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MARCH 2020
Exceptional Willo Home Tour 2020
A M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E W I L L O N E I G H B O R H O O D A S S O C I AT I O N
Inside
President’s Report
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Dr. Robert L. Cannon
One for the Record Books
(see related article on page 18)
“A Viable
Neighborhood
is a Community:
and a Viable
Community is MY REPORT THIS MONTH IS
dedicated to the many volunteers and
ABOUT
We owe sincere gratitude and
appreciation to the homeowners
Made Up of homeowners who made this year’s Willo
Home Tour one for the record books.
THE COVER who opened up their homes this year.
Without your participation Home
Neighbors Who Willo hosted 500 guests on
Saturday, February 8th, and over 3600
Vendors and
food trucks lined
Tour would not be possible. All the
homes and the Historic Fire House
Cherish and guests on Sunday, February 9th making
up along Holly,
Monte Vista, and were amazing.
Protect What this year's home tour the largest in our Walton Park. I would also like to thank all Willo
history. We had a record number of Drone photo by
neighbors who participated in the
They have in vendors, very busy food trucks, and
a spectacular display of antique cars.
Jon Fontana,
Media Tide
Willo Klean-Up day and welcomed
our visitors to our neighborhood.
Common” -Wendell Berry
Of course, the band *Vinyl Nova* led
by Willo’s own Mark and Julie Weeter
Productions
decide.
None of this could have been
achieved without a terrific team of
was amazing! volunteers. I would like to especially
We began planning for this year’s thank Ellen Fong, and Brad Brauer,
Home Tour on a very hot Saturday morning in June Home Tour Committee co-chairs, for their energy
of 2019. At this “strategy” meeting, we shared ideas, and leadership.
discussed a common vision, and collaborated In closing, I would like to share the following
on how to improve Home Tour going forward. quote by American novelist Wendell Berry: “A
The committee and all volunteers certainly did viable neighborhood is a community: and a viable
an outstanding job of carrying out this message community is made up of neighbors who cherish and
throughout the Home Tour planning cycle. protect what they have in common.” ●
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Willo Contacts
Willo Board of Directors HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
dr . r o b ert can n on ( president) rlcannon7@gmail.com 602-421-6024
br ad b rau er (v ice pre si de nt) brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400
c har l en e gu m (se c re ta ry) gumzy@aol.com 623-312-6697
l i n d a d o esch er (t re asurer) doe4749@aol.com 602-618-1349
a n n b o m m er sb ach bommer1948@gmail.com 623-330-3203
l i sa h el m hlh51@aol.com 602-999-9959
a n n a l au ri anna@thelaurigroup 949-813-9144
s a n d r a l efco v ich lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874
g e n e n an ce genenance1@yahoo.com 602-252-5397
je rem y sch ach te r jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088
ja m es varel a cocinavarela@gmail.com 602-663-1069
opal wagn er opal.wagner@gmail.com 520-444-5698 WILLO WEBSITE
patr ice wappel iwilliam@cox.net 602-248-0408 The Willo website, www.willophx.com, contains
information on neighborhood activities, committees, and
Committees board meetings. The website is frequently updated and
contains an archive of Inside Willo editions. During Home
Tour season, tickets for the event can be purchased
A P S /C A M B R I D G E / V I R G I N I A / 1 S T AV E N U E online.
VAC A N T LOT C O M M I T T E E
t om d o esch er, cha i r doe4749@aol.com 480-695-3506 WILLO HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BOARD
The Willo Historic Neighborhood Association Board
B LO C K WATC H , G A I N E V E N T & W I L LO PA R K S was established in the early 1980s. The members are
b rad b rau er , ch a i r brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400 volunteers and are elected every two years in March. The
association does not collect dues and is not a Home
BY L AWS R E V I E W Owners' Association (HOA). Rather, its function is to
b rad b r au er, ch ai r brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400 serve the collective well being of the neighborhood.
a nn b o m m ersb ach bommer1948@gmail.com 623-330-3203 Meetings are typically held the second Thursday of each
month at 6:30 pm at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel. All res-
C O M M U N I T Y AC T I O N O F F I C E R idents of Willo are invited to attend. Agendas are available
o f f icer b en h ar ri s benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov 602-361-4501 online prior to the meeting at willophx.com.
H I S TO R I C R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D R E N E WA L INSIDE WILLO NEWSLETTER
gen e n an ce genenance1@yahoo.com 602-252-5397 This free newsletter is published monthly (excluding July &
August) by a committee headed by Willo volunteers. Willo
H O M E TO U R 20 20 C O M M I T T E E neighbors are encouraged to submit neighborhood news,
br ad l ey b r au er , co-c ha i r 2020willohometour@gmail.com tidbits, photos and articles (between 250-500 words) by
e l len f o n g, co - cha i r 2020willohometour@gmail.com the 10th of each month. We reserve the right to: edit as
needed, attribute to the submitting neighbor (with the
I N S I D E W I L LO N E WS L E T T E R street they live on where appropriate), determine which is-
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megan d esm o n d ma rti nez ( ad sa le s manager) website and in neighborhood promotional materials. The
megan@desmonddesign.com 602-799-4295 Willo Neighborhood Association is not responsible for nor
endorses the editorial content in Inside Willo. Inside Willo
r a lph gro o m (art di rect or) does not accept political campaign ads. A copy of Inside
Willo is also posted to the Willo website each month.
