PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT #4460 PhillipsWest Publishing | Design | Writing | Photography POSTAL PATRON ECRWSS Up Close M esa Uplands Bringing neighbors closer to their community May 2010 In This Issue Short Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Alta Mesa Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Girl's Night Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Highland Village Dentistry. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pachuca Healthy Mexican Grill. . . . . . 6 Honor Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AAEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Service Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Be a Salt River Hero at the Stash and Bag Event! T ake Pride in Arizona and lend a hand stashing and bagging trash while enjoying a floating picnic during the “Salt River Heroes =Litter Zero” event on Memorial Day weekend, May 28 through 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. e Take Pride in America event has been phenom- enally successful as tubers have bagged more than 552 tons of picnic litter during the past 14 years and reduced the amount of trash on the river by 90 percent! Tommy and Tammy Tuber litter bags, the message to stash and bag picnic litter while floating, will be distributed to floaters as they board their shuttle buses at Salt River tubing headquarters located in Northeast Mesa, 7 minutes from Highway 202 East on north Power Road. e Memorial Day weekend is consistently sold-out each day. Henri Breault, president and CEO of Salt River Tubing, encourages floaters to arrive early in the morning to ensure parking and tube rental availability. Tube rental doors will open at 8 a.m. for early-bird floaters. Company officials recommend the following tubing tips for the holiday weekend: • Ice chest/coolers: Fill with ice and sports drinks, fruit juice and water. Drinking one to two bottles of water per hour while floating is recommended to help prevent dehydration. Use plastic bottles or aluminum cans only. • Sun block, tennis shoes, cap or visor should be worn. Minimum 30 SPF recommended. • Valid driver’s license (1) is required for a tube rental deposit per five tubes rented. • Children must be 8 years or older AND at least 4 feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service. • Life vests are strongly recommended for children, non- swimmers and inexperienced swimmers. • Glass containers by law are not allowed at the Salt River and will be confiscated. Ice chests will be inspected for glass containers before boarding shuttle buses. • Alcohol, drugs and the Salt River do not mix! Party responsibly, and appoint a designated driver before your tubing adventure. Memorial Day Weekend holiday operating hours are 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the latest tube rental is 3 p.m. (weather and water flow permitting). Tube rental is $15 per person/tube and includes shuttle bus service. Salt River Tubing accepts cash only. For more information about Salt River Tubing and Recreation, please visit the Web site at www.saltrivertubing.com, or call Salt River Tubing headquarters at (480) 984-3305. By AnnElise Makin G olf is where her heart is, but three years ago, when Carol Peterson’s heart almost gave out, the Mesa, Las Palmas, resident pulled through and put her heart to work for a good cause— fighting women’s heart disease by raising money through golf. “Golf was the only thing I knew to do,” Carol said. is year, 112 players had signed up for the third annual Golf is Where the Heart Is on a bril- liant spring day at the Alta Mesa Golf Club. e event was co-sponsored by Humana Health Care, with proceeds benefiting Banner Hospital’s new Women’s Heart Center. As the last few contestants lined up their golf carts for the shotgun start, Carol reflected back on her troubled heart health. She experienced an unexpected heart situation when Banner Heart Hospital saved her life. “I had physical problems I didn’t understand, couldn’t recognize,” Carol recalled.“I had a burning feeling, with nausea, fatigue, indefinite pain,” she said, However, she couldn’t relate these sensations to a heart problem. “Women’s symptoms leading up to a heart attack are very different from what men experience,” said Camille Howard Ritter, strategic lead for the Banner Women’s Heart Center. e center, which opened in 2009, promotes educa- tion as a first-line defense against women’s heart disease. It also offers free heart health assessments. “Heart disease is the No.1 killer of women in the United States,” said Laura Robertson, CEO of the Women’s Heart Center. As many as one in three women can expect to deal with heart disease at some point in her life. “Community events such as these help us create aware- ness about cholesterol, family history and prevention through life-style adjustments,” Laura commented. “Breast cancer has received great aware- ness. We want to achieve the same for heart disease.” None better to tell the story than a survivor. Carol, an energetic go-getter all her life, had been jetting herself through 150-miles-an-hour days. So, she might have been too busy to heed the warning signals. at’s when her heart went into arrest. Carol had triple bypass surgery in 2004. She did well for a while, but needed a coronary stent set in 2006, and another one in March 2007. at’s when she experienced sudden cardiac death. “I was free to fly about the country,” she remarked ironically. Since then, Carol has become a self-appointed general in a one-person war for her golf tournament. “It’s my life, it is what I do.” She dives into Golf is Where the Heart Is for three months and does not emerge until it’s done. Her experience as sites director for the Central Arizona Golf District comes as a bonus to the task. “is is the first time that we are having the tournament in a private club,” Carol beamed.