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Hangars at Falcon Field included on National Register of Historic Places
By Shelley Ridenour
Two Falcon Field hangars have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Falcon Field personnel spent two years trying to get the World War IIera hangars on the list, according to Edward Murphy. Murphy is a member of the Falcon Field Tenants and Users Association at the Mesa airport. Murphy and others began their effort in May 2014. The application was submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior in March and approval came in June.
Placement of the hangars on the register “protects the history of Falcon Field and will preserve its strong traditions for generations of pilots for
years to come,” he said.
“It is a great honor for the city of Mesa and Falcon Field airport to be part of this distinguished list,” Airport Director Corinne Nystrom said.
“We hope that being on the list will
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Retired fire chief honored by national organization
By Christina FuocoKarasinski
To Harry Beck, it took a village to make the Mesa Fire and Medical Department as successful as it is—not necessarily just him.
The recently retired chief was named the 2016 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year.
“The fire chief role is just one of many that is needed in order for the department to be successful,” said Beck, who lives in Mesa. “It’s absolutely a team effort to make that happen. That’s why it’s a little awkward to get a personal ...continues on page 14 Fire Cheif Harry Beck.
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Copperstate Fly-In lands at historic Falcon Field
By Tim J. Randall
Aircraft aficionados can appreciate a collection of more than 500 ultralights, gyrocopters, homemade aircraft, antiques and warbirds at the 44th annual Copperstate Fly-In & Education Expo Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, at Falcon Field.
“This is a great aviation get-together,” said Rodney Tang, who handles safety and security at the Fly-In. “We have a dual mix of aviation experts and the general public.”
Copperstate Fly-In, which debuted in 1973, is the largest western region air event and the third-biggest such gathering in the nation.
“This is the first time we are holding Copperstate at Falcon Field. In prior years the Fly-In was held at Gateway Airport, Casa Grande Airport and Phoenix Regional,” Tang said.
“The Copperstate Fly-In is a wonderful addition to the city of Mesa and Falcon Field,” said District 5 City Councilman David Luna. “This is a
mutually beneficial partnership that will help increase regional and national awareness about what Falcon Field has to offer while helping the Copperstate Fly-In expand its offerings to pilots and aviation enthusiasts.”
Copperstate provides numerous opportunities for camaraderie, learning and flying.
“This is a rare occasion that the public can be on the ramps in the presence of active airplanes,” Tang said. “Attendees can tour the aircraft and see them up close.”
More than 6,000 people are expected to attend the event, which also includes information booths and educational forums, while pilots can participate in workshops.
“We have activities for those in aviation as well as the general public,” Tang said.
Among Copperstate’s most important aspects, according to Tang, is the focus on youth and aeronautics.
“We are trying to develop future
pilots and let them know about careers in aviation,” Tang said. “We will be offering multiple youth education activities.”
Planes that have flown in to Falcon Field will be judged in a range of categories, including Grand Champion Aircraft, People’s Choice, Antique Aircraft, Classic Aircraft and dozens more.
The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Tickets are $25 for both days and $15 for Friday or Saturday. Guests 18 and younger are free, and active duty/retired military with ID may purchase tickets for $13.
“We at Falcon Field look forward to hosting this fly-in that is so popular with pilots and the general public,” said Corinne Nystrom, airport director. “This event has something for everyone, whether you are a pilot, a fan of aviation, or a family planning a weekend outing.”
For Tang, the Fly-In is all about the
experience for the patrons.
“Overall you can walk around the planes and see the technology, pilots can meet and those interested can learn about careers in aviation,” he said.
For more information, visit copperstate.org/
There are three distinct and differing markets within Las Sendas and they are defined by price ranges.
250,000 - 400,000 -The lowest priced homes also are the strongest seller market with about 1-2 months of inventory and around 4% appreciation.
400,000 - 600,000 - At this price range, it is a very even market. With a 3 month listing inventory this is a good number for a seller but we have depreciated slightly over that past year which is an advantage for the buyer.
600,000+ -This will encompass all the custom homes. Listing inventory compared with the sales is getting close to one year. Since, there are more sellers than buyers you must have your home priced right to have an opportunity to sell.
The biggest piece of advice I can give to current sellers is price the home at market price from the start. Then it’s your listing agent’s responsibility to be prepared to sell the value of your home to prospective buyers agents so you can achieve the highest price in the current market.
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Tony Hu may be in prison, but that doesn’t keep his restaurant empire from growing. Its latest expansion: Dobson and Main.
Hu owns Lao Sze Chuan, the place to go for Chinese food in Chicago. He was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering and is serving 33 months behind bars. But don’t let that keep you from tasting the bold flavors of Sichaun cooking (sometimes spelled, “Szechuan,” thus the restaurant’s name) at Lao Sze Chuan’s newest location here in Mesa. It’s the newest of more than 20 nationwide locations for Hu’s taste-defining restaurant. Try Hu’s famous “Authentic Peking Duck.”
My Peking Duck story: As a youth in New York City, I rented a room in the apartment of an elderly Chinese lady with little English. I was a budding journalist and used to interview subjects in her kitchen, which was also open to my use. One day, I was readying to interview someone, and I noticed that Ming (that was her name) had hung several ducks around the kitchen. This is phase one of preparation of Peking Duck, which has something to do with draining all the juices.
Well, it looked terrible, and Ming was off shopping, so I removed the ducks (there were six of them if I recall) and hid them in the stove. After the interview, I neglected to return them, so when Ming returned with a friend who also served as her translator, she asked about the ducks.
“I hid them,” I explained. And Ming with her ear that never quite heard the difference between a “d” and a “t,” flew into a rage:
“You hit ducks! You hit them!” Quickly, the translator intervened and set Ming straight. We all laughed, but to this day I wonder how she must have pictured me for that brief moment, walking around the kitchen pounding dead ducks with my fists. For more information on Lao Sze Chuan, go to laoszechuanusa.com.
The way new restaurants keep starting up and old ones keep opening new locations, it’s becoming
apparent that no one in Mesa actually cooks at home anymore. Just recently, the Hub Grill & Bar—and yes, it’s grill and bar, not bar and grill—opened a second Mesa location, following five successful years of the original at the corner of Sossaman and Baseline.
The new one sits at the northwest corner of Stapley and Baseline, a 7,000-plus square foot space outfitted with more than 50 largescreen TVs. There are 80 beers on tap or in cans and bottles. The Hub’s hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
We will avoid saying, “The i.d.e.a. Museum has gone to the dogs.” Dang! I said it.
“It’s a Dog’s Life” opened at the i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Sept. 30. Through stories and activities, “It’s a Dog’s Life” makes you feel closer to our canine friends. Go to ideamuseum. org for more info.
