Brooklynn Latham learns how to paint at Red Mountain United Methodist Church’s Work Together Wednesday event.
Residents can benefit from federal grants
By Steven Solomon
A public hearing has been scheduled ursday, May 5, for residents to provide input about how Mesa should spend $4.5 million in federal grants.
e hearing is set for 6 p.m. in the lower level Council Chambers, 57 E. First St. e City Council is expected to approve the Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan at its May 16 meeting and submit the plan to HUD by May 19.
“ e vast majority of the proposed activities are for construction/ renovation activities,” said Liz Morales, Mesa’s Housing and Community Development director.
Three district schools honored for STEM excellence
By Ken Abramczyk
Red Mountain High School and Mendoza and Sirrine elementary schools were recently accepted into a new statewide initiative to help improve pathways for students to study STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields in college and eventually land related jobs.
In AZ STEM School Community of Practice, students, educators and businesses work together to design innovative solutions on STEM-related topics and prepare them to meet future high-tech needs.
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“In most cases, our funding does not cover all of the costs for proposed projects/activities,” she added, noting that applicants typically use the grants as “seed” money and have other sources of funding to complete their projects.
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The news around our neighborhood!
Mailed to homes in Las Sendas, Red Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Boulder Mountain, Mountain Bridge and surrounding neighborhoods.
Most of the cost to construct a nursery at the Center for Hope in Mesa came from Housing and Urban Development funds in 2013-2014. The project was completed in 2015.
D’Angelo Perez works on a project in a class at Red Mountain High School.
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So far, 2016 has been great in Mesa! Here are 6 numbers that show where we’re headed:
1,869 Average days on market 69 Average days on market in 2015: 85
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Former D-backs player pitching golf fashions
When Mesa resident Russ Ortiz was in the minor leagues in San Jose, California, his coach had one piece of advice for him and his teammates if they made it to the majors: Give back to the community.
Ortiz took that to heart during his 12-season MLB career and beyond.
ree years ago, the retired All-Star pitcher founded 2GG Apparel as 2nd Guy Golf, a company that gives 100 percent of its profits to charity.
“When I made it to the major league, that was something I always remembered,” Ortiz said. “I got involved with the YMCA. I saw immediately how much of an impact it makes when someone gives another person their time.
“When I was given a uniform, it was to represent a city. I had a great
opportunity to be seen and known and my stage just became bigger. Once I got a taste of it, I became passionate about giving back.”
2GG Apparel is built on Ortiz’s passion for golf and for helping others.
e active golf apparel brand’s mantra is to look good and do good, while combining style and comfort. It features men’s and women’s polos, skorts and more, ranging in price from $34.72 to $87.72.
Customers can view and purchase items online at www.2GGapparel.com, and in select pro shops worldwide.
“It’s definitely fun,” Ortiz said about his business.
“People ask me all the time, ‘Did you ever think you would be designing men’s and women’s apparel?’ Not at all.
“ e people who I’ve worked with
have been great. It’s nice to be able to dialogue about what colors we want to use. For women’s, are we using regular polos? Sleeveless? Skorts? How are those going to look?
“With the men’s line, we decide on design and color and how many pieces we are going to offer. It’s hard to keep up with color trends and all that. But we try to do the best job we can to keep up with original designs and not have it just be like everybody else’s clothing.”
Russ Ortiz, center, runs 2GG Apparel with Justin Silverstein, left, director of content/media, and LJ Richardson, vice president of operations.
“I’m not the person who says, ‘If you want something done, you have to do it yourself.’ It’s about making sure you have the right people around you who you can trust and who are willing to listen. I’m willing to listen as well. I’ve been a part of teams my whole life. at’s the way it works best—when everybody works together. If there are too many individuals on a baseball team, or a business like ours, it’s not going to work really well.”
Running 2GG Apparel has been a learning experience for Ortiz.
Ortiz takes an active lead in the everyday business dealings, along with his four employees. He understands that some celebrities wouldn’t be willing to do that much work, but it’s important to him.
“If I’m going to make a mistake, or if I’m going to make a decision that doesn’t work, I’d rather have it be on my shoulders than having to tell somebody else, ‘You didn’t do that right,’” he said.
“It’s not about, ‘Get this design and slap it on a polo and hope people like it,’” he said with a laugh. “I think about what people may like—the color, the design, the look.
“We’re finding out that most women don’t like horizontal stripes on their polos, even though they look nice. We want the best design, look and feel with our performance material. When we get a lot of great compliments, it’s cool.”
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Important
election May 17
e City of Mesa Clerk’s Office reminds residents the State of Arizona will be holding a statewide special election on Tuesday, May 17, for voters to decide on two ballot measures: Proposition 123 (relating to education and finance) and Proposition 124 (relating to public retirement system).
All polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting by mail ends May 11 and early voting in person ends May 13.
Polling locations for Election Day can be found online at www.recorder. maricopa.gov/pollingplace or by calling (602) 506-1511.
ID is required at the polling sites. ID requirements are available at www. recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/ voterinfo.aspx or by calling (602) 5061511.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Mesa City Clerk’s Office at (480) 644-4868 or Maricopa County Elections at (602) 5061511.
Ortiz primarily gives to three charities: Feed My Starving Children, Josie’s Angels and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
“We help other endeavors as well,” he said. “I wanted to make sure, when I decided to do this, that it wasn’t going to be a hobby. It was going to be a real clothing brand and make a real difference in other people’s lives.
“I sat down and really looked at it. I thought I’m not going to take anything from the company so how much do we give away? We definitely wanted to give something away. We’re not a nonprofit, we’re a not-for-profit. Our aim is to make a great product.”
He is proud of what he has accomplished.
“I was blessed with talent—enough good talent—to play in the major leagues for 12 seasons,” he said. “ e other opportunity it gave me was to fall in love with the game of golf and to fall in love with giving back. at’s something that’s been important to me and my family. It will continue to be important to me as long as I’m still breathing.”
Funds must be used to support activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, shelter and shelter supportive services or address what the regulations call “an urgent need posing a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.”
e smallest grant, $9,000 to the American Red Cross, will provide housing, consumer law and employment law assistance to 511 low- and moderateincome Mesa clients. e largest grant, $750,000 to East Valley Adult Resources, will provide funding to renovate the west-side City-owned facility.
e list of projects numbers nearly 50.
Some are:
• ArtSpace Projects: $242,843 for Hibbert Street improvements, including sidewalks, streetscape, landscaping, biking and parking infrastructure.
e HUD funds are awarded in three categories—Community Development Block Grant funds, HOME Investment Partnerships funds and Emergency Solutions Grants—and are given to local governments based on size and other factors.
Mesa’s application process solicited proposals from nonprofit agencies and City departments for the HUD funds. Applicants were given an opportunity to make a 3-minute presentation regarding the merits of their proposal and its applicability to the City’s Consolidated Plan and Council’s Strategic Initiatives. Staff funding recommendations were presented to the Mesa Community and Cultural Development Committee, which approved the recommendations. It was then reviewed by City Council on April 16.
