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Erica Walliser, 11, visits Usery Park’s Nature Center.

Women wade into water polo in Mesa

‘De-fearing’ the desert with Ranger B

By Coty Dolores Miranda

By Becky Bracken

(Special to Nearby News)

Rachel Ray is a Red Mountain High School senior.

Ranger B, the gregarious and informative ranger for Usery Mountain Regional Park, knows the desert and its creatures better than just about anyone else. He knows why making desert tortoises pee is dangerous, what to do if you see a javelina and how far cliff chipmunks are willing to go to earn your Doritos. Ranger B holds presentations several times each month at the park, aimed to help kids catch his infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors, pass on a little basic know-how and keep desert dwellers and their animal neighbors safe.

He calls it “de-fearing” the desert.

“I want to encourage kids to connect

To Rachel Ray, a Red Mountain High School senior, water polo is a relatively new sport. And she’s not alone. The popularity of water polo among female athletes has exploded in recent years, a trend that Ray and Mesa Water Polo eagerly embrace.

Ray’s been involved with Mesa Water Polo for just eight months and is currently the only 18-and-under girl competing, though there are others at the 15-andunder level.

“Being one of the only girls does make it hard to compete in tournaments because I don’t always have a team to play with,” she said. “However, playing

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Ranger B shows off a woodpecker nest.

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By Gabriella J. Del Rio Cities across Arizona are jumping onboard the digital age by producing mobile apps for residents.

Some of these apps are safetyoriented, some act as a map, and others are for entertainment.

The city of Mesa has four apps people can download from the Apple App Store. For example, CrimeReports lets residents view crime reports in their area. They are able to set up alerts or submit tips with CityLink.

Mesa Now allows residents to view news happening in their city.

Mesa411 offers locationbased road restrictions, events and more.

Chandler has developed Public Stuff, an interactive app that lets residents use many of the city’s online services using smartphones and tablets.

“The app allows residents to report problems in real time, ranging from graffiti, water leaks and broken streetlights,” said Kim Kaan, Chandler information specialist and web editor. “It is a great way to communicate directly with the city to resolve issues in Chandler neighborhoods.”

According to Kaan, residents can also pay utility bills, register for recreation classes, download library books, file a police report, obtain a building permit and more.

The city does not have an app specifically designated for public safety, but residents on the Public Stuff app can report non-emergency cases to Chandler Police at the non-emergency line at 480-782-4130, or by texting the same number. Residents can even submit a tip to Chandler Police by texting 274637 using the keyword ChandlerPD. The City of Chandler also has a waste services app, called My Waste, that lets residents get information and

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If residents want to see a specific app or feature, they can request it.

“Ideas for new applications generally come from employee and citizen input,” Kaan commented.

Gilbert offers apps for safety and fun. With the Gilbert Fire Department app, residents can access fire safety advice, fire station locations and other helpful community resources.

The Gilbert Police Department app offers extensive features such as crime maps, a link where users can see up-to-date news information, and a place to report crimes.

DDACTS (Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety) is another application which integrates location-based crime and traffic data “to establish effective and efficient methods for deploying law enfacement and other resources,” according to the town of Gilbert website.

Alongside the law enforcement apps, Gilbert offers a Heritage District app, where visitors have the opportunity to learn about Gilbert’s history, see the businesses in the Heritage District and even get a walking tour.

Similar to the apps in Gilbert, Tempe developed an app that connects to the Tempe Police Department. Another app, Tempe 311, offers real-time access to city services and information.

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The ladies of the Mesa Water Polo team.

Polo...continued from page 1 with guys pushes me harder and makes me tougher and a more competitive athlete, which I greatly appreciate.”

Ray’s future plans include playing on a water polo team or club team at a California university currently under consideration.

One of her teammates, 2017 Mountain Pointe High School grad Samantha “Sam” Camblin, drives 30 minutes each way to train with Mesa Water Polo.

“I’m pretty dedicated to water polo,” she said with a laugh when asked about the seven hours or more of practice weekly, either at Kino Aquatic Center or Skyline Aquatic Center, both in Mesa. That Mesa Water Polo is predominantly male doesn’t bother Camblin in the least, nor does it apparently affect other women who are part of the club teams.

“The water polo guys I play with are really cool guys,” she said. “Most of them started together and have played together. I’m a late-bloomer.”

Women and girls are a hugely growing demographic throughout the United States, said Mesa Water Polo head coach Grant Miller, who is in the vanguard of USA Water Polo’s efforts to increase its numbers.

“When I started here two years ago, I think we had three or four female players. Now we’ve got about 13 involved,” he said. “Women’s water polo is one of the fastest-growing sports in high school and college. At the college level, women’s participation has grown as much as 600 percent.”

“We’re hoping to garner enough interest next year to have a female team ready for other competitions,” he said.

