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The U.S. Marine Corps and Glazier Football Clinics annually present the award to 41 high school football coaches across the nation who exemplify the Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis—always faithful— and who model the leadership values of honor, courage and commitment, according to Marine Corps Phoenix Recruiting Station representative Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken.

Ragsdale was surprised when he was notified of the award. He admitted that the recognition was a little out of his comfort zone, but he was proud because it represents what CVHS football is all about.

“This award is about what we do,” Ragdale said. “Winning games and winning titles is all fine and dandy, but at the end of the day, becoming better husbands, better fathers and better men is what we are after.”

Ragsdale, who played football at Apache Junction High School and Mesa Community College, knew he wanted to be a football coach because of the positive influence his teachers and coaches had on him. He learned that life is about loving what you do and he preaches that to his players and students.

“I tell my students that it’s not about making money, it’s about loving what you do,” Ragsdale said.

Ragsdale began his coaching career as an undergraduate student at Arizona State University as a football assistant and then as a graduate student. He was a recruiting coordinator until 1998. He has been coaching at the high school level for more than 15 years, including stints at Apache Junction and Mesquite high schools. Ragsdale was named the first classifieds

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The U.S. Marine Corps and Glazier Football Clinics annually present the award to 41 high school football coaches across the nation who exemplify the Marine Corps motto of Semper Fidelis—always faithful.

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head football coach at CVHS in 2009.

Starting a new football program can be challenging, but Ragsdale has been able to create a winning and family atmosphere at Campo Verde.

“You just have to set expectations and the kids will meet it,” Ragsdale said.

In Campo Verde’s short history, Ragsdale has led the team to a 22-12 record and a playoff berth in each of its three varsity football seasons.

Faith, Family and Football are the three words on the back of the Coyote football T-shirts and is an important part of Ragsdale’s message.

“When those three things are coupled by hard work, good things are going to happen. No matter what program I’m with, those three words will be on the back of our shirts,” Ragsdale said. “Always remember that faith, family and whatever you are doing for that third item are what is important.”

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According to The Echo’s Nest, which collects and analyzes data from Internet music platforms, Arizona’s favorite local band is Linkin Park. The band, whose lead singer, Chester Bennington, lives in Gilbert, is considered “local” by the poll’s criteria, although Bennington splits his time between Gilbert and Los Angeles. Said hardcore local music fans: “Booooooooooooooooooooo!”

Nearby News freelancer Lynette Carrington recently took on PR and publicity duties for the short film, “Behind Glass Walls.” The film takes a look at the walls we build around us and how they prevent us from finding that which we really need. The romance/comedy/drama will shoot in Los Angeles this summer. It was written

by R. Dana Browne, will be directed and produced by Samantha Siong and stars Browne and award-winning Hollywood veteran actor Christopher Atkins (“The Blue Lagoon,” “Dallas”).

Frances Fisher, whose battle with Burkitt’s lymphoma is in remission, celebrated her 90th birthday at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. The rare

form of cancer attacks the lymphatic system that helps the body to fight infections. Patients older than 60 have only a 33 percent chance of surviving this type of cancer. Best wishes to Frances!

After we went to press, the Town of Gilbert was to decide if it would fund a $19 million BMX national headquarters, Olympic training track and public park.

A 4,000-seat covered arena would host national events at least twice a year and could someday become the home of Olympic qualifying races, USA BMX officials told Gilbert residents at a community meeting. USA BMX is the governing body of a growing sport that earned recognition as an Olympic event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The organization boasts 70,000 members worldwide, including 5,000 in Arizona and 260 in Gilbert.

Longtime Gilbert resident Ruth Gieszl died Feb. 10 at age 90. She was instrumental in the formation of the Gilbert Historical Society and Museum, and the Gilbert Senior Center.

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Mayor John Lewis welcomed at least two new businesses to the Gilbert fold.

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Danielle Reynolds of Gilbert is the top female compound youth archer in the United States. Now she aims to become No. 1 on the U.S. archery team, a broader category of archery that includes adults, next year.

health specialist with the 6253rd U.S. Army Hospital in Mesa and works as a property maintenance supervisor in Gilbert. He graduated from Mesa High School in 2005. “I chose to compete so I have the opportunity to perform at a highly competitive environment and to better myself as a soldier,” Lewis said.

Representatives from BCS Enterprises of Gilbert were among the 100,000 people who attended the largest construction trade show in North America, CONEXPO-CON/AGG from March 4 to March 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Gilbert native Spc. Keith Lewis was one of 13 soldiers who competed in the Army Reserve Medical Command’s prestigious Best Warrior Competition in Helena, Mont. This four-day competition tested physical endurance, military knowledge and mental perseverance. Lewis is a mental

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By Beth Lucas Lila Shoemaker always had a big passion for music and performance.

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The Mesa mother of six embraced her From left, Wendy Wise of Chandler and passion for musical performance, and Leah Davis of Gilbert are Arizona’s 2014 taught her children everything she Merit Mothers, and Lori Roberts of Mesa is Arizona’s 2014 Mother of Achievement. knows.

To Shoemaker, though, being a Mother of seven, she and her husband mother and now grandmother is its Jeremy Geigle started the Arizona own reward, and she never expected to Family Council, which helps families be named Arizona’s 2014 Mother of the advocating Internet safety education.

