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Tempe proposes new fire station The Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department is proposing to build a new fire station in southern Tempe at Estrada Park.

The proposal follows a fire station location study that determined southern Tempe would benefit from a new fire station in the southeast corner of the city. After a year of looking at possible sites for the new station, the southwest corner of Estrada Park, near McClintock Drive and Warner Road, was determined to be the best location for the new Station 7, said Tempe Fire Chief Greg Ruiz.

The fire station currently in southern Tempe, Station 4, runs 2,300 calls a year, which is expected to increase to 3,400 calls a year by 2024, said Ruiz.

“Call volume is not going down, call volume is going up,” said Ruiz. “[Station 4] is a single-engine station for a third of the city. As call volume

goes up, our concern is it’s not reliable.”

The new Station 7 would help shorten response times and relieve the growing call volume in south Tempe, said Ruiz.

Tempe Fire has been holding community discussions to inform people about the new station and to answer questions, and to give updates at city council meetings.

Ruiz led a community discussion about Station 7 in late May, to answer questions and listen to public comments. People voiced their support and concerns about the new station.

Some expressed their concerns about the new station and its proposed location. They were worried that the

station may decrease property values, lower water retention of the park and possibly increase flooding. The station would take up a little more than an acre of an 8-acre park.

Others voiced their support of the new station and its location, praising the city’s use of already owned land and focus on providing faster service to south Tempe.

“I’ve played basketball at Estrada Park for 25 years,” said Victor Garcia. “I know it’s sacrifice, but I know it’s for the greater good.

It’s a no-brainer.”

The City Council has not scheduled a vote yet on the proposal, nor has construction been scheduled, said Ruiz.

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Chamber names Denise Hart 2016 Business Woman of the Year The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has named Denise Hart as the 2016 Business Woman of the Year. She was honored at the 21st annual Women in Business Conference on May 25 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Tempe.

“I was deeply honored to be nominated for Tempe Business Woman of the Year among so many admirable business women in the great city of Tempe,” Hart said. “Receiving the award today is the proudest moment of my career. It is always rewarding to be recognized for your achievements and work that you do.”

Hart, vice president of marketing for Vestar, oversees commercial real estate properties across the country,, including Tempe Marketplace.

The first female executive hired at Vestar, Hart mentors and promotes professional female staff members within the company, helping them succeed in the corporate world.

She is a certified marketing director and certified retail property executive,

with the International Council of Shopping Centers and received the organization’s Design and Development Award.

A graduate of Tempe Leadership Class XXXI, she has served on the Tempe Tourism Office’s Board of Directors in various roles since 2003.

“The Business Woman of the Year award recognizes the valuable contributions that Denise has made to the business community and to the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to recognize her achievements and the leadership she continues to show in our community,” said Mary Ann Miller, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber.

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Styron Dale Grimmett must have a lot of friends. Why else would the 26-year-old need 13 cellphones?

That’s how many phones Grimmett allegedly stole from nine different cellphone stores in Tempe and other Valley communities between March 4 and May 20, according to Tempe police.

At the time of his arrest for these robberies, Grimmett was already on probation for previous cellphone thefts.

Grimmett’s method: He would ask an employee to see a phone, and once he had it in his hand, he just ran out the door with it.

Simple, effective. But as a business model, troubling.

Now, my question is: What do you do with 13 cellphones? Police claim the thief sold them to pawn shops or online. My suspicion is that Grimmett had a large network of friends and the desire to talk to them all at once.

With each of 13 cellphones placing two calls at once (via multiple-calls features) and put on speaker function, that would’ve enabled Grimmett to chat with 26 pals at the same time!

But it’s all moot now. If the courts have their way, Grimmett will soon reside in a place where he will make new friends. And he won’t need a cellphone to talk with them.

Phoenix eatery which also plans to open a Tempe location this autumn.

Let the omelet wars begin.

The City of Tempe is now an open book. You can spend hours—days if you wish—perusing the accounting practices of your municipal government and how it spends your hard-earned tax dollars. Go to www. tempeazopengov.com.

The Friday night comedy series at the Tempe Center for the Arts presents emerging local comics. Ernie Green is the guy with the laughs at 7:30 p.m. June 24. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Green has become a favorite at the TCA. If you check out the comedy, don’t forget happy hour, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday. “Hello Friday” is a weekly event at TCA that features splashy, affordable drinks and access to a food station, not to mention great views of Tempe. The drink of the night for June 24 is a “Purple Mist” ($8), a blend of vodka, blue curacao and cranberry juice. Chef-inspired treats for the night will include chipotle turkey pinwheels and a traditional cheese tray. For details go to www.tempe.gov and search “Friday.”

Somebody told Tempe that breakfast was the most important meal of the day and the city took them seriously. In 2014 and 2015, four restaurants specializing in breakfast opened here: Snooze, Delice Bistro, Corner Bakery and Nocawich.

