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JANUARY 2022
Home Tour 2022 Kids Winter Event Clean Up Your Alley
Sneak Preview, Snow in Willo? Now is the Time
Volunteer Jobs, See Inside for to Start Polishing Up
& Vendors Details! for Home Tour!
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 A T I O N
Inside
President’s Report
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Dr. Robert L. Cannon
Happy New Year
2022: Here We Are!
O N B E H A L F O F T H E W I L LO yet; The City will discuss this issue during the Willo Conservation Plan, which defines
Neighborhood Association, I wish everyone the January 20 meeting. Willo as a Historic Neighborhood. We are
a safe, healthy, and happy New Year. I want 3. Information on past meetings and a elected by the community. Monthly board
to share some of the highlights of Willo’s brief history of this project can be found meetings are open to the public, and your
2022 plans: on willophx.com under residents: 3rd/5th participation is always welcome either in
Avenues Street Improvements. person or via ZOOM.
HOME TOUR 2022: 4. The point of the City’s presentation is to Many thanks for your support of our
2022 sees the return of our Annual Willo move forward and share what changes the neighborhood. Should you have any
Home Tour. This year’s Home Tour is City has made after receiving feedback from suggestions, please let me or any board
especially challenging as we navigate the prior design phase presentations. member know how to improve.
impacts of COVID and approach the process 5. We have collaborated with the City. Happy New Year! ●
with safety in mind and still ensuring We have tried our best to present a plan to
everyone has a great time to celebrate the strengthen the neighborhood for the future
historic charm of our neighborhood. Much by supporting the Willo Conservation Plan
appreciation to our Home Tour Chairs to mitigate our traffic challenges. I think we
and a deep level of gratitude to the Willo all can agree that “doing nothing” was never
homeowners who have agreed to showcase an option.
their beautiful homes. We also want to 6. We have learned from the Roosevelt
thank the numerous volunteers who are Neighborhood challenges and successes of
helping with everything from marketing to their recent traffic changes.
securing vendors for the Steet Fair. Please plan to attend the ZOOM
virtual meeting to hear the presentation
3RD/5TH AVENUES: by the City. For those who have attended
City of Phoenix Announces January 20 as the and participated with feedback in prior
date for 90% design presentation for 3rd/5th meetings over the last few years, I thank you
Avenues Street Improvements Project. for your time.
The City of Phoenix Streets and Now is the time to get the design phase
Transportation Department will present to the finish line.
the 90% design phase for 3rd/5th Avenues.
As many of you are aware, this has been OTHER WILLO ACTIVITIES:
a five-year project with many meetings, We look forward to another vigorous
hundreds of e-mails, and multiple ZOOM year of Willo Kids Club Events, Happy
presentations; we are getting to the near- Hours, Spring Yard Sale, and Block
final phase of the design. The City of Watch functions. We will continue to
Phoenix will announce the specific details distribute Inside Willo free of charge to
of the virtual presentation, and we will post the neighborhood and do our very best to
ABOUT
them on willophx.com. keep willophx.com updated and relevant THE COVER
Several points I want to confirm: in today’s ever-changing communications
Interior Photo of
1. This is a 90% design phase presentation. environment. 517 W Granada
2. We have NOT been provided any As a gentle reminder, the WNA's of
funding for the construction of this project Board of Directors’ function is to support Cover Photo by
Joe Fontana
W I L LO P H X .C O M I N S I D E W I L LO/ 3The three editors
have signed off on the
galley proofs and
The Willo
Architecture &
History Book is
printing now!
L-R: Linda
Doescher,
Diana Herman,
Sandra
Lefcovich
PRE ORDER YOUR COPY
TODAY FOR DELIVERY AT
THE END OF JANUARY:
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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
opal wagn er (secretary) opal.wagner@gmail.com 520-444-5698
l i n d a d o esch er (t re asurer) ldoescher@kcpagels.com 602-618-1349
a n n b o m m er sb ach bommer1948@gmail.com 623-330-3203
e r ika gagn o n eleigh3@gmail.com 480-277-2845
k u sh go van i kush.m.govani@gmail.com 317-847-9081
c har l en e gu m gumzy@aol.com 602-245-0383
s a n d r a l efco v ich lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874
