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Refurbished terminal at Falcon Field Fate uncertain for Buckhorn Baths, historic spring training site means greater appeal to pilots By Kenneth LaFave A newly expanded and refurbished terminal will be unveiled Saturday, Dec. 12, at Falcon Field Airport. To celebrate the completion of this first of several planned renovations to the Northeast Mesa facility, Mayor John Giles and Councilman David Luna, District 5, will do the ribbon-cutting honors at 11:30 a.m. that day. The public is invited to attend the ribboncutting and tour the facilities afterward. The interior of the terminal, located at 4800 E. Falcon Dr., has been expanded from 3,560 to 5,600 square feet. The lobby, a public waiting area, the pilot briefing room, restrooms and a conference room all have been en-
A refurbished terminal at Falcon Field will help put the best possible face on Mesa. Above is a rendering of the facility.
larged and improved. Pilots now have more space to prepare and review flight plans, and there are charging stations for electronic devices. The
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By Kenneth LaFave The ghosts of Leo Durocher and Ty Cobb haunt the halls where the twoheaded sheep sits, cloistered among the other beasts of Arizona, the bobcat and pheasant and deer and elk and large-mouthed bass, all of them captured forever by the taxidermist’s art. From the 1940s until 1999, the Buckhorn Baths—a combination of motel, mineral baths and taxidermy museum that also served as a spring destination for the New York (later San Francisco) Giants—was an attraction so unusual that the 1992 book, “Roadside America,” included it among its “Uniquely Odd Tourist Destinations.” The Baths are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The fate of Buckhorn Baths is uncertain after negotiations failed last month.
“The Buckhorn Baths property has historical significance from its roots and its connection to spring training. It helped give Mesa a name,” said Marc Heirshberg, the City of Mesa’s director of parks, recreation and commercial facilities.
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Red Mountain High School’s 2016 yearbook is once again featuring senior ads. This is a way for parents, friends or loved ones to submit pictures and a short paragraph in honor of their seniors. Packets containing specifics can be found expensive homes but space is looking back in the bookstore, limited. The deadline to submit a senior ad is Friday, Dec. 18. Call the school at (480) 472-8000 for more information. Our executive editor Christina FuocoKarasinski would like to thank Sun Devil Auto for doing everything they could to fix her husband’s car—again. Thanks guys! A copy editor who edited too quickly said the new Goodwill will be located at “Powell and McDowell.” Of course that should be Power. 3TV is looking for students’ favorite teachers. Nominate your favorite teacher for 3TV’s Silver Apple Award by writing a short essay on “Why This Teacher Is Special.” Winning teachers receive the award plus $500 to be used toward classroom projects. One award per month is given from October through
May. Nominations are accepted by 3TV until Feb. 29. See www.azfamily.com/silverapple for details. Covered Wagon Antique Mall, 6225 E. Main St., between Power and Recker roads, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Outdoor markets continue through April 16. Food vendors are on hand. Tea service is a new feature offered on Tuesdays. Two types of tea are served each week with a variety of finger sandwiches, scones and sweets. Call (480) 577-2549 for more information. It’s not exactly in our circulation area, but we stopped by Culver’s on Stapley to visit with Arizona D-backs pitcher Josh Collmenter. The humorous Collmenter, who’s from Michigan, asked fellow Wolverine State expats about where they’re from by lifting his right hand. Get it? Michigan looks like a hand. Michiganders point at their hand to show where they’re from. It’s a little drive, but it’ll be worth it. Mellow Mushroom, an Atlanta-based chain of pizzerias, will replace On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina near the AMC
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Falcon Field Mesa’s Falcon Field originated dur- and Arizona Gov. Sidney P. Osborn ing the early years of World War II. both manned shovels that officially Because the inexhaustible German broke the ground, though the cereair raids over England made training mony itself only lasted an hour and a pilots in their homeland too risky, half. They had to race off to officiate the British Royal Air Force asked another ground-breaking ceremony President Franklin at another unnamed D. Roosevelt in the training base 13 miles early 1940s to help southeast of Mesa. train combat pilots This “unnamed base” in the United States, would later be known and he agreed. as Williams Field. Mesa was the choAbout 70 entries sen location. Southwere submitted to a west Airways Inc. built and operated contest to name the No. 4 British the then-named No. 4 British Flying Flying Training School. However, Training School. Southwest Airways the winner was City Engineer E.B. leased 720 acres from the City of Tucker who proposed the name FalMesa for $2 per acre, per year. con Field because the name is “symThe ground-breaking ceremonies bolic of the famous English fighting for the new airfield were held at spirit and is the name of their re10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 1941. nowned fighting1 and hunting bird.” ArizonaOpry-ad-NEARBYNEWS-halfpg-horiz-2015-11-18_FINAL.pdf 11/12/15 6:56 PM Mesa’s mayor, George N. Goodman As the winner, Tucker received a
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free airplane tour of the Valley. After WWII ended, the RAF installation at Falcon Field was closed and the City of Mesa purchased the field from the U.S. government for $1. From 1945-65 the field was leased out to multiple industrial interests, including Talley Defense Systems, Astro Rocket Inc., Rocket Power Inc., the Gabriel Company and others. Today Falcon Field is the fourth
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From a children’s home to churches, schools, homebuilders and an employee-owned grocery chain, the nominees for SRP’s “Champions of Energy Efficiency Awards” are diverse, yet similar, in their commitment to reduce, conserve and save. During the second annual awards luncheon, which featured six-time Olympic Gold Medal swimmer and paraplegic Amy Van Dyken as the keynote, SRP honored 19 innovative businesses and organizations for being champions of energy conservation. Eight customers took home “the gold” during the celebration. Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, near Higley Road and the Loop 202, was the winner in the charitable and nonprofit category. The 125-acre facility provides a safe, loving place for children who are separated from their parents, and does so in an ecoconscious environment. To win top honors in its category, Sunshine Acres participated in SRP’s Standard Business Solutions lighting rebate. In every home and building, the chil-
dren’s home looks for ways to lower energy costs. It installed occupancy sensors in each room that turn off lights when children leave the room. Savings are always beneficial for the nonprofit, which was established in 1954. FireRock Golf and Country Club in Fountain Hills was named a runnerup in the mid-sized business category. The world-class golf facility is first runner-up for installing upgraded air conditioner units and programmable thermostats, which have contributed to high energy savings. Last year, through a lighting retrofit from the SRP Commercial rebate program, FireRock saved more than one-quarter million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity and plans to continue to add energy-efficient equipment to its facilities. The awards are part of SRP’s efforts to encourage commercial customers to take advantage of the SRP Business Solutions rebates or the SRP ENERGY STAR Homes program to reduce energy use and save money.