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• A New Leaf: $126,420 to fund staff who will provide case management and support services that address physical/behavioral health, workforce development, transportation, education/skills, financial literacy, legal aid and housing for low-income individuals.
• Public Library: $100,000 to design and construct Makerspace and Teen rooms at the main facility.
• Community Bridges: $65,000 for a full-time peer support specialist or EMT who would respond to requests from the Mesa Police and Fire departments to assess and triage individuals encountered on the streets who are incapacitated due to substance abuse or other mental health conditions.
e City of Mesa has participated in the CDBG program for 40 years, the ESG program for 28 years and the HOME program for 24 years. Over this time, Mesa has allocated more than $100 million for a variety of activities, including capital improvements, housing, economic development, public services, homeless assistance and emergency shelter and neighborhood improvements.
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• East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation: $40,000 to develop an electronic-based directory of East Valley minority/female businesses for use by City of Mesa departments.
“Proposed projects are expected to be completed within 18 months,” Morales said.
“Nationally, local elected officials report that the federal Community Development Block Grant program is one of the most successful federal initiative ever. Mesa has a long and positive track record in utilizing such funds to partner with community organizations for transformative projects, such as the La Mesita Complex operated by A New Leaf as well as Child Crisis Center facilities in Mesa, operated by Child Crisis Arizona,” said Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh. “ ese partnership investments have resulted in life-changing services for our residents from the work of such agencies as Save the Family, MARC, Community Bridges and East Valley Adult Resources.”
Ingrid Michlin, CTC, MCC, 28 years experience (480) 268-9322
As a condition of the receipt of HUD grants, Mesa is required to inform the public of the availability of the grants and to allow ample time for public comment prior to submitting an application to HUD for funding approval.
Written comments will be accepted from the public through Tuesday, May 10, and may be submitted to the City of Mesa, Housing and Revitalization Division, Attn: Dennis Newburn, Community Revitalization Coordinator, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466; or by email to dennis.newburn@mesaaz.gov.
STEM projects engage parents, kids at Mesa museum
By Yvette Armendariz
STEM is a hot topic for not just schools, but parents who are looking for engaging activities that will help even their littlest kids get exposed to science, technology, engineering and math experiences.
Daniel St. Germain, a dad from Gilbert, recently visited the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa to provide a day of fun and learning for his son, Finn.
“I’m learning as a parent to give him as many experiences as possible for him to grow and learn that are engaging and fun,” he said, as he and his son built a cardboard house in the Design Our World space. “What I like about this is it has different activities that promote learning.”
Lisa Barnard, a Gilbert mom to a 4-year-old daughter, recently became a member because of the hands-on learning.
“STEM is a big driver for me, particularly having a little girl,” Barnard said. “Being able to build things and tinker with things is very critical to learning.”
Barnard, who works with several engineers, likes that the experiences open her daughter’s eyes to what she can be growing up, including an engineer who designs and builds things.
STEM principles are infused in the rotating and permanent exhibitions at the museum. Dena Milliron, curator of education of the i.d.e.a. Museum, recently addressed engineering concepts in the permanent and rotating exhibitions:
Why are engineering concepts important to introduce at a young age?
“Engineering is about the practical application of knowledge in order to design, create and invent new things. Research shows when children are exposed to engineering concepts early in life, they become more aware of engineering, science, and technical careers.
“In addition, engineering activities often require students to work in teams, where they build the collaboration and communication
skills critical for career success in any field.”
What types of engineering activities does the museum provide to children?
“We recently acquired a Rigamajig. is large-scale building kit incorporates engineering concepts and introduces design principles. Children use their imagination to envision something in their mind and then build it.
“ e Rigamajig is in our HUB, our main space for creative learning, and it provides children with an opportunity to create and think threedimensionally. Suggested activities include creating a contraption that can lift something, developing a structure that allows you to get inside and building a robot that can fly.
“For our youngest guests, we incorporate engineering in Artville via block play. We utilize wood blocks, Lego, magnetic blocks, as well as other types of building materials. Block play is important in many ways, including social and language development, but it also helps develop math and basic engineering skills. To build tall and complex structures that don’t topple over, young builders apply architecture and engineering concepts, such as stable bases, balanced structures and support columns.
How do these activities help?
“Lev Vygotsky’s constructivist learning theory states that humans generate knowledge and meaning from an interaction between their
Daniel St. Germain and his 4-year-old son Finn, 4, spend an afternoon at the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa. St. Germain seeks out experiences for his son that include hands-on learning that’s fun.
Science Center and the Maricopa County Service Education Service Agency are leading the initiative, which includes 54 schools statewide.
“We think it will build a pipeline from high school to college to the workforce,” said Nicolle Karantinos, STEM administrator at Red Mountain.
Red Mountain already has created a structure for students to engage and advance in STEM by offering a special diploma program, and advanced placement and Cambridge classes with project-based learning in biomedical, biotechnology and engineering.
Students are involved with research at facilities like Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Translational Genomic Institute. STEM jobs are expected to increase at a rate 1.7 times more than non-STEM jobs, according to CNN.
“What we’ve done (with STEM) is design a program to fulfill the need by increasing the content and knowledge of the students in math and science,” said Nikki Derryberry, Red Mountain’s STEM coordinator.
Renee Parker, principal at Sirrine, said the initiative will build on a statewide level what the district is already doing locally—for students “to learn from others.”
She used an example of a recent science fair at Sirrine.
Representatives from Intel and SRP visited. “ e kids had to explain their projects and how they worked,” Parker said. “ ese professionals asked them questions to ensure they fully understood. e students had to explain it so they had to understand the whole process.”
STEM helps students “think for themselves,” Parker said. “It’s not what you want to be; it’s what problems do you want to solve.”
Colleen Howard, the district’s K-6 STEM coordinator and Science Integration Module specialist, said the initiative will build a collaboration between schools and the businesses and encourages students’ academic success in STEM classes.
“STEM drives innovation and economic development,” Howard said. STEM brings educators and the business community together with
each side examining the needs of the other.
“ e businesses are here and they will be high tech, but they have needs. What are they looking for in employees? How do we produce people in these areas?”
Mesa elementary schools already incorporate STEM into instruction.
rough a partnership with Boeing, sixth graders at Fremont and Kino junior high schools participate in the Space Integration Module. SIM includes a crew exploration vehicle, international space station and mission control. Students are given specific tasks to innovate and solve problems.
“I’m hoping the practice brings good results between business and schools involved, and an ongoing collaboration between educational levels with what they learned.”
She hopes the initiative will lead to a better community understanding
of STEM. Other STEM endeavors include coding instruction and creating a Makerspace at the library, networking areas and engineering activities.
Mendoza principal Deb Lynch said the initiative will help “raise the bar” and integrate STEM curriculum.
“It’s going to be a great place to brainstorm and improve education for students,” Lynch said.
STEM activities at her school include coding plants and building structures with various materials to withstand strong winds. At the elementary level, Mendoza is a feeder school for Red Mountain, and Lynch wants her school to prepare students for the high school’s renowned STEM programs.
“We want to build a gateway to the high school,” Lynch said. “We want to keep building on this (STEM program) and give students different options.”