w. aar o n m o n taño se arle s wsearles@gmail.com 602-316-2928
je rem y sch ach te r jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088
ja m es varel a cocinavarela@gmail.com 602-663-1069
patr ice wappel iwilliam@cox.net 602-248-0408 WILLO WEBSITE
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
3.5 T R A F F I C & S A F E T Y AC T I O N C O M M I T T E E online.
o pal wagn er, ch ai r opal.wagner@gmail.com 520-444-5698
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 The Willo Historic Neighborhood Association Board
b rad b rau er , ch a i r brad@bradbrauer.com 602-690-1400 was established in the early 1980s. The members are
volunteers and are elected every two years in March. The
BY L AWS R E V I E W association does not collect dues and is not a Home
a nn b o m m ersb ach, c ha i r bommer1948@gmail.com 623-330-3203 Owners' Association (HOA). Rather, its function is to
serve the collective well being of the neighborhood.
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S T R AT E GY C O M M I T T E E Meetings are typically held the second Thursday of each
k ush go van i kush.m.govani@gmail.com 317-847-9081 month at 6:30 pm at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel. All res-
s a nd r a l efco v ich lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874 idents of Willo are invited to attend. Agendas are available
w. aar o n m o n taño se arle s wsearles@gmail.com 602-316-2928 online prior to the meeting at willophx.com.
j e rem y sch ach ter jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088
INSIDE WILLO MAGAZINE
C O M M U N I T Y AC T I O N O F F I C E R This free newsletter is published monthly (excluding July &
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neighbors are encouraged to submit neighborhood news,
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 tidbits, photos and articles (between 250-500 words) by
gen e n an ce genenance1@yahoo.com 602-252-5397 the 10th of each month. We reserve the right to: edit as
needed, attribute to the submitting neighbor (with the
H O M E TO U R 20 22 C O M M I T T E E street they live on where appropriate), determine which is-
t er esa f o n tan a, c o-c ha i r 2022willohometour@gmail.com 480-540-7744 sue the information may be printed and use content on our
ja m ie co wgil l, co-c ha i r 2022willohometour@gmail.com website and in neighborhood promotional materials. The
Willo Neighborhood Association is not responsible for nor
I N S I D E W I L LO N E WS L E T T E R endorses the editorial content in Inside Willo. Inside Willo
s a n d r a l efco v ich, c ha i r lefcovichmoreno@gmail.com 347-446-9874 does not accept political campaign ads. A copy of Inside
megan d esm o n d ma rti nez ( advert i si ng di re c t or ) Willo is also posted to the Willo website each month.
megan@desmonddesign.com 602-799-4295
CITY OF PHOENIX HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
r a lph gro o m (art di rect or) www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic
di an a h er m an , phot ogra p he r dcherman@msn.com 602-625-7358 Historic@phoenix.gov 602-261-8699
Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor
K L E A N S T R E E T S / YA R D S A L E NOTE: Walk-in hours are 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday
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LUMINARIAS through close of business at 5:00 pm.
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE www.phoenix.gov/pdd/historic/historicincentives/historic-
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SOCIAL MEDIA CITY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
je rem y sch ach te r, cha i r jeremys@fairwaymc.com 480-703-8088 General Information 602-262-7344
Graffiti Removal 602-534-4444
T H E O F F I C I A L W I L LO P H OTO B O O K C O M M I T T E E Free Paint for Graffiti Removal 602-495-0323
ja m es varel a, co -c ha i r cocinavarela@gmailcom 602-663-1069 Grafitti Reward Tip LIne 602-262-7327
di an a h er m an , co-c ha i r dcherman@msn.com 602-625-7358 Landlord/Tenant Counseling 602-534-4444, ext. 3
Property Maintenance Violations 602-262-7844
WEBSITE COMMITTEE Grants Administration 602-534-4444
l i n d a d o esch er, co-cha i r ldoescher@kcpagels.com 602-618-1349
k u sh go van i, co - cha i r kush.m.govani@gmail.com 317-847-9081 PHOENIX POLICE
Officer Ben Harris/Willo Representative
W E LC O M E TO W I L LO C O M M I T T E E benjamin.harris@phoenix.gov 602-361-4501
c a r l sch u r tz, cha i r musiccarl@gmail.com 805-586-5773 Crimestop 602-262-6151
City Councilmember/District 4:
W I L LO K I D S C L U B Hon. Laura Pastor
s hery l h aar m an , c o-c ha i r slhaarman@aol.com 480-223-7682 council.district.4@phoenix.gov 602-262-7447
va lerie l an e, co -cha i r valerielane@hotmail.com
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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
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Home Tour: Homes
2022 Willo Home HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Tour: Preview of Homes
What do these four homes have in common? None of them have ever
been on the Willo Home Tour. You don't want to miss the opportunity to
tour these homes, so purchase your tickets today! Visit WILLOPHX.COM.
