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Goodwill to build Las Sendas location By Michelle Talsma Everson Early next year, a 22,500-squarefoot Goodwill shop and donation center will open on the corner of Power and McDowell roads. The shop was approved unanimously at a recent Mesa Planning and Zoning Board meeting, much to the chagrin of several Las Sendas residents who protested at the meeting, through e-mails and calls to Mesa City officials. At the Sept. 16 open meeting residents brought up their concerns that the Goodwill won’t mesh well with the sophisticated look of the Las Sendas area. One resident said that there are three Goodwill locations within 7
miles of the proposed building site, so he didn’t see the need for another. Other residents urged that the City of Mesa needed to give residents “retail [outlets] that we want to shop at” and noted that the Goodwill seemed at odds with the “Shop Mesa” campaign. Still, City officials note that Goodwill’s plans fall within Mesa City guidelines, so they cannot deny their request to build in an open retail space. “I appreciate the frustrations of some citizens, but preventing Goodwill to establish an operation is outside the control of anyone sitting in a city council seat,” said Councilman David Luna, whose district includes
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Residents of Northeast Mesa can expect to see a freestanding Dignity Health emergency room in early to mid-2016. The Dignity Health emergency room is opening in the former location of Peter Piper Pizza near Power and McKellips roads, according to Bill Jabjiniak, Mesa’s economic development director. “It’s an adaptive reuse of an about 10,000-square-foot building,” he said. “It did not need any City Council action because it’s an existing structure. It was just building permit activity.” The building permit was issued in June and Dignity Health expects to open in June, he said. “I think the City is thrilled to see Dignity’s expansion into Mesa and we
look at it from an adaptive reuse purpose,” Jabjiniak said. “It’s giving great new life to an older building.” Dignity Health officials said they could not comment on the project. Dignity Health has other freestanding emergency rooms as well in Gilbert, Chandler and Glendale. A freestanding emergency room is a relatively new hybrid that is open all the time and connected professionally to a major hospital, but located separately and conveniently.
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Inspiration can come from anywhere, but for Las Sendas artist Sandi Ciaramitaro, it’s in the places she visits. Ciaramitaro has been an artist all her life, and for the last 15 years has dedicated her passion to creating pieces that capture the essence of the Southwest. “I don’t paint anything unless I’ve been there,” Ciaramitaro said. “I feel that I can’t paint it unless I’ve been there, because the feeling is it won’t be in the piece.” She paints her oil and plein-air paintings onsite in the desert. Other Southwest states, along with Salt River, Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley provide her with the scenes to capture in her work. Her multilayered watercolors created in her stuclassifieds
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Students learn tolerance with Club Diversity By Elizabeth Parra Valenzuela Inflicting positive change throughout Arizona communities is no easy task, but members of Club Diversity at Red Mountain High School are making strides toward change through volunteerism. With more than 150 members and two meetings every Friday, it’s clear Club Diversity has caught students’ attention. But what exactly is Club Diversity? “We represent our school’s spirit of volunteering,” Club President Liana Jenkins said. “We try to show volunteering can better you as a person while you’re bettering the community.” The purpose of the club is for students to achieve service hours. In 2001, it went by the name Latino Club and was made up of only 18 members. The following year social studies teacher Robert Macias took over the club, changed its direction and renamed it Club Diversity. “We have over 150 members today
and are the biggest club on campus,” Macias said. “We’ve changed a lot over the years but our motto has always been there’s unity in diversity. We’re teaching students from different backgrounds, faiths and beliefs about tolerance here on campus and in their personal lives.” Club members stand by the motto and are learning about social tolerance through each volunteer opportunity. “No matter what race, religious background or even sexual orientation you are, we still come together and form a community that is dedicated to helping others,” Jenkins said. The club is made up of students from many different diverse backgrounds but most are freshman, as members tend to stay with the club throughout their four years of high school. According to Macias, the students are learning how to work together, problem solve and deal with issues all while presenting themselves in a
professional manner. But the main purpose is for them to learn from a young age how critical and important it is to give back to the community. Volunteering has become so crucial for youth development that Mesa Public Schools offers a stamp on the diploma of every high school student who completes 150 service hours, an easy task for any Club Diversity member. Since the start of the 2015-2016 school year, the club has volunteered at many events including, the Special Olympics, the Red Mountain Curriculum Night and City of Mesa Fall Sports Festival. Their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Arizona Parks and Recreation voted them Volunteer Club of the Year defeating more than 20 cities and clubs across the state. They’ve also
