Tucson`s Best!

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Tucson`s Best!

Home & Garden | Health & Fitness | Pets & Vets | Food & Drink...and More!
Vol 2-Issue 1 • 2012
Tucson’s Best!
TUCSON’S INTERACTIVE PUBLISHER
We’re Taking Print Publishing Out of the
(Mail)Box and Onto the Web
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Truly Connecting Readers to Local Businesses
Tucson’s Best! Interactive Publishing
Handyman Connection of Tucson
Local Business • Tucson, Arizona
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Featuring Local
Businesses and
What They Do Best
Through
Print
Video
Facebook
Tucson
Business Owners:
Stay Tuned for News
About Our Upcoming
Tucson’s Best!
Interactive
Seminar
A New Year, A New Look ~ Tucson’s Best! Gets a Face(book) Lift
In December, we gave our readers a glimpse into what we’d be up to in 2012 by
introducing our intriguing new masthead design. As we enter the new year with a
successful foundation under our feet, folks around our fair city are fast learning that
Tucson’s Best! is not just another newspaper. In 2012, we are taking our progressive,
integrated publishing methodology to new heights.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye ~ Read All About It… In Print AND Cyberspace
Tucson consumers can now ‘do more and get more’ for their homes, families and
businesses by learning even more about what local businesses do best—beginning
with our interactively engaging print format that’s fresh yet (somehow) “familiar.”
Reading our publication quickly becomes a fun and multi-faceted, multi-media
experience that enables consumers to make yet more educated purchasing decisions
by way of scannable QR codes within ads, profile banners, and articles—easily and
conveniently connecting them to the web through their smartphone.
Tucsons-Best!
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd
#309-223
Tucson, AZ 85749
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One of the BEST things
to happen to Tucson this
year is Tucson’s Best!
Mrs. Green is so very
proud to be a part of
your world. I look forward to a great,
expanding partnership in 2012!
~ Gina Murphy-Darling/Mrs. Green’s World
Jan 2012 • Tucson’s Best! adds
Facebook marketing to its services
portfolio ~ adding a new dimension to
our interactive, multi-media publishing!
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Did anyone notice the all-natural “Like-ability” that Tucson’s own ‘Finger Rock’ lends
our new Tucson’s Best! masthead design? It’s not only fun to be or to have your posts
“Liked” in the Facebook arena, but it’s starting to make a lot more sense for business
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offering businesses a powerful marketing
platform for their customers, as well as
a supportive networking environment
for fellow local business owners. Friend
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dimension, with an expanding and evolving
opportunity to interact and connect,
whether friend-to-friend, consumer-tobusiness, or business-to-business.
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We’re Glad You Want to Know!
Smartphones are fast becoming the
most convenient and popular mobile
web browsing device. Whether you
are at home, work, or on-the-go,
scanning any of the QR codes (you
will need to download a QR reader)
in our interactive publication with
your smartphone will allow you to:
• Connect to a business’ blogs
and Facebook posts
• Watch a showcase video
• Opt-in for special offers or
email updates (some offers are available exclusively by “Liking”
an offer through Facebook)
• Purchase a product or service
• Post a testimonial
• Get Connected!
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Featuring Local Businesses and What They Do Best in Print, Video, and Facebook
A Resolution That Will Leave You Smiling
Setting the
STANDARD
Sabino Dental
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Saguaro Physicians
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Family Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Full-mouth
Restoration Dentistry
Healthy mouth, healthy body! If you haven’t already made a New Year’s resolution,
setting a goal of maintaining good oral health is a great way to set your overall health
goals off on the right track in 2012.
The team of professionals at Sabino Dental is committed to getting you started by
providing full-service solutions for a healthy “mouth-body” outlook along with an entire
dental experience worth smiling about in 2012, and for many years to come.
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Setting the Standard in Dental Care
From general and family dentistry to cosmetic and full-mouth restorations, Dr. Kellie
Harris and the Sabino Dental team pride themselves in setting the standard in quality,
modern dental care. A full range of general and specialty procedures are offered in-house
in a comfortable and efficient setting with state-of-the-art equipment, where patients can
feel at home and depend upon a positive, friendly, and lasting relationship of trust.
We are happy to offer CareCredit
featuring 0% financing options.
New patients are welcome and
most insurance accepted.
Welcome Dr. Sara Garcia!
With the addition of Dr. Sara Garcia to the team in August of 2011, Sabino Dental continues to set the standard in Tucson for comprehensive and compassionate dental care.
A native of California, Dr. Garcia completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford
University, and her dental training at the University of Pacific in San Francisco. After
graduating dental school, she completed a 1-year residency in Advanced Education in
Dentistry through the Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where she refined her skills
and learned specialty procedures.
As an active member of the Pima Dental Study Club, Arizona Dental Society, and the
American Dental Association, Dr. Garcia receives regular hands-on training in order to stay
current on general and specialty dental techniques and technologies.
The expertise and treatment philosophies she shares in common with Dr. Harris only
further assures the “gold” standards being set at Sabino Dental. Patients are guaranteed the
highest quality results and the most positive dental experience available.
Dr. Kellie Harris
Dr. Sara Garcia
4955 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
#103
520.299.5122
sabinodental.com
New Mailing Zones In Tucson’s
High-End Neighborhoods
We also have a finger or two on the pulse
of our clients. Based on their feedback,
we have updated our direct-mailing
list to include 20,000 single-family,
owner-occupied homes of $300K+ value
and located in Tucson’s more affluent
neighborhoods from Dove Mountain and
Oro Valley through the Catalina Foothills
and NE to Tucson Country Club Estates,
Forty Niners, and central to El Encanto and
Sam Hughes. We also mail and deliver to
some 2,000 businesses. We will be rapidly
expanding our zone distribution in 2012
to include mid-market homes within
neighborhoods throughout Tucson as
well. If you would like to be added to our
mailing list, be sure to call us at
(520) 762-6358.
Direct Mail Distribution to:
• 20,000 homeowners in
high-end neighborhoods
> Owner-occupied
single-family homes
> Home values $300,000+
• 2,000+ businesses
= Building your base of FB
friends, fans & customers
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entire staff to be very
gentle, and they took the
time to listen to me. I no
longer fear going to the
dentist.” ~ Peggy N.
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There’s No Place Like Home...
A Sabino Dental patient was quoted as
saying “you can definitely tell a woman
owns this business.” Major improvements
to the entire space were indeed a part of
Dr. Harris’ original vision of an efficient yet
very warm and home-like environment—
reinforcing the priority standard for a truly
pleasant experience for her patients.
