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The holidays are behind us and 2014 promises to be a year of stable growth. The real estate market is moving towards normality as indicated by the following statistics.

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Inventory/Supply is growing (67% of normal) Demand is weakening (91% of normal) Loan delinquency close to normal Foreclosures already below normal Short sales dropping very fast Normal buyers gaining market share 61% -> 78% Financed transactions increasing and cash transactions falling.

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Paddleboard Store Glides into East Mesa Mesa couple Court and Heather Fetter used to escape the heat with an annual summer trip to California, where they would water ski and surf. After recently discovering stand up paddleboarding, they realized this is something they could Paddleboarders enjoy family fun with their NoSnow rentals at lower Salt River in Mesa. bring back to Arizona.

The duo founded NoSnow Stand Up perfect fit with the proximity to Paddleboards, one of the only stores Saguaro and Canyon lakes, as well as of its kind in the Valley, at Power and the lower Salt River. The convenience Thomas roads. Now Arizona residents of location and selection of boards can easily get in on the fun. is something the couple prides “It evolved from spending summer themselves on. trips to San Diego to surf and then “We’re not looking to make a million two years back, he (Court) started dollars. Our goal is to have in stock paddleboarding and realized that what the people want,” Court said. paddleboards conveys to the flat- “Being able to walk in and out with water terrain in Arizona very well,” a board is hard to find. It’s kind of a Heather said. “Once we realized that lost art and we are competitive with you don’t need waves and no ocean Internet pricing.” was required, we just went from there.”

The store plans to expand its selection Friends started becoming interested to more than 100 paddleboards. The in the sport and soon enough there Fetters hope to have a location large was a demand to rent and sell stand up enough to hold an above-ground pool paddleboards, so the Fetters started a for patrons to test the boards and business out of their garage. learn before heading out to the lake.

“Pretty soon all of our friends saw Paddleboarding is much easier to all of our social media posts of us at learn than surfing and is a family Saguaro Lake and lower Salt River activity that can be done year-round. and became interested,” Court said. It is also a great source of low-impact “People didn’t know such thing existed exercise, allowing for all ages to enjoy, and it seems like the more we do sell according to Heather. and get on the water, it exponentially “The learning curve is 10 to 15 grows.” minutes. It’s deceiving because of how After a year of renting and selling hard surfing looks, but it’s nothing like out of their garage, demand increased it. Stand up paddleboards are so stable to the point where a retail location was that you don’t fall off unless you are a must. NoSnow opened in August goofing around,” Heather said. “Most and the Fetters have continued to see people that come out can’t believe an increase in popularity. how easy it is. The big smile that “My wife and I had done a good comes across their face after an hour chunk of volume in rentals and sales is pretty priceless.” so we put together a business plan,” NoSnow Stand Up Paddleboards Court said. “It all made sense so we is located at 3654 N. Power Rd., East figured, why not? We kind of turned Mesa. For more information, call (480) our hobby into our occupation.”

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A big thank you to Austin, Anthony and everyone at Sun Devil Auto on Power and McKellips roads for going above and beyond the call of duty to get Christina’s car fixed in one day.

A few months after Barro’s Pizza relocated to Power and McDowell roads, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza has opened across the street at 2920 N. Power Rd., near Bashas’ and True Essence Salon and Spa. Its phone number is (480) 396-3988.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers! Here’s hoping love is in the air for you.

Local author Randy Lindsay wrote to the Nearby News to say his debut novel, “The Gathering,” was released in mid-January.

Happy birthday to Dave, who turns the big 3-9 on Feb. 15. Judy celebrates a landmark birthday this year, but we’ll keep her age a secret.

Dan Cleavenger has been selected as the permanent director for Mesa’s Water Resources Department. He replaces Kathryn Sorensen who left the city last summer for a similar position in Phoenix.

Mayor Scott Smith will resign from his post to run for governor of the state of Arizona. Meanwhile, Mesa attorney John Giles has announced his plans to run for mayor in the August election to replace Smith.

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Soroptimist International of Mesa presented monetary awards totaling more than $3,000 at its Dobson Ranch Inn luncheon on Jan. 8. The awards went to a collection of high school and college students, including one Mountain View High School pupil.

