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Hello New Resident,The staff and businesses of Who’s Who and What to Do in Glen-

dale would like to be among the first to welcome you to your new home.

Together we have created this magazine as a resource to help you become more acquainted with your new surroundings. There are so many things to do, see and enjoy in your new community we sim-ply could not have listed them all. With that in mind, we wanted to personally introduce a few of our favorite people, places and things inside these pages.

We hope you find this publication helpful in settling into your new home and encourage contacting the sponsors for any of their services you may need. They will be happy to help you in any way possible.Welcome and Best Wishes,Mandie WallaceEditor

� How to select a pool table for your new home

� When to get tax advice from a professional

� Things to do in and around Glendale

� Save a bundle of money repainting your car

� Glendale’s most unique restaurants

� CCV – Inspiring families to build a legacy

� Custom wood kitchen cabinets are now more affordable than ever

� Glendale’s Got Game

� New Glendale clinic set up to combat Low T

� How to set up an effective financial plan

Copyright 2013 by Welcome Pages Arizona, PO Box 7481 Mesa AZ 85216 | Telephone 480-658-0506.All rights reserved. No parts of this pub-lication may be reproduced without the consent of Welcome Pages Ari-zona. Who’s Who and What to Do in Glendale is published by Welcome Pages Arizona and direct mailed to new Glendale residents weekly. For information, provide feedback or to advertise, call 480-658-0506.

PublisherD W Allen

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EditorMandie Wallace

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In this Issue . . .On the cover:Univeristy of Phoenix Stadium.Photo courtesy of City of Glendale, Arizona.

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► WHO’S WHO - POOL TABLES

Choosing a new billiards table for your home is a major deci-sion. However, when you select the right table, it can provide hours of enjoyment and enhance the beauty of your home. Making a decision may feel overwhelming, but you can break the decision-making process into easy steps. Measure the area you have in mind for the billiards table to determine the ideal table size. Ideally, you should have 5 to 6 feet of free space around your table. The surface area of all regulation-size billiard tables is two times longer than the width. Tables range in length from 7 to 10 feet. The most common size for home tables is 8 feet. Consider the amount of money you want to spend. Bil-liards tables are available in a wide variety of styles and materials. In general, the less expensive tables are made of cheaper components and do not last as long as more expensive, high-end tables. Think about the performance

level you need from the table. For in-stance, determine if you plan on using the table for frequent practice and seri-ous game play, or decide if it will be for occasional, recreational use. Evaluate the different materi-als and features that affect durability

and decorative appeal of the table. For high-quality tables, manufacturers use 1-inch thick slate to construct the table bed. Table beds are covered with dif-ferent materials. Less expensive tables use felt as a covering, which tends to

slow down balls. High-end tables use fine worsted wool that allows the balls to move faster. You can purchase tables made from inexpensive laminate or pric-ey hardwoods. You can buy tables with pre-built frames or frames you assemble at

home. Pre-built frames are usually stronger. You may also decide to have a professional install your ta-ble to ensure it is sturdy and level. When buying a new pool table in Arizona you can count on Dia-mondback Billiards. They have a large selection to choose from, bringing your family years of fun and enjoyment. Offering high qual-ity pool and billiard accessories in addition to the sleek line of Olhau-sen pool tables. They have game room collections to fit any budget. The staff strives to cultivate life-time customers that will tell their

friends and family about the no pressure buying experience found at Diamond-back Billiards. For more information call 602-738-1749 or stop by today. The showroom is located at 6027 W Bell Road, Suite B, in Glendale.

A Well-Made, Well-MaintainedPool Table Can Last You a Lifetime


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► WHO’S WHO - ACCOUNTING & TAXES

viser is to be available and to pro-vide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions. We do not accept any-thing less from ourselves and this is what we deliver to you. We feel it is extremely important to continually professionally educate ourselves to improve our technical expertise, financial knowledge and service to our clients. Our high service quality and “rav-ing fan” clients are the result of our commitment to excellence.

We will answer all of your ques-tions, as they impact both your tax and financial situations.

We welcome you to contact us any-time at 602-714-8896 for a free con-sultation.

