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Quarterback is another key position for the Toros in 2014. The position is seemingly up for grabs as senior Trevor Willis only took five snaps last season.

Running back is the position the 2014 Toros will have the most experience. Senior Caleb Daniels was second on the team in rushing yards with 292 and tied for the lead with five rushing touchdowns.

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The Mountain View Toros enter the 2014 season ready to dismiss their finish from last year. The Toros finished the season 6-5, but lost four of their last five games, including their first-round playoff game to Pinnacle High School.

Improving from a 6-5 record from last year will not be easy after losing four all-state players, but fourth-year Toro head coach Chad DeGrenier is no stranger to producing positive results on the football field. DeGrenier took an 0-10 Cactus Shadows team and two years later turned them into a state champion, en route to winning the 2006 Arizona Republic Coach of the Year and MaxPreps National Coach of the Year awards.

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To better serve the community, and to enhance market values, the agents below have taken part in the Northeast Mesa Home Marketing Tour. In order to even make it on this page, they have regularly attended the marketing tour to give and get feedback for the listings that make it on. If you are planning on selling your home and feel that experience and exposure are necessary when it comes to selling your home, seriously consider choosing an agent from the list below.

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Congratulations Sam on your finishing phlebotomy school! Good luck on your externship!

Happy Birthday to Mesa resident Ralph Wilson, who celebrated his 103rd year on July 2. He was born in Iowa in 1911, back when William Howard Taft was the president and Chevrolet first broke into the automobile industry.

Las Sendas’ Trailhead and Boulder Mountain pools are going to transition to electronic access passes. expensive homes Keep an eye looking back on your neighborhood’s newsletter for information about this.

Anita Pena, an educator at Marjorie Entz Elementary School in Mesa, spent part of her summer vacation at the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Summer Teacher Institute. She was chosen from a pool of more than 400 applicants.

Mesa Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Michael Cowan was named Distinguished Administrator of the Year

by Arizona School Administrators Inc. for his leadership and contributions to education.

Maddy just moved back into town. It’s good to have her back!

The Red Mountain High School is offering a family sports pass or a student activity card to receive discounts on all RMHS athletic events. For more information, visit www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/ athletics/weeklyevents/articles/42096/ purchase-a-family-sports-pass.

Mesa earned an Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) for the iMesa community engagement initiative. iMesa launched in 2011, issuing a call to action for residents to engage in a process—iMagine, iNvest, iMprove— to Build a Better Mesa. iMesa is a grassroots investment and improvement effort where residents submit, vote and

At least one restaurant has opened in Mesa while another has closed in the city. Wingstop—a national franchise with 11 sauce flavors—opened a store at 1616

S. Stapley Rd., Mesa. It boasts a variety of wings, ranging from lemon pepper to original. The menu also features sandwiches, fries and vegetables. It is owned by franchisee Charles Loflin, who owns 44 locations throughout Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. For more information, call (480) 633-9464, or visit www.wingstop.com.

The physicians at Sonoran Spine Center and the Sonoran Spine Research and Education Foundation (SSREF) are honoring two young ladies with college scholarships. Giselle Arnold from Mesa and Marie Ricks of Gilbert received this year’s SSREF scholarships.

Both recipients have dealt with back and spine problems since they were very young. Ricks and Arnold will be attending Arizona State University (ASU) in the fall.

University, while Jaylia will be an international relations student at Arizona State University. Anthony will wants to go into academia after graduating from Fordham University.

A new location of the popular exercise chain Orangetheory Fitness is scheduled to open on North Power Road in East Mesa in late August or early September.

Travis and Becky Renner, Orangetheory developers for Arizona, recently returned from performing charity work in Uganda.

No longer open is the landmark Bill Johnson’s Big Apple Restaurant in Mesa. The Van Buren branch, which is the original of the Western-themed restaurant chain, remains open.

A special shout out to Anthony Ladas and Tyler S. Ritter of Westwood High School and Jaylia Yan of Mountain View High School, both of whom have been named National Merit Scholars. Tyler will study engineering at Vanderbilt

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Celebrate Mardi Gras Magic on Salt River Sharing Information Sgt. James Waller, of Mesa, left, Pfc. Maris Vitenbergs, a native of Riga, Latvia, and Pfc. Gunarus Licis, of Tukums, Latvia, examine their compass and map prior to a land-navigation and emergency communications techniques training in Adazi, Latvia, on July 1. Paratroopers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Latvian soldiers trained each other on proper use of their radio equipment prior to entering the forest. Approximately 600 paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne are in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve to demonstrate commitment to NATO obligations and sustain interoperability with allied forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael T. Crawford/Released)

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By Meghan McCoy An interest that began at age 5 about Davy Crockett recently blossomed into a book that shares the story of a real person, a man Mesa resident Terry Green believes has been forgotten—William Patton.