And now comes the flagship of all breakfastlunch restaurants, First Watch. The Florida-based chain, which already has eight restaurants elsewhere in the Valley, will open a Tempe location on University west of Mill late this fall, just in time to compete with Matt’s Big Breakfast, the popular

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By Cassidy Landaker The longest-running fireworks show in the Valley is returning this year at the Fox 10 July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival produced for the 65th year by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend.

“We are the largest Fourth of July celebration in the state,” said event producer Judi Yates.

Even though the fireworks display is the evening’s main event, it’s not the only attraction festivalgoers can enjoy. Event producer Susan Brow said festivalgoers

can peruse merchandise vendors, eat at the food court or imbibe at the beer garden. Local performers will entertain.

Kids aren’t left out, as they can visit an inflatable village, go on rides and climb a rock wall. Another perk is the Dave & Buster’s tent, where parents can write their phone numbers on a wristband for their children to wear around the park.

In the VIP section, attendees are given an all-American barbecue dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and a seat in a misted area with a prime view of the fireworks.

How to choose a driving school

By Valerie Vinyard, AAA Arizona Driving school used to be a rite of passage among teens.

As soon as teens turned driving age, they’d eagerly sign up for driver’s education classes, which usually were held at their high schools.

Well, times have changed. Because of budget cuts, most high schools no longer offer driver education classes, so it’s up to parents and teens to steer their own way forward.

The problem is, there are many driving schools out there, and a fair amount of substandard driving schools exist. It’s easy to make a slick website, but parents should delve deeper before writing a driving school a check.

First, they should decide what they want out of a school. For example, will a school be the sole driving education the teen will receive, or will the parent help, too? In Arizona, parents can choose to teach their teens themselves, but many don’t have the time or patience to do so. Besides, a certified driving instructor is more likely to be up on any new laws and changes in driving.

Parents should expect to help, as a driving school isn’t a silver bullet.

Parents need to carve out time to help their teen succeed at driving and to help iron out problems early on.

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behind-the-wheel sessions. They don’t need to be brand new, but the cars should be safe and in good shape.

• Balancing act: Make sure the school offers a balance of classroom and behind-the-wheel education, and doesn’t weigh too much on one side. Arizona teens must spend at least 30 hours driving—10 of those at night—with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old before they can take the driving test at the Motor Vehicle Division. As a safety advocate, AAA recommends driving at least twice that—60 hours, with 20 hours at night.

• Query friends: Ask licensed peers and their parents for recommendations.

They can provide invaluable insight, and warn you about not-so-great schools.

• See if it’s certified: Schools that are certified by ADTSEA—the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association—strive to develop and promote a level of excellence among driver education professionals in the delivery of instruction to the novice driver.

• Ask for references: Sure, a driving school is only going to provide positive references—similar to what job seekers do when they apply at a company, but the questions you ask—and answers you receive—still can provide enough information to tell whether the school will be a good fit.

The Tempe Color Guard will present the nation’s colors, while Kianna Martinez sings the national anthem at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

Tickets are $5 in advance at Tempe outlets until July 1. Tickets can also be purchased at any Fry’s store for $6, or on the website, www.tempe4th.com, for $5 until July 4. VIP tickets are $60.

Children 12 and younger are admitted free. Entry is free for those with an active military ID. Day of event ticket price is $8.

Brow said there are various parking lots in the area, all of which can be found on the event website. Organizers, however, recommend taking a bus or the light rail.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and lawn seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees are permitted to bring blankets, chairs, portable cameras, 1 gallon of water per person and an umbrella up to 4 feet.

Use of consumer fireworks is illegal in Tempe and will not be permitted in the park.

President/CEO Mary Ann Miller to leave Tempe Chamber The Tempe Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mary Ann Miller will be leaving her position after more than 21 years with the organization, effective Aug. 31.

Brian Wood, Waste Management and chairman-elect of the Chamber will head the search committee.

“During her tenure Mary Ann has guided the Chamber through diverse economies; from helping small businesses during the recession to assisting significant growth of key industries within our community.

She has tirelessly advocated on behalf of our members and entire business community at City Hall, the State Legislature and in Washington.”

Miller joined the Tempe Chamber in 1995 as public affairs director. In 1999 she moved into president/CEO. “In August the Tempe Chamber will be moving into a new location, new offices with literally a new point of view,” Miller said. “As we end our time at this location, it seemed a fitting opportunity for me to guide us to our new home, and then set the Chamber off on its own.”

During her time at the Tempe Chamber Miller earned an MBA from ASU and a certificate in organization management from the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management.

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of Arizona Chamber Executives, and was named Local Chamber Executive of the Year in 2008 by the Arizona Chamber. She received the Howard Pyle Vocational Service Award from Tempe South Rotary in 2011.

