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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT #4460 PhillipsWest Publishing | Design | Writing | Photography POSTAL PATRON ECRWSS Up Close M esa Uplands Bringing neighbors closer to their community March 2011 In This Issue Ishikawa Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Market Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mahnah Club Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mesa Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rattlesnakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Las Sendas Dental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Trucks Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Service Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 By Dawn Abbey I f Jeff Flancer has his way, his Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria restaurants are determined to raise $25,000 during April for Disabled Sports USA (Wounded Warrior Project), a non-profit orga- nization established to allow Iraqi/Afghanistan War veterans who have lost limbs to participate in sports-related rehabilitation programs. Several events are planned at Flancer’s restaurants in an effort to beat last year’s total of $20,000. If you can down 18 slices of an extra-large pizza in 15 minutes, you could be in the running to win Flancer’s 11th annual Charity Pizza- Eating Contest. Last year’s $500 prize was won by the last one eating. e contest takes place at 11 a.m., April 17, on the outdoor patio at Flancer’s Gilbert restaurant location, 610 N. Gilbert Road. You can sign up there or at the Mesa location, 1902 N. Higley Road. Registration starts on March 21. Entry fee, which includes a limited edition T-shirt, is $30, on a first-come, first- served basis for the first 25 registrants. An overflow waiting list is maintained until contest time. Miss Arizona, Brittany Dawn Brannon, will crown the winner, who must be an Arizona resident. ere is no admission to watch the fun. e fund-raising event also boasts a raffle with great prizes. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. All prizes are valued at $1,000 or more, and the winner need not be present to win. e drawing will be held on April 18. “Many of our local sponsors have supported us year after year, like Alliance Beverage Distribution, which donated $2,500 this year,” said Jeff. Raffle prizes include $1,500 of furniture from Norwood Furniture of Gilbert; $1,000 in travel from Shamrock Foods; limousine service from Sky Mountain Limousines; a computer from BriComp Computers, and meals at local restaurants, with more to be announced. TAP and Sons Electric, Meridian Bank and Global Bikes also are major sponsors. “More sponsors are coming on board each day,” Jeff stated with enthusiasm. Complete raffle prize lists will be posted at both restaurants and online at flancers.com. Jeff invites sponsors from the business community to participate. Contact Jeff at (480) 326-9077, or send an e-mail to jeff@flancers.com. Flancer’s also is offering customers the option to Round Up Your Bill to the next dollar amount, with all excess being donated. Two other fund-raisers are planned at the Gilbert location. Cigar and Port Tasting Night will take place at 6:30 to 8 p.m., on April 6, accompanied by Flancer’s appetizers and expert discussion. Reservations are $45 per person. Wine, Cheese and Appetizer Tasting Night, with expert discussion, is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m., on April 13. Reservations are required. Flancer’s is well known for its many charitable events, as well as its unique pizzas, pastas, fresh sandwiches and salads. They also have great happy hours. For updated information, to buy tickets, or to sign up, visit or call the Mesa location at (480) 396-0077, or the Gilbert restaurant at (480) 926-9077. You also can check out the Web site at flancers.com. For more information on the Wounded Warriors project, go to dsusa.org. Help Flancer’s HELP WOUNDED WARRIORS v n b s B th By Dawn Abbey T he ultimate mystique of a man cave is the scene from the barbershops of yesterday—real men sitting with steaming towels over their faces, awaiting a hot lather, straight razor shave and pointed conversation, as well as a sense of precision haircut camaraderie. If a guy still wants such an experience, he might check out an old Western movie, view a Norman Rockwell painting, or better yet, head to Mike’s Barbershops, located at 5057 E. McKellips Road. “Men are realizing, young and old, that if you want a man’s haircut, you go to a barbershop, not a fran- chise salon,” said fourth-generation barber Mike Magri. With the popularity of flat tops, fades, faux- hawks and other precision cuts, he keeps eight licensed barbers busy, including his young nephew, Chris Sullivan, as well as two women, every day of the week. “We do all kinds of looks,” said Mike, “including your old-fashioned, regular haircut.” Last August, Mike’s Barbershops moved to its present spot on the southwest side of Higley Road, after being further west in Mesa for about nine years. Mike’s new shop sports a row of gleaming black and chrome barber chairs, soft red walls and even a pool table. “We don’t isolate our waiting customers from those being served,” he said, motioning to a row of comfortable chairs facing the barber stations. “Everyone can sit back, relax, read, text, watch TV or talk about sports or whatever, if they want. We also have Wi-Fi.” So, what makes a barber- shop different from a salon? “Licensed barbers learn to cut men’s hair,” explained Mike, an instructor himself. “Barbers must complete 1,500 hours of training to learn different techniques particular to men, and how to accommodate men’s services, such as straight razor shaves, trimming eyebrows or shaving around the ears. A scalp and neck massage is included with every service,” he continued. “We even use different types of traditional clippers that give a more precision cut. Styles can go from short to long without a noticeable line in the hair.” Even though barbershops are different, Mike and his staff also are up on the latest in man pampering. “We offer facials, gray hair blending and our own line of men’s grooming aids,” he said. “Mike’s Barbershops line is similar to Crew or Bed Head brands, but at a better price,” Mike stated. “We even offer manicures and pedicures three Saturdays each month. If you’re not sure about whether it’s for you, we offer the first one complementary, so you can try it out.” Mike also offers packages for the groom’s wedding party, bachelor parties and more. “Traditionally, any guy who went to the barbershop with his dad as a child, continues on with it,” he said, “And barbershops are now more popular than ever, as men realize it’s the place to go for a man’s haircut. A large part of our clients are young men checking it out for the first time,” Mike further stated. “ey even come in for the hot lather shaves, and our prices can compete with some of the franchise locations.” Mike offers $2 coupons if you are on his e-mail list. He also offers VIP cards, which reward you with a half- price cut. For more information about services and prices, call (480) 218-5964, or visit MikesBarbershops.com. Mike’s Barbershops carry on tradition with a twist st t a

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Up CloseMesa UplandsBringing neighbors closer to their community March 2011

In This IssueIshikawa Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Market Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mahnah Club Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mesa Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rattlesnakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Las Sendas Dental Health . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Trucks Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Service Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

By Dawn Abbey

If Jeff Flancer has his way, his Flancer’s Incredible Sandwiches and Pizzeria restaurants are determined to raise

$25,000 during April for Disabled Sports USA (Wounded Warrior Project), a non-profi t orga-nization established to allow Iraqi/Afghanistan War veterans who have lost limbs to participate in sports-related rehabilitation programs. 

