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Inspiring Painter Making a Name for Himself

Mesa gallery owner Matt Muralt calls painter Kirk O’Hara “an urban Picasso.” Although O’Hara admitted that his own story is inspiring, he is just making a living.

O’Hara was born with arthrogryposis, a disabling condition that limits the use of his arms and legs. His striking paintings are made with a flick of his head and neck, with his paintbrush clenched firmly between his teeth.

“Being disabled, there are a lot of things I don’t have complete control over,” said O’Hara, a Mountain View High School graduate, in his Mesa studio.

“ en again, what do we have control over in life, except for our choice of action anyway. But there’s a sense of freedom that came from painting. at world for me is fun. It’s liberating. It helped me build selfesteem.”

O’Hara has been painting since he was 15 under the tutelage of Maria Baughman, who has since died.

“I’ve been doing it for a long time,” he said. “I have a lot of different styles and a lot of different paintings. You look at my stuff and you think it’s done by several different artists.

forgotten a lot of things that were meaningful to me. e last few years, I put one foot—one wheel—in front of the other and just keep doing the next right thing in the moment.”

O’Hara participates in regular art events in Phoenix and Mesa, and has shown work at Muralt’s Custom Jewelers, 228 W. Main St., Mesa.

“He’s a trendsetter for street artists,” Muralt siad.

“His new stuff is definitely more mature and has commercial appeal. His earlier stuff was urban street art, but there’s a following there, too. He’s a very solid individual. I knew of him early on when we were both at MCC (Mesa Community College). I saw him going around campus. When I came downtown and opened my gallery, I purchased a piece of his art from a neighboring gallery. I fell in love with it.”

He will soon be putting his painting on T-shirts and maybe cell phone covers.

“I’m trying to think of different ways I can make funds,” he said.

O’Hara began his career painting western scenes while he was involved in the underground punk rock scene in Phoenix as a screamer for bands.

“ ere was a time when I wasn’t doing what I should be doing,” admitted O’Hara who married his high school sweetheart, Sharon, in May.

“I had kind of given up on life. But recently I’ve learned that I had

One original piece he owns is “ e Double Doppler,” an image of two skeletons in Mexico drinking whiskey.

“It’s very unique, all the depths of the layers he has to apply,” Muralt said. “It’s like a 3D picture.”

O’Hara said he’s proud that his work can stand up on its own.

“I can walk away from my work and leave my booth and people will buy my work, not even knowing I did it with my mouth,” he said. “When they find out I did it with my mouth, it’s a inspirational bonus. It’s jewelry for the eyes.”

Watch the Mesa Solar Sox at Hohokam Stadium

Known throughout professional baseball as a finishing school for Major League Baseball’s elite prospects, the Arizona Fall League gives baseball fans a chance to see the up and coming stars of the MLB.

Mesa’s home team, the Solar Sox are playing at Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St. e 21st season runs through Nov. 17.

e Mesa Solar Sox are comprised of players from the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Detroit Tigers, Oakland A’s and the Washington Nationals. About 60-percent of all Arizona Fall League players make it to the MLB.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 17 and younger. Group tickets of 20 or more are $4 per person. Season passes are $75 for seniors (55 and older) and $85 for adults (18-54). Tickets can be purchased on game day one hour prior to game time at the box office. For group tickets, call (602) 681-9362. Games are played Monday through Saturday and day games start at 12:35 p.m., night games start at 6:35. Gates open one hour before game time. All times are subject to change.

To view a complete list of games and players, or for additional information, visit www.mlbfallball.com. You can also follow the Arizona Fall League on Facebook at Facebook.com/ MLBFallBall or Twitter at Twitter@ MLBazFallLeague.

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Dana Law Firm and Harris Dental are offering free last wills and dental cleanings for all veterans on Monday, Nov. 11. Veterans can visit any of Dana Law Firm’s six Valley locations to receive a free will (a $300 value), and/or Harris Dental’s Chandler or Mesa locations to receive a free dental cleaning (a $200 value). Info: www. danafirm.com or www.harrisdental. com.

Morris and Deanna France have opened the baseball and softball center called Extra Innings at 3530 E. Southern Ave., in Mesa. Adding star power to the venue is Greg Minton, the former San Francisco Giants pitcher. He was hired as its general manager. In addition to Minton, other former big leaguers such Fergie Jenkins and Jody Davis of the Chicago Cubs, Mark Davis of the San Diego Padres, Steve Scarsone of the San Francisco Giants, Bob Didler of the Seattle Mariners and Bruce Hurst of the Boston Red Sox will be serving as advisory staff.

Congratulations to Max Shackleford and Maddie Crump, who were named

Homecoming King and Queen at Red Mountain High School. The theme of the school’s event was “There’s No Place Like Homecoming ...”

Trinity Christian School’s students will delve into history during morning chapel service from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, to recite a poem about the pilgrims written in the early 19th century. The public is invited to the program at the school, which is located at 2402 Usery Pass Rd., Mesa. Info: (480) 986-4629.

Daniel Spalding of East Mesa has his own radio show, GratRock Radio, on radio veteran Dave Pratt’s www. doublewidenetwork.com. The show features comedy and interviews with people from all walks of life.

Mi Casa Nursing Center, at 330 S. Pinnule Circle, Mesa, was named Facility of the Year in Life Care’s Southwest Division. When a flash flood impacted the facility in September 2012, associates conducted themselves with calmness and professionalism as they evacuated residents and did

everything they could to get things back to normal, a press release read. The facility has since been an example to other skilled nursing centers of how to handle emergencies.

Congratulations to Gerald Hill of Mesa who won a Whistler, British Columbia, ski vacation as part of the fall 2013 Health and Wealth Raffle early VIP prizes. The final draw for the $1 million grand prize was set for Oct. 30. The Health and Wealth Raffle is the first fundraiser of its kind in Arizona and one of the largest benefits for Barrow Neurological Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Info: www.HealthWealthRaffle.org.

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith and justrevealed anonymous donor, John Whiteman, presented a combined check of $200,000 to the Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY) for its final rebranding efforts for the i.d.e.a. Museum. The Valley philanthropist offered $100K to support the museum and asked the city of Mesa to do the same. It was an ideal match! The museum will temporarily close for

renovations Jan. 7 through Feb. 6. The i.d.e.a. Museum will officially launch Feb. 7.

Dresses for Orphans is raising money for its organization with a “gigantic garage sale” from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Apache Wells Community Church’s Fellowship Hall and Parking Lot, 2115 Gayridge Rd., Mesa. The group is still seeking donated items to sell. Info: (480) 807-2672.

What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.

Grand Opening Event

Free Community Cinema Series Continues For Fourth Season

Mesa’s “Community Cinema,” a monthly series of free movies throughout the year with post-show discussions, continues in November.

After the screenings, “Community Cinema” will host panel discussions with leading community-based organizations, special guest speakers, interactive workshops, local resources and other programming designed to help people learn more and get more involved.

e events take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mesa Arts Center’s Dobson Lecture Hall, One E. Main St., Mesa. Scheduled films include:

“ e State of Arizona” on Nov. 21. is vérité documentary captures the explosive emotions and complex realities behind Arizona’s headlinegrabbing struggle with illegal immigration.

“Las Marthas” on Feb. 20. Dating from the aftermath of the SpanishAmerican War, the annual debutante ball in Laredo, Texas, is unlike any other. “Las Marthas” follows two

Mexican-American girls during a time of economic uncertainty and political tension over immigration.

