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In This IssueAnti-Aging Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Breadsmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fleming Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Market Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Kachina Stained Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fashion Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Dance Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Service Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

By AnnElise Makin

Grabbing the promo sample right from my hand, my environmentally conscious eighth-grader quipped, “All bottles should be like this.” Th e Aquamantra

water bottle, titled I am lucky, wore a green cardboard collar around its neck, saying, 100% biodegradable. Regardless of whether the bottle was selling the water, or the water was selling the bottle—the environmental concept made instant sense to a teenager.

And so it does to ENSO Bottles, an environmental

Mesa start-up company. ENSO, with its headquarters located at Falcon Field Airport, is the technology and business node for the fi rst biodegradable and recyclable bottle of its kind.

“We, as an environmental company, have partnered with PET bottle manufacturers to solve the plastic bottle pollution problem,” said President and Co-founder Danny Clark. ENSO bottles are manufactured with organic additive in the long-chain hydrocarbon (petrochemical) polymer mix. Th is enables microbes to break down the material (biodegrade) in a landfi ll within one to fi ve years. All that’s left is biomass, biogas and carbon dioxide.

Compared to that little miracle, conventional PET plastic bottles never decay. Th ey can only be down-cycled (melted for other use) or incinerated (environmentally toxic). “Th at’s why we wanted to implement something today to get ahead of this pollution problem,” the president said.STARTING UP ENSO

Danny Clark, a local computer network engineer, and his wife, Teresa, started ENSO in 2008. Teresa was then operating a custom label water bottle business. She was regularly facing customer’s safety and recycling concerns regarding her product.

“Th e water bottling company led to what we are doing today,” Danny summarized. His personal motivation, as a former Eagle Scout, was to leave a place better than when he found it. Th e couple decided to make bottles for a healthier earth.

So, the Clarks completely re-charted their business course toward biodegradable plastic bottles. Th eir company, which moved into its current location at Falcon Field in

February, has now fi ve full-time staff in marketing and a growing sales force.

ENSO’s bottles are made using Food and Drug Administration-recognized, food grade materials. Compounders create the organic additive for PET. From that granular base, pre-forms are produced, which

resemble heavy-duty chemist’s vials with a bottle cap thread. Th ese are molded into any kind of custom shapes for bottling companies.

After fi ne-tuning the formula, ENSO has overcome the challenge of white haze and matched the clarity of customary PET bottles. Since all American Society for Testing and Materials standards (shelf life,

texture, clarity, appearance, oxygen transfer rate, etc.) have been met, ENSO bottles may soon outcompete the market through their environmental edge—they will degrade and, therefore, not create a disposal problem. Consumers seem to like the idea.MARKETING FOR A CLEANER EARTH

Currently, Danny reported, only about 5 percent of plastics are truly recycled. Th at is, mostly water and soda bottles, because shampoo, conditioner, and oil containers are much more trouble to process. Most of the plastic bottles are down-cycled or incinerated in power plants in China, the entrepreneur continued. Imagine what that might do to the atmosphere.

In Danny’s eyes, plastics have gotten a bad rap because they are one of the most conspicuous forms of pollution. But, he said, “PET is, at the current standard, the safest plastic there is.”

Danny and Teresa currently spend more time at their business, 10- to 12-hour days, than at their home near Red

Mountain High School. Sometimes you have no choice but to bring your family into the business. Th is past summer, all three of the family’s school-age children came along on a fact-fi nding, business-generating road trip across California. Who knows, this might be their future, too.

Facing an avalanche of marketing ahead of him, Danny is already looking beyond. Since the degradation process

of his plastic bottles generates useful byproducts (carbon dioxide, methane), he already sees these renewable resources harnessed at landfi lls and composting for electrical power.THE CONSUMER IN CHARGE

ENSO’s purpose is clear—bottles, nothing but good bottles. A gallery of shapes and sizes proudly populates ENSO’s offi ce desks and counters. Th e idea is catching on quickly. About 2,000 retail outlets in the U.S., as well as several places in Europe and Australia, already distribute a variety of refreshments in those containers.

It’s about time we get some, too. “Companies like ourselves are innovative, but we need customer support,” Danny stated.

We, the consumers, control much of the power over a cleaner environment and the price of products. Every dollar is a vote. Let’s buy a clean bottle next time.

Mesa company makes plastic bottles disappear—naturally

ENSO BOTTLESFOR A HEALTHIER EARTH

Look for healthy refreshments in environmen-tally friendly ENSO bottles at your local stores, such as Sprouts, Whole Foods, Albertsons and other stores. Th e following specialty waters are distributed in ENSO bottles: • Project 7• Ecoviva• Balance• Earth Spring Water• Aquamantra• and others.

ABOUT ENSOENSO is an ancient symbol representing the

natural circle of things. It represents starting out with natural materials, turning them into useful substances to provide value, and then at the end of their life, returning them to their natural states to

begin again.THE INDUSTRY COST FACTOR

Currently, ENSO bottles cost .01 to .02 cents more per bottle, or .50

cents (half penny) more per case (24 bottles). Th is cost is expected

to drop closer to a .20 cents diff erence per case. Customers who are using

ENSO biodegradable bottles have seen upward of a

300 percent gain in sales.For more information, check out

the Web site at www.ensobottles.com, e-mail Danny Clark at [email protected],

or call (623) 242-2387.

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HEALTH ORGANIZING

Dear Discouraged,It’s easy to get discouraged when you don’t see significant

progress.You must spend at least two to three hours without interrup-

tion at a time. Success won’t come without focused, purposeful work.

Make sure you have the tools you need to be successful: containers, trash bags, boxes for donations, box for things that need to be relocated, and water. Don’t stop working to answer the phone, don’t leave the room (you won’t come back), or get distracted by all the things that will come into your mind that you think you need to do.

Find a pad of paper and pencil in all the chaos to take notes while you’re working to capture your thoughts.

Creating space for the things you love and the things you need is worthwhile and important.

You’ll make progress if you spend the time.

Nancy Nemitz, Create the Space Professional Organizing, is located in Red Mountain Ranch. Th ere are lots of ways to keep in touch. Send an e-mail to createthespace.com; reach her on Twitter @NancyNemitz; and Nancy’s blog is nancyscocktailhour.blogspot.com. You can also call (480) 325-0994.

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overwhelmed because there is so much to do. I don’t seem to make much progress and get discouraged.

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By Deb Budnick, RN

During consultations, patients frequently ask, ‘Should I diet

or do liposuction?’ Every patient will

receive a diff erent response from me because I am a nurse, not a sales person.

I like to go over a complete history with every patient, understanding why they battle with a problem area or yo-yo dieting. Once I have a good understanding of what a patient needs to get the desired results, I off er guidance in the right direction.

At DreamBody, located in the Anti-Aging Institute of Arizona, I educate patients daily about HCG, a very successful weight loss program. A patient can lose between one-half and one pound per day, as long as the program details are followed faithfully. Program details include a 500-calorie diet, daily HCG injections and weekly B-12 injec-tions. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.dreambodycenters.com.

For the patients who have tried dieting and exercise, and can’t seem to get an area slimmer, I suggest liposuc-tion. Liposuction is the only permanent solution to weight loss in a specifi c area of the body. Once the fat is removed, it never comes back to that area! We use a non-invasive laser to liquefy the fat. We then numb the area with tumescent fl uid.

Lastly, we suction out the fat and fat cell, leaving a permanent smooth result.

Our prices are very aff ordable compared to other liposuction clinics out there. Dr. Paul Budnick has been doing this for more than two years and loves it! With advances in technology, the procedure has become safer, easier and much more aff ordable. Recovery is simple, and most patients go back to work in a few days.

I off er free consultations. Call (480) 292-1110 to schedule an appointment with me, and I promise to help you decide if you should diet or do liposuction.

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FOOD

By Dawn Abbey

Greg Farr, owner of Breadsmith of Mesa, has been named Franchisee of

the Year by the Wisconsin-based, nationwide bakery franchise.

Th is is the second time in two years Greg has accomplished a sales increase of more than 25 percent. Th e result has been the ability to add more staff to his store in a struggling economy. Today, he has 17 employees.

In addition to a strong customer base in his Breadsmith store at the Village at Las Sendas, located on the northeast corner of Power and McDowell roads, Greg has signifi cantly increased his wholesale business by providing fresh baked goods to accounts such as Vito’s Restaurant, Whole Foods Market, Apollo University and other local resorts and restaurants.

“About two-thirds of our business is wholesale now,” said Greg, but he said he actually turned down an exceedingly large account because it would have required freezing some breads. “Part of this award I received is based on main-taining the core concepts of Breadsmith, which is uncompromising quality and maintaining our standards. Freezing our breads would not be in keeping with delivering our quality of freshness.

“Breadsmith specializes in handcrafted artisan breads made fresh from scratch daily using the highest quality ingredients with no additives or preservatives,” Greg continued. “To maintain baking quality,

BREADSMITH NAMESMESA’S GREG FARRAS FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR

we imported a special 12,000-pound stone hearth oven from Verona, Italy.”

Baking begins at 6 p.m. and continues throughout the night. All breads are kneaded and shaped by hand. It is not uncommon for Greg’s crew to bake 1,000 loaves and four or

fi ve times that many rolls in a day.“Even the grinding of the hard, red,

winter wheat is done to Breadsmith standards,” Greg said. “Our mill uses a proprietary grinding process and is not allowed to use chemicals to clean the grain or preserve it.”

Whole grain bread is often an acquired palette, like fi ne wines or coff ees, Greg believes. “Once you have enjoyed a natural whole grain bread, it’s hard to go back to the supermarket off erings.”

In addition to the crusty, European-style breads, Breadsmith makes soft-crusted sandwich breads, specialty breads and a wide range of cookies, muffi ns and sweets using all natural ingredients.

Breadsmith, with 35 bakeries nation-wide, is headquartered in Whitefi sh Bay, Wis. Breadsmith has received accolades for its European-style breads, including top honors from Bon Appétit magazine, Modern Baking, International Culinary Salon, National Restaurant Association and Best of awards in 10 cities.

