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By Tracy House Las Sendas Elementary School recently joined efforts with Kids Breaking Borders for Education to raise money to purchase back-to-school supplies for students in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Siblings Sophia and Erick Deyden founded KBBE last summer as a way to give back to the community. Sophia is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory Academy and Erick is a junior at Brophy College Preparatory. Both mentioned that education has had a great impact on their lives. Giving back to children who may not be able to afford their own school supplies was the reason for forming KBBE. While visiting Sonora, Mexico, Sophia said they saw an extreme need for
By Elizabeth Parra Valenzuela With the opening of Desert Arroyo Park, Mesa residents can enjoy technology, education and nature in the city’s first environmental education park to offer free Wi-Fi. The park, at 9320 E. McKellips Road, sits on 58 acres. Its five educational nodes are each outfitted with ramadas and picnic areas. The park also offers walking paths and trails for hikers and non-motorized bikers, including a quarter-mile Botanical Walk with plant interpretative signs, a half-mile paved Discovery Loop connecting the educational nodes and a three-quarter mile Explorer’s path. “A group of students from Zaharis Elementary School came together and
the children. “Those kids had nothing, and we had so much, and it Erick Deyden, Annie was so many Brown and Sophia Deylittle things den at Las Sendas Elementary School. Brown, a we took for first grade teacher at Las granted, like Sendas, presented Kids buying school Breaking Borders for Eda project started supplies,” she ucation, last year by the Deydens, said. “We with a check for $438.75 thought, ‘How for school supplies for imcan we moti- poverished students. vate these kids to try in school, excel in school, and actually stay in school?’ We thought we would help the kids.” With the aid of friends, family and
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helped us with the design principles. We talked about civics and how projects come together,” Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Director Marc Heirshberg said. “We want them to use it as an educational tool as well as an opportunity to play and learn about the Arizona wildlife and their role in helping protect the environment.” More than 115 trees and 150 saguaros, barrel cactus and ocotillos were saved by the park’s opening, Heirshberg added. One of the reasons Zaharis Elementary School staff and students played a large role in the creation of this park was the school’s proximity. Principal ...continues on page 8
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New MCC venue to impact East Valley arts, students Rodney Paul Holmes is a down-toearth administrator. As Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Mesa Community College, he has to be. There are budgets to balance, programs to fund and financials to file. You might picture him starting his day at a desk piled with papers. But you’d be wrong. “I begin my day playing the piano,” Holmes said. “This morning I played (Debussy’s) ‘Claire de Lune,’ just to get things started.” Dean since 1995, Holmes knows the importance of the arts in his life. He wants to make sure they play a role in the lives of MCC students, as well. So he balanced some budgets, filed some financials and waited. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, the public is invited to view what he’s been waiting classifieds
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“With PAC and the MCC Theatre, we now have two top-flight venues for the East Valley. We are trying to have an impact in the arts community,” Holmes said. Holmes cites budget cuts resulting from the slow recovery of the economy for a lengthy period in which the arts were not given due recognition. “If you’re going to cut something, you cut music before you cut reading and writing. You can’t cut the football team but you might cut the band at halftime. So when it comes to the arts, you either cut or you figure out a way to pay.” The PAC was underwritten by tuition, ticket sales and sponsorships, in addition to revenue from the tax base. Ironically, this is the first year that the district will not receive funding from the state of Arizona. Holmes hopes the importance of the arts can be made clear to students as well as to people in charge of the purse strings. In his case, piano study did not begin until age 26, when his mother died and he took up music for solace. “I’m still playing today. You can’t predict what training will turn into.”
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Michael Oliver said seeing the daily steps of progress was very exciting for everyone. “They didn’t just build a park but also a laboratory where scientists, engineers and mathematicians will come and do the work that they can and plug it into the world and it’s right in our front door step,” Oliver said. The students and citizens of Mesa will also enjoy access to five educational nodes. Each node consists of a specific play and education feature: • The Arroyo Node features a playground and desert wash water feature • The Arthropodal Node has an analemmatic sundial and outdoor classroom • The Mammalian Node has crawling tubes and animal footprints • The Avian Node includes a telescope and chimes • The Reptilian Node features a reptile digging sand pit Desert Arroyo Park is one of 17 parks approved by voters in the 2012
Parks and Recreation Bond Program. The parks received additional support from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. “We acknowledge Mesa voters who told us time and time again how important parks are to the quality of life of our community,” Councilman David Luna said. “We listened and this is the result—a pristine 50-acre park showcasing our beautiful Sonoran desert in the Mesa desert uplands.” This dedication from citizens and the Parks and Recreation department has led to much success. For the second year in a row, Mesa is a finalist for park system of the year, competing against park systems nationwide. “A great park system always strives to provide a variety of unique and innovative experiences for its residents,” Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh said. “This park is truly one of the greatest examples of that in the country today.” Desert Arroyo Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. For more information visit: www. mesaaz.gov/parksrec.
