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Don’t let the highsounding title fool you. There’s a lot more to the position of city attorney than just running an office. “It’s not simply a managerial job. You practice law and are involved in aspects of the practice of the law,” said City Attorney Jim Smith. Smith, who took over as city attorney effective Jim Smith July 24, was approved for the position by the City Council July 1. He succeeds outgoing City Attorney Debbie Spinner. Deputy city attorney for the City of Mesa for the last two years, and

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an assistant city attorney By Israel Gonzalez there for 10 years prior, Mesa police have added a $3.2 Smith was selected from “a diverse pool of internal million helicopter to their fleet and external candidates,” to help the department ease its Mayor John Giles said in a aviation rotation and to assist ground officers. press release. The MD530F-model helicop“To do this job, you have ter was purchased from Northto be a lawyer, a manager east Mesa’s MD Helicopters with and a leader, all at the same 2013 public safety bond money. time,” Smith said. “This office has had a great lawyer- It replaces an older model that Mesa Police Department adds a third helicopter to manager-leader in Debbie experienced an emergency land- their fleet. Spinner, and I intend to ing in June 2014. Mesa Police Department usuMPD has flown since 1994. keep that going.” ally operates with three helicopters Steve Berry, MPD spokesman, said The city attorney’s responsibilities but has been running with two since his department was excited to have a break down into three basic areas, acthe 2014 incident. Th e new model is third helicopter on board. cording to Smith: similar to the MD500E model the ...continues on page 7 ...continues on page 8

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Lorraine Gridley looked around the banquet room at Legacy Retirement Residence and was tickled at the attention paid to her. Community members, along with Legacy’s residents and staff, came together July 6 to help Gridley celebrate her 100th birthday. Gridley, who has been a Legacy resident since it opened in 2008, shared her birthday with dozens of guests who enjoyed lunch, cake and a DJ. “There were seven people still here when we celebrated our seventh year here,” she said. “There were only seven of us old people here. It’s been fun.” She does not have any family in Arizona. “My family is all back in New York and Florida,” Gridley explained. “My nieces called me a while ago (to wish Happy Birthday). My two sisters classifieds

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Seven players have signed letters of intent to play basketball at Benedictine University in Mesa, including Jalen Jenkins of Red Mountain High School. Jenkins, a 6-foot 5-inch, 200-pound freshman guard, averaged nine points, six rebounds and four assists per game as a senior for the Cougars. Jalen helped lead Red Mountain to a 17-11 record and was voted first team all-conference. Troy Conley, Kyle Tomlinson, Monnard Brown, Nathan Worley, Melvin Orji and Jashawn Brown, along with Jenkins, will join 14 other players as the Benedictine Redhawks. The 2015-2016 season is Benedictine’s first. The Redhawks will be eligible for conference and national titles at the beginning of the 2016-17 season.

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Parents play important role in start of school year By Laurie Struna The first weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. Most students get off to a great start, but for some, the beginning of the year can be a struggle. If a student falls behind early in the school year, it can be challenging to get them on track. High school parent involvement is important “Parents need to remain involved with their students throughout high school,” shared Tamara Addis, principal at Dobson High School. “Sometimes we back off when they reach high-school age, and it is more important than ever to be involved.” Addis suggests parents stay connected by attending school functions such as open houses and cheering students on at athletic or art performances, and getting involved with your School Improvement Advisory Council is an option. Secondary school parents should review district, facility and classroom polices. Attending governing board meetings is also encouraged. “Parents should educate themselves when it comes time to vote,” Addis said. “Learn about overrides or budget issues that may be on a ballot, because these are all things that can affect student achievement.” Supporting a struggling student Parents play an instrumental role in identifying and supporting a struggling student. Because they know their children’s behaviors and patterns, they can work with teachers to help them flourish. There are a variety of things a par-