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Pearce received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award on Oct. 15, 2015. The award is given in recognition of 50 or more years of accident-free flying as a U.S. certificated pilot. “He is an exemplary airman and we are pleased to present him with this Extended family members join Phil Pearce, third from award,” Ian Gregor, public left, and his wife, Mary, fourth from left, to celebrate affairs manager of the Fed- Phil’s accomplishment of more than 50 years of safe flight as a pilot. eral Aviation Administration Pacific Division said. low pilots and the aviation commu“Every flight is a study in trying to do nity,” Falcon Field Airport Director it right. I don’t ever acquire perfection, Corinne Nystrom said. but you always strive to get it right and Whether it meant checking seat not forget something,” Pearce said. belts and fuel before each flight or Even though piloting was not his making an unexpected stop to make main profession, flight safety always sure his family didn’t get airsick, he has been important to Pearce. said he strives to make every flight as “Flight safety is the highest priority great as possible for his passengers. for [Falcon Field] because it protects “It was always on my mind,” Pearce both pilots and those on the ground. said. “Fly smooth, always try to make a Phil exemplifies the highest standards perfect takeoff, and always try to make of safety and is an example to his fel- a perfect landing.”
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San Francisco Giants spitball pitcher Gaylord Perry relaxes at Buckhorn Baths, ca. 1965.
So it was no surprise in 2014, when a $70 million City of Mesa bond package included the preservation of Buckhorn “at the top of the list,” as Heirshberg put it. The plan was to refurbish the decaying buildings and exhibits and open them to the public. For now, though, the ghosts and the beasts will remain hidden from view, after Buckhorn’s owners and the City of Mesa failed to come to an agreement earlier this year. “We went forward with due diligence and environmental surveys, but when it came time to negotiate the final price and what would be included in the sale, we were unable to reach an agreement,” Heirshberg said. “Its future is now in the hands of its owners,” said Vic Linoff, president of the Mesa Preservation Foundation, noting that the property is for sale for $4.2 million. The estimated cost to the City of Mesa for the purchase and restoration of the property and its contents had been set at $10 million. “The City made every effort, but in the end just weren’t able to complete the purchase. It wasn’t a matter of money, but of certain items,” and the owners’ reluctance to allow those items to transfer with the sale, Linoff said. Buckhorn Baths contains extensive collections of taxidermy, Native American artifacts and baseball memorabilia. “The understanding the voters had when they passed the bond issue was that the purchase would include items that would tell the story of the Baths once they were restored and open to the public,” Linoff explained. The site began in 1939 as a gas station on the Old U.S. 60, which is now Main Street, near Recker Road. The
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location was then well outside of Mesa, and the city has grown up to and around it. When the property’s owners, Ted and Alice Sliger, dug for water, they discovered a foul-tasting hot springs and turned it into a therapeutic retreat, building cottages and adding exhibits from Ted’s taxidermy collection. Buckhorn’s connection to Spring Training is significant. There’s no ballpark at the Baths and no games were ever played there, but it became a stop for members of the New York Giants, who would take the mineral baths there in the weeks ramping up to the training games at Mesa’s Rendezvous Park. “Spring Training was much less formalized then. Teams would just barnstorm around the country from town to town,” Linoff explained. But when Buckhorn Baths gained a reputation for its therapeutic waters, the Giants’ owner, who owned a home in the Valley, invited the Cleveland Indians to join his team in Mesa for the first permanent Spring Training location. “One might argue that, without Buckhorn Baths, there never would have been a Cactus League,” Linoff concluded. The Baths closed in 1999, when Alice Sliger, then 92, found the upkeep too taxing. She died in 2010. The property now belongs to the Sligers’ heirs. Linoff said he believes there is still a chance to interest the owners in a sale that would ensure the property’s preservation as an historic site. “Perhaps the community can keep interest in this alive,” Linoff said. “But if it’s forgotten and the property is purchased by a developer, then we’re going to lose the Buckhorn Baths.” December 2015
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Meticulously well cared for and shows like a model! Located amongst the desert vistas and adjacent to the Gold Canyon Community with shopping, dining, golf and the Superstition Mountains. Saguaro & Canyon Lake only minutes away as well. This home sits on an oversized lot allowing for ample space to soak up the sun and enjoy the views. Spacious open concept floor plan with plenty of room to add a pool. Featuring newer interior & exterior paint, upgraded 20" tile, newer carpet and both an eat-it and formal dining option. Virtual Tour @www.tourfactory. com/1460483