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• Why “win by not losing” should be every retiree’s investment philosophy
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• Examining traditional approaches to risk management and how they perform in today’s market
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It’s pretty much common knowledge that voters experienced long lines throughout the Valley during the presidential primary due to fewer polling locations. There’s good news! The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has since approved 116 polling places, up from last election’s 60. Eight polling locations in Mesa, which doubles the presidential primary total of four, now are designated for the statewide election on Tuesday, May 17. That includes Red Mountain United Methodist Church at 2936 N. Power Rd. For a map, visit www. recorder.maricopa.gov/reviewer/default. htm. Make sure to research and bring yourself up to speed on the two ballot propositions before voting. Proposition 123 asks voters whether to use a state land trust for school funding and Proposition 124 changes the way the state’s public safety pension system pays benefit increases to retirees. Hopefully, there won’t be long lines this time.
We love free stuff. When you have a tight budget, cheap is good. Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., is offering a free night on its campus. You can enjoy an evening of spark! After Dark from 8 p.m.
to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The event is described as a “grown-up’s playground,” featuring Mural/Music Mashup. Eight local legends (Champ Styles, Adam Dumper, House, Dwayno Insano, Lalo Cota, Mando Rascon, Snafu and Such Styles) paint to jams mixed by DJs Pickster and Melo. For information, visit www.mesaartscenter.com.
If you are looking to enjoy some eats with friends rather than a sit-down dinner at a restaurant, why not try something a little different? Step outside on a Saturday night and chill a little with family and friends at Mesa’s Feastival Forest. Gourmet food trucks gather at Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., every Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors also can enjoy live music. For food truck lineups, visit www.azfeastivals.com.
Speaking of eats, if you love global foods and are looking for a local market to dabble in the heat and spice from Asia and Mexico, you’re in luck because a giant supermarket featuring foods from around the world has arrived. AZ International Marketplace, a 100,000-squarefoot market, opened at 1920 W. Broad-
way Rd., at Dobson Road. The market emphasizes foods and products from Southeast Asia and Latin America. Produce, meat, seafood, herbs and spices, snacks and beverages are sold. Not only will you find Fiji apples and mangoes, but if you want to try jackfruit and bitter melon, the market has those fruits, too. Want a variety of dried chiles in bulk bins? This market has ancho, arbol and Japanese, among others. Be sure to check out the chopstick selection. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Save the Family is looking for sponsors to help cover the costs for the more than 130 children expected to enroll in summer youth programs ranging from sports, dance and music to leadership camps. The cost for camps can range from $35 per child for a one-day program to $300 for a two-day sports camp to $1,200 for a weeklong camp at Chauncey
Ranch. To donate, call Development Director Tina Lopez at (480) 898-0228, ext. 205, or by email at tinal@savethefamily.org.
What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.
Eatery’s charity event raises $30K for area nonprofits
Flancer’s Gourmet Grub is no stranger to giving back to the community. In fact, this is the 16th consecutive year that it is doing its part to spread goodwill to those who need it most.
Since its founding in 2000, Flancer’s has helped raise and donate nearly $300,000 in cash donations to charities through its restaurants in Mesa and Gilbert.
is year, the annual pizzaeating contest allowed the restaurant to contribute more than $10,000 each to the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, and WarFighter Sports.
e event featured a raffle offering $6,000 in prizes, including two roundtrip tickets anywhere Southwest Airlines flies, $1,000 in spa treatments and $1,000 cash.
e highlight of the event was the contest won by Matthew Smith, who ate two large cheese pizzas in 15 minutes at the Gilbert location. He was crowned by Miss Arizona and the Gilbert Mayor John Lewis.
“In this wonderful world where so many magical and beautiful things happen, there is also desperation and hopelessness,” said chef Jeff Flancer. “If we can improve the lives of people through our efforts, then good will triumph over evil.”
To learn more about the beneficiaries of the donations visit sunshineacres. org, www.jfcsaz.org/, or www. warfightersports.org.
Flancer’s Gourmet Grub serves up a variety of dishes ranging from filet mignon with caramelized onions to the Perfect Prickly Pear chicken sandwiches.
e Mesa restaurant is located at 1902 N. Higley Rd., (480) 396-0077. In Gilbert, Flancer’s is at 610 N. Gilbert Rd., (480) 926-9077.
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experiences and their ideas. Children construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world by experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. Children are active creators of their own knowledge, and by doing so, must ask questions, explore, and assess what they know.
“Engineering activities allow young children to develop skills such as problem solving, collaboration, communication and creativity that will be integral to their lives as they grow and develop. When engaging in activities that integrate engineering principles, children are encouraged to ask questions, think in broader terms, and inquire about the world around them. ese experiences will inspire them to be critical thinkers and innovators.”
How do you incorporate engineering concepts in your museum?
“ e D in our i.d.e.a. Museum stands for design. We’re always looking for ways to trigger the imagination and stimulate creativity throughout our exhibits and programs.
“When developing exhibitions, we discuss a variety of learning opportunities for various interest levels. We want caregivers and their children to come away with an ageappropriate learning experience that helps them view their world differently.
“We also offer drop-in STEAM Encounter classes, aimed at 2- to 8-year-olds. We have one more planned this spring—Aqua Science— on May 14. ese drop-in programs explore engineering and science through hands-on activities.”
Volunteers sought for program
e City of Mesa, in partnership with HandsOn Greater Phoenix, is accepting applications for the AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates Program. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 who enjoy working with children are encouraged to apply.
e Summer Associates will serve full-time for eight weeks from Tuesday, May 31, to Monday, July 25, in a variety of positions with the City of Mesa. e positions are with the Arizona Museum of Natural History; i.d.e.a. Museum; Neighborhood Outreach; Parks,
Recreation and Community Facilities; Mesa Main Library and THINKspot at the Red Mountain Library.
Members will facilitate educational programming for kindergarten to 12th grade youth to prevent summer learning loss. In exchange, Summer Associates receive a stipend, funds for college, training, professional experience and great networking opportunities.
For more information and to apply online, visit http://bit.ly/229qV9G. e application deadline is May 9.
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Winner Matthew Smith ate 16 slices of pizza in 15 minutes at Flancer’s.
By Mesa Historical Society
The Mormon Church in Mesa looking back
As part of the 19th century Mormon colonizing effort, the city of Mesa was founded in the late 1880s.
Shortly after the first settlers arrived, branches of the e Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints were established in Lehi, Mesa and Tempe. In December 1882, the branches were organized as wards. Alexander Findlay Macdonald was named the first stake president with H.C. Roger and Charles I. Robson as counselors.
Ward and Mesa Second Ward, were built simultaneously.
e Mesa (formerly Arizona) Temple, located south of Main Street between LeSueur and Hobson, is the most prominent LDS structure in Mesa.
