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items, grilling equipment etc. The teams were out on the fields and warming up for their games that morning and with the morning fresh crisp air and the baseball all around, I couldn’t help but think that this is the iconic American feel. It’s a feeling of comfort and community. It was a sense that you belong and get along with all your neighbors and their families. I mentioned this to my friend, Vivek and he felt the same way. It was a wonderful moment to share and to feel such a part of the community.

The day went along as usual. We set up our Chamberlain Orthodontics sponsor booth and gave a lot of baseball bats and balls away to excited and grateful kids. I bid on

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Student receives honorable mention for Goldwater Scholarship law talk

Former Chandler resident Alison them.” She was one of a group of stuOchs was named an honorable men- dents looking at how salamanders tion in the run for the prestigious are reacting to the environmental Barry Goldwater Scholarship and change. Ochs said that salamanders Excellence in Education Program. react quickly and obviously to signs Now a sophomore majoring in of stress or disturbance. biological sciences at Mount HolyMartha Hoopes, an associate prooke College in Massachusetts, Ochs fessor of biological sciences at Mount graduated from Corona Del Sol High Holyoke College, recommended School.

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“It’s pretty amazing, “Alison, in her first year considering I’m just a at Mount Holyoke, was in sophomore,” she exmy ecology class, which is plained. “I’m definitely generally a junior or senior going to apply again next class,” Hoopes said. “Alison year. I’ll be doing some took it as a first-year (stuwork this summer that I dent) and did well. I met think will beef up my apher before the semester plication.” started when she showed She is looking at a up to ask permission to get volunteer program in into the class. She became Holyoke College my academic advisee and Madagascar where she Mount sophomore and Corona will be able to study bird del Sol High School grad- I have interacted with her species and the eco- uate Alison Ochs received every semester since then.” an honorable mention system in the country’s for the 2015 Goldwater Hoopes was impressed Scholarship. mangrove forests.

by Ochs because she was Considered a premier undergradu- holding an invasion ecology textate award, the Goldwater Scholarship book when they met. was founded by Sen. Barry Goldwa“She was just reading it because ter and was designed to encourage it was interesting to her and that is outstanding students to pursue ca- an unusual thing for a first-year stureers in math, natural sciences and dent,” Hoopes said. engineering. The 2015 applicants This spring, Ochs is taking a class included 1,206 students. One- and in invasion ecology with Hoopes. two-year scholarships were given “She’s very poised, interested, to 260 students, with 269 receiving dedicated and hard-working,” the honorable mentions. professor said. “She’s one of those As part of her scholarship applica- students who does very well in class, tion, Ochs wrote a paper about re- but nonetheless takes advantage of search she conducted last summer all the extra things offered, like peer in connection with salamanders in study group.”

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Hoopes happily recommended “One thing that’s happening up Ochs for the Goldwater Scholarship there is that it’s a hemlock forest and wrote a letter about her to the and there is an invasive insect called scholarship committee. the hemlock wooly adelgid that was “There are things outside of acabrought over from Asia in Chinese demics that are very interesting to hemlock trees and spread to the her,” Hoopes said. “When you comEastern hemlocks, which are native bine that with the discipline required to the area,” Ochs explained. to be an excellent student, that’s the “The adelgids suck the sap out of sort of student that will go on to do the hemlocks and eventually kill big and important things.” classifieds

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May should see its share of tripledigit temperatures and residents are already planning trips to San Diego for Memorial Day weekend. Those not lucky enough to spend a weekend at the beach can escape the heat expensive homes looking back frolicking in the wave pool at Kiwanis Recreation Center. On Memorial Day weekend, May 23 through 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., residents wearing red, white and blue will get half off wave pool admission. The newly renovated indoor heated wave pool features 3-foot waves in eight varying patterns. Admission is $5 for ages 2 to 12 and $7 for ages 13 and older. The Kiwanis Recreation Center Wave Pool is located at 6111 S. All-America Way. For more information, visit www.tempe. gov/waves.

And for those tracking triple-digit days, Tempe averages seven days this month. Besides the return to 100-degree days, May is also sunnier and drier than most other months. Most years, Tempe gets zero precipitation in May, though about one in four years receives just 0.1 inches or so of rain.