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This home has it all. A Fully remodeled kitchen w/ top of the line appliances, new cabinets, granite counter tops, remodeled master bath w/ walk in shower and stylish vanity, an open concept/split floor plan with tile & some wood throughout. Located in the acclaimed community of Red Mountain Ranch offering luxury amenities such as golf, tennis, community pool, fitness facility & parks at arm’s length. Enjoy a private pool in the comforts of your own backyard while not having to lift a finger to this home. Virtual Tour @www. tourfactory.com/1462914
MLS #5361345 This Las Sendas home exudes a spacious floor plan on an oversized cul-de-sac lot. Beautiful new turf, private pool w/ waterfall, fire pit, a covered patio/ walk deck to take in the views while enjoying plenty of space to entertain. Interior home is neutral, clean and ready to move in. Not to be missed is the split floor plan, full bath & 5th bedroom currently being used as an office downstairs, as well as a remodeled master bathroom complete with walk-in shower & separate soaking tub upstairs. Open kitchen boasts granite counters while looking out to the backyard oasis. Virtual Tour @ www.tourfactory.com/1459415
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Elements is committed to providing the best massage Ready to venture from the corporate world, Ron and Troy Suzann Gatza thought a franchise business would be the way to go. So the couple teamed up with a consultant to look at the various opportunities and decided that the Elements Massage model fit them best. “We were sold on the Elements Massage mission: ‘To provide the industry’s best therapeutic massage in a professional and inviting environment where our clients can experience the Elements difference,’” Troy said. The studio, Elements’ 11th in the Valley, opened in April and is celebrating its sixth-month anniversary. It is located at 1705 S. Greenfield Rd., south of U.S. Highway 60 and Greenfield Road, Mesa. The studio offers a variety of massages: Swedish massage: Typically, a light-tomedium-pressure massage used for relaxation and to reduce stress. Deep tissue massage: The therapist uses firm pressure to penetrate the layers of muscle to relieve pain and release any knots and tension.
Trigger point work: Trigger point work is integrated into a medium or deep tissue massage session. The massage therapist provides focused attention and pressure on highly localized knots and areas of tension. Hot stone massage: The massage therapist uses smooth, hot stones and massage oil. The stones are heated in hot water and the massage therapist uses the stones during the massage session. The heat from the stones helps relax muscles and allows for a very soothing and deep massage. Prenatal massage: Elements offers the premier prenatal cut-out table, which allows expectant mothers to lay on their stomach while their abdomen is gently supported. Prenatal massage primarily consists of Swedish massage techniques and may incorporate some stretching to relieve tension and pain. However, because no pregnancy is “routine,” massage therapists customize the massage to meet individual client needs. Prenatal massage has been proven to reduce stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains and reduce the anxiety that
can accompany pregnancy. Sports massage: Sports massage is specifically designed for people involved in physical activity, although one does not have to be an “athlete” to receive one. It can include stretching, compression and range of motion techniques as well as deep tissue and Swedish strokes. Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment. Couples massage: Elements’ couples room allows clients to receive the benefits of any of the massages from their individual massage therapist while being in the same room. Troy said clients are matched with Elements’ therapists who best suit their needs. “Your session includes a consultation, a mid-massage check-in and a postmassage recommendation,” she said. “This communication is essential to ensuring that your massage session is truly customized to meet your expectations
at every step of your service.” She said it’s important, too, to have continued massages because of its longterm effects. “At Elements Massage, we believe that there are ongoing physical and emotional benefits that come from personalized, therapeutic massage,” Troy said. “A customized massage isn’t a frivolous indulgence. Those who receive a regular massage benefit from lower levels of stress hormones, a heightened immune system and increased circulation.” Elements Massage prides itself on providing the best massage possible. “The best massage isn’t just a slogan, it’s a commitment,” she stressed.
Mesa Celebrates Opening of Falcon Field Airport Terminal See what’s new at the airport! The public is invited to visit the newly renovated Falcon Field Airport terminal building featuring updated, comfortable passenger waiting areas, pilot flight planning room & more! Enjoy refreshments and aircraft displays in the shaded aircraft viewing area!
Saturday, December 12, 2015 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor John Giles & District 5 Councilmember David Luna
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East Valley Moms Brought to you by: take photos with kids, and everyone can enjoy a nightly snowfall on Main Street. Visitors can even drop off letters to Santa at Rawhide’s “Delivery to the Southwest Pole” post office—and every kid will get a response to their letter.
Celebrate the holidays with these local events By Kimberly Hosey The holiday season is fast approaching, and there’s so much to do, see, hear, make and contribute in the Valley. It’s hard to pick just one. So we chose a handful. Here are just a few ways to make your holidays with kids or teens even more special.