Built in 1896, the church Tabernacle was the first permanent religious structure, located at the southeast corner of Morris and First Avenue. In 1913, two chapels, the Mesa First
e temple was partially designed according to the plan of biblical King Solomon’s temple. Completed in 1927, it was remodeled and expanded in 1975. Today the Mesa Temple is considered one of the city’s mustsee attractions with its beautiful landscaping and gardens and seasonal events, including the “largest annual outdoor Easter pageant in the world” and its Christmas lights display.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tab-
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Hollywood is menacing from our 22nd-floor room of the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City. We see the bright lights of the Simpson’s Krustyland, which stay illuminated all night. e Transformers ride, WaterWorld and Universal CityWalk are also easily spied. But rising from the middle of the park is the intimidating, black Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is part of the attraction e Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It officially debuted this month.
e Wizarding World of Harry Potter lives up to its advance press. Hogsmeade Village is straight out of a Christmas card, with its snow-laden thatched cottages from which “icicles” hang. Muggles, as we average folks are called, can peruse the shops and the rides. It’s just an easy walk down the cobblestone streets.
there. Really, anything you need to satisfy a sweet tooth is within reach. (And, believe me, we took advantage of the chocolate marshmallow fudge, which rivaled the treats from Michigan’s Mackinac Island.)
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had in a long time. My niece was equally impressed with her fish and chips, while my English husband and my mother had to naturally try the Shepherd’s Pie. All four meals were great, but it totaled more than $80.
Upon entering the attraction, we were greeted by the Hogwarts Express train and its loveable engineer outside of the Hogsmeade Station. Quickly, we were fully immersed in Diagon Alley, home to a slew of shops, including Zonko’s Joke Shop, where we scored Robot Lilliput, a tin wind-up robot. Diagon Alley also boasts confectionaries from Harry Potter’s world in a shop called Honeydukes. Fudge, chocolate frogs, “candy floss” (the English term for cotton candy) and assorted jellybeans are found
Just outside Honeydukes you’ll find some of the more anticipated treats— Butter Beer, Pumpkin Juice and Gilly Water. A nonalcoholic drink, Butter Beer tastes like a mixture of vanilla and butterscotch with the consistency of a root beer float. It’s a little sweet, but it’s a must-try for any Harry Potter fan.
Proceed through Diagon Alley and you’ll see a long line snaking through Hogsmeade. It’s a queue of Muggles yearning to try English meals like Shepherd’s Pie, bangers and mash (OK, sausage and mashed potatoes), fish and chips and a variety of desserts at ree Broomsticks.
Now, don’t let the verbiage on the attraction’s map fool you. It mentions that sampling of beer is available at the Hog’s Head Pub. ere’s no free sampling to be had, but there’s plenty of alcoholic drinks to purchase— domestic and imported beer, Wizard’s Brew, Dragon Scale, Fire Whiskey, wine, spirits and mixed drinks.
their owls for a “photo shoot” with their cellphones.
Adjacent to Owl Post is the store Dervish and Banges, which offers such magical items as Sneakoscopes, Spectrespecs, Omnioculars and e Monster Book of Monsters. Muggles can give into their Quidditch needs by purchasing T-shirts, Quaffles, Golden Snitches and brooms including the Nimbus Two ousand and One and the Firebolt. Hogwarts school uniforms and clothing—including the $109 robes—are available here as well.
I tried the lemon herb half chicken and it was the juiciest meat I have
Across the cobblestone pathway is one of the hot attractions. It’s the Owl Post in the center of Hogsmeade where fans can send letters with a Hogsmeade postmark and purchase stationery and stamps from the gift shop along with owl-related toys and gifts. An elderly, robe-wearing couple was so enamored with their owls that the man filmed himself playing with his stuffed animal for about 20 minutes. Presumably his wife, the woman took extra care in setting up
One of the highlights is Ollivanders, which has been selling fine wands “since 382 B.C.” Shopkeepers and wandkeepers help visitors choose the appropriate wand by measuring customers’ dominant hands. ese wands, which average $49, aren’t just showpieces. Point them at the different shops and attractions to activate a few tricks that we’ll leave to your imagination. It may be simple, but I found the Frog Choir to be especially fun. A
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry towers above the rest of the attractions at Universal Studos Hollywood.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter officially debuted this month.
Visitors can sample a variety of traditional English fare including the fabled bangers and mash.
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slices of life
By Jill Pertler
Monday
melancholy
Oh, the dreaded Monday. We all experience and endure it; although depending on your specific schedule, your Monday might fall on a ursday. Still, we understand the concept of Monday melancholy (or ursday melancholy, as the case may be).
I’ve never been one to shy away from Mondays. It’s as good a time as any to get things done and put things off. But I have to confess: lately they’ve been getting to me. I find myself feeling listless and unmotivated on the first day of the standard workweek.
You know what they say, when life gives you lemons...In this case, when life gives you a Monday, I say make it a three-day weekend. Unfortunately, that’s not typically possible. Like it or not, we’ve all got to deal with Mondays upward of 50—or maybe even more—times every year.
Science backs me up on this: Mondays are unavoidable. Research has proven that each morning when you wake up, there is a 14.2857 percent chance the day will be a Monday. You can’t argue with numbers because numbers don’t lie—and not just because they can’t talk.
I, for one, am not going to give 14.2857 percent of my days over to melancholy. ere are good things about Mondays. Sure there are. You just have to click your heels together and believe.
Monday marks the beginning of the workweek. Opportunities for accomplishing tasks and attaining goals spread out in the days ahead, waiting to be conquered. Monday is filled with possibilities.
Going to work on Monday gives you a nice break from weekend chores like scrubbing toilets or cleaning out the garage.
A Monday morning commute gives you a break from life, but not traffic. It can be a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future, but not send or receive text messages. You can rock out and sing loudly to the radio on your choice of station without your kids or spouse changing it on you, which can be irritating, even on a Saturday.
As you are making your commute, remember to smile. It’s Monday! If you do, you’ll be ahead of the majority. According to Internet lore, most people do not smile on Monday until 11:16 a.m. and that’s probably because by that time they are anticipating lunch.
Monday is a good day to put things off until tomorrow. You’ve got lots more time to complete the project with a Friday deadline, which seems a long way off on Monday. Procrastination and Mondays go together like wine and cheese.
While procrastinating on a Monday, you can take the chance to catch up on all the social media activity you missed over the weekend (during your
breaks and lunch, of course). You can view photos of all the exciting things your friends did while you were home cleaning the garage.
Monday rhymes with fun-day, which is a great time to test the pairing of wine and cheese alluded to earlier (after work, of course).
Sometimes the sun is shining on Monday. In fact, according to highly accurate Internet statistics, it is the least rainy day of week. at makes it a Monday sun-day, which beats out rainy days and Mondays any day of the week.
Finally, Monday’s a great day to count your blessings. When you do, I’m pretty sure you’ll decide Mondays aren’t so bad after all. Besides, at the end of the day, you’ve only got three more to go—until Friday.
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.
SOCCERTRYOUTS
Fall 2016 / Spring 2017 Tryout Dates May 3rd, 2016 and May 5th, 2016
All tryouts will be held at the Red Mountain Soccer Complex - Fields 4, 5, and 6.
Challenge FC is a rapidly growing competitive club program and is one of the largest club programs in Arizona.
