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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dollars & Sense. . . . . . . . . . . 8 Kitchen Diva. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Antique Answers. . . . . . . 22 Local Dining. . . . . . . . . 23-25 Business Profiles. . . . . 29, 41 Financial Focus. . . . . . . . . . 30 Around Arizona . . . . . . . . . 32 Crossword Puzzle. . . . . . . . 40 Events & Happenings. . . . 42

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¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food Prepares Meals That Will Make You Say ‘Wow’ By Pamela Holechek© Coming up with a unique business name can be quite a task. Just ask Paul and John Klokinis. The two brothers, who have spent the past 33 years as business partners, opened a Mexican restaurant in 1992. While conducting research for the business, they compiled a list of nearly 100 possible names for the restaurant. And then, inspiration suddenly came to them. Paul recalls how that “aha” moment happened: “John’s daughter Christina was playing in the finals of a tennis match. When she won the final point, her mom stood up and yelled ‘¡Caramba!,’ which means ‘wow’ in Spanish. Right then, we knew that was going to be the name of our restaurant.” ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food, assuredly, is astonishing in numerous ways. Altogether, Paul and John have opened five locations across the West Valley. A tantalizing aroma wafts outside the ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food location in Surprise, a mouth-watering greeting for those entering the restaurant. Opened in 2006, this fourth ¡Caramba! site is located in the Surprise Village center at 17239 N. Litchfield Road, just northeast of Litchfield and Bell roads. Each of the five ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food locations features a full menu with more than 80 entrees and four tempting desserts, an inviting red/white/green dining room, upbeat Spanish-language music, and libations dispensed from a palm-hutstyle bar. “We make everything fresh throughout the day, right on the spot,” says Paul. “We make For Advertising Information Call (623) 594-1630

All five ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food locations feature a full menu with more than 80 entrees and four tempting desserts, as well as award-winning “Best of Phoenix” margaritas. our own salsas fresh everyday, plus our own chorizo. We even grind our own spices for our special flavoring techniques. We don’t use lard or MSG, just canola oil that is cholesterol-free with no trans fats.” When a craving for healthy and delicious south-of-theborder cuisine beckons, ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food can help satisfy every appetite — for adults and children. You can even start your day at ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food. The restaurant offers more than a dozen breakfast choices, including a Mexican breakfast pizza for $8.25. Breakfast is served all day, seven days a week, starting at 10 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends. For lunch and dinner, one of the more popular items at ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food is the Giant Caramba Burrito, which weighs about two and a half pounds and sells for $6.50. It consists of two tortillas filled with red and

green chile, beef or chicken, lettuce and tomatoes, smothered in two blends of cheese. ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food’s award-winning “Best of Phoenix” margaritas cost $4.25 and are simply amazing, as are the secret-recipe sangrias, claims Paul. “Our margaritas are one of our biggest hits,” he says. “We also carry a large selection of Mexican and domestic beers, as well as wine.” Paul and John, to further please customers, coined and adhere to the slogan “Where You Don’t Peso Much.” ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food is mindful to tailor and serve dishes fit for any patron. There’s even a menu board that suggests how entrees can be made low-fat, low-carbohydrate, gluten-free or entirely vegetarian. They also serve salads and award-winning Mexican sandwiches. Additionally, ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food offers catering for every function, notes AUGUST 2015

Paul, from a lunch basket to a banquet. “For more than 20 years, we have customized our menu to suit every need and budget,” he says. Paul says that many of ¡Caramba! Fresh Mexican Food’s staff boast more than 20 years of employment with the company. And among the staff’s favorite customers, the list includes former Gov. Jan Brewer, police officers, firefighters and the members of the military. Both Paul and John say they are blessed. “To be here in the United States and be successful and help the community, it makes you feel good,” says John. For more information or to place a takeout order, call 623-546-5555. Customers are also encouraged to visit www. carambamex.com for menus, locations and hours. Check out their ad for a money-saving coupon on page 24 in this issue of the Grand Season.

