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Sinema, Parkerface off Nov. 6

Jo Ann Bauer prepares for her students eachSaturday morning by making sure her music is ready,her laptop is ready … and her Bible is close at hand.

Bauer, a former TV news anchor from Wisconsin,took a dramatic change in her life a few years ago,first by moving to the Phoenix area and second byleaving the frantic pace of television news behind andbecoming a Master Holy Yoga instructor instead.

While she admits that financially it has been astruggle, she says the benefits that she has gained emo-tionally, physical and spiritually are immeasurable.

Bauer teaches a Holy Yoga class at Living StreamsChurch, 7000 N. Central Ave., each Saturday morn-ing at 8:30 a.m. The class is free but donations arewelcome. You don’t have to be a member of the con-gregation to attend; in fact, you don’t even have to bea Christian.

“I’ve had Buddhists, I’ve had people of the Jewishfaith, and I’ve even had people who aren’t sure theybelieve in God,” Bauer says. “We get that it’s notgoing to be for everyone but all are still welcome.”

Don’t imagine that this yoga class is more prayer

and less of workout. Students often leave sweatingafter the hour-long class. “When we practice, wefocus on the word of God,” Bauer explains. “It’s likeBible study but with strenuous movement.”

Bauer tries to pick a theme for each class, readingfrom the Bible or from notes on her laptop, and oftensharing personal anecdotes related to the theme. She’salso in the mix, doing the stretches and poses alongwith her students. Many times the room goes quietexcept for the contemporary Christian music beingpiped over the sound system.

Phoenix residents will have the unique opportuni-ty on Nov. 6 to elect a candidate to represent them inWashington, D.C., as part of a brand-new districtformed in Arizona just this year.

Arizona’s Congressional District 9 is a new districtthat comprises the Phoenix neighborhoods ofSunnyslope, the Biltmore and Arcadia as well asAhwatukee, all of Tempe and parts of Scottsdale,Mesa, Chandler and Paradise Valley.

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema will face off againstRepublican Vernon Parker for the honor of being thefirst to representative this new district. Both havesimilar personal backgrounds yet widely differentviews on the issues facing the state and the country.To read their full platforms and positions, visit theircampaign websites, which are listed later in this arti-cle. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of who they areand what they hope to accomplish if elected.

Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten Sinema, 36, was born and raised in

Tucson. She has lived in Central Phoenix since 1999.She has served as State Senator for Legislative District15 (2011-2012), State Representative for Dist. 15(2005-2010), and Assistant Minority Leader for theArizona House of Representatives (2009-2010). She

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These are not your usual yoga classesJo Ann Bauer (in purple shirt, facing right), a Master Holy Yoga instructor, teaches a class Saturday mornings at LivingStreams Church in Phoenix (photo by Teri Carnicelli).

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District 28 candidate forums set, page 5

Grocery chain to support schools, page 28

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WESD seeking acapital overrideBy Patty Talahongva

It’s still a tough economy for mostfolks, yet supporters of a capital over-ride for the Washington ElementarySchool District (WESD) say they areconfident voters will recognize the ben-efits of what their extra $61 a year inproperty taxes will mean to the 23,000students in the district. The $55 mil-lion override will come before votersliving in the WESD boundaries on theNov. 6 ballot.

Without such improvements asupdated software and wireless tablets forstudents, WESD parents and educatorsquestion how students will be properlytaught and prepared for high school andbeyond. There’s also the frustration ofhaving the current antiquated computerscrash on a near regular basis, accordingto some WESD officials.

Without upgraded software, teach-ers also are limited on what programsthey can run or access.

Sandy Mendez-Benson is the chair-woman for Invest in Education, a polit-ical action committee originally formedin 2010 to campaign for theMaintenance and Operation Override aswell as a bond the district was requestingfor building maintenance. Both passed,and now the group hopes voters willpass this new request. It calls for $7.8million a year for seven years, and that

money will help get schools in the dis-trict up to speed in this digital age.

Jill Hicks is a member of the com-mittee but also an employee of theschool district, where she serves as theCommunity Outreach specialist. Sheworks on the override effort during heroff hours. Hicks says social media is play-ing a strong part in the committee’seffort to get the word out. Besides a web-site (www.investineducationaz.com)where citizens can get detailed informa-tion on the capital override, they’ve alsoset up a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/investineducationaz) and the infor-mation also is listed on the WESD web-site (www.wesdschools.org).

If approved, the funds would beused to purchase, among other things,six fixed computers in each kinder-garten through second-grade classroomand wireless computing devices forevery third through eighth grader. Eachclassroom also would be equipped witha smart board, which interacts with acomputer and a projector.

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month’s issue of the North CentralNews. The Pioneers’ CemeteryAssociation is not hosting a morningwalking tour on Sunday, Oct. 21. Weapologize for the confusion. For moreinformation, call 602-534-1262 orvisit www.azhistcemeteries.org.

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Cell tower proposalheads to final hearingBy Teri Carnicelli

A city of Phoenix zoning adminis-trator has approved the construction ofa 65-foot tall cellular tower and adja-cent 8-foot equipment facility atCrossroads United Methodist Church,7901 N. Central Ave.

However, the North CentralPhoenix Homeowners Association(NCPHA) has filed an appeal to thePhoenix Board of Adjustment; thehearing likely will take place sometimein November.

