The Breeze - June 2015

June 2015

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Barbara Nicholl knew her 2005 breast cancer diagnosis had a devastating effect on her family. But she didn’t realize how true that was until her daughter nominated her for a stint as Honorary Bat Girl for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

“I read what my daughter wrote and, oh my goodness, she made me cry,” Nicholl said. “I didn’t realize she saw me that way. She said I was a strong person and a role model for her.”

Nicholl was first told she was a runner up. She then received a call from a Major League Baseball representative acknowledging she was a candidate but then was informed, “Today you’re a winner.”

“I said, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me,’” she recalled.

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affected by breast cancer and who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating the disease. As part of her win, she appeared at the Mother’s Day Diamondbacks game, sat in the dugout during batting practice and was interviewed by Fox Sports Arizona’s Jody Jackson.

During pregame festivities, she met first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, hitting coach Mark Grace and outfielder David Peralta. She also received a slew of goodies from the Diamondbacks, who used pink bats during the game.

“They were so big,” she said about the players. “I wasn’t expecting them to be big guys. My family was just laughing at me all day long because I kept saying, ‘This is unbelievable.’

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At the same time, they’re people, too. It’s the mix between what I love and what you do but I’m sure they’re really good people, too.”

Nicholl was diagnosed with breast cancer from a routine mammogram, after which she had a mastectomy and underwent chemo.

Cancer free for nearly 10 years, Nicholl has been tirelessly fundraising, spreading awareness and supporting the fight to Barbara Nicholl was nominated to be the Diamondbacks Honorary Bat Girl by her daughter. end breast cancer.

She began fundraising uled her biopsy shortly after her secand walking in the Susan G. Komen ond wedding.

3-Day Walk, amongst other efforts.

“We had the tremendous high of Even after the 3-Day Walk was no lon- our wedding and I found out I do have ger held in Arizona, she and her team breast cancer,” she said. traveled to participate in the walk in She said it was an honor to be recogother states. This September, she will nized by the Arizona Diamondbacks. be completing the 3-Day Walk in Se“Oh my gosh, it was so much fun,” attle, marking her 10th year participa- she said. “I really didn’t know what to tion. expect. They did it big. They were reNicholl, who was told she is a carri- ally good to me.” er of the BRCA-2 cancer gene, sched-

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your neighbor Temperatures have meet been mild so far in May, but they’re on the verge of reaching triple digits. The City of Mesa is working with nonprofit agencies and businesses to provide water to homeless and unsheltered individuals. The eighth annual Mesa Hydration expensive homes looking back Donation Campaign will begin Monday, June 1. Residents will be asked to donate water at various drop-off locations throughout the city, including Mesa Fire Department Volunteer Center, Red Mountain Multigenerational Center and Mesa Main Library. This year, there will be several special projects and promotions to collect water for the campaign. Check the City of Mesa website for additional locations and information at www.mesaaz.gov.

Congratulations go out to Nicole Gimpl and Sarah Kocher who were selected for the National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll. Gimpl is managing editor of Red Mountain’s Roar Magazine, and Kocher is editor-in-chief of the school’s Pinnacle yearbook. NSPA Honor Roll recognizes excellent student journalists and scholars who have served at

least two years on a publication staff and maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Gimpl and Kocher’s names will appear on the honor roll list in NSPA’s annual “Best of the High School Press” publication.

Mesa Public Schools honored more than 1,100 students during the annual CTE Student Recognition Night recently at the Mesa Arts Center.

Students who have completed two years in a CTE program of study were recognized for their achievement.

Broadway favorite “A Chorus Line” continues its run at the Mesa Arts Center until June 7. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the iconic show features music by the legendary Marvin Hamlisch. The story centers on several young performers trying out before a very demanding director for a part in a new musical. Tickets for a performance are $29 by visiting www. mesaencoretheatre.com Elvis fans don’t have to visit Las Vegas to hear their favorite tribute crooner. “All Shook Up” is playing at

the Palms Theatre in Mesa between June 9 and July 18. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, the show recounts a small town circa 1955 that is taken storm by a hipswiveling, lip-curling roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets. Get ready to jump out of your blue suede shoes with classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”

June is the driest month of the year in Arizona. With water shortages and droughts frequently plaguing our neighbor to the West, California, Arizona is in better shape at the moment thanks to good planning and waterconserving efforts. But, that doesn’t mean that Mesa residents shouldn’t be making their best effort to save every drop possible. Here are four simple ways to save water during the hot summer: 1. Change Your Water Use Habits— Take shorter showers, wash with only full loads in your clothes or dishwasher, and don’t leave the water running.

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The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation awarded local resident David Paul Venell with the Col. John W. Thomason Jr. Award. The award is given to an individual artist for a distinguished work, which in this case five of Venell’s pieces encompass the body of work.

Venell, who works out of his home studio in Mesa, was one of 16 winners from across the nation recognized for their portrayal of Marine Corps history, culture and service in a broad range of fields. Venell’s bronze sculptures depict a different scene in Marine Corps history.

“I concentrate most of my sculpting work toward the Marine Corps, from World War I through present day,” Venell said. “I sent in five submissions and when I got the information that I’d won the award, they said actually it was all five won as a body of work.

That was pretty cool.”