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A new restaurant is coming to Power and McDowell roads. Kneaders is under construction now near Barro’s Pizza. It is expected to open in the winter. In other news about that corner, Express Car Wash may be opening nearby. The Planning Commission was homes looking backand Zoning expensive slated to tackle the site plan modification and a special use permit on Oct. 21. Merriment will return to Mesa this fall and winter when Merry Main Street makes a comeback. Merry Main Street, a holiday-themed festival of community activities and events centered around Main Street, started in 1998, but had to be abandoned in 2005 because of budget challenges. This year’s celebration will start up Nov. 27 and last through Jan. 3. A holiday tree lighting, an iceskating rink, musical performances and a “food truck forest” will be among the attractions. The City of Mesa; Mesa Arts Center; Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities and the Downtown Mesa Association are the event’s cosponsors. Some 200 musical artists are expected to participate in the first Mesa Music
Festival, from Friday night, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15. Performances will take place throughout downtown Mesa at more than a dozen indoor and outdoor venues. Mesa’s own Authority Zero will headline the festival, but musicians from all over Arizona, the country, and the world will featured, including bands from Japan and Sweden. To find out who’s playing when and where, go to www.mesamusicfest.com/lineup/. The Mesa Main Library, 64 E. First St., will partner with the Garden Pool to offer a seed lending program. The Seed Library is stored in an unused card catalog on the second floor of the Main Library. Any Mesa Public Library card holder can check out up to three seed packets per month, plant and donate seeds back to the Seed Library at the end of the growing season. The Mesa Library is only one of a few libraries in Arizona to offer a seed lending program. This movement has been spreading throughout the United States to create a sustainable and diverse stock of seeds for households and communities to freely access.
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the Goodwill building site. “The user [Goodwill] met all City requirements and it is therefore entitled to establish its operation so long as they are meeting city code [and] site specifications. The Goodwill site plan was approved by Planning and Zoning at a 7-0 vote.” When asked for the official position of the Las Sendas Community Association after the vote, Doug Austin, the association’s executive director, said that the association is now neutral on the issue and have no further comment. In previous media reports though, area residents have cited wanting more “posh” retailers—Trader Joe’s, etc.—but those type of outlets have yet to come to fruition within the immediate area. Still, the Goodwill has to abide by specific design standards and development guidelines. “The development is adding amenities such as pedestrian connections and public open space that assist in creating a highly connected activity
node that currently doesn’t exist within the older center,” cited a City staff report. The shopping area where the Goodwill will be placed has been approved for retail space since 1988. In operation since 1947, Goodwill of Central Arizona is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit agencies in the Valley. The organization’s goal is to “put people to work,” which includes providing job training, education and career services to those in need. “Goodwill stores are bright, open, modern and offer a great selection of everyday household items and fun, unique one-of-a-kind finds,” said Courtney Nelson, vice president marketing and communications for Goodwill of Central Arizona. “It is because of the generosity of our shoppers and donors that we are able to assist thousands of Arizonans each year by providing access to job training, employment services and connections to hiring companies. Thanks to the goodwill of our community, last year we helped Arizonans find more than 44,000 employment opportunities.”
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By Danielle Ganley Las Sendas is presenting its inaugural car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. From classic Corvettes to muscle cars, the Las Sendas Car Show will offer a fun day for car enthusiasts. The free event is hosted by the Las Sendas Community and will take place at its Trailhead Members Club. “We’ve been adding a lot of new and exciting events to the calendar and we thought this year would be The Las Sendas car show already has commitments from owners of classic Chevys, muscle cars a great year to try this out,” said Las and some exotic cars as well. Sendas Community Activities Director Kristha Lima. She said residents For those with cars they wish to dishave wanted a car show since at least play, the Trailhead Club is accepting 2008. the first 50 entries. The registration They already have classic Chevys, fee is $15 and includes a T-shirt. ConCorvettes, muscle cars and even an am- tact Lima at klima@thetrailhead.org phibious car set to come. for a registration form. Not only will there be lots of cool cars Set-up is at 8 a.m. and the show is to look at, but there will be raffles, auto- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exit time is motive vendor booths, food trucks and 2:30 p.m. No early departures will be a DJ. Commemorative T-shirts will be accommodated. for sale. November 2015