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ent can do to help. Talking and listening plays a major role in a successful school year. Pick up on students’ moods and language. Do they seem excited or are they frustrated? “Talk with your children every day,” said Casey Eagleburger, principal at Smith Junior High School. “Know their friends and the social media tools they’re using to communicate.” Help children aspire to do their best by aiding them with homework. If parents feel their student is falling behind, be proactive and reach out to the child’s teacher. Ask about specific tutoring opportunities, provide space and time for studying at home, limit nonessential activities and make school a priority. “If children struggle in a subject, it’s just as important to reserve time to make conversation about a subject they like,” Eagleburger added. “You can also select one night of the week that is free of homework talk.” Eagleburger and Addis said they believe the most important thing parents can do is to keep the lines of communication open with teachers. It is easy to rely on email, but sometimes a phone call is more effective. Help the teacher get to know your child. Something as simple as updating your Synergy information can be helpful. Today’s parents have access to great communication tools. By using multiple forms of communication, including the Parent Portal, the district mobile app, and subscribing to information sources such as news feeds, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, parents can ensure a successful start of the school year. August 2015

The Mesa Historic grade, Highland Arts Preservation Board Elementary, $50, for has announced the his story “The Journey.” winners of the HisGordon’s teacher, Emtorical Fiction Writily Allen, had her entire ing Contest open class enter the contest. to all fourth-grade, • Second Place, Alyssa fifth-grade and Ford, fourth grade, Mesa sixth-grade students Academy for the Adliving in Mesa. Convanced Studies, $30, for testants wrote ficher story “Every Last tional stories with Drop.” real and imaginary • Third Place, Abigale characters based on Hall, sixth grade, PatterAlyssa Ford, second-place winner of the life and times of the Historic Fiction Writing Contest, son Elementary, $20, for the Hohokam Indi- is an Arboleda resident. her story “Huntress.” an Culture or Mesa Mesa Historic PreserGrande Park. vation Board members judged the stories Winners were honored at a recent City on historical accuracy, writing and creCouncil meeting. ativity. Mesa resident Ed Mack donated • First place, Gordon Badgett, fourth the prize money. City Attorney ...continued from page 1

1. The prosecution of misdemeanors. In Arizona, felonies are the business of county governments, but for things like petty theft or trespassing, it falls to the City to prosecute. 2. Civil litigation defense. The city attorney’s office defends the city against lawsuits. For example: A driver bangs up his car on a Mesa street and claims a design defect in the road caused it to happen. He brings suit against the City of Mesa, and the city attorney’s office is called upon to defend. 3. Municipal law. The city attorney’s office is responsible for drafting contracts in every area of municipal government, from engineering to economic development to human resources procurement. The department even has an attorney who specializes in utilities and water issues. Under the umbrella of municipal law, the city attorney works with other officials to nurture important projects. Spinner, Smith’s boss since 2003, recalled the Cubs’ spring training facility and Riverview Park as “the biggest accomplishments during my years.” What’s ahead? “Some of the projects coming up for Jim will be the nondiscrimination ordinance we’ve been working on, and a number of developments August 2015

that are in process.” Prior to joining the City of Mesa, Smith was an assistant attorney general with the State of Arizona; deputy county attorney with the Office of the Maricopa County Attorney; and a lawyer in private practice with two Phoenix firms. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree from ASU and a law degree from the University of Arizona. His earliest ambitions were in a discipline other than law. “I actually intended to become a psychologist and work in counseling. But after counseling some kids at a camp, I realized that what they really needed was not so much a Ph.D. in psychology as a stable home and a friend. I started to look at other things, and found law.” An Arizona native, Smith grew up in Tempe and went to Marcos de Niza High School. He and wife, Carla, have three sons: Nate, 15; Nick, 14; and Noah, 10. He’s studying for an MBA at Wilkes University, a private, Pennsylvania-based university with a branch campus in Mesa. “I’m about halfway through that program. I always thought an MBA could make me a better manager, so it’s something I’m pursuing, but very slowly.” Why slowly? “I am interrupted from time to time by the Boy Scouts.”

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My son and I like to travel to outof-the-way places, but it’s not often that we find ourselves in the middle of town—and in the middle of nowhere—at the same time. With a population of six, Tortilla Flat might make that very short list. It also may be the only entire town that is a destination you can see in a few hours with your family. Tortilla Flat, located northeast of Apache Junction and two miles past Canyon Lake on Apache Trail, boasts the distinction of being the last surviving stagecoach stop on the historic Apache Trail. The unincorporated town knows how to make the most of its tourist appeal, and has been hosting visitors for over a century.