Between the warmth of the dental team,
the quality results of their expertise, and
the comfortable feel of home—rest assured
that committing to oral health with the
Sabino Dental family will be one New Year’s
resolution that will leave you smiling! !
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To Evolve Is To Connect
As we begin an exciting new year,
Tucson’s Best! is poised to evolve along
with our community, and to support our
local economy by inviting consumers
and business owners alike, to interact
and connect with each other by means
of combining the traditional and the
advancing mainstream media technology
available today. What’s more, as ‘Tucson’s
Interactive Publisher,’ we’re standing
ready and looking forward to making a
healthy and prosperous year ahead more
possible…by turning tens of thousands of
Tucson mailboxes into a virtual hotbed
of interactivity! !
Phone: (520) 762-6358
8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #309-223
Tucson, AZ 85749
info@Tucsons-Best.com • www.Tucsons-Best.com
Owner & Publisher
Tim Ryan
Managing Editor
Jude Ockenfels
Creative/Production
Jude Ockenfels
Account Managers
Peggy Nolty
Jude Ockenfels
Contributors
Carol Sowell
Glenda Weil
Gina Murphy-Darling
Dr. Kathryn Halstead, DVM
Mary Ellen Coffey
Photographer
CLR Photography
Videographer
Go Full Steam Productions
Tucson’s Best! is an interactive, informational publication featuring businesses and
what they do best through print, video and Facebook, and more. This publisher
relies upon information from each business in order to develop content.
The publication is printed each month and mailed to 20,000 affluent homeowners
from NW Tucson to NE and central Tucson. An additional 2,000 copies are printed
and mailed to local business owners across metropolitan Tucson.
The content and claims of any advertisement are the sole responsibility of the
advertiser. Tucson’s Best! assumes no responsibility for the claims or content of
any advertiser. All content is copyrighted by the My Local Home Show LLC. No
reproductions are permitted without written authorization from My Local Home Show LLC.
Always consult a professional before attempting any home repairs or remodeling projects.
© Copyright 2011 | My Local Home Show LLC. | All Rights Reserved
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Tucson Store Fixtures a Local Gem
HUGE
SHOWCASE
BLOWOUT!
GREAT
DEALS
• Wallcases • Showcases
• Upright Displays
NEW & USED
SOLD AT DISCOUNTS
These cases were rented during
the Tucson Gem & Mineral Shows
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COME IN & RESERVE YOUR CASE TODAY
500 W. Grant Rd.
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Welcome back to the 2012 Tucson gem shows! Tucson Store Fixtures can’t wait to see
old friends and meet new ones at their showroom this year. They have exciting new LED
lighting options, and for the first time, their showroom will be open to the public for a
wholesale mineral show!
Brian and Karen Gatchell, owners of Tucson Store Fixtures, and their staff have spent
years getting to know mineral dealers and collectors from around the world. Brian, a
gold exploration geologist, brings his passion for minerals to finding the absolute best
displays for dealers and collectors. Listening to your requests and concerns, Tucson Store
Fixtures raises the bar when it comes to displaying mineral specimens and fine jewelry.
Exciting New Lighting Options
Tucson Store Fixtures has changed the lighting standards with their fiber optic display
cases, and are proud to introduce the new LED illuminator! It runs on 95 watts as
compared with the 150-watt metal halide illuminator. Not only have the fiber optic
cases switched to LED, but they now offer LED light bars with improved color rendering
and an LED light box sure to show off those special specimens in the best of light!
While TSF is known for their case rentals during the gem shows, the best deals are
offered after the show—Brian and Karen will be offering discounts on rental cases of
all kinds. This is a great way for dealers and collectors to save money, and at the same
time purchase great display cases for their most precious collections.
And, display cases are only part of the story. Tucson Store Fixtures constantly expands
their selection of mineral stands and jewelry displays. They offer wholesale pricing on
many stands, and will gladly discuss discounts on large quantity buys. Their 10% online
discount on selected jewelry displays (on a purchase of $100 or more) is also offered
in-store. Karen, a jeweler herself, is continually looking for new jewelry displays, storage
and organizational items for the show circuits and jewelry stores. She has found some
fabulous lightweight travel options for jewelers, so come in and check out what’s new! !
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“Karen has the goods if you
are looking for business
fixtures, bags, boxes,
signs—you name it she has
it. Awesome service and I go
to them for most of my business fixture
needs and packaging.” ~ Sonya R.
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Off the Wall Furniture Solutions
My Local Home Show
Whatever the size of your home, it’s a good bet you could use more space. Kitchen,
garage, guest room, bedroom, kids’ rooms -- there’s always an area of the home that
doesn’t have enough shelves, tables or closets.
Do More... Get More...Space
Off the Wall Furniture Solutions has the answer to any space-use dilemma. The Tucson
store’s motto is: “You give me one room, I’ll give you two”—and the staff are experts
at custom-designing cabinets that maximize space and turn almost any room into a
multipurpose one. Off the Wall’s furniture solutions are custom designed for:
• New retirees trying to fit into a smaller house or condo
• Growing families that need another bedroom for a mother-in-law or returning adult child
• Entrepreneurs and business people who need a home office
• Stay-put homeowners holding onto their current homes instead of buying a larger one
Wall Beds and Much, Much More
Besides their signature wall beds that fold up to turn a guest room into a home office
or exercise space, General Manager Steve Nottingham says, “Customers are looking
for entertainment centers or home theaters.” The store’s talented designers will create
a handsome piece of furniture for your living room or family room that houses the
television set, music system, DVDs, books, and much more while eliminating clutter
and giving the room an attractive focal point with a beautiful wood cabinet.
Wall units can be anchored in a corner or along one wall, and custom designed for a
combination of horizontal and vertical spaces, with options like lighted glass-front
cases and open or closed shelves.
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One side of a bed’s headboard can
attach to a desk unit for one spouse’s
computer use, with the other side to a
table and storage cabinet for the other
spouse’s crafts.
Other customized storage solutions
include kitchen cabinets, and neat pullout/fold-up shelves and tabletops that are
there when needed or tucked out of sight
when they’re not. Off-the-Wall’s designers
and craftsmen work in a local Tucson
shop, creating attractive storage options
that make the most of a room’s space.
No matter the size of the space, Off the
Wall will increase it. Visit their showroom
or call to see how they can help you turn
one room into two. !
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Mrs. Green’s World
There is one common denominator in most of our lives; that is being overly busy.
It seems that even kids these days can’t settle down with school work load and
extracurricular activities. Now enter the burden or stress that a renovation puts on a
household. As remodelers, we are sensitive to the needs of our clients.
One issue that is coming up more and more is the plethora of choices a homeowner
must make in order to keep the project going in a timely manner. Some clients
still wish to see every color or choice under the sun. More and more homeowners
though, want remodelers to exercise some opinion and limit the choices available.
