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M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n tThe Coronado Neighborhood Association (CNA) is a group of residents and businesses organized to preserve and promote the unique character of Coronado. The volunteer membership works to build a united and informed neighborhood, increase resident safety, promote artistic and cultural appreciation, and hold events to bring neighbors together. This creates a deeper sense of community making Coronado an attractive and desirable place to live.

c o p y r i g h tThe oronado eighborhood Association, Inc. is a 501 c 3 non profit organi ation.© 2015 Coronado Neighborhood Association.P.O. Box 5195 Phoenix, AZ 85010

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Greetings Coronado!

Hopefully by now most of you have recovered from the Home Tour weekend. By all accounts, this year was our biggest yet. And if you thought this year was good, wait until next year! If you can believe it, 2017 will bring the 30th anniversary Home Tour. Led by your neighbor, Doreen Pollack, we are already working on the event. We’ve got some pretty big ideas and surprises in store. Stay tuned!

I wanted to take just a moment to introduce myself. My name is Michael Anderson and I have served as the Vice President for the past two years. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting involved in the best ‘hood in Phoenix. In early March, Amber Ehrlich stepped down as President of the Coronado Neighborhood Association. I’d like to thank Amber for her hard work over the last two years. She put her heart and soul into the role and did quite a lot to improve things in Coronado. I’ll be the interim President until Board elections are held on May 5th.

Volunteers like Doreen and Amber are why our neighborhood is one of the most active and fun places to live in the Valley. We have neighbors who give their time in the Community Garden or with Blockwatch. �ere are neighbors passionate about music, art and culture who organize great events like the Porch Concerts. And our ‘hood has some of the biggest-hearted people around who spend their time devoted to kids, animals, and the underserved.

We’re looking for more volunteers who want to get involved. �e CNA is �nalizing several committees that will allow interested neighbors to give a lot or a little time to improving Coronado. �e people that live in Coronado are what makes this place so special. I encourage everyone to get involved. Trust me, an hour a month can make a big di�erence!

And hopefully everyone in the neighborhood will become a mem-ber in the Coronado Neighborhood Association. At only 5 bucks a year, you can’t make a better investment in the quality of your community and the friendship with your neighbors.

Let’s do great things together Coronado!

Michael Anderson

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

inside

cna information 4contributors 5

blockwatch 6 hood history 9

your home 10home tour 12

community garden 17animals 18

redevelopment 21kids 22

noshing 23art & culture 24

music 27

Neighbors Helping Neighborswww.CaringCoalitionAZ.org

Caring coalition


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P R E S I D E N Tmichael [email protected]

S E C R E T A R Ysarah [email protected]

T R E A S U R E Rnicole [email protected]

c n a d i r e c t o r sjulia fournierkelly dinonrichard freshleycole schlabachchad speas

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C O M M U N I T Y A C T I O NO F F I C E Rben [email protected]

C O R O N A D O D I S P A T C Hkellie [email protected]

l i t t l e f r e e l i b r a r i e skelly [email protected]

t o o l s h e dnick orciuolobrett [email protected]

M e m b e r s h i [email protected]

c o r o n a d o h o m e t o u rdoreen pollack#[email protected]

c o r o n a d o c o m m u n i t y g a r d e nsarah schlabach#[email protected]

B L O C K W A T C Hcole [email protected]

THE ASSOCIATION 2015-16

MEETINGS General membership meetings are held the first Thursday evening of each month from 7-8pm. As locations may change, please visit our website or email us. INFORMATION www.greatercoronado.com facebook.com/greatercoronado CONTACT [email protected] PO Box 5195 Phoenix AZ 85010

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CNA MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

Name:______________________________ Address:____________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Email:______________________________ Additional Household Members ($5 per membership)

Name:_____________________________ Name:_____________________________

Community Interests:

__Home Tour __Block Watch

__Animal Welfare __Social Activities

__Newsletter __Tree Trimming

__Children’s Events __Arts & Culture

__Clean-Up __Graffiti Removal

__New Neighbor Welcome

the ASSOCIATION The Coronado Neighborhood Association (CNA) is a group of residents and businesses organized to preserve and promote the unique character of Coronado. The volunteer membership works to build a united and informed neighborhood, increase resident safety, promote artistic and cultural appreciation, and hold events to bring neighbors together. This creates a deeper sense of community making Coronado an attractive and desirable place to live.

MEMBERSHIP Membership in the Association is open to all residents* and businesses of the Coronado Neighborhood. The membership area boundaries include 7th Street to SR-51 and Thomas Road to the I-10. Annual dues are $5.00 per membership. *Only resident members may vote at general and annual meetings.

To join: visit greatercoronado.com to pay online via PayPal or fill out form at left and return with check to: CNA, PO Box 5195, Phoenix AZ 85010

CONTRIBUTORS

Michael AndersonMichael Anderson has spent the past two years as the Vice

President of the CNA. He is the Founder of the Coronado Hoodlums, Coronado’s only golf cart gang.

He is also the only member.

Cole SchlabachCole Schlabach has been a Coronado resident since 2007 and is

head of our Block Watch Committee. He loves eating his wife’s cooking and pickling all the excess vegetables they grow in their

garden.

