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From its humble beginnings in a small Italian restaurant to servicing more than 1,500 people in a newly renovated life center, Red Mountain Community Church will celebrate its 25-year anniversary this Easter.

“We started Easter Sunday 1990 at Anzio Landing,” said Lead Pastor Bob Fox. “We moved here, to the current property, Easter Sunday 1995.”

Since its creation in 1990, the church has experienced change—changes in location, technology and staffing.

“Technology is definitely the biggest (change),” Fox said. “I think when we first moved into the gym here, the church owned one computer. Now, we own like 75.”

While change is natural and unavoidable, there have been many important, foundational things that remain in the church. Fox explained classifieds

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that the need in the community remains. Other staff members discussed the constant and authentic vision of RMCC. “Although the locations have been changing over the past 25 years, the atmosphere shares the same vision from when it all began—that RMCC would be simple, practical and authentic,” said Junior High Pastor Charlie Meo. “That is what I love about RMCC.” Meo, 24, is a 20-year member. A recent Biola University graduate, Meo returned to RMCC to lead the junior high ministry. He is preparing to transition to College/20s pastor.

“My greatest accomplishment as a member of the church is choosing to invest 20 years of my short life, in loving a local church,” Meo said.

“I think Jesus cares most about having healthy churches everywhere, and

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Red Mountain Community Church will celebrate 25 years in the community with the Food Truck Frenzy from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29.

what better purpose for life than to invest in the family of God.” Worship Pastor Jessica Garcia expressed a similar opinion in foundational concepts that have remained.

She also grew up in RMCC and returned as a pastor.

“The atmosphere has changed from that of a small church to that of a large church,” Garcia said. “But the feeling

is still the same. It is a group of people who want to genuinely know Christ and follow Him in everything,” RMCC is an Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) congregation with a newly re-casted vision of “Recapturing Life.” It emphasizes recapturing life with God, in ourselves and with others. ... continues on page 6

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Church Celebrates 25 Years ...continued from page 4

Vehicle Show Drives into Mesa The Red Mountain Multigenerational Center is bringing back its car, truck and motorcycle show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the facility, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa.

Sponsored by East Valley Adult Resources, the event will host, for the first time, a Boxcar Henry Carnival, which features games and a live auction.

The third annual show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Vehicle registration is $20 before March 7; $25 at the door.

Admission to the vehicle displays, music, food, raffles and kids’ zone is free. The Boxcar Henry Road Carnival is $10 for a book of tickets.

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“It isn’t really that it is a radical shift from what we have always done,” Fox said. “But the words are important to me, I like it because it shows some passion.”

During the past 25 years, RMCC has emphasized the importance of mission work. Supporting missionaries in Uganda, India and Latvia, the church has sent countless teams overseas for camps and other activities to encourage and share the vision of RMCC. The church is also involved in supporting churches in Rocky Point, Mexico, annually sending a team to build houses for families in need.

Not limited to work overseas, the church reaches out to the local community as well. Church members work with refugees, and youth ministries dedicate nights to serving the members of the community in various ways. Through events such as barbecues and an intricate Christmas light display, the church opens itself up to the community.

“I enjoy things that the community can see and participate in, so my fa-

vorite things are probably the Christmas lights and food truck frenzy, the events where the community can walk on campus,” Fox said.

“I really, really enjoy seeing the church people engage in the community.”

While change happens—and change surely will continue to happen—RMCC has created a consistent and safe environment over the past 25 years for those who call it home. It encourages members and nonmembers to recapture life with God. “The greatest accomplishment of RMCC is that through the twists and turns of 25 years, we have chosen to align our lives with the Scriptures and the story that God is telling in this world,” Meo said. “This is the foundation for all of life.”

Officials and the congregation look forward to the next 25 years. The community is invited to celebrate with them from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29, with a Food Truck Frenzy.

There will be six food trucks along with plenty of activities for the family, including a mechanical bull.

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Optimist Club Looks Forward to Garage Sale The Gilbert Optimist Club is hoping to raise more than $1,000 through its annual garage sale designed to help youth in the community.

Set for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, the club will host its fundraiser at a member’s home at 1745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa. The Gilbert Optimist Club is accepting donations of items to sell.

“The purpose is to raise money for our youth community projects,” said the club’s newsletter editor Ernie Merritt. “This will be our third garage sale. We usually have a golf tournament, but we’re not going to have it this year.”

For more information, call Merritt at (480) 219-8753.

For its youth community projects, the Gilbert Optimist Club supports the Junior Optimist Club at Westwood High School in Mesa. Members of the senior club also knit caps for cancer patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

The good work doesn’t stop there.

The Gilbert Optimist Club supplies holiday meals for less fortunate families who are referred to the organization by school districts. It supports Sunshine Acres in East Mesa as well.

The Optimist Club celebrates the talents of youngsters by hosting the Optimist Oratorical and Optimist Essay scholarship contests. For more information, visit www.optimist.org/e/ member/scholarships4.cfm.

According to Merritt, the Gilbert Optimist Club is a bit of a misnomer because members live in Gilbert, Mesa and Chandler. Merritt, who lives in Chandler, is an eight-year member of the group.

“It’s a great group of people,” he said. “We get together and meet twice a month and have speakers. We participate with the youth as much as we can.”

The Gilbert Optimist Club meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at Paradise Bakery and Café, 3426 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 113, Dana Park Village Square, Mesa.

Red Mountain UMC Invites Community to Barbecue

By Marilyn Husted Celebrate the advent of spring with Red Mountain United Methodist Church’s Barbecue and Music Festival from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

“We are excited to be able to offer an event with such high-quality music, great food and a wide variety of activities for all ages,” said Senior Pastor Mary Bullis. “This is our gift to the community as everything is free to our guests.”

The picnic-style lunch will include Waldo’s barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, macaroni and cheese, desserts and beverages.

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by Mitzi Smith, accompanied by JR McAlexander and the Band, in a tent behind the church. Smith will sing well-known musical pieces, including Broadway and gospel selections. She has performed in many U.S. venues and was once a back-up singer for Elton John.

McAlexander, executive director of Showtune Productions and organist/ keyboardist at the church, is an accomplished pianist who has directed numerous musical shows in the United States.