“Mary Ann will be missed tremendously and we are saddened to say goodbye,” Wood added. “We want to genuinely thank her for her dedication and loyalty to the Chamber and our community. I want to also personally express my appreciation for her influence on me—her authentic leadership has been inspirational.

Although Mary Ann will never know the number of people she has positively affected, her ‘ripple effect’ is nothing less than exceptional. We wish her all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter of her life.”

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Diablo Dash obstacle course, kayaking The municipality was named a on Kiwanis Lake and a salsa-making KaBOOM! 2016 Playful challenge, among City USA for the eighth other activities. consecutive year on A playground Wednesday, May 18. at Kiwanis Park The award recognizes was renovated last communities dedicated September and to improving and opened this past expanding opportunities fall. run through an obstacle for kids, particularly in Participants “You look at the course at PlayDay. poverty, to play in their playground today, communities. you wouldn’t believe it’s the same “Growing up in Tempe, I played in area,” said Tempe public information parks down the street,” said Mayor officer Denise Rentschler. “Being a Mark Mitchell. “Having parks all over landlocked city, we don’t have a lot the city shows the quality of life in our of space to build new, big, beautiful community.” parks, so we innovate and renovate.”

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10. Beat the Heat in Tempe Tempe has three different ways for families to beat the heat seven days a week. Enjoy outdoor fun at the Escalante Pool and ride the waves at the Kiwanis Recreation Center’s Wave Pool. Tempe’s three neighborhood spray pads at Esquer, Jaycee and Hudson parks will continue to operate on a daily basis.

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9. Summer Reading— Exercise Your Mind This summer, participate in Tempe’s summer reading program through Aug. 1. The Tempe Youth

Library, Tempe Recreation, KidZone and partners will feature fun and educational events for the family during Totally Tempe Tuesdays. Held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, these programs are for the entire family.

There will also be a Meet the Music program held on two Wednesdays, June 22 and July 20. This program, held in the Storytime Room of the Tempe Public Library, showcases artists and connects music, art and literature. Adults can enjoy reading challenges, a book club, urban farming classes and more. For a full list of events and descriptions, visit www.Tempe.gov/SummerReading.

8. Stay safe and learn to swim Tempe offers swimming lessons for all ages and skill levels. Various lessons are offered at convenient times throughout the week. Check the aquatics section of the Tempe Opportunities brochure at www.

Tempe.gov/Brochure for a complete schedule of lessons.

7. Tempe Time Machine Travel back in time this summer and see what Tempe was like nearly 50 years ago. This fun summer program for families includes handson crafts, fun interactives and special performances all inspired by the featured exhibit, Legend City.

Tempe Time Machine will be held on Wednesdays and the second Saturdays in June and July from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.Tempe.gov/ TimeMachine for more information.

6. Glow Paddles The Glow Paddles are popular options offering a unique perspective of the lake. No experience is required and the city provides all of the necessary kayaking equipment, including glow-in-the dark accessories. Visit www.Tempe.gov/ Boating for more information

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fun and educational presentations for kids and adults of all ages to the Escalante and Westside MultiGenerational Centers. See animals up close, practice magic tricks and more.

Visit www.Tempe.gov/Brochure and click the family activities link for a list of themes, dates and times.

4. Escalante’s Teen Adventure Series The Escalante Multi-Generational Center is hosting a Summer Teen Opportunity Center, a safe, supervised environment for teens to participate in positive programs. They can receive important information, resources and services, and participate in social and recreational activities, guest speakers, field trips, employment advice and more. Visit www.Tempe.gov/Escalante for more details.

3. Celebrate July 4 as a family The Kiwanis Club of Tempe presents the Fox 10 July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival on Monday, July 4, at Tempe Beach Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. and festivities will include live, local entertainment, a Family Fun Fest zone and the annual fireworks spectacular.

Tickets are on sale. Visit www.

Tempe4th.com for more information.

2. Summer Camps Tempe offers summer camps in a wide variety of subjects and at convenient times so parents can find something for every little one in their families. Tempe even offers Adapted Recreation programs for youth ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities. Check out the complete list of programs at www.Tempe.gov/ SummerCamps.

1. Explore your summer opportunities Summer is the perfect time to discover a new favorite hobby, learn a new skill or spend time with your family and the Summer Tempe Opportunities Brochure is the best place to find these great opportunities. Visit www.Tempe.gov/ Brochure for class information and to register.

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Oversized displays such as a giant cutaway heart, walls illustrating smooth heart muscle and animals with heart “windows” invite exploration at Halle Heart Children’s Museum in Tempe.

Learn what makes us tick at Halle Heart Children’s Museum

By Kimberly Hosey If you’re looking for an indoor adventure as our temperatures soar— or to sneak in a bit of learning while your kids are on summer break— Halle Heart Children’s Museum has you covered. During the summer, the center’s longer hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday) ensure that more visitors will have a chance to take a journey into the circulatory system to see what makes our hearts tick.

