Page 32 June 2011 Arcadia High grad bikes neighborhood with style By Lauren Fach Stephanie Lough, 23, views the world from the seat of her bike. And, what a fancy bike it is. The 2005 graduate of Arcadia High School and 2009 Arizona State University graduate is back in the neighborhood after a stint in Denver, working her dream job at HMA Public Relations and customizing bikes on the side. The seed of her hobby was planted when her parents gave her a vibrant blue beach cruiser with multi-color patchwork decals, a padded seat and sleek brown handles while she was at ASU. Lough said she loves having things that stand out and this bike was bright, girly and unusual. Stephanie said her love of biking really got into gear when she lived in Tempe and could easily ride around town. Continued on page 42 A complete, elementary education for Kindergarten through Grade 8 Consistently high nationalized test scores Faith-based programs including Community Service activities A comprehensive curriculum made up of core subjects as well as Religion, Music, Art, Computer (K-8) and Spanish (K-8) Extracurricular activities including band, choir, student council, after- school sports, scouts and chess Teachers and staff accept the challenge of meeting students’ needs academically, emotionally and spiritually Smaller class sizes: one goal of OLPH School is to set the maximum class size below the guidelines established by the Diocese of Phoenix Daily prayer and school Masses throughout the year with special celebrations on Holy Days such as the Children’s Nativity Mass on Christmas Eve A strong sense of community among school families Excellence in Education for Over 50 Years Creating Life-Long Learners & Active Faith-Filled Christians OLPH is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year, grades K-8 . Our new Parish Life Center and school gymnasium are complete! Call us today and schedule a tour of our beautiful campus. Our Lady o Perpetual Help Catholic School Come see what's NEW at OLPH! 3801 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.874.3720 olphaz.com/school 5409 East Camelhill Road Brought buyer to this stunning 5 bed, 4.5 bath Mediterranean style 5100 s.f. home on lushly landscaped 1.25-acre CDS lot w/ gorgeous mountain views. Graciously remodeled by one of our top designers as her own home which includes an additional 4 car garage + tennis court. $1,200,000. 602-526-1213 Anna@AnnaMcDowell.com • www.AnnaMcDowell.com ABR, CRS, GRI Beautiful remodeled ranch on one of Arcadia’s favorite streets. 4 beds + office, 3.5 baths, 3226 s.f., wood floors, French doors, great kitchen & large master suite. .4 acre lot with stunning backyard for entertaining! 4002 North 54th Place To view these and all Arcadia and Valley homes, including short sales & foreclosures, visit: www.AnnaMcDowell.com P remier M arketing G roup www.LostOurHome.org A nonprofit group of real estate professionals who rescue pets left behind due to foreclosures or other financial hardship. We can help! “I have happy current & past clients available for references!” Just Listed! 4826 E Calle Redonda Brought buyer to this wonderful original condition 2450 s.f. home ready for a full update. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, north facing backyard, great street near shopping. $395,000. 4153 North 49th Street Gated Arcadia Estates 2 blocks from Hopi Elementary in the heart of Arcadia. 4 bed/4bath, 3700 s.f. beautifully appointed home on one of the largest lots with a wonderful private park! $799,000 . SOLD! 9516 East Monument Drive Golf Course property on the Monument golf course in Troon North. Very private setting with spectacular views, 4 beds, 3 baths and 3200 s.f. of relaxed living in this wonderful gated community. $745,000 . SOLD! SOLD! 4611 East Calle Tuberia Charming, move-in ready 4 bed/3 bath 2445 s.f. ranch home with 2 car garage, no pool, on charming, quiet street. Updated kitchen and baths, very open. $575,000 . See virtual tour at www.annamcdowell.com. Don’t get lost in the crowd. You deserve personalized marketing from staging to close. Lis g 611 min me . See ou so ar ta vorite streets. 4 rs, great kitche or entertaining keting G roup G G & past rences!” 4 beds + en & large ! p ” isted! 4 4 4 4 46 46 6 Charm ranch ho quiet street $575,000 . Yo pers ma from st $995,000 Anna McDowell Arcadia resident & parent proudly serving the neighborhood for 16 years. 12 years banking experience to serve you. SOLD! SOLD!

Page 33 June 2011 Local landmark restaurant keeps name as well as aim By Nicholas Herrle On the northwest side of 52 nd Street and Thomas Road lies a little hole-in-the- wall Arcadia landmark – Di Vito’s Italian restaurant. “Everything here is from scratch, the dough, everything is fresh,” said owner Amin Khalil. He bought the restaurant in 1996 and said he has kept the menu and name the same as the previous owners since 1975. A restaurant was fi rst established on the spot in 1972. “Lew Di Vito named it, and when George Apostalakos bought the restaurant he kept it,” Khalil said. “So I did as well; there is no need to confuse people.” Before the restaurant became Di Vito’s in 1975, it was known as Decadence, Khalil said. Although Khalil is from Lebanon and moved to Arizona in 1985, he said he has kept the tradition of Di Vito’s Italian fare alive rather than adding any ethnic dishes from his homeland to the menu. “It was important to me to keep the menu the same as when the business started,” Khalil said. The business has been able to sustain success for so many years, Khalil said, because the restaurant caters events, as well as offers a dine-in, carry out, and delivery options. “We use the best quality of food here, but at a reasonable price,” Khalil said. “That’s what helps fi ght chain competition: people come back for the quality of the food.” Robin Woodward, an Arcadia resident, said he fi rst ate at Di Vito’s in the mid 80s and has passed on the tradition of eating there with his son Zach. “It has been a staple in the community for years,” Woodward said. “The food has always been yummy.” Khalil said he saves money by doing his own shopping sometimes to save on shipping costs. “It keeps the business easy on money, but not on labor,” he said. Still, Khalil said he wouldn’t have it any other way. “The time you invest, and the quality you put into your food, makes you feel good,” he said. “I love my customers, and it feels good when you’re in the community and people know who you are and what you do.” Di Vito’s is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. “The best way to keep a community hot spot going is to show support,” Zach Woodward added. www.ontracktutoring.com/ ARCADIA (480) 563-5588 call today! FRQÀGHQFH . 6XFFHVV EHJLQVZLWK Supporting students of all abilities since 1989, On-Track helps EXLOGFRQÀGHQFHDQGVXFFHVV through tutoring, edu- cational consulting, 7KH :ULWLQJ,QVWLWXWH TM , Strategic Connections TM Executive Function (AD/HD) Skills Training, SAT/ACT and other test prep, an LQWHQVLYHGD\ VFKRROSURJUDP , and VXPPHUSURJUDPV . 2QHRQ2QH  6PDOO*URXSV (3:1) $W+RPHRU2Q6LWH  $OO$JHV $ELOLWLHV   <HDU5RXQG 6423 E. Thomas Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-656-4600 • www.arcadiawd.com A Ponderosa Lumber Company FAIR PRICE ASSURANCE: IF YOU FIND A LOWER PRICE WE WILL MATCH IT & PAY YOU 25% OF THE DIFFERENCE Best Prices... Period. ARCADIA W I N D O W & D O O R Windows • Doors • Kitchens Shutters & Blinds • Hardware • Moulding ...and much more! Pre-summer Pre-summer sale going on sale going on NOW! NOW! Visit us at our 3,000 square foot showroom!