Several events are planned at Flancer’s restaurants in an eff ort to beat last year’s total of $20,000.

If you can down 18 slices of an extra-large pizza in 15 minutes, you could be in the running to win Flancer’s 11th annual Charity Pizza-Eating Contest. Last year’s $500 prize was won by the last one eating.

Th e contest takes place at 11 a.m., April 17, on the outdoor patio at Flancer’s Gilbert restaurant location, 610 N. Gilbert Road. You can sign up there or at the Mesa location, 1902 N. Higley Road.

Registration starts on March 21. Entry fee, which includes a limited edition T-shirt, is $30, on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis for the fi rst 25 registrants. An overfl ow waiting list is maintained until contest time. Miss Arizona, Brittany Dawn Brannon, will crown the winner, who must be an Arizona resident. Th ere is no admission to watch the fun.

Th e fund-raising event also boasts a raffl e with great prizes. Tickets are $5 each or fi ve for $20. All prizes are

valued at $1,000 or more, and the winner need not be present to win. Th e drawing will be held on April 18.

“Many of our local sponsors have supported us year after year, like Alliance Beverage Distribution, which donated $2,500 this year,” said Jeff .

Raffl e prizes include $1,500 of furniture from Norwood Furniture of Gilbert; $1,000 in travel from Shamrock Foods; limousine service from Sky Mountain Limousines; a computer from BriComp Computers, and meals at local restaurants, with more to be announced. TAP and Sons Electric, Meridian Bank and Global Bikes also are major sponsors. “More sponsors are coming on board each

day,” Jeff stated with enthusiasm. Complete raffl e prize lists will be posted at

both restaurants and online at fl ancers.com. Jeff invites sponsors from the business community to participate. Contact Jeff at (480) 326-9077, or send an e-mail to jeff @fl ancers.com.

Flancer’s also is off ering customers the option to Round Up Your Bill to the next dollar amount, with all excess being donated.

Two other fund-raisers are planned at the Gilbert location. Cigar and Port Tasting Night will take place at 6:30 to 8 p.m., on April 6, accompanied by Flancer’s appetizers and expert discussion. Reservations are $45 per person. Wine, Cheese and Appetizer Tasting Night, with expert discussion, is set for 6:30 to 8 p.m., on April 13. Reservations are required.

Flancer’s is well known for its many charitable events, as well as its unique pizzas, pastas, fresh sandwiches and salads.

They also have great happy hours.

For updated information, to buy tickets, or to sign up, visit or call the Mesa location at (480) 396-0077, or the Gilbert restaurant at (480) 926-9077. You also can check out the Web site at fl ancers.com. For more information on the Wounded Warriors project, go to dsusa.org.

Help Flancer’s HELP WOUNDED WARRIORS

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By Dawn Abbey

The ultimate mystique of a man cave is the scene from the barbershops of yesterday—real men sitting with steaming towels over their faces,

awaiting a hot lather, straight razor shave and pointed conversation, as well as a sense of precision haircut camaraderie.

If a guy still wants such an experience, he might check out an old Western movie, view a Norman Rockwell painting, or better yet, head to Mike’s Barbershops, located at 5057 E. McKellips Road.

“Men are realizing, young and old, that if you want a man’s haircut, you go to a barbershop, not a fran-chise salon,” said fourth-generation barber Mike Magri. With the popularity of fl at tops, fades, faux-hawks and other precision cuts, he keeps eight licensed barbers busy, including his young nephew, Chris Sullivan, as well as two women, every day of the week. “We do all kinds of looks,” said Mike, “including your old-fashioned, regular haircut.”

Last August, Mike’s Barbershops moved to its present

spot on the southwest side of Higley Road, after being further west in Mesa for about nine years. Mike’s new shop sports a row of gleaming black and chrome barber chairs, soft red walls and even a pool table. “We don’t isolate our waiting customers from those being served,” he said, motioning to a row of comfortable chairs facing the barber

stations. “Everyone can sit back, relax, read, text, watch TV or talk about sports or whatever, if they want. We also have Wi-Fi.”

So, what makes a barber-shop diff erent from a salon? “Licensed barbers learn to cut men’s hair,” explained Mike, an instructor himself. “Barbers must complete 1,500 hours of training to learn diff erent techniques particular to men, and how to accommodate

men’s services, such as straight razor shaves, trimming eyebrows or shaving around the ears. A scalp and neck massage is included with every service,” he continued. “We even use diff erent types of traditional clippers that give a more precision cut. Styles can go from short to long without a noticeable line in the hair.”

Even though barbershops are diff erent, Mike and his staff also are up on the latest in man pampering. “We off er facials, gray hair blending and our own line of men’s grooming aids,” he said. “Mike’s Barbershops line is similar to Crew or Bed Head brands, but at a better price,” Mike stated. “We even off er manicures and pedicures three Saturdays each month. If you’re not sure about whether it’s for you, we off er the fi rst one complementary, so you can try it out.”

Mike also off ers packages for the groom’s wedding party, bachelor parties and more.

“Traditionally, any guy who went to the barbershop with his dad as a child, continues on with it,” he said, “And barbershops are now more popular than ever, as men realize it’s the place to go for a man’s haircut. A large part of our clients are young men checking it out for the fi rst time,” Mike further stated. “Th ey even come in for the hot lather shaves, and our prices can compete with some of the franchise locations.”

Mike off ers $2 coupons if you are on his e-mail list. He also off ers VIP cards, which reward you with a half-price cut.

For more information about services and prices, call (480) 218-5964, or visit MikesBarbershops.com.

Mike’s Barbershops carry on tradition with a twist

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By John Karadsheh

The Arizona Republic recently had an interesting article about the exciting growth at Phoenix-Mesa

Gateway Airport. Did you know Gateway currently is

home to more than 40 private employers, including Allegiant Air, Aviation Performance Solutions, Cessna Aircraft Company, Embraer Aircraft, Hawker Beechcraft and HB Aerospace? Arizona State University Polytechnic and Chandler-Gilbert Community College also operate campuses on the airport property.

