February 2014 Final - Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Preservation

February 2014
ENCANTO~PALMCROFT
NEWS
E N C A N T O - P A L M C R O F T
P R E S E R V A T I O N
H I S T O R I C
A S S O C I A T I O N
Photo by Judy Sutton
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E N C A N T O - P A L M C R O F T
H I S T O R I C
P R E S E R V A T I O N
A S S O C I A T I O N
The mission of the Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association is to promote the preservation
of the historic Encanto-Palmcroft neighborhood
and enhance the quality of life within and around the
neighborhood.
Ephpa Board of directors
MARY ELLEN BRADSHAW-WEISBUCH
MARTIN CRIST
BRENT KLEINMAN
CHAD CHRISTIAN
KELLY LARABEE MORLAN
AMANDA FELT
DEVESH PATEL
CHARLESA FEINSTEIN
JERRY POLLOCK
BEV HAARMAN
ERIC JOHNSTONE
CHRIS SCHILLING
JAMEY ANDERSON THOMPSON
BILL JONES
CHRISTOPHER TIMMONS
STEPHANIE JONES
LIZ KALLY
DIANA KEM
MARTIN VOGEL
MIKE MARCH
STEVE VOLLMER
MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS
Unless otherwise noted, all EPHPA Board of Directors meetings are open to the
public and held at The Valley Garden Center - 1809 N. 15th Ave. 85007
Meetings are conducted on the third Monday of each month, scheduled to begin
at 7:00 PM and usually last two hours. All residents and guests are welcome to attend
and contribute. Please read your E/P News and emails for meeting agendas, special
discussion items, presentations, notices and guest speakers.
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Contact Information
EPHPA President
Liz Kally
602-818-8860
lkally@cox.net
Newsletter Editor
Ron Pick
602-254-0505
newsletter@encantopalmcroft.org
EPHPA Website & Info
http://www.encantopalmcroft.org
Password: “lovethyneighbor”
Block Captain Coordinator
Cynthia Herrmann
twors2ns@aol.com
602-254-8716
Encanto Security Corporation
602-345-1331
encantosecurity@gmail.com
http://www.encantosecurity.org
Phoenix Historic Preservation
602-261-8699
historic@phoenix.gov
Phoenix Fire Dept. Info
E/P Neighbor Chuck LeVinus
480 239-3058
clevinus@gmail.com
Phoenix Police Dept.
Crime Stop 602 262-6151
Activity in Progress 911
City Council Representative
District 4
Laura Pastor
602-262-7447
Council.District.4@phoenix.gov
200 W. Washington St. 85003
Phoenix Police Dept Contact
Officer Benjamin Harris
602 361-4501
benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov
Mountain View Precinct
YOUR NEWSLETTER IS YOU
Neighbors are encouraged to submit photos or scribblings for your Newsletter
Interesting contributions and neighborhood gossip will be thoughtfully considered.
We accept anything electronic- email, Google Doc, Word, JPG, PNG
FULFILL YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION! BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!
newsletter@encantopalmcroft.org.
newsletter@encantopalmcroft.org.
The DEADline for all submissions is very soon. Just Do It Now.
Please don’t make me beg...
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EncantoEncanto-Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association
2014 SOCIAL EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
• Neighborhood Sponsored Yard Sale: - in March
• Ice Cream Social: Sunday, April 27th 5pm
• Encanto Park Fun Run: Saturday, May 10th
• Board Meeting Recess: Monday July 21st
• Halloween Parade & Picnic: Sunday, October 26th 5pm
• Annual Board Meeting & Elections: Monday, November 17th 7pm
• Street Light Pole Ribbon Wrapping: Saturday, December 6th 10am
• Holiday Dinner Party: Sunday, December 14th 5pm
• Ribbon Un-wrap Brunch: Saturday, January 3, 2015 10am
FULL COLOR BUSINESS AD’s
$30 – 1/4 page
$40 -- 1/3 page
$60 – 1/2 page
$100 – Full page
10% discount for pre-paid ads that run for 6 months
Checks payable to:
EPHPA Newsletter
To place an ad contact:
Editor Ron Pick
newsletter@encantopalmcroft.org
317 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Neighborhood Child / Pet Care Providers
Sam Grandaw
age 17
wmtreash@msn.com
602602-788788-1290
Natalie Grandaw
age 15
wmtreash@msn.com
602602-788788-1290
Mary Katherine Kem
age 17
mkkem@cox.net
602602-653653-0002
Olivia Kem
age 16
livkem@cox.net
602602-615615-9647
-Samantha Lawcock
age 14
samsue912@gmail.com
602602-708708-2696
Isaac March
age 15
Isaac.march@gmail.com
703703-829829- 6266
Veronika Pick
age 18
ronnipick@gmail.com
602602-430430-5658
Ellery Rehovsky
age 17
elleryrehovsky@gmail.com 623623-256256-1741
Some of these small business entrepreneurs even accept debit and credit cards!