Congrats to District Four Councilman Chris Glover, who has been named a Flinn-Brown Leadership Academy Fellow by the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership.
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Two Falcon Field hangars have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Falcon Field personnel spent two years trying to get the World War IIera hangars on the list, according to Edward Murphy. Murphy is a member of the Falcon Field Tenants and Users Association at the Mesa airport. Murphy and others began their effort in May 2014. The application was submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior in March and approval came in June.
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Placement of the hangars on the register “protects the history of Falcon Field and will preserve its strong traditions for generations of pilots for years to come,” he said.
“It is a great honor for the city of Mesa and Falcon Field airport to be part of this distinguished list,” Airport Director Corinne Nystrom said.
“We hope that being on the list will raise awareness of Falcon Field’s role during World War II and the important role the airport plays in the aviation industry today.”
Her pride in the designation was shared by the Mesa City Council member who represents the district that includes Falcon Field.
“This historic designation is a great point of pride for the city of Mesa,” Councilman David Luna said.
The timing of the listing is especially meaningful, because 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of Falcon Field, he said.
Construction of Falcon Field began in
The Falcon Warbirds lease one of the hangars and store about 10 of their historic planes inside. People can tour that hangar and the planes at the Warbirds’ monthly pancake breakfasts. The breakfasts are held the third Saturday of the month from October through May. A car show is part of the monthly event, which resumes for the fall season on Oct. 15.
Other historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia can be seen at the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Museum, which is also located at Falcon Field Airport at 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., in Mesa.
The museum is open year-round, but operates fewer hours from June 1 through Oct. 1. On Oct. 1, extended hours return and the facility is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.
“While Falcon Field’s focus over the years has changed to providing services to business and general aviation, the airport’s unique place in history still plays a role in what the airport is today,” Nystrom said.
According to Murphy, Hollywood director, producer and pilot Leland Hayward “recognized the need for flight schools to train the thousands of pilots who would be needed to defeat Nazi Germany and Japan.” So, Hollywood heavyweights Jimmy Stewart, Cary
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Mesa’s workplace health and wellness program honored
By Tim J. Randall
Mesa received high praise recently for its efforts in encouraging workplace health and wellness.
“Our goal has been to create a work environment that really lends itself to a healthier lifestyle,” said District 5 Councilman David Luna.
Mesa earned a silver at the 12th annual Health at Work Awards, presented by ComPsych Corp., the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs (EAP), which showcases the municipalities’ success.
“The ComPsych Health at Work silver award demonstrates the City of Mesa’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of their employees,” said Employee Health and Wellness Manager Nicole Bozich. “It is an honor to be recognized by ComPsych for our efforts in our wellness program.”
ComPsych graded organizational initiatives across a variety of metrics including comprehensiveness, delivery, promotion, participation rates and results achieved.
“We applaud the City of Mesa for promoting health and wellness and improving the lives of its employees,” said ComPsych Chairman and CEO Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz.
The program started Jan. 1, with directives covering healthy living workshops focused on nutrition; stress management; fitness and safety; diabetes and tobacco cessation programs; monthly newsletters annual events; and a health and wellness center.
“The implementation of the city’s comprehensive wellness program services, including health programs, classes, events and health coaching have increased the level of health awareness in our organization,” Bozich said. “The wellness program looks forward to expanding offerings and resources and striving to achieve gold next year.”
The program has allocated resources to offer more than 50 classes, with more than 750 attending, and an outreach of 4,860 individuals between the classes, challenges and events.
“We want Mesa to be known as a healthy city, and that begins with the people who work there day to day,” Luna said. “The City has really done an outstanding job not only educating our employees on health and wellness, but also with presenting them opportunities to put what they’ve learned into action.”
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Mesa’s first woman mayor
Mesa’s first female mayor was elected in 1988, more than 100 years after it was founded.
Born in 1948 in New York, Margaret “Peggy” Kieran Rubach earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from State University of New York in Buffalo and is a graduate of the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Rubach began dabbling in community affairs with the Brown Road Homeowners Association. She was convinced that the city planning process must involve neighborhoods from the proposals to the final City Council vote. She was a strong supporter of the East Valley and worked hard to ensure that the area was represented in regional discussions on economics, development, growth and air quality.
She worked for then-Congressman John McCain, was a member of the Mesa City Council and was the health care systems administrator for the Lutheran Health Network. Rubach served as mayor from 1988 to 1992.
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Mulqueen Sewing Centers hopes kids will latch on to hobby
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Darren Mulqueen wants to rebuild interest in sewing, and he’s doing it one stitch at a time.
He’s hoping to attract younger as well as established hobbyists by participating in the Pinners Conference and Expo on Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at WestWorld in Scottsdale.
The conference features more than 90 Pinterest-based classes taught by presenters from throughout the nation. The expo boasts nearly 200 top businesses providing options in the worlds of DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photography, party planning, scrapbooking, holiday and beauty and fashion.
Mulqueen Sewing Centers is serving as sponsor and an exhibitor at the event, which is coming to the Valley for the first time.
“We’re going to supply all of the machines for the sewing classes,” he said. “We have purchased 10 booths and hope that we can find people who are interested in sewing.”
The booths will be broken up by brand and interests. There will be demonstrations, too.
“I think the most exciting item that we’ll be showing is the Brother ScanNCut,” he said.
With the Brother product, crafters can create patterns and cut materials for items like handwriting and sewing patterns.
Janome machines will be available as well. Purchasers of machines at the show will be offered free classes at Mulqueen.
“We want customers to be able to buy a machine and learn what they want to do with it,” Mulqueen said.
Mulqueen—which has Mesa locations at 3716 E. Main St., and 1760 W. Main St.—was founded in 1977 by Pat and Bridget Mulqueen and, to this day, it remains a family business. Darren and his brothers, Ken and Keith, have also been integral to the success of the company, which annually sponsors the Arizona State Fair quilting competitions.
“Us three boys have been in the business since we were babies,” he said. “We’ve been repairing machines since we were 12. We’re very active in the business—whatever it needs from creating classes to putting on big events.
“We do our own big events, but we’re very excited that the pinners are coming into town.”
Mulqueen described his store’s demographic as between 30s and 70s.
“We’re excited about the Pinners Conferences because it will help bring more sewing to the younger people,” he said. “We also do kids camps and we have kids as young as 8 years old who come in for the camp.”
The Pinners Conference and Expo runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. Tickets are $7 to $99. For more information, visit westworldaz. com or az.pinnersconference.com/.
Usery Mtn. Regional Park offereing programs for autumn
By Megan Marples
Maricopa County is encouraging people to be active and learn about the desert this October by offering dozens of free programs at Usery Mountain Regional Park. They range from night walks to archery classes and caters to all ages and abilities.
