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Carrabba’s Italian Grill is unique and delicious
By Jamie Larson
F
ounded in Houston, Texas, by Johnny Carrabba and
Damian Mandola in 1986, Carrabba’s Italian Grill is
anything but the typical Italian restaurant.
Though Italian by heritage, the Carrabba’s family had no
problem incorporating the local fare from Louisiana and Texas
into their family recipes when they came to the U.S., recreating
family favorites and creating a Carrabba’s Italian Grill menu
that is unique and amazing.
From start to finish, all made from scratch with the
freshest ingredients, everything at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
is delicious.
“The biggest thing about us is that everything is made
fresh and made to order, from the soup to the salad dressings. We do a lot of catering to guests with special dietary
needs,” said Jay Hyde, manager at Carrabba’s.
Walking through the door at Carrabba’s, customers
are instantly greeted and made to feel like friends.
“We are a corporate restaurant, but we are still run
like a family restaurant,” said Jay. “We are very familyoriented, and it is all about the guest.”
“We’re about big portions, good food and making sure
everyone’s happy,” Jay continued. With the easy-going, personable staff and the fabulous food, it is hard to picture anyone
leaving any other way.
Carrabba’s has the traditional antipasti items on the menu,
such as Calamari, Zucchini Fritte, Mozzarella Marinara, and
Grilled Bruschette, to name a few, but they are all unlike items
of the same name found at other Italian restaurants.
Each of the fried items is very lightly battered with flour,
salt, and black pepper—just enough for a nice coating to give a
little crunch to the bite.
The Mozzarella Marinara are thick strips of fresh mozzarella battered and fried— warm and soft to the bite, but not
oozy. The marinara sauce, served on the side, is perfect, made
with fresh, crushed tomatoes and spices.
The garlic aioli, served with the Zucchini Fritte (finely
sliced, lightly breaded zucchini), is rich and tangy and heaven
for the garlic lover!
Carrabba’s boasts two different calamari dishes—traditional and the Ricardo.
The Calamari Ricardo is served with a spicy Italian pepper
and lemon butter sauce. The lemon butter sauce is zesty, with a
kick to it that enhances the flavor of the fresh calamari.
Any mussel fan will instantly love the Cozze in Bianco.
The mussels are flown in fresh from Prince Edward’s Island,
Canada, and they are fabulous. The mussels are steamed in the
shells then topped with a white wine, basil, lemon butter and
Pernod sauce. The flavor is quite tangy, but almost sweet and
very savory.
The Grilled Bruschette changes daily at Carrabba’s, but
can always be counted on to be fabulous. The Bruschette in
Pesto is fresh and tangy with the bread smeared with pesto,
then topped with the freshest diced tomatoes and sprinkled
with Parmesan cheese.
Any fan of goat cheese must try either the Insalata
Fiorucci or the Chicken Bryan—or both!
The Insalata Fiorucci boasts a bed of mixed greens lightly
tossed in a vinaigrette, then topped with roasted red peppers,
large succulent slices of artichoke hearts, grilled eggplant and
a hazelnut goat cheese medallion. The tart flavor of the cheese
is tamed by the sweet hazelnuts, all working to enhance the
flavors of the roasted peppers and grilled eggplant.
The Chicken Bryan is a perfectly seasoned and grilled
chicken breast topped with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes. A basil lemon butter sauce is drizzled over the top. Again,
the sweetness of the basil in the creamy lemon butter sauce
cuts through the tanginess of the goat cheese, leaving behind
the rich flavor of the cheese. The flavor combinations are
phenomenal and a delight to the palate.
The personal pasta favorite of the evening, though, may
be the Mezzaluna. Half moon ravioli, stuffed with chicken,
ricotta, and spinach, is then topped in a tomato cream sauce.
The house-made tomato cream sauce nearly overwhelms the
palate, full of fresh tomato flavor.
In addition to the great food, the prices at Carrabba’s
really cannot be beat. The menu at Carrabba’s is reasonably priced, as is the wine list. As a perk, on Wednesday
evenings, Carrabba’s hosts Wine Wednesdays, when patrons
get $10 off of any bottle of wine they purchase throughout
the evening. Additionally, they host Happy Hour from 4
p.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is located in Mesa at 1740 S.
Clearview Drive. Hours are Monday through Thursday,
from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday,
noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. For more
information, call (480) 654-9099. n
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he Preschool at Red Mountain United Methodist
Church is having a Summer Day Camp program
for ages 3 to 6 the first two weeks of June, beginning June 1, Monday through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon
each day.