Miller explained that at Mesa Water Polo, the girls are spread across the age Page 6

groups used in competition: 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under and 18 and under.

“So when we enter tournaments with an all-girls team, they’re entered in the 18 and under division. We can have players as young as 11 and 12 playing against seniors in high school,” he said.

As head coach, he said he’s admired the girls’ drive to compete, often with boys who have played for many years.

One problem, Camblin said, is gathering enough girls or women to field a team of six players, one goalkeeper and as many as six subs.

“We do have the age group team that has some girls on it that are amazing, and we got to go to an allgirl tournament in Utah earlier this year. We mainly played against college students and older girls, and it was such a fun tournament,” she enthused.

“It’s under Mesa Water Polo, and we’re making our way in. Actually, they had to combine two of the groups to barely form a women’s team. They combined the girls from the age group and those of us from the high school group. It was the first team to come from Mesa that was all female. And we could only play at that tournament because the age bracket was more open.”

The Olympic Games have offered men’s water polo as an official event since the 1900 games in Paris, but women’s water polo wasn’t added until the 2000 games in Sydney, after the Australian women’s team applied political pressure.

Women’s water polo had an earlier entry to the Water Polo World Championships when they were added in 1986.

For more information on Mesa Water Polo Club, see teamunify.com.

with nature to get inspired and find out how cool it is,” Ranger B, whose offduty name is Brennan Basler, said just before one of his presentations. “Nature is the best form of entertainment.”

On a steamy Wednesday in June, about 30 people gathered at 10:30 a.m. in the Usery Park’s Nature Center to watch Ranger B put on his very own brand of dazzling show. He goofed and guffawed with the 15 or so kids in the front rows who were eager to raise their hands to answer his desert trivia.

And he’s got jokes – even a couple of good ones. But beyond his humor and showmanship is a deep reservoir of information.

He says he’s hiked more than 9,000 miles in the area and prior to joining the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, he worked in environmental education at the Desert Botanical Garden. But it’s at Usery Park where Ranger B has found a real community following.

At the start of his talk, Ranger B teased his big finale – feeding the Nature Center’s snakes: Jake the Snake, Sha-Kira and Elvis the King. Then he showed off mountain lion skulls and woodpecker nests found inside the carcasses of saguaros. He warned kids about playing with desert tortoises and explained why making them pee puts the tortoise at risk of fatal dehydration.

He mimicked the tricks cliff chipmunks will perform for people with granola bars and Doritos and warned against handing over “people food” to wild animals.

Ranger B then explained something about one of the most dreaded desert creatures to encounter. “The tail on a rattlesnake, they shake to send you a message.”

The message? “Leave me alone.”

“What do you do if you see a rattlesnake?” Ranger B asked the crowd, which responded with a hearty “Leave them alone!” Then he explained all you need to remember are three “s” words. First, you’re supposed to “stop” as soon as you hear the rattle of a snake.

Second, you “spot” it.

Ranger B explained that the sound of a rattle often will bounce off rocks, making it hard to know exactly where the noise is coming from. Third,

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you “slowly” back away.

“I promise you this about rattlesnakes: If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone,” he added. “I don’t know of one person in the state of Arizona that’s been bit by a rattlesnake if they stay on the trails.”

Stay calm. Leave the animals alone and they will leave you alone. That’s Ranger B’s advice for how to interact with just about all of the desert’s creatures. Bees? Don’t swat or run; just stay calm and try to ignore them.

Mountain lions? Stay calm, or as Ranger B suggests, “just pretend like you’re calm.” Javelina? He says they’re not dangerous, so if you see one, guess what Ranger B thinks you should do.

Yep. Calm down and slowly back away.

When finished with his educational talk, he let the kids huddle around the snake terrariums and watch him feed the excited reptiles little rodents, to a steady soundtrack of squeals, groans and gasps.

For Sonoran Park neighbor Nannette Tackett, bringing her three kids, ages 2, 8 and 11, to see Ranger B is about much more than a fun summer activity. It’s something she does to keep her kids safe.

“We’ve been here before, we love Ranger B and part of our summer is spending Wednesdays here,” Tackett said. “Just about a year ago, my son ran in and yelled, ‘Mom, I saw a scorpion!’

And then he told me about how he remembered what Ranger B said and just let it go by. It protects them.”

In addition to programs on desert animals, Usery Park and Ranger B and his team offer activities including archery, kayaking, moonlight hikes, scorpion hunts, and lessons on geology and ancient inhabitants of the Valley.

All of these activities are free after visitors pay the $6 vehicle fee to enter the park.

For more information on Usery Mountain Regional Park, visit maricopacountyparks.net or call 480-984-0032.