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Anyone who has household items for sale can sign up for the 8th Annual Community Garage Sale at Las Sendas Elementary School, 3120 N. Red Mountain, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Las Sendas PTO is selling reexpensive homes$25 to interlooking parking back served spaces for ested parties. Participants, who do not need to be Los Sendas residents to register, can set up their own sale and keep the profits. Reservations will be taken until Wednesday, Oct. 21. Spaces go rather quickly, so anyone interested should reserve a space soon. Payments can be made at the school. Sellers can drop off their registration payment at the school along with name, contact information and the number of spaces needed. For information, contact Krystal Schmier at (602) 448-9732, or email to mamaschmier@gmail.com. Mesa families and children have their share of options for Halloween season. For parents who want to take their children to Halloween events rather than taking them trick-or-treating door to door, two events are scheduled at churches. The Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School, 3257 E. University Dr., invites parents and children to tour “trunks of treats” for candy on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call (480) 8301724 or visit www.pilgrimmesa.com. The Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Rd., will host “Trunk or Treat” to celebrate Halloween, while supporting I Help Homeless Women’s and Christmas Adopt a Family programs on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (480) 981-6199.
of Sight.” every second Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the library. A Lions Club representative will help patrons select free reading glasses, non-prescription sunglasses and glass cases. The representative will assist in finding the proper glasses and can also accept used eyewear for donation or to be recycled. This free community service is open to all ages. For more information, call Mesa Public Library at (480) 644-3100, or visit the online events calendar at: www.mesalibrary.org Prospective entrepreneurs can sit and dream about their new business ideas or they can act on them. Anyone who is curious about starting a business or taking their existing business to a new level can join ASU’s StartUp School. Students will learn about the proven “Lean StartUp Methodology” and how to use a business canvas efficiently. The course is six weeks in length and begins Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd. For information and to register, visit www. mesathinkspot.org/asustartup or www. mesalibrary.org.
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local businesses, last year KBBE was able to help 107 kids in first and second grade in one of the impoverished schools in Sonora with back-to-school supplies. “It was incredible,” Erick said. “There was no A/C, the steps to get up to the school were broken. It was very impoverished. We were incredibly happy that we were able to get the opportunity to help.” “They get no government funding. There are no charities there that give to schools,” Sophia said. “So a lot is coming out of the teachers’ pockets. A lot of these kids, none of them had anything when we went. It was amazing that our small donations made such a difference in their lives.” Las Sendas Elementary School played a big part in the efforts this year to deliver kids the basic supplies. The Las Sendas community raised $438.75, which bought 20-25 backpacks filled with notebooks, markers, colored pencils, pencils, pens, erasers, rulers, scissors, glue, pencil sharpeners and pencil boxes.
Both Sophia and Erick are former Las Sendas students. They approached the Las Sendas community for help and were genuinely surprised at the outpouring of generosity. “We were not expecting this at all,” Sophia said. “It was honestly one of the most amazing turnouts we’ve had.” Donations were also collected from various donors through word of mouth that was “spread really by publicizing on social media, going to our school and to our friends, asking our parents to tell their friends, passing out fliers. That’s really how we get most of our donations,” Erick said. Three schools received help this year, including Eagle Harmony Charter School in Phoenix, impacting an estimated total of 200 kids since last year. Summer is when KBBE begins its fund raising efforts. The goal for KBBE moving forward is to become a nonprofit and continue to help less fortunate students with back-to-school needs. To donate or contact Kids Breaking Borders for Education, email Sophia at sophia.deyden@gmail.com or Erick at edeyden17@brophybroncos.org. Visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ kidsbreakingborders.
Mesa’s Make a Difference Day volunteers eligible for mini grants Volunteers organizing service activities in Mesa on Saturday, Oct. 24 as part of the National Make a Difference Day of Service are encouraged to apply to the event’s grant program. Each grant involves a Home Depot store gift card for up to $100 to purchase materials and supplies for a specific project or up to two free landfill passes to dispose of debris to help support independent service projects in the community. There are several eligibility rules and criteria that will be used to determine who receives a grant: The applicant must be planning a service project with at least five participating volunteers to be completed in Mesa Oct. 24. There must be a need for materials, October 2015
supplies or debris removal to complete the service project; for example, tools (such as paint brushes) that are needed to paint a house. Applicants must clearly define the geographic area within Mesa where the project will take place. Applicants will be volunteer groups with little to no funding, or limited access to other funding sources. Based on the criteria, grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Only one grant, with a maximum of $100 or two landfill passes for either the Salt River Landfill or the San Tan Transfer Station, will be awarded per project. A maximum of $200 in gift cards will be awarded for each city council district.