“Alta Mesa has a really nice facility.” at, and a circle of really nice friends, had helped her raise $30,000 until the start-off. “Attitude is everything when battling illness,” Carol summarized. And golf also keeps her healthy and happy. She started playing at age 35 and keeps at it 40 years later. “I just love it, the outdoors, the beauty of our world and so many nice people.” Obviously, among the nice people were the representa- tives from Yar, an aeronautically engineered novelty putting iron. “Yar is one of the top three putters in the world,” Dr. V., the equipment’s mastermind with a Department of Defense background and Massachusetts Institute of Technology affili- ation, pointed out. She had launched this product with Gerri Jordan, Yar’s president, headquartered in Tempe. Yar means “easy to handle or maneuver, agile” in the nautical language. Gerri demonstrated how the putting iron picked up a ball from the hole. Dr. V. showed how the club swung with ease and precision. “People with disabilities, an impaired arm or sitting in a wheelchair, don’t need an assistant with our putter,” Gerri explained. Even more convincing was the price of around $300, whereas comparable top-notch products cost up to $3,000. And the Yar putter also clearly had memorabilia capacity. Plaques for special events and occasions can be mounted on its inner ring. is one had written Golf is Where the Heart Is all over it. Let’s hope for healthy hearts in all women, golfers or not. If you like to find out more about Banner Baywood Women’s Heart Center, go to http://www.bannerhealth.com and select Programs. To find out more about the aerodynami- cally designed Yar putting iron, go to www.yargolf.com. GOLF IS WHERE THE HEART IS DRAWS CROWD OF PLAYERS TO ALTA MESA GOLF CLUB Gerri Jordan
ake Pride in Arizona and lend a hand stashing and bagging trash while enjoying a fl oating picnic during the “Salt River Heroes =Litter Zero”
event on Memorial Day weekend, May 28 through 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Th e Take Pride in America event has been phenom-enally successful as tubers have bagged more than 552 tons of picnic litter during the past 14 years and reduced the amount of trash on the river by 90 percent! Tommy and Tammy Tuber litter bags, the message to stash and bag picnic litter while fl oating, will be distributed to fl oaters as they board their shuttle buses at Salt River tubing headquarters located in Northeast Mesa, 7 minutes from Highway 202 East on north Power Road.
Th e Memorial Day weekend is consistently sold-out each day. Henri Breault, president and CEO of Salt River Tubing, encourages fl oaters to arrive early in the morning to ensure parking and tube rental availability. Tube rental doors will open at 8 a.m. for early-bird fl oaters.
Company offi cials recommend the following tubing tips for the holiday weekend:
• Ice chest/coolers: Fill with ice and sports drinks, fruit
juice and water. Drinking one to two bottles of water per hour while fl oating is recommended to help prevent dehydration. Use plastic bottles or aluminum cans only.
• Sun block, tennis shoes, cap or visor should be worn. Minimum 30 SPF recommended.
• Valid driver’s license (1) is required for a tube rental deposit per fi ve tubes rented.
• Children must be 8 years or older AND at least 4 feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service.
• Life vests are strongly recommended for children, non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers.
• Glass containers by law are not allowed at the Salt River and will be confi scated. Ice chests will be inspected for glass containers before boarding shuttle buses.
• Alcohol, drugs and the Salt River do not mix! Party responsibly, and appoint a designated driver before your tubing adventure.Memorial Day Weekend holiday operating hours are
8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the latest tube rental is 3 p.m. (weather and water fl ow permitting). Tube rental is $15 per person/tube and includes shuttle bus service. Salt River Tubing accepts cash only.
For more information about Salt River Tubing and Recreation, please visit the Web site at www.saltrivertubing.com, or call Salt River Tubing headquarters at (480) 984-3305.
By AnnElise Makin
Golf is where her heart is, but three years ago, when
Carol Peterson’s heart almost gave out, the Mesa, Las Palmas, resident pulled through and put her heart to work for a good cause—fi ghting women’s heart disease by raising money through golf.
“Golf was the only thing I knew to do,” Carol said.
Th is year, 112 players had signed up for the third annual Golf is Where the Heart Is on a bril-liant spring day at the Alta Mesa Golf Club. Th e event was co-sponsored by Humana Health Care, with proceeds benefi ting Banner Hospital’s new Women’s Heart Center.
As the last few contestants lined up their golf carts for the shotgun start, Carol refl ected back on her troubled heart health. She experienced an unexpected heart situation when Banner Heart Hospital saved her life.
“I had physical problems I didn’t understand, couldn’t recognize,” Carol recalled. “I had a burning feeling, with nausea, fatigue, indefi nite pain,” she said, However, she couldn’t relate these sensations to a heart problem.
“Women’s symptoms leading up to a heart attack are very diff erent from what men experience,” said Camille Howard Ritter, strategic lead for the Banner Women’s Heart Center. Th e center, which opened in 2009, promotes educa-tion as a fi rst-line defense against women’s heart disease. It also off ers free heart health assessments.
“Heart disease is the No.1 killer of women in the United States,” said Laura Robertson, CEO of the Women’s
Heart Center. As many as one in three women can expect to deal with heart disease at some point in her life.
“Community events such as these help us create aware-
ness about cholesterol, family history and prevention through life-style adjustments,” Laura commented. “Breast cancer has received great aware-ness. We want to achieve the same for heart disease.”
None better to tell the story than a survivor. Carol, an energetic go-getter all her life, had been jetting herself through 150-miles-an-hour days. So, she might have been too busy to heed the warning signals. Th at’s when her heart went into arrest.