Donna ReinerDonna Reiner is a long time resident of the hood. She writes a

monthly column in the Arizona Republic on Phoenix history. She is the co-author of three books on Phoenix history includ-

ing one on Greater Coronado.

Anna DeauxAnna Deaux, a Realtor specializing in the historic

neighborhoods of Central Phoenix, fell in love with Coronado and bought her home here in 2014. A former Special

Education Teacher, she also rehabbed homes for profit on the East Coast since 2001. Although real estate is her passion, she

also enjoys hiking, mountain biking, camping, and just about anything that allows her to be outside.

Sarah SchlabachSarah Schlabach is a local sociology professor with a passion for gardening, cooking and all things Coronado. She moved into the

neighborhood in 2007 as a renter and now owns a home with her husband Cole and their dog and cat children.

Fun ChanFun Chan is a Coronado resident of 12 years and has been a

volunteer with Luv of Dogz since its inception. Luv of Dogz Fund, Inc, is a 501c 3 non profit. As a foster based dog rescue,

it endeavors to assist owners and find homes for dogs in need. Find them online at Luvofdogz.org.

Ron MixanRon Mixan is a research biologist with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and works on projects primarily concerning

bats. He has acoustic equipment to detect bats and periodically tests in his Coronado backyard. Ron and his wife Ashley have

lived in Coronado since 2009 and added a new resident (Wells) in 2014.

Cyndy GaughanCyndy Gaughan lives on Sheridan, calling Coronado her home for the past two years. She is a Commercial Real Estate Broker with KW Biltmore Partners | Commercial Division. Cyndy has a passion for revitalizing the commercial climate along McDowell Road for its positive impact on Coronado. And if you caught the Spring 2015 Porch Concert series, you saw her playing with Sheela Na Gig!

Laura CrowleyLaura Crowley is a former special education teacher and current pediatric speech and language pathologist. She lives in Coronado with her husband, twin 2-year-old daughters, and far, far too many pets.

Sharon FryeSharon Frye is a healthcare IT professional including work in Revenue Cycle and clinical support settings, project management, and whatever falls in between. By hobby she is a foodie, having working in hospitality full and part time for over 30 years. She and her husband Jim do regular wine trips with former Florida neighbors. To offset the food and wine, she enjoys a good walk/run as well!

Kelly DinonKelly Dinon moved to Coronado in 2003; got married in Coro-nado in 2004 and is now happily homeschooling three kids in Coronado. A former middle school teacher and current childbirth educator, she has always loved books and libraries.

Julia FournierJulia Fournier, a second generation Phoenix native, has been a Coronado resident since November 1994, when she and her husband Steve purchased their first home on Evergreen Street. Still living in their “starter home” with their eighteen-year-old twins, they now own and operate The Hive Gallery and The Bee’s Knees resale boutique on Cypress and 16th Street.

Mike LoganMike Logan is a Coronado neighbor, a musician, and one of the founders of the Porch Concert Series. Hailing from Louisiana he loves his chicken fried, his crawfish boiled, and his mint juleps as icy as an Alaskan outhouse.

Kellie KreiserKellie Kreiser does good for a living at Thunderbird School of Global Management. She jumped in to help keep the Dispatch alive and hopes that you’ll join her. ...she may also have a cage of gnomes in her yard.


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NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTBLOCKWATCH

Don’t Even Think About Stealing My Bike!

On March 26, 2016, the Coronado Neighborhood Associ-ation Blockwatch hosted a Bicycle ID event with the Phoe-nix Police Department. The event was a tremendous suc-cess, with approximately 80 bicycles being registered with the Police Department over a two-hour period. Each was affi ed with a tamper proof sticker that contains a uni ue number that is used to match the owner’s information to that specific bic cle in the olice epartment s ic cle Registration database. This information is used to com-bat bicycle theft and return stolen bicycles to their rightful owner.

For those of you who may have missed the bicycle ID event, Blockwatch plans to host another in approximately six months. We will likely continue supporting these events on an annual to semi-annual basis as they continue to be popular within our very bicycle friendly neighborhood. For those who wish to register their bicycle sooner than the next event, you can contact our local police precinct (the Mountain View Precinct) to inquire about additional opportunities for registration. Their website is https://www.phoenix.gov/police/precincts/mountain-view and their telephone number is 602-495-5007.

How Can You Help Make Blockwatch More Effective?

The it of hoeni olice epartment website defines Blockwatch as: “A long standing partnership between the city and citizens. This is a program of neighbors looking out for each other. It is designed to enlist the active partic-ipation of citizens to reduce crime by reporting suspicious activity to police and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.”

A successful Blockwatch program relies on neighbors working together, staying alert, and collaborating to help prevent crime in our neighborhood. In addition to bicycle registration programs, one way our neighborhood Block-watch has been active has been to distribute both house-hold signs and larger street signs advising residents of the phone number to call to report suspicious activity (602-262-6161, unless there is an emergency, in which case dial 911).