The organization’s next big event is the Bunco party “Roaring ‘20s: Puttin’ on the Ritz” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Mesa Women’s Club, 200 N. MacDonald, Mesa. Tickets are $25. Info: Patsy Fimbres at (480) 964-6400 or e-mail pfimbres@ cox.net.

Finter’s second term on the committee.

The appointment was announced by NLC President Chris Coleman, the Mayor of St. Paul, Minn.

Duane Hansen, a Modern Woodmen of America representative in Mesa, completed a five-day educational program the organization’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. Christina and Dave had a nice visit with Molly while she was in town from England. Walmart will never be the same.

Vice Mayor Alex Finter, who represents Mesa’s District 2, has been re-appointed to the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Transportation Infrastructure and Services (TIS) Steering Committee for 2014. This will be

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Mesa Preparatory Academy has been busy growing its student base of sixth through 12th graders at its current campus on Lindsay Road and Southern Avenue.

Now it’s sharing big news.

After four years at its current location, crews are hard at work on the new campus that will be located at Greenfield and Baseline roads. The new facility will include Archway Classical Academy Mesa, Renderings of the new Mesa Preparatory Academy which will serve students in and Archway Classical Academy Mesa campus kindergarten through fifth located at Greenfield and Baseline roads. grade on the opposite side of the “Neil clearly is that person.” campus.

Gillingham has been working with Both schools are a part of Great Wagner for six years at Mesa Prep.

Hearts Academies, the high“I think there is a great opportunity performing national public charter here for continuity in both culture and school network with 17 public charter academic performance.” school locations across the Valley.

Gillingham earned a master’s in Robert Wagner, Mesa Prep elementary education, as well as headmaster, is excited a degree in art. to announce the new He taught at the campus, which will elementary level for be open for the 2014four years before 15 school year. coming to Great “I look at this Hearts Academies. as moving the “My third year in community, not just Left: Headmaster of Mesa the network, I was moving the school,” Preparatory Academy, Robert promoted to dean of Wagner said. “My Wagner. students,” Gillingham desire and hope was Right: Headmaster of Archway stated. to make a move that Classical Academy Mesa, Neil He also became Gillingham. wouldn’t disrupt the the head of middle stability and security that people feel school and is looking forward to the coming here.” challenges and opportunities of being The new location will be near the Archway’s headmaster.

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“The headmaster for a Great Hearts Unlike the current school location, school is really the lead teacher,” the new property will be owned by the Gillingham said. “It’s somebody who school. The campus will also include comes from a teaching background a multi-purpose use gym and field in and has excelled in teaching and late 2014 to compliment their athletic therefore is called to and able to lead program and diverse array of clubs other teachers.” and other activities.

Archway students will receive the Neil Gillingham will serve as fullest scope of academic subjects— headmaster of the Archway Classical art, music, foreign language and Academy Mesa. physical education classes.

“Great Hearts went through Both Mesa Prep and Archway a posting process within the also focus on cultivating positive organization to look for the best- intellectual habits. For additional qualified candidates,” Wagner said of information, visit www.mesaprep.org Gillingham. or call (480) 222-4233.

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By Meghan McCoy Usery Mountain Regional Park has an assortment of monthly programs scheduled for February that guarantees fun for adults and children.

All programs are free with a $6 vehicle entry fee.

Movie Night in the Park, “The Wild West—Toughest Desert Animals,” is 7 p.m. Fri., Feb. 7, at the Nature Center.

The film will feature some of the unique desert animals, such as a roadrunner and hawks, as well as a rattlesnake fight, which is a rare scene at Usery Mountain.

The movie may not be suitable for younger children due to some violent animal scenes.

Individuals are welcomed to bring a snack and drink, no glass bottles, and concessions will be available. After the movie concludes, attendees will have the chance to watch a ranger feed some of its snakes.

A Hiker’s Choice Full Moon Hike and Campfire will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15, at the Staging Area to provide attendees a chance to experience the

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A free marshmallow roast around a campfire will conclude the hike.

Help a ranger find the animals of the desert during the Animal Flashlight Walk at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 21. The 1-mile, one-hour hike will take place on the Merkle Trail, a hard-smooth surfaced trail that accommodates wheelchairs and strollers. Attendees should bring water, a flashlight and wear closed-toe shoes.

Individuals are also encouraged to join staff for the All About Scorpions program at 6 p.m. inside the Nature Center and snake feeding at 7 p.m. for no extra cost.