Call, text or email them to find out more.
Doing work on your home or yard?
Need some recommendations?
Use our Encanto-Palmcroft Website!
http://www.encantopalmcroft.org/residents/
contractorhandyman-recommendations
Do you have a new neighbor?
Smile, Introduce yourself, then send the info to
Devesh Patel - E/P Welcome Committee Chair
welcome@encantopalmcroft.org
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EPHPA PRESIDENT'S LETTER
by Liz Kally
While the rest of the country
seems to be buried in snow and ice, we
here in Phoenix enjoy sunny days and warm green spaces to exercise our pets,
our kids, and ourselves. Encanto Park, fresh from its ongoing renovations, is
looking particularly inviting. Neighbors are already using the new tennis courts
and other facilities
Many thanks to Jessica Haines who has volunteered to organize a
neighborhood yard sale in March. Keep an eye out for announcements about
this through the newsletter and the e-mail network. In the past, our sales have
been well attended and very successful. I know than John and I have lots of
things we’ll be selling, and, hopefully, earning some cash as well.
Although it’s been a quiet month since the holidays (except for the Super
Bowl parties), I was reminded that Valentine’s Day is almost here. My 4-year old
grandson is fascinated by all the hearts and flowers he sees in store and school
window displays. Everyone he sees gets a Happy Valentine’s Day and, if they’re
lucky, a hug from him. So, to all of you, Happy Valentine’s Day as well.
Enjoy!
Please support our efforts to provide security patrols in
Encanto-Palmcroft with your 2014 Contributions
Encanto-Palmcroft Security Corporation
Payment Coupon - 2014 First Half
Name: __________________________________
Amount Remitted:
$150 (Jan.— June 2014) _______________
Address: _______________________________ $300 (Jan - Dec 2014)
Additional donation
Mail or drop off to : EPSC 1806 Palmcroft Drive NW, Phx AZ 85007
You may contribute with your debit or credit card via PayPal at:
www.encantosecurity.org
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$______________
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Meeting Minutes
(Draft Report)
Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Preservation Association
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
January 20, 2014 - 7pm
The Valley Garden Center ~ Phoenix, AZ
Directors – Present: Diana Kem, Kelly Larabee Morlan, Martin Vogel, Eric Johnstone, Devesh Patel, Michael March, Brent Kleinman, Jerry Pollack
Directors - Absent:, Mary Ellen Bradshaw-Weisbuch, Chad Christian, Charlesa Feinstein,
Bev Haarman, Bill Jones, Stephanie Jones, Brent Kleinman, Jamey Anderson Thompson,
Steve Vollmer, Liz Kally, Chris Schilling, Christopher Timmons, Martin Crist, Amanda Felt
Guest Observers:
Bill from Signal 88 Security and Ron Pick (E/P newsletter editor)
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Vice President Kelly Larabee Morlan
EPHPA mission statement was read by Vice President Kelly Larabee Morlan
Updates from our City of Phoenix Police Dept.representative and E/P Security Corp:
Martin reported that officer Harris couldn’t attend the meeting, however, sent a report that
there has been an uptick on mail and parcel theft in the areas surrounding E/P.