KLEANSTREETS
patr ice wappel, cha i r iwilliam@cox.net 602-248-0408 CITY OF PHOENIX HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic
LUMINARIAS Historic@phoenix.gov 602-261-8699
c h r is n o rto n , cha i r VividViews@gmail.com 480-559-9775 Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor
NOTE: Walk-in hours are 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday
M AYO R’ S A DV I S O RY B OA R D through Friday (Excluding holidays). Customers must sign in
b rad b rau er , ch a i r brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400 by 4:00 pm and may continue their business transaction
through close of business at 5:00 pm.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
ni kki arm stro n g, c ha i r happinesstogo@gmail.com 602-254-3692 EXTERIOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM
www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic/historicincentives/historic-
SOCIAL MEDIA preservation-exterior-rehabilitation-assistance-program
je rem y sch ach te r, c ha i r jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088
CITY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
V I S I O N 3.5 General Information 602-262-7344
l i sa h el m , co - ch a i r hlh51@aol.com 602-999-9959 Graffiti Removal 602-534-4444
l a ra san d s, co - cha i r Free Paint for Graffiti Removal 602-495-0323
Grafitti Reward Tip LIne 602-262-7327
W E B S I T E C O O R D I N ATO R Landlord/Tenant Counseling 602-534-4444, ext. 3
l i n d a d o esch er, cha i r doe4749@aol.com 602-618-1349 Property Maintenance Violations 602-262-7844
Grants Administration 602-534-4444
W E LC O M E TO W I L LO C O M M I T T E E
t er esa f o n tan a, cha i r tfontana1@cox.net 480-540-7744 PHOENIX POLICE
Officer Ben Harris/Willo Representative
W I L LO A R C H I T E C T U R A L P H OTO J O U R N A L benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov 602-361-4501
ja m es varel a, co -cha i r cocinavarela@gmailcom 602-663-1069 Crimestop 602-262-6151
a l e x r en tzis, co -cha i r greek2mee@gmail.com 602-469-3900 City Councilmember/District 4:
Hon. Laura Pastor
W I L LO K I D S C L U B council.district.4@phoenix.gov 602-262-7447
s hery l h aar m an , co-c ha i r slhaarman@aol.com 602-717-4898
f r an cesca b ian co, co-c ha i r frag2573@msn.com 480-559-5932 DISCLAIMER: All editorial content and some photos in Inside Willo
are the property of the Willo Historic District Board for use in Inside
ZONING COMMITTEE Willo. No copies may be reprinted electronically or otherwise without
o pal wagn er, ch ai r opal.wagner@gmail.com 520-444-5698 the written consent of the Willo President or board.
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Kids Club
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Kids Club
BY VA L E R I E L A N E ( L E W I S)
KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS HAD A BLAST at the Willo Kids Club ‘Winter
Wonderland’ event which took place on January 12th. Even though
the sun was shining, we had fresh, real snow at Lewis Park! The kids
got to make snow angels, build snowmen, and throw snowballs. We all
enjoyed refreshments and hot chocolate. Thanks for joining us! ◆ We
are looking forward to one last event before the hot summer months
arrive. WKC will be sure to announce it in the next newsletter and send
evites. ◆ As always, to join our mailing list, or if you would like to help
plan the next event, email Sheryl Haarman at slhaarman@aol.com. ●
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L LO/ 7Music
Music at Trinity A S YO U M AY R E C A L L , in December 2018 three
of the six divisions of Trinity Cathedral’s Schantz organ failed,
Cathedral
which led to the cancellations of organ concerts in the Music
at Trinity spring 2019 season. Through the generosity of many,
the Cathedral raised $55,000 to cover the cost of installing a
new control system. Those repairs were made in the summer
of 2019.
On February 23, 2020, the fully restored organ was
rededicated with a recital performance by educator, scholar
and sacred music advocate Janette Fishell, whose January
2019 concert we were forced to cancel. Dr. Fishell’s program,
“Dances Celestial and Sinister,” featured works by Louis Vierne,
Camille Saint-Saëns, César Franck, and Maurice Duruflé.
We look forward to welcoming you for our Spring
Organ Series, March 6th to April 3rd, 2020. Please check
trinitymusicaz.org for the complete schedule ●
About Music at Trinity
Music at Trinity presents music performances in the beautiful,
historic Trinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt Street in downtown
Phoenix. Information on free and low-cost performances is available
at trinitymusicaz.org. Trinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt Street
(at Central Avenue). Erik Goldstrom, Trinity Cathedral Canon
Musician; Gail Browne, Chair, Trinity Cathedral Music Guild
PROVIDING CLINICAL EXCELLENCE IN INTERNAL
MEDICINE AND PRIMARY CARE FOR 40 YEARS
DONALD PAXTON, MD
Your personal neighborhood doctor
202 E. Earll Dr. Suite 450
602-241-9500
WWW.DONALDPAXTONMD.COM
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Local Brews
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
SOME OF THE LOVELIEST HOMES
in Willo are a mix of historical and modern
touches. A home with a meticulously
maintained living room with the original
wood floor might transition into a
modern kitchen with every innovation
and convenience. Wren House Brewing is
everything I like about those homes, just in
brewery form.