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By Meghan McCoy Foodies will have the opportunity to sample food from more than a dozen restaurants at SanTan Village while supporting an East Valley organization this month. The Taste of SanTan will be held from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at SanTan Village, 2218 E. Williams Field Rd. Tickets for the 21-and-older event are $50, with $25 tax-deductible. “This event supports Save the Family’s general operating budget by generating over $50,000 in gross revenue annually,” said Tina Lopez, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona’s chief development officer. Lopez said the event can hold up to 800 attendees and has sold out in years past. She said eight years ago shopping center operator Macerich, formerly Westcor, approached Save the Family about being the beneficiary. The organization said yes. “Over the years this has become one of two of Save the Family’s signature fundraising events, which is hosted
More than 1,500 volunteers are expected to participate in more than 50 Love Your Block projects across the City of Mesa Oct. 24 as part of National Make a Difference Day. Residents, neighborhood groups, local businesses, church groups and City of Mesa staff will volunteer for a variety of beautification and cleanup projects. Examples of service projects include painting walls and curb numbers; cleaning up parks, alleys and canals; distributing neighborhood resource bags, and helping residents who need assistance with painting and landscaping. Love Your Block is a high-impact service strategy in which community members are engaged in revitalizing their neighborhoods one block at a time. The deadline to submit a grant application is Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 4 p.m. The application form and more information are available at www.mesaaz.gov/residents/volunteer/makea-difference-day.
by SanTan Village and managed and facilitated by Save the Family,” Lopez said. The event will feature unlimited food tastings from 16 restaurants in the shopping center. Beer, wine and signature Santinis will be provided by Tito’s Vodka, as well as other refreshing nonalcoholic beverages. The restaurants include Barnes & Noble Café; Brio Tuscan Grille; Caketini; Cantina Laredo; Famous Dave’s; Fat Straw; Frost Gelato; Gordon Biersch; Grimaldi’s; Johnny Rockets; The Keg; Kona Grill; The event supports Save the Family’s general operating budget by generating over $50,000 in Paradise Bakery; Wok Box and gross revenue annually. World of Beer. door prizes will also be available. “Guests will be served samA free photo booth is being providplings from each restaurant that will ed by Cox Communications and free range from fajitas, chopped pork sliders and Japanese yellowtail sashimi to caricature drawings are included. There’s even more. brownies, cheesecakes and cannolis,” “There will also be a super raffle that Lopez said. you do not need to be present to win, At 7 p.m. TreJa Vu Band will perform followed by Arizona’s Original which includes prizes of $500 SanTan Dance Crew Footklan. Cornhole and Village shopping spree, Apple iWatch,
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Mesa travels back to the ‘80s with Starfighters Arcade By Dani Ganley Tucked away in an industrial center in Mesa is a paradise for old school gamers: Starfighters Arcade. Owned by Michael Lovato and Steve Thomas, Starfighters Arcade is home to many popular games of the past including “Pac-Man,” “Tron,” “Galaga,” “Paperboy” and “Sea Wolf.” It has only been open since November 2014, but has grown to become a popular spot for people of all ages. “We had a lady in a walker that wanted to play ‘Tempest’ and that’s all she wanted to do,” Thomas said. They see a lot of people in their 20s and 30s as well. ITT Technical Institute student Ryan Campbell, 21, started out as a customer and then became an employee at Starfighters Arcade. He visited and decided within a week that it was something he wanted to be a part of.
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“There are a lot of ‘90s games I used to play as a kid here. It’s great,” Campbell said. They see a lot of families come in. Parents love to play the games from their own childhoods with their children. “That’s a shared memory they’re going to have for the rest of their lives and we’re just happy to contribute to that,” Lovato said. Both of the owners have fond memories of visiting arcades in their own hometowns as kids in the 80s. “We took all of those memories and threw them all together to make this place,” Thomas said. They decided individually that the Valley was missing an arcade and ended up joining forces to open Starfighters Arcade. “The feeling of arcades when we were younger was just not available,” Thom...continues on page 16
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a year of date nights, events tickets job training and mentoring, which asgalore featuring tickets to sporting sists their clients in getting back into events, concerts and local shows, and the workforce. The center is open from a wine tasting for 20 people from Total 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through FriWine & More,” Lopez said. day. Childcare and transportation is Tickets—priced at $20 each, four for facilitated to help parents while they $50, or 12 for $100—can be purhased are searching for a job. by calling (480) 466-7714. “Our Career Development Center Save the Family was founded in 1988 Program offers classes to help with in Mesa and has housing in Mesa, the pre-employment process, such as Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe resume writing, mock and Scottsdale, and a dointerviews, job leads, mestic violence shelter in GED training and testPhoenix, housing 14 single ing, dress for success and moms with children. The more,” Lopez said. “We organization has a threealso provide soft skills pronged approach to training, such as comequip families with what munication, listening they need while addressskills and body language, Revelers indulge in food ing poverty and overcom- and drink from more than which are all important a dozen area residents ing homelessness. factors in obtaining and “Last year Save the Fam- during Taste of SanTan. keeping employment. ily assisted over 500 homeless, low-in- Clients are trained on computers, givcome and veteran families with hous- en manuals and materials that relate to ing, case management and extensive computer skills, taught typing skills, supportive services to get them on the office equipment training and Micropath to self-sufficiency,” Lopez said. soft training.” The organization’s supportive serShe said 80 percent of their adult clivices include the Career Development ents are women and, of those, 45 perCenter that provides resources, skills, cent are victims of domestic violence.