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AAA SENIOR PLACEMENT AZ A Message from Sue Royer “I was born and raised in inner city Chicago, the sixth of eighteen children with fifteen brothers. Being the oldest daughter, I was always a caregiver which I believe influenced me to pursue work in the healthcare industry. Today, I have three daughters and five grandchildren. Years ago, I volunteered for hospice and knew immediately that helping seniors was my calling. I was soon employed by hospice but I felt something was missing. I realized it was the limited time I was able to spend with my clients. Having my own business allows me to provide the intimate hands on service needed in our community. I am committed to our seniors throughout their lives and I thank the community for the opportunity to serve.” Sue Royer Director

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installed more than 100,000 cabinets. Neil’s Garage Cabinets also constructs solidly built workbenches. These workbenches can be assembled for any type of workbench project, notes Suzette. Do you need a bench for a variety of everyday needs? A bench for delicate

workmanship? A bench for fine craftsmanship? Maybe you need a place for a knitting machine or even an awl and a jigsaw. “Whatever the need, Neil’s Garage Cabinets can help you get the workbench you desire,” she says. Neil’s Garage Cabinets does not do much overt advertising, as most customers hear about the company by word of mouth, says Van. “Quality workmanship is a

great referral,” he adds. Quality workmanship accompanied by a solid work ethic and a commitment to customer service has defined Neil’s Garage Cabinets, says Van. The company has maintained an A-plus rating with the Better Business Bureau since 1982. Van sums up Neil’s Garage Cabinets’ approach to business by saying, “Leave the guesswork out of your project.

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Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS, MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

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Vistancia Orthodontics Devin Croft, DDS, MS www.vistanciaortho.com 9772 W Yearling Rd, Suite A1600, Peoria (623) 566-0800

PROSTHODONTICS Clear Choice Dental Implant Center Caesar Butura, DDS Daniel F. Galindo, DDS www. clearchoice.com 20830 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 50, Phoenix (888) 283-8937

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The Woodmark www.seniorlifestyle.com 17207 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City (866) 218-5663

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Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care www.serenityhospiceaz.com 13951 W Meeker Blvd, Sun City West (602) 216-2273 / (623) 266-985

New Dawn Memory Care www.newdawnmemorycare.net 12820 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West (623) 584-0607 Orchard Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Support www.orchardpointeassistedliving.com 15048 W Young St, Surprise (623) 505-7800 Palos Verdes Senior Living www.palosverdesseniorliving.com 18441 N 87th Ave, Peoria (623) 239-4955 The Woodmark www.seniorlifestyle.com 17207 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City (866) 218-5663

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Active Eyecare of Surprise Mark Fetchel, OD Kathie Finke, LDO www.activeeyecare.com 16968 W Bell Rd, Surprise (623) 214-0353 Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center Emilio M. Justo, MD www.azeyeinstitute.com 10701 W Bell Rd, Sun City (623) 876-2020 19052 R H Johnson Blvd, Sun City West (623) 975-2020 500 W Savage Street, Wickenburg (928) 684-2020 The Village Eye Care Brian O. Baird, OD www.thevillageeyecare.com 13945 W. Grand Ave, Suite A101 Surprise (623) 931-2943

Happy Ears Hearing Center Shanna Mortensen-Dewsnup, Au.D. www.happyearshearing.com 8877 W Union Hills Dr., Suite 350, Peoria (623) 428-0727 Webb Hearing Centers Larry D. Webb, BC-HIS Aaron Webb, HAD www.webbhearingcenters.com 14755 W RH Johnson Blvd, Suite 102 Sun City West (623) 214-5885 Zavos Hearing Aids and Audiology Douglas S. Zavos, Au.D. Merrill B. Hunter, NBC-HIS www.surprisehearing.com 13967 W Grand Ave, Suite 105 Surprise (623) 266-3003

Moonlight Manor Assisted Living www.moonlightmanorassistedliving.com 15129 W Paradise Lane, Surprise (623) 546-9481 Palos Verdes Senior Living www.palosverdesseniorliving.com 18441 N 87th Ave, Peoria (623) 239-4955 The Heritage Tradition www.seniorlifestyle.com 19303 New Tradition Rd, Sun City West (623) 742-1000 Orchard Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Support www.orchardpointeassistedliving.com 15048 W Young St, Surprise (623) 505-7800