Year.

Jill also served on the founding board “I could’ve gone on to sing on for the Mesa Storytelling Festival.

Broadway,” she said. “Or teach in high Tessy Hoffman of Mesa is honored school. But I chose to be a mom, so as 2014 Mother of Children with I put all my talents, all my energies Special Needs. Her husband, Rodney, and all of my skills into raising my as well as her two children, ages 21 children. As a result, they all sing and and 19, were diagnosed with cerebral play instruments, three of them know palsy. Her children, unable to walk or American Sign Language.” talk and who are fed through feeding Shoemaker was one of seven East tubes, have a mother who “cheerfully Valley women honored recently by the tends to her family’s physical as well as American Mothers organization that emotional needs.”

Blindness didn’t has been recognizing the hold back Aubrey importance of mothers Kleinschmidt of Mesa, nationwide since 1935. who was honored as Arizona’s first Mother of the 2014 Mother of the Year was named in the Year with Special 1947.

Needs. Mother of four, The awards honor Kleinschmidt lost sight specific achievements, Lila Shoemaker of Mesa, left, is in one eye at 4 days old, including mothers of Arizona’s 2014 Mother of the special needs children, Year, and Jill Geigle of Gilbert and in the other in 2010.

She gave birth to two of and mothers with special is Arizona’s 2014 Young her youngest after losing needs themselves. Lori Mother of the Year.

Roberts of Mesa was named Arizona’s her sight completely, and continues 2014 Mother of Achievement, a to “stay on top of the myriad details recognition of the importance for sighted moms have to contend with.”

Wendy Wise of Chandler and mothers to achieve their own dreams Leah Davis of Gilbert were named and be role models for their children.

“Learning has always been hard Arizona 2014 Mothers of Merit. Wise overcame struggles for me. I have health with PTSD after one challenges and I have of her five children had to overcome was stillborn. After learning disabilities, earning a degree in one being ADHD,” chemical engineering Roberts explained. at only 19, she focused But that didn’t stop Tessy Hoffman of Mesa, left, is her from earning three Arizona’s 2014 Mother of Children on raising her children.

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The 16th annual nationwide Smiles for Life Campaign runs through June. Locally, one hundred percent of proceeds from teeth-whitening procedures done by Dr. Kathy Jacobsen at Contemporary Dentistry are donated to worthy children’s charities, locally and worldwide. As an additional incentive, each toothwhitening patient enjoys his or her smile brightening procedure at a discounted rate. Patients love the unique opportunity to improve the lives of children in need while also enhancing their own smile.

Since its creation, Crown Council’s nationwide Smile For Life Campaign has raised more than $33 million for seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged kids. Donations from last year alone totaled $1.5 million.

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The event will provide individuals with an opportunity to meet other chamber members while enjoying breakfast in an informal gathering atmosphere. The 90-minute gathering allows individuals to share conversations with other professionals while learning about the business community.

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By Meghan McCoy Homebound individuals will receive further help with funds raised by About Care’s seventh annual golf tournament and luncheon on Saturday, April 26, at Western Skies Golf Course, 1245 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert.

About Care Executive Director Ann Marie McArthur said the About Care Board Chairwoman Nancy Norman event is the nonprofit’s main and About Care Executive Director Ann Marie fundraiser of the year. Last year’s McArthur provided a helping hand during last tournament attracted almost year’s golf tournament and luncheon. The seventh 70 golfers, making it the most annual tourney is Saturday, April 26. successful to date.

Arizona Diamondbacks suite with “We are hoping to have about food and drinks.

80 golfers,” she said about the 2014 About Care’s nine board members tournament. “It’s a really fun event.” will help with the tournament.

The tourney kicks off with a “Hopefully it will be a gorgeous day,” continental breakfast at 7 a.m. before McArthur said. the shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch is To participate in the tournament, also available. visit www.aboutcare.org or by call “The chef is incredible,” McArthur (480) 802-2331 in advance. said. “There was a nice presentation The organization, which began eight and the food was wonderful.” years ago, has 400 clients who live in Tickets are $100 for the tournament Chandler and Gilbert. McArthur said or $350 for a foursome. The price 82 percent of their clients are elderly includes beverages for breakfast and women who are of low income status. lunch, greens fees, range balls and The only requirement to receive free cart. There are also $5 mulligans assistance from About Care, she said, available for the teams. is individuals must be 18 or older and The tournament also includes four can no longer drive. hole-in-one prizes, one of which is Volunteers take clients to medical $10,000. appointments or the grocery store.

“I usually do the hole-in-one,” They also provide respite care, she said. “It’s so much fun because computer assistance, friendly visits, everyone is having a great time.” reassurance phone calls and minor The luncheon will include home repairs. information on About Care, as well She said About Care provides help, as live and silent auction items and a so their clients can stay in their homes 50/50 raffle with prizes like a free stay as long as possible and have a better at Wild Horse Pass and an 18-person quality of life.

Actor’s Youth Theatre’s fifth annual Masquerade Ball fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 25.

Masquerade Ball Benefits Actor’s Youth Theatre

By Lynette Carrington The Actor’s Youth Theatre recently funds and/or supplies. took up residence in Gilbert’s Tuscany Monies raised during the gala will Theatre and now the nonprofit is help fund the Actor’s Youth Theatre. hoping the community will take Upcoming shows include “Camelot” part in its future with an intriguing (May 7 to May 10 and May 14 to May fundraiser.