PLAY Rawhide’s Snowy Christmas at Wild Horse Pass If you’d like to take in some Southwest fun and maybe have a stunt show with your holiday festivities, head to Rawhide Western Town and Event Center for its third annual Rawhide Snowy Christmas. Thousands of holiday lights will festoon the town as it
celebrates the season through Sunday, Jan. 3. During Rawhide’s regular hours—Fridays 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the venue will continue the celebration with nightly Christmas fun. Each night Santa will lead a tree-lighting ceremony and
Rawhide Western Town and Event Center 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler www.rawhide.com, call (480) 5025600 or email info@Rawhide.com. Regular admission Through Sunday, Jan. 3
SEE ZooLights You’ve probably taken your family to the Phoenix Zoo during the day, but if you haven’t visited during ZooLights you’re missing out. A whole new menagerie lights up—literally. Millions of lights in hundreds of displays decorate the zoo in a parade of animated animals. Watch for new displays this year, including 3-D light sculptures of stingrays, flowers, ... continues on page 30
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a hummingbird and a tiger. Two light shows feature the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Winter Palace” and “Polar Express.” Kids will enjoy talking to the interactive Jengo the Talking Giraffe, returning with his pal Tortuga the talking tortoise. For an extra fee kids can touch the stingrays in Stingray Bay, ride a camel or take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel. ZooLights run from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Camps at Children’s Museum of Phoenix The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is celebrating winter break with a series of crafty camps for kids 5 to 8 centering around learning, wintertime, animals living in cold climates and more. Kids in the first session; Monday Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 23, will learn about snow— and the more fun, edible version, ice cream—the science behind germs and the common cold and will make art projects and play as they prepare for Santa’s visit. The “cool” fun continues in the second session Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30, when campers will learn all about animals that survive in cold climates, whether it’s the Arctic or the desert! They will also learn about crystals and snow—through play, of course. Both
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sessions involve art activities and play through the museum’s three interactive, kid-centered floors. Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix (602) 253-0501 www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org Monday, Dec. 21, through Wednesday, Dec. 23 Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30 Fill out and submit a camp application at http://childrensmuseumofphoenix. org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015Winter-Camper-Applications.pdf.
HEAR “The Nutcracker,” Ballet Arizona Well, “hear” doesn’t quite cover it: more like “hear, see and experience.” Still, the music of “The Nutcracker” will stay with you for years. I still find myself humming the tunes some 25 years after learning them. There are always a number of performances to catch each season, but Ballet Arizona’s is particularly well known for its long run and fantastic performance: Animals, colors and fantasy take over the stage in a truly immersive way. Three casts of professional dancers and 140 youth chosen through open auditions perform accompanied by The Phoenix Symphony. If you’re looking to capture childlike wonder or an interest in the fine arts for you kids this holiday season, this is a great bet. Symphony Hall 75 N. Second St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 381-1096 or http://balletaz.org Admission: Call for charge Friday, Dec. 11 to Saturday, Dec. 27 December 2015
to stay up past midnight when they are waiting for their adults to return home. Adults wake up late on a Saturday morning; it’s the perfect time to catch up on sleep. Grownups see the weekend as a perfect time to catch up on some yard work. Grownups cut the cheddar on the cutting board. Adults cut the cheese wherever they can. Grownups secure the bread bag with the twist tie after making a sandwich. Adults aren’t aware there is an actual purpose for a twist tie. Adults put their dirty dishes in the sink. Grownups rinse their own dishes along with whatever other dishes adults have left in the sink, put them in the dishwasher, run the dishwasher and return two hours later to unload it. When you are an adult, the best part of the holidays is getting presents. When you are a grownup, the best part is giving them. Adults do not consider it out of the ordinary to watch an entire season of “The Walking Dead” on Netflix in
By Jill Pertler
Growing up Blowing out 18 candles on your birthday cake is a huge milestone. It happens in an instant. You are an adult! As such, you can vote and get married. You can serve in the military, get a tattoo, donate blood and get called for jury duty. You can even win the lottery (because you are finally old enough to buy a ticket). Even though you can do all these things (and more) being 18 does not make you a grownup. I’ve witnessed this firsthand with some of my own kids. They are young adults and independent in so many ways but they are not yet grownups because being an adult and being a grownup are two different things. One is immediate and automatic, the other is not. A grownup has the ability to discern a running toilet from anywhere in the house. This is accompanied by
the inability to ignore a running toilet—even and especially at 2 a.m. An adult flushes and doesn’t give it a second thought or listen. When you are an adult, you eat when you are hungry, whatever time of the day (or night) that might be—even at 2 a.m. When you are a grownup you anticipate other people’s hunger more than your own. When a grownup sees a police car in the rearview mirror he experiences a sense of security. An adult breaks out in a sweat and hopes he wasn’t speeding—again. Adults have been known to lie about their age by increasing it. Grownups have been known to lie about their age by decreasing it. Adults pay the rent; grownups pay the mortgage. Adults have jobs; grownups have careers. Adults stay up way past midnight; grownups attempt
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The Desert Botanical Garden comes to life with 8,000 handlit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and the art exhibit, “Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden.” WHEN: Nightly, through Tuesday, Dec. 31 WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: $30 adults, $12.50 children, ages 3 to 12, children 3 years and younger, free INFO: www.dpg.org and (480) 481-8188
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Children and their families can enjoy a pancake breakfast, a photo with Santa and holiday activities. Tickets must be pre-purchased. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 19, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (first breakfast), and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (second breakfast) WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Building B, Mesa COST: $7 adults and children 1 year and older INFO: www.mesaamp.com, visit Building A Box Office, 268 N. Center St. or (480) 644-4948
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Original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various mediums, live entertainment, artist demonstrations, family activities and food. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500
Supervised entertainment at event for children from ages 6 to 12 includes games, videos and storytelling, and snacks. Children will learn about the birth of Jesus and the real reason for Christmas. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School, 3257 E. University Dr., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 830-1724
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This holiday event features 3-D light displays, Music in Motion shows, an ice sculptor, and, for an additional fee, carousel and camel rides. WHEN: Nightly, through Sunday, Jan. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: $18 members, $16 general. Children 2 years and under free. INFO: www.phoenixzoo.org or (602) 286-3800.