“ e Trials of Muhammad Ali” on March 20. “ e Trials of Muhammad Ali” covers the famed boxer’s toughest bout of all: his battle to overturn the five-year prison sentence he received for refusing U.S. military service.

“Medora” on April 17. Medora, Ind., is a once-booming community beset by a crippled economy and a dwindling population. is documentary follows the town’s down-but-not-out varsity basketball team over a season—as the team struggles to compete parallels the town’s fight for survival.

“ e New Black” on May 15. Centering on the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland, “ e New Black” takes viewers into the pews, the streets and kitchen tables as it looks at how the African-American community grapples with the divisive gay rights issue.

For more information, visit www. mesaaz.gov/diversity.

Turbo Lawyer: Product of ‘Old

Nerd’

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What do you get when you combine attorney Matt Dana, the “Old War Dog,” and his technology-fluent son, attorney Zach Dana, a.k.a. the “Computer Nerd”? Turbo Lawyer, an Internet law firm that is the very first of its kind.

No we don’t live under a rock, we are aware that Legalzoom and other companies like that exist. But Turbo Lawyer is different; it’s much different and much better.

Turbo Lawyer is the very first online law firm. It is actually backed by attorneys—and not just any attorneys, but very qualified, experienced attorneys. e “Old War Dog” and co-founder of Turbo Lawyer Matt Dana has more than 25 years of estate planning experience. Not only is Matt a very seasoned estate planning attorney, but he is also a CPA, has an advanced law degree in taxation, and has several other impressive degrees. It has been a dream of his for several years to take the legal profession to the Web.

Zach, the “Computer Nerd” and co-founder of Turbo Lawyer, has always had a passion for technology. When Zach developed his own estate planning software during his free time in law school, Matt and Zach started talking and realized they shared the same vision. e perfect combination of knowledge and technology was combined and Turbo Lawyer was born.

Unlike the other do-it-yourself websites, Turbo Lawyer offers three different types of help. e first option is similar to the do-it-yourself websites. You enter your information, pay a fee, and then your legal documents are sent directly to you. e second option allows you to create your own legal documents, and then those documents are reviewed by an attorney to ensure that they are correct and accurately meet your specific needs. e third option is to meet with a participating Turbo Lawyer attorney. Visit TurboLawyer.com today to design your estate plan.

Mesa Resident Claims First in Expert Class

Race Car Driver Finishes 10th Overall

By Meghan McCoy

A Mesa resident finished 10th overall recently in the Indy Car Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires series in Houston as a rookie and first in the expert class.

“It was a good season for a debut,” Jay Horak, 42, said. “Next year we need to come out a lot stronger.”

With a paperwork error, it was believed that Horak had clinched the expert class title in August, but went into the Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 race 18 points down. He won the title by eight points. His fastest lap of 1:16.304 occurred on lap eight on the 1.69-mile 10-turn street course. e race is 30 minutes long.

“It was down to the wire to clinch the title,” he said.

e race at Reliant Park Houston was tough, he said because of the walls around the track.

“It’s a street course with a barrier of tires as the boundaries,” Horak said. e track, which is bumpy, can cause a driver to change their break zone by

3 feet, therefore hitting the wall, if they are trying to overtake another car.

He explained that there were four totaled cars the weekend of the race, which moved the drivers up one more position.

“ ose are car ending races if you make mistakes,” Horak said. “ e speeds in which you go down these courses is a little intimidating to go around blind corners at 150 (mph).”

Overall, he claimed five third places, three second places and two first during the season.

Now that the season is over, Horak and his team will look at his driving technique while he spends four hours behind the wheel at a time. ey will also go over what it takes to race at a pro level during the four months of off season training.

“We rent tracks all over the country and take the car,” he said, adding that the race engineer, driver’s coach and mechanic travel with him.

Horak will practice every two weeks at different locations, some of which include tracks in Texas, Phoenix and Alabama before the season picks back up in February.

He says the one thing that stuck out this past season was the professionalism for the Indy car series.

“It is just not something you can do lightly,” Horak explained. “It’s extremely competitive. If you don’t bring an A plus game you will go home packing. Everything has to be so well done—the pit stops, the car preparations, how hard you are driving.”

He began racing 14 years ago after a friend of his convinced him that his

car accident happened because he was awful behind the wheel.

“He took me to a race track and I got hooked,” he says of racing.

e new passion began by building modified street cars before graduating into buying his own racing cars. e car he used for the 2013 season he will sell to a club racer because he wants to bring fresh cars to the next season.

When racing against the club guys, he said he was always a mile ahead of them.

After Horak won two regional races he realized his driving was faster than the local competitors in club racing.

“I wanted to know how far up the food chain I could go,” he explains. “I wanted a bigger challenge.”

Mesa Sets Meetings to Get General Plan Public Comments

e city will be collecting public comment on the first draft of a new General Plan for Mesa during two village meetings in November.

e General Plan provides a vision and guide to the community’s citizens, businesses and officials as the community grows and develops in the future.

State statutes require cities to create general plans and specify topics that must be addressed in the plans. ese plans must be updated every 10 years and approved by voters.

e village meetings will be held at the following locations with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for an open house with presentations beginning at 7 p.m.:

• Thursday, Nov. 7, Citrus Village, meeting at Ishikawa Elementary, 2635 N. 32nd St.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13, Superstition Gateway Village, meeting at Superstition Spring Elementary, 7125 E. Monterey

In addition, the draft will also be discussed by the Mesa Planning and Zoning Board at its Nov. 20 meeting. Staff will also be attending other community events and meetings to present and discuss the plan and is available for any group that might be interested in a presentation.

Based on the input received, a final plan will be prepared for public hearings and adoption by the City Council in June. e plan, as approved by council, will then be on the ballot for voter approval in November 2014.

For more information, visit www. thisismymesa.org.

Musician Returns to Mesa for a Good Cause

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Brad Hull may have achieved Top 40 country status with his act Due West, but his ultimate goal is to travel to each Major League Baseball ballpark.

“I’ve been to half of them—exactly half,” Hull said. “I’ve been to Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, the two existing old ones, obviously. I’ve been to old Yankee Stadium. I haven’t been to the new one. Chase Field, Safeco Field in Seattle, which was really cool.”

at’s just the beginning of the list for Hull, who grew up in atcher but moved to Mesa to attend Mesa Community College from 1998 to 2000.

“I loved it,” he said about his time in East Mesa. “It’s changed a lot since then, but it was a lot of fun back then. I grew up in atcher and I went to EA (Eastern Arizona) for a year, in 1997 to 1998, then I transferred over to MCC and I liked it a lot over there.”

Hull, who has since moved to Nashville, will return to Mesa with Due West Saturday, Nov. 16, to play a benefit show for the Anasazi Foundation, a Mesa outdoor behavioral health program, as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. e show will be held at the Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory eater.

“It’s going to be a full band Due West show, which is always a lot of fun,” said Hull, who is joined in the act by Tim Gates and Matt Lopez. “It brings a lot of energy. We’ve done one of those shows already that was produced by this buyer. It was a really good production. We’re going to be playing some of the songs that people know of ours, and some of the people who don’t know us will hopefully walk away and become fans.”

Due West will perform fan favorites as well as tracks from its latest album,

“Move Like at,” which hit stores in August. e band created “Move Like at” on its own terms, on its own label with money raised through a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign. It raised more than $31,000 for the project.