Challenge FC Red Mtn is the east valley branch of this club program, and we are preparing for open tryouts for next season. For those competitive youth soccer players that are wanting to be a part of this exciting opportunity to work with highly certified coaches and fellow competitive soccer players, please attend the tryouts – you don’t want to miss out!
Come be a part of a rapidly growing competitive club program here in the valley!
See our website www.azchallengefc.org, for more details. Go to the “Tryouts” section and click on the Mesa Red Mountain link for tryout times and contact information.
top 10 family events
May 2016
1 Sesame Street Live:
Make a New Friend
Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street gang welcomes Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Sunday, May 15, at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix COST: Starts at $15
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
2 Harlem Globetrotters
Celebrating 90 years of performances worldwide, the Harlem Globetrotters bring their talents to Talking Stick Resort Arena.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
The first 10,000 kids receive a D-backs youth T-ball set courtesy of MLB Play Ball.
WHEN: Sunday, May 15, at 1:10 p.m. WHERE: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix
COST: $16 to $250 INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
4 Astronomy Nights
The public is invited to explore the universe in Mesa Community College’s state-of-the-art planetarium. The May 6 theme is “Our Solar System.” WHEN: First Friday of each month, every 30 minutes between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Call for charge INFO: (480) 461-7000 or http://bit.ly/1KyRRuT
5 CinePark May Movie Series
Chandler’s newest family-friendly event will feature “Inside Out” on May 6, “Goosebumps” on May 13 and “Minions” on May 20.
WHEN: Fridays May 6, May 13 and May 20, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler COST: Free
INFO: (480) 782-2669, (480) 7822727 or www.chandleraz.gov/default. aspx?pageid=285
6 Rumpelstiltskin
The classic tale about the strange little fellow with the hard-toguess name and the miller’s daughter who must spin straw into gold.
WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday, May 4 through May 29, various times WHERE: Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix COST: $7 to $10
INFO: (602) 262-2050 or www.azpuppets.org
7 Underwater FantaSEA
Fourteen artists show off their works in the media of painting, sculpture, textile arts, prints, photographs and digital art.
WHEN: Through May 29, various times WHERE: i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa
COST: $8
INFO: (480) 644-4332 or www.ideamuseum.org
8 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
9 Kid’s Club
Kid’s Club is a free, interactive program designed to educate and entertain children, primarily geared toward children through age 5.
WHEN: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.superstitionsprings.com
10 Farm Fun and Food Trucks
Every Saturdays through May, join Vertuccio Farms for fun and the Valley’s best eats.
WHEN: Saturdays in May, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa
INFO: (480) 882-1482 or www.vertucciofarms.com/events
Student Chronicles
Know a Mesa student who’s doing something remarkable? Send items for student chronicles to christina@timespublications.com.
Augustana College’s Play Production class staged the drama “Gross Indecency.” With text taken directly from the court transcripts of 19th century author, playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde, this thought-provoking play inspires discussion long after the curtain falls. e production is the studentdirected culmination of the class and showcases the talents of more than 15 students, including Emily Mason of Mesa.
Founded in 1860, Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts
and sciences. e college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Students and alumni include 161 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. e college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.
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couple of times a day, the Frog Choir—three “students” who sing and one beat-boxing young man, all of whom are accompanied by croaking frogs—hits the stage. eir voices were incredible, but the beat-boxing student stole the show.
But now it’s time for “the” ride. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey made the news when, shall we say, it made plenty of riders ill. My niece and husband fared just fine as they made their way through the familiar classrooms and corridors of Hogwarts, courtesy of a 3-D movie. e Muggles and students encounter plenty of characters, including the spooky Death Eaters. Harry, Hermione and Ron lead riders through the adventure, which includes the chance to get advice from Dumbledore.
outdoor, family-friendly coaster. It spirals and flies around the pumpkin patch and swoops past Hagrid’s Hut. e Wizarding World of Harry Potter is just a shuttle bus away from the stunning, 24-story Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, which boasts a scrumptious prime rib and seafood buffet on the weekends.
at’s all we’ll say about that. You’ll have to experience this for yourself. e Flight of the Hippogriff is Universal Studios Florida’s first
But, as my 21-year-old niece, who describes herself as a “huge Harry Potter fan,” says, e Wizarding World of Harry Potter is “a dream come true.” But the Harry Potter love doesn’t end there. Check out the Warner Bros. Studio Tour where memorabilia
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Harry
Visitors don’t have to solemnly swear they are up to no good to visit Hogsmeade Village.
from the beloved films sits on the second floor of a museum on the tour, which costs $62 a person. But there’s even more fun. Studio Tour, Stage 48: Script to Screen gives guests the opportunity—for a charge—to “fly” on Harry Potter’s broomstick. It employs the same green screen technology used in the “Harry Potter” movie productions.
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100 Universal City Pl. Universal City, CA 91608 (800) UNIVERSAL or (800) 864-8377 www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Hilton Los Angeles/ Universal City
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3400 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91522 (877) 492-8687 www.wbstudiotour.com
navigating parenthood
By Eva Dwight, B.A. MaEd.
Getting sticky
OK, parents of teens! Picture yourself having one of those “tough discussions” with your child. You’re sternly insisting, “It needs to be this way!” Your teen is emphatically arguing, “No, it has to be that way!”
You could shake your finger and put your foot down. Your teen could walk out the door in a huff. Or, you could both agree to “get sticky!”
Here’s how you “get sticky:” Pull out a pad of sticky notes and you get one and your teen gets one. Jot down the desired outcome. Stick them on the table and notice whether your outcomes share anything in common. If there are no similarities, agree that you will work for a win-win. is means that both of you are hoping to get at least part of what you want, while being willing to give up something, too.
On the next sticky, write, “Parent will not be flexible about...” Write anything
you consider non-negotiable on it, and put it on the table. Try to limit yourself to one or two things, or your teen will think he’s lost before you’ve even begun.
Now brainstorm. e goal of brainstorming is to creatively find solutions. ere are no stupid or crazy ideas. Keep putting ideas on the table, one per sticky, until you run out of possibilities. It is important for the parent to keep this light hearted. Be silly, be fun, be serious, be so full of ideas that your teen can’t help but join in with at least a few possibilities.
When you’re out of ideas, look them over and eliminate any that don’t follow the “4 R’s of Solutions:”
• Related to the problem
• Respectful to all involved
• Reasonable (it’s possible to actually do it)
• Revealed (we all know what the
consequences will be for doing or not doing something). Ask your teen to help you with this part so he is participating in the thinking process as well.
Next, eliminate any that fall into the category of “parent non-negotiables.” With the ideas that are left, determine which ones you can use that lead to your and your teen’s goals. Stickies allow you to combine ideas easily, especially when working for a win-win. Write the solution, try it for a week, and then discuss its effectiveness. Save the brainstorming stickies that you didn’t use, in case you need to come back to them to create a different solution.
is process won’t work for every issue between you and your teen, but it can be an effective way to practice problem solving. Your teen will learn skills for negotiating, compromising and creative thinking, and both of you will experience working together as a team.
Eva Dwight is a parent, family and personal coach. For more information, go to www.creativecoachingconversations.com.