According to a new study conducted by the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport helped generate $685 million in economic benefi ts last year, and the airport supports more than 4,000 jobs in the region. Additionally, about 212,000 visitors arrived at the airport in 2010. Why does all of this matter?

I strongly believe the expansion of business and services at Gateway ulti-mately will help the values of properties in the Las Sendas, Red Mountain, Mountain Bridge and other Uplands communities in the East Valley. Th ese East Valley commu-nities have so much to off er, including natural scenic beauty, great schools, and

wonderful amenities, as well as easy access to shopping and health care.

I also believe the strategic place-ment of these communities along the 202 freeway will keep them in demand. Homeowners in the Las Sendas, Red Mountain, Mountain Bridge and Uplands neighborhoods can access Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport or Gateway Airport easily within 20 minutes. How many neighbor-hoods can boast of such a geographic advantage?

With its great runways and prime location, Gateway will continue to grow and hopefully off er more commercial fl ights and great business opportunities. I can’t wait to see what happens!

John Karadsheh is a licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Trails And Paths Premier Properties. He also is an Associate Broker, Accredited Buyers Representative and a Certifi ed Residential Specialist. You can contact John with any of your real estate questions. Call him at (602) 615-0843, or go to his Web site at www.BuyAndSellAZ.com.

DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN MESA

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HEALTH

Submitted by Corey Schubert Public Relations Specialist

Banner Baywood Medical Center recently became the East Valley’s only Accredited Chest Pain Center, earning this prestigious status for achieving a higher

level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack.

Hospitals that receive accreditation by the Society of Chest Pain Centers emphasize the importance of diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more effi cient and eff ective evaluation, as well as more appropriate and rapid treatment of patients with chest pain and other heart attack symptoms.

Th ey also serve as a point of entry into the healthcare system to evaluate and treat other medical problems, and help to promote a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to reduce the risk factors for heart attack.

Patients who are treated for chest pain at Banner Baywood also benefi t from the facility’s partnership with Banner Heart Hospital, one of the largest free-standing heart hospitals in the United States. Th e accreditation recognizes the availability of emergency treatment options on one medical campus through Banner Baywood’s Emergency Department and Banner Heart’s advanced cardiac care, such as catheterization procedures.

To become an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Banner Baywood engaged in rigorous evaluation for its ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Th is means Banner Baywood uses processes that meet strict criteria aimed at:

• Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment

• Treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time when the integrity of the heart muscle can be preserved

• Monitoring patients when it is not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are not sent home too quickly or needlessly admitted to the hospital

“People tend to wait when they think they might be having a heart attack, and that’s a mistake,”

states Dr. Larry Spratling, Chief Medical Offi cer for Banner Baywood. “Th e average patient arrives in the emergency department more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don’t realize is that the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient.”

Banner Baywood’s state-of-the-art healthcare encompasses the entire continuum of care for the heart patient and includes such focal points as the hospital’s dispatch, Emergency Medical System, emergency depart-ment, cath lab, quality assurance plan, and community outreach program. By becoming an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Banner Baywood has enhanced the quality of care for the cardiac patient and has demonstrated its commitment to higher standards.

Banner Baywood Medical Center is a 340-bed facility known for its world-class programs in stroke care, oncology, women’s health, orthopedics and surgical technologies. Th e facility opened in 1984 and serves the growing East Valley communities of Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Fountain Hills and areas of northeastern Pinal County. Banner Baywood Medical Center employs more than 1,500 health care professionals and support staff , and has approximately 500 volunteers.

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BANNER BAYWOOD BECOMES EASTValley’s Only Accredited Chest Pain Center

Mahnah Club’s Gala FOR CHARITY IS AN Evening of Elegance

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Mahnah Club’s 2011 fund-raising gala will be held at Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix on March 26.

Guests will begin their evening at 5:30 p.m. on the Garden Terrace, with a sunset cocktail hour, followed by a sumptuous three-course meal served in the Garden Ballroom and prepared by the Wrigley Mansion’s five-star kitchen.

Tickets for the event are $125 per person. Mahnah Club will present an exciting silent

auction and raffle. Guests will dance to the great music of the Valley’s own Night Groove’s band.

Mahnah Club, a non-profit women’s service organization, has been dedicated to meeting our community’s social challenges for 56 years. In 1981, this all-volunteer organization founded the Child Crisis Center—East Valley. Mahnah Club annually supports the Child Crisis Center, as well as Save the Family Foundation of Arizona. Mahnah Club also awards scholar-ships to several local high school seniors, in addition to awarding funding to many other local charities.

This year, more than ever before, our chari-ties and the communities they serve are in dire need of assistance. Mahnah Club invites you to make a difference by attending the charity gala or by making a monetary gift.

For reservations or more information, please contact Marilyn Martin via e-mail at [email protected], or call her at (480) 654-6787.

Sure, fast door to doctor time is important. But in an emergency, you want that door to be at Banner

hospital in the east valley to receive the Gold Seal from the Joint Commission for our Stroke Center and be named an Accredited Chest Pain Center. You’ll also gain access to one of the country’s top heart centers, Banner Heart Hospital. Both hospitals are part of Banner Health, one of the top 10 health systems in the U.S. for patient care according to Thomson Reuters. And with average wait times of only thirty minutes, your emergency decision should be easy. Don’t you feel better already?

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When Hallie Carl shaved her head, her heart was in every snip of the scissors and every stroke of the razor.

Hallie is closely associated with St. Baldrick’s, an organization that raises money for kids with cancer. Funds are raised by the generous actions of individuals who willingly shave their heads in the name of pediatric cancer research and St. Baldrick’s.

“I shaved my head in July for the first time,” Hallie said, “and it was a life-changing experience. Even though I live in Mesa, I did that head shaving in Omaha, Neb., because my brother-in-law is a pediatric oncologist who shaves his head every year to support his amazing patients.”

When Hallie came home, several young women she had previously mentored at Red Mountain Community Church decided to shave their heads for St. Baldrick’s, too.