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Mesa High: Mesa’s first, and only, high school for 60 years Mesa Union High School was built in 1908 at Center and Macdonald streets. It was Mesa’s only high school for nearly 60 years. The original building, which would become known as “Old Main,” had a main floor auditorium with a swimming pool in the basement. The auditorium was used for assemblies, with folding chairs for the early comers and standing room only for the rest. Ten years later, eight more rooms were added, plus a small auditoriumgymnasium.

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“Carry On” would go on to become the school motto.

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Water safety focus turns to adult drownings

By Jim Walsh Staff Writer

Pediatric drownings are heartbreaking, preventable tragedies that leave lifelong emotional scars on family members, firefighters and neighborhoods, but there are many other drownings that have received little or no attention.

Safety campaigns since the 1980s have consistently focused on reducing and preventing pediatric drownings, with everyone agreeing there was a need to protect the most vulnerable potential victims.

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pediatric drowning fatalities dropping in the past two decades, the result of pool fence laws and campaigns to increase vigilant adult supervision of children around water, it noticed a surprising and troubling trend.

In the four major East Valley cities – Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe – 12 of the 24 victims who drowned in 2016 were adults. The numbers fluctuate from year to year but it all underscores the fact that adult drownings are a chronic problem, just like pediatric drownings, but for different reasons.

If Phoenix is added into the death toll, the numbers are even more startling; 30 out of the 37 drowning victims during 2016 were adults.

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Morgan said the unfortunate statistics demonstrate that adults need to change their attitude toward water, recognizing that it is not just a source of enjoyment but also a potential threat. She said adults should never swim alone because of unanticipated issues such as cramps, head collisions with pool walls or other medical emergencies.

“They think they can swim, so they are waterproof,” Morgan said. “Just because you are a good swimmer doesn’t mean you can’t drown.”

The tragic death of Ryan Thomas, 21, an Arizona State University student and a former center for the Mountain View High School football team, shows tragedy can happen at any time around water.

Thomas drowned eight years ago in Saguaro Lake only about 20 feet from the shoreline. Described as an aboveaverage swimmer, Thomas was not wearing a life vest.

Thomas’ death motivated family members to the launch the Ryan Thomas Foundation, hoping to save other families from suffering such a devastating loss. The foundation has kiosks at eight lakes, including Saguaro, where visitors can borrow a life vest for the day. It has donated 1,000 vests in memory of Thomas.

“We kind of look at this as Ryan’s legacy, to save other families” from such tragic losses, said Shannon Liebrock of Chandler, Thomas’ aunt. “I think with adults, there is overconfidence in their swimming abilities.”

While people tend to blame adults for behavior that contributes to drowning, “accidents are accidents regardless of age,” she said.

Josh Hoffman, boating safety education coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, said the vests donated in Thomas’ memory are heavily used during the boating season.

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are just happy to see the vests used to prevent drownings, he said.

In Arizona, children ages 12 or younger are required to wear life vests on boats, while it is voluntary for teens and adults.

“The drowning of children with boating has definitely plateaued,” Hoffman said. “It’s still a constant battle with adult drowning.”

He said one theory in Thomas’ death is that he may have succumbed to “cold water shock,” a reaction to the contrast between 100-degree air temperatures and 70-degree water temperatures.

“Your body is going to want to gasp.

It’s an involuntary reaction,” Hoffman said.

When a victim’s lungs fill with water, “at that point, you might not be able to regain the surface” without help from a floatation device, he said.

Lori Schmidt, a spokeswoman for the Scottsdale Fire Department and the drowning prevention coalition, said she has seen tragic incidents where adults could have been saved from drowning through additional vigilance.

She said there needs to be a sober “water watcher” at pool parties, keeping track of people to make sure there are no life-threatening accidents.

“Someone needs to be paying attention, whether it’s an adult or a child,” she said.

Schmidt said that mixing alcohol with swimming can have the same disastrous effects as mixing drinking with driving.

“The adults need to change the way they think about water,” she said. “It just hasn’t been focused on. People are not aware of the risks.”

Schmidt said there has not been any well-publicized safety campaigns aimed at preventing adult drowning, but the issue is starting to get more attention from water-safety advocates. She said one idea that has been discussed is to ask pharmacies to attach warnings to prescriptions about the risk of swimming while under the influence of certain drugs.

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Cameron, 8, and Jordan, 4, enjoy the day at Golfland-Sunsplash.

My family and I have lived in the Phoenix metro area for five years and though we’d passed it many times, we had yet to visit Mesa GolflandSunsplash. So we figured now was the perfect time. And though we’d had plenty of time to prepare for our visit, I have to admit I arrived with less mom-type gear than I should have.

“When you throw the waterpark in, it’s easily going to be eight hours,” says Tony Jones, sales and marketing director of Golfland-Sunsplash, referring to the length of a typical park visit. Our meager beach bag was prepared for a three hours – tops.

Here’s why: The amusement center is really two parks in one. It’s something that caught me by surprise.