Homeowners usually assume the contractor has a good idea of their taste. Here is an
area of needed discussion which can help both the contractor and homeowner increase
the efficiency of their communication and help prevent analysis paralysis.
The Voice of The Remodeling Industry
Have a Conversation With the Homeowner
For the contractor, instead of dumping catalogs with cabinets, doors, or whatever you
are working on with hundreds of combinations and styles—interview the homeowner
first. For homeowners this conversation or interview is your chance to be clear about
how much control and how many choices you want to be
presented with. Be clear with your contractor about the
quantity of choices, the parameters the contractor can work
with, and an honest budget the choices are to fall within.
Now the contractor’s time is maximized in the presentation
and the homeowner’s time is better utilized in making
ongoing project decisions.
Daniel Gullick, General Manager of Investment Builders, LLC;
is president of the Southern Arizona chapter of the National
Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). !
To learn more, visit www.nariofsouthernarizona.com
A Range of Services
From High to Lowe
Attention to Detail
Sets Us Apart
Lowe’s Turnaround
Home Services, LLC
Sidewinder Custom Pools
& Hot Tubs
At Lowe’s TurnAround Home Services,
LLC, we specialize in preparing real estate
for sale or lease by cleaning, refurbishing
and reconditioning.
Established in 1999, Sidewinder Custom
Pools, LLC has grown from a small, oneman pool company to a major custom
pool design and installation company.
Combined, we boast over 90 years
experience in building swimming pools,
spas and hot tubs.
We also provide the following services:
• Foreclosures & Repos
• Rental Turnovers
• Trash Removal
• Yard Clean-up
• Minor Repairs
• Power Washing
• Sanding & Buffing
• Maintenance Packages
• Interior/Exterior Window Services
• Construction & Remodel Clean-up
We are a member of the Tucson
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce,
the Marana Chamber of Commerce, and
SAHBA. We are family owned and operated
with over 25 years experience in the Real
Estate reconditioning and refurbishing
industry. !
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Let Sidewinder Pools remodel your simple
deck, tile and interior changes to intricate
design changes, adding a spa, changing
equipment and more.
Pool Maintenance
At Sidewinder Custom Pools, we
believe that pool maintenance should
be as easy as our pools are beautiful.
Swimming pools shouldn’t need constant
supervision. Sidewinder Pools can help
make your pool maintenance easier. !
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Remember the day when your word and a handshake was all that was needed? That’s
the power of local business. It’s all about people doing business with their friends,
neighbors and other community members who all have a vested interest in each
other’s success.
Tucson Kitchen Cabinets by Fairfield Custom Woodwork, LLC. has been in the business
of bringing value to homes in Tucson by remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and
crafting custom bookcases, wine cellars, entertainment centers and other pieces that
are unique to the home and homeowner. AND, we have been doing it for 29 years.
Tucson’s Best
KITCHENS
Tucson’s Best Kitchens
100% Fit & Finish
Our kitchen cabinets are designed to get the most use from every inch of kitchen
space. They are manufactured on the latest computer controlled woodworking
machines in the industry. These machines enable us to tightly control the accuracy
and tolerances of our products. This means the “fit & finish” of our cabinets are
second to none.
Better fit & finish means that your cabinets fit perfectly together and in your kitchen.
There isn’t any need for unsightly spacers, no gaps in door fits, no uneven shelves
and so on. In other words, there is no wasted space in your kitchen and everything fits
together perfectly.
100% Financing
Fairfield has crafted a unique solution for homeowners who want to stay in their homes
and get more enjoyment from them but lack the cash and credit to do so. Fairfield will
create new kitchens complete with new cabinets, new counter tops, new appliances,
and provide qualified Tucson resident-homeowners with 100% financing.
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100% financing plan, qualified homeowners can get a new kitchen starting at only $183.75
per month. Fairfield will custom design and install a complete standard kitchen including
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• (4) upper double door cabinets
> 42” in height X 12” in depth
• All Whirlpool® Appliances - Black,
White or Stainless Steel
• (3) upper single door cabinets
> 42” in height X 12” in depth
> Whirlpool 30” Range
> Whirlpool Dishwasher
• (2) lower double door cabinets
> 36” in height X 12”in depth
• (3) lower single door cabinets
> 36 inches high, 12” in depth
> Whirlpool 30” Microwave w/hood
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> Whirlpool SXS Refrigerator
- Ice & Water Dispenser
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• (1) lower corner lazy susan
> 36” in height
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Euro style doors –3/4” alder wood
•
3/4“ alder wood exteriors
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3/4” maple melamine interiors
• (4) drawers - solid alder wood
> Hydraulic soft self-closing
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> Dovetail construction
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Signs & Solutions for Stress In Our Pets
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Recognizing signs of stress in our pets and providing options to reduce stressors will
result in longer, healthier lives for our furry friends. Recent studies have indicated that
stress is linked directly to inflammatory mediator release, immune system activation,
changes in mood and pathologic pain.
Watch For the Signs
Dogs will commonly display high stress levels by several mechanisms such as yawning,
teeth chattering, sweaty paws, dilated pupils, lip licking and vocalization. Cats are
known to display certain stress-related sickness behaviors such as hiding, somnolence,
reduced eating and drinking, elimination outside of the litter box and decreased coat
care (grooming).
The effects of stress can be even more subtle. Cortisol, a hormone released in the body
during periods of stress, has been shown to increase one’s appetite. Prolonged stress
may then result in obesity, which can produce further strain on our pets’ musculoskeletal
system (particularly the joints) and cardiovascular system. An increased appetite due to
stress can have a negative impact on the body by the poor-quality nutrition and a lack of
essential vitamins and minerals in many commercial pet foods.
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clinic. I now understand
why the clinic is referred
to as a wellness center.
My dog has always been
stressed at veterinary offices. She was
calm and relaxed at PAWS. She did not
know she was in a veterinary clinic.
She is responding to treatment. I plan
on making PAWS my primary clinic for
both of my dogs.” ~ Tucson Pet Parent
Be Proactive in Minimizing Pet Stress
There are five basic categories of enrichment to help minimize stress in our pets. The
first is basic resources- providing the highest quality diet (with the addition of dietary
supplements based on your veterinarian’s recommendation), a clean and cool water source,
and a clean as well as safe option for eliminations (multiple litter boxes, secure yard, etc).
The next category needed for proper enrichment and stress reduction is environmental.