Halle Heart Children’s Museum, a program of the American Heart Association, started as the Halle Heart Center in 1996, expanding to a 16,000-square-foot museum in 2011.

But until recently, the interactive, kidfriendly museum did not offer regular public hours. A grant from Insight Inc. last year allowed the museum to open to the public. Some may consider it a hidden gem, but more than 35,000 guests visit the Halle Heart Children’s Museum each year.

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of smoking to exercise and the importance of a balanced diet; as well as how to spot signs that someone is having a stroke or heart attack—and what to do. The museum’s beginnings as a center to educate school groups, teachers and parents about the heart is clear, and it’s translated beautifully into an engaging and fun family outing destination.

The museum is billed as a children’s destination, but with information such as how to perform CPR on an infant and how to plan meals, everyone in the family has something to learn here.

The museum has some striking exhibits (and photo opportunities), among them a giant model of a human heart that greets visitors, surrounded by information about arteries and veins. Life-size models of a giraffe, elephant, zebra and other creatures greet families in the “All Creatures Great and Small” exhibit—with “windows” displaying models of their hearts—that let kids compare heart sizes. You may press a button to learn about each animal and even hear the hearts beat.

What makes the museum perfect for kids—especially younger kids—is the hands-on nature of it. Kids will

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Follow your heart love the arts and crafts available, but they can also practice making healthy food choices in the museum’s marketplace. There, kids “shop” for artificial (but realistic) food items, read food labels, ring out at Crafts, pretend play, sounds, sights and special events such the signature Toddler Test Kitchen combine in a curricucash registers, and as lum that the museum has been offering to school groups for learn how to plan years under the American Heart Association. It can now offer healthy meals. In this program to the general public thanks in part to a donation from Insight, which allowed it to install video kiosks. the “kitchen,” meal prep takes center stage—and, all the Public hours for self-guided tours are while, kids are setting a foundation for daily during public hours. Admission making healthful choices. is $5 for adults and children 4 and The museum stresses eating a older, $4 for guests 62 and older, and balanced diet, making physical activity free to children 3 and younger.

The museum also offers guided part of our daily routine and saying no to tobacco—especially smoking, said tours, available by appointment only, Programs and Operations Director which meet 18 state curriculum Claudine M. Wessel. And the museum standards for science, health and certainly does that. But the secret to physical education at the second- and their success is the same as the “secret” fifth-grade levels. to all successful lessons: They make you want to learn.

Check the museum’s website for Halle Heart special events like their Toddler Test Children’s Museum Kitchen cooking series, Little Rhythms 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe Music and Movement classes, Video (602) 414-5353 Game Olympics and more. halleheartchildrensmuseum.org

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July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival

Enjoy the holiday evening, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Tempe. Its 65th annual Fireworks Spectacular features a variety of food vendors, music and kids’ entertainment.

WHEN: Monday, July 4, opens at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Beach Park, 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $5 in advance or $8 at the gate, children 12 or younger and active military are free INFO: (480) 350-5189 or www.tempe4th.com

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Winter in July

The Phoenix Zoo will stay cool this July with live music and more than 50 tons of snow.

WHEN: Saturday, July 16, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: Call or visit website for ticket information INFO: (602) 286-3800 or www. phoenixzoo.org

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid

See the hit animated movie come to life.

WHEN: Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 26, various times WHERE: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix COST: Call or visit website for ticket information INFO: (602) 253-8188, ext. 307, or www.vyt.com

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Old Macdonald

The great sing-along story of a famous farmer and his beloved animals.

WHEN: Wednesday through Saturday, June 22 through July 10, various times WHERE: Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix COST: $7 to $10 INFO: (602) 262-2050 or www.azpuppets.org

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Legoland Discovery Center

The indoor family attraction ideal for children ages 3 to 10 features two Lego rides, 4-D cinema and a large soft-play area.

WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Legoland Discovery Center at Arizona Mills, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 135, Tempe

COST: $22; free for 2 and younger INFO: http://bit.ly/23g1lpo

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Dance, America, Dance!

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Arizona Sea Life Aquarium

Celebrate the return of the Tempe Dance Academy members from their journey through Europe as they present all they learned on their nine-country tour.

WHEN: Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: $20 INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org

Come see the aquarium’s new resident, a blue-spotted whip tail stingray starting in June.

WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Arizona Sea Life Aquarium, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 145, Tempe COST: $10.50 for tickets purchased online INFO: (877) 526-3960 or www. visitsealife.com/arizona/

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Family Fun Day

Come learn about contemporary art with the museum’s new exhibition, “Crafting the Collection.”

WHEN: Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: ASU Art Museum, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 965-2787 or www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu

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By Jill Pertler

Gardening with the boys We spent most of the weekend gardening, and I’ve come to an important conclusion. Some people are born with green thumbs. Others, including the guys I live with, are simply all thumbs—and not a one of them is green.

