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“There is some really nice stuff,” she said. “We also have a huge supply of costume jewelry.” Mesa Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association hopes to raise about $1,200. “For us, that’s a pretty good day’s work,” she said with a laugh. The group uses its funds to help the families of fallen or injured officers. “If it’s a Mesa officer, we donate to the 100 Club as well as to the family directly,” she said. “If it is anyone else in the Valley, we donate to the 100 Club.” The group meets monthly and has a nominal membership fee. For more information, visit www.mesacpaaa. org. The next session of the Citizen Police Academy will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 18 through April 29. There is one Saturday class that is held at the range. For more information, visit www.mesaaz. gov/police/training/cpacademy.aspx.

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Story and photo by Lynette Carrington Tom and Wanda Eaton have dedicated much of their lives to others, including the East Valley nonprofit Save the Family Foundation of Arizona. As a result, the couple will be recognized with the Philanthropist Award at Save the Family’s 2015 Hearts of Gold Gala from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Save the Family dedicates itself to helping formerly homeless individuals and families reestablish themselves and build new lives through various youth and client programs and career, veterans and domestic violence services. Wanda became involved in Save the Family in 1989. “I met the lady who started up and co-founded Save the Family and just in knowing her, got interested. I sat on the board for about three years,” Wanda said. “Children and what we

can do for them was our key reason for getting involved.” After she stepped down, Tom soon joined the board, where he remained until 2008, serving as president from 2002 to 2003. The couple then continued to be involved in the organization’s various events and activities. The couple recently stepped up their financial commitment. Save the Family CEO Jacki Taylor has come to know the Eatons during her nearly five years with the organization. “They are a couple who have been engaged and continue to be engaged with Save the Family, in their faith community and I’m sure other organizations. They live that example of caring community,” Taylor explained. To recognize the Eatons’ philanthropy, the youth enrichment room has been named in their honor at the Save the Family building in Mesa. “They are very children-focused in their passion and it’s such a good

Wanda and Tom Eaton will receive Save the Family’s Philanthropist Award at the 2015 Hearts of Gold Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7, in Scottsdale.

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The City of Mesa Neighborhood Outreach Office, in partnership with the United Food Bank, has scheduled a citrus drop-off as part of a gleaning program. Residents who have extra citrus have an opportunity to donate it. They just need to pick their ripe citrus and separate lemons, grapefruit and oranges; place them in a box or sturdy container; and drop them off. Citrus will be accepted between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Gene Autry Park, 4125 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa. For more information, contact United Food Bank at (480) 926-4897 or info@unitedfoodbank.org. For additional drop-off opportunities or for assistance, visit www.unitedfoodbank.org/get-involved/citrus.

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Mesa Public Schools honored its students of the month—Israel Bernal Casimiro, Emerson Elementary; Berkley Earle, Wilson Elementary; Kealen Heinz, Kino Junior High; Jesus Mejia, Hawthorne Elementary; Gideon Sayre, Stevenson Elementary; and Lauren Steinhoff, Red Mountain High School. Speaking of Mesa Public Schools, the governing board voted this year’s president and clerk. Dr. Ben Whiting will serve as the 2015 governing board president, while Steven Peterson was elected as board clerk. Remaining members include Mike Nichols, Jenny Richardson and Ben Smith. It doesn’t matter who played in the Super Bowl because Emerald Park came up a winner. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with Verizon and the NFL, planted trees at the park. Tree plantings are a permanent legacy that contribute to the “greening” of each Super Bowl. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Super Bowl Urban Forestry Program. Mesa East is looking forward to its Mesa East Amazing Arts and Quilts Show, which features a rock and gem show, quilts display, pencils and pigments art and other items for sale. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Mesa East Community Club House, 225 S. 74th St., Mesa.