In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek into these fabulous homes that will
be on tour next month. BY R E G I N A H A R R I S ( PA L M L A N E )
83 W ENCANTO 517 W GRANADA 301 W VERNON
Year Built: 1918 (per the AZ State Year Built: 1929
Year Built: 1940
Historical Property Style: Tudor Revival with
Style: Transitional Early Ranch
Inventory of January Spanish Mission
Original Name: Clarence B. Mills House
Revival elements
1989) Homeowner: Mike and Gale Gibson
Original Name: E.W. Thayer Jr. House
Style: Bungalow Homeowner: Danny Whalen
Original Name: Mrs. M. B. Ware/Robert
McMurchie House Built by prolific Phoenix developer John H.
Homeowner: Ace Hawkins Lester, this home was marketed as “French This home, built by Ben S. Benson,
Provincial” due to its hipped roof and once incorporates an eclectic combination
Constructed of brick, this Bungalow home shuttered windows. It incorporates simple of styles, including Tudor and Spanish
presents with a high-pitched roof with features typical of the early ranch, including Mission Revival. High-pitched tudor
exposed rafters and purlins. The wide the small portico entry and corner casement gables are blended with mission arches,
veranda, typical of the Bungalow style, has windows. The current owners completely and the large focal window adds a classical
rustic cobblestone piers with truncated remodeled the house in 2019, adding a element. The unique curvilinear roofline
columns. Original features include the master bedroom and bath and a laundry/ adds a touch of whimsy. Original to the
fireplace, light switches, doors, hardware, storage room. The marble in the bathroom home is the brick portion with its portico
windows, and hardwood flooring in the came from the historic Luhrs building entry, front door, chimney, and arched
back bedroom. The original footprint of the in downtown Phoenix. Original features front windows. The interior fireplace and
house is drawn inside a closet door, where include the front door with a knocker, guest wing built-ins are also original. A later
a list of prior occupants’ names and dates a peephole, glass block window, coved addition doubled the square footage and
are listed. The current owner is just the fifth ceilings, hearth and fireplace, doors with added the second level. The current owner
owner in the home’s over one-hundred-year brass knobs, and book and telephone nooks. worked with Willo-based design firm Wolfe
history. Previous owners include celebrity The front yard was recently landscaped, and Studios to furnish and lightly renovate the
chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco and a breeze block patio wall was added, giving space. Of note is the recycled tile used on
Tratto. Between 1940 and 1992, a German the home a true Ranch Era essence. the fireplace. The decor is an eclectic mix of
artist resided in the home, and some of her vintage finds and pieces from small makers
artwork remains in the residence to this day. and artisans from around the world.
(Continued on page 8)
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501 W ENCANTO
Year Built: 1940
Style: Traditional Early Ranch
Homeowner: Greg and Autumn Lew
This early Rancher was part of the infill
development of the Broadmoor Subdivision
and was thought to be influenced by the
Monterey Ranch style. It includes a low-
pitched gabled roof with exposed rafters
with purlins, brick construction, and a
shed roof entry with wood posts. The
chimney is uniquely incorporated into the
facade of the house. The home has been
updated and remodeled such that the
current master bath has the vintage milk
door where the kitchen or pantry once
stood. The present owners believe the new
master suite sits in the space where there
was once a breezeway/laundry room. The
pool, privacy walls, and front planters date
to the 1990s. The interior renovations give
this home an open contemporary feel while
preserving the original flow and charm
intrinsic to the design of the home. The
owners have decorated the home with an
eye to unique, well-designed pieces that
combine Mid-Century Modern and Danish
styling, including a Jack Lenor Larson sofa
in the living room and a 1978 Curtis Jere
“Raindrops” sculpture on the dining room
wall. ●
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Home Tour: Art
Art by the Park:
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Lewis Park, that is.