As you begin to think about filing your taxes here is some very im-portant advice, perhaps the best tax advice you can get, that bears repeat-ing: Don’t accept tax advice from anyone other than a professional tax preparer. Don’t listen to a broker, banker, insurance salesman, neighbor, co-worker, or your Uncle Charlie! If

you are given tax information by a non-tax person, be sure to check it out with your own tax professional.Along the same lines, you should al-ways double-check your options and do the math for the different scenar-ios you may encounter. On your tax return you are often given choices on how to treat a certain item, and you should review each option and do separate calculations to see which one will result in the lowest tax. A trained tax preparer will be familiar

with these nuances. And consider how the option you choose on your federal return will affect your state tax return. One op-tion may save $50 in federal taxes but cost you $100 on your state return. Choose the option that will allow you to pay the absolute least amount of combined overall federal, state and local income taxes. Finally, resist the temptation to rely on tax preparation software pack-age or online filing service to prepare a correct and accurate return if you do not have sufficient knowledge of the Tax Code. No software package or online filing service is a substi-tute for actual tax knowledge, or for a competent, experienced tax profes-sional. As with any software, the rule is “garbage in, garbage out”. If you don’t know how to enter the infor-mation, or what information to enter, you won’t get the best, or sometimes not even the correct, answer.In Glendale the “go to firm” is Patriot Accounting. Here is why. An account-ing firm is known for the quality of its service. Our firm’s reputation reflects the high standards we demand of our-selves. Our primary goal as a trusted ad-

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► THINGS TO SEE & DO

Things to See and Do in and around Glendale

Animal Instincts Take a walk on the wild side as you go on an adventure to World Wildlife Zoo in nearby Litch-field Park. This zoo is home to Arizona’s most unique assortment of wild animals; guests are amazed as they get up close and personal with white tigers, albino al-ligators and even sharks at the newly added aquarium. Large shade trees make for a comfortable visit year round. (16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623-935-WILD, wildlifeworld.com)

Space Out! You won’t want to miss the region’s own Space Mountain. Just west of Glendale is the Chal-lenger Space Center, where they offer an in-depth look at the magic of the final frontier. Children, and grown-ups, too, can take simulated space missions and learn all about the wonders of space. The kids will delight at things like Q&A sessions with real NASA astronauts, and a little education slips into the mix without them knowing, too—even better! (21170 N. 83rd Ave., 623-322-2001, azchallenger.org)

Picture courtesy City of Glendale


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Play Date Looking for a little theatrical escapism? We’ve got you covered. First, try Theater Works, a small, local non-prof-it theater company based in the beautiful new Peoria Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Peoria. The troupe has a stellar range of presentations, from drama to comedy, and musical and holiday, as well as a special puppet theater for children! Or check out what’s taking center stage at Arizona Broadway Theater, just north of the Peoria Sports Complex spring training facility. Dinner and a show might just be the perfect reason to get all dolled up for a night out on the town. (Arizona Broadway - 7701 West Paradise Lane, 623-776-8400, azbroadwaytheatre.com; Theater Works - 8355 West Peoria Ave., 623- 815-7930, theaterworks.org)

Farm-tastic! Tolmachoff Farms is a fourth-generation fami-ly-operated farm that grows a variety of fruits and vegetables locally. The farm also features special events and activities throughout the year, including Family Farm Day in the sum-mer, Pumpkin Days and a Corn Maze in October and Novem-ber, a haunted corn maze for Halloween, as well as Christmas events throughout December with Santa Claus. In addition, all year long the farm offers field trips where visitors can learn all about how the farm operates and even pick their own produce to take home. (5726 N. 75th Ave., 623-386-1301, tolmachoff-farms.com)

Put the pedal to the metal If you’ve ever wanted to get behind the wheel of Nextel Cup stockcar and see how fast you can take the turns on a professional raceway, stop thinking about it and do it. It’s possible at Phoenix International Raceway. You choose from a variety of racing experiences. You can take 8, 18, 30 or 60 laps round the track. Or take a ride with a pro. Decide how race-y you want to be and get ready to smell the high octane fuel.(Phoenix International Raceway, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323, 1-800-761-5867 www.racingstockcars.com)

Cowboy Up! City slickers can get a real taste of the West out Wickenburg way. Kick up some dust and head out to the Desert Caballeros Western Museum to get yourself in the mood. The museum boasts one of the most extensive collections of Western history, art and cultural artifacts to be found. Think you’re ready for the real thing? Test your spurs out on the open range at Rancho de los Caballeros dude ranch, which offers everything from the rustic and real to the lounging and luxurious. (Desert Caballeros - 21 North Frontier Street, 928-684-2272; Rancho de Los Caballeros - 1551 S. Vulture Mine Road, westernmuseum.org)


