Jessica Tucker, 18 months, is a cute little owl at the
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Neighbors Chapter 20075 members pitch in for Make a Difference Day. From left, Jeff Hugus, Sally Marks, Mike Torrenti, Cindy Broshears, Jodii Zimmerman, Michael Jordan, Mary Staver and Scott Bishop pack a basket that was donated to A New Leaf.
Royal Neighbors among many Mesa groups making a difference
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e baskets have been donated to
Music festival back for 2nd year with dozens of bands downtown
By Shelley Ridenour
Music will reverberate throughout downtown Mesa as the Mesa Music Festival returns for its second year.
e free event Nov. 1012 is designed largely as an opportunity for up-andcoming bands to showcase their skills, but this year several big-name performers are due in for the weekend.
A New Leaf, a Mesa-based nonprofit organization, which provides support services to people in crisis. roughout Mesa, more than 2,500 volunteers, the majority of them Boy
Members of Royal Neighbors Chapter 20075, based in Mesa, collected personal-care supplies and assembled them into “baskets of hope” as part of the nationwide Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22. ...continues on page 5
Rock band Fuel headlines the Saturday night closing concert. Fuel’s big hit was “Shimmer,” from its first album, “Sunburn,” released in ...continues on page 7
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Scouts, participated in projects for Make a Difference Day.
Residents, neighborhood groups, local businesses, service organizations, church groups and Mesa employees volunteered.
Walls and homes were painted, neighborhood resource bags were distributed, house numbers were painted on curbs, trash was picked up and yard work was done for people who needed help.
Boy Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council-Mesa District made the day part of their service projects by distributing recycling information and helping Mesa Public Schools.
National Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing day of helping others. Held annually on the fourth Saturday of October, millions of Americans are rallied into a single day of action to help change the world.
For more information on opportunities to volunteer throughout the year please visit www.mesaaz.gov/Volunteer.
Go watch golf with Go Green package
Phoenix Open, other Valley pro golf tourney tickets brought to the fore
Mesa loves a good round of golf, whether playing it or watching it played by people who make their living breaking par.
After all, the city is a pitching wedge away from many of the finest upscale courses in Arizona, as well as the PGA’s Waste Management Phoenix Open each winter and now the LPGA’s Bank of Hope Founders Cup.
So for those who’d rather yell from the stands at the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale than scream at their own errant tee shot after paying a hundred bucks at a highend layout for the honor, there’s a new deal for fans of the men’s and ladies’ Valley tour stops.
Go Green Go Often allows fans to purchase one $50 ticket that allows single-day admission to all three of the major Valley pro golf tournaments: the PGA Charles Schwab Cup Championship at e Cochise Club at Desert Mountain, Waste Management Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale,
and LPGA Bank of Hope Founders Cup at Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
“We are thrilled to announce the launch of our one-of-a-kind ticket promotion, offering all three of these world-class tournaments at one price,” said Scott Wood, tournament director of the JTBC Founders Cup. “ is is a great opportunity for Valley golf fans to enjoy these tournaments for a great value.”
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WHEN AND WHERE: Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Desert Mountain Golf Club, 10550 Desert Hills Drive, Scottsdale; Friday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 13.
Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale Champions Course, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale; Monday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 5.
Bank of Hope Founders Cup, Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 Marriott Drive, Phoenix; Tuesday, March 14, through Sunday, March 19.
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Boeing engineers to work with students at Arizona Science Center
40 students to take part in the Aviation Engineering Challenge including some from Red Mtn. High
Forty high school students and three teachers have been selected for an aviation challenge supported by Arizona Science Center staff and Boeing Company engineers.
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Tues-Fri 11am to 2pm
Aviation Engineering Challenge, a project-based, after-school program, a first-of-its kind challenge specifically for teens, runs through Dec. 10 in the Science Center’s 6,500-square-foot makerspace, CREATE.
“Hands-on learning is an effective way to encourage students to pursue careers in science, math, technology and engineering,” said Mary Baldwin, Boeing Arizona community investor. “Engaging students in STEM programs inspires them to become scientists and engineers, creating a future workforce pipeline for Boeing and the aerospace industry.”
Participating schools include Red Mountain High in Mesa Unified School District.
“I am passionate about aerospace engineering and hope the students working on this engineering challenge will feel the same way,” said David Wingert, a senior engineering program manager at Boeing Mesa, and among the engineers mentoring students in the project. “As the students get involved in these projects, I want them to be so excited about engineering that they ultimately pursue careers in it.”
Teams choose from seven aviation challenges, including Engineering a Jetliner, Designing a Habitat for Mars and Designing a Better Airport. e community is welcome to view the finished projects from 3:30–5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at CREATE, adjacent to the main Science Center building, 600 E. Washington Street in downtown Phoenix.
Teachers in Phoenix and Mesa were asked to submit a project proposal for an innovative aircraft component that would strive to solve a real-world industry challenge posed directly by Boeing engineers.
In the first week, teams spent an afternoon in CREATE at the Science Center in downtown Phoenix learning how to use new technologies, such as 3D printing and laser cutting, as well as traditional tools.
Student teams will use the equipment to create an aircraft component prototype. Boeing engineers will mentor the teams and assist with design,
“Students and their teachers have an opportunity to conceptualize, design and work with actual engineers in our a stateof-the-art makerspace,” said Andi Fourlis, chief learning officer at Arizona Science Center. “ is will make a difference in how students and teachers learn together about engineering and the many career choices in this field.”
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1998. In 2000 the band released a second album, “Something Like Human.” It went multi platinum and included the singles “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)” and “Innocent.”
Fuel plays at 8 p.m. on the lawn at Mesa City Plaza, 55 N. Center St.