The park is located at 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa. For more information, call 480-984-0032 or visit maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/ Scorpion Hunt, Oct. 8
Grab a black light and go hunting for one of the desert’s most elusive creatures. During the 1-mile hike, have fun going through the desert at night and spotting various scorpions. Black lights are available for purchase. Pets not permitted.
Hiking the Grand Canyon, Oct. 5
Come out and listen to a one-hour presentation about hiking the Grand Canyon. Ranger B will reveal the best
places to hike depending on difficulty. No matter the length of the trip, he said the hiking spots will be spectacular.
All About Wolves, Oct. 15
Ever been interested about the wolves that roam across the Arizona desert? Bring any questions you have about these creatures to this one-hour presentation about wolves. Afterward, guests are able to watch snakes being fed and then attend the animal flashlight walk.
Archery 101, Oct. 21
Learn how to shoot an arrow at this beginning introductory archery class. Discover the excitement of this ancient sport in a fun and safe environment. Equipment is provided and anyone 8 and older can participate.
Goofy Ghost Walk, Oct. 22
Decorate a bed sheet to wear and come out on a spooky journey through the desert. Play games and listen to Ranger B share stories around the campfire at the amphitheater. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
law talk
By Pamela Sandberg
Like many attorneys, I was surprised when the Stanford rape case sentence was announced, and Brock Turner received a sentence of only six months in the county jail (and three years’ probation) in lieu of any prison time. How is it possible that a man facing 14 years in prison could be sentenced to a mere six months in county jail? How could this happen over the objections of a victim statement so powerful it was published internationally? And how could this defendant ultimately end up serving only three months of his six-month sentence?
The American criminal justice system has never integrated the victim into the process as an official
party to criminal proceedings. To remedy the injustices this often creates, many states have created statutory rights for victims.
Arizona is one such state. On Nov. 27, 1990, the Arizona Victims’ Bill of Rights became law, and crime victims have since been protected with specific rights within Arizona criminal proceedings. A few examples:
•To be informed (upon request) when the defendant is released from custody or has escaped.
•To be present at, and on request to be informed of, all criminal proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present.
•To be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release
decision, a negotiated plea and sentencing.
•To confer with the prosecution before trial or any disposition of the case, and to be informed of the disposition.
•To read presentence reports relating to the crime.
See Constitution of the State of Arizona, Article 2, Section 2.1. With the guidance of a knowledgeable attorney, these rights can affect the outcome of a criminal case. In the Turner case, for example, the lenient sentence focused largely on the recommendations of the presentence report prepared by the probation department. If a victims’ rights attorney had been given the opportunity to review these
recommendations and respond to them at the sentencing hearing, Judge Persky—himself a Stanford graduate—might not have found them as persuasive as he did.
Unfortunately, the simple fact is that the criminal justice system will not always create just outcomes. Regardless, it is important to make sure that a victims’ rights are protected throughout the process.
Pamela Sandberg is an associate attorney at Rowley Chapman & Barney. She attended ASU (B.A., 2007) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2012). Her areas of practice are family law and criminal defense. She can be reached at 480-833-2341.
award. So many people had a really huge part in making that happen.”
Beck has dedicated more than 40 years to fire and emergency services. He began his career with the Phoenix Fire Department, where he eventually became deputy fire chief. He joined the MFMD as fire chief in 2003.
Beck said his most noteworthy accomplishment while at the MFMD was implementing a new program for emergency medical service.
“It wasn’t being done anywhere else,” he said. “We modified our standard dispatch model to try to send only the amount of resources necessary. We decided to evaluate the 911 calls more closely and determine what level of emergency it really was for the patient.”
Based on that information, the MFMD would send a two-person unit or an all-hazard, four-person unit, which is reserved for incidents ranging from a heart attack to a major fire.
“That has been recognized now as a good model, not only here in the Valley but on a national level,” he said.
Beck said his role was gratifying because he cares about Mesa residents.
that comes with the job.”
Beck—who recently secured funding for a new MFMD dispatch center and city emergency-operations center— said his team has been successful because everyone treats each other respectfully.
“If you treat people with respect and recognize them for their contributions and encourage them to think beyond the standard, you can create something that’s unusual and outstanding,” he said.
“Everyone’s focused on what’s best for the people in the community. With that sort of open-mindedness, it’s allowed everybody to participate at the levels and areas of their strengths. You add all of that up and you create some amazing things.”
In his free time, Beck serves on multiple boards including the Mountain Vista Medical Center and Life Safety Council. He’s an advisory board member for the East Valley ACS Relay for Life.
“We’re doing the right things for the right reasons,” he added “It’s not profit driven. There’s a huge intrinsic value
“I’m a cancer survivor, so I think Relay for Life is such an unbelievable cause,” he said. “It’s really gratifying and something my family’s been able to participate in with me. I think we’ve been able to add to the progress. We all feel connected to it.”
Westberg graduates from basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thairi Sanchez Westberg graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Sanchez Westberg is the daughter of Lourdes Sanchez of Phoenix. She is also the wife of Eric Westberg. She graduated in 2014 from Mountain View High School.
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Planting a seed Years of loving nature at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
By Kimberly Hosey
Like any sentimental mother who can’t believe her little cherub is already a surly teenager, I’ve taken (and frequently look back on) my share of snapshots. Happily, with one destination that’s become a family tradition, I have a ready-made excuse, as well as a lovely background for those photos.
My son and I have regularly visited Boyce Thompson Arboretum, which houses more than 3,000 desert plants and animals that call the plants and environment home, since shortly after he learned to walk. In those days, it was the best local spot I knew to take long walks and expose him to the natural world. As time went by and we got to know the trails well, we found favorite spots: the main trail as it winds around a canyon rim, flowers alive with hummingbirds and butterflies and many more. We’ve visited at all seasons, become members and even volunteered there.
On this particular trip we enjoyed the fresh feeling that comes from a recent rain, looked for queen butterfly chrysalises on milkweed plants, and learned more about our local desert lizards—greater earless lizards, tree lizards, the big spiny lizards and even a tiger whiptail—and got to study a few in detail as they were safely caught and then released by our guide. We’ve been on most of the interpretive tours the arboretum offers; exploring plants,
lizards, butterflies, dragonflies and more. The groups often, but not always, include other children. This time, he was the youngest participant. It didn’t matter; everyone turns into kids as we have up-close encounters with nature. We’re all learning here.
After our tour, we checked out the Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden as a family with several kids joined us. Two kids paused in the path to watch birds in the water fountain, bringing us to a stop. The father apologized, but I told him he needn’t worry. We were stopping to watch.
