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Correction from last issueWe incorrectly stated the name of the wonderful local business “Swiss Metal Works” in our last issue. We inadvertently changed Goody Gutknecht from being Swiss to Swedish! But the good news is that you can find him and his amazing metal work at swissmetalworks.com and in the hood at 2345 N. 10th Street.

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Contents3 The Coronado

Neighborhood Association

5 Community Calendar

6 Contributors

8 Coronado History

10 The Coronado Historically Modern Tour

11 Your Home

12 Neighbor on Neighbor

15 The Art of Agave

16 The Birth of the CNA

18 Historically “Modern Love”

19 Coronado’s Visionary Artist

20 The First Rule of Coloring Club

22 The Coronado Community Garden

23 The Fighting Mustangs of Coronado

24 Scene around the Hood

28 9 Tips to Thwart Thieves


The Coronado Neighborhood Association

Join the Coronado Neighborhood Association (CNA)

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PRESIDENT Michael Anderson [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Sarah Schlabach [email protected]

SECRETARY Alicia Vink [email protected]

TREASURER Eric Paschal [email protected]

DIRECTOR Kelly Dinon

DIRECTOR Sharon Frye

DIRECTOR Patrick Jordan

DIRECTOR Belen Konesky

DIRECTOR Cole Schlabach

c o m m i t t e e s

BLOCKWATCH Cole Schlabach Chad Speas [email protected]

CNA COMMITTEES Community Action Officer Ben Harris [email protected]

CORONADO DISPATCH Kellie Kreiser Cindy Findley Matt Santa Cruz Susan Hardiman [email protected]

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES Kelly Dinon [email protected]

TOOL SHED Nick Orciulo Brett Girod [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP [email protected]

CORONADO HOME TOUR Doreen Pollack, Chairperson Renee Jordan, Co-Chairperson [email protected] #tourcoronado

CORONADO COMMUNITY GARDEN Sarah Schlabach [email protected] #gardencoronado

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.

our mission


reetings Coronado! Before I get into some of the great things

we’ve got going on, I thought I’d take a moment to introduce

your newly elected board. Our newest board members are

Patrick Jordan (Director), Belen Konesky (Director), Alicia

Vink (Secretary), Eric Paschal (Treasurer) and Sharon Frye (Director).

We’re also fortunate to have returning board members Sarah Schlabach

(Vice President), Cole Schlabach (Director) and Kelly Dinon (Director).

I’ll be stepping in to take on the role of President. Speaking on behalf of

the Board, we’re all excited for the great things we’ll do together this year! Now, onto the newest of the news...

As many of you know, we’ve been operating the community garden and toolshed at the Maricopa Adult

Probation office located at 1222 E Virginia Street for some time. The property was recently purchased by

the Christian Fellowship Church located next door. The probation office operations were consolidated

to the Garfield location, which left the current building vacant. The pastor of the church has offered

to rent the property to the Coronado Neighborhood Association for a very reasonable rate. The offer

was recently approved by the CNA membership and I’m happy to announce that we now have a true

community center! We’ll be moving in this month and hope to be up and running very soon. This is a

huge win for our neighborhood and will give us the infrastructure to create impactful programs that

will benefit all of Coronado. Along with the creation of our first ever community center, we have expanded our garden through

our partnership with Recycled City. We now have a ‘farm manager’ who will oversee the day-to-day

operations of the community space and will assist in the expansion of the produce and garden space.

We’ve already started the planning for our 30th anniversary Home Tour and have a fantastic group of

people who have stepped up to get involved. This is by far the biggest fund raising event of the year

for our neighborhood and requires a lot of planning. We’ve incorporated many of the suggestions

from previous years’ tours and we’re confident that this will be our best Home Tour to date. This event

takes a lot of work and is 100% volunteer based. I encourage you to reach out to our extraordinary

Home Tour team, Doreen Pollack (chairperson) and Renee Jordan (co-chairperson) hometour@

thecoronadoneighborhood.com to get involved. It’s a great way to meet new neighbors and be part of a

truly historic event.

I’m often asked what got me interested in getting involved in the neighborhood. We do many great

things in this amazing neighborhood and they all have one thing in common… community. This word

can mean different things to different people, but to me it represents who we are. We all have unique

backgrounds, interests and beliefs. And while we may not always agree, there is genuine care and

concern for one another in Coronado. It is unlike any other place I’ve lived and I feel an obligation to

help foster the spirit of community we have built and continue to build. Thank you all for making this the best place in the world to live…

Michael Anderson, President, Coronado Neighborhood Association

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[email protected] CalendarNOVEMBER 2016OCTOBER 2016SEPTEMBER 2016

NOVEMBER 3Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting

917 E Sheridan Street7:00 pm

OCTOBER 6Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting


OCTOBER 19Fall Seed Swap

1222 E Virginia Street

SEPTEMBER 1Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting


SEPTEMBER 3Bulk Trash placement begins

SEPTEMBER 164th Annual Coronado Art show

The Hive, 2222 N 16th Street

AUGUST 2016

AUGUST 4Coronado Neighborhood Association Meeting


AUGUST 6Block Watch Meeting

1222 E Virginia Street10:00 am

REOCCURING EVENTS

Garden Hour

1222 E Virginia Street8:00 am – 9:00 am Every Sunday until November

Coloring Club

Location changes7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The third Wednesday of every month


Andrea del GaldoAndrea is a long time Coronado resident and animal lover.

Michael AndersonMichael is the current President of the CNA. He is the Founder of the Coronado Hoodlums, Coronado’s only golf cart gang. He is also the only member.

Al AlguinagaAl has lived in Coronado for six years with wife Jessica and son Asher. He is a novice photographer that loves capturing true moments of joy and beauty. He appreciates and loves living in Coronado and compares it to his childhood life in the small town of Morenci. He's always ready to host a party and give a helping hand.