AT&T, which requested a use permitfrom the city for the tower, intends toconstruct the cell tower to look like achurch steeple and match the design tothe planned new façade of the church.

Zoning Administrator AlanStephenson in his ruling stated in partthat, “The use will not cause an adverseimpact on adjacent properties in thearea because the wireless equipmentwill be completely enclosed in a churchbell tower, where the proposed belltower height is permitted without anypublic hearing. In addition, since thewireless equipment is not visible and it

will be enclosed in a new bell towerarchitectural feature, it will not con-tribute in a measurable way to the dete-rioration of the area or contribute tolowering of property values.”

The NCPHA, in a letter opposingthe use permit sent to Stephenson priorto his Aug. 30 ruling, stated that theirresearch showed there currently aremore than 50 cell towers located with-in a 4-mile radius of the church,although it did no specify which cellu-lar provider owned which structures.

In addition, NCPHA PresidentMary Crozier pointed out that whilethe church has a legal right to build asteeple, “This is just a cell tower hidingin steeple clothing.”

The size of the triangular tower willbe 14 feet at the base and 65-feet talland will house 12 antennas. The adja-cent electrical cabinet will be approxi-mately 22 feet long, 10 feet wide withan 8-foot high wall. There was someindication in the use permit thatAT&T or the church might ask forfuture leasing sites of a similar purpose.

“The vague suggestion of future celltowers in this one location is discon-certing,” Crozier wrote in her letter onbehalf of the NCPHA. “What

A cellular tower proposed for Crossroads United Methodist Church would be constructed tolook like a traditional church bell tower and designed to match the planned remodel of thechurch’s exterior (photo courtesy Raleigh George Architects).

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Of perhaps greatest concern to theNCPHA and some area homeownerswas the potential negative health impacton the preschool population housed atCrossroads Church. The NCPHA sub-mitted several articles recounting thegrowing concern relating to the healthand safety impact of cell towers.

“The construction of this towermay force this preschool to evaluatewhether its leasehold interest has beendamaged by this placement and consid-er whether it is being constructivelyevicted and forced to relocate to a ‘saferlocation,’” the letter states. “It appearsthe EMF exposure will be greatest overthe school and playground.”

After various internal and businessissues caused a slowdown in AT&T’splans to add cell towers in Phoenix, thecompany now seems to be on track toinstall towers in order to improve itsservice and stay competitive. Two tow-ers were approved in the last fewmonths in far north Phoenix.

To learn when the CrossroadsChurch appeal will come before theBoard of Adjustment, visitwww.phoenix.gov, click on “CityGovernment,” then select “Boards andCommissions,” then “Get a Board orCommission Meeting Agenda.” Or, callthe City Clerk’s office at 602-262-6811.

Comments either in favor oropposed to the cell tower at Crossroadsshould be sent to Board of AdjustmentSecretary Mary L. Brown no later than10 days prior to the hearing. Call her at602-495-7029 or e-mail her [email protected]. Referencecase number ZA-166-12 in all corre-spondence.

Legislative District 28candidate forums set

Legislative District 28 candidates willpresent their views on education at aforum beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday,Oct. 8, in the Arcadia High School audi-torium, 4703 E. Indian School Road.

The forum will be moderated bySteve Goldstein of “Here and Now” onKJZZ-FM (NPR) and is co-hosted byMadison Citizens’ AdvisoryCommittee and Scottsdale ParentCouncil.

Candidates Eric Shelley (D) andAdam Driggs (R) are competing forone senate seat and Kate BrophyMcGee (R), Eric Meyer (D) andAmanda Reeve (R) are competing fortwo house seats. Legislative District 28includes North Central and NortheastPhoenix and parts of Scottsdale andParadise Valley. This event is free andopen to the public. For more informa-tion, call 602-371-8975.

Another candidate forum forLegislative District 28 is set forTuesday, Oct. 16, in the ScottsdaleUnified School District EducationCenter’s Board Room, 3811 N. 44thSt. The candidate forum, sponsored byChildren’s Action Alliance and St.Luke’s Health Initiatives, will focus oncritical policy issues such as healthcare,education, child care and support forchildren and families.

The House candidates will beginthe discussion at 6 p.m., followed bySenate candidates at 7:15 p.m. Notethat all candidates have been invitedbut not all have confirmed their atten-dance. Audience members will have anopportunity to submit written ques-tions and meet the candidates beforeand after the forum. For more informa-tion, visit www.azchildren.org.


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Dozens of members and friends ofthe Arizona Clay Association have spentthe last several months crafting thou-sands of handmade ceramic bowls, care-fully shaping them, glazing them and fir-ing them in a blazing hot kiln, with eachone being unique from the other.

North Central artist Kurt Stickler,owner of Clayface Ceramics in theMelrose District, alone made morethan 300 of the both practical and dec-orative bowls. Each one was made withartistry and with compassion—des-tined for a very good cause.

All of the bowls will be donated tothe 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Event,set for 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct.12, in the grotto area of the ArizonaCenter, 400 E. Van Buren, andSaturday, Oct. 13, at the AJ’s FineFoods located at 5017 N. Central Ave.

The Arizona Clay Association alsowill host a ceramics boutique at theevents with gift items available for pur-chase ranging from $15 to $500.