The opportunities at the arboretum are limited only by your and your kids’ interests. One highlight not to miss is the Children’s Garden, a well-designed collection of mazes, flowers, mosaics and more. Kids can navigate the maze and pretend to be javelinas, excavate “fossils,” watch butterflies dance among the flowers, become a human sundial and more. It’s all about interacting with the natural world.
The arboretum has many events and interpretive walks coming up in the next few months, great for all members of the family:
Saturday, Sept. 24—September brings the autumnal equinox, observed by cultures from the ancient Greeks to Aboriginal Australians. The Arboretum
has a day filled with events starting just after sunrise with the annual Bye Bye Buzzards seasonal send-off. View and learn about the resident flock on the cliffs before they start their daily soaring. Vulture viewing is from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with a guided bird walk to follow from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24—Geology
Walking Tour: Geology rocks— literally—as the minerals and volcanic formations along the Main Trail take center stage as guests cover almost 2 billion years of geologic history with professional geologist Rich Leveille.
9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24— Butterfly Walk: Queens, Empress Leilia, spring azures and more: The fancy names and their flashy owners delight during leisurely walk through the Hummingbird-Butterfly Garden, Demonstration Garden and Children’s Garden collections, led by local butterfly researchers and experts.
8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1— Dragonfly Walk: Blue-eyed and common green darners, flame and roseate skimmers, Mexican amberwings, blue dashers: Even the names are colorful. ASU professor Pierre Deviche guides this walk around the arboretum’s pond and water features to find and study these brilliant
insects, and learn more about their life cycle and how they hunt.
8:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays: Oct. 1, 2, 9, 15, 29 and Nov. 13 and 19— Guided Bird Walk: Discover how to spot (and listen for) warblers, cardinals and many more birds during this interpretive walk led by local bird experts.
The arboretum also offers history walks, photography workshops, home school day tours and more.
The arboretum is open daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. through September, and changes to its fall and winter hours in October, when it is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and children younger than 5 are free.
David Hosey, 14, has been going to Boyce Thompson Arboretum for more than a decade.
A northern cardinal seen during one of Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s guided bird walks.
“Learn Your Lizards” guided walking tours at the arboretum give visitors a primer on identifying the reptiles, as well as opportunities to get up-close and personal with a few lizards.
Guided dragonfly walks show guests where to spot the colorful insect predators around the arboretum’s pond and water features.
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1. Joyce Smith, 72, gets an update on criminal activity at Batman anniversary gala at Red Mountain Library. 2. Batman (David Saenz) appeared at the Red Mountain Library in Mesa. 3. Miles Meldrum, 3, uses beanbags to thwart Batman’s enemies at the Red Mountain Library in Mesa. 4. Nolan Mitchell with his friend celebrating the 77th anniversary of Batman. 5. Gideon Vela colors a Batman logo at the Red Mountain Library. Gideon was there with his wife Ester and daughter Nela. 6. Kailee Donavon, 4, came to the Mesa Red Mountain Library to celebrate 77 years of Batman. 7. Nolan Mitchel (center) helps Batman but bring Nathan Benitez, 5 and Max Arrata, 7 to justice at the Mesa Red Mountain Library’s Arkham Asylum.
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Red Mountain Library celebrates 77 years of Batman. Photos by Will Powers. 6 7
slices of life
By Jill Pertler
Four more years
We’re in the middle of a presidential election year (boy are we ever) and the nation is firmly focused on the next four years. What will they bring? Will things change, or stay the same?
My household is experiencing a similar situation, although our focus has nothing to do with campaign strategies, polls or votes. We are staring down the nose of four more years. Our last four.
It’s the number we have to go before our youngest son graduates from high school.
For us, it’s been a long time coming. When our son receives his diploma in four years (oh, please make it so) we will have spent 23 consecutive years in school. Or at least our kids will have. But any parent knows education is a family affair.
Our daughter first rode the kindergarten bus back in the last
millennium. The year was 1997. We had a Clinton in the White House. Our family didn’t possess even one cellphone, much less six. No one had heard of Google because it was a year away from being invented. We watched “Titanic” and “Men in Black” on the big screen. The federal minimum wage increased from $4.75 per hour to $5.15. The first Harry Potter book was released leaving us all talking about Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff.
Three years later, when our son started school, George Bush and Al Gore ended campaigns in a presidential election that left us chatting about chads. Global Positioning System, better known as GPS, became available for nonmilitary use and the first hybrid car hit the roads. The reality show, “Survivor,” hit the small screen. Movie theaters premiered the first “Scary Movie,” and our favorite stranded castaway of the year wasn’t Gilligan, but Tom Hanks (and his volleyball). A U.S. postage stamp cost 33 cents and a gallon of gas went for about $1.50. Fans were reading the fourth book in the Harry Potter series.
Child No. 3 (and son No. 2) entered kindergarten in 2003, when Arnold Schwarzenegger became governor of California. By this time my husband and I were pros at following the bus to school the first day so we could get a photo of our child descending the vehicle’s steps. If we’d been hip, we would have used the newly invented camera phone, but we have never been that cutting edge. In 2003 I was still using a 35mm that required film. Imagine! Apple launched a new music store called iTunes and Skype was released to the public. Facebook was a year away from existence. Families throughout the country were intent on finding Nemo while Will Ferrell played a lovable elf in movie theaters. At a whopping 766 pages, the fifth Harry Potter book hit the shelves.
Our little caboose rode the kindergarten bus in 2007. It was the same year a senator from Illinois named Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president. The first generation iPhone came equipped with a new feature—a touchscreen. The savviest among us posted our kindergarten videos on YouTube (created in 2004) and limited our
commentary to 140 characters or less on Twitter, which had been around for just a couple of years. The show “Mad Men” premiered and viewers watched the final episode of “The Sopranos.” The federal minimum wage increased for the first time in a decade, from $5.15 to $5.85 per hour and gas cost about $2.80 a gallon. The seventh book about Harry Potter was published, giving readers the satisfaction that Voldemort finally got his comeuppance and good guys occasionally do win in the end.
My family’s long-term relationship with public education will be complete in four more years. The world has changed in significant ways since we started this journey 19 years ago and there are more unfolding as we speak. The newest book in the Harry Potter series is available for diehard fans. And, perhaps even more noteworthy, in January a new president will enter the White House. It’s a pivotal period for the wizarding world and our nation. I hope things go well for both. As I do for my son’s next four years. High school is also a pivotal period and I hope his experience is not only magical but presidential.
We know all children learn differently , so we offer options that help them discover and build on their potential and passions , including:
• Preschool through adult education
• Homeschool enrichment classes
• Franklin Traditional Schools
• Spanish immersion program
• Montessori schools
• International Baccalaureate
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs
• Online learning options
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navigating parenthood
By Eva Dwight, B.A. MaEd.