I needed help with mulching. I consider it a heavy task and was hoping to put their muscles to work.

They were more than happy to oblige and their attitudes were terrific. A few minutes after they started, mine was not.

They lugged the hefty bags with ease, but found it difficult to distribute the mulch without pouring it all over the top of my tender plantings. They were so effusive in their work they covered entire plants with the mulch, leaving me to dig for leaves so my plant friends could live to see another day.

When I admonished them about

being careful around the plants, they gave me a serious look and then went about their business—of covering more plants with mulch.

And then it started to sprinkle.

Sprinkle. An extremely light, barely tangible, you’d-hardly-notice-it sprinkle. I was in the front yard— working. My hair was a bit damp, but the precipitation was miniscule.

Refreshing, actually, if you were sweating. Which I was.

I finished my task and walked over to where the boys were supposed to be busy mulching. Not a one was in sight. I wasn’t buying the disappearing act and went in the house. There they were: on the couch in front of the TV. Without a smidgen of guilt, they announced they were on a “rain delay.”

My jaw clenched and I expended much effort refraining from saying something I might later regret.

My attitude remained far from terrific.

I went outside to continue “our” work. On the way, I shut the door in a non-gentle fashion. I hoisted one of the mulch bags over my shoulder and placed it in position. I opened the bag and poured, pure adrenaline pulsing through my veins. By the time I grabbed a second bag, they had joined me in the backyard, obviously knowing their very own supper most likely hinged on their helping me in a loving manner.

I said nothing, but accepted their “help.”

My boys have big muscles, but they also have big feet, and this was never so obvious as when they attempted to tiptoe through a freshly planted bed whereby the plants themselves seemed to attract those monstrous feet like a magnet. Squish. Some of those unfortunate plants didn’t stand a chance under my son’s 12DD. They displayed an absolute inability to discern a weed from a wanted plant.

To their credit, this often takes people years of practice, but after they pulled up the fourth (blooming) pansy, I requested they withhold their “help” in this area. Not sure yet if the pansies will make it. My fingers are crossed.

To be honest, they do their best. And they are interested and engaged— in their own way. Last year we grew cayenne peppers—of the heatedly hot variety. My boys were keenly fascinated—in determining who could eat the most peppers without throwing up. I won’t divulge here who won, but it’s safe to say this will probably be an annual contest.

At least it will continue this year.

The cayenne pepper plant is one of the few they didn’t stomp on or cover with mulch. True story.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Joseph Farmer of Tempe was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee. He is working toward earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world.

Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.

Nectaria Delgadillo of Tempe, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music degree from

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University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. Ceremonies were held May 6 and May 7.

Tempe residents Sara Ann Feipel, Nathaniel James Kroeger and Tyana Marie Zivec were among those making the dean’s list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, for the spring semester. Feipel attends the Hankamer School of Business, while Nathaniel James Kroeger studied within the schools of engineering and computer science. Tyana Marie Zivec is in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Meanwhile Jason Alexander Vizzerra (Hankamer School of Business) and Jacqueline Claire Voge attends the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, and Hankamer School of Business and made the dean’s academic honor roll.

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Candles from coffee grounds As a devotee of the morning coffee ritual, imagine how happy I was when I ran across instructions to turn used coffee grounds into a candle? This takes upcycling to a whole new level!

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Step 1 Set a medium-sized pot of water to boil. Fill a Ziploc bag 2/3 full with granulated soy wax and seal. When the water boils, place the bag in the pot.

Step 2 Set out some newspaper, then place the glass containers close to each other on the paper surface. Put a wick in each candle. Hold in place by wrapping the wick around a pencil and resting across the top of the container. Spread 1/4 inch of coffee grounds inside each candleholder.

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Step 3 When the bag of wax has melted in the boiling water, use the silicone oven mitt to remove from the pot. Hold one of the zipped corners so the bag hangs at an angle over the first glass container. Cut the tip of the lowest corner and allow 1 inch of wax to drain into the container. Quickly move the bag to the next container, following the same procedure until all of your containers have 1 inch of wax in the bottom.

Allow the wax to solidify, either by leaving it out or placing the jars in the refrigerator. When solidified, sprinkle another 1/4 inch of grounds over the layer of wax.

Melt another bag of wax in the boiling water, and repeat the filling process, alternating layers and solidification, until the containers are filled to the top. Sprinkle a small amount of grounds over the last layer of wax after it has partially solidified.

Step 4 Scrape any dripped wax off of the outsides of the glass jars and use ribbons, burlap or other materials to decorate the outside of the jars.

Notes: Unfortunately, the coffee grounds do not emit the delicious scent of freshly brewed coffee when the candle burns, so it might be worth it to add some coffee-scented candle oil to the wax bag before it boils.

I have tried to melt down old, used candles, or dollar store candles, to remake new ones in the past, and the wax dries very strangely with holes in the middle.

