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Barbara Nicholl knew her 2005 “I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding breast cancer diagnosis had a dev- me,’” she recalled. astating effect on her family. But she The Honorary Bat Girl contest recdidn’t realize how true that was until ognizes baseball fans who have been her daughter nominated her for a stint affected by breast cancer and who as Honorary Bat Girl for the Arizona demonstrate a commitment to eradiDiamondbacks. cating the disease. As “I read what my part of her win, she apdaughter wrote and, peared at the Mother’s oh my goodness, she Day Diamondbacks made me cry,” Nicholl game, sat in the dugout said. “I didn’t realize during batting practice she saw me that way. and was interviewed She said I was a strong

by Fox Sports ArizoNicholl poses on the person and a role mod- Barbara na’s Jody Jackson. playing field with her family. el for her.”

During pregame fesNicholl was first told she was a run- tivities, she met first baseman Paul ner up. She then received a call from a Goldschmidt, hitting coach Mark Major League Baseball representative Grace and outfielder David Peralta. acknowledging she was a candidate She also received a slew of goodies but then was informed, “Today you’re from the Diamondbacks, who used a winner.” pink bats during the game. classifieds

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your neighbor Temperatures have meet been mild so far in May, but they’re on the verge of reaching triple digits. The City of Mesa is working with nonprofit agencies and businesses to provide water to homeless and unsheltered individuals. The eighth annual Mesa Hydration expensive homes looking back Donation Campaign will begin Monday, June 1. Residents will be asked to donate water at various drop-off locations throughout the city, including Mesa Fire Department Volunteer Center, Red Mountain Multigenerational Center and Mesa Main Library. This year, there will be several special projects and promotions to collect water for the campaign. Check the City of Mesa website for additional locations and information at www.mesaaz.gov.

Congratulations go out to Nicole Gimpl and Sarah Kocher who were selected for the National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll. Gimpl is managing editor of Red Mountain’s Roar Magazine, and Kocher is editor-in-chief of the school’s Pinnacle yearbook. NSPA Honor Roll recognizes excellent student journalists and scholars who have served at

least two years on a publication staff and maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Gimpl and Kocher’s names will appear on the honor roll list in NSPA’s annual “Best of the High School Press” publication.

Mesa Public Schools honored more than 1,100 students during the annual CTE Student Recognition Night recently at the Mesa Arts Center.

Students who have completed two years in a CTE program of study were recognized for their achievement.

Broadway favorite “A Chorus Line” continues its run at the Mesa Arts Center until June 7. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the iconic show features music by the legendary Marvin Hamlisch. The story centers on several young performers trying out before a very demanding director for a part in a new musical. Tickets for a performance are $29 by visiting www. mesaencoretheatre.com Elvis fans don’t have to visit Las Vegas to hear their favorite tribute crooner. “All Shook Up” is playing at

the Palms Theatre in Mesa between June 9 and July 18. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, the show recounts a small town circa 1955 that is taken storm by a hipswiveling, lip-curling roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets. Get ready to jump out of your blue suede shoes with classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

June is the driest month of the year in Arizona. With water shortages and droughts frequently plaguing our neighbor to the West, California, Arizona is in better shape at the moment thanks to good planning and waterconserving efforts. But, that doesn’t mean that Mesa residents shouldn’t be making their best effort to save every drop possible. Here are four simple ways to save water during the hot summer: 1. Change Your Water Use Habits— Take shorter showers, wash with only full loads in your clothes or dishwasher, and don’t leave the water running.

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4. Reduce Outdoor Water Use—Up to 70 percent of water use is outdoors, so managing your landscape water use is one of the easiest ways to save water around your home .

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Owners of small businesses and startup entrepreneurs can now offer equity shares in exchange for funds invested in their businesses after House Bill 2591 was signed into law last month.

The law, first introduced as a House Bill by Rep. Jeff Weninger, and Senate Bill 1450 by Sen. David Farnsworth of Mesa, allows small businesses to raise money in crowdfunding campaigns with a deadline, similar to Kickstarter and Indiegogo, with investors getting equity in the company.

Crowdfunding is the solicitation of funds from a large number of investors through an online community.

The law allows companies to raise up to $2.5 million and nonaccredited investors to give up to $10,000 each, and applies only to Arizona residents and companies.

Companies can raise $1 million per offering or $2.5 million if they submit audited financial statements. Investors who are classified as “accredited” under SEC regulations can invest an unlimited amount.

Weninger, who served on the Chandler City Council for eight years and dealt with economic development issues there, said he saw the difficulties facing business owners and startups in raising capital to proceed. He also owns restaurants.

“Sometimes it is tough for money to come by with the traditional banks,” Weninger said.

Kickstarter allows crowdfunding, but that process doesn’t provide equity.

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company, Weninger said.

Weninger hopes it eases the financial difficulties for startups and small business owners. “You have people who are struggling in business and they don’t have the money,” Weninger said. If they borrow from the bank, they are already in debt, he said.

Weninger said the bill will assist those using Chandler Gangplank and TechShop, located inside the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, which assists creative people with their ideas and help them turn these concepts into actual businesses. Gov. Doug Ducey visited TechShop and signed the bill into law there in mid-April.

