Inside Mesa

The Boise Broncos weren’t the only ones who took a few left turns last night.A few of my cousins from Boise came into town for the Fiesta Bowl with some extra tickets for my bother, sisters and me. We enjoyed being among the dedicated Bronco’s fans and in the University of Phoenix stadium, even though we wished it was in our own city of Mesa.It was suggested that we leave early to avoid the parking lot rush since some of us had to work the next morning. We left our cousins when there were three minutes remaining on the time clock.You could imagine the stunned look on our faces as we listening to the remainder of the game as we exited the parking lot. There is a lesson learned when debating whether avoid the parking lot congestion or stay until the last second of the game is played.As for our cousins, it took them an hour to just get out of the parking lot. They said it was well worth their time. As for Boiseans, it was like going to the Superbowl. For those of you who left early as I did… c’mon I know there were a few of you. Was it worth it? By the way, anyone have any Superbowl tickets?

Jineane Ford said goodbye to her television viewers on Midday Arizona today.Jineane Ford has been on the news ever since I’ve moved to Arizona in 1986. She is one of my favoirte anchor-women. She will truly be missed in the Phoenix area. Jineane somehow made this large metropolis feel like a small town community, as she not only came into our homes, she shared her home and family with her viewers. The White Mountain community is lucky to have her as a permanent resident. We hope to see Jineane in special segments in the future. Best of luck to Jineane.