17) and “The Addams Family” (June The fifth annual Masquerade Ball is 25 to July 3). Auditions for kids ages set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 13 to 18 for “The Addams Family” are 26, at Las Palmas, 215 N. Power Rd., May 17.

Mesa. Anyone aged 8 and older is Summer is just around the corner invited. and students can take “We have dinner and a variety of themed entertainment,” said performance workshops Kristin Bowler, Actor’s through Actor’s Youth Youth Theatre general Theatre. This summer’s workshops include manager.

“A ‘Frozen’ Solid “Some of our current Workshop,” based on the and past performers hit Disney film, “Frozen” will perform during the (June 2 to June 13 and evening. In between July 7 to July 18); “Make that, we have dancing. a Movie Workshop” It’s a black-tie affair and (July 7 to July 18); everyone has to have a mask. They can either The Masquerade Ball is a “Actor’s Boot Camp Intensive bring one or buy one black-tie event for those Extreme ages 8 and older.

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There will be raffles and a silent for ages 5 and older.

Actor’s Youth Theatre, Off the auction as well, featuring event tickets and gift certificates. Items are still Cuff and the Black Mustache Oldbeing sought for the auction and Fashioned Melodrama Co. all have raffles. To donate, call (480) 907-7050 residence in Tuscany Theatre at 861 or visit www.actorsyouththeatre.org/ N. Higley Rd., Suite 105, Gilbert. For additional information, a schedule donate.html.

Other ways the community of shows, auditions and classes can help Actor’s Youth Theatre or to purchase show tickets, visit include volunteering for theatrical actorsyouththeatre.org or call (480) productions, or donating equipment, 907-7050.

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By Tracy House As a survivor of child abuse, Jessica Nicely has made child abuse prevention and advocacy her mission. The former Miss Arizona U.S.A. is the president and CEO of Winged Hope Family Advocacy Foundation, a nonprofit educating communities about child abuse and domestic violence awareness, prevention and treatment. Jessica Nicely is a former Miss Arizona U.S.A and has used her Established in January, influence to advocate for child abuse prevention through her foundation, Winged Hope.

Winged Hope is hosting its inaugural fundraising event, The “There is such a need for it,” she said.

Hope Run, a 5K run Saturday, April 5, “We work on trying to get an East at Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Rd., Valley family advocacy center so Gilbert. Registration begins at 7 a.m. the Town of Gilbert and cities like Chandler and Tempe have dedicated with the race starting at 8 a.m.

Nicely said she’s always been part advocacy centers.”

While the cities can use other of the child abuse prevention world.

While Miss Arizona, she became the advocacy centers while investigating state spokeswoman for Prevent Child cases, Nicely said the whole point Abuse America. Her experience led of the advocacy center is “that all to her involvement in the Arizona the different disciplines are working Foster Review Board. “This board of together as a multi-disciplinary team volunteers, we sit there and review together and they’re located there the child’s case, review all the details together. That’s what makes it a of why they came into care. We get success.”

“We need our own dedicated center to meet usually the birth parents, the adoptive parents, sometimes the for those East Valley cities. So that’s children and we review their cases what I’ve been working on,” said every six months to make sure they’re Nicely.

She’s gained support throughout getting everything they need to make the East Valley, but says the bottom sure they’re going to the right place.”

Her frustration with the system line is dollars. “That’s what I’ve tried to was the impetus to try to find a way do with Winged Hope. Raise money to help. Nicely’s efforts led to finding so that we can help in some way.”

The Hope Run coincides with out about advocacy centers that help Child Abuse Prevention Month. victims of violent crimes.

“Everything happens right there,” Registration is $30 until April 4 Nicely said. “The process takes about and $35 race day; children are $5 three hours. So it’s less traumatic for in advance and $10 day of race. All the victim. It’s much tougher on the the proceeds from the race will go perpetrator. The prosecution rates to Winged Hope and starting the at some of the centers are as high as advocacy center. “All the money goes 95 percent when you’re prosecuting back to our purpose,” Nicely said.

Winged Hope Family Advocacy cases through the advocacy center.”

Center is looking for donations and There are 18 family advocacy centers in Arizona, however, Nicely a space to call home. For information found that the Town of Gilbert, City about the race, visit http://4peaksracing. of Chandler and City of Tempe do com/events/hope-run-gilbert-2014. not have family advocacy centers. As For more information about Winged a result she started Winged Hope. Hope, visit www.wingedhope.com.

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Celebrate Gilbert’s Diversity at Annual Festival

By Meghan McCoy Gilbert Global Village will give Irish dancers, Arizona Lion Dance residents the opportunity to explore and steel drum bands. The last stage the town’s many cultures during this will feature interactive Zumba and month’s free festival.

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The Creation Nation will provide The 10th annual event is from 12 arts and crafts p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, multicultural opportunities, Leppert at the Gilbert Civic said.

Center Grounds, 50 E. Explorer Nation is Civic Center Dr., on an interactive area the southeast corner where attendees can of Gilbert and Warner learn about different roads. through “It’s a very big event,” Dancers from various cultures countries said Town of Gilbert will be among the four areas exhibitor information.