The signs, however, are less effective if you don’t know who your neighbors are. I often encourage residents to get to know their neighbors—including those across your al-ley—and to have contact information for each of them. The Police Department has a Block Watch Phone Tree that ou can fill out and keep in our home as a hand ref-erence of ke telephone numbers. ou can find the form on their website at www.phoenix.gov.

One of the great things about this neighborhood is that many of us already know our neighbors’ names (and often the names of their kids and pets too). But make sure to get a telephone number as well. That way, your neighbors can reach out to you in the event of an emergency or potentially suspicious activity around your home.

Neighbors Looking Out for Each Other

What if I Want to Get More Involved?

Great! We are looking for volunteers and “captains” around the neighborhood to help organize events to help make our neighborhood safer. Improved lighting and alley cleanups are key areas where we can help make a difference in preventing crime. And we have new metal signs that we would like to distribute (particularly in East Coronado and Brentwood). However, these initiatives re-quire volunteers.

If you are willing to spend a few hours on a weekend or evening helping out, please contact us at [email protected], and join our newly formed Block-watch Committee. Also, we are planning a meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Community Garden (1224 E. Virginia Ave.) for all interested Blockwatch vol-unteers to discuss strategies for more involvement.

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See something suspicious? Call Crime Stop at 602-262-6161

Spot some graffiti? Call Graffiti Busters at602-534-4444, ext. 1

Yoda wanted to make sure his bike (and basket) were safe!

POOL PARTY!Join fellow CNA members for the 2nd annual pool party!

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July 2nd from 10am - 12pmat the Coronado Pool

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Anna Deaux with her Burning Man bike


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So you live in the ‘hood. Whether it has only been a short time or you are one of the stalwart long-time residents, we welcome you and are pleased that you are part of our history.

The neighborhood association which many of you belong to encompasses three residential historic districts: Coronado, Country Club Park, and Brentwood, as well as ALL residents living between Thomas Road to the I-10, and 7th Street to SR51. Each of these areas is distinct and has a slightly different history.

CoronadoIf you live within the boundaries of Coronado, then be aware that there are many small subdivisions which were carved out of larger areas. ‘Subdivision’ does not mean that the homes were all built at once. The term merely applies to a tract of land that was plotted by the owner and broken up into streets and lots.

The historic district boundaries were established in November 1986 and expanded in January 2000, with the age of the con-tributing homes being built between 1907 and 1942. BUT, that does not mean ou won t find homes that are much ounger on your block.

Our neighborhood was built as a working class streetcar suburb; the Brill Street Line came up 10th Street and ended at Sheridan. While the building on the southeast corner of that section was never a streetcar storage area as some may think, it was a mar-ket which catered to the neighborhood and the streetcar riders.

The homes in Coronado are generally simple, often small, and not the legacies of the rich, famous, or social elite. Walk along your block and look at the many different exterior styles. Even those brick bungalows have details that make them different from the one next door.

Country Club ParkFormerly the site of a 50-acre dairy owned by Eleutheria Du Pont, Country Club Park was to be a district of simple Ranch-style homes built on curved, non-through streets, with three-

way intersections and a park in the center. That was 1939, but orld ar II halted the first investment compan s building

plans due to various construction material restrictions. Follow-ing the end of the war, a new investment company eventually purchased the property and brought in local architects, Lescher and ahone , to finish the subdivision. The continued the design theme of one stor anches, although ou can find a few International-style houses. This neighborhood was listed on the City of Phoenix Historic Places register in January 1993, with contributing homes being built between 1939 and 1946.

Brentwoodestled against the I 10, rentwood was finall designated as

a historic district in April 2003. The construction dates of the historic homes bounded between 16th and 20th Streets and Culver and the north side of Brill fall between 1926 and 1956. Like the Coronado Historic District, it too has more than one original subdivision. The Brentwood District is primarily made up of single-family homes built in Ranch and Period Reviv-al st le, but ou can also find three small apartment buildings and the former Latter-Day Saints Stake Center (now home to the Church of God in Christ’s state headquarters) in this small district.

Our Share of NotablesWhile the homes were not built for famous people, some no-tables, local and national, have resided in the ‘hood or worked here. Many of you may already know that Wayne Newton went to North High. And some may recognize the name Win-nie Ruth Judd, the infamous murderess who worked at the Grunow Clinic on McDowell. But who else can you name that is connected to Coronado? There was Charles S. Robb (who married Lynda Bird Johnson, the daughter of President Lyn-don Johnson) and Johnny Bulla who was a professional golfer. Then there was Governor George W.P. Hunt’s “mansion.” If ou don t remember him, don t worr , he was this state s first

governor back in 1912.

The FutureAs a homeowner or renter of a historic home, whether on the historic register or not, you are its caretaker. Treasure what you have. Try to image what it was like when your house was built. Then leave an element of yourself. Remember, you are contrib-uting to its history for future generations.

Four years ago, two Coronado residents, Jennifer Kitson and Donna Rein-er, put together a book called Phoenix’s Greater Coronado Neighborhood. This article includes some highlights from that book.

Love the Hood: You are Part of Its Historyb y : D o n n a R e i n e r , P h D

Our neighborhood was built as a working class streetcar suburb; the

Brill Street Line came up 10th Street and ended at Sheridan.