The Empty Bowls Event is presentedby Waste Not, dedicated to collectingand distributing perishable food to adiverse network of agencies in the Valleythat feed the hungry. Most of the bowlswill be available for a $12 donation.Sam’s Café will fill purchased bowls withthe equivalent of what a homeless personeats in one day. Patrons keep the com-memorative bowl as a reminder thatsomeone else’s bowl is always empty.

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Happy Birthday to my son Sean, whowas 23 on Sept. 11, and my daughterJuliann, who will be 21 on Oct. 15.I asked John Fournier, an appraiser

who lives in North Central, to give mesome insight this month on the chal-lenges that buyers and sellers are experi-encing with the failure of some salesappraising. An appraisal to a lender for arefinance or a sale is the same value def-

inition. The differ-ence is that for asale appraisal, thecontract isreviewed and ana-lyzed by theappraiser withresults of theanalysis reportedwithin theappraisal AND theproperty has gone

through a market test with buyers analyz-ing the pros and cons of the property rel-ative to the competition and therebyoffering and negotiating a price basedon this process. In many cases, theappraised value and contract price arerelatively close as the appraisal shouldmirror or reflect the market reaction(s) tothe property’s attributes and flaws. The refinance appraisal goes through

the same process of market analysis ofthe pros and cons, although there couldbe more frustration from the borrower, asthey have not been subject to the prosand cons analysis recently and have onlyread in the newspaper that prices arejumping. What the homeowner does notsee in the report is that the MEDIANprice is increasing. This increase in medi-an price is partly impacted by a fewthings; 1) there are fewer REO and shortsales on the lower end, 2) there are more“fix then flip” or remodeled homes onthe upper end, 3) there has been someappreciation, although not at the level ofthe median price increase and 4) thereduced inventory level, pent-up demand

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Most peoplewho have shoppedfor a home latelyunderstand theimpact of qualitypictures inmarketingmaterials-especially whenlooking at listings

online. Ninety-eight percent of homebuyers who searched for a home onlinesaid that photos were among the mostuseful features of real-estate websites,according to research from the NationalAssociation of Realtors. “Given thathighly visual sites such as Pinteresthave become so popular lately, picturesare beginning to take on an evengreater importance,” said Kevin Crossefrom Arizona Imaging, a provider ofphotography service to agents andbrokers based in the Phoenix area.“Photography is at the center of allyour marketing. It is not justdocumenting that there is a house forsale. You want people to say WHAT AHOUSE, and be motivated enough totake action,” said Crosse.

"Most home buyers who have startedthe home-buying process see a lot morehomes online via sites like Realtor.com,Zillow and Trulia than they ever do inperson,” says Kevin Weil, a localRealtor at Williams Real Estate –Sunbelt Realty. “The brief exposure toa listing online is how most homebuyers determine which ones are worthseeing.” Kevin adds that “high qualityprofessional photos and virtual toursset those listings apart from theirclosest competition compared to homeswith pictures taken by a point and clickcamera.” Based on Kevin’s experience,he says quality photography results inmore showings, less market time andhigher sales prices.

Virtual tours have become one of themost important marketing tools forpromoting a house online. Listings withphotos taken by professionals haveabout 61 percent more views thanother homes and that’s across all pricetiers, according to research fromRedfin, a real estate brokerage basedout of Washington State.

Below are listed advantages of usingquality photography in virtual tours tomarket your home:

1. Saves time: It's a tool to helprealtor and home buyer pre-qualifyproperties, saving everyone time.

2. Instant information: The VirtualTour can be easily found online andprovide instant information for a homebuyer about the property, including

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3. Used in social networking: Withjust one click, the virtual tour can besubmitted to popular social networkingsites such as Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest, etc.

4. Homeowner and Realtorpartnership: Home sellers and theirRealtors work together as activepartners in marketing the house bysending out links to their socialnetwork.

5. Homebuyers prefer virtualtour: Surveys show that more than 80percent of home buyers state theyprefer to view a virtual tour whensearching for a house and a tour shouldbe interactive so the home buyer hascontrol of what they want to view.

Who pays for a virtual tour whenlisting with a Realtor? There isn’t aprotocol to this question. Virtual tourscan run from $70 to $350, dependingon the size of the home and the type,such as HD Tour or HD Twilight Tour.The benefit to a homeowner of payingfor their own virtual tour is they ownthe tour, which allows them to makechanges and use it as a reminder of thehome after sale. You may also split thecost…the best practice is to discusswith your Realtor their thoughts onusing a virtual tour as a marketing toolfor your home and then decide togetherwho will pay for the tour.

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Billboard decisionheads to hearingA proposal to change the standard

billboard located at 4711 N. 7th St. toa two-sided digital billboard wasblocked by a city of Phoenix zoningadministrator in early August. CBSOutdoor, owner of the billboard, hasfiled an appeal of that ruling and willappear before the Board of Adjustmenton Thursday, Oct. 4. The meeting willbegin at noon in the City CouncilChambers, 200 W. Jefferson St.The billboard in question is adja-

cent to Urban Cookies and across thestreet from Xavier College Preparatory.Zoning Administrator Ray Jacobswrote in his ruling that, “The proposalhas a variety of issues that collectivelyfail to meet the findings for a use per-mit. Nothing in the proposal adequate-ly supports the proposed location asbeing appropriate for a new double facedigital off-premise sign.”Jacobs outlined a list of nine find-

ing that he used to support his denial ofthe use permit request. Among themwas the point that the billboard, whenfirst constructed 25 years ago, was builtwith a substandard setback, meaning itwas built much closer to 7th Streetthan zoning ordinance required at thattime. “Past mistakes do not have to bereinforced,” Jacobs commented.In addition, he agreed with many of

the community speakers who felt thatthe digital billboard, whose “signs”would change every 8 seconds, wouldbe a distraction to drivers on the high-traffic 7th Street, who already face thedaily distraction of the reverse lane.CBS Outdoor contends that the use

permit request meets all the new zoningrequirements and standards set by thePhoenix City Council earlier this yearregarding digital billboards. ThePhoenix Board of Adjustment will havethe final say on the matter.