Carol had triple bypass surgery in 2004. She did well for a while, but needed a coronary stent set in 2006, and another one in March 2007. Th at’s when she experienced sudden cardiac death. “I was free to fl y about the country,” she remarked ironically.
Since then, Carol has become a self-appointed general in a one-person war for her golf tournament. “It’s my life, it is what I do.” She dives into Golf is Where the Heart Is for three
months and does not emerge until it’s done. Her experience as sites director for the Central Arizona Golf District comes as a bonus to the task.
“Th is is the fi rst time that we are having the tournament in a private club,” Carol beamed. “Alta Mesa has a really nice facility.” Th at, and a circle of really nice friends, had helped her raise $30,000 until the start-off .
“Attitude is everything when battling illness,” Carol summarized. And golf also keeps her healthy and happy. She started playing at age 35 and keeps at it 40 years later. “I just love it, the outdoors, the beauty of our world and so many nice people.”
Obviously, among the nice people were the representa-tives from Yar, an aeronautically engineered novelty putting iron. “Yar is one of the top three putters in the world,” Dr. V., the equipment’s mastermind with a Department of Defense background and Massachusetts Institute of Technology affi li-ation, pointed out. She had launched this product with Gerri Jordan, Yar’s president, headquartered in Tempe.
Yar means “easy to handle or maneuver, agile” in the nautical language. Gerri demonstrated how the putting iron picked up a ball from the hole. Dr. V. showed how the club swung with ease and precision.
“People with disabilities, an impaired arm or sitting in a wheelchair, don’t need an assistant with our putter,” Gerri explained. Even more convincing was the price of around $300, whereas comparable top-notch products cost up to $3,000.
And the Yar putter also clearly had memorabilia capacity. Plaques for special events and occasions can be mounted on its inner ring. Th is one had written Golf is Where the Heart Is all over it. Let’s hope for healthy hearts in all women, golfers or not.
If you like to fi nd out more about Banner Baywood Women’s Heart Center, go to http://www.bannerhealth.comand select Programs. To fi nd out more about the aerodynami-cally designed Yar putting iron, go to www.yargolf.com.
GOLF IS WHERE THE HEART IS DRAWSCROWD OF PLAYERS TO ALTA MESA GOLF CLUB
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Short Sales are Here to StayWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By Lyn Glenn and Betty Bullock
The questions keep rolling in as more and more of you are wondering, “Is a short sale the right fi nancial strategy for me?”
Hopefully the topics in the column this month will help clarify if you should explore this option.FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
In last month’s column, we mentioned having a provable fi nancial hardship to qualify for consideration by the lender as a candidate for a short sale. We have personally had two short sale transactions rejected this month due to the fi nancial hardship not meeting the bank’s criteria. In one case, the seller had actually qualifi ed for and purchased a new property after starting the short sale process, and our buyer lost out when the bank denied approval of the short sale. Being upside down in the property—when the market value of the property is less than what is owed—is not a substantial enough hardship to qualify for a short sale.
A provable hardship may include, but is not limited to, loss of employment, reduction in income, divorce, large medical expenses, job transfer out of the area, or other life issues causing a reduction in income or increase in obligations. Be prepared to document the circumstances and prove the changes. As the borrower, you will be required to provide a hardship letter stating the specifics of your personal situation.TAX CONSEQUENCES ON THE FORGIVEN DEBT
We are repeatedly asked if the amount of the forgiven debt will be considered taxable income. Again, we caution you about believing everything you read on the Internet. We uncovered multiple confl icting opinions on this topic. We refer you to IRS.gov, under the topic Th e Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation.
Th e following is a quote from that article:
SINCE MY CREDIT SCORE WILL BE IMPACTED BY A SHORT SALE, HOW SOON WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY ANOTHER HOME?
Beware of anyone who promises specifi cs in this area, i.e., ‘Your credit will only be impacted 100 points by a short sale.’ In our experience, the impact varies widely, and all other credit issues will contribute to the impact. How many mortgage payments did you miss before the short sale closed? Is there more than one loan on the property generating hits to your credit each time a payment is missed? Is the property a primary residence or a secondary home?
It is likely you will not know how soon your credit is repaired until long after the
short sale is completed. Consult with lenders regarding how soon their underwriters are approving loans for individuals with a short sale in their past. Lenders are now seeing clients with a short sale, maybe two years ago, and evaluating their credit worthiness as they request a new home loan. Since the high volume of short sales are a relatively recent happening, over time, we will get a clearer idea of the length of time required to qualify for new financing.
In the months ahead, we will be answering questions you have regarding short sales. With our experience in short sales, and the resources available to us, we will gladly provide answers to your real estate questions about short sales or direct you to a reliable source. Send your ques-tions to [email protected].
Lyn Glenn, an Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths Premier Properties, has been licensed for 15 years. She also teaches pre-licensing classes at Real Estate Learning Center, assisting students in getting their real estate and broker’s licenses. You can reach Lyn at
(602) 769-1089.Betty Bullock is a
Realtor, serving clients in the East Valley since 1993. Previously, she was a Realtor in Texas for 10 years. Betty can be reached at Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths. Call her at (480) 216-6301.
Always obtain legal and tax advice before making a decision regarding a short sale or a foreclosure.
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence. Debt reduced through mortgage restructuring, as well as mortgage debt forgiven in connection with a foreclosure, qualifi es for the relief.