“With the amazing selflessness of these women, our March 17 event was born,” Hallie said with pride. “We already have 11 shavees. Of the 11, four are women, including me. We are really excited about our fund-raising event, which will take place at Shakespeare’s Pub and Restaurant in Dana Park.”

To learn more about the St. Baldrick’s event, go to the Web site at www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/eventid/5601/event-year/2011. 

ARTARTEVENTEDUCATION

How to Choose a Good Preschool PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILDBy Cori FabianDirector and Co-founder of Bridges Preschool

Parents want the best possible daycare for their child, and there are many pertinent questions to ask prior to making the fi nal decision.

Here are a few key questions to ask when considering your ultimate daycare choice best suited to your child:

What are you looking for? I have been in early childhood education for more than 20 years. I have my bachelor’s degree in education, and have worked in daycare centers, taught public kindergarten, and been invited to speak at several early childhood conferences. As parents on the search for a quality program, you have told me you are looking for a social, yet educational experience. You want a physically and emotionally safe environment, and you want to know the teachers have the necessary talents and skills to enrich your child’s curious minds.

How do you identify a socially enriched program? You have to ask about the unwritten curriculum. Children are experimenting with independence and learning they have a cause and eff ect on their environment. With this comes social responses like sharing, taking turns, and knowing how to get their shovel back on the playground. Find out how the school intends on teaching communica-tion skills during this critical time when your child is learning how to communicate eff ectively.

Along with this comes assertiveness training, where children learn how to identify and express their emotions eff ectively. Age appropriate, positive discipline teaches children how to use problem-solving skills in order to get their needs met without infringing on the rights of others. A positive, socially rich environment is very important for your child’s development.

Curriculum: What will my child learn? Th e magic of a quality program is the teacher’s ability to make learning purely exponential! Scientifi cally we know children learn best when they are moving and using all of their senses. A quality curriculum has as much breadth and depth as it

does simple ABCs and 123s. For example, science experiments, cooking projects and gardening activities off er a myriad of dendrite connections versus a worksheet of the letter Aa. Such activities also provide opportunities for phonics, reading, and mathematical and social skill building (throw in a little Spanish and Sign Language, and you have an excellent recipe for genius!). Meaningful experiences

are stored in the long-term memory. It is in meaningful curriculum and experiences that your tuition becomes an investment.

Additional questions to ask:• Are the teachers degreed, experienced and have

longevity at the school?• What is the structure of my child’s school day? • Are children read to and allowed time to explore

quality children’s literature?• Is there communication and documentation of my

child’s learning progress?• Does my child have dramatic play opportunities? • Are their music and movement activities?• What is the purpose of the projects my child will be

doing?• Does the outdoor environment provide interaction

with nature? • Are the children treated with honor and respect from

their teachers and peers?Please visit Bridges Preschool and Kindergarten at

Bridgespreschool.com. Bridges has limited enrollment opportunities for the fall, as well as enrollment wish lists through spring 2013. Our East Mesa campus quietly off ers aff ordable and professional preschool (starting at age 2) through private kindergarten. You are invited to call (480) 924-8008, or tour at any time.

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By AnnElise Makin

A whole international gap will be fi lled in soon, with Gelato expected to move into the location between

Bellagio Pizzeria—Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine—and Pachuca Healthy Mexican Grill.

Th is culinary journey can be entirely accomplished on foot, from door to door.

Why gelato? “I love gelato,” said general manager Sam Putrus, who looks after all three family-owned businesses on this block. “My favorite is mango,” he admitted. In fact, he admits to have driven an hour’s distance just to get that fl avor. Soon, he will be able scoop it from his own freezer counter.

Gelato seemed the perfect choice to off er to diners with traveled taste buds. Entrepreneur Mike Bipar, owner of both Bellagio and Pachuca, has added a dessert parlor right in the middle of the two eateries. Th e new gelato and dessert shop is expected to bridge the continents, as well as nutritional lifestyles, with an array of tempting fl avors.

“Gelatos [around here] seem to be a dying art form, but we wanted to bring them

back into modern times,” the general manager stated. Sam is looking forward to off ering the frozen delicacies amidst the decor of an Italian-style atmosphere.

But gelato won’t be the only thing served. Although the gelato comes from a family-owned and operated Italian maker on the East Coast, the store also will off er one-of-a-kind frozen yogurts

enriched with vitamins for the nutrition conscious sweet tooth.

Imagine, with these sweet treats, as well as the rich aroma of specialty coff ees in the air and a colorful

Italian cookie platter teasing your eyes, the minivacation seems complete. Th ere is much to anticipate in the new gelato store.

“Th ere is nothing like Italian ice cream,” Sam raved. He has been with Bellagio since it fi rst opened seven years ago. Now, he is very excited, and can’t wait for the gelato to arrive. He thinks everything will be in place by mid-March—just in time for the season.

For more information about the Bellagio and Pachuca menus, reservations or take out, call (480) 325-1600.

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Submitted by Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies PTO

Join us under the stars and balmy breezes as we usher in the Arizona spring season.Th e Mesa Academy for Advanced

Studies PTO will host its fi rst off -site dinner and auction, Knight of Charity and Hilarity 2011, on April 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Las Sendas Trailhead Members Club to benefi t the Knights of Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies.

Festivities planned for this exciting evening include cocktails, dinner catered by Red, White and Brew, as well as entertainment provided by professional comedian Armon Williams. Most importantly, the silent/live/online auction features one-of-a-kind items available for bidding.

All proceeds from the silent/live/online auction will be used toward funding teacher grants, and support of academic and club competitions and activities, as well as the purchase of school supplies and much needed shading structures for the outdoor ramada area at Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies.

Even though the silent and live auction isn’t until April 1, you may preview our entire catalog of auction

items on the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies’ online auction Web site at www.biddingforgood.com/MAAS. Online bidding will start on March 21 and close at 8 p.m. on March 30, the night before the actual silent and live auction at the Trailhead Members Club.

At $50 per person, the cost of general admission tickets

for the Knight of Charity and Hilarity 2011 includes dinner, live entertainment, two raffl e tickets and two beer or wine tickets.