This includes giving cats a space to climb, scratch, rest and hide. For dogs, this may
mean feeding them through toys such as a Buster Cube or Roll-A-Treat ball, offering
both toys and chewing items, providing a sand box or other appropriate area for digging,
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Pet Resolutions for a Happy New Year
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With the New Year upon us, it is a perfect time to reflect upon our year and make
resolutions for an even greater 2012. We create action lists filled with lifestyle changes
that will positively impact our lives to bring greater health, prosperity, and joy. But
what about our Four Footed Friends? If they could voice their New Years resolutions for
2012, what might they say?
Top Five Pet Resolutions
1.Stay Fit and Get Plenty of Exercise. Speaking for our canine family, we resolve to go
for more walks, at least once daily. Our feline friends hope to chase more mice, birds,
and lizards (real or store bought). Extra exercise will help to keep us fit, and stimulate
us physically and mentally.
2.Eat a Better Diet. With the growing number of healthful choices available for us these
days, we vow to improve our diet to increase our energy levels, vitality, and longevity.
3.Skip Some Treats. As delicious as they may be, most treats are loaded with calories,
fat, and sugar. They will not help us to keep fit and trim in the new year, but will
more likely make us hefty hounds and tubby tabbies. We will eat them sparingly and
encourage our humans to buy only nutritious treats.
4.Have More Fun. Being disciplined about our diets and exercise does provide
benefits. With all our extra energy and stamina, we want to have more fun! We will
rediscover old toys and ways to play with them, and enjoy all the new holiday toys we
are fortunate enough to have received. Extra playtime with our owners is what we hope
for too. Maybe we can help them with their resolutions to “have more fun”!
5. Share the Wealth. We know how lucky we are to be loved, provided for, and to live in
our safe, nurturing homes with our families. We wish the same for all of our four legged
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friends that are not quite as blessed. We
vow to remind our family that if one pet
can share so much love, then two pets can
double the equation. We can do our part to
help others that are less fortunate. We wish
that all of our animal companions will find
a loving home in 2012.
At Four Footed Fitness, we are committed
to helping your pets’ resolutions come
true. For a complimentary consultation
regarding pet exercising, diet, nutrition,
and pet care, visit our website or call
Glenda: www.FourFootedFitness.com
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HOMELESS KITTIES
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Here in Arizona, our warmer weather brings longer feline mating cycles, and with
those, a constant influx of kittens and cats to our local shelters. It’s simply nature at
work, but nature that requires balance in both education and assistance in controlling
the cat population while also offering quality to these little lives.
This fact is a daily reality at Pawsitively Cats, a newly incorporated non-profit, no-kill
cat shelter in Tucson, founded in July of 2010 by Sheryl Campbell. Sheryl has long been
devoted to making a difference for animals through public education and service, with
20 years experience in non-profit small business management, and (the last) five years
directly involved in cat rescue. She has seven years experience in TNR (trap-neuterrelease), having worked independently to trap, neuter and release over 40 cats.
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An Organization With a Mission
Pawsitively Cats has a board of seven members who share a deep concern for the
welfare of all animals. The plight of growing numbers of abandoned and homeless cats
is what ignites their passion to protect and serve what has now become a feline family
numbering in the hundreds. Pawsitively Cats’ daily mission is to provide quality shelter
for cats, and to educate the public on the value of TNR and the importance of spaying
and neutering in reducing the number of homeless cats on the streets of Tucson.
In Dire Need of Public Support
Many people often do not know what to do if they find strays, litters of homeless or
abandoned cats, or even if they simply no longer want or can keep their pet. There is
a high need for educating the public, but the need for providing quality shelter, food,
supplies, and medical services is even more critical. The high costs of staffing, care, and
maintenance are also an ongoing and often misunderstood challenge that requires a
unique resolve, especially in our faltering economy. While Sheryl and avid Pawsitively Cats
volunteer Susan Miller shared that they are always actively involved in fundraising, the
shelter and kitty tenants have never been more in need of our support.
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and filling a child’s wading pool for water
play. Daily vigorous exercise for both cats
and dogs is essential to well-being.
The third type of enrichment is social
interaction, both with humans and other
pets. Dog parks are a good option for
some dogs, whereas individual play or
training sessions (such as flyball, agility
and tracking) are better for independent
or shy dogs. Some cats prefer toys that
simulate birds (feather on a wand), insects
(laser pointer) or mimic small rodents.
Audio-visual enrichment is also important
to stress reduction. The sound of a pet
owner’s voice, the radio or television and
access to a window view can be helpful.
Finally, olfactory enrichment is essential
to keep our pets’ minds stimulated.
For dogs, placing novel scents in the
environment (such as spices, herbs, or
even synthetic animal scents from a
hunting/sporting good store) is helpful.
Synthetic feline pheremones and catnip can
help provide hours of relaxation or play for
our feline friends.
For further information, contact Dr.
Halstead at P.A.W.S.
Integrative Veterinary
Center, located at
300 East River Road
in Tucson, phone
(520) 888-7297. !
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The good news is, Pawsitively Cats is a
501c3 non-profit organization, so your
donations are tax deductible as allowable
by IRS regulation. Sheryl, the staff and kitty
kin would greatly appreciate anything from
cash donations to desperately needed food
and supplies. Be sure to call the shelter
at (520) 289-2747 with any questions,
or visit www.PawsitivelyCats.org to make
your online donation, learn more about
the shelter, their wish list, charity and
educational events, or to sponsor or adopt
a furry family member. And, next time you
see one of those small plastic donation
boxes in a local business’ office, shop or
restaurant, think “pawsitively” and slip in a
dollar or two for Pawsitively Cats! !
Get to Know
Mrs. Green
Gina Murphy Darling is Mrs. Green. Gina
has been a successful businesswoman in
both for-profit and non-profit businesses.
Her mission is to help people get through
the maze of choices in their lives while
creating a sustainable world. Gina is
a New Jersey girl who was raised in a
wonderful and loving family. She is a
graduate of the University of Arizona and
a self-proclaimed rabid Wildcat fan.
Gina started out working in social services
for the government and then in the
private sector working for at-risk social
service programs. In 1992, she started
Parents And Children Together (PACT)
which later merged with Providence
Service Corporation. Gina then started her
own non-profit business. She eventually
found herself being pulled to help people
through the power of knowledge. She had
a completely “random but not so random”
thought to create a local radio talk show.
And so, ‘Mrs. Green’s World’ was born to
help people to think green. Listen in. !
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Concrete Countertops Stand the Test of Time
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Kitchen countertops can have the most significant impact on the overall tone and style
of a kitchen. There are many options to choose from such as granite, marble, wood,
laminate, and even concrete.
Granite is a popular choice for countertops; however, it is also the most expensive.