Wren House Brewing is located at 24th
Street and Monte Vista, just a ten-minute
drive from Willo. The tasting room is in
a house built in 1922. It’s fun to see how
they’ve built a tasting room and bar into the
old home; it includes unexpected nooks and
crannies in addition to the main room. They
were voted Best New Brewery through the
Wren House
Phoenix New Times when they opened in
2016 because of their mix of tradition and
innovation. Sometimes the brewers seem to
Brewing
take inspiration from the old home and stick
to the classics: the Kolsch is crisp and light
and their English pub ale is beautifully roasty. BY K AT E B A R K L E Y (C A M B R I D G E )
Wren House isn’t afraid to try something
new, though. They’ve produced delicious
completely original beers, including a Kit
Kat-infused stout and an imperial berliner serve any food, but you’re welcome to there, but a couple or a foursome can score
weisse brewed with lactose, which I’ve never bring your own and some nights they have a table or a place at the bar pretty easily.
seen anywhere else. food trucks parked outside. The taproom You can find beer closer to Willo, but you’ll
A low shelf by the front door stores all is small, so it can fill up fast. On days they be hard pressed to find beer that’s better.
different games: everything from Connect are releasing a much-anticipated beer, you Between their solid classics and the fun of
Four to Cards Against Humanity. Snag one might even find people lining up before the their experimental brews, Wren House is
on your way to a table. Wren House doesn’t doors open. I wouldn’t take a large group worth the trip. ●
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Yard Sale
Downtown HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Dwellers Host
Multi-Family SKIP PLOWING THROUGH DUSTY GARAGES IN
search of new treasures. The hunt for bargains takes a new
Courtyard Sale
urban twist when the residents of Tapestry on Central host
their once-a-year courtyard sale this spring.
Like a garage sale for urban dwellers, Tapestry’s sale will
feature items from up to 20 families. The items for sale will
be on display at hosted booths sprinkled around a walk-able
courtyard of greenery and shade at the center of Tapestry’s
seven-story complex.
The community’s second annual courtyard sale will be
held:
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Tapestry on Central Courtyard
2302 N. Central Ave.
Shoppers can access the courtyard on foot from either
Encanto or Vernon Avenues. ●
For more information, contact the sale organizer Margaret
Dietrich, at 602-758-3129 or Polly Baughman, at 602-882-6129
Street Medicine
Phoenix Street Medicine - Thank You!!
DEAR NEIGHBORS,
Thank you!
Thank you for all your support and generous donations for the
Street Medicine Phoenix Project. Many neighbors were able to leave
supplies on our front porch when we were not home, and I was unable
to thank you personally. Thank you so very much!
We were able to collect an extraordinary amount of supplies that
were delivered in December and the organization has begun for
systematic distribution at many of the Street Runs starting in January.
Should you ever wish to donate again, please contact me, details
below, and I will be happy to coordinate with you.
Thank you again for your amazing investment in the Downtown
Phoenix Street Medicine Project!
Sincerely, Gretchen Bachman (150 W. Palm Lane) ●
For more information, please visit: https://streetmedicinephoenix.org/
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 11ADVERTISE WITH US
IN THE NEXT
Inside Willo
CONTACT MEGAN D. MARTINEZ
602-799-4295
MEGAN@DESMONDDESIGN.COMInside
Zoning
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Zoning
Committee Update
BY O PA L WAG N E R (C O R O N A D O)
JAN. 23, 2020 HPCA 1900391
Non-permitted carport
structure, 57 W. Virginia
An application for Certificate of
Appropriateness for after-the-fact approval
of a non-permitted carport structure at 57
W. Virginia was approved with the following
stipulations:
features of Ranch-style houses and An application for Certificate of
1. That the eastern eave/rafter tails should not have been removed.” Appropriateness for proposed remodeling
(which were shorn off in construction of of the front façade was granted with
the non-permitted carport structure) be FEB. 6, 2020 ZA-541-19-4 stipulations. The home, built in 1992, is
reconstructed ; Billboards, NW Corner of not historic and is a non-contributor to the
2. That the carport structure’s roof be Central Ave. and Thomas Rd. Willo Historic District.
lowered and anchored to the house beneath Area residents on both sides of the issue
the reconstructed eaves/rafter tails; spoke at the Zoning Adjustment hearing re FEB. 27, 2020 ZA-579-19
3. That the carport structure be relocated application for use permits and variances to High-rise signs, 2020 N.
at least twelve inches behind the front relocate the three existing billboards at the Central Ave.
façade of the home. northwest corner of Central and Thomas The hearing re application for a use permit
onto the south, east and north facades of for large, bright, white LED signage reading
NOTE: The staff report determined the proposed high-rise building and convert “CBRE Facility Source” on the north and
that, “A proposed carport mounted two of them to digital. The hearing officer south facades of the Central Park Square
beneath the eave and rafter tails would took the matter under advisement and a building at 2020 N. Central was rescheduled
have qualified for an over-the-counter ruling is expected within 30 days. for February 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. ●
approval by the Historic Preservation
Office. However, the missing eave FEB. 6, 2020 HPCA 1900424 Please check willophx.com and the Official
and rafter tails are character-defining Remodel, 108 W. Granada Willo Facebook page for updates.