Tony La Conte will offer expert guidance for watching the sky through telescopes and a slide presentation under the stars at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 22.

The craters of the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the rings of Saturn will be

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Do you want to see what the Wind Cave has to offer? Join staff at 9 a.m. Fri., Feb. 7 for the difficult, three-mile round trip hike that gains 800 feet in elevation.

Hikers should bring water, hats, snacks and closed-toe shoes and meet at the Wind Cave Trailhead.

A Tails on Trails Dog Fitness Hike, a fun one-mile hike along Merkle Trail, is offered at 10 a.m. Sun., Feb. 9 to teach safe hiking practices and trail etiquette for dogs. Dogs should be on a short nonextendable leash.

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By Lynette Carrington With five decades of hits, shows, “We’ll do all the different kinds of concerts and theatrical appearances music from barbershop, country, pop under their collective belts, The to rock ‘n’ roll. And I’m even going Osmond Brothers continue their to try my drum solo again,” Osmond musical legacy while said. touring the United States.

The show is for all ages, That includes Mesa. he noted. It is a fun ride Brothers Jay, Merrill and that includes great stories Jimmy will perform at and jokes.

The Palms Theatre on “What is interesting Wednesday, Feb. 26, in is that people have tried matinee and evening to ‘pigeonhole’ us over performances. the years. We’ve had hits “When you’ve worked in pop and country and this long as a group and you Jay, Merrill and Jimmy we’ve been on television go through so many genres, Osmond will appear in and had a variety show. changes and situations, concert at The Palms So, our show is very Theatre on Feb. 26. you learn what elements eclectic in a way.”

The Osmonds have sold more people like,” Jay Osmond said. “When you go see the show, it’s like going to than 100 million albums and they’ll see a movie. It’s pacing that keeps their perform some of their hits, plus many other songs. attention.”

“In the mid-‘70s, we had this The show is a career retrospective, touching on the support of Walt Disney, opportunity to produce the ‘Donny Andy Williams and Jerry Lewis. The act and Marie’ show. They asked if we’d like to produce them. So, the four struck out on its own in the 1970s.

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brothers produced the show. My segment was ‘A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll.’ Alan’s was the finales. Wayne’s was the engineering and Merrill’s was all the big guests that came on the show,” Osmond explained.

After about five years, Donny and Marie went out on their own, but the family continued to perform and produce in many capacities. (For the record, Donny is set to perform two shows each at the Mesa Regal Hall on Sunday, March 9, and the Valle del Oro Ballroom on Monday, March 10. For information, visit www.wiztix. com/dnboxoffice/inet/eventview. aspx?cid=57.)

This tour marks a rare West Coast appearance for the Osmonds.

“We don’t know whether we’re going to continue next year or the year after. At this time in our lives we’re just really enjoying the shows and being up their together and working together,” Osmond said.

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By Tracy House Going to the dentist doesn’t have to be scary for children. Preparing them for their first visit to the dentist is a step to a positive experience.

Dr. Rita Peck, of Gilbert Vista Dental Care, has been in practice for seven years as a general dentist.

She’s has gained experience working with children through her practice and her volunteer hours with the Gilbert Public Schools, for which she performs dental screenings on first graders.

To ready children for their first visit, Peck suggests sharing picture books about going to the dentist. Reading the books to kiddos at night will let them know “it’s not scary and it’s not a big deal” to sit in the chair with lights overhead.

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Peck also recommends that parents try not to describe the surroundings or equipment at the dentist’s office.

“Their little minds can’t really comprehend what it is you’re saying to them and sometimes they’ll get a little frightened because it sounds like too much to them,” she said.

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To encourage to become familiar with brushing, Peck suggests the office. using children’s flavored Peck said that at age 2, toothpastes, which if a child will tolerate it, have a lower amount she will perform an exam. of fluoride and are “By age 4 we’re able to start taking some check- Dr. Rita Peck of Gilbert Vista ingestible. If kids are swallowing it, they won’t up pictures on them.” This Dental Care. get sick. includes X-rays of their teeth.