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EDUCATION

By Monica Adair

If you fi nd yourself searching for the perfect school for your child, you are not alone. Once again, it is the time of year

when parents are scouring the Valley for a place where their little ones—their pride and joy—can learn and grow into the successful, well rounded adults we know they are meant to be.

To help you accomplish the frequently lofty goal of raising such well-functioning children, Fairbrook Montessori, a new preschool/kindergarten in East Mesa, believes in a truly hands-on approach to education. “Our program is very balanced,” said Karen Grover, owner of and teacher at Fairbrook Montessori. “We have group lessons and indi-vidual, self-guided learning opportunities for the children. Together these activities help the children build strong academic foundations.”

Dr. Maria Montessori originated the Montessori methods in the early 1900s. She observed children who were given freedom in an environment prepared with materials designed for several diff erent self-directed learning activities. She believed children have an inner, natural guidance for their own perfect, self-directed development.

“Th ey can go back again and again to the same activity and really master things they are interested in,” Karen said. “Some people worry they will never move on to new activities, but that’s not what scientists have found. Repetition helps develop and maintain strong pathways in the brain,” she continued. “So, they will move on to other activities after they have done something enough times to truly do it well.

“Opening a Montessori school is some-thing I’ve always wanted to do,” Karen admitted. And she has

prepared herself well to do just that. She graduated from the University of Portland before working for a Montessori School. Karen taught preschool or kindergarten for nine years and then chose to take some time off to spend with her new daughter. With her daughter now a little older, she is excited to be back in the education fi eld, especially because of the Montessori methods she will be using.

A typical school day at Fairbrook Montessori will include:

• Calendar Circle Time• Morning Lesson• Work Time—Children focus on indi-

vidual self-directed learning activities.• Outside Time—Children do gardening,

sand and water activities, as well as games. Th ey also spend time on the play structure.

• Music or Story TimeChildren 2 1/2 to 6 years of age will be

accepted to the school.An open house will be held at

Fairbrook Montessori on Th ursday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please come and meet Mrs. Karen, learn more about the Montessori method, and tour the school!

Fairbrook Montessori is located at 9549 E. Fairbrook St.

For more information, please call (480) 745-1455.

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By Dawn Abbey

A trio of Alta Mesa Golf Club members were among the winners at the Arizona Divisional Team Classic,

played at the club’s 18-hole championship course during the fi rst weekend of August.

Jan Kreuzer and Bob Hershey came in second in the Legend Division Net with an overall score of 197.1, and Steve Dallas, with his partner, Frank Ellenberg, ranked fifth in the Seniors Division Gross, scoring 205.

Alta Mesa Head Golf Professional Scott Brown said 108 players participated in the annual event, which was sponsored by

the club and the Arizona Golf Association. For more information on golf events,

check out altamesagolf.com.

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EVENT

Orange Patch Too is hosting a Ghoul’s Night Out on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at

3825 E. McKellips Road in Mesa. The owners encourage everyone

to bring all your best ghoulfriends for a spooktacular evening!

Discounts will be offered throughout the night and delicious dessert will be served.

Also, arriving weekly at the store, are juicy sweet Utah peaches, red ripe tomatoes, and freshly roasted Hatch green chilies.

For more information, call (480) 832-0230.

FINANCE

By Nancy Fleming, CFP®Certifi ed Financial Planner™ Practitioner

While most resolutions require willpower, money pledges are no different,

and both require focus and time. If you want results, try the following

steps to see a difference.

SET SPECIFIC NUMERICAL GOALS: Our resolution may be to cut the outflow of money and/or to save more. You can save ahead, so to speak, for a more spendy month. Remember the old days—before debit cards—when people put money in en-velopes marked for specific items. This approach worked. If you had money in the envelope at the end of the month, you had a choice to apply it toward the next month(s) or spend it.

BE REALISTIC: If you make a prom-ise to yourself too difficult—say you want to pay down $30,000 worth of debt by the end of the year—you may give up in frustration. The same may be said

of setting savings goals too high, or of cutting spending too severely from what you’re accustomed to doing. To increase your chances of success, make it more attainable. Set smaller stepping stones so you can feel good about yourself.

MEASURE YOUR PROGRESS: Determine when you will measure your progress and how. The more often you check, the better. You can keep details in a small notebook or handheld device.

The glow of accomplishment will then give you momentum to stay on track.

SHARE YOUR PLEDGE:Surely, there is a friend or family member who would cheer you on. Meeting with others for en-couragement in your progress—or to notice when you slide—is a powerful motivator.

REGULAR REMINDERS:Remember you are your best

friend, also. You can do your own reminding. Send yourself a text or voice message, or put a reminder in your wallet. This way, you will think twice before making a purchase.

We know the more we push forward and make the effort, the more it becomes a habit, and the more we will succeed.

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Nancy Fleming

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Arizona State University (ASU) a $6

million grant as part of a program focused on algae-based biofuels.

Th e program supports the devel-opment of a clean, sustainable transporta-tion sector—a goal of DOE’s continuing eff ort to spur the creation of a domestic bio-industry while creating jobs. Th is round of DOE funding totals $24 million for three research groups to tackle key hurdles in the commercialization of algae-based biofuels.

Th e ASU-led group, the Sustainable Algal Biofuels Consortium, will focus on testing the acceptability of algal biofuels as replacements for petroleum-derived fuels. Th e group will investigate biochemical conversion of algae to fuels and products, and analyze the physical chemistry proper-ties of algal fuels and fuel intermediates. In addition to ASU, other core members of the consortium are the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colo. and Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, N.M.

“ASU has been in the vanguard of algae research for more than 30 years and already knows how to make liquid transportation fuels from algae,” said Gary Dirks, chief executive of the consortium.

“Now, we need to answer the next ques-tion: How do we make it economical and help move our country into a more sustainable energy future?”

Gary also is director of LightWorks, an ASU initiative focused on advanced

solar-based energy and other light-inspired research.

Th e DOE program funds two other projects.

Th e Consortium for Algal Biofuels Commercialization, San Diego, Calif. is led by the University of California, San

Diego, and will concentrate on developing algae as a biofuels feedstock. DOE committed $9 million for this project.

Th e Cellana LLC Consortium, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is head by Cellana LLC, and will examine large-scale produc-tion of fuels and feed from microalgae grown in seawater. DOE has committed $9 million for the project.

“Partnerships such as these focus the creative powers of the public, private and academic sectors on key challenges facing the development of renewable energy for trans-portation,” said Cathy Zoi, assistant secretary for Energy Effi ciency and Renewable Energy, while announcing the awards. “Th e United States must fi nd eff ective ways to hasten the development of technologies for advanced biofuels made from algae and other renew-able resources to reduce our need for foreign sources of oil.”

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Submitted by Red Mountain Family Chiropractic

Parents worry about injuries caused by sports and extracur-ricular activities, but an activity

causing thousands of injuries per year is improper use of a backpack.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 21,000 backpack-related injuries treated at hospital emergency rooms, doctors’ offices and clinics in the year 2003. Injuries ranged from contu-sions to sprains and strains of the back and shoulder, as well as fractures.

“Back pain in children is common,” according to Dr. Lynn Knuth of Red Mountain Family Chiropractic. “I see children with neck, shoulder and back pain so severe they exhibit the early stages of spinal disc degeneration.”

Dr. Knuth’s tips on using a backpack prop-erly are as follows:

STEP 1—CHOOSE RIGHT

Choosing the right size backpack is the most important step in safe backpack use. Choose ergo-nomically designed features including a padded back, as well as hip and chest

belts. Multiple compartments help better distribute the weight of the backpack.

STEP 2—PACK RIGHTThe maximum weight of the loaded

backpack should never exceed 15 percent of your child’s body weight. So, pack only what is needed (with the heaviest items closest to the child’s body). If your child is leaning forward, it’s too heavy!

STEP 3—LIFT IT CORRECTLYFace the pack, bend the knees, use

both hands, and check the weight of the pack. Lift with the legs. Apply one shoulder strap and then the other. Don’t sling the backpack onto one shoulder!

STEP 4—WEAR RIGHTUse both shoulder straps—

snug but not too tight. If it has a hip belt and chest clip,

wear it.

To fi nd out if the backpack your child uses is safe, call Red Mountain Family Chiropractic at (480) 924-7632 for a complimentary backpack safety evaluation.

Red Mountain Family Chiropractic is located at Power and McDowell roads in the Village at Las Sendas.

Backpacks can be hazardousTO YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH

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Learn Proper Backpack Handling Techniques. Call us today for your

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KACHINA STAINED GLASS off ers wide range of servicesBy Vivian Stearns-Kohler

Since 2007, friendly, family-owned Kachina Stained Glass has been so much more than the business name implies.

Alan and Linda Cook, husband and wife proprietors, off er the following services:

Instructional hands-on classes are off ered for all skill levels in copper foil and beginner lead classes, as well as beading, soldered charm and introduc-tory fusing glass. Linda and her sister, Bonnie Morgan, who together have 17 years of expertise, teach the classes. (See class schedule below.)

Supplies, books and tools for all aspects of glass making include ring saws, grinders, kilns, class tool kits and, of course, a wide selection of glass in dazzling colors, created by Spectrum, Kokomo and Bullseye. Included with the purchase of saws, grinders, kilns or tools, are pointers on safe operation by the customer service oriented team of Linda and Alan.

Commissioned design work in stained glass for both residential and commercial windows, doors and lighting designs are available.

If you have a damaged stained glass window, panel or lamp in need of repair, this talented team can repair it to its former glory. Either bring the piece by the studio, or call for an estimate.

Routering service is off ered to remove old cabinet door panels. New glass panels are cut to fi t and can be installed if desired. Many styles of architectural glass for cabinet doors

are in stock or can be supplied within days. Th e team can also design custom cabinet doors utilizing stained glass.