Softer stones, like marble, limestone, and soapstone, require more care and special
maintenance. Solid surface and wood countertops can stand up against scratches and
stains but are less resistant to water and heat.
Durable, Distinctive & Attractive
Concrete countertops are a strong and unique option. Concrete will stand up against
stains, scratches and even heat. One amazing option is that you can change the color
of the countertops at any time.
“Concrete countertops are just as durable and resistant as any other type of countertop
and they come in an unlimited choice of colors and designs so you can get exactly what
you are looking for,” says Rogo Rodriguez from Rogo’s Finishing Touch. The cement can
be customized to resemble natural stone, ceramic tile, and solid surface countertops.
A Naturally Cost Effective Choice
Concrete countertops can be considerably less expensive than those made from natural
stone like granite and marble. Rogo’s Finishing Touch uses all natural materials and
water-based products to provide you with the best choice for your countertops. They
are also able to provide custom floors and walls to create the kitchen of your dreams.
The cement will be mixed right at your home.
Visit Rogo’s Finishing Touch online at www.rogosfinishingtouch.com to see samples
of their many products and color options. Then, call Rogo at (520) 295-1818 to get
the best countertop for your kitchen! Schedule your appointment today to tour the
beautiful showroom and look at more examples of their truly unique countertop
options for your kitchen or bath. !
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outdoor entertaining.
We offer pool and spa remodeling that
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us help you create a unique place for your
family and friends. We also offer many
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Because we are committed to offering
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We provide service, repairs and
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We design and install AC/HVAC systems
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Your investment in a new and more
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Made-to-Order Mesquite Furniture is
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• Glassware & Lot’s More!
For a touch of warmth or drama in your home, there’s nothing like mesquite.
Borderlands Trading Company, at 7700 E. Wrightstown Road, offers a huge variety of
items made from the wood of the mesquite tree – from cutting boards to armoires – all
of it hand-crafted. If you see something you like in the store but wish it were a little
bigger or smaller, just ask.
“We can make custom furniture and there’s not a huge charge,” says owner Wes Baker.
In comparison to other shops that offer factory-made mesquite pieces, at Borderlands,
“Every piece is made by hand. We can alter standard sizes by a few inches, and it costs
a little more or about the same.”
The Mighty Mesquite
Mesquite, a tree native to our Sonoran Desert, produces beans that feed livestock on
the range or can be ground into a flour ideal for baking. Besides this utilitarian use and
their prominent role in desert landscaping, mesquite trees also yield one of the most
beautiful hardwoods available.
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The rich brown of mesquite wood, with darker highlights, is ideal for furniture and
decorator pieces that will enhance virtually every room in the house, including the
patio. For instance, Borderlands has an array of mesquite cutting boards and mirror
frames, as well as larger furniture pieces.
The mesquite used in the furniture sold at Borderlands is all reclaimed from a series
of man-made reservoirs in Mexico. Baker has bought mesquite pieces from the same
shop in the state of Sonora for 13 years.
“In the springtime when the water level gets low in the lakes, they go out and lumber
their wood, then take it back to the shop,” Baker explains. “They don’t cut any live
wood. They claim what’s dead and found in the reservoirs.”
Custom-Made by Hand
From that reclaimed wood come mesquite dining tables and chairs, living room
furniture, tables of all sorts, benches, buffets, cabinets, and wood for flooring. Many
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The store’s custom orders for mesquite
wood have ranged from doors to cabinetry
for a complete household.
Go to Borderlands’ web site to see the
hundreds of mesquite items available
at www.DirectFromMexico.com, or visit
seven days a week to see them up close.
Then use your imagination to see how
mesquite pieces can help make your home
into a Southwestern showplace.
A visit to Borderlands’ 6,000-square-foot
showroom will introduce you to hundreds
of items from Mexico, and at prices hard
to beat. Baker points out, “We keep prices
as low as possible all the time. We get
constant comments from customers that
we have the best pricing that they’ve
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The Clements Agency, LLC was founded on April 1, 2000 by Jack Clements. Our agency
is proud of its full service capabilities and its wide selection of choices for homeowners.
Experience
Our professional staff has accumulated over 100 years experience in the independent
insurance agency system. We are prepared to handle any risk management challenge
that may present itself. The quality, integrity and attitude of our people distinguish The
Clements Agency, LLC in the marketplace.
Objectivity
As an independent insurance agency, we are uniquely positioned to provide you with the
products that best meet your needs and budget. We are not tied to any one particular
company or product. We represent a wide array of strong and stable insurance carriers.
This array gives us the objectivity to offer the best solution available to our clients.
Home Sweet Home
Your home is probably your most valuable asset, both as an investment and as
your sanctuary in a hectic world. When your home is damaged or destroyed, you
need your claim settled by an insurance company that understands this simple fact.
Coverage availability and prices may vary by company. We can help you determine
which of several companies will best meet your needs and provide the most valuable
combination of tailored coverage, quality service and fair pricing. Depending on the
company you choose, you can get discounts for:
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• Being claim-free in the past
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Tucson’s Best Kitchens is a locally
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we can install a new kitchen in only two
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remodeling.
Our kitchens are measured, designed
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Our installation teams ensure 100% fit &
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Contact us today for a locally madeto-order kitchen for your home and
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Mike Francis is a Tucson native and
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Mike has trained in several martial arts
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After all, it is a fresh start to a whole New Year. Let’s say, for this New Year, you have
a goal to be healthier and more active. You have twelve untouched months in front of
you to fill with healthy activities and improved eating habits. Your healthy choices are
given a VIP pass into each and every one of your days from now on. By the middle of
this new year you will be stronger, leaner, healthier and more confident! It’s important
to have balance in your life, you finally realize without taking care of yourself, and
putting your health first, there is no balance and life is more difficult.
Follow these basic rules to help you achieve a healthier way of life:
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1. Consult with your physician. Make sure you’re good to go!
5. Consistency. No changes happen unless
you’re consistent. This is a major key to your
success! In the world of fitness a constant
routine is what matters (presuming you’re
3. Strength Train two or three times per week. The very minimum of strength training being safe and reasonable in your training)!
includes 8 to 10 exercises that hit every major muscle group. You need to use a weight So, here you have it. The four keys to
that is somewhat challenging. Strength training should include a push exercise, a pull, your success include: Cardio, Strength,
Healthy Food, and Consistency. Simple.
a squat, and/or lunge, vertical press and some core specific exercises. This is where
Reachable. Doable.
you will build your base strength.
2. Incorporate cardio exercise into most days. At least 20 to 30 minutes of continuous
or interval based cardio-respiratory training. You can do any activity you enjoy as long
as it gets your heart rate higher than it normally is. You must get this done to burn
those unwanted calories.