Other musicians include Margie Mays, John Park, Mike Wooton and Gene Ball who will present Christian and old-style country music in Madsen Hall. Jim Moses, an acoustic guitarist and vocalist, will perform folk music and ballads on the patio.

Families can enjoy getting close to a variety of clean and cuddly small animals at the Dreams Come True Petting Zoo. There will be bounce houses, face painting, children’s games with lots of prizes, and a sport throw inflatable. New this year is a rock-climbing wall.

For more information, visit www. rmumc.com or call the church office at (480) 981-3833. The church is located at 2936 N. Power Rd., Mesa.

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Phoenix Boys Mountain Lions Benefit from March Carnival temperatures warm up in Phoe- a great deal of financial resources to New this year is a sensory-friendly Choir Offers Free nix,As“traveling” carnivals begin to dot do that.” session from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursthe Valley landscape, making big busiThe funds are used to day, March 26. It will caSpring Concert The Phoenix Boys Choir is offering the East Valley a free concert at 6:30 p.m.

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ness of attracting visitors with flashy rides and tasty foods. However, there is one carnival where all of the profits benefit the community.

In its fifth year, the Mountain Lion Carnival aids the Red Mountain Football Association, an organization responsible for raising funds for the Red Mountain High School football team.

The carnival will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 26; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, March 27; 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Red Mountain High School, 7301 E. Brown Rd., East Mesa.

Head Coach Ron Wisniewski said the carnival plays a key role in continuing the top-level Red Mountain football program.

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This year’s carnival will feature 18 rides: nine of which are thrill rides, touting names like Wave Swinger, Fireball and the Orbiter. There will also be an assortment of family and kid’s rides, in addition to midwaystyle games, free entertainment, and food provided by restaurants such as Chick-Fil-A, Sub Zero Ice Cream and Moani’s Country Kitchen.

Admission to the carnival is free; tickets for unlimited access to all rides can be purchased online for a presale discounted rate of $20 (www. redmountainfootball.com).

Unlimited ride passes are $25 at the door, and individual ride tickets can also be purchased during carnival hours. Carnival games and food prices vary and may be purchased at the event.

ter to those with special needs and disabilities and their families; the general public is also welcome.

By toning down the flashing lights and loud noises, individuals with special needs will be able to enjoy a carnival experience in a way that may not have been possible before.

This is a challenge with which Wisniewski is familiar; his younger brother, Kris, had significant disabilities and special needs, and died several years ago.

“It means a lot to me that we’ll be able to provide an opportunity for those with special needs to come to the Mountain Lion Carnival and hopefully have a great experience,” Wisniewski said. “We think the Mountain Lion Carnival has become an event that families in East Mesa look forward to each year, and are very proud of what it brings to this part of the Valley.”

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By Jenny Ung Ending homelessness among veterans and the establishment of a veterans court are two initiatives Mayor John Giles said he hopes to accomplish within his term.

“The at-risk veterans population everywhere, and Mesa included, has special challenges. It’s important that we address those unique challenges in that population,” he said during a Jan. 27 media briefing.

“The City of Mesa has already decided that we are going to dedicate resources and personnel to addressing those challenges.”

To further this mission, the City of Mesa opened a veterans court on Feb. 12 at the Mesa Municipal Court, with 12 cases scheduled for the day, said Paul Thomas, Mesa Municipal Court administrator.

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With more than 32,000 veterans in Mesa, according to the Census Reporter, a new court will be valuable, said John Fuller from the Arizona Veterans Court Mentor Project. Veterans from surrounding cities will be able to utilize the court as well.

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Those with a hearty appetite who enjoy doing fun activities for the benefit of the community should sign up to compete in Flancer’s all-you-caneat pizza contest on Sunday, April 12.

Registration begins at 10:15 a.m. and the feasting ensues at 11 a.m. For $25, contestants will receive a limited edition T-shirt, pizza and a drink to help wash it down. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. The first prize winner will receive $250 cash, a large trophy and will be crowned by the reigning Miss Arizona. The winner is the first contestant to eat two 16-inch cheese pizzas.

“In this wonderful world where so many magically and beautiful things happen, there is also desperation and hopelessness,” Flancer said “If we can assist and make the lives of people improved through different ways of intervention, then this is where good triumphs over evil.”

To learn more about the beneficiaries of the donations, visit www. sunshineacres.org, www.jfcsaz.org or www.warfightersports.org.

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For the 15th consecutive year, the restaurants in East Mesa and Gilbert are doing their part to spread goodwill to those in need. Since it was founded, Flancer’s has helped raise and donate more than $230,000 in cash to charities.

In April, the restaurant will contribute to Sunshine Acres, Jewish Family and Children’s Service (Max Flancer Fund) and WarFighter Sports. In 2014, owner Jeff Flancer lost his 15-year-old son, Max. Flancer will continue to build funds to help other teens and parents in need of support and resources.

There are multiple ways to rally around these causes. Visit either Flancer’s Gourmet Grub in East Mesa or Gilbert to purchase raffle tickets for a chance at winning one of six prizes valued up to $1,000. Raffle sales start March 10.

Another way to help is by attending the light-hearted Cigar and Craft Beer Event at Fox Cigar Bar in Gilbert.

A date in early April will soon be announced. Food will be provided by Flancer’s, while patrons enjoy Perdomo cigars and Four Peaks beer. Tickets are $30. To register for the event, call Flancer’s at (480) 926-9077.

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Sleep apnea is a condition where a person’s breathing is closed off for a period of time during sleep. Sometimes this can occur as much as 100 times in a night. Sleep apnea can increase chances for heart disease, high blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, depression, learning or memory loss and tiredness. Many times the person suffering from sleep apnea may not know it; it is often the spouse who notices it first.

An 18-month study involving sleep apnea patients at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System is using an oral appliance called the Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) to treat those suffering from moderate to severe sleep apnea.

According to Dr. Paul McLornan at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, many patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea were not adhering to standard treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. They

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Bark Avenue Celebrating 10 Years in Mesa Bark Avenue Pet Supply will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in Mesa with a month filled with specials as well as an event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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A slew of discounts will be offered on March 7, according to Elizabeth Pfeiffer, who is with Bark Avenue. There will be special guests as well.