Local churches will Senior Recreation of entertainment at this year’s share information about Coordinator Michael festival.

Leppert. More than 3,000 people their beliefs at Religions of the World.

The Parade of Nations is set attend the event.

“It’s a good event that teaches the for 3 p.m. and will feature special guest Fraser Agnew, mayor of community about different cultures.”

Gilbert Sister Cities Vice President Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.

This is the first year Agnew and the Gayle Disch said the festival began as an outreach for cultural diversity Irish have come during the festival, so in the community. She said it also we are excited about that,” Disch said.

Northern Ireland, along with provided the opportunity to become better acquainted with the town’s Leshan, China, are among Gilbert’s Sister Cities. They hope to include cultures and neighbors.

“It was actually a group of four Canada in the future.

Leppert said children will be dressed different groups that decided that it was time to have a celebration in our in the countries garb and carrying its community that emphasized cultural flag during the parade, which will be led by Gilbert Mayor John Lewis. The diversity,” Disch said.

Those groups included Gilbert Budweiser Clydesdales will make an Sister Cities, Gilbert Human Relations appearance.

“It’s a free event,” Leppert said. “The Commission, Gilbert Public Schools only thing that costs money is food and the Town of Gilbert.

Leppert said the festival will include and if they want to purchase any of four areas of entertainment with the retail stuff that we have out there.”

For more information, visit www. a variety of acts including Native American dancers, Ballet Folklorico, gilbertaz.gov/gvf.

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ahead of time, the zoo does leave room for individual self-expression, and the program is flexible to meet the needs of individuals within the group. The instructors possess respect and understanding for children and a deep passion for the natural world.

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As fearful as it seems, summer break creeping up on us. That means the kiddos will be soon be saying, “I’m bored,” quicker than an Archie Bradley fastball. While some families have their summer vacations booked,

Mesa Arts Center’s Summer Arts Camp WHEN: Multiple sections available WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $180 per session INFO: (480) 644-6541, (480) 6446520 or www.mesaartscenter.com Camps are for children entering first through seventh grades in the fall.

Campers will enjoy drama, dance, music, puppetry and art classes taught by trained artists/educators.

Summer Ballet Intensive WHEN: Mon., June 9, to Fri., June 27 WHERE: Scottsdale School of

other parents will be thinking, “How can I keep my kids busy?” Well, don’t fret, this month’s edition features a camp directory with information on 15 great camps. So bring on the heat of summer!

Ballet, 14455 N.79th St., Suite C-D, Scottsdale COST: $50 to $750 INFO: (480) 948-8202, scottsdaledance@att.net or www.scottsdaledance.com Day Camp for ages 4-18. Daytime with varied hours depending on level and age of student. Classes include dance, musical theater, fine arts/ crafts, and more. Ballet/Pointe/ Variations receive special attention.

Arizona Cheer and Dance Academy WHEN: Mon., June 2, to Thurs., June 19; three sessions

WHERE: Arizona Cheer and Dance Academy, 7550 E. Greenway Rd., Suite 115, Scottsdale COST: $295 per session; discounts for additional children INFO: (480) 495-5464, www.azcheeranddance.com Camp registration includes camp instruction and a T-shirt.

Shemesh Summer Camp WHEN: Tues., May 27, to Fri., Aug. 1 WHERE: Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale COST: $160 to $625 members; $210 to $825 nonmembers INFO: (480) 483-7121 ext. 1277, youth@vosjcc.org, www.vosjcc.orb/ summercamp.

Grades kindergarten through eighth.

Traditional sports camps or specialty camps including theater, ballet, cooking, mad science, robotics, gymnastics and

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Bridges Preschool WHEN: Tues, May 27, to Fri., May 30, and Mon., July 28, to Fri., Aug. 1, camp style care; Mon., June 2, to Fri., July 25, four two-week sessions WHERE: Various Valley locations COST: Varies according to camp and age of camper INFO: www.bridgespreschool.com Enroll in any or all of the four summer sessions. Bridges Preschools are located in Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Queen Creek.

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Roxanna has years of experience working with children and families who have been diagnosed with the following mental and medical diagnoses: • Over/under achieving • Depression • ADHD • OCD-Trauma • Neglect • Bereavement • Traumatic Brain Injury • Substance abuse-Sexual, physical, emotional abuse • Problems concentrating-Failure to Thrive • Social Concerns • Cancer • Divorce • Self harm • RAD-Anxiety • Medical traumas • Substance exposure - Infant/toddler attachment • Sensory Processing Disorder-Developmental delays

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COST: Varies depending on class INFO: (480) 717-7573 or www.bricks4kidz.com Children ages 5-13, dependent on class.

Themes include: Mining and Crafting; Chi Challenge; Space Adventures Jedi Camp; Transportation/Race Camp; Super Heroes; Robotics; Movie Making; Remote Control and more. Discounts are available for full day camp (two half days) or multiple camps.

Boys and Girls Club of East Valley WHEN: Daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Various East Valley locations COST: $80 to $100 per week, depending on location. Financial aid available.

INFO: (480) 820-3688; www.clubzona.org Summer program offers fun, safe activities at 10 East Valley locations in Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee/ Guadalupe, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, Gila River Indian Community and Chandler.

