24 JANUARY 2019 By Jeffrey Pearson, ISA, CAPP From 1865 until the late 1950s, the Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania made various cast iron implements for home use. Its selection of cookware, including skillets, muffin pans, roasters, bread molds, waffle irons, kettles and miniatures have stood up to the test of time and are the cast iron items most often found by collectors today. Collectors can easily recognize the items, which were typically made from black iron. A distinctive mark on the back of each piece frequently confirms a Griswold find, but the company actually used several varying signatures during its time. In fact, Griswold is the most collectible cast iron in today’s market. Collectors look for the words “Erie,” “Erie PA” or “Erie PA USA” under the Griswold logo to confirm that their newly-found treasures were indeed made in Pennsylvania. Ardent collectors typically favor pieces made in the late 1800s. For example, skillets featuring #12 and #14 on the back are readily available in the market, but the #13 is more difficult to find. Many collectors look for the cherished #13 to complete a Griswold skillet collection. The most sought-after piece is the Griswold Dutch oven, ranging in value from $50 up to $200 or more. The larger the piece, the greater the value. Now, let’s try something a little different! Normally I write about items and situations I come across every day as an appraiser. Instead, it’s your time to shine. I would like to know what questions you have about your own items or pieces that have intrigued you. I’d like to write my next article about what you, dear readers, want to know as opposed to what I think should be the focus for the month. Are there family heirlooms lingering in your home? Do you keep asking yourself “What is this thing?” Well, now you can get answers. For example, last week I had an email from a young man asking me about a framed Disney cartoon of Mickey Mouse with an illegible signature from the artist. After doing some research, I came to the conclusion that the piece the man had was in fact a fake and the only way to see this difference was to compare the size of the real cartoon drawing against the fake cartoon drawing. I enjoy the hunt. I consider my profession to be a down-tempo version of an Indiana Jones movie. I am an adventurer in search of treasures. And every once in a while, I do find a few. There might just be one in your home, too. — Email Jeffrey at damshill@yahoo.com or write Ask the Appraiser, c/o Jeffrey Pearson; 5525 North 12th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. PA’s finest: Griswold cast iron ASK THE APPRAISERS FREE Western Events ScottsdaleParade.com Feb 2-10 Scottsdale Western Week Events ScottsdaleWesternWeek.com Feb. 8 Hashknife Pony Express - 10-1; Noon Arrival Feb. 9 Scottsdale Parade & Trail’s End Festival 9 am - Pre-PARADE Entertainment 10 am - Main Parade - Scottsdale Road 12 noon - Silverado Stage Awards 1 pm - Trails End Celebration Sat & Sun - Arizona Indian Festival HEATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Only $89 per system Offer expires 1/31/19.

25 JANUARY 2019 By Carol Rose Most families spend their holidays eating, drinking and spending time together, but for the Boyle family, it also means rocking and rolling as they prepare for their latest gig. This January marks the 16th year the Boyle family band, better known as The Boylevards, will perform during the 2019 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. Since the Rock and Roll’s inaugural run in 2004, Paul Boyle has rallied his four kids and serenaded runners and neighbors alike with classic rock. Of course, those “kids” are now full-fledged adults. Patrick, 30, Makenna, 28, Ryan, 27 and Kaleigh, 24 dutifully pick up their instruments and join dad to perform as The Boylevards every year. Ryan was in seventh grade the first year the family played along the marathon route. “In the beginning, I would rather have been playing sports, but as I have gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate it so much more,” he says. Life is pulling each of the Boyles in different directions as they focus on careers, and in the case of Makenna, marriage. But playing the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is the Boyle siblings’ yearly standing appointment. “It keeps us all close. It’s fun to slow down and jam with everybody,” Ryan says. Band leader and father, Paul, says The Boylevards had to adjust rehearsal schedules over the years. “We used to start rehearsing in October. Now, we have the week between Christmas and New Year’s and that’s about it. We pretty much have the music down. At this point, the challenge is to get everyone together,” Paul says. Music has been a lifelong love for Paul and something he handed down to his kids. Each of the Boyle children has taken music lessons since they were young. Patrick plays drums and guitar. Makenna and Kaleigh play piano and keyboards and Ryan plays guitar. Paul and the kids would practice songs and play together at school events such as the Arcadia Pride Picnic and Hopi Hullabaloo. When the 2004 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon was initially announced, promoters asked for local bands to send in video tapes to be considered as on-route entertainment. Paul sent in a video of The Boylevards and heard nothing back. Then, Paul realized his neighbor’s house faces 44th Street, which was on the original route. He asked them if The Boylevards could set up on his driveway and perform during the marathon and the family band has been a part of the entertainment ever since. Typically, The Boylevards will perform three hours for the runners with classics from the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Peter Frampton and more. One of the family’s go-to songs is Archie Bell and the Drells’ Tighten Up . Everyone gets a solo on that one. This year, The Boylevards will split their performance time with The Boyle Band, a group Paul and his oldest son Patrick perform in regularly. Over the past 16 years, the Boylevard driveway concert has evolved into a block party. Paul says there are runners who have participated in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon every year and make an annual stop by Boylevard “stage.” “They always stop by to acknowledge us,” Paul said. “Though their paces are noticeably slower than when they first started running by 16 years ago.” This year, contestants and those on the sidelines can catch The Boylevards performing at Lafayette and Arcadia Drive on January 19 and 20. Arcadia family still rocking after 16 years The Boylevards will perform on the corner of Lafayette Boulevard and Arcadia Drive at this year’s Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. HUMANA ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON ARIZONA Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Rock Saturday or Sunday, January 19 & 20, 2019 Register to run or volunteer: RunRockRoll.com The Boylevards have been entertaining runners along the marathon route for 16 years. PHOTO: CHRISTINE JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY T H E M A R I LY N