Artists also may arrange studio time, which is great when it’s too hot in your garage or you don’t have space available. Just call ahead for pricing and availability.

For those who don’t have the time or are artistically challenged,there are extraordinary, one-of-a kind items, such as stained glass lamps, stained glass window art designs, fused glass pendants, jewelry and beaded creations for retail sale.

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One-day Beading Class – Ornament with Bugle SpokesClasses are fi lling up quickly. For times, fees and

supplies needed, call (480) 655-2000. Please note: Kachina Stained Glass will be closed Sept. 3

through Sept. 6.Kachina Stained Glass is located at 1762 S. Greenfi eld

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Apache Wells boasts of a full-service pro shop, Professional Golf Association staff and golf instruction for all levels of play, including group clinics. Th e full practice facility includes putting and chipping greens, full practice range and practice bunkers.

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and the practice facilities are open to the public all year round. Th e golf course is open to the public the majority of the year during both the winter and summer seasons. Memberships are available.

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December 2008

Red Mountain RanchBy AnnElise MakinG ermanic expatriates don’t dream of

a White Christmas. Snow is just expected. But more important than a

white Christmas night is probably a silent and

holy one.A little Germanic Christmas is filled with

magic—wrapped around the Advent wreath,

St. Nikolaus on Dec. 6, and the most elusive

Christkind (Christmas Eve). These memories

are carried forth in the hearts of children to

last a lifetime.Some of the European customs are

increasingly shared in this country. Don’t get me

wrong. Everybody loves Santa. But as much as

we anticipate this jolly old man—the rich fabric

of Germanic traditions runs far deeper than the

North Pole.On a perfectly brilliant Arizona morning, fi ve Red

Mountain Ranch residents of Germanic descent remi-

nisced about their Christmases past. Some Christmases

had not been that easy or, let’s say, rather meager, but all

had been very special. As Hilde Drexler, Heide Bieser, Gisela Munro, Inge

Otto, and Doris Torres swapped memories, several experi-

ences struck a deeply shared chord.THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ORANGES

A bunter Teller, or cookie variety platter, plays a central part in Germanic Christmas traditions. When Hilde Drexler was

a little girl, oranges were an exotic addition to the homegrown apples and nuts in the traditional potpourri.

“After the war, when I was 5 or 6 years old, there were no candies, no cakes, but always an orange,” Hilde recalled. She

and her husband, John, are

Red Mountain Ranch pioneers. Th ey were among the fi rst

six families to build here 21 years ago. Hilde, born in East

Prussia, came to the U.S. with her parents and sister by

boat in 1952.Hilde still remembers her fi rst golden-glazed impres-

sions of New York Harbor. “My family made Christmas

very special.” For her, the meaning always came through

with the nativity play, reenacting the Bible story with lots

of angels. “When I was 9 years old," Hilde remembered, “I got

my fi rst real present, a red-black-white sweater my mother

had knitted.” Bacon grease on rye bread was a much-

cherished delicacy then.“My parents have passed on,” Hilde said. “I still miss

them very much. Th ey always kept God in their hearts,

but they went through so much.” During Christmastime,

she feels especially connected to her parents and her

childhood.IMPROVISATIONS IN THE TOY WORKSHOP

Heide Bieser also had an orange experience. “When

I tasted my fi rst orange [in Germany], I was 8 years old,

and I found it terribly sour,” Heide reported. So, her father

sprinkled sugar on the tangy delight. Th at helped a lot.

Heide and her husband, Herbert, moved to Red

Mountain Ranch 5 years ago from Chicago. Heide

emigrated to the U.S. in 1968 from southern Germany. Part

of her early childhood was spent in post-war living quarters

in the beautiful Black Forest area.“In the fi rst few years of my life, there were no men

around for Christmas, only women,” Heide said. Th e men were caught up in the war or its aftermath. Th e earliest Christmas Heide remembers includes her mom and several imme-diate family members.“We had special family-favorite Christmas

cookies, apples and nuts, but no chocolates or candy, rarely meat but egg dishes and potato salad,” Heide recounted.

Her mom crafted dolls’ clothes from curtain fabric. When

Heide, at the age of 6, received her fi rst set of colored

pencils, “It was like magic.” Heide’s father, missing for two years, came home in

1946. Th at made all the subsequent Christmases even more

special. Dad went to task in Christkindl’s shop and skillfully

fabricated the toys, among them a miniature washboard, for

the season.NIKOLAUS DOES NOT HAVE ELVES

The Germanic St. Nikolaus is fashioned after the

historic figure of the legendary bishop of Myra. This

saint usually appears before the children, accompanied

by his alter ego Knecht Ruprecht, the strict discipliner

and (sometimes) hit man, on Dec. 6. So, what does Santa do with naughty chil-

dren? Withhold presents. Nikolaus is quite

another story. It’s either treats or beats. So

Gisela Munro would fi nd out.

“We used to put our shoes in the window for

St. Nikolaus,” Gisela recalled. Sometimes, however,

the holy man would drop a piece of coal in the shoe

instead of treats. Th ose shoes also served as postal

boxes for the wish lists addressed to the Christkind.

Gisela and her husband, Bill, a leader for hikes

with the Social Club, have lived in Red Mountain

Ranch for 16 years. Gisela was raised in northern

Germany, near Hamburg. Th e couple settled in

1964 in Lincolnshire, Ill.“Th at one year, St. Nikolaus came and put

me in the sack because I had been naughty,” Gisela

said with a poker-faced demeanor. And continued

laughter, “So, he dragged me down the road, kicking

and screaming, until he had to let me go.”“Th at’s probably because he had it all written

in his big golden book,” Heide concluded. Parents

usually slipped the holy man a piece of judgment paper.

When St. Nikolaus came, children had to sing and pray.

So did Heide, until one day she discovered behind that white

beard was her aunt.REAL TREES WITH BLAZING CANDLES

Although Dec. 24 comes every year, not everybody

always got their Christmas. “By the time there was no

Christmas any more, I was 10 years old,” said Inge Otto.

Between 1942 and 1954, Inge became one of the

millions of displaced persons in central Europe. She lived

in eastern and northern Germany before she moved to the U.S. in 1958 with her husband, Karel. Th e couple has resided in

Red Mountain Ranch for eight years.

“For a while, we lived in a hotel after we escaped from East Germany,” Inge said. “We lit a few candles, and went to the Christmette (midnight mass).” During those tough years, hambone and pea soup

were the luxury of the season. Food was scarce.

“What does Christmas mean?” Inge pondered the

question. “I did not miss the toys, but I enjoyed the festive

atmosphere from a piano performance or songs and games.”

Inge also loves the Austrian tradition of caroling across

town to go to the cemetery, where the gravesites are ablaze with little

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OLD WORLD MEMORIES ARE CHERISHED

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EVENT DECORATING

MAHNAH CLUB PRESENTS The Heart of FashionRUNWAY BENEFIT SHOW

The Mahnah Club will present its

Heart of Fashion show at the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) on Thursday, Oct. 14.

A cocktail bar opens at 5 p.m., along with a chance to buy raffle tickets. The fashion show begins at 6:30 p.m.

The fashions are designed to generate money—for a good purpose. Once again, models will stroll the runway for Mahnah’s The Heart of Fashionshow.

At $55 per person, tickets are available in advance at the TCA box office.

All proceeds of The Heart of Fashion will benefit the Save the Family Foundation, Child Crisis Center of the East Valley, and select Mahnah Club charities and scholarship fund.

For the second time, the Mahnah Club will present its annual Leading Woman of the Community Award during the program. This award honors leading women for their outstanding commitments to volunteering and community service.

The Mahnah Club of the East Valley’s trademark event, the fashion show began 10 years ago as a spur-of-the-moment luncheon event.

Enjoy an attractive patio on a pittanceBy Catherine Pickering

While fall is here, days are still toasty, but evenings are getting cooler, and you’re wanting to spend more time outdoors, entertaining or

just relaxing. Is your patio a Zen sanctuary where you commune

with the hummingbirds at dawn or unwind after a strenuous workday? Or is it a barren wasteland of weathered concrete? If you chose the latter, now is the perfect time to welcome the new season with an easy and inexpensive patio redo. No matter if you have a small balcony or a large porch, refreshing your outdoor space will be rewarding in ways you hadn’t expected.

Most retail stores off er a plethora of outdoor-friendly furnishings and accessories, which are, happily, now on sale. Choose a few of those. Mix and match with pieces you already have and, VOILA... another vacation spot (almost). Here are the essentials:

• Seating: Anything from a high-end Brown-Jordan grouping to inexpensive stackable plastics from Target... it’s the company, not the furniture, that makes the party! Toss on a couple of colorful pillows for comfort and pizzazz and add...

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• Area rug: Polypropylene is the best material for outdoor use. It won’t rot or fade. Even a recycled nylon or sisal rug will work for a year or two. Anchor your furniture pieces on it to create a friendly conversation

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• Accessories: Add softly glowing candlelight with votives or lanterns (outdoor resin LED candles look just like the real thing), a basket to hold your current paperback and readers, outdoor-appropriate wall art

from inside, and for the pièce de résistance...• Greenery: Pot-sized palms, succulents, fl orals and

herbs all love shady patios. Place them around your seating, water frequently, and they will reward you with a verdant backdrop, vibrant color and glorious scents. Tuck a fl oor fan amongst the foliage, watch the palm fronds sway in the breeze, and you will be transported to another place... Planet Pandora, anyone?Catherine is a fi rm believer in Teddy Roosevelt’s

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By Vivian Stearns-Kohler

With the triple digit heat, several residents in Red Mountain Ranch have

reported bobcats leaping over fences and quenching their thirst in swim-ming pools.

One resident was in his pool when a bobcat sauntered through his yard and climbed up a tree. Fortunately, he wasn’t harmed, and the dogs were not outside at the time.