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WNA Meeting Agenda
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
THURSDAY
MARCH 12, 2020
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fairfield by Marriott at Corner of Virginia and Central
AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions Inside Willo
Bob Cannon, President Sandra Lefcovich
Approval of February Minutes Home Tour 2020
Charlene Gum, Secretary Brad Brauer, Vice President
Financial Reports Welcome Committee
Linda Doescher, Treasurer Teresa Fontana
Zoning Willo Yard Sale Planning
Opal Wagner Patrice Wappel and team
Willo Photo Book Committee Updates/Changes
James Varela and Diana Herman Bob Cannon
Social Web Site Old Business
Jeremy Schachter New Business
Vision 3.5
Lisa Helm and Lara Sands
O U R N E X T M E E T I N G I S T H U R S D AY, A P R I L 9 , 2 0 2 0 !
(AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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Preschool
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Calling All CBCP
Grads in Willo
Happy 30th Anniversary to Creative Bridges
Cooperative Preschool
COME BACK AND REMINISCE WITH US!
April 1st 5:30-7pm
We will have food/snack trucks with food available for
purchase, cake, an art walk, games and raffle baskets
Remember the Singing Cowboy,
Gary with horse Dusty?
They will be performing.
PLEASE JOIN US!!
Creative Bridges Cooperative Preschool
7321 North 10th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
PLEASE RSVP TO BWATTS8@COX.NET TO HELP US PLAN FOR FOOD
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 17Home Tour
2020 WHT: TOUR
WEEKEND RECAP
BY E L L E N F O N G A N D B R A D B R A U E R ( M O N T E V I S TA )
OUR NUMBERS TELL ALL... years’ absence. Thanks to Mark and Julie members, and additional Willo residents
for the entertainment and playing longer – we were just stunned with the success of
Twilight Tour, Saturday sets to keep the vibe going and our guests this tour!
February 8 entertained. Additionally, we would like Special acknowledgments to the
500 tickets (Sold Out!) to thank (TabBand), Mike and MaryEllen subcommittee chairs who made us all
Ferring (Monte Vista) for their generous look good and this tour weekend one of
Tour Sunday February 9 contribution of the wristbands used at all the best ever:
3,659 tickets Sold! home tour events. Their Jag at the Classic ◆ Day of Tour: Tom Doescher
Car show was pretty cool too!!! Thank you ◆ Twilight Tour: Linda Doescher
TOTAL TICKETS also to Patrice Wappel for making sure ◆ Ticket Sales (EventBrite/Square):
SOLD: 4,159 3rd and 5th Avenues were in tip-top shape for
our tour goers to enjoy and cleared of weeds
Andrea Meury
◆ Procurement: Bobbi Ryals and
and debris. Tricia Amato
PICTURES ARE TRULY WORTH A ◆ Vendors/Classic Cars: Ron Cooper &
thousand words and simply help capture
TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Bob Herman
2020 WHT
the essence of the past 10 months: the ◆ Marketing/PR:
planning, the details, the camaraderie, Andrea Katsenes Pappas
the community, the people AND most
importantly, the FUN! The photos on the WRAP-UP ◆ Communications: Diana Herman
◆ Social Media: Ardella Andersom
following pages really do tell a story!
The turnout for this year is an absolute MEETING ◆ Cocktail Party: Ruth Anne Pedersen,
Lisa Carrington, Teresa Fontana
record in ticket sales and attendance, and 6 P.M. — SOCIAL ◆ Brunch: Darcy Harper, Theresa
we can attest that it felt like record crowds 6:30 P.M. — MEETING LoCoco-Hale
lining up and going through our home (302 Home of Teresa and Jason ◆ Rock the Block: Jennifer Jones,
W Monte Vista) which was on tour. We were 501 W. Monte Vista Lauren Merriman, Kristen Ray
very appreciative of the folks standing in ◆ Music: Jim McFadden, Ellen Fong
line, apologizing for their wait and thanking Our street fair vendors seemed to be ◆ Signs: Darren Leek, Larry Thomas
them for supporting our neighborhood. overwhelmingly pleased with the turnout ◆ Beautification: Charlie Martin
Watching from the front door, we never had and their sales. Every available spot for ◆ Volunteers: Rebecca Nevedale
a wait longer than 15 minutes and our guests vendor booths was completely sold out. And to all the committee members and
were very grateful. Our vendors sold everything from local volunteers, a huge thank you for pitching
Congressman Ruben Gallego and Mayor arts and crafts to clothing and jewelry. We in and supporting our annual fundraiser.