Weninger hopes the new law encourages entrepreneurs who have a good idea to open a business inside a dilapidated building. Residents who live nearby will have a chance to invest in the business and the building, right in their own neighborhood, and invest in their own community, Weninger said. “If somebody has a good idea, now you have a chance to get a percentage of it,” Weninger said.

Transactions will be completed on Internet portals or can be made in face-to-face meetings between potential investors and companies. To study the effectiveness of the new law, those portals will be monitored, Weninger said.

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Local actor part of ‘Miracle’ film

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Nanci Wudel has been involved in “This film continues the story, tells on-camera work since college, but for the real story, of what happened after The Groves Report-area resident, the the bomb went off. It goes through the opportunity to work with director T.C. story of the hostage crisis and the terChristensen on the feature film “The rorist attack, but that’s just part of it.

Cokeville Miracle” was a thrill for the The movie focuses mainly on what hapactress. pened after the bombs went off. Some “Anybody who’s ever worked with amazing and incredible things came to T.C. knows he’s a legend in the inde- surface as the children spoke with counpendent film world,” Wudel said. “He’s selors and FBI investigators. That’s what amazing. He’s worked on so the movie talks about, and it many projects that are just is so inspiring.” outstanding.”

For the people of CokevShe was given the opporille, Wudel said, this movie tunity to audition for the gave them the closure. film, being cast in the part Survivors of the attack of first-grade teacher, Janel were on set for the filming, Dayton. and some of their children “We felt like this was such were extras in the movie, Groves resident Nanci an incredible story that we Wudel mentioned. “To be Wudel,is part of the feawere helping to tell, that we ture film “The Cokeville able to watch what hapdidn’t really care if we ended Miracle” debuting on pened, with the bomb going up on the editing floor be- Friday, June 5. off, and the whole horror of cause it was such a great experience to the story, to be able to watch that and be part of and be filming,” Wudel said. relive it, but in the context of the amazIn 1986, in Cokeville, Wyoming, a ing amount of good that came out of madman and his wife entered the town’s it, which is a strange irony, that out of elementary school with guns and bomb, something so devastating, something so holding 100 children and teachers hos- good, and inspiring and life changing, in tage. Wudel said the actors were able to a good way can happen. It gave them a speak with many of the survivors who closure they hadn’t had before. And so were on the set for filming. “It was a re- many of them said that.” markable experience to be part of.”

The inspirational, nondenominationWudel stresses “The Cokeville Mira- al movie debuts on Friday, June 5, which cle” isn’t based on a true story, it is the also happens to be Wudel’s birthday, at true story. She mentioned that the sur- Mesa Harkins Superstition Springs and vivors were amazing people with strong AMC 24 on Interstate 60 and Stapley ties to the community and each other.

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June activities scheduled at Usery Mountain Regional Park Usery Mountain Regional Park offers fun and educational programs throughout June.

“All About Mosquitoes” will teach participants about the pesky little insects at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. The program will address such questions as how dangerous mosquitoes are, are they a problem in the area and how individuals can avoid diseases they carry. Bring a sandwich to the Brown Bag It series inside the Nature Center.

“Grand Canyon Adventure” will at shown at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, during “The Movie Night in the Park” in the Nature Center. The movie follows the great Colorado River as it reveals one of the most pressing issues of the time— the world’s growing shortage of water.

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mal Flashlight Walk will be held in Area 6. Attendees who would like to learn about nocturnal animals, while enjoying a night walk in the desert are encouraged to join Ranger B on the 1-mile, one hour hike along the Merkle Trail. The hardsmooth surfaced trail offers universal access and accommodates wheelchairs and strollers. Participants are asked to bring water, a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. The program is not for pets.

Youngsters can learn to play crazy and fun games about desert animals during “Just for Kids: Indoor Animal Games” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24.

A Scorpion Hunt is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Horse Staging Area.

Join Ranger B as he leads attendees on the fun and safe night walk along a trail where the elusive desert dwellers can be found. All ages can enjoy the casual 1-mile, one-hour hike. Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, bring water and a black light. Black lights are for sale at the Nature Center for $10.

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The City of Mesa has recognized a pool and several grassy areas and play local pet resort, animal hospital and yards for dogs to run. pet store with an “Extraordinary PropThe facility recently remodeled the erties” award for exceeding design lobby and suites. standards.

Joanne Prellberg, manager of Bark Bark Avenue, Avenue Hospital, 3109 E. McKellips said that Bark AvRd., was recogenue upgraded the nized at the City property with the Council meet“care and comfort” ing on May 4. The of the animals in business received mind. A new epoxy a certificate and floor was installed an Extraordinary in the pet store, and Properties sign to soon will replace the be displayed for old floor in the hosthree months. pital and resort.