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By Meghan McCoy The annual Christmas Idea House will return to Las Sendas this December and will feature an abundance of holiday items available for purchase. “The house is absolutely beautiful,” said Barbara Skinner of the Desert Club of Mesa, which organizes the event. “It is just stunning.” The $2.1 million custom home is expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors for the three-day event. The Christmas Idea House kicks off with a cocktail soiree at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, giving patrons a first-look home tour. The $60 ticket also includes music, silent auction and dinner at the Trailhead Club. A mimosa brunch will be held the following day, Friday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. ($40) and 12 p.m. ($35). Attendees will enjoy gourmet catered food and a home tour with shopping. Both events require reservations by visiting www.christmasideahouse.org. Public tours are set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $12. A $2 discount will be offered to those who bring a can of food to donate to the Salvation Army. A shuttle will take guests to and from the Christmas Idea House from the parking location of 6655 E. McDowell Rd., near Nando’s. Longtime project Now in its 58th year, the Christmas Idea House runs the first weekend of
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each December. The Desert Club of Mesa begins planning the celebration in January by creating a theme. Over the summer, members peruse the home and start measuring and determining which rooms are needed for the Christmas Idea House. By the time they are finished, the home is filled with a potpourri of items including scarves, jewelry and bath items for the master bedroom, and gifts and clothing for the children. Homemade treats like fudge, homemade jams and jellies are also prepared by club members for the kitchen. Garland, wreaths and ornaments also grace the Christmas Idea House. “We create mostly Christmas things,” Skinner said. “Every room has Christmas in it. We tend to follow the trend that people are interested in as well.” The funds generated from the Christmas Idea House go toward scholarships and grants for community organizations that benefit kids and women. The scholarships are given to high school seniors who have a 3.0 to 3.5 grade point average and show a need. In April, Skinner said the organization holds a scholarship night. Skinner said she loves being involved in the Desert Club of Mesa because the women are wonderful. “We have such a good time. They are so service oriented and have such a heart for helping other people. They are passionate about it. That is pretty amazing,” she said. November 2015
By Kenneth LaFave Cooperation is competition at Meritus, Arizona’s only nonprofit, consumer-operated health plan. Meritus’ 55,000 members do the cooperating, and for-profit health insurance companies get the competition. “I look at this as an opportunity to put some pressure on the for-profits,” said R.J. Voth, a founding member of Meritus and chairman of the board’s finance committee. One of only 24 cooperative health insurance companies in the country, Meritus was founded in 2012 with a loan funded via the Affordable Care Act. Voth, a financial adviser, found out about the loans following a talk he gave on cash flow at a physicians’ conference. “Dr. Selvoy Fillerup approached me after the talk and asked if I had ever heard of Section 1322 of the Affordable Care Act,” Voth remembered. He had to confess he had not. “‘Well, part of it has funding for nonprofit health care alternatives,’” Voth recalled Dr. Fillerup saying. An investigation into the potential for
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a nonprofit alternative in Arizona led to the formation of a five-person board and an application for the federal loan. Meritus was the only nonprofit funded in the state. “The notion of a company owned and operated by its membership was a terrific one. We just needed to make it available to people,” Voth said. “It came together as a community effort,” said Meritus CEO Tom Zumtobel, picking up the narrative. “Individuals saw the opportunity and invested their own time and resources,” Zumtobel continues. Individuals founded the company, and individuals profit from its focus on lowering premiums. The plans are available through the ACA Marketplace during open enrollment. Meritus’ overall average premium for 2015 is $208.76. In Maricopa County, Meritus’ range is from $153 at the low end of its bronze plan, to $259 at the top of its gold plan. Prices in other Arizona counties vary, and in some counties, Meritus offers only its PPO. The HMO figures compare with a statewide aver-
age of $229 for bronze plans and $319 for gold. Meritus has also made recent improvements to further lower costs. Copayments for lab work are now on a per-visit basis, rather than per test. In the past, each lab test would have generated a copayment. Now, a single copayment for a lab visit pays for as many tests as are required. Copayments have also been waived for visits to an ER due to an accident; an ankle broken during a soccer game, for example, would not incur an ER copayment. Innovation was required to get premiums to Meritus’ current low rates. In the company’s first year, the average price of a Meritus premium came in at just over the average for Arizona. The company attracted only 3,000 members. Then Meritus hit on the idea of what Zumtobel calls “a narrow delivery system”—a smaller number of service providers in its HMO network. That lowered underwriting costs, which in turn reduced premiums, causing pricing to go from over-the-average to under-the-average. Membership ex-