Golfland, which includes miniature golf, arcade games, laser tag, a race

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track, six waterslides and more; and Sunsplash, which includes the rest of the waterslides, a wave pool, lazy river and other water attractions. You can choose to go to one or the other (ticket prices vary) but the best bet is to opt for both.

There are 30 different water attractions across the park’s approximately 12 acres, Jones says.

We started our morning playing 18 holes of miniature golf. With an 8- and 4-year-old in tow, we made it to about the 15th hole before most of our balls ended up in the fountains. But we definitely had fun while it lasted.

There’s something about miniature golf that puts nearly everyone, regardless of age, on a level playing field. And my family didn’t hesitate to point out when I was the only one

unable to get my ball past the starting line somewhere around hole 10.

After playing our round (spoiler: I didn’t win), we were ready for a dip.

And here’s where Jones’ tips would have come in handy. My family had eaten a late lunch, but a smarter move after miniature golf would have been to take a break from the triple-digit temperatures and enjoy lunch and a few arcade games indoors and out of the sun.

“We have a lot of air-conditioned areas if you want to take a break from the heat. We provide that,” Jones said.

The large variety of games and lunch area provide a nice respite, especially during the summer, although snacks are also available inside the waterpark.

Whether you’re planning to make it a day, or even just to hit the waterpark,

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take it from me and pack your beach bag with plenty of provisions. Bring beach towels, flip-flops or swim shoes, sunscreen, swimsuits (if you’re not wearing them already) and a change of clothes. Although outside food isn’t allowed, you can bring in your own water and keep it chilled in a cooler.

“It’s easy to get dehydrated,” Jones said. “We allow you to bring in bottled water, so definitely bring in as many as you like.”

If you really want to have a whole day of relaxation and fun, the park has 14 cabanas for rent. Cabanas include a private lockbox, cell phone chargers, table, lounge chairs and priority food service with cabana delivery.

“It’s good because it gives parents a meeting area for all their kids,” Jones says.

The waterpark is split up into sections, which helps keep younger kids, or those who just aren’t interested in the thrill-seeking large rides, stay in their own area while everyone else heads to the rides. We hung out in the lazy river before hitting the pool and the kids’ area, which is perfect for families, like mine, with children of varying ages and swimming abilities.

“It’s done that way on purpose,” Jones says. “For our kids’ areas, there’s just one way in and one way out and it’s all self-contained.” In parent-speak?

You can sit in a shaded area and enjoy your pizza without worrying about your child wandering off.

The park also allows life vests near the wave pool area, which is a welcome relief for families, like mine, with weaker swimmers. It also means one less thing to pack in your beach bag.

IF YOU GO What: Golfland-Sunsplash Where: 155 W. Hampton Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210 Cost: Starts at $24.99. See website for prices and hours.

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By Eva Dwight

It’s OK to get angry; it’s what you do next that matters Anger is a really uncomfortable emotion. I hate feeling it toward someone else, and I can hardly focus on anything besides wanting to fix things when I know someone is mad at me. So I get it when a parent expresses distress about their kid being angry. Whether it’s a toddler’s tantrum or a teen’s silent treatment, it doesn’t feel good to be the target of discontent.

FEELING distress over your child’s anger is normal. GIVING IN to alleviate your own distress, however, will, in the long run, cause you more distress. If your child learns that you can be manipulated with anger, you will eventually become emotionally dependent on their happiness. Instead, it’s important to remain firm and kind so your child learns not only where your boundaries are, but also how to recover from their own anger. That’s a life skill!

It starts with having a core relationship of love and respect with your child.

When you both know you love each other, and most of the time that love is expressed through daily positive connection, then on those occasions when you have to make a decision they don’t like, they can be angry at you and you can take it. You don’t need to be their best friend and you don’t need them to like you all the time, because at your core is an understanding that you love them all the time, no matter what.

It helps to create emotional distance by asking yourself some questions: 1. What’s happening from my child’s perspective? Are they tired? Hungry?

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then stand firm and allow your child to work through the anger.

For younger children, stay present and help them through the soothing process. Once you know they have those skills, you can walk away and give them time and space.

When older kids try to wear you down with badgering, try one of these: 1. “This is not open for discussion. I won’t argue with you, and I won’t respond if you continue to talk about this.” Then go about your business and ignore them until they change the subject.

2. “You may accept my answer, or you may give me time to think about it and then we’ll discuss possibilities. Which do you choose?” Get back to them within 24 hours, so you are modeling the integrity that you would want from them.

Anger is a natural emotion, and nobody gets out of life without feeling it sometimes. We do children a disservice when we manipulate events, or allow

them to manipulate us, to keep them happy all the time. The reality is kids who can manage unhappy moments are actually happier people. And happier people make for happier families.

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Flashlight Tours

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the desert at night while learning fascinating facts about the place we call home.