Bark Avenue has The staff spent expanded since Bark Avenue, 3109 E. McKellips Rd., retime researching the building was cently received an “Extraordinary Proper- floor surfaces and purchased by the ties” award for exceeding design stanfound that the epoxy at its business, which includes an owner Clay Coady dards was a functional suranimal hospital, pet resort and pet store. in 1999. The facility face for the animals, now includes a pet health food store, Prellberg said. “The new flooring is pet hospital and boarding and groom- soft so they don’t slide,” Prellberg said. ing services. The facility provides The pet store also specializes in boarding and “play care,” a swimming healthy foods, mainly for dogs, but the

Bark Avenue’s play area contains several grassy areas for dogs to romp and play.

store also supplies food for cats.

Owners can leave their pets for longer periods of time in the kennel area.

Dogs have play time, if their owners wish, with dogs of similar sizes and temperament. Suites have small televisions turned on as the noise creates an environment similar to the pet’s home, Prellberg said.

The play area, grass and swimming pool are monitored by staff. Upgrades

there included new tile for the pool and artificial grass installed in the shade. The artificial grass was placed in the shade because it gets too hot in the sun, Prellberg said.

“What sets us apart is the owner, Clay Coady, is a trainer and dog show judge,” Prellberg said. “He hires people who love animals. Bark Avenue is staffed with people who love animals and take care of them.”

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Concordia University honors Mesa graduate

East Valley Young Marines celebrating 10 years of serving community

Concordia University, Nebraska awarded degrees to 316 graduates in May. Graduates earning degrees in December, May or August were invited to participate in the university’s 108th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

Honored students included Tanel L. Baehr of Mesa, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

“How are you going to take this wonderful opportunity that you’ve worked so hard for and give back to your community, to your church, to your school?

How are you going to be a part of making this a better place?” asked Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts during his commencement address.

Ricketts also challenged the graduates to be leaders in their communities.

“Being a leader doesn’t mean you have to be in charge, but it does mean you have to be engaged. You have to be a part of the solution. So as you leave here today...find your passion. Find your mission—it may be a series of missions—to be involved. To be a part of

The East Valley unit of the Young Marines was founded a decade ago, and today it is the most awarded unit in the state of Arizona. In honor of the 10-year milestone, an anniversary ceremony and celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Trinity Church, 2130 E. University Dr., Mesa.

“In 10 years the unit has earned seven national awards, one division award, six regimental awards, six battalion awards and 21 local awards,” said East Valley Unit Cmdr. Frank (Gunny) Alger, USMC, retired.

“We are extremely proud to have won the Division 6 Department of Drug Enforcement’s Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena award. We also received a letter of special recognition from Jan Brewer, the governor of Arizona.”

The keynote speaker at the anniversary celebration will be Lt. Col. Mike Kessler, UMNC, retired, national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines. Many local, city, county, state and national leaders will be in attendance.

helping out your neighbor. By being a part of that community, you help us create this great, strong state we live in and this great country. So go out, take risks, try to accomplish things. If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough.

But when you fail, remain in hope. Be that leader. Be that person whose part of something bigger....Consider the wonderful gifts God has given you, discern your mission and enjoy the journey.”

Ricketts also received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia Nebraska.

In addition to Ricketts, five other individuals received honorary degrees or awards during commencement. Those receiving the honors are the Rev. David Bueltmann of Buffalo, Illinois, the Doctor of Letters degree; Esther Pfabe of Seward, Nebraska, the Crest of Christ Award; Susan Steege of Amherst, New York, the Master Educator Award; Dr. Dudley Wiest of Orange, California, the Doctor of Laws degree; and Phil Zielke of Glendale Heights, Illinois, the Distinguished Service Award.

Since 2005, the adult leaders of the East Valley Young Marines have been dedicated to helping youth promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and instilling the values of discipline, teamwork and leadership to youths participating in the program.

In addition, the celebration includes the presentation of several awards, entertainment and refreshments.

Members of the public are welcome at the event. For more information or to learn more about the Young Marines program, call Dana Lippincott at (480) 737-0517 or email him at dlippincott@ ymail.com.

The Young Marines is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, age 8 through the completion of high school.

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Mesa home cook Barb Wandrey’s summer rolls recipe has been awarded a blue ribbon at Just a Pinch Recipes, a recipe and coupon social network for home cooks at www.justapinch.com.

Wandrey’s summer rolls was named a blue-ribbon winner by Just a Pinch Food Editor Janet Tharpe. To land the award, Wandrey served up a fullflavored dish that is tasty and easy to prepare.

Wandrey said the dish is “refreshing, healthy and flavorful.” She indicated that she has played with this recipe “for a while.”

“It is not very often you can serve something so healthy and have the men of the group complimenting the flavors,” Wandrey said.

Wandrey is one of 1,100-plus Mesa residents sharing recipes with Just a Pinch’s social network. On the site, users can post their own recipes and try recipes submitted by others, use a menu calendar and grocery list, create custom cookbooks, print hundreds of grocery coupons, enter recipe contests and join discussion groups.

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Summer rolls by Barb Wandrey 16 rice paper wrappers 32 to 48 small cooked, deveined shrimp with tails 16 lettuce leaves (I used butter lettuce) 4 oz. cooked rice noodles (vermicelli) Dash of salt Dash of pepper 1 fresh lime, juiced Carrots, cut in matchsticks, Jicama, cut in matchsticks Fresh mint

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What would they do for fun? looking back

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Life at the turn of the 20th century was difficult for early Mesa settlers.