Mad Science Summer Camp 2014 WHEN: Times and dates vary by camp WHERE: Various Valley locations COST: $235-$297 per session INFO: (480) 222-2233, www. madscience.org; register at www. scottsdalenephoenix.madscience.org Appropriate for students in first through sixth grades for most of the camps. Camps include Science Exploration, Moving with Science, Chemicals, Cells and Crime, Rockin’ Rockets and Red Hot Robots.

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WHEN: Mon., June 2, to Fri., June 27 WHERE: Various Valley locations COST: See website INFO: www.greatheartsaz.org/ summeracademy Three camps to choose from each week in Scottsdale, Glendale and Chandler.

Grades kindergarten through fifth.

Camps include: Sports and Games Camp; Special Interest Camps; Academic Challenge Camp; and Kinder Readiness and Kinder Camp.

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Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA Summer Camp WHEN: Mon., May 26, to Fri., Aug. 1: Three camps with varied sessions WHERE: Arizona Animal Welfare League, 25 N. 40th St., Phoenix COST: $155 to $290 members; $175 to $325 nonmembers INFO: (602) 273-6852 ext. 121, esunur@aawl.org or www.aawl.org.

Registration information at www.aawl.org/education.

Ages 6-17 depending on program.

With three summer camp classes to choose from, your animal-loving child is bound to find the purrrfect one for them: Camp Ruffin’ It, Junior Animal Keepers and Camp Vet.

FlipSide Summer Camps WHEN: Mon., June 9, to Fri., July 18; four one-week sessions WHERE: 4874 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert COST: $219.99 INFO: (480) 471-8444 or www.exploreflipside.com Full-day supervised camp includes: bowling and shoe rental, cooking lesson or craft activity, lunch entrée and snack, laser tag, blaster pad, crash pods or laser maze as scheduled. Extended camp option available.

D-backs Baseball Academy Youth Camps WHEN: Mon., June 2, to Fri., June 6, Gilbert and Scottsdale; Mon., June 23, to Fri., June 27, Mesa; Mon., July 21 to Fri., July 25, Gilbert WHERE: Crossroads Park, 2155 E. Knox. Rd., Gilbert; Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale; Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa; and McQueen Park, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert.

COST: $175 INFO: http://arizona.diamondbacks. mlb.com/ari/fan_forum/academy/ index.jsp Five-day summer camps are run by the D-Backs Baseball Academy.

All camps and experiences are for boys and girls age 6-14 and include baseball/softball fundamentals training, a D-backs T-shirt and hat, and free ticket to a 2014 home game with the chance to buy additional tickets at a discount.

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WHEN: Mon., June 2, to Fri., June 13, and Mon., June 16, to Fri., June 27 WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $205-$310 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Two, four, or six weeks of exciting theater activities. Open to boys and girls ages 8-15, this fun-filled summer program will motivate young actors to think creatively and build selfconfidence through participation in music, dance and acting.

YMCA Summer Camp 2014 WHEN: Mon., May 26, to Fri., Aug 15, multiple sessions WHERE: Scottsdale/Paradise Valley YMCA, 6869 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale COST: $160 per session full member; $195 per session program member INFO: (480) 951-9622 or www.valleyymca.org Ages 5-12. Swimming, fitness

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Campers will learn about musical theater and show off new skills in a performance. Camp Jr. for ages 3-5 available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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WHEN: Sat., April 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 WHEN: Fri., April 11, from 12:30 11 a.m. p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Skyline Aquatic Center, WHERE: Freestone Recreation Center, 845 S. Crismon, Mesa 1141 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $20 for residents; $24 for COST:law$5 hearsay nonresidents meet your neighbor talk INFO: (480) 503-6202 INFO: (480) 644-2352 or Hop over for fun, crafts, sweet snacks, a www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec/Aquatics/ bunny hop sack race and an egg hunt. The Splashdash.aspx event is for kids ages 2 to 5.

Youth in grades first through 12th will compete in a run, swim and obstacle course race at Skyline Aquatic Center. In Movies in the Park 3 biz box addition to the race, there will be a fun with “Frozen” zone with inflatables, games, vendors and WHEN: Fri., April 11, at 7 p.m. food.

WHERE: Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert COST: Free 8 Celebrate Earth Day INFO: (480) 503-6290 or WHEN: Tues., April 22, from 10 www.gilbertaz.gov a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, Join the group for a family friendly movie 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert in the park on a giant screen. Bring your COST: Free blanket or chair and popcorn is served on INFO: (480) 503-6294 or a first-come basis. www.gilbertaz.gov Some of the activities include Earth Day Rock and Run at the RIP 4 giveaways, recycle-inspired arts and crafts, for the Special Olympics eco-friendly games and face painting.

WHEN: Sat., April 12, at 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $15 to $30 INFO: www.active.com or www.gilbertaz.gov This event will feature a 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk, entertainment and lots of post-race goodies.

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WHEN: Sat., April 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $5 to $7 INFO: www.wingstockaz.com or www.mesaamp.com Wingstock brings together restaurants, live music and contests for attendees to enjoy. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. when kids are offered an Easter egg hunt with HENdrix, the Wingstock, mascot, and the Easter Bunny.

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WHEN: Tues., April 29, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $7; free for children ages 2 and younger INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.MesaArtsCenter.com Metropolitan Youth Symphony is celebrating 32 years of music with its final concert of the season.