When: Thursdays and Saturdays, all summer, 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Cost: (Included with regular admission) $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, free for 3 and under Info: 480-941-1225 ordbg.org

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Arizona Celebration of Freedom

Fireworks, live music, play areas for kids, and a range of activities and patriotic shows, including a Revolutionary War reenactment, make this one of the best July 4 events in the Valley.

Where: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa When: Tuesday, July 4, 6-10 p.m.

Cost: Free, Some paid activities Info: azcelebrationoffreedom.org

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Summer Splash Thursdays

Meet your favorite superheroes and Disney princesses at this kidfocused party. Music, dancing, fun activities and a splash pad complete the experience.

When: Thursdays, July 6-27, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe Cost: Free Info: tempemarketplace.com/summer

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Beauty and the Beast

The musical version of Disney’s timeless “Beauty and the Beast” comes to life with your favorite characters, hit songs and stunning sets.

When: Tuesdays-Sundays, July 7-16, times vary Where: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Cost: $37.50-$77.50 Info: 602-252-8497, herbergertheater. org

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The Little Mermaid

Head under the sea for a musical based on Disney’s animated classic “The Little Mermaid.” It features the characters and songs you love.

When: Wednesdays-Sundays, July 7-Aug. 9, times vary Where: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert Cost: $20-$32 Info: 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona. com

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Family Day with Las Hermanas Iglesias

Enjoy a day of art for the whole family. Visit art stations geared toward ages 4-12 and create take-home works alongside local artists, including sister artists Las Hermanas Iglesias.

When: Satuday, July 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: ASU Art Museum, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe Cost: Free Info: 480-965-2787, asuartmuseum.asu. edu

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2nd Friday Night Out

Attend Mesa’s monthly street festival. This month, the theme is “Freaks and Geeks.” Participate in video game and trivia contests. Listen to live bands and explore the work of local artists.

When: Friday, July 14, 6-10 p.m.

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Winter in July

Play in more than 40 tons of snow, stand in a blizzard, build a snowman and plenty more winter fun.

There will also be a water play area and animals enjoying icy treats.

When: Saturday, July 15, 7-11 a.m.

Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Cost: Included in zoo admission ($19.95 adult, $9.95 ages 3-13) Info: 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org

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When: Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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When: Friday, July 28, 6-9 p.m.

Where: I.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa Cost: $20 Info: 480-644-2468, ideamuseum.org/ special-events.html

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Nando’s makes the neighborhood great Like good schools and filled potholes, the quality of an Arizona neighborhood can be measured by its proximity to a delicious Mexican restaurant. Burgers are good and hole-in-the-wall bars are fine for some folks, but when Mesa residents in the know want to wrap their hands – and mouths – around some of the best

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tacos, burritos and chips in town, they head straight for Nando’s Mexican Café.

Nandos serves up reliably outstanding Sonoran Mexican classics like crispy tacos, gooey, cheesy enchiladas and sizzling fajitas.

Connoisseurs of neighborhood Mexican fare understand that as soon as they sit down at a table, everything they need to know about the rest of the menu is sitting in the chip and salsa bowls right in front of them.

If the chips aren’t light, salty, warm perfection and the salsa doesn’t sing, there isn’t much use in having high hopes for the rest of the affair.

Nando’s doesn’t (Special to Nearby News) disappoint.

like jalapeño chicken soup and Baja shrimp salad. Nando’s specialties include Alfredo’s green chile pork, Sonoran enchiladas, seafood relleno and a variety of tacos. There’s also a hearty selection of burgers and sandwiches, for the person at the table who insists on ordering a burger at a Mexican food restaurant. Dinner entrees are all priced between $10 and $20 and lunch specials under $10.

And for dessert, you can’t possibly pass up fried ice cream. You just can’t.

In addition to their fast, friendly service, delicious grub and family atmosphere, Nando’s is dedicated to the community. One scroll through the Nando’s Mexican Café Facebook page shows the restaurant, and the people who make it great, serving up tacos in local competitions, hosting PTO fundraising nights for local schools and participating in charity events.

Yep, the neighborhood is definitely better for having a delicious local Mexican food restaurant right around the corner. And so many of the reasons have nothing to do with food.

Delicious food and good neighbors – that’s exactly what makes Nando’s great.

The chips and salsa at Nando’s aren’t some mere family Mexican food formality. Warm, crispy chips are piled high in big baskets and come Nando’s Mexican Cafe paired with both salsa and hot sauce.

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The Nando’s menu offers classic combos of tacos, burritos, tostadas and enchiladas, which were all served piping hot right out of the kitchen, along with the obligatory warning from the server that the plates are very hot. Naturally, the only reasonable next move is to touch the plate and burn the tips of your fingers to confirm that the plates are indeed very hot. Check.

In addition to the heavier Mexican food menu standards, Nando’s also offers a surprising (Special to Nearby News) number of lighter options, Nando’s serves up superb margaritas.