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You have a long way to go (to make up for the last 14 years). The great investor Sir John Templeton wisely said that “Bull markets are born on pessimism, grown on skepticism, mature on optimism and die in euphoria. …The time of maximum optimism is the best time to sell.” At this stage, any honest investor would have to conclude that we are somewhere between optimism and euphoria, and that the time for profit-taking may be nigh at hand. Still, have the markets really done that well lately? Actually no, and here’s the astounding truth of it: Since the start of the new millennium in January of 2000, the S&P 500 is up just under 26% in 14 years, or a paltry 1.85% annual yield.

Don’t fight the Fed (when it’s being accommodative). It’s become obvious to even the most devoted market watcher that it’s not your father’s stock market anymore. Our beloved Federal Reserve has created credit junkies, addicts who are forever convinced that any slowdown in the economy, and corresponding sell-off on Wall Street, will be bailed out by a Fed whose sole mission is to keep investors happy. In the end, it doesn’t matter why the market’s going up; it only matters that it is.

The Embellishment Crowd is alive and well. To this day, the companies that produce the graphs that brokerage firms use to illustrate market history are highly deceiving. Take a look at an honest chart of the last 14 years, and you’ll see a market trajectory worthy of the paltry 1.85% annual growth we’ve had, i.e. low and shallow. Look at the charts published by the embellishers and you’ll see one that a) assumes reinvested dividends every year, year after year (as if no one ever retires and begins living off them), b) zero fees paid, ever, and c) no impact from taxes or inflation. Naturally, such a chart makes the twin declines (-51% and -57%) of the last decade look like miniature potholes on the sharply ascending highway to perpetual profitability.

Some of the gains, in exchange for none of the losses, works even better. Index strategies that credit market-linked interest when markets are up, retaining those gains when they decline, have benefitted clients far better than full risk exposure these past 14 years. Clients are touting average yields of 6 and 7%, sometimes higher, during a period in which the S&P 500 has averaged 1.85%—all while sleeping very well at night.

Older investors have choices in 2014, even as many believe the markets are past optimism and approaching euphoria. Markets could certainly go higher still, but the average duration of bull markets is 3.7 years.

Currently we are at 4.9 years and slowing.

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Go for a hike and take a picnic lunch to share.

Check out your local farmers market to buy flowers. Of course, you might want to pick up some fresh produce as well, but something is so romantic about fresh cut flowers.

Better yet, plant flowers together in your garden. Every time you walk by it, you’ll be reminded about your time together.

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When it comes to how long to brush, Peck said two minutes in the morning and at night is recommended. She suggested using an electric toothbrush because it gives more brush strokes than a manual toothbrush. It also has a timer which will automatically shut off, so children know how long to brush.

Developing good dental habits early and making going to the dentist a positive experience will go a long way toward a healthy smile.

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By Mesa Public Schools Mesa Public Schools’ food and nutrition department provides students with a wide selection of foods that are appealing and nutritious.

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Mesa Public Schools is continuously improving recipes to meet the needs of our customers’ discerning palates.

Professional development plays an important role in keeping menus fresh and engaging. Recently, members of the food and nutrition department participated in a workshop where they received training on knife skills, spicing up flavor profiles, food preparation techniques, and recipe development. Chef Michael Turcott of the East Valley Institute of Technology and Schwan’s Food Service Chef Craig Slaude conducted food demonstrations to enhance the team’s culinary skills.

The workshops allowed the cooks to don their thinking toques and get creative with products already in their inventory, while adhering to the new guidelines. Loretta Zullo, director of food and nutrition, said, “Recognizing the versatility of our products opened a world of creativity to us.”

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The USDA reduced-sodium guidelines make school lunches healthier, and it can take time for taste buds to adjust. But lower sodium does not have to mean less flavor.

Our culinarians create flavor profiles utilizing spices and herbs to amp up flavors without salt. New flavor profiles offer flexibility in the kitchen and are important tools when servicing the needs of the largest school district in Arizona.

The composition of school meals takes into consideration how they are consumed. For example, in elementary schools, meals are designed to be eaten with smaller hands or with a spork. At Westwood High School, more than 800 lunches are served in 35 minutes.

Mesa Public Schools serves more than 37,000 lunches a day at 79 schools, and 18,000 breakfasts daily at 67 schools.

Food and nutrition conducts student taste testing of new products at elementary, junior high and high school levels throughout the school year to evaluate potential new items.