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as said. They wanted people to be able to have that feeling of standing next to someone while playing a game and competing for those high scores. “I can play ‘Pac-Man’ and ‘Galaga’ on my phone, but it’s not even close to the same thing,” Thomas said. They originally opened up in a smaller space around the corner, but after realizing the demand, their need for a larger space grew, and so did their collection. The original 1,800 square-foot venue housed 87 games by the time they moved. The new location is more than double the size. The type of gameplay at Starfighters Arcade is a little different than what you’d find in the arcades of the past because everything is on free play, allowing for unlimited gameplay included
with admission. This allows players a little more freedom and flexibility in deciding what to play. “That’s one of the unique phenomena of this place. Because everything is on free play, there are games that people were familiar with and exposed to back in the 1980s that they didn’t play because it’d be a quick turn,” Lovato said. Now, that’s not an issue. In the past, when pinball was prevalent, someone might play a game or two but avoid playing it more than that because their money would go down the drain pretty quickly. “People that didn’t play it a lot back in the day are coming in now and they just fall in love with it,” Thomas said. Starfighters Arcade is located at 4840 E. Jasmine St., Suite #102, in Mesa, and is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11 p.m. Visit its website at www. starfightersarcade.com.
Royal Neighbors of America supports Arizona charities Putting women and children first is more than a maritime code. Royal Neighbors of America, a life insurer with a 120-year-old philanthropic mission of neighbor helping neighbor, put that adage into action with donations to 10 Arizona charities. Many of the charities had a focus aligned directly with Royal Neighbors’ mission to empower women and their families. Royal Neighbors provided funds to 10 organizations—$500 each for a total of $5,000. The charities included programs providing support for homeless women and their families, such as Fans Across America, Turn a New Leaf, House of Refuge, Maggie’s Place and LAPHX, as well as Sunshine Acres, a long-established Christian children’s home in Mesa, and Pappas Kids that provides support for lowincome, homeless and at-risk children. Royal Neighbors also selected life-enhancement programs including Dogs4vets, which provides support and service dog training for wounded veterans; the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) literacy program, and Arizona Wind Symphony, a volunteer symphony group that per-
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Rawhide’s Steakhouse: The town’s signature restaurant, Rawhide’s Steakhouse was recently featured on Food Network’s “Craziest Restaurants in America.” The welcoming restaurant features “daily live music, hometown hospitality and authentic western fare including Rawhide’s famous fried rattlesnake and Rocky Mountain oysters, prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Scott, who was also featured on the show,” according to a press release. There are a variety of delicious hand-cut steaks alongside an endless salad bar, gluten-free menu items and new family-friendly pricing. Insider tip: If a steakhouse isn’t your speed, Rawhide also features a honkytonk for the 21-and-over crowd and a pizza tavern.
Six Gun Theater: With several shows a day— each one a little different—the Rough Riders reenact tales of the Old West at Six Gun Theater. With mock gunfights, daring falls and great audience interaction, visitors should see one Rawhide Western Town is now open for the 2015-2016 season. or more of these great shows. A fun side note for the kids: ferent trains, a post office, and more. the actors sign a wanted poster at the Gold panning seemed to be especially end of each performance. It makes a a hit with the younger crowd. And, for the grown ups, there’s also a mechanigreat souvenir. cal bull called the Widow Maker, loTown Attractions: For visitors with cated at the honkytonk. little ones in tow, this is where the fun takes place. With something for every- Shopping: Parking and admission one, there is a kid-friendly mechanical to Rawhide is free, making it a great bull, rock climbing wall, stagecoach place to browse unique Western rides, hay wagon rides, burro rides, shops. There’s something for every a petting zoo, gold panning, two dif- budget—from the Rawhide Mercan... continues on page 18
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Sometimes I find a project that I simply have to make and sometimes I find an object I have to do... something... with. In this case, when my Costco-sized strawberry preserves ran out, I realized what a beautiful shape the jar was. I simply had to repurpose it. A fall-themed candleholder was in order. law talk
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Step 1: Removing the label There are many theories for removing labels from glass jars. The easiest technique I’ve tried is to soak the jar in water for up to 24 hours. Sometimes the label will peel right off, sometimes after about 12 hours you’ll need to use a screwdriver or butterknife to score the middle of the label to speed up the process. Once the paper is off, if any adhesive is left, simply apply a light coat of Goo Gone, wait 5 minutes, then wipe off what’s left. biz box
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Step 2: Tissue preparation I planned to design this candleholder so that I can use it for both Halloween and Thanksgiving so I cut out six pumpkins, a moon and stars, and a bare tree. I’ve learned from previous decoupage projects that any time I use light-colored shapes, they can’t be applied over any other color. While this adds a degree of difficulty, the solution is tedious but simple: Cut small pieces of tissue to outline the main shapes.