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Grilled salmon with garlic lime butter I found the dusty wellworn cookbook in an old antique store off the beaten path in Ogden, Iowa. In researching the author, I was thrilled that I had stumbled across a treasure. “The Gold Cook Book,” first published in 1947, was written by Louis P. De Gouy, the chef at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for 30 years. He was also one of the original founders of “Gourmet Magazine” and the author of 16 cookbooks. In “The Gold Cook Book” I found an entire chapter devoted to something you don’t find as a separate section in many cookbooks today: compounded butters.

My favorite line opening the chapter reads, “Compounded (creamed) butters in cookery are the finishing touch to food, be it a soup, fish, meat, sauce or vegetable as is powder and makeup to the face of a beautiful woman.” The chapter covered every compounded butter from anchovy to truffle butter, and I was struck at how simple these compounds are, often

Grilled salmon with garlic lime butter For the salmon – 4 (approx. 6 oz.) 1-inch thick salmon fillets, skin on – 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – 1 teaspoon lemon pepper – 1 teaspoon sea salt For the compounded garlic lime butter – 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened but firm – 1 clove garlic, minced fine – 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice – 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt – 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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mixing together just two or three ingredients into the softened butter.

The great thing about compounded butters is that they can be made ahead, stored in a closed jar and refrigerated indefinitely. I chose a recipe for garlic butter. I love the idea of pairing it with a simple salmon fillet. Adding some freshly squeezed lime juice to the compound gave the salmon a bright, flavorful finish. Choose fresh, thick slices of salmon, cook them in a grill pan or skillet with a little salt and lemon pepper and then drop a dollop of compounded garlic lime butter on top for a perfect light meal in minutes.

Directions: Prepare compounded garlic lime butter by combining 1/2 stick of unsalted butter, minced garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to pan. When hot, place salmon fillets in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle fillets with lemon pepper and salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes depending on thickness of fillet. Turn fillets over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. When done, place fillets on a plate or platter and spoon 1 teaspoon of compounded garlic lime butter on top of each fillet. Garnish with lime wedges.

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Red Mountain High students shine in ‘Seussical’

By Nearby News Staff Dr. Seuss’ characters sprang to life in June at Red Mountain High School, sharing the message that anything is possible in an adaptive Off-Broadway production of “Seussical KIDS.” Matt Erickson, Red Mountain High School drama teacher, and his wife, Ani, fifthgrade teacher at Sousa Elementary, teamed up with the city of Mesa to host an inclusive theater program. The program paired individuals with intellectual disabilities and Red Mountain theater students to perform the musical extravaganza.

“Getting your kids involved with theater is just like signing them up for Little League,” Erickson says. “Not every child who plays baseball is going to grow up to become a professional baseball player, but they will always remember the skills they learned being a part of a team. Dramatic arts build confidence and teach individuals to be better communicators.”

The drama teacher said they are rapidly building their adaptive program with incredible support from administrators, staff, students and families. An important piece is

ensuring the community is aware this opportunity is available for all to participate.

“We don’t set limitations, we set expectations,” Erickson says.

“Individuals with intellectual disabilities are capable of achieving so much, they just need the opportunity to shine.”

Julianna Good is a 2017 graduate from Red Mountain High School who volunteered her time to participate in the program.

As a shadow, she partnered with Rachel, the sour kangaroo, giving her cues, feeding lines and stage blocking.

“Rachel has worked hard,” Good says. “It’s amazing to watch how much our actors grow in a short period of time.”

The Red Mountain graduate is off to the University of New Hampshire in the fall to study music education with a special education concentration.

She says this experience is one she will always treasure.

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By Nearby News Staff Have you ever wanted to try glass blowing? How about hone your photography skills, or learn how to make lotions and potions?

Throughout the summer, Mesa Arts Center is offering a series of visual and performing arts classes on a wide array of artistic pursuits.

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Wood Jewelry Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 16+, $195

Glass Glassblowing: Hot Shop Tuesdays, July 11 – August 1; 6 to 9 p.m.; Ages 16+, $248

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Build a Better World Puzzle Game On Saturdays, show up with the family to try and solve six challenges.

Completing all the puzzles enters you for a chance at a free trip to Escape Rooms Mesa.

When: Saturdays, July 1-29, all day Where: Children’s Room at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org

tackle complex aspects of humanity, including death, religion, faith and forgiveness.

When: Sunday, July 9, 7-9:30 p.m.

Where: Mesa Encore Theatre, 933 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: Free (Donations appreciated) Info: 480-834-9500 or mesaencoretheatre.com

Teen Crafternoon Teens age 12-17 can spend an hour meeting other crafters and artists while they work with provided supplies or their own projects from home.

When: Thursdays, July 6-27, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org

Grown-Up Fairy Tales Learn from writer-in-residence Marylee MacDonald how the structure of classic fairy tales can inform and improve your own writing.