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WHEN: Wed., April 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Dobson Ranch Branch, 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3100 or www.mesalibrary.org Children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers can join the group for stories,

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What you need: 2 gallons hot water One bar of soap, grated (example: Ivory, Irish Spring or Fels Naptha) Cost: $1-$2 depending on brand 2 cups baking soda

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melts. Once all the soap is dissolved, add the 2 gallons of hot water into a large bucket along with your dissolved soap and stir well. Then add your baking soda and stir until dissolved.

You will probably need to stir it again before you use it because it can get lumpy, but this is normal.

To store, use old cleaned out liquid laundry containers, milk jugs or other closed container. Use half a cup on regular loads and a full cup on heavily soiled loads.

This recipe made enough to fill two store-bought containers (4.68 quarts) and it costs less than $2. That is a nice savings that I’m happy to bring to my family—now, aren’t you ready to give it a try?

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Facing Discouragement with Courage Of the four mistaken goals of misbehavior, the toughest one to deal with—I think—is “assumed inadequacy,” otherwise known as “giving up.” When Eva Dwight children believe they can’t be successful, and won’t even bother to try, they often mask their feelings of inadequacy with stubbornness, inattention, anger or an “I don’t care” attitude. That makes parents want to throw up their hands and give up. The children hope their parents will do just that.

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When my younger son started first grade, he refused to write the required three sentences a day in his “journal.”

Flat out refused. We went ‘round and ‘round nightly, forcing him to stay at the table until he’d written his sentences, and when he was done, we were so mad at each other, we were miserable! I finally figured out that he wasn’t being stubborn. He was discouraged because he could tell me a whole story in the time it took him to write three sentences! His fingers couldn’t make the letters fast enough to keep up with his brain. When I offered to lightly write the words he dictated to me, he agreed to trace over my letters. He was able to do that successfully. Gradually, his fine motor

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By Beth Lucas A Mesa man was able to live his final wish, as more than 30 family members came together at the Mesa Arts Center to watch his favorite music group, “America’s Got Talent” veterans, The Duttons.

Ira Lavender’s memories and final wish were granted thanks to donations to Bucket List Foundation, a new Arizona nonprofit that provides wishes to seniors facing terminal illnesses, said founder and president Kimberly Iverson.

The local group is among more than 800 diverse nonprofits that serve Arizona residents and who will rally for donations on the second annual Arizona Gives Day, on Wednesday, April 9.

The Gilbert Education Foundation is striving to increase scholarships to high school seniors and educators, as the group also plans new classroom grants. Local business Bushtex Inc. is offering to match donations up to $5,000.

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“Education affects everyone in our community,” said Leanne McEachran, Gilbert Education Foundation executive director. “It touches so many lives.”

Arizona nonprofits rely on individual contributions for about 80 percent of their average revenue, organizers explain, and the day-long effort is aimed at shoring up fundraising that has fallen in recent years.

It’s also a way for nonprofits to generate awareness of their work.

“Our goal this year is to engage the community even more widely than we did last year,” said Patrick McWhortor, president and CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, which launched the effort with Arizona Grantmakers Forum.

Last year, more than 8,500 donors raised $1 million, he said.

Donations can be scheduled in advance. Nonprofits will also compete for a variety of awards based on how many donors they attract, and the

skills developed so that he could write short assignments independently. But any time he had to write a longer report or story, he dictated, I typed without using punctuation or fixing my spelling typos, and then he went back and edited. It was his writing. I just provided the bridge between his body and his brain. And that’s how we got through elementary school.

It took time to figure out the core issue—several weeks, in fact, because I’m a little slow sometimes. I was able to offer baby steps that my son felt capable of mastering, which allowed him to develop the courage to tackle more challenging writing tasks as time passed. Other ways to encourage children who are stuck in “assumed inadequacy” include: • Stop all criticism. Notice every movement toward the goal and thank her for taking that step.

• Model the self-talk you use to get yourself unstuck, and ask your child to repeat what you said but change the context to fit his situation. dollar amount, all funded by sponsor First Bank.

“Last year, 80 percent of the nonprofits who participated got new donors,” said Bryce Lloyd, Phoenix market president for First Bank, and board member of the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club. “When we do well for our community, we do well for our businesses as well.”

Donors and nonprofits can watch a live leader board on the website, http://azgives.razoo.com/giving_events/ az14/home, as they compete for prizes and launch their own social media campaigns for donations.

“You can search for an organization that may be working on an issue you care about, or find an organization through a ZIP code search within your area,” McWhortor said.

“In general over the past six years, nonprofits have been battered by the recession,” he added.

Marissa Theisen is president and CEO of the grantmakers forum, and said that in Arizona, philanthropic assets made available, such as through grants, are lower than other states.

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• Use a family meeting to brainstorm ways to get unstuck and outlaw the words “I can’t” (with humor).

• Focus on his assets and use them to handle challenges. (“Stubbornness” can be “determination” when used appropriately!)

Moving through discouragement can be a tough challenge for adults.

Recognizing it in our children and teaching them to move through it is imperative in building resilience and self-confidence.

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Mesa resident Ira Lavender, a lifelong musician, was granted a final wish by Bucket List Foundation, one of more than 800 nonprofits taking part in Arizona Gives Day on April 9.

“We really need to build the individual contribution pool,” she said.