It’s worth the extra money to buy the soy wax granules at the craft store.

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around the neighborhood Children soaked up fun with interactive bubble discovery stations and learned the science behind the whimsical objects at the Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace. Kids played with and caught bubbles of all sizes, made their own bubble wands, and learned what components build the best bubbles. Parents and children also cooled off in the splash pad. Photos by Tim Sealy

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1. Addison Feezell gets a ride through the bubbles on dad Tyler’s shoulders. 2.

Cayden Persky loves the soapy bubble station. 3. Olivia Rivera intently follows the instructions to make her own bubble wand. 4. Mickey and Xander Gray-Lowe create their own custom bubble wands. 5. Kylie Sgarbossa is in awe of the giant bubble. 6. Kingston Malone has a great seat from which to catch passing bubbles. 7.

The Force is with Bobby Hopper, as he make his bubbles. 8. Gloria Piarulli-Nacincik gives thumbs way up from inside a giant bubble. 9. Twins Jayson and Jackson Greenhaus turn the splash pad into a giant drinking fountain. 10. A large crowd of kids and parents descended on the splash pad to cool down and have a blast.

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By Jill Hanks Tempe Union High School District Since he was a young boy, Matthew Determan wanted to be a Marine.

Many said he’d never make it. He proved them wrong.

Determan knew he could not achieve his dream without a high school diploma but as his sister, Ashley, said, he liked to argue and “had a bit of a difficult time abiding by Matthew Determan Scholarship recipient some of the school rules so...he was and 2016 Compadre Academy graduate Manny Lopez Rafael with the Determan invited to return for a second senior family on May 18, 2016. year.”

Rather than complain, Determan city and couldn’t find a school willing called himself a “super senior,” chose to take him. He was about to give up to bite his tongue, hit the books, and when he found Compadre and entered in May 2013, graduated from Tempe as a sophomore with just one credit.

The young man who once thought Union’s alternative high school, the best thing might be to never return Compadre Academy.

“I remember his graduation night to school, persevered to become perfectly,” said Ashley, three years Compadre’s student body president, later during a speech at Compadre’s a member of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, and earned Class of 2016 graduation.

“I had never in my life seen my his diploma.

The Determans trusted school brother so proud of himself. I had never seen such a big smile on his counselors to select an appropriate recipient and were face.” pleasantly surprised to hear Determan immediately how much Rafael’s story joined the Marines but, mirrored the scholarship’s Ashley said, it wasn’t until namesake. his boot camp graduation, “(Determan’s) story that the family learned is one of overcoming how much he had excelled, obstacles, obtaining his earning “top achieving” lifelong dream, and never status in his class. giving up,” Ashley told the They never could have graduates. “I hope that in predicted his life would be the future when you feel cut so short. like you’ve been defeated, Lance Cpl. Determan you are able to remember Lance Cpl. Matthew died on May 19, 2015, Determan Matt’s story and push two days after the Osprey helicopter he was riding in crashed through to accomplish all that you want in life.” during a training exercise in Hawaii.

Rafael, who plans on attending Hours after attending the oneyear anniversary memorial service, Mesa Community College, ASU and the Determans were back in Tempe eventually law school, is proud to earn to celebrate Compadre’s newest the $4,000 scholarship.

“I’m so honored. It means a lot and I graduates and honor Matt’s life by helping another student achieve his was so happy when I heard it was me,” dreams. They presented Compadre’s Rafael said with a big grin.

Ashley and her family hope to award Emmanuel “Manny” Lopez Rafael with the Matthew Determan Scholarship to the Matthew Determan Scholarship, deserving students for years to come. known as the “Super Senior” Award.

“We want to see someone thrive,” Rafael captivated the audience earlier in the ceremony, sharing how said Ashley. “Because that’s what Matt he’d gotten into trouble in another would’ve wanted.”

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events calendar June 20-July 20, 2016 George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Known for its politically charged lyrics, outlandish concept albums and memorable live performances, Parliament Funkadelic is truly one of a kind. Joining P-Funk lead singer George Clinton on stage is Captain Squeegee, Dr. Delicious, Dreams and Doorways.

WHEN: Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theater, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $36 INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com

Peppermint James Formed in Phoenix in 2004, Peppermint James is a band whose music is heavily influenced by The Beatles, The Wailers, traditional jazz and blues artists and many other world artists.

WHEN: Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 966-9338 or http://bit.ly/1PP27nf

Stray Cat Theater presents Green Day’s American Idiot This high-energy show includes every song from Green Day’s album “American Idiot,” as well as a couple songs from “21st Century Breakdown.”

The rock opera relies very little on dialogue but instead on the lyrics to portray the struggles of love, rage and teenage life.

WHEN: Friday, June 24, to Saturday, July 16, various times

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WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $30 to $35 INFO: (480) 350-2829 or http://bit.ly/1TZpjM4 AZ Improv Festival Tempe Improv will host its fourth annual Improv Festival on June 26 with special guests Paul Brittain and Brendan Jennings. Brittain has voiced characters in “Hotel Transylvania” and starred on “Saturday Night Live” from 2010 to 2012.