When: Thursday, July 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org

Country Heat/Line Dancing Clinic and Class Learn the basic moves and techniques of country line dancing.

When: Saturday, July 8, 9-11 a.m.

Where: Mesa Family YMCA, 207 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa Cost: $10 Info: 602-212-6106 or valleyymca.org

Yoga Clinic Interested in yoga but don’t know where to start? Learn basic yoga terminology, positions and techniques.

When: Saturday, July 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Mesa Family YMCA, 207 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa Cost: $10 Info: 602-212-6106 or valleyymca.org

The Mystery Plays In the tradition of medieval mystery plays, these two one-act plays

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Arizona Rick the Magical Balloon Making Cowboy Join Arizona Rick for a time of funny stories, magic and incredible balloon animals. Suitable for all ages.

When: Monday, July 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org

Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa Cost: $10-$15 Info: 480-559-5859 or www. niletheater.com

Downtown Summer Art Market Head downtown to see arts and crafts from local artisans. This is the summer version of the Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts (formerly MACfest).

When: Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N. Center St., Mesa Cost: Free Info: dtmesafest.com

Kickboxing Clinic Get started in the art of self-defense.

Learn the basic moves and techniques of kickboxing.

When: Saturday, July 22, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Mesa Family YMCA, 207 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa Cost: $10 Info: 602-212-6106 or valleyymca.org

Cardboard City Kids K-5 can unleash their inner architect as they plan and build a cardboard city, including customizing their own cardboard building.

When: Mondays, July 17, 24, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free (Registration required) Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org

Marble Run Madness Kids ages 5-12 can use recycled materials to design and build an epic marble run.

When: Friday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free (Registration required) Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org

PHX Wrestling See up-close wrestling action from the Whirlwind Gentlemen, Funny Bone, The Hawaiian Lion and other colorful local characters.

When: Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.

Where: The World Famous Nile

Billy Cobham and the Spectrum 40 Band Legendary drummer Billy Cobham brings his band, Spectrum 40, to the Valley for a night of jazz and more eclectic works.

When: Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: $33-$48 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

Zumba Clinic Everyone’s talking about it, so why not try it for yourself. Check out this introduction to the world of Zumba.

When: Saturday, July 29, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Mesa Family YMCA, 207 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa Cost: $10 Info: 602-212-6106 or valleyymca.org

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business spotlight

By Wayne Schutsky Staff Writer

Occupied retail space showing signs of growth in Mesa While conventional wisdom says consumers are abandoning brick-andmortar stores in droves in favor of online retailers like Amazon, the retail sector in the East Valley is showing promising signs of growth.

The Mesa/Chandler/Gilbert submarket posted net absorption numbers of 114,558 square feet through the first quarter of 2017, according to market research released by commercial real estate company CBRE. There was an additional 346,335 square feet of retail under construction as of the first quarter.

Net absorption is a critical statistic, representing the total new occupied square footage in a given sector minus square footage that is no longer occupied by tenants, Sanford Burstyn, vice president of investments and director in the National Retail Group for Marcus & Millichap.

Some of the recent retail success in the East Valley overall is driven by

the development of grocery-anchored centers.

“These centers are being built where the houses are being built,” Folger said.

“It’s the old adage that retail follows rooftops.”

Many of those rooftops are in east Mesa, thanks to master-planned communities like Eastmark, and more homes are on the way.

The city has actually issued more residential building permits through April of this year than Phoenix, a city that is three times Mesa’s size in both population and are, said Mesa economic development director Bill Jabjiniak.

Sprouts is being aggressive in the city opening new locations, including the under-construction grocery store at Longbow Marketplace. Fry’s opened a new location last year to anchor Mulberry Marketplace at Guadalupe and Signal Butte Roads.

In 2016, the East Valley submarket –

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Sprouts is opening several stores in the East Valley.

which includes Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek – saw a spike in new, delivered retail square footage to nearly 1.25 million square feet.

That is a noticeable rise from the retail square footage delivered annually in 2010 to 2015, which topped out at just less than 500,000 square feet in 2015, according to statistics prepared Burstyn.

The 2016 figures are still well below the boom years of 2006 to 2008, when there was roughly 2.75 million to 4 million square feet delivered annually. “(Last year) is when retailers made clear

decisions to build buildings that were going to have immediate occupancy,” said Burstyn, noting that investors “are not really interested in financing spec space.”

Despite those positive trends, the Mesa/Chandler/Gilbert submarket has a relatively high vacancy rate of 10.25 percent, which is higher than the metropolitan Phoenix average of 8.8 percent, according to CBRE. That high vacancy is largely due to a glut of vacant assets that have reached

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Insurance policy ownership pitfalls Life insurance can play an important role in an estate plan. Insurance may provide income replacement to a surviving spouse or liquidity to an estate, where the majority of the estate’s value is tied up in a family business or real property. Insurance can provide the funds that an estate needs for taxes or just more inheritance dollars for loved ones.