4. Healthy food choices. This is a big one. You must take the time to educate yourself
on how to read food labels and be aware of the calories in the foods you eat. You
need to make good food choices and know which is your better option whether in the
grocery store or at a restaurant. You need to take control of your eating habits. A good
place to start for useful information is www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
Ten Ways to Fulfill Your Exercise Goals
1. Commit to the program (it all starts in your head)
2. Pencil your workout in your calendar (maybe use a pen so
you can’t erase it!)
3. If you want to workout first thing in the morning, put your workout
clothes out the night before
4. Mentally prepare yourself for exercise by imagining you are doing it
5. Don’t have time? Ditch a TV show
6. Join a class to help keep you accountable and motivated
7. Walk for 30 minutes (you can break up the time throughout your day)
8. The yucky feeling from lack of exercise will begin to go away and
motivate you to keep going
9. Keep track of your time and at the end of
the week you’ll be proud of yourself
10. 30 minutes dedicated to
exercise is not a lot of time. It’s not
going to ruin your day! !
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Watch Out for a February Freeze
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Remember last February? It was the beginning of the month when it happened: a big
hard freeze.
Think Ahead and Be Prepared
Rob Scott, owner of Handyman Connection, warns Southern Arizonans that it could
happen again, and it’s time to get prepared. Last year, water pipes froze and burst all
over town, Scott says.
“Everybody called at once, and when we went to buy supplies, everything was sold
out—insulation, replacement pipes, everything else,” he recalls. “It was a long time
before the inventory was back on the shelf.”
An ounce of prevention will enable homeowners to avoid dealing with a shortage of
supplies and delays in getting repairs. In fact, a little preventive maintenance now will get
you through the rest of the winter without any frozen pipes or—worse—burst pipes.
“Frozen pipes are one thing,” Scott says. “You can thaw them out. But once a pipe
bursts you’re talking about significant damage throughout the house.”
Don’t Wait ~ Do It Now
Scott emphasizes the need to take steps today, rather than waiting for a weather report
predicting a freeze. Doing it now will ensure that you can get the supplies you need
and do a careful job while the sun is shining. “Right now is the perfect time. We’ve
already had one freeze in late November. There’s sure to be more,” he says.
The first step is to wrap any irrigation valves and water pipes with insulation. The
hardware stores and home maintenance stores offer standard foam pipe insulation that
you can apply. Handyman Connection can help you estimate the amount of insulation
you need.
Disconnect outdoor hoses so water won’t freeze in them. Shut down your evaporative
cooler, and protect the water supply line to the cooler. Indoors, Scott advises, leave the
bathroom faucet slightly running. Just a little trickle will keep the water lines open.
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process, we can give your garage a
personalized and sophisticated style that
welcomes you home.
Tucson Rolling Shutters, Inc. manufactures
the finest retractable products to improve
the security, energy efficiency, comfort,
and privacy of your home or business. We
sell and install our products all around
southern Arizona, and ship top quality
finished products to dealers all across
North America.
The Leader
GarageFloorCoating.com has created a
new process of coating garage floors
that have become the industry standard,
making us a leader in the market.
A Lasting Impression
GarageFloorCoating.com only uses the
highest quality products in our coating
process. This ensures that your new garage
floor will be protected against weathering,
cracking, oil, chemicals and moisture—
giving your garage a sophisticated look
that will last for years. !
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Tucson Rolling Shutters, Inc. carries a wide
variety of branded products to enhance
your lifestyle. Each having different
attributes to solve various concerns,
providing energy efficiency, sun and UV
protection, noise reduction, and security.
Manufactured in Tucson
We manufacture our entire product line
locally, to exacting specifications and
using the finest materials available—
and just like our convenient retractable
products, we’re here when you need us.
From our helpful sales people, to our
knowledgeable installation teams and
fast and friendly service technicians, your
satisfaction is our goal. !
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Scott adds that anyone who doesn’t
feel comfortable doing any or all of this
preventive maintenance work can call
Handyman Connection to get an estimate
on having the work done.
“We never charge to come out and give
you a price on something,” he points out.
The homeowner will receive a complete
estimate in writing.
The company is offering Tucson’s Best!
readers a 40% discount on $100 worth
of services, which can be applied to
preparing your pipes to prevent freezing.
Call Handyman Connection at 797-0800
to schedule an estimate, and get your
home ready for the next freeze. !
A Family Tradition of Carpentry
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Jeff Dalecke is an avid sportsman, conservationist, educator and owner of Dalecke
Carpentry Inc. His grandfather was a cabinet maker and his uncle is a cabinet maker,
so it’s in his blood. He was introduced to the trade at about 12 years of age when he
began working in his uncle’s cabinet shop in Ohio.
He attended the University of Arizona for an architecture degree for a year and a half,
but then ran out of money. So he figured he would build rather than draw buildings.
From the Ground Up
Jeff joined the carpenters union and enrolled in the carpenter’s apprenticeship
program. He learned pretty much every aspect of carpentry from concrete form work
to drywall, and from huge bridges to framing a small school house. He worked around
the southwest for years in the union. However, something kept drawing him to cabinet
construction. While he was in the union and working for other people, he would pick up
side jobs which eventually got bigger and bigger.
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In 1999, Jeff formed Dalecke Carpentry Service. He started small with odd jobs here
and there, and focused mostly on cabinet installation and design. He soon got a
reputation as “the cabinet guy.” For the next few years, he installed cabinets for a few
local design studios in Tucson. The next natural step was to open a showroom.
On January 1, 2008, Dalecke Carpentry Service was changed to Dalecke Carpentry, Inc.
Jeff teamed up with Merillat cabinets to offer three great cabinet lines and started a
countertop division, which also fabricates custom beveled-edge laminate countertops.
He also opened a showroom on the northwest side of Tucson, where he works with
consumers to create custom, personalized kitchens and interior spaces.
Creating the kitchen or environment of your dreams is not the easiest thing to do;
however, the process is made easier by teaming up with the best. Bringing your ideas
to Dalecke Carpentry will get you on the road to turning your dreams into reality. !
Five Rules for Green Remodeling & Building
Dalecke Carpentry Inc. is a licensed,
bonded, insured, and registered
contractor with the state of
Arizona ROC239523 / ROC239524
residential and commercial
licenses. Dalecke Carpentry Inc. is
also an accredited member of the
Better Business Bureau.
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People used to think that a green home would cost a lot more and the overall results
would be less comfort and style. However, times have changed.
Rule #1: There Has to be a Financial Payoff
The green home of today may cost slightly more up-front, but it will save much more
money over time. Today’s green technologies can make financial sense and can even
provide more comfort and a healthier environment for your family.