“He went with Crockett to Texas and he has been forgotten by everyone,” he said about Patton, the nephew of Crockett.

“This book is very important for me. I hope to have a small voice for William Patton.”

In the 1950s, when Davy Crockett portrayer Fess Parker was introduced to the nation, Green became interested in the Alamo. That interest, paired with Crockett, led the Mesa resident of more than 15 years into further researching the topic for his fiction book, “The Shadows of Great Men.” “I am convinced he was at the Alamo and believe his name should be among those who fought there,” he said of Patton.

The book was a 10-year process.

After having a stroke in 2011 and retiring from his job, Green delved deeper into his project. Green, who worked in newspapers, as a teacher and as a seminar facilitator, even received information from the Alamo Library.

“I love research. I think it’s fun. I don’t think it’s boring at all,” he said.

Green said although the names are real, the story is fiction. The story shares Patton’s journey to Texas, his relationship with his uncle and his fight in the Texas Revolution. The novel sheds light on doubts and fears and the evolution of a man.

He said that when he began writing the book, he thought he knew a lot about the Texas Revolution, but was pleasantly surprised when his knowledge for the subject expanded.

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said. “It was long and hard, but ultimately very satisfying.”

Although “The Shadows of Great Men” is his first physical book, he published an e-book on Amazon.

“I’ve been writing all of my life,” Green said.

He has begun brainstorming his next book, which will share the story of his great-grandfather and his service during the Civil War.

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By Meghan McCoy When Jaylia Yan heard her name being called as one of the 10 finalists in the 57th Distinguished Young Women National Finals competition July 28 in Mobile, Alabama, she was “freaking out inside.”

“It was shocking when they called my name,” the Mesa teenager said.

“Being named top 10 was such an honor, and I was able to share that with some of the most amazing girls.”

To participate in the Distinguished Young Women of Arizona scholarship program, Yan had to have a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

She was scored in a 10-minute interview with a panel of five judges; a 90-second performance on stage during the talent portion; 10-minute aerobic routine; on-stage question, poise and speaking during selfexpression, as well as grades and college entrance test scores for the scholastic portion of the program.

Yan sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” during the talent portion.

“I stepped on that stage, and that was the last thing I remembered before stepping off the stage,” she said of her performance.

“That night was full of happiness and emotion.”

The scholarship program began 57 years ago and has provided more than $367 million through local, state and national level competitions.

Yan said she heard about Distinguished Young Women through the loud Jaylia Yan speaker while attending Mountain View High School.

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The Mesa Chamber of Commerce’s Good Government Committee and Board of Directors released its 2014 legislative primary and City Council candidate endorsements.

As the advocate for the Mesa business community, the Mesa chamber is proud to support local and state candidates who most closely align themselves with business community positions on issues.

“The board of the Mesa chamber believes this is an important responsibility of our chamber,” said Chairman Craig Henry. “Our Good Government Committee worked hard to review candidate questionnaires and interviews. Recommendations were made to the chamber board and approved.”

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Happy Pets Set to Open This Month The upscale dog boarding and day for dog-dog group play.” care facility, Happy Pets Palace and Live webcams are installed so Playground, is scheduled to open this owners can check on their dogs. There month in Mesa at 1918 E. McKellips are also security alarms, including one Rd. to monitor HVAC temperatures.

With no formal certification process The facility’s all-inclusive pricing required by facilities in the pet includes a full day of dog-dog group care industry, the responsibility for play, swim time and unlimited potty providing high-quality breaks. There are four pet care rests entirely on playgrounds, for which each facility owner. dogs are grouped by size.

At Happy Pets Palace, There is a playground to keep off-leash play especially for teacup dogs safe and fun, each dog up to 10 pounds and three must pass a behavioral other indoor/outdoor evaluation.

Staff playgrounds for dogs members are trained heavier than 10 pounds. extensively with dog Dogs must be current day care industry’s on vaccinations from a vet interactive “Knowing Happy Pets Palace and and be neutered/spayed Dogs” training program Playground owner Linda after six months.

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Neighborhood: Painted Mountain What projects do Golf Course you coordinate?

“I coordinate fundraising projects Family: Married 30 years to her best like car shows, raffles, barbecues and friend, Bill. They do not have children, more throughout the year to support but do have a 13-year-old Irish Setter specialty units, motors, SWAT, honor named “Sammy” who’s very spoiled guard, K-9 and others. I also organize and is “the king of the neighborhood.” breakfast and lunches for employee morale boosting.”

Occupation: Special projects coordinator for the Mesa Police What is one of your favorite events you coordinate?

Department for the past 23 years.