Arguably the main attraction is the Superstition Saloon, a bar and restaurant known for its decor, chili and burgers. Sadly for my son, it does not feature kick-in-able, cartoon-style saloon doors, but he made a show of identifying himself as the “rootin’-est, shootin’-est” as we entered, anyway. (I’m sure other patrons were duly impressed.) We visited not for food, but to see the artwork. In addition to the Western themes painted through much of the town (even the bathroom stalls have saloon-character art), Tortilla Flat has a rich history—literally. Tens of thousands of dollar bills paper nearly every wall and surface in the restaurant. The saloon started as a hangout

David Hosey gets up close and personal with a likeness of John Wayne in the Superstition Saloon. Wayne was purportedly a frequent visitor, along with many other famous visitors.

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Sometimes projects that I do with my kids have a clear purpose, such as a holiday craft or as a gift. Sometimes, we do it merely “because it’s cute and fun.” River rock animals are cute and fun, and as a bonus, easy to make!

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Step 1 Even if you don’t have river rocks as an integral part of your landscape like I do, you know someone who does. The hardest part of this project was finding appropriately shaped rocks, which took 10 minutes. In this case, I made quail, lizards and frogs. Once I selected a rock for the body of the animal, I put it on the lawn and then searched for other rocks that resembled heads, legs or tails.

Step 2 After washing the rocks to remove excess dirt, I laid them all out on a plastic drop cloth into the shapes I’d imagined. The only cheat I used was glass beads for eyes. I just couldn’t find anything small and round enough to pass for cartoon-like frog eyes. Once the animal bodies were reassembled, I glued them together. I used Gorilla Glue, but in the future I would use a different adhesive like all-weather epoxy. One of the selling points of Gorilla Glue is that it expands as it cures to fill areas that may have missed being glued. For this project, however, it just bulged out in places I didn’t want it to show up. I used tape to hold pieces in place if they weren’t cooperating on their own.

Step 3 Once the glue was dry, my kids and I painted the animals. While my kids chose fantastical color schemes, I wanted to go for a more realistic look. I painted the lizard to look like a bluebelly that lives in my vegetable garden and the quail could be any number of birds strutting their stuff on my parents’ fence. When the paint dried, we set them out in our yard. Some are hiding under plants, others are having a party for all to see. They add a whimsical touch to our yard which my kids find quite bemusing. August 2015

and it will be added to the rich walls within a week as the workers maintain and add to the walls. While we weren’t up for a full meal, we did mosey over to the ice cream parlor, which offers fantastic ice cream as well as homemade fudge in a variety of flavors. Of particular holds up a humorous sign from the Tortilla Flat gift acclaim is its prickly David shop. pear gelato. We chose butter pecan and double dark choco- up the location. In addition to the late. Warning: Get a cup, especially if saloon and ice cream shop, the town you’re visiting in the summer. My son boasts a one-room schoolhouse that wore a very sticky, very tasty choco- serves as the Tortilla Flat Museum late glove of melted ice cream from and a mercantile shop that offers his ill-advised cone. Tortilla Flat souvenirs, humorous We rounded out our stay by tour- Western paraphernalia, high-quality ing the rest of the attractions along jewelry and more. the small row buildings that make You probably won’t spend an entire day here (though if you visit October through April you can make use of the nearby campground, and the town hosts reenacted gunfights Dec. 26 through Easter) but Tortilla Flat is a great stop for out-of-town guests looking for a little Old West fun, as you visit a lake, or just a fun and quirky jaunt. Your buck can literally stop here. The boardwalk outside the four buildings of Tortilla Flat includes benches and funny signs.

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while it was on sale for $79. I decided to give Prime a shot because I am also a cord cutter and I had read that Amazon Prime’s online streaming service was really good. (More on that next month.) In the meantime, I now have free shipping on anything sold through Prime. Thanks to Amazon’s fulfillment warehouse in Goodyear, I’ve had items arrive on my doorstep within a few hours of clicking “checkout.” It’s the ultimate in last-minute shopping and I don’t even have to set foot in a retail store. Aside from specialty gifts with free shipping, is there a benefit to ordering off of Amazon Prime versus heading to Costco? After all, Amazon Prime doesn’t offer free samples of delicious food as I meander up and down the aisles. The answer to that question is “it depends.” For example, I realized af-

ter a recent Costco run that I’d forgotten coffee and I was about to run out of it but I didn’t want to go back to impulse-shopping heaven. Upon searching Amazon, I saw that they offer many of the same brands as Costco but at $10 more—even with Prime shipping. Other things, like toilet paper, fare much better. While Costco sells Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care in a 36-pack for $34.99 (97 cents/roll), it can be had in a 32pack for $15.96 (49 cents/roll) from Amazon. Products like paper towels seem to vary greatly depending on brand, as does laundry detergent. A relatively new Amazon service that I haven’t tried out yet is Prime Pantry. Shoppers fill a 45-pound box for a shipping flat rate of $5.99, all guided by a handy tracking window to ensure not going over on box weight.