“ is was really an interesting thing for us,” he said. “We’ve made several albums, being on record labels. We did this one very independent. We did it through Kickstarter, a crowd-funding thing. We just made one of the albums that we’ve been most proud of.

“We were able to find some really great songs that we love and we just had a really good experience making the album. It’s had some really good success already that we’ve also been proud of.”

“Move Like at” landed in the Top 10 iTunes chart for a week as well as No. 38 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

“ at’s a really cool feeling to have some of those accomplishments doing it yourself,” he said.

He said he’s excited to share that success with some of his old friends in Mesa.

“It’s going to be really fun,” he said. “I think that’s a good cause, Anasazi. ey do a lot of good work with the kids. I have two friends who have worked there and it’s a really good thing.”

Due West with Firefly and Katherine Nelson

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16

Piper Repertory Theater, Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa

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Allergies—Nothing to Sneeze At

By Tracy House

ere’s more to allergies than sniffles and sneezes. Allergies are not just a runny nose—virtually every aspect of the body can be affected.

Dr. Stuart H. Agren of Family Allergy Clinic, serving the Mesa and Gilbert areas, has been practicing for 28 years. He said he noticed that when he treats the environmental allergies well—even though patients were complaining initially about food allergies and discomfort from eating certain foods—the symptoms go away. at’s not always the case, he said, but he has a food allergy serum that he’s found effective for treating food allergies.

“Often there’s a cross over between the dust, mold or pollen allergies, or environmental allergies, and foods,” Agren said.

“Either one can cause eczema, asthma, recurrent ear infections, those kinds of things and that can be caused by either side of the allergy spectrum from environmental, dust, mold, pollen, to food allergies. We have been seeing that quite a bit.”

Some of the common food allergies include peanuts (nuts), wheat and rice. Others can be eggs, milk and fish. Symptoms from food allergies range from mild to severe including: eczema, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hives, wheezing, asthma-like symptoms and even anaphylaxis.

ere has been an increase in food allergies during the past 10 years that is related to peanut and tree nut allergies, according to WebMD.com.

Agren said being involved with a wheat allergy is difficult because wheat is in so many different foods— breakfast, breads, pastries—that kids may eat.

Dr. Stuart H. Agren

Children can get an allergy in their esophagus which results in not eating well because it hurts. Stuart’s grandson went through multiple eating clinics as a result.

Agren explained allergies can present in infancy, which are related to eating disorders and eczema.

“When we treat the allergy well then the eczema goes away. ere are a lot of kids with eczema out there who are real head-scratchers for dermatologists and they can’t really take care of that very well.” Agren says, “Eczema is an allergic disease and when we treat the allergy the eczema goes away.”

Diet and dust, mold and pollen can contribute to the eczema.

Asthma is another disease Agren mentioned that is largely allergic in origin and when that is treated, “We can get that to go away.” It can come from foods or dust, molds and pollens.

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Self Development Preschool/Charter School

top ten family events

Nov. 1-30, 2013

1 “Just for Kids:” Little Desert Explorers

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 29, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Usery Mountain Regional Park’s Merkle Trail, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

COST: $6 per vehicle

INFO: (480) 984-0032 or www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery

The kids will discover lots of cool things about the plants and animals that the desert calls home.

2 Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 2 and Sun., Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa

COST: $8; free for those 3 and younger, when accompanied by adult INFO: (480) 650-6606, (480) 650-6611 or http://vertucciofarms.com/FallFestival.php

The Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms offers a 7-acre corn maze, extreme air pillow, giant tube slide, spider web rope climb and many other attractions.

3 “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Werewolf”

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 2, at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

WHERE: Brimhall Junior High School, 4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $7; $30 per family INFO: www.gfaa.org

Gilbert Fine Arts Association Youth Theater presents Pioneer Drama Service’s “You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Werewolf: A Hair-Raisin’ Musical Spoof of the 1950s.”

4 Paws 2 Read

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Main Library in Youth, Activity Room 200, 64 E. First St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3100

Paws 2 Read pairs Delta-registered therapy animals and their handlers with young readers ranging from first to 10th grades.

5 Nanowrimo Write In

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Dobson Ranch Branch Library, Room 75, 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.nanowrimo.org or www.nanowrimo.org/en/ywp Nanowrimo Write In challenges writers to complete an entire novel in 30 days.

6 Concerts in the Park

WHEN: Thu., Nov. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov/calendar Gilbert’s Concert in the Park features local performers from a variety of genres.

7 Storytime Adventures with Bear

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert

COST: Free

INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov/parks/

All ages are encouraged to grab their best stuffed friend and join others for stories, songs and fun.

8 Dino Dig

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 13, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $5

INFO: www.gilbertrecreation.com, code 754060

Dino Dig is for children 5 years and older who want to unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam the area.

9 “Every Girl is a Princess” Tea Party

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 3, at 1 p.m.

WHERE: Fiesta Fountains, 1316 S. Longmore, Mesa

COST: $50, includes admission for mom and daughter, light meal, live costumed princesses and princess show.

INFO: www.FancyFaceParty.com

The tea party is a time for moms and their daughters to find their “inner princesses” while helping out a great cause. All profits go directly to the local nonprofit Severson Sisters.

10 Open Family Swim for Children with Special Needs

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hubbard Family Swim School, 1061 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 101, Mesa

COST: $5 per swimmer; free for children younger than 3; $15 max per family

INFO: (602) 971-4044 or www.hubbardswim.com

Children with any kind of special need and their families are invited to participate in an open swim indoors.

By Melissa Hurst

How to Create a Frugal and Fun Thankful Tree

If you want to show what you are thankful for this anksgiving in a way that is fun and frugal, why not consider a ankful Tree? A ankful Tree is easy to make and even more fun to create. It is a wonderful way to show what you are grateful for and even get your children in on the action. Plus, many of the items you need will already be in or around your home.

What You Need:

• A bundle of twigs or sticks from your yard (citrus branches work great for this)

• A large, empty can, bucket or milk jug

• Green, brown, yellow and red construction paper

• Scissors

• Markers

• Yarn

How to Make Your Tree

1. Place some sand or rocks in the bottom of the vessel of your choice.

2. Arrange the branches in the vessel so they are secure.

3. On your construction paper, make some leaf outlines. You can just freehand these if you wish or trace a real leaf or two. Cut out the tracing carefully until you have a dozen or so leaves of various colors and sizes.

4. On one leaf, write something you are thankful for. You can write several notes each day if you want. Have fun with this step!

5. Poke a hole in the leaf and run your yarn through. Hang the leaf from one of your branches.

6. Repeat these steps the next day. Ask everyone in your family to create leaves as well (this is fun and educational for the kids).

7. Over the course of several days, you will see your ankful Tree starting to form. It will become full and colorful, decorated with all of the people and things you are grateful for.

As anksgiving approaches, you will have a lovely, colorful fall tree that shows how appreciative you and your family are of the blessings in your life. is is a fun activity that your family can enjoy together, revisiting each night before you settle in for dinner or bedtime. Plus, you’ll have a beautiful anksgiving decoration to enjoy all month long!

Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

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Chores Really Do Build Character navigating parenthood

Chores. ey have to be done and almost as soon as we do them, they need to be done again. Frequently, I wish I could just get rid of all the chores, or pay someone else to do them for me. And then there’s a part of me that’s proud of being able to manage all that I do. How did I get so capable? My parents made me. My parents were real taskmasters. ey made me clean the bathroom. ey made me fold clothes. ey made me do yard work. ey made me clear the dishwasher. e list goes on and on, chore after lousy chore. My list of “what I’d rather be doing” was as long as the chore list, and I felt very imposed upon. Probably acted imposed upon, too, which I’m sure made my parents’ day bright and cheery.

