HISTORIC ROOSEVELT TIMES

HISTORIC ROOSEVELT

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In This Issue

Great News about Great Neighbors

2016 Board Election

College Football Championship

Membership Application

Then and Now: WI Letta

Preparations for Holiday’s

Calendar of Events

Rooseveltneighborhood.org January, 2016 (Roosevelt Action Association is a 501 (3)c Non-profit organization. Any revenue collected, as from ads, provided to us is tax deductible to the do-nor).

Call for 2016 Board of Directors

By Mark Davis

It is that time of year again! Members of the RAA can toss their hat

into available Board of Directors spots. As you may recall, our by-

laws call for current and paid membership to elect board members

for a two year term at the Annual Meeting scheduled for February,

2nd, 2016 at UL2. The minimum available board seats are two di-

rectors that are termed out (board members cannot serve more

than two consecutive terms). Termed out on the board is our cur-

rent President Karl Obergh and Director Jim Trocki. There will also

be two other positions available on the Board of Directors due to

resignations.

If you wish to be a candidate, you need to be a member of the RAA

and you need to be nominated at either the December or January

board meetings.

Remember, the bylaws are specific about which members can cast

a ballot. You must own real property in the RAA boundaries, or a

current renter resident I the district, one ballot per person and be in

good standing and present. “Members must be a dues paying

member 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting to cast a ballot”,

so that means you need to get your membership completed and

paid for, on or before the January meeting.

Great News about Great Neighbors!

By Sherry Rampy

I’ve said it before, but I’m saying it again. We have some truly incredi-

ble residents in our neighborhood! I’m often reminded of the Garrison

Keillor quote, “where all the women are strong, all the men are good

looking, and all the children are above average.” Here are some of

the most recent “yay” moments from our neighbors.

Church Nuckles received a blue first prize ribbon for his ceramics wok

at the Phoenix Festival of the Arts!!

Long term resident and artist, Robert Miley, was selected to represent

AZ in America Celebrates: Ornaments from across the USA, at the

White House this holiday season! Twelve ornaments were used. The

Release The Fear sculpture at Central and Roosevelt Street is one of

Robert’s works. His work as CEO and founder of Release the Fear

non-profit is incredible. Visit www.releasethefear.org for more infor-

mation.

Another Lynwood resident, Leah Fregulia, CEO of the Arizona School

of the Arts, received the Chamber of Commerce Athena Award in the

public sector given to those who show “excellence in business and

leadership, exemplary service and their support and mentorship of

other women.”

Finally, our website designer, and new home owner (although she

was a resident before her recent purchase). Quinn Whissen, has

been named to the City of Phoenix Citizens Transportation Commis-

sion. Also check out This Could be PHX, a community engagement

and urban awareness group she founded with Ryan Tempest (also on

the RAA Board).

Nothing like some Happy News to start a Happy New Year!

Outdoor Campus Hours of Operation

Friday, January 8th—Sunday, January 10th

12:00PM—12:00AM

Sponsor activations & activities close at 9 pm: concert stage and

concessions remain open until 12am

AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!

4:30PM—7:00PM Opening Acts for AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! Concert

Series

7:30PM—9:00PM AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! Headline Concert Act