One function includes planning and Hobbies: Hiking in Flagstaff, bike organizing the annual police family riding, working in her flower garden appreciation day. This private police and yard, walking Sammy and sewing event grows larger every year. Last lap quilts there, there were more than 2,500 employees and their families. This Favorite movie: “Mr. and Mrs. event could not happen if not for

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How else do you help the community?

“I’m a board member of the 100 Club of Arizona, and I’ve coordinated multiple fundraisers for them to support the Survivors Fund,” she

said. “I have supported our deployed military since ’02 with packages and letters and participate in the homecoming of our soldiers. I’ve also organized a turkey drive for a local elementary school in need, coordinated three recent blood drives, assisted in the annual Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Coalition and helped with the Shop with a Cop program. I love helping my community.”

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Love of Christ Lutheran Church (LOC) is inviting the public to attend its annual open house and ministry fair to gain awareness of the church’s program in an atmosphere of food, fun and games for kids.

The fair will be held on the church campus in the Center of Compassion (COC) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Families are encouraged to attend the contemporary service an hour before at 9 a.m.

“There are so many influences pushing families in different directions these days,” said Senior Pastor Don Liles.

“Kids face more temptations and thus more questions than ever before. Our

doors are always open to help people rediscover church, and we offer great programs for kids.”

Booths staffed by church volunteers ring the inside of the COC auditorium that will display many of LOC’s available programs. More than 25 ministry areas will be represented including youth, women and men’s ministries along with opportunities to help serve in the community.

For more information about the fair, call (480) 981-6199 or visit www. loveofchristchurch.net. Love of Christ Lutheran Church is located at 1525 N. Power Rd., between Brown and McKellips roads, in East Mesa.

ONe TRUe LOVe Feeds People and Spreads Love

By Lynette Carrington ONe TRUe LOVe is literally taking its message and good deeds to the streets. The Mesa-based nonprofit focuses on feeding the homeless and providing support and love in a nonjudgmental and positive way.

Ann Cabano co-founded the organization with Krysten Aldridge in December 2010, and they filed for their nonprofit status in January 2013.

Each month, the organization feeds the homeless and uses a donated food truck to cook and pass out hot meals along with other in-kind donations.

“We have an angel sponsor right now who is sponsoring the rental of food trucks,” said Cabano, a Mesa resident.

“Last time, we had a food truck company donate one. We’re working toward getting our own food truck.

That’s our main focus right now.”

They set up food distribution at 12th Avenue and Madison Street by the Central Arizona Shelter Services building, where many homeless folks congregate.

“The way we get the word out is through our big mouth, face-to-face and any way we can... Facebook and our website, too.” In June ONe TRUe LOVe made 450 hamburgers on the “Spice It Up” food truck and passed them out with the added assistance of the vehicle’s staff.

“Every time we go out there, there’s a crowd,” Cabano noted.

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Chris Paciora, who owns Spice It Up, said it was “fantastic.”

“It was eye-opening, first of all,” Paciora said. “ONe TRUe LOVe was very organized, and the quality of their volunteers was outstanding.

Krysten and Ann are fantastic people.

All four of the people in our family participated and maybe, by us leading the way, other food trucks will take notice and get involved.”

Unconditional love and hugs are part of the organization’s recipe.

“This is about love, connecting with people and seeing people,” Cabano said. “We’re just not affiliated with a church. We hug people, talk to them and have conversations. People are people, and anyone could be one paycheck away from suddenly having to make a tough decision.”

The way that the organization name reads with the small ‘e’ has significance.

“I wish I could tell you there was some fascinating story, but it’s evolved into so much,” Cabano said. “Little ‘ego’ is one of the things it means and getting that out of the way so we can unconditionally love others. People see our logo and they remember that.

It’s kind of like a signature.”

For more information about the group, visit www.onetruelove.org or join its Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/ONeTRUeLOVe. Movement or call (480) 209-4355.

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Dr. Jessica Regnaert, a family practice physician with Banner Health Group, offered some timely suggestions for keeping the kids healthy.

Beginning with students just starting out in kindergarten, Regnaert said, “It’s very important, especially prior to starting kindergarten, to make sure that they’re up-to-date on their immunizations and safe when they go back to school.”

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The crucial ages to be sure children are up-to-date on immunizations are around 4 and 5 years old or kindergarten age; 10 and 11 years old; and students who have graduated high school and are off to college. “College, especially living in dorms, can be places where a lot of germs are spread.”

Schools require students to have updated immunizations.

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there’s so many changes in their body, I think it’s really good to hear, coming from their doctor, ‘This is what’s going to be happening.’”

Hearing what to expect about body changes from the doctor, as well as from the parent, can put a child at ease and open a dialogue for a conversation.

“We talk to them about everything from grades, how are they doing in school, to what are their future career plans, and are they dating, are they being safe. So much general health stuff.” Regnaert said she hopes parents see the doctors as a back up and an advocate for them.