According to the U.S. Census, approximately 5% of children between the ages of 5 and 17 have a disability. The nature and severity of the disability varies, but for many parents, caring for a “special” child can consume considerably more time than caring for a “typical” child. “Typicals” might naturally feel resentful because they get less attention. So how can parents create a family environment that gives every child a feeling of belonging and significance?
I interviewed several parents of special needs children and they all said they make sure that everyone’s needs are met. They expect their “typicals” and their “specials” to contribute at the level of which they are capable. They allow “typicals” to have their feelings without letting them negatively affect
the positive family dynamic.
Here are some words of wisdom: Meeting all children’s needs: Some parents schedule one-on-one time with each child throughout the week. Others sign up for respite care when their “special” can’t be left alone, which frees them to focus undivided attention on their “typical.” The adult sibling of a Down syndrome sister said, “My parents made me a part of the process by having me work with my sister on motor skills and flash cards. They emphasized that it was the entire family’s job to help her have the best life possible, and I felt a lot of ownership in my role as one of her ‘teachers.’”
Expecting “typicals” and “specials” to contribute at their levels of capability: One mother said, “We were always honest about our son’s disability and
we expected him to do chores just like his brothers and sisters did, because he could.” Dr. Barry Prizant, author of “Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism,” emphasizes that we are all growing and developing, and it’s important for parents to see not only who their child is, but who their child can become. Expectations, tailored to the individual capabilities of each child, can help “specials” feel they’re contributing to the family and allow “typicals” to appreciate their siblings’ contribution.
Allow “typicals” to have their feelings: When appreciation of a special sibling sours into resentment, parents can simply acknowledge the reality of life’s unfairness. One mother has told her “typical” teenager that she understands how he might feel angry that he has to
do all of the chores. She tells him she is grateful that he is not only capable of doing the chores but also of expressing his anger at having to do them. His sister will never be able to do either. She honors his feelings, and after a little time with his resentment, he’s OK again.
The prevailing message from families with “specials” is that creating a sense of team provides the foundation of “we’re all in this together.” When parents have that message in place, it becomes a matter of being creative, to ensure that each child feels he or she is important.
Eva Dwight offers parent, individual and couples coaching to adults and teens. For more information, go to creativecoachingconversations.com.
By Erica Odello
How to make a front-yard zombie
Anyone who has flown in the last decade has flipped through Skymall. One of the most memorable products was the “Zombie of Montclaire Moors” sculpture, which appears to be clawing its way out of the owner’s yard. I’ve always loved the concept, but never wanted to spend more than $120 for the novelty. I have since realized I could make my own, and Halloween is going to be a little spookier this year.
You will need: a 25-pound box of rapid-set cement, two 1 foot x 3/8 inch rebar, bucket and stir, bucket, one set of dollar store cleaning gloves, full face monster mask (check thrift shops, I found mine for only $2.99), duct tape, length of bamboo broken into three pieces and outdoor paint.
Step 1
Use duct tape to cover the eye and nose holes of the monster mask. Make sure to put the tape on the outside of the mask or else an imprint of the shape of the tape will remain on your cast. Empty 2/3 of the concrete to your bucket and slowly add water until you’ve achieved a consistency similar to a milkshake. Have someone hold the mask open and pour the concrete into it filling every nook and cranny. Put two holes in the mask, one on either side of the face and thread the bamboo through the holes so the face is hanging down. Suspend the mask from the bamboo pole until the concrete solidifies. (If you lay the mask on the ground to solidify, it will
flatten and not retain a humane-like shape.)
Step 2
You will need a way to suspend the two gloves while you fill them with concrete. I happened to have two bulk-sized snack canisters which did the trick. A 5-gallon bucket would also work, or two piles of bricks or wood. Put holes through the tops of each glove, then use the remaining two pieces of bamboo to thread through the holes. Suspend the gloves by the bamboo.
Mix the rest of the concrete, again going for a milkshake-like consistency. Pour into each of the gloves until there’s only about 1 inch left at the top.
While the concrete is setting, use rocks to bend the fingers into clawlike positions. Take care not to bend the fingers at very extreme angles or the fingers could break when you’re removing the gloves.
When the concrete is just about to solidify, insert one piece of rebar into each glove, about halfway. They should stand up straight without any help.
Step 3
You can remove the castings from their molds as early as two hours after setting. I recommend waiting overnight, however. You can tell that the process is finished when
the concrete is no longer hot to the touch. Carefully strip the plastic away from the concrete mold. You may have to use a razor blade on some of the tighter areas of the fingers. If done carefully, the rubber mask can be removed without cutting and be reused for more castings.
Step 4
When the concrete is set and cooled, it can be painted. I made two sets of monsters, one for me and one for my kids. They wanted their zombie to have a greenish pallor so I used a can of green spray paint on their monster. I left mine concrete gray because we know that dead flesh turns gray over time, or so say zombie movies. After
the spray paint, it was just a matter of decorating the heads and faces to look like zombies. I only used red, white and black outdoor acrylic paint and mixed it with water when I needed it
to spread like a bruise or a shadow. If you end up with a very easy to identify monster mask like I did (Frankenstein), the paint can do wonders for hiding clues that your zombie started out as a more famous character. A well-placed bruise, ripped flesh or streak of blood can cover a lot of stitches and bolts. NOTE: I broke a number of monster fingers when I was removing the gloves from the cast. I glued them back on and used red paint (blood) to hide the fractures and glue. I even left one finger off, painted the break black and put a dab of white in the middle to indicate where a bone would be.
Step 5
The only thing left is to find a spot for your zombie to claw out of your yard. This will require some digging of two approximately 10-inch holes, but you want to make it look like the arms are emerging from the otherwise solid ground. For effect, you could leave some small piles of dirt in front of the hands. Clear out the top layer of rocks or dirt in the middle of the two hands and set 6 inches to 12 inches back for the head, then fill the earth back in around the edges. All that’s left now is to scare the neighbors with your very own yard zombie.
Local insurance agency donates to two local middle schools in Mesa
Local insurance agency, Insurance Professionals of Arizona gives back to the community by donating over $4000 to two local middle schools in Mesa. Entz Elementary and Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies each received over $2000 as a contribution from IPA.
Owner and Founder of Insurance Professionals of Arizona Kent Stewart said, “By partnering with one of our insurance companies, Mutual of Enumclaw, we were able to make this gift to the local schools, but it was really made possible by our clients who support our business. When people buy their insurance from a local small business like ours, it allows for us to turn around and give back to the community, and we are thrilled we can do that.”