This provision applies to debt forgiven in calendar years 2007 through 2012. Up to $2 million of forgiven debt is eligible for this exclusion ($1 million if married fi ling separately). The exclusion does not apply if the discharge is due to services performed for the lender or any other reason not directly related to a decline in the home’s value or the taxpayer’s fi nancial condition.
Always consult a tax professional regarding your personal situation.
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ALTA MESA GOLF CLUB'S PRO IS WHERE HE WANTS TO BEBy Vivian Stearns-Kohler
Growing up in Th ermopolis, Wyo., best known for it’s world famous mineral hot springs, little did Scott Brown know he would fi nd himself in
Arizona, recognized for some of the fi nest golf courses in the country, working as a golf professional.
Scott began playing golf in high school and was encour-aged and supported by his non-golfi ng parents to pursue his dream. Upon graduation, he attended Adams State University in Colorado on a small golf scholarship. After earning his bachelor's degree in sport management, a friend recommended he move to Arizona to escape the cold.
In 2002, he relocated to Mesa, coincidentally within a mile of Alta Mesa Golf Club. Scott’s fi rst assistant golf professional job was with Pinnacle Peak Country Club. Tiring of the long, daily commute, he asked his supervisor at Pinnacle Peak Country Club to intercede and recom-mend him for an assistant position with Alta Mesa Golf Club. After a successful interview, he became an assistant golf professional in 2004.
Some other cornerstone achievements in Scott’s approximately 12-year profes-sional golf career include being elected to the Professional Golf Association on Jan. 3, 2007 and becoming the director of golf at Alta Mesa Golf Club in 2008. He and his wife are newlyweds and currently reside in Gilbert.
A question I posed to Scott was, ’If he had to choose one aspect on which one needs to focus to improve a golf game, what would it be?’ “Mental attitude ”was his response. “I always tell people if it were easy, no one would do it,” Scott said. “If you’re having fun, are relaxed, not over thinking, but still doing your best, a good mental attitude and focus will improve your game.”
Scott feels the ninth hole at Alta Mesa Golf Club is the most challenging because the tee shot has to be very precise to avoid the water and bunkers and also have favorable distance to the green. Th e 18th hole, in his opinion, is the most picturesque because it looks back on Pass Mountain and the clubhouse.
With all the golf courses in the area, Scott was very defi nite about why a golfer should choose to become a member of the Alta Mesa Golf Club. “Our course,” he said with conviction. “It’s very well maintained, more of a traditional style, not your typical desert course in Arizona,” Scott continued. “It’s very playable for all levels, from high
handicappers, to scratch golfers. It’s easy to walk, has eight lakes, friendly staff , reasonable membership and the club is debt-free.”
Alta Mesa Golf Club is a 7,000-yard, 18-hole championship golf course designed
by architect Dick Phelps. Private golf lessons are off ered, with golf clinics during the year and
junior clinics in the summer. Professional golf instructors include Scott, as well as Kenton Oates and Nick Craig.
Th e biggest annual golf event coinciding with the Masters Golf Tournament is the Kachina Member/Guest Golf Tournament, held between April 7 and 10. Th is year, Alta Mesa Golf Club featured an opportunity to win one
million dollars in a hole-in one contest. Additionally, along with their renowned alternate shot Kachina
Shootout, the club also off ered a long drive invitational contest for 10 of the longest drives by those partici-
pating in the event.For more information, call
(480) 827-9411, or go to the Web site at www.altamesagolf.com.
Scott Brown
Girl’s Night Out Sure to Be Fun
The fi rst Girl’s Night Out will take place at Orange Patch Too on Th ursday, May 6, with special event hours from 6 to 8 p.m.
Th ose in attendance can enjoy the following:• Discounts off ered on purchases all evening.• Drawings for prizes throughout the night.• Fabulous gifts and decor for Mother’s Day.• Delicious refreshments baked by Sweet Cakes.• Free gift to our fi rst 25 guests.
Orange Patch Too is located at 3825 E. McKellips Road. For more information, call (480) 832-0230.
Orange Patch Too regular store hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Th e store is closed on Sunday.
SUMMER CAMPS Off ered at La MusiqueSubmitted by Marilyn Spittle
Outstanding and aff ordable summer camps are sizzling at La Musique, an academy of music, dance and
theatre, in June and July. Day camps vary from two to seven
hours daily, depending on the camp.
Weeklong summer music camps are called music immersion. Th ey consist of instruction in all instru-ments. Piano is most popular, with guitar, voice, strings, and drums following. Band and orchestra instrument lessons and rock band also are available.
During the week, students have a one-hour daily private lesson plus one-hour rehearsal, which are equivalent to two-and-a-half months of lessons during the school year. It’s a great opportunity to keep up and progress during the too-hot-to-be-outside summertime.
Acting camps for ages 5 through 18 will include: Glee-ful Workshop; Very Greasy Musical Workshop; Shakespeare in Gear; Actors Auditioning; Make a Movie; and My Mama Mia Workshop. There also are junior workshops, which include Princess and Pirates and Broadway Bound
Playmakers. Each camp has a perfor-mance at week’s end.