Rule #2: The House Must be Regarded as a System
Not only do walls, roofs, windows and doors need to be tight and well insulated, but
the home must also allow for the proper amount of airflow between the inside and
outside. A better insulated home means saving money.
Rule #3: The Location Has to Be Part of the Equation
Green building design begins with the placement of the building in relation to the
outside environment. Ideally, windows should be placed to take advantage of the sun’s
heat in the winter and avoid it in the summer.
Rule #4: You Must Be in Control
Be sure to keep doors and windows closed to reduce wasted heating and cooling.
Lights must be turned off when they are not needed. Upgrade appliances to be more
energy efficient, and fix any water leaks in and outside of the home.
Rule #5: Add Up the Little Things
Use tubular day-lighting systems, such as Solatube, to harvest natural light and
brighten the home. Then, have the local utility company help to identify all the ways
you can reduce the energy consumption in your home.
At Grant Road Lumber, we hope that you will consider phasing in home improvements
that help the environment. We’re here to help with all of your green home projects. !
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Grant Road Lumber has been locally
owned and operated since 1948,
helping local builders, remodelers and
do-it-yourself-ers do more for their
homes and get more for their money.
Stop by at 2543 E. Grant Rd. or give us
a call with your questions!
(520) 795-4160
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Discover New Ways To Enrich Your Life
Pima Council On Aging
Local Non-Profit Business • Tucson, Arizona
Benefiting
Pima Council on Aging
March 2 & 3, 2012
Tucson Convention Center
Give back to the community,
make a difference, and help
your bottom line.
CONTACT
Tucson’s Best!
for Exclusive Exhibitor Savings
520.762.6358
Dignity, Respect and Advocacy
Pima Council On Aging (PCOA) is a membership-supported non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization accessible to anyone seeking assistance or sharing our mission.
We are the designated Area Agency on Aging serving older adults and their families
living in Pima County, Arizona. We advocate, plan, coordinate, develop and deliver
home-and-community-based aging services for older adults and provide supportive
assistance, accurate information, and local resource connections for family
caregivers.
Our mission is to promote dignity and respect for aging, and to advocate for
independence in the lives of Pima County’s older adults and their families now and
for generations to come.
Mark You Calendars. It’s Showtime!
To fund our mission, we are holding our 1st annual Ages ‘N Stages Active Adult
Lifestyle Show on March 2 and 3rd at the Tucson Convention Center.
The Ages ’n Stages Active Adult Lifestyle Show is for all ages – active and not so
active yet. You will discover new ways to enrich daily life; fun things to do and
experience; and new technologies available to change the way you live. There will
be music, events, live stage shows, and the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of
activities. It is a show about enjoying and actively getting the most out of life.
At Ages ’n Stages you will be able to explore easily the options available in our
community including exercise; hobbies; clubs; entertainment; art; performing arts
(dance, music, theater); cultural opportunities; fraternal and religious organizations;
community and educational organizations; and new ways to gain more personal
meaning from your life.
Something For Everyone
Businesses - get a booth at the show and meet thousands and thousands of young,
middle age and older active adults interested in your products and services. This
event is being promoted by major newspapers, radio and TV stations. Become an
exhibitor for as little as $400 and enjoy the promotion of your business through
this worthwhile cause. Contact Tucson’s Best! at info@Tucsons-Best.com or
520.762.6358 for exclusive exhibitor deals.
Visitors - come to the show on March 2rd and 3rd and have a great time learning
about enjoying and actively getting the most out of life. Admission is FREE. !
Do More For Your Home Navigate the Show
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My Local Home Show
My Tucson Gem Show
My Local Home Show is an online directory
of local home & garden businesses that
consumers can use to find the products &
services they want from local businesses.
Many local businesses beat non-local
businesses on price, quality and service.
However, they lack the effectively resources
reach consumers.
My Local Home Show solves that problem
by enabling local businesses to use print,
video and Facebook to reach consumers
with their interesting, relevent and compelling messages.
Consumers who want to do business with
local companies now have one source for
finding them, learning what they do best
and keeping money in our local economy.
Local Businesses & Consumers
Go to www.MyLocalHomeShow.com and
register your business for a free listing,
then link it to your website and Facebook
page. Be Listed and Get Liked! Consumers
can look for products & services. Be sure
to Like your favorite dealers so you can
follow them on Facebook. !
MyTucsonGemShow is a mobile friendly,
online directory that dealers and buyers
can use to navigate the Tucson Gem &
Mineral Show.TM
Exhibitors
Register online for a free listing and post
your information, minerals and special
offers. You can link your listing to your
website and your Facebook page. Be
listed and then... Get liked!
Buyers
Go online and “surf” the products you
are interested in and locate the dealers
participating in the show. Be sure to ‘Like’
your favorite dealers, so you can follow
them on Facebook, read about and take
advantage of even more special offers.
Then, scan the QR code below to register
or browse on your phone, right from the
palm of your hand. IT’S FREE! Or go to:
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This show is meant to support
the local business community and
improve the quality of life in greater
Tucson, and to demonstrate how
as a community we can uplift the
lives of all our citizens, and in doing
so, strengthen our community.
Exhibitors categories will include:
• the travel industry,
parks & recreation
• leisure activities such as
hiking, camping, fishing &
biking
• new technologies for
active families & adults
• artisans, fashion, restaurants
& small businesses
• financial advisors,
insurance companies &
real estate advisors
• environmental organizations
• medical centers, health &
wellness, health care
providers & medical supply
• assisted living facilities &
retirement centers
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the Bead, Fossil, Jewelry, Gem,
Mineral & Other Shows in the
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Sample the Spices of Life at Flavor of India
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520.544.3005
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When was the last time you tried a new restaurant? Have you ever been curious about
trying new flavors and spices? At Flavor of India in Oro Valley, you will have the
amazing opportunity to indulge in the traditional recipes of Northern India.
Flavor of India opened about a year ago on the corner of the Safeway shopping
center at Tangerine Road and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. It is a family owned and operated
restaurant. Related to the owners of the established Gandhi Restaurant on Fort Lowell
and Stone, Harjinder Singh and his uncles Mukhtiar Singh and Sadhu Singh are now
bringing the amazing flavors of India north of Tucson into Oro Valley.
Food of Northern India
The food at Flavor of India is prepared in the traditional ways of northern India,
particularly from the region of Punjab, where the Singh family once resided.
Punjab is a state in the Northwestern part of the Republic of India, where the cuisine is
known for its diverse range of dishes and ingredients. North Indian curries usually have
distinctly thick, moderately spicy and creamy gravies. While the use of dried fruits and
nuts is fairly common even in everyday foods, dairy products like milk, cream, cottage
cheese, ghee and yogurt play an important role in both savory and sweet dishes.