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Free outdoor concerts by community groups featuring traditional and holiday songs on the Alliance Pavilion stage. WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays until Saturday, Dec. 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.mesaartscenter.com or (480) 644-6500
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Children can share a holiday wish list with Santa and have a photo taken with him. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Kneaders Bakery and Café, 5155 E. Baseline Rd. (at Higley), Gilbert COST: Purchase of chunky cinnamon French toast, ($5.99) INFO: www.kneaders.com
Residents in the Las Sendas Community and their children can enjoy breakfast with Santa. Seating is limited. Register for the breakfast by visiting the association office. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12, times TBA WHERE: Las Sendas Community Association, 7900 E. Eagle River Dr., Mesa COST: Contact association. INFO: www.thetrailhead.org or call (480) 357-8780
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Las Sendas Community residents can enjoy a trolley ride, which run every half hour. Las Sendas residents who wish to ride the trolley must preregister and reserve prior to the event by visiting the association office or call. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Las Sendas Community Association, 7900 E. Eagle River Dr., Mesa COST: $5 INFO: (480) 357-8780
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she’s crafty By Erica Odello
Do you want to build a snowman? You will need: 4-6 old tires, 1 can of indoor/outdoor primer, paintbrush, extra-
thick paint roller and paint tray, large drop cloth, 2 x wire hangers and wire snips, white zip ties, cordless drill, 1 string of 50 white mini-lights, hat and scarf.
Step 1: Acquire the tires Unless you have a gearhead in your circle of acquaintance, chances are good you don’t have old tires laying around, just waiting to be made into a craft project. While the thought of finding 4-6 used tires may sound daunting, it’s actually very easy and in almost all circumstances, free. It just requires going to a shop like Discount Tire and asking. Every time I’ve needed a craft tire, not only have they given me what I need, they’ve even helped find “the best” tire for my project. In this case, I recommend various sizes although I learned that truck tires are much harder to paint than car tires.
Step 2: Tire painting Spread out the drop cloth and stir the paint. Get the roller saturated and paint the outside edge of the sidewall of one of the tires, then use the roller to paint the tread. I found it was easiest to paint when the tire was right side up, rolling as I went along. Have your kid(s) use the paintbrush to fill in any gaps in the tread you may have missed. Place the tire on its side, then paint the entire sidewall that’s facing up. This will be the upside as you stack the tires later. Repeat for all tires. For the tire you’ve designated as the head, you’ll want to paint both sidewalls completely, as well as the inside of the tire because this one will be visible from all sides.
Step 3: Lighting the face Straighten the wire hangers but leave a 90-degree angle with about 1.5 inches on the end of one. Drill a hole in the edge of the sidewall and insert the short angled end of the hanger. Bend a 6-inch to 8-inch triangle in the middle of the hanger, then extend to the other side of the tire. Repeat drilling and inserting the other end of the hanger. Repeat process for the mouth, but bend the second hanger into a smile instead of into a carrot-shaped nose. Gather eight lights into a cluster and wrap a zip tie around them to secure them into an eye shape. Use another zip tie to secure this cluster to one side of the nose bend, with the excess lights facing the nose. Wrap the extra light string on the hanger between the eye cluster and the plug and secure at the edge with a zip tie. Wrap about 20 more lights around the nose cone and secure the tip with another zip tie. Repeat the eye-cluster process on the other side of the nose. Use the remaining lights to wrap around the mouth wire as many times as needed until all of the light string is used up, securing the end with a zip tie and making sure the end plug is hidden inside the tire. December 2015
Step 4: Assembly Stack the tires as desired with the fully painted sides facing up. Hide an extension cord inside the tire stack to bring power to your snowman’s face. Place the head on top then connect the face’s male plug to the extension cord. I used a scarf I found at a thrift store and a 7.5-feet x 8-inch light net (found at Walmart) to make a scarf for my snowman. I happen to have access to go-kart tires which are exactly the right size to make a top-hat, but all craft stores are selling super-cute winter hats at a discount and any of them will work great for this project. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all the crafty mommas reading this!
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Holiday party fun for all The holiday season allows many of us to reconnect with loved ones and sometimes it takes hours to catch up. If you’re like me, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun and forget about the kids. If your children have cousins their age who provide ready-made entertainment, you’ve got it made. If that’s not the case, your kids may be bored or feel uncomfortable in a houseful of relatives. There are a few tips to make sure kids have as much fun as the adults. For the shy ones: Bring a bag of books and a favorite board game or two, so your child has something they’re comfortable with to share with other children. Electronics are popular and portable, but board games require at least two players and provide obvious topics for conversation. Kids may start out talking about the game and the
rules and whose turn it is, and then as they get comfortable, the conversation will naturally progress to other topics. Before you know it, they’re feeling connected and having fun. For “the explorer”: Let your child know who is going to be at the party and what activities will be acceptable. For little kids who still prefer to explore by touching, ask them to practice looking at table decorations and ornaments without touching. The parents and children should take turns asking for permission to touch something. For the quiet ones: To prepare for the party, sit together and brainstorm topics that relatives may be interested in. Rehearsing this will help children avoid the awkward silence that follows that “My, how you’ve grown” hug.