What is it that makes these high-energy camps outstanding? La Musique, in East Mesa since 2002, is the largest triple threat performing arts studio
in the Valley. Music, acting and dance are all under one roof, with amazing teachers, state of the art curriculums, instruments, and facilities. Each year, hundreds of students are loving learning. Excitement and enthusiasm
surround you at La Musique.Starting as a piano studio in 2002, La
Musique soon grew to include all music instruction, rental instruments, show choirs and even the Actors Youth Th eatre, which is now its own non-profi t organiza-tion. Dance grew slowly until 2008 when AZ Desert Dance, a highly successful local dance company, partnered with La Musique and now runs a complete dance program at the same location.
Camps are generally full by the end of May. For more information, call (480) 807-4055. See Web sites www.lamusiqueacademy.com, www.actorsyouththeatre.org and www.azdesertdance.com for further details.
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The goal of the dental team at Highland Village Family Dentistry is to foster a friendly, neighbor-
hood connection with their patients, and this is achieved from the moment you walk in the door.
Diana and Erika warmly greet you. Dr. Angela Pelletier and her team of dental professionals take the time to know you and your dentistry needs. All procedures are explained, and each patient’s comfort is their mission. Each dental chair has a video screen where a patient may view personal X-rays, and become informed about their dental condition. Later, the patient may watch TV or a movie on the same video screen.
Keeping abreast of the latest dental techniques and patient care advances is of the utmost importance for Dr. Pelletier and her associates. Th e team believes your smile is a very important part of your face.
Dr. Angela Pelletier, DMD, graduated from the University of Alabama Dental School in 1999, and completed the Advanced General Dentistry Residency Program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where she spent the next four years practicing dentistry in the Air Force.
Since her departure from the Air Force in 2003, Dr. Pelletier has performed all phases of general and cosmetic dentistry. She is a gentle, caring dentist, who is meticulous in her work and is committed to providing superior dental care.
Amenities off ered at the family-friendly Highland Village Family Dentistry include:
• Gentleness guaranteed• New patients welcome• Senior discounts• Emergencies seen same day• Aff ordable—12 months same as cash
and long-term fi nancing for qualifi ed applicants
• Invisalign (invisible braces)• Teeth whitening• Cosmetic dentistry• Dental implants and restorations• Root canals• Crowns, bridges and extractions• Dentures and partials
Many insurance plans are accepted. Payment also is accepted with Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards.
Highland Village Family Dentistry is off ering X-rays, general cleaning (in the absence of peri-odontal disease) and a complete exam (new patients only) for $69. Or free Teeth Whitening with paid exam, X-rays and consultation (new patients
only). Please see coupon. Off er good for 60 days. Some restrictions may apply.
Highland Village Family Dentistry is located in Bashas' Shopping Center, located at 1145 N. Ellsworth Road, Suite 102B. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Th ursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday by appointment.
For more information or to make an appointment, you may call (480) 830-7801.
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ARTARTDINING
just south of McKellips 1/4 mile south of Guadalupe
Salon Azul has Mother’s Dother’s Dayay
special
For all the moms this year, Salon Azul will be running the two following Mother’s
Day specials, a mini facial and a hair cut style for just $60. For those who want extras as well, Salon Azul will deduct $20 off a color or a highlight with a cut and style.
EDUCATION
Former Self Development Charter School Student Receives Scholarship
Jonathan Pieters proudly accepts the Self Development Charter School (SDCS) Lifelong Learner Scholarship Award. SDCS established the
scholarship to recognize students who exhibited the potential to achieve rigorous classroom goals. We congratulate Jonathan for his continuing commitment to achievement and lifelong learning.
Jonathan is a former student of SDCS, and is now in ninth grade at a local high school.
Pachuca Off ers Healthy Mexican GrillBy Jamie Larson
Pachuca Healthy Mexican Grill, the newest restau-rant concept of brothers Ali and Mike Bipar, is a simple concept of fast, fresh, delicious and exactly what
the customer wants. On all fronts, Pachuca succeeds.“A few months ago, there was a great opportunity for
us,” Mike said. “Taco del Mar closed, and I came to the conclusion that it was a good opportunity. I wanted to do something healthier, though, a healthier Mexican option.
“Pachuca is all fast food, but it is all very fresh. Everything is from scratch, from the rice, to the beans—everything. Th ere are never any cans,” Mike continued. “We want it to be extremely fresh even though it’s fast food.”
Th e healthy concept is thorough, too. “Pachuca is based on healthy Mexican food. We use all white meat chicken, only olive oil, no lard or any other additives,” general manager Sam Putrus added.
As far as fast food goes, Pachuca has the traditional Mexican favorites. Th ey have tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and nachos on the menu to order.
Th en there is the build it yourself option. Customers can choose to have a burrito, taco, quesa-
dilla or salad and then choose from freshly grilled beef, grilled chicken, roasted pork, grilled sea bass, shredded chicken or shredded beef and build the perfect, personal-ized Mexican entrée.
“We have a lot of diff erent options for everything. We want our customers to be happy, so we have fl our, whole wheat, corn, spinach and sun dried tomato tortillas,” said Sam. “We have it all.”
And everything is phenomenal. Each of the meats is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. From the steak, to the pork, to the chicken, the seasonings perfectly complement the natural fl avors of the meats, which are moist, juicy and cooked to perfection.