Looking back, I had plenty of time for my “want-to list,” and I am highly skilled and capable because my parents made sure I attended to the “need-to list.”

As a parent, I now get to provide the “need-to list,” and I recognize the lessons my kids learn from doing chores. First and foremost, they learn that they are an integral part of our family. ey play an important role in how our home looks and operates, and their contribution means there is more time for family connection. ey also learn responsibility, work ethic, follow-through, and pride in a job done well. Oh yeah, and they learn the actual skill of completing the assigned task.

Notice that the learning is less about the actual skill (the skill level of most chores is not typically high) and more about the self-management,

which takes years of practice. So while it seems easier in the moment to think, “Oh, I’ll just do it myself,” when I do that, I stunt my child’s selfmanagement growth.

ere is no right or wrong level of expectation for chores, but kids should learn to do what they can do. ey need to be grounded in the belief that they are capable, and they need to feel a sense of belonging and significance within the family, so parental followthrough is key to helping children learn that the expectation is there and their contribution to the family is appreciated. When they grumble and complain, parents can choose to overlook the negativity and simply say, “ ank you for getting that done.”

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Or model respect by observing, “I know you don’t like doing that job, but your grumbling feels disrespectful to me.” Noticing without arguing or condemning allows your child to have his feelings, know the impact his grumbling has on you, and yet not be able to manipulate his way out of doing the chore by starting an argument. e short-term angst is worth the long-term payoff : gradually more independent, capable children who are proud of all they can manage as they look back and say, “I’m glad my parents made me.”

Eva Dwight is a parent, family and personal coach. For more information, go to www. creativecoachingconversations.com.

THINKspot

Community Space Provides Opportunity to Learn and Do

By Laurie Struna

ree high school students use computers to learn Photoshop and GarageBand software, record themselves singing in the adjacent studio, and produce their first single.

Other teens observe the 3D printer demonstration, and brainstorm what they will design and create using the state-of-the-art equipment. A forensic scientist engages interested community members of all ages in conversation about her field. ese are just three examples of what is occurring at THINKspot, the new, fully equipped idea space in the Red Mountain Branch Library.

According to Erik Von Burg, career and technical education teacher for Mesa Public Schools, “STEM education is vital to the success of our students. To be prepared for the contemporary business marketplace, students must have a strong foundation of applied problem solving. Technology provides a platform to make the collaboration and investigation possible.”

THINKspot offers a fun, engaging environment for students to continue to develop these skills beyond their formal education.

Mesa Public Library, Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Mesa Public Schools jointly developed and submitted the concept of a hightech community space to iMesa.

Overwhelmingly supported by the public through the iMesa voting process, THINKspot opened its doors Oct. 1. e facility features a green screen, Canon Rebel T5i digital camera, a MakerBot Replicator II 3D printer, zSpace-virtual holographic computer, two iMac computers with photo and video editing software, a SMARTboard touch-screen monitor, and mediascape tables for collaborative groups. is ingenious space extends the availability of technology to students to outside the classroom and after the school day. It provides them another place to explore their interests, and learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Students are excited about the space and are using it. Sara Prosory, THINKspot coordinator, said, “Junior high and high school students are coming here to work on homework together, and learning the software available on the computers. e most popular features to learn about are the 3D printer and the virtual holographic computer.”

A group of teens rearrange the fully mobile THINKspot furniture to gather around the holographic computer. Tonight’s lesson is human anatomy, and they watch as the virtual program lifts and rotates various vital organs. Maybe tomorrow, they will design and print a life-size model of the human heart.

THINKspot, is located in the Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and ursday. e workspace will eventually operate on the same schedule as the library.

The Abysmal Failure of Bernanke’s QE3

by omas K. Brueckner

Since 2008, Ben Bernanke has increased the Fed’s balance sheet from $480 billion to $3.5 trillion, a 730% increase in five years. What did we get for all of those asset purchases? Predictably, it depends on who you ask.

Wall Street is clearly happy. Since March 2009, after a 57% sell-off the S&P 500 index has posted a gain of 144% now finding itself fully recovered, and almost 5% above the previous market high in October 2007. After contributing substantively to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis and the 2008 Market Meltdown, Bernanke’s “fix” has caused the markets to “fully recover” over the five years since, even gaining 4.92%—a gain of less than one percent per year at a cost of $3,020,000,000 in printed dollars— buying assets the Fed may be unable to sell for a profit any time soon. Americans won’t pay for this for at least a generation or two, and since their 401(k) plans at work are finally back in the black, most remain oblivious to the ultimate cost of this folly.

What about the Fed’s own standard for success? When Bernanke and the Federal Open Market Committee recently decided against tapering their $85 billion in monthly purchases of mortgage-backed securities, one metric they cited to define “success” was getting unemployment back down under 6.5%. eir announced reason for a third round of quantitative easing last year was the disappointingly slow recovery of our labor markets, making it appropriate

to judge their success or failure by changes in the employment arena. Here, Bernanke’s feat is even more horrendous. As Forbes columnist Louis Woodhall recently pointed out,

“…If we compare the 11 months of QE3 to date with the 11-month period immediately prior to QE3, we discover that Bernanke printed an incremental $1.05 trillion in order to prevent the creation of 1.3 million (full-time equivalent) jobs. If the Fed had not done QE3, and had simply continued with its previous policy, it is reasonable to expect that today the Fed’s balance sheet would be $1.05 trillion smaller, and there would be 1.3 million more Americans working.” (my emphasis)

is brings us to the selection of Janet Yellen as Bernanke’s successor. As many in the financial media and on Wall Street have observed, Yellen’s free-money approach is likely to be “Bernanke on steroids”. With ObamaCare already causing cutbacks from 40 to 29 hours per week throughout the service sector of our economy, it is unlikely that an economy 70% dependent on consumer spending will be expanding soon. When secondary breadwinners are unable to find part-time work to replace those lost hours, consumers with fewer dollars in their pockets won’t be stimulating the economy, nor adding to our jobs markets.

Prediction: Yellen will spend like Bernanke, our markets will celebrate ongoing free money

while defying an economy that is slowing by every metric that matters. A Business Insider’s headline says, THE BIG SLEEP: Why the Stock Market Will Crash In A Few Months, en Go Nowhere For Years. It highlights a forecast from the Société Générale, calling for “a 15% correction in the stock market, followed by a multiyear journey back to where the index sits today”, essentially repeating segments of the market’s loss-recovery pattern of the last 14 years.

…While racking up a trillion a year in ongoing debt with no end in sight.

Thomas K. Brueckner, CLTC, is President/ CEO of Strategic Asset Conservation in Scottsdale, a conservative wealth management firm with clients in 18 states and 6 countries. He is a 2011 Advisor of the Year national finalist, a radio talk show host, and a mentor to other advisors nationally. He may be reached for comment at go2knight.com.