High school students can also benefit from an annual physical.

“That’s an age where we like them to come in and realize that a relationship with their doctor is something they’re going to have over their whole lifetime—it’s good to start building that relationship so that way they can get to know us, trust us and share any concerns they have healthwise.”

This includes talking about healthy behaviors, drug and alcohol use, diet,

exercise and especially driving safety.

Regnaert mentioned the No. 1 killer of high school students is car accidents.

Opening the lines of communication between the physician, parent and child is a healthy habit that develops through annual care that includes upto-date immunizations. “We’re here as support for the parents and making sure their kids are healthy.”

Banner Medical Group primary care providers like pediatricians, internists, family medicine physicians and obstetrician/gynecologists staff Banner Health Clinics and Banner Health Centers. For more information, visit www.bannerhealth.com/bmg.

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n the outside I was perfect, even commended: perfect wife, perfect mom, and perfect friend. Still, on the inside, I was in prison. I don’t know how else to describe what I was feeling. No matter how hard I tried to be good, it was never enough. I listened at the church I attended, trying to hear all the things I needed to do so I could be good enough. “I just need to try harder,” I’d convince myself.

I shared with a friend how I was feeling, and in return, I got a blank stare. I was feeling so alone. All of the things I was taught to do―and boy, there were a lot of things―I did them, but I still felt empty.

I wanted so badly to please God, but on the inside, I was wasting away. I felt like God still wasn’t happy with me. I wasn’t happy with me. I hid behind my smile and I was suffocating. No matter how hard I tried to be good enough, I just wasn’t; there was always some failure glaring at me in the mirror. I found myself being driven to places that I shouldn’t go. I just wanted to medicate my emotions. But then, one day, I opened up the Bible. I don’t know whether I was trying to appease God, or if I was trying to find out what I was doing wrong and what other hoops I could jump through in order to be a good person, but I began to read the Bible in secret. And do you know what I found? Freedom.

I have read Romans chapters three through eight 20 times now.

It’s like this great big secret that no one in my world is talking about, and it’s right there staring me in the face. The answer: Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart 20

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from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,” (Romans 3:20-22)

And I find the same message in 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, Ephesians; it’s everywhere in the New Testament!

I’m not the first one to try and be good enough by my behavior; and I’m not the first to fail at it. No one can do it. We are all destined to fail at being good enough on our own. But there is hope; there is a righteousness that I can have. It’s the one that comes simply by faith in Jesus. He did it all for me. He was perfect. That was the point. He was perfect, but He died like a sinner, so that even in my sin I am made perfect in Christ.

Until now, I had seen and heard stories of people being rejected by the church and their families, because they weren’t good enough.

And if the church rejected them, then certainly God was also rejecting them. So then I had thought that God must also be rejecting me, or He was getting ready to. But the Bible gave me a different message; God loved us while we were still sinners. Now goodness is easier, since it’s not a chore. When I learned that God has grace for me, I finally began to have grace for myself. I have since found a church that teaches the Bible and its message of grace, which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I still go to church every week. I try to be a good mom, a good wife, and a good friend. But now, things are different; the smile on my face is finally coming from the inside.

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Setting Teens Up for Success Teenagers get a bad rap. They’re frequently characterized as emotional, defiant and disrespectful, sources of gray hair and frazzled nerves.

Eva Dwight In reality, proactive parenting that sets kids up for success can fill those teen years with fun opportunities for connection on increasingly deeper levels, as the youngsters take bigger and bigger steps toward adulthood.

It’s easy to assume that, because teens look more grown-up, they need less parental involvement. Actually, adolescence is considered a “critical stage” in brain development, during which children acquire increased abilities for understanding cause/ effect, time management, future planning, etc., but need guidance in pasta vixen

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putting that understanding to practical use. Chemical changes in the brain cause adolescents to be less in control of emotions and more likely to take risks. Social pressures abound, school gets harder...How can parents help teens navigate such a rocky life stage?

Connection before correction is a great rule of thumb. There will be times when you’ll need to address a problem with your teenagers’ behavior or attitude. If you have a respectful, loving relationship, these challenging moments will be blips on the radar rather than looming catastrophes.

Even if your children act like they don’t want you around all that much, eat together several times a week and talk about your day. Play a game or watch a show together at least once a week. Do chores and laugh as you complain about them together.

Stay involved in your children’s schoolwork. Go to open houses.

Check grades online weekly with your teens and help them contact a teacher about getting extra tutoring when needed. Establish each evening what homework they have and stay near while they completes it, then confirm that it’s finished and put away, ready for turn-in. Make binder/backpack cleanout a weekly, together-time activity for strengthening organizational skills.