Successful products are incorporated into future menus. The goal is to have students enjoy and finish their meals, as research indicates children who are well nourished have improved concentration, elevated test scores, better school attendance an fewer behavioral issues.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Classically trained singer-songwriter Chris Mann can’t pinpoint his most romantic Valentine’s Day, but he’s looking forward to helping others create memories when he plays the Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater on Friday, Feb. 14.

“I’ve done the traditional kind of dates with wines and chocolates and all that stuff,” said Mann, a fourthplace finisher on the second season of “The Voice.” “I’m excited to help other people have a really romantic Valentine’s Day.” The show, which he said is his first in the Grand Canyon State, comes on the heels of his 2012 debut major-label album, “Roads,” as well as two PBS specials, “Chris Mann in Concert: A Mann for All Seasons” and “Home for Christmas: The Chris Mann Christmas Special.”

“This show is the continuation of my North American tour,” said Mann, who recently married. “It’s a very romantic show and a lot of fun. It’s wonderful

that I’m able to do it on Valentine’s Day.” He called the concert a mix of songs from “Roads,” his PBS specials, and “The Voice” as well as “stuff you haven’t seen me do at all.”

“There’s something for everyone, which is one of my favorite things about the show,” he explained. “It’s perfect for a date. It’s perfect to bring your family, come with your friends.”

His PBS specials had a wide appeal as well. Mann said he was incredibly flattered to work with the public television station to produce two concert specials.

“It really propelled things this year,” he said.

Mann described the show as different from a regular concert, however, the bottom line is it’s about “trying to have fun with the audience.”

“It’s a pretty big production to film one of those. A lot goes into it. They’re produced by the same guy who produces the Grammys. There are

Chris Mann, shown here singing during one of his PBS specials, will perform at the Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater on Friday, Feb. 14.

lots of cameras, lots of preparation.

I had Martina McBride as a guest as well as a saxophonist named Mindi Abair.”

Working with McBride was fun for Mann because both of them were born in Kansas.

“That’s a funny little tidbit,” Mann said.

“I love getting the opportunity to sing with people I grew up listening to.

She’s definitely one of those people.”

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Perhaps the most gratifying part of his career is hearing the stories that listeners and fans share with him.

“Every day is a different perk and blessing,” Mann said. “I’m just happy to be where I am. I’m looking forward to evolving and growing with the next record.”

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WHEN: Thursdays through March 27, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Mesa Community Farmers Market WHEN: Fridays through May, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: Free admission and parking INFO: (602) 290-5067 The market will include such items depending on season fresh produce: baked goods, jams and jellies, salsas, spices, natural pork, beef and fish, handmade craft products, lotions and soaps.

Annual Rose Auction WHEN: Sat., Feb. 1, at 12 p.m. (viewing); 1:30 p.m. (auction) WHERE: Mesa Community College Library, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 518-1529, www.rose4azmevrs.org or regehr@cox.net

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The auction features more than 150 roses of all varieties and classes.

Fertilizers and other growing products will also be available. All proceeds benefit the Mesa-East Valley Rose Society and The Garden at Mesa Community College.

MACFest, Arts and Crafts Market WHEN: Sat., Feb. 1 and Sat., Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: North Macdonald Street in downtown Mesa from Main Street to Pepper Street COST: Free INFO: www.macfestmesa.com The Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival features the work of emerging and established artists on the first and third Saturdays from October through April.

Woodworking, metal crafts, jewelry, art, photography, handmade soaps, food and holiday gifts are among the items available for sale.

‘Bright Lights, Big City’ WHEN: Sun., Feb. 2, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $15 to $22 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Join the Salt River Brass as it travels the globe in a musical tour of cities that inspired composers from every age.

East Valley Michigan Club WHEN: Wed., Feb. 5, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Charge for meal INFO: (480) 986-7085, (480) 610-9864 or jilanctot@cox.net The club meets on the second Wednesday at 2 p.m. for lunch and the fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m. for breakfast.

Huron/Beadle County, South Dakota Snowbird Dinners WHEN: Mon., Feb. 10, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Purchase of a meal INFO: (480) 807-7748 or email lwalter@isd.net Individuals from Huron and Beadle County, South Dakota, will meet on the second Monday in February and March.