The theme is Around the World in Eight Days! The
first week we’ll be exploring Australia and Mexico, and the
second week explores Africa and England. Activities will
include art, music, literacy, and science.
The camp fee is $55 per week, and $45 for the
second or third child of a family. There is a one-time
supply/snack fee of $10 per child. Register at www.
RedMtUMCpreschool.org and click on Summer Day
Camp.
The Preschool is located at Red Mountain United
Methodist Church, 2936 N. Power Road, Mesa, just north
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Mountain United Methodist Church will have
their Vacation Bible School program.
The program is for ages 3 to 11. The school
begins with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. and then
breakout sessions by ages beginning at 6 p.m. and
continuing until 8 p.m. The vacation bible school
fee is $15 per child, with a $40 maximum per
family.
For ages 12 to 18, there are activities planned
both on and off campus. Call the church office for
more information.
You may call the church office for registration
at (480) 981-3833, or go online and visit our Web
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HEALTH
WHY CAN’T I LOSE WEIGHT?
A
By Fred G. Arnold, NMD
n estimated 119 million
American adults are
overweight or obese
(more than 20 pounds over ideal
body weight).
According to Dr. Pamela
Smith, in her book Demystifying
Weight Loss, “There is, indeed, an epidemic of weight gain
and obesity in the United States.”
This article focuses on the multi-factorial reasons
people gain weight and have a hard time losing it. There
are reasons why some people crave certain foods, and why
some people burn calories faster than others.
12 FACTORS SURROUNDING
OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
1. Food Allergies: Weight gain may be due to
allergies to food or food intolerances. About 60
percent of the U.S. suffers from undetected food
allergies, which can affect the brain and the hunger
response, thereby, affecting the ability to lose
weight.
2. Stress Hormones: Many people eat more food
when stressed. The two hormones governing
stress are DHEA and cortisol. When these two
hormones are out of balance, long-term consequences related to weight can occur. They include
weight gain, binge eating and sugar cravings.
3. Female Hormones: The average weight gain at
peri-menopause and menopause is 20 pounds. As
women go through peri-menopause and menopause, many gain extra pounds. In order to lose
weight and keep it off, a woman’s sex hormones
must be balanced and replaced, if lost.
4. Male Hormones: Men have declining hormones,
which is called andropause. For men, weight and
difficulty to lose weight may be related to changes
in their hormones, particularly testosterone.
5. Insulin: Insulin helps the body to regulate its
blood sugar. When elevated, there is a common
link to obesity and the ratio of fat to muscle
increases.
6. Thyroid: Hypothyroidism is commonly misdiagnosed. In fact, 40 percent of the population
experiences undiagnosed hypothyroidism. If your
level of this important hormone is too low, the
result is weight gain.
7. Detoxification: A total of four organs serve to
detoxify the body. They are the skin, kidney, liver,
and gastrointestinal tract. It is important all four
remain healthy for optimal fat burning.
8. Inflammation: Being overweight sets up inflammation in the body and increases chemicals, which
increase food intake and decreases fat burning.
Besides weight gain and obesity, inflammation is a
symptom of almost every chronic disease process.
9. Sleep: Adequate sleep is important to promote
weight loss and maintain proper levels of chemicals and hormones involved with weight control.
Disturbed sleep results in weight gain.
10. Exercise: Exercise is very important to lose weight
and keep it off. Exercise aids in increasing metabolic rate and maintains lean muscle mass.
11. Water: Drinking enough water allows the body
to feel full and decreases the intake of additional
calories. Ideally, the amount of water you drink
each day in ounces should be half your body
weight. For example, an individual weighing 180
pounds should drink 90 ounces.
12. Neurotransmitters: Neurotransmitters are
chemical messengers relaying signals between
nerves cells. Weight gain and obesity, for some
people, can be related to improper levels of these
chemicals.
The Anti-Aging Institute offers individualized, medically supervised weight loss programs based on the above
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For more information, contact the Anti-Aging
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EDUCATION
Young scientists dig deep into research
AT THE MESA ACADEMY SCIENCE FAIR
Ryan Gurr, sixth grade, won first place in chemistry on
Negative Electrolysis. He ran electrical current from a small
battery through water. Then, he compared how many
hydrogen bubbles were generated from either the positive or
negative terminal.
“The jar with the negative current produced twice as much
hydrogen,” Ryan found out.“That was the opposite of what I had
thought,” he said.