The EPSC has not held a meeting since the December EPHPA meeting. The daily
neighborhood patrols have been scaled back, due to a shortage of donations. Our security
patrol provider - Signal 88 - has been patrolling our neighborhood with their marked Nissan
Xterra with flashing yellow lights, instead of the electric cart. The Signal 88 patrol officers
are no longer using the GPS based monitoring system. Martin has received detailed daily
reports of the past 6 months. The EPSC may purchase two golf carts, according to Diana.
Martin encourages residents to call Crimestop and / or 911. Martin talked about the multiple
security incidents reported by E/P neighbors. Per their representative Bill, Signal 88 will give
the golf cart that they had been using to the EPSC.
Committee Reports:
Outreach:
Chair Kelly Larabee Morlan reported that the Friends of Encanto Park is starting a tennis
group on 1/21 in the AM. The remodel work on the park restrooms is starting. Some E/P
neighbors are working to establish and promote a foot race / fun run in the park to be held
this May.
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Social:
Co-chairs Amanda Felt and Stephanie Jones were not present. No report.
Architecture:
Chair Eric Johnstone was present, but did not report.
Secretary’s Report:
A draft copy of the minutes of the December meeting were published in the January Newsletter - both on-line and hard copy. No corrections were offered. We could not vote on approval
of the December minutes, due to the lack of a quorum at this meeting.
Treasurer’s Report:
Diana passed out copies of the year end financial statement. We could not vote on approval
of this report, due to the lack of a quorum at this meeting.
New Business:
There was a call for volunteers to run the Annual Spring Picnic in the Park that Charlesa has
coordinated for many years, since she is still not settled back in her E/P home. Volunteers
should contact neighbor and EPHPA Board Member Eric Johnstone at 917 862-2204.
A motion was made by Martin Vogel to adjourn the board meeting. Jerry seconded the motion
and the meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm.
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Crime Incidents and Update on Encanto Palmcroft
Security Patrols by Martin Vogel
Neighbors:
Community Action Officer Ben Harris believes that the
incidents around January 13 were caused by a single
suspect. Unfortunately, no clear description has been
available to the investigating officers. If anyone has
seen the suspect, please relay the best possible description to Officer Harris. The only description I have
seen is the one below: but more details are needed:
"Attempted break in 900 block of Coronado
around 4:30 today. I saw him cut into neighbor's yard
and called PD. Don't know if they caught him or
not ..... he lost his bicycle in any case. Police arrived
with dogs, helicopter,etc. Just felt funny as he was circling around on bicycle. Slightly built Hispanic guy,
maybe mid 20s “
If it doesn't feel right.... call police.
Please send a description to Officer
Haris: benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov
If you see suspicious behavior, please call 911
immediately. If you request a report from the investigating officer, you will be advised of the results after
the response. For more routine calls, please call
Crime Stop: 262-6151 and report your name and location of the problem, with the best possible description
available.
As an update on Security, since the last week in
November 2013, the Security Corporation shifted to
vehicle patrols. These occur at random times, but are
done through a highly visible vehicle that typically uses
flashing lights (unless requested to turn them off, in
specific areas, as has been requested by some residents). Attached are pictures of the X-Terra vehicle
by daylight-it is also parked at the Valley Garden Center during daytime hours, to raise the profile of the Security Patrols.
A key reason for the shift to random patrols (as
opposed to several hours of sequential patrols) was
shortage of funds due to shortfalls in resident
contributions. Coverage is again under review, and
more information will be shared.
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Thank You to everyone who supported our
Encanto-Palmcroft Security Corp. in 2013!