But as they struggled with the challenges of carving out a life in the desert, they still found ways to have fun.

The community came together for dances, parties, candy pulls and even picnics in the desert. Without the benefit of radios, televisions, movie theaters or cars, the people of Mesa would always find their own fun.

In 1897, reading societies were formed and drama groups were organized. The Home Dramatic Company presented a number of plays such as “The Rio Grande, a Military Drama.”

Admission was 35 cents and the plays were presented in the social hall behind Zenos Co-op store.

Dance parties were also a major form of entertainment. The parties were held at either the social hall, the Barnett Hall on the second floor

of the Barnett building, or above the Zenos Co-op Store. There were some square dances but the most popular dances were the waltz, the schottisches, the two-step and the polka.

Every July 24th, on Pioneer Day, there were special dances held at the social hall.

When the train came to Mesa, it provided better access to leisure activities for residents. A roundtrip ticket to Phoenix cost 60 cents. The ticket gave the holder a seat on the excursion car that left Mesa at 6:15 p.m. and returned after a theatrical show in the park. Occasionally, residents enjoyed an all-day excursion to Tucson for a roundtrip fare of $2.75.

In later years, Mesa would see the addition of movie theaters, ice cream parlors and the Mezona Dance Hall, making Mesa an entertainment destination for many Valley residents.

A group of people swim in the Salt River.

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By Alison Stanton When Grant Laufer and Maggie Tucker begin classes at ASU later this summer, the 18-year-olds’ tuition and room and board will be fully covered.

Grant and Maggie, who recently graduated from Mountain View High School, were awarded Flinn Scholarships, which include the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees and room and board for eight semesters.

Two other students from Mesa, Alexis Darby and Mary Saxon, who recently graduated from Westwood High School, also won Flinn Scholarships.

As Grant noted, the Flinn Scholarship also covers a three-week seminar in China, and additional opportunities to study abroad.

In all, Maggie said, the scholarship is worth around $115,000.

“It also includes a stipend for internship opportunities,” she said.

Grant said he was inspired to apply for the Flinn Scholarship when he realized how expensive tuition is to out-of-state schools.

“Originally, I was dead set against going to college in-state, but as I realized how much debt I would accumulate by going somewhere else, the in state option became more likely,” he said.

He also liked Flinn’s networking opportunities and chances to study abroad.

Maggie recalls hearing about the Flinn Scholarship a few years ago.

“I remember telling my mom ‘at this school, there are students who get $100,000 scholarships!’” she said, laughing.

Like Grant, Maggie said she initially planned on going to college out of state. When a friend who previously won a Flinn Scholarship encouraged her to apply, Maggie went for it.

“I’m really glad I did, because it was the best decision I ever made,” Maggie said.

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from two teachers and a counselor.

“The application also involved three essays, one of which was limited to 90 characters, and around six one-sentence responses to various questions such as ‘What did you want to be when you grew up?’ and ‘What woman belongs on Mount Rushmore?’” Grant said.

“The deadline was early this school year, so it really focused more on our junior years, and the essays helped the judges understand more about who we are beyond our transcripts,” Maggie said.

Maggie said she will always remember waiting to learn if she was selected, as well as the day she got the call telling her she was officially a Flinn Scholar.

“I had butterflies in my stomach constantly and was always thinking ‘Oh gosh, what if I don’t get it?’ and ‘What if I do get it?’ and both possibilities were totally insane for me, so I was so stressed out waiting to find out,” she said.

“When I got the call that said, ‘Hi Maggie, I wanted you to know that we have the list of Flinn Scholars and your name is on the list,’ the butterflies went away and I started crying.

My dad was out of town and I left my mom a message, and I was crying and freaking out and it was only me and my dog at home, so I went over to a friend’s house.”

Grant said he was “stunned” to learn he had won a Flinn Scholarship.

“At first I could not believe I had heard the call right, and I admit I was shaking a bit,” he said.

After the initial excitement wore off, a wave of relief washed over him.

“I had been wondering if I would get the scholarship or not for around two weeks, and I was struggling not to think about it all the time.”

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AP Capstone Diploma. Students scoring three or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research will also receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, recognizing college-level research and academic skills.

“Any current freshman or sophomore may apply for admittance into the AP Capstone Diploma program,” Ryan said. “Currently, students from all over the Valley are applying for open enrollment to Red Mountain, as well as Capstone admission, based on this opportunity.”

Students will graduate ready to succeed in college Red Mountain teachers Trevor Brimhall and Heather O’Brien will be establishing the AP Capstone program at the school. Both are going through intensive spring and summer training sessions in preparation. Brimhall and O’Brien have vast experience instructing AP courses.

“A student enrolled in the AP Seminar course may first expect to have

fun,” Brimhall said. “While it will be a rigorous class, we will have tremendous freedom to explore a range of themes across the entire spectrum of academic disciplines. Intellectual curiosity is key to an interesting and fulfilling life, and every student will play a part in determining what we explore.

Students will seek out those sparks, fan those flames and, perhaps, even develop them into lifelong careers and passions.”