For gatherings with children of various ages: Help the older ones plan an activity that they can do with the younger ones. For example, set up a craft table with supplies to create something to take home as a remembrance, or make a list of group games that the older ones can lead. Our family favorites include Farkle, Taboo, and Apples to Apples. All three allow for practically unlimited players and have such a low level of skill that people of
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mand they be their best selves in my room because that’s what I’m striving to give them—my best self. What are your favorite childhood memories? Mitchell: Of a teacher who said, “I believe in you.” He then proved it every day of the school year by demanding my best effort. Also my dog, Licorice, being so excited to see me that her tail would wag itself around and around until she was turning in a giant circle. What is the best advice you received and from whom? Mitchell: My best advice came from many people and is distilled into this: “You deserve to be the best you; so does your world.”
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Christie Huff ’s enthusiasm is infectious. The country singer and 2013 Mountain View High School graduate has been in Los Angeles for a little more than a year, but she’s already had some amazing opportunities. She signed with Rita Coolidge’s management team, and subsequently played gigs at the notorious Viper Room and Hard Rock Café. Now she’s getting a band together to take her act one step further. “I’m going to continue to do shows around L.A. and build up an audience, said the ambitious Huff. “I’m going to go out to Nashville in March or April and do a showcase for the labels while I’m out there.” Huff isn’t quite sure where her talents come from, although her grandfather played the trumpet in a band. Her mom is a physician who recently moved temporarily to Africa to help patients via a program affiliated with
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Rock Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry and Apricot Preserve Glaze If you’re “game” to veer off the tried and true path of preparing the standard turkey for your holiday meal, Rock Cornish Game Hens are a delicious option. The kids in our family absolutely love them because they think they are miniature turkeys and they each get one of their very own. The great thing about Rock Cornish Game Hens is that they are available all year long. (Just give yourself a few days to thaw them out, because you’ll find them in the frozen food section.) So they not only make a wonderful holiday dish but also great for a “new year—new you” dish in January when you’re still feeling the glow of the holidays but you’re ready to start eating a bit more healthy. For some reason, I thought these delicious little birds had been a part of our culture for centuries, but in the research I did about them, I was shocked to learn that, although the U.S. patent
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Emotional Health and Mood Management Health Talk Join the group for part two of the Emotional Health and Mood Management Health Talk. Self-care techniques for stress, discouragement and fatigue meet your neighbor will be discussed. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Natural Health Clinic Red Mountain Acupuncture, 3654 N. Power Rd., Suite 128, Mesa COST: Free; reservations required expensive homes INFO: (480) 331-2246 or www.healthredmountain.com Successful Weight Control Learn how to eat sensibly, yet enjoy the goodies of the season. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 3, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Natural Health Clinic Red Mountain Acupuncture, 3654 N. Power Rd., Suite 128, Mesa COST: Free; Reservations required INFO: (480) 331-2246 or www.healthredmountain.com
The Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival (MACFest) The Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival features the work of established and emerging artists and crafters including woodworking, metal crafts, food items, jewelry, art, photography, handmade soaps and holiday gift items. WHEN: Saturdays, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: On North MacDonald between Main Street and Pepper Place, downtown Mesa COST: Free INFO: info@macfestmesa.com or www.macfestmesa.com Dreamland Villa Arts and Craft Show Pick up a few homemade goodies at this annual event. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Dreamland Villa, Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Dr., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 444-6366
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Spirit of Phoenix Barbershop Chorus The chorus presents its “Harmony for the Holidays Christmas Show,” which features happy, harmonious holiday songs in traditional religious and popular music styles. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. WHERE: Skyline High School, 845 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa COST $15 INFO: (480) 947-7464 or www.sopchorus.org
Myron Sommerfeld Orchestra Join the Myron Sommerfeld Orchestra for a dance at Las Palmas Grand. Water and ice is provided, while popcorn is 25 cents and soda is $1. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. WHERE: Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa COST: $8 INFO: (480) 357-5000 An Evening to Remember Featuring the East Valley Pops Orchestra, the optional dinner is limited to 200 guests. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.; concert at 7 p.m. WHERE: Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa COST: $6 to $24 INFO: (480) 218-2221 Sonoran Desert Chorale’s “Glad Tidings! Music for a Winter’s Night” The chorale presents “A Winter’s Night” through creative reharmonization and rhythmic variation. A celebration of carols opens the winter concert. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa COST: $18 adults; $15 seniors, students and groups of 10 or more INFO: (480) 305-4538 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org Carnival of Illusion Step right up and get ready to laugh, have fun and celebrate a magical night out with Carnival of Illusion. This toprated program is “revitalizing magic” by blending an international travel