Friday is highlighted with a keynote speech by Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, the band’s lead singer. He grew up in Mesa.
Linkin Park’s debut album, “Hybrid eory,” was certified diamond in 2005 and became the best-selling debut album of the decade. e band released five more studio albums.
Bennington also fronts Dead by Sunrise and was the lead vocalist for the Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington from 2013 to 2015.
“We think people will come down,” for Bennington’s talk, Mesa city spokeswoman Melissa Randazzo said, “even though he’s not going to play.”
About 150 to 200 bands are expected to perform throughout the weekend, Randazzo said. Organizers expect several thousand people to catch at least some of the shows.
e music festival is an ideal fit for downtown Mesa, city spokesman Steve Wright said.
“We want downtown to be unique and hip and fun for families,” he said.
Wright compares the Mesa Music Festival to the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, which started relatively small and now is a huge musical event.
Oro Brewing Co., which is among downtown Mesa’s newest businesses, hosts two bands ursday night from 9:30 to 10:45, getting an early start on the fun.
At 6 p.m. Friday, music gets into high gear at the outdoor pavilion stage at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. Five bands play until 10 p.m. there.
Eight other venues along Main Street also feature bands from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. ose are Milano’s Music at 38 W. Main St.; the Milano’s Alley, 20 W. Main St.; Backstage Attire, 138 W. Main St.; Lulubell Toy Bodega, 128 W. Main
St.; Smith-o-lator Cookie Shop, 124 W. Main St.; Queen’s Pizzeria, 125 W. Main St.; Desert Eagle Brewing Co., 150 W. Main St., and Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea and Gallery, 154 W. Main St.
More sites are added for Saturday’s mini concerts.
e main stages, at Mesa City Plaza at the Mesa Arts Center, have full-day lineups from noon to 10 p.m. e Arts Center has two stages.
A stage is planned at the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame at 63 W. Main St.
Milano’s has two stages again, and music returns Saturday at Backstage Attire, Lulubell, Smith-o-lator, Queen’s, Desert Eagle and Jarrod’s.
ursday and Friday are largely consumed by a symposium at the Mesa Arts Center.
e list of speakers at those gatherings is impressive, too.
David Ellefson, the bassist for Megadeth, a record-label president, producer and manager, is one. Geordie Gillespie, a partner at e Hatcher and a former executive with Sony, Columbia and Virgin record companies, also speaks. And, entertainment attorney Jim Kusmich and producer and manager Rene Mata are on the speaker list.
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park will speak at Festival.
East Valley Veterans Parade on Nov. 11 to honor, thank those who have served in our country’s armed forces
e 11th East Valley Veterans Parade in downtown Mesa will honor, thank and celebrate local veterans and active military – a tribute not only to those who have served but also to the fighting spirit of the parade organizers themselves.
Presentation begins Friday, Nov. 11, at 10:15 a.m. After a flyover, the parade steps off at 11 a.m. at University Drive and Center Street in downtown Mesa.
Last year, 50,000 spectators lined the route as more than 2,000 participants from Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Apache Junction, Higley and Queen Creek paraded by.
e 2016 parade is to feature more than 100 entries, including e Fallen Soldiers Memorial flags, JROTCs, bands, military vehicles and dignitaries.
e parade begins at University and Center and then travels south on Center to 1st Street, and then west on 1st to Robson.
e sponsoring East Valley Veterans Parade Association is an all-volunteer community-event organization that
relies on the generosity of businesses, organizations and individuals across the region in order to stage the patriotic tribute.
is year’s parade sponsors include Times Media Group, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, Downtown Mesa Association, 960 the Patriot, Signarama Chandler, Mesa Community College, Safeway
Foundation, SRP, Berge Ford, Organ Stop Pizza, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Boeing Company, VFW Dode Morris Post 1760, SEVRAR, Virginia Berg, Commemorative Air Force Museum, East Valley Firefighter Charities, Crescent Crown Distributing and Balatone Press.
at a parade still exists reflects the fighting spirit of its organizers.
When the annual Mesa Veterans Parade fell victim to budget cuts 10 years ago, Gerry Walker and Frank “Gunny” Alger were determined to keep the 40-year-old tradition alive.
“ ere will be a Veterans Day Parade if it is only me marching down the street with Frank watching,” Walker said at the time.
e Saguaro Chapter of the Marine Corps League in Mesa took the lead in forming the Mesa Veterans Parade Association. In 2013, the all-volunteer group changed its name to the East Valley Veterans Parade to better reflect participation and sponsors not just in Mesa but across the entire region.
EVVP is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. It acquires sponsorships and raises funds to produce the parade, with a mission to never forget and always honor veterans, active military and their families.
All donations to East Valley Veterans Parade Association are tax deductible. Information: evvp.org.
Mesa’s First Historian: W. Earl Merrill
Born in 1908, W. Earl Merrill was the descendent of two pioneer families and a lifelong Mesa resident.
He was the son of Orlando Merrill and the great nephew of Philomon C. Merrill, who along with Daniel Webster Jones settled a new community for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints known as Lehi.
He attended Lehi Elementary School, Mesa Union High School and Tempe Normal School.
He earned his teaching degree and taught grades three through eight for many years in Mesa schools in addition to working for five years with the Mesa Post Office.
History became Merril’s avocation while he supervised assembling the historical materials for Lehi’s 75th anniversary celebration.
His first newspaper column, “ is Week in Mesa’s Past,” appeared in the Mesa Tribune on January 16, 1967.
ese columns eventually became a series of four books, One Hundred Steps Down Mesa’s Past; One Hundred Yesterdays; One Hundred Echoes from Mesa’s Past, and One Hundred Footprints on Forgotten