November 2017
Lena Love, 9, and Officer Les Praggins pose with the Mesa PD motorcycle at Celebrate Mesa.
Mesa veteran Richard Michaud is a real-life ‘top gun’
Jersey Mike’s, Café Rio coming to Power and McKellips
By Jimmy Magahern
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
With family encouragement, Richard Michaud is finally speaking about his military career. (Photo by Tim Sealy)
Barbara Laken fluffs the cushions of the couch directly beneath the display of medals and the Top Gun sign as her 90-year-old dad, Richard Michaud, slowly takes his favorite seat in the living room of his Mesa home. Michaud cracks a wry smile as the reporter across from him makes eye contact, knowing that from this angle, the large red, white and blue wings of the iconic 1986 movie logo jut out from his ears in an almost cartoonish fashion. The placement of the sign is no doubt a loving decorative touch from his proud daughter, who calls her dad “a real Top Gun.” The veteran navy flyer himself,
Vet...continued on page 5
Jersey Mike’s and Café Rio are headed to the busy intersection of Power and McKellips roads, toward the end of this year. The two eateries, which were built in Target’s parking lot, give residents additional dining experiences. Also on the corner are Thai Patio, Chili’s, Wendy’s and Lucky Lou’s, among others.
Café Rio
Café Rio is looking to build out the Phoenix market, according to the
Cafe Rio is set to open in November. (Special to Nearby News)
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