Nonprofits are also gaining technical training and support, as part of Arizona Gives Day, she added.

“The work nonprofits are doing really makes Arizona a great place to live,” McWhortor said. “No matter where you are, you are benefiting from the work of a nonprofit. Whether you send kids to an afterschool run by a nonprofit, a family needing help with finances because of foreclosure or loss of job, or if you are a patron of the arts and enjoy the cultural amenities they provide.”

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Kit Cooking We’ve seen so many of them on store shelves for years. Packages and kits that make a meal or dessert, and all you do is add water or just a few ingredients. I’ve passed them up thousands of times, but this shopping trip was different.

From chili kits to Kung Pao chicken sauces to signature marinades from famous chefs, I bought, cooked and ate my way through dozens of boxes and packets of “convenience foods” all designed to make our lives easier.

I whipped and spread and stirred my way through dessert after dessert, asking the same question, “They may be convenient, but were they delicious?”

Actually, many of them were. In fact, some tasted as scrumptious as homemade and that was a huge surprise to me. In my opinion, what topped the list for the best-tasting?

It was in the dessert category and I found it at Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market. The Fresh and Easy Chocolate Frosting Mix is as tasty as any homemade version and all you do is add a little butter (I used unsalted) and water. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to perfect chocolate frosting—adding espresso, imported cocoa powder and a pinch of exotic salt from Sicily.

Truthfully, the next time I have to ice a chocolate cake, I’ll be heading to Fresh and Easy, where the package promises that it’s ready in minutes.

Here’s a list of some of my favorites for convenience and flavor:

Kit Cooking—Entrees: 1. Carroll Shelby’s Chili Kit (Safeway) Just add: Ground beef, tomato sauce and water (onion, optional) Done in 30 minutes

4. Zatarain’s New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice (Safeway) Just add: Water and butter Done in 18 minutes

2. Bear Creek Tortilla Soup Mix (Smart and Final) Just add: Water Done in 15 minutes

4. Louisiana Cobbler Mix (Smart and Final) Just add: Milk and can of fruit pie filling Done in: 40 minutes

3. Zatarain’s Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil (Safeway) Just add: Water, seafood, lemon and salt Done in 15-20 minutes

6. Fresh and Easy Chocolate Frosting Mix (Fresh and Easy) Just add: Butter and water Done in: Minutes

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5. Lee Kum Kee Kung Pao Chicken (Sprouts) Just add: Cooked chicken and vegetables. (Peanuts optional) Done in 6 minutes 6. Frontera Chipotle Honey Marinade (Sprouts) Just add: Shrimp Done in 3-4 minutes (after 30 minute marinade) 7. Frontera Texas Original Taco Skillet Sauce (Sprouts) Just add: Ground beef and onion Done in 10 minutes 8. Louisiana Cajun Gumbo Mix (Smart and Final) Just add: Water and chicken, sausage or chicken Done in 15 minutes KIT COOKING--DESSERTS: 1. Chiquita Banana Bread Mix (Sprouts) Just add: Two bananas, egg and water Done in 40 minutes 2. Almond Joy Instant Chocolate Pudding (Walmart) Just add: Milk Done in: One to three hours or when set 3. Dr. Oetker Crème Caramel with Caramel Sauce (Cost Plus World Market) Just add: Milk Done in: 30 minutes

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Ethnic restaurants abound in the the counter, we looked over the large East Valley, but Rania’s Kabob Grill menu with lots of dishes that we didn’t is the first to offer authentic Afghan recognize. Interesting! We made our food. Opening its doors on Feb. 24 selections and headed to the compact on the northwest corner of Higley salad bar and noticed the usual fixings and Baseline roads, Rania’s is a nice as well as red pepper chutney, pickled change from the usual vegetables, Brussels Mexican or Italian sprouts and chick peas. restaurants. The Ansari We enjoyed our salads family has owned as well as the basket of several restaurants in fresh, warm, buttered New York and Canada. naan. This delicious, Their desire is to bring chewy flat bread is a Mediterranean and All of the kabobs are marinated staple in many countries in spices for at least 72 hours.

Afghan flavors to and seems to be gaining Gilbert, where they utilize the freshest popularity here as well. and highest-quality ingredients. Most Our appetizer was quickly delivered of the recipes have been handed down and Lou and I enjoyed our first taste for many generations. of Afghan food with the Chicken Walking into the open airy room in Mantu ($3.95 for four). These yummy shades of gold and orange, we noticed steamed dumplings are stuffed with the dark wooden tables, chairs and seasoned chicken and onions and are booths and the interesting artwork topped with a spicy tomato sauce and on the walls. As we waited to order at garlic yogurt. Next came the Griller’s comm. spotlight

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Stuffed Naan ($8.99), which was seasoned beef with grilled vegetables and creamy house sauce. It was huge and smelled as good as it tasted!

For our main dish we ordered the beef tikka kabob ($10.95) and chicken breast kabob ($9.95). All kabobs are marinated in Rania’s signature seasonings for at least 72 hours and then cooked over an open flame. The platters come with a choice of four types of rice. Our kabobs were grilled perfectly and were very tender and moist.

As we were enjoying our amazing food, we were pleased to meet Wally Ansari, the general manager. He has worked in several other restaurants and he is now very happy to work with his parents Hadi and Shookria, who were born in Kabul. He let us know about the various grills in the kitchen as well as the weekly specials, vegetarian options and full catering.