A rare May 4 storm this year brought an unexpected 0.91 inches of rain to Tempe. Plants and laws rejoiced.

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For years, college football fans always wondered why the Sun Devils stood in the direct sun along the east sidelines at Sun Devil Stadium. The Pac-12 Conference prohibits student sections being located behind the opposing team’s bench, so for years while the student section was located on the east side of the stadium, the Sun Devils opponents got the shaded west side while the Sun Devils baked in the hot sun on the east sidelines.

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Host families MacDonald named Corona del Sol basketball coach Neil MacDonald will be recom- administrators and staff, booster and two years ago, and allowing me the sought for mended to the Tempe Union High team parents, and district adminis- opportunity to grow both personally exchange students School District Governing Board trators. and professionally in this program,” ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with local high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries.

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on Wednesday, May 20, as English teacher and as head boys basketball coach at Corona del Sol High School.

“Academics come first at Corona del Sol High School and we believe Neil MacDonald is the best candidate to lead our students in the classroom and on the basketball court,” said Principal Brent Brown.

“He not only impressed our hiring team during his interviews for the opening in our English department, but he is approachable, honest and connected with the basketball players and program, which are qualities our players and their parents told us they want in a new head coach. He will be a perfect fit for our school.”

After initial candidate screenings and two rounds of interviews by two different panels who utilized input from student-athletes and parents, MacDonald is the clear choice to become Corona’s new head basketball coach. The panels included school

“I look forward to contributing to the continued success, academically, of what is already a highly performing school,” MacDonald said.

“Obviously, the chance to take over a basketball program that is currently performing at such a high level is the opportunity of a lifetime. I am humbled and very grateful to the administration at Corona, as well as the district, for trusting me with the responsibility of leading these young men.”

MacDonald worked the past two years as an assistant coach on Sam Duane Jr.’s varsity staff, helping to lead the Aztecs to a historic fourth straight state championship and a No. 8 national ranking by MaxPreps this season. In April, after 12 seasons, Duane announced he was stepping down.

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MacDonald said. “Aztec Basketball will continue the highest standard for conduct in the classroom, in the community, and on the court that it has always maintained. I can’t wait to get to work.”

MacDonald taught English for 12 years for Gilbert Public Schools at Mesquite and Campo Verde high schools. He earned degrees from ASU and NAU and certifications in both English and business.

“Coach Mac” has more than 25 years of coaching experience at the high school, college and professional levels. He began his career as a graduate assistant at ASU; he then coached in the Swedish Basketball Federation. Prior to joining Corona’s staff, MacDonald was the head basketball coach at Campo Verde. He also has worked as an assistant coach at Mesquite.

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Job fair helps veterans, spouses find gainful employment

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Michele Unangst is set on helping veterans, transitioning soldiers and their spouses find gainful employment.

She and her company, Get My Vet a Job, are hosting a job fair on Friday, June 5, to allow military members to participate in immediate interviews with employers, partake in career workshops, record video cover letters, and take photos for their LinkedIn profiles.

The event will be held at the University of Phoenix at 1625 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., Tempe. To register, visit www. getmyvetajobevent.com.

“We’re trying to reach as many veterans, transitioning military members and their families as possible,” said Unangst, whose company has offices in Mesa and Gilbert.

Unangst said the space can hold 1,000 attendees and her goal is to fill it. There will be approximately 30 employees at the event, which is a spinoff of the Get My Vet a Job job board. She is also hoping that the companies will hit 300 military members and spouses, or at least have them start the hiring process.

“They (military members) have the skills,” Unangst said. “They’re one of the best employees a company can have. They do not always know how to translate what they’ve done in the military to a civilization position. So the employer thinks they don’t have experience.”

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serving in the military. Their experiences in bullet-riddled fields pale in comparison to sterile hospitals.

“That’s a great analogy to use to get people to understand how wonderful of an employee this person can be,” Unangst said.

The event, Unangst explained, is not “your typical career fair.”