Philip & Betty Morgan
Marc & Charleen Tobolski
Bob Schneider
Susan Gin-Shaw
Barbara & Jim Durand
Steve and Christy Smith
Jill E Ray
Billie Jo Harned / Jack N. Rudel
Paul & Nan Steiner
Jean & Rich Schmal
Rebecca Winterscheidt / Bob Werner
Stephanie Quincy
Pam & Ray Slomski
Ellen Arkin
Gary and Susan Crane
Stephen Pierce
Julie & Chris Herstam
Nick Walters
Lisa Nathan
Kyle Schlotfelt / Lisa Farrar
Geri Morgan
Charles & Francoise Krause
Dorothy Wallace
Steve Vollmer
Brandon Bell
Jack Tevlin
Bill Morlan & Kelly Larabee Morlan
Amy Miller
Henri Van Gilse
Kurt & Kari Zangerle
Jon Sands / Joyce Grossman
Valley Garden Center
Arnold Lopez / Michael Gilbert
Karen Battaglini
Ian & Nancy Calkins
Eric and Arlene Kahrs
Gregory Bair / Bill Trumbo
Carol Manly
Jim & Brenda Howard
Robert and Jane Wisniewski
Yetta Gibson / AJ Sulka
John & De De Mangum
James & Helen Gibson
Martin Crist
Terry Gadaire / Michael Brekke
Jonathan Weisbuch & Mary Ellen Bradshaw
Chad Christian / Joe Bushong
Courtney LeVinus
A. Ennis & Susan Dale
Joshua Wertlieb & Rebecca Light
Kay Watkins-Jenkins
Dan & Karen Robertson
Michael & Laurie Little
Jim & Laura Ward
Jack & Barbara Norris
Stephanie Jones
Dennis & Nancy Dickerson
Earlene and Mac McDonald
Don Ryden, Architects Inc.
Frank & Jane Bayham-Lesselyong
Andy & Lori Roediger
Belton & Marion Meyer
Mrs. Joseph L. Refsnes
Noel & Anne Fidel
Scott Sayre / Linda Lewis
Jim & Sue Flemming
Mike Saavedra / George Abrams
Jerry Hayes
Frank & Carol Migray
Alexandria Lim
Kirby & Linda Yowell
Lester & Eloise Hayt
Angela & Mark Karp
Anna Ward
David & Virginia Foster
Marc & TJ Cohen
David & Susan Kennedy
Jean Thomas
Steve Egan - Tracy Pang
Gary & Susan Stowe
Colleen & Stephen Gula
Molly Weinstein
Clyde Granderson
Tim and Uyen Sullivan
David & Kristina Butler
Bev Haarman
Michael Walz / Anne Hermida
Phil & Carolyn Robbins
Dave & Joan Howell
Michael Siurek and Amanda Felt
Mark & Diana Kem
Tom & Sally Brooks
Amy & Buzz Bartylla
Jim & Julie Rees
Amy & Brad Vynalek
Jeffrey Oliver
Earl & Louise Carroll
Sue Ann Gillies
Dan & Renee McMahan
David & Kristii Bell
Joellyn & Jerry Pollock
Marie Sullivan
David & Brenda Thomson
Mark and Rene Guido
Kim Williamson
Dudley Pyeatt / Steven Littleton
Jay & April Murphy
Janet Hayes
Susan & Jonathan Harris
Larry & Frances Hammond
Cynthia and Dale Crogan
Michael Reisig/Kristy Holtfreter
Peter & Cynthia Herrmann
Bob & Pat Robinson
Simon Wheaton-Smith
Rick & Patti Black
Joe & Kristin Serrano
Carl & Martha German
Steve & Linda Pogson
Alfred & Mary Jo, Laura, Al French
Carol and Paul Hunt
Gary Wright
Gary & Cindy Cloud
Paul & Barbara Barnes
Jamey Anderson
Jeanean Kirk / Bob Shaw
Mark & Sylvia Guenther
John & Liz Kally
Mark & Linda Milversted
Michael Ray
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THE ACADEMY AWARD GOES TO… YOUR HEALTH!
The more things change the more they stay the same. That does not apply to life expectancies. The average American only lived to be about 50 years old in 1900. Today we red, white, and
blues are living on average to be octogenarians. However, there are some obstacles to getting to 80 years
old and I’ve taken the liberty of introducing some of them. Take my hand and dance The Great Waltz with
me as we uncover those heartbreakers of healthiness with an Academy Award winning theme.
Stay away from instability and guns. It didn’t work out so well for Sean Connery’s character Jim Malone in
the Untouchables as he was shot down in a blaze of glory. Not too many of the wise guys in The Godfather
fared any better because of rampant cases of lead poisoning. There are over 30,000 deaths each year
from firearms. Be on the alert for this Cavalcade of chaos!