One statue can take up five months to create from concept to finished product. He explained in the simplest of terms, the original is made from clay, then a wax mold is made into which the molten bronze can be poured. Venell keeps a lower edition number on his sculptures so that they are more exclusive.

Venell has been sculpting since 2005; most of his work “First Wave” is one of five is commispieces that encompass sioned. He’s the body of work for self-taught which David Paul Venell and said he won the National Marine Corps, Col. John W. does a lot Thomason Jr. Award. of research before he begins a sculpture. “I’ll pick out a scenario then research it to make sure I have the right equipment, the right uniform, make sure everything’s as correct as possible.”

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Artist David Paul Venell holds his latest masterpiece, “Iwo Jima,” which took one year to complete.

of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia, Venell said he didn’t know what to expect at the gala.

“The 16 recipients were ushered into a small auditorium, and then the awards were presented to us there by the commandant of the Marine Corps, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, the former commandants and all these generals. It was really amazing.” Venell and the other recipients received medals for their distinguished works and then after the ceremony were part of a meet and greet.

In addition to the artwork, Venell has created other works for the Marine Corps, including commissioned trophies on display at Quantico and Camp Pendleton.

“The Marine Corps is a very tight unit. You can be out of the Marines for 30 years and only serve one tour, but you’re still a brother for all the other marines, past and present,” he said.

Venell, who served in the Air Force, has a son, Zakery, who served four years in the Marine Corps. “The brotherhood of the Marine Corps is so rock-solid, it’s my pleasure to be able to create work for these guys because they are tremendous people.”

To view Venell’s work, visit The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation website at www.marineheritage.org/ Awards_2015.asp or check out his Facebook page at www.facebook. com/pages/David-Paul-Venell-Studios/132334373468993.

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company, Weninger said.

Weninger hopes it eases the financial difficulties for startups and small business owners. “You have people who are struggling in business and they don’t have the money,” Weninger said. If they borrow from the bank, they are already in debt, he said.

Weninger said the bill will assist those using Chandler Gangplank and TechShop, located inside the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, which assists creative people with their ideas and help them turn these concepts into actual businesses. Gov. Doug Ducey visited TechShop and signed the bill into law there in mid-April.

Weninger hopes the new law encourages entrepreneurs who have a good idea to open a business inside a dilapidated building. Residents who live nearby will have a chance to invest in the business and the building, right in their own neighborhood, and invest in their own community, Weninger said. “If somebody has a good idea, now you have a chance to get a percentage of it,” Weninger said.

Transactions will be completed on Internet portals or can be made in face-to-face meetings between potential investors and companies. To study the effectiveness of the new law, those portals will be monitored, Weninger said.

Startups must file notice of offerings with the Arizona Corporation Commission, which will oversee regulation of the system.

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Owners of small businesses and startup entrepreneurs can now offer equity shares in exchange for funds invested in their businesses after House Bill 2591 was signed into law last month.

The law, first introduced as a House Bill by Rep. Jeff Weninger, and Senate Bill 1450 by Sen. David Farnsworth of Mesa, allows small businesses to raise money in crowdfunding campaigns with a deadline, similar to Kickstarter and Indiegogo, with investors getting equity in the company.

Crowdfunding is the solicitation of funds from a large number of investors through an online community.

The law allows companies to raise up to $2.5 million and nonaccredited investors to give up to $10,000 each, and applies only to Arizona residents and companies.

Companies can raise $1 million per offering or $2.5 million if they submit audited financial statements. Investors who are classified as “accredited” under SEC regulations can invest an unlimited amount.

Weninger, who served on the Chandler City Council for eight years and dealt with economic development issues there, said he saw the difficulties facing business owners and startups in raising capital to proceed. He also owns restaurants.

“Sometimes it is tough for money to come by with the traditional banks,” Weninger said.

Kickstarter allows crowdfunding, but that process doesn’t provide equity.

“What was legal (with Kickstarter) is the idea that you’re going to get a prize for the $100,000,” said Weninger, using a hypothetical example. “You’ll get the product for free.” The new law now allows for actual equity in the

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The City of Mesa has recognized a pool and several grassy areas and play local pet resort, animal hospital and yards for dogs to run. pet store with an “Extraordinary PropThe facility recently remodeled the erties” award for exceeding design lobby and suites. standards.

Joanne Prellberg, manager of Bark Bark Avenue, Avenue Hospital, 3109 E. McKellips said that Bark AvRd., was recogenue upgraded the nized at the City property with the Council meet“care and comfort” ing on May 4. The of the animals in business received mind. A new epoxy a certificate and floor was installed an Extraordinary in the pet store, and Properties sign to soon will replace the be displayed for old floor in the hosthree months. pital and resort.

Bark Avenue has The staff spent expanded since Bark Avenue, 3109 E. McKellips Rd., retime researching the building was cently received an “Extraordinary Proper- floor surfaces and purchased by the ties” award for exceeding design stanfound that the epoxy at its business, which includes an owner Clay Coady dards was a functional suranimal hospital, pet resort and pet store. in 1999. The facility face for the animals, now includes a pet health food store, Prellberg said. “The new flooring is pet hospital and boarding and groom- soft so they don’t slide,” Prellberg said. ing services. The facility provides The pet store also specializes in boarding and “play care,” a swimming healthy foods, mainly for dogs, but the reel2real

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Bark Avenue’s play area contains several grassy areas for dogs to romp and play.

store also supplies food for cats.

