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Since it was founded, the Mesa Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association has done its best to support the city’s law enforcement personnel.

“We’re a group of police volunteers who have completed the Mesa Citizen Police Academy, which has been going on for about 20 years,” said Sally Donohue, a longtime member.

“We continue to voluntarily help in a number of capacities. For instance, if they’re having a bicycle rodeo or a VIN-etching event, we’re right there with several helping hands. We also donate money.”

To further its cause, the association hosts an annual massive rummage sale at Donohue’s home at 2323 E. June St., Mesa. This year, it will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7. Donohue and her fellow alumni invite the public to donate items to sell.

“We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,” she said. “We can give a tax-deductible form, if they wish to do that. On the day of the rummage sale, we encourage them to come by and buy something. Usually we find a good home for anything that’s left over. It doesn’t go in the trash.”

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Mesa Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association hopes to raise about $1,200.

“For us, that’s a pretty good day’s work,” she said with a laugh.

The group uses its funds to help the families of fallen or injured officers.

“If it’s a Mesa officer, we donate to the 100 Club as well as to the family directly,” she said.

“If it is anyone else in the Valley, we donate to the 100 Club.”

The group meets monthly and has a nominal membership fee. For more information, visit www.mesacpaaa. org.

The next session of the Citizen Police Academy will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 18 through April 29. There is one Saturday class that is held at the range. For more information, visit www.mesaaz. gov/police/training/cpacademy.aspx.

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We checked out the Red Mountain Country Club Farmers Market in January. What a quaint surprise!

Besides the fresh vegetables and meat, it boasts the Gilbert Olive Oil, which served us delicious samples of jalapeno well as chocolate homes looking back olive oil asexpensive raspberry balsamic vinaigrette, which we just had to buy. Check out www. gilbertoliveoil.com. Pampered Chef is also there offering kitchenware. Check out Red Mountain Ranch Country Club’s website—www.rmrcc.com—for complete details about the event held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors commemorated the career of Dr. George Smith, superintendent of Mesa Public Schools from 1967 to 1984. The father of former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith died last year from injuries suffered in a fall at his home. “Dr. Smith built an amazing foundation of learning in Mesa as he constantly worked to improve our education system and open the doors of opportunity for our younger generations,” said Steve Chucri, chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “It is most appropriate that we take time to honor someone who dedicated so much to the residents of Arizona.”

Phoenix-based Fox Restaurant Concepts has sold its nine Sauce pizzerias in the Valley and Tucson, including locations in Chandler and Mesa. The buyer is a group headed

by Scott Kilpatrick, one of the original founders of Ra Sushi, which was launched in Scottsdale in 1997. Restaurateur Sam Fox’s portfolio includes Zinburger, True Food Kitchen, Culinary Dropout, Wildflower, Olive & Ivy and Flower Child.

Mesa Public Schools honored its students of the month—Israel Bernal Casimiro, Emerson Elementary; Berkley Earle, Wilson Elementary; Kealen Heinz, Kino Junior High; Jesus Mejia, Hawthorne Elementary; Gideon Sayre, Stevenson Elementary; and Lauren Steinhoff, Red Mountain High School.

Speaking of Mesa Public Schools, the governing board voted this year’s president and clerk. Dr. Ben Whiting will serve as the 2015 governing board president, while Steven Peterson was elected as board clerk. Remaining members include Mike Nichols, Jenny Richardson and Ben Smith.

It doesn’t matter who played in the Super Bowl because Emerald Park came up a winner. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with Verizon and the NFL, planted trees at the park. Tree plantings are a permanent legacy that contribute to the “greening” of each Super Bowl. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Super Bowl Urban Forestry Program.

Mesa East is looking forward to its Mesa East Amazing Arts and Quilts Show, which features a rock and gem show, quilts display, pencils and pigments art and other items for sale. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Mesa East Community Club House, 225 S. 74th St., Mesa.

D-vine is hosting a Santa Barbara Road Trip from Monday, March 16, to Thursday, March 19.

Wine lovers will rejoice in the choice for Wednesday, March 18: touring wineries or playing a round of golf. Golf is not included but D-vine will leverage a golf package for the group.

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The City’s Development and Sustainability Department is offering a series of free monthly classes for residents and contractors regarding City codes and requirements.