“I have been doing this for over 30 years, and I love it. It
is important to know your spices and to love it,” Sam said with enthusiasm. “My dad is a cook, and I learned a lot from him.
“I love to cook, and I love to be in the kitchen. I’m happiest when I’m in the kitchen,” continued Sam.
His love for cooking, combined with the Bipars’ passion for providing the freshest and authentic dishes, have made Pachuca the winning answer to what to have for lunch.
Mike and Sam are committed to ensuring everything on the menu at Pachuca is made fresh in house, including the salsas and pico de gallo.
“We make fresh salsa,” confi rmed Sam. “We don’t grow our own
tomatoes, but I would if I could,” Sam said only half joking.
Th e pico de gallo is delicious. Fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños all are diced and mixed to perfection.
Th ose simply looking for a little extra fl avor with lunch should grab a side of the house green salsa. Th is salsa is mild, but rich in fl avor.
Th ose looking for more heat should reach for the house red salsa, which has great heat while retaining amazing fl avor.
No matter what one is looking for—mild or spicy—Pachuca has something for everyone, even those eating on the run.
“Pachuca is just a healthy, authentic Mexican restaurant and fast. We want to be fast for the business population,” stated Sam.
“We even have discount programs for Boeing and for neighboring employees,” said Mike.
Th e authentic and healthy Mexican cuisine of Pachuca, together with the friendly, happy staff and a can’t go wrongmenu make Pachuca a hit. Locals are encouraged to stop by Pachuca for a fast, fresh, friendly, delicious and cost-eff ective lunch or dinner.
Pachuca Healthy Mexican Grill is located at 4545 E. McKellips Road, Suite 108. For more information, call (480) 807-3500.
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Golfers may access tee times after 9 a.m. seven days in advance, or on a space-available basis 48 hours out. Participants in this program also receive member pricing on non-sale purchases in the golf shop.
To access all of the amenities at Red Mountain Ranch, the club offers a one-year trial golf member-ship for no initiation. Just pay monthly dues for one year, and enjoy unlimited golf, along with the sparkling Junior Olympic swimming pool, six lighted tennis courts, fitness center and clubhouse dining.
A third option appeals to the more part-time visitor. You can join the club on a month-to-month basis with the guest access pass. For $250 per month, your family may enjoy the pool, tennis and fitness center and receive preferred member-guest rates for golf on a pay-per-round basis.
Hate commitment? You can pay-as-you-play at select tee times throughout the year. So many choices, so little time! Summer is just around the corner. So, start enjoying golf at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club today!
To make a tee time, call the pro shop at (480) 985-0285. For information on the variety of golf options, contact Membership Director Marian McGill at (480) 981-6501, extension 111, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
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$485,000 Sonoran Heights @ Las Sendas 3,427 sf ~ 4 BRs ~ 4 Bathrooms
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$1,900,000 Copper Canyon @ Las Sendas
5,693 sf ~ 5 BRs + Home Theater Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen
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$165,000 Meadow View Estates
1,768 sf ~ 4 BR ~ 2 Bathrooms Formal Living Rm & Lg Family Rm
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$997,000 Hidden Canyon @ Las Sendas
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$459,000 Sonoran Hills @ Las Sendas 3,001 sf ~ 4 BRs ~ 3 Bathrooms
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Address Bedrooms/Baths/SF Price 820 East Desert SOLD! $100,000 914 East 7th 4 / 2 / 1,120 $110,000 2282 East Alpine SOLD! $114,000 630 South Hill SOLD IN 1 DAY! $119,900 1751 West 4th SOLD! $120,000 751 East Harmony 3 / 2 / 1,323 $120,000 124 North Kachina 3 / 2 / 1,132 $124,000 1412 West 1st 3 / 2 / 1,487 $130,000 1941 North Grand 4 / 2 / 1,388 $135,000 1702 North Trevor 4 / 2 / 1,401 $135,000 2429 East Juanita 3 / 2 / 1,394 $139,900 909 East Hampton 3 / 2 / 1,581 $145,000 10454 East Butte 3 / 2 / 2,042 $145,000 4753 East Covina SOLD! $149,000 3225 East Carol SOLD! $159,000 2144 West Obispo SOLD! $160,000 1702 East 36th SOLD! $165,000 2061 East Inverness SOLD! $165,000 812 South Chestnut SOLD! $170,000 2632 East Jerome 4 / 2 / 1,893 $170,000 5345 East Hilton 3 / 2.5 / 1,899 $179,000 1063 East Halifax 3 / 2 / 1,739 $180,000 10611 East Portobello 3 / 2.5 / 1,880 $185,000 2209 East Fairfield 3 / 2.5 / 2,246 $186,000 2160 East El Moro 3 / 2 / 1,852 $193,000 1013 North Kirby SOLD! $235,000 1246 East Tradewind SOLD! $250,000 5844 East Fountain 4 / 3 / 2,216 $279,000
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960 N. Ambrosia St. 2,216 Alta Mesa $259,9001638 N. Estrada 1,731 Mountain Bridge $261,950
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8706 E. Halifax St. 2,862 Grandview Estates $312,0004014 E. Elmwood St. 3,061 Summit at Montecito $320,000 X
