Page 30 February 2011 Walks help fi nd fi tness and friends Wally Reed By Rae Aaron Wallace Reed has walked a mile nearly every day for the past 80 years, 50 of those in Arcadia. At 94, the retired M.D. said his motivation is to keep healthy, but he also enjoys the fresh air, quiet neighborhood and friendly neighbors. “I liked the beauty of the Arizona desert and the comradeship that fellow practitioners have in this environment and the welcome feeling that was given to me,” he said. Meredith Savage, a neighbor not too far from Wally, said she sees him often during her own walks through the neighborhood. “I walk early in the morning at least six days a week, and Wally is one of the ‘regulars’ I see out and about,” she said. “He stops to give a salute whenever I see him. “He clearly cares a lot about the neighborhood, because the morning after Halloween, I saw him stop to pick up candy wrappers that were in the road.” Wally’s wife, Maria, found the house on Exeter and liked it, Wally said, because it allowed her to bring the groceries right into the kitchen from the garage. In order to make Maria happy, he said, they moved in with, at that time, their three kids. The couple met when Maria was a German exchange student he met at summer school. They were married for 60 years. Now, three of his six children are doctors. One, Michael Reed and his family, also live in Arcadia. Wally grew up in Covina, Calif. with two sisters, and a younger brother, Bob, who is living in San Diego. He has nine grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Starting his own business with his Continued on page 31 FAMILY PRACTICE SPECIALISTS, LTD. Established 1969 • Celebrating 41 years of care Marvin C. Schneider, M.D. Mark A. Wyse, M.D. Ira H. Ungar, M.D. Allan Goldman, D.O. Kate Montgomery, FNP Karin O’Clair, D.O. David Francyk, D.O. T.E. McCauley, M.D. Charles Levison, M.D. John Stathakis, D.O., (Dermatologist) Award winning on site clinical laboratory X-ray facility, bone densitometry and physical therapy Dermal fi llers Radiesse and Restylane Botox and Obagi skin care now available Excellent care offered for all ages State-of-the-art Electronic Medical Records Same day appointments available 4350 East Camelback Road • Ste F100 • Phoenix 602-955-8700 • FpsAZ.com Family Practice Specialists Our family car ing for yours The Best Physicians | Latest Technology | Compassionate Staff World–Class Patient Care Read Karen’s story at shc.org/heart Read Karen’s story at shc.org/heart The Heart of a Teacher Minimally invasive valve replacement heart surgery got Karen back to her students quickly. Scottsdale Healthcare Cardiac Surgeons have extensive experience, from emergency heart bypass to elective valve replacement surgeries. Our cardiac surgery program has consistently earned high marks for quality and outcomes. We take your health to heart. To learn more call 480-323-3663 or visit shc.org/heart. P e d i a t r i c D e n t i s t r y & O r t h o d o n t i c s www.camelback pedoor tho.com 44th Street & Camelback Road 602-595-3531 V isit us and see the the many ways we can care for your family. D r . J e n M i r a b e l l i B o a r d C e r t i f i e d O r t h o d o n t i s t D r . R o b M i r a b e l l i B o a r d C e r t i f i e d P e d i a t r i c D e n t i s t

Page 31 February 2011 wanted to offer some fi nancial assistance. “Rural/Metro has a fi rst-class vehicle maintenance team and we knew we could offer this service to the clubs, saving the organization thousands of dollars each year.” Steve Davidson, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, said the majority of kids attending activities at the club are transported by us using one of the club’s vehicles. Rural/Metro Continued from page 23 partner, Ford, in 1963, a surgery center, Wally said he enjoyed his long career as a family practitioner. Theirs was the fi rst outpatient surgical center opened in the nation, Wally said. That was when he met Jerri Rice, who worked for him scheduling surgeries at the center for 40 years, and is still with him part-time at his house. Wally recently won an award in the Health Care Heroes magazine for Lifetime Achievement. Arcadia resident Rae Aaron is an eighth- grade student at Phoenix County Day School. Wally Continued from page 18 www.AreaSuccess.com 602.214.5169 NO NO LIP SERVICE LIP SERVICE