“Yes, there was one in the tree across the little lake (on Viewmont) with two baby bobcats,” said Red Mountain Ranch resident Kathy Hurst. “We always accom-pany Max (their Yorkshire Terrier) outside, even in the backyard.”

Boulder Mountain resi-dent Fred Kohler reported seeing a bobcat stalking a rabbit in his front yard. After a brief skirmish in his garden, the bobcat disap-peared with his prey. Boulder Mountain also has had sightings of a mountain lion. Coyotes are regularly seen and heard by Boulder Mountain residents, as well as in surrounding communities.

Bobcats are about twice the size of

a cat and can pounce a distance of 10 feet and take down prey 10 times their own weight! They are extremely adaptive to their environment and have been found in swamps, forests, deserts and residential areas. This cat, gray to

brown in color, with black tipped ears, is aptly named because of its short tail, which looks bobbed.

Bobcats are potentially dangerous. To report this backyard intruder, the safest thing to do is to contact Mesa Animal Control at (480) 644-2268.

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Red Mountain Ranch Country Clubwelcomes everyone to Open House

Submitted by Marian McGill Membership Director

Red Mountain Ranch Country Club (RMRCC) invites everyone to enjoy a wide range of exciting

events at an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors can see what is available in all areas of the club, including the pool, fi tness center, tennis, golf and clubhouse, and can participate in a putting contest with the golf pro, play dunk-tank tennis, take part in fi tness demonstrations, and cool off with some pool games. Everyone can enjoy lunch and drink specials, too, and just have a ball!

Whether you are a new homeowner or longtime resident, it is time to check out today’s RMRCC. You don’t have to be a member to dine in the Player’s Grille, as outside guests are welcome. Open for lunch and dinner every day in season, plus break-fast on weekends, the Player's Grille serves up delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches, signature dishes and specials.

Th e club has an array of beautiful rooms available for weddings and holiday parties, as well as corporate meetings and events. During select times, non-members also may schedule tee times on the spec-tacular Pete Dye championship golf course.

RMRCC has something to off er every member of the family. Kids enjoy junior golf and tennis programs, summer swim ‘n fun, swim team and fun family activi-ties, such as the dive-in movie. Tennis and golf members can choose from an array of tournaments, group play and matches for men, women, parent-junior and couples.

Th e social calendar is heating up for the season with wine dinners, Country Western Night, a luau, night golf and Jazz Under the Stars sprinkled among traditional holiday celebrations, including Th anksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day. Th e new Supper Club will off er a weekly culinary adventure in the magnifi cent Overlook Dining Room.

Don’t miss the Red Mountain Ranch Country Club Open House! Admission is free. For more informa-tion, call (480) 981-6501, extension 111 or 112. You also can visit the Web site at www.rmrcc.com.

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Thanks in part to the exotic dance styles on television shows such as Dancing with the Stars and So You Th ink You

Can Dance, people’s love of partner dancing has been rekindled.

An increased number of people are searching for dance classes and Mesa Community College is prepared to meet that demand. Sam Fisher, an instructor who has been dancing 20 years and recently began teaching at MCC, is excited about the increase in popularity.

“I would say interest in partner dancing has increased greatly in the last fi ve years,” Sam said.

Sam, who will be teaching social dance classes this fall at both the Southern and Dobson Campus and the Red Mountain Campus, assures people that they can take his partner dance classes even if they don’t have a partner who signs up with them.

“We rotate partners,” he said. ‘ There’s always someone to dance with.”

Age is also never a factor. “We have a good variety of ages in our classes, from high school students to older adult couples,” Sam affi rmed.

The dance instructor teaches a multitude of dances,

including Latin Social, Salsa, East and West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, line dancing and much more, along with another MCC instructor, Wesly Feuquay, who teaches ballroom dancing.

“It’s really all about having fun,” Sam commented. “Dancing is a skill you can carry with you out into the world. I’ve never had anyone take the classes and not have a good time.”

Down the road, Sam is thinking about creating a performing company, but right

now he’s busy teaching and competing on his own. He regularly competes with his partner, Ana Canuto, in competitions around the country.

Sam said he knew he wanted to be a dance teacher from the fi rst year he started dancing. “My teacher inspired me,” he recalled. “I love to share dancing with others. It gives people self confi dence, improves posture and poise, and provides all kinds of amazing benefi ts.”

Openings are still available at both the Southern and Dobson Campus and the Red Mountain Campus. Along with social dance classes, MCC’s dance department off ers jazz, tap, ballet and much more.

Th e schedule of classes can be found at http://everest.mc.maricopa.edu/schedule/start.do, and the dance depart-ment Web site is http://www.mesacc.edu/dance.

By Dawn Abbey

Annette Uhrhan, co-owner of Croshaw’s Gourmet Pies with husband, Frank, fondly recalls a customer coming up to the

counter with tears in her eyes and saying, “Your pie crust is so good, it made me remember how my grandmother’s used to be.”

Th e couple, who opened the shop just a year ago, has the fi rst and only franchise of the original Croshaw’s Gourmet Pies in St. George, Utah, a local landmark there for the past 22 years. “Th ey are famous for their pies, and especially their pie crust. Th at store sells 100,000 pies a year,” Annette said.

Longtime Mesa residents, the Uhrhans wanted to have a business for retirement. Frank, who grew up around his German grandfather, a baker, thought he’d like to open a bakery. Th at suited Annette, who had been a home economist teacher. Th eir daughter and son-in-law, Tennille and Patrick Reidlinger, also help out in the store.

Sticking to all the original recipes, the shop off ers 37 diff erent pies made fresh from scratch daily. Cream pies, fruit pies, cream cheese pies, and sour cream fruit, as well as specialty pies, like Black Bottom, Key Lime and Boston Cream, create decision-making diffi culties. Rodeo Drive is

a cream cheese fi lling in an Oreo crust. Mini pies, pie slices and cookies add to the temptations.

“Our pot pies are a specialty,” said Annette. “We have them hot, fresh and ready at 11 a.m., and they have become really popular with the local lunch crowd who get tired of quick food.” Chicken and turkey pot pies are available every day. In addition, diced, lean beef pot pies are made on Fridays

and Saturdays. Th ey roast their own chicken breasts, turkey breasts and ham for pot pies and sandwiches. A diff erent homemade soup is prepared each day, served with freshly made rolls, as well as a variety of fresh salads.

“We never realized how many walk-in customers we would have,” Annette said, “but sometimes we’re already out of their favorites. If people know they want a special kind of pie or a half dozen pot pies for dinner, it’s good to order them ahead. Last holiday season, we had orders for more than 3,000 pies.” Orders also can be made for seasonal pies like fresh strawberry and mince.

Located at the southwest corner shopping center at Power and Brown roads, the shop is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit CroshawsPies.com, or call (480) 832-PIES (7437).

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Artist brings love of the outdoors to his paintings

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The Mesa FastFrame, recent recipient of the 2010 OED 500 Small Business award, located at the corner of Power and McKellips roads, continues its

exciting partnership with the Mesa Art League, showcasing the best artwork each month from the 220-member fi ne art association of Mesa.

September’s featured artist is Bill Brooks. He will be available to meet the public on Sept. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bill’s art will be on display at the Northeast Mesa FastFrame from Sept. 11 through Oct. 9.

When not painting a portrait of a grandchild, Bill likes to paint landscapes and the great outdoors. He spent 30 years of his life associated with nature in his position as a forest ranger. He has always loved nature, and it shows in the subjects he chooses to paint.

“My goal,” Bill said, “is to help others to see the beauty that I see.”

Bill has been married for 51 years and has nine children. He started painting six years ago and has progressed immensely. He paints in oil or acrylic and is starting to dabble in pastels. He has studied with various artists and instructors in the Mesa area, and is a past president of the Mesa Art League.

Th e addition of the FastFrame Artist of the Month display off ers the Northeast Mesa community an opportunity to see the best in locally produced artwork, and develops a connection to Mesa’s art community.

Founded in 1936, the Mesa Art League brings together professional artists and recreational talents in a vibrant group more than 200 strong. Meeting in the evening of the second Tuesday of each month, at 15 E. First Ave., the group conducts critiques and enjoys demonstrations from renowned local artists.

Mesa Art League fi ne art shows appear in a number of locations around town. In addition, Mesa Art League members participate in many of the community’s cultural activities, including the downtown’s Friday Night Out events. Visit the Mesa Art League Web site at www.mesaartleague.com, and plan to attend the next meeting.

FastFrame was founded in 1986, and is the largest and fastest growing custom frame franchise in the world. Th ere are more than 300 locations worldwide, including 11 stores in the Phoenix metro area.

FastFrame prides itself on a 30-day design guarantee, lifetime craftsman guarantee, fast turnaround (same-day up to 10-day service), knowledgeable designers, trained framers, residential and commercial abilities and a wide variety of frames and mats in stock. Th e Northeast Mesa location off ers many services, and can frame anything you have.

Visit the Northeast Mesa FastFrame at 2025 N. Power Road, in the Target shopping center. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call (480) 325-4911, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. You can also visit the Web site at www.FastFrame.com.

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We believe with Jim’s background in behavioral health and long-term care, coupled with Mike’s fi nancial back-ground, East Valley Fiduciary Services will continue to be a premier provider of quality services. Our services will be extended to those individuals and/or families needing the specialized services provided by a licensed Arizona fi duciary organization.

Feel free to stop by our offi ce and meet all the staff from East Valley Fiduciary Services. Th ank you for your support and confi dence as we gear up for another year assisting when and wherever we are needed.

East Valley Fiduciary Services is located at 6735 E. University Drive.

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TIP OF THE MONTH By Ben Weir, Lead InstructorMalaska International Golf at Las Sendas Golf Course

Mental stability versus physical preparation is a very debatable argument, with pros and cons

on both sides. With the recent debacle of Tiger Wood’s

worst fi nish as a pro at the World Golf Championships in Ohio, the debate instantly becomes a very relevant topic for discussion.