Brimhall and O’Brien will be students’ guides, teaching them about research methods and mentoring them through individual and group research projects and presentations.

“To know that I’ll be teaching my students research skills they’ll use throughout their lives is very gratifying,” O’Brien said. “I am very proud to be part of this cutting-edge program.”

The AP Capstone Diploma falls under Red Mountain’s Honors Academy, a site-based initiative offering students a variety of options, including the advanced STEM Diploma. Prospective Red Mountain students living outside the school’s area may fill out the open enrollment form and return it to the school at 7301 E. Brown Rd., Mesa.

“Red Mountain is built on the premise of creating opportunities for students, faculty and families to flourish in a wide range of areas,” Ryan shared.

“Each year we graduate a number of students moving on to universities such as Brown, Stanford and Harvard. It is our responsibility to ensure their four-year high school experience is one that propels them into a life of success. If families are looking for a smaller school-within-a-school model containing high levels of academic standards, this is the program for them.”

“My mom cried and my dad was so happy; it was a wild day,” Maggie said.

Maggie said she is looking forward to starting classes at ASU’s W.P Carey School of Business, where she plans on majoring in economics.

“I am guessing I’ll add onto that, and do a double or triple major,” she said, adding that she hopes to use her knowledge of economics and finance to help improve the world in some way.

Grant is enrolled at Barrett, the Honors College at ASU, where is he signed up to major in business and global politics.

“I’m considering also majoring and/or minoring in economics, finance, international relations, and Spanish, and I currently am hoping to work with the U.S. Foreign Service or another agency that works with foreign countries.”

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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 https://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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“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.’

“This is good for a lot of wounded warriors or spouses who can’t go out into the field. We tried to find workshops that really speak to the job seekers and put them ahead of the curve.”

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Time to Blossom conference assists teenage girls Teenage girls can learn about inner strength, courage and conference at the Time to Blossom Young Women’s Conference in June.

What started as a conversation between Mesa moms Carla Jorgensen and Debbie Forrest Dayton about the struggles of teenage girls has become an annual The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)-based conference, the eighth event in six years, that serves hundreds of young women of all faiths across Arizona.

Time to Blossom will feature popular LDS speakers John Bytheway and Hank Smith, along with local speakers, Jester’Z Improv Comedy owner Jef Rawls and composer Clyde Bawden.

The conference is scheduled Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19, at the East Valley Institute of Technology.

The mission of Time to Blossom is to empower young women with inner strength, courage and confidence to reach their potential and find lasting happiness. According to the book “Reviving Ophelia,” girls are their true selves at age 12, and year after year,

they quit being themselves and try to be accepted by their peers.

They often try and “fit in” by giving up their likes, style, hobbies and talents.

“Each young woman is beautiful and has distinct gifts and talents,” said Dayton. “We want young women to realize and love their uniqueness.”

Each year, the girls participate in a large-scale service project that benefits women and children in some way.

Past projects have included birthday boxes for Mesa’s Child Crisis Center, bracelets for Phoenix’s Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, and fun bags for Cardon Children’s Medical Center.

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The book also addresses the fact that although both boys and girls have high self-esteem between ages 9 and 12, girls’ self-esteem drops twice as much as the boys’ during adolescence. That statistic and others are why Jorgensen and Dayton believe in tailoring the program to 11- to 16-year-old girls to combat any declining sense of self and self-confidence before it starts.

One way young women can become more confident is by helping others.

girls with confidence by providing classes and activities that get them thinking about who they are and who they can become. Young women are taught principles such as goal setting, social etiquette, team building, how to create a happy life, how to make and keep friends, how to be a good leader, and how to have a positive body image. Many scheduled activities also reinforce these principles.

Girls can be themselves at the girls-

only dance parties, show their talents at the talent show, show their confidence at the DownEast Basics-sponsored fashion show, showcase their creativity during the craft projects, and just have fun at the Jester’Z Improv comedy show.

By the end of the week, young women will have had many opportunities to increase their self-confidence, strengthen their testimonies of Jesus Christ, and learn they have a divine mission to fulfill.

Time to Blossom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives help from hundreds of volunteers every year, along with generous donations from companies like MomDoc and DownEast Basics. The donations are used to bestow dozens of scholarships each year to girls who would otherwise not be able to attend the conference.

All donations received go directly into the program as the founders and directors receive no compensation.

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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 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.

With this in mind, Kaplan and Lawhead offer the following suggestions to parents: Road trips If it’s possible to do so, Lawhead said parents should consider driving at

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“The car rental place might not have to fall asleep during the drive, which will prevent them from being overly one, so it’s important that they bring them along,” she said. antsy.

Parents can either To prevent having check the seats with the to rummage through luggage or bring them things and avoid movon the plane and strap ing around in a moving the children in to keep vehicle, Lawhead sugthem safe and secure gest keeping needed during the flight. items like food and toys Curbside check-in is a close by, while stormust to help unload luging larger items in the trunk. To keep awake Dr. Allison Kaplan said with some gage as early as possible, Lawhead said. kids safely occupied planning and proper supplies, parents can help keep their kids “I always check big during long drives, Law- safe during family vacations. pieces of luggage and head suggests sticker books and mess-free coloring books car seats so I’m left with just the stroller as well as iPads loaded with some new and a diaper bag,” Lawhead said.