By Erica Odello
Bugs you actually want in your yard
While cruising Pinterest recently, I came across an Etsy listing for cute glass jars that had been turned into bugs and then placed around the yard. I thought it was a cute idea and definitely something I could create instead of purchase. You will need: Decorative jars, hook for hanging, 10-14 gauge wire, wire snips, flat and needle-nose pliers, outdoor epoxy, washers
Finding a good, cute jar is the key to this project. In my head I was seeing something akin to an old perfume bottle. What I was finding were very modern vases that look more like the bottle in the classic TV series “I Dream of Jeannie.” e problem wasn’t insurmountable; it just made me rethink my approach.
While any wire can be used, I ended up buying 50 feet of electrical wire from Home Depot because it was available in a number of colors and my kids preferred the red wire to anything silver or copper.
I started the project by unwinding about 8 feet of wire, folding it in half, and then fashioning wings with a series of loops and twists. Use the flat nose pliers to twist the ends together two to three times to secure the wings in place.
Using the loose ends, wrap them tightly around the bottle, joining them with two twists on the opposite side from the wings. Trim the pieces to equal lengths, then use the needle-nose pliers to loop the ends back on themselves. ese form your first set of legs and feet.
e next step was to create the loop for hanging the bugs. Cut another 5 feet of wire, fold in half and then cut into two pieces. Use one of the handles on the pliers to fashion a loop in the middle of one of the pieces. Straighten the ends, then twist them together with the other piece of wire five to six times. Spread the loose ends at 45 degree angles from the twisted ends, then wrap them around the bottle and secure with the flat nose pliers. Trim the loose ends to be the same length, then use the needle-nose pliers to twist the ends back on themselves creating feet at the end of each leg.
e final step is to glue two washers on the end of the bottle as eyes for the bug. Once the epoxy has set, the bugs are ready to be displayed outside. I used a dollar store trellis for my bugs, but I will probably make more and use fishing line to hang them from the branches of a tree or from the eaves of my patio.
Academic decathlon prepares students for college and career readiness
By Laurie Struna
Each year, students from Dobson, Mesa, Mountain View, Red Mountain, Skyline and Westwood high schools represent their schools in rigorous competitions known as the Academic Decathlon or AcDec. e name hints at the demanding sport of decathlon for good reason. Students train like athletes, showing perseverance, endurance, dedication and a desire to excel.
“Academic Decathlon is an extraordinarily worthwhile endeavor,” said Joan Snyder, English teacher and Academic Decathlon coach at Mountain View High School. “We ask students to devote their lives to study, and they receive a well-rounded education. Students are fully prepared to excel in college. ey are our Flinn Scholars and Barrett, the Honors College students.”
It takes a substantial time commitment to prepare for these competitions. Regionals are in
February, and state championships are in March. e new topic for the next year is released shortly after the state championship. Students then begin to prepare for the next season. is year’s competition topic was India. Students mastered hundreds of pages of information about science, literature, art, music, social science, economics and mathematics, and demonstrated their knowledge by taking written examinations, delivering speeches, participating in panel interviews and competing in a super quiz.
“ is competition is quite a mental workout,” said Casjen Schmid, a Mountain View junior who brought home four medals, including a gold in the essay event. “But the speech and interview events are the real test. It’s when my mind runs a mile a minute, especially during the impromptu speech and interview. Coming up with answers to complex questions in a formal manner is difficult.”
Jaret
Dasenbrock, a Red Mountain
senior and gold medalist in the econ and interview categories, said defending his regional gold medal at state was important to him.
“My name was announced, and I heard my row go wild,” Dasenbrock said with a grin. “It felt like I was walking through a dream, while ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ played in the background. I saw my coach and he gave me a thumbs up.”
AcDec is designed to include students from all achievement levels.
Each team is divided into three divisions based on students’ grades: honors (A’s), scholastic (B’s) and varsity (C’s). When students join the team, they become part of a family where success and achievement is contagious.
“It is the No. 1 way a high school student can expand their world knowledge and enhance their highschool experiences,” shared Kate Williams, a Red Mountain senior, and gold medal recipient of the coveted outstanding essay trophy. “Interested students can get involved by talking to
the coach at their school or taking it as a class.”
Ian Carver, a Mountain View senior and gold medalist in social science, attributes his family with encouraging his participation in the program.
“AcDec has widened my horizons,” he said. e skills I acquired by participating in the speech and interview portions will be indispensable to me later in life.”
Mountain View, Red Mountain and Westwood high schools finished in the top 10 in the 2016 state team competition. District students brought home 31 individual competition medals.
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The Academic Decathlon is a worthwhile endeavor, according to Joan Snyder, the Academic Decathlon coach at Mountain View High School.
around the neighborhood
1. Jenae Smith learns the basics about hammering a nail. 2. Rollers, brushes and determination are these kids’ tools of the trade. 3. Alex Gire is focused and concentrated. 4. Roman Tan works at drywall repair like an artist. 5. Regina Herrera reaches as far as she can to avoid getting paint on herself. 6. There’s no job too tough for Emelia Collyard. 7. Samantha Sandoval keeps a keen eye on her work. 8. Brooklynn Latham isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. 9. Reagan Nicholls takes pride in her work. 10. A perfect sunny spring morning finds Oli Eaton hard at work.
10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Jason Beaver from Concord General Contracting visited preschoolers at Red Mountain United Methodist Church to teach them basic skills needed in the home at Work Together Wednesdays. Classes were divided into groups and worked at various stations where children hammered nails, painted and repaired drywall. Photos by Tim Sealy
events calendar
Ethan Bortnick
Pianist/singer Ethan Bortnick, 14, has raised more than $30 million for charities across the globe. It’s easy to see why. His shows are filled with humor and exhilarating music.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $75
INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Star Wars: The Music
“May the fourth be with you” this May as The Phoenix Symphony brings the music of “Star Wars” to the Mesa Arts Center.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $31 to $77
INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Mesa Community Farmers Market
The Community Farmers Market has been serving downtown Mesa since 1995. Depending on the season, participants may find fresh produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, handmade craft products, and more.
WHEN: Every Friday in May from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa City Plaza, 20 E. Main St., Mesa
art booths, food, shopping, activities and live music for patrons to enjoy.
WHEN: Every Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street between Center Street and Country Club, 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa
COST: Free INFO: www.downtownmesa.com
The
Classic Crime
The Classic Crime is a new take on an old rock ‘n’ roll sound. They plan to leave their mark on the musical landscape with their latest album, “Albatross.”
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Nile Theatre, 105 W. Main St., Mesa
COST: $17
INFO: (480) 559-5859 or www.niletheatre.com
Tattoos N Tailpipes
(formerly known as Mesa Tattoo Expo)
This three-day expo was created by artists for artists. The event will feature more than 150 well-known artists, tattooing and body piercing on site; tattoo contests with celebrity judges; food and spirits; henna artists; laser tattoo removal, and more.