Insurance Professionals of Arizona is a family owned and operating insurance agency located in NE Mesa and serving the Valley since 2008.
Students to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Oct. 7
Ten Mesa elementary schools, along with the Mesa Police Department, Mesa Transportation Department, school PTO groups and corporate sponsor Federal Express, will join schools around the world to celebrate International Walk and Bike to School Day.
Approximately 5,000 students from Sousa, Crismon, Pomeroy, Superstition Springs, Hermosa Vista, Lowell, Zaharis, Longfellow, Jefferson and Lincoln Elementary will be invited to walk and bike to school as a large group. Each school has selected a day in October to celebrate depending on their school schedule. Schools will deliver pedestrian education for both students and parents, through assemblies, newsletters, PE classes, and announcements prior to their event day.
Councilman David Luna will attend Lowell Elementary’s celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, where more than 500 students are anticipated to participate. Students will meet at four designated locations at 7:10 a.m. and walk together
to school with banners and posters celebrating the occasion.
“Walk to School Day provides a wonderful opportunity for Mesa’s children to get face to face time with the City’s police and safety educators to ensure they feel confident walking to school; I am happy to be part of Lowell Elementary’s festivities,” Luna said.
“Bringing pedestrian safety to an individual school empowers the students to truly take ownership of their safe route to school and feel confident in their travel to and from their home. The program continues to expand into new Mesa schools each year,” Mesa Transportation Safety Educator Ashley Barinka said.
The idea is to walk to school together with a purpose—to promote health, safety, physical activity, aid in the reduction of traffic congestion during the drop off and pick up at a school and concern for the environment. Pedestrian and bicycle safety messages are also provided to children.
(Left to right): Ken Stewart, Owner IPA, William Schultz, Principal of Entz Elementary School and Jesse Goodman, VP Medicare Sales.
(Left to right): Ken Stewart, Owner Insurance Professionals of Arizona and William Schultz, Principal of Entz Elementary School.
top 10 family events
October 2016
1 It’s a Dog’s Life
It’s a Dog’s Life, which runs through Jan. 22, teaches guests about the different breeds.
WHEN: Through Sunday, Jan. 22; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: i.d.e.a. Museum 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa
COST: $8
INFO: ideamuseum.org or 480-644-2468
2 “Octonauts Live!”
New “Octonauts” episodes are premiering throughout the year on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, but check them out live here.
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix
COST: $28.50 to $38.50
INFO: 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster. com or octonautsliveus.com
3 Thin Mint Sprint
All local Girl Scouts, from Daisies to Ambassadors, have the chance to earn a patch at this event.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
COST: $31 for Girl Scouts; $41 for nonGirl Scouts
INFO: 602-452-7000 or girlscoutsaz.org
4
Wednesday Wrap
Wednesday Wrap is a midweek program for children and adults. The group meets in six-week blocks for music, dinner, games and Bible study.
WHEN: Wednesday nights from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa
COST: $3 per night or $15 for six weeks INFO: 480-964-8606 or fpcmesa.org
5 Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival
This year’s edition includes a 7-acre corn maze, giant tube slide, rubber duck races and spider web crawl.
WHEN: Through Sunday, Nov. 6; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa
COST: $9
INFO: vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival/ or 480-882-1482
6 Roy Track Memorial Mesa Powwow
This intertribal Native American
gathering features dance competitions and Native American arts and food vendors.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 30, various times
WHERE: Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., Mesa
COST: Free INFO: 602-799-0260
7 Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Fifty dragon boat racing teams from around the world are expected to participate in 40-foot-long rowing canoes.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Tempe Town Lake Marina, 550 E. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe COST: Free INFO: azdba.com
8 Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party
The annual party brings the fall fun with Hillbilly Bob’s pig races, spooky train rides, live entertainment, a celebrity 10acre maze, bonfires, pumpkin patch and hayrides.
WHEN: Through Sunday, Oct. 30, various times Thursday through Sundays.
WHERE: Schnepf Farms, 24610 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek COST: $15 tickets available at Fry’s Food Stores INFO: schnepffarms.com
9 Storytime for Tots
Bring tots ages 2 to 5 to storytime in Butterfly Wonderland’s birthday room.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale COST: $17.95 to $19.95; children 2 and younger are free INFO: 480-800-3000 or butterflywonderland.com
10 Chandler Indian Art Market and Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program
The festival features Native American art from artists all over the Southwest.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the art market; Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. for scholarship program.
WHERE: Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free for market; $5 to $10 for scholarship program INFO: http://bit.ly/2c8zxx4
Divine Diva
Bernadette Peters on ‘Mozart,’ music and her mutts
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Bernadette Peters prefers to keep busy. She laughs about her schedule, which balances the award-winning Amazon Prime show “Mozart in the Jungle” and concerts.
“It’s nice to have choices,” Peters said. “It’s nice to be proud of what you do.”
Singing with orchestras is a joy for Peters, who has concerts scheduled through the end of the year.
“It’s wonderful to have a great orchestra behind you,” she said. “I have some lovely charts they enjoy. It’s great stuff for them to play. They have some solos so I get to hear that.”
company of “Gypsy.”
Broadway called her to the stage in 1967 for “Johnny No-Trump,” and in 1968 she earned a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Josie Cohan in “George M!” Later that year, she took home a Drama Desk Award for “Dames at Sea.”
shame. People think we should be able to dispose of them.
“I’ve always loved animals. I think its innate there when it’s strong. I think a lot of people don’t realize that we’re a kill nation. I think the world doesn’t understand animals yet.”
A veteran of the Broadway stage, Peters will give a career retrospective when she joins The Phoenix Symphony Orchestra to perform favorites from the stage and The Great American Songbook during a show at the Mesa Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 15.
She is best known for her performances in “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Song and Dance,” “Into the Woods” and “Annie Get Your Gun.”
She is an award-winning performer who has taken home three Tony Awards and been memorialized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“I love my concerts, though,” Peters explains. “There’s not that fourth wall. I can say what I want, and sing what I want. Basically, I know I’m there to entertain, whether it’s in a fun way or a dramatic way. That’s the aim. That’s what’s important.
“The other thing is I also get to pick songs that other people sang. I heard these songs and I get to recall hearing them.”
Her small-screen career mimics her real life. The comedy “Mozart in the Jungle” tells the story of a symphony behind the curtains and on stage. It was created by Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”), Roman Coppola (“The Darjeeling Limited”) and Jason Schwartzman (“Rushmore”). Gael Garcia Bernal plays Rodrigo, a brash new maestro, and Lola Kirke appears as a young oboist who longs for her big break.
“Mozart in the Jungle” won the 2016 Golden Globe for best TV comedy or musical series. Peters explained that as soon as she read the script, she was interested in playing Gloria Windsor, the head of the fictitious New York Symphony.