“We’re going to have product reps and vendors, samples and tastings,” she added. “We’ll have training people here, too, with information about classes and vendors.”

Among the vendors is one that specializes in “paw-sages.”

“One of our vendors has created this spray that’s good for dogs’ paws,” she said. “There are special collars, too. Basically, this is a big event where we’re getting all sorts of people beyond our normal staff here. There will be tents out front to house all of these different people.”

Locally owned and operated, Bark Avenue Pet Supply has served the community since 2005, with a staff of dedicated pet owners and breeders.

They have spent time researching pet nutrition to help their own and their customers’ companion animals lead longer and healthier lives.

Bark Avenue Pet Supply invites pet owners to visit the store and discuss their pets’ needs. The well-trained staff will suggest a selection of food based on the pet’s age, breed, activity level, food intolerances and health issues. In selecting food for the store, the staff looks for products without soy, corn or wheat. They reject brands that contain meat or poultry byproducts, sweeteners, grain fragments, and artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The store carries food with highquality ingredients.

The store regularly hosts guest speakers and holds frequent seminars on a variety of pet-related topics. Some of the topics discussed in the past are nutrition, valley fever and allergies.

The monthly Tooth Talk shares tips on improving a pet’s dental health.

The business has gained a reputation throughout the Valley as “The Place for People that Care about Their

Pets.” Bark Avenue Pet Supply is a destination for people looking for the best in healthy pet foods and supplies. The staff stresses a healthy lifestyle for pets that includes feeding a nutritious diet and plenty of exercise.

A few steps away is Bark Avenue Pet Resort. Since Bark Avenue Pet Supply will offer discounts and plenty of canine 1996, the resort fun on March 7. has offered a home away from home reptiles and birds. The full-service in a climate-controlled facility where vet hospital is headed by Drs. Kathy staff will play with and care for pets. Orr and Richard Heffelman. Their Three grassy acres ensure lots of active staff provides a variety of services, playtime. The resort’s staff, which has including wellness and preventative been recognized as “The Best in the care consultations, surgery, dentistry Valley,” provide pet grooming and day and radiology.

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Construction was scheduled to begin in late February at Falcon Field’s terminal, giving the facility the $2 million upgrade that it needs.

The project is slated to take seven months and will displace eight airport employees.

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Speaking of construction, after three months of renovations Babydoll Hair celebrated its grand opening with the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, clients and friends on Saturday, Feb. 7. The newly designed 1,800-square-foot salon will feature expanded services including hair, color, nails, makeup, waxing, spray tan and its Babydoll Weddings Bridal Suite. The salon is located at Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive. Call (480) 350-7588 for more information.

Wine and Design hosted a Paint Your Bra Night in mid-February with proceeds benefiting Bra Recyclers, a local organization that tries to keep bras out of landfills. Participants started by painting their “background” palette, then deciding on the design

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and production materials needed for their bra. Participants brought their creativity and channeled their inner Rem“bra”ndt.

Seven Mesa students have been selected to participate in the Mesa Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program. The students represent Heritage Academy, Mountain View, Red Mountain and Westwood high schools.

Ben Smith and Juliet Baires will travel to Caraz, Peru; Griffin Sharkey and Kate Price will go to Burnaby, Canada; and Calista Torberson, Julia Hillock and SaraAnne Ehrke will spend three weeks in Guaymas, Mexico.

Mayor John Giles is inviting Mesa high school students to create a 2-D work of art that shows what taking the city to the next level means to them. The contest runs through April 30. Winning submissions will be unveiled during a City Council meeting and displayed in the mayor’s. Winning artists will receive a $100 scholarship toward any Mesa Arts Center Visual & Performing Arts Class. For contest rules and to print out an entry form, visit www.mesaaz.

gov/artcontest. For more information, contact Ian Linssen at ian.linssen@ mesaaz.gov or at (480) 644-3002.

This spring, Mesa United Way is hoping to expand its 12 Book program to include more schools and grades, with the goal of eventually including 11 elementary schools in low-income neighborhood. It is asking the public to join in by donating money, like new children’s books or purchasing books on Amazon.com’s “12 Books” wish list. To learn more about the 12 Books program, visit www.mesaunitedway. org/12books or contact Patricia Mullen at patricia.mullen@mesaunitedway.org or (480) 834-2124.

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Donald L. Ensenbach, a 76-yearold author, released his third book, “Whispering Winds Remember,” part of a trilogy based on the legendary and mythical Kokopelli. Places mentioned in the Kokopelli book are a fictional cave dwelling that was destroyed by an earthquake in the White Tank Mountains, Gila Village (the present Pueblo Grande museum), the village of Large House) Casa Grande National Monument, and Besh ba Lakado (Tonto National Monument).

The Red Mountain Wrestling Team finished its regular season with a dual record of 26-1. Along the way, the boys won team titles at the Nate Johnson and ASU Blackford duals, and the Payson Invitational. In related news, the Mountain Lion Wrestling Club is conducting a freestyle wrestling program. To learn more, contact

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Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation Puts on Baroque Ball 2015

By Breanne DeMore For longtime Mesa resident Joanne Jolee, music isn’t simply something to fill the air as she sits in traffic. Jolee has witnessed music’s wonderful healing power herself.

When she home-schooled her children, Jolee, a music teacher of more than 30 years, made sure that piano and music lessons were part of their daily curriculum. She witnessed how they helped her children concentrate and improve in their academics.

Jolee and her husband, Bill Jaffa, aren’t the only people who believe in this connection either. Multiple studies have been published worldwide that link academic skills such as reading and writing fluency, creative thinking and long-term memory with music-based learning.

In addition, research reveals the phenomenal benefits of playing music in adults, too. Reduced blood pressure, heart and respiration rates, plus higher HGH levels that help to reverse the signs of aging, are just a few

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of the health benefits found in adults.

With this in mind, Jolee and Jaffa launched the Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation in 2012.

The nonprofit seeks to advance public awareness of the benefits for music education for people of all ages and to provide opportunities for that education where they can.

The foundation will be holding its inaugural charity gala, Baroque Ball, at The Trailhead at Las Sendas Mountain on March 21. Known for its architectural beauty and stunning views of the McDowell and Usery mountains and Phoenix city lights, this venue is the perfect place for the event.