Of course cigarette smoking will cut short The Best Years of Our Lives. Lung cancer will get you, but not if
heart disease, emphysema, or stroke put a bid on you first. No one was quite as witty while puffing on Parliaments as George Sander’s Addison DeWitt. Lighting up at every social occasion was what all the Ordinary People would do back in the day. But today you’re much smarter than that Mrs. Miniver; drop the habit
before it drops you!
Your weight is a great predictor of advancing, or not, into your ninth decade of life. There is no need to be
the all American Beauty; you just need to be height weight appropriate. Check online for a body mass index and determine your level of acceptable. It’s not likely It Happened One Night if the weight is skewed in
the wrong direction. Obesity occurs gradually so be constantly vigilant.
Be certain to visit your doctor regularly My Fair Lady. You’re going to get ill Sooner or Later and you’re going to need medical care. Guys are less likely to go see the doc than women, and thus it’s one of the reasons women generally outlive men. It is true that Whatever Will Be, Will Be, but you can detect health problems early with frequent doctor visits and checkups. I’d be indebted to you for a ride to the office of Dr.
Zhivago…if you’re Going My Way.
Whether you are walking the Streets of Philadelphia during the dog days of summer or reading a book in
The Apartment, you need plenty of water. Your body is comprised of mostly water and your body functions
better with this essential liquid intake. There are good odds you will make it past your life expectancy with
ample waves of water hitting your shores. Stay adherent to drinking at least eight cups of this good beverage each day and just maybe you’ll live From Here to Eternity.
Cars come equipped with seat belts for a reason…they save lives! There is no reset button after a fatal car
Crash. Get in the habit of strapping in for safety each time you head down Sunset Boulevard for a Sunday
drive On the Waterfront. The Traffic is great anytime you are able to reach eighty years of age.
The Greatest Show on Earth is the one you are in. Make some healthy changes in your life and don’t be
joining that list of those dearly Departed just yet. I’ve got High Hopes that you’ll do The Right Stuff!
This point of view shot is brought to you by that guy with Oscar aspirations. That guy with red carpet swagger is Ron Blake and he can be nominated for best story at ron@blakehousecleaning.com.
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ENCANTOENCANTO-PALMCROFT
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY
CURRENTLY FOR SALE
$998,000
1631 N 13TH AVE
$899,999
2118 N ENCANTO DR SW
$649,000
1821 PALMCROFT WAY NW
$939,000
2023 N 11TH AVE
$839,000
901 W Palm LN
$595,000
1609 PALMCROFT DR SE
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CURRENTLY FOR SALE
$565,000
940 W PALM LN
$524,000
1107 W PALM LN
$375,000
1611 N 11TH AVE
PENDING
$412,500
1644 PALMCROFT WAY SW
$368,000
1321 W HOLLY ST
RECENTLY SOLD
$899,000
920 W Monte Vista RD
$393,000
2202 N 11TH AVE
For more information, contact your local Real Estate Agent
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Julie Franklin
Bev Haarman
David Niles
Joellyn Pollock
Cyndy Herrmann
Nancy Sloan
Linda Milversted
Chris Schilling
Patrick Barnes
1005 W. Coronado Rd.
1801 Palmcroft Dr NE
1635 Palmcroft Dr. SW
1628 Palmcroft Dr SE
1817 Palmcroft Way NE
1608 Palmcroft Way SE
1625 Palmcroft Way SW
1301 W Coronado
1811 Palmcroft Way NW
1611 N. 11th Ave
1808 N. 11th Ave.
1319 W. Palm Lane
1114 W. Palm Lane
1615 Palmcroft Way SE
929 W. Palm Lane
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480-495-2025
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703-1835
271-0313
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tjcohen@cox.net
Stephanie.a.padilla@hotmail.com
george@georgeabrams.com
denise.march@gmail.com
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1817 Palmcroft Way NE
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Ellen Arkin
Chris Herstam
Clyde Granderson
Jean Thomas
Barb Barnes
T.J. Cohen
Stephanie Padilla
George Abrams
Denise March
Charles & Francoise Krause
LaGayle Atwell
Judy Sutton
Susan Dale
Amy Day
Jason and Michelle Buxbaum
Email
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Cyndy Herrmann
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Councilwoman Kate Gallego to Rally Support for Dog Park
Councilwoman Kate Gallego plans to gather support for a dog park at Cesar Chavez Park - 7858 S. 35th Ave.