BY D I A N A H E R M A N ( M O N T E V I S TA )
SIX ARTISTS AND creating new realities through digital
friends provided Willo with an art art by photographing the world in
show on December 4th and 5 th on new ways.
the 500 block of W. Lewis. Many Our resident Willo artist, Renée
stunning works of art were on Levy of Sage Glass, presented many
display: functional and fun ceramic colorful pieces of pieces made with
art by Chris O’Connor; laser cut glass fused to make beautiful art
paper art displayed in a colorful forms.
minimal way by David Guido; These black and white photos
organic high fashion ceramics by don’t show these exquisite pieces
Larry Sebastian Zeimetz of Sebastian to their full beauty - We hope to
Design; hand-built functional and see these artists at the upcoming
decorative ceramics by Laurie Ellis Willo Home Tour on February
of Wildwind Ceramics; John Ellis 20th, 2022, so you can see them for
of Wildwind Studio Photography yourself. ●
Home Tour: Volunteers
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP
BY DAV I D R OT H - G O N Z A L E Z ( W I N D S O R ) A N D B I T SY S U S I C H (G R A N A DA )
The new year brings branches (up to 4’ in length and less than 12”
the start of the Willo in diameter), large amounts of vegetation,
schedule of events. furniture, mattresses, and toilets are
The Annual Willo considered bulk trash.
Neighborhood Home If you have HHW, such as appliances,
Tour is coming up next chemicals, paints, electronics and defunct
month on February Christmas lights schedule your spot for
20th, and right before HHW home pick up, starting January 6th.
that is bulk trash pickup, Additional information: www.phoenix.
starting February 7th – gov/publicworks/garbage/hazwaste/
perfect timing! Start looking around, cleaning up the
As always, bulk pick dead branches from the trees, picking up
up placement starts a and cleaning up the alleys, trimming up
week before on January the bushes in front of your house, and
WELCOME TO 2022! AS WE START 29th. Bulk pick up is for Non-Hazardous have it ready for the city to haul it off the
to put away the holiday décor and wonder Household Waste (HHW). Bulk trash first week in February! Let’s polish off
how we will fit everything back into the consists of materials that are too large Willo for the Home Tour next month and
boxes, closets, or garage, it is also time to and must not be placed in the garbage or make the neighborhood shine brighter
look around our neighborhood… recycling containers. Materials such as tree than ever in 2022! ●
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Home Tour: Volunteers
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Calling All Volunteers
BY L I S A N AC C A R ATO ( PA L M L A N E )
OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE IN WILLO
was the 2019 Willo Home Tour. We’d just
bought our home and had not yet moved in,
but we were excited to attend and meet our
new neighbors. Many things were going on
that day, not just the tours of the homes, but
live music, the street fair, food trucks, and
people gathered around the park, the beer
tent, and front porches. Then we learned
that the entire event was planned and run
by Willo neighborhood volunteers! We
knew that day we were home.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE
HOME TOUR A SUCCESS? WE
NEED YOU!
We are reaching out to our Willo neighbors
to volunteer and participate in the 2022
Home Tour. Home Tour gives us unique
opportunities to make new friends, meet
new neighbors, connect with your Willo
neighborhood and community, and use
your time, energy, and talents to make a
positive impact.
We need volunteers for the
following positions: and help them navigate the streets, locate help locate Port-A-Potties.
Ticket Sales the homes on tour, the nearest facilities, ◆ Thank Each Visitor
There are three ticket booths, and we need vendors, and food trucks.
three people for each: pre-sales, cash sales, TO VOLUNTEER AS A HOME DOCENT
and card sales. We will train you! Home Docents email 2022willohometour@gmail.com with
Docents are the people who welcome and your name, number, and email address,
Beer and Wine Tent guide guests through the homes. and we will connect you with one of our
Sell drink tickets, issue wristbands, check homeowners who need docents for the
IDs for entering, and ensure guests don’t A Docent Checklist: Twilight and or Sunday Tour.
leave the tent area with their beverages. ◆ Smile! Greet and engage guests: a huge
part of the experience. TO VOLUNTEER FOR ANY OTHER ROLES
Street Beautification and Set-up ◆ House Rules: Ensure that strollers, please visit our signup page on willophx.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the streets, bikes, pets, food, and drink remain outside. com/home-tour/. You can select any
sidewalks, and Walton Park during and after ◆ Wristbands: Check every guest (kids volunteer opportunity that interests you.