Only 50 tickets have been designated for the

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Th e Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies, a Mesa public school, is an International Baccalaureate school enlisting excelling fourth- through eighth-grade students and future leaders within our community.

Phoenix Magazine recently recognized Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies as a Top 10 Best School of 2010 in the elemen-tary and middle school categories.

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By AnnElise Makin

With spring around the corner, you might be worried about a rattlesnake encounter, but although they are in the desert around us, they

won’t leave their encounters with humans to chance.Nonetheless, this is Arizona, home of 13 rattlesnake

species. As many as 12 representatives of these live in terrariums inside the Mesa Community College (MCC) Red Mountain Biology Department, but it would only be natural that others roam the college’s original desert campus freely.

“Many people don’t know rattlesnakes are out there, and they are being tracked,” explained Andy Bridges, an Arizona State University graduate biology student and coordinator for the Rattlesnake Tracking Project at MCC.

On a daily basis, one of Andy’s team of students screens various vital signs of fi ve snakes, and logs the information into a spreadsheet. In the winter, locating the snakes gets a lot easier because they don’t move so much.

“Th e idea started in November 2007, when a rattlesnake was found on campus,” Andy recalled. Th is fi rst snake was named Lola. Since then, Lola has continued to provide a real-life research opportunity for undergraduate students at MCC. Th e other four diamondbacks under observation are Ozzie, Zoe, Phoebe and Koko.

“Th is campus provides a unique environment, a desert island in an urban environment, to study behavior patterns in rattlesnakes,” Andy said. Th e snake trackers want to know what each snake’s home range size is, what habitat they choose, what they eat, how often they hunt, when they mate or how many off spring they produce.

Students from MCC—they are not allowed to handle snakes—use a transmitter to pinpoint the location of a snake. A directional antenna and receiver are tuned to a

unique frequency specifi c for each snake. Together with a GPS device, students are able to record vital information without having to handle the snakes.

Data of interest, for example, are the air temperature and the snake’s body temperature. Combined with the location points and other information, each snake’s activity, range and behaviors are charted.

Reliably tracking fi ve rattlesnakes is quite a commitment. “We track once each day, each day of the week, and it takes between one and two hours,” Andy explained. In addition, the equipment used is quite costly. Every year, for example, the trans-mitters in the snakes must be replaced.

And how is this done? Red Mountain’s snake handling faculty,

that is, life sciences professor Dr. Andy Holycross or biology instructor Krya Perry, will locate the snake, retrieve it with a snake tong, and safely put it into a plastic container.

Th en, wildlife veterinarian Dr. Richard Funk will be called in to perform surgery. Th e rattlesnake is made to crawl into a clear, narrow plastic tube, which

largely immobilizes it. Th en, the surgery is performed with the snake under anesthesia.

Th ose are the high moments of the study in which the trackers’ friends and families try to participate. But the commitment alone of observing desert life on a regular basis has many rewards for the students.

“Th e more you get into it [tracking rattlesnakes], the longer you want to spend on watching,” Andy stated, “and the more you learn about their behavior.”

For example, Andy was thrilled when baby snakes were

spotted. Th ey were probably about 3 weeks old, he judged, because their rattles did not make noise yet.

“Th is year, we recorded eight juvenile rattlesnakes,” Andy said. “Th ey have a high mortality rate because they easily fall prey to roadrunners and other natural enemies.” Young snakes not large enough for a transmitter are pit tagged only for identifi cation.

Until last summer, none of the young specimens had yet been recaptured. So, it was a great deal for the trackers when one juvenile diamondback was caught and identifi ed twice more.

“Rattlesnakes are misunderstood by a lot of people,” Andy concluded. “Th ey are not interested in preying on people, and strike or bite humans only in defense. Trying to spot them in their natural habitat requires a trained eye with perfect vision.”

Even experienced trackers have circled a bush several times with beeping signals before the mottled diamonds revealed themselves. Th at’s how well they blend in.

In conclusion, Andy said, “Th ere has never been a negative contact with a rattlesnake on this campus.” Th rough the tracking project, we all might get to know them better.

Come and hear a rattlesnake researcher talk about his fi eld experience at the MCC Red Mountain Family Discovery Series on March 25, at 7 p.m., in the Saguaro Building.

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HEALTH

By Dr. Brent Boyse DMD with AZ Maxillofacion Surgeons and Dr. Martin Farnsworth

The average American loses at least one perma-nent tooth between the ages of 20 and 34, but even if you enjoy all your permanent teeth,

consider the options if a missing tooth impacts your overall health and quality of life.

Chances are good you have already heard about how a dental implant can restore a missing tooth with a more natural look, feel and function than other replace-ment options.

What you may not know is the fact dental implants—together with innovative surgical and restorative dental tech-niques—also can restore an entire arch of missing or diseased teeth in as little as one day! For the 10 percent of Americans who lose all teeth by the age of 64, as well as the millions more who suffer with painful damaged or diseased teeth, this brings renewed hope they can once again enjoy the health and quality of life they deserve.

Individuals who have this procedure can look forward to enjoying the benefits dental implants offer over bridges, partials and traditional dentures. Unlike a bridge, the new crowns (the visible portion of the teeth) are supported by the implants. So, there is no need to compromise good teeth or worry about future failure and replacement due to unhealthy teeth.

Th ere is no plastic covering the palate, as with a tradi-tional denture. Th erefore, tasting and enjoying food the way it should be is possible once more. Painful denture sores, messy adhesives and diffi culty speaking are eliminated.

Additionally, the bone loss, often a result of bridge and denture work, is avoided with dental implants. The soft tissues of the face are supported once again, restoring a more youthful appearance and diminishing the look of premature facial aging, which dentures

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It is important to know not all dental implants are created equally—especially when comparing a traditional implant to what is commonly known as a mini-implant. These

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Few studies have been done to measure the longevity of mini-implants, and the Food and Drug Administration has approved very few for long-term use (over two years). Nevertheless, some dentists will use mini-implants as a substitute for conventional implants, rather than the transitional use for which they have proven to be effective. Be sure to understand exactly what is being offered to you and why it is being offered when considering the one-day implant solution.