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Poetry Recitation and Valentine Tea WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Trinity Christian School, 2404 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 986-4629 or www.trinitychristianschoolmesa.org Join Trinity Christian School as students recite special poems to honor their parents for Valentine’s Day. Punch and cookies to follow in Brunton Hall.

Las Marthas WHEN: Thurs., Feb. 20, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Mesa Contemporary Arts, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Las Marthas follows two Mexican American girls during a time of economic uncertainty and political tension over immigration.

Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show WHEN: Sun., Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Skyline High School cafeteria, 845 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa COST: $3; $1 for students with ID INFO: (480) 982-7760 or www.ajrockclub.com Dealers will be selling their fine,

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A Chocolate Lover’s Dream pasta vixen

This month is a chocolate lover’s dream, and if you’d like to surprise your sweetie with a little morsel of homemade goodness, these are four of my very favorite recipes.

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1 (approximately 1 lb.) box of Oreo Cookies 1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, softened 1 container dipping chocolate (approximately 7 oz. tub) or About 12 oz. chocolate chips

In a food processor, grind cookies (filling and all) to a fine powder (pulverized). You can also place cookies in Ziploc bag and pound with rolling pin or flat pounder until pulverized. Place crushed cookies in mixing bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Add cream cheese and blend until fully incorporated. Roll into about 1-inch balls and refrigerate for about one hour. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in double boiler. Dip cookie balls in chocolate to coat. Remove and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle top with cookie crumbs. Refrigerate to harden.

Keep chilled until ready to serve.

that these will be your favorite go-to treats well beyond Valentine’s Day.) The truffle recipes I’ve included are rich, robust and really simple—three things we’re always looking for in a dessert! Now all you need is a little gift box, wax paper and a ribbon to win the Chocolate Lover’s heart!

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Peanut Butter Fudge Truffles

14 oz. fine chocolate 8 oz. whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed

Chop chocolate in small pieces.

Place in a large stainless steel or glass bowl. Using a stainless steel pot, bring the cream to a full boil. Pour over chocolate. Let set 1 minute. Whisk until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted. Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted into chocolate.

Pour into a container, cover well and refrigerate overnight (to develop flavor and firmness.) Mixture can be frozen at this point for up to 4 weeks.

For Fudge: Mix all ingredients except melted chocolate and chopped peanuts together until incorporated and smooth. Spread into 9-inch x 13inch glass dish and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

For Peanut-Covered Truffles: Use same fudge recipe but don’t refrigerate so it stays soft and workable. Scoop into small balls, dredge in melted chocolate and roll in chopped peanuts.

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Anonymity (not) Guaranteed The power of words is undeniable.

Joseph Conrad expressed it in these terms: “My task, which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel—it is, before all, to make you see.”

Today, because of the accessibility of social media, nearly any person can publish any words in an attempt to make others see things a certain way.

From blogs to Facebook to Twitter, the options for sharing one’s opinions with the world are numerous, and social media allows words to be used for good and bad. A Vatican court recently announced that those who follow the Pope on Twitter can receive indulgences that will allow them to spend less time in purgatory. For believers, this is certainly one positive thing resulting from life in the digital age.

The ability to anonymously publish words that are untrue, hurtful or irresponsible is another thing that draws people to the Internet. Without any accountability, a person may use social media to publicly proclaim thoughts he would never want associated with his name. For example, the “comments” section following an online news article is often filled with derogatory and disrespectful remarks, in addition to well-reasoned and enlightening opinions. All of these comments are made anonymously, with a clever screen name being the only identification of the person behind the words.

But anonymity extends beyond harmless two- or three-sentence comments. I know of a person— call him Jack—who recently found a Facebook account in his name. Jack

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was not the person who created the account and had no knowledge of it. Instead, an unidentified thirdparty created the account and filled it with multiple false and demeaning statements about Jack.

Any unsuspecting friend or acquaintance of Jack (or even a prospective employer) could have easily found the Web page and believed that Jack had written it, thereby severely damaging Jack’s relationships and reputation.

The good news is that there are often ways to discover who is behind false or defamatory statements that appear on the Web. With court subpoena powers and other helpful laws, a person’s supposed anonymity is not without limits. If you discover that someone has anonymously made damaging false statements about you or your company, there may be a way to discover who it is and hold that person accountable for his or her words. Also, if you are one who likes to post things online, you should know that words do not always remain anonymous Nathaniel H. Wadsworth is a partner at Rowley Chapman & Barney.