the tour by picking up trash, ensuring trash under 12 are free). We ask for a minimum commitment of two
cans are emptied regularly, and checking ◆ Questions: Check with the homeowner hours… but you can do more if you like!
the Port-A-Potty supplies. for answers and if a quick question about
them is OK. WE WILL HOLD A PRE-TOUR TRAINING
“Ask Me” guides ◆ Traffic: Keep people moving but hold event for all volunteers Saturday, February
People from all over the valley come for the the line when it gets crowded. 13th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Walton
tour: answer their questions about Willo ◆ Bathrooms: Not available in the homes; Park. More details to follow. ●
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Social Committee
Willo Happy Hour
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
on Track for New Year
BY N I K K I A R M S T R O N (G R A N A DA ) // P H OTO S BY D I A N A H E R M A N
MONTHLY WILLO NEIGHBORHOOD 14, and plan to stop by the home of Sandra and Subscribe to the Social Committee’s email
happy hours are back now that more people Venancio at 506 W. Coronado from 5:30 - 7:30 list to get details sent to your inbox prior
are both vaccinated and boostered. p.m. Bring a drink and mix, mingle, and relax to each happy hour. To sign up, send a note
Inside Willo Editor Sandra Lefcovich had following the winter holidays. Guests may be to willosocialcommittee@gmail.com. If
so much fun at the December happy hour that of all ages (as long as children are supervised you’re looking ahead to February, pencil in
she volunteered to host the January event. by their grown-ups), but please note that Friday the 11th for the next happy hour, which
So, mark your calendars for Friday, January the hosts have an unfenced swimming pool. will be in the 100 block of Holly. ●
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Zoning Committee
Zoning Update HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
BY TO M D O E S C H E R (C A M B R I D G E )
341 W WILSHIRE STREET: Add rear difference was explained. did not have enough room in his backyard per
addition to the existing home. Initially, city code. With the support of the Board, the
the rear addition would be taller than JACK IN THE BOX: The restaurant committee will appeal this decision based on
the historic home. Historic Preservation installed new LED lighting for their parking city code that specifically prohibits pools and
stipulated that the addition must be lot. However, the lights were not shielded as fences/walls over three feet in front yards.
subordinate to the existing home, which required by the City, which caused trespass
the homeowner agreed to. Also, the existing light to shine into homes on Almeria Street. 309 W MONTE VISTA: The Historic
home’s exterior, including the visible A complaint was lodged with Neighborhood Preservation Committee heard the WNA
windows, will remain untouched. Services because the restaurant did not board’s appeal to the HP Hearing Officer’s
respond to either the neighbors or the decision and voted 5 to 4 to uphold the
117 W PALM LANE: Replace the existing committee. The restaurant did shield some decision. The WNA board voted to appeal
1940s two-story pool house, which would be of the parking lot lights, but there is an this decision to the City Council. The appeal
slightly higher than the original structure. issue with one light which the committee was to be heard on December 15th but we
The increased height was necessary because is working on with Neighborhood Services. requested and were granted a continuance
the stairs must meet the existing code. Since to January 5th, 2022. ●
the homeowner was replacing the pool house 78 W CYPRESS: The homeowner
with something similar and it existed prior requested a five-foot pool fence be installed in The Willo Neighborhood Association advocates
to Willo becoming a Special Conservation his front yard so he can install a pool in his front for initiatives that support the Willo Conservation
District, the committee supported the HP yard. The Zoning Adjustment Hearing Officer Plan. Final authority over zoning decisions rests
Staff Report and stipulations once the height ruled in favor of the homeowner because he with the City of Phoenix and the courts.
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Fitness
New Year's Resolutions
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
BY S H E RY L H A A R M A N ( PA L M L A N E )
WANTING THINGS TO BE BETTER ■ So, to make it stick, keep it small, realistic, goal.
is a normal part of human life. It’s the first and attainable. And try starting with just ■ Realistic: Set goals that are relevant and
step in creating positive change. New Year’s one at a time, and when you master that, try realistic to your current life situation. Take
resolutions are a tradition born out of this adding another. Do it imperfectly. a moment to assess if your goals fit your life
desire to improve, for things to be different. ■ Remember to make smaller daily and and what you want.
And yet- they famously don’t work. So how weekly goals to achieve your larger goal. ■ Time-bound: Make sure there is an end-
can we set and achieve the goals that really point to your goal to help motivate you to
matter to us? THE RIGHT GOALS! NOW HOW keep moving forward.