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Live Nativity—The Good News of Christmas Boulder Mountain Community Church invites the public to gather around the fire and enjoy Christmas music, drama, free cookies and hot chocolate. WHEN: Saturday Dec. 19, and Dec. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; live nativity story at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. WHERE: Boulder Mountain Community Church, 9390 E. McLellan Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 986-0006 Living Nativity Come hear and see the story of Jesus’ birth unfold as you walk through five nativity scenes that tell the Christmas story from the Annunciation to visit of the wise men. Also live entertainment and light refreshments will be offered in Pilgrim’s Fellowship Hall east of the parking lot. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School, 3257 E. University Dr., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 830-1724, office@pilgrimmesa.com, www.pilgrimmesa.com Christmas Eve Worship Service Celebrate Christmas Eve among friends. WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. WHERE: East Mesa Christian Church, 706 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 830-3474 or www.emccaz.org
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Raised Jewish, veteran sax man Dave Koz is an unlikely Christmas music star. “It just sort of happened,” Koz said with a laugh from his hotel room in Sarasota, Florida. “I grew up Jewish and celebrating Hanukkah and somewhere along the way I made a holiday record and it took off. We started to do some touring behind that. Eighteen years later ... It’s a head scratcher to say the least. I’m honored to do it. The main thing is I love playing holiday music.” Koz called it the best time of the year to be on the road. That’s especially true this year with the addition of special guests Bill Medley and alto sax player Candy Dulfer. “Bill is new for us this year,” said Koz, who brings his show to the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 16. “For me, he’s a legend. [His talent] is very rare. If you can think about the people who are like him—Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who had hits in every decade since the ‘60s; he delivered
the songs that are so famous, ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.’ “It’s really special to have as a guest a guy who has had that much success in the music world and touched so many people. Plus, he’s a lovely guy, a great guy. Then, when he opens his mouth, you get that rich baritone and it’s all over.” He called Dulfer the “single funkiest female on the planet.” “That’s not an official scientific statement, but I think it’s a done deal,” he said, again with a laugh. “She’s an incredible performer from Holland. Candy’s very much featured in this show.” The show is rounded out by South African-born singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler. “Jonathan has been a collaborator of mine on this tour for many years,” he said. “He has a whole incredible musical sensibility. He’s from South Africa. He sings. He plays. He’s a very spiritual person. He brings a very heartfelt emotionality to the show.” Speaking of shows, he’s most excited about playing the Mesa Arts Center.
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“It’s one of our favorite places to come on this tour,” Koz said. “It’s gorgeous, and music sounds great there. It’s always a fun crowd. By the time we get to Mesa, we’re in the home stretch of the tour, so we’re in a good mood.”
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Red Mountain Family Dental offers supportive atmosphere When clients arrive at Red Mountain Family Dental in Mesa, they can rest assured that they will have all of their dental needs taken care of by Dr. Scott Josephson and his staff of six. The dental office, which opened in 2011, is a one-stop shop of sorts, offering a wide variety of dental services. “We offer essentially all aspects of general dentistry, including regular maintenance and dental hygiene appointments like cleaning, exams and fillings, and we also do crowns, implants and braces too,” said Josephson, a general dentist who has been with Red Mountain Family Dental since 2012. “We work with patients of all ages, from 1 and 2 year olds who are here for their initial appointments to adults.” on the town
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In addition to taking care of their patients’ dental needs, Josephson and his staff will make sure they are tending to their emotional needs as well. “We like to treat everybody the way we want to be treated, and we take the time to explain what will happen and there is never any pressure,” he said. “We know that if you have not gone to the dentist in two years or more, the truth is that you are not a fan of it.” To help patients who are feeling especially uneasy, Josephson said Red Mountain Family Dental offers nitrous oxide that he said will help take the edge off. To ensure his patients are getting the best possible dental care, Josephson said he stays apprised of the latest and most advanced technology, including digital cameras and X-rays. To make it as easy as possible for events calendar
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people to schedule their appointments, Josephson said they offer flexible hours. Josephson and his staff also take a whole-mouth approach to their work, which means they keep an eye out for common oral health issues while doing routine checkups and cleanings. Dr. Scott Josephson, center, surrounded by his These health conditions in- staff, is a general dentist at Red Mountain Family In addition to top-notch dental care for a clude tooth decay, TMJ dys- Dental. wide variety of issues, Josephson and his staff take function, gum disease and the time to make sure their patients are comfortable and to answer their questions. teeth grinding. office, but now handles his appointAlthough Josephson said he’s excited about the advances in den- ments like a pro. “This guy was so nervous from the tistry and seeing the positive change in his patients’ smiles, he especially get-go, but now he can handle having enjoys getting to know everyone who root canals and implants,” Josephson said. comes into the dental office. “It’s amazing what people can do “We have had parents bring in their kids, and then the kids bring in their when they are given the opportunity kids. That is where it gets fun,” he said, to talk. Even giving someone one minadding that they also enjoy catch- ute of your time can make a differing up with the many snowbirds who ence.” Red Mountain Family Dental is locome in for appointments during the cated at 1909 N. Power Rd., Suite 103 winter. One of Josephson’s fondest memo- in Mesa. For more information, call ries centers on a patient who used to (480) 641-4165 or visit www.myredbe especially fearful of coming to his mountainfamilydental.com.