“I always say that I like to go where the writing is good,” Peters said.
“It can be good on stage; it could be good on television; it could be good on film or it could be bad. The great part is I get to choose what I do. I could go do something else. That’s a luxury and a privilege.”
With Weitz, Coppola and Schwartzman on board, she adds, the writing is done really well. The cast also includes Malcolm McDowell.
“I’m proud of our show,” Peters said. “The symphony is great. The actors, like Gael Garcia Bernal, and it’s comedic. He won a Golden Globe for best actor. Our show won a Golden Globe.
“In this day and age there is so much that’s dark and heavy in the world in the arts and television. I’m happy our show is very good.”
A native of Ozone Park, New York, Peters began performing at age 3, with appearances on “Juvenile Jury” and “Name that Tune.”
She graced the stage for the first time in “This is Goggle,” with James Daly and Kim Hunter. While still in her teens, she appeared in “The Most Happy Fella” and “The Penny Friend,” and performed in the national touring
Since, she has become a renaissance woman of sorts. She devotes her time and talents to numerous events that benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Her “pet project” is Broadway Barks, a dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. It is hosted by Peters—who lives in New York City and Los Angeles with her rescue dogs, Charlie and Rosalia—and Broadway Barks’ co-founder Mary Tyler Moore.
Broadway Barks is also the name of her first book, which landed on The New York Times Bestseller List. The book package includes a CD recording of an original song written and sung by Peters.
She also penned “Stella is a Star” and “Stella and Charlie: Friends Forever.” Raising funds for pet-related issues is important to Peters.
“I’m always thinking about how to raise money,” she said.
Companionship of animals is important to humans, she adds.
“Dogs can sniff out cancer, quicker than any medical doctors sometimes and with more accuracy,” she explains.
“At least we know that much. It’s a
Despite her hectic schedule, she’s not one who plans.
“How does the saying go? Man plans, God laughs?”
Bernadette Peters with The Phoenix Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $60 to $90. For more information, call 480-644-6500 or visit mesaartscenter.com.
Gael García Bernal (right), Bernadette Peters and Malcolm McDowell star in the classical music comedy series “Mozart in the Jungle.”
Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal) and Gloria (Bernadette Peters) share a moment in Episode 3, Season 2 of ‘Mozart in the Jungle.’
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Paula Poundstone
The popular comedienne stops by the Mesa Arts Center to provide a night full of laughs.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One
COST: $30.50 to $40.50
INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-6446500
Straight Outta Phoenix Wrestling
Professional wrestling goes local at the Nile, which is primarily known as a concert venue.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa
COST: $15 to $20
INFO: niletheater.com or 480-559-5859
Baeza
The rapper who previously toured with Pierce the Veil recently released “One Hundred.”
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Club Red, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa
COST: $20
INFO: clubredrocks.com or 480-2582733
Desert Echoes Flute Project
The Desert Echoes Flute Project members are from the Phoenix metropolitan area and include professionals, music educators, college students and community musicians, all of whom enjoy playing the flute.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Community College
Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa
COST: Starts at $6
INFO: mesaccc.edu
Palisades
The band formerly known as Marilyn is Dead has reinforced and redefined its sound.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa
COST: $12
INFO: niletheater.com or 480-559-5859
Stateline
Country rock band from the Navajo Reservation is known as Arizona’s most polished country rock band.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Club Red, 1306 W. University Dr., Mesa
COST: $10
INFO: clubredrocks.com or 480-2582733
The Merchant of Venice Shakespeare’s controversial play about race, religion, and prejudice presented by the Southwest Shakespeare Company. May contain adult language and situations.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 14, through Saturday, Oct. 29, various times
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $15-$44, student discounts available
INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-6446500
Bernadette Peters
The three-time Tony Award winner will perform a retrospect of her music at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa
COST: $60-$90
INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-6446500
Spark! After Dark
Free night out on the campus for adults with food, live music, adult beverages, art and more. The event is every third Saturday of the month until June.
WHEN: Starts Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa
COST: Free
INFO: mesaartscenter.com or 480-6446500
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By Jan D’Atri
Hamburger Pancakes
I just love this recipe. For so many reasons. Not the least of which is the name: hamburger pancakes.
I also love the stories behind the recipe. Hamburger pancakes were made popular during wartime when rationing was top of mind.
Here what one of my favorite vintage cookbooks, “Cooking On a Ration,” said about 1943:
“We have taken a sudden nosedive from happy-go-lucky splashing about with plenty of whipping cream, pounds of butter and rib roasts to conserving our precious food supply, making it stretch,” it read. “Women have been whirled into dizzy readjustments and are showing dauntless spirit and resolve to turn out delectable food with whatever materials may be available.”
wartime meatball pancakes, it was a battle to the finish in our family for the last one on the plate!
Marty’s Meatball Pancakes
Ingredients:
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 tablespoon grated onion
3 stiffly beaten egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Directions:
These were times of battle and belttightening. Fancy dishes like Entrecote a la Bourguignon were likely replaced by recipes simply titled, wartime stew and victory pie.
Meatball pancakes (or hamburger pancakes) was one of those simple and dollar-stretching dishes that should have never left our recipe box.
I’ve received several emails over time from readers sharing their recipe for these unique and savory pancakes. They’re a favorite for busy moms as they come together quickly, and perfect for kids who will gobble them up in an instant!
They can be a main meal served with tomato sauce or as a finger food appetizer with catsup!
Here’s a recipe and story from Marty Grotlisch:
“It was World War II and I was just out of college,” Marty said. “I was on a radio show in Kansas City called The Happy Kitchen. As that was some 64 years ago, memories dim, but such fun it was! We always included at least one recipe. When my ‘true love returned from the Battle of the Bulge, we married and I left with a suitcase full of recipes.”
Well, Marty, I’m glad this one went packing with you. After making your
Mix together first eight ingredients and then fold in the beaten egg whites. Drop by spoonfuls onto hot greased griddle. When puffed and brown, turn and brown on other side. Serve warm with sauce or catsup.
Another story, another recipe…. Here’s another recipe and story I received from Pat in Tucson: “I was a young bride on a very low budget and always looking for recipes that would stretch my dollar. The hamburger pancakes made my dollar go further and were delicious hot or cold. We served these in our restaurant as a special once a week and they would sell out every time.”