Owners can leave their pets for longer periods of time in the kennel area.

Dogs have play time, if their owners wish, with dogs of similar sizes and temperament. Suites have small televisions turned on as the noise creates an environment similar to the pet’s home, Prellberg said.

The play area, grass and swimming pool are monitored by staff. Upgrades

there included new tile for the pool and artificial grass installed in the shade. The artificial grass was placed in the shade because it gets too hot in the sun, Prellberg said.

“What sets us apart is the owner, Clay Coady, is a trainer and dog show judge,” Prellberg said. “He hires people who love animals. Bark Avenue is staffed with people who love animals and take care of them.”

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Life at the turn of the 20th century was difficult for early Mesa settlers.

But as they struggled with the challenges of carving out a life in the desert, they still found ways to have fun.

The community came together for dances, parties, candy pulls and even picnics in the desert. Without the benefit of radios, televisions, movie theaters or cars, the people of Mesa would always find their own fun.

In 1897, reading societies were formed and drama groups were organized. The Home Dramatic Company presented a number of plays such as “The Rio Grande, a Military Drama.”

Admission was 35 cents and the plays were presented in the social hall behind Zenos Co-op store.

Dance parties were also a major form of entertainment. The parties were held at either the social hall, the Barnett Hall on the second floor Page 8

of the Barnett building, or above the Zenos Co-op Store. There were some square dances but the most popular dances were the waltz, the schottisches, the two-step and the polka.

Every July 24th, on Pioneer Day, there were special dances held at the social hall.

When the train came to Mesa, it provided better access to leisure activities for residents. A roundtrip ticket to Phoenix cost 60 cents. The ticket gave the holder a seat on the excursion car that left Mesa at 6:15 p.m. and returned after a theatrical show in the park. Occasionally, residents enjoyed an all-day excursion to Tucson for a roundtrip fare of $2.75.

In later years, Mesa would see the addition of movie theaters, ice cream parlors and the Mezona Dance Hall, making Mesa an entertainment destination for many Valley residents.

A group of people swim in the Salt River.

Children and grown-ups in their Sunday best for a family picnic out in the desert around the turn of the century.

Men, women and children dressed in the latest fashions and ready to attend a play.

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How to keep them safe and happy

By Alison Stanton Summer vacation is just around the corner and throughout the East Valley, many families’ thoughts are turning to travel. From weekend staycations at a local resort to long plane trips to see grandma and grandpa, families will soon hit the road and air with their kids in tow.

To keep children of all ages as safe as possible while away from home, Dr. Allison Kaplan, a family physician at Desert Grove Family Medical in Gilbert, said parents have to focus on doing as much planning as possible.

“I think parents have to prepare a lot for family vacations, and remember to bring all of the booster seats and car seats, and talk to their kids about not running off, and if they are going to the beach they have to remember sunscreen,” said Kaplan, the mother of four.

Jennifer Lawhead, a Chandler mom of two young boys, has plenty of family vacations under her belt. She and her husband Mike have taken road trips with their two young sons, Dexter, 3, and Teddy, 9 months. They also traveled by air with Dexter before Teddy was born.

Like Kaplan, she agrees that successful and safe traveling with kids involves plenty of organization.

With this in mind, Kaplan and Lawhead offer the following suggestions to parents: Road trips If it’s possible to do so, Lawhead said parents should consider driving at dusk.

This way, the kids are more likely to fall asleep during the drive, which will prevent them from being overly antsy.

To prevent having to rummage through things and avoid moving around in a moving vehicle, Lawhead suggest keeping needed items like food and toys close by, while storing larger items in the trunk. To keep awake kids safely occupied during long drives, Lawhead suggests sticker books and mess-free coloring books as well as iPads loaded with some new kid-friendly apps.

Traveling by plane For families who are flying, Kaplan said they should bring along the appropriate car and booster seats.

“The car rental place might not have one, so it’s important that they bring them along,” she said.

Parents can either check the seats with the luggage or bring them on the plane

and strap the children in to keep them safe and secure during the flight.

Curbside check-in is a must to help unload luggage as early as possible, Lawhead said.

“I always check big pieces of luggage and car seats so I’m left with just the stroller and a diaper bag,” Lawhead said.

“You can bring the stroller onto the plane and check at the gate, which is an option I usually use.”

To keep children happily occupied while in the air, Lawhead suggests simple and colorful toys, and if they are in diapers, put them in a double diaper or one meant for overnight.

“Trust me on this one. When the seatbelt sign is on and your kiddo needs a change, you’ll be less stressed out. And it buys you a little extra time instead of braving the small airplane bathroom.”

Visiting theme parks If the vacation involves a trip to a theme park, Kaplan said parents should talk with their kids about stranger danger and not running off.

“When we recently went to Disneyland, we showed our kids what the employees look like and told them they could ask them for help if they got lost,” Kaplan said.

Depending on the age of the children, parents can decide on a meeting place in case anyone gets lost.

Hotel room tips Keeping young children safe and secure in hotel rooms can be difficult, Kaplan said.