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Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care www.serenityhospiceaz.com 13951 W Meeker Blvd., Sun City West (602) 216-2273 / (623) 266-7985

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ACUPUNCTURE Eastern Ways Acupuncture & Wellness www.eastern-ways.com 15278 W Bell Rd, Suite 110 Surprise (623) 584-6200

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IME CAPSULE The History Channel

On Aug. 9, 1945, a second atom bomb is dropped on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting finally in Japan’s surrender. The devastation wrought at Hiroshima had not been sufficient to persuade the Japanese War Council to accept the Potsdam Conference’s demand for

unconditional surrender. On Aug. 10, 1776, news reaches London that the Americans have drafted the Declaration of Independence. Parliament was unwilling to negotiate with the American rebels and hired Hessians, German mercenaries, to help the British army crush

the rebellion. On Aug. 11, 1934, the first group of federal prisoners classified as “most dangerous” arrives at Alcatraz Island, a 22-acre rocky outcrop in San Francisco Bay. The convicts joined military prisoners left over from the island’s days as a U.S. military prison. On Aug. 12, 1973, golfer Jack Nicklaus wins the PGA Championship for his 14th major title, surpassing

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AUGUSTA BARCELONA + CASITA CRANBROOK D7622 D7623 HOPI LAKESIDE PAYSON SAN FRANCISCAN SCOTTSDALE SEDONA VENTURA AVERAGE ALPINE ANNAPOLIS ANNAPOLIS ANNAPOLIS ANNAPOLIS ASPEN BERKELEY BERKLEY BRADFORD BRIDGEFORD CACTUS CAMERON CAMERON CAMERON CAMERON CAPISTRANO CAPISTRANO CAPISTRANO CATALINA CATALINA CHANDLER CHANDLER CHANDLER CHICKASAW CHICKASAW CLIFTON COCONINO COCONINO COTTONWOOD CRANBROOK CRANBROOK CRANBROOK CRANBROOK CRANBROOK CRANBROOK CROMWELL CROMWELL CROMWELL D7622 D7622 D7622 D7622 D7623 D7624 D7624 EL DORADO G7631 G7631 G7632 G7633 G8231 G8332 G8332

GOLF COURSE PROPERTIES

2,373 2,371 1,946 1,776 1,577 2,157 2,245 1,555 3,000 2,910 2,200 1,825 2,161

$239,900 $299,900 $224,900 $169,900 $179,900 $284,900 $299,500 $254,900 $325,000 $399,900 $379,900 $335,000 $282,800

$225,000 $290,000 $195,000 $162,000 $170,000 $285,000 $295,000 $248,000 $315,000 $385,000 $365,000 $330,000 $272,083

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19007 N 132ND AVE 20239 N MEADOWWOOD 18014 N CONQUISTADOR DR 18207 N 125TH AVE 12842 W ASHWOOD DR 21410 N 125TH AVE 15114 W LAS BRIZAS LN 15257 W COLT LN 13447 W GABLE HILLS DR 15108 W WHITEWOOD DR 14426 W PARADA DR 14126 W ROBERTSON DR

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,348 1,610 1,610 1,610 2,197 1,882 2,166 1,958 2,009 1,935 2,190 1,315 1,336 1,334 1,371 1,677 1,677 1,677 2,017 2,033 1,794 1,778 1,748 1,545 1,918 1,866 1,411 1,416 2,728 1,958 1,738 1,738 1,900 1,958 2,288 1,982 2,000 2,000 1,817 1,596 1,766 1,597 1,577 1,790 1,790 1,970 744 744 1,221 1,238 800 1,138 1,138

$179,000 $123,000 $146,000 $155,500 $194,900 $170,000 $140,000 $198,900 $169,000 $224,900 $179,900 $130,000 $167,500 $167,500 $178,000 $174,000 $174,900 $178,900 $221,000 $224,950 $210,000 $217,500 $226,500 $154,999 $159,900 $229,000 $135,000 $135,000 $359,500 $123,500 $151,300 $160,000 $163,900 $164,900 $218,900 $185,000 $230,000 $239,000 $129,000 $132,000 $145,000 $124,500 $125,000 $159,900 $165,000 $179,500 $65,000 $66,000 $95,000 $109,900 $79,900 $114,900 $115,000