WHEN: Sunday, June 26, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv, 30 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $20 INFO: (480) 921-9877 or www.tempeimprov.com New Faces of Comedy Come check out comedians before they hit the big time.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 29, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe COST: $5 INFO: www.tempeimprov.com Megan Merchant: Gravel Ghosts Pushcart Prize-nominated author Megan Merchant will arrive at Changing Hands bookstore for a reading of her debut full-length poetry collection. The book, entitled “Gravel Ghosts,” takes on family, relationships, marriage, love, loss and death.

WHEN: Friday, July 1, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 730-0205 or www.changinghands.com

Authority Zero Hometown heroes Authority Zero are no strangers to touring, and have brought their skate punk- and reggaeinfluenced alternative rock around the world. Catch these music industry veterans as they take the stage.

WHEN: Saturday, July 2, 6;15 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theater, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic perform at the Marquee Theater on June 24.

COST: $20 INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com

Tempe Town Lake Festival Come and celebrate Independence Day at Tempe Town Lake. The festival will include a food court, music, a free inflatable village for kids and, of course, a fireworks display.

WHEN: Monday, July 4, at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $5 to $60 INFO: (480) 350-5189 or www.tempe4th.com

Ralphie May Mentored by Sam Kinison, Ralphie May possesses the same sort of raw, uncensored comedy.

WHEN: Thursday, July 7, through Saturday, July 9, various times WHERE: Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe

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COST: $25 to $50 INFO: www.tempeimprov.com Dolan Twins These two YouTube stars have been winning over fans since 2014 with their funny vlogs. The Dolan Twins constantly explore new areas of creativity and take their comedy and live music to the stage.

WHEN: Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theater, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $30 INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com Stephen “Ragga” Marley The second oldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Stephen Marley is also one of the most successful artists in his genre. The singer/songwriter/ musician/producer has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard reggae album chart for each of his solo albums. “Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life” is expected to follow suit when it’s released in July.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Marquee Theater, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe COST: $27 INFO: (480) 829-0607 or www.luckymanonline.com Flat 9 Entertainment presents: The Amplified Jazz Experience A night of jazz and relaxation features nationally acclaimed recording artists flutist Althea Rene, trumpeter Lin Rountree and saxophonist Lebron.

WHEN: Saturday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe COST: $38 - $50 INFO: (480) 350-2829 or http://1.usa.gov/1XLhyjk

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Shown here with Alan Khoutakoun as St. Jimmy, Nicholas Gearing, left, stars as Johnny in “American Idiot” at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski national touring show came to ASU Nicholas John Gearing is, admittedly, Gammage. a huge Green Day fan. So when he Gearing said he isn’t the only one in was cast as Johnny in the Stray Cat the cast who has butterflies about the Theatre’s production of the pop-punk musical hitting the stage. band’s rock opera, “American Idiot,” he “We’re all such big fans of Green wasn’t sure how to react.

Day,” Gearing said. “You don’t want “It was surreal,” Gearing said via to mess anything up. (The album) telephone in between bells at Boulder ‘American Idiot’ means something Creek High School in Anthem, to us and being in the show gives it where he teaches English. “It’s pretty additional meaning. We don’t want to fantastic.” do it a disservice.”

Playing at the Tempe Center for the “American Idiot” features all of the Arts from June 24 to July 16, “American songs from the album (“Boulevard of Idiot” is based on the Grammy Award- Broken Dreams,” “Holiday”), as well as winning concept album of the same other hits (“21 Guns”). Gearing paused name. The musical tells the story of before naming his favorite song to sing. three disaffected young men—Will, “‘21 Guns’ is one of the more Johnny and Tunny. The latter two flee intricate pieces, or ‘Whatsername.’ the suburbs, where their parents have That arrangement is rather pretty. In a tight rein on them, and seek the both numbers, the room is electric. freedom of the city. When Tunny joins My hair stands on its end from start to the military and is shipped off to war, beginning. It’s one thing when you’re Johnny turns to drugs. singing your favorite Green Day song “American Idiot” features little or your favorite from this album. dialogue and instead relies on the It’s another thing altogether when a lyrics to execute the storyline of teen roomful of people gets excited at the rage, love and loss. same time. I can’t say enough about Gearing said it’s interesting to see that experience.” how the characters—many of whom were taken from album IF YOU GO art—come together to form What: “American Idiot” “this crazy kaleidoscope of When: Various times from Friday, June 24, things.” to Saturday, July 16 The Stray Cat’s rendition Where: Tempe Center for the Arts’ Studio, of “American Idiot” is the 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.

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La Casa de Juana Eduardo Chavez, owner of La Casa de Juana, has created a neat trick.