If you have questions about the one-day dental implant solution or dental implants in general, talk to your dentist. She or he can help provide answers and guidance in consideration of your personal needs and desires for oral health.

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Red Mountain Ranch Country Club off ers a variety of options to meet every need, from a meeting and lunch for 25 staff ers, to an anniversary party for 100, to a wedding for 130. Golf tournament luncheons, baby showers, birthday celebrations, graduations and festive holiday parties are just some of the possibilities.

Th ose who book a wedding ceremony and reception package by March 31 will receive $500 off (see ad for details).

Red Mountain Ranch Country Club welcomes both members and non-members to host events at the club. To schedule a tour, or to book your event, contact the special events team at (480) 981-6501, extension 111 or 112. To make a tee time, call the pro shop at (480) 985-0285.

Visit the Web site at www.rmrcc.com.

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Zaharis fourth-graders know their counties

EDUCATION

By Dawn Abbey

Hundreds of proud parents and grand-parents joined students and teachers at Zaharis Elementary School to watch the

fourth-graders County Float Parade, held every year on Feb. 14, Arizona Statehood Day.

Fourth-grade curriculum includes researching Arizona’s 15 counties.

“Instead of writing a report, we ask students to create a fl oat visibly depicting information about their chosen county,” fourth-grade teacher Carrie Matheson explained. Some 120 students fashioned rolling displays, which they pulled around the entire school grounds to the accompaniment of the band. Afterward, everyone was treated to ice cream and soft drinks.

“It’s also a good way to get families involved in a learning project,” said principal Mike Oliver.

Th is is the fi fth year for the popular event.

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Buying a vehicle can be one of the most daunting and expensive purchases the

average consumer will make, and, as in all things, it doesn’t hurt to get a little expert advice before plunking down your hard-earned dollars.

Coming from a family of four generations in the car business, Christopher Sullivan, general manager of the two Trucks Only locations in the East Valley, shares his personal recommendations regarding the fi ve steps to follow prior to making a car or truck purchase:

1 Decide what type of vehicle you want and actually need for your lifestyle. A young single might opt for a smaller

compact with better mileage. Another choice might be a sporty car or truck. Families need extra seating and gear storage space, which an SUV or third-row seating might provide. Someone with a contracting, landscaping or other business, which requires hauling large equipment, is going to have to use a truck. If you have confl icting needs, and can only buy one vehicle, you may have to become creative—a work truck with the extra large back seat for family, or a sportier, smaller SUV for a young family with one or two kids.

2 Research those types of vehicles you are considering. Th ere are dozens of reputable online

sites with a wealth of information, such as cars.com or autotrader.com. Check safety ratings, reliability and cost of insurance. After checking various Web sites and classifi ed ads, you can narrow down the price ranges you are exploring.

3 After you find the vehicle you want at a dealership, check out

that dealer. Get the dealer’s rating at the Better Business Bureau. Learn how long the business has been in existence. Determine its reputation and standing within the community. Decide if you want to do business with this dealer.

4 Once you have decided to buy a specific vehicle from a dealer, research that specific vehicle number. Every

reliable dealer will give you a CARFAX or AutoCheck report detailing any major issues with the vehicle. Does it have a clear title? Are there mileage discrepancies? Has it been in an accident, flood or other damaging circum-stance? If you are trading in your existing vehicle, check kbb.com or autotrader.com to find out the best trade-in value. Armed with all this information, you now are in a position to negotiate the best deal on your selection.

5 Before closing your deal, find out about purchasing an extended warranty, or if you will need gap insur-

ance. If a loss occurs, gap insurance pays the difference between the actual cash value of the vehicle and the current outstanding balance on your loan or lease. Also, make sure you have auto insurance in place before you take delivery of your new vehicle and drive off the lot.

To check out their extensive inventory, visit TrucksOnlySales.com. You also

can call or stop by the lots. You can check out the Country Club Drive location, or call (480) 844-7071. You also can go to the Apache Trail location in Apache Junction, or call (480) 374-1829.

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CAREER PLANS BEGIN IN HIGH SCHOOLBy AnnElise Makin

Your child has arrived in high school, but now what? It’s complicated. Th ings have changed a lot since

you graduated. Th ere are higher expectations. Th ere is more technology. Th e competition for scholarships and fi nancial aid has increased. How do you begin to guide your son or daughter through this maze of class choices, activities and important life decisions?

High school is not child’s play anymore. Consequently, parents are becoming increasingly aware of one fact. Long before college, high school is the cradle of career choices. Mary Martha Gingerella, from AZ Leaders and Learners, calls herself an intermediary on this subject. She equips high school students with integrative, career-minded coaching strategies.

“If you haven’t made a plan in your sophomore year, you may be in trouble,” Mary Martha observed. Th e long-time human resource/business professional and career management consultant, Mary Martha spent three years in a high school providing college and career counseling for students. During this time, she recognized a need to collate the academic high school platform with the professional trenches of the real world.

A bonded vision such as this is diffi cult to fi nd in high schools. Tight schedules don’t allow time for job shadowing, identifying adult mentors, or going on fi eld trips to explore career fi elds. Students have trouble envisioning how they will use their classroom learning in the workplace.

“I had to deal with the reality side of high school when coaching my own children,” Mary Martha recalled. “As a mother and counseling professional, I discovered where the gaps were. Parents need to update their educational frame of reference and the questions they need to be asking today.”

Th e Las Sendas resident moved to Arizona from Ohio in 1983 after college. She married her husband, Michael, soon thereafter. Eventually, the couple adopted their two sons, Matthew and Christopher. With Mary Martha’s help, their boys successfully navigated the secondary education scenarios and have now moved on to their post-secondary lives.

“Career exploration and development is the weakest area in the high schools,” Mary Martha said. “Th e system is not structured to adapt to a fast-changing labor market and teens trying to fi gure out what are viable future professions. Only about 20 percent of students get the attention they need.” Although numbers vary by school and student, national statistics suggest counselors spend an average of 38 minutes annually per student discussing college and career planning.

According to this career counselor, while the standard of academic advising is typically high, connecting real-time career exploration and development with academics is low. Arizona high school counselors, sparsely distributed at a ratio of one counselor per 743 students, are over-challenged. Th ere is very little time for a one-on-one session with the student to research individual inclinations and talents, let alone any dedicated time for ongoing individual counseling and connecting the student’s intentions with community resources and jobs.