Residents invited toplanPHX eventsThe City of Phoenix Planning and

Development Department is workingwith the mayor, City Council and com-munity leaders to launch planPHX, aninteractive way for Phoenix residents tohelp decide how the city grows andchanges over the next 10 years.Residents are encouraged to get

involved in the update of the city’sGeneral Plan and planning for neighbor-

hoods along the light rail line.Information about the plan can be foundat www.myplanphx.com. The websiteserves as a new platform for communityparticipation where residents can providefeedback, gain points and earn prizes.In addition, several community

meetings will be held to discuss the pro-posed General Plan and to gain inputfrom community members. Upcomingmeetings include 5:30 p.m. Thursday,Oct. 4 at the Sunnyslope CommunityCenter, 802 E. Vogel Ave., and 6 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 18 at the WashingtonActivity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way.

4H Club gathers foodfor Desert Mission“Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat”

is a door-to-door food drive sponsoredby Green Team 4H Club, in conjunc-tion with 4-H Members from acrossMaricopa County. This is the fifth yearthat Green Team, a co-ed club in NorthCentral Phoenix for ages 9-18, has par-ticipated in this event.The group will walk in the New

NorthTown neighborhood, fromNorthern to Alice avenues and from 7thto 12th streets. Donations will be col-lected Tuesday, Oct. 30 before sunset. Alldonated food items will be given toDesert Mission Food Bank.For more information, e-mail lively@

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Wear your PJ’sand donate someHickman’s Family Farms and

Scramble restaurant, 9832 N. 7th St.,will celebrate the fourth-annual PJs &Eggs on Friday, Oct. 12. The “breakfastfor dinner event” will begin at 5 p.m. tobenefit Arizona’s Children Association(AzCA) foster care programs statewide.Customers who come during the

special Scramble dining hours are invit-ed to wear their pajamas and to bring anew pair of pajamas with them, any sizefor kids ages newborn to18. All donat-ed pajamas will be given to children inthe AzCA’s foster care programs. Inreturn, each customer will receive a cer-tificate for a free dozen Hickman’s eggs.If you can make it that night, the

pajama collection is ongoing and willcontinue through the night of theevent. Regular hours at Scramble are 6a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. For more informa-tion about PJs & Eggs, visitwww.pjsandeggsaz.com.

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According to recent studies, about 75percent of Americans identify asChristians and there are more than 16million yoga practitioners in the UnitedStates. Today, Holy Yoga leads the boom-ing Christian yoga movement.

Other Holy Yoga classes at LivingStreams, led by different instructors, takeplace 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays,and 5:45 p.m. Thursdays. For moreinformation about the classes at LivingStreams, contact Bauer at 480-717-9553or e-mail [email protected].

There also are Holy Yoga classesavailable throughout the Valley. To findthem, visit www.HolyYoga.net.

Have a laughAnother growing trend in the yoga

movement is aimed more at tickling thefunny bone than at making you limberenough to bend into a pretzel shape.

Encanto Laughter Club founderShelby McBride holds a free LaughterYoga session every Saturday morning at9 a.m. on Amp Island in Encanto Park,1202 W. Encanto Blvd.

Laughter Yoga combines yogicbreathing techniques with intentionallaughter exercises and plenty of playful-ness to create a joyful body-mind expe-rience and boost the immune system,McBride explains.

“We use hearty sustained laughterin order to exhale more fully, andbreathe in deeply to bring more oxygento the body.

“Laughter has changed my life forthe better and I know it will do the samefor anyone who is willing to just try,”says McBride. “I had several stress frac-tures in my foot from over-training for ahalf marathon. I limped everywhere Iwent, but every time I practiced laughteryoga, I could walk completely pain freefor several hours afterwards.”

McBride trained as a CertifiedLaughter Yoga Leader through Dr.Madan Kataria’s school of LaughterYoga. Kataria is the inventor and founderof the Laughter Yoga movement.

Science has shown that just 20 min-utes of laughter a day increases sero-tonin and dopamine production in thebrain, creating a so-called joy cocktailthat can last all day, noticeably increas-ing cognitive function and creativity.

“A young widow would join usoccasionally and later shared with methat doing Laughter Yoga was the onlything that helped her get through her

depression following her husband’sdeath, who had lost his life whiledeployed overseas,” McBride recalls.

In addition, the internal jogging thatcomes from deep, prolonged laughterhelps with lymph flow, digestion andimmune function and is a source of nat-ural pain relief, she points out.

“We do some very basic standingstretches at the beginning of each ses-sion; however, we don’t practice anyposes, so prior yoga experience is notnecessary,” McBride says.