Al is the neighborhood shutterbug, taking photos at most Coronado events. Many of the shots in this issue are his work. (thank you, Al!)

Patrick JordanPatrick has lived in Coronado since 2007. He is a member of the CNA Board of Directors. Patrick is a Realtor and Certified Negotiation Expert with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Patrick has been on the team to select the homes for the annual tour for the past two years. 602.377.9579.

Sharon FryeSharon, by profession, 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 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!

Shawnee HillShawnee is an international woman of mystery, and a wannabe singer with no talent whatsoever. She’s lived in Coronado for 5 years in an awesome little house that she and her husband restored with their own hands where they have hosted one of the first Coronado Porch Concerts.

Julia FournierJulia, 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.

Sheila M. KrugerSheila trolled the Coronado neighborhood until she found the house that would be perfect. Walkable to her work and the size she and her husband Paul were looking for as a winter retirement home. The job is long gone, but the love for the Coronado neighborhood remains. Sheila and Paul are happy to have a place to hang their hats in the best neighborhood in Phoenix.

Contributors

Meredith LeeMeredith has been a resident in Coronado for 9 years. She is an advocate for Blockwatch and a Little Free Library steward. In addition to facilitating the Coronado Coloring Club she also facilitates a monthly coloring club for participants at The Cancer Support Community AZ at 360 Palm Lane. As if that wasn't enough she produces the most amazing granola, "Spicy Sheridan St. Granola", in her licensed home bakery. In March of this year she began offering Personal Assistant Services as Your "Girl Friday", in the midtown and central corridor areas.


Juan Aldo NúñezPrincipal of North High School which is located in the Coronado neighborhood.

Doreen PollackDoreen has lived in Coronado for 15 years and has no plans on leaving. Her first introduction to its neighborly feel was through volunteering at a home tour. In 2008 she was the co-chair of the home tour. She loves hanging out at the neighborhood restaurants, walking her two dogs and gardening in her front yard.

Sarah SchlabachSarah 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.

Sarah SullivanSarah is a theatre artist, educator and writer based in Phoenix. She is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Rising Youth Theatre, a company that creates original work with young people in collaboration with professional artists. She currently serves as the Development Manager of Childsplay, where she coordinates all institutional and individual giving programs for the organization.

Grace UngerGrace Unger fell in love with the hospitality industry at a young age. When her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, she experienced something like never before. Food & drink was a way of life, her way of life. After spending a year traveling around Europe, Asia & Australia at age 20, Grace relocated to Manchester, England where she worked in PR & Consultancy for restaurants and bars across the UK. Her passion for food and drink is undeniable. Most recently, Grace has taken over Tuck Shop Kitchen & Bar in the heart of Coronado Historic District.

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We look forward to many years in the Coronado Neighborhood!– Paul Hennings & Sheila M. Krueger

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The Life and Times of 2041 N Dayton Street

When requesting a City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Grant, you are required to provide an essay about your house. This seemed a bit daunting, so I took it on as a challenge to see what I could find out about our gorgeous 1935 (according to the county) bungalow on Dayton. Using the free city directory collection at Burton Barr Library’s Arizona Room and a little splash of Google, I was amazed at how much information I was able to find. This included proof that our home had been built in 1924-1925, as had been suspected by the Historic Preservation Office staff.

By 1925, a 780 square foot bungalow had been built at 2041 N Dayton Street in Phoenix. At that time, a total of eight homes were recorded on this block between Palm Lane and Monte Vista. The first occupants of my house were 34-year old Stanley Gray Wright, and his wife Della Hornigal Wright. Mr. Wright’s parents William and Ollie Wright lived next door. Stanley was the owner and operator of an auto repair shop.

The 1926 City Directory reflects the next occupant of my home as Truman Hardy Collins (36-yrs old) and his 33 year-old wife Beulah Fern Stevenson Collins. Truman was a clerk at the Post Office and lived in this house until 1939. Sadly, Beulah (known as Fern) passed away on May 26, 1929 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after suffering from tuberculosis for three years (death certificate). The 1930 Census shows Truman living alone, with the home valued at $4,000. On July 12, 1930, Truman married Rachel Bell Parr Collins in Prescott, Arizona.

While no record of Rachel’s death, or a divorce was found, the 1940 Census records show Truman listed as a widow. It also shows he and his 16-yr old son Donald (born in Iowa) living on North 2nd Street in Phoenix, with Truman remaining as a post office clerk at that time (1940 Census Records). Truman died at the age of 57, on November 26, 1947. At that time, he was still a postal clerk and was married to Margaret Justin Collins (aged 42). He died from a cerebral-vascular accident, secondary to arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes, and was buried in Menlo, Iowa, next to Beulah Fern (www.findagrave.com).

The next residents were Sam and Mollie Fried. Sam owned Friedie’s Men’s Shop at 220 E Washington. Sam was born in New York November 1, 1906 and died at the age of 49, while residing at 1 West 8th Place in Mesa. He died of liver cancer and was still married to Mollie (Mary) at the time of his death. 1940 Census records show the family at 2041 N Dayton, with Sam, Molly, and son Billy (aged 7). The house was valued at $4,500, although other homes in the area were valued at $2500-$3800. It is possible that Molly increased the value due to a non-permitted add-on in the back of the home, as this is the approximate time it was added. There was a bit of drama with the Frieds later in the 40’s. Sam was fined by a local regulatory agency for overcharging customers at his clothing store.

2041 N. Dayton StreetPhoto: November 13, 2010

2041 N. Dayton StreetPhoto: April 17, 2010

Shariann Whaley was a “national celebrity” and has a photo in the New York Public Library archives, where she is listed as the “Youngest Accordian Player” who played at the New York World’s Fair in 1939.