Ryan’s results indicate he may be getting better gas mileage
with his apparatus than with a conventional hydrogen generator.
“My grandpa tried my hydrogen generator in his car, and it
worked real well for him,” Ryan said.
Camille Kaiser, sixth grade, won first place in math
again this year. She investigated whether shoe length
can predict a person’s height. And so she came up with a
mathematical algorithm.
“I measured 20 people,” Camille reported. She asked her
family, friends and neighbors to help out with her project. Most
candidates went along quite willingly. She worked on her project
for about three weeks every afternoon.
“My results showed that there are two equations to
predict a person’s height,” Camille explained. “One for men,
and one for women.” Aside her neat display board, with
statistical graphs, she exhibited her custom-made yardsticks
for height and shoe length.
Kirstyn Shields, sixth grade, compared two color separation processes.“I used Adobe Photoshop to filter out all colors
but one, and then printed the pictures out,” Kirstyn explained.
For showing how the computer screen is based on the RGB
(red, green, blue) system versus the printer on CYMK (cyan,
yellow, magenta, black), she received an honorable mention in the
computer category.
Kevin Eldridge, eighth grade, picked his topic from
forensic science. How does blood splatter at the crime scene?
“My hypothesis was that the harder the impact, the wider the
diameter of splatter,” Kevin said. This would be important in
reconstructing details of an act of violence.
Kevin’s hypothesis was right. He changed the height
and angle of the liquid splattered. “At 75 centimeters, the
circles started to show protrusions,” he said. A windy day
might change the outcome, as does the surface texture.
Kevin picked this topic because his mother used to work in
criminal investigations.
The academy’s science fair spanned two days of all-out
presentations, involved many volunteer judges, and kept students
pushing for new horizons. Science teachers Dawn Klingaman,
Kim Merlene and Tamara King were excited
about so many high quality projects.
A few weeks later, the Science Fair
winners were scheduled to present at the state
level. Several students had already been there
last year.“I love to go around and look at other
people’s work,” Mary stated.
So, what do you learn in a science
project? It’s not only about the topic. Coming
up with a question, setting up a method,
sticking to the plan, running the numbers,
improving computer skills and presenting
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Studies passed with fanfare. Amidst the hustle and
bustle of a packed multipurpose room, Principal Bob
Crispin proudly announced this year’s winners.
“I can’t thank our teachers and parents enough,” the principal said.“You all must be glad that this is coming to an end.”
For the last six weeks, the academy’s young scientists had driven
a fierce chase in the quest for knowledge.
Last year, the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies had
harvested the most awards in the elementary division. This year’s
projects were as diverse as the young investigators who created
them. Plant science again drew an especially large following.
Melodie Bennett, sixth grade, tested the effect of five
different liquids on the growth of French marigolds. She
assumed milk would have the most favorable effect on plants
because it contains calcium.
“After 14 days, two plants, one watered with Pepsi, the other
with milk, had died,” Melodie reported. The milk dried up the
soil, Pepsi made it swampy. Marigolds treated with tea or with
water, however, survived the experiment until the end.
“I picked this project because I love growing stuff,” Melodie
shared.“I also learned that marigolds are rather drought-tolerant
and day-neutral,” she added.
Mary Saxon, sixth grade, won second
place in medicine and health science.“Are
fingerprints inherited?” was her research
question. She enrolled 58 individuals from
17 families in her research project.
“I compared fingerprints based on
eight different main types plus some ridge
characteristics,” she explained. Her results
demonstrated the fact fingerprints were,
indeed, inherited. She discovered 91
percent of children take after one of their
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purchase a home before Dec. 1.
These buyers can claim the credit
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The best news is the credit does not need
to be repaid provided the home remains
their main residence for 36 months after
the purchase date. Buyers can claim 10
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or $4,000 for married individuals filing separately. The amount of the credit begins to
phase out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross
income is more than $75,000, or $150,000
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purchase price up to $7,500 for