“It is time to bring a dog park to Laveen and South Phoenix – and Cesar Chavez Park is one of the leading
places to make it happen,” said Councilwoman Gallego. “Dog parks have proven to add life and vibrancy to
our city’s parks by serving as community gathering spaces for our residents and four-legged family members.”
Councilwoman Gallego’s office will continue to explore private funding from local businesses to make the dog
park a reality without negatively impacting the city’s general fund.
For more information or to support a dog park, please call the District 8 office at 602-262-7493 or email:
council.district.8@phoenix.gov.
Mayor Stanton to Deliver State of the City Address
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) and the City of Phoenix will host
Mayor Greg Stanton’s annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 19 at the
Phoenix Convention Center
The general public may attend the State of the City Address free of charge by arriving prior
to the Mayor’s speech at 12:15 p.m. Interested parties may reserve a seat by emailing Jessica Mayer at jmayer@phoenixchamber.com by Monday, March 17.
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http://friendsofencantopark.ning.com/
http://friendsofhancedogpark.com
Homeless Need Help Staying
Warm in the Winter
When nighttime temperatures drop
and days cool down, many of the community’s
homeless end up on the streets without blankets,
clothing and other necessities to keep them warm.
The city of Phoenix is asking for donations to
help. Blankets, new or used (but clean and freshly
laundered), are the highest priority. Clean warm
clothing, such as long-sleeve jackets and long pants,
sweatshirts and sweatpants, warm hats and gloves,
coats, underwear and socks (new only), shoes and
hygiene items also will be accepted.
The items above also are needed in children’s sizes
for families. Additional needs are baby food/formula,
diapers and children’s blankets. These are the only
items the city will accept. The items will be collected
through March.
Donated items, which are tax deductible, may be delivered to any of the city’s three Family Services
Centers. Centers are located at Travis L. Williams,
4732 S. Central Ave.; John F. Long, 3454 N. 51st
Ave.; and Sunnyslope, 914 W. Hatcher Road. Large
group or corporate donations can be arranged
through the homeless programs coordinator.
The program is coordinated by the city’s Human Services Department. For more information, contact
Anissa Blair at 602-534-3071 or email
anissa.blair@phoenix.gov.
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Brewers, A’s Team Up
to Benefit Phoenix City
Pools
Fans will have the opportunity
to watch great major league baseball while supporting a great cause at the 17th Annual ABC
Charity Classic, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. The Phoenix
Parks and Recreation Department hosts this charity contest each year between the Milwaukee
Brewers and Oakland A’s to raise money for Kool
Kids, a department program that provides free
swimming at select city pools for youth ages 17
and under.
Last summer, the Kool Kids program paid for more
than 98,000 visits by children to city pools to cool
off and have fun.
This year’s game is at Phoenix Municipal Stadium,
5999 E. Van Buren St. Fans can pick up two-forone ticket vouchers at the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics office at 1802 W.
Encanto Blvd. Additional information is available
by phone at 602-534-6587 or by e-mail at aquatics.pks@phoenix.gov. Fans with vouchers can get
one Outfield Reserved seat free with the purchase
of one Outfield Reserved seat at regular price
($12).
Spring into Nature Event at South
Mountain Offers Outdoor Fun
Live animal displays, guided nature walks,
a climbing wall, and introductory archery clinics will
highlight the free “Spring into Nature” outdoor celebration at South Mountain Park Feb. 23 from 10:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation
Department is sponsoring the event in partnership
with a host of other outdoor and public land agencies.
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The Valley Garden
Center
A Perfect Location for
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your next Meeting or
Party. We have hosted
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thousands of Great Events
from Formal Weddings to Neighborhood Get Togethers—
Togethers—
since 1939.
A nonnon-profit 501(c)3 Historic designated facility.
1809 N. 15th Ave - 602 252252-2120
www.ValleyGardenCenter.org
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Need to know when your garbage will be collected?