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The first thing my stylist told me when I started getting my hair done was that I had to start using better, preferably phosphate-free shampoo.

The second thing she told me was that I didn’t have to wash my hair every day.

It was then that I was introduced to dry shampoo which I diligently went out and purchased every month while gritting my teeth at the exorbitant cost.

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Ingredients 1/4 cup corn starch 1 tablespoon baking soda Cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa powder Cheap paintbrush Container with lid

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Application is another area I differ with most of the Internet. Most people put their dry shampoo in something like a parmesan cheese dispenser and shake the mixture on their head, I have found that using a cheap paintbrush is a much better, less messy option. Starting with my part, I dip the paintbrush in the dry shampoo and then apply it along the line of hair. I repeat the process about every inch using my finger to make more parts. When I’ve covered the front half of my head and applied a little extra at my hair line, I fluff my hair with my fingers and then run a brush through to ensure the powder gets equal distribution. I have a lot less mess than using a shaker and I get better distribution.

As a final note, I’ve noticed that I get better results if I apply the dry shampoo right before I go to sleep, as opposed to applying it in the morning. My hair looks more natural and feels less heavy. Occasionally, I will reapply a light coating to my hairline in the morning, but this is usually unnecessary if I’ve applied the powder the night before.

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It’s a big deal when a school receives an A+ School of Excellence Award from the Arizona Educational Foundation. This makes it easy to understand the ripple of excitement felt by Mesa Public Schools when an unprecedented nine schools joined the elite group of A+ Schools. Highland Arts, Ishikawa, Keller, Mendoza, Porter, Robson, Sirrine, Sousa and Washington elementary schools received word of the selection in April.

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“This award idenFor Ishikawa Eltifies and gives recementary, this is its Booker T. Washington Elementary ognition that Porter second time receiv- School received $500 and a banner Elementary is an outing the A+ designa- designating its prize. tion. Principal Shelley Heath shared standing public school,” Warren shared. the school’s secret to success, saying, “This is extremely important, because in “It’s built upon dedicated and skilled Arizona parents can choose where they teachers, and parents who work in want to send their child to school, and partnership with the staff and stu- our community is aware their neighbordents who show power in leadership hood school is outstanding.”

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Oh Pinterest. Just when I think I’m done with your craziness and I’m not getting sucked into another outlandish DIY project, you put something amazing in my feed that I simply must do. It all started with the plastic army men fruit bowl, and morphed into plastic shape bowls that we will be giving to my kid’s teachers as end-of-the-year gifts. Because my father is an Army vet, he’s getting one for Father’s Day as well. law talk

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I cannot stress this enough, do not make any of these projects inside. I ignored those instructions for the first bowl I made and did it on my stove with my hood vent on. It wasn’t powerful enough. The toys you’ll be working with are made from the worst, cheapest plastic available and the fumes they let off are probably toxic. Save your lungs and your home and just do this outside.

Maybe with a mask.

Plastic army men Start by laying army men across the base of the bowl.

It’s easier to use multiple figures because the force of the wind from the heat gun will blow individuals around and make it harder to melt them together.

That being said, use the lower temperature on your heat gun and focus it on an area where two of the men overlap. You can see the plastic start to get shiny as it softens, and right after that they will melt together. Don’t keep the heat gun on the melted area once they melt together or they will lose all of their shape.

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.

I found that these, like the army figures, worked best in small batches of two or three shapes at a time. The plastic melts differently from the army men and I’d often need to use a toothpick to make sure the edges of the letters would fuse together, but once they did melt they would lose their shape very quickly. It was absolutely essential to work on opposite sides of the bowl in order to give the previously fused plastic a chance to cool, otherwise they’d lose their shapes.

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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.

When working with the solid shapes, I definitely had to work one at a time. Starting the bowl is about the same for all of the toys, but working on the curved sides for these objects was a little more tricky. Wearing a hot pad, I would tip the bowl on its side and position the new piece where I wanted it, then melt the edges where they overlapped. The plastic would become slightly translucent and shiny right before it melted so I knew where I was in the process to avoid overmelting. When the edges were sufficiently soft, I’d put the heat gun down and grab a toothpick and quickly press the objects together ensuring a solid fusing.

Once the all of the shapes were fused, I applied more heat to the center of the object to get it to bend to the curve of the bowl.

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I cringe when I hear adults making negative comments about children. A popular one, usually accompanied by arms crossed and eyes rolling in disgust, is, “Kids today

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One parent who complained that his son seemed to only want to spend time with him when he wanted something, was surprised when I interrupted by saying, “Then stop saying yes.”

What? I repeated, “Stop saying yes. Instead say, ‘It would be neat if you could have that. Let’s find a way for you to earn the money so you can buy it.’”

I start all of my parenting workshops by asking, “If you could give your child the gift of a life skill that would serve him throughout adulthood, what would you want to make sure he has by the time he walks out your door at age 18?” They always formulate a lengthy list that includes words like responsibility, self-discipline, integrity, independence and self-reliance.