When customers walk through the door of his Tempe restaurant, they are instantly transported from a strip-mall parking lot into the heart of a lively Mexican village. Latin music plays in the background and a visual explosion of vibrant colors and playful art assault the senses—in the best possible way.

Customers are greeted by two lovely, life-sized metal senoritas, a roomful of colorful Mexican décor and an unmistakable great Mexican food smell. It is a “wow” moment.

Chavez was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Rocky Point, where he worked in the hotel industry and opened a restaurant. Here, his goal was to create a restaurant where people could experience the traditional warmth and hospitality of Mexico.

The name he chose for his restaurant, La Casa de Juana (translated means house of Joanna—his wife’s name) depicts his vision.

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To create an authentic Mexican experience, Chavez traveled to Guadalajara to purchase furnishings.

Everything was created in Mexico— from the salt and pepper shakers and margarita glasses to the paintings, statues and wall décor. An artist painted each of the chairs, tables and booths with colorful Mexican scenes.

Panoramic murals painted on the walls and colorful linen napkins and bright dishes complete the true southof-the-border setting. It is vividly spectacular.

The food has a wow factor of its own. Starting with a bowl of warm chips and the restaurant’s unique and robustly delicious signature salsa, it is apparent on the first bite that this is going to be a stellar dining experience. The extensive menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, chef specialties, seafood, vegetarian, authentic Mexican, breakfast, fiesta platters, lunch specials, American, desserts and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The variety of menu items make ordering a challenge. The fiesta platter, which comes with its distinctively delicious yellow rice and creamy beans, is a good option because customers can build their own, choosing one to three meet your neighbor

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One of the more distinctive menu choices is the chile relleno ($6.95).

This dish is typically prepared by others with a cheese-stuffed poblano that is coated with a batter and deep fried. La Casa’s version is a fire-roasted poblano, stuffed with cheese and then baked in either red or green sauce. Eduardo Chavez with his two lovely metal senoritas.

This version gives you the The love put into La Casa de Juana full blast of flavor from the roasted pepper without the distraction of the is evident by the attention to detail in the ambience and the great food. No fried coating.

When asked how he came up with need to travel any farther than La Casa that recipe, Chavez said, “I try to make de Juana in Tempe to experience that things that are not so greasy. I wanted “wow” factor in an authentic Mexican to create a healthier version without restaurant. losing the flavor.” Chavez said that he loves the kitchen and cooking meals La Casa de Juana from the different regions in Mexico. 1805 E. Elliot Rd. “My mother is a wonderful cook and Tempe 85284 I have learned from her. You have to (480) 820-0837 juanashouse.com put love into your food.”

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Potato Chip Picnic Cookies They’re one of the best cookies ever to come from a bag of potato chips and they’re absolutely the perfect treat to pack for a summer picnic.

Just don’t blame me if you can’t stop eating them. I’m having a hard enough time keeping away from them myself.

If you like pecan sandies, or any cookie that sort of melts in your mouth, these delicate yet heartyflavored potato chip picnic cookies are going to win you over. This heritage recipe comes from Kammy Orner of Phoenix. It’s a cookie that brings back the most loving memories of her Grandma Estelle and the cookie tin that was waiting for Kammy whenever she would visit.

“I would go see Grandma Estelle and she had this special cookie tin that came out of the cabinet and, oh boy, was I in for a treat,” Kammy said.

“All of her cookies were good, but once she found out how much I loved

the potato chip cookies, she would make them whenever she knew I was coming over. We use to sit and talk about her work. Grandma Estelle was a nurse at ASU and a diehard Sun Devils fan. She was from Wisconsin and passed away in 2003. I had asked her for years for the recipe for the cookies and one day on a visit after my grandfather had passed away, we were sitting at the kitchen table having tea and cookies she gave me the hand-written recipe.

It’s a very special treasure.”

Kammy heard me talking on the radio about how much I love family recipes and stories. She said it brought a smile to her face and she decided that the greatest honor she could give her Grandma Estelle is to pass along her delicious potato chip cookie recipe for all of us to enjoy. I’m so glad you did, Kammy. Will we love Grandma Estelle’s potato chip cookies? I’d say it’s in the bag!

Potato Chip Picnic Cookies (Makes about 28-30 cookies) 1/2 pound butter or margarine (2 sticks) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups flour 1 cup crushed plain potato chips, salted 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top

In a mixing bowl with electric beater, cream butter or margarine. Slowly add in sugar and beat until light in color and texture. Gradually add flour. Add crushed potato chips and nuts, blending well. Chill dough for about 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape. Shape into balls, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on slightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Flatten cookie with fork dipped in cold water. Keep dough chilled until ready to bake. Bake at 325 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until slightly browned. When cookies are cool, sift powdered sugar over top.

Jan’s Notes: To crush potato chips, place in mini-food processor or roll over the bag of chips with rolling pin until finely ground.

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