Friday, January 8—David Nail & The Band Perry

Saturday, January 9—WALK THE MOON & Ciara

Sunday, January 10—Moon Taxi, Andy Grammer, & John Mellencamp

Block 23

Concert stage featuring local talent , DJ’s 6 large format groups

Festival-like Activities & Sponsor Activations

Programmed throughout CityScape, Collier Center and predestrian-

friendly streets

Extra Yard for Teachers 5K Race

Route: Talking Stick Resort Arena—Arizona State Capital Loop

Sunday, January 10th Start time: 9:00AM

College Football Playoff (CFP) Indoor Events

Phoenix Convention Center Exhibit Halls 1-6

Friday, January 8th 12:00PM—3:00PM Soft Opening/3:00—8:00PM

Saturday, January 9th 7:30—9:30AM Media Day/9:00AM Activations

Open—8:00PM

Sunday, January 10th 12:00PM—8:00PM

Media Day

Phoenix Convention Center—within Fan Central

Saturday, January 9th 7:30AM—9:30AM

Extra Yard for Teachers Summit

Phoenix Convention Center South Ballroom

Saturday, January 9th 1:30PM—4:30PM

Party At The Playoff

Warehouse 215 @ Bentley Projects

Saturday, January 9th 9:00PM—1:00AM

Northwestern Mutual Taste of the Championship

Phoenix Convention Center South Ballroom

Sunday, January 10th 6:00PM—9:00PM

For full details about the events and game go to the following website:

www.AZCHAMPGAME.org and click on learn more for schedules.

Board Member Contact info

Karl Obergh President

[email protected] (602)622-3160

Sherry Rampy VP


Monica Goddard Secretary


Ryan Tempest Treasurer


Melanie Terpstra Director


Andrew Brown Director


Tony Tardino Director


Jim Trocki Director


Diane Miller Director


Who to call:

Police, Fire, or Medical Emergency 911

Non-Emergency/Crime Stop (602)262-6151

Community Action Officers

North of I-10

Officer Ben Harris (602)361-4501

South of I-10

Officer Brandy Thwing (602)534-6432

City Services

Graffiti Busters Hotline (602)495-7014

KEEP IT CLEAN (602)534-4444

Prop. Maintenance Violations (602)262-7844

Street Light Maintenance (602)495-5125

APS Emergency Number (602)258-5483

Newsletter Editor: Douglas Churchill


Roosevelt Monthly Meetings

Roosevelt Action Association usually hold their month-

ly meetings on the First Tuesday of each month from

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at UL2 at 2nd Ave & McKinley St.

All residents in the district are invited to these meet-

ings to share thoughts and ideas with the Board of

Directors and regular attendees. Also as a reminder

the cut-off for submitting articles or ads for the news-

letter is the 15th of each month. Please contact Doug

Churchill with information at (602)606-2914 or

[email protected]. Thank you for your support.

Meet Me Downtown

Meet Me Downtown is a free week-

ly (rain, shine and holidays) walk-

run starting from The Corner in City

Scape from 5:15 to 5:45 pm on

Mondays. We will provide a route

guide for a 3-mile walk downtown

and through the Roosevelt Neigh-

borhood. Return to The Corner by

7:00 pm for music, free incentive

awards for regular participation and a free raffle. Stay downtown

after and enjoy discounts in several “Meet Me” restaurants.

Register here...http://www.meetmedowntown.com/wp-login.php?

action—register or register when you arrive. MMDT is sponsored by

Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona and brought to you by FitPHX and

Downtown Phoenix Inc.

For more information go to http://www.meetmedowntownphx.com

DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, AND TEST YOUR CREATION

Woodworking * Sewing * Laser Cutting * 3E Printing

And Much More

Generously supported by

THE KEMPER & MARLEY FOUNDATION azscience.org/CREATE

Bulk Trash Pick up Sched-

ule

If you live in the Roosevelt District and

are expecting having large amounts of

trash, ei. mattresses, couches, tables

or other items you have been consid-

ering throwing out, you are in luck!