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ploded. More than 55,000 people are now member-owners of Meritus. Next year’s target is 85,000. “We sent more business to fewer facilities so we could get contracted rates as attractive as those of the 800-pound gorilla companies,” Zumtobel explains. The ACA loan was necessary because startup costs for an insurance company are formidable. “It’s a capital-intensive business, where you need significant reserves,” Zumtobel said. Among Meritus’ immediate capital requirements were underwriters and pricing consultants. “Pricing insurance is not like pricing a car, something with a fixed cost. We have to price based on what our members’ needs are and how well we can manage those needs.” Part of the mandate attached to the ACA’s loans to nonprofit startups was the need for innovation. That’s something Meritus takes seriously, Zumtobel said. “We are the first health insurance company in this market to fully auto...continues on page 16
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Voth noted that the difference amounts to “the same dollar called something else.” “We don’t say the ‘p’ word. We call (leftover money) a ‘networking surplus,’” Voth said. Meritus is looking for more individual members and for employer-members as well. “If an employer likes the idea of local relationships, they will like Meritus,” Zumtobel said. “All our customer care occurs locally, all our sales people are based locally, and all our service of an account is local.” The ACA funding of cooperatives nearly did not happen. Both 2008 Nobel Prize Economics Laureate Paul Krugman and former presidential adviser Robert Reich stated when ACA was passed that they did not think cooperatives would have the effect of lowering health care costs. They were wrong. For the second year in a row, states with cooperatives have had lower overall premiums than states without them. Arizona’s premiums fell 3 percent this year. November 2015
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Mesa painter in bloom with book, exhibition By Kenneth LaFave son has a book of prints coming out At age 25, Dyana Hesson did not and a major show coming up at one of know what to do with her life. her favorite places on earth, Phoenix’s “I had always struggled with school. Desert Botanical Garden. I’m not a fast learner. But I had this Desert Botanical Garden will celework ethic, and I needed to do some- brate Hesson’s first 25 years as a paintthing,” Hesson said. er with a retrospective of her work Married at 20, she had recently relo- opening Jan. 29 and running through cated to Mesa from southern Califor- May 22. “Return to the Desert” will nia after her husband, display 25 Hesson Randy, got a job opporpaintings of desert flotunity in the Valley. ra. Hesson, who calls “My husband and herself a “botanical artI went through the ist,” focuses on plant ASU catalog looking life as subjects. for possible majors for Her book, “Radime, and he said, ‘Let’s ance,” containing prints find the major with the Dyana Hesson’s book, “Radiof 170 paintings from contains prints of 170 of least amount of math.’ ance,” over the years, is due her paintings. I’ve never been good at out in December. It math. Then he said, ‘How about some will be available for sale at Scottsdale’s art courses?’” Bonner David Galleries (which repreReluctantly, she tried it. Unexpect- sents Hesson), the gift shop at Desert edly, she came alive. Botanical Garden, Coco Milano’s near “It was like a light bulb coming on.” Las Sendas in Mesa and at the artist’s At last, Hesson knew what to do. website, www.dyanahesson.com. That was 25 years, a bachelor’s de“Radiance,” laced with prose and pogree and 550 paintings ago. Now Hes- ems to complement the images, will
feature not only her desert paintings, but work inspired by a range of botanical life, from garden roses to the exotic plants of Hawaii. Though the big island of Hawaii Hesson at work. is a favored destination for Hesson and her easel, the desert keeps calling her back. “I’ve explored many subjects—tropical blooms, garden flowers, roses and landscapes, but I always return to the desert. I can’t resist the twists and turns of an agave, the translucence of prickly pear blooms, the plump and colorful hues of succulents,” Hesson said. Another thing that draws her back to the desert is the light. “The subject matter I paint has a certain look to it because of our Southwestern light. The contrast of dark and bright is only possible because of the
light here in Arizona,” Hesson said. The artist paints exclusively in oils. “I like the traditional aspect of working in oils. People have been using them for hundreds of years, so it’s a connection with tradition.” Hesson typically works for several weeks on a canvas, though she paints more than one at a time. Painting for her is less about expressing a gift than it is about working out how to get the image she has in mind onto a canvas: “Seeing the natural world and figuring out a way to get it down means you are constantly problem-solving. It’s a little bit of raw talent, and a lot of hard work.”