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Telephone service came to Mesa in 1902, when Consolidated Telephone Co. set up the first telephone switchboard in the back of Petersen’s Grocery at the corner of Main Street and Macdonald. Mesa had less than 800 residents at the time, and its first operator was Laura Burtt. She was so familiar with residents that she would recognize callers’ voices. She located spouses, ordered wood and found doctors, among other tasks. One Tempe physician, Dr. B.B. Moeur, made the 35-mile buggy trip to Mesa whenever required. The first long-distance call came from California in April 1906 to relay the news of the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire. By 1924, when the telephone company was called Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph, there were only 780 telephones in Mesa. Thirty-five years later,

Mesa’s first telephone switchboard was located in the back of Petersen’s Grocery. Thanks to Mountain Bell, Mesa became one of the first cities in the United States to have direct long-distance dialing.

the city hit the 1,000-telephone mark and growth accelerated. Local switchboards were phased out after 1949, when direct-dial service became available. Mountain States was later acquired by Mountain Bell. Mesa was one of the first U.S. cities to have direct long-distance dialing in 1956. By 1971, an electronic switching system was installed at 4755 E. University Dr. to bring residents the most sophisticated telephone service available.

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By Kimberly Hosey Really, all you have to do is walk of thousands of visitors each year with through the doors of the Cerreta Can- its tasty, informative, family-friendly dy Company in downtown Glendale, public tours. and inhale. My son, David, and I made The factory offers free tours at 10 the trip up from the Southeast Valley, a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friand that alone was almost day, where guests witness worth the drive. The sweet, the whole process of makfresh aroma surrounded us ing Cerreta’s candies, from as soon as we stepped inside. melting down giant blocks of Happily, we had also come chocolate to cream-making, for a VIP tour. And, of course, filling, coating, slicing, and chocolate. Lots of chocolate. wrapping the confections. The Cerreta Candy ComOne of the fastest machines pany has been an area staple is able to twirl wrappers Cerreta’s wrapping for decades, opening its first machine can wrap around candies at the rate of factory in Phoenix in 1968. candies at a rate of a 1,000 pieces per minute. The company was invited by 1,000 per minute. The tour wound around Glendale to move to its current lo- the production floor as our guide took cation in 1988 to help revitalize the us through a bit of history. The oldest downtown area, and attracts hundreds machine, used since 1929, heats up to

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I’m playing Jenga during a pizza and ice cream party to celebrate three of my junior high school students’ academic achievements. Eva Dwight We take turns finding that one block that will wiggle free. We then place it gently on top of the pile amidst cries of “Don’t shake the table!” “No, not that one!” “Careful, now...,” interspersed with giggles and sighs of relief. The block pile grows gradually from 20 layers to 25, then 30. And my Metaphors-R-Us brain notes the significance of those firm blocks touching the table—solid, providing the foundation for the higher, more wobbly blocks—and the unwieldy upper structure that can cause the whole tower to crash with the slightest nudge pasta vixen

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covered marshmallows, French mint truffles and caramels never really get old). I was taking notes and I still was left trying to keep track of it all, from enrobing cream centers in molten chocolate, to the elaborate moldmaking process for candies like the French mint truffles and the larger novelty chocolate items; to the whimsical, upwardly spiraling track, almost a mile long, that keeps chocolates at exactly 48 degrees for 36 minutes, where workers release the chocolates by hand. You know Science Channel’s “How It’s Made?” Cerreta’s tour is like that, only much tastier. At the end, we opted to make chocolate “pizzas,” which is probably most kids’ favorite part of the trip. Each pizza maker receives a pizza box partially filled with melted milk chocolate (the dough) and toppings like white chocolate mints, peanut butter chips, chocolate candies, and more to stand in for pepperoni, sausage and whatever your imagination can conjure. To top it all off, each chef receives a bottle of “cheese”—melted white chocolate. My son made a masterpiece consisting of just about every topping he could fit on his pizza. We sealed up our pizzas, browsed the tantalizing retail section and ogled the giant chocolate football, chocolate cactus, Rice Krispies Easter bunny and more before leaving. We wanted to get another good whiff, after all. Just like a kid (OK, two kids, counting me) in a candy shop.

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Children ages 24 to 36 months and their caregivers recently converged on Red Mountain Branch Library for Toddler Time, which is held every third Wednesday of the month. Participants photo page events calendar in the program enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplay fun—especially planned for toddlers. Siblings are welcome, too. For more information, call (480) 644-3100. Photos by Tim Sealy 1. Laura Emery of Parenting Arizona leads Toddler Time every third Wednesday of the month at the Red Mountain Library. 2. Emmy Foster has a lock on something fun. 3. Lincoln Larsen finds the center of attention and the center of the parachute. hearsay meet your neighbor 4. All the toddlers convene under the parachute while their parents sing along. 5. Nancy Jo McLeod colors and makes pictures with her toddlers, Robert and Emma Jo. 6. Connie Foster helps her daughter’s friend, Claire Jones, with her coloring. 7. Brynley Roberts isn’t quite sure about all the fuss, but stays cool with mom, Courtney. 8. Revelyn Russell isn’t camera shy. 9. Lyra Hansen giggles with mom, Lisa. 10. Charley Henning finds wonder with mom, Hayley. looking back