Know where your children are, and make sure there is adult supervision. Either call ahead to speak to the friend’s parents about supervision, or knock on their door for a quick meet-and-greet when you drop your children off. Your teens will roll their eyes at you, but they’ll get over it.

Keep ‘em busy. Sports, clubs, volunteer work, church groups—all provide chances for teens to build independence and responsibility muscles in structured, supervised

environments that stress positive values.

Be firm, be consistent but be open to discussion. Children need practice advocating for themselves and creating logical arguments. Give them that opportunity and be open to changing your mind if they produce a reasonable plan that allows for independence and ensures safety.

Allowing teens to step into the pilot’s seat while you play copilot, provides important practice in using adult thinking skills, while still giving you access to the controls.

Proactive parenting with a foundation in a mutually respectful, loving relationship will be the lighthouse that guides you and your children through the rocky waters so you both look back at those teen years with a smile and exclaim, “That was fun!”

Eva Dwight is a parent, family and personal coach. For more information, go to www.creativecoachingconversations. com.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins, Sara Watkins and Chris Thile knew they had something special.

After a long hiatus, the Watkins siblings and Thile came together at the latter’s apartment to write a few songs, for maybe an EP. “It was really comfortable,” said Sean Watkins, via telephone from his tour bus that was traveling through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The EP turned into the full-length collection “A Dotted Line,” songs from which the band will perform on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Mesa Arts Center “The reason it turned into a record and tour is because it was so comfortable and easy. We stayed really close over the years and hung out with each other a lot—not officially, but here and there,” Watkins said.

Not only is “A Dotted Line” Nickel Creek’s first album since 2005, it celebrates the California-bred acoustic trio’s 25th anniversary.

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“I don’t know how it came up, but this year is our 25th year as a band,” Watkins said. “We started when we were really young. We thought, ‘We should do something to commemorate that.

“We were going to do 25 shows and record an EP to sell at the shows. But the writing happened really, really quickly and easily. It was a lot of fun. It was a lot more normal and natural and easier than it had been in the past. We had enough songs to hit the road with it and do proper tours.”

Nickel Creek toured for five weeks in the spring, and is in the midst of a seven-week jaunt. On July 1, during the brief break in traveling, Watkins released a solo album, “All I Do is Lie.” “I made it over the course of a year— June 2012 to July of last year, 2013,” he said. “I meant to put it out last summer, but it just kept getting delayed. I put it out in between these two Nickel Creek tours. I’m really happy with it. It’s my first solo record in nine years.”

Recently reunited Nickel Creek will visit the Mesa Arts Center for a performance on Thursday, Aug. 28.

The delay came because he wanted a group of songs he could stand behind, tracks that represented him as a solo artist.

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Competitive Comedy WHEN: Every Friday, and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

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1933 Lockheed Vega on display WHEN: Through mid-September, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday WHERE: Commemorative Air Force’s Airbase Arizona Aviation Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa COST: $3 to $12 INFO: (480) 924-1940 or www.azcaf.org The Vega is one of the few aircraft that defined the Golden Age of Flight in America in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Arizona Dance Classic WHEN: Fri., Aug. 1, through Sun., Aug. 3, at various times WHERE: Hilton Phoenix Mesa, 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa COST: $15 to $190 INFO: (480) 882-1830 or www.arizonadanceclassic.com The Arizona Dance Classic is a three-day dance festival for all ages

Hula WHEN: Saturdays, Aug. 2 through Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Center, 7550 E. Adobe, Mesa COST: $15 residents; $18 nonresidents INFO: (480) 644-4800 or www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec/rmmc Students will learn the basic movements and steps and progress to various songs both in ancient and modern styles.

“A Hero’s Journey” Book Signing with Erik Ekstrom WHEN: Sat., Aug. 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Branch, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3253 or www.mesalibrary.org “A Hero’s Journey” is an uplifting anthology of poetry, short stories, letters, music and so much more, with more than 30 contributors from across the country.

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Educational Options for Parents WHEN: Sat., Aug. 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Branch, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3253 or www.mesalibrary.org Marissa Leinart, educator, homeschooling parent and the creator of The Voice of E-Learning, will discuss the various alternative options available to parents for successfully educating their children.

The Nile Turns 90 Swing Dance WHEN: Sat., Aug. 9, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa COST: $5

INFO: (480) 559-5859 or www.niletheater.com Celebrate with live swing band, swing dance lessons, slide show, refreshments, movies and more.

INFO: (480) 986-7085, (480) 610-9864 or jilanctot@cox.net The club meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday for lunch, and at 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday for breakfast.

The Sidekicks WHEN: Sun., Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m.

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Sleeping Giant WHEN: Fri., Aug. 22, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa COST: $13 INFO: (480) 559-5859 or www.niletheater.com Sleeping Giants represent a great and terrible day when all living things will return to dust; and their sound is as formidable as one might suspect the apocalypse should be.