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Red Mountain Ranch Area
Market Report
Sales for the Month of March 2009
Short
Sale
Or REO
Address
Square
Feet
Community
Sold Price
7260 E. NORTHRIDGE ST.
1,131
WINDSONG
$162,000
6226 E. RAFTRIVER ST.
2,047
RED MOUNTAIN RANCH
$165,000
X
3625 N. KATMAI ST.
2,001
RED MOUNTAIN RANCH
$185,000
X
7438 E. OASIS CIR.
1,698
IRONWOOD PASS
$209,000
7548 E. SNOWDON ST
2,150
IRONWOOD PASS
$225,000
6008 E. SCAFELL CIR.
1,442
RED MOUNTAIN RANCH
$235,000
3820 N. SAWTOOTH CIR.
2,472
RED MOUNTAIN RANCH
$250,000
4308 N. ST ELIAS
2,554
RED MOUNTAIN RANCH
$312,000
3331 N. BOULDER CANYON
2,150
IRONWOOD PASS
$350,000
3444 N. TUSCANY CIR.
2,451
ROLLING HILLS
$364,000
6949 E. SUGARLOAF CIR.
3,870
SONORAN HILLS
$510,000
8020 E. COPPER CANYON CIR.
7,109
COPPER CANYON
$1,128,000
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Sales Information provided By John Karadsheh, ABR, CRS of Coldwell Banker Trails & Paths
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LEGAL
PLANNING AHEAD FOR YOUR FAMILY PETS
Submitted by Dana Law Firm
Written By Brandt Palmer
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or most pet owners today, pets are considered
members of the family. However, many pet owners
fail to think about what will happen to their pets
upon the owner’s disability or death.
Without proper planning, a family pet may be taken to
an animal shelter and killed if it is not adopted soon after
its arrival. Thus, it is important to plan ahead for the care of
your pets.
TRADITIONAL OUTRIGHT GIFTS
Because the law treats pets as property themselves, a
person may not leave money or other property, outright, to a
pet. Some pet owners have attempted to leave money with a
caretaker with the hope the caretaker would care for the pet
for the rest of its life.
However, once the caretaker has received the money
and the pet owner is out of the picture, there is nothing
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of the pet and
keeping the money. Even in those circumstances where the
caretaker keeps the pet, there is no way to ensure the pet is
being cared for properly.
PLANNING FOR PETS IN WILLS
For a couple of reasons, wills are inadequate to plan
for the care of a pet. First, a will does not address
disability. Second, there is usually a large lapse
of time between the pet owner’s death and the
will’s admission to probate. ARIZONA STATUTORY PET TRUSTS
Arizona statutes permit a pet owner to
set up a trust for the care of a pet. In the trust
document, a pet owner may designate a third
party to be responsible for caring for the
family pet.
Specific requirements can be listed
in the trust document, detailing how the
caretaker is to care for the pet. A trustee
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the terms of the pet trust. By having different individuals
serve as trustee and caretaker, the problems associated with
traditional outright gifts are eliminated.
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sufficient funds to care for a pet upon disability or
death. This simple problem can
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our office today to discuss
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• Housekeeping and laundry
• A private or semi-private room
• Full medication management and
administration
• Daily activities, including crafts, games,
bingo and music
• Comprehensive care plans upon admission, which are updated regularly by a
registered nurse
• State-certified caregivers for around the
clock care and supervision
When an assisted living home is licensed
for directed care, it usually ensures residents
can remain in the home throughout the rest of
their lives, even if their level of care increases.
The homes work closely with each resident’s
doctor to ensure the care needed is received.
Many homes also have house doctors who
come to the resident. This eliminates the need
for family members to transport their loved
ones. If a resident requires the direct supervision of a nurse, home health agencies and
hospices are able to provide nursing care in the
comfort of the assisted living homes.
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for more than 16 years. We have an excellent
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growing, many people are faced
with the decision of how to care
for an elderly family member.
In years past, the only alternatives we had
were nursing homes or caring for our loved
ones at home. Today, we have many options
available, but choosing the right place is sometimes an overwhelming task. What it really
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Nursing homes can provide skilled
24-hour nursing services to those in need.
Assisted living communities, with an apartment-like setting, work wonderfully for those
who do not need a lot of assistance. Many
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of what to do with an aging family member
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assistance with the activities of daily living than
a larger assisted living community can provide.
Residential assisted living homes or group
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Photos by Kathy Hurst and Bill Munro
I
n March, the Red Mountain Ranch
Hiking Club hiked the Pass Mountain
Trail, located in Usery Mountain Park
and Tonto National Forest.
We went to the horse staging area in
Usery Park, and then proceeded to the little
known trailhead along Usery Pass Highway.
At 8 a.m., we headed east up a wash toward
Pass Mountain in the distance.
Once close to Pass Mountain, we
intersected the Pass Mountain Trail, and
started climbing up to the north side of
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a clear day like we enjoyed on our hike.