First, reflect on where you are right TO SET THEM?
now and then decide where you want to go. Step 1: Find your mission (The Why?) QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:
Without a plan and some defined goals to Step 2: Determine your goal (The What?) ■ What can you do for yourself this year in
guide you, it’s easy to fall off track and look Step 3: Plan your action steps (The How?) a positive way?
back at all the things you wanted to do (but ■ What would you like to do this year that
didn’t) 6 months or a year later. Replace the HOW DO WE MEET OUR GOALS? you did not do last year?
S word (should) with “if I really wanted to, THINK SMART: ■ What would you like to let go of this year
I would….” ■ Specific: Make your goal clear and that you clung to so tightly last year?
specific. If you simply say, “I want to get ■ What would you like to change in your
SIMPLE TIPS: healthy this year,” this is a bit vague. life?
■ Create goals and make them clear and ■ Measurable: Ask yourself, how will you ■ Are you willing to do the work that will
actionable. Be specific and find your why. know if you are making progress or meeting bring about those changes?
■ Don’t bite off more than you can chew. your goal? How will you measure and check-
Start small. Slow and steady wins the race. in with yourself throughout the year? Don’t let the endless cycle continue.
■ Putting in the work consistently is what ■ Attainable: Your goal should be within This time next year, be proud of what you
gets results. Habits are your action steps. reach, but not too easy that you lack accomplished and not have to start all over
■ Most importantly, just get started. You motivation. Once you reach this goal, set again, hoping 2023 will be different. Here’s
can always make adjustments later. another to help move you towards a bigger to achieving our goals in 2022! ●
Pics 2021
CHRISTMAS IN WILLO
P H OTO S BY D I A N A H E R M A N
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Art
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Artists & Cats
A NEW SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY PHILIP TALARICO
A FEW YEARS AGO, a well-known local being photographed if the photographer the current series include Mayme Kratz –
photographer told me, “It really upsets me is someone they know. Being an artist and Yuko Yabuki – Harold Lohner & Al – Zarco
that everybody with a cell phone that has a an avid art collector, I have friendships Guerrero - John Tuomisto-Bell – Abe Zucca
camera on it thinks they’re a photographer.” with many local artists. They all seemed so and Family – Jo-Ann Lowney and Joel
Well… it’s a long story, but I commissioned comfortable and happy to be photographed Coplin - Kyle Armstrong – Eric Cox – Favio
that photographer to take photographs of with their pets; I can’t thank them enough Ulises Ramos and Mayumi Mayra – Kyllan
10 of my artist friends that had cats. (the title for allowing me into their homes and Maney – Lucretia Torva – Maggie Keane –
of the show is Artists and Cats”) That was studios to work with me on this project. Tato Caraveo – Erica Marie and journalist
back in 2018, and the photographer is STILL Each photograph will be in an edition Niki D’Andrea – journalist Robert Pela
NOT FINISHED with my commission. of 10. The first photo is in my personal and musician & teacher Todd Grossman
On top of that, the photographs I have collection. The second photo was given to - journalist photographers Adriana
received are…well… I’m not really sure how the artist in appreciation for their time. The Zehbrauskas and Dario Lopez, and two
to describe how disappointed I am in the third photo is framed and will be featured in very special “cool cats” that will remain a
quality of work I have received. the show. Additional prints will be available surprise until the show.
So I figured, since I have a camera framed or unframed. You may know many I would be honored if my Willo
on my cell phone, perhaps I TOO, AM a of the artists in the photographs. The look neighbors could attend the opening and
photographer. I have visited my friends and of contentment on their faces is what I was share the artists’ enjoyment that comes
have taken their pictures with their cats on seeking in my original commission with through in my photographs. Join us on
my cell phone. Well, except for two. Back in the photographer. Alas, the photographs I First Friday, January 7th, between 6:00
2018, when I started this commission with received from the photographer were…well & 10:00 PM, or on Saturday, January 8th,
the photographer, Abe Zucca had a cat, but again, all I can say is I was disappointed. from noon to 4:00 PM at Zucca Gallery
recently it passed away, so now he and his I am honored that Abe Zucca has allowed 1301 NW Grand Avenue. Street parking
family have a dog. And when I went to visit me to show the works in his gallery on First is free, and there is a small parking lot off
John Tuomisto-Bell, he tried for 15 minutes Friday in January. A very prolific artist, Abe McKinely and Grand. ●
to get his cat from under the bed. We settled has a new show at his gallery every First and
on photographing him with his very active Third Friday. Errata: Last month’s article “Emergence:
and loving dog. I hope you will attend the opening and The Art of Jason Hugger” was written by art
I also heard that subjects are more share the artist’s enjoyment that comes reviewer Niki D’Andrea, and submitted by
comfortable being themselves while through in my photographs. Artists in Philip Talarico.