Children won’t develop these character traits automatically. Our greatest task as parents is to teach them to

have these qualities, either through direct instruction or with life experiences. When we ignore opportunities to teach strong character skills because it’s hard to face all those “I wants” from our children, we do them a disservice. Kids become who they’re taught to become.

In their book “Raising Self-Reliant Children in a SelfIndulgent World,” H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen write, “Adults can help young people develop effective selfdiscipline and responsibility—that is, self-discipline tempered by an understanding of cause and effect—by ensuring that the children’s privileges are directly related to their willingness to accept responsibility.”

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rule of thumb might be, parents pay for needs and kids earn money to purchase wants. With some exceptions thrown in for birthday and holiday gifts, this can be an effective guideline.

The goal is to watch what we teach with our behavior. Kids aren’t always listening to us, but they are watching, and they see when we are “walking the talk.”

They may be resentful in the moment when we say no, or require them to fulfill certain obligations before being granted a privilege. But doing so gives them opportunities to be creative, resourceful and independent, and those are gifts they will thank us for eventually.

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while in the air, Lawhead suggests simple and colorful toys, and if they are in diapers, put them in a double diaper or one meant for overnight.

“Trust me on this one. When the seatbelt sign is on and your kiddo needs a change, you’ll be less stressed out. And it buys you a little extra time instead of braving the small airplane bathroom.”

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“Don’t be afraid to ask the hotel staff if you need something changed,” she said.

Visiting theme parks If the vacation involves a trip to a theme park, Kaplan said parents should talk with their kids about stranger danger and not running off.

“When we recently went to Disneyland, we showed our kids what the employees look like and told them they could ask them for help if they got lost,” Kaplan said.

Depending on the age of the chil-

dren, parents can decide on a meeting place in case anyone gets lost.

Preparing for boo boos Because she knows from experience that kids will fall down and get scrapes while on vacation, or they may come down with a bug of some type, Kaplan said her family always travels with a homemade first-aid kit.

“We always bring along basic things like ibuprofen or Tylenol and Benadryl, Band-Aids and topical antibiotics. We keep the kit in the car and we always plan ahead to bring it,” she said.

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Hotels room tips Keeping young children safe and secure in hotel rooms can be difficult, Kaplan said.

“You just have to keep a sharp eye on them and if there is a patio door be sure to keep it shut, and let older kids know that they are not to leave the room without a parent,” she said.

If parents have a portable playpen, Kaplan said they can place it at the end of the beds and let the kids play on the floor in the space in between the beds.

Lawhead brings along outlet covers and does as much childproofing of the room as she can, looking for red flags

The Mesa Historic Preservation Board has announced the winners of the Historical Fiction Writing Contest that was open to all fourth-grade, fifthgrade and sixth-grade students living in Mesa. The essays were fictional stories with real and imaginary characters on the life and times of the Hohokam Indian Culture or Mesa Grande Park.

The contest winners were recognized at the May 18 Mesa City Council meeting: First Place, Gordon Badgett, fourth grade, Highland Arts Elementary, $50, for his story “The Journey.”

Second place, Alyssa Ford, fourth grade, Mesa Academy for the Advanced Studies, $30, for her story “Every Last Drop” Third place, Abigale Hall, sixth grade, Patterson Elementary, $20, for her story “Huntress.”

Mesa Historic Preservation Board members judged the essays on historical accuracy, writing and creativity.

Mesa resident Ed Mack donated the prize money.

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Well versed in the restaurant indusThe atmosphere is casual, with custry, David Candland literally had a pile tomers ordering from wall-mounted of restaurant concepts in his office video monitors. when he came across the space forUpon entering Orchard Eats, we merly occupied by Silke’s American were greeted by Candland, who took Grill. impeccable care of us.

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We finished our meal with the banana crème pie crepe ($5.50), which we could barely finish. Topped with slices of banana, my husband said that the sweet crepe—they’re split between sweet and savory—was the perfect cap for banana lovers.

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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.

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Since Collins Comfort Masters opened for business in 1985, the family-owned, full-service HVAC company has strived to live up to its name by keeping its customers as comfortable as possible.

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“Novocur Pain Management Clinics have been reaching out to the local community through several of the various Times Media Group publications for the last six months.

It’s been a very effective way to share what we do and how we do it with their avid readership base that fits the demographics we are trying to reach. In fact, the Times Publications have shown to be the most costeffective way for Novocur to communicate to the public out of all the traditional types of advertising we do, including radio, TV and other print.”

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HOME IMPROVEMENT B&B MAINTENANCE REPAIR More than just a Handyman!

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TENNIS, ANYONE?

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THE MARKET GUIDE The Market Report is published to provide community and real estate information. It is not intended as a solicitation of other broker’s listings. MLS Data—Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Information provided by Charlie Randall (480) 325-1000 and Valerie Randall (602) 818-3465.

