Baci Italian Bistro (8830 E. Germann Road, Mesa [480] 988-1302). This out-of-the-way eatery, owned and operated by a family whose patriarch emigrated from Calabria, Italy, in 1967, is known for portions so big you can eat them again the next day. Don’t be surprised to meet the owner in the dining room, where he likes to say hello to customers. $$
Rod Keeling and Sam Pillsbury were the force behind the movie Crooked Earth and the live auction as a fundraiser for the theater. ?Among the many who contributed for the auction were Dreamcatcher Bed Breakfast, Cochise Stronghold B B,
parajumpers jakke, Dos Cabezas B B,?Phyllis de la Garza,?Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society,?Joan’s Mud Puppy,
accommodation,?Marcia’s Garden of Pearce,?Lee’s Pecans,?Cook’s Pistachios,?Carlson Creek Tasting Room,?Alexis the Jeweler of Pearce, Zarpara Vineyard, Coronado Vineyards, Keeling Schaefer Vineyards, Flying Leap Vineyards, Pillsbury Wine Company,?Lawrence Dunham Vineyards and Perry Magee. ?Last but certainly not least, thank you to the bidders at the auction,
Washington, who not only support the theater, but for the out-of-towners who will be back again to enjoy all the area has to offer when they return for their B B stays.
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Ryan Richardson had 16 of his 18 points after intermission and Dobson used a 25-4 run between the third and fourth quarters to rally for the victory. Richardson hit three consecutive 3-pointers in that stretch as Dobson erased a 42-36 deficit to go ahead 61-46 with 1:18 remaining and cruised home,
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Attention All Lawn Mowers: A writer for the John Deere Magazine is coming up over Labor day weekend to check us out. I urge you all to mow your lawns in patterns (diagonal to the house counts, along with circles, spades, ovals, overlaps and herringbones). If you are particularly proud of yours, send me an email (and picture if possible) at
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