2042 N. Piedra 4,057 Estates at Desert Shadows $336,400 X1255 N. Loma vista 3,552 Mesa Northgrove $345,000 X
6425 E. Orion St. 2,523 Trigram Estates $347,5002119 N. Bridlewood 4,057 Estates at Desert Shadows $349,900 X2106 N. Bridlewood 4,057 Estates at Desert Shadows $351,000
6914 E. Culver St. 3,499 Sonora $360,0006941 E. Granada St. 2,946 Alta Mira Estates $361,0008645 E. Mallory St. 4,100 County Island $441,0003830 E. Menlo St. 5,574 El Camino Dolce $442,000 X
4222 E. Brown Rd. #23 3,400 Villa Sendero $480,0003732 E. Nance Cir. 4,291 Ladyhawke Estates $507,500 X3444 E. Indigo Cir. 5,125 Arboleda $513,000 X
6853 N. Ingram Cir. 4,233 Annecy $515,000 X3522 E. June Cir. 5,591 Arboleda $560,000 X
3256 E. Jaeger Cir. 5,866 Arboleda $575,000 X2127 N. Woodruff 3,929 Savona $577,0002063 N. Woodruff 5,064 Savona $600,000 X
3529 E. Ivyglen Cir. 6,041 Arobleda $619,9001735 N. Val Vista Dr. 8,100 County Island $885,000
3310 E. Huber St. 6,030 Legacy $1,400,000
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Wounded Warrior Project benefi ts from Flancer’s Anniversary Celebration Submitted by Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza
Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizza raised more than $20,000 this year for the Wounded Warrior
Project, a non-profi t organization.Th e organization takes Iraqi and
Afghanistan war veterans, who have lost limbs, on skiing or sports-related trips to help rehabilitate them.
Th e focus of the Wounded Warrior Project is on new possibilities and self-confi dence. Th e project serves as a springboard for starting a positive new future.
Fund-raising events held at Flancer’s on behalf of the organization included a pizza eating contest, as well as special cigar/cognac and wine/cheese tasting nights. Silent auction items were donated, and raffl e sales were organized. Each donated prize was worth at least $1,000.
Th e month-long fund-raising venture concluded with the 10th Annual Pizza Eating Contest, held in April. Th e winner, Th omas Gilbert, ate 18 slices of pizza in just 15 minutes. He won $500 and was crowned by Miss Arizona and Gilbert Mayor John Lewis.
Flancer’s is celebrating its 10th year in downtown Gilbert and its second year at the Mesa location at Higley and McKellips roads.
For more information, go to www.fl ancers.com.
HONOR FLIGHT MUCH TO SING ABOUTBy Scott Taylor
Lew Campbell can still belt out a song with gusto and passion at 90-years-old, and his clear, rich, baritone
voice lifts the spirits of those around him, including the residents of Discovery Point Retirement Community, where Lew and Rose, his bride of 63 years, reside.
Lew has much to sing about!He recently was a guest of Honor
Flight; a non-profi t group providing free transportation to, and lodging for, veterans, so they may visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Lew took the trip from April 13 to 15.
Honor Flight hopes to do this for all World War II veterans to honor and acknowledge their service, while allowing them to visit the memorial our country has built in their honor.
One of the most memorable times of a veteran’s service life is mail call. Honor Flight replicates this experience on the return fl ight with a mail call of Th ank You For Your Service cards sent by friends, family and others. Th is has been one of the most emotional times for honorees during past events. Lew received more than 200 thank you cards from family and friends.
Lew was a U.S. Army scout section sergeant in the 82nd Recon Battalion, 2nd Armored Division. On Feb. 13, 1941
the 21-year-old steel mill worker went to war. Landing on Omaha Beach four days after the D-Day invasion, Lew fought in the European theatre, Sicily and Africa. He served under General Patton in a tank brigade called Hell on Wheels!
Th e Campbell family had four members serve in World War II and Korea. Between the four brothers, they amassed a total of 17 years of military service combined, with 10 of those years served overseas. Between
them, Lew and his brothers fought in a total of 22 battles.
“Th is trip was quite a surprise. I’m not really sure why, or even how, I was picked for this, said Lew. “I did nothing special. We all did our part.”
Discovery Point Retirement Community is proud of Lew and all of our
country’s veterans. To show their support, Discovery Point is off ering Free Dinner Wednesdays for veterans and a guest of their choice. Th is takes place every Wednesday, May through July. An R.S.V.P. is required. Call (480) 924-6474 for more information.
Th e public also is invited to come and check out Discovery Point’s impressive collection of veteran photographs in their patriotic tribute during the month of May.
For more information on Honor Flight, visit the Web site at www.honorfl ight.org. For more information on Discovery Point Retirement Community, call (480) 924-6474, or visit www.discoverypointretirement.com.
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GETTING IN THE SADDLE EARLY WITH AAEC’S COLLEGE CREDITSBy AnnElise Makin
With college scholarships hard to come by, a new charter high school in your neighborhood, specifi cally, the Arizona Agribusiness and
Equine Center (AAEC), which is near Mesa Community College (MCC) Red Mountain, can help reduce the cost of college education in the form of free college credits.