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“Annie Get Your Gun” A classic musical about the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley from expensive homes songwriter Irving Berlin. WHEN: Through Sat., Feb. 12, various times WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $15 to $52 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre.com Country Store Many new vendors have been introduced, and breakfast and lunch is available for $5. WHEN: Tues., Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 832-3844

The Piano Man Billy Joel and Elton John are honored in this multimedia tribute starring the voice and piano of British entertainer Terry Davies. WHEN: Tues., Feb. 3, at 1:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $15 to $48 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre.com National Geographic: Untamed Antarctica Mike Libecki and Cory Richards, climber and explorer, photographer and climber, entertain. WHEN: Wed., Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $20 to $40 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Golf Fest Phoenix Attendees get a free round of golf, the chance to hit the latest clubs and participate in free golf clinics. With paid admission, golf fans will receive

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Rose Auction The Mesa-East Valley Rose Society presents its annual Rose Auction featuring more than 100 roses of all varieties and classes. WHEN: Sat., Feb. 7, at 12 p.m. (viewing), and 1:30 p.m. (auction) WHERE: Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 518-1529, www.roses4az-mevrs.org or regehr@cox.net Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration Bowser & Blue and John McDermott are among this year’s performers. WHEN: Tues., Feb. 10, and Wed., Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (800) 265-3200 or http://bit.ly/1DZRMxi Nitro Team Fishing Seminar Local pros share tips, tricks and techniques to help catch more fish. WHEN: Tues., Feb. 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: Free

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Myron Sommerfeld and His Music Myron Sommerfeld plays songs from the “Great American Songbook” with his Music of the Stars Orchestra. WHEN: Fri., Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Venture Out, 5001 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $8 INFO: (480) 832-9000 or www.nbea.com/mso.htm CCW Course This firearms safety training program is the Arizona Department of Public Safety-approved curriculum. WHEN: Sat., Feb. 14, call for time WHERE: Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: $120 ($60 course fee and $60 safety application fee) INFO: (602) 606-5600 or http://bit.ly/1DR3PwV Myron Sommerfeld and His Music Myron Sommerfeld plays songs from the “Great American Songbook” with his Music of the Stars Orchestra at the

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Las Sendas Health Fair Help stick to the annual New Year’s resolution of getting in shape by visiting this fair. WHEN: Sat., Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: The Trailhead, 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 357-8780 or www.thetrailhead.org GPAA Gold and Treasure Show Gold prospecting and treasure hunting have become a family-oriented hobby. Learn about it at this show. WHEN: Sat., Feb. 28, through Sun., March 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $5 INFO: (800) 551-9707 or http://bit.ly/1ywMRzx