They are known as “Clyde on Codes” because they are taught by Mesa Senior Building Inspector Clyde Spillers.

The next few classes will be held at 9 a.m.: • Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Home Depot, 425 S. Val Vista Dr. • Saturday, March 14, at the Home Depot, 6708 E. McKellips Rd. Classes are based on various sections of the building codes, such as plumbing, electrical and fire safety.

Classes will also focus on the permitting process and topics specific to certain demographics, such as the

more common winter visitor construction issues.

Implementation of “Clyde on Codes” or a code education series was an idea submitted to the City’s Team INNOV8 program for ideas that make a difference.

As the economy continues to recover from the recession, the City has seen a significant increase in construction activity. However, due to “contractor flight” of the most experienced and capable contractors moving out of the area during the recession, City inspectors are dealing with a less experienced pool of contractors. This has led to inspectors writing more corrections and performing multiple inspections, resulting in a greater demand on staff time.

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• Taxidermy • Vintage concert posters and T-shirts • Early Boy Scout items • Sports memorabilia • Casino tables • Houdini items • Old rodeo items • Airline collectibles from Pan-Am, TWA, etc.

• Mobster memorabilia • Vintage police officer collectibles • Firefighter collectibles • Pre-1940s telephones • Folk art • Vintage BB guns/cap guns • Early Halloween items • Pre-1940s Christmas items • Hawaiian/tiki collectibles • Vintage election memorabilia • Musical instruments • Civil War antiques • Vintage gas pumps • Pre-1970s neon signs • Strange woodcarvings • Vintage collegiate collectibles The show’s hosts are not seeking farming/agriculture items, tools, glassware, appliances, tractors, crocks, stoves or country primitives.

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Telephone service came to Mesa in 1902, when Consolidated Telephone Co. set up the first telephone switchboard in the back of Petersen’s Grocery at the corner of Main Street and Macdonald.

Mesa had less than 800 residents at the time, and its first operator was Laura Burtt. She was so familiar with residents that she would recognize callers’ voices. She located spouses, ordered wood and found doctors, among other tasks. One Tempe physician, Dr. B.B. Moeur, made the 35-mile buggy trip to Mesa whenever required.

The first long-distance call came from California in April 1906 to relay the news of the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire. By 1924, when the telephone company was called Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph, there were only 780 telephones in Mesa. Thirty-five years later,

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Mesa’s first telephone switchboard was located in the back of Petersen’s Grocery.

Thanks to Mountain Bell, Mesa became one of the first cities in the United States to have direct long-distance dialing.

the city hit the 1,000-telephone mark and growth accelerated.

Local switchboards were phased out after 1949, when direct-dial service became available. Mountain States was later acquired by Mountain Bell. Mesa was one of the first U.S. cities to have direct long-distance dialing in 1956. By 1971, an electronic switching system was installed at 4755 E. University Dr. to bring residents the most sophisticated telephone service available.

The first long-distance call came from California in April 1906 to relay the news of the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire.

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David Hosey hefts one of the giant, 10-pound bars of chocolate that will be melted down for use in Cerreta’s many confections.

covered marshmallows, French mint truffles and caramels never really get old). I was taking notes and I still was left trying to keep track of it all, from enrobing cream centers in molten chocolate, to the elaborate moldmaking process for candies like the French mint truffles and the larger novelty chocolate items; to the whimsical, upwardly spiraling track, almost a mile long, that keeps chocolates at exactly 48 degrees for 36 minutes, where workers release the chocolates by hand.

You know Science Channel’s “How It’s Made?” Cerreta’s tour is like that, only much tastier.

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I’ve noticed over the last few years that my children prefer having their stuffed animals all over the floor where they can see them instead of in the fancy organizers I’ve bought them. It drives me crazy to help them clean their rooms, only to find a stuffed tsunami waiting for me the next time I go in their rooms.