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YOUR HOME

Your home is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. By properly maintaining it, you will keep it functioning as it should and prolong the life of our fi tures, features, and appliances.

Here are some things that you can get done this Spring and early Summer to protect your home. Many are simple, but these tiny tasks give you an opportunity to correct little problems before they become big (and expensive) ones.

In participation with the City of Phoenix Police Department, the Coronado Neighborhood Association

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Coronado Bike ID in the Park

Ride your bike to the park and bring your ID. The City of Phoenix Police Department will photograph your bike and place a tamper proof sticker on it. The will help the PD return stolen bikes to their

rightful owners when found.

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Twenty-Eight Tiny Tasks to Maintain the Value of Your Homeb y : A N N A D E A U X

Water RepairsWater is responsible for some of the most expensive and extensive home repair and maintenance issues. It is best to check for evidence of water issues on a regular basis. Even the smallest water stain can be an indication of a problem. Be proactive and catch problems early. Check and re-caulk toilets, sinks, bathtubs and showers to help keep water out of walls. Check and re-caulk windows, both inside and outside. Water heater – inspect connections. Test the pressure and temperature relief valve for proper operation. Consult the owner’s manual for directions on how to check the valves on your particular water heater. Check for water leaks around bottom of toilets, under sinks, and around water supply lines and valves.

Staying on top of home maintenance can save you thousands of dollars and will maintain the overall value of your home. Create a maintenance schedule and stick to it!

See more home maintenance suggestions and other real estate resources at www.annadeaux.com.

HVAC System MaintenanceHVAC systems include air conditioning units, evaporative coolers, furnaces, vents, and heat pumps. Staying on top of HVAC system maintenance ensures that your system is working when you need it. Schedule a system inspection and service. hange or clean air filters. Clean grills of air vents. heck the fireplace flue. ake sure that it s closed. Schedule a sweep of the chimne .

Sprinkler and Irrigation SystemsProper maintenance and usage of your sprinkler system can help save money on your water bill and protect one of our most valuable natural resources. Run the system through all the zones manually and walk the property. Make sure none of the heads are broken or damaged. Adjust any heads that are spraying the house, especially windows, as this can cause moisture problems. Adjust heads that are spraying the street, sidewalk or porches to avoid wasting water.

Exterior Protecting the exterior surfaces of your home is another good way to maintain the value of your home. Check for siding or stucco cracks or other damage. Repair if necessary. Examine paint on siding, trim and doors. Paint protects these surfaces and maintains the appearance. Examine and repair caulking on windows, stucco, and trim to prevent water, dust, dirt, and insects from entering your home. Vents/Louvers – check for restrictions such as birds’ nests, etc. Doors – lubricate moving parts, inspect weather stripping on doors. Foundation – check the perimeter of the home for signs of termites or carpenter ants, such as pencil-thick mud tubes. Tap against the wall to see if you hear anything that sounds like crinkling cellophane. Call a pest professional as soon as possible if you even suspect you might have a problem with termites or carpenter ants. Gates – check latches and automatic closures on pool fences. oof inspect surface, flashing, eaves, and soffits for damage. emove an debris.

Cleaning Clean windows & sills, inside and out. Clean tile & grout, seal newly cleaned grout to prevent moisture damage and maintain clean appearance. Clean your clothes dryer’s vent system. Lint build up causes the dryer to run longer to run your clothes, which wastes energ and can lead to fire. Range Hood – clean fan blades and housing.

Safety Test smoke detectors. Test carbon monoxide detectors. heck fire e tinguisher pressure gauges. Test the auto reverse safety feature on garage door openers.


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HOME TOUR

The 2016 Coronado Home Tour was perhaps the most successful yet, with record-breaking attendance. Held in the “Circle Park” in Country Club Park, the space was packed with activity. Vendors and food trucks ringed the outside of the park, while larger-than-life picnic games were played by joyful kids in the middle. Bands jammed all day on a driveway stage that created an intimate and interactive dance scene. Classic cars and custom bicycles shone in the sun as admirers puzzled over which ones to vote for as best-in-show.

And then there were the homes. Ten incredible Coro-nado houses, opened for the viewing pleasure (and envious stares) of thousands of guests. These homes were the Main Event… the reason that all these visi-tors found their way to our neighborhood, paid their entrance fee, and in doing so, helped Coronado fund itself for another year.

So it s fitting that we reflect on the 01 ome Tour by hearing the perspective of a pair of homeowners who were so gracious to open up their doors and ex-perience the day in the heart of it all, Rosie Knox & Jeremy Guenther.

2016 Home Tour by the Numbers

1 Live Mural5 Lawn Games

5 Jammin' Bands10 Incredible Homes

12 Competitive Pie Eaters17 Custom Bicycles

18 Food Trucks and Treats21 Classic Cars26 Non-Pro�ts29th Home Tour

35 Coronado Based Organizations86 Vendors

2500+ PeopleIn�nite Fun

What a Day!

Get Involved!

Time to step up and help ensure that the 30th

Coronado Home Tour is as great as this year. We are looking for homes, volunteers and hard

working committee members. Just send an email to this year's Home Tour Chair, Doreen

Pollack, to let her know you want to be involved in any way!