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Molly Ringwald answers the phone we were halfway through the producwith a simple, “Hello.” But there’s tion and he sat down at a Steinway nothing average about the actress best and started to play. known for starring in iconic movies “I said, ‘Where have you been all my like “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty in life?’ I finally felt there was somebody Pink.” who I was friends with and we already She’s a well-known author who hit had this connection. That’s when we the top of the Wall Street Journal and started to work together. It was really Los Angeles Times’ bestseller lists. And great.” she’s known to teenagers everywhere Working with Smith on her album as Anne Juergens in was simple, Ringwald “The Secret Life of explained. She and her the American Teenband had performed ager.” together for a little Now the feisty while and just decided redhead is making a to do an album. name as a jazz singer “It was really kind of with a tour that ina commando mission,” cludes a Valentine’s she said. “We chose Day stop at the Mesa the songs that really Arts Center. The cabworked for us, where aret performance is we sounded really part of the Mesa Arts Molly Ringwald will perform at “A good as a band, as opArty Valentine Affair” on Center Foundation’s Hearty posed to just sounding Feb. 14 annual fundraising good for me, not anygala “A Hearty Arty Valentine Affair.” body else.” It will feature tracks off her 2013 al“Except...Sometimes,” which feabum, “Except...Sometimes,” as well as tures her take on Simple Minds’ “Don’t newer songs that she’s considering for You (Forget About Me),” was recorded her next record. over two days, with additional ses“It was a passion project,” said Ring- sions devoted to Ringwald’s vocals. wald, via telephone from her Califor- She explained she feels her voice has nia home about “Except...Sometimes,” improved greatly thanks to her busy a “Great American Songbook” collec- touring schedule. tion. “I feel like I just learned a lot,” Ring“I wanted to put a band together for wald said. “Since we did that album, a really long time. It took me longer I’m such a different singer. I feel like than I had anticipated. It was really I’ve improved a lot from performing great when it came together.” all the time. It’s been a learning expeIn the early 2010s, she transitioned rience. I do think, ‘Oh, I would have to music. Previously, she hesitated to done this differently. I would have embark on a new career because she done that differently. Oh I don’t sing was busy acting, performing and hav- like that anymore. I don’t hold that ing children. note.’ “I think once it finally happened, it “But it’s a record of where I was at just happened very organically,” she that time. The next album will be difsaid. ferent.” The recording process flowed well, “A Hearty Arty Valentine Affair” as soon as she met her pianist/co- begins at 6 p.m. with a buffet recepproducer Peter Smith. The album also tion and continues at 7:30 p.m. with features Clayton Cameron on drums, a Molly Ringwald performance and 9 Allen Mezquida on alto saxophone p.m. dessert and CD signing, on Saturand Trevor Ware on bass. day, Feb. 14, at the Mesa Arts Center’s “Peter is an actor as well,” she said. Piper Repertory Theater, One E. Main “We met in New York doing a James St., Mesa. Tickets are $150. For more Lapine play. We didn’t even know we information, call (480) 644-6500 or had that jazz thing in common, until visit www.mesaartscenter.com.

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As a young boy, Garcia would ride his bicycle almost every day to his Nana’s house and watch her prepare traditional Mexican dishes. “Nana would say, ‘Michael, are you hungry?’ Are you kidding? I was always hungry!” Garcia recalled. “I’d stand there in the kitchen and watch her make my favorite things like homemade corn and flour tortillas and ceviche!” Thankfully, this recipe has no chance of being forgotten. Garcia has begun a new tradition with his four sons. They make Nana Lena’s ceviche every Sunday—especially during football season. “We prep it together and the first bowl is ready by the beginning of the second game,” he said. It’s so good, chef, mine won’t last through the first commercial of the first game! Gracias, Nana Lena!

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pepper directly over the flame using tongs. Turn peppers until skin bubbles up and blackens, about 1 to 2 minutes. For oven broiler method, place peppers in a shallow sheet pan. Broil on high heat until bubbling and blackening occurs. Follow same method for grilling indoors or outdoors. When blackened, remove skin and dice. Add to remainder of ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate ceviche for at least four to five hours to allow seafood to marinate. Ceviche is done when shrimp is pink. Just before serving, top with slices or a few pieces of chopped avocado for garnish. Serve with saltine crackers or tortilla chips and top with jack cheese, if desired, to reduce heat from peppers. Jan’s Note: If you prefer a less spicy ceviche, start with a little less jalapeno peppers, chili and cayenne. Add as needed to your desired taste. February 2015

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“We do have flying saucers,” Karma added matterof-factly. “It’s one of our menu items.” The massive tostada includes meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, fresh salsa fresco, sour cream and guacamole; and it’s big enough to share. The Hacienda de Rosa’s team purchased equipment and new tables and chairs, and redecorated the restaurant, which was formerly Tia Rosa’s Taquiera. All the employees are new as well. Karma said she brought head chef Eduardo Ceron to the East Mesa location from the original Rosa’s. “We are listening to the customers and what they want here,” Karma said. “We’re finding there are some differences in taste and people here like it a little spicier.” All food is made fresh. Housemade beans, salsa and sauces are prepared fresh daily, and meats are marinated for 24 hours before being served. meet your neighbor

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Chaney Lucas graduated from the American Institute of Interior Design in Fountain Hills and has applied her designer’s touch at Hacienda de Rosa’s. “I’ve gone to probably every Mexican hole-in-the wall from here to Owners Cory and Chaney Lucas and Karma and Jim Gifford—as far south Phoe- well as Lucas’ children Rubi and Scotti—pose in front of the newly opened Hacienda de Rosa’s. nix,” Chaney explained of her efforts to infuse au“We’ve had really good response thentic and stylish Mexican décor at from the community,” Cory said. Hacienda de Rosa’s. “Guests are super excited and they love “I’ve used local artists. All of our the food.” plates and pottery are hand-painted Hacienda de Rosa’s and I bought those from a local shop in 3129 E. McKellips Rd. Guadalupe, which was fun.” Mesa 85213 Cory Lucas oversees hiring and per(480) 830-7672 sonnel and is encouraged from the www.rosasmex.com feedback they’ve been getting.