Drawing from the foundation’s focus on classical music, this formal event is inspired by the Italian Baroque period, which produced some of the world’s favorite musicians and is recognized for opulence, passion and brilliance. Proceeds will go to-

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ward providing music lessons and instruments to the underprivileged and to promoting the health benefits of playing music daily for people of all ages.

Tickets are $50 and include a reception and silent auction, which start at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Silent auction items include a round of golf for up to four people at Eagle’s Nest Golf Course at Pebble Creek, a beautiful single strand of pearls and an hour and a half helicopter ride for two among other items.

Tickets and more information about the gala and the work done by the foundation can be purchased at www.j-jmf.org.

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we’ve had strong social service agencies in the city that have been working on the issue of homelessness.”

The City of Mesa Housing Authority operates the HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance for chronically homeless veterans and their families, while the Veterans Administration in Phoenix provides case management and clinic services at its medical centers and community clinics, according to the City of Mesa’s website. The VASH voucher program mirrors Section 8 guidelines.

The veterans are referred to the City of Mesa Housing Authority by the Veterans Administration (VA) in Phoenix. The City partnered with the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing several years ago to help get homeless veterans off the street.

Veterans are the hardest to serve and house because of the required VA processes to enter the HUD-VASH program, said Tammy Albright, Housing and Community Development director for the City of Mesa.

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Mesa residents dedicated their first city park, dubbed Rendezvous Park, in May 1938. Located at Center and Second streets, the facility featured a skating rink, tennis courts, swimming pool, bathhouse and floodlit baseball field. It was built by volunteers on the site of the former Depot Park.

The 3,000-seat baseball field was built in 1920 and was the home to many semipro teams, including the Mesa Jewels and the Mesa Orphans. Professional baseball came to Rendezvous Park in 1952 when the Chicago Cubs moved in for Spring Training. The Cubs stayed until 1965, but Mesa didn’t host any spring training until 1969, when the Oakland Athletics relocated from Scottsdale to Rendezvous Park.

Rendezvous Park fell victim to the wrecking ball in November 1976 and was replaced by Hohokam Park in 1977. The A’s played in there until 1979, then departed for Scottsdale, opening the door for the return of the Cubs in 1980.

In 1997, Hohokam Park was razed and replaced by a new Hohokam Park just west of the old site. The Cubs conducted spring training in Hohokam

Park until 2013, when they moved to the new Sloan Park in Mesa. The A’s returned to the recently renovated and renamed Hohoham Stadium in 2015.

Rendezvous Park pool was built in the 1930s and segregated until 1953, after which Anglos and minorities used the pool on separate days. Without a filtration system, the pool was drained and refilled about every second or third day. On the nondrained day, the pool offered evening swimming.

For more than eight decades, Rendezvous was the star of Mesa parks, but with the completion of Hohokam

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For its 30th anniversary, Pioneer Title Agency, an Arizona-based, family-owned business, has partnered with the Arizona Trail Association for “Take a Hike,” the first fundraising and employee wellness challenge utilizing the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

The Arizona Trail is a continuous path across Arizona. It is divided into 43 unique passages and is open to all forms of nonmotorized recreation, including hiking, running, backpacking, horseback riding and mountain biking (outside designated wilderness areas).

Like Pioneer, the Arizona Trail Association also is celebrating a 30-year anniversary.

Through the unique partnership, Pioneer’s team of more than 375 individuals set a goal to raise at least $30,000 this year to support the Arizona Trail. The team also will collectively hike, bike, run or ride all 800plus miles of the Arizona Trail, with local offices adopting and overseeing that each passage is completed. Families, friends, customers and associates also are invited to participate. In addition to the wellness benefits associated with time spent on the trail, the initiative hopes to encourage everyone to explore a segment of the Arizona Trail that they likely haven’t seen.

In the Southeast Valley, which includes eight branches in Mesa, Tempe and Chandler, local offices signed to trek across and raise funds for the following trails: • Passage 13, an easy-to-moderate passage that covers more than eight miles across Oracle • Passage 16, a moderate passage that covers more than 25 miles across the Gila River Canyons • Passage 18, a moderate passage that covers nearly 19 miles across Reavis Canyon • Passage 19, a strenuous passage that covers nearly 30 miles across the Superstition Wilderness • Passage 21, a moderate-to-strenuous passage that covers nearly 20 March 2015

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“In fact, our team has a statewide community relations program, Pioneer Title Agency in Action, which focuses on giving back both time and money to hundreds of local causes across Arizona.”

“While our ‘Take a Hike’ Trail program is special for our 30th anniversary, giving back at the hyperlocal level is something each and every team member in all 55 branches is encouraged to do each day.”

When complete, the $30,000 raised through the project will greatly assist the Arizona Trail Association in its mission to build, maintain, promote, protect and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the land.

Perhaps not coincidentally, the concept of the Arizona Trail began about 30 years ago when Dale Shewalter sat atop Coronado Peak near the U.S./ Mexico border and shared his dream of a cross-state trail with others. The nearest town to this historic location is Sierra Vista—where the Newlon family founded Pioneer Title Agency and still operates. Shewalter was an American teacher who founded and promoted the Arizona Trail in 1985.

“One of our goals for this challenge is that more Arizonans will fall in love with the natural wonders that exist along the Arizona National Scenic Trail,” says Matthew Nelson, executive director of the Arizona Trail Association.

“Pioneer’s commitment to covering the entire length of the trail is admirable, and means that many individuals will get to experience some of the least traveled areas in our state.”

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By Jenny Ung At his first State of the City address, Mayor John Giles urged audience members to sign the newly launched One Mesa pledge.

“The importance of Mesa being a community that is well-known for respecting and welcoming everyone... is why I introduced the One Mesa pledge,” he said.

The One Mesa pledge, introduced during a Jan. 6 interfaith breakfast, is not a City of Mesa initiative, but a citywide diversity campaign that Giles said should be embraced by the community.

“It has to be in our churches,” Giles said. “It has to be in our schools. It has to be in our service clubs. It has to be in our families...it’s the right thing to do.”

The pledge encourages citizens to talk about diversity and to celebrate the community’s melting pot, said Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, director of public outreach for Maricopa Community Colleges. She spoke via video.