Yes WHEN: Tues., Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $55 to $250 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com The 35-date summer tour will feature Yes performing in its entirety, 1971’s groundbreaking album “Fragile” for the first time, followed by an encore of the band’s greatest hits.

East Valley Michigan Club WHEN: Wed., Aug. 13, at 9 a.m.; repeats 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Cost of food

Tony Bennett WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, at 8 p.m.

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Nickel Creek WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $30 to $65 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Recently reunited, Nickel Creek’s latest album is “A Dotted Line.”

The Summer Nationals Tour WHEN: Fri., Aug. 29, at 5 p.m.

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Southwestern Grilled Corn and Chili Salad You probably wouldn’t recognize my kitchen table on Sunday mornings.

It’s pretty fun to look at, though. Old recipe boxes are stacked on top of each other. Mounds of heritage recipes that I’ve researched, collected and categorized fill the tabletop from corner to corner. Then the organizing begins.

The pile that’s always the highest is the “gotta make it now” category. Because of your family stories and kitchen memories attached to these recipes, Sunday mornings for me have become rich and rewarding “play dates” that I relish.

This week I reached through my paper trove to open the diary that I kept while on the road rescuing recipes a few years ago. Out fell a sheet of paper and along with it the memory of Tucsonan Selina Ramos, who had emailed me about her family’s Southwestern Grilled Corn and Chili Salad recipe.

Her note mentioned that it’s

Selina’s Southwestern Grilled Corn and Chili Salad 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large fresh ears of corn 1 poblano or hatch chili, chopped fine 1 large jalapeño pepper, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 cup chopped jicama 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin (about 7 onions) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped fine Juice of 1/2 lemon (or juice of 1 large lime) 1 teaspoon garlic salt or sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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perfect as a picnic salad or a tomatoless salsa for chip dipping. I stuck it on the “gotta make it now” pile and made it later in the day. This salad is really delicious because it has that fantastic Southwestern flavor of grilled corn off the cob. The variety of hot chillies and bell peppers add a lot of flavor, and the hint of cumin brings it all together. I had never thought of grilling jicama before, but it was wonderful in this combination.

Selina’s got the right idea with this dish being a great picnic or backyard barbecue salad because it transports and holds up well in the heat.

In fact, it can be eaten warm right from the skillet or chilled.

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In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium high heat. Slice corn from the husks and cook in olive oil until kernels become browned. (Caution, kernels can pop slightly.) Note: You can also grill corn on the husk until blackened, then slice off the kernels and add to skillet. Proceed to next step.

Turn heat to high and to the corn add chillies, bell peppers, jicama, green onions and cumin, stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour mixture into serving bowl. Toss in cilantro, lemon or lime juice, garlic salt or sea salt and pepper.

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I was delighted to discover Millie’s ($6.50). The tender pork was flavorful, Café, a fast-casual restaurant that not salty or overly seasoned and a juicy dishes up entrees of Puerto Rican and complement to the savory rice that Latin American origin. Accompanied gave just a hint of a smoky flavor. The by my two sons, we embarked on a pigeon peas in the rice are similar to culinary adventure. regular peas but with a slightly more In the kitchen firm texture. was the restaurant’s Plantains are used namesake, Millie in many dishes at Milagros-Ortiz, and Millie’s. Plantain is a she really knows her larger cousin to the stuff and loves to banana and is a bit share her enthusiasm more starchy and not for her homeland’s Fried sweet plantain, the Cuban quite as sweet. We cuisine. Her son- sandwich and pasteles (green banana chose to try the fried in-law, Jacob Droz, and pork tamales) are just a few of sweet plantain ($1), was also on hand to the Puerto Rican and Latin American which is very slightly describe, in mouth- dishes to discover at Millie’s Café. flash fried. It made watering detail, all the new entrees. for a good appetizer, but was sweet Millie’s is incredibly affordable, so I enough for a dessert, too. felt good about ordering up a variety The pasteles ($3.50) are similar to of dishes. We kicked off our lunch a Mexican tamale. The outer layer with arroz con gandules y pernil—rice is a moist mixture of cooked green with pigeon peas and roasted pork banana, malanga root and pumpkin comm. spotlight

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wrapped around tender pork and then served on a banana leaf. Droz stated it’s an extremely healthy dish, and it had a very rich and earthy flavor to it. Because I’m a fan of tamales, I really liked the different and engaging flavor of the pasteles.