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Come 2016, Mesa will join the likes of Phoenix by offering public bicycles that can be “checked out” via the Grid Bike Share program. The program will offer another alternative to residents and visitors for getting around the City. Initially 100 bicycles will be placed at 10 different bike hubs located along or close to the light rail in downtown Mesa. CycleHop, a leading bike-share operator, launched the Grid Bike Share program in Phoenix in 2014 and is also working to expand the program regionally. CycleHop provides “smart bikes” manufactured by So-
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slices of life By Jill Pertler
Living the fantasy My daughter and I live with a bunch of guys, so it wasn’t much of a surprise when they suggested a family fantasy football league. They are good at thinking up ways to beat us in various competitions—and not watching chick flicks. The fantasy league wasn’t such a bad idea. I figured it would generate a friendly atmosphere of competition and provide a shared sense of engagement during the games. Plus it might even earn me a spot on the couch on Sunday afternoons. I was all in. We started with the draft. This is where you pick your team, not get ready for war. Because my knowledge of professional football fits comfortably on the tip of a very sharp pencil, I was a little apprehensive. My sons showed me there are apps for that. Our app walked us through the whole fantasy drafting process, gave us a
play-by-play rundown of who’s who in football and ranked players according to their estimated fantasy worth and scoring potential. How hard could it be? I picked my roster and was feeling optimistic about my running backs, quarterbacks and couple other backs on my team. As a bonus, I’d scored a good-looking tight end (which refers to a football player, by the way). After picking a team, you have to decide which players to put in your lineup each week. This involves research into player injuries, team matchups, home-field advantage and of course who has the best looking tight end. I read the predictions and checked the stats and played my players accordingly. The process was detailed and scientific. I was at the top of my game and ready to put it through the goalpost. Then game day hit like a linebacker
and I got clobbered like a scrambling quarterback. Apparently getting your butt kicked in fantasy football is easier than the odds lead you to believe. Either that or I’m just talented that way. For a few weeks now my mainliners have produced squat while the guys sitting on my bench put in outstanding performances. Perhaps this whole fantasy thing is more of a nightmare than I thought. It also changes the way you watch the game. Not that I’ve ever been much of a watcher, but I assume if I had been I’d pick a specific team and root for a “W.” In fantasy football, it isn’t important which team wins the game, but whether your tight end catches a touchdown pass from your quarterback with your kicker successfully making the extra point. It’s a possibility you could have a running back on one team and a wide receiver playing against your running back on the
other. Knowing which team to cheer for is nearly impossible. Besides, none of this has ever been about the game; it’s about the fantasy. Win or lose, I’m just glad I got invited. It’s allowing me the opportunity to spend quality time engaged in sports talk with my guys as well as enjoying an ongoing date with them every Sunday afternoon through at least the first week in February. (Which gives non-sporty types like me a whole month before March Madness brackets become a reality.) As a bonus extra point, I’m happy to report that landing a spot on the couch during game day is no longer a fantasy. That’s a big “W” for me under any league rules. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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Kids don’t fail because they can’t do the work. navigating parenthood They fail because they THINK
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“It was a surreal experience to spend the day on Capitol Hill,” Prock said. “It was exciting to meet Sen. Flake. He was very nice and welcoming.” Prock also was interviewed by PBS, received a special tour of the Library of Congress, and visited Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The big moment of the trip, however, occurred when Prock and fellow Girls Nation Senators were whisked to the White House to meet President Barack Obama. “The president was kind and surprisingly funny,” Prock recalled. “When he addressed our group, he was complimentary about the job we are doing as young leaders in our communities. We all felt empowered with his closing remark: ‘Now go out there and take over the world!’ After speaking with us, there came the moment that I will never forget. I was able to shake his hand and introduce
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By Heidi Hurst Mountain View High School senior Kennedy Prock got an up-close look at the U.S. government this summer. Prock was one of two Arizona students named American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation Senators. She was selected for the prestigious honor at Girls State in early June. As part of Girls State, Prock created a mock bill, the Minor-Accessible Counseling Act, aimed to help students have greater accessibility to licensed therapists and counselors at their schools. She lobbied her bill and gave a speech to the entire assembly about why her bill should receive their votes. Prock’s bill was one of two that received the most votes, earning her a spot at Girls Nation. In late July, Prock traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Girls Nation seminar. She rubbed shoulders with Sen. Jeff Flake and sat in on a meeting with Sen. John McCain and Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Roma Café Ristorante owners An- serving each dish, from which freshtonio and Anna Magliozzi treat their ness abounds. For example, pasta is customers like family. The couple, made in-house, and Antonio cooks along with son, Marco, greet pa- with fresh garlic and extra virgin oltrons—whether they are return visi- ive oil using recipes created by his tors or new diners—warmly with a mother and father in the late ‘20s. handshake and, The menu— sometimes, even which was a hug. They chithanded down in chat with their Antonio’s family visitors either at since 1929—feathe table or the tures fresh seahostess stands food, pasta speabout their famicialties and veal lies, absorbing dishes—all made every little piece The gnocchi dinner offered thick—but not to order. of information chunky—meat sauce with perfectly cooked My husband potato dumplings. given to them. and I started our That kind of warmth extends to the meal with the Caprese appetizer dishes at the Mesa mainstay, located ($7.95)—imported buffalo mozzaon Main Street, between Power and rella cheese with tomato and sweet Sossaman roads. The Magliozzis take basil. The cheese was rich, reflecting great care in creating, preparing and the taste of the buffalo milk, and percomm. spotlight
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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 meet your neighbor items, jewelry, art, photography, handmade soaps, and holiday gift items are among the items sold. WHEN: First and third Saturdays, October through April, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: On North MacDonald Street expensive homes between Main Street and Pepper Place in downtown Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: info@macfestmesa.com or www.macfestmesa.com Fiddler on the Roof The Tony Award-winning musical charms audiences with songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” The theatrical show is the perfect combination of humor and honesty. WHEN: Friday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 22, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Nesbitt/ Elliott Playhouse, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $29 adults; $26 students with ID INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Arts and Crafts Show Get a jump start on holiday shopping with the arts and crafts show. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Dreamland Villa, Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Dr., Mesa
COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 832-3461 Ride-in-Movies at the Park Series Every month from November to April the City of Mesa Bicycle and Pedestrian program and SRP partner to show a movie in the park. This month’s movie is “Into the Woods.” Families are encouraged to bike or walk to the event and popcorn will be provided. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5:45 p.m. WHERE: Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N Center St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-4451
East Valley Veterans Parade The East Valley Veterans Association hosts a parade in honor of veterans, active military and their families. WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Starts at Center Street and University Drive, downtown Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.evvp.org East Valley Michigan Club When they meet, they eat and discuss all things Michigan. WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.
