that theseller has a good or marketable title,which the buyer will receive.

However, some real estate that isfor sale will have outside claimsagainst it. These claims are known asclouds and encumbrances. Examplesof encumbrances can include: backchild support, mortgages, unpaid taxliens, mechanic’s liens and creditcards judgments. All of these areusually recorded with the countyrecorder’s office for public record.

Why is this important? Fewproperty owners are aware of exactlywhat and/or how many encumbrancesaffect their title. Once a buyer isprocured and escrow is open, thetitle company will pull a titlecommitment. At that time a sellerwill discover whether or not theyhave encumbrances on theirproperty to settle. How does a sellercure these or have them removed asencumbrances? The seller satisfiesthem by coming to an agreementwith the person or entity that filedthe lien or judgment or by paying themonies owed and then recording a

satisfaction or a release of theobligation. Often times the seller canpay the entity out of the proceedsfrom the equity of their home atclose of escrow, that's if there ISequity. Then the Title Company willpursue the lender for the release.

The question becomes, when is thebest time to find out if a seller hasencumbrances affecting the title totheir property? The answer is…priorto listing the home for sale. There isnothing more disappointing for abuyer after receiving an acceptedcontract to find out a homeownercan’t proceed with the sale of theirhome because they are unable tosatisfy encumbrances affecting thetitle to their property. A seller mayorder a Title Commitment fromChicago Title Agency for $360.00,which would include ownership andproperty tax information, liens,encumbrances, and other issuesaffecting title such as easements,homeowner’s association fee andconvents and restrictions. If orderingthe Title Commitment from ChicagoTitle Agency, the cost for theCommitment will be applied to thefinal cost for Title Insurance at theclose of escrow.

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CommunityCentralPhoenix Pride Festival12-9 p.m. April 6-7Steele Indian School Park300 E. Indian School Road

The festival features local artists,bands, youth performers and an DancePavilion. There will be food and bever-ages available for purchase, a KidsSpace,Arts Expo and more. No pets allowed.Bring your own chairs/blankets andshade umbrellas. Admission is $15 for asingle day, and $25 for a two-day pass,plus fees. Children age 12 and youngeradmitted for free with a paid adult. Visithttp://www.phoenixpride.org.

Heard Museum ShopsAnnual Spring SaleApril 12-14Heard Museum2301 N. Central Ave.www.heard.org

This twice-yearly shopping eventoffers discounts on the finest authenticAmerican Indian artwork. Almosteverything from katsina dolls and jew-elry to baskets, textiles, pottery andfine art will be 10-percent off. BerlinGallery, consignment purchases andsale items are ineligible for additionaldiscounts. Hours vary.

Sunnyslope WINSCommunity Policing Meeting6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16Cowden Center9202 N 2nd St.

The meeting features guest speakerIda E. Alonge, administrative licensinginvestigator for the Drug EnforcementBureau, Liquor Enforcement, who willcover the application, notification andpublic involvement process for andenforcement of liquor license laws.Representatives from the Phoenix PoliceDepartment Desert Horizon precinctwill provide an update and discuss pub-lic safety issues affecting the community.Free and open to the public.

Rummage SaleApril 19-20Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church1212 E. Glendale Ave.602-997-1655

This sale will include furniture, smallappliances and kitchen ware, originalIndian paintings, glassware and china,craft items, Christmas, bedding, vintage

linens, clothing, jewelry, office itemsincluding printers, electronics, luggage,baby stuff, toys, games, tons of books,and much more. There will be a raffle fora handmade 1930s quilt as well. The salewill be in Peterson Center FellowshipHall 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will be usedtoward the church’s capital improvementprogram.

Phoenix Writers Club12-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20Bluewater Grill1720 E. Camelback Road

Lindy Schneider, author, editor andmedia consultant, will speak. The costis $15 for members and $20 for guests.Reservations must be made by April18. RSVP [email protected] withPhoenix Writers Club in the subjectline. Members and the public welcome.

Arizona’s UltimateWomen’s Expo10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27-28Phoenix Convention Center100 N. 3rd St.866-618-3434

The expo brings together more than550 exhibits, entertainment, and attrac-tions, along with makeovers, wine andchampagne bar, cooking theater andmuch more. Advance tickets only $5online at www.azwomensexpo.com withVIP red carpet entry. Admission includesall makeovers, tastings, CelebritySpeakers, shows, seminars, and more.Visit www.azwomensexpo.com.

Benefits CentralAnnual PhoenixChildren’s Chorus Gala6 p.m. Saturday, April 13Memorial Hall,Steele Indian School Park300 E. Indian School Road602-534-3788

This year’s theme is “Songs of theCinema.” Enjoy dinner and perfor-mances by PCC’s choirs and interactwith choristers as they greet guests andact as servers for the evening. Tickets are$125 each. Visit www.pcchorus.org.

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AAUW AnnualGarden Party10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20Beatitudes Luther Life Center1616 W. Glendale Ave.602-510-1544The American Association of

University Women presents its sixth-annual champagne brunch featuring abuffet with made-to-order omelets,entertainment and door prizes. Cost is$20 each. Proceeds benefit the PhoenixBranch Scholarship Funds. RSVPsrequested. E-mail [email protected].