“We will have a videographer doing video cover letters for all attendees,” she said. “Everything’s free. We’re trying to teach them how to be innovative. It’s the ‘Wow’ factor. Now you’re putting a face behind your skills.”

Instructors will teach the importance of social media when seeking a job.

“A lot of people, they don’t realize how important that image is when you’re trying to show your professional side,” she said.

Mock interviews will help ease the knots in participants’ stomachs before they head into a room with actual employers.

There will also be a telecommuting workshop that teaches people how to work at home.

“When everyone hears ‘Work from home,’ they think of a business opportunity,” she said, “ ‘Go buy this kit, put something together and try to sell.’

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Tempe Diablos honor educators during 26th awards ceremony The Tempe Diablos celebrated the art of educating during an awards ceremony in early May at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

Several Desert Sun News-area educators were honored including the Teacher of the Year, Steve Morgan from Corona del Sol High School.

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By Alison Stanton Summer vacation is just around the corner and throughout the East Valley, many families’ thoughts are turning to travel. From weekend staycations at a local resort to long plane trips to see grandma and grandpa, families will soon hit the road and air with their kids in tow.

To keep children of all ages as safe as possible while away from home, Dr. Allison Kaplan, a Chandler resident and family physician at Desert Grove Family Medical in Gilbert, said parents have to focus on doing as much planning as possible.

“I think parents have to prepare a lot for family vacations, and remember to bring all of the booster seats and car seats, and talk to their kids about not running off, and if they are going

to the beach they have to remember sunscreen,” said Kaplan, the mother of four.

Jennifer Lawhead, a Chandler mom of two young boys, has plenty of family vacations under her belt. She and her husband Mike have taken road trips with their two young sons, Dexter, 3, and Teddy, 9 months. They also traveled by air with Dexter before Teddy was born.

Like Kaplan, she agrees that successful and safe traveling with kids involves plenty of organization.

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said parents should consider driving Hotels room tips at dusk. This way, the kids are more Keeping young children safe and likely to fall asleep during the drive, secure in hotel rooms can be difficult, which will prevent them from being Kaplan said. overly antsy.

“You just have to To prevent having keep a sharp eye on to rummage through them and if there is a things and avoid moving patio door be sure to around in a moving vekeep it shut, and let hicle, Lawhead suggest older kids know that keeping needed items they are not to leave like food and toys close the room without a by, while storing larger parent,” she said. items in the trunk. To If parents have a keep awake kids safely portable playpen, KaDr. Allison Kaplan said with some occupied during long planning and proper supplies, plan said they can parents can help keep their kids drives, Lawhead sugplace it at the end of gests sticker books and safe during family vacations. the beds and let the mess-free coloring books as well as kids play on the floor in the space in iPads loaded with some new kid- between the beds. friendly apps.

Lawhead brings along outlet covers and does as much childproofing of the Traveling by plane room as she can, looking for red flags For families who are flying, Kaplan like a dresser that can easily tip over. said they should bring along the ap“Don’t be afraid to ask the hotel staff propriate car and booster seats. if you need something changed,” she “The car rental place might not have said. one, so it’s important that they bring them along,” she said.

Visiting theme parks Parents can either check the seats If the vacation involves a trip to with the luggage or bring them on the a theme park, Kaplan said parents plane and strap the children in to keep should talk with their kids about them safe and secure during the flight. stranger danger and not running off.

Curbside check-in is a must to help “When we recently went to Disneyunload luggage as early as possible, land, we showed our kids what the Lawhead said. employees look like and told them “I always check big pieces of luggage they could ask them for help if they and car seats so I’m left with just the got lost,” Kaplan said. stroller and a diaper bag,” Lawhead Depending on the age of the chilsaid. dren, parents can decide on a meeting “You can bring the stroller onto the place in case anyone gets lost. plane and check at the gate, which is an option I usually use.”