The City of Phoenix will be conducting

their periodic bulk trash pick-ups

soon. Our area from McDowell Rd. to

Van Buren St. and Central Ave. to 7th

Ave will have this service provided. Beginning January 23, 2016 you may place

items of ill repair or unwanted in the alleys or along the streets (where alleys

are not handy or present) The City will start to pick this trash up starting Febru-

ary 1, 2016. Please be kind to your neighbors and help keep this stuff in as

neatly ordered piles as possible so it won’t look ‘trashy’ or unsightly. Then

when all is said and done we all can have a beautiful un-trashed neighborhood

to show off and enjoy. For full details please visit the cities website at

http:www.phoenix.gov/publickworks/garbage/bulktrash

Submitting articles and ads:

If you would like to submit either an article or place an ad in our newly

designed Roosevelt Newsletter please feel free to. You can send an

article or ad in a ‘PDF’ or ‘jpeg’ or ‘word’ format to Douglas Churchill at

[email protected] or you can send it to any of the Board of

Directors listed on page 4 and they will forward it to me. We want to

encourage you to participate in the newsletter so your information can

be shared by everyone in our beautiful Historic District. A cut off date

of no later of the 15th of each month has been set so we can get it

proofed and printed in time for the next monthly issue. The newsletter

will also appear on our new website at RooseveltNeighborhood.org

and on our Facebook site. If placing an ad please contact one of the

Board Members or call me at (602)606-2914 for sizes and prices. Our

association is a 501 (3)c non-profit organization is registered with the

State of Arizona Corporation Office and the Federal Department of

Internal Revenue Service, therefore any revenue we collect is tax de-

ductible to the donor.

CELEBRATE ALL THE POSSIBILITIES 2016 CAN BRING! It's a time to look forward while treasuring the memories of the

past. Our very best wishes for a happy, healthy and productive

year ahead.

Carlyn Rankin

Financial Services Representative

60 E Rio Solado Pkwy Suite 610

Tempe AZ 858281 (480)638-2161

[email protected]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynrankin

Then and Now: Willeta

By Monica Goddard

Did you know it was once fashionable to put your home on the front of

a picture post card? That’s according to Mark Hughes who has a stack

of such cards dating to the early 1900’s. You might recognize this 5th

Avenue/West Willeta residence. Historians call it the “A. L. Boehmer

House named after a prominent Phoenician who built this Spanish Co-

lonial revival style in 1924” A City commissioner, Boehmer owned the

town’s main drugstore at 1st Ave. and Washington which dates back to

the horse and buggy days. The next home owner was Theodore Theor-

doropoulous who lived in the home for decades. “Ted” owned the Busy

Bee Café located where Patriots Square once was and is now City-

Scape. The Busy Bee had the town’s first animated neon sign-the flap-

ping wings of a giant bee over the front door. It was a popular place

attracting lawyers from the nearby courthouse who enjoyed ample por-

tions at bargain prices

Roosevelt Action Association (RAA) Membership

Since 1981, the RAA’s mission has been to promote understanding of and appreciation for Phoenix’s historic

past, to increase awareness of its architectural and cultural history, and to foster neighborhood pride for future

generations. Its many projects include promoting rehabilitation and redevelopment efforts and acting as a com-

munity advocate for issues that maintain the communities quality of life. Dues act as seed-money to support the

business and mission of the RAA.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name / Business Name

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address City/State/Zip

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone E-mail

2016 Annual Dues: Individual: $10.00 per person X ___________ people = $ ______________

Business Membership: $40.00

Holiday Luminaries by RKC: $10.00 per home. Dec. 24th and 25th. The cost covers the bags, sand, and two candles.

Pick up 23rd Q’s [email protected] = $ ____________

Total Enclosed: $ ____________

Check One: ( ) Residential Owner Occupant ( ) Commercial Property Owner

( ) Residential Renter ( ) Commercial Property Renter

( ) Other _________________________

Completed Membership Form can be mailed to RAA—P.O. Box 2788—Phoenix, AZ 85002, brought to monthly board meetings or dropped off at

Karl Obergh’s mailbox at 502 W. Lynwood. Membership is on a calendar year and dues must be paid to vote at meetings.

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Holiday Preparations can be Fun!

By Patricia Powers

Preparing for the Holidays or any day of the year can be a lot of fun. It can also highlight your home as a potential one for burglars. Here are some safety precautions, as you get ready for the Holidays or other times.