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The pledge values everyThe board also recomone and will make sure that mended that the City the city is economically vimake available a Braille able, less hostile and more printer. Currently, the creative, said Denise Heap, City sends documents to chairwoman of the City’s Mayor John Giles Phoenix for printing; it Human Relations Board, during a would be more efficient if Mesa had phone interview. It will also foster bet- its own printer. ter community relations by having difPrevious mayors would never have ferent voices at the table. created a campaign such as the One “If it’s the same races speaking out Mesa pledge, according to Heap. Suptime after time, you get stuck in a rut port is shown through the signatures and you don’t grow,” Heap said. “And of nearly all current and past City no growth is death in a city.”

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The Human Relations Board handed “This is a unified pledge,” Heap said. the City Council 18 suggestions about “It’s not perfect, but we’ve gone as far diversity within Mesa. They were the as we can with it and I will push it furfoundation of the One Mesa pledge. ther.”

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It had been a few years since we a mountainous cave with a waterfall, I visited Rockin’ R Ranch and, when could almost hear the coyotes howling we returned, I was reminded how and the cook banging the triangle great the working horse ranch is signaling dinner was ready. for kids and families.

We soon spilled out onto The ranch is owned Main Street. My three kids and operated by the immediately ran for the gold Robson family, who panning trough. My husband also serve up vittles and I headed straight for followed by a true Sweet Mary’s Sweet Shop for Western stage show. the best homemade fudge Entering the Rockin’ and to check out the Rockin’ R Ranch transported R Ranch merchandise, us back to a kinder, During the Western show, apparel and Western gifts.

Marisa Robson joins simpler time where her parents onstage to Before we went into the the tumbleweeds blew perform “Thank God for large dirt floor showroom for Kids” in sign language. across the desert and dinner, we checked out the cowboys rode the range. As we walked blacksmith’s shop to greet the goats, across the wooden bridge and through pig and a small pony, the latter of

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which is available for rides. We also chatted with the Rockin’ R Ranch owners, “Sweet Mary” and “Big Jim” Robson. The Robsons have been entertaining visitors since Rockin’ R Ranch opened to the public in 1986.

Big Jim’s family was one of Mesa’s original families. Jim likes to tell the story of his great-great grandfather, Deputy Frank Robson, who was killed by the notorious outlaw Black Jack Ketchum in 1896.

Once inside the showroom, Guests are welcome to pan for gold before dinner we were seated at long picnic and the show on Rockin’ R Ranch’s Main Street. tables. Big Jim greeted the crowd food. Dinner included guests’ choice and gave the rather entertaining of barbecue beef or chicken (tickets instructions about getting dinner can be purchased that include both in the Rockin’ R Ranch chow line. entrees), melt-in-your-mouth Dutch Dinner is not a formal affair but a oven biscuits, chunky applesauce, fun, ranch-style experience where cowboy beans, cornbread, a baked we neatly filed into the serving area potato and spice cake. to get delicious cowboy-inspired ... continues on page 28

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The Rockin’ R Wranglers group put on a musical show that included national two-time fiddling champion “Danny Boy” Smith, Shane Bankhead slapping the bass, Big Jim on guitar and as lead story teller and Sweet Mary who handles duties including singing and playing flute, tambourine and even a saw.

You haven’t experienced The Rockin’ R Wranglers put on a traditional Western “Home on the Range” until musical show as soon as dinner is finished.

There are not too many places in you see Sweet Mary pulling a bow Arizona that put on a traditional across a saw.

The show included great stories Western show with dinner. It’s a bonus and cute jokes, but more importantly, that such a wonderful experience everyone on stage was incredibly is in East Mesa. The property also talented and they put on an includes the Ponderosa Gardens entertaining hour-long show. One Reception Center for weddings and fantastic highlight was when Sweet special events. The Rockin’ R Ranch Mary and Big Jim’s adult daughter, is also home to a lot of activities for Marisa Robson, joined them onstage Boy Scouts who can do campouts and to perform “Thank God for Kids” earn badges.

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sides for this purpose. The hardest part of this project was digging a hole deep enough that the top air-holes were below ground level. I used the excess dirt to fill the hole back in so the converted trash can has a snug fit.

I read that putting straw in the bottom of the composter is a great way to start the process, so I went to the Pet Food Depot near my home.

They said I could take any hay that was on the ground and not in a bale. I filled up one grocery bag and then spread it across the bottom of my bin.

The best compost is made of plant scraps. Never, ever include pet feces, meat, fish or oil of any kind. If it comes from a plant it’s good, if it comes from an animal, except for egg shells, don’t use it.

Fresh compost material provides nitrogen and the dry material you will add provides carbon which, when combined, breaks the mixture down into the nutrient-rich soil that plants love so much. Start by placing a 6-inch layer of fresh material across the bottom of the composter, followed by a 2-inch layer of dry material. In between each layer, I sprinkled about 1 cup of compost starter, but you can also use mulch. Repeat the process until you run out of material, then water down the entire thing to the consistency of a justwrung-out sponge.

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because I placed my composter where it spends most daylight hours in the sun, that I need to wet it down every three to four days to keep the process moving.

Once a week I use a shovel to turn the pile and stop it from settling. The more air that gets into the layers, the quicker the process will finish, usually 8-12 weeks depending on the temperature.

In the meantime I am already working on my next batch by saving all of my vegetable and fruit scraps in an airtight container under my sink. I was very skeptical of the smell this practice would create, but they weren’t lying when they said that if you stick to plant-based refuse, it won’t stink.

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Leaders in Providing Opportunities The district is branding its preschool programs to help families of young learners identify Mesa Public Schools as a provider of high-quality preschool opportunities. Families can focus their energy on getting their children ready for kindergarten, and the experts can ensure they’re helping children develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners.

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Frequently, I hear parents complain about having to teach children things they should already know.

Why can’t he just be responsible? Why do Eva Dwight I have to remind her to...(fill in the blank)? Usually, we’re talking about older children—preteens or teens. When they were little, we helped them learn to tie their shoes or ride a bike, exercising patience while they tried over and over before getting it right.

As they get older, kids need that same commitment to help them learn skills of independence, responsibility and self-management. It’s easy to become impatient when they don’t master these skills as quickly as we’d like.