[email protected]

“Admittedly, when we were asked to be part of the Coronado Home Tour, we didn’t know what to expect. We only knew that it was a great opportunity to support the community that has been so good to us. We felt honored to have even been considered. So before we even knew what happened, we committed, and it turned out to be the best decision ever. As the big day drew near, we found ourselves completing all those little home projects that have been on our list for far too long. (There’s nothing like the knowledge that over a thousand people will be in your home to motivate you to knock those off of your project list in short order.) Our home was looking better than ever!

“The night before the Tour, we got to meet the people who make the Coronado Home Tour possible: The event orga-nizers, the volunteers, and the other home owners. We were surrounded by genuinely kind people who, like us, are proud of our community. We were nervous but eager to share our home. The volunteers who dedicated their day to help direct traffic, answer uestions, and ensure ever one has a positive experience arrived right on time and in great spirits. The vis-itors were polite and respectful. We enjoyed listening to the other families talk freely about what they noticed and what they liked most. It seemed that each one appreciated some-thing different. Hearing their sentiment gave us a new per-spective and a heightened appreciation for the place we call home.

“One of the many highlights of the Tour was when we un-expectedly met people who lived in, knew people who lived in, and who tried to purchase our home over the past 20 years. It was an incredible experience. We shared countless stories with each other. They described what the house was like when they lived there, what improvements they made, and even what the neighbors were like. We shared the same with them, and everyone - even the people around us who were listening in - felt so connected.

“There were moments as the big day approached that we second-guessed whether our home was ‘worthy’ to be on the Tour. There are so many beautiful homes in Corona-do. Ironically, however, after the Tour was over, and after everyone returned to their own homes, we realized that what makes the Coronado Home Tour so special has very little to do with the actual homes themselves. It’s about the people. It’s about opening your home to your neighbors. Welcoming them in and sharing a few moments with them, all in the name of community. As we live our life in our home now, remembering all those wonderful moments we shared with such great people makes our home immeasur-ably beautiful. This is what makes the Home Tour, and all of Coronado, so special.”

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Photo by Nicholas Orciuolo


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Thank you to the home owners and the volunteers who made this Home Tour happen!

A Picnic in the Park!

Thanks to photographers Al Aguinaga, Nicholas Orciuolo, Fun Chan, Sarah Schlabach, Michael Anderson, Jay Wadley, and Kellie Kreiser


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app spring, fellow gardeners As of arch, the oronado ommunit arden is offi-cially 1-year-old. Already this year, the garden hosted events like the Coronado Bike ID and plans to host some additional ones like food packing with the Caring Collation and a neighborhood compost pick-up day with Recycled City.

In term of crops, we have harvested a fair amount of broccoli, cauliflower, and multiple varietals of kale and lettuce. And we have a thriving herb bed! Our newest additions are a pumpkin patch, heirloom tomatoes, pepper plants, and new starts in the sweet potato bed. Finally, we also plan to plant cucumbers with a new trellis behind two of our established beds.

The veggies grown are free and open to the public, but we can always use some extra hands at the garden! If you stop by to help with gardening during our Sunday garden day from 9-10am, you will be sent home with some fresh garden fare.

Recycled City PartnershipBig news! Soon you can expect to see additional beds arriving at the community garden thanks to Recycled City. Our friends at the best com-posting program in Arizona have decided to work with us to help install new beds and upgrade the watering systems.

Over the next few months we expect our garden to almost double in size. We will remain a demonstration garden that is free and open to the public, but Recycled City will use the vegetables from the beds they start to put in the Community Supported Agriculture boxes that get delivered around the neighborhood and to the greater Phoenix area. CSA boxes are a weekly veggie delivery of organic local produce, right to your door. Learn more at www.recycledcity.com.

Green Things Wanted!If you have any seeds or plants that you have started and would like to donate, please email [email protected] and we will arrange to have them picked up.

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19SPRING 2016

As the sun sets in beautiful Coronado and the dogs, birds and stray cats have bedded down for the night, another creature ven-tures out to stalk the neighborhood… bats.

The largest concentration of mammals on the planet, bats are more common in Coronado than one would think given our urban landscape. They can be seen at dusk around the Coronado and Country Club parks on warm nights. Bat species can be differen-tiated by the frequency, amplitude and shape of their ultrasonic calls. A backyard acoustic survey performed in our neighborhood has recorded 4 separate species of bats; Mexican free-tailed bats, big brown bats, hoary bats and canyon bats.

Big brown bats are generally found in almost every type of habitat in AZ. Hoary bats are migratory, tree roosting bats, most likely detected as they are migrating through the area. Canyon bats are the smallest North American bat, weighing only 4 grams.

The majorit of e ican free tailed bats visiting the neighborhood are almost certainl coming from a colon located in a flood control tunnel that runs from 40th to 24th Street and Camelback. In the summer months, that colony reaches 10,000 bats and it s estimated that the consume ,000 pounds of insects per night. The out flight at dusk of these animals is a spectacle worth watching if you’ve never seen it.

Bats provide an important ecological service for the neighborhood. If you have a garden, they serve to eat insect pests that may feed on your greens and also help to keep mosquito populations in check, making your backyard BBQ more enjoyable.