I wanted to figure out a fun way to display all of their animals that was still easy to use. A few laps around Lowe’s helped me find what I needed to put together a fun solution to this constant irritation. law talk

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Ingredients: expensive homes One roll of pre-made garden fence Two heavy-duty shelf brackets Heavy-duty drywall anchors Fancy duct tape Tools: Hammer, screwdriver or power drill, pliers

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Step 1 Because I have two kids, I bought the longer, 15foot roll of garden fence and used wire cutters to cut the roll in half to make two displays. Choose one end of the fence as the bottom and use the pliers to twist the wires together and back on themselves, then cover with duct tape. (If you’re feeling especially ambitious, you can cover all of the wires with duct tape for a cute effect.)

Remove one of the wooden slats from the top to free up more wire for hanging.

Step 2 Using a ladder or step stool, hang the fencing against the wall you will be mounting it to in order to determine how far up the wall you will need to place the shelf brackets and mark the distance between the two as well as the height. Using the drywall anchors, attach the shelf brackets as directed on their instructions.

Step 3 Wrap the long wires at the top of your display through the mounting holes in the shelf brackets, bending them back on themselves and over the ends of the brackets to secure them in place. Use more duct tape to cover the ends of the wires as they can be sharp.

Step 4 After reminding your kids not to swing from their new stuffed animal display, help them hang the animals in different poses. Some had their heads shoved through the gaps, others were hung from arms or from legs, the result being a virtual circus of stuffed toys doing stunts up my kids’ walls. I am happy to report that it has been almost a month since I put these up and the animals have largely remained on their new perch. Problem solved!

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You want to express your love, but you don’t want to hurt your wallet by doing so. Never fear! You can be frugally minded and still have an enjoyable Valentine’s Day. Check out the tips below for ways to save. photo page

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Cards If your kids are handing out cards at school, look at buying packs of smaller cards rather than individual cards that will cost more. You may also want to check the dollar stores for discount cards. There are also many free printable Valentine’s Day cards that you can make yourself.

If you are mailing cards, send postcards, which have less postage than cards with envelopes. You can also send free eCards to long-distance loved ones (try www.BlueMountain.com for one example).

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Dinner The easiest way to save is to dine at home or have a picnic, but if you feel like going out there are a few things you can do to save. Look for deals on local restaurants on www. groupon.com, www.LivingSocial. com or www.restaurants.com.

Move the date. Celebrating after the 14th can save you a headache from the crowd and any higher rates that may be charged. If you want to celebrate on that day, try going for lunch rather than dinner.

Skip the wine. Alcohol is expensive and can increase your chances of spending more. If you want to celebrate with a bottle, pick one up at the store and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. You’ll easily save at least 50 percent on the bottle.

Happy Saving!

Flowers Roses tend to go up in price (up to double) around Valentine’s Day. Seasonal flowers will be much less expensive. You can also mix up the colors, sizes and types of flowers to create a unique bouquet that costs less.

Check larger retailers like Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart for flowers. They buy flowers in bulk, and pass the savings onto the costumer.

Potted plants are also a less expensive option that will last longer than a week or two. You save money and your loved one continues to enjoy your present.

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Of course he is, so submit your baby, toddler or kid photos to the The Nearby News’ Valley Moms section for a chance to win a restaurant gift certificate. Send highresolution digital photos to editor@ nearbynews.com. Be sure to include your name, your child’s name and age and your phone number. (Phone numbers will not be published.)

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Children ages 24 to 36 months and their caregivers recently converged on Red Mountain Branch Library for Toddler Time, which is held every third Wednesday of the month. Participants photo page events calendar in the program enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplay fun—especially planned for toddlers. Siblings are welcome, too. For more information, call (480) 644-3100. Photos by Tim Sealy 1. Laura Emery of Parenting Arizona leads Toddler Time every third Wednesday of the month at the Red Mountain Library. 2. Emmy Foster has a lock on something fun. 3. Lincoln Larsen finds the center of attention and the center of the parachute. hearsay meet your neighbor 4. All the toddlers convene under the parachute while their parents sing along.

5. Nancy Jo McLeod colors and makes pictures with her toddlers, Robert and Emma Jo. 6. Connie Foster helps her daughter’s friend, Claire Jones, with her coloring. 7. Brynley Roberts isn’t quite sure about all the fuss, but stays cool with mom, Courtney. 8. Revelyn Russell isn’t camera shy. 9. Lyra Hansen giggles with mom, Lisa. 10. Charley Henning finds wonder with mom, Hayley. looking back

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WHEN: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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“Annie Get Your Gun” A classic musical about the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley from expensive homes songwriter Irving Berlin.