Encanto Laughter Club previouslymet on Tuesday mornings, then dis-banded for the warmer summermonths. Classes resume 9 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 6, and will continueweekly on Saturdays. Well-behaved andleashed pets are welcome in the park, asare monetary donations for the class.RSVPs are encouraged; visithttp://PhoenixLaughterClub.com. Formore information, call McBride at480-220-7804.

What a stiffFor some people, the thought of

going to a full yoga studio with mir-rored walls and dozens of svelte, flexi-ble people in tight yoga clothing can bemore than a little intimidating.

Terry Curtis, who admits she teach-es at just such a studio, decided to cre-ate a class for those who just want togive yoga a try in a comfortable, casualsetting. It’s come as you are with Yogafor Stiffs.

“I’m always pretty stiff; that’s why Igot into yoga. But some of my studentsare more flexible than I am,” Curtissays with a laugh.

As for what inspired her to createYoga for Stiffs, Curtis explains, “There’sa whole segment of the populationthat’s missing out on yoga because theyfeel like they can’t bend or move likethat, or they don’t want to wear thespandex clothing. In my class, youcome in what’s comfortable—sweats,old shorts, whatever.”

Curtis teaches her Yoga for Stiffsclass from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdaysat the Mind Body Spirit Center, locat-ed at 1702 E. Bethany Home Road.The center resides inside an older homeconverted into business space.

“We practice in what was probablyonce the living room,” Curtis says. “It’snot a very big space, but it’s comfort-able and casual. This is a safe place totry things. We don’t stand on our heads

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also is an adjunct professor at ArizonaState University’s School of SocialWork.

Sinema believes the most importantissue facing District 9 residents is thepathway to economic restoration. “Toomany hardworking Arizona familieshave been hit hard by the economy ofthe last decade,” she says. “I worry thatregular families wake up each day andare faced with the reality that they can’tmake ends meet. Further, I worry thatdeep cuts to education in our state willput us on the wrong path in preparingtomorrow’s workforce.”

In Congress, Sinema hopes to serveDistrict 9 in the same way she did forthe past seven years at the Arizona StateLegislature. “In my experience, truesolutions can only be accomplishedwhen people from both sides of theaisle are willing to come together, puttheir politics and careers aside andwork for the families they represent,”she says.

“During my time at the legislature Iwas able to work with Republicans to

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pass a number of bills that ultimatelycreated jobs, protected families,increased public safety and preventedcuts from education. I plan to do thesame in our nation’s Congress.”

If elected, Sinema says she willfocus on creating a stronger economyin Arizona and nationally. “Congressneeds to take a serious look at creatingan environment that rewards the hardwork and innovation in our own back-yard,” she says. “I believe that it’swrong to waste taxpayer dollars on taxgiveaways for corporations that shipjobs overseas or across the border.”

For more information, visithttp://kyrstensinema.com/.

Vernon ParkerVernon Parker, 52, has lived in

Arizona for 15 years and currently residesin Paradise Valley. A small-businessowner and attorney, Parker has served asboth a council member and mayor ofParadise Valley, and as special assistant toPresident George H.W. Bush.

Parker believes the key to the stateand country’s economic recovery lies injob creation. “For the America econo-

my to recover, we need clarity, consis-tency and cash flow,” he points out.“We have an educated American work-force sitting idle, and we need to getAmerica back to work.

Parker believes that the solution isneither tax hikes nor spending cuts.“There just isn’t enough on either sideof the ledger,” he says. “While we doneed to spend less, our top national pri-ority must be to get the millions of(unemployed) Americans into theworkforce ASAP.

“Each day that passes, Americanbecomes a less attractive place to dobusiness,” Parker says. “Every electioncycle is met with a cataclysmic fightover tax policy, and the people are los-ing faith in their elected leaders. Eachday that passes, interest on the nationaldebt creates a greater burden on ourchildren and grandchildren. Now is thetime to restore our fiscal sanity.”

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Another major concern is that stateand federal online reporting require-ments are about to be changed, impact-ing the 2014-15 school year.“In 2014 we will require students to

take online tests,” Hicks says. “Thatwould be really hard to do in the cur-rent situation. I don’t know how thatcould possibly work if we don’t havethe equipment.”This override comes in a presidential

election year—something that’s typicallyavoided by school districts. Mendez-Benson says voters get “too much noise”with candidates bombarding voters withmailed fliers and posters on every corner.But the WESD governing board couldn’t

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here. This is a gentle yoga class that’seasy, non-threatening and fun.“You come, we make you feel a little

better and then you leave,” Curtis says.Curtis, who received her certifica-

tion from Desert Song Yoga in 2001and currently is working on obtainingher advanced training certificate,points out that she has nothing againstmainstream yoga studios; in fact, sheteaches at one other days of the week.“This (Yoga for Stiffs) class is just

for those people who wouldn’t normal-ly go to a studio because they feel toointimidated or unsure, but they stillwant to try yoga. And our main con-cern is not only comfort but safety; wedon’t want anyone to get hurt.”Cost is $10 per class, and yoga mats

and props are provided. Bring in a copyof the ad on page 44 of this issue of theNorth Central News and your first classis only $3. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

wait another year; the last time the com-puters were upgraded was in 2006.State funding has been cut to the dis-

trict for the last five years, totaling near-ly $44 million in lost capital funds—much of which could have been used forthe new and upgraded technology needs.“If we just received the money we