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Step 3: Apply the tissue Using the paint brush, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the bottom of the jar. Continue adding more tissue, with slight overlaps, until you’ve covered the entire base and about an inch of the lower part of the jar. Add in some green pieces to fill in gaps and get a somewhat even ring around the bottom of the jar. Add the tree, pumpkins, moon and stars next. With a complex shape like the tree, secure the trunk first, then paint Mod Podge on the glass over the area each branch is intended to go, then lay the tissue in place. The final step is to fill in the sky, around all of the shapes. I primarily used small squares and triangles of blue tissue and layered them around each of the objects. In some cases, I tried to cut the blue tissue in a similar shape, most notably in the tighter spaces between branches.
Step 4: Let there be light Once the Mod Podge has dried, the candleholder is ready to use. Small pillar candles work as well as tealights, or, for added fun you can try a Halloween pumpkin light that changes colors.
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A letter to me 20 years ago We all change a little each day. Our experiences mold us. I’m not the same person I was 20 years ago—and I’m not just referring to my pants size. It would be interesting (to say the least) if we could go back and talk to the person we were two decades ago. What advice and insight would we give? And would the person we were then listen to us now—or not? Dear me from 1995, You are embroiled in the business and “busyness” of parenting. Two young children depend on you and you’re about to top that off with a couple more in the coming years. I know. It sounds overwhelming, but you can do it. Sleep is overrated anyway and adult naps were invented for a reason.
You feel as though this stage and their neediness will never end. Believe me, it will. You might think you know it all at this point (that’s one thing that hasn’t changed about us during the last 20 years) but you don’t. Not really. We never do. But I do have a few snippets of knowledge that might benefit you now and in the years to come. First, I have some good news: They will grow up. You will sleep through the night on a regular basis and as an added bonus you won’t have to set a substantial portion of your weekly spending toward diapers. Next, I have some bad news: They will grow up. It will come more quickly than you ever could have imagined. And as you lie awake in bed at 2 a.m. you will recall their
middle-of-the-night cries with fondness and longing. There will even be times when you wish for it to happen again, maybe just once, to be able to smell their baby breath and remind you that you are a young mama. Even though you will delight in their growth, it will be a pain like you’ve never experienced before. Their dependence—and following independence—defines your being. That is OK. The eventual independence will feel good, after a time. You may even get back to some of the old hobbies that you nearly forgot you used to enjoy—gardening, crafting, your husband. Help your children prioritize. Be kind. The importance of family. Good friends. Good choices. Good grades. Worthwhile activities. Sports. In that order. Teach them to take responsibility for their actions. I fear responsibility is getting lost in our age of
entitlement. “I was wrong,” and “I’m sorry,” are important phrases for them to practice and master. Talk to them. Keep an open dialogue. Answer their questions and they will answer yours. Often this will be at midnight when you are beyond tired or when you have a work deadline that’s overdue. Kids are a lot of things, but convenient isn’t one of them. Take the time on their time. It’s all you’ve got. Finally, don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re doing the best you can. You’ve always got tomorrow to be the perfect parent. Thanks for listening. Sincerely, Me from 2015. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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Tips to help children navigate our digital world Story by Laurie Struna Photos by Tim Hacker Two friends hang out after school via FaceTime for a virtual play date. The room is filled with sounds of the six-year-olds giggling with excitement. One of the friends lifts up the device so the other can see and interact with the latest Minecraft building extravaganza game It’s imperative that students in Mesa Public Schools master computer skills. on PlayStation. People wait patiently in long lines with noses buried in electronic devices. Commuters use voice-activated virtual assistants to guide them to destinations and inquire about everything from weather to directions or traffic advisories. Everywhere you look, we are Students at Stapley Junior High create artwork to remind classmates to be aware of online privacy. glued to our technology. For the students of Mesa Facebook. Children will find ways to Public Schools, it’s imperative they go behind the parents’ backs, and then master computer skills for the 21st parents can’t monitor something they century job market. Most children are not aware of.” know their way around electronic deUnplugging is important, and so is vices when it comes to socializing and providing opportunities for your chilgaming, and parents can ensure their dren to play or be creative without children are properly using technol- technology. ogy for success in school. “Parents should ‘friend’ their chil“Social media is here to stay, and dren on social media,” shared Brenda the earlier children learn how to be Frank, computer teacher at Fremont responsible technology users, the bet- Junior High School. “Make sure your ter,” said Laura Wojciechowicz, edu- social media settings are set to pricational technology trainer at Mesa vate, and teach children to only friend Public Schools. “Communicating with people they know in real life. It’s about your children about it is the biggest being safe, not famous.” key.” Coach children to be cautious about Monitor the amount of time your what they are posting, because it children are on devices. Set limits never goes away. Future employers, and find the right digital balance for colleges and scholarship opportuniyour family. Educate yourself about ties could be affected by information how your children are using the In- posted online. ternet. Ask them to share what they “If you don’t want it on a bulletin are learning with you. Check received board at school, then it should not be and sent emails, look at the Internet posted online,” Frank said. history and review saved photos. Are Create a dialogue with your chilthey socializing, playing games or do- dren that opens communication lines. ing homework? Reassure them that if they feel unsafe “While limits are important, so is with someone online, they can come being flexible and willing to negoti- to you and discuss it. ate,” Wojciechowicz said. “The biggest For additional digital safety inforissues arise when a parent completely mation, visit www.mpsaz.org/edtech/ bans their child from something like resources/cybersavvy/teens.