Preparing for boo boos To keep children happily occupied Because she knows from experience while in the air, Lawhead suggests that kids will fall down and get scrapes simple and colorful toys, and if they while on vacation, or they may come are in diapers, put them in a double down with a bug of some type, Kaplan diaper or one meant for overnight. said her family always travels with a “Trust me on this one. When the homemade first-aid kit. seatbelt sign is on and your kiddo “We always bring along basic things needs a change, you’ll be less stressed like ibuprofen or Tylenol and Benadout. And it buys you a little extra time ryl, Band-Aids and topical antibiotics. instead of braving the small airplane We keep the kit in the car and we albathroom.” ways plan ahead to bring it,” she said.

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Once the base is fused together, the rest of the project is accomplished by building up the walls of the bowl, one or two plastic figures at a time and melting them to the existing structure. I found that the project worked best if I spun the bowl 180 degrees from the men I’d just added and worked on the opposite side, giving the recently added toys a chance to cool down a little bit.

Dollar store letters and numbers These look exactly like alphabet magnets and they even have a space for a magnet molded into them, but when you buy them at Dollar Tree they mercifully come without magnets.

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Glow-in-the-dark shapes I think that the glow-in-the-dark flower shapes were the easiest of all the designs to work with because they are more abstract. If I melted them a little too much it wasn’t totally obvious. It was also nice working with these because I could weave them together and they would stay in place a bit easier than some of the other shapes.

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By Jill Hanks, Tempe Union High School District “Wow! I received the Madison Fel- their communities,” she said. “I want lowship!” my students to recognize their imporThat was Corona del Sol High School tance as a citizen!” teacher Lisa Adams’ reaction when Adams and Morgan are alumni of she heard she had been awarded the the Tempe Union High School DisJames Madison Foundation’s Madison trict and combined have taught more Fellowship for dedication to civic edu- than 50 years at Corona del Sol cation. She is the only Arizona teach“Both women have dedicated their er to receive the highly competitive professional careers to the students of honor which inour district and are both prodcludes a $24,000 ucts of the TUHSD. I am lucky graduate fellowto be the department chair of ship. such an outstanding group of in“It puts me in dividuals,” said Cheryl Jannuzzi, the same comCorona del Sol social studies depany of the best partment chairwoman. educated histo“Ms. Morgan and Ms. Adams ry and governare very deserving of these honment teachers ors and we feel very fortunate in the country. I they’ve chosen to spend their feel so honored careers in Tempe Union,” said to have been Tempe Union High School Disselected, and trict Superintendent Kenneth R. excited to be a Baca. student again,” Lisa Adams Both women credit their stusaid Adams. dents with providing constant inspiraCorona del Sol’s social studies de- tion. partment is also celebrating an im“Teaching is the hardest job you will pressive honor for Jane Sparr Morgan. ever love,” said Adams. “It is an exShe is one of only 16 K-12 teachers na- hausting job, but there is nothing else tionwide and the only one from Arizo- I would rather do.” na to be named a 2015 Distinguished Morgan added, “I love my geograTeacher by The National Council for phy, but more importantly, I love my Geographic Education. students. Their “We could not be more exinfectious enthucited about her contributions siasm to learn to geography education and about their world to her students’ learning,” said and all that is in Jacqueline L. Waite, co-CEO of it serves as a terthe National Council for Georific catalyst for graphic Education. me each and ev“Geography is such a vital, ery day.” valuable, yet frequently overThe National looked discipline in our social Council for Geostudies curriculum, and I am graphic Educathankful that Corona’s admintion (NCGE) is a istration and my department nonprofit orgahave tirelessly and consistently Jane Sparr Morgan nization, charsupported it.” tered in 1915 to Adams shares her coworker’s pas- enhance the status and quality of gesion for civic education. ography teaching and learning.

“The greatest danger to our repubThe James Madison Memorial Fellic is the lack of civic engagement— lowship Foundation was established citizens are apathetic. I want to be the by Congress in 1986 for the purpose catalyst to the re-engagement of my of improving teaching about the U.S. students in the political process, in Constitution in secondary schools.

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Neighborhood mom and pop Italian restaurants are plentiful on the East Coast, but they’re not so easy to find in the Valley, which is crowded with franchise restaurants that have zero personality or charm.

But if you dig deep in Tempe, you can find a few, and one of the better ones is Miele’s Italian Bistro, at the southeast corner of McClintock and Guadalupe roads, tucked behind the Fry’s grocery store.