It took two hours to reach the summit
of Pass Mountain Trail, where we took a
15-minute break. The remainder of the
hike is mostly downhill. Again, there were
spectacular views toward the Superstitions
and Bulldog Ridge. In a little less than two
hours, we ended up at the horse staging
area, where we enjoyed lunch in the attractive picnic area.
The real treat for all the hikers was the
abundance of wildflowers along the trail.
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last year. That may be true, but there can be
extreme enjoyment in this year’s crop. All
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COMMUNITY
DivorceCare offers support for those Windsor Creek Stables announces openings
experiencing divorce or separation FOR HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP
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ou don't have to go through divorce
or separation alone.
Find help, discover hope, and
experience healing with DivorceCare. This
nondenominational support group features
biblical teachings for recovery from divorce
and separation.
Red Mountain United Methodist
Church, located at 2936 N. Power Road
in Mesa, will host a 13-week series of
support sessions. The first session takes
place on Wednesday, June 3, from 6:30
to 8 p.m. The $15 fee covers the cost of
your workbook.
Sponsored by DivorceCare, the
support sessions will address dealing
with the pain associated with divorce or
separation, while stressing the importance of moving forward.
Participants will have
an opportunity to
meet with others who
are not only dealing
with the same issues,
but who can also offer
words of encouragement during this
difficult time.
To register for the
sessions, and/or to sign
up for child care, call
(480) 981-3833. n
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his summer, give your children
exercise, fun, excitement and,
most of all, the unconditional
love of a horse.
Involvement in
horseback riding will
teach your children
to be responsible,
dedicated and
focused.
Located at Red
Mountain Stables in
Mesa, both camps are
offered by Windsor
Creek Stables. Safety
helmets are provided
GROUND CENTRAL
480-981-8089
5735 E. MCKELLIPS STE #106
MESA, AZ 85215
to all children. Daily snacks and beverages are also included. The last day of
camp will feature Parents Day. At this
time, each camper will receive a certificate of completion, which is good for
one private lesson.
CAMP DATES AND TIMES
• June 8 through June13, from 8 a.m. to
noon for ages 10 and under
• June 22 through June 27, from 8 a.m.
to noon for ages 11 and over
Space is limited. Sign up by June 1.
Call Samantha Hegstrom, owner and
trainer of Windsor Creek Stables, at
(920) 979-7363. You can also send an
e-mail to [email protected]. n
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Kitchen & Bath Remodel
CHILD CARE
IN HOME CHILD CARE. FULL OR PART TIME.
EXCELLENT REFERENCES, OVER 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, LARGE DAYCARE ROOM,
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SPECIALTY SERVICES
ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICE Local RMHS senior,
experienced in all facets of PC and Mac operation
and problems. Upgrades, repairs, clean-ups and
instruction. Affordable, friendly, courteous service.
John Torkington 480-766-1636
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ALL PRO TREE SERVICE and LANDSCAPING! Tree
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Plumbing, electric, irrigation, garage doors,
water heaters, tile and drywall repairs, carpentry,
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We will leave your yard looking like the MODEL
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Carol’s House Cleaning Service
Reliable, quality house cleaning for an affordable
price. Free estimates. References available.
Contact Carol at 602.617.6614 or 480.984.8208
•House Cleaning
•Window Cleaning
Looking for a great summer camp for your
child? Join Windsor Creek Stables for Horseback
Riding Camp! Horseback riding teaches children
responsibility, dedication and focus.
June 8th to June 13th from 8am- 12noon, ages 10 and under
June 22nd to June 27th from 8am-12noon, ages 11 and over
Call to sign up by June 1st – SPACE IS LIMITED!
All campers will receive a certificate of completion that is
good for one private lesson.
Windsor Creek Stables located at Red Mountain Stables, Mesa
Samantha Hegstrom, Owner/Trainer
920-979-7363
[email protected]
Satisfaction guaranteed! Call now to
get a customized pool care or service
designed just for you!
•Tile/Grout/Natural
Stone Cleaning &
Sealing
480-980-0091
•Yard Clean up and
Maintenance Services
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of Proactiv, are renowned
dermatologists who have changed
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are looking for executive recruiters
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Contact: Diana at 480-363-1355,
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HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP!
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Integrity Pools LLC, cleaning service and repairs.
Professional, Personal and Affordable pool
maintenance and pool repairs; including filter cleanouts, acid washes, salt cells, etc. 480-818-3832.
“Just Call Mike” Home Maintenance & Repair.
Plumbing, electrical, water heaters, disposals, RO
systems, fans, lights, switches, sockets, irrigation
timers & valves, etc…Mesa, (480) 628-2757.