Golf ’s touring professionals often play events, which span the globe. Th e amateur golfer plays events from company scrambles, to club championships, to statewide and sometimes national events. It is safe to assume all professionals or amateurs, regardless of their skill levels, have the desire to play well, but few have the direction required to achieve their goals. Th ey may take lessons from their chosen Professional Golf Association professional, work with strength and conditioning programs, and/or maintain impeccable diets, etc.

It is a foregone conclusion how impor-tant it is to prepare for golf from a physical standpoint. However, all golfers must trust the fact the most important aspect vital to one’s success on the golf course is undoubt-edly mental stability.

Complete mental stability in golf entails many variables. Being at peace with your inner self is the fi rst criteria. Th is can be related to one or more of the following: relationships personally and professionally, work ethic, self-confi dence, etc. Having these aspects in perfect alignment proposes the ability for one to eventually reach the state of mind referred to by many as the zone.

Th is induced state of mind can be achieved at any level of play. A true sense of self-awareness and confi dence breeds knowing you can, not just believing you can. If any one of these aspects becomes disturbed or comes into question at any point during a round of golf, the physical aspect quickly becomes insignifi cant.

An example would be if an individual began thinking about the workplace while teeing off on the fourth hole. Th e likeli-hood of completing the hole successfully is extremely low. Considering what was referred to earlier, Tiger Woods’ current challenges to play golf at the level he is accustomed has been stressed due to his less than perfect home life.

As a result, both the physical and mental aspects are important to the success of one’s golf game. It is extremely diffi cult to have one without the other and eventually achieve your goals. As I’ve described, however, mental stability is more important than physical preparation.

If you do not have the mental state of mind when setting foot on any golf course, you have nothing. You might as well not waste your time. In the future, please do your best to achieve this awareness before pulling into the parking lot for your next golf game.

I hope you have enjoyed this tip of the month, and best wishes on your next golf game!

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Submitted by Rick Senff ner

The Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum (CAF)

and presenting sponsor Hensley and Company invite you

to take a sentimental journey back to 1943 with A Night

in the 40s Big Band Dance on Saturday, March 21.

This glamorous event features a World War II 1940s musical

show followed by a Big Band orchestra playing sounds of the

era to dancing men and women dressed in period styles—all in

the shadow of the vintage B-17 World War II Flying Fortress

bomber Sentimental Journey!

Besides being a nostalgic journey back in time, A Night in

the 40s benefits a worthwhile cause—a fund-raising event for

the CAF Aircraft Museum, located at 2017 N. Greenfield Road

at Mesa’s Falcon Field, at the northeast corner of McKellips and

Greenfield roads. The organization is dedicated to keeping avia-

tion history alive for current and future generations.

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By Bill Munro and Kathy Hurst

On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Red Mountain Ranch Hikers

tackled the Bluff Spring Loop Trail in the Superstition

Wilderness. We departed Red Mountain Ranch at 8

a.m. for the Peralta Trailhead, which lies 8.5 miles north of U.S.

60 after passing through Apache Junction.

Unfortunately, we did not arise early enough, since

the main parking lot was full, and the ranger directed

us to the overflow lot, which added one-half mile to our

hike. The day was perfect for hiking, with temperatures

in the 60s. The rain of the previous days had disap-

peared, leaving mist hanging atop the Superstition

Ridgeline and large fluffy clouds on the horizon.

From the Peralta Trailhead, we located the

Dutchman’s Trail (104) and started east over a low ridge,

descending into Barkleys Basin. We continued

east on a good trail with the foothills on our left.

Shortly, Miners Needle, with its multiple summits,

came into view. After two miles, we intersected

Coffee Flat Trail at the base of Miners Needle.

We paused for a break before starting the climb to

Miners Summit.

At Miners Summit, the view south, with moun-

tains, clouds and sunlight, was awesome. We passed

Whiskey Springs Trail, and started our descent into

Bluff Spring Canyon with the imposing cliffs of Bluff

Spring Mountain directly ahead of us.

When reaching the drainage at the base of the

mountain, we left the Dutchman Trail, turning west on

the Bluff Spring Trail. Along the drainage, there are large

stands of sugar sumac, net leaf hackberry and oak trees

(a change from the desert flora).

In addition, we had a superb and unusual view of

Weavers Needle. There were two needles appearing from

our vantage point, and most hikers had, to date, seen only

one needle rising in the air.

We eventually climbed from the drainage at the base

of the mountain, and left Bluff Spring Canyon, dropping

into Barks Canyon. Th is was an especially scenic area of

cliff s, pinnacles, bluff s, high ridges, peaks and deep canyons.

Everybody grabbed for their cameras—but carefully. Th e

trail here was steep, and one had to concentrate more on the

trail rather than on the views.

Th e high Superstition Ridgeline in the distance told us

we were nearing Peralta Canyon and the trailhead, which

lies directly below this landmark.

Well after nine plus miles of up and down, rocky,

sometimes steep trails, everyone was glad to see the parking

lot. Th e hikers had some leg, foot and toe aches, but they

were well worth the day in the Superstition Wilderness.

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By AnnElise MakinI f there ever was too much to know, ask your Maricopa

County Master Gardeners. Th ey don’t mind giving

you the latest dirt on fertilizer, soil conditions and bug

control. And they would agree you can never know too much.

Twice a week, Maricopa County Master Gardeners

from the East Satellite University of Arizona Extension

Offi ce answer growing questions at the Red Mountain

Multigenerational Center. If they don’t have the answer right

away, they’ll pull it from the library, research it and call you

back, or refer you to the Maricopa County Internet resources.

Arizona is no easy territory for gardening. “Most of

us are from somewhere else,” Carl Rutherford, a retired

dentist living in Red Mountain Ranch, stated. “It is a hard

learning experience to grow the same things under diff erent

conditions.”Carl is an arborist with a passion. When his trails lead

him to Las Sendas, he sometimes gets frustrated. “Th e

HOA over-limits the selection of indigenous trees,” he

fi nds. In his opinion, Arizona’s abundant natural treasures

deserve more appreciation.Recently, one man wanted to learn more about an infection

in his citrus tree. “He did not want to cut out the infected part,”

arborist Carl said, “but his only chance of saving the tree was to

remove the branch.” “Trees, by nature, fend off diseases,” Carl explained. “Pests

come usually after the tree has already been stressed.”

Drought or incorrect watering can be such reasons.

“When trees are infected, there are few cures that

work,” Carl stated. “It goes here like with all disease—an

ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

During times of monsoon and drought, the Maricopa

County Master Gardeners are especially swamped with

concerns, even from out-of-state colleagues. For good

reason, master gardeners who are new residents of Arizona

are required to retake their certifi cation exams.

“Th e biggest mistake people make,” Wayne Hall said,

“is they see something in the gardening section, they like

it, they plant it, and then it dies on them.” Often, people

don’t read their planting instructions carefully enough. But,

mainly, Arizona’s laws of nature are just a little harsher.

Nobody knows this as well as Wayne. Th e former

Arizona State University central plant worker, who moved

from Chicago in 1988, has channeled his passion into

growing hardy hibiscus in hostile territory. Hibiscus, a

tropical species, doesn’t do too well in Arizona.

“Of a hundred seedlings, only two survived that one year,”

Wayne truthfully reported about his naturalization experiments.

In his test gardens, 15 plants have adapted to Arizona condi-

tions. He tries to selectively propagate heat-resistant hybrids.

“If you want to grow hibiscus here,” Wayne continued, “you

need to know what the pH of your soil is. And here in Arizona

it’s lousy, alkaline, ranging from 8.2 to 8.5, just right for cactus

and mesquite.”You can improve the pH by adding gypsum to the soil,

Wayne suggested. And then it won’t hurt to apply some

20/10/20 (nitrogen/phosphorus/potassium) fertilizer.

“A lot of information at the garden shops is not profes-

sional or it’s misleading,” Wayne discovered. “Why does a

nursery use a shade cloth and then tells you to plant the

specimen in full sun?” Th e full Arizona sun is easily too much

for any regular plant.Master Gardener Joyce Allen, a landscaping designer, is not

worried about hibiscus perishing in the Sonoran Desert. To the

contrary, Joyce, a member of the Arizona Native Desert Plant

Society, is waging a battle against invasive plants.

“African sumac and all kinds of non-native tree seedlings

have started growing in the desert,” Joyce observed. “Th e

green fountain grass, an ornamental species, has spread all

over, as well.” Joyce trained at the Desert Botanical Garden Desert

Landscaping School. In her work, she creates desert

landscapes, such as her most recent project in Rio Verde. “Th e owner did not want irrigation

installed,” Joyce said. She has her science

down to almost no water, but recom-mends a back-up drip line for extreme

summers. When done, her Rio Verde

project will perfectly match its desert

environment.For Joyce, grass is seriously out,

and Xeriscape is in. For easy main-tenance, she recommends mesquite and palo verde trees, which, after being established, need no additional

watering. Weeds, however, can be a problem in the desert landscape. Joyce keeps weeds in

check with a natural pre-emergent treatment based on

corn gluten.Jackie Rensel, another master gardener on duty,

comes from yet another mini-universe of gardening. She

volunteers once a month at the Red Mountain Center,

as well as the Boyce Th ompson Arboretum. Jackie has

always been intrigued by small places. “It is amazing what you can do in a

raised garden,” she said. Jackie has been

successful at growing vegetables on her back-

yard patio. Recently, she has started a desert

fl ower garden with marigolds, penstemons

and such, “as desert-like as possible.”Jackie keeps three barrels

for rain collection with which to water her plants and also produces her own compost. Admittedly, she loves digging in the dirt.

“I have lived in Arizona for 20 years, and it has taken me this long to learn how to plant,” Jackie teased. She has always had good intuition with plants, Jackie said, but through the master gardener program, she has found out, “how it’s really working.”So, the green quest for

knowledge never ends. If you follow your well-seasoned master gardener’s advice, success is on the horizon. However, there may be another little secret to any surprising growth spurt. Specifi cally, Jackie says she talks to her plants.