were supposed to receive,” says Hicks,“we wouldn’t be going to the voters.”However, the voters may be less

than receptive to the override, given thecontinuing state of the economy.“WESD has come out in practically

every year with either a bond issue oran override,” points out Ron Gawlitta,a Sunnyslope Realtor and mortgagebroker who also served as a schoolboard member for another district.Gawlitta points to the slumping

economy and ever-increasing food andgas prices. “While I may personally beable to afford an increase, there are manywho cannot. I feel like education is per-haps the most important thing we can doto guarantee the future but we have to besmarter about it. I don’t believe the dis-tricts have done nearly as much as theycan to keep expenses down.”The Kiwanis Club of Sunnyslope,

of which Gawlitta is a member and pastpresident, has a history of supportingstudents in the WESD. But in thisinstance, Gawlitta says he personallycannot support the override.If approved by voters, the capital

override will be funded through a prop-erty tax levy. The average home withinWESD’s boundaries is valued at$92,000. The cost for the owner of ahome of this value would be approxi-mately $61 a year in additional taxes.The Invest in Education PAC will

meet 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.24 at the Sunnyslope CommunityCenter, 802 E. Vogel Ave.

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ROAD WISE

Tips to avoidbuyer’s remorse

By Jim Alauria, Master Mechanic

Buyer’s remorse is that feeling ofdeep regret after one has made a pur-chase. It is very common for consumersof automotive repair services when theyfeel like they are forced to “take themechanic’s word for it” because theirvehicle is broken and they need it back!

Here are a few tips on how to ensureyou don’t have buyer’s remorse whendealing with car repairs and service.

The first tip is finding the right autorepair shop. Most shops are made up ofhonest, hard-working people who knowhow to fix cars. The difference between ashop that has tremendous customer sat-isfaction and a shop that doesn’t has a lotto do with the way the service advisorexplains the repairs to the customer. Agood service advisor will talk in simple,understandable language when they areexplaining the repairs needed to you.

When you are at their shop, theywill show you on your car or on a dia-gram that gives you a better under-standing of the “what and why” of therepairs on your car. The key word hereis “understanding.” The service advisorhas to be really clear in their explana-tions and know that you understandexactly what you are buying why thatwill fix your car. So, find a shop thatcan explain complicated automotivetechnology in simple, understandablelanguage.

The second tip is to avoid comparingapples to oranges. Many people will shoparound for prices but just end up beingmore confused. The best recommenda-tion I can give you is tip No. 1. But ifyou do feel like you need to get anotheropinion, then take your vehicle to anoth-er shop. Don’t rely on a phone quotebeing accurate because 90 percent of thetime the shop giving the quote over thephone is not quoting “apples to apples.”

A variation of opinion, parts quali-ty or diagnostic time can throw anynumbers off. Most top repair shops willgive you a basic visual inspection free ofcharge. Take advantage of that andfrom there they can give you a moreaccurate price/solution comparison.

And the third tip is to stick to oneshop for all of your car care. Car own-ers who bounce around from shop toshop end up spending more money and

end up having more problems in thelong run. When you find a shop youtrust, go to them exclusively for all yourmaintenance and repairs whenever pos-sible. The reason for this is the samereason you don’t bounce from dentistto dentist––records. A shop that is see-ing your vehicles two to three times peryear is going to advise you on a 6-18month outlook. They will have recordsof what services have been performedand what services are up and coming.And many times there may even be awarranty you can take advantage of bybeing loyal to that shop.

All in all, the key to avoidingbuyer’s remorse is trust. The key totrust in any successful relationship isbased on good communication.Nobody is perfect, so when you aren’tsatisfied with your shop tell them.Most top repair shops will appreciateyour honesty and will go above andbeyond to keep you as a loyal customer.

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.


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PET PRIMER

Keys to ahealthy pet

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

Good health is something often notappreciated until it is lost. Taking goodcare of your pet requires more than justvaccines. A comprehensive examinationat least once a year is crucial to avoidmany serious health issues and to ensureyour pet has a good quality of life.

Preventive wellness care mayinclude parasite control, dental care,pain management, nutrition and bodycondition, behavior consultation, corevaccines, and lab tests.

Our pets are unable to tell us aboutthe symptoms they are experiencing thatmay indicate initial stages of illness.Many pets do not show any outwardsigns they may be ill until they are toosick to hide their symptoms.

A wellness exam will first include aconsultation during which a historywill be taken and you can report any-thing new or unusual. Next, a physicalexam is conducted where major systems

including heart, lungs, skin, and teethare assessed for potential problems.

Parasite control includes treatmentand prevention of both external (fleas,ticks, mites) and internal (worms)types. These parasites commonly infestdogs and cats and they can make bothpets and people seriously ill.

Diseases of the mouth and teeth, ifleft untreated, are often painful and cancontribute to other mouth problems ordiseases in the rest of the body.Brushing daily, using products anddiets awarded the VOHC seal helps tokeep them healthy. Full dental clean-ings are needed on a periodic basis justlike for people. Hand scaling a pet’steeth while awake is cosmetic only andcontributes to poor health.

Pain relief can speed the recoveryfrom surgery or injury and improve thequality of life of our pets with arthritis.Pain management can include a varietyof types of treatments. Anticipatingpain and early intervention can helpprevent the physical changes in thespinal cord and brain that cause chron-ic pain to be difficult to treat.