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Participants enjoyed games, rides and music, food trucks and entertainment at Celebrate Mesa 2013, held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Red Mountain Soccer Complex. The Mesa Parks & Recreation-sponsored event included a haunted bus and bounce house, zip line and hot air balloon rides, train rides and onstage acts and demonstrations. Children of all ages were invited to wear costumes and partake in the fun. Photos by Tiera Allen. 1. A line of guests waits for their turn to ride in the hot air balloon. 2. The Miller Family stops for a photo inside the Kids Zone filled with fright friendly activities for little ones. 3. Sisters Jaime Robinson and Linda Lebel show off their Halloween costumes. 4. Ava Serrano races a boat against an opponent for a Halloween treat. 5. Train rides for folks of all ages provided by Desert Dwellers Express. 6. Desmond Catmull is spun on a playground piece by Arizona Recreation Design Inc. 7. Lim’s Hawaii Kenpo Karate Pipsqueak team demonstrates their self-defense skills. 8. Henry Marias completes a brick breaking demonstration. 9. A helicopter from Mesa Air Unit lands for a special visit. 10. Jana Moore’s Dance Extraordinaire Fairytale Dancers perform on stage. 11. Kim Barnes with her daughter, Little Red Riding Hood (Chloe) and son, the Big Bad Wolf (Jaxson). 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11

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‘America’s Orchestra’ Finds Its Way to Mesa Stadium

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Boston Pops Principal Conductor Keith Lockhart is looking forward to leading the orchestra outside at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. After all, outside, in November, in Boston isn’t exactly ideal.

“Once it starts getting cold, we always look forward to these wonderful tours that give us the chance go to, I don’t know, to Southwest U.S., Florida,” Lockhart said via telephone with a laugh. “It’ll be fun.”

“America’s Orchestra,” as it’s dubbed, will perform at the Chicago Cubs’ longtime spring home for “ e Best of the Boston Pops,” presented by Arizona Ford Dealers, on Saturday, Nov. 16. Lockhart said it’s the first time the Pops has been in the Southwest in about a decade.

“ e Mesa program is unusual, too, because it’s the only one that’s outdoors,” he said. “It’s going to look a little different than the other programs, keeping in mind the celebratory

outdoors sort of concerts that we’re known for. We do those concerts at the Pops all the time.”

Fans will enjoy the range of the world’s most famous pops orchestra, ranging from Dvorak to Copland, from Ellington to Queen, from John Williams to a holiday medley. It all wraps up with a rousing fireworks finale choreographed to the Boston Pops.

“It involves a lot of the things that over the years we’ve been associated with, including American classical music, music by Copland, Bernstein and Gershwin, ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ for instance,” said Lockhart, 53.

“ ere’s also music that’s associated with American institutions. We bill ourselves as ‘America’s Orchestra.’

e music of jazz, Duke Ellington, features prominently in this program. Also totally not American is the ‘1812 Overture,’ which has been associated with the July 4th celebration around the country because of the Boston Pops starting to play it almost 40 years

ago as our go-to Fourth of July piece.”

e Boston Pops has reached into a variety of musical pockets during its tenure. To expound on that, the orchestra will also perform Queen (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and music of Abba (“Dancing Queen”) in the program.

“We’re doing a little bit from our brand new Christmas CD, too, because the holidays will be upon us soon,” Lockhart added.

“Although it’s certainly not a Christmas concert, we thought we’d give some people some stocking stuffers in advance.”

Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Lockhart began his musical studies with piano lessons at the age of 7. He earned degrees from Furman and Carnegie Mellon universities, and honorary doctorates from several American universities.

In 1995, Lockhart became the music director and principal

conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, succeeding John Williams. He maintains this position to date.

“We play music all over the map,” Lockhart said. “We play great music and interesting music from all different subsections of the musical experience. We draw an audience that fits that.”

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, with Conductor Keith Lockhart, performs at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa. Tickets are $28 to $98. For more information, visit http:// mesaamp.com.

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Craft and Vendor Fair

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 981-6199 or www. loveofchristchurch.net

There will be more than 50 vendors located in the Center of Compassion, selling such items as Christmas ornaments and lighted blocks, handmade greeting cards, Origami Owl jewelry and a variety of other items. Lunch and homemade items will be available for purchase.

Mesa Color Vibe 5K Run

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Red Mountain Baseball Complex, 7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $40 to $50 INFO: www.thecolorvibe.com/mesa.php

Those who participate in the Color Vibe 5K Run will be blasted with color while running the race.

Great Rubber Stamp Fall Fiesta

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa

COST: $5 in advance, $7 at the door; children 12 and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. INFO: www.rubberstampevents.com

The two-day event will feature classes, lectures, booth demos and door prizes.

Mom-e Club North East Mesa Chapter

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 6, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Victory Energy Wellness, 3654 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free

INFO: (407) 310-7960 or vdapremier@ gmail.com

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Kandy Kane Castle Holiday Boutique

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 7 thru Sat., Nov. 9, and Thurs., Nov. 14 thru Sat., Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: 3039 E. Backus Rd., Mesa

COST: Free admission

INFO: (480) 832-7489 or kandykanecastle.com

Local vendors will sell handmade items for Christmas, fall, home decor,

fashion items and baby items. Baked foods, tamales and fry bread will also be available.

Fall Out To Lunch Concert Series

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Wells Fargo Garden, Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa

COST: Free

INFO: www.mesaartscenter.com

Enjoy Latin jazz, a unique stew of Americana and roots music and classic rock. Life of the Party Catering will be onsite for each concert offering hot and cold lunch selections.

Arizona Asian Festival

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 8, thru Sun., Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa

COST: Free

INFO: www.aaaa-az.org

The annual event features ethnic cuisine, arts and crafts, entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, cultural dances and music from nearly a dozen Asian countries, including Japanese Taiko drums and a fashion show with traditional Asian costumes.

Shun the Sun Run

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 9, at 7 a.m.

WHERE: Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $15 to $65

INFO: http://shunthesunfoundation. org, registration www.active.com

This run is an event for the whole family with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 1.5 mile Family Fun Run options. Postrace activities include a band, KidZone and a Health & Wellness Expo.

William Control with Davey Suicide and Fearless Vampire Killers

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 10, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa

COST: $12 to $15

INFO: www.niletheater.com

The three bands team up for a tour that hits The Nile Theater.

“Stroke of Beauty” Brunch

WHEN: Tues., Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Superstition Springs Golf Club, 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa

COST: $13, reservations required INFO: (480) 830-9136

JoAnn Growe will demonstrate China painting, while Larry and Cheryl Petin provide beautiful melodies during brunch. Speaker Nancy Hicks will share how two unrelated events in her life came together in her story “I Choose Life.”

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Valley Michigan Club

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 13, at 2 p.m., and Wed., Nov. 27, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa

COST: Charge for meals

INFO: (480) 986-7082, (480) 6109864 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.

ADHD Workshop, “Shining the Light on ADHD”

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Paradise Bakery at Dana Park, 3426 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 113, Mesa

COST: $24, which includes snacks and drinks

INFO: (480) 813-1523 or www.goodthinkingadhd.com

Learn about the nine dimensions of ADHD, creating interest to get things done and how to tame the toxic trio of procrastination, rumination and feeling overwhelmed. Presented by ADHD Coach Peggy Oliver.

“Dresses for Orphans” Gigantic Garage Sale

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 16, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m

WHERE: Apache Wells Community Church’s Fellowship Hall and Parking Lot, 2115 Gayridge Rd., Mesa

COST: Free admission

INFO: (480) 833-8247

Visiting Angels is hosting a free memory screening to celebrate National Memory Screening Day as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s annual initiative.

East Valley Healthy Living Expo

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: Free

INFO: (480) 348-0343.

Sponsored by Lovin’ Life After 50, the senior expo features exhibitors, hourly cash drawing and entertainment.