► WHO’S WHO - AUTO PAINTING

University Great Falls. His eager-ness for quality work, and success in achieving it, shines across the high level of satisfaction that MAACO Glendale customers enjoy. Now his expansive experience of production and quality assurance drives our ex-cellence. Michael’s vision and leadership is complemented by Kristi Wad-sworth’s invaluable input as head of internal operations. MAACO Glen-

dale’s customers continue to enjoy the first-rate auto repair and paint services as Michael and Kristi lead their auto body team in the Valley. Stop by the center at 7105 N 51st Ave in Glendale or for more infor-mation call 602-714-8888.

Owned and operated by Michael and Kristi Wadsworth, MAACO Glendale is West Valley’s only Cer-tified MAACO Center. MAACO, America’s Bodyshop, was estab-lished in 1972 to offer car owners fast, affordable & high quality auto repair and painting services. That’s exactly what MAACO has been doing ever since. Now, after hav-ing repaired 16.5 million vehicles MAACO enjoys the trust, loyalty

and respect of car owners across the continent. Serving the Valley for over 20 years, MAACO Glendale has re-paired and painted over 36,000 ve-hicles. This figure increases as it continues to enhance MAACO’s reputation, domination and number

of happy customers & partners.Our company has grown in many ways and has always maintained and improved upon the qualities that make us America’s premier auto body and paint shop. Whether it’s our experi-ence, management systems, buying power or continual technical training, a range of qualities make us the best. From the excellent repair and paint services to helpful support systems for store operators, our body shop never fails to impress.Providing auto repair and paint ser-vices at a rate of 12,000 vehicles a week, 600,000 a year, MAACO stands above all other auto bodyshops in North America. Under the leadership of Michael and Kristi Wadsworth, MAACO Glendale has grown by maintaining its level of excellence as a MAACO center. Highly motivated and enterpris-ing, Michael has been contributing to the auto body industry since his days as an assistant where he learned paint matching essentials and procurement of auto parts. He took this passion to school, literally, as he concentrated in the auto body field at Montana State

MAACO Glendale’s Customers Continue to Enjoy the First-Rate Auto Body Repair and Paint

Services Year After Year.


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► WHO’S WHO - CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) is an integral part of the local community, connecting hundreds of families through exciting and rel-evant weekend worship services, life-changing community outreach and a sought-after sports program.

“CCV’s 20,000 weekly mem-bers and attendees continually work together to change their neighbor-hoods for the better.During “Opera-

tion: Support Our Schools,” CCV targeted 300 elementaryschools and donated nearly 60,000 school supplies. Over Christmas, CCV launched “Family to Family,” col-lecting 4,400 food boxes, to feed 8,800 needy families for the 2-week break. With a focus on neighbor-hood-based small groups, CCV is an exciting place for you and your family to meet your neighbors and get involved. When it comes to sports, the CCV STARS program ranks among the best in the valley. More than 6,200 children between the ages of 4 and 18 participate in soccer, football and basketball leagues all year. On weekends, numerous CCV fields are packed with families coming to-gether to have fun and play hard. An

adult competitive intramural pro-gram caters to nearly 1,300 men and women. It includes, soccer, football and volleyball. Christ’s Church of the Valley is a dynamic church with many locations in Peoria, Scottsdale and

Surprise that offer identical ser-vices each weekend. For more in-formation and service times, visit ccvonline.com.

CCV: Inspiring Families to Build a Legacy


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► WHO’S WHO - CUSTOM CABINETS

Kitchens set the tone and atmo-sphere in a home. The quality, appeal and style of the kitchen cabinets are the first thing most homebuyers look at. High quality, well-constructed kitchen cabinets are a source of aes-thetic beauty, luxury and pleasure that add value to a home. Custom kitchen cabinets are considered a luxury item for most people. Numerous cabinetry com-panies and home centers provide semi-custom cabinet work, by ad-justing or changing manufacturer stock items to accommodate cus-tomer tastes and the many varia-tions in their kitchens. However, the added benefits of fully cus-tomized kitchen cabinets can be one of the best decisions a homeowner can make. With the numerous variables and decisions involved in customizing your cabinets, the process can seem daunting. An experienced designer can work with you from start to fin-ish streamlining every step. Custom

kitchen cabinets can be expensive, but with some effort you can find the right designer and company to see you through regardless of the scope or budget of your project. An expert in customized cabinets should

be able to help you easily compare styles, colors, textures, finishes, and prices for the basis of your unique project. Meet Amy Freidenberger. Amy is the owner and founder of Foothills Wood Transformations. She has been involved in custom woodworking for over twenty years developing her

talent and skill into an expert crafts-man. Nine years ago she founded Foothills Wood Transformation to give her the freedom to work with each client on an individual basis from start to finish.