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The last couple I’ll discuss in detail is George Wendall and Dollphine Whaley, who make their first appearance in the 1942 City Directory as Dayton Street property owners. George was a clerk at Stuckey Auto Supply and Dollphine worked at Sears & Roebuck as the manager of handbags and gloves (AZ Republic 11/7/1940). Prior to living on Dayton Street, George, Dollphine, their daughter Shariann (born in Oklahoma) and Dollphine’s widowed mother Stella Larson lived together at 2003 West Monroe. I was sad to learn that George died on May 25, 2016, just days before I started looking into his time at the house. I would have loved to speak to him about the neighborhood. Dollphine died in 2009. Neither obituary mentions Shariann, but references a son Terry.

Shariann Whaley was a national “celebrity” and has a photo in the New York Public Library archives, where she is listed as the

“Youngest Accordian Player” who played at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. According to the press release, she was 4-1/2 years old and “competed in the national contest of the National Music Trades Convention in New York. Shari played for a big audience in the Court of Peace at the New York World’s Fair when the trophies were awarded.” (Press Release, N.Y. World’s Fair)

With privacy laws and time constraints, I have not yet learned the stories of those who followed the Whaley family. I will definitely pursue more history of the house, as I find it fascinating to know who has lived here before me. My next step will be to look for prior occupants (like my little accordion friend) who can tell me more about the life and times of 2041 N Dayton. I encourage you to dip your toe in the historical pool and learn more about your treasured home. It is easy to start and you’ll be hooked in no time.

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Did you know that on February 26, 2017 the Coronado neighborhood will hold its 30th anniversary home tour? No other neighborhood in the Valley can claim such a lengthy run!Coronado is a special neighborhood with a great mix of home styles and sizes. Some homes look very similar to how they did decades ago, and others have been lovingly brought into the 21st Century.

Our 30th anniversary tour will not only include homes and gardens, but also what has become known as our signature feature – a grand festival. The festival will feature a kid’s area, live music, an antique car show, a custom bicycle show, and vendors. This year we plan to have a new feature, a “Fix It Upper Alley” which will include contractors, craftsmen and remodelers who specialize in home remodels.

Planning has started, but it is not too late for you to get involved. We need people who are willing to jump in now to help get the ball rolling in several areas: home selection, festival planning, vendor coordination, and entertainment selection. And of course we’ll need lots of volunteers on the day of the event.

If you are interested in learning how you can get involved, please send an email to [email protected]. Volunteering for the Home Tour is also a wonderful way to meet your neighbors!

Please consider joining us in planning a special celebration of what makes Coronado so unique – we are a community – not just a zip code!

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Coronado is Heating Up… but is the Bubble about to Burst? Nearly each week, I hear one or more of our Coronado neighbors give voice to concerns about a “coming real estate state bubble.” Some are worried that home prices are rising too fast and that it won’t be long before the bottom drops out of the market. Indeed, the hurt caused by the real estate crash in 2008 and the ensuing great recession left most of us with some painful memories, and some with a lingering fear of another crash.

The likelihood however, of a new real estate bubble is remote. Much of the inflated market and the bursting of the bubble in 2008 was driven by the rise of the subprime mortgage, lax lending regulations, and the bundling of mortgage backed securities that were doomed to fail. The great recession ruined some of our financial institutions and wreaked havoc on our economy. So it’s understandable that some people fear we might be heading down that road again. But at present, much stricter lending standards and oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have greatly reduced the risk of another real estate price collapse. While no one has a crystal ball, real estate looks to be a rock solid investment at this time.

The current advance in real estate prices in our neighborhood is driven by basic market forces. The number of available homes relative to the demand in Coronado is quite low. Interest in the downtown area, especially in our super cool neighborhood has never been higher. According to Mike Orr at the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, there is only 2.4 months of supply in the 85006 zip code1 (this includes our friends in the Garfield neighborhood). The annual home appreciation rate (based on closed sales) in this same area is now a staggering 22%. Only one other zip code (85031) had such a high rate of appreciation. I expect home values to continue to increase, although one might expect the rate of increase to flatten out a bit moving forward.

Phoenix carried nine of the ten top spots in the list of zip codes with the highest appreciation rates in the entire valley with 85006 at the top of the list.¹

In the Thomas to McDowell and 7th to 16th Street area, the average increase in closed sales price per square foot was up 15% from 2014 to 2015.² The average time on market for properties has been about 60 days or so for the past couple of years.2 This means most properties are moving quickly and competition to secure one can be steep (although there are always exceptions). This demand and scarcity supports price increases and drives prices upward. One of my recent listings in Coronado sold in just twelve days with three offers. Another sold in two days at full list price. The average price per square foot in this area has risen 25% since the end of 2014 to year to date 2016.²

And we in Coronado are not alone; prices are rising across the Valley. In the city of Phoenix, the annual home value increase is at 7.4%. Compare that with 5.8% increase in Chandler, 5.1% in Gilbert and only a 1.6% increase in Scottsdale and it’s easy to see that our neighborhood is in high demand, while still being relatively affordable.¹

Another reason that home prices in Coronado are increasing overall is that investors, flippers and, to a lesser extent, residents are adding square footage to their properties. It’s common now for a small home to expand by 1,000 sq. feet or so and morph from a cozy 2 bedroom/1 bath into a roomy 3 bedroom/2 bath. Guest houses are also popping up with the popularity of VRBO and Airbnb. This further drives the desirability and popularity of our neighborhood.