Community Cinema: “The State of Arizona”

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 21, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Dobson Lecture Hall, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free

INFO: www.mesaaz.gov/diversity

The documentary captures the explosive emotions and complex realities behind Arizona’s struggle with illegal immigration. A panel discussion with community based organizations, special guest speakers, interactive workshops, local resources and other programming will follow.

Arts & Crafts Sale

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa East Clubhouse, 225 S. Seventh St., Mesa COST: Free

INFO: (480) 437-0176

INFO: (480) 807-2672

Items can be dropped off or arranged for pick up between Nov. 11 and Nov. 15.

Free Memory Screening

WHEN: Tues., Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Visiting Angels, 701 W. Southern Ave., Suite 103, Mesa

COST: Free, reservations required

The Arts & Craft Sale, which will have handcrafted items, will also feature a bake sale, door prizes and a silent auction. Lunch will also be available.

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‘Let’s Ask America’

Mesa Resident Appears on National Game Show

By Lynette Carrington

Las Sendas resident and artist Dyana Hesson auditioned for and won a space as a contestant on the family-oriented game show “Let’s Ask America.”

Hesson and her husband, Randy, were recently finalists for an adventure reality TV series and made nice with the casting director. at casting director messaged Hesson saying she thought she might like to audition for a game show.

“I’m really more brawn than I am brains,” Hesson said jokingly. “ e idea of a game show—you have to know stuff to do well.”

She proceeded to watch some episodes of the show with Randy and daughter, Sydney, and was impressed.

“We just really enjoyed that it was a fun show you could watch after dinner with your family and play along,” she said.

She agreed to go through the audition process and finally won a spot on the show.

e premise of the show involves public opinion. Contestants have to guess the correct answers to how America voted on specific poll questions. In an interesting twist, contestants compete on their computers from their home.

“ e first part of the game you have a choice of two answers and then it goes to three answers and then each round a participant is eliminated. So, there are four participants to start and then at the very end, it’s down to one person and that’s the winner,” Hesson explained.

When contestants are tied, they take part in a “Dash for Cash,” which includes a physical challenge where contestants have to find something in their home. In the final round, the last remaining contestant can wager all or part of his or her winnings on the “final question of the day.” Players who choose to wager all of their money can win up to five times the amount of his or her earnings, for a possible $50,000.

Hesson had a fun surprise in store for the show’s host Kevin Pereira and the viewers at home.

An accomplished artist who paints flowers, blooms and desert succulents, Hesson created a painting of the “Let’s Ask America” game logo blooming out of a tree. She proudly displayed her work during her appearance. (For more information about her artwork, visit www. dyanahesson.com.)

Although she made it into the final round, Hesson lost in a final “Dash for Cash” challenge. ere were no prizes or cash for a second place finish, although she did get to keep ear buds, a T-shirt, cup and assorted things she needed for use during her game show appearance.

“I’ve always had my eyes on a couple shows, ‘Survivor’ being No. 1 and I’ll keep at that. But, I’ve really enjoyed this whole process,” said the selfproclaimed adrenaline junkie.

e filming at the Hesson home took about five hours.

Hesson came away with a lot of fond memories and may audition for future shows.

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Local Opera Singer Living Her Dream

Brower Performs with Bavarian State Opera

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Although Angela Brower grew up in a Mesa household with classical music and talented parents who played piano and guitar, she did not learn about opera until she attended Arizona State University.

Love at first listen, Brower decided to pursue a career as an opera singer.

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“While I was there, my second week two people from Munich, Germany, came to audition people,” she explained. “ at is where they found me. I left school and I went to Munich and have been there ever since.”

Brower’s professional career as an opera singer began five years ago at Bavarian State Opera once she arrived in Munich in September 2008.

“It’s been amazing,” she said. “I never thought I would be able to work in this field. at’s what I am doing. I’m making money singing opera.”

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“It’s exhilarating on stage to be singing unmic with your natural voice with the technique to allow you to project and fill an entire audience with a full-on orchestra,” she explained. “It’s exciting. e power of the sound and the atmosphere and the magic that comes together.”

Brower says one of her goals as an opera singer is to bridge the gap in music—to bring classical music to the general public.

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e 29-year-old singer has 30 to 35 performances a year through her contract with Bavarian State Opera, which also includes a monthly salary, benefits and a place to reside. Brower is based in Munich, where she sings most of the year.

“ e opera house in Munich has 20 to 30 contracted singers to stay in Munich and sing solely for the opera house there,” Brower said. When the singers have a month off, the opera house releases them so they can perform elsewhere.

“In the American culture, you really don’t have the same history as Europe does,” she says about opera.

Brower’s hope as a “totally normal girl that grew up in Arizona who did not care about classical music” is to speak to people through her voice.

“It has inspired me and has made me a better person,” she said. “ ere is a certain power that comes to one that sings classical music.”

During that time off she traveled home to perform at her alma mater in Tempe on April 28 with former professor, pianist Eckart Sellheim. e recital was held to give back to the community, as well as the opportunity to see her parents, family and friends.

e profession has taken her to such

e movement from a symphony, Brower explained, is a different art form. “It’s almost a higher art form, due to increased patience and brain energy,” she said.

“We can all be inspired by all types of music. I love pop and rock. ere is a certain higher art form from classical music that everyone can benefit from.”

on the town

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge

For those who frequented the Egg and I at e Village at Las Sendas before it closed this summer, walking into the Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge is a welcome change.

Visitors are immediately struck by the exposed kitchen and bar, as well as the walls’ and booths’ vibrant colors.

e 125-seat interior features a mural by Gilbert artist Esen Kaya.

e food at the eatery, nestled in the corner of Power and McDowell roads, is as flavorful as the restaurant is colorful. We entered Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge at 9 a.m. on a recent Saturday. It was about 75 percent full, but we were seated immediately.

Our server, who was pleasant enough, seemed to have a little difficulty with the touch-screen notepad. But that’s small potatoes compared to the overall experience.

My husband ordered the Brave

Banana, pancakes layered with creamy banana custard, topped with Nutella spread, bruleed banana and chopped peanuts ($8.95). ere was nothing scary about it. e flavor of the banana and the Nutella mixed with the crunch of the peanuts was inviting. He ordered a side of sausage, which had a bit of a kick, as well as bacon.

I created my own ham and cheese omelet, an option that was not listed on the menu ($5.95 plus 75 cents per topping). e ham was tasty, combined with colby jack cheese. It came with the pepper home fries, an amazing mix of green and red peppers and seasoned red potatoes. ey made the meal. I also ordered rye toast, but it did not arrive and, full disclosure, I didn’t realize it until I arrived home.

e restaurant is run by executive

chef Gabriel Garfio and his family, who also own the fruitbased Frutilandia at Gilbert and Broadway in Mesa and the Frutilandia/Habaneros combo restaurant at Superstition Springs mall.

e fruit theme carries over into Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge as it offers three types of juices: Basic Squeeze ($2.95 or $4.50); Mixologist

Recommended ($4.95) or Ice Blended Smoothies ($4.95). ose who frown on the healthier side of things can order 24-ounce, thick shakes—in a choice of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate—for $4.95.

Don’t let the name Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge fool you, however. ere is a plethora of lunch entrees on the menu, which boasts some localized dishes such as the Red Mountain Burger (ground beef patty with pepper jack cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chimayo aioli) for $8.98; or the Rocky Point Omelet, complete with house-made chorizo, fresh diced

jalapeno, grilled nopales, pico de gallo and fresh creama for $8.95.