Bat houses are a simple way to attract these insect annihilators to your yard. Houses or plans to build houses can be found online (at sites such as batmanagement.com) and are relatively cheap. If you’re going to install a bat house in your yard, place the box at least 12 feet high on the north or east side of your house so it only gets morning sun. Paint the house a light color and make sure there is no clutter around it like tree branches so bats have an obstacle free approach. ats will need to find their new home, so be patient and hopefully you’ll have some helpful new neighbors moving in.

There are myths about bats and rabies that have been perpetuated through misinformation that need to be corrected. While bats do carry rabies, only 0.5% may contract the virus in their lifetime and only 1-2 cases of transmission to humans in the U. S. are reported annually. This means if you’re living in the U.S. you are more likely to contract leprosy or the plague than you are to catch rabies from a bat. However with this said, precaution should always be taken if you do encounter a bat on the ground or in your house. Never handle it without gloves, as rabies is almost always transmitted through being bitten, and grounded bats are obviously not well. The CDC recommends caution if you see a bat in a room with an unattended child or see a bat near a mentally impaired or intoxicated person, so let’s be careful walking home from TMI or the Royale Lounge…. mostly the Royale Lounge.

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Hi Folks! I’m Junior. Many of you may have seen me dashing through the ‘hood with my sidekick, Allie Coyote, and won-dered “who’s that handsome lad?”

Well, I was originally abandoned at my house when my family moved. I could have been thrown out on the streets or sent to the pound, but it was my good fortune that a new family took me in.

My new family doesn’t have much. But my basic needs are met… a full belly of food, shelter, and even a companion dog (and a 2-legged person.) And don’t forget my roaming buddy, Allie Coyote. What more can a fella ask for?

My family tries their best to keep me safe and in, but the gate isn’t in the best condition. They even place a chair against the gate to stop me from opening it… Well, you know how suc-cessful that’s been.

I’m lucky that I have a home. And I’m thankful for all the other peeps in the neighborhood who give me extra snacks (I love those hotdogs!)

I’m not neutered, vaccinated, licensed, or microchipped. But guess what, a nice person stopped over at my home and spoke with my family. She’s going to get all that done so that they won’t have to worry about my shenanigans. Should I get snared by the dog catcher, I’ll get to return to the ‘Nado. Love this hood!

Recently, my roaming buddy, Allie Coyote was lured into my yard and, after much resistance, was captured. But it’s all good. Allie will stay with the good peeps at “Luv of Dogz” and they will shower her with loads of love and will work to have her feel safe and comfortable with people. Then, like me, she’ll find that special loving home to call her own. I know Allie Coyote would like to thank all the peeps of Coronado who have been out there watching out and helping her.

Luv of Dogz Fund, Inc, assists dog owners and finds homes for dogs in need. They are only able to do this with their great volunteers and financial donations from their supporters. To donate, find them online at Luvofdogz.org.

Photo by George Andrejko

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Tails of a Roaming Dogb y : F U N C H A N

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Can you believe that East McDowell Road between what is now the 51 Freeway and Central Avenue Street used to be THE hot shopping destination in Phoenix? It was walkable, it had angled street parking, and it was HOT! Before Park Central, before the rapidly-changing Roos-evelt Row, and long before CityScape there was Phoenix’s Miracle Mile.

Over the decades, numerous economic, development, and demographic changes have left their mark on the com-mercial buildings lining this stretch of road--some favor-able and some less so. As Greater Coronado residents, we see the potential and the value of having a vibrant business district within easy walking distance. Longtime Coronado residents saw major construction changes to McDowell in the late 80s. Now Phoenix business leaders are taking notice. The McDowell Road Redevelopment Committee (MRRC) of Phoenix Community Alli-ance (a private membership organization) is work-ing to breathe a new look and a new, sustainable life to the area.

Along with the A, the arfield eighbor-hood Association is involved in the project. The MMRC desires to tie into the needs of both of

oronado and arfield as well as serving anner employees, patients, and their families.

Banner University Campus and its tie-in to the downtown Biomedical Campus is a huge boon to Coronado in terms of current and future employ-ment opportunities and patrons for local business-es on McDowell. Our Miracle Mile serves as an entryway to not only Banner, but also to the Phoe-nix Art Museum, the Arizona Opera, Hance Park, and all things Central Avenue.

The redevelopment of McDowell Road is a long-term project. It makes sense to roll it out in phases. Proposed changes that can happen rapidly and with little cost to the cit of hoeni include first, re-striping McDowell. Dig Studios has created some

conceptual depictions of a restriped McDowell Road. Because McDowell is a major bus route and the reliever street should the I-10 become impassable, Willetta may become an attractive alternative for a truly bikeable path to Central Avenue. Ideas include incorporating a pedes-trian/bike overpass at 7th street.

oronado and arfield neighborhoods need to know about the future plans for McDowell Road and the com-mittee hopes to help the effort. As an introduction to these ideas, the MMRC gave an informational presenta-tion at the April 7th CNA meeting. We will continue to seek input from community stakeholders and residents to help in formulating a sustainable plan that makes sense and enhances the area for decades to come. Email ques-tions and suggestions to [email protected].