Our home price increases are also being driven by the downtown Phoenix resurgence. The addition of the light rail combined with the investments in downtown by ASU, The University of Arizona, and many others are bringing jobs and people back downtown in a big way. Our area has burgeoning restaurant scene and we enjoy walking or biking to nearby eateries and bars. We have a vibrant, diverse, and engaging community. Many folks want to live, work and play downtown! So don’t be surprised when you see the house next door go on sale for much more than a pretty penny, and try not to worry too much about a crash. The sky is (still) not falling.

1 Michael Orr, Founder and Author Cromford Report2. AZ Regional Multiple Listing Service Data

Increase in price per square foot in the Thomas to McDowell and 7th to 16th Street area since end of 2014 to today

The highest appreciation rate in the Valley (May 2015 – May 2016)

Annual home appreciation rate for homes in the 85006 zip code

Patrick Jordan has lived in Coronado since 2007. He is a member of the CNA Board of Directors. Patrick is a Realtor and Certified Negotiation Expert with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Patrick has been on the team to select the homes for the annual tour for the past two years. 602.377.9579

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An interview with Adrian FontesI often saw Adrian around the neighborhood at the local eateries like Ollie Vaughns, Duza’s, and the Tuck Shop.The first thing I noticed about him was that like me, he likes to eat good food and support local businesses. The other was that his family was almost always with him, and they were usually laughing. Then one day, he was alone at a table next to mine when I overheard part of a conversation he was having on the phone. It was clear from what I could hear that he was passionately advocating for a client. I was impressed. That sealed it for me, I was going to get to know this guy and see what he was all about.

So here is my interview with Adrian, his wife Mona, and their youngest child, Adrianna.

SHAWNEE: Where are you from?

ADRIAN: I was born and raised in Nogales, and my family has been in the region since at least the 1680’s.

S: How, when and where did you meet Mona?

A: It was like John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John… summer lovin’. We met at Big Surf. I was a lifeguard and she worked in the office. She hated my guts when we first met.

MONA: He would drive me crazy. He was a cocky lifeguard and would keep calling me to change the radio station.

A: She couldn’t resist meM: We worked together for 3 summers before we dated. He got better.

S: How long have you been married?A: It will be 23 years in July. We got married when I was in the Marine Corps in 1993.

ADRIAN FONTES, esq.

Attorney, a candidate for Maricopa County Recorder, a musician, a father, a husband, and a neighbor.

Mariachi de Grand Avenue

Traditional Mariachi music from downtown Phoenix, AZ. Members include: Adrian Fontes, Yoli Bejarano, Gabi Velez, & David Marquez

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S: How did you find out about Coronado and what made you choose this neighborhood?A: We didn’t know that Coronado was what it is. We had looked over in Willow but the house we wanted to purchase had termites and the VA wouldn’t finance it. So we switched our search to Coronado and the house we chose had zero curb appeal. Very plain, nothing exciting, but we walked up to the house and saw the blueprints framed on the wall, and the most amazing stove, and knew we wanted this house. We walked in, made an offer and said the stove and the blueprints had to stay.

S: What do you think the best part about Coronado is?A: I think the best part about Coronado is that the people who want to have a good community have somehow found one another, and that we’re making a good community because we all want one. We all have our weirdness, right, but we all also appreciate the idea of a neighborhood.

S: What do you think is the worst part about Coronado?A: I think we generally ignore the severe economic disparity in certain borders of our neighborhood, and I think that is how people function. We are comfortable with people who are like us, and less comfortable with people who are different. I wish that we were all enlightened enough to consistently reach out to the parts of our community that need help.

S: What would you like to see happen in Coronado? A: We kind of have something going already...I love the Porch Concert Tour. To me that is an amazing, amazing expression of the generosity, time spent, a lot of effort (of neighbors) and I would like to see us have more of them. I would like to see something like a multi-path Posada in the evening, that brings all the sides of the neighborhoods together at one big celebration.

S: What are you most proud of?A: Mona. I mean, we’ve been married for 23 years almost and we have a super super super strong friendship, and she’s a great mom and an amazing wife and that, to me is just incredible.

S: Mona, what drives you the most nuts about Adrian?M: He is so filled with ideas. Crazy ideas sometimes. Sometimes really great ideas. We laugh because he is the dreamer and I am the dream killer. He always is coming up with new ideas.

S: Not everyone knows yet that you are going to be on the ballot this year for the office of Maricopa County Recorder. What do you really want to accomplish should you be elected?A: I think people should be able to vote if they are eligible to vote. They shouldn’t have to wait in line for 5 hours, or be unable to get to a polling station because there isn’t one anywhere reasonably near them.

S: I can tell you have great intentions, but won’t you have to answer to the bureaucrats when you are elected?A: Basically, my boss would be the voters versus an individual. You are accountable to the people. I want to start advocating for the voters.

S: How can someone get involved with your campaign?A: They can go to www.electfontes.com and volunteer, or donate, or find out where I am speaking. We have all kinds of events happening and it would be great to see my neighbors involved.

S: I know you are a musician, and play in a mariachi band. What is your favorite song?A: I think it would have to be El Paso by Marty Robins. I am a big big fan of story-telling songs. It’s very respectful of love; it’s genuine and heartfelt, it’s serious but it’s entertaining at the same time. At its core, that is what a good song is about. Its storytelling, its musical, its poetry, its literature, its catchy, it’s memorable, it teaches lessons. This song does all of those wonderful things, and it’s written by an Arizona native and I love that.

S: What do you want to be when you grow up?A: I want to be the owner of a bar who opens the stage to various local

performers, but one night a week is saved so that I can perform and share my music and bring people joy that way. I will have already had the “career” aspect of my life finished at that point and will be able to just enjoy some storytelling.

It was a true pleasure – and so cool – for me to get to know so much about my neighbor, and friend Adrian. He is a brilliant mind, an artist, a poet, and a dreamer.