Check out this flavorful mix of traditional and “new” American food. It’s well worth it.

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Osso Buco

November kicks off the holiday season in earnest. It’s all about planning for anksgiving, family gatherings and get-togethers with friends. is is the time we start going through our favorite recipes to decide which ones are feast-worthy and fabulous.

When I think of feast-worthy and fabulous, I go right to my momma’s recipe for Osso Buco, a wonderful Italian dish of braised veal shanks in a delicious glaze of simmered wine, vegetables and fresh herbs. Osso Buco literally means “bone with a hole” and in that hole is the most scrumptious marrow that I’ve always thought to be the caviar of the veal shank! is dish is considered to be a bit of a delicacy in many fine dining establishments, so I always giggle when I think of my momma’s story about Osso Buco’s humble beginnings in her life.

Ingredients

“I would have never imagined in a million years, that Osso Buco would become such a fancy dish on many expensive restaurant menus because, as a young girl growing up in Venice, Italy, I remember my mother returning from the local butcher with free veal shank bones. Why? Because he couldn’t sell them, so he would give them away! We would use them for soup bones and my six sisters and I would always fight over who was going to be lucky enough to suck out the marrow from those delicious bones! Here I am today, sharing a recipe for a truly gourmet dish. I think you will love it, and I wish you luck getting to the bone marrow first! It’s one of my favorite family recipes and a wonderful comfort-food dish to have on hand for the cooler weather and warm and inviting holidays ahead. So let the holiday season begin with big blessings to all of you!

Osso Buco

4 large veal shanks (10-12 oz. each)

1 cup flour

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cups red wine

2 medium carrots, diced

1 large sweet yellow onion, diced

1 large stalk celery, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

1 small sprig of rosemary plus 1 sprig for garnish

2 cups beef consume or broth

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

Dredge veal shanks in flour, patting down to coat. In a Dutch oven or deep heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and brown shanks on all sides. Add wine and continue cooking over low heat until wine evaporates. Add in carrots, onion,

celery, garlic, tomatoes, basil, parsley, rosemary and beef broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for two to three hours, adding more stock or water if shanks begin to get dry or stick to pot. Shanks are done when they are tender but not falling apart. Remove shanks onto a platter and pour sauce from the skillet over the shanks and serve. (Sauce should be a thick glaze.) Garnish with fresh parsley and sprig of rosemary. Serve with risotto or pasta. Serves four.

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Obamacare May Increase Health Coverage After Divorce

Arizona law prohibits either spouse in a divorce proceeding from removing the other spouse from health insurance plans. is allows continuity of coverage during the proceeding, but once the divorce is finalized, it is typically each party’s own responsibility to provide his or her own insurance, and many find himself or herself without coverage. Naturally, this is often most difficult for an unemployed spouse,

those with pre-existing conditions, and those older than 50.

A 2012 study found that every year about 115,000 women lose their health insurance after getting divorced. Many either are unemployed or are ineligible for health insurance through their employers. Even for spouses who could have COBRA benefits under an ex-spouse’s plan, many cannot afford the premiums. According to the study, approximately 25 percent of those women still do not have health insurance six months after divorce.

Health care exchanges established through the Affordable Care Act may remove a significant hurdle for many divorced spouses. By forcing providers to accept those with preexisting conditions and subsidizing premiums, many uninsureds will obtain more affordable insurance.

e law also affects divorced families in other ways. In Arizona, one factor in making an award of spousal maintenance (what some states call alimony) is the cost of health insurance for the spouse who is seeking the award of spousal maintenance. us, by allowing a spouse to obtain less expensive health coverage, it should lower the obligation of the other spouse who would be paying spousal maintenance.

Naturally, there will be disputes as

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We can help you navigate these details and plan for your future. If you or someone you know is considering divorce, contact one of the attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney at (480) 833-1113.

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By Scott Johnson, CFP, QPFC, AIF

Protecting Your Wealth

Year-End Planning to Help Lower Your Tax Bill

As the end of the year draws near, the last thing anyone wants to think about is taxes. But if you are looking for ways to minimize your tax bill, there’s no better time for tax planning than before year-end. at’s because there are a number of taxsmart strategies you can implement now that will reduce your tax bill come April 15. With the higher rates put in place with the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (strange name considering everyone’s taxes went up), being tax efficient is more important than ever.

Put Losses to Work

If you expect to realize either shortor long-term capital gains, the IRS allows you to offset these gains with capital losses. Short-term gains (gains on assets held less than a year) are taxed at ordinary rates, which range from 10 percent to 39.6 percent, and can be offset with short-term losses. Long-term gains (gains on assets held longer than a year) are taxed at a top rate of 20 percent and can be reduced by long-term capital losses. To the extent that losses exceed gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 in capital losses against ordinary income on that year’s tax return and carry forward any unused losses for future years. Given these rules, there are several actions you should consider:

• Avoid short-term gains when possible, as these are taxed at higher ordinary rates. Unless you have short-term losses to offset them, try holding the assets for at least one year.

• If you are a mutual fund investor, avoid funds with high turnover ratios. Mutual funds with high turnover ratios can create annual capital gains that you are taxed on even if you don’t sell the fund during the tax year. Stick with tax efficient, passive Index and Asset class mutual funds that have low turnover. As a bonus, passive funds cost less to own

and generally outperform actively managed funds over the long-term.

• If you tithe to your church or regularly donate to charities, consider donating securities inkind. If you donate shares of a stock or mutual fund that have unrealized short- or long-term gains, you avoid paying taxes on those gains and you get a full charitable deduction for the value of the security. Most churches and charities have brokerage accounts set up to receive these in-kind donations.

• Consider taking losses before gains, since unused losses may be carried forward for use in future years, while gains must be taken in the year they are realized.

Unearned Income Tax

A new 3.8 percent tax on “unearned” income went into effect in 2013, effectively increasing the top rate on most long-term capital gains to 23.8 percent. e tax applies to “net investment income,” which includes interest, dividends, royalties,

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annuities, rents and other passive activity income, among other items. Importantly, net investment income does not include distributions from IRAs or qualified retirement plans, annuity payouts or income from taxexempt municipal bonds. In general, the new tax applies to single taxpayers with a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of $200,000 or more and to those who are married and filing jointly with a MAGI of $250,000 or more.

What’s to Come?

While there are currently no major changes in federal tax rules planned for 2014 that have been approved by Congress, there are many steps you can take today to help lighten your tax burden. Work with a certified financial planner and tax adviser to see what you can do now to reduce your tax bill in April.

Scott Johnson is a vice president with Arista Wealth Management LLC. He is a certified financial planner and an accredited investment fiduciary (AIF). Johnson provides financial advisory services to companies and individuals. Johnson can be reached at (480) 5536249 or scott@aristawealth.com.

Arista Wealth Management LLC is a registered investment adviser. All investments involve risk. Risks associated with investing in securities include increased volatility and loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. e information herein is educational in nature and does not represent investment advice, as it may not be suitable for every investor. All rights reserved. Arista Wealth Management LLC ©2013.

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By Lynette Carrington

Bingham Dermatology

Your Source for Expert Skin Care

Arizona is one state where skin health is of the utmost importance. Bingham Dermatology provides specialized care for skin, hair and nails for patients six months and older. e practice covers eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, warts, acne, dry skin, cysts and moles. Additionally, Dr. Jeremy Bingham performs Mohs surgery and provides cosmetic services including Botox, microdermabrasion and chemical peels.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in secondary education/ history, Bingham received his teaching certificate from the state of Arizona and continued on to medical school. He completed a three-year residency in family practice and then completed a second residency in dermatology.