WHEN: Friday, May 6, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 7, from noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, May 8, from noon to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa
COST: $20 daily or $45 for weekend pass
INFO: (480) 298-1628, www.tnttattooexpo.com
activities throughout the day.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Gotham City Comics, 46 W. Main St., Mesa
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 649-3065, www.downtownmesa.com
Movies on Main
Grab lawn chairs and blankets and join RAILmesa, Benedictine University, VisitMesa, NEDCO and Village Bloom for a free outdoor movie night. Kettle corn will be sold as a fundraiser for a local high school marching band.
WHEN: Sunday, May 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Sliver Lot, 219 W. Main St., Mesa
COST: Free INFO: www.downtownmesa.com
Sweeney Todd
Presented by Mesa Encore Theatre
The demon barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance on the judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. When he partners with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, they devise a deliciously dark method of exacting their revenge.
WHEN: Friday, May 20, through Sunday, May 29, various times
Arts Center’s north patio will be transformed into a grown-ups’ playground, complete with live music, live art, great eats and tasty adult drinks.
WHEN: Saturday, May 21, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
Cirque de Livre: “Book Circus”
COST: Free INFO: www.arizonafarmersmarket.com
Second Friday Night Out
Every second Friday of the month, downtown Mesa galleries and businesses come together to create an exciting evening of more than 70
National Free Comic Book Day
More than 15,000 comics will be given away by local business during free comic book day. Collect a free map at Gotham City Comics and Coffee at 10 a.m. to find which businesses are participating. Enjoy live music, a toy show, drink and draws and many more
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $22 to $25
INFO: (480) 654-6500 or www.mesaencoretheatre.com
spark! After Dark
The third Saturday of May is reserved for the adults. For one night, Mesa
Calling all literary enthusiasts! For three days, downtown Mesa will host a writer’s conference complete with panels, readings and signings by authors and industry professionals with representatives from libraries, bookstores and publishers speaking about the trends in the industry. There will also be a film festival, spoken word, storytelling activities and more.
WHEN: Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Many locations downtown COST: $55 for three-day pass, individual day prices vary INFO: www.cirquedelivre.com
The Phoenix Symphony brings the music of “Star Wars” to the Mesa Arts Center on May 4.
Dream Theater defies trends to release epic
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Dream eater keyboardist Jordan Rudess firmly believes
that music listeners’ attention spans are dwindling.
Despite that, his progressive rock band known for its intricate musical stylings released its most ambitious album to date: the two-disc collection “ e Astonishing.”
“It’s certainly not the thing that everybody’s doing,” Rudess said via telephone. “We’re going in the other direction because of what’s going on in the music business and society.
“People have limited attention spans. ey buy single songs, stream music, listen to music while they’re doing other things. Dream eater is a unique entity. We have the very rare position of being able to do what we want to do.” at includes playing “ e Astonishing” from beginning to end in concert. e tour comes to the Mesa Arts Center on ursday, May 5.
“We just recreate this album,” he said. “We’re also making a bit of a
statement. We want people to listen to this, ideally, from beginning to end. It’s very entertaining and fun for people to hear. It’s something positive to what’s happening in the world, as far as our ability to listen to music and the ability to get deep into the concept.
“We’re not demanding that people do this. But in a way, we still support the idea of listening through and enjoying music that has some depth.”
According to Dream eater’s record label, “ e Astonishing” paints a tale of a retro-futurist post-apocalyptic dystopia ruled by medieval-style feudalism. It’s a place aching for a Chosen One to rise above the noise and defeat an Empire defined by the endless drone of noise machines and the illusion of safety in bland conformity.
“We wanted to do a concept album,” he said. “ at was our goal. When we started to get into it, we quickly realized that it would be fun to present what we’re doing as an entire show/ experience.
“We thought that if we’re going to do this, if we’re going to do this live, we’re going to create an evening’s show so that it had some substance to it.”
In terms of writing the album, Rudess said it wasn’t difficult because the band was inspired by guitarist John Petrucci’s story.
“With the detail of the story that John Petrucci wrote, it wasn’t hard to create that much music. It was like doing a film score or writing a musical.
“We wanted to support the story and bring it to life. It turned into something that was pretty big. It was a great creative project. It allowed us to do so many things that we just found to be really creative and really very satisfying.”
For Dream eater as a whole, that means creating a book and a video game to complement the record. Rudess has the opportunity to tap into different keyboard styles during the recording process.
“ ere was a lot of piano work and orchestration,” said Rudess, who will release an instrumental solo album this summer. “I got to use my electronic sounds and instruments. We wanted it to be as broad as it was very satisfying for me as a musician.”
Dream eater performs at 7:30 p.m. ursday, May 5, at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $41 to $89. For more information, call (480) 644-6500 or visit www. mesaartscenter.com.
Dream Theater will perform is latest album, “The Astonishing,” in its entirety on Thursday, May 5, at the Mesa Arts Center.
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on the town
Bisbee Breakfast Club
Bisbee, with its rich and colorful history as one of the most important mining towns in America in the late 1800s, is the inspiration for the restaurant, Bisbee Breakfast Club.
Established in Bisbee in 2005, the popularity of the BBC led to the opening of a second restaurant in Tucson in 2011, and the newest in Mesa in 2014.
e newer locations serve the same Sonoran-influenced cuisine as the original BBC in Bisbee. ey also offer dishes that were originally named with a nod to the town’s mining history.
“With names like ‘Copper Queen Skillet’ and ‘Miner Burger,’ these specialty dishes are created with Bisbee in mind,” said co-owner and head operator of the Mesa location, Hector Rodriguez. “We use the same recipes. But, we also create new items for our menu all the time.”
One of the newly created items was displayed on a chalkboard as a recent special: jalapeño cream cheese-stuffed burger topped with bacon, melted Jack cheddar and deep fried jalapeño rings ($8.79). at’s just one of eight gourmet burgers on the menu.
Aside from the burgers, there are numerous innovative house specialties on the lunch menu, as well.
Erie Street club is a triple-decker with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled roast beef, mild chilies and Jack cheddar on toasted sourdough ($8.99). e rhino wrap is beautifully presented with chopped chicken tenders, bacon, tomatoes, field greens and Jack cheddar drizzled with chipotle dressing in a chipotle tortilla ($8.49).
e salad selection is novel. ere’s the coffee-charred breast of chicken salad on field greens with tomatoes, boiled egg, black olives, feta cheese,
red onions and artichoke fritters ($8.69). e Sonoran shrimp salad is made with spicy Sonoran shrimp on a bed of field greens with tomatoes, boiled egg, corn, black beans and crisp corn tortilla strips ($8.69).
e breakfast menu offers a whole new set of innovative food. ere are egg dishes like the shrimp omelet with spring onions and cheese ($8.49) and the wingdinger—hash browns with melted cheese, two eggs and sausage gravy ($8.49). Huge house-made biscuits and hash browns come with all orders.
walnuts, dusted with powder sugar ($6.29).