Kate Gallego made cameo appearances on featured over 25 classic cars. Food trucks on Never overstated when we affirm that
Sunday and Councilwoman Laura Pastor 3rd Avenue had dramatic lines and, although indeed IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
joined for the Twilight Tour with her they were prepared for huge crowds, at least Finally, we appreciate the trust you
mother on Saturday evening. two trucks were running out of product! had in us to oversee and lead this year’s
Music could be heard at most houses, We capped the tour off with an after effort, with very special thanks to President
but particularly at Walton Park and the party on Monte Vista (thank you Bob and Cannon and the Willo Board. It was an
street fair, featuring neighbors from Holly Diana!), with street tacos and beverages, honor and a privilege to support our Willo
Street, *Vinyl Nova*, returning after a few thanking the homeowners, committee ‘hood that we love! ●
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L L O / 19Social Committee
Spring is a Time for
Cycling in Willo
BY N I C O L E A R M S T R O N G (G R A N A DA )
APRIL WILL BE HERE BEFORE you
know it, which is Valley Bike Month in
Maricopa County. The Social Committee
is partnering with the Vision 3.5 Committee
to get Willo residents prepared to hit
the streets on two wheels. Look for two
events on Saturday, March 21: a family-
friendly mini Bike Clinic in Walton Park in
the morning, followed by an adults-only
leisurely group ride in the afternoon to
one or two watering holes for spiritous
refreshment and snacks. In other words,
we’re going to Bike to the Bar.
Mini Bike Clinic
Walton Park
(3rd Avenue and Holly/Monte Vista)
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Has it been a while since your bike has been
out of the garage or the shed? Could it use a
bit of a tune up? Maybe you need to fix a flat
tire and you’re unsure how to do it. Bring
your ride to Walton Park and hopefully we
can get it ready to go. We will have a few bike
mechanics on hand to help. They will have
some small parts available for purchase, like
tubes and patch kits. Bring cash or a credit
card to pay for the parts you need, then too. Register your bike to help recover it if up at a bar for a refreshing cocktail or two.
donate what you wish for the mechanics’ it's stolen Maybe even two bars for a mini pub crawl!
time and effort. Be aware that this is a Luana’s Coffee Truck will be on site as Since this is the Social Committee’s first
MINI clinic, so we will not have the tools well, with a selection of pastries and coffee time organizing a Bike to the Bar event, we’ll
necessary for major repairs or anything too drinks, so everyone is welcome to come out start small with just one or two destinations
complicated, but we will be able to refer you and support this local business. and a short ride, but if participants enjoy it,
to local bike shops for more information. there’s always room to expand the event in
Volunteers from the Rusty Spoke Bike to the Bar(s) the future. If you are interested in joining us
Community Bicycle Collective will be there After you get your bike cleaned up in the for this 21-and-over bike ride on Saturday
selling bikes, too. If you find that your old morning, get ready to ride in the afternoon. afternoon, make sure you’re on the Social
bike isn’t up to speed, maybe you’ll ride Details are still pending, but the plan is to Committee’s email list. Send a message to
away on one that’s new-to-you. meet up at Walton Park in the afternoon, willosocialcommittee@gmail.com to sign
Officers from the Phoenix Police around 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Then we will cruise up, then look for further information prior
Department will be doing bike registration, around for a couple of miles before ending to the event on March 21. ●
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Art
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Come Celebrate
Women's History Month
at Fair Trade Coffee
BY P H I L I P TA L A R I C O ( E D G E M O N T )
T O C E L E B R AT E WO M E N ’ S stated, “From the first settlers who came Project, Congress designated the month
History Month in March, Philip Talarico, to our shores, from the first American of March 1987 as Women’s History
Willo resident for 16 years, retired art Indian families who befriended them, men Month. Between 1988 and 1994, Congress
teacher of 32 years, music promoter, and art and women have worked together to build passed additional resolutions requesting
consultant and curator, has organized an art this nation. Too often the women were and authorizing the President to proclaim
show at Fair Trade Cafe. unsung and sometimes their contributions March of each year as Women’s History
This show will feature the works of 10 went unnoticed. But the achievements, Month. Since 1988, U.S. presidents have
Latina women known as The Phoenix Fridas. leadership, courage, strength and love of the issued annual proclamations designating the
The Phoenix Fridas are an Arizona women who built America was as vital as that month of March as Women’s History Month.
Latina art collective. Established in 2004, of the men whose names we know so well”. *(information on the history of Women’s
they have gone on to host art events, In 1987, after being petitioned History Month from MacGregor, Molly Murphy.
workshops, not only in the state but outside by the National Women’s History National Women’s History Project). ●
as well. They are comprised of 10 creative
activist women with skills ranging from
painting and needle arts to graphic design
and video production.
Celebrate Women’s History Month by
meeting the Phoenix Fridas at Fair Trade
Café on First Friday, March 7th, from 6:00
PM until 10:00PM. Their works will be on
display the entire month of March. Follow
them on Instagram at @PhoenixFridas. Fair
Trade Cafe is a warm, modern cafe serving
fair-trade, locally roasted coffees with
breakfast, sandwiches, and pastries. Fair
Trade is located at 1020 N. 1st Avenue and
is open until 10 PM most nights. Their
website is www.azfairtrade.com.