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structure and then gradually take it down as our children master new skills. Scaffolding will look different for every child, but here are some basic guidelines that parents can follow: Start with close supervision. Watch your child’s current skill level and determine what strengths he has that will allow him to take the next step, as well as what gaps you notice that need to be addressed for him to be successful. Perhaps he’s really responsible about getting his homework done, but his lack of organization causes him to leave the homework in his backpack or on the kitchen table so it doesn’t get turned in. Your scaffolding will include daily backpack and work organization.

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Monitor the skill from time to time, to ensure that the structure is still strong. After practicing step two for several weeks, ask if he’s ready to make this his daily habit without supervision. Agree to check in after a week to examine the state of the backpack. If it’s back to the abyss, you and your child might need to back up and practice step two a few more weeks before trying again. If he’s managing the skill well, check back weekly for a while and then every two weeks, etc. to be sure the structure you built is still in place and effective.

This three-step process can be applied to any number of skill gaps, from staying home alone to spending time at the mall with friends to being trusted with the car. If we resist the urge to ask, “Why is this growing up thing taking so long?” and instead, commit to the time and the process, our children will experience success and selfconfidence, and we will experience the satisfaction of having raised responsible, independent young adults.

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Training with a game against ASU. WHEN: Daily until Sunday, May 3, from WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, at 3:10 p.m.

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WHEN: Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m.

WHEN: Friday, March 13, from 2 p.m.

WHERE: Stapley Junior High School, to 12 a.m.; Saturday, March 14, from 10 3250 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa a.m. to 12 a.m.; and Sunday, March 15, COST:lawCall for cost hearsay meet your neighbor talk from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

INFO: (480) 472-2700 WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler 3 LEGO KidsFest COST: Various ticket prices including KidsFest returns to Glendale from $7 to $10 general admission; $21 allwith LEGO and DUPLO construction day carnival ride passes/wristbands; or zones and brick-themed activities. biz box expensive homes looking back $67 family fun packs. Parking is $3 to $5.

WHEN: Sunday, March 1, from 9 a.m.

INFO: www.ostrichfestival.com to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale 8 Trains in the Garden COST: Child (3-17) $19.50; adult (18The nonprofit organization Arizona 64) $22.50; senior (65 and older) Big Train Operators is hosting its Trains $19.50; younger than 2 free in the Garden open house tour at private INFO: www.legokidsfest.com homes with G-Scale garden railroads in their backyards, plus at the Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa.

Marvel Universe LIVE! 4 WHEN: Saturday, March 28, and SunThis high-caliber arena specday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tacular will put fans in the middle of WHERE: Homes in Mesa, Glendale, Sun one of the most electrifying battles Lakes, Chandler and San Tan Valley between good and evil.

COST: Tax-deductible donation WHEN: Thursday, March 5, and Friday, INFO: www.azbigtrains.org March 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 8, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

9 SAT Prep Class WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. The Learning Center is holding a SAT Jefferson St., Phoenix Prep Class for students who want to get COST: $24 to $89 the best possible score on the May 2 exam.

INFO: (800) 745-3000 or WHEN: Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 www.usairwayscenter.com p.m., March 21 through April 25 WHERE: The Learning Center, 2830 E. Brown Rd., No. 4, Mesa 5 Arizona Renaissance Festival COST: $475. Cost is $425 if you regis& Artisan Marketplace ter before March 13.

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WHEN: Sunday, March 8, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain United Methodist Church, 2936 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 981-3833 or www.rmumc.com

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Mesa East Amazing Arts and Quilts Show The event features rock and gem show, quilts display, and pencils and pigments arts. Lunch will be available.

WHEN: March 1, from 10 a.m. meet yourSunday, neighbor to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa East Community Clubhouse, 225 S. 74th St., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 836-0632

breathing meditation, a teaching and a concluding meditation.

WHEN: Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Unity Church of Mesa, Annex Building/Freeman Room, 2740 E. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $10 per class INFO: (602) 243-5220 or www.meditationinarizona.org

Benedictine University at Mesa expensive homes Spring Open House Tour Gillett Hall and meet with representatives from university offices, including admissions, financial aid, student life and sports.

WHEN: Sunday, March 1, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Gillett Hall, 225 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (602) 888-5533 or www.ben.edu/mesa

Meditation and Buddhism Learn more about how to improve your inner peace through the practice of meditation and the insights taught in Buddhism. Each class includes a guided breathing meditation, a teaching and a concluding meditation.

WHEN: Thursday, March 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Unity Church of Mesa’s Freeman Room, 2740 E. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $10 INFO: (602) 243-5220

Meditation and Buddhism Learn how to achieve inner peace through the practice of meditation and the insights taught in Buddhism.

Each class includes a guided

Sunland Village Art and Craft Show Peruse the handmade items, visit with three local authors and chat with 100 artists at the show, which also features

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live music and wine tasting.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Sunland Village, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: www.sunlandartsandcraftleague.com

Arts and Crafts Fair Dreamland Villa artisans will offer handcrafted and unique items for sale.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Dreamland Villa, Farnworth Hall, 6159 E. University Dr., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 807-1921

Las Sendas Farmers Market Shop the likes of Double Play Produce, Dr. Hummus, Beary’s Secret Treasures, Your Choice Catering, Herlocher Dipping Mustards, Red Mountain Cattle Co., The Dipping Well, and Grandma Patti’s Kitchen.

WHEN: Saturdays March 7 and March 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Las Sendas Trailhead Members Club Parking Lot, 7900 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 832-6900

2 Cellos Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser have no limits when performing live and are equally as impressive when playing Bach and Vivaldi as they are when rocking out AC/DC. WHEN: Monday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $36 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

Italian Dinner and Auction Fundraiser Join Harvest of Hope Community Garden and Bethlehem Youth for an evening of food, fun and fellowship with music. Help the organization raise funds for growth and to expand their community outreach.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7, at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2745 N. 32nd St., Mesa COST: Free, goodwill donation accepted and auction items available INFO: garden@blcmesa.org

Mesa Women’s Connection Dubbed a “true Texas cowgirl,” Paula Abbott will discuss makeup, skin care, hair and clothes. She will also share her story of how a “Texas Cowgirl Got an Extreme Makeover from the Master Makeover Artist.”