‘Power of the Purse’2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 21Beatitudes Campus1610 W. Glendale Ave.602-995-6124Enjoy appetizers, cocktails and music

in support of Beatitudes Campus and itsmission. A silent auction is followed by afashion show and live auction of newand gently loved designer purses. Thelive auction will feature an Italian-madeBvlgari purse donated by Emma Stone.Individual tickets are $75. A $500 “GirlsNight Out” ticket package includesadmission for six, reserved seating andchampagne service. Visitwww.BeatitudesPowerofthePurse.org.

Dinner in the Desert6 p.m. Friday, April 26North Mountain Park7th St. and Peoria Ave.602-312-8410Hosted by the Sunnyslope Kiwanis

Club. The event features dinner, raffles,door prizes, live music, a silent auction,and cash bar. Tickets are $35 for adultsand $5 for children age 9 and younger.Bring lots of quarters to play specialgames. Proceeds benefit local elementaryand high school youth activities. Ticketsavailable in advance; call for details.

Night of Hope Gala6 p.m. Saturday, April 27Phoenix Art Museum1625 N. Central Ave.602-540-0372The event is a benefit for the

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The Madison Bash12-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27Madison No. 1 Middle School5601 N. 16th St.602-371-8975Celebrating the talented artists and

musicians in the Madison ElementarySchool District with an art show, liveentertainment, Taiko drums, foodtrucks, a KidsZone activity area, silentauction, and a used musical instrumentdrive. Admission is free. Visitwww.madisoneducationfoundation.org.

Annual Jazz Cabaret1:30-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa2400 E. Missouri Ave.602-274-5022Jazz singer Alice Tatum and her band

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Esperança ‘Hope Breakfast’8-9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1Phoenix Country Club2901 N. 7th St.602-252-7772, ext. 101

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‘A Night of Miracles’Saturday, May 4Comerica Theatre400 W. Washington St.602-379-2800

The Breast Cancer Society hoststhis benefit concert featuring theMotown sound of The Miracles.Opening act is Mike Land and theImpact Church Band, with surprisecelebrity guests. A VIP Package at $125includes a seat in the first three rowsand entrance into the Celebrity Meetand Greet after party with appetizersand wine. For VIP tickets, visitwww.breastcancersociety.org. All othertickets $38 to $53 per seat. Visitwww.livenation.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Free to Laugh: Laugh to Free5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 11Bethany Bible Church6060 N. 7th [email protected]

A comedy fundraiser to eradicateforced prostitution of minors in Phoenixand beyond. Featuring several nationallyknown stand-up comics. Tickets are $20;all proceeds from ticket sales go to thecause. For tickets or more information,visit www.freetolaugh.org.

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Cedar Club eventbenefits St. Jude’s

The Cedar Club of Arizona, 1702E. Northern Ave., hosts a special eventApril 13-14 to celebrate its 75thAnniversary, with proceeds benefitingSt. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

The public is invited to come expe-rience Lebanese cuisine, live music, anddance including belly dancing and folkdancing. There will be games for chil-dren as well as door prizes. Admissionfor adults is just $2, and children areadmitted for free.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday and 12-7 p.m. Sunday. Formore information, call 602-944-2566.


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Fine art lovers.Fitness lovers.Canine lovers.

Dan and Janet Finch knew they weren’t moving anywhere without their boys: 6-year-old Max and 4-year-old Murphy. Knowing their golden retrievers were welcome here sealed the deal.

Every morning, the four walk a mile; Dan then visits the pool while Janet enjoys the fitness center. Each evening, the couple sits down for supper in our dining room, where their collection of James Nathan Muir bronze sculptures is now on public display.

The Finches are Terraces kind of people. Are you? Call us at 1-800-956-1627 or come by – and meet folks like Janet and Dan. You might discover The Terraces is the perfect fit for you.

7550 North 16th Street | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | www.theterracesphoenix.com

Now that’s a Terraces kind of couple.

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Writers with disabilitiessought for competitionPeople who are 19 years old or

older, have a disability and live in thePhoenix area or one of Phoenix’s ninesister cities are eligible for the fourth-annual Phoenix Sister CitiesInternational Competition for Writerswith Disabilities. The deadline for sub-mitting entries is May 3.Cash awards of $500, $300 and

$150 will be granted to the first-, sec-ond- and third-place winners respective-ly. Poems must be written in English, nolonger than 32 lines and inspired by thetheme “Hope Sees the Invisible andAchieves the Impossible.” Each writermay submit multiple entries. The entryfee for Phoenix area residents is $15.All entrants will receive a certificate

of participation and trophies will be pre-sent to the three top winners. An awardsceremony to recognize the competitionwinners will be held at 7 p.m. Friday,June 14, at Luci’s Healthy Marketplace,1590 E. Bethany Home Road.More details on the contest require-

ments and an application form, visitwww.phoenixsistercities.org. E-mail

[email protected] or call602-224-0202 for more information.

International courtsof justice examinedThe Minderful Center presents a

special one-day program, “FromNuremberg to the International Courtof Criminal Justice,” 1:30-3 p.m.Wednesday, April 3 at Temple Chai,4645 E. Maryland Ave. The program isindependent of the religious center.Retired Superior Court Judge Robert

Myers presents a look at the working ofinternational Courts of Justice, startingwith the famous Nuremberg Trials. Theprogram emphasizes that where lawends, tyranny begins. What should bedone about the tyrannical dictators whoslaughter their citizens? How does theInternational Court of Criminal Justiceimpact these injustices? Gain an insightinto these deeply important issues so rel-evant to modern life and how they arehandled by international organizations.Program fee is $20. For more infor-

mation, visit www.Minderful.com, call480-619-9993 or e-mail [email protected].

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