Some background on
Women’s History Month:
In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter
issued a presidential proclamation declaring
the week of March 8, 1980, as National
Women’s History Week. The proclamation
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Restaurant Review
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Giuseppe's on 28th
BY V E N A N C I O B E R R O C O S O (C O R O N A D O)
WE OWE THE DISCOVERY OF shows that a form of this delectable and outstanding Italian food. Giuseppe’s
Giuseppe’s on 28th to the conjunction of straightforward dish was part of classical on 28th is widely recognized by locals
Saturday morning TV channel surfing and Roman culinaria, evolving through time to and visitors alike. Reservations are
an episode of ‘Check Please Arizona’: a the regional variants popularly known today. recommended.
program featuring reviews from ordinary We naturally share from each other’s Chef-owner Richard Bock is a local
diners. Though we had noticed the plates, and I have tasted the delicious ravioli celebrity: a retired professional musician
restaurant on our trips to the Sprouts and gnocchi preferred by Sandi and mama. who spent a decade in Florence making
Market in the same strip mall, we (really We always order the fresh burrata as an music while learning the art of the Italian
me) had not committed to trying it appetizer. Still, dining with Willo friends, kitchen. He has played with the Frank
until we saw one of the many video clips who selected the calamari appetizer, Sinatra Orchestra and was the principal
online recommending the osso buco. The discovered the bitesize squid flashed in cellist of the Phoenix Symphony.
succulent braised veal shank is served over white wine, garlic, tomatoes, and peas that He is a transplanted New Yorker and
wide tagliatelle noodles and covered in a demanded an extra order of bread to soak an entertaining raconteur with a mordant
deliciously rustic wine and zesty tomato up the sauce. sense of humor and irony.
sauce. This unique version transports my Generally, I order the osso buco, but after He and his wife, incidentally, have lived
gustatory imagination. observing other tables ordering dishes, I’d not in the Willo for thirty-six years. . ●
Braised veal shank is one of my favorite seen before...I may break my stubborn habit.
meals: osso buco reportedly originates in At any rate, Giuseppe’s is a delightful, Giuseppe’s on 28th , 2824 E. Indian School Rd.,
19th century Milan. Yet Apicius’s cookbook small and unassuming restaurant serving Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Tip of the Month
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
March 2020:
Tip of the Month
BY L I S A H E L M ( PA L M L A N E )
WHETHER YOU LIKE AEROSMITH, social withdrawal. Moving clears cortisol, ◆ It helps your finances. You save money
Beethoven or Cardi B, there are many the “stress hormone”, out of your system on gym membership or special exercise
ways to walk. Set your pace by listening and also helps stop the constant stream of equipment, have lower health care costs,
to lively or soothing music, sing out loud, worries going through your mind. and transportation is cheaper by walking
walk in silence and think, listen to nature 7 Walking can strengthen and tone the instead of driving.
(or pretend the traffic noise is a rushing muscles in your legs. Take the stairs to build From the center of Willo at Encanto
stream!) or walk and talk to a friend or more muscle. Boulevard and 3rd Avenue, there are at
coworker. Sway your hips, lift your arms, 8 People who walk regularly generally fall least 56 (really!) places to eat or drink in
roll, skate, march, skip, hop, juggle or walk asleep faster, sleep longer, and have better less than a mile. It takes 11 minutes to walk
backwards. There’s no way to walk the quality sleep than those who are sedentary to Hob Nobs, and you’ll burn off about 90
wrong way in Willo! or do strenuous exercise. calories roundtrip, or the equivalent of one
Studies show that walking offers many 9 Walking may help clear your head and small latte. You can easily walk to Phoenix
mental and physical health benefits to help you think creatively. Try to conduct Art Museum, Heard Museum, Metro Arts
people of all ages and fitness levels. a walking meeting with your colleagues school, Central United Methodist Church,
1 Walking at least 30 minutes a day, five the next time you’re stuck on a problem at Encanto Community Church, art galleries,
days a week can extend your life by reducing work. Researchers discovered that when salons, murals and sculptures. Walk to the
heart attacks and cancer. Walking at a fast you walk, your foot’s impact on the ground Metro Light Rail or a bus stop, a neighbor’s
pace (at least 4 miles per hour) reduced the sends pressure waves through the arteries house, parks, medical offices, athletic club,
risk of death from all causes by 24 percent. that increase blood flow to the brain. Even businesses, and just a little farther – the
2 Taking a short walk after eating may help better, walking lessens your risk of getting Burton Barr Library, Japanese Friendship
lower your blood sugar and it helps tame a cognitive illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease Garden, banks, shopping, groceries, and
sweet tooth. and other types of dementia. more!
3 Walking can help protect the joints,
including your knees and hips by lubricating Here are a few more Did You Know?
and strengthening the muscles that support benefits of walking: A brisk walk in the morning burns an
the joints. Keeping limber helps reduce the ◆ It is good for the environment. As an average of 120 calories in 30 minutes. Your
risk of falls. alternative mode of transportation, it actual calorie burn will depend on several
4 Walking boosts your immune system and helps keep the air clean, conserves fossil factors, including:
may reduce your risk for developing a cold fuels, saves money, and reduces traffic ◆ walking speed and intensity
or the flu. congestion. ◆ distance covered or duration of exercise
5 Going for a walk when you’re tired may be ◆ It makes the streets safer. Drivers on 3rd ◆ terrain (you’ll burn more calories walking
a better energy boost than grabbing a cup and 5th Avenues are likely to slow down uphill than you’ll burn on a flat surface)
of coffee. It increases oxygen flow through and pay more attention if they see a lot of ◆ your age and weight
the body and improves levels of cortisol, pedestrians. You can also keep an eye on ◆ basal metabolic rate
epinephrine, and norepinephrine, the suspicious behavior. Find an online calculator if you want to
hormones that help elevate energy levels. ◆ It improves your social connections. You factor in more details.