Amy discovered that participat-ing with each new client through-out every step of the process from design, to fabrication, to installa-tion provided a more satisfying experience for everyone involved. Using this approach gives her a better understanding of each cus-tomer’s expectations and desires. Each client gets exactly what they dreamed of and Amy gets the sat-isfaction of seeing people enjoy

her creations for years to come. Handcrafted custom cabinets may be a luxury, but because of Amy Freidenberger they are more affordable than ever for people to enjoy. Call her today to schedule a complimentary “No Obligation” in home design visit. Her direct line is 602-714-8892.

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► WHO’S WHO - SPORTS

Camelback RanchCamelback Ranch is the spring training home of the Los Ange-les Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. The park offers baseball fans more than top-quality playing fields and facilities; the site also features picturesque walking trails, landscaped grounds and an orange grove. Guests will also enjoy two ponds and a fully stocked lake between the Dodgers and White Sox facilities.www.camelbackranchbaseball.com www.cactusleague.com

The crack of the bat, the rev of the engine, the thud of a perfect tackle, the crunch of a shoulder into the glass-forget your serenity CD, these are the sounds of the desert. Or at least in the desert of Glendale and the West Valley, an area fast becoming the nation’s newest sports mecca with a lineup of professional football, hockey, Spring Training baseball, auto racing, NCAA Regionals, home to the Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and the 2015 Super Bowl. For more information see: www.glendalesgotgame.com

University of Phoenix StadiumThe University of Phoenix Stadium is a marvel of design, engineer-ing and technology. It has become the standard for multi-purpose sports and entertainment complexes and features the only rollout field and retractable roof stadium in the world. Opened in 2006 and home to the Arizona Cardinals and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Super-bowl XLII and Superbowl XLIX in 2015.www.universityofphoenixstadium.com www.azcardinals.com

Jobing.com ArenaOwned by the City of Glendale, Jobing.com Arena is home to the National Hockey League’s Phoenix Coyotes. The arena was built as a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility and anchors the 223-acre Westgate CityCenter.www.jobingarena.comcoyotes.nhl.com

Phoenix International RacewayOpened in 1964, Phoenix International Raceway is home to two annual NASCAR race weekends, one of 13 facilities on the NAS-CAR schedule to host more than one race weekend a year. The track is both the first and last stop on the West Coast, as well as the second and second-to-last track on the schedule.www.phoenixinternationalraceway.com

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Golf Desert Style

The Phoenix area is known throughout the world for the best in desert golf, the area boasts 185 public, private, resort, municipal, and executive golf course destinations containing 3600 golf holes that exhibit varying conditions of difficulty common to Arizona golf. Here are three courses to get you started!

Coldwater Golf Club100 N. Club House Dr.Avondale, AZ 85323623-932-9000www.coldwatergolfclub.com

Voted “Best Course to Play on a Budget.” At Coldwater Gold Club we have shaped large features that go well beyond your run-of-the-mill mound or hill. The result is a combination of spectacular el-evated tees, deep swales and cas-cading fairways. Only in North Scottsdale, or some of the Valley’s foothill courses, can you find such rolling terrain and dramatic, un-dulating golf holes. What’s more, the setting is framed by mountain views, native grasses, meandering washes, and two placid lakes.

Villa de Paz4220 N. 103rd Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85037623-877-1171www.villadepazgolf.com

Voted the best, inexpensive 18 holes in the “Valley of the Sun” as featured by the Arizona Republic newspaper, Villa de Paz Golf Club is Arizona`s best golfing value. The course was built in the early 1970`s and is one of the oldest 18-hole facilities on the west side of Phoenix. A traditional, park-land-style layout, Villa de Paz is a challenge to even the most ex-perienced players. It is also easy enough that the novice and begin-ning golfer will also have an en-joyable experience.