When is the next bulk trash collection for your neighborhood?
Looking for a place to dispose of old paint or antifreeze? Need
to have your trash or recycling container repaired or replaced?
Visit http://phoenix.gov/publicworks/index.html, call the Public Works Dept.Customer Contact Center at 602-262-7251 by 4
p.m. or email pwserve@phoenix.gov .
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AND THE STREET LIGHT POLES
SHALL BE NAKED - ONCE AGAIN.
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Phoenix Public Library has launched a new online
service, providing access to thousands of titles in digital video, music and audiobooks – free to library cardholders. Titles are always available, enabling customers to forgo long waits for holds on popular items.
They may be accessed as instant streaming or temporary download for use on a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.
Phoenix Public Library
Launches New Digital Service
Digital video and popular movies will be available. The service offers digital access to
popular music and a selection of bestselling digital audiobooks.
To get started, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org and click on “eLibrary” in the grid. On the
“eLibrary” page, select from “eVideo,” “eMusic” or “eAudiobooks.” From any of these
pages, click on “hoopla” to learn more about the service. Library cardholders will be asked to create a hoopla
account separate from their library account. The service offers apps for streaming or downloading on Apple
and Android products.
Phoenix Public Library cards are free to residents of Maricopa County and may be obtained at any library location. For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.
We’re challenging families to make reading a habit during our annual “We Read” winter
reading program, which runs through March 31.
Read together a total of 30 days. Children up to 12 years old, who participate in the program, will receive a “We Read” t-shirt. Parents, who read to their children during the challenge, will receive a “We Read” book bag. For additional information, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org/kids.
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ENCANTO-PALMCROFT HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
7:00 PM
VALLEY GARDEN CENTER PHOENIX, AZ
Call to Order
Mission Statement
Agenda Items Request
Introduction of Guests
Liz Kally
Kelly Morlan
Liz Kally
Kelly Morlan
Updates:
· Phoenix PD Community Action Officer
Ben Harris
· Encanto Palmcroft Security Corporation
Mike March
·Committee Reports:
* Outreach / Friends of Encanto Park
Kelly Morlan
* Architecture
Eric Johnstone
* Social
Amanda Felt / Stephanie Jones
Approval of Dec & Jan Meeting Minutes
Mike March
Approval of Dec & Jan Treasurer’s Report
Diana Kem
Old Business:
• Neighborhood Yard Sale
·
Jessica Haines
New Business:
Block Party Challenge
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VACATION & STUDY SPANISH IN 2014
CUERNAVACA PROGRAM
Generations of Arizona students and community members
that include lawyers, educators, doctors and business people have
participated in this now famous Spanish Immersion Program at la Universidad Internacional. Families with children are also welcome to study.
Students are not only taught by Mexican professors, but they also live
with Mexican families in a SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
For more information, please Contact Virginia Ramos Foster, Ph.D at
vrfvrf@gmail.com or call 602.254.9620.
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Some Things Your Neighborhood Burglar Won't Tell You:
* Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering things.
* Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there,
I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
* Those nice yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of nice gaming system they have.
* Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to
see how long it takes you to remove it.
* If decorative glass is part of your front door, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see it.
* A good security company alarms the window over the sink, and the windows on the second floor, which often access
the master bedroom and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there, too.
* It's raining, you're rushing and you forget to lock your door- understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day
off because of bad weather.
* I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your yard.
* Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the
medicine cabinet.
* You're right: I won't take the time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down
real tight, I'll take it with me.
* A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system.
* Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I am good at never looking like
a thief.
* The two things I hate most: loud dogs, loud alarms and nosy neighbors.
* I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's
doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
* I'm not complaining, but why would you pay for an alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
* I love looking in your windows. I'm not admiring the architecture. I’m looking for signs that you're home, and for
things I'd like to steal. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at dusk, before you close the blinds, to pick my targets.
* Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your home address.
* To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation to come on in.
* If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Lots of times, I can just walk right in. I’m so glad that you don’t think
you need those door locks.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who
runs crimedoctor.com; and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105
burglars for his book “Burglars on the Job”