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Year Round Pool LLC. Cleaning, Service and Repairs.
All types of filters and pools. Call for your free
estimate. 480-307-7979
Yard Clean Up
Tree Trimming
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to minor repairs, drywall repair, painting, flooring
installation, and much more. Free estimates.
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Featured Homes
Office: 480.355.4700
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Debbie &
Ron Brown
Owner/Broker
602.618.9512
Christina Ovando
CRS
REALTOR®
602.684.5737
John Karadsheh
ABR, CRS
Associate Broker
602.615.0843
Linda Sims
REALTOR®
602.376.8920
Julie Sims
REALTOR®
602.919.6077
Pat Palmer
ABR, GRI
REALTOR®
480.363.4563
Diane Pistillo
REALTOR®
602.481.9212
Bobbi Palmer
ABR
Associate Broker
480.720.5208
Lyn Glenn
ABR
REALTOR®
602.769.1089
Diane Hawker
Associate Broker
602.550.7653
Pat Clements
REALTOR®
480.227.3820
Linney &
Rusty Allen
GRI, REALTOR®
602.738.3202
Dennis Jason
REALTOR®
480.220.2304
Lee Courtney
REALTOR®
480.296.5922
Stephanie
Natichioni
REALTOR®
602.791.6281
Judy Smee
480.797.5307
Lynn King
480.235.0223
REALTOR®
Brian Bell
CRS
Associate Broker
480.695.7036
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fireplace, BBQ, Pebble Tec® pool.
$795,000
3,183 Sq. Ft. 4BR, 3.5BA, 3G. Cherry
cabines, granite counters, entertainment niche, city light & Mtn. views.
$649,900
3,504 sq. ft. 5BR, 3.5BA, 3G. Great
room, wine fridge, granite, pool, spa,
plus breath taking city light views.
$769,000
3,658 sq. ft. 4BR, 3.5BA, 3G. Golf course
lot, rustic alder cabinetry, granite counters, GE Monogram appliances.
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$2,350,000
4,650 sq. ft. 5BR, 5BA, 5G! Gourmet
kitchen, granite counters, Pebble Tec®
pool & spa, city light & Mtn. views.
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1,571 sq. ft. 3BR, 2BA, 2G. Cul-de-sac
lot, backs to wash area, new paint,
fireplace, and a Pebble Tec® pool.
$475,000
3,700 sq. ft. 5BR, 3BA, 4G. Corian® counters, heated pool & spa, professional
landscaping & city light views.
$189,900
1,339 sq. ft. townhouse 3BR, 2BA, 2G.
Great room floor plan. Corian® counters
and premium cabinetry.
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$227,000
1,403 sq. ft. 2BR plus den, 2BA, 2G.
Great room w/fireplace, Mtn. views,
flagstone patio & large shade trees.
$500,000
3,001 sq. ft. 4BR, 3BA, 3G. Cul-de-sac
lot w/Mtn. views. View deck, solar
heated pool & spa, BBQ & a gazebo.
$675,000
4,525 sq. ft. 6BR, 4BA, 3G. Granite
counters, basement w/bonus room &
private kitchen, pool & a firepit.
SOLD
1,978 sq. ft. 3BR, 2BA, 2G. Cul-de-sac
lot w/Mtn. views, granite counters,
covered patio w/built in water feature.
$695,000
3,017 sq. ft. 3BR, 3BA, 3G. Courtyard
w/fountain, plantation shutters, Pebble
Tec® pool & spa, BBQ & Mtn. views.
$679,000
2,981 sq. ft. 3BR, 3BA, 3G. Located in
the foothills of the Superstition Mtns.
Panoramic city light & Mtn. views.
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$279,900
1,571 sq. ft. 3BR, 2BA, 2G. Custom
paint, backs to common area, great
room floor plan & a Pebble Tec® pool.
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$169,900
1,212 sq. ft. condo 3BR, 2BA, 1C. Investors dream. Tenant already in place,
on-site property management
SOLD
1,700 sq. ft. 3BR, 2BA, 2G. Golf course
lot w/city light, Mtn & lake views.
Firepit, & premium tile flooring.
$850,000
3,831 sq. ft. 4BR, 3BA, 3G. Golf course
& Mtn. views. granite counters, SS appliances, classy closets, jacuzzi tub.
$359,900
2,438 sq. ft. 4BR, 2BA, 3G. Courtyard entrance, granite counters, stainless steel
appliances & professional landscaping.
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Cell: 480.353.7586
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