6 Walking can help reduce anxiety, can meet your neighbors and their dogs, talk
depression, and negative moods. It can also to your colleagues, and see what is going on I hope to see you all out there walking
boost self-esteem and reduce symptoms of in the neighborhood or surroundings. soon. ●
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Willo Yard Sale
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Annual
Neighborhood Spring
Yard Sale
BY PAT R I C E WA P P E L ( W I N D S O R )
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020
Willo Historic Neighborhood Yard Sale is just around the corner. Quit
storing your buyer’s treasures and set them on your front lawn, from
7am to 1pm, Saturday April 11th, 2020. ◆ It is amazing (price wise)
and nice to see the joy folks from outside our neighborhood get
when they purchase such items as an 80 year old mantle from a
fireplace… and you were going to throw it away? No, not yet! That
antique bathroom sink? Don’t throw it away yet either! ◆ There are
usually 30-50 individual yard sales and hundreds of customers. Join
your neighbors on the day and watch your white elephants fly off
your yard! ●
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Willo Stuff
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Stuff
A N N O U N C I N G A N E W, WO U L D- B E AWA R D -W I N N I N G CO LU M N
for Inside Willo. This is the first of an incredible, hard hitting series of miscellaneous
things about Willo. Do you have an idea or not-so-well-known tidbit of information
about our community? If so, email details to johnbarsha@gmail.com. Credit (or
blame) will be given and the highest priority will go to light- hearted, quirky, or just
interesting “stuff.”
Sincerely,
“Stuff” (the pen name for an anonymous “Inside Willo” would-be journalist)
Keith on the high-tech GPS and optical community conditions. Willo did play a
survey equipment and Ramon on the paint significant role in providing design guidance
spray can, located and ‘shot’ all points to the city and in securing approval for the
needed for the designers to do their work. funds.
Selection of these points involved criteria
such as elevation changes, curves, damaged Will these markings
places, etc. eventually disappear?
Yes, the paint is a special lacquer that fades
What is the time frame for completely out in a few months.
this part of the project?
DEAR STUFF: Keith and Ramon worked on this for several How many white
What is the purpose of all months. Most Willonians became used dots are there?
those of little white dots that to seeing them and their blizzard of dots. 23,000. Holy Crapola! 23,000? Yep.
have appeared 3rd and 5th The very large number of these is to ensure
Avenues/walks? precision accuracy. Could “Willo Stuff” hold a
No, it is not a Red State/Blue State thing. Stuff determined these efforts will be contest to manually count
In fact, it is NOT even related to this followed by design work and budgetary exactly how many white
year’s election (sorry, knew you’d be planning before actual construction. dots have been created?
disappointed). Those dots, as many as 40+ However, Barbala said the latter won’t be This might help form the
on each corner are part of our Willo street any time soon. If all goes well it might be basis for a statistical study
improvement program. another year or more. enhancing the uniqueness
Investigative reporter Stuff contacted Ron of Willo. And, an image of
Barbala, owner and president of Geomatics What kind of technology is folks going up and down 3rd
Consulting Group for an explanation. being used. Lasers? GPS? and 5th avenues counting
Barbala advised the dots are a small part of Computers? the little buggers might be
the city’s program to enhance our roads and All of the above. interesting.
streets. His firm contracted to do a survey Yes, we could do that. No, we won’t. Go
of, and map all of the points needed for Is any of this being paid by away. ●
designers to prepare a digital map for our Willo?
planned roads and sidewalks. Nope, this is all on the city’s dime, via our YOURS TRULY,
To accomplish this a two-man field crew, taxes. Part of ongoing efforts to improve STUFF
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
In and Around Willo
P.M., Fairfield Inn & Suites, on THURSDAY,
Add MARCH the corner of Central and W.
Virginia
MARCH 19
2020 WHT WRAP-UP
these 2020 MEETING, 6:00 P.M. (SOCIAL)
AND 6:30 P.M. (MEETING)
to your SUNDAY,
Home of Teresa and Jason, 501
W. Monte Vista
calendars MARCH 1:
FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS, SATURDAY,
to stay 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. AT
STEELE INDIAN SCHOOL
MARCH 21
MINI BIKE CLINIC AT WALTON
up-to-date PARK. Free family-friendly
event featuring cultural
PARK, 10:00 A.M. - NOON.
Bring your bike to the mini
for all of the programs, music, free
vegetarian food, yoga, henna,
TUESDAY,
MARCH 1 7:
clinic if it needs minor repairs.
Also bring cash for parts and to
neighborhood activities for kids and lots more ST. PATRICK'S DAY spend at Luana’s Coffee Truck!
THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
information, MARCH 5: MARCH 13:
BIKE TO THE BAR AT
WALTON PARK, AFTERNOON
events,
CITY OF PHOENIX PLANNING WILLO HAPPY HOUR, 5:30 TIME TBD. Sign up for the
COMMITTEE HEARING, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M., Adults 21 Social Committee’s email
and fun.