“You just have to keep a sharp eye on them and if there is a patio door be sure to keep it shut, and let older kids know that they are not to leave the room without a parent,” she said.

If parents have a portable playpen, Kaplan said they can place it at the end of the beds and let the kids play on the floor

Preparing for boo boos Because she knows from experience that kids will fall down and get scrapes while on vacation, or they may come down with a bug of some type, Kaplan said her family always travels with a homemade first-aid kit.

“We always bring along basic things like ibuprofen or Tylenol and Benadryl, Band-Aids and topical antibiotics. We keep the kit in the car and we always plan ahead to bring it,” she said.

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Lawhead brings along outlet covers and does as much childproofing of the room as she can, looking for red flags like a dresser that can easily tip over.

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“The Wizard of Oz”

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Dorothy and her little dog Toto Game Adventure join Scarecrow, Tin Man and the CowAn average teenager is thrown into ardly Lion on an adventure through the world of video games. the magical land of Oz to meet the WHEN: Thursday, June 18, through wonderful wizard. pasta vixen Sunday, June 28, at 7 p.m. with some mom cents financially speaking WHEN: Through Friday, July 3, various times 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. matinees WHERE: Hale Center Theatre, 50 W. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Nesbitt/ Page Ave., Gilbert Elliott Playhouse, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $16 to $28 COST: $11 and $15 INFO: (480) 497-1181 or INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.haletheatrearizona.com www.mesaartscenter.com diy

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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus XTREME

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Guided by Ringmaster David Shipman, Aliens from “Planet Dance” are searchCircus XTREME pushes the limits of ing the universe for the meaning of life. excitement to feature artists who redefine WHEN: Saturday, June 20, at 7 p.m. meet your neighbor law talk “extreme” in hearsay the word everything they do.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, WHEN: Wednesday, June 24, through 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Monday, June 29, various times COST: $15-$17 WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. INFO: (480) 782-2680 or Jefferson St., Phoenix www.chandlercenter.org COST: $20 to $80 INFO: biz(480) 745-3000 or box expensive homes looking back 8 2015 Miss Arizona and www.ticketmaster.com

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Sesame Street’s “Let’s Dance!”

Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street’s “Let’s Dance!” offers up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties.

WHEN: Saturday, June 13, through Sunday, June 14, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $17 to $55 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

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Family Weekend: Celebrate AZ Families

Kick off the summer as MIM honors families throughout Arizona with a weekend of music, crafts, activities, tours and instruments.

WHEN: Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix COST: Museum admission $10 to $20 INFO: (480) 478-6000 or http://mim.org

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Father’s Day Mug Workshop

Youngsters can create their father a coffee mug this year for Father’s Day. WHEN: Saturday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: As You Wish Pottery Mesa Grand Studio, 1649 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 101, Mesa COST: $10 INFO: (480) 539-8400 or www.asyouwishpottery.com/locations

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Miss Arizona’s Outstanding Teen Pageant

The search is on for the 2015 Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona’s Outstanding Teen. Watch 54 young women compete for the titles as part of the historic Miss America Pageant tradition.

WHEN: Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $45 to $129 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

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Pick a variety of fresh produce and take it straight from the farm to the table.

WHEN: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting mid-May WHERE: Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale COST: $1.75 per pound INFO: (602) 999-3276 or www.tolmachoff-farms.com

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Oh Pinterest. Just when I think I’m done with your craziness and I’m not getting sucked into another outlandish DIY project, you put something amazing in my feed that I simply must do. It all started with the plastic army men fruit bowl, and morphed into plastic shape bowls that we will be giving to my kid’s teachers as end-of-the-year gifts. Because my father is an Army vet, he’s getting one for Father’s Day as well. law talk

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Ingredients: Heat gun army men, animals or dinosaurs; glow-in-the-dark expensive homes lookingPlastic back shapes; dollar store letters and numbers Metal bowl Hot pad, Toothpick

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I cannot stress this enough, do not make any of these projects inside. I ignored those instructions for the first bowl I made and did it on my stove with my hood vent on. It wasn’t powerful enough. The toys you’ll be working with are made from the worst, cheapest plastic available and the fumes they let off are probably toxic. Save your lungs and your home and just do this outside.

Maybe with a mask.

Plastic army men Start by laying army men across the base of the bowl.

It’s easier to use multiple figures because the force of the wind from the heat gun will blow individuals around and make it harder to melt them together.

That being said, use the lower temperature on your heat gun and focus it on an area where two of the men overlap. You can see the plastic start to get shiny as it softens, and right after that they will melt together. Don’t keep the heat gun on the melted area once they melt together or they will lose all of their shape.

Once the base is fused together, the rest of the project is accomplished by building up the walls of the bowl, one or two plastic figures at a time and melting them to the existing structure. I found that the project worked best if I spun the bowl 180 degrees from the men I’d just added and worked on the opposite side, giving the recently added toys a chance to cool down a little bit.

Dollar store letters and numbers These look exactly like alphabet magnets and they even have a space for a magnet molded into them, but when you buy them at Dollar Tree they mercifully come without magnets.

I found that these, like the army figures, worked best in small batches of two or three shapes at a time. The plastic melts differently from the army men and I’d often need to use a toothpick to make sure the edges of the letters would fuse together, but once they did melt they would lose their shape very quickly. It was absolutely essential to work on opposite sides of the bowl in order to give the previously fused plastic a chance to cool, otherwise they’d lose their shapes.