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Cheesecake and Samoa Cheesecake Restaurant: Melting Pot in Ahwatukee Chef/Dessert Designer: Jon Boggs Dessert: Melting Pot Dark Chocolate Mojito Fondue Restaurant: Over Easy in Gilbert and Mesa Chef/Dessert Designer: Aaron May Dessert: Chocolate Do-Si-Dos Muffins Camp Sombrero is a 14.5-acre site that has been owned and used by Girl Scouts for the past 51 years. “It’s time to better utilize this beautiful property and transform it into an urban program center, with camp appeal, to provide leadership training for girls and women, give girls their first camping experience close to home and serve the surrounding community groups, partner organizations and schools,” said Susan de Queljoe of the local council. In addition to benefiting from the dessert challenge, a portion of the council proceeds from all local 2015 Girl Scout cookie sales will benefit the Camp Sombrero project. The transformation of Camp Sombrero is one of the local council’s objectives as part of its overarching Campaign for Girls in Arizona. For more information about the challenge, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/ dessertchallenge.

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The complexity of Medicare and the myriad options enrollees face can be daunting. Here are some pointers on how to go about enrolling, and suggestions on different alternatives such as working with a Medicare adviser. As any American over 65 knows, signing up for Medicare is not simple. There are four different parts, each with different options that can have widely divergent effects on costs and coverage. Enrollees may also wish to supplement their Medicare with private coverage. If you are approaching that landmark birthday, consider the following pointers to guide you through the enrollment process. diy

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Start by determining whether you’ll continue to have group coverage through an employer or association. This is an especially important first step for anyone who continues to work past age 65 or who can be covered by a spouse who continues to work. While not all private group plans allow people to keep their coverage after age 65, those that do could help give you better coverage at a lower cost than Medicare could alone, even after all of Medicare’s options are factored in. (Keep in mind that a purely Medicare-based strategy may still be a better deal in some circumstances). Sign up for Medicare two to three months before you turn 65 to minimize the risks of a gap in coverage. Everyone should enroll for Part A; it has no premiums for anyone who has paid Medicare taxes or was married to someone who did. If you plan to maintain private coverage, you’re likely to be asked to coordinate that coverage with Medicare. What’s more, you may not have to proceed any further in this process because many group plans replace the welter of Medicare options and supplements with their own benefits. Evaluate Medicare’s optional coverages. Part A is coverage for the basic cost of hospitalization—things February 2015

such as a semi-private room for treatment and rehabilitation, along with related equipment and service charges incurred while in the institution. Other potential costs are addressed by optional coverages. Medicare Part B covers a major portion of costs for outpatient care, doctor’s services and durable medical equipment. The base cost for this coverage is $104.90 per month in 2015, increasing for individuals whose annual income was more than $85,000 in the prior year. Medicare Part D covers a significant portion of the cost of medication, even for chronic conditions. Part D terms and costs vary widely, so consider each one in light of your medications and other needs. Note that unless you have private coverage in place, you should enroll for Parts B and D when you sign up for Part A. If your private coverage is later canceled, you can readily switch over to Medicare. But if you merely forego coverage now, you’ll be limited

to open enrollment periods if you desire coverage later. You’ll also face late enrollment penalties and higher premiums. Prepare for out-of-pocket expenses. Part A has some modest deductibles and potential cost-sharing for extended hospital stays. Part B is designed to account for 80 percent of its covered costs after deductibles and copayments. Part D has a variety of expensesharing features that could cost someone taking common medications thousands of dollars per year. These potential financial risks can be managed with Medicare supplement policies from private insurers. Premiums may vary widely based on terms and conditions. One final wrinkle is Medicare Advantage, a managed-care alternative to traditional health coverage under Parts A and B. The exact terms of this coverage vary and are set by the insurance companies that offer these plans. As with the other private insurance choices, there may be complex tradeoffs. Contact your trusted financial