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Superstition Springs Golf Club, 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa COST: $13 INFO: (480) 254-4083 or (480) 276-9437 East Valley Michigan Club When they meet, they eat and talk

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JA Jance JA Jance will speak about her latest book in the Ali Reynolds series, “Cold Betrayal.” Her books will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.

WHEN: Thursday, March 12, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 644-3253 Las Sendas Quilt Show The group’s 12th annual show will share the members’ craftsmanship and artistic vision in a variety of ways—traditional and historic quilts, beading, paper piecing, purses/bags, landscapes and scrappy quilts.

WHEN: Saturday, March 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Las Sendas Trailhead Members Club Parking Lot, 7900 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa COST: $1 donation INFO: (480) 832-6900

and guest soloists will present “The Weeping Tree” by Joseph M. Martin in a collection of hymns, music and narration in this year’s annual musical event at Love of Christ Lutheran Church.

WHEN: Sunday, March 22, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services WHERE: Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 981-6199 Mesa Merged Branch MDA Bowl-a-Thon Register and pay by March 18 to participate in this worthwhile fundraiser.

WHEN: Sunday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Brunswick Zone 1754 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $15 to $25 INFO: Kevin Shipman, (480) 577-1634 Strength for Survivors The six-week exercise and wellness program is for adults who are being treated for cancer or are in remission.

WHEN: Begins Wednesday, March 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Held Wednesdays and Fridays.

WHERE: Red Mountain Ranch Country Club Fitness Center, 6425 E. Teton Circle, Mesa COST: $100 members; $175 nonmembers INFO: Lois Moncel at (480) 981-8135 or lmoncel@rmrcc.com

East Valley Michigan Club Snowbird Farewell Picnic Get together one last time before heading back to The Wolverine State.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Park, 7600 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: Free; bring a dish to pass.

Chicken will be served, too.

INFO: (480) 610-9864, (480) 986-7085 or jilanctot@cox.net

Rancho de Arboleda Neighborhood Rummage Sale Fifteenth annual event features new and used items as well as crafts.

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Rancho de Arboleda, on East Kael Street, just northwest of McKellips and Lindsay roads, Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 962-7527

The Weeping Tree A music cantata of singers, orchestra

Book Fair The Red Mountain Library hosts its fourth annual event featuring local

authors in the genres of mystery, romance, Wild West, science fiction, children’s and travel.

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Library, 625 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 644-3253 Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic Step right up and get ready to laugh,

have fun and celebrate a magical night with the duo that is “revitalizing magic.”

WHEN: Saturday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Farnsworth Studio, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $52 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

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WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, March 25, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Charge for meals INFO: (480) 610-9864, (480) 9867085, jilanctot@cox.net

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Chicago Artist Tom Fedro to Lead Classes at Wine and Design Renowned Chicago artist Tom Fedro will teach two classes at Wine and Design in East Mesa from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at the studio, 2920 N. Power Rd., Suite 104.

Tickets are $40 for one class or $75 for both. To register, visit www.wineanddesign.com/mesa. For more information, call (480) 447-5446.

This is an exclusive opportunity for session participants to learn from a master, and to take home their own versions of the pieces “In Tune” and “Slapping the Bass.”

Wine and Design features select works from Fedro’s extensive portfolio to paint in its classes.

Fedro’s art combines urban landscapes and pop art faces that focus on composition and color. His brightly colored, bold whimsical art celebrates the joy of life. He is represented by galleries throughout the United States and Europe.

Recent special projects include pieces commissioned for the Broadway show “Rent,” the 40th anniversary of “The Second City,” Too Good Wineries, Sweet Riot Candy Co. and Chicago’s “Cows on Parade.” To see his paintings, visit www.fidostudio.net.

Wine and Design students will paint along with Fedro on their own 16-inch by 20-inch canvas while he instructs and paints on a larger canvas. His finished pieces will be auctioned off following the classes.

Wine and Design is a franchise business founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, in early 2010 to offer patrons the chance to unleash their creative side.

Wine and Design offers a range of art classes from private painting parties to kids’ summer camps, with a fun painting environment for individuals and groups. The Mesa location is Wine and Design’s first in Arizona.

The two-hour painting classes are designed for beginners and experts.

Tom Fedro, who created “Slappin’ the Bass,” will appear at Wine and Design on March 6 and March 7.

A local artist guides individuals with stroke-by-stroke instructions on how to paint their chosen painting and take-home their own masterpiece. All

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Waldorf Chicken Salad “You’re the top! You’re a Waldorf salad. You’re the top! You’re a Berlin ballad.” Lyrics from Cole Porter’s “You’re the Top”

It’s just a mystery to me. How could something so simple and delicious virtually vanish from the culinary scene?

After all, this is the type of recipe that everyone is looking for these days— light, healthful and with just a few ingredients that you can find at any store, any time.

I’m talking about the iconic Waldorf salad, the beautiful and colorful plate of apple, celery, grapes and walnuts served on a bed of greens that was a staple on the menu at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (before it became the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1897).

This recipe is more than a century old

and has yet to make a splashy comeback in the way cupcakes and whoopee pies have. I say it’s time we give this seminal salad its due and, while we’re at it, let’s give it an update.

By adding some diced chicken and lightening the dressing by substituting yogurt, honey and ginger for the mayonnaise, the classic Waldorf salad gets a hearty and healthy makeover! It’s a beautiful plate as an appetizer, side salad or light main meal and should be enjoyed as much today as it was 120 years ago.

By the way, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel also gave us the original red velvet cake. For the recipe and story of the original Waldorf-Astoria red velvet cake, visit www.jandatri.com.

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Waldorf Chicken Salad For the Salad: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (or turkey) 1 cup red apple, diced 1 cup seedless red grapes, sliced in half 1/2 cup sliced celery (slice from the small end) 1/2 cup raisins, or dried tart red cherries 1/3 cup walnuts, rough chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cups mixed greens or lettuce leaves tossed gently with 2 teaspoons of olive oil For the Dressing: 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons honey

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In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, honey, lemon juice and ginger.