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By Ken Abramczyk About three months ago, Trish Beltran purchased four tickets for “Grease” scheduled for May 2016 at The Palms Theatre. For the last few years, a night out with her daughters at that venue became an annual event because Beltran believed seeing shows and theatrical productions, like “Sleeping Beauty” and “Cinderella,” was an important activity for her family. Beltran and her family could attend a show without the long drive, traffic issues, parking and walking to a downtown Phoenix venue. “The price was a decent amount for the show and the shows were high quality,” Beltran said. “We’ve been going the last 10 years. “(My daughters) loved it. They looked forward to it and they looked forward to ‘Grease.’” Beltran’s anticipation turned to disappointment when she learned recently that the theater, located at 5247 E. Brown Rd., had closed. Officials sent out an email announcing the news and posted it on the The Palms Theatre’s home page.
“We gave it our very best, unfortunately the economic realities and enormous overhead required to maintain an operation of this magnitude proved to be more than the market could bear,” the email stated. Theater officials said they “exhausted every available option.” “Our hope was to make it through the summer and build momentum as we According to The Palms Theatre’s website, they have a substantial amount of debt to survive the difhead into our 15th season; “acquired ficult summer,” which they say they are unable to repay. to that end, we depleted all of our resources and acquired a Beltran said she was surprised by the substantial amount of debt to survive news. the difficult summer, which we simply “What surprised me is they didn’t reare unable to repay.” fund the money,” Beltran said. “I never The theater is “unable to make a full bought that far in advance before.” or partial refund on advance orders.” Beltran said she has not attempted The email said another “prominent” to contact the theater yet. “I will wait Valley arts organization had offered to to see if I hear anything,” Beltran said. step up and honor outstanding tickets “I’m sure there are a lot of people out that were purchased for the 2015-2016 of money.” season. Details were “coming soon,” She loved the theater’s convenience. the email stated. “You don’t have to park in a five-sto-
ry garage and walk a mile to go to it. It’s small and it’s not packed. It’s nice and quiet, and low-key. I thought the shows were pretty fantastic for a little theater like that.” When she checked on availability of “Grease” tickets, she noticed that others purchased tickets in advance, so she went ahead and did the same because of the popularity of that particular show. She knew the theater didn’t sell out, but she knew she wanted to take her daughters to “Grease.” “It was never a packed house and I always wondered how they keep going, but I was going to keep it going,” Beltran said. On whether she would see a replacement show, Beltran said, “Maybe. It depends on what it is.” Beltran expected that she would try and contact the theater, but she wasn’t optimistic. “It’s a huge disappointment,” Beltran said. “I don’t think I will buy anything that far in advance again.” Officials at The Palms Theatre could not be reached for comment. The venue’s old phone number (480) 924-6260 has been “temporarily disconnected.”
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Another Opening, Another Show The Salt River Brass opens its 28th year with a salute to the best from Broadway and Hollywood. WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda meet your neighbor Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $17 to $22, students with ID and seniors $15 to $20 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Mesa Arts expensive homes & Crafts Festival (MACFest) This festival features woodworking, metal crafts, food items, jewelry, art, photography, handmade soaps and holiday gift items. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 3, and Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; first and third Saturdays of the month until April WHERE: North MacDonald Street, between Main and Pepper streets, Mesa COST: Free; participating artists and crafters pay $20 per space per show. INFO: www.macfestmesa.com or email info@macfestmesa.com. Sunland Village Karaoke Nights Come watch your friends sing, or even take part yourself. WHEN: Saturdays, Oct. 10, and Oct. 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $2 donation. INFO: (480) 832-9003 Oktoberfest Dinner Dinner features brats, rolls, sauerkraut, potato salad and strudel. Music will be provided by Keven Moen. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $7.50, by Monday, Oct. 12. INFO: (480) 832-9003
Zoltán Mága Enjoy the flair and passion of Hungary’s foremost violin virtuoso. Experience fiery music and Hungarian folk dance brought to life by singers and costumed ballroom dancers. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $30 to $70 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Earth Science Day “Visualizing Earth Systems” is the theme for this year’s event with a screening of PBS’ “Making North America,” the Rock, Mineral & Fossil Roadshow, plus free planetarium shows and children’s activities. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: http://bit.ly/1VmCPtD Ice Cream Social Enjoy ice cream while listening to David Grimes sing country songs. WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $4. INFO: (480) 832-9003
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Wednesday Wrap Wednesday Wrap is a midweek program open to anyone from kindergarten through adult. The group meets in six-week blocks for music (choir, Christmas musical, percussion and signing choir), dinner, games and Bible study. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 21 to Dec. 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa COST: $4 per night or $20 for six weeks INFO: (480) 964-8606 or www.fpcmesa.org The Story of Leadership and the Wisdom of the Wolf A two-city tour of the traditional Navajo winter story of Mai Tso (wolf) is narrated by gifted storyteller and folklorist Sunny Dooley. This tale demonstrates that nature is a powerful teacher for humankind. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $10 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Dia de los Muertos Festival The annual Day of the Dead festival features a colorful mercado with an assortment of merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts, live entertainment, an altar contest and foods.