WHEN: Through Sat., Feb. 12, various times WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $15 to $52 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre.com Country Store Many new vendors have been introduced, and breakfast and lunch is available for $5.

WHEN: Tues., Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 832-3844

The Piano Man Billy Joel and Elton John are honored in this multimedia tribute starring the voice and piano of British entertainer Terry Davies.

WHEN: Tues., Feb. 3, at 1:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $15 to $48 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre.com National Geographic: Untamed Antarctica Mike Libecki and Cory Richards, climber and explorer, photographer and climber, entertain.

WHEN: Wed., Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

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WHEN: Fri., Feb. 6, and Sat., Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Longbow Golf Club, 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa COST: $10; free for children ages 10 and younger INFO: (619) 683-3700 or www.golffestshows.com An Evening with the Avett Brothers The Avett Brothers hit the stage to promote their latest album “Magpie and the Dandelion.”

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Amphitheater, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $36 in advance; $41 day of show INFO: (480) 644-2560 or https://mesaamp.com/online Italian Wine Dinner A culinary experience of Italian foods, paired with red and white Italian wines from the Tuscany region.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, at 6 p.m.

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Rose Auction The Mesa-East Valley Rose Society presents its annual Rose Auction featuring more than 100 roses of all varieties and classes.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, at 12 p.m. (viewing), and 1:30 p.m. (auction) WHERE: Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 518-1529, www.roses4az-mevrs.org or regehr@cox.net Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration Bowser & Blue and John McDermott are among this year’s performers.

WHEN: Tues., Feb. 10, and Wed., Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (800) 265-3200 or http://bit.ly/1DZRMxi Nitro Team Fishing Seminar Local pros share tips, tricks and techniques to help catch more fish.

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Myron Sommerfeld and His Music Myron Sommerfeld plays songs from the “Great American Songbook” with his Music of the Stars Orchestra.

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 13, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Venture Out, 5001 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $8 INFO: (480) 832-9000 or www.nbea.com/mso.htm CCW Course This firearms safety training program is the Arizona Department of Public Safety-approved curriculum.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 14, call for time WHERE: Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: $120 ($60 course fee and $60 safety application fee) INFO: (602) 606-5600 or http://bit.ly/1DR3PwV Myron Sommerfeld and His Music Myron Sommerfeld plays songs from the “Great American Songbook” with his Music of the Stars Orchestra at the

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WHEN: Sat., Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa COST: $8 INFO: (480) 357-1148 or www.nbea.com/mso.htm Valentine’s Dinner Enjoy a romantic four-course prix fixe menu. The evening comes complete with long-stem rose and city light views.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 14, call for time WHERE: The Patio at Las Sendas, Las Sendas Golf Club, 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa COST: $110 per couple INFO: (480) 396-4000, events@lassendas.com or www.lassendas.com Myron Sommerfeld and His Music Myron Sommerfeld plays songs from the “Great American Songbook” with his Music of the Stars Orchestra at the Sweetheart Dance.

WHEN: Fri., Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.

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Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club’s Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show Dealers will sell jewelry, gems, beads, opals, rocks. fossils, jewelry-making equipment and supplies.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Skyline High School, 845 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa COST: $3; $2.50 with printable coupon on website flier; $1 for teenage students with ID; free for children 12 and younger INFO: (480) 325-2705 or www.ajrockclub.com “Birds of a Feather:” The Quilters Point of View Quilt Show The event will feature quilted items of all kinds on display, quilting demonstrations and a “bed turning” presentation.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: ViewPoint RV and Golf Resort Ballroom, 8700 E. University Dr., Mesa

Las Sendas Health Fair Help stick to the annual New Year’s resolution of getting in shape by visiting this fair.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: The Trailhead, 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 357-8780 or www.thetrailhead.org GPAA Gold and Treasure Show Gold prospecting and treasure hunting have become a family-oriented hobby.

Learn about it at this show.

WHEN: Sat., Feb. 28, through Sun., March 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Ringwald Celebrates Valentine’s Day in Mesa Mesa City Center’s future design will offer irresistible experiences for people of all ages.