“Since the academic schedules are extremely tight, and there are many required courses, students don’t get to explore what they want to do,” Mary Martha stated. As a result, students may start their exploration in college, when there are signifi cant costs attached. “College

debt increases when you have to change majors,” she noted. College students graduating in 2009 emerged with an average student loan debt of $24,000.

Even though the Arizona State Board of Education established Education Career and Action Plans for all students in grades nine through 12 in 2008, this noble mandate is unfunded and remains more theoretical than practical, given school resources. However, an integrative plan of a student’s coursework with future professional goals tied to tangible actions and progress is desperately needed.

With her extensive counseling and career management experience, Mary Martha can help distill a personalized high school plan. “We need to help kids earlier to fi gure out what they want to do,” she said.

Th is hardly means putting students on a track. Rather, it is partnering with them to model and teach transformational, transitional and entrepreneurial skills for an ever-changing job market. Mary Martha applies the same strategies with teens (and their families) as she uses every day in her career manage-ment counseling with adults who have been displaced from their jobs and seeking new employment.

“High school is where the kids need the most guidance,” Mary Martha stated, “even though they may want to keep parents at an arm’s distance to exercise their emerging indepen-dence. If you invest in high school, the cost of education will be less later.”

Education is complex. It must encompass a broad base of professionals with areas of expertise to support students in making informed decisions about lives after high school. And the value of hands-on experience and peer lessons—priceless.

To fi nd out more about AZ Leaders and Learners, contact Mary Martha Gingerella at [email protected], or call her at (480) 329-0450.

SHAPING A CAREER-MINDED HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Career objectives are hard to tackle for a high school student who is churning in a melee of academic pressure, unlimited options and their own aspirations. Parents, on the other hand, aside from mental stew-ardship, might want to establish an economic viability of professional goals. Mary Martha Gingerella, from AZ Leaders and Learners, recommends the following high school planning strategies:

• Identify the school that will best support your academic, social and career development goals, as well as your interests and learning style.

• Take higher-level courses, such as Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment classes. Make an appointment with your high school counselor to discuss academic options.

• Extract your interests and passions from the palette of subject matters, both required (core) classes and elective classes.

• Focus on your best skills (verbal, numbers, people, etc.) rather than a track.

• Find an outlet for your skills and passions in a volunteer experience.

• Get ahead of the college bill by collecting college credits during high school.

• Take at least one online class per year to learn self-management (first, make sure your high school or selected college will accept the credit from this school).

• Structure your summer break to gain insights from an internship. Take supple-mental classes to assist you in bridging high school and college and/or career, or conduct research and informational interviews with employers to solicit support toward your goals.

To find out more about AZ Leaders and Learners, contact Mary Martha Gingerella at [email protected], or call her at (480) 329-0450.

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By AnnElise Makin

Red Mountain Family Chiropractic

just stepped up its therapeutic arsenal by a couple of notches with René Brackney, a much respected and highly credentialed Pilates instructor, signing on with Dr. Lynn’s holistic team.

“Now, stretch your arms, lean into the bands, leg a bit more forward, and slowly wave your right arm, return it to the center, and then repeat with the left,” René instructed Las Sendas resident Kimberly Barnes.

As Kimberly confi dently navigated the suspension on the TRX station, René gracefully modeled the correct form for her. René also coached her with hearty encour-agement. Th at’s how she made Kimberly maximize her performance.

It was amazing to watch. Kimberly, who has had double hip replacements about a year ago, initially started training with René to improve some neck issues. Before Kimberly underwent her fi rst hip surgery in August 2009, René conditioned (pre-habed) her for the procedure with a Pilates regimen.

Kimberly now attributes her speedy recovery from both surgeries—the second hip was done on Th anksgiving 2009—to consistent Pilates training. Shortly before Christmas 2009, Kimberly returned to her normal exercise routine.

“Th ere has defi nitely been a change in muscle tone since then,” René observed. Fitness come, padding go. Regular Pilates creates a streamlined fi gure. What René calls muffi n tops or shandles (shoulder—love handle region)

soon melts away.In each case, René

carefully monitors the physiognomies in her patients. Sculpting and elegant muscle tone is the welcome side eff ect of any Pilates routine. Th e main focus, however, lies in the core strength.

Posture, abdom-inal strength and muscle mind control are some of Pilates’ components. But the philosophy is more than just a sum of its parts. When practiced in its true form, Pilates becomes a deliberate, masterfully kinetic body science.

When René coaches patients in Red Mountain Family Chiropractic’s atrium, the place comes alive with vigor. She guides her clients through incremental increases of diffi culty on each station, such as the Wunda Chair, the Reformer equipment and the TRX system.

“I have tried many types of exercise on my own,” client Amy Mazzoli stated. “But only a coach can make you aware of the correct form so that you achieve great results. Sometimes a coach knows you better than yourself,” Amy remarked. “And Pilates is so much cheaper than a tummy tuck!”

Age is not a limitation for Pilates conditioning. “My oldest client is 84 years old, and my youngest is an 11-year-old gymnast,” René stated.

Pilates, you better believe, is not just another fad or a lifestyle. It is your life. Live it right. Call René for an appointment at (602) 421-3763.

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Shape Your Golf Shots DURING WARM-UPSBy Ben Weir, Lead InstructorMalaska International Golf at Las Sendas

For every golfer, regardless of the skill level, shaping the ball fl ights from side to side is recommended.

In complementing shaping shots, working on trajectory also is of ultra importance. For those unfamiliar with golf ball trajectory, it is how high or low the ball travels through the air in fl ight.

An example of shaping shots and trajectory—If a player primarily hits high slices, hitting the opposite shot pattern should be attempted during warm-ups. Th us, the opposite would be low draws. What this breeds is an awareness of a player’s opposite tendencies. When these diff erent ball fl ights are achieved, the player is brought back to a more neutral position. Th is will help decrease a golfer’s on-course stress levels.