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Glow-in-the-dark shapes I think that the glow-in-the-dark flower shapes were the easiest of all the designs to work with because they are more abstract. If I melted them a little too much it wasn’t totally obvious. It was also nice working with these because I could weave them together and they would stay in place a bit easier than some of the other shapes.

When working with the solid shapes, I definitely had to work one at a time. Starting the bowl is about the same for all of the toys, but working on the curved sides for these objects was a little more tricky. Wearing a hot pad, I would tip the bowl on its side and position the new piece where I wanted it, then melt the edges where they overlapped. The plastic would become slightly translucent and shiny right before it melted so I knew where I was in the process to avoid overmelting. When the edges were sufficiently soft, I’d put the heat gun down and grab a toothpick and quickly press the objects together ensuring a solid fusing.

Once the all of the shapes were fused, I applied more heat to the center of the object to get it to bend to the curve of the bowl.

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Kids ages 24 to 36 months participated in 20 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplay fun at the Red Mountain Branch library. Siblings were also welcome.

Parents can read more about the program, presented by Parenting Arizona, by visiting www.mesalibrary.org. Photos by Tim Sealy photo page

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1. Revelyn Russel gets crafty. 2. Kids gather under the colorful parachute. 3. Colt Weatherhead is not shy around new people! 4. Toddlers, siblings and parents gather around a pinwheel parachute during the Toddler Time event at Red Mountain Library. 5. Aubrey Taylor has an intense gaze. 6. Kianna Misch makes a pattern with her hands for craft time. 7. Jeremiah Griffin compares his craft work with his neighbor’s. 8. Benjamin Mogollon cuts paper during craft time while his mom, Paulina, holds it steady. 9. Pryce Henning isn’t quite toddling yet, but enjoyed Toddler Time anyway. 10. Harrison Viets looks to his mom with piercing grey/blue eyes. hearsay

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The first thing my stylist told me when I started getting my hair done was that I had to start using better, preferably phosphate-free shampoo.

The second thing she told me was that I didn’t have to wash my hair every day.

It was then that I was introduced to dry shampoo which I diligently went out and purchased every month while gritting my teeth at the exorbitant cost.

While cruising Pinterest one afternoon, I ran across a few recipes for making my own dry shampoo. It’s extremely easy and the ingredients are dirt cheap, so of course I had to give it a shot. photo page

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Ingredients 1/4 cup corn starch 1 tablespoon baking soda Cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa powder Cheap paintbrush Container with lid

Corn starch is what actually absorbs the oil from the scalp and baking soda absorbs smells. Most recipes call for (unsweetened, obviously you don’t want to add sugar to your hair) cocoa powder to add color so the dry shampoo doesn’t show up on your scalp. I used cocoa powder the first time I made dry shampoo and while it definitely did the job of darkening, I found that it also tended to clump and I’d end up with brown streaks. I tried cinnamon this time and not only do I enjoy the smell, I’m not getting the clumping and streaking I was before.

Preparation is simple. Using a paper funnel, add the first two ingredients to your container, put the lid on and shake to mix. Add the cinnamon/cocoa powder a tablespoon at a time and shake until you achieve your desired shade.

Application is another area I differ with most of the Internet. Most people put their dry shampoo in something like a parmesan cheese dispenser and shake the mixture on their head, I have found that using a cheap paintbrush is a much better, less messy option. Starting with my part, I dip the paintbrush in the dry shampoo and then apply it along the line of hair. I repeat the process about every inch using my finger to make more parts. When I’ve covered the front half of my head and applied a little extra at my hair line, I fluff my hair with my fingers and then run a brush through to ensure the powder gets equal distribution. I have a lot less mess than using a shaker and I get better distribution.

As a final note, I’ve noticed that I get better results if I apply the dry shampoo right before I go to sleep, as opposed to applying it in the morning. My hair looks more natural and feels less heavy. Occasionally, I will reapply a light coating to my hairline in the morning, but this is usually unnecessary if I’ve applied the powder the night before.

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Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet Discover treasures at the swap meet.

WHEN: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet, 10550 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa meet your neighbor COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 380-5572 or www.mesamarket.com/hours Bill Harrison Arizona historian Bill Harrison will speak as part of the Sunland Village expensive homes Dessert Speaker Series.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m., and Monday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $4 in advance INFO: (480) 832-9003

Showcase 2015: Presented by Ballet Etudes Students of Ballet Etudes School of Dance will present an evening of ballet and lyrical/contemporary as they showcase their training.

WHEN: Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $13 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

Carnival of Illusion: An Evening of Old-World Magic The duo “revitalizes magic” by blending their international theme with all the charms of a Vaudeville-inspired roadshow.

WHEN: Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Farnsworth Studio, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $52 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Thailand Trek Vacation Bible School Children ages 5 through 13 are invited to join the group as they take a Thailand Trek at Vacation Bible School 2015.

WHEN: Monday, June 8, through Thursday, June 11, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa COST: $15, includes T-shirt for first 50 registrants INFO: (480) 964-8606 or www.fpcmesa.org

East Valley Michigan Club When they meet, they eat and talk about all things Michigan.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, at 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 24, at 9 a.m.