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‘Town Square with a Twist’ Plans for Mesa City Center Are Released

By Curt Blakeney Different cities are defined by land- a passive evaporative cooling tower. marks—New York has the Statue of This will keep the plaza cool during Liberty, Los Angeles has the Holly- the dog days of summer by adding wood sign and Mesa is hoping that a moisture and a cooling breeze that can new City Center will be that munici- drop temperatures by 15 to 20 degrees. pality’s signature piece.

Other expected design features include The Mesa City Council recently ap- a state-of-the-art water feature that is proved a City staff recommendation a fountain in summer and transforms to select Colwell Shelor + West 8 + into an ice skating rink during the winWeddle Gilmore to ter. lead the design process “A guiding principle is to transform 18 acres to incorporate sustainsurrounding Mesa’s able measures into all City Plaza building, beaspects of the design, so tween Main and First that the Mesa City Censtreets, into a proposed ter will be a model for City Center. environmentally sensiToday the site is a mix of “This is a great op- parking lots and municipal tive and energy-efficient portunity for us to buildings. When complete, development,” said AlMesa City Center will feature create an iconic space lison Colwell of Colwell a signature public space that in downtown Mesa will activate Mesa’s downtown Shelor Landscape Archias light rail heads our core. Photo: Colwell Shelor + tecture. way,” Mayor John Giles West 8 + Weddle Gilmore The design concept said. incorporates and repurposes existing Conceived as a signature public plaza/ buildings presently on site, while addpark, the centerpiece of the proposed ing “vertical fins” to the exteriors.

Mesa City Center is distinguished by “The existing eight-story City Hall flexible uses, pleasing landscapes and building presents several challenges community programs that draw people for fulfilling the team’s vision,” said Phil into and through City Center to Main Weddle of Weddle Gilmore. “Re-skinStreet, the Mesa Arts Center, Conven- ning City Hall with vertical fins will tion Center, downtown museums and transform the building architecturally, residential neighborhoods. improve its energy performance and “For Mesa, we heard the commu- give the building a more civic presnity and goals, and felt a responsibil- ence.” ity to think of this project in the conWhile the City Center project looks text of the next 50, 100 years of Mesa’s good on paper, it may stay there, as growth,” said Jamie Maslyn Larson of only 15 percent of the design is actually West 8 New York. “Cities around the complete. country have been shaped around their “While we don’t know precisely how ‘village green’ or town square. These far the next stage will take the design, places are oases. We started thinking, we are hopeful the design will be near this is what Mesa wants, its own town 30 percent completion,” said Jeff Mcsquare, but with a twist.”

Vay, Mesa’s development and sustainDesign concepts that will be ex- ability project manager. plored in the next stage include the McVay admitted that funding for focal point of the project, a stunning City Center’s construction has yet to Arizona copper shade structure, nick- be identified and no timeline is in place named “The Wind Dancer,” that houses for completion of the project.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Molly Ringwald answers the phone we were halfway through the producwith a simple, “Hello.” But there’s tion and he sat down at a Steinway nothing average about the actress best and started to play. known for starring in iconic movies “I said, ‘Where have you been all my like “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty in life?’ I finally felt there was somebody Pink.” who I was friends with and we already She’s a well-known author who hit had this connection. That’s when we the top of the Wall Street Journal and started to work together. It was really Los Angeles Times’ bestseller lists. And great.” she’s known to teenagers everywhere Working with Smith on her album as Anne Juergens in was simple, Ringwald “The Secret Life of explained. She and her the American Teenband had performed ager.” together for a little Now the feisty while and just decided redhead is making a to do an album. name as a jazz singer “It was really kind of with a tour that ina commando mission,” cludes a Valentine’s she said. “We chose Day stop at the Mesa the songs that really Arts Center. The cabworked for us, where aret performance is we sounded really part of the Mesa Arts Molly Ringwald will perform at “A good as a band, as opArty Valentine Affair” on Center Foundation’s Hearty posed to just sounding Feb. 14 annual fundraising good for me, not anygala “A Hearty Arty Valentine Affair.” body else.”