Working on multiple ball fl ights and trajectories during warm-ups on the range prior to playing is a wonderful idea and will prove to be quite enjoyable. Not pulling off the shot the fi rst couple times is OK and immaterial. It’s fun and will prove to be very benefi cial in attempting what the pros are faced with every day on tour. It will provide you with a broader understanding and perspective of what it takes to maneuver ball fl ights and shot patterns.

Here is a word of caution when taking your game from the practice area to the golf course. If you happen to be hitting the opposite shot pattern than you are accustomed to or desire, don’t panic. Just take it to the course, and visit the practice area afterward.

We look forward to you visiting the golf club Web site at lassendas.com/instruction. You also can call (602) 391-7100 with any questions you may have concerning this subject or any other instructional/coaching needs.

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By Dawn Abbey

When most Arizonans think of fi shing for a nice rainbow trout, they picture packing up the car and the family for a long drive to a cold

mountain stream or lake.When Northeast Mesa residents think of hooking a

fresh trout dinner, they grab a pole and tackle box, jump in the car, and in about 15 minutes, they have a line in the water.

With such close proximity to the Lower Salt River, Saguaro Lake and two Mesa city parks with urban fi shing lakes, locals can enjoy the benefi ts of a coop-erative program between the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) and the City of Mesa, which stocks urban fi shing areas throughout the year. And now, during the colder winter months (November through March), catchable-size rainbow trout are stocked every two weeks, according to AGFD offi cials.

On a recent, quiet Sunday afternoon at Red Mountain Park Lake, AGFD intern Justin Winter was surveying a dozen or so anglers about their fi shing experiences, and handing out Fish AZbumper stickers. “We do this about every fi ve years to help improve our program,” he explained.

Several fishing enthu-siasts had already snagged a rainbow trout. They included Jaydin, a Northeast Mesa student, who said he comes fishing as often as he can. Dante, fishing with his grandfather and brother, Tyrell, proudly showed off his catch and shared his secret bait. “I used corn,” the young angler stated. Larry and Judy of Mesa said they fish all the different spots, and caught one trout during their first five minutes that day, but nothing since. Travis and

Steve, of East Mesa, laughed about the fact they had caught only clams.

People also come from surrounding areas to take advantage of the fun and relaxation. Brian brought his two sons from San Tan Valley. Lilah and Gary, Apache Junction snowbirds, from Saskatchewan, Canada, said they fi sh

about three times a week. “Later in the year, we’ll have a big fi sh fry for family and friends. We give most of our fi sh away.”

Most anglers agreed early morning and late after-noon are the best times. A cursory check of the Salt River and Saguaro Lake Marina that same afternoon

found dozens of pole-toting enthusiasts heading for the

banks and docks as the sun headed low.

What kind of fi sh can youexpect to catch? At Red

Mountain Park Lake, located at 7745 E. Brown Road, you can try to outsmart channel catfi sh, bluegill,

hybrid sunfi sh, largemouth bass, carp and white amur. Riverview Park Lake, at 2100 W. 8th St., off ers the challenge of channel catfi sh, bluegill, redear sunfi sh, hybrid sunfi sh, largemouth bass, tilapia and carp.

The Lower Salt River, Granite Reef and Phon D Sutton recreation areas are stocked with catchable rainbow trout in winter. Blue Point and Water are stocked in summer.

At Saguaro Lake, trout are stocked at the Marina and Butcher Jones in

winter. Year round, there are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow bass, crappie, sunfi sh, channel catfi sh and walleye.

All fi shing licenses expire at the end of the year. So now is the most cost-eff ective time to get your 2011 license. Everyone age 14 and older must have a license, with some exceptions.

For fi shing in the Salt River or Saguaro Lake and other state waters, you need a state fi shing license. If you want one license, which covers all waters in the state, the Class L, Super Conservation Fishing license is the way to go. Licenses can be purchased online at www.agfd.gov, at local stores, or call (602) 942-3000.

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The Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum (CAF), together with presenting sponsor Hensley and Company, invites you to take a Sentimental Journey

back to 1943 with A Night in the 40s Big Band Dance set for March 19, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.

Th is glamorous event is one of the largest Big Band dances in the country. A Night in the 40s features a World War II 1940s Musical Show followed by a Big Band orchestra playing sounds of the era. Men and women dressed in period styles will dance — all in the shadow of the vintage B-17 WW II Flying Fortress bomber Sentimental Journey!

A Night in the 40s benefi ts the non-profi t CAF Aviation Museum, located at 2017 N. Greenfi eld Road at Mesa’s Falcon Field, at the northeast corner of McKellips and Greenfi eld roads. Th e CAF is an organization dedicated to keeping aviation history alive for current and future generations.

“Th is is a great opportunity to recapture one of the most important and nostalgic times in our history,” said Jack Kelly, Arizona Wing volunteer member and dance chairperson. “Events like these pay special tribute to all who

fought for freedom during WW II and allow us to look back on our past.

“Th e generous support from our sponsors demonstrates that they take an interest in the eff orts of community events like the Night in the 40s dance and help a volunteer orga-nization like the Arizona Wing preserve our history for future generations. Th e Arizona Wing greatly appreciates the help from our sponsors.”

In addition toHensley and Company, Night in the 40s sponsors include AM 1230 KOY, Taylor Rays and Alpha Creations Awards.

All participants are encouraged to come dressed in the style of the 40s. Danny Davis, from AM 1230 KOY, will be the master of ceremonies. Nathaniel and Elizabeth, of Savoy Hop Cats, will off er free swing dance lessons at 4:45 p.m.

Entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m., with Th e Kathy Donald Jazz Ensemble, a 1940s Musical Show. At 7:30 p.m., swing time kicks in, featuring the Sun Lakes Big Band Orchestra playing favorite Big Band music from the war years. Th ere also will be a contest for the best-dressed 1940s costume and a swing dance contest. Participants will have the opportunity to have their

picture taken in front of the B-17 Sentimental Journey.

Food and refreshments will be sold at the event, including a barbeque plate. Tickets for A Night in the 40s are $35 per person when purchased in advance and $40 per person the day of the dance. For further information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Web

site at www.bigbanddance.com. You also can go directly to the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum, or call (480) 924-1940.

For additional information on the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum, visit the Web site at www.azcaf.org.

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Windham Brannon News - 8.7.14

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