FX15 Conference Building families for life conference with special guests Casey Treat and Charles Nieman. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 12, to Friday, Nov. 13, various times WHERE: Living Word Bible Church, 3520 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $29 until Nov. 13 INFO: (480) 964-4463 or www.azfamilyconference.com 2nd Friday Night Out Every month artists, bands and restaurants stay open late for entertainment and fun. This month’s theme is “Word on the Street” with author book signings and a poetry slam. There will also be a poetry contest and bands performing original compositions. WHEN: Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Main Street between Center Street and Country Club Road, Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: www.2ndfridaynightout.com Mesa Music Festival Arizona’s emerging artist festival will feature over 250 musical acts along Main Street. The festival also includes fireworks, boxing, truck shows and more. Artists such as Authority Zero, Jennie J, Stereo Rex, The Oxford Coma and Eric James are confirmed to perform. WHEN: Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 14, to Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Throughout downtown Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: www.mesamusicfest.com Craft and Vendor Fair Sixty local vendors will have a variety of items ranging from Christmas ornaments to handmade wooden items. A bake sale and a car wash will also be available. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Love of Christ Lutheran Church’s Center of Compassion, 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 981-6199 or www.loveofchristchurch.net
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East Valley Michigan Club Welcome Back Picnic Bring a dish to pass, but chicken will be provided. WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 12 p.m. WHERE: Red Mountain Park, 7600 Brown Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: jilanctot@cox.net
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The singing group Under the Streetlamp doesn’t take itself too seriously. Singer Shonn Wiley is talking on the phone to a reporter when bandmate Michael Ingersoll shouts to him. “Does she want to talk to a real rock star?” Ingersoll asked. “Nah, just a faux one,” Wiley answered while laughing. These are the types of conversations Under the Streetlamp has on the road, but also what makes the act so charming on stage. Millions of people have witnessed this as Under the Streetlamp is one of PBS’ favorite children. As a matter of fact, the group is in the preliminary stages of putting together yet another PBS special. “It’s a wonderful organization that we all believe in,” said Wiley, an Adrian, Michigan, native. “We all grew up watching PBS. It was an important tool in our lives as developing artists and children with the kind of programming they have. “It’s nice that you can vote with your
dollars and support PBS and support a program like ours. You’re telling your community that this is something that’s important to you, that you’d like to keep it on the air. We take great pride in being affiliated with PBS.” Valley fans can see firsthand the talents of Under the Streetlamp and their penchant for retro music when the group plays the Mesa Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 27. Playing Arizona is special to Wiley. “I’ve spent a good amount of time in the Tucson and Phoenix area over the last year,” said Wiley, who is dating a woman from Tucson. “The band is really excited to be coming back and playing the arts center.” Not only is there a new woman in his life, but a new bandmate as well. Brandon Wardell joined when Michael Cunio left to pursue a solo career. “He has about a half-dozen Broadway shows under his belt,” Wiley said of Wardell. “He brings charisma and an incredible voice. He plays guitar so there’s an element of instrumental-
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ist. He’s charming, witty, funny and a great, great singer. He fits in perfect with what we’re doing.” While Wiley enjoys singing with Under the Streetlamp, he said it’s tough sometimes. “When you’re in a situation away from your loved one and the people you care about the most, it’s good to know that you are on the road with
people you generally like—at least part of the time,” he said laughing. “I’m kidding. We get along very well.” Under the Streetlamp performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $34 to $54. For more information, call (480) 644-6500 or visit www.mesaartscenter.com.
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The weather is cooling down. Time to get pots of goodness simmering on the cooktop again, and that means pasta sauce. I’m wearing my Italian heart on my gravy-stained sleeve, but in my opinion, if you you’re going to be Italian (or an Italian wanna-be), you’ve got to have a recipe for “good sauce.” That rich, red, ragu that Italian mommas and nonnas have been simmering on the family stove for decades. When my Venetian mom and I finally committed to writing our heritage cookbook, her simple and savory meat sauce was where we began. It takes only about an hour, and you’ll talk about it for years.