adviser for additional guidance on these important choices. Gabe Hoffmann is senior vice president of the investment firm MorganStanley Wealth Management. He and his wife, Mazie, live in the Arboleda community of Northeast Mesa, where they are raising their three children. Hoffmann can be reached at (480) 345-4731 or gabriel.d.hoffmann@ms.com. The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and data in the article or publication has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation by Morgan Stanley with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, investment, strategy or product that may be mentioned. Copyright 2015 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 1051952 [11/14]. Source for this column: The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare, www.medicare.gov.

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“About a year and a half ago we started offering breakfast, and it’s such a good feeling to have it be so successful,” Moreno said. “Our early morning Mexican food is really helping us to stand out, and we offer everything from chorizo, machaca and chilaquiles to French toast and pancakes.” Customers will also return for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere and Along with the food served in the restaurant, Gecko Grill does catering for special events and has an service. extensive catering menu. “I hear from customers all of the time how we make them feel so a waiting list,” she said. “It was just welcome. I like to get to know them amazing.” Moreno said getting to know her by name and what they like to eat,” Moreno said. “We have so many fa- customers is her favorite part of her day. miliar faces and regulars.” “I just love to talk to them; I really Moreno has fond recollections of love the people and getting to know when she and Francisco relocated Gecko Grill to its current location all of them. To see them come in and about two years ago, and the many how happy they are when they are customers who were happy to follow here—we are very blessed.” Gecko Grill is located at 4341 E. them to their new place. “The first day we opened we had a Baseline Rd., Suite 101 in Gilbert. For line out the door, and within 5 min- more information, call (480) 539-2988 utes every seat was taken and we had or visit www.geckogrillaz.com.

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Several members of the DeBoer family work at the Maaco locations in Mesa and Tempe. John DeBoer, left, owns both locations.

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For the past 18 years, Steve DeBoer has worked as vice president of operations at Maaco in Mesa. His father, John DeBoer, opened the location in 1994 as well as a second Maaco in Tempe in 2006. Over the course of almost two decades, Steve has enjoyed getting to know many of his customers and watching their children grow up, becoming drivers and—in some cases— becoming customers, too. “We get a lot of repeat business, and I’ve seen many kids grow up over the years and some of them now even have their own children,” Steve said. Steve’s focus on family extends beyond his many regular customers; the Maaco shops are true DeBoer family affairs. In addition to working closely with his dad, John, who is president of operations, Steve’s mom, Lynn, is secretary and treasurer, his brother, Jeff, is production manager, and Steve’s wife, Cindy, helps out in the front office. “Because we are a family-run company, we are all involved in the dayto-day business, and have been for the past 20 years,” Steve said. Maaco specializes in automobile and truck painting and collision repairs on domestic and foreign vehicles of any age. February 2015

“We work on cars from old to new, and at the Mesa location we also do RV and large equipment painting,” Steve said. Steve said being part of a familyowned and -operated business allows the staff to really focus on their customers and work as a team to provide top-notch customer service. “We strive to give each customer high quality work for an affordable price. We really try to offer a wonderful and unique customer experience,” Steve said. Although working so closely with many of his family members can be challenging, Steve said that he truly enjoys working so closely with everyone. “There are some ups and downs, but overall it’s worked out really well.” Steve also likes the way no two days at Maaco are exactly the same. “Working with customers just makes it different from day to day. I just really like meeting new people, and it’s nice to take older cars that are not in the greatest of shape and fix them and get happy customers.” Maaco is located at 3113 E. Main St. in Mesa and 1992 E. University Dr. in Tempe. For more information, call (480) 924-9280 or visit www.maaco. com.