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October. It’s a devilish month with ghosts and goblins and such. But I’m being quite the evil one here in my kitchen as I stir up a devilishly delicious treat that takes chocolate brownies to a new level. Not only is there devil’s food cake mix added to the box of brownie mix (my longtime secret to moist brownies), but on top of the cooked brownie, I stack more
chunks of brownie. Then, to make matters even more scrumptious, it is drizzled with a rich and creamy caramel sauce. Oh, I’m such a bad ghoul. If you have a recipe that you think our readers would love to try, email me. While you’re there, check out more recipes and cooking tips at www.jandatri.com.
Chocolate Brownies with Caramel Sauce Drizzle 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 box brownie mix 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons strong coffee or 2 teaspoons instant espresso 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons Hershey’s chocolate syrup, optional 1 bag (8 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided Caramel sauce to drizzle
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 shallow baking dish. (Some use a jelly roll baking sheet or quarter sheet pan.) Mix together oats, dry devil’s food cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water, oil, coffee, cocoa, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and 1 cup of the walnuts until well blended. (Reserve 1/2 cup walnuts for topping.) Bake according to brownie mix package instructions. (Do not overbake brownies.) When cool, cut in squares. Place three to four squares in freezer. When hardened, cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Drizzle a small amount of caramel sauce over brownies. Place
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Yes, they do, and teppanyaki, too Got Sushi? embraces a business phi- dedicated base of customers. losophy to treat customers like fam“It isn’t just the food; it is the friendliily. That philosophy extends from the ness of staff, too, that draws customers. owners to the restaurant staff. “They are comfortable coming here,” “You have to love Suki said. “You ask people, especially with them about their famour type of restaurant, ily. You don’t treat them and you have to listen just like a customer. We to what they say,” said have much stronger Connie “Suki” Lee. “It’s relationships than just like a family with this business.” communication.” Got Sushi? serves The Sashimi Platter features 16 For many years, the pieces of uncooked and thinly up—and is known for— couple worked for Ki’s sliced yellowtail, tuna, salmon the lighter fare of sushi parents at their res- and octopus, along with soup, and sashimi, yet they taurant in Chandler. In salad and rice for $21.95. contrast those flavors June 2003, Suki and Ki Lee decided with the teppanyaki (which means to open Got Sushi? on the northwest “iron grill”) meats, chicken and fish corner of McDowell and Power roads, to accommodate any palate that walks where the sushi and teppanyaki res- through the door. taurant remains today. They chose The sushi menu features 103 items East Mesa to open their own restau- and 47 variations of sushi rolls. The rolls rant to bring their food closer to a range in price from $4.25 to $13.50. comm. spotlight
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Valleywide Fan and Light brings personal touch to lighting business Attractive ceiling fans in a variety of everything, and we do sell some comsizes and styles. Beautiful chandeliers mercial products too but we don’t install and pendant lamps that accent a dining them,” Jon said. room or kitchen. Outdoor sconces that “All of our installers are in-house, so light up a dark walkway at night. we don’t deal with subcontractors,” RoThese are just a few of the many prod- chelle added. ucts that people will find at Valleywide In addition to their wide selection of Fan and Light in Mesa. interior and exterior lights, ceiling fans, Owner Jon Bury has been in the in- portable floor fans and more, Rochelle dustry for more than 30 years. He said one of their most popular services opened Valleywide Fan and Light seven is lamp repair. years ago in November. “We have become such a throwaway “This is definitely not his first rodeo,” world, but we can repair all types of said Jon’s wife Rochelle Bury, manager of lamps,” she said, adding that recently, the store. they had nine lamps in the store awaitJon said they work primarily with resi- ing repair. dential customers who are looking to “Lamps can have a lot of sentimental upgrade or add lighting or a fan to their value for people, like maybe it belonged homes. to their grandma or great-grandma or “We are licensed and bonded contrac- it was a gift from a husband and he has DSC015 Gilbert Sun News 10x5.4 Ad B FINAL.pdf 1 8/20/15 tors, so we not only sell but also install since passed away.”9:31 AM on the town
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Almost 30 years ago, Animal Clipper opened for business in Mesa. Dan and Juliet Castillo have co-owned the dog and cat grooming salon for around 15 years. In June, they moved their business into a 3,000-square-foot In June, Animal Clipper moved to a new and much location that is over three larger facility, which now includes a self-service dog times as large as the previous wash. space. and it all starts with the TLC that is “We groom both dogs and cats,” shown by our staff,” Dan said. Juliet said, adding that surprisingly, One of the most enjoyable parts most cats who come in don’t mind be- of owning a grooming salon that has ing bathed. been open for almost three decades, “The dogs and cats go to the bath Juliet said, is working with the second first and get cleaned and then come generation of regular customers. out for the final touches,” Dan said, “We have worked with families that adding that they now also offer a self- had little kids, and now the kids are service dog wash that includes four el- grown and they bring their pets in to