Hamburger Pancakes
Ingredients:
1/2 pound hamburger
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
3 egg yolks
Salt & pepper to taste
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten Oil or butter
Brown gravy or tomato sauce (optional)
Combine hamburger, onion, tomato sauce, egg yolks, salt & pepper until well blended. Fold in egg whites. Add a small amount of oil or butter to skillet. Drop mixture by tablespoon full onto hot skillet. Push down gently, with back of spoon, till round and flat like a pancake. Turn when golden brown and continue cooking until browned on both sides. I save drippings in pan to make brown gravy.
on the town
By Kathy Kerby
Longbow Grille keeps it simple
Chef Jason Goldstein’s motto is “simple fare with culinarian flair.”
At Longbow Golf Course’s Longbow Grille, Goldstein adheres to that, offering dishes ranging from a Southwest taco salad to a country skillet.
Longbow Grille’s breakfast choices are run the gamut of a Southwest burrito to a country skillet, with reasonable prices—between $6 and $8.
For lunch, there is a nice selection of appetizers, entrees, hot dogs and salads. The club sandwich ($10) includes turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss and cheddar cheese with a choice of bread. Each sandwich or wrap is served with a choice of Longbow chips, French fries, Cole slaw, potato salad or fruit. The perfectly layered sandwich was a
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work of art and the variety of flavors from the crisp bacon to the sharp cheese contrasted with the crunchy lettuce, tomato and onion and the tangy sour dough bread.
The Southwest taco salad ($9) lies on a bed of romaine lettuce topped with black beans, onions, cheddar cheese and taco-seasoned grilled chicken. Crunchy tortilla strips garnish the dish and spicy salsa is served on the side. Each bite burst with robust flavors of the Southwest and the grilled chicken infused with spices was tender and tasty.
Choices are aplenty for the deli sandwich or wrap ($8.50). It comes with a choice of turkey, ham, pastrami or roast beef on white, wheat berry or marbled rye. Diners can pick from American, Swiss, cheddar or pepper jack cheese. The pastrami on rye was
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so large that my husband could hardly get his mouth around the layers of bread, thinly sliced, tender meat and tangy Swiss cheese. The homemade potato chips scored a hole in one from my potato chip connoisseur as skinny chips were perfectly browned without being the least bit greasy.
Surrounded by lush desert and majestic mountains, Longbow Grille sits on a green oasis, making it the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch or even a wedding.
The interior space is just as inviting, with a dozen or so wood and metal chairs and several flat screen televisions. It is nicely sandwiched between the pro shop and the wellstocked bar. Framed pictures of golfers and golf memorabilia decorate the walls, but the real gem is the spacious outdoor patio with gorgeous views of the golf course, the desert and the mountains. The restaurant is enhanced by a massive brick fireplace and a statue of a warrior shooting a longbow.
An avid Red Sox fan, Goldstein started his career in Arizona in 1973
as a dishwasher at Gainey Ranch and working his way up to executive chef. He has been with the Longbow Grille for two and a half years and said, “Every day at work was a day at school.”
He wants to invite East Mesa families to come enjoy themselves at the golf course and sample one of his gourmet burgers, sandwiches and salads. Goldstein performs magic with this restaurant.
The patio offers gorgeous views of the golf course and mountains in the distance.
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Cure All Plumbing offers immediate response times and provides 24/7 service
About 15 years ago, Cure All Plumbing was meagerly founded in a home’s basement.
Since then, owner Jayson Harrison has helped grow the company to a one-stop shop that repairs and services everything to do with plumbing.
“The plumbing trade started out as just a way to earn my way through college. But I soon realized that it was something that I really enjoyed,” Harrison said.
From large and small jobs to residential and commercial clients, Harrison said Cure All Plumbing can do it all.
“The most common jobs include service, repair, replacement and warranty work for all brands of water heaters, disposals, toilets, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, faucets and sprinklers,” he said.
“We perform reroutes, repipes, and slab leak repairs. We also specialize in drain cleaning, which includes camera and video documentation, jetting, and snaking. Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
Too, Harrison said it’s not unusual for his team to end up going the extra
mile during their appointments.
“When our technicians are called to repair plumbing problems, many times you find them doing extra things like taking out the trash or helping bring in groceries,” he said.
“Also, our fully stocked trucks and uniformed technicians, provide a free written estimate to properly communicate what is needed to fix the issue the first time. Our per-job rates are fair and reasonable for the level of quality and professionalism of our services.”
All of these traits result in the company becoming the go-to plumbing professionals. In fact, repeat customers and referrals make up 93% of the company’s business, he added.
Harrison enjoys his work and interacting with his staff and customers.
“I love the constant challenges that the plumbing industry presents on a daily basis and the satisfaction of being the solution to someone’s problem,” he said.
Cure All Plumbing is located at 1835 E. Sixth St., Suite 23, in Tempe. For more information, call 480-8955858 or visit cureallplumbing.com/ home.
Jayson Harrison, left, owner of Cure All Plumbing, said he and his team pride themselves on offering outstanding plumbing services combined with top-notch customer service.
Realtor Laura Davis leverages her 15 years in the industry
to offer her clients plenty of experience and results
By Alison Stanton
In Laura Davis’ 15-year career, she has sold more than $65 million in real estate and worked with a variety of clients.
“I have represented buyers and sellers in residential real estate including homes and vacant land purchases and sales, lease purchase agreements, seller financed transactions, 1031 exchanges, rental properties, investment properties, and managed rental properties,” Davis said.
In January, Davis moved to HomeSmart, which she said is the No. 1 brokerage in the Valley with $5.09 billion in sales for 2015.
“I help buyers and sellers throughout the Valley,” she said.
Through HomeSmart, she offers a complete and proven marketing platform that features fair and competitive prices.
“I am honest and want the absolute best for my clients,” she said. She is devoted to keeping her business small, so she can provide
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“I have the right-size business. I am able to offer one-on-one services to all of my clients. When they call, they will get me directly and not an assistant,” she said.
About 90% of Davis’ business comes from repeat clients and customer referrals.
“I feel very blessed and thankful for my clients and I work very hard to keep their business. About 10% of my business comes from new clientele,” she said.
“I am trying to grow that part of my business and, in order to do so, I am offering an aggressive listing fee incentive until the end of the year.”
Thanks to the combination of low interest rates and stable housing prices, Davis said she is getting “a little bit of everything,” in terms of her clientele.
“This is a great time for people to downsize, move up, invest in a rental property, purchase new or resale homes, and sell their properties,” she said.
A 15-year Mesa resident, Davis said she is thrilled to work with clients from her city and the surrounding areas.
“My children have grown up here and I have been blessed to be able to represent buyers and sellers in these beautiful communities for 15 years,” she said.
“I really enjoy meeting new people and being able to develop business and personal relationships with them. I also enjoy being able to help them achieve their goals and dreams with their real estate needs.”
HomeSmart is at 2680 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 101, in Gilbert. For more information, call 602-206-3131 or visit lauradavisrealestate.com.
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