Master gardeners come as diff erent as the specialties they pursue. But they all have one thing in common. Th ey want to make things grow. You can get your ques-tions answered in person at the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, on Mondays and Th ursdays,

from 9 a.m. to noon, or call (480) 985-0338. Answers to your gardening

questions are also available at (602) 827-8200, ext. 301, or at www.MaricopaMasterGardener.org.

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Flancer’s is looking for Flantastic dessert recipes to compete in its second annual Dessert Showdown on Oct. 24.

“Th e winner will have his or her name and dessert featured at Flancer’s restaurants for one year, with a portion of sales proceeds donated to the winner’s favorite charity during that time,” said owner Jeff Flancer. “Winners also receive a $100 Flancer’s gift certifi cate.”

To enter, dessert makers must bring their dessert and a typed copy of the recipe to either the Mesa (Higley and McKellips) or Gilbert (Gilbert and Guadalupe) locations during the month of September. Winners will be chosen

on several criteria, including visual appeal, taste, ease of recipe, readily available ingredients and originality. Finalists will compete in the showdown in October.

Last year’s winner, Tin Roof Dessert, created by Linda Collins, already has raised $3,100 for 3-year-old heart transplant patient Penny Gorman of Mesa. Continuing in its charitable eff orts, Flancer’s is planning another fund-raising event for Penny on Sept. 25. Th ey presently are seeking sponsors for Flancer’s Rock and Roll All Nite Golf Tournament at Kokopelli Golf Course. To sign up as a player or sponsor, call (480) 396-0077.

For more information about the dessert contest, golf tournament or the restaurant, visit Flancers.com.

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THE SGIAN DUBH: Another of History's MysteriesBy Mickey Veich

Surely, no other blade in knifi ng history, except perhaps Nepal’s khukri, is as shrouded in the fog of timeless mystery as the Scottish Sgian Dubh,

pronounced simply ski-n-doo. Today’s sgian dubh, seen as frequently as a Scotsman

wearing the traditional kilt, is part of Scotland’s history and national men’s wear. Since early in the 18th century, the black knife, as it is sometimes called, rests secretively on the right leg, tucked inside the stocking top with only the handle showing. Lefties may put it on the left leg, but it would be a rare phoenomenon. After seeing literally thousands of these potent little knives, I’ve never seen it worn in such fashion. So, what’s the mystery?

Historians and literature researchers believe the sgian dubh evolved from the sgian achlais, a dagger, which could be concealed under the armpit like a World War II .45 caliber shoulder holster. Used by the Scots of the 17th and 18th centuries, the sgian achlais was slightly larger than the average modern sgian dubh and was carried in the upper sleeve or lining of the body of a jacket.

Th e original knives had handles made of a black colored bog oak wood found in Scotland’s moors, thus called the black knife. Hunters usually fashioned theirs with antler handles. Because of its concealable nature, the conno-tation of black took on the meaning by many historians to interpret dubh to mean black as in black ops.

Several reasons abound as to the origins and explaina-tion for wearing sgian dubh stuff ed into the stocking top of the right leg. One explanation is it makes a grand fashion statement when wearing the full Highland costume.

Another explaination makes more sense and is believed to be more likely. After the battle of Culloden, in 1746, English rulers did not trust the Scots with weapons of any

kind, especially their blades. In that war, Jacobites, loyal to George II, brought every edged weapon to the scheduled fi ght in Culloden—ticks and atones, swords, daggers, foils, dirks, hallyard, literally every weapon they could fi nd—but no fi rearms. Unfortunately, their enemy, loyalists to the King of England, brought fi rearms and their English long-bows. Th e rest is history. Aftr the rout, the English banned possession of all edged weapons.

However, Scots successfully argued they needed a small utensil for hunting, skinning, butchering and cleaning

wild caught game. Th e English gave in and permitted possession of a small dagger, but it must be seen when not in use. Th erefore, another story of the sgian dubh worn in the knee high stockings. It also satisfi ed the need for a sharp knife when slicing up your host’s dinner of partially cooked game. Many sgian dubhs came with a matching fork. Alas, almost all reality is lost except for the verbal yore.

When entering the home of a friend, early Highland courtesy demanded any concealed weapons be revealed. It also follows the sgian achlais or dubh would be removed from its hiding place and inserted in the stocking top. Some decorative sheaths are never seen, as they are concealed beneath the stocking top unless a jewel or other valuable

was on the handle’s end. Many modern clans engrave their crest or affi x a

fashionable stone on the handle’s end. Years ago, an owner’s wealth may have included precious stones embedded on the handle, like cairngorm stones, which were of signifi cant value in olde Scotland.

An early explaination of jewelry decorating knives reveals the Highlander’s lack of confi dence in English paper money. Th us the Highlander was prompted to decorate with ornamentation embellishing his sgian dubh with silver and other valuables. Oftentimes, a stylishly designed broach, carved handle, clan crest or other insignia created a fancy

acoutrment to a full dress outfi t. One example is a piper design worn by modern bagpiping musicians to show their hobby or professional interests.

During the early times in the Highlands, guests brought their own eating utensils. Forks were a relatively new gadget brought from Europe. Th e larger knives usually had genuine antler handles. Th e bog oak is jet black and is very hard, probably making a practical handle suitable for knives and forks.

Th e sgian dubh can be seen in portraits of kilted men of the mid-1800s and resembles the small skinning knife, which is part of the typical set of hunting knives. Modern wearers of the sgian dubh usually rely on a very simple blade, not too glamorous, with less expensive blades, typi-cally nickel-plated stamped brass. Other modern handles are plastic molds fi tted with plated castings adorned with synthetic stones.

Some blades, however, are luxurious and expensive museum pieces. Th ey are usually made from solid silver or Damascus steel. Many sgian dubhs in Scotland are still etched with the regimental symbols of the military wearer.

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Celebrate Labor Day weekend enjoying Arizona’s fl oating picnic on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest.

Th ousands of fun seekers will beat the heat and chill and thrill by tubing on the refreshing, mountain stream waters of the Salt River. Floaters will be encouraged to participate in the Salt River Heroes = Litter Zero event by stashing and bagging their picnic trash in Tommy Tuber litter bags to help keep the Salt River clean and beautiful.

Th e award winning Take Pride in America event is scheduled to take place Sept. 4 through 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Th e event is co-spon-sored by Tonto National Forest, Salt River Tubing and local radio stations. To date, 573 tons of trash have been bagged on holiday weekends!

Henri Breault, president of Salt River Tubing, commends the tubers who have pitched in to lend a hand in keeping the river free of litter. “It’s so easy to be a Salt River hero,” Henri said. “Just take personal responsibility for your picnic trash while fl oating. Stash it and bag it in the litter bags provided during tube rental.”

Henri also advises non-swimmers, inexperienced swimmers and children to wear a life vest while tubing. Tubers should plan their floating picnics to include plenty of water, sun block, protective footwear, and beverages in cans or plastic containers. Henri cautions floaters to be aware drugs, alcohol and the Salt River do not mix. Party responsibly. Appoint a designated driver before a tubing adventure.

Take Pride in America is a national partnership, which aims to inspire a new generation of volunteers to put their love of country to work to improve our national parks, wildlife refuges, public lands, cultural and historic sites, playgrounds and other recreation areas. Salt River Tubing has received four

National Take Pride in America awards for the company’s conserva-tion eff orts on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest (1991, 2003, 2006 and 2010).

Catch the coolest ride in the Valley of the Sun. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. Th e cost of tube rental is $15 per person/tube, which includes inner tube rental, free parking and shuttle bus service.

Th e latest tube rental is 3 p.m. daily. Tube availability and

parking spaces decrease by noon. Th erefore, tubers are encouraged to arrive early.

By law, glass containers are prohibited at the Lower Salt River, and ice chests will be inspected. Glass containers will be confi scated.

Children must be at least 8 years or older and 4 feet tall for tube rental and shuttle bus service.

Salt River Tubing is open in September on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Sept. 26, weather and water permitting.

Salt River Tubing is located in Northeast Mesa on Power Road, 15 miles north of U.S. Highway 60 East, or minutes from the 202 East on North Power Road in Tonto National Forest.

For more information, visit the Web site at www.saltrivertubing.com, or call (480) 984-3305.

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Bellagio’s, a unique and award winning restaurant featuring Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, will celebrate their seventh anniversary on Th ursday,

Sept. 9 with specials throughout the day.The anniversary event will include an auto show

in the parking lot as well as a free hummus appetizer for every table. Bud Light Draft will be on special for just 50 cents.

Bellagio’s is conveniently located in Northeast Mesa, at 4545 E. McKellips Road, Suite 103, at McKellips and Greenfield roads. For more infor-mation, call (480) 325-1600 or visit the Web at bellagiopizzeria.com.

The restaurant has been voted Best of Mesa four years in a row, from 2007 to 2010, by the U.S. Commerce Association.

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By Vivian Stearns-Kohler

Jeff Furnari saw a need for a military museum focusing on the personal experiences of veterans, while remaining

non-political, and his vision became a reality in 2006 when he and his associ-ates began the Wingspan Air Heritage Foundation.

Jeff , who spent years volunteering and being associated with military museums, is the president and executive director of Wingspan Air Heritage Foundation. Th is non-profi t orga-nization honors and supports our veterans.

In 2008, Jeff approached Westcor about the organization and suggested the museum be housed in the Superstition Mall. Westcor approved the concept, and Jeff credits the group as being very community-minded and pro-veteran. Th e museum is located 6555 E. Southern Ave., Suite 1110, in the lower level of the mall, near Sears across from the play area.

Families and individuals can experi-ence veterans’ personal histories by reading the storyboards, which decorate the walls of the museum. Currently, a 1.5-ton M-2-4 truck, like those used at Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, is in the museum, as well as P-47 Th underbolt aircraft, which is at half scale. Displays of artifacts, vehicles and aircraft are changed periodically. On most Saturdays, Terence Gillian regales visi-tors with hands-on history by explaining military artifacts.