It will feature tracks off her 2013 al“Except...Sometimes,” which feabum, “Except...Sometimes,” as well as tures her take on Simple Minds’ “Don’t newer songs that she’s considering for You (Forget About Me),” was recorded her next record. over two days, with additional ses“It was a passion project,” said Ring- sions devoted to Ringwald’s vocals. wald, via telephone from her Califor- She explained she feels her voice has nia home about “Except...Sometimes,” improved greatly thanks to her busy a “Great American Songbook” collec- touring schedule. tion.

“I feel like I just learned a lot,” Ring“I wanted to put a band together for wald said. “Since we did that album, a really long time. It took me longer I’m such a different singer. I feel like than I had anticipated. It was really I’ve improved a lot from performing great when it came together.” all the time. It’s been a learning expeIn the early 2010s, she transitioned rience. I do think, ‘Oh, I would have to music. Previously, she hesitated to done this differently. I would have embark on a new career because she done that differently. Oh I don’t sing was busy acting, performing and hav- like that anymore. I don’t hold that ing children. note.’

“I think once it finally happened, it “But it’s a record of where I was at just happened very organically,” she that time. The next album will be difsaid. ferent.”

The recording process flowed well, “A Hearty Arty Valentine Affair” as soon as she met her pianist/co- begins at 6 p.m. with a buffet recepproducer Peter Smith. The album also tion and continues at 7:30 p.m. with features Clayton Cameron on drums, a Molly Ringwald performance and 9 Allen Mezquida on alto saxophone p.m. dessert and CD signing, on Saturand Trevor Ware on bass. day, Feb. 14, at the Mesa Arts Center’s “Peter is an actor as well,” she said. Piper Repertory Theater, One E. Main “We met in New York doing a James St., Mesa. Tickets are $150. For more Lapine play. We didn’t even know we information, call (480) 644-6500 or had that jazz thing in common, until visit www.mesaartscenter.com.

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It’s healthful, light and refreshing— just the type of recipe we’re all looking for this time of year.

Ceviche, a citrus-based marinated seafood appetizer or light meal, is perfectly prepared with this version, the right blend of smooth flavors with a big kick of cayenne and roasted jalapenos.

I got this recipe from Michael Garcia, executive chef of Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Chandler. He often makes this Garcia family favorite for his kitchen staff and I was lucky enough to be there the day he was stirring up a fresh bowl full.

“My grandmother, Nana Lena, originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, made this as a neutral recipe, meaning it’s designed to add as much or as little heat as you want, and it’s still wonderful,” Garcia said.

He added that his Nana Lena knew seafood, and she taught him to blend it into perfection with this dish!

As a young boy, Garcia would ride his bicycle almost every day to his Nana’s house and watch her prepare traditional Mexican dishes.

“Nana would say, ‘Michael, are you hungry?’ Are you kidding? I was always hungry!” Garcia recalled. “I’d stand there in the kitchen and watch her make my favorite things like homemade corn and flour tortillas and ceviche!”

Thankfully, this recipe has no chance of being forgotten. Garcia has begun a new tradition with his four sons. They make Nana Lena’s ceviche every Sunday—especially during football season.

“We prep it together and the first bowl is ready by the beginning of the second game,” he said.

It’s so good, chef, mine won’t last through the first commercial of the first game! Gracias, Nana Lena!

Chef Michael Garcia’s Ceviche (Party or large family size)

2 lbs. (about 70-90) small uncooked shrimp 1 (28 oz.) can baby clams with juice 3/4 cup lime juice (approx. 3-4 large limes) 4 medium jalapenos, roasted and diced fine 3 cups cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 cup red onion, diced 2 cups fresh tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups celery, diced 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper 2 tablespoons chile powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you desire less heat) 2 cups ketchup 5 cups Clamato juice 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine avocado for garnish 2 cups jack cheese, shredded (optional)

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pepper directly over the flame using tongs. Turn peppers until skin bubbles up and blackens, about 1 to 2 minutes. For oven broiler method, place peppers in a shallow sheet pan.

Broil on high heat until bubbling and blackening occurs.

Follow same method for grilling indoors or outdoors.

When blackened, remove skin and dice. Add to remainder of ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate ceviche for at least four to five hours to allow seafood to marinate.

Ceviche is done when shrimp is pink. Just before serving, top with slices or a few pieces of chopped avocado for garnish. Serve with saltine crackers or tortilla chips and top with jack cheese, if desired, to reduce heat from peppers.