“I think the best part about Coronado is that the people who want to have a good community have somehow found one another, and that we’re making a good community because we all want one. We all have our weirdness, right,

but we all also appreciate the idea of a neighborhood.”

The Fontes girls | Adrianna, Mona, Isabella, Olivia


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I’ve lived in Coronado for almost twenty years and been involved with the neighborhood association for almost as long, yet it never dawned on me how the Coronado Neighborhood Association came into existence. I assumed it grew organically from concerned neighbors banding together. Well you know what they say about assuming…Turns out that this was all planned. Back in the mid 1970’s the Neighborhood Housing Association (NHS) arrived in Coronado with a mission to improve our ‘hood. The goal was to help residents improve the housing stock through assistance with contractors, planning, home improvement loans, tax assistance, financial instruction as well as adding new housing stock though in-fill construction.

The earliest evidence of NHS involvement dates from a 1977 newsletter named “Neighborhood Horizons”, published by NHS. A map on the back page outlines a much smaller Coronado which ran from 7th Street to 16th Street, McDowell Road to Virginia Avenue. NHS offices were located smack in the middle of the neighborhood at 10th Street and Palm Lane.

The thing that is most striking about these early newsletters is all the activity in the neighborhood. There were weekly classes for tennis, volleyball, basketball, as well as nature programs at Coronado Park provided by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation. NHS even created a community assistant position to help with concerns that included crime, stray animals and blight. Concerns we still share today.

In early 1978, the Coronado Neighborhood Association was formed. One of the first orders of business was to get much needed improvements to Coronado Park (why does this sound familiar…). On the wish list were new playground equipment, social activities, increased police protection as well as capital improvements like lighting and new sidewalks. The theme of the neighborhood that year was, “Don’t move – Improve”.

By the early 1980’s NHS was still publishing the newsletter (about six to ten times a year). What’s funny is the more things change, the more they stay the same. Some of the themes of the early 80’s newsletters focus on the future with themes like water conservation. But to be fair the past was also front and center with remembrances of trolleys, neighborhood food markets and horse drawn deliveries. 1982 was a big year of changes for the neighborhood: Yoakum’s Market (13th Street Monte Vista) and which had been a Coronado staple for years closed its doors, cable TV came to the ‘hood, NHS moved into new digs at 15th Street and Willetta, and Coronado had its first home tour in May which featured twenty-three homes and cost a whopping $2.50 to attend.

Stay informedFor more information on how to join the CNA, visit our website.thecoronadoneighborhood.com

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1982 ushered in yet more changes with the planning of the new Papago Freeway (now the I-10). The freeway construction was expected to impact residents between 7th and 16th Street south of Culver. Sadly, those houses were razed to accommodate construction, cutting off the southern end of the neighborhood from automobile and pedestrian traffic (with the exception of a foot bridge at 18th Street south of Culver). Not all the changes were detrimental. In July of 1982, Block Watch was introduced to Coronado and the neighborhood expanded its boundaries to 20th Street from 16th Street.

The one overriding theme that comes out of the newsletters from the early 1980’s is how busy the neighborhood was. It wasn’t just NHS moving the neighborhood along, there was a local police officer Gordy Costa who wrote a column in the newsletter offering crime prevention tips and assistance on setting up Block Watch. There was Christmas caroling in the ‘hood, bonfires and cocoa in the park and a joint venture between Circle K and NHS that distributed fruit trees to neighbors. Sunbow Food Co-op opened its doors to all neighbors in 1983, encouraging neighbors to buy, sell or barter their goods with a conveniently located distribution center at 14th Street and Sheridan. The Ashram at 9th Street and Oak stared offering yoga classes. There was a yearly neighborhood fair held in Coronado Park. In March of the same year, Nona DiDomenico, in conjunction with NHS organized the second annual Coronado Home Tour (yep, it was still $2.50 to attend) and included not just residential homes ranging in value from $60,000 to $100,000, but an eight unit apartment complex and two commercial establishments. Twenty six stops in all. Quite an extensive (and exhausting) tour. Interestingly, the stated goal of the tour was not to raise money, but to showcase neighborhood vitality and provide spatial solutions for others who may be interested in renovation their historic home.

Leading the charge to provide improvements to Coronado were its churches, especially Augusta Lutheran (currently the First Church of God in Christ located at 14th Street and Virginia). They organized plays, senior fellowship with lunches, exercise classes and meet-and-greets. They formed not one, but several youth and adult choirs, held Easter sunrise services in Coronado Park and provided office space to the Coronado Community Health Resource Center.

Throughout the early 1980’s Parks and Recreation was also a vital partner in Coronado. Classes were offered either in Coronado Park or on church premises. As a resident you could have enjoyed instruction in: Yoga, crafts, drawing, ballet and a pre-school exercise class for the tots. What a vibrant neighborhood and we haven’t even reached 1984 yet. Stay tuned, because the activity in the ‘hood is about to really heat up…

This installment of our history owes a great deal of gratitude to one Coronado resident, Nona DiDemenico, who still resides in the neighborhood. Without her institutional memory and foresight in keeping over thirty years of Coronado’s written history, none of this would have been possible. Thank you Nona, you get my vote for Coronado resident of the year.

Phoenix’s Greater Corononado NeighborhoodAdditional thanks to Donna Reiner, Coronado's resident historian, for the wonderful vintage photos in this article. Her book, "Phoenix's Greater Coronado Neighborhood" can be found on Amazon.com.


b y j u l i a f o r n i e rWe certainly have the most fantastical neighbors in Coronado. But I had never encountered anyone until now who could say they met their partner in the circus.