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When home buyers or sellers con- the house on the market, Hershey and tact The Hershey/Franklin Team at Franklin can suggest reputable paintRedBrick Realty in Mesa, they can ers who they have personally worked rest assured that they will be work- with on their own projects. ing with Realtors who not only have a “Our people know that time is of the combined half-century of experience, essence so they will typically get jobs but are also active done in two weeks members of the cominstead of longer, munity. and they also know Bob Hershey and that they have to anJeff Franklin are coswer to us,” Hershey owners of The Hersaid. shey/Franklin Team. Because they work Hershey has spent as a team, Hershey the past 18 years said at least one of working in real estate, them is always availand Franklin has been able to help their cliin the industry for 23. ents. Carin Carlton, their “We are full serassistant, is also a livice and full-time censed Realtor. Realtors, but we “We primarily handon’t charge more dle residential real because we are a estate and we mostly team,” he said. work in the Mesa and “Also, we have a Gilbert areas,” said system in place that Hershey, who part- Bob Hershey, left, and Jeff Franklin keeps our clients co-own the Hershey/Franklin Team. nered with Franklin aware of what is gothree years ago. “We have tons of ex- ing on at all times, and we are always perience, and we not only work in the answering our phone so people can area, we both live in Northeast Mesa.” get ahold of us 24/7.” This local knowledge means that Hershey said he and Franklin espewhen they are working with clients cially enjoy being able to help clients who have recently relocated to the who are in a tough situation. East Valley, Hershey and Franklin “Whether we are helping with a can offer advice on neighborhoods, short sale or investment properties, schools and more. Hershey was a we take pride in getting the best posteacher in the area for 14 years and sible deal for our buyers,” Hershey coaches baseball, and Franklin’s kids said. attended Red Mountain High School. They also pride themselves on be“We also use our own money to buy ing “relationship oriented as opposed fix and flips, so we also sell homes that to transaction oriented.” are our own,” Hershey said. “We are really reference-based and This experience gives him and take such good care of our clients that Franklin a unique perspective on they will refer us to their friends and which home improvements offer sell- family,” Franklin said. ers the most bang for their buck. “That is the genesis of what we do— “We know where the sellers should taking really good care of people.” spend their money, and we also have a The Hershey/Franklin Team at group of qualified people we can refer Red Brick Realty is located at 6239 E. them to for those improvements.” Brown Rd., Suite 101, in Mesa. For inFor example, if a home seller wants formation, call (480) 788-3031 or visit to repaint some rooms before putting www.hersheyfranklin.com. on the town

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Mowing, edging and overseeding Utah, and they worked for a landscaplawns for the winter. Installing new ing company up there,” Joe said. sprinkler systems. Transforming green When the Hansens heard about the pools into sparkly and clean places to opportunity to buy the business last cool off and swim. year, they discussed it These are just a few of with the young couple. the many services that the As it turned out, the Hansen family provides timing was perfect. Untheir customers at Rock beknownst to Joe and Solid Landscaping and Karen, their son and Pools in Mesa. daughter-in-law were Joe and Karen Hansen growing weary of the work at the business with Jeremy and Katie Hansen cold Utah winter weathhandle most of the daytheir son, Jeremy, and to-day work; the couple er, and that they were daughter-in-law, Katie. purchased the established looking for an opportuThey helped Jeremy and business last November. nity to own their own Katie to purchase the existing com- business. pany from the previous owners last “When they approached us, they November, and since then they have didn’t know at the time that Jeremy been busy working with customers wanted to be his own boss, and that throughout the East Valley. we disliked the winter up in Utah,” Ka“Jeremy and Katie used to live in tie said. on the town

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“The opportunity came up, and it all worked out.” Joe, who still works as a software engineer, helps out with the business as needed, and Karen helps to take care of the grandkids during the day. Joe said they have one employee right now, and that they are working on hiring others. Karen and Joe Hansen said they enjoy offer“We focus on residential cus- ing personalized service to their clients at their tomers, but we can do business family-owned business Rock Solid Landscaping contracts as well. We do land- and Pools. scape designs and improvements, “We just try to give very personallandscape cleanup and maintenance, ized service to our customers, and we and we can do sprinkler repairs, and have met with a lot of them and they small landscape installations,” Joe have been very happy with our apsaid. proach.” The company primarily focuses on In addition to working with the the East Valley, so there is not too established customers, Joe said they much distance between job sites. have been pleased with the number of Joe said most of the established referrals they are getting. customers stayed with them after his “We are excited about building son and daughter-in-law bought Rock long-term relationships with our cliSolid Landscaping and Pools. ents, and in making a difference in the “The majority of our customers community. have been very, very happy with us, For information about Rock Solid and many have said that they are get- Landscaping and Pools, call (480) 442ting even better service than they re- 1444, email info@rocksolidlp.com or ceived before,” Joe said. visit www.rocksolidlp.com.

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