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Robert Cray Band Robert Cray is on tour in support of his new album “In My Soul” and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Robert Cray Band.

WHEN: Thursday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $25 to $35 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Steven Wilson He is touring in support of his fourth and latest solo album, “Hand. Cannot.

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WHEN: Thursday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Repertory Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $40 and $65 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Sunland Village Karaoke Night Come join the group and sing your heart out, or just listen to your friends.

WHEN: Saturdays June 13 and June 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: $2 donation INFO: (480) 832-9003 Taste of Home Cooking School Attended by nearly 5 million people during the last 20 years, the school comes to the Mesa Arts Center.

WHEN: Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $17 to $42 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com

Viva La Classiques!

A night of classic dance performances from the students at Classic Image Dance.

WHEN: Saturday, June 20, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theatre, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $20 and $28 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Legends of Country Music Enjoy more than 40 No. 1 hits from more than 20 entertainers in this fastpaced, 90-minute production. The show also features trivia, bluegrass, gospel, humor and a tribute to veterans.

WHEN: Saturday, June 27, call for showtime WHERE: Farnsworth Community Theater, 6159 E. University Dr., Mesa COST: $30 at the door. Mention the Nearby News and receive a buy one get one free offer.

INFO: (480) 620-2457 or www.azdinnershows.com The Dreaming Former members of Stabbing Westward come to Mesa to perform with five openers.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Club Red—West Theater, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa COST: $12 to $15 INFO: www.clubredrocks.com

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Nanci Wudel has been involved in on-camera work since college, but for The Groves Report-area resident, the opportunity to work with director T.C. Christensen on the feature film “The Cokeville Miracle” was a thrill for the actress.

“Anybody who’s ever worked with T.C. knows he’s a legend in the independent film world,” Wudel said.

“He’s amazing. He’s worked on so many projects that are just outstanding.”

She was given the opportunity to audition for the film, being cast in the part of first-grade teacher, Janel Dayton.

“We felt like this was such an incredible story that we were helping to tell, that we didn’t really care if we ended up on the editing floor because it was such a great experience to be part of and be filming,” Wudel said.

In 1986, in Cokeville, Wyoming, a madman and his wife entered the town’s elementary school with guns and bomb, holding 100 children and teachers hostage. Wudel said the actors were able to speak with many of the survivors who were on the set for filming. “It was a remarkable experience to be part of.”

Wudel stresses “The Cokeville Miracle” isn’t based on a true story, it is the true story. She mentioned that the survivors were amazing people with strong ties to the community and each other.

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Groves resident, Nanci Wudel, is part of the feature film “The Cokeville Miracle” debuting on Friday, June 5.

“This film continues the story, tells the real story, of what happened after the bomb went off. It goes through the story of the hostage crisis and the terrorist attack, but that’s just part of it. The movie focuses mainly on what happened after the bombs went off.

Some amazing and incredible things came to surface as the children spoke with counselors and FBI investigators. That’s what the movie talks about, and it is so inspiring.”

For the people of Cokeville, Wudel said, this movie gave them the closure.

Survivors of the attack were on set for the filming, and some of their children were extras in the movie, Wudel mentioned. “To be able to watch what happened, with the bomb going off, and the whole horror of the story, to be able to watch that and relive it, but in the context of the amazing amount of good that came out of it, which is a strange irony, that out of something so devastating, something so good, and inspiring and life changing, in a good way can happen. It gave them a closure they hadn’t had before. And so many of them said that.”

The inspirational, nondenominational movie debuts on Friday, June 5, which also happens to be Wudel’s birthday, at Mesa Harkins Superstition Springs and AMC 24 on Interstate 60 and Stapley Drive.

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Well versed in the restaurant indusThe atmosphere is casual, with custry, David Candland literally had a pile tomers ordering from wall-mounted of restaurant concepts in his office video monitors. when he came across the space forUpon entering Orchard Eats, we merly occupied by Silke’s American were greeted by Candland, who took Grill. impeccable care of us.

Pondering his next move We chose our primary enin the field, Candland— trees—pan-fried chicken who, along with his parmesan ($10.99) for family, owns three me, and steak medalMi Amigo’s Mexican lions ($12.50) for my Grill restaurants in husband.

My chicken parmethe Valley—wanted san generous, but the to start an eatery that real key here was the was local and true to chicken was cut into Mesa.

Thus, Orchard The steak medallions were tender strips, which made it easier to eat. The spaEats was born on the and juicy and accompanied by ghetti underneath was northwest corner of garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus spears. cooked perfectly.

Gilbert and McKelThe juicy and tender medallions lips roads in North Mesa. Focusing on fresh American fare, Orchard Eats’ were complemented by creamy garlic menu boasts burgers and sandwiches mashed potatoes and crisp asparagus.

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Candland offered us samples of the crepes—and they were incredible and light. He brought to us mixed berry cheesecake ($5.50) was light and creamy, and topped with strawberries with a side of whipped cream.

I’m not a big Nutella fan, but the hazelnut spread and whipped cream crepe ($3.50) was heavenly. There was just enough Nutella to get the gist of the dish.

We finished our meal with the banana crème pie crepe ($5.50), which we could barely finish. Topped with slices of banana, my husband said that the sweet crepe—they’re split between sweet and savory—was the perfect cap for banana lovers.