Although you might see her in her role as a part time delivery driver for Coronado’s Ladybug Sandwich Shop, Maggie Keane is one of those lucky artists who makes her living doing art almost exclusively. Her art related projects are varied. Maggie has been an amusement park sketch artist, a courtroom sketch artist, a newspaper and catalog illustrator, and a pictorial billboard painter. She has created tourist portraits in Old Tucson, has done carousel restoration, did city bus airbrushing (Phoenix Suns) and was a circus truck painter, as well. Maggie and her husband of 21 years, Jens Larson, a circus performer, met while Maggie was painting trucks. She eventually became his very lovely assistant. They have been living in Coronado for almost 25 years. And because Maggie’s favorite holiday is Halloween, they throw a really elaborate Halloween Party every year. Jens is now a retired high school teacher who has gone back to his circus roots creating a for-hire mobile circus skills education program.

Maggie is one of just a few freelance court sketch artists in Arizona. Since cameras are not allowed in the federal courthouse, she has recorded high profile federal cases such as the Sheriff Joe trials, the Jared Loughner hearings, the FLDS and some Middle East terrorists’ trials. Her first gig in the courtroom was for the Don Bolles car bombing murder trial in 1977.

Maggie Keane

Muralist Coronado talent

Maggie participated in the Oak Street “Paint Phx” mural project earlier this year with a group of students. Currently, she is working on a mural on 7th Street and Granada of eight different head and shoulder depictions of David Bowie. She enjoys the thanks she gets from passers-by. Also in the planning stage is a mural of Prince. Both Bowie and Prince are larger than life icons who influenced many people. The deaths of both of these artists had an impact on Maggie. “Besides,” says Maggie, “they are both fun to paint.”

Historically “Modern Love”

Bowie's gaze Cha-Cha-Changes in each panel as you go from left to right along the wall.

“One on the left side of the face is left hand profile and then they are going to gradually turn around to the right so you see some sort of movement.” – Maggie Keane

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b y j u l i a f o u r n i e rLast fall a fellow Coronado neighbor told me about her next door neighbor, Eleanor, an artist who was interested in showing her work at The Hive. Over the past few months I have gotten to know Eleanor, who uses the name Joyce Keveren as her artist moniker. We finally got to sit down and chat a few times in June in the wonderful studio her son made for her in her backyard.

Surrounded by her work, we talked art, politics and raising children. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Wyoming, lived and worked in Zuni, New Mexico for 20 years raising kids and grandkids. Eleanor has lived on Evergreen street for the past 27 years. She has been working a lot on her painting since retiring.

Eleanor is my new favorite person.

Call to Artists for the Fourth Annual Coronado Art Show

On September 16th, the Hive Gallery will be holding the fourth annual Coronado Art Show. It is open to artists who live in the Coronado Neighborhood and have created a piece of new, original artwork in the last 12 months. Entry is free. Submit 1-3 photos of your work to [email protected] before August 14th to be considered. Artwork submitted to the show must be for sale. If you have any questions, contact Julia at 602-254-1641 or the email above.

And even if you are not an artist, mark your calendars for September 16th. The opening of the show is always a wonderful neighborhood event and a chance to support our many creative neighbors!

The Hive, 2222 N 16th Street

Having just returned from a trip to the Washington DC area, I was still feeling impressed from my visit to the American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore (a must see), and described some of the exhibits to her. Eleanor asked me to define visionary art and then declared, “That’s me! I’m a visionary artist!” I believe so too.

She sees her work as a fulfillment of her personal vision. Eleanor paints to suit herself, and if her audience enjoys her work, that’s fine too. Although Eleanor has taken an art class or two, she is primarily self-taught.

I was so impressed with Eleanor’s work that I decided to devote an entire wall to it in the upcoming the fourth annual Coronado Art Show on September 16th at the Hive.

Many visionary artists do not get really going until the last decade of their lives when they have lived a full life and are apt to not care so much about what others think. At a very young 78, Eleanor might just be getting started. I hope so. If her bright eyes are a sign, I would say most definitely so.

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The C.C.C. is open to people of all genders and everything in between. You don’t have to live in Coronado to join us…friends of neighbors are welcome anytime. While we are an adult coloring club, we have welcomed several well behaved children. But keep in mind that some of us have racy coloring books and we do not filter occasional swear words or dirty jokes! And as our alternate month Pot Lucks are hosted in member homes, we ask that you respect the wishes of our hosts; many homes are not baby proofed and pets can be on the run.

We strive to make our adult coloring club fun and relaxing. There are no membership dues and we even have door prizes. All our prizes are graciously donated by our community. We gladly welcome donations so please contact me early so we can promote your good name, services or wares. With seven door prizes at each meetup, the chances are pretty good that you could walk away with something totally cool like a sexy lamp or a two-step lesson for two!

To get involved, look for us on Facebook at “The Coronado Coloring Club,” or find our invite link on the Coronado Message Board. If you are not on Facebook, you can email me at [email protected] for locations. Turnout has been great so please RSVP so that we can reserve the correct number of tables for our venues in advance.

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I started The Coronado Coloring Club (C.C.C.) at the beginning of the year as another way to bring more neighbors together in a fun relaxed environment. The club started in my kitchen with just one other member. We held spontaneous meet ups until we could get the interest and support of more neighbors. Several months ago we established a regular day and time to gather. We now meet regularly on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Coronado Coloring ClubCome join us every third Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

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Are you really living in your living room? Rising Youth Theatre, a theatre company that creates socially relevant original plays with youth presented the world premiere of Under the Rug / Debajo de la Alfombra in two city parks in June 2016. Performances took place at Verde Park in the Garfield neighborhood and in Coronado Park in the Coronado neighborhood June 2 – 5, 2016. The outdoor performance explored “living room stories” with the community and was supported by a grant from Arizona Humanities.