“We have experienced a 70 percent growth,” reported Principal Matthew Littlefi eld, from AAEC Red Mountain. Th is school, founded in 1997, operates on two other campuses (South Mountain, Paradise Valley) and has changed the outlook on secondary education.
Principal Littlefi eld, who transferred from South Mountain High School two years ago, currently is busy processing applications and interviewing applicants. For the fall of 2010, some 130 spots are available, and about half have been fi lled.
“Next year, we will be capping enrollment at 250,” Principal Littlefi eld said. So far, AAEC has a total of 155 students in all four grades. Maximum capacity is for about 350 students.
Despite its name, Agribusiness and Equine Center, AAEC draws students from varied backgrounds for a number of good reasons. “Only 30 to 40 percent of our students pursue equine or agricultural studies,” the principal stated. Th e majority of students enroll at AAEC for maximum early college class credit—at no cost.
Th is is how AAEC’s unique college prep curriculum works: Incoming students take counsel with the principal on subject interests and academic goals. Freshmen must follow a standard basic schedule. However, if they perform well, they can soon take electives off ered at MCC’s Red Mountain campus.
“After students choose their specialty, such as music, psychology or sociology, they can take those classes at MCC,” Principal Littlefi eld described. But they don’t have to. AAEC off ers all high school classes, except foreign languages and fi ne arts, on its own campus.
Who wouldn’t want to get a leg up on college credits? “When students graduate from AAEC,” the principal said, “they should have gotten at least some require-ments out of the way, such as English 101 and 102.” Th e maximum number of credit hours to be earned is topped at 65, saving two full years of college tuition.
“While other high schools off er IB [international baccalaureate] and AP [advance placement] classes,” Littlefi eld continued, “these are often not credited at the college level. When students take classes at MCC, all of them are transferable to ASU [Arizona State University] and other colleges.”
With goal-oriented coaching at AAEC, high school graduates will be less detoured in college and have a clearer picture of their major. AAEC has 40 seniors graduating this year, only seven of them without English 101 and 102.
A total of 10 students from AAEC will be earning associate degrees this year and, although entering college as freshmen, will be classifi ed as juniors after the fi rst semester. On average, AAEC students accumulate 35 college credit hours.
Take Caleb Curtisi, 17, for example. He is a senior graduating this May with 32 college credits he earned in just one year. Caleb had transferred to AAEC from Red Mountain High School in his senior year.
“Th is was a really good opportunity to get some of my college paid for,” he said. Th e Denver Broncos fan especially appreciated the fact he got double the credit, counting for high school and college, with the same amount of work.
Much of what goes on at AAEC is similar to all high schools. “Although we are a small school, we provide as much high school experience as we can,” Principal Littlefi eld said. AAEC has writers, runners, yearbook and other clubs, as there are dances and special events.
But what’s diff erent at AAEC creates the unique promise of specialization and excellence. Yes, AAEC is a horse school,
off ering an excellent focus on equine studies. Students can also take show classes and ride horses over at Red Mountain Stables.
Agribusiness at AAEC is a fi eld, which, the principal asserts, does not only consist of cotton and corn, but which extends way beyond the farm. Modern agribusiness focuses, for example, on mechanics, business or textile production. Student research eff orts are promoted through Future Farmers of America and other organizations.
And there are aspects whereby AAEC absolutely, positively wants to be diff erent from other high schools. “We focus on students’ individual development,” the principal explained. “We have no nerds, or jocks or cheerleader groups. Our students mix freely. We want to bring out the best in each one of them.” AAEC also brings out the best in SAT results through intensive coaching.
Principal Littlefi eld is anticipating a good crowd of freshmen in the fall. “But don’t expect AAEC to be easy on you,” he said. “We want students who want to come here and work hard. And we will support them in their goals.”
It is the mission of AAEC to create lifelong learners. “Th at’s why we provide an opportunity for all our kids to choose their interests,” the principal stated. “Because if students get to learn what they are interested in, their motivation will be greater.”
To find out more about AAEC High School, go to www.aaechighschools.com, e-mail the principal at [email protected], or call the school at (480) 854-3564.
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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.
“Just this weekend, he [ John’s son] put lock
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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Christina Ovando and John Karadsheh Continued on page 14
Ron Brown
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rong base, make it all possible.
th a focus and a drive for customer service, both
na and John see being agents for Coldwell Banker, one
rgest real estate companies, as a huge asset.
really felt it was a very solid company when I started,”
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er of a century now, Christina has maintained her loyalty,
nly added to her praise for the company.
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Thery ethical,”
Christina continued. “Th ey are very hands-on, and are totally
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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
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the kids to work with him or squeeze in 15 to 20
minutes of phone calls between the park and home.
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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. “The benefiTh t of fifi
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
flfldream home within a year. Th ey also note even high-end lots
with a view in Las Sendas are really aff ordable right now.ffff
Materials, such as roofi ng tiles, lumber, and concrete, are
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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 financing fi
packages available,” noted Ron. “Buyers will
have tremendous edge by building a custom
home now.” Th is is a more attractive option Th
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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Christina Ovando and John Karadsheh Continued on page 14
Ron Brown
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.
AVIATION MUSEUM SPONSORS CAR SHOW
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
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