P.M. - 9:00 P.M., City Council and over please. Host - Terry list to get updates on this
Chambers - 200 W Jefferson St. Ballantine & Bill Hess - 99 W. event: willosocialcommittee@
Holly Street. Please bring a gmail.com
SATURDAY, drink and snack to share!
MARCH 7: SUNDAY,
COURTYARD SALE, 8:00 SATURDAY & MARCH 22
A.M. - 1:00 P.M. AT TAPESTRY SUNDAY MODERN PHOENIX HOME
ON CENTRAL. 2302 N. Central MARCH 14-15: TOUR 2020, 1:00 P.M.
Avenue - access on foot from ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF - 6:00 P.M. Tickets at
Encanto or Vernon ARIZONA. AT 1 W. JACKSON modernphoenixweek.com
STREET. Visit: www.10times.
THURSDAY, com/italian-festival-uio. Italian TUESDAY,
MARCH 12: culture, music, food and drinks, MARCH 31
WILLO NEIGHBORHOOD music, arts, clothing, jewelry, CESAR CHAVEZ DAY (City
ASSOCIATION BOARD motorcycles, autos, etc… offices closed) ●
MEETING, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00
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IN THE NEXT
Inside Willo
CONTACT MEGAN D. MARTINEZ
602-799-4295
MEGAN@DESMONDDESIGN.COMInside
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Real Estate
Active, Pending,
& Sold Listings
ADDRESS STATUS PRICE
546 W Virginia ACTIVE $438,000
546 W Cambridge ACTIVE $475,000
501 W Edgemont ACTIVE $499,900
329 W Palm ACTIVE $529,000
525 W Edgemont ACTIVE $525,000
65 W Lewis ACTIVE $575,000
501 W Encanto ACTIVE $600,000
521 W Virginia ACTIVE $607,500
120 W. Coronado ACTIVE $680,000
306 W Palm Lane ACTIVE $725,000
77 W Windsor PENDING $465,000
513 W Granada PENDING $522,000
302 W Lewis SOLD $408,000
325 W Palm SOLD $505,000
506 W Holly SOLD $678,500
Real estate information provided by Bradley B. Brauer, HomeSmart Elite
Group. All figures as of 02/15/2020. Information provided by Arizona
Regional Multiple Listing Service and is listed by individual brokers. For
more information, please contact the listing agent, one of our advertising
realtors or your real estate professional.
Photo Journal
Willo Architectural
Photo Journal
BY D I A N A H E R M A N ( M O N T E V I S TA )
ACT NOW to join in this fun Willo
adventure. Contact Diana
Herman at dcherman@msn.
com for more information and
to be considered for the book.●
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Modern Phoenix Home Tour
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Modern Phoenix
Home Tour
BY R E G I N A H A R R I S ( PA L M L A N E )
TWO MID-CENTURY MODERN was among Frank Lloyd Wright’s first 23 owners have updated this home adding
gems in the Willo Historic District have apprentices at Taliesin, Wisconsin. Drake minimalist design to the home’s interior
been selected to participate in the 2020 caravanned with Wright to Scottsdale in and landscaping.
Modern Phoenix Home Tour on Sunday, 1937 to build Taliesin West. The Stryker In concert with this home tour are
March 22. Hosted by Alison and Matthew residence embodies the horizontal lines of “Ten Days of Modness!” from March 13-22.
King of ModernPhoenix.net, this home tour the Prairie School of Architecture. This style During this week Modern Phoenix offers
celebrates the architecture and lifestyle of evokes the flatness of the Midwest Plains other tours, lectures, and workshops.
the Valley’s midcentury modern era. People with its low roof line and wide overhanging The mid-century modern enthusiast can
come from all over the country to attend rafters. Ellsworth Stryker was the orchestra choose from classes with titles such as:
this popular event, which sells out within leader and violinist at the Arizona Biltmore Research your Mid-Century Home, City
hours. 312 W. Palm Ln. and 301 W. Monte Hotel for 22 years. Dreamers, Modern Mosaics, Making
Vista Rd. will be two of the twelve homes The Fontana/Lindner Residence on Architecture, Macrame’s Back, The Lost Art
represented along the Central Avenue Monte Vista was built in 1969 by Robert of Chainstitch Embroidery, Interior Design
Corridor from the Arizona Canal in the Blodgett for Fred Glendening, who was Consultations, Rethinking the House
north to the downtown Phoenix core. This the Director of Public Works for the City Museum, From Dome House to Cosanti,
will be a self-guided driving tour so there of Phoenix. An Engineering scholarship at and Cactus and Succulent workshop. Tours
will be many vehicles parking near these the University of Arizona was established include: Hotel Valley Ho, bike tour of Mid-
homes from 1-6 pm. in Glendening’s name. This Ranch-style town architecture, sneak preview of the
The Ellsworth Stryker residence on home is constructed of concrete masonry boutique hotel, Arrive Phoenix, and Paolo
Palm Lane is a custom home designed sandblasted to its original glory. In Soleri’s Cosanti, Scottsdale with hands-on
in 1954 by architect, Blaine Drake, who keeping with the mid-century esthetic, the bell workshop. ●
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