Rising Youth Theatre

For more information on Rising Youth Theatre, including upcoming events and opportunities to get involved, check out our website. www.risingyouththeatre.org

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@risingyouththeaPlaywright Sigrid Gilmer worked with a team of Rising Youth Theatre artists, both youth and adult, to explore stories of our living rooms. What do these places mean to us? What memories do they hold? And what does it mean to take the stories that happen in these private family spaces and move them into a public park? Together, this team created three short plays that explored how we feel about the places where we live.

Each of the plays was directed by a youth and adult director: Sarah Sullivan and Rachael Bernardino, Liliana Gomez and Matthew Mendez, and Xanthia Walker and Presley Nasisse. A team of youth and adult artists also made up the ensemble of performers, designers, and technical crew. Youth were involved in every aspect of the performance, from writing to directing, to performing to building the set. Many of the youth and adult ensemble members currently live in both the Coronado and Garfield neighborhoods! Despite extreme heat, audiences showed up with fans and water bottles to share in the theatre experience.


More informationJoin us every Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 am and share in the bountiful harvest at the Coronado Community Garden at 1222 E. Virginia St.

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Garden Party like it's 1999On Saturday, June 25th, neighbors gathered together to honor the passing of the pop icon Prince, eat some delicious food and fundraise for the community garden. The host with the most, Gary Butler, generously offered his party-perfect home for the midsummer celebration. To top off the cool-in-every-way venue, vegan friendly sweets were generously donated from local restaurant The Coronado. The Americana sounds of local band Ghost Light Revue set the ideal tone for the evening events. After drinks, snacks and Prince music was enjoyed by all, the garden raised close to $400 from this event.

Why, you might ask, is the garden increasing their fundraising efforts? The whole look and setup of the community garden is about to change. With the help of the Coronado Neighborhood Association and our compost companions Recycled City, we are about to undertake a massive garden rejuvenation. With some CNA funding support and through fundraising events planned throughout the summer, our goal is to make the garden more productive and attractive by the annual home tour in February.

We have some big ideas that are going to take the support of the whole community to execute, such as: • A weekly farmers’ market• A new watering system• New shaded meeting area• Doubling the number of garden beds• Newly landscaped layout in the front and back of the garden The garden will remain free and open to the public. If you would just like to get involved and take home some locally grown veggies, come to a weekly gardening meeting. Held every Sunday from 8:00 to 9:00 am in the Garden at 1222 E Virginia Street. Everyone is welcome!

A special thank you to all of the donors that made our event a success: The Coronado, Ghost Light Revue, Sunshine Market, Gary Butler, John Zackery, Akil Zakariya, Anna Deaux, Kellie Kreiser, Valeria Rubio, Zac Collson, Kendall Kershaw, Meredith Lee, Bob Wohl, Megan O’Donnell, Vyncent McDaniels, Lisa Cruz, Kat Kindler and many more!

Ghost Light RevuePhoto: Sarah Schlabach

Plan aheadIt’s not too early to think about your fall planting! Here are a few options for good things to plant in October and November:Beets, Blackeyed Peas, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collard Greens, Corn, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Leek, Radishes, Rutabagas, Spinach, Turnips.

The Coronado Community Garden


The Fighting Mustangs of Coronado

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For more than 75 years, North High School has been a model of academic success within the Phoenix Union High School District. North was the second school to be built in the district and was constructed using funds from the Public Works Administration. North remains the oldest in the district, which boasts sixteen schools throughout Phoenix.

Opened in 1939, North Phoenix High School, as it was initially called, is located at 1101 E. Thomas Road. When it was first constructed, it was considered to be on the Northeastern outskirts of Phoenix. Today, of course, North’s location is close to the center of a major metropolitan area and serves an annual enrollment of over 2,500 students.

For many decades North Phoenix High thrived as a school that provided enriching academic and social experiences to students. In 1962 the name was officially changed to North High School and throughout the 1970’s, North continued on a forward momentum and established itself as a premier educational institution in the Phoenix area.

In 1981, due to declining enrollment and budget shortfalls, the governing board was forced to close North High School. However, the United States District Court ruled that the Phoenix Union High School District must restore educational opportunities to inner city high school students and mandated that the district reopen this fine institution. In the fall of 1983, after a $1.2 million face lift, North once again started to grow and opened doors to students.

Early on, North earned the title of “Honor School of the West” and was one of the finest high schools in the United States. Today, North maintains this tradition of academic excellence and was recently recognized as one of the top high schools in the United States by Newsweek magazine. Furthermore, every year, North's graduates exceed state and national standards, and they follow in the footsteps of the thousands of alumni before them.

North continues to be a comprehensive high school where all students can achieve a world-class education designed to meet their specific needs. The school offers a wide variety of programs starting with the prestigious International Baccalaureate in 1985, and now boasts a broad selection of Honors and AP, AVID, Dual-Enrollment, JROTC programs and many more elective classes and offerings. Students benefit from the diverse programs offered at North; indeed, there are programs for all, including English Language Learners Program and Exceptional needs students.

North High School prides itself on being an exemplary learning community in which all members experience academic rigor, accountability, diversity and involvement in order to maximize individual potential. North continues to work toward the mission of “Empowering all students to be global citizens as they pursue success”.

North is a thriving campus that has many various events throughout the year. There are academic events, sporting events, performing arts concerts, social events and many more. Community members are always welcome to join in the festivities and should check the website frequently at www.northhs.com or call the school at 602-764-6515.

North maintains this tradition of academic excellence and was recently recognized as one of the top high schools in the United States by Newsweek magazine.

Opened in 1939, North Phoenix High School enrollment of over 2,500 students. North is the home of the local International Baccalaureate Magnet Program.