evated tubs, one walk-in bathing stall see us,” Juliet said. and a drying room with high velocity Juliet also gets a kick out of watchdryers. ing her four-legged clients transform Animal Clipper is a family affair, before her eyes. Dan and Juliet said. Their daughter “It’s kind of like when a person goes Parris and son Derrick both work to the hair dresser and gets a new hair there, as do a team of dedicated and color—it makes them feel happy. The established groomers with combined dogs come in all scruff y and dirty and decades of experience. then it’s so fun to see them clean and “There is a lot of competition in our happy and strutting their stuff,” she industry, almost like nail salons that said. are all over,” Juliet said. For Dan, the chance to speak with “But Animal Clipper is an estab- his customers and see their positive lished business that is in it for the long reactions to the new and much bigger haul, and our staff is very talented and location is a highlight of his day. tenured.” “Our customers are awesome. Dan said he and Juliet are extremely When we were in the old location I grateful that their staff stayed with didn’t have a lot of opportunities to get them during the recent relocation. out and engage with them, but now I “We really understand how blessed can meet and talk with them and get we are to have the same staff,” Dan to know them better,” he said. said. “They just get this excited look In addition to being dedicated to when they walk in the door. They are the business, Dan said the staff is also excited to see our new place that has devoted to their four-legged clients. blossomed into something bigger.” From young dogs who romped in the Animal Clipper is located at 5251 mud and need a good shampoo to E. Brown Rd., Suite 101, in Mesa. For older cats who like to be pampered, more information, call (480) 830-2040 Dan said everyone who works there or visit www.animalclippermesa.com has a true love of animals. or www.Facebook.com/animalclipper “Our customers are also very loyal, mesa. on the town
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Recent Sales as of September 2015 Las Sendas 4211 N Starry Pass 3055 N Red Mtn 218 7334 E Minton Cir 3060 N Ridgecrst 125 3444 N Tuscany Cir 7149 E Quartz St 3219 N Boulder Cnyn 7431 E Orion Cir 8056 E Sandia Cir 7360 E Sandia Cir 8104 E Vista Cnyn 7024 E Sierra Morena 3565 N Crystal Peak
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Mountain Bridge 8538 E Indigo St 9062 E Ivyglen Cir 8654 Ivy St 2056 N 89th Place 1651 N Woodruff 1721 N Channing 8743 E Jager St 1908 N Woodruff 8531 E June St 2333 N Steele Cir
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Common causes of car accidents Car accidents are often caused by driver negligence or a problem or defect with one of the vehicles involved. Driver negligence The issue of fault in most injuryrelated insurance claims and most personal injury lawsuits depends on establishing who was negligent. In a car accident case, one obvious way that a driver can be negligent is to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs while driving, but taking certain prescription medication can also be negligent. Medicine warnings tell us not to take a certain medication while operating heavy machinery. If you get into a car accident while taking one of those medications, you may be blamed for your carelessness. The more common form of driver negligence is, however, basic inattention to the road. Cars are big, heavy
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machines, and a lot of things are happening on the roads. Taking one’s eyes off the road, even for a second, can be negligent. There are innumerable ways in which a driver can be inattentive. Some of them include: • Looking at something or someone by the side of the road • Looking at a map or a piece of paper • Changing the station on the radio • Looking at a cellphone • Texting • Getting something out of the glove compartment • Adjusting the seat • Getting something out of your pocket • Looking into the back seat or getting something out of the back seat • Looking at your children to talk to or scold them • Eating or drinking (even non-alco-
Personal injury lawyers have used every one of these examples (and many more) to prove negligence in a car accident case. If you are hit by a driver who was doing any of the above actions at the time of the collision, that is evidence that will improve your chances of proving your case. Conversely, if you cause a car accident because you were doing any of the above things, you can expect that your insurance company will be paying on the claim and raising your insurance premiums. Cars in bad condition Defective cars can be very dangerous. Defects in cars include not just problems with the way that the car came from the factory, but also problems that develop over the life of the car. For example, if your brakes are wearing out, but you choose not to replace them, you are knowingly
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driving a defective car and you will be found negligent if you cause an accident by being unable to stop in time. Common problems with cars that are likely to cause an accident include problems with the steering, acceleration, braking or lights. If your car is showing signs of any of these problems, you should get it checked out as soon as possible. If a mechanic tells you that your car needs to be repaired, you should get it fixed. If you can’t afford to repair it, you should not drive it. Knowingly driving a car in need of repair is asking for trouble. If you get hit by another driver who was knowingly driving a car in bad shape, you should be able to prove your case. If you get into a car accident, give us a call at (480) 833-1113. We are happy to help. Kevin Chapman is a partner at Rowley Chapman & Barney, Attorneys at Law. He attended ASU (B.S. 1986; J.D. 1992). His practice revolves around accidents and personal injury and he can be reached at (480) 8331113.
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