Taste of the Town

Word of the Month – October 2014

David Zapatka Every month the Splash arrived at our home and the first thing I did was look for the WOTM column. Fascinating! Interesting! Intriguing! Always a great read. I communicated with columnist W. Smith on many occasions when I offered my contributions. When W. Smith told me the column was being discontinued, I was distraught.…

Veterans’ Voice – October 2014

Art Sloane Everyone loves a parade and the valley has two major ones. The East Valley Veterans Parade will take place at 11:00 a.m. on November 8 in downtown Mesa. This parade was formerly called the Mesa Veterans Day Parade. Now with over 100 units in it, it is held on the Saturday before Veterans…

Ask Your Agents – October 2014

Dear Cheri and Tammy, Do you have any suggestions on when the best dates are to travel in any given destination? What are some things to consider when planning a vacation? Signed, Carolyn Planner Dear Carolyn, One of the most important things to consider when traveling to any destination is to determine if there are…