Another recipe—especially for those great family Sunday suppers—is Grandmother Leonora Albertelli Lagori’s slow-cooked pork shoulder sauce. In an email, her grandson Michael John Lagori reminisced about longing for his grandma’s gravy. “When I was a little boy, she always had the sauce cooking on the stove, and made raviolis to go with it once a year at Christmas. Oh, that was a good day!” That pretty much paints the picture, Michael. Make a good sauce, and you’re going to have a good day. Thanks to my momma and Michael’s Grandma Leonora for helping us to fill our heavyduty stockpot full of the heart and soul of Italian cooking.
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By Kenneth Rowley
Estate planning and vehicles: Should I transfer title to my trust? After you have signed your revocable living trust, what if anything should you do about your vehicles or other assets titled through Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division? First of all, let me remind you, if you have a revocable living trust, the “funding” of your trust (which means transferring title of your assets to the trust) should be given the highest priority. Without proper funding, your trust and overall estate plan may not work as you have originally anticipated and intended. Part of the funding process is deciding what to do with your vehicles or other assets that are titled through Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Department. In Arizona you have three viable options when dealing with MVD-titled assets: • Do nothing: Some people prefer Thinking about remodeling your pool? Is the contractor you’re considering licensed, insured and actually qualified to complete the work?...
not to transfer title of their vehicles into their trust, leaving title in the original owner(s) name. Arizona’s small estate statute (A.R.S. § 143971), allows for the transfer of vehicles to the decedent’s successor upon the presentation of an affidavit after death. If you have a revocable living trust you should also have a pour-over last will and testament, which will enable the trustee of the trust to simply collect title through this process after the death of the owner, usually without a full probate. Although popular, this is not my recommended solution to your vehicles and estate plan. • Transfer title to your trust: Other people prefer to actually transfer title of their vehicles into their trust during their lifetime. This requires
Vehicles and other assets titled through MVD are an important part of one’s estate and must be properly acknowledged and dealt with. Although people in Arizona have multiple options on how to deal with their vehicles, each option should be evaluated and contemplated in order to determine which one works best for you and your personal situation. In short, as with most legal matters, it is vital that each person talks with their qualified estate planning professional on a regular basis to discuss the funding of their trust to make sure that their estate plan works as anticipated and intended. If you have any questions regarding family based estate planning or any other legal issues, please do not hesitate to call the attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney Ltd. at (480) 833-1113. Kenneth Barney is a partner with Rowley Chapman & Barney, whose practice is limited to family based estate planning, tax planning, probate and trust administration and guardianship matters.
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Thrivent Financial offers faith-based financial services People who live paycheck to paycheck may feel that they do not have enough money to work with a financial adviser. Jeff Kolzow, a wealth adviser and certified financial planner from Thrivent Financial in Mesa, said this is definitely not true. “These are the people who we can make an especially big impact on in their financial lives,” he said. As Kolzow noted, ever since Thrivent Financial opened in Wisconsin in 1902, the member-based organization has helped people of all ages with financial planning. In addition, Kolzow noted, Thrivent Financial offers its members advice with finances and investment needs, as well as life, disability and Medicare supplement insurance. “We also have a credit union that is on the town
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“For our members, FireRock is like their second home. It is a place where they can come and relax and spend time with their friends,” she said. The sense of camaraderie among members helps to set the country club apart. Geesey said the Bar and Grille is another popular spot with members, who want to relax after a round of golf or just meet their friends for dinner. “The back patio offers an amazing view for our members. I describe the cuisine as ‘familiar food done well,’ which means that chef Graham goes to great lengths to provide wonderful meals that use the finest ingredients, without creating too formal of an atmosphere.”
Meyer said she especially enjoys getting to know the members, which consist of year round residents and seasonal members. “As we continue to grow the club, our members are always our best source of referrals. Our members are the one who can truly attest to what it means to be a part of our club.” she said. “I’m very lucky to work at a course like this and be part of creating memories.” FireRock Country Club is located at 16000 E. FireRock Country Club Dr. in Fountain Hills. For more information, call (480) 836-8100 or visit www. firerockcc.com.