“Arizona is second only to the Gold Coast of Australia in the incidence of skin cancer in the world,” the doctor said.

“ ere are a lot of people living here in the Valley of the Sun not placed here by Mother Nature. It just means we need to be more vigilant with our skin, both in surveillance and cancer prevention.”

Easy ways to protect your skin include wearing at least 30 SPF sunblock and avoiding exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

If diagnosed with skin cancer, Mohs micrographic surgery is a valuable surgical option that is offered by Bingham Dermatology and provides surgical removal of certain skin cancers. Mohs surgery is performed as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia.

“I feel that my background in education and family medicine help me to be a better dermatologist,” stated Bingham.

“I enjoy educating my patients about their skin.”

Bingham enjoys living in the community where he works with his wife, Jill, and their four children. e services of a dermatologist are not necessarily relegated to adult patients.

“We enjoy seeing pediatric patients and as an entire office work to make them feel welcome and comfortable. e time to prevent some of the most common forms of skin cancer is when we are younger,” explained Bingham. “Children should be encouraged to wear sunscreen when they are outside playing, especially in the hot Arizona sun. Any new or changing moles should be evaluated.”

Bingham recommends that adults get a complete skin exam annually, or every six months if they have previously had skin cancer.

“ e advantages of this technique as compared with those of other options for treating skin cancer include a superior cure rates , maximal tissue conservation, low-cost relative to that of radiation therapy, excision with frozen sections, no hospital operating rooms and negligible risk of complications from anesthesia,”

Bingham said.

e friendly and qualified staff at Bingham Dermatology is ready to take care of any skin care needs, with same-day appointments available. Most insurance plans are accepted and they are happy to see noninsured patients, offering discounts for service when there is need. Bingham Dermatology is offering three treatments of microdermabrasion for $150 (normally $75 each) with its new Dermaglow II.

Bingham Dermatology is located at 2855 E. Brown Rd., Suite 22 (east of Lindsay). Call (480) 625-4538 or visit www.binghamderm.com for additional information.

By Lynette Carrington

D. Paul Fine Jewelry

Fine Jewelry Expertise and Always Better Than a Sale

When it comes to buying, creating or refashioning fine jewelry, you want someone who has proven industry expertise and gives the best value for your dollar. A skilled jeweler and an artist for 40 years, Don Plamondon, owner of D. Paul Fine Jewelry, is proud to have a locally owned and operated business. He also is an active part of the community in which he lives. Originally, Plamondon worked in a studio behind his home, but he was enthusiastic to move into a proper store where customers could come to shop and there was still plenty of room for him to design and create. D. Paul Fine Jewelry is celebrating 10 years at its current location, 6017 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 112 (at Recker Road).

in having a piece of jewelry restyled and would rather sell it, D. Paul Fine Jewelry also offers a consignment service.

“My big secret weapon is that I have a laser welder. I can do many things that other jewelers can’t. Something they might have to take a torch to and ruin, I can pretty much do it with a welder without damage,” Plamondon noted.

“I like to solve people’s jewelry issues and put them into three dimensions. I like to make their dreams come to fruition,” Plamondon said.

His specialty is to create the perfect piece of jewelry. For those getting engaged, D. Paul Fine Jewelry will help you find or create a ring that is as unique as the person who is receiving it.

Jewelry restyling is also a specialty at D. Paul Fine Jewelry.

e price is always right at D. Paul Fine Jewelry, he said.

If you have inherited or been given a piece of heirloom jewelry, you may not like the arrangement of the stones, the metal in which it has been created or the feel of a ring on your finger. In restyling, Plamondon knows how to showcase the unique beauty in each gem while helping you to create a piece of jewelry that you will enjoy for years to come.

“I think of it like a Phoenix... taking something from the ashes and bringing it back to life,” Plamondon explained. If you are not interested

“I don’t like the illusion of telling somebody that something is half off when they’re paying retail price anyway. I think it’s dishonest and deceptive,” explained Plamondon. “If somebody goes to a mall, they’re often paying twice retail and then the store puts it on sale for 50 percent off. ey’re still paying full retail. I don’t encourage that. I try to be honest and have fair values.”

D. Paul Fine Jewelry also offers a jewelry appraisal service. Some jewelry owners may not realize that their homeowner’s policy may not cover jewelry over a certain value if it is not appraised and specifically added to their policy. If in doubt, check with your agent and then visit D. Paul Fine Jewelry.

For additional information or to make an appointment regarding a jewelry restyle, call (480) 325-6000 or email dpauljewelry@gmail.com. e store is closed on Sundays.

By Lynette Carrington

Cosmos Salon & Day Spa Celebrates 32 Years in Mesa

Cosmos Salon & Day Spa is an upscale salon that continues to attract new and repeat customers, as well as prominent personalities. Its unique customer care, technical expertise and creative flair continue to set Cosmos apart from the pack.

“Cosmo and I credit our success to working hard at being on the cutting edge of our field, through staff training, education and dedication,” Sandy Barbetta said. “Our business philosophy is family comes first and job is second. You have to have that balance for yourself and your staff.”

For the sake of their daughter’s health, the family moved to Arizona from Chicago, after selling their salon business. For a while, Sandy and Cosmo worked together at a high-end Scottsdale salon. ey soon decided to open a business of their own again

and constructed a salon at McKellips and Gilbert roads. In 1998, they expanded their salon to 5,000 square feet and opened the first day spa in Mesa.

Sandy is well known in the Valley as the stylist to many local TV celebrities. It all started when several photos of her hairstyles and cuts were published in hundreds of style magazines worldwide.

“Some local TV producers noticed and asked the former Miss USA and TV anchor Jineane Ford to have me do her hair,” Sandy explained.

“Soon after, Carey Peña, Catherine Anaya, Nicole Crites, Faye Fredricks, Tess Rafols, Heather Moore, Amber Sellons, Natasha Curry and Christi Paul from CNN, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck from ‘ e View’ became clients. It spread by word of mouth

and I have been fortunate to style many lovely women over the years.”

About the time they moved to the newly opened Las Sendas community, Sandy and Cosmo wanted a new and innovatively functional space. eir kids were anxious to design the space to provide for their new look and trendy architecture.

“We also wanted to increase our salon services. Since we lived in Las Sendas, we decided to open our new location where we could be close to home,” she noted.

When they first moved to Mesa, Las Sendas didn’t exist. Now the whole family lives there and their grandchildren attend Las Sendas Elementary School.

and high glossing. Brunette, auburn or blonde hair color should always be created to showcase the cut. We will have holiday packages ready in December for guests to purchase in the form of a gift certificate to give their loved ones. ere will be a hair and nail services package as well as a spa package with a massage and facial,” she said.

“Cosmos Day Spa is a personal haven for men and women seeking total well-being. Our professionals have created outstanding skin and body therapies that renew, relax, and reveal soft and glowing skin,” she finished.

Holiday hair can go “the all night distance” and includes wearable cuts sparked with color that looks great in any light.

“We focus on incredible dimension

Cosmos is a full service salon and day spa offering hair, skin, massage and nail services. Cosmos Salon & Day Spa is located at 2837 N. Power Rd., north of McDowell. Call (480) 844-0707 for more information.

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