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Calendar
Fairfield Inn & Suites, on the HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
corner of Central and Virginia
& via ZOOM
FRIDAY,
JANUARY 14: Monte Vista & 3rd Avenue
WILLO HAPPY HOUR, 5:30 (streetfoodfinder.com/
P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. Hosted by WilloWednesdays)
Sandra Lefcovich & Venancio
Berrocoso, 506 W. Coronado SATURDAY,
- All welcome, but there JANUARY 29:
In and Around Willo is an unfenced pool. BYO
drinks and snacks*Due to the
■ WILLO KIDS CLUB WINTER
SNOW EVENT, 3:00 P.M.
pandemic, Happy Hour guests Lewis Park, Cul de Sac at the
are asked not to bring drinks and end of the 500 block of Lewis
snacks to SHARE, but of course ■ BEGIN PLACEMENT OF
may bring their own drinks and BULK TRASH PICK-UP.
snacks. Please note that happy www.phoenix.gov/
hours will also be outdoor events, publicworks/bulktrash
in the hosts’ backyards, and it is
recommended that guests be fully
vaccinated prior to attending. If
LOOKING
AHEAD
you are not feeling well, please do
not attend. Any changes to these
events will be communicated as WEDNESDAY,
soon as possible FEBRUARY 9:
WILLO HOME TOUR 2022
SUNDAY, MEETING (SOCIAL HOUR TO
JANUARY 16: BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M., MEETING
HELEN PEEL MEMORIAL AT 6:30 P.M.) 533 W. Cypress
CONCERT, 3:00 P.M., Spanish - Home of Bob Cannon & Don
organist Raul Preito Ramirez, Vallejo
Trinity Cathedral-100 W.
JANUARY WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 12:
Roosevelt. Program includes THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 10:
2022 ■ WILLO FOOD TRUCK
the works of Bach, Chopin,
Prokofiev, Sousa and Bernstein WILLO NEIGHBORHOOD
WEDNESDAY, [HIBACHIBOT] Free ASSOCIATION BOARD
JANUARY 5: WEDNESDAYS, 5:00 P.M. MEETING, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M.,
WILLO FOOD TRUCK [THE TO 8:00 P.M. Walton Park, WEDNESDAY, Fairfield Inn & Suites, on the
CHICAGO SMOKE SHACK] Monte Vista & 3rd Avenue JANUARY 19: corner of Central and Virginia
WEDNESDAYS, 5:00 P.M. (streetfoodfinder.com/ WILLO FOOD TRUCK & via ZOOM
TO 8:00 P.M. , Walton Park, WilloWednesdays) [QUESO GOOD]
Monte Vista & 3rd Avenue ■ WILLO HOME TOUR 2022 WEDNESDAYS, 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY,
(streetfoodfinder.com/ MEETING (SOCIAL HOUR TO TO 8:00 P.M. Walton Park, FEBRUARY 11:
WilloWednesdays) BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M., MEETING Monte Vista & 3rd Avenue WILLO HAPPY HOUR, 5:30
AT 6:30 P.M.) 301 W Monte (streetfoodfinder.com/ P.M. - 7:30 P.M. 100 Block of
THURSDAY, Vista - Home of Teresa Fontana WilloWednesdays) Holly
JANUARY 6: & Jason Linder
HAZARDOUS HOME WAST WEDNESDAY, As always, please check
PICKUP SCHEDULING THURSDAY, JANUARY 26: WILLOPHX.COM or THE
BEGINS., www.phoenix. JANUARY 13: WILLO FOOD TRUCK OFFICIAL WILLO HISTORIC
gov/publicworks/garbage/ WILLO NEIGHBORHOOD [ROCCO'S CHEESESTEAKS] NEIGHBORHOOD
hazwaste/ ASSOCIATION BOARD WEDNESDAYS, 5:00 P.M. FACEBOOK PAGE for the
MEETING, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M., TO 8:00 P.M. Walton Park, latest updates. ●
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting Agenda
JANUARY 13, 2022
(THURSDAY)
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fairfield Inn & Suites (Virginia and Central)
IN-PERSON MEETING AND VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Instructions for Zoom Access located on Willophx.Com
Open Invitation to Attend to All
Welcome and Introductions Zoning
Bob Cannon, President Tom Doescher, Chair
Approval of Recent Minutes Social Committee
Opal Wagner, Secretary Nikki Armstrong, Chair
Presentation of Financials Willo Book
Linda Doescher, Treasurer Diana Herman, Chair
Luminarias Follow-Up Inside Willo