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Charity comes first for real estate mogul Michael Pollack financially speaking
Stories of self-made success often lead back to humble beginnings; Michael Pollack is no different. Before he was an entrepreneur, eccentric businessman and East Valley philanthropist, Pollack developed a goal to inflict positive change in society. He made it his mission to leave the Earth a better place than when he entered and build his real estate empire around this philosophy. Pollack has been the owner and CEO of Mesa-based Pollack Real Estate Investments, a leading commercial redeveloper in the East Valley for 43 years. The biography on Pollack’s investment website states his involvement in real estate deals encompasses more than 10 million square feet of property in his lifetime. But to the Chandler resident, real estate isn’t just about renting out properties or even making money, rather making communities better, leading to his passion for charities. “I don’t talk as much about all the charitable work that I do,” Pollack said. “I talk about the ones that I think [are] very important for people to be aware of and ones that I believe are doing an exceptional job in the Arizona marketplace and that are making huge differences in everyday life.” Over the years, Pollack has generously donated $4.6 million between his cash donations, discounted/free rent and other in-kind contributions to Goodwill of Central Arizona. Recently, Pollack donated $50,000 to Goodwill’s primary fundraiser, Evening of Goodwill. “Goodwill is my unquestionable favorite because they help put people to work. They don’t just give a hand out; they give a hand up and that to me is so important,” Pollack said. Last year alone, Goodwill helped place 44,000 individuals in jobs with more than 600 employers through their 22 no-cost public Career Centers. “Michael has been a long-standing on the town
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supporter of Goodwill and we appreciate his work as a business partner and community leader,” said Tim O’Neal, president & CEO of Goodwill of Central Arizona. “There’s a lot of people who will give you their cash but there’s not a lot of people who will give you their time.” Pollack’s long list of philanthropic efforts include organizations like Chabad, Boy Scouts of America, Chandler Regional Art, the Chandler, Tempe and Mesa centers for the arts and St. Mary’s Food Bank. He is also a passionate drummer and performs at charity events—like the Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade—with his band the Michael A. Pollack Corporate Affair. Through all these different organizations, Pollack has remained close to Goodwill because he strongly believes people should have the opportunity to better themselves. A memory from his childhood of seeing a group of homeless men reminded him of why he began to feel unemployment was such a huge issue. “Even at the young age of 7 I remember thinking how unfair it was that those people didn’t have a home,” Pollack said. “Maybe that’s another reason for why I ended up migrating toward Goodwill because they’re doing so much to try and help the job issues and help get people retrained.” With unemployment rates scaling up, Goodwill’s efforts are nonstop. “The only way that we can help the more than 950,000 people unemployed in Arizona is through the revenue from our stores, donations, and the generosity from people like Michael and Sheryl Pollack who help us financially and with their time so we can go out and do more,” O’Neal said. O’Neal felt understanding Pollack’s good character would be difficult but said, “With complete sincerity Michael and his wife are people who have given themselves and don’t expect a lot in return. That’s a very hard combination to find.”
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Recent Sales as of October 2015 Other Subdivisions in Your Area
Las Sendas 3060 N Ridgecrest 2739 N Sterling 4030 N Silver Ridge 3430 N Mountain 3430 N Mountain 2720 N Augutine 7961 E Sierra Morena 4025 N Silver Ridge 410 N Boulder Cnyn 7347 E Norwood
2,732 Sqft 1,997 Sqft 3,135 Sqft 2,827 Sqft 3,330 Sqft 2,475 Sqft 2,814 Sqft 3,847 Sqft 1,571 Sqft 1,848 Sqft
$380,000 $290,000 $525,000 $399,000 $610,000 $315,000 $431,500 $655,000 $282,500 $265,000
2,163 Sqft 2,410 Sqft
$299,900 $337,500
9116 E Inca 1814 N Waverly
2,108 Sqft 2,057 Sqft
$413,464 $385,000
1655 N Avoca 7326 E McLellan 7411 E McLellan
2,184 Sqft 2,184 Sqft 1,743 Sqft
$270,000 $272,500 $242,000
2,604 Sqft 2,604 Sqft
$275,500 $308,000
Boulder Mountain 2316 N Tiera Alta 2510 N Cabot
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Adobe Estates 10854 E Dover 10950 E Decatur
411 N 111th 1,271 539 N 104th 1,241 652 N 94th 1,200 8802 E University 1,077 9106 E Encanto 1,315 1152 N 90th 1,248 10611 E Camino 1,565 8141 E Fairfield 1,494 8107 E Dover 1,683 10261 E Caballero 2,374 9318 E Fountain 2,257 1833 N Raven 2,277 532 N 102nd 2,048 1319 N Joplin 2,223 11038 E Dartmouth 3,215 2104 N VistaDelSol 3,141 2463 N Keesha 2,989 8154 E Kael 3,469 2110 N Woodruff 3,704 7625 E Leonora 3,883
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The listings above are only a sample of recent sales in the area and were taken from ARMLS as of 10/22/2015. If your home is listed for sale with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation of business.
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