During the last few years, however, we have seen a number of insurance cases that became problematic because of a failure to properly correlate the owner, insured and beneficiary of an insurance policy.

There are basic insurance terms that everyone should know – and periodically review – to make sure that an insurance policy works properly.

Owner: The owner of a life insurance policy is the person who has rights over the policy, can change the policy’s beneficiary and/or cash it out, etc.

Normally the policy owner is also the insured.

Insured: The insured under a life insurance policy is the person covered or protected; the person who, if he or she dies, the insurance company will have the obligation to pay out the death benefits to the beneficiary.

Beneficiary: The beneficiary is the one entitled to receive the death benefits under the policy when the insured person dies.

The problem we have seen recently happens when the owner of an insurance policy is someone other than the insured and dies first.

What happens in this scenario is that, because the owner died first but the insured is still alive,

there is no money (death benefit) paid out, yet the premiums to keep the policy active must continue being paid for the duration of the insured person’s life.

The ownership of such policies will also need to be changed from the deceased person’s name to his or her estate beneficiaries listed under the terms of a will or by intestate distribution (without a will). Then the new owners (those entitled to the deceased owner’s estate) collectively must pay the premiums on the policy for the duration of the insured’s life to eventually collect the death benefits under the policy.

You can see the many problems that could arise under this scenario: probate for a policy that will not pay out any death benefit; continued payment of premiums by multiple persons, who may or may not contribute; change of ownership, etc. What usually happens is that the policy will lapse for nonpayment of premiums and no one ever receives the intended death benefits.

How can this be avoided? You should look carefully at the owner, insured and beneficiary of each life insurance policy and make sure that if the owner and insured are two different individuals and that there is a plan for the smooth continuation of the policy, if the owner happens to die first. One easy solution to this problem would be to transfer the ownership of the policy to a revocable or irrevocable trust.

If you have any questions regarding family-based estate planning or any other legal issues, please call the attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney, Ltd. At 480-833-1113. Kenneth C. Barney is a partner with the law firm of Rowley, Chapman & Barney Ltd.

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By Nearby News Staff GECO Incorporated, a designer and manufacturer of affordable avionics, celebrated its recent expansion in Mesa with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s operations in the Falcon District.

The recent expansion is specifically for software development for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and will add 24 jobs.

The company has a planned expansion for later this year to triple the workspace the company previously had. The expansion will allow more space for (Photo courtesy of the City of Mesa ) engineering, design, software and Jennifer Graves, Vice Mayor Luna and George Graves. hardware development and an increased space for assembly and manufacturing for programs including avionics, UAS controllers, apply our expertise to develop universal hand autonomous vehicle systems and other controllers for military operators, which will communication systems. The expansion is control tactical unmanned air and ground expected to open 75 jobs over the next several systems.”

Along with Graves, Mesa vice mayor David years.

“We are proud to support defense Luna, GECO chief technical officer George programs that represent the future of Graves and GECO strategic advisory board aerospace,” GECO President and CEO Jennifer member and retired Army Maj. Gen. Tim Graves said. “This expansion allows us to Crosby spoke at the ribbon-cutting event.

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the end of their useful life as retail locations.

“It’s hard for people to stomach that [these locations] aren’t retail anymore,” Folger said. “We have to make the hard decision to repurpose real estate.”

Mesa has a range of these types of assets in the Fiesta District that are being repurposed for other uses. Santander USA Inc., which occupies an adapted former big box store on Southern Avenue, is an example, Jabjiniak said.

The planned redevelopment of Fiesta Mall into a higher education campus is another high-profile example of the rethinking of retail space currently happening in west Mesa.

“The demand for retail [in the Fiesta District] has changed dramatically over time,” Jabjiniak said.

Mesa also has a concentration of outdated retail assets near downtown and on the west side of the city.

The East Valley market is also being bolstered by increasingly popular smaller centers that feature some mix of urgent care or

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other medical services along with popular eateries like Chipotle and Starbucks.

These spots can attract rents in the $20 to $40 per square foot annually range, which is well above the current market average of roughly $14 to $15, Burstyn said.

Additionally, developers are taking outdated large restaurant spaces located in premier hard-corner locations, renovating them and breaking them into smaller units to be occupied by multiple users.

Those rents are a function of location as well. In the current market, consumers have largely replaced developers as the driving force behind the location of retailers, Burstyn said. That has led retailers and developers to focus on properties near freeways that have strong demographics and high incomes such as the area around Chandler Fashion Center or Gilbert’s SanTan Village.

Mesa is also seeing interest in development near freeways, specifically at Mesa Riverview, where developers are interested in creating mixed-use projects that blend retail with office and other uses, Jabjiniak said.

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