His practice consists of business law and general litigation.

Wadsworth earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 2003 and his law degree from J. Reuben Clark School of Law, Cum Laude, in 2006. Rowley Chapman and Barney Ltd. is located at 63 E. Main St., Suite 508, Mesa. For more information, call (480) 496-2086.

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Setting the Bar for Aesthetic Arts and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Grant Heinz of Vi Esthetica recently relocated to a new campus in East Mesa, incorporating the finest in aesthetic arts with a facial cosmetic surgical center. The practice is a culmination of the doctor’s eye for artistry and his unique educational and training background. His passion lies in achieving the most beautiful and precise results for his clients’ cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments.

Heinz earned his undergraduate at BYU, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

He earned his medical degree (with high honors) from the prestigious University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his medical and surgical internship at the University of Hawaii and a residency at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at on the town

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UCLA. He also completed a two-year fellowship at Indiana University.

“While I was there, I did more facial fractures for those two years than any other surgeon in the state of Indiana,” he said.

His attention to detail and artist’s eye led him to a two-year fellowship in ophthalmic facial plastic surgery where he dealt with various facial traumas, reconstructions and cosmetic surgeries.

After a UCLA professor of Heinz’s suggested Saudi Arabia, Heinz spent three years teaching at two prestigious hospitals in the Middle East, including the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, both in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He furthered his skills treating extreme injuries he saw while there. events calendar

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He traveled extensively through but we’re filling brows and cheeks. It’s Jordan, Yemen, Oman, Syria, Saudi a concert of different approaches now.”

Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

The doctor is a master injector and Treasures, jewelry and rugs obtained does all the injectables at Vi Esthetica. on his journeys serve as conversation He’s been an expert in Botox since pieces and a reminder of the time early 1988 and has worked extensively spent there. with fillers since 1996.

Moving to the Valley in 1996, Heinz The aesthetic portion of the practice features state-of-the-art established his position as equipment that provides the one of the most respected best treatments available in the ophthalmic facial plastic aesthetic industry. Aesthetic surgeons, being recognized arts and plastic surgery go yearly since 2005 as one hand-in-hand. Heinz and three of the “Best Doctors” in aestheticians (two of which are America. medical aestheticians) work Heinz specializes in Dr. Grant Heinz meticulously and with great plastic surgeries of the neck and face and his belief is that each attention to detail to ensure the most patient’s surgery is entirely unique beautiful and natural-looking results.

“I’m very much a perfectionist,” he and before-and-after photos speak for themselves. For plastic surgery said.

Aesthetic services include laser hair patients, incisions are skillfully hidden for the most undetectable and natural removal, IPL Photofacial, injectables, results. For patients who have had peels, collagen stimulators, facials, extensive loss to their face due to skin microdermabrasion and oxygen cancer, Heinz can reconstruct facial therapy. Vi Esthetica is located at features expertly, achieving beautiful 6007 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 101 (east of Recker Road), Gilbert. Visit www. and natural-looking results.

“Not only are we lifting things and viesthetica.com or call (480) 664-9632 putting them back where they belong, for additional information.

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Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

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Your Luxury Home Specialists

UNIQUE, SAVVY, REFINED 6 Bedrooms, 8.5 baths & 12,803 sq. ft. $3,850,000

BEYOND COMPARE IN ARBOLEDA 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths & 5,591 sq. ft. $975,000

CLASSIC ELEGANCE 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths & 8,384 sq. ft. $1,850,000

COMPLETE REBUILD! 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths & 5,847 sq. ft. $1,150,000

UNIQUE HOME WITH OLD WORLD CHARM

SINGLE STORY IN GATED MAHOGANY

IN PRESTIGIOUS PARK AVENUE 5 bedrooms, 3.5 Baths & 4,172 sq. ft. $675,000

AWESOME MOUNTAIN & CITY LIGHT VIEWS

5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths & 3,740 sq. ft. $510,000

HERMOSA ESTATES 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths & 5,242 sq. ft $1,250,000

4 Bedrooms, 4 baths & 5,606 sq. ft. $1,000,000

5 Bedrooms, 6 baths & 7,603 sq. ft. $3,000,000

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

www.charlierandall.com Email:Charlie@charlierandall.com

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