Jan’s Note: If you prefer a less spicy ceviche, start with a little less jalapeno peppers, chili and cayenne. Add as needed to your desired taste.

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Rosa’s Mexican Grill at Mesa Drive and University has been a staple in the city’s culinary scene for years. The family-owned restaurant has opened a second location called Hacienda de Rosa’s.

Husband and wife team Karma and Jim Gifford, their daughter Chaney Lucas and son-in-law Cory Lucas own the new Rosa’s and each has contributed to the restaurant’s opening in a different way.

“We just got a phone call saying the property had become available and would we be interested and we said yes. There were a lot of interested parties from what we understand,” said Karma Gifford, the general manager at Hacienda de Rosa’s.

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“We do have flying saucers,” Karma added matterof-factly. “It’s one of our menu items.”

The massive tostada includes meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa fresco, sour cream and guacamole; and it’s big enough to share.

The Hacienda de Rosa’s team purchased equipment and new tables and chairs, and redecorated the restaurant, which was formerly Tia Rosa’s Taquiera. All the employees are new as well.

Karma said she brought head chef Eduardo Ceron to the East Mesa location from the original Rosa’s.

“We are listening to the customers and what they want here,” Karma said.

“We’re finding there are some differences in taste and people here like it a little spicier.”

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Chaney Lucas graduated from the American Institute of Interior Design in Fountain Hills and has applied her designer’s touch at Hacienda de Rosa’s.

“I’ve gone to probably every Mexican hole-in-the wall from here to Owners Cory and Chaney Lucas and Karma and Jim Gifford—as far south Phoe- well as Lucas’ children Rubi and Scotti—pose in front of the newly opened Hacienda de Rosa’s. nix,” Chaney explained of her efforts to infuse au“We’ve had really good response thentic and stylish Mexican décor at from the community,” Cory said.

Hacienda de Rosa’s.

“Guests are super excited and they love “I’ve used local artists. All of our the food.” plates and pottery are hand-painted Hacienda de Rosa’s and I bought those from a local shop in 3129 E. McKellips Rd. Guadalupe, which was fun.”

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When Martina Moreno met her hus- chiladas, shrimp and mango quesadilband, Francisco, they spent some time las, crab rellenos, and a Sonoran-style talking about their goals. hot dog,” she said.

“I shared with him that one day I’d Gecko Grill’s expansive menu is one like to open my own of the many things restaurant,” she said. that sets it apart.

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Customers will also return for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere and Along with the food served in the restaurant, Gecko Grill does catering for special events and has an service. extensive catering menu.

“I hear from customers all of the time how we make them feel so a waiting list,” she said. “It was just welcome. I like to get to know them amazing.”

Moreno said getting to know her by name and what they like to eat,” Moreno said. “We have so many fa- customers is her favorite part of her day. miliar faces and regulars.”

“I just love to talk to them; I really Moreno has fond recollections of love the people and getting to know when she and Francisco relocated Gecko Grill to its current location all of them. To see them come in and about two years ago, and the many how happy they are when they are customers who were happy to follow here—we are very blessed.”

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The Girl Scouts Arizona CactusPine Council is bringing back its award-winning Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. For the second year in a row, chefs from some of the state’s most popular restaurants—including several in the Southeast Valley—will use their culinary prowess to reimagine one of the beloved flavors of Girl Scouts’ cookies—Do-Do-SiDos, Samoas Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Trefoils and a new flavor, Rah Rah Raisins—into a custom dessert menu item.

Each restaurant has agreed to feature its dessert on its menu through Feb. 28, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the transformation of the local council’s Camp Sombrero into a Leadership Center for Girls and Women.

Among the participating restaurants in the area, and their creative desserts are: Restaurant: Blue Wasabi in Gilbert Chef/Dessert Designer: Christian Palomares Dessert: Tempura Thin Mint Ice Cream Restaurant: CHoP in Chandler Chef/Dessert Designer: Grant Gates Dessert: Tagalong Shortbread Restaurant: Grimaldi’s in Gilbert and Chandler Chef/Dessert Designer: Cory Lattuca Desserts: Chocolate Thin Mint

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Cheesecake and Samoa Cheesecake Restaurant: Melting Pot in Ahwatukee Chef/Dessert Designer: Jon Boggs Dessert: Melting Pot Dark Chocolate Mojito Fondue Restaurant: Over Easy in Gilbert and Mesa Chef/Dessert Designer: Aaron May Dessert: Chocolate Do-Si-Dos Muffins Camp Sombrero is a 14.5-acre site that has been owned and used by Girl Scouts for the past 51 years.