Based on pricing out some items like a Coke fridge-pack, Prime Pantry prices aren’t cheaper than Costco but they allow for shopping from the comfort of home. If Amazon only sold gifts and books then Prime membership wouldn’t compete with Costco at all. As someone who’s not known for planning ahead, there’s no way I’d survive with only a Prime membership. To that point, it’s also nice to be able to order an exotic gift at the last minute and have it shipped for free. Where Prime falls short in last-minute grocery shopping it more than makes up for in last-minute and impulse shopping. If I had to choose only one, I get more everyday use out of my Costco membership, but it sure is nice to take advantage of all that Amazon has to offer without having to pay extra for shipping.

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Human Spirit vs. Fate; Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 From tragedy to triumph, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Nov. 5 evokes the struggle of the human meet your neighbor spirit versus fate. Hear this struggle as it plays out on stage with Arizona Pro Arte. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center, 1833 W. expensive homes Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $7 to $12 INFO: http://bit.ly/1LAMuLh Celebration Service All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving UNITY Community. WHEN: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 102, Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaith-community.org

Game Night – For Adults Card games, board games, trivia, RPG’s or chess, bring your favorite games and enjoy playing with an adult environment. WHEN: Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Express Library, Power Square Mall, 2055 S. Power Rd. #1031, Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.mesalibrary.org/events 3-D Printer Training Learn to use 3-D printers and the 3-D printer at THINKspot Red Mountain Library. After training, residents can self-reserve the printer for future use. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: THINKspot at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free; registration required INFO: http://bit.ly/1KiMHUN

Maoli Maoli, a Hawaiian Island reggae band and nominees of the Hawaiian Music Awards, will perform songs from its newest album “Arise.” WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Club Red East Theater, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa COST: $12 to $15 INFO: http://bit.ly/1KiPyNq

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Since the December opening of Bis- wedding hall, Bistro is placed among tro à la Mode, the French specialty res- the 25,000 square feet of lawn, trees taurant has been Mesa’s sanctuary for and shrubbery that color the property. garden views and unique twists of recFor the summer months, guest seatognizable dishes. ing is in the manThe revolving or’s indoor recepmenu is built on tion area, offering a savory foundaan intimate and tion of homemade relaxed environfocaccia breads, ment. During the chef-inspired cooler months, pastries, revoluvisitors dine in the tionized mac ‘n’ brick courtyard cheese combinaamong the gardens Scenic views of the Stonebridge Manor tions and in-house property. and fountains. marinated pickles At first glance, to accompany the lunch entrees. The the menu appears to be familiar. A closexcellence in flavor and creative take er look reveals the evolution of known on classics is charged by the cooking dishes through French-inspired modifigenius and author, Bistro’s Chef Tess cations. Peterson. For example, the bistro’s turkey Housed in the 16,000-square-foot sandwich is not simply turkey and Stonebridge Manor mansion-turned- bread, but it is a sweet-hot turkey comm. spotlight

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Grilled Salmon I’d love to tell you that I’m fond of salmon, or fish of any kind. The truth is, unless it’s fresh Rocky Point shrimp or a big bowl of Cioppino, I tend to pass on fish in lieu of ribs, chicken or a tasty hanger steak. So, when I come across a recipe that reintroduces the wonderful flavor and texture of salmon, it goes right into my “go-to” file. This gorgeous, award-winning baked salmon dish is slathered with a mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs and olive oil. You’ll want to make a little extra for leftovers, because the second recipe I’m sharing is for a beer and balsamic dressing that gets poured over a chilled salmon salad. The salmon recipe is from Canadian barbecue champion David Veljacic, who had been barbecuing competitively for eight years and capturing awards internationally for his salmon dish be-