Orchard Eats also offers sandwiches ranging from sweet pork burger ($9.50) to cheeseburger ($8.50); pasta ($7.50 to $10.25); and salads ($9.50 to $10.50).

Besides crepes, Orchard Eats’ forte is breakfast by serving pancakes ($4.99 to $6.25), “eggs your way” ($6.50), scrambles ($7.50 to $8.50), cinnamon French toast ($5.99), strawberries and cream crepes ($4.99), oatmeal ($4), egg burrito ($5.99), and croissant breakfast sandwich ($6.50).

Guests order their selections off of wallmounted video monitors.

Candland is no stranger to the groves area of Mesa. Moving here in the early 1970s when the orange trees were plentiful, Candland graduated from Mountain View High School, as did chef Brent Dominy.

Besides of their local ties, Candland and Dominy strives to purchase and serve local produce. Candland owns the restaurant with wife, Brook, with whom they have five children—Noelle, Lily, Bonnie, Charlie and Avery.

I thought it would be hard to replace Silke’s with its ample comfort food, but Orchard Eats fills it nicely.

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Well versed in the restaurant indusThe atmosphere is casual, with custry, David Candland literally had a pile tomers ordering from wall-mounted of restaurant concepts in his office video monitors. when he came across the space forUpon entering Orchard Eats, we merly occupied by Silke’s American were greeted by Candland, who took Grill. impeccable care of us.

Pondering his next move We chose our primary enin the field, Candland— trees—pan-fried chicken who, along with his parmesan ($10.99) for family, owns three me, and steak medalMi Amigo’s Mexican lions ($12.50) for my Grill restaurants in husband.

My chicken parmethe Valley—wanted san generous, but the to start an eatery that real key here was the was local and true to chicken was cut into Mesa.

Thus, Orchard The steak medallions were tender strips, which made it easier to eat. The spaEats was born on the and juicy and accompanied by ghetti underneath was northwest corner of garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus spears. cooked perfectly.

Gilbert and McKelThe juicy and tender medallions lips roads in North Mesa. Focusing on fresh American fare, Orchard Eats’ were complemented by creamy garlic menu boasts burgers and sandwiches mashed potatoes and crisp asparagus.

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Candland offered us samples of the crepes—and they were incredible and light. He brought to us mixed berry cheesecake ($5.50) was light and creamy, and topped with strawberries with a side of whipped cream.

I’m not a big Nutella fan, but the hazelnut spread and whipped cream crepe ($3.50) was heavenly. There was just enough Nutella to get the gist of the dish.

We finished our meal with the banana crème pie crepe ($5.50), which we could barely finish. Topped with slices of banana, my husband said that the sweet crepe—they’re split between sweet and savory—was the perfect cap for banana lovers.

Orchard Eats also offers sandwiches ranging from sweet pork burger ($9.50) to cheeseburger ($8.50); pasta ($7.50 to $10.25); and salads ($9.50 to $10.50).

Besides crepes, Orchard Eats’ forte is breakfast by serving pancakes ($4.99 to $6.25), “eggs your way” ($6.50), scrambles ($7.50 to $8.50), cinnamon French toast ($5.99), strawberries and cream crepes ($4.99), oatmeal ($4), egg burrito ($5.99), and croissant breakfast sandwich ($6.50).

Guests order their selections off of wallmounted video monitors.

Candland is no stranger to the groves area of Mesa. Moving here in the early 1970s when the orange trees were plentiful, Candland graduated from Mountain View High School, as did chef Brent Dominy.

Besides of their local ties, Candland and Dominy strives to purchase and serve local produce. Candland owns the restaurant with wife, Brook, with whom they have five children—Noelle, Lily, Bonnie, Charlie and Avery.

I thought it would be hard to replace Silke’s with its ample comfort food, but Orchard Eats fills it nicely.

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Johnny’s Friendship Bread My bread starter is 8 years old this month. It’s been sitting on my kitchen counter—loved, stirred and fed every five days since June 24, 2007.

From this sweet, delicious and unique starter, I have made and given away hundreds of loaves of Amish Friendship Bread, the most wellknown and beloved recipe for sweet bread starters. But for eight years, I have also made indescribably delicious bread starter pancakes every Sunday as well as coffee cakes, scones and cobblers for snacking.

Many people have bread starters, either sweet or sourdough, and some have been passed along for 100 years or more! I hope to pass along mine, too, because it’s very, very special.

I created this bread starter in honor of my sweet brother who passed away eight years ago. My family cherished the idea that we could not only have a living reminder of our loved one, but that we could do what my brother, Johnny, loved to do—make people smile by making something with love and then giving it away. It was his gift.

This starter needs no refrigeration, just a daily stir and a lot of love.

If you ever decide to create a bread starter of your own, here is your feeding schedule and recipe for the most incredible Amish Friendship Bread ever!

Starter: Day 1: Mix together: 1 cup of flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk (Use glass or plastic bowl and wooden spoon.

No metals.)

Day 2: Stir for about 15 seconds and cover loosely with parchment and kitchen towel.

Day 3: Stir and cover.

Day 4: Stir and cover.

Day 5: Add 1 cup each of flour, sugar and milk. Stir until blended.