Research has shown that obesityshortens a dog’s life span on average bytwo years. Feeding balanced diets thathave passed AAFCO feeding trials for aspecific life stage are more likely toresult in a healthy pet.

A vaccination schedule based onyour individual pet’s health and poten-tial risks is needed. Also, screening forhidden issues with a wellness profiletests your pet’s blood, stool, and urineto look for any problems that have yetto show symptoms.

Recent studies have shown a nation-wide decline in the frequency of regularexaminations for dogs and cats, resultingin a dramatic surge in the number of petswith preventable and treatable illnesses.This includes diabetes, ear infections,intestinal worms, and dental disease.

Preventive care can often catch prob-lems early, before expensive testing andtreatment is needed. These simple pre-ventive measures can increase your pet’squality of life and the amount of timeyou get to spend together. Wellness isnot just focused on longevity; it is howmuch that life is enjoyed.

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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Sadie’s golden eyes widen as they zoomin on a small ball that slowly rolls pasther. The anticipation makes her wiggleher tail and hind end with excitementand moments later she leaps forwardand scoops up the toy in her mouth.Tossing it across the room, the

game starts all over again and shespends the next hour dribbling the toywith all four paws. The full-figured girl(who has been cooped up in a kennelsince July 31) tires quickly and whenshe’s tuckered out she enjoys soakingup attention. She will meow and chirphappily until someone comes over topet her.Her jelly belly rumbles when she

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Sadie gets along well with other cats andolder kids and can tolerate a mellow dog.She is available for just a donation from theArizona Humane Society’s Petique center atthe Biltmore Fashion Park (submitted photo).


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CommunityCalendar2012 Candidates Forum6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2Fraternal Order of Police Hall12851 N. 19th Ave.602-944-0941The Sunnyslope Village Alliance

hosts a 2012 Candidates Forum forLegislative District 28, MaricopaCounty District 3 Board ofSupervisors, county attorney and coun-ty sheriff. Candidates have been invit-ed. Free and open to the public. RSVPto [email protected].

Fall Fiesta5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6Arizona School for the Arts1410 N. 3rd St.Sit under the stars in the courtyard

commons, enjoy food from TaqueriaGuadalajara and the early fall weather.For ages 21 and older only. Tickets are$25 each and include dinner, dessert andone adult beverage. Additional beveragesmay be purchased. No charge for non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentaryvalet parking. For more information andtickets, visit http://asafallfiesta.brownpapertickets.com.

Mercado Cultural HispanoThursday, Oct. 11Phoenix College, Pastor Plaza1202 W. Thomas Road602-285-7231Visit the Mercado Cultural

Hispano (Hispanic Cultural Market)from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Feriadel Oso, where you can release yourinner child with traditional Hispanicgames and food, from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. The events, which are part ofPhoenix College’s Hispanic HeritageMonth, are free and open to the public.

Paper Shredding/ElectronicRecycling Fundraiser9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13White Dove Thrift Shoppe5035 N. 7th Ave.623-748-8480Clear out old paperwork and elec-

tronic hardware while protecting youridentity, helping the environment anddonating to Hospice of the Valley.Paper shredding cost is $5 per box orbag; hard drive destruction is $10 each.Services provided by ABCO Recycling& Shredding Services.

‘Urban Farming’ Discussion5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13Arizona Science Center600 E. Washington St.602-716-2000A free lecture on urban agriculture,

presented by North Central’s own per-maculture specialist, Greg Peterson ofthe Urban Farm. The event will includegarden planting activities. Admission tothe Arizona Science Center is free forattending the lecture only. For moreinformation, visit www.azscience.org.

‘An Evening of Goodwill’5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13Mummy Mountain at Camelback Inn5402 E. Lincoln DriveThe event includes a barbecue din-

ner, silent auction and raffle and the pre-sentation of honors to the Youth andAdult Participants and Employer andBusiness Partners of the Year. Tickets are$125 each or $225 per couple. Proceedsbenefit Goodwill. For tickets or moreinformation, visit www.eveningofgoodwillaz.org or email Courtney Nelson [email protected].

Community Sale8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13Beatitudes Agelink1548 W. Glendale Ave.602-433-6141Find bargains of new and gently used

items while supporting this nonprofitchild development center that serviceschildren from birth through pre-kinder-garten. Donations of items for the salealso are welcome; tax receipts provided.

Arizona’s UltimateWomen’s Expo10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-14Phoenix Convention Center100 N. 3rd St.866-618-3434Featuring keynote speakers

Wynonna Judd and Meghan McCain,more than 500 shopping booths andpampering and rejuvenation. Admissionincludes complimentary spa services,including free makeovers, haircuts, man-icures, massages and facials. Attendeeswill enjoy a full schedule of speakers onfour stages, book signings and cookingand design demonstrations. Admission is$8 with a discount ticket downloadedfrom www.azwomensexpo.com andincludes all speakers, seminars, demon-strations and cooking shows, compli-mentary makeovers, gourmet food, wineand spirits, samples, and much more.