A little on its history: Miele’s opened in 1995 by Giuseppe and Sergio Miele, two brothers from Naples who implemented old world recipes and authentic Italian imports into their dishes.

The brothers built a loyal following in the neighborhood, but the restaurant changed ownership in 2012, then again in 2014 when Jeffrey Gurke, Terry Palmer and Rich Avery purchased the establishment. That trio has tried to keep Miele’s fine tradition intact by sticking close to its roots.

As soon as you walk into Miele’s, you’ll notice the cozy atmosphere—it’s small, but inviting. There are roughly 12 tables and booths for parties of four or more, decorated in dark wood and maroon table clothes. Booths are adorned with Venetian glass pendant lights and Italian art posters. A mammoth L-shaped bar takes up nearly half the space. Patrons can pull up a bar stool and dine at the bar, which is where most of the activity is happening (the kitchen entrance is located right behind the bar).

At Miele’s, everything is made to order from fresh ingredients and that certainly comes out in the dishes. If you don’t find something on the menu, the cooks are happy to accommodate almost any request—as long as they have the ingredients to make it.

Like most family-style Italian restaurants, Miele’s has all the staples: ravioli, lasagna, baked ziti, veal parmesan, chicken parmesan, pizzas and calzones. So ordering is no easy task. I suggest that you start with your favorite Italian dish and then try another one on your next visit.

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with the basics: a house salad ($5.09) and bruschetta ($6.63) for starters, followed by entrées of eggplant parmesan ($8.14) and chicken marsala ($15.28).

The waitress brought out a loaf of fresh homemade bread, which was warm and soft with that perfect chewiness—served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can tell instantly if a place will disappoint if the bread is not up to standards; Miele’s passed the first test.

Next up were the appetizers. The bruschetta was near perfect as well, with a nice burst of fresh garlic to complement the tomatoes and basil. The house salad was simple, but fresh and crisp, served with a homemade Italian dressing.

Eggplant is often overlooked by many chefs who aren’t cooking Italianstyle dishes, and for good reason—it truly has to be prepared to perfection or it’s not worth ordering. Miele’s eggplant parm featured medium-thick slices of fresh eggplant, covered with a thin flavorful breading that was popping with Italian spices, fried (but not greasy), topped with a healthy portion of mozzarella cheese and served with a side of spaghetti and a tasty homemade marinara sauce.

I’m not a fan of chicken marsala that is pounded too thin, but the cooks at Miele’s served it just the right thickness, yet still pounded to tenderize the cutlet. The boneless chicken breast was smothered with sautéed mushrooms and a slightly sweet, full-bodied marsala wine sauce, all served next to a mound of penne (you have a choice of four different pastas). I would have preferred a grilled chicken breast, but the dish was bursting with flavor.

I’ll admit, I didn’t have enough room for dessert, but the waitress mentioned the cannoli ($4.09) and cheesecake ($6.11) were “to die for,” and that’s reason enough for a return trip to Miele’s. meet your neighbor

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Johnny’s Friendship Bread My bread starter is 8 years old this month. It’s been sitting on my kitchen counter—loved, stirred and fed every five days since June 24, 2007.

From this sweet, delicious and unique starter, I have made and given away hundreds of loaves of Amish Friendship Bread, the most wellknown and beloved recipe for sweet bread starters. But for eight years, I have also made indescribably delicious bread starter pancakes every Sunday as well as coffee cakes, scones and cobblers for snacking.

Many people have bread starters, either sweet or sourdough, and some have been passed along for 100 years or more! I hope to pass along mine, too, because it’s very, very special.

I created this bread starter in honor of my sweet brother who passed away eight years ago. My family cherished the idea that we could not only have a living reminder of our loved one, but that we could do what my brother, Johnny, loved to do—make people smile by making something with love and then giving it away. It was his gift.

This starter needs no refrigeration, just a daily stir and a lot of love.

If you ever decide to create a bread starter of your own, here is your feeding schedule and recipe for the most incredible Amish Friendship Bread ever!