Every pot of coffee is made with freshly ground beans from the Bisbee Coffee Company.
e south-of-the-border section offers choices like Huevos Rancheros ($8.29) or the crazy burro—a large flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, onion, potatoes and black beans then topped with cheese, green sauce and avocado ($8.29).
e blue Wally cakes, made with blueberry pancakes and walnuts ($8.49), are delightful. Another popular offering is the baked oatmeal with apples, raisons, cinnamon and
“Not only do we grind our own coffee beans, we make our own sausage, grind our meat for the burgers and bake our French bread, brioche hamburger buns and famous fluff y biscuits daily,” Rodriguez said.
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Story and photo by Judi King
What’s Cooking?
By Jan D’Atri
English Trifle (Zuppa Inglese)
I call this dish my “made-for-TV dessert.”
I’m sharing one of my own family’s recipes that’s one of the simplest, most beautiful desserts you can present to the table. It is the sensational English trifle or “Zuppa Inglese,” a favorite in the D’Atri family for decades. What I really love about it is it looks like a “bowl of extravagance,” yet it’s literally a piece of cake to put together. From the top, our English trifle looks like a giant bowl of whipped cream finished off with fresh fruit. But from the sides you can see all the layers of cake, vanilla pudding and sliced strawberries, kiwi
and boysenberries. Sometimes what you don’t see is the best part—a subtle brushing of Grand Marnier over the cake layers.
By the way, how did the English Trifle get an Italian nickname?
e stories are as varied as the recipes you’ll find for this elegant dessert. But I’m sure it came about because when you dive your spoon into the layers, the consistency of the trifle is more like a sweet, rich soup or “zuppa.”
is is our “Sunday Brunch on the patio” time of year and the English Trifle is the perfect edible center piece.
English Trifle (Zuppa Inglese)
1 box of yellow cake mix
1 box of pudding and pie filling (do not use instant)
2-3 pints of ripe strawberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6-8 fresh ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced
2 pints of fresh blueberries or boysenberries
1 pint whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
Bake cake mix as directed and pour into three 8-inch pie tins. If you only have one pie pan, bake each for about 12-15 minutes or until done. Prepare vanilla pudding as directed, and set aside. Chop one pint of strawberries and combine with granulated sugar. Slice second pint of strawberries thin. Slice kiwi fruit. Place the first cake disc in a trifle or clear glass bowl. Brush on one third of the Grand Marnier. Around the edge of the trifle bowl, alternate slices of kiwi and strawberries, laying fruit flat against the bowl. With a spoon, spread strawberries and sugar combination over cake layer. Drop spoonfuls of one half of the pudding over strawberry mixture. Add second cake disc and brush with Grand Marnier. Line the edge of the bowl with fresh blueberries or boysenberries. Add third cake
disc. Brush with liquor and spoon strawberry mixture and pudding over cake. Combine whipped cream, vanilla and powdered sugar, beating until stiff. Spread whipped cream over pudding and decorate with sliced fruit. For the final touch, spoon some whipped cream into a piping bag and create a mound in the middle of the cake and top with a fresh strawberry. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight. Spoon into clear dessert bowls or parfait glasses. Serves approximately 8.
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law talk
By Pamela Sandberg
50th anniversary of Miranda
June 13, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most famous decisions. anks to the Miranda opinion, anyone who has seen a TV crime drama is familiar with four standard warnings:
1) You have the right to remain silent.
2) Anything you say can be held against you in a court of law.
3) You have the right to an attorney.
4) If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you.
e Supreme Court rarely—if ever— has created a rule that applies so broadly to so many people. It is even rarer that a Supreme Court opinion becomes a fixture of popular culture. As early as 2000, the Supreme Court held that the Miranda warnings “have become part of our national culture.” Dickerson v. U.S., 530 U.S. 428. ey have only become more prevalent and familiar since then.
Despite being familiar with the language of these warnings, many people are not aware of when their Miranda rights apply. Miranda rights apply to a person who is under custodial interrogation. A person is considered to be in custody if he or she has been “deprived of [their] freedom in any significant way.” Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 at 444.
1682. e statements can be either direct questioning or its “functional equivalent.” Id.
Surprisingly, the mere act of remaining silent is not enough to stop questioning by officers. It may seem strange, but until you actually state that you are remaining silent, officers can continue to question you. See Berghuis v. ompson, 560 U.S. 370 (2010) and Salinas v. Texas, 133 S. Ct. 2174 (2013). Similarly, you must state that you are invoking your right to not answer questions without an attorney present. e fact that an attorney has been appointed to represent you is not enough to stop questioning. Montejo v. Louisiana, 556 U.S. 778 (2009). Neither is the fact that your attorney is attempting to contact you at the police station: because the right to counsel is personal, your attorney cannot invoke it on your behalf. See Moran v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412 (1986).
e experienced attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney can help you properly invoke your important constitutional rights. Should you or a loved one ever face questioning by law enforcement officials, immediately invoke your rights to silence and counsel and call its 24-hour criminal department line at (480) 833-2341.
Interrogation occurs when officers know—or should know—that their statements are likely to elicit an incriminating response. Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291, 100 S.Ct.
Pamela Sandberg is an associate attorney at Rowley Chapman & Barney. She attended ASU (B.A., 2007) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2012). She is practicing in the areas of family law and criminal defense.
business spotlight
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Sharper Vision keeps an eye on its patients
Optometrists Terri Gieske and Gail Schechter of Sharper Vision Eyecare thrive on making their customers feel comfortable.
Sharper Vision’s Hershey Plaza office is bright and welcoming, displaying fashionable frames by the likes of Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Christian Dior, Gwen Stefani, Oakley, Ray Ban and OGA. e staff is friendly, and willing to help any customer who walks through the door.
It’s that level of customer service that brings patients back to Sharper Vision. Case in point: During a morning in April, Gieske was waiting for a patient who was recovering from a corneal abrasion.
“She had gone to urgent care and they gave her some drops,” she said. “A week later, I said it wasn’t red eye or pink eye. She had a lash poking in her eye.”
Gieske pulled it out and then applied a bandage contact. e patient’s comment that followed is a testament to the treatment at Sharper Vision, which was founded in 2001.
“She said, ‘ is is the second time you’ve saved me,’” Gieske recalled. e patient’s daughter was due to be married the following Saturday, so Gieske and her staff did everything they could to help the woman heal.
“I love being able to help people,” Gieske said.
Sharper Vision Eyecare’s staff helps patients with a variety of needs.
Besides basic optical care, the two doctors provide state-of-the-art glaucoma testing; macular pigment optical density tests to see if patients are at risk of macular degeneration; optical coherence tomography, which is similar to an ultrasound; and digital retinal screening.
“Macular degeneration is genetic. If you have a family member with it, you’re more at risk for macular degeneration later in life. ere’s no cure for macular degeneration. Prevention is huge.”
For those who test poorly, vitamins may be recommended and are available to improve the score.
Gieske and Schechter do not take sole credit for the success of their office. Schechter said they have the “best staff.” Working for the duo are office manager Jason Flanders; opticians Chelsea Piper, Patti Culver and Rachel Till; optometric assistant Dulce Castillo; and optometric assistant Christina Rivera. Elizabeth Alderete and Alexis Reynolds work in patient services.
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Gail Schechter, left, and Terri Gieske founded Sharper Vision Eyecare.