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ur oronado ooks cookbook is finished and for sale The book is a great compilation of recipes from neighbors, many from generations of families living right here in the neighborhood.

One of our contributors who grew up in the neighborhood is Leslie Easley Dominguez. Her family started Easley’s Fun Shop which has been in business for more than 68 years, operated by generations of the Easley family. For the cookbook, Leslie shared this yummy recipe which is great for spring picnics.

Grilled Sweet Potato Salad

4 large sweet potatoes8 scallions2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tsp Dijon mustard2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp honeyKosher salt and freshly ground pepper¼ c roughly chopped fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the potatoes until they can be just pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes. Cut into large chunks. Preheat a grill to high. Brush the potatoes and scallions with 1/3 cup of olive oil and arrange on the grill. Grill the potatoes until just tender, about 5 minutes per side. Grill the scallions until softened and marked, about 1 minute per side. Remove the scallions and potatoes from the grill; cut the scallions into small pieces. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, mustard, vinegar, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, scallions, and parsley. Toss until the potatoes are well coated. Enjoy!

We do have some fabulous cooks in this neighborhood. Recently, a group of us prepared, delivered and served a chili and cornbread supper with all of the fi ings to a local outh group. It was S much fun and such little effort, yet so appreciated. The organizers are always looking for individuals or groups to contribute to this weekly meeting. Trust me, you will come away full of both food and fellowship. Contact Shawnee Hill for information on how to help.

Want a Copy of the Coronado Cookbook?

ou can find an electronic cop of the cookbook, at www.ama on.com. To bu a hard cop , contact Sharon Frye at [email protected] or 904-472-0291. Price is $12 each or 2 for $23.

And remember… life’s short, eat dessert first!

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Chowing Down in Coronado

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As a speech pathologist, I get asked a lot by other parents what they can do at home to help their children grow their language. There are tons of things families can be doing in the home and I’d love to share with you some easy tips for increasing language skills. These concepts are geared toward toddlers and young children who are just beginning to speak.

1. Provide a language rich environment. This might seem like a no-brainer but sometimes it just needs to be said. Talk to your kids! A lot! Narrate what you are doing and what they are doing. For example, when you are grocery shopping you can talk about all the different foods, what they taste like, what they feel like, where they come from, animals that eat those foods, etc. ou are the first and most fre uent language model for our children so make sure ou are providing them with lots of good vocabulary.

2. Model language at their level. I realize that this is going to sound like I’m totally contradicting what I just said, but stay with me. When you and your child are playing together, spend some of the time speaking to them at their level. What I mean is this: a 2 year old should be speaking in 2-3 word phrases, so as you are playing together, model what they should be saying at that level. If your child is a little late to speaking, it is much more likely that they will imitate a short phrase than a whole long sentence. Example: Instead of this: “Look at these cars! These cars are so fast! Look it’s going down the track!” Try this: “Go car! Fast car! Vroom, vroom!”

3. Explain, don’t question. As parents we have a tendency to over-question our children. They bring us a toy and we say, “Do you have a train?” or “Is that a doll?” Or we are at the zoo looking at the giraffes and we say to them, “Are those giraffes?” Does this sound familiar? This is a really hard habit to break, but it’s not a functional way to model language for our kids. Mostly because, basically, people don’t talk like that to each other. Instead of questioning, teach your children about those toys and animals. “You have a train! Choo choo!” or “Your doll looks sleepy! Let’s get her a blanket.” or “I see giraffes! They are tall! What do you see?”

There are a lot more ways to support language in the home, but I hope these little tips begin to get you thinking. If you are wondering what milestones your children should be meeting or if you are looking for more information about speech and language, please visit www.asha.org. If you have questions about this information, or speech and language in general, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

Toddler Talk: Tips for Increasing Language Skillsb y : L A U R A C R O W L E Y

CORONADO KIDS

The Annual Coronado Easter Egg Hunt and potluck was a smashing success! Dozens of

Coronado kids and their families gathered in the Country Club Oval Park on Saturday, March 26 for

fun, food, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! A wonderful time was had by all. This lovely tradition has been bringing Coronado

families together for 5 years - and we look forward to many more.


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ART & CULTURE

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On any given day, a Coronado resident could name a handful of quirks about the neighborhood. Miniature pony? Yup. Escaped pig? Yup. Driveway Buffalo? Ummm, what?

Up until several months ago, Coronado had a large, if not life-sized found object constructed buffalo parked in the driveway of Jacob and Jessica Meders. These days Jake, an instructor at ASU West’s interdisciplinary art and performance program, has been working on getting himself noticed here in Coronado for something completely dif-ferent, his community print shop, Warbird Press.

A resident of the neighborhood for five ears, ake outgrew his back ard studio. Searching for a more public venue, The Hive created a space for him. At Warbird Press, he has been making his own handmade prints, as well as offering workshops to the public, since last November. Jake offers memberships to artists who want more access to the printing shop space and the equipment and materials for making letterpress, monoprints, etching, intaglio, relief, block and screen printing.