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SEE OUR EVENTS CALENDARFOR WHAT’S HAPPENING

AT THE MARKET• Oct. 13, 20 & 27: Fall festival withpumpkins and lots of crafts

• Oct. 24: Special Wednesdayevening Food Day marketfrom 3 to 8 p.m. with classesand family activities

602-859-5648 • centralfarmersmarket.com • Central at NorthernA community service & fundraiser of CrossRoads United Methodist Church

SUMMER HOURS (indoor)8 a.m - Noon Sat. through 10/6

FALL HOURS (outdoor)9 a.m - 1 p.m. Sat. beginning 10/13

AAUW hosts DuVal6:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 16Beatitudes Luther Life Center1616 W. Glendale Ave.602-510-1544The American Association of

University Women hosts Fred DuVal,recent chair of the Arizona Board ofRegents, who will speak on “Educationand the American Economy: TheTipping Point.” Visitors are welcome.An optional dinner ($13) will be servedat 5:30 p.m. RSVP for the dinner byOct. 12. The program begins at 6:30.

Sanctuary ChoirRummage SaleOct. 19-20Central United Methodist Church1875 N. Central Ave.602-258-8048The Central United Methodist

Church Sanctuary Choir hosts a rum-mage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. bothdays. Use the parking lot off Palm Lane.

Phoenix Writers Club12-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20Bluewater Grill1720 E. Camelback RoadDan Davis, host, writer and produc-

er of Channel 3’s “Highroads,” willspeak. Luncheon cost is $15 for mem-bers and $20 for guests. Reservationsmust be made by Thursday, Oct. 18.RSVP to [email protected] withPhoenix Writers Club in the subject line.Members and the public are welcome.

OSA Orchid Show & SaleOct. 20-21Arizona State Veterans Home4141 N. 3rd St.602-803-6889The event includes an array of hun-

dreds of orchids for sale, free educa-tional materials, orchid-growing sup-plies, door prizes, raffle items, freerefreshments and entertainment. Hoursare 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Visitwww.orchidsocietyaz.org.

Pink Ribbon Sale6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 21Private home,Glendale and 10th avenues602-818-3386A fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen

Breast Cancer Foundation hosted byHolly Newton, who currently is fightingbreast cancer herself. There will be foodavailable for purchase, face painting,clothing, furniture, arts and crafts and

“pink things.” Follow the signs for the“Pink Ribbon Sale” or donate atwww.the3day.org for team highbeamz,participant no: 6480968, event no: 1760.

Girl Scout Alumnae Mixer1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21Heard Museum2301 N. Central Ave.602-452-7093Share your memories with fellow

Girl Scouts as they celebrate the 100thanniversary of Girl Scouting in theUnited States and hear what is happen-ing today at the Girl Scouts–ArizonaCactus-Pine Council. Tickets are$30/person, which includes admission tothe museum, light buffet and commem-orative gift. RSVP by Oct. 10 to NancyKnoche at [email protected].

The Phoenix CotillionFall Fashion Show11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center7700 E. McCormick [email protected] fall fashion show is themed

“New York Lights” and sponsored by

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Dillards. High school girls who aremembers get in for free; tickets for moth-ers and other guests are $75 each. Juniorand senior members who purchase threeor more tickets can model in the show.Visit www.phoenixcotillion.com.

Heard Museum ShopAnnual Fall SaleOctober 26-28Heard Museum2301 N. Central Ave.

This twice-yearly shopping eventoffers discounts on authentic NativeAmerican artwork. Almost everythingfrom katsina dolls and jewelry to bas-kets, textiles, pottery and fine art willbe 10-percent off. Visit www.heard.org.

The Phoenix Boys Choir2012 Fall Gala5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27Steele Indian School ParkMemorial Hall300 E. Indian School Road602-264-5328

The gala honors Phoenix MayorGreg Stanton and his wife, Nicole, fortheir commitment to the arts inPhoenix and the Phoenix Boys Choir.The evening includes a cocktail recep-tion and silent auction. Valley jazz leg-end Dennis Rowland performs with thePhoenix Boys Choir Tour Choir. Attireis cocktail. Tickets are $150 each. Visitwww.phoenixboyschoir.com.

Haunted HalloweenNight Flight Golf6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27Palo Verde Golf Course6215 N. 15th Ave.602-249-9930

The nine-hole course will be lined

with glow lights and players receive aglow necklace and glow ball. Eachfoursome will receive a flashlight towave up the next foursome; golferswalk or pull a cart. This four-personscramble includes prizes and a goodiebag for each player. Cost is $100 perfoursome; pre-registration required.Visit http://phoenix.gov/golf for moreinformation.

Brophy College PreparatoryFashion Show10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom,Arizona Biltmore Resort2400 E. Missouri Ave.602-790-8278

Proceeds directly benefit Brophystudents who qualify for financial aid.Brophy again is partnering with SaksFifth Avenue, showcasing the best ofSaks men & women’s fashions. Theevent includes a raffle, prizes and a lun-cheon. Brophy students close the showwith a special presentation and partici-pate at the Fashion Show by engagingguests and selling raffle tickets.Luncheon Seating is $125; PreferredSeating is $185, and Runway Seating is$300. Contact Colleen Edwards [email protected].

St. Mary’s Grade School60th Reunion12-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11Dillon’s on Top of Central8525 N. Central Ave.

This is an informal gathering overlunch, allowing former students of St.Mary’s Elementary to gather and remi-nisce. A set menu will offer a few selec-tions for ordering. Cost is $15 per per-son. RSVP requested. For more infor-mation, call Nancy Jo Schmit at 602-861-8051.

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