$173,000 $130,000 $140,000 $130,000 $193,000 $161,600 $141,100 $185,000 $169,000 $220,000 $171,500 $130,000 $164,200 $158,000 $175,000 $166,500 $170,000 $172,000 $215,000 $216,500 $202,500 $208,000 $217,000 $150,000 $155,000 $227,000 $130,000 $130,000 $359,000 $123,500 $147,000 $160,000 $156,000 $150,000 $213,000 $178,000 $218,500 $230,000 $129,000 $128,500 $147,000 $120,000 $123,000 $159,900 $165,000 $171,000 $65,000 $66,000 $95,000 $109,900 $78,900 $110,000 $112,500

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22303 N LAS BRIZAS LN 13211 W KEYSTONE DR 13214 W JADESTONE DR 12322 W SONNET DR 13218 W SPANISH GARDEN DR 13011 W BALLAD DR 17830 N 129TH AVE 13226 W ALLEGRO CT 18802 N GINGER DR 19606 N TRAIL RIDGE DR 12507 W LARIAT DR 18222 N 136TH AVE 15618 W HERITAGE DR 21405 N VERDE RIDGE DR 21813 N DUSTY TRAIL BLVD 17607 N 133RD DR 19607 N STARDUST BLVD 13510 W GABLE HILL DR 14746 W ARZON WAY 14226 W DUSTY TRAIL BLVD 21838 N MONTEGO DR 15508 W WHITEWOOD DR 22204 N OLD MINE RD 18219 N 130TH AVE 18219 N 132ND AVE 14022 W CABALLERO DR 14118 W WHITE ROCK DR 19407 N CONQUISTADOR DR 14401 W PARADA DR 13130 W LIMEWOOD DR 12619 W KEYSTONE DR 13215 W JADESTONE DR 12409 W MARBLE DR 12539 W PARKWOOD DR 12303 W BANYAN CT 13503 W BALLAD DR 14528 W GREYSTONE DR 14526 W PANTHER DR 12640 W PARKWOOD DR 12831 W SHADOW HILLS DR 12926 W DESERT GLEN DR 12805 W BALLAD DR 12646 W PARKWOOD DR 12831 W MAPLEWOOD DR 12720 W MAPLEWOOD DR 20614 N STONEGATE DR 18210 N OPAL DR 13431 W COPPERSTONE DR 18642 N 133RD AVE 13611 W ECHO MESA DR 13513 W BOLERO DR 13323 W BOLERO DR 13346 W ALEPPO DR

SQUARE CURRENT FOOTAGE LIST PRICE

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DAYS ON MARKET

ADDRESS

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GRANADA H8322 HOPI HOPI HOPI KAIBAB LA PAZ LA SALLE MALIBU MALIBU MOCCASIN MOCCASIN MOCCASIN MOJAVE MOJAVE MONACO NANDINA NAVAJO PARADISE PARADISE PAYSON REMINGTON RIO VERDE SAFFORD SAN CARLOS SAN FRANCISCAN SAN LUIS SAN SIMEON SAN SIMEON SAN SIMEON TONTO TOWN HOME VA7851 VA7851 VENTANA VENTURA VENTURA WELLINGTON WEXFORD WEXFORD WILMINGTON WINSLOW WINSLOW WOODBURY WOODBURY WOODBURY WOODBURY WOODBURY WOODBURY WOODBURY AVERAGE

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,735 1,609 2,020 2,157 2,182 1,392 1,086 1,334 1,024 1,046 1,122 1,430 1,122 1,128 1,104 1,962 1,749 1,090 1,254 1,254 1,555 1,677 1,318 1,669 2,103 2,519 1,485 2,550 2,528 2,528 1,465 1,411 994 1,114 1,825 1,670 1,715 1,428 1,568 1,586 1,579 1,596 1,669 1,367 1,186 1,160 1,391 1,505 1,292 1,386 1,624