By the way, Rania is Wally’s niece.

What a nice name for a family-owned and -operated restaurant!

For dessert, we had to try the homemade baklava ($3.95). Baklava is a magical pastry with its layers of

The menu at Rania’s Kabob Grill may be unfamiliar, but the food is worth stepping outside of your comfort zone to try.

phyllo, walnuts and pistachios all drenched in sweet syrup with a hint of citrus and cinnamon.

As a retired teacher, I haven’t given any homework in awhile, but please accept the assignment to visit Rania’s Kabob Grill to discover what type of food Bolani, Ashak, Ash, Keemah, Badenjan Borani and Borani Kadu are.

Don’t be timid; expand your palate at the only Afghan restaurant in the East Valley for a fun food adventure.

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The Brazen Heads WHEN: Thurs. April 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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The Hope Run WHEN: Sat., April 5, at 8 a.m.

WHERE: Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert COST: $30 to $35 INFO: www.4peaksracing.com/events/ hope-run-gilbert-2014 The Hope Run is a 5K charity run to benefit Winged Hope Family Advocacy Foundation. Participants and the community at large are invited to drop by the park and bring a new, unwrapped toy for a chance to win prizes.

Mayor’s Character Race WHEN: Sat., April 5, at 7 a.m.

WHERE: Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church, 425 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: $45 per two-person team; $10 each additional member INFO: www.gilbertcan.org The second annual Mayor’s Character Race and Relay represents the best of Gilbert—families, schools and youth with an emphasis on the values supported by the Character Counts Program. The event is a fun run, walk, stroll or roll.

Grace Under Pressure Women’s Self-Defense WHEN: Sat., April 5, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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WHERE: Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $24 INFO: (480) 503-6202 or www.gilbertaz.gov In a fun, high-energy environment, students learn to act on stressful situations rather than being controlled by them. Learn streetwise techniques designed in a way, so that size, strength, age or athletic ability are not factors in defending one’s self.

Mystery Lovers Book Club WHEN: Tues., April 8, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (480) 503-6256 or www.mcldaz.org Join the group monthly to discuss a book from the mystery, thriller or suspense genre.

Knit 2gether at Southeast WHEN: Thurs., April 10, at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3237 or www.mcldaz.org Meet, mingle and yak about yarn with other local fiber enthusiasts.

Basic Couponing WHEN: Thurs., April 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3000 or www.mcldaz.org Learn the basics of grocery store couponing, including where to find coupons, methods for organizing them and how to get the best deals.

The Nuts and Bolts of Safe Hiking WHEN: Sat., April 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: $50 INFO: (480) 503-6256 or www.mcldaz.org A two-hour class will prepare you for the 90-minute hike after class.

Gilbert Global Village Festival WHEN: Fri., April 12, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3235 or www.mcldaz.org In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Week, Elly Orrin tells of the years her family was in hiding in a small farm village in Amsterdam, with the aid of friends, beginning 1942 to the end of World War II.

Hero Fest 2014 Benefit Concert WHEN: Thurs., April 17, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, Little Theatre, 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $20 to $30 INFO: (480) 279-7190 or www.higleyarts.org Rush Marsh, songwriter, recording artist and entertainer, is hosting this benefit concert.

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Students studying marketing at Gilbert High School are learning the ins and outs of presenting a music festival with G-Stock on Saturday, April 26.

Gilbert High School’s DECA group is responsible for the full range of event services from sponsorships, promotions and ticket sales to booking bands, working backstage and marketing. The student organization is part of an international club that learns valuable skills in a hands-on manner.

“DECA is the student marketing organization; the marketing classes go along with the club,” said Steven Mulhearn, the Gilbert High School DECA adviser and marketing teacher.

“The advanced marketing class kids run this concert every year.”

First-year marketing students learn the basics as well as economics. The following year, pupils take what they’ve learned and put it to good use with the G-Stock Music Festival.

“This is not a simulation,” Mulhearn said. “This is the real deal. They will pick the acts, they audition acts as well as go out to events and find good acts.”

The event will move from the auditorium where it had been held previously, to outdoors on the school’s campus.

Mulhearn described the event as a “mini Lollapalooza,” with food trucks, music and arts and crafts displays.

The planning and logistics have been considerable and have inspired some students to pursue specific careers based on their experiences with DECA. A senior, Kiara Perez, has been involved all through high school and

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“I delegate tasks...there’s a PR group and another group that contacts media places and radio stations as well as creating posters for auditions and making banners for the show,” Perez said.

“Everyone does a really great job because they’re excited about the event.”

She also plans to go to college after graduation and will major in business.

“What I really want to do is work in the music industry, so the G-Stock is really great experience.

The G-Stock Music Festival will have two stages of continual entertainment with performances by Never Let This, Jasper Drive, The Goodnight, The Tragic Thrills, Kenny Holland and Shae Brock on two stages.

G-Stock has repeatedly been popular, but this year, it is expecting upward of 600 attendees. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.

Tickets will be available through www. ticketfly.com.

Gilbert High School is located at 1105 E. Elliot Rd. For additional information, email decagilbert@ gmail.com or visit the G-Stock Music Festival 2014 page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gstockmusicfest.

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