For more information about Warbird Press, check out the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/warbird-press/, email Jake at [email protected] or just come by The Hive at 2222 N. 16th Street.

What do Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and Agave Music have in common? Well, both have strong connections to our neighborhood. At least three of A s 1 members live in our artist filled neighborhood and their practice venue is right here as well. Agave Music is located in Coronado also, on 16th Street, just north of Oak on the East side of the street. However, that is not the only connection.

If you’ve ever seen the highly energetic Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra in concert, you may have noticed the fair-com-plexed, red-haired baritone saxophone player, Chris Moller in the horn section. Playing with PAO for the past 3 years, Chris is also the owner of Agave Music.

Owner and master technician, Chris Moller, graduated from Renton Technical College in Washington State in 1998 and apprenticed under master technician Jerry Porter for six years before moving back to Phoenix. He worked for a couple of local music stores before starting his own business. In 2010, Chris opened Agave Music in another location and moved to Coronado almost three years ago. He has quickly become the go-to tech for many of our local professional musicians, private teachers and students.

Chris specializes in the repair of all woodwind and brass instruments, or as he says, “Everything from a piccolo to sousaphone.” He also sells used instruments and accessories at his shop at 2317 N. 16th Street. Contact Chris at 602-997-2101. Hours are T-F 10-6 and Saturday 11-5. Visit the website at www.agavemusicaz.com

As far as hoeni Afrobeat rchestra goes, their first album is coming out soon, hopefull b une and T E E WILL BE A RELEASE PARTY!

Keep track of PAO on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PAOPhoenixAfrobeatOrchestra/

Coronado Artist Spotlight

It’s no secret that Coronado is �lled with creative people. I’d like to introduce you to a few artists who are bring their talents to our neighborhood...

Jacob Meders of Warbird Press

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MUSIC

There are more musicians that live and play in Coronado than an where else in the alle . All one needs to do to confirm this fact is to walk the neighborhood streets on a given day. If you’re listening for it, chances are very good that before too long you’ll hear the sounds of a guitar, pedal steel, piano, violin, saxophone, taiko drum, or even tuba (yes we’ve got a tubist!) For the music lover, Coronado is a dream come true.

Still, many neighbors are unaware of the vast musical landscape around them. For starters, some of the city’s most interesting bands live and practice within the neighborhood. Bands like Fayuca, O, The American Longspurs, The Lovelost, The Lyn-wood Flyers, North Brother Island, Sheela Na Gig, The Jon Rauhouse Orchestra, The Heartless Bartons, Phoenix Afrobe-at Orchestra, The Haymarket Squares, and The Senators all have band members who call Coronado home.

In addition to popular bands, the neighborhood is also filled with a bevy of professional performance and studio musicians. In the building directly across from the Sunshine Market on 12th Street sits the local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians. The small parking lot that sometimes serves as overflow parking for u a s The Tuck Shop might just be the easiest place to run into a Grammy winner in town.

So, how does one tap into this amazing musical world? One easy way to get acquainted with local music in Coronado is by joining your fellow neighbors at a Porch Concert - a regu-lar series of outdoor concerts hosted at neighborhood homes. Another is by supporting your neighbors at one of their shows. In Phoenix, live music is one of the best entertainment values around.

Here are few upcoming shows featuring your neighbors to mark down in your calendar:

• May 3rd - Young Sounds of Arizona at the Musician’s Union on 12th St & Oak

• May 12th - Ashley Creighton at Humble Pie.• May 20th - The Haymarket Squares at Last Exit Live• May 22nd - Fayuca at Pedal Haus Brewery• May 27th - The Senators at The Musical Instrument Museum

ou can find out more about our local neighbor musicians b joining the Coronado Neighborhood Musicians Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/Coronadomusicians or explore the Musicians Union’s ongoing events at www.promusicaz.org

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Sweet Sounds in the Neighborhood

Left to right:Octopus by Ananda, Age 11Potted Plant by Caelan Hawkes, 11Mint by Fiona Hawkes, age 5Curated by Kelly Dinon

MATA RUDA (b. 1989) is an artist, activist, and archivist. He was born in San Jose, Cos-ta Rica and lived in Caracas, Venezuela until he was 11 when he immigrated to the United States. Using iconography from both sides of the border, he creates a variety of murals and paintings that empower immigrant and over-looked communities and cultures. His work has been exhibited by esteemed institutions including but not limited to: Newark Muse-um, El Museo Barrio, The Painted Desert Project, and Calle 13’s Multi-Viral.

Visiting from the East Coast in July of 2016, Mata Ruda made an impression on Grand Avenue with the centerpiece imagery he created for the Colibri mural collaboration on the Melgosa building at 1023 Grand, a woman holding a photograph of her missing daughter. During that project, he stayed at the Coronado home of Julia Fournier, owner of the Hive.

aking the alle his residence for now, ata uda had his first solo show and his first solo mural in hoeni in Februar both in Coronado neighborhood. You can see Mata Ruda’s mural on 2345 N 10th Street south of Oak, just behind the Swedish Metal Works building. For more of his work visit: www.mataruda.com

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Mata Ruda

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Coronado is one of the most active and engaged neighborhoods in Phoenix… and the CNA is where it starts!

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