Day 6: Stir and cover.

Day 7: Stir and cover.

Day 8: Stir and cover.

Day 9: Stir and cover.

Day 10: Add 1 cup each flour, sugar and milk. Stir and remove 1 cup for yourself to start again. Use the remaining starter to make bread, freeze or give away in 1-cup increments. Begin process over again. note: After a few years, I cut the milk, flour and sugar in half, which makes one loaf instead of two.

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RM Interiors & Design offers flooring and service at great prices In 2005, brothers Mark and Rick Wagner founded RM Interiors & Design. Over the past decade the Mesabased company has grown to become one of the largest flooring companies in the state.

The duo got their start in the flooring industry in 1981, working their way through college by installing carpet, vinyl and tile.

They started their first company, Wagner Tile, in 1989 and during the next 12 years it grew to become one of the largest installation companies in Arizona.

In 1998, Mark and Rick opened a showroom for flooring materials in Mesa. To better handle economic downturns, the brothers decided to consolidate their businesses into RM Interiors & Design. on the town

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“The repo ‘fix and flip’ market had just started to expand and we were fast to respond to the new market,” Rick said.

After the Wagner brothers purchased a number of repossessed homes, they experienced firsthand how important it is to have quick access to quality materials.

“We responded by stocking truckloads of carpet and tile to get the best rate available on all materials,” Rick said.

This experience, along with their combined knowledge about flooring installation, has allowed the brothers to grow RM Interiors & Design into the successful company it is today. The company is currently in 16 states and they have more than 50 regional locations throughout the country. events calendar

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One thing that sets RM Interiors & Design apart is its “start to finish” approach to customer service.

“Because we are one of the largest flooring companies in the state, it enables us to negotiate the Brothers Mark, left, and Rick Wagner of RM Interiors & Design got lowest industry pric- their start in the flooring industry when they worked their way es, which we pass on through college installing carpet, vinyl and tile. ery aspect of the design process and we to our customers,” Rick explained. “Our experienced sales value the time and effort that our clients team is always ready to answer ques- spend with us.”

“Commercial clients work with tions and to help you feel comfortable friendly and knowledgeable commercial with your product selections.”

In addition to competitive pricing, all account managers who do everything customers receive free quotes, design they can to make the installation proconsultation and measuring services, cess go smoothly,” Rick added. “We’ve as well as access to a selection of eco- come to understand the importance of friendly flooring products and experi- time-sensitive issues and quick turnenced account managers and installers. overs, and can offer next-day service in “Our designers work one-on-one most cases.”

RM Interiors & Design is located at with their clients to provide personal2925 N. Norwalk in Mesa. For more ized design help tailored to their clients’ budget, preferences, and expectations,” information, call (480) 830-4848 or visit Mark explained. “It’s vital to us that our www.rminteriorsanddesign.com. clients are 100 percent satisfied with ev-

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Collins Comfort Masters: Keeping customers comfortable for 30 years financially speaking

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Since Collins Comfort Masters opened for business in 1985, the family-owned, full-service HVAC company has strived to live up to its name by keeping its customers as comfortable as possible.

From air conditioners that conk out in July to heaters that need repair on a cold winter’s day, Collins Comfort Masters is ready, willing and able to help, according to Mark Mariano, director of marketing and advertising.

“We are heating, air conditioning and plumbing contractors, and we can handle anything and everything related to those fields,” Mariano said.

“We try to keep the home as comfortable at possible for our customers and like our name says, we are the masters of comfort.”

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nies that may install a unit and then close their doors, Mariano said his customers can rest assured that Collins Comfort Masters will be around for years to come.

“We install systems, and then we’ll be around to maintain and service it,” Mariano said. “We’re not just selling a box or a service; we are selling peace of mind.”

One thing that helps to make Collins Comfort Masters stand out from the competition, Mariano said, is that the company has been hired as contractors for some local big-box stores.

“They are very strict and stringent about who they will allow to go into their customers’ homes, and the companies that they hire need to show that they are competent,” he said.

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Business Bureau, the company’s wide range of accreditations, certified and highly trained technicians and more, Mariano said Collins Comfort Masters delivers on its promise of outstanding service.

“Customers want to know that the technicians who are going into their homes are reliable. Ours must pass background checks and drug checks,” Mariano said, adding that the employees will also put on booties and cover the carpet near the front door.

“They often leave the home cleaner than the way they found it,” he said.

Because the owners of the company understand that HVAC and plumbing emergencies can take place at the least convenient times, Mariano said they offer service 24/7, including on weekends and holidays.

“We have a manager on call every day of the week,” he said.

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Another popular feature of Collins Comfort Masters, Mariano said, is its referral program, which rewards people who help bring in new customers.

“We will literally write our customers a check,” he said.

Mariano, who has worked with the company for 10 years, said he especially enjoys the family environment at Collins Comfort Masters.

“We have a lot of fun. We know how to play, but we definitely know how to work, too,” he said.

“I’ve had a lot of opportunity to grow and advance within the company, I love the way I’m never bored, and I never say ‘I don’t want to go to work.’”

Collins Comfort Masters is located at 1455 W. Scott Ave., in Gilbert. For more information, call (480) 890-2665 or visit www.collinscomfort.com.

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