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The Groves North

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4035 E GLENCOVE ST

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Estate Groves

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2848 E BROWN RD 46

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Northgrove

163,000

3529 E NORCROFT CIR

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Hermosa Groves North

540,000

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Metes and bounds

400,000

3229 E IVYGLEN CIR

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Arboleda

655,000

4222 E BROWN RD 10

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Villa Sendero

535,000

2923 E HALE ST

3,806

Mesa Northgrove

415,000

3011 E GRANDVIEW ST

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4141 E HUBER CIR

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The Estate Groves

442,000

1825 S CITRUS COVE

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As an Arizona criminal defense attorney, I receive dozens of calls each month from good people who just happen to be on the Brian D. Strong wrong end of a traffic ticket. Many of these citations are civil in nature and carry no possibility of jail time. That does not mean, however, that they can be ignored. Failure to respond to a civil traffic violation can still result in a fine and suspension of your license.

Under current Arizona law, a driver can remove a civil traffic violation from his or her driving record once every two years by paying for—and successfully completing—a defensive driving course. The benefit of the defensive driving diversion program is that the traffic ticket is dismissed by the court as if it never happened. No points are assessed by the Motor Vehicle Division, and the driver’s auto insurance company is not advised of the ticket.

The Arizona legislature recently amended Section 28-3392 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This change takes effect in July 2015, and will allow drivers to attend a defensive driving course—and have a ticket removed from their driving record—once every 12 months.

Although the waiting period has been dramatically reduced, many of the eligibility requirements remain the same: 1. Most criminal traffic violations (such as DUI, reckless driving and driving on a suspended license) cannot be resolved through defensive driving school.

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on the date between your citations—not the date you completed defensive driving school.

3. If you were cited for multiple traffic violations during a single stop, only one can be dismissed by attending defensive driving school.

4. Photo radar and photo red light tickets are generally traffic school eligible.

5. If your citation involved either a serious injury or a fatal accident, defensive driving school is not an option.

6. Court approval is required for certain serious speeding violations, as well as a violation by any driver under age 18.

7. A person with a commercial driver’s license is ineligible for the defensive driving diversion program—even if the traffic violation occurred in a personal vehicle.

Unless a judge orders you to attend a defensive driving class in person, online classes are available. Additional information about Arizona’s defensive driving diversion program can be obtained by visiting: www.azcourts.gov/driveschoolinfo/ Home.aspx Should you need assistance in getting court approval for a serious speeding violation, or if you have other questions regarding Arizona traffic citations, please give me a call at (480) 833-2341.

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Brian D. Strong is a senior associate at Rowley Chapman & Barney Ltd. His practice is limited to criminal defense law and he represents clients all over Arizona. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Utah State University in 1987, followed by a juris doctorate in 1990 from Brigham Young University.

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RM Interiors & Design offers flooring and service at great prices In 2005, brothers Mark and Rick Wagner founded RM Interiors & Design. Over the past decade the Mesa-based company has grown to become one of the largest flooring companies in the state.

Brothers Mark, left, and Rick Wagner of RM Interiors & Design got The duo got their their start in the flooring industry when they worked their way start in the flooring through college installing carpet, vinyl and tile.

“Because we are one of the largindustry in 1981, working their way through college by installing carpet, est flooring companies in the state, it enables us to negotiate the lowest vinyl and tile.

They started their first company, industry prices, which we pass on to Wagner Tile, in 1989 and during the our customers,” Rick explained. “Our next 12 years it grew to become one experienced sales team is always ready of the largest installation companies to answer questions and to help you feel comfortable with your product in Arizona.

In 1998, Mark and Rick opened a selections.”

In addition to competitive pricing, showroom for flooring materials in Mesa. To better handle economic all customers receive free quotes, dedownturns, the brothers decided to sign consultation and measuring serconsolidate their businesses into RM vices, as well as access to a selection of eco-friendly flooring products and Interiors & Design.

“The repo ‘fix and flip’ market had experienced account managers and just started to expand and we were installers.

“Our designers work one-on-one fast to respond to the new market,” with their clients to provide personalRick said.

After the Wagner brothers pur- ized design help tailored to their clichased a number of repossessed ents’ budget, preferences, and expechomes, they experienced firsthand tations,” Mark explained. “It’s vital to how important it is to have quick ac- us that our clients are 100 percent satcess to quality materials. isfied with every aspect of the design “We responded by stocking truck- process and we value the time and efloads of carpet and tile to get the best fort that our clients spend with us.” rate available on all materials,” Rick “Commercial clients work with said. friendly and knowledgeable commerThis experience, along with their cial account managers who do everycombined knowledge about flooring thing they can to make the installainstallation, has allowed the brothers tion process go smoothly,” Rick added. to grow RM Interiors & Design into “We’ve come to understand the imthe successful company it is today. portance of time-sensitive issues and The company is currently in 16 states quick turnovers, and can offer nextand they have more than 50 regional day service in most cases.” locations throughout the country.

RM Interiors & Design is located at One thing that sets RM Interiors & 2925 N. Norwalk in Mesa. For more Design apart is its “start to finish” ap- information, call (480) 830-4848 or proach to customer service. visit www.rminteriorsanddesign.com. comm. spotlight

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ick & Mark Wagner welcome you to come see our new showroom! Whether you are a private home owner, general contractor, or business owner, we have a stock selection of carpet and tile at the best prices and can help serve your flooring needs!

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