According to Jeff , the museum draws 2,500 to 3,000 visitors monthly, and, when patrons leave, they take with them an increased sense of respect for our veterans.

Volunteers staff the museum. Operating costs are defrayed by visitor donations, as well as purchases from the gift shop, which include helicopter T-shirts, baseball caps and helicopter toys. Other benefactors and supporters include PIMA Air and Space Museum, Boeing Corporation, Heliponents at Falcon Field, Apache Wells Country

Club, Mesa Veterans Parade Association, Arizona Historical Military Transport Association, Milano Music and many individuals. Additional volunteers are needed

to clean and display artifacts, aircraft vehicles and conduct tours.

Wingspan Air also is committed to assisting veterans as they tackle the labyrinth of paperwork associated with applying for Veterans Aff airs benefi ts and disability benefi ts. Randy Skorheim, a Vietnam combat veteran and state certifi ed service offi cer (through the Veterans of Foreign Wars), is available by appointment to assist veterans.

Wingspan Air will be participating in the Mesa Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in downtown Mesa. A Bamboo Bomber aircraft, the twin-engine bomber trainer, and a P 51 Mustang aircraft will be flying over the parade route. In addition, the 1.5-ton M-2-4 truck will be featured, along with veterans riding in the vehicle.

For more information, or to make an appointment for assistance, call Wingspan Air at (480) 924-5543. You can also visit the Web site at www.wingspanair.org.

The Organization for Entrepreneurial Development (OED) is pleased to announce

Steve Feld, owner of FastFrame Northeast Mesa, has been awarded OED’s fi rst OED 500 Award.

Th e OED 500 was started as a way to recognize the fl exibility, resourcefulness and, at times, extreme measures displayed by American small businesses during our country’s recession.

“Steve has displayed every one of the things showing how entrepreneurs can consistently and eff ectively adapt to business condi-tions. Th ey need to be nimble,” stated Brian Marshall, an OED trustee. “Steve has researched overhead expense reduc-tion and reduced his cost of goods sold to a level far below industry average. More importantly, he has taken time to work within his community. Supporting his local community has helped to demonstrate his integrity,” Brian continued. “Th is generous use of time has also raised the profi le of his business. Th e expression what goes around comes around can be seen. He was even awarded the 2010 Mesa Small Business Award for his eff orts. He has created a true win-win. We applaud his eff orts.”

Steve has been a FastFrame location owner since 2007. He has made changes in cost structure, but has worked hard to get his store’s name in front of more people. “In the last two years, I have done more community services by donating items, negotiating on being a sponsor at events that target my demographic, and using in-kind trade. I adjusted my search engine optimization, started a newsletter, FaceBook page, and am active in social media. I’ve increased public relations, and

had several items published now in local media.”

According to Brian, “Th ey [entrepre-neurs] are the drivers of the United State’s economy. Th e entrepreneurial spirit is vital to our country’s history and to our economy. Small businesses account for 80 percent of all jobs in the United States. It is widely regarded that this nation’s economy can not recover without small

business recovery,” he continued. “We support the entrepreneurs who have struggled, who have struggled through credit crunches and down sales. Th ey are working though and pushing through to survive, stabilize, and then thrive. In OED’s mind, that needs to be recognized. Business owners like Steve need to

be recognized for the dedication needed to overcome these challenges.”

The Organization for Entrepreneurial Development is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational charity. Headquartered in New Jersey, OED’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship throughout the United States. OED brings together entrepreneurs and their champions, making available to emerging and transforming businesses the resources, which traditionally have only been available to larger or public sector companies. Such resources include grants, support, investments, informa-tion, tools, guidance, advice and hands-on expertise. By making these resources available to today’s entrepreneurs, OED aids in improving their competitiveness, as well as the longevity and success of their businesses.

For more information regarding OED, please contact Brian Marshall, trustee, via telephone at (800) 767-0999 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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Submitted by Corey SchubertPublic Relations Specialist

Banner Health Foundation, the philanthropic resource for the Phoenix-based nonprofi t Banner Health, will host the annual Banner Health

Pro-Am at the Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club on Friday, Sept. 10.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefi t Banner School-Based Health Centers, a program providing primary health care services to elementary school children in the Valley who lack insurance and access to regular care.

Launched in 1994, Banner School-Based Health Centers repre-sents a collaborative eff ort between the public school system and Banner Health. Many of the estimated 3,000 children seen annually by program providers come from working poor families, who do not qualify for government-assisted health insurance, yet cannot aff ord private coverage. Without the program, they would be forced to seek care through already crowded hospital emergency rooms, which is far more costly to the providers, families and, ultimately, the community.

Championed by Don Evans, CEO of Banner Baywood Medical Center, the Banner Health Pro-Am helps ensure chil-

School-Based Health Centers Benefi t from Golf Tournamentdren remain healthy and in school by helping to sustain and grow this vital community health program. Patient visits to the Banner School-Based Health Center clinics are underwritten by proceeds from the tournament and generous contributions from the community.

“Th is is an amazing program,” Don said. “Without school-based clinics, uninsured grade school students would be forced to seek care in emergency rooms.”

Th e 2010 Banner Health Pro-Am will be played at Superstition Mountain, a favorite course among golfers for its breathtaking views and generous fairways. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son, Gary, the private course was named

by Golfweek magazine as a Top 100 Residential Course. In addition, it is considered one of the best-maintained playing surfaces in the world.

Th e Banner Health Pro-Am follows a four-person better ball format—two net balls of foursome, including professional, based on United States Golf Association handicap. Th e practice range opens at 6:30 a.m., followed by registration at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. A luncheon and awards

banquet follows tournament play. At $750 per player, tickets include green and cart fees,

a tee gift with commemorative shirt, practice range balls, lunch and refreshments. Sponsorships range from $500 to $3,000. To purchase tickets, or to inquire about sponsor-ship opportunities, please call Banner Health Foundation at (602) 747-GIVE (4483). ABOUT BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION

Banner Health Foundation, the philanthropic resource for Banner Health, secures and stewards chari-table contributions to advance Banner Health’s mission of making a diff erence in people’s lives through excellent patient care. Charitable contributions are invested locally to support programs and services in Banner’s nonprofi t

hospitals and health care facilities throughout Arizona. Established in 1978, Banner Health Foundation is supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and thousands of active volunteers. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.org/BannerFoundation.

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In a time and market where only the strong survive and

consumers are leery, genuine experience, dedication and

knowledge of the Valley and real estate trends make John

Karadsheh and Christina Ovando, of Coldwell Banker Trails

and Paths Premier Properties, true gems and trusted allies in

the real estate world.

Christina started selling real estate more than 25 years

ago, and joined Coldwell Banker in 1983. Her son-in-law,

John joined forces with her in 2002 after selling his restaurant.

Th ough he joined the business only seven years ago, John

admitted real estate has always been a part of his life.

“I actually started my career as a restaurant owner,” John

said. “My parents opened Th e Middle Eastern Bakery and

Deli in Phoenix, and then I took it over, and ran it for about

10 years.” He said real estate was always in his blood, however.

From a young age, John was involved in the purchase, sale and

rental of investment property.

“Th e allure for me of real estate was independence, and

to be my own boss, while still having that interaction with

people,” John said.

“Plus, I want to have time for my kids and

my wife, too,” John continued.

John’s customer service background

gives him an edge in the industry. Real

estate can be an extremely personal expe-

rience, and it is important to have a realtor

to whom one can talk and open up.

“It’s a very unique experience to help

people fi nd a home,” stated Christina. “It’s the

most exciting thing to fi nd the perfect house

for someone.”

“Or to help someone who is selling a home get their

asking price, and help them to move into the next stage of their

lives,” John added.

Experience, dedication and being well educated, coupled

with a strong base, make it all possible.

With a focus and a drive for customer service, both

Christina and John see being agents for Coldwell Banker, one

of the largest real estate companies, as a huge asset.

“I really felt it was a very solid company when I started,”

admitted Christina. “Th ere are a lot of protections built in for

the buyer and the seller.”

Having worked with Coldwell Banker for more than a

quarter of a century now, Christina has maintained her loyalty,

and only added to her praise for the company.

“Th ey are extremely concerned about agents, and they

are very ethical,”

Christina continued. “Th ey are very hands-on, and are totally

dedicated to the work.”

“It allows us to service any level of the market,” John

added. “We can reach a vast group, anywhere from $99,000 to

$1 million plus.”

And for John and Christina, real estate really is their life.

“It’s wonderful for me to work with John because I can always

call on him on a Sunday because he is family,” Christina said.

“And vice versa. I can always call on Christina to help

me out, which is part of what makes us such a great team,”

continued John.

“Plus, he is very high tech,” said Christina of John, who

has taught her how to utilize the Internet as a major resource

for their business.

“I can’t imagine working with the old Multiple Listing

Service (MLS) books,” laughed John.

“Real estate has really come a long way,” Christina

said. “We used to meet once a week with our MLS

books, and we would discuss what had been sold and

what was still available. If you lost your MLS book, it

was a nightmare,” she admitted. “We didn’t have lock

boxes, either. It has been a big learning curve for my

generation,” Christina laughed.

Of course, being a family-run business has

additional perks. Th e fl exibility allows John to take

the kids to work with him or squeeze in 15 to 20

minutes of phone calls between the park and home.

John readily admits his 7-year-old son helps him

out with real estate.

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By Rachel Weishaar

As an owner of Coldwell Banker Trails and

Paths Premier Properties, Ron Brown relies on

his experienced, knowledgeable team of agents

and more than a decade of experience in all areas of real

estate in the Valley. He is proud to be associated with the

leading real estate company in the area.

“Helping people fi nd their dream home is the most

satisfying part of my job,” Ron says. He points to a key

relationship with US Bank to off er customers access to a

variety of programs and competitive rates off ered by a strong,

customer oriented fi nancial institution.