Raven Golf Club at Verrado4242 N. Golf Dr.Buckeye, AZ 85326623.388.3000www.ravengolf.com

Tucked in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains, stretch-ing to more than 7,000 yards, and offering jaw dropping views and rugged natural beauty, the Ra-ven at Verrado is an exceptional golf experience that can accom-modate golfers of all levels. The thrilling design crafted by Tom Lehman and John Foughts. After your round, the Verrado Grille restaurant is a great place to relax and take in the Sunset!

Golf Desert Style


►WHO’S WHO - MEN’S HEALTH

it is manufactured at a local and highly respected compounding pharmacy in Peoria. Unlike other clinics, Vital4Men goes the extra mile by requiring that every batch of testosterone be tested pre & post production for potency and steril-ity. What sets Vital4Men apart is that they offer a free consultation for anyone that has questions re-garding testosterone replacement therapy. Most of their competitors charge anywhere from $200 to $600 to simply talk to a doctor about possible treatment. Vital4Men also accepts all major medical insurance plans including Medicare. For more information, call the office today at 623-208-5485.

Vital4Men, which specializes in the diagnosis & treatment of low testosterone in men, has proved to be a very welcome addition to the Northwest Valley. Ever since the clinic opened their doors on May 1st, 2012 in the Peoria-Glendale area, Vital4Men has experienced remarkable growth. They are now planning to open their second loca-tion in the vicinity of North Phoe-nix/Scottsdale by mid-2013. The Vital4Men team is com-prised of experts specializing in the diagnosis & treatment of low tes-tosterone, which is a common issue for many men. The founders were receiving treatment through their primary care provider but found it to be inconvenient because of long

wait times to see their doctor. They both experienced great results and decided to open a clinic that is spe-cific in the treatment of men with low testosterone. The goal of Vi-tal4Men is to have you in and out within 5 minutes once you start on-going therapy and no appointment is needed. Averaging 15 new patients per week, Vital4Men has enjoyed ex-ceptional growth. Patients typically are men between the ages of 30 to 60 who are experiencing issues such as low energy, decreased libido, ir-ritability, loss of mental focus, loss of muscle mass and weight gain, among others. To help these pa-tients, Vital4Men uses a bio-identi-cal testosterone that is unique since

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► WHO’S WHO - FINANCIAL PLANNING

your plan, but you should also use a Roth IRA and other investment tools to increase your investments. Once you match out your eligibil-ity on your retirement accounts you can use other tools such as mutual funds, annuities or real estate to in-crease your investment portfolio. It is important to diversify your types of investments. If you are consistent and careful with your investments you will reach a point when your investments generate more income than you do. This is a good thing and you should have this in place by the time you retire.

For more information and a com-plimentary, no obligation consulta-tion, call William Spain of Patriot Accounting. He can be reached at 602-714-8899.

It is important to set and reach fi-nancial goals. A long-term plan will help you to reach your long-term goals and give you a focus for your short-term goals. This plan will vary from individual to individual. In order to truly manage your money you should have a working budget for each month. It puts you in control of your money. It lets

you track your spending and helps to measure whether or not you are meeting your financial goals. Al-though a budget may seem like a lot of work, it is the key to real lasting financial success. The second step is to get out of debt. This is important because it does not make sense to save or invest money when you are paying a higher interest rate on the money that you owe to others. Getting out of debt takes discipline, but it is possible. If

you have a lot of debt you will need to drastically cut your spending and increase your earnings in order to pay the debt off more quickly. You should include of all of your debt in this ex-cept for your first mortgage on your home. Once you are out of debt you should build an emergency fund of six months of expenses that you leave in the bank. This cushion will allow you to leave your investments alone in case you fall on hard times. It should only be used for real emer-gencies such as a job loss, and it is set up to protect your investments and re-tirement savings. If you dip into your emergency fund you should focus on bringing it back up to the full amount as quickly as possible. After you have done that, work towards building your retirement and investing savings. Many financial ad-visers, such as Dave Ramsey, recom-mend putting fifteen percent of your gross income into retirement each year. However if you have specific retirement goals you may need to in-crease this amount. You should talk to a financial planner who can help you determine the amount you need to be able to retire comfortably. You can use your 401(k) at work as part of

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