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Sprinkle the garlic and salt in a shallow dish. Mash the garlic with the blade of a knife. (Jan’s Note: I simply chopped the garlic on a cutting board, added the salt into the garlic and continued to chop until garlic and salt was incorporated and minced.) In a small bowl, combine mashed garlic, parsley, tomatoes and oil, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate for eight hours or overnight. When ready to barbecue, cut two lengthwise slits in the salmon fillet with a sharp knife, dividing the surface of the fish into thirds. (Cut to the skin but not through it.) Spread half the garlic mixture over the fillet and into the slits. Place the salmon, skin side down, on a greased grill rack. Cover the grill and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. August 2015

Spread the remaining garlic mixture on the fish. Continue cooking, with the lid down, over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Remove from the grill by inserting spatulas between the skin and the flesh, lifting the fillet, and leaving the skin on the grill. Serve the skinless, boneless fillet on a bed of fresh greens. Yields 4 servings. Beer and Balsamic Salad Dressing 1/4 cup medium full-bodied beer, like Amber Ale, room temperature 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil, or dried 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt

Place all ingredients in a mini blender, jar or salad cruet with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well blended. Delicious when served over salad with chilled poached, grilled or baked salmon.

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Getting a haircut is fun, entertaining at Sharkey’s As a father, Shane Wolfersberger knows the importance of finding a salon that offers great haircuts for kids in a welcoming atmosphere. So when Shane and his wife, Ali, decided to open a business, the couple studied various kids’ salon franchises. The Wolfersbergers, who have seven children between them, were impressed with Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids and selected it as the perfect franchise for them. The Wolfersbergers opened their Mesa salon in May. “We were really excited about the business model for Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids. It just seemed more modern, exciting and up to date,” Shane said. “Our salon has lots of bright colors and fun chairs and three Xbox stations. Big flat-screen televisions are playing on the town

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cartoons and other shows. Kids can come in, get their hair washed, pick which seat they want and drive the car while getting their hair cut.” In addition to leaving with a greatlooking haircut, Shane said every child also gets to take home a balloon, bookmark, pencil and lollipop. Right now, Shane said the bulk of their business is walk-in, although they do offer appointments and they hope to eventually offer online appointment booking. While the kids are waiting for their turn in one of the colorful chairs, Shane said they can stay busy playing at a LEGO table or drawing on a chalk wall. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, Shane said, is truly a family salon. “We are modeled toward the kids, events calendar

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but we can work with adults, too, and we run specials for parent/child haircuts,” he said. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is also a good place for kids with special needs to come in for a haircut, Shane said. Babies or toddlers who come in for their first haircut will get their picture taken and a lock of their hair will be saved in a special card for their parents, Shane said. “We also offer glamour parties for kids. We brought in our own girls for training, which they enjoyed.” The salon in general is so enjoyable, in fact, that Shane has seen a steady increase in the number of customers. “We already have kids asking to come back to see specific people.” Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is located at 2015 N. Power Rd., Suite 103, in Mesa. For more information, call (480) 844-4243 or visit www. sharkeyscutsforkids.com

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Ham appointed VP of Life Care’s Southwest Division Mesa resident Matt Ham was appointed vice president of Chandlerbased Life Care Centers of America’s Southwest Division. Bart Walker, senior vice president of operations for Life Care, made the announcement. Ham began his new duties at the end of June. Ham most recently served as regional vice president of Life Care’s Mesquite Region, part of the Southwest Division. He served in that capacity for five years, overseeing several facilities in Arizona. In his new assignment, he will have operational oversight for 23 buildings in Arizona, California and Nevada. “Matt is the perfect choice to lead this division,” Walker said. “As we on the town

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have worked together, I have always been impressed with his heart of service, and with how his staff respond to his leadership. Many of the leaders in the Southwest Division already know and respect him, and that will only make our centers more unified in their mission of care for our residents and patients.” Before becoming a regional vice president, Ham was executive director at Life Care Center of Bountiful, Utah. “It’s been a very rewarding experience working for Life Care over the years and seeing the dedication that the company puts into caring for the residents,” Ham said. “I’m excited about further developing the great talent in our division and fostering the drive our associates have for excellence.” Life Care President Beecher Hunter said that Ham is a proven leader. “Matt has proven by his experience and his compassion for those we serve that he is ready for this important leadership role in our company,” Hunter said. “He is a believer that our associates are our most important resource in delivering care to our patients and residents, and will be an ardent champion of their work.” Ham earned his bachelor’s degree in aviation from Westminster College in Salt Lake City and his master’s degree in business from the University of Phoenix. Life Care Centers of America’s Southwest Division office is located at 2727 W. Frye Rd., Suite 210, Chandler. Founded in 1976, Life Care is a nationwide health care company. With headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee, Life Care operates or manages more than 220 nursing, post-acute and Alzheimer’s centers in 28 states. For more information about Life Care, visit www.lcca.com. events calendar