A trusted relationship with local custom home builder

Signature Homes, among others, contributes to the success

Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths enjoys in successfully

assisting buyers and sellers to achieve a smooth, enjoyable real

estate experience.

Th is relationship allows buyers to save an additional .25

percent on a premier fi nancing package through US Bank.

In addition, the association with Signature Homes provides

them the peace of mind of working with a local builder who

knows the building codes, city inspection require-

ments and the market very well. “Th e benefi t of

working with Signature Homes is, they are very

customer oriented and build a spectacular custom

home,” Ron said.

He also believes people don’t realize that now

is the perfect time to buy a home site and build a

custom home. Lot prices have dropped dramati-

cally, and the total time required to build a new

home is much shorter than a few years ago.

Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths Realtors

Stephanie Natichioni and Lee Courtney report permits from

the City of Mesa can now be approved within weeks. Once

fl oor plans have been approved, buyers can be in their custom

dream home within a year. Th ey also note even high-end lots

with a view in Las Sendas are really aff ordable right now.

Materials, such as roofi ng tiles, lumber, and concrete, are

more readily available as are skilled, quality subcontractors,

creating a real opportunity for a customer who plans to build

at this time. Aside from lower overall building

costs, interest rates are at an all-time low, as well.

“People aren’t aware of the great fi nancing

packages available,” noted Ron. “Buyers will

have tremendous edge by building a custom

home now.” Th is is a more attractive option

than buying a foreclosure, which may be gutted

or otherwise distressed.

Whether people are looking to build on

an existing home site, acquire a home site or

buy or sell an existing home, Coldwell Banker

Trails and Paths can facilitate the process. Ron believes

prices won’t stay this low for long, and building now is a

great equity move for buyers in this advantageous market.

To reach Ron Brown or pursue an opportunity

with Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths, please call

(480) 355-4700.

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“It’s wonderful for me to work with John because I can always

call on him on a Sunday because he is family,” Christina said.

“And vice versa. I can always call on Christina to help

me out, which is part of what makes us such a great team,”

continued John.

“Plus, he is very high tech,” said Christina of John, who

has taught her how to utilize the Internet as a major resource

for their business.

“I can’t imagine working with the old Multiple Listing

Service (MLS) books,” laughed John.

“Real estate has really come a long way,” Christina

said. “We used to meet once a week with our MLS

books, and we would discuss what had been sold and

what was still available. If you lost your MLS book, it

was a nightmare,” she admitted. “We didn’t have lock

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generation,” Christina laughed.

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cally, and the total time required to build a new

home is much shorter than a few years ago.

Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths Realtors

Stephanie Natichioni and Lee Courtney report permits from

the City of Mesa can now be approved within weeks. Once

floor plans have been approved, buyers can be in their custom

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Whether people are looking to build on

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buy or sell an existing home, Coldwell Banker

Trails and Paths can facilitate the process. Ron believes

prices won’t stay this low for long, and building now is a

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By Rick Senff nerT he public is invited to attend the Commemorative

Air Force’s (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation

Museum’s Mustangs and Muscle Charity Car

Show, sponsored by Berg Ford on Saturday, Feb. 13. Th e Mustangs and Muscle

Charity Car Show will be held at the CAF Arizona Wing Aviation Museum, located at Falcon Field Airport. Th e museum is located at 2017 N. Greenfi eld Road. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Th e show’s theme features

WWII P-51 Mustang fi ghters, along with both classic and new cars. Th e car show is

open to all makes, models and years of muscle cars,

street rods, 4x4s, exotics, imports and motorcycles.

For more information about showing your car or

registering, please visit Hot Rod Planet Promotions online at

www.hotrodplanet.com. Since registration is limited to the fi rst

225 cars, all vehicles must be pre-registered for the show prior

to Feb. 13. Warbirds on display during the car show include the

B-17 Sentimental Journey, B-25 Mitchell Bomber, North

American SNJ/T-6 and Stearman trainers and many

more. Exhibits include a tribute to the B-17 Chow Hound,

honoring fallen airmen and the 91st Bomb Group, the

Tuskegee Airmen, the Flying Tigers, the China Burma

India Th eater and Women in Aviation, including the

Women’s Air Force Service Pilots of WWII and others.

In addition, there will be Hot Wheels racing for the

kids, sponsored by KMJ Diecast, as well as music provided

by a local DJ, who will play hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Food and beverages will be available.Admission prices range from $10 for ages 13 to adult;

$9 for seniors 62 and older; $3 for ages 5 to 12. Children under age 5 are admitted free

of charge. In addition, rides are avail-

able on the WWII B-17, C-45 and SNJ/T-6

trainer. Gift certifi cates may be purchased for fl ights on

Sentimental Journey or other warbirds. Th e museum’s gift shop features many unique aviation

items available for purchase. Th e CAF Arizona Wing is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t

volunteer organization dedicated to celebrating our

heritage of freedom through fl ight, education, exhibi-

tion and remembrance. For more information on the

Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum, please call

(480) 924-1940, or visit the Web site at www.azcaf.org.

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Present a New Look for the New Year

By Edith Pitts

F or some women it’s enough to pull a comb through your hair, dab a bit of blush

on your cheeks and you’re good to go, but for those of us of a certain age, sometimes, a lot more is necessary.

On a recent visit to Salon Azul, I noticed a poster stating, You’re still beautiful with the passing years. As we get older, we like to think we are wiser and beautiful inside, but beautiful inside or not, it gives one a boost to look stylish and put together. What’s going to be big

in 2010? According to Stylist Arthur Federico, big this year includes, “… more texture, more refi ned hair styles, bigger

hair, more volume, more distinct hairdos with less separa-

tion.” One concern of many women is thinning hair. Arthur

recommended new powder products, like dry shampoo and

texturizer.As far as a more up to the

minute look, Ashley Mueller, another stylist, said, “Coloring makes a world of change.” She also

mentioned, “Perms are coming back,

looser, more of a body wave.” Both agreed fashion is moving

away from straight hair, with curly hair getting more popular. What about long hair for

older women? At one time, women

thought they had to wear short hair after 30, an edict comparable to

the no white shoes after Labor Day. Today, that’s all passé, according to Arthur and Ashley. “Long hair is fine for older women,” Arthur

stated. “Wear your hair to suit your

personality and lifestyle.”A customer being styled by Shanna Dyer, owner-

stylist of Salon Azul, agreed with Arthur.

“I’m over 65,” she said, “and anyone past 60, we’ve

paid the price. We can have a ball and be daring. I’m dong

my hair long with big gobs of highlights.”

She looked great. Shanna nodded. “Older people are

getting more daring, stretching out and doing fun stuff.”

What’s new in makeup? Arthur recommends cream

blush for a youthful appearance and glow, as well as more

moisturizer. “Last winter, dark reds were the thing,” he

said. “Now, we’re seeing oranges, tangerines and peachy

colors becoming popular.” Every year, there is a new look. It’s up to us to embrace

it or not. Nevertheless, the idea of being more daring and

“doing fun stuff ” is certainly appealing.

New sushi menu just the beginning at Zushi Submitted by ZushiS top into Zushi any day of the week, and expe-

rience the new sushi menu from the owner of

the famous Sushi Kee! Enjoy all new rolls and menu items! Not a

sushi lover? Th at’s OK. Zushi has a great bar with

awesome drink specials and entertainment every

weekend. Come in on Th ursdays, from 8 p.m. until

midnight for Karaoke, or every other Saturday for

live bands. Zushi is open Sunday, from 3:30 to 10 p.m.;

Monday through Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to

10 p.m.; and Th ursday through Saturday, from

11:30 a.m. to midnight.Zushi is located at 6727 E. McDowell Road,

Suite 110, at the southwest corner of Power and

McDowell roads.Check out our upcoming events and specials on

Facebook at www.facebook.com/zushibistroaz.

For more information, call Zushi at

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Don’t understand your Medical Bills? Are you paying more out of pocket than you should? I'll review your medical bills and verify if your Doctor is charging you correctly. If not, I will contact your Doctor's office to get any refunds back to you. Please give me a call @ 480-218-0775. RS Medical Bills Liaison

Palmer Piano Studios: Where Performance, Theory, Technic, and Composition come together in harmony. Now enrolling for fall and accepting new students. 480-252-2071

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MK Remodeling & DesignSpecializing in Custom Kitchen & BathsAny Large Additions to Small Projects & Repairs. Licensed & Bonded ROC237798. Member BBB.Contact Mike for a free estimate (480) 285-6443Web site: www.mkremodeling.comEmail: [email protected]

Integrity Pools LLC, cleaning service and repairs. Professional, Personal and Affordable pool maintenance and pool repairs; including filter clean-outs, acid washes, salt cells, etc. 480-818-3832.

“Just Call Mike” Home Maintenance & Repair. Plumbing, electrical, water heaters, disposals, RO systems, fans, lights, switches, sockets, irrigation timers & valves, etc…Mesa, (480) 628-2757.

LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCEYard Clean Up’s, Tree TrimmingIrrigation, Winter GrassFully Insured and Bonded(480) 354-5802

ALL PRO TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING. Tree Trimming, Removal’s, Stump Grinding, Bushes, Shrubs, Yard Clean Ups, Landscaping, and Deep Root Fertilization, Etc. FREE ESTIMATES, Very Professional, INSURED & BONDED. Mention This Ad and Receive 10% OFF! We accept credit cards. Please Call (480) 354-5802

Mesa Home Maintenance and Repair.Plumbing, electric, irrigation, garage doors, water heaters, tile and drywall repairs, carpentry, handyman lists, and other services. All work guaranteed. Sean Sornberger (480) 699-7990.

CARPET, TILE & GROUT CLEANING. Free estimates. Call today! Truck Mounted, Hot Water Extraction Process. Insured, Bonded & Certified. One of the very few in the US Triple Certified in Tile/Grout. Color Stain Sealing Specialist. Visit www.TMTCSI.net or call Bryan at 480-324-1640.

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