$229,900 $139,900 $162,900 $185,000 $209,777 $178,500 $147,000 $175,000 $129,900 $139,900 $124,900 $125,000 $157,000 $134,900 $112,000 $224,999 $152,300 $125,900 $149,500 $164,900 $197,900 $176,900 $185,000 $225,000 $229,000 $200,000 $169,000 $219,500 $229,900 $229,900 $169,900 $174,500 $79,900 $86,900 $220,000 $189,900 $200,000 $169,900 $189,900 $200,000 $139,000 $198,000 $220,000 $164,900 $109,900 $117,000 $125,000 $128,500 $138,000 $148,900 $166,687

$223,500 $132,000 $163,000 $177,500 $205,000 $170,000 $140,000 $172,500 $125,000 $130,000 $127,900 $135,100 $155,000 $131,000 $111,500 $210,000 $157,300 $125,900 $149,500 $158,500 $190,000 $170,000 $185,000 $225,000 $216,000 $180,000 $169,000 $219,500 $217,000 $210,000 $169,000 $164,000 $77,500 $82,000 $205,000 $185,000 $195,000 $165,000 $190,000 $197,500 $136,000 $193,000 $220,000 $157,000 $110,900 $115,000 $139,000 $130,000 $135,000 $146,500 $162,240

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19632 N MARBLE DR 12911 W BALLAD DR 12734 W GABLE HILL DR 13406 W GABLE HILL DR 12422 W KEYSTONE DR 12439 W MORNING DOVE DR 14217 W TERRITORIAL LN 13537 W WHITEWOOD DR 14402 W ANTELOPE DR 18410 N 137TH DR 12449 W MORNING DOVE DR 12835 W SEVILLE DR 12811 W BLUE BONNET DR 20005 N GREENVIEW DR 13267 W COUNTRYSIDE DR 19613 N MARBLE DR 12404 W EVENINGSIDE DR 18631 N 136TH DR 15303 W VIA MANANA DR 13706 W UTICA DR 14832 W HORIZON DR 14905 W ALPACA DR 15414 W SKY HAWK DR 14718 W HURON DR 18019 N 137TH DR 13448 W GABLE HILL DR 20405 N 133RD WAY 13902 W OAK GLEN DR 13527 W SPANISH GARDEN DR 21007 N 141ST DR 12602 W CRYSTAL LAKE DR 13335 W STONEBROOK DR 19066 N CAMINO DEL SOL 19667 N STAR RIDGE DR 16020 W HERITAGE DR 13703 W SKY HAWK DR 14619 W SKY HAWK DR 13535 W GEMSTONE DR 14609 W WINDCREST DR 14804 W HERITAGE DR 13054 W FOXFIRE DR 14403 W CORRAL DR 15116 W ARZON WAY 13211 W JADESTONE DR 18811 N ZINNIA CT 17803 N 131ST AVE 17820 N AZURITE DR 17406 N 130TH AVE 13435 W ASHWOOD DR 18027 N 135TH DR

CORTE BELLA

ARCADA MIRADA AVERAGE ARCADA BELITA ENCANTO MIRADA + CASITA SAN MARCO SAN YSIDRO AVERAGE

PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE 1,684 2,593 2,139

$254,500 $419,900 $337,200

$250,000 $350,000 $300,000

17 459 238

13136 W NOGALES DR 22817 N GALICIA DR

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,612 1,154 2,095 2,840 1,904 1,837 1,907

$234,900 $248,000 $309,000 $375,000 $275,000 $289,900 $288,633

$236,000 $244,950 $290,000 $365,000 $280,000 $289,900 $284,308

49 45 195 72 80 12 76

SELLING!

LONG REALTY WEST VALLEY. INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE AND ACCURATE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

SQUARE CURRENT FOOTAGE LIST PRICE

LISTINGS A

13442 W SAN PABLO DR 22512 N SAN RAMON DR 12818 W SAN PABLO DR 13148 W FIGUEROA DR 13830 W NOGALES DR 13842 W SOLA DR

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