“It’s time to better utilize this beautiful property and transform it into an urban program center, with camp appeal, to provide leadership training for girls and women, give girls their first camping experience close to home and serve the surrounding community groups, partner organizations and schools,” said Susan de Queljoe of the local council.

In addition to benefiting from the dessert challenge, a portion of the council proceeds from all local 2015 Girl Scout cookie sales will benefit the Camp Sombrero project. The transformation of Camp Sombrero is one of the local council’s objectives as part of its overarching Campaign for Girls in Arizona.

For more information about the challenge, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/ dessertchallenge.

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Several members of the DeBoer family work at the Maaco locations in Mesa and Tempe.

John DeBoer, left, owns both locations.

Maaco Has Been Touching Up Cars for Multiple Generations

For the past 18 years, Steve DeBoer has worked as vice president of operations at Maaco in Mesa. His father, John DeBoer, opened the location in 1994 as well as a second Maaco in Tempe in 2006.

Over the course of almost two decades, Steve has enjoyed getting to know many of his customers and watching their children grow up, becoming drivers and—in some cases— becoming customers, too.

“We get a lot of repeat business, and I’ve seen many kids grow up over the years and some of them now even have their own children,” Steve said.

Steve’s focus on family extends beyond his many regular customers; the Maaco shops are true DeBoer family affairs. In addition to working closely with his dad, John, who is president of operations, Steve’s mom, Lynn, is secretary and treasurer, his brother, Jeff, is production manager, and Steve’s wife, Cindy, helps out in the front office.

“Because we are a family-run company, we are all involved in the dayto-day business, and have been for the past 20 years,” Steve said.

Maaco specializes in automobile and truck painting and collision repairs on domestic and foreign vehicles of any age.

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“We work on cars from old to new, and at the Mesa location we also do RV and large equipment painting,” Steve said.

Steve said being part of a familyowned and -operated business allows the staff to really focus on their customers and work as a team to provide top-notch customer service.

“We strive to give each customer high quality work for an affordable price. We really try to offer a wonderful and unique customer experience,” Steve said.

Although working so closely with many of his family members can be challenging, Steve said that he truly enjoys working so closely with everyone.

“There are some ups and downs, but overall it’s worked out really well.”

Steve also likes the way no two days at Maaco are exactly the same.

“Working with customers just makes it different from day to day. I just really like meeting new people, and it’s nice to take older cars that are not in the greatest of shape and fix them and get happy customers.”

Maaco is located at 3113 E. Main St. in Mesa and 1992 E. University Dr. in Tempe. For more information, call (480) 924-9280 or visit www.maaco. com.

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When home buyers or sellers contact The Hershey/Franklin Team at RedBrick Realty in Mesa, they can rest assured that they will be working with Realtors who not only have a combined half-century of experience, but are also active members of the community.

Bob Hershey and Jeff Franklin are co-owners of The Hershey/Franklin Team. Hershey has spent the past 18 years working in real estate, and Franklin has been in the industry for 23. Carin Carlton, their assistant, is also a licensed Realtor.

“We primarily handle residential real estate and we mostly work in the Mesa and Gilbert areas,” said Hershey, who partnered with Franklin three years ago. “We have tons of ex perience, and we not only work in the

area, we both live in Northeast Mesa.”

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This local knowledge means that when they are working with clients who have recently relocated to the East Valley, Hershey and Franklin can offer advice on neighborhoods, schools and more. Hershey was a teacher in the area for 14 years and coaches baseball, and Franklin’s kids attended Red Mountain High School.

“We also use our own money to buy fix and flips, so we also sell homes that are our own,” Hershey said.

This experience gives him and Franklin a unique perspective on which home improvements offer sellers the most bang for their buck.

“We know where the sellers should spend their money, and we also have a group of qualified people we can refer them to for those improvements.”

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