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Before Visionmakers Design Center opened its doors at McKellips and Higley roads one year ago, owners of higher-end home projects who wanted to renovate or build had to travel to Scottsdale for products. But Visionmakers International owner Lane Cook has created a convenient one-stop shop for homeowners and their architects, builders, designers and trades. The Visionmakers Design Center houses the East Valley’s finest companies offering windows and window coverings, complete home lighting solutions, custom cabinetry, countertops, appliance packages, tile and stone, metal and glass iron doors, and architectural stone. “Our people have many years’ experience in design and selection and they know how to advise homeowners or consult with designers and builders on how to package a home,” Cook said. The anchor tenant, 13-year-old Visionmakers International, sells architecturally styled metal and iron doors, and natural stone products such as fireplace mantels, columns, window sills, kitchen hood treatments, arches, niches and much more. They design doors or stone to fit contemporary, ranch, traditional or old-world-style homes. “We have the largest showroom in Arizona dedicated to architectural stone, with over 50 fireplace surrounds, house fronts, columns, fountains and more. Many clients say our showroom feels like Disneyland to them,” Cook said. “You will also find the latest kitchen styles, flooring trends, and exciting new lighting fixtures, as well as window solutions to make your home reach its full potential.” The Design Center works with some of the highest-valued residences in the state, but also offers solutions tailored for all types of custom projects and budgets. The unique value lies not in selling on the town
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Recent Sales as of November 2015 Other Subdivisions in Your Area
Las Sendas 7408 2423 2737 7532 3646 3703 7352 3230 4006 8226 4319
E Nance N Raven N Raven E Wolf Canyon N Morning Dove N Paseo Del Sol E Sayan N Stone Gully N Pinnacle Hills E Vista Canyon N Sagewood
2,126 Sqft $295,000 2,219 Sqft $309,900 1,926 Sqft $327,000 2,451 Sqft $333,000 2,451 Sqft $336,500 2,649 Sqft $470,000 4,275 Sqft $485,000 3,427 Sqft $575,000 3.610 Sqft $669,000 4,420 Sqft $1,075,000 4,322 Sqft $1,100,000
Mountain Bridge 8829 E Ivy 1742 N Channing
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From the time he could walk, Pat Young has been interested in anything and everything to do with cars. “I come from a motorsports background and have always been a car guy. I think it’s just something that I was born to do,” he said. In 1999, Young turned his passion for cars into a business when he opened Young’s Detail Shop in Mesa. He closed temporarily in 2007 and reopened in July 2013. Formerly employed by auto dealerships, Young has plenty of experience working on cars. His shop specializes in repair work, as well as interior and exterior detailing services including leather conditioning. “I work with a lot of customers who buy and sell vehicles, and they bring them to us,” Young said. “They know on the town
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that every dollar they spend with me will make them two.” In addition to offering fair prices for detail work, Young said his commitment to honesty helps to set him apart from similar businesses. “I’m very trustworthy. Whether you spend money with me or not, you will get the truth,” he said. “It doesn’t bother me if people end up not spending money with me after I explain things to them.” Young said he also takes pride in helping victims of minor accidents save money on repairs; in many cases, he is able to fix the car for less than other auto body shops, many times without involving the insurance company. For example, Young said, if someone has a minor collision and the
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Young’s Detail Shop specializes in repairing vehicles that have been involved in minor accidents, like this Acura. In some cases, owner Pat Young said he can save customers money by fixing their vehicles instead of filing a claim with their insurance.
insurance claim is $700 or $800, the insurance company will typically take a $500 deductible which leaves only $200 or $300 to repair the vehicle— plus the customer will probably get hit with higher premiums. “We might be able to do the repair for half price,” he said. Whether he is helping to repair a car that has been involved in a minor accident or doing detail work on a vehicle, Young said he enjoys seeing
how happy his customers are with his work. “Paint work is a combination of science and art work and it’s really an artistic process. We spend a lot of time on the prep work so when the car is done it will look really good,” he said. Young’s Detail Shop is located at 2626 E. Evergreen St., in Mesa. For more information, call (480) 570-4144 or visit https://www.facebook.com/YoungsDetail-shop-973275862731032.
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Do the courts care if my kid is a klepto? As an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney, I have learned that certain crimes tend to occur with more frequency during the holiday season. Shoplifting and employee theft are two of those crimes. According to a recent report released by Checkpoint Systems (known as The Global Retail Theft Barometer), American consumers steal more than $13 billion annually. As an interesting side note, the Theft Barometer will also tell you what items are most commonly stolen; alcohol and makeup being the top two. Over the past two and a half decades, I have represented shoplifting clients from all age groups. I have defended preteens and teens in juvenile court. In the adult courts, I have represented college students; hard-working 30 and 40 year olds, and an interesting array of retired individuals. Some of these clients claim that the current case is the first time that they ever attempted to steal. Others will openly brag that they have shoplifted for decades and cannot believe they were finally caught. Because so few family members want to accept that someone they love is truly a thief, I am often asked to have a forensic psychiatrist assess a client for kleptomania. Although kleptomania is not a legal defense to a theft charge in Arizona, it may prove extremely useful in eliminating certain consequences, such as jail time. This is especially true for repeat offenders. December 2015
From a diagnostic and therapeutic standpoint, kleptomania is different from shoplifting. Shoplifters tend to preplan their crimes and target specific items they need or desire—especially during the holidays. A true kleptomaniac, on the other hand, has a serious mental health disorder and will spontaneously take things that he or she does not need or even want. Not surprisingly, kleptomaniacs tend to experience additional mental health struggles. According to the Mayo Clinic website (www.mayoclinic.org), compulsive shopping, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders are also common in individuals with kleptomania. In Arizona, shoplifting can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on a number of factors. In addition to significant fines and jail time, a shoplifting conviction can also detrimentally affect a person’s future employability. As a result, if you or a loved one is ever arrested for shoplifting, please contact our office immediately at (480) 833-2341. Brian D. Strong is a senior associate at Rowley Chapman & Barney Ltd. His practice is limited to criminal defense law and he represents clients throughout Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Utah State University in 1987 and a juris doctor from Brigham Young University in 1990. On the web at www.NearbyNews.com
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