If you see something – say something! That’s one piece of advice from Officer Jeffrey Howell, Roosevelt’s Community Action Officer with the Downtown Operations Unit. He says keep in mind crime prevention through environmental design so your house isn’t a target as you hang lights, decorate the tree and wrap presents. Overgrown shrubs and barriers between the front of your house and the street might be a place for some-one to hide while they work on getting into your home through a door or window. There are a lot of people in and out of the neighborhood so sometimes people don’t think twice when they see something they think might be unusual.

Officer Howell has been with the Downtown Operations Unit for 16 years and he says you help stop crime when you know your neighbors and call the police when things look out of the ordinary or suspicious. The police want to hear from you. If you think neighborhood activity is unusual call them.

And that goes for the alleys too. Alleys aren’t a thoroughfare for cars or pedestrians. If you notice strangers in the alley or homeless setting up camp in the alley call the police.

Stealing packages off porches is not just a seasonal activity, packages left by the front door have always been a target there are more of them laying around this time of year. Avoid being a victim. Perhaps you arrange to have packages delivered to your work place or schedule them for pickup. If you are leaving town for the Holidays or other times of the year, you can arrange for your neighbors to pick up your mail and packages?

It isn’t a bother for police to check out something you think is unusual, Officer Howell says it is their job.

Hope you all had a Happy Holiday season, stay alert and aware and if you see something, say something. The phone number for Crime Stop is (602)262-6151. You can also contact our local patrol officers Ben Harris or Brandy Thwing at the phone numbers listed in our contact list. And of course you can contact Officer Jeff Howell at (602)534-6438 In case you can’t get a hold of either Ben of Brandy.

Calendar of Events — January, 2016

Jan. 1—Jan. 2: Puppet Slam

Great Arizona Puppet Theater (3rd Ave & Portland)

Jan. 1 –Jan. 10: 23rd Annual Zoolights

Phoenix Zoo (48th St & VanBuren)

Jan. 1—Jan. 31: Frida Kahilo Photo exhibit,

Heard Museum (2301 N Central)

Jan. 1—Jan 17: Cinderella

Great Arizona Puppet Theater (3rd Ave & Portland)

Jan. 1—Jan. 31: Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light

Desert Botanical Garden

Jan. 2—Jan. 31: Yoga in the Park (Saturday’s only)

City Scape (Washington to Jefferson & 1st Ave to

2nd St)

Jan. 8: First Friday

(Roosevelt St between Central & 7th St)

Jan. 8 - Jan. 10: 2016 College Football Championship

(Downtown Phoenix, Convention Center and sur

rounding streets)

Jan. 13–Jan. 18: Disney on Ice presents Frozen

Talking Stick Resort Arena

Jan. 15-Jan. 17: Maricopa County Home & Garden Show

Arizona State Fairgrounds (15th Ave & McDowell)

Jan. 17-Jan. 31: Michelangelo Sacred and Profane

Phoenix Art Museum (Central & McDowell)

Jan. 21: Songs for our Heroes Concert

Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall

(Central & Indian School)

Jan. 22-Jan. 23: Classics Five (Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7)

Symphony Hall (2nd St & Monroe)

Jan. 29: Legends One—Beatlemania

Symphony Hall

Jan. 29-Jan. 31: The Adventures of Super Puppy

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

For events presented by the Burton Barr Central Library please visit

website: www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org and click on the calendar page.

For more events in and around downtown Phoenix please visit the

following website: www.dtphx.org/calendar

Visit website http://visitarizona.com/events-calendar for further infor-

mation, times and ticket prices for events above or in their calendar.

DeSoto Market is now open Sunday’s from 10:00 am to 3 pm with their

Farmers Market (Corner of Central and Roosevelt)

Phoenix Public Market is also open Wednesday’s from 5:00 pm to 9:00

pm and Saturday’s from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Corner of Central and

Pierce). They have indoor and outdoor Market areas for browsing and

shopping as well as eating sections.

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