Chicken, Lamb and Fish
A few common misconceptions about Indian food are that it is very spicy or is made
with just curry and lamb. At Flavor of India, there are many dishes, such as the Chicken
Masala served with garlic naan, both classic examples of Indian cuisine that can be
prepared at any level of spiciness.
Sample Your Way Through The Buffet
Flavor of India offers a daily lunch buffet where you can taste a bit of everything.
Choose from freshly prepared dishes of chicken, lamb, potatoes and rice, or peas and
squash. Each selection bursts with amazing flavors of spices, such as cumin, garlic,
paprika and curry. Come and sample the spices of life at Flavor of India today. !
Where’s the Beef? It’s at Chad’s Steakhouse
“This place rocks! I had
the Chicken Curry, fantastic! My wife had the
Lamb Kabob and she
loved it. We both ate every
morsel! Very reasonably priced too!”
~ Michael Q./Tucson
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Dining Experience!
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3001 N. Swan Rd.
For the best in prime rib, angus beef burgers and steaks, try Chad’s Steakhouse and
Saloon at 3001 North Swan Road.
Start your meal with Chad’s signature baked sourdough bread topped with toasty
Parmesan cheese, and enjoy trimmings, such as cowboy beans, a dozen mouthwatering appetizers, scrumptious desserts, and a choice of potatoes.
Favorite entrees are prime rib and baby back pork ribs. The latter is also available as an
appetizer. Salads are served on cold pewter plates to keep the vegetables fresh and crisp.
Many of the appetizers and even the salad menu at Chad’s feature beef. Or you
might enjoy an Arizona Tumbleweed—a fresh whole onion cut to bloom—fried and
served with Chad’s special sauce. A full bar and extensive wine list offer libations to
complement your meal.
A Place to Eat, A Place to Meet
The sprawling red building on the northwest corner of Swan and Fort Lowell offers
regulars and newcomers a relaxed, Western-themed atmosphere. Civic clubs and
informal groups regularly have lunch during the week in Chad’s meeting rooms, which
are also available for private groups at dinner time. Chad’s also caters to groups up
to 200, says Sandi Herrington, who bought the restaurant eight years ago, with her
husband, Shaun.
Whether for a special Valentine’s Day dinner, a happy hour after work, or a group
gathering, Chad’s guarantees an abundant menu and a great place to take visitors for
some Western atmosphere.
Chad’s prides itself on offering “the best customer service that we can humanly provide
and the best quality of food,” Sandi Herrington says. Chad’s is open for lunch from 11
to 4 p.m. every day and for dinner beginning at 4 p.m. The restaurant offers happy
hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 881-1802 for reservations. !
“A Tucson Gem. Our server
was prompt and attentive.
The food was really good.
The salad was way better
than most restaurants
include with a meal. The steaks we
ordered were cooked as requested and
fine cuts of meat. I recommend this
Tucson Gem highly.” ~ Matt S./Tucson
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Understanding Your Home Buying Options
NOVA Home Loans | Karen M. Fisher
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, wait! Before you even start looking for homes,
you must be approved for a home loan. Go see Karen Fisher, Sr. Loan Officer at NOVA
Home Loans, right away. She will gladly sit down with you and assess your financial
options and provide you with the right choices to best fit your specific needs and goals.
Focus on Helping
Fisher’s passionate, number one focus is helping people. She’ll answer every question
about your financial goals, credit options, and what to expect for the future of your home.
Fisher spent over 17 years as a successful REALTOR® in Arizona. She’s helped hundreds
of people not only buy and sell homes, but she also assisted every loan application.
“When I started selling homes in the 80’s, the loan interest rates were at 18%. When
they dropped to 14%, we were told that was the lowest we would ever see,” she recalls.
“Now rates are at 4.25 % or better.” It is a great time to buy a house as long as your
financial setting allows for it.
Flash of Inspiration
One morning Karen awoke at 4:30 and decided it was time for a career change. Two
weeks later, Fisher began her career with NOVA Home Loans. “I chose NOVA Home
Loans primarily because it was a local company, and also I love the philosophies of the
company,” she says.
NOVA Home Loans began with just 50 employees and now has over 400. Even during
the difficult times NOVA has been able to grow because of its outstanding services and
exceptional team members. NOVA Home Loans is licensed in FHA Loans, VA Loans,
Conventional Loans and Jumbo Loans. They now have Centralized Lending Divisions
licensed in 19 states.
“Changing our clients financial lives for the better—one loan and one person or family
at a time”— is the primary mission statement of the Fisher Team. This core value
ensures that you are entering the home-buying journey with your best foot forward
and with a clear understanding of the process. !
Enhance Your
Home’s Beauty
Relax...
The Work is Done!
The Painted Gecko
Merry Maids
The Painted Gecko in Tucson has been
providing custom designed wall art
(indoor or out) for distinctive homes in
the Tucson area for many years. Artist
and owner Bill Trimmer is very proud
of his custom designed security doors,
window guards and gates. His designs
will enhance the beauty and value of your
home with true artisanship.
Bill specializes in working with you to help
design gates, window guards or security
doors that will work well with your home’s
architectural design.
Not only does Bill have a showroom of
western, southwestern, Indian and wildlife
designs, he can work with contemporary
designs as well. Many of these wall art
designs can be carried into the design of
your gate, door and window guards.
Bill is happy to set up an appointment at
to meet and discuss your gate or door
design at no charge or obligation to you.
Call (520) 322-0165 or (520) 591-3353.
Store hours are from 9am to 4:30pm
Mon-Fri and Sat 9am-2pm. !
Step into a home cleaned to your complete
satisfaction. Cross a major chore off your
to-do list and let us take care of your
house cleaning. Then savor the pleasure
of knowing your whole home has been
cleaned by a professional team you can
trust. A team that cleans just the way you
want each and every time.
Give yourself one special day each week,
sweeping out the past and refresh with
weekly service—the most popular choice.
There will be one smile each week you
can count on. Merry Maids home cleaning
services are also available every other week,
monthly or on a one-time basis.
Cleaning services are individualized for
you and your home. More than 25 years
of experience has taught Merry Maids that
every home is as unique as the people
living there.
Pricing is based on many factors, such
as home size and frequency for cleaning,
number of pets, level of clutter, and varying
surfaces. Call Merry Maids today and relax,
knowing that the work is done. !
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& Home Buying?
Take the time to sit down with Karen
and understand your options!
6245 E. Broadway Blvd.
Suite 400
Tucson, AZ 85711
520.745.0050
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