Chris Norton, Chair Sandra Lefcovich, Board Member
Home Tour 2022 Social Sites/Communication
Jamie Cowgill and Theresa Fontana, Chairs Jeremy Schachter, Board Member
Update on 3rd/5th Avenue Other Committees as Needed
Opal Wagner, Board Member Old Business
Block Watch New Business
Brad Brauer, Vice President & Officer Ben Harris
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Minutes from previous month's meeting available on WILLOPHX.COM
N E X T M E E T I N G I S O N T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 10, 2022
THE MEETING WILL BE 90 MINUTES OR LESS
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SOLD!
SOLD!
Cherish New Beginnings!
Real Estate
Active,
Pending,
& Sold
Listing
ADDRESS STATUS PRICE
337 W Lewis ACTIVE $646,000
317 W Coronado ACTIVE $795,000
306 W Cambridge PENDING $595,000
338 W Encanto PENDING $625,000
530 W Coronado PENDING $675,000
54 W Cambridge PENDING $725,000
522 W Virginia PENDING $800,000
82 W Virginia PENDING $877,400
314 W Vernon SOLD $550,000
338 W Lewis SOLD $605,000
505 W Virginia SOLD $615,000
546 W Virginia SOLD $659,000
66 W Vernon SOLD $890,000
305 W Cypress SOLD $1,000,000
Real estate information provided by Bradley B. Brauer, Broker's Hub
Realty. All figures as of 12/14/2021. 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.
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Kids Club
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Willo Kids Club Events
BY VA L E R I E L A N E ( L E W I S)
MANY PEOPLE MIGHT BE
venturing up north to the Pine Cone Drop
in Flagstaff or the Boot Drop in Prescott WINTER SNOW EVENT
(drops at both 10:00 PM and Midnight).
If not, there are many activities for kids in
The WKC will host our own Winter
Phoenix. Most activities take place earlier in Snow Event on Jan. 29th at 3:00
the day from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM with their
own “Noon Year Celebration.” PM at Lewis Park. We plan on having
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
warm beverages to drink and cold
302 W. Latham St. snow to play with. Be sure to bring
Phoenix, AZ 85003
azpuppets.org
your snowshoes and shovels. We hope
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater hosts a to incorporate fire safety with a visit
Cinderella puppet show from Dec. 31-Jan.
16, 10 AM-3 PM. Ages 4 and older. 10 AM from Fire Station #4 at this event.
Friday, 10 AM and 2 PM Saturday, 2 PM Look for more details to come on
Sunday. $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; tickets
must be purchased in advance. WKC Facebook Page and the Events
Children’s Museum Of Phoenix
Calendar on the willophx.com.
215 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-253-0501
At the December
https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/ Willo Neighborhood
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is
ringing in 2022 with a “Happy Noon Year Association Meeting,
Celebration.” Enjoy sparkling apple cider,
music, dancing, noisemakers, and a festive
the WKC presented
balloon drop in the atrium. Friday, Dec. 31st the board of directors
from 9:00am to 12:00pm
with cards to show
Arizona Science Center our appreciation: Thank you for all the
600 East Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004 support you continue to give our Willo
602-716-2000 Kids Club! ●
https://www.azscience.org/
The AZ Science Center hosts an all-out
celebration of all things snow in honor of
“Snow Week.” The Science Center will bring
in over 60 tons of snow in honor of the event.
Afterward, you can enjoy tons of interactive
exhibits in this giant 164,000 square-foot
learning center. Admittance to “Snow Week”
is included with general admission and runs
from Dec. 26th through Jan. 1st. ●
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