Starter: Day 1: Mix together: 1 cup of flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk (Use glass or plastic bowl and wooden spoon.

No metals.)

Day 2: Stir for about 15 seconds and cover loosely with parchment and kitchen towel.

Day 3: Stir and cover.

Day 4: Stir and cover.

Day 5: Add 1 cup each of flour, sugar and milk. Stir until blended.

Day 6: Stir and cover.

Day 7: Stir and cover.

Day 8: Stir and cover.

Day 9: Stir and cover.

Day 10: Add 1 cup each flour, sugar and milk. Stir and remove 1 cup for yourself to start again. Use the remaining starter to make bread, freeze or give away in 1-cup increments. Begin process over again.

Jan’s Note: After a few years, I cut the milk, flour and sugar in half, which makes one loaf instead of two.

Johnny’s Sweet Friendship Bread This bread starter was born on June 24, 2007, in honor of John Anthony D’Atri. His sweet friendship touched countless lives in his short time on earth. This starter now lives in the kitchens of those who loved John, in the places we gather to break bread together and honor those who have gone before us. Please pass it along and enjoy the starter with those you love!

1 cup starter 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flour 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 box instant vanilla pudding 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon, mixed together (for

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Mix together all ingredients except butter and sugar/cinnamon mixture for topping.

Grease two bread loaf pans and dust with sugar and cinnamon. Pour batter into loaves and coat with butter and remaining sugar and cinnamon.

Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes or until golden brown.

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WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Lakeside, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $10 to $25 INFO: (480) 350-2822 or www.tempe.gov Coffee, Tea and Books This month the group will discuss “When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice,” by Terry Tempest Williams.

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Premier Kitchen and Bath handles everything from floor to ceiling In the 20 years that Premier Kitchen and Bath has been in business, the owners and designers have seen many trends come and go.

One thing that has remained consistent for the past two decades, said Kitchen and Bath Designer Kym Davis, is the company’s dedication to its customers.

“We handle every aspect of kitchen and bathroom projects and do everything from floor to ceiling,” Davis said.

The experienced and professional staff at Premier This includes installing Kitchen and Bath help in the planning, designing, cabinets, countertops and coordination and installation of every project, including complete kitchen remodels. tile back splashes, painting, When customers arrive at the Mesa drywall, remodeling showers and showroom, Davis said he or another more.

“One hundred percent of our work one of the designers will ask about is residential, and our business is al- their home, lifestyle and budget.

After creating a plan that is tailor most 100 percent remodeling,” Davis made for the clients and their needs, said.

Although the team’s focus is on Davis said they get busy ordering the kitchens and baths, Davis said it can needed products. also work on other interior remodeling “Most everything with our customprojects like flooring and fireplaces. ers happens in our showroom, and we One of the things that helps to set walk them through the initials stages Premier Kitchen and Bath apart, Da- of the project,” he said. vis said, is the company handles a maDavis said that tile that looks like jority of its work, instead of offering it wood is popular with customers right to subcontractors. now, as are quartz countertops.

“We order the products, we pro“Porcelain tiles have also overtaken cure the products and we install the natural stones in popularity; they look products,” Davis said. as real as natural stone but without From plumbers and electricians the maintenance,” he said. to kitchen counter installers and tile Thanks to LED lights, lighting opexperts, Davis said customers do not tions have expanded. have to worry about unfamiliar and Davis, who has worked in the induspossibly inexperienced people com- try for 34 years, said the ever-changing into their homes. ing trends are one of the main things “Doing the work ourselves allows he enjoys about his work. us to control who’s in the home, when “The best part is that it’s always difthey are in the home and ensure the ferent. Also, since every homeowner quality of the work,” Davis said. has different priorities, it’s fun to meet While most of their projects take and work with them.” place in the Valley, Davis said they Premier Kitchen and Bath is occasionally travel outside of the area located at 4856 E. Baseline Rd., Suite to towns like Heber, Show Low and 108 in Mesa. For more information, Prescott—usually to work with previ- call (480) 969-4700 or visit www. ous customers who have moved. premierkitchenandbath.com on the town

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