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I am a real estate law attorney in Mesa and for this article, I am going to discuss what happens when property owners can’t agree how to deal Nathaniel H. Wadsworth with joint ownership issues. Let’s start by considering the following two scenarios, one more likely than the other: Derek and Jennifer meet, fall in love, get engaged and buy 2 acres of vacant land on which to build their dream house. However, a few weeks before the wedding date, Jennifer and Derek are watching a sporting event on television when Jennifer discovers that Derek cheers against Jennifer’s favorite team. Realizing she almost made a major mistake, she calls off the wedding. Then she asks Derek to agree to sell the land so she can get her money back, however, Derek refuses, stating that he likes the land and still plans to build on it, even though he won’t agree to pay Jennifer for her share. He is, after all, an owner of the land, and he maintains he has the right to do what he wants with the property. Jason and Tony have been partners in various businesses and recently decided to try their hand at flipping houses. They purchase a new house in a community that was built on top of an old cemetery but after conducting due diligence they are pretty sure that the graves were moved to another location. After purchasing the house, they send a contractor in to do some work, but the contractor reports back that the house is haunted by a poltergeist—apparently the graves were not moved. Although it seems the poltergeist is, in fact, friendly, Jason wants to sell the house as soon as possible (even if it means taking a loss), but Tony prefers to hold onto the house for a few years as he views the unique situation as a potential goldmine, with a profit to be made when the right buyer comes along.

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Fortunately for Jason and Jennifer, there is a legal mechanism, known as a partition, which allows them to get out of their respective predicaments. Section 12-1211 of the Arizona Revised Statutes provides that an owner of real property “may compel a partition of the property between him and the other owners.” Although a partition typically refers to dividing into parts, it is clear that a house cannot be easily cut up in order to have each owner a fair share. Therefore, the statute also provides that, where a literal partition isn’t reasonable, the property may be sold, with each owner to receive the sales proceeds based on his or her respective ownership interest. In the cases above, if the vacant land can be reasonably divided, then Jennifer can get her fair portion of the land and sell it, while Jason can keep his half for whatever purpose he chooses. Or, if the land can’t be divided easily, then the entire property can be sold, with Jennifer and Derek sharing in the proceeds of the sale. Likewise, with Jason and Tony—Jason can force a sale of the house, with the proceeds to be divided between the owners. If you find yourself in a situation where joint owners of property cannot agree on what to do, then a partition action may be a viable solution for you as well. It is important to meet with an experienced real estate law attorney to discuss this option, along with other options that may be available to you. Please call me at (480) 833-1113 and I will be happy to assist you with your real estate law questions. Nathaniel H. Wadsworth is a partner Rowley Chapman & Barney. His practice consists of real estate law, business law and general litigation. Wadsworth earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 2003 and his law degree from J. Reuben Clark School of Law, cum laude in 2006. August 2015

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Royal Tobacco offers social atmosphere As the owner of Royal Tobacco in Mesa, Moe Alqaisi strives to provide his customers with a wide selection of top-quality products, combined with a friendly and social atmosphere. The store’s owner since September, Alqaisi said patrons can smoke on the premises, as well as on the on the town

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patio of Echo 5 Sports Pub next door. “People can enjoy food and drink and their cigars right there, and they can also smoke inside here,” he said. “There’s a real social aspect to cigars.” Royal Tobacco’s outstanding selection is another thing that distinguishes the company from the competition, Alqaisi said. “We sell premium cigars and tobacco and offer a really wide selection and most brands of cigars,” he said. Some of the most popular brands, he said, are Padron, Arturo Fuente and Cohiba. “Padron is definitely one of the best, and not a lot of places sell this brand.” Customers who prefer smoking a pipe will find a pipe tobacco station, which features fresh pipe tobacco, an assortment of handmade pipes and the tool kits to clean them. Alqaisi also offers cigar accessories, including cutters and lighters, events calendar

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