In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken or turkey, diced apple, sliced grapes, celery, raisins or dried cherries, walnuts, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over mixture and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate for one hour. When ready to serve, gently toss salad greens with olive oil. Prepare four plates. Place 1 cup of lettuce greens on each plate. Distribute chilled salad mixture evenly over top of lettuce on all four plates.

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Modern Grove Neighborhood Eatery & Market serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Modern Grove Modern Grove Neighborhood Eatery & Market opened in February and is a fresh addition to the neighborhood near Gilbert and Brown roads. The light, bright and breezy restaurant oozes urban chic.

The restaurant is casual, and customers order at a walk-up counter.

The food is then delivered to patrons’ tables, whether it’s the indoor seating or an indoor/outdoor seating area near the bar. The outdoor patio has ample seating and the faux turf adds an extra pop of color to the comfortable environment.

I stopped by with my son for lunch and we tried a variety of entrees.

We spied an interesting item on the starters menu and ordered the mac and cheese bites ($9). They are every bit as delicious as they sound—mac and cheese rolled into balls, dipped in a panko breading, fried and served with an equally decadent bacon cheese sauce. There were six in the order and they are pretty filling, so it’s a good appetizer to share.

The strawberry chicken salad ($11) was simply perfect. The generously sized salad was bursting with fresh strawberries, creamy goat cheese crumbles, a variety of greens, ovenroasted chicken and sweet candied pecans. The balsamic vinaigrette had a slight sweetness to it that did not overpower the salad.

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The bacon cheddar burger is made with a 100-percent Angus beef patty, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and thick bacon and served with a guest’s choice of sides.

dried cranberries and walnuts made for an exceptional chicken salad—one of the best I’ve had anywhere. The multigrain bread was thick and hearty.

I was told when I ordered that the bacon cheddar burger is the most popular and it’s easy to see why. The 100-percent Angus beef burger ($11) was moist, delicious and topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and thick bacon. The brioche bun was a nice touch and stood up for the duration of the meal without turning mushy. I chose the sweet potato fries and they were a tasty addition to the entrée. Burgers and sandwiches come with your choice of regular fries, sweet potato fries, regular fries and sweet fries combo, or potato, fruit or pasta salad.

The Modern Grove menu includes many tempting breakfast items, appetizers, pizzas, salads, paninis and a kids’ menu. The cool restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and boasts a convenient selection of grab-and-go items, drinks, snacks and small gift items.

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An Introduction to Victim’s Rights in the State of Arizona No one expects to be the victim of a crime. Regardless of the nature of the crime, victims and their family members often suffer sigMatthew S. Long nificant emotional, psychological, financial and physical trauma.

Victims and their family members often deal with many unwanted, unexpected and unfamiliar things as a result of the crime. One of those unwanted, unexpected and unfamiliar things is the criminal justice system. It can be particularly difficult for child victims to understand and navigate the criminal justice system.

Understanding the criminal justice system and what to expect as the victim or the loved one of a victim can reduce some of the emotional and psychological trauma that is part of being the victim of a crime.

Here are a few important things to know to help navigate the criminal justice world: In Arizona, a victim has constitutional rights.

Victim does not press charges. This often creates difficulty especially when the person who is accused or charged is a loved one.

The prosecutor is not the victim’s attorney. Hopefully a prosecutor will have the same goals and objectives as the victim in a crime, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case.

Victims are not appointed an attorney. Government agencies have great victim services offices with many resources. Each victim will be appointed a hard-working victim advocate to provide information and assistance.

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government agencies and are not attorneys. As such, sometimes these advocates are limited with the assistance they can provide victims.

Victims are free to hire attorneys to represent them and ensure that their rights are protected. A victim’s rights attorney can also interact with law enforcement and prosecutors to advocate the victim’s position on behalf of the victim. A victim’s rights attorney can also help the victim seek and obtain restitution and recover damages for any harm suffered by the crime.

The attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney have prior law enforcement and prosecution experience, which makes them uniquely qualified to represent victims of crimes. This past experience includes crimes involving significant financial loss, child crimes and sexual offenses, as well as serious injuries and death. These attorneys also have significant experience assisting child victims and witnesses, and can help guide children and their family members as they navigate the unexpected, unwanted and unfamiliar world of the criminal justice system.

Readers who need help can call me at (480) 496-2094.

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BLUE JEAN POSITION Local Tree Nursery in Northeast Mesa seeking FT Sales/Nursery Assistant.

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Golfers enjoy playing on the challenging and scenic 18-hole course at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club.

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Since its opening in 1986, Red Mountain Ranch Country Club has strived to offer its members a beautiful place to play golf, as well as ample opportunities for fun and fitness.

The 18-hole Pete Dye championship golf course features nearby Red Mountain as a backdrop as well as views from Scottsdale to Ahwatukee. Red Mountain Ranch Country Club also offers its members access to a fitness center and six lighted tennis courts. The Player’s Grille and Patio has a full-service public bar and restaurant.

The country club, however, has become much more than a golf course for the community. The club’s management promises there is something for everyone.

“We offer kids’ clinics and pretty soon we hope to offer painting classes,” said Heather De Brosse, director of membership sales and marketing for Red Mountain Ranch Country Club.

A weekly farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays has been exceptionally popular. Other events include pasta nights on Thursdays and Chef Table events, bridal fairs and more, De Brosse said.

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ing available to the community. It has several rooms that members can use to host events—everything from corporate galas and weddings to bachelorette parties. It also works with the community. For example, De Brosse said, the country club recently received approval to work with Phoenix Children’s Hospital for events.

“We are extremely excited to work with them and maybe offer some type of kids’ tennis and golf event that ties into this,” she said.

“We are very big on community partnerships, and we like to help local businesses. It’s like a symbiotic relationship; they appreciate the help, and so do we.”

De Brosse said she especially enjoys working with the other directors at the country club, whom, she said are incredibly supportive of each other.

She also likes meeting new members and answering any questions that they might have.

“I really enjoy my work because I never know who I will get to talk to.

Every day I wonder what will happen and how I can help people, because, in the end, it’s the people that count the most.

Red Mountain Ranch Country Club is located at 6425 E. Teton Circle, in Mesa. For more information, call (480) 981-6501 or visit www.rmrcc.com.

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