North High School prides itself in being an exemplary learning community in which all members experience academic rigor, accountability, diversity and involvement in order to maximize individual potential.

A Coronado Congratulations goes out to the North High School Class of 2016. Go Mustangs!

North continues to work toward the mission of “Empowering all students to be global citizens as they pursue success”.

Juan Aldo Nuñez is the Principal of North High School, home of the Fighting Mustangs who proudly fly the school colors of Royal Blue and Fire Engine Red.


1. Brutha White bringing the acoustic blues2. These mobile, musical merrymakers led the

party from house to house 3. Robert and Julie Moore with their girls,

Matilda and Giselle4. You’re never too young for your first

porch concert5. A new fan of Brutha White!

Coronado Porch Concert Photos: Al Alguinaga

6. Bikes… the official transportation of the Porch Concerts

7. There might have been a few people who showed up for the show…

8. James and Jackie Hogue, one of the concert hosts

9. Harris Smith of the Ex Supermodels, belting it out

10. Friends taking in the Heartless Bartons11. Showing Coronado pride12. A porch concert organizer, Mike Logan

and Jessica Berg13. Asher Aguinaga14. Brea Burns and the Boleros at Anna Deaux’s

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16. Sharp in shades – Phil Freedom and his daughter17. Perry Petri showing his support for Harmony18. This could be trouble… Mary Beth England and

Julie Moore19. This fuzzy one wasn't able to sing, due to being

a little hoarse20. Best. Hair. Ever.

21. Only hat wearers could be in this one (Jonathon Lamon, Julie Moore, Jeremy Veatch, Robert Moore)

22. The Speas Family, Chad & Adrianna Speas with their kids, making a point

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24. Free Breezy Pops were a huge hit!25. Whether all in or just the toes, it was cool in

the pool26. Nicole Abbott and some small friends27. The Coronado kids were fans 28. Brandon Ornelas, Breezy Pop entrepreneur29. The Second Annual CNA Pool Party was a

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Coronado Pool Party


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9 Tips to Thwart ThievesHaving your home or car broken into is one of the worst feelings ever. But there are a few easy things you can do to keep from being a victim.

1. Keep your home looking good – Repair the shabby, ugly or broken down surroundings of your home. Run down properties encourage vandalism and theft.

2. Don’t ignore the alley – Keep the alley perimeter of your home cleaned up. Did you know that you are responsible for the first three feet of your property out into the alley?

3. Invest in some security – Install security lighting or sensors, sturdy doors and window security hardware, or well-maintained fences. Looking for a cost effective option? Plant some “security vegetation” such as cactus, bougainvillea, or pyracantha to make fence jumpers think twice.

4. Get to know your neighbors – Go meet your neighbors and exchange contact information. You’ll keep watch for each other, plus you may meet someone cool.

5. Put the Block Watch sign in your window – There is a copy of the Block Watch sign in this issue. Tear it out and display it where it can be seen.

6. Lock your car doors – Keep your car doors locked. And don’t leave personal items in plain sight in your car… why provide the temptation?

7. Be aware – If you see something, say something. It helps the Police Department to protect our neighborhood if you report any unusual behavior to Crime Stop at 602-262-6151. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.

8. Pay attention and have a plan – Keep your head up, know your surroundings, and know where to go for help if you need to. Plan your route to avoid isolated areas. And don’t be distracted by cell phones, head phones, or personal music players.

9. Program Crime Stop into your phone – Make Crime Stop one of your contacts at 602-262-6151. And call it when you see something not right. It’s what that number is for!

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Pastors Jad & Jaime Levi want to invite you to worship gatherings on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 5:45 PM at

917 E. Sheridan St. beginning August 27th.

Other weeks, we meet in homes to share a meal, pray, and serve our community.

Everyone is welcome to worship and serve with us.

School Supply Drive! Please help us support a neighborhood school,

Emerson Elementary, in their addiKon of 7th & 8th grade students. We we will be collecKng the following supplies in a labeled drop box at 2639 N. 15th St. on Friday’s & Saturday’s

from 7 AM to 7 PM in August. Needed items: Mechanical pencils, colored pencils,

ball point pens, dry erase markers, erasers, 5 subject spiral notebooks, highlighters, pencil

pouches, index cards, flash drives, and ear buds.

Thank you for your support of Emerson Elementary!

A New ChrisKan Faith Community In Coronado

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for sale with another broker, this is not a solicitation for that listing.


2139 E. Pasadena AveFantastic little enclave of CDS lot SFR homes surrounded by luxury estate homes on quiet

tree lined street.4BD, 2.5BA 2635 sq feet

MLS # 5448563

1843 N. 11th StreetWhat a great find! Tucked on a

quiet street in the Coronado Historic District!

2BD, 2BA with 1BD, 1BAGuest House

MLS #5455075

Portland on the ParkEdison

Art HausLet us be your MidTown

connection for new construction! Call us today for updated price list & floor plans

Regency on CentralStunning views of the Heard Museum & downtown from this 1800 sq foot SE corner

unit! Great updating!MLS # 5364576

Artisan Lofts on OsbornCream of the crop when you want urban loft living! Great

open floor plan. One bedroom plus den/office area upstairs.

MLS # 5458216

Phoenix TowersThis unit has been completely rebuilt! Rear garden views and amazing privacy. 2 bedroom,

2 bath, 1801 sq feet. MLS # 5323618

Nicholas Yale, CRS, ABR

4700 N. 12th Street #222Phoenix, AZ 85014

480620[email protected]

Recognized. Respected.Recommended.

Nicholas Yale is Recognized asRealty EXecutives Top Solo Agent for

units sold in 2015!

EXperience the Advantage ofworking with an EXecutive!The Difference is Results!

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