Millie’s Café’s Millie Milagros-Ortiz and her son-in-law, Jacob Another dish that was Droz, welcome guests, who can discover the delicious suggested by Droz was flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine. the mofongo y pernil—mashed green and it was delicious in Arizona, too. plantain and roasted pork ($8.50). By the end of the sandwich, we were This was the superstar dish. The pork stuffed, but decided to try the flan. It was tender, juicy and flavorful and was a great way to finish off our meal just fell apart when touched with a and was cold, creamy and not too fork. As fabulous as the pork was, the sweet. Millie’s is a small restaurant mofongo was unlike anything I’ve ever that imparts big flavors and a family had. It was a delicious concoction of that is eager to share their delicious mashed plantains with garlic, olive cuisine. oil and a bit of bacon. As soon as the Millie’s Café is closed on Mondays three of us at our table tasted it, we all and Tuesdays and only accepts cash. instantly declared it our favorite item.

Millie’s Café Next, was the Cuban sandwich ($5.50). The ham and roasted pork 1616 E. Main St., with Swiss cheese sandwich had Mesa 85203 a light application of mayonnaise, (480) 223-8217 or visit mustard and pickles served on a soft, www.facebook.com/pages/ flat roll. It’s a favorite in Puerto Rico, Millies-Cafe/125487087477195

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The office is located on University Drive in Mesa, between Stapley and Gilbert Rd. The office has both early, late, and weekend appointments. We have an on call staff that can be reached 24 hours a day. The practice accepts many dental PPO plans, and even has a discount program available. Financial arrangements are easy with in house financing for 90 days, and outside financing for extended and possibly interest free options. At our practice, we believe that dentistry hasn’t really changed, just dental technology. We believe in providing excellent customer service and establishing personal relationships

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Dental crowns are done using state-of-the-art CEREC technology.

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An onsite milling unit then receives the information and begins preparing a crown. Within minutes, your dental crown is completed, no need for multiple appointments, saving both time and money for our patients.

Dr. Kalika never charges his patients for a Consultation or Second Opinion. One of the highest compliments our practice receives is referrals from both our existing patients, and the many specialists that we work with. Dental Center of Mesa has been servicing Phoenix Metro Valley for over 20 years. If you are interested in receiving quality, pain-free dental care from an experienced dentist and staff, in a comfortable, familiar environment, we invite you to call or visit our office today. We look forward to meeting you and your family! Call 480-834-9001.

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The attorneys at Best Law Firm offer no matter who they meet with.” a wide range of options for resolving Whether someone needs document family-related law issues. preparation, advice, mediation or fullIn addition to providing traditional blown representation, Best Law helps representation for divorce, child those in need of legal assistance. custody, spousal maintenance, “Tali and I co-authored a book and it visitation, domestic violence and will be republished this summer called mother’s and father’s ‘The Divorce Coach,’ rights, Best Law Firm which is just about offers document coaching through the preparation and process of an Arizona mediation. divorce,” Best said.

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Divorcing Parents—Avoid Alcohol Abuse, Illegal Drugs or Excessive Prescription Drug Use If you as a parent have filed for divorce or are seeking sole or equal decision making of your minor children, the court Paul S. Rowley must decide what is in the child’s best interests, if you and your spouse cannot agree.

If your spouse alleges you abuse alcohol or drugs, most likely the court will require you to be drug tested.

Usually, this is a urine test but could also include a hair follicle test. Hair follicle testing can detect drug usage as far back as 90 days, whereas a urine test only detects drugs in the past week or so. If you are ordered to do a hair follicle test and you shave your head or body hair it will be impossible to test and it will look like you have something to hide! At least 1 1/2 inches in length is required for testing purposes.

If you have used drugs in the past few days you could test positive in the urine test and negative in the hair follicle test. Recently we have been seeing parents who abuse opiates and prescription pain medication, like vicodin or percocet.

Methamphetamine is also commonly detected. Even if you take a diet weight loss medication, it could show positive for amphetamine. Alcohol and marijuana are also detectable in a urine test.

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Also, if you test positive the court may require you to test randomly for several months until you are free and clean of drugs in your system.

My advice: • Avoid all drug use unless it is prescribed by a physician and you take it as prescribed.

• Never drink and drive.

• Never abuse drugs and drive.

Several states have legalized marijuana use, but if you are trying to keep custody of your children, being under the influence of legal marijuana is not a great defense when it comes to the “best interests” of your child.

We are a full service law firm. Call us at (480) 833-1113 if you have any questions whether it is for family law, criminal defense or any other legal situation you may be facing.

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A fabulous haircut and a day of pampering are just minutes away in East Mesa. April Smith, Salon Escape’s owner, was given an opportunity to relocate from Higley Road and Southern Avenue to a larger space with a private aesthetician room at Brown and Recker roads in April.

Salon Escape now boasts much more room to be pampered.

“We went from 300 square feet to 975 square feet, which isn’t huge, but for us it’s great,” Smith explained.

“We do hair, nails, permanent makeup, facials, waxing and hair extensions...pretty much full service.

Most of our customers have followed us over.”

The salon offers expert cuts, color, perms, color corrections, deep conditioning treatments and Brazilian blow-outs. It features the Paul Mitchell on the town

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hair color line. Nail services include acrylic nails, gel nails, manicures, pedicures and some artistic nail art.

As for facials, Salon Escape takes a completely Salon Escape at Brown and Recker roads specializes in hair, nail and select aesthetic services. personalized approach.

“We pretty much customize each aestheticians. Services are available facial according to what the client’s seven days a week. needs are,” Smith stated. Whether it “They pretty much work by is a facial that requires deep cleansing, appointment,” Smith said. “If we have micro-derm or a high-frequency appointments, we’ll come in and it’s treatment, each client will get exactly best to make an appointment.” what they want.

First-time clients receive a Smith said the atmosphere is 50-percent discount on any service, comfortable at the salon. with the exception of hair extensions “I really want to take our time with and keratin treatments. our clients,” Smith said. “A lot of our Salon Escape is located at 6020 E. clients have been coming to me for 13 Brown Rd., Suite 105, at Recker Road. years...I’ve been doing nails that long.” Call (480) 621-5302 or visit www.

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Richard and Joan Hanson recently purchased this 9,320-square-foot home built in 2006 at Diamond Point at Las Sendas Mountain in Mesa. This sixbedroom, seven-bathroom home features soaring coffered, open beam, groin vault ceilings, a Crestron sound system and multiple automatic sliding doors. Richard Hanson served as president of The Factory Co. International in Spokane, Washington. The home was sold by Ryan and Jenny Dempster. Ryan Dempster was a Major League Baseball pitcher who started his career with the Florida Marlins in 1998 and ended it in 2013 with his last two years in 2012-2013 with the Boston Red Sox. The home was listed by Robert Hershey of Red Brick Realty.

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Self Development Charter School recently changed its name to Self Development Academy. The new name and logo are in sync with the positive direction of the school that serves kindergarten through eighth graders, as well as the adjacent preschool.

“We’re very excited about it. We felt that the name more accurately reflects our educational approach and the high standards that we have for the students and their educational experience,” said teacher and administrative team member, Jennifer Salvatori.

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is exceptional and demand for enrollment at the school continues to grow.

“Once the school year starts, it seems like enrollment for the next year starts,” Salvatori stated. “Our school provides an educational experience where we want to make sure every child has a strong educational foundation—the basics. We teach one full grade level ahead of the Arizona state standards and that starts in kindergarten.”

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Emergency Funds—How Much is Enough? financially speaking

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An emergency fund can provide a financial cushion in the event of a loss of income. But today’s low interest rates and longer time between jobs may require a reconsideration of the old rules of thumb.

According to research by Bankrate.com’s June 2013 Financial Security Index Charts, 67 percent of Americans have an emergency fund that holds enough to cover at least three months of expenses. Access to an emergency fund is essential in the case of an unexpected event that reduces your regular income.

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term needs. It must first be stated, however, that the question is often answered not by a dollar figure, but in terms of the length of time an individual believes the funds will be needed. Consider, as well, that today’s low interest rates translate into a relatively low gain on the account, necessitating a greater level of savings or new strategies for investing for the short term.

We will examine first the question of the time period for which to cover.

An old rule of thumb states that an emergency fund should consist of three to six months’ worth of expenses. This may not be sufficient in today’s environment, due to low interest rates and long stretches of unemployment. In an April data release, the U.S. Department of Labor stated that 57 percent of unemployed Americans were out

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of work for at least 15 weeks, and 38 percent had been unemployed for at least 27 weeks. The same report concluded that the average length of unemployment, without seasonal adjustments, was 37 weeks, or roughly eight and a half months.

Revisiting the Bankrate.com June 2013 study, only 24 percent of respondents had at least six months’ of savings in their emergency accounts.

In terms of vehicles, savings accounts or money-market mutual funds offer instant access, although current yields are low and may not keep up with inflation. You may also be able to use your Roth IRA as an option, as Roth IRA owners may withdraw their contribution principal at any time for any reason, without tax or penalty.

Roth IRA withdrawal of earnings or conversion amounts under specific circumstances may be subject to taxes and penalty.

One thing you will want to think about is the percentage of current income you would want to replace,

which may be less than 100 percent, depending upon your current income and expenses. On the other hand, you may need a larger emergency fund if you have a mortgage, children and/or a nonworking spouse.

Finally, no matter how much you set aside and how you choose to allocate your short-term savings, revisit your plan periodically to make sure you are on track as living expenses rise. Consult with your trusted financial adviser about the most appropriate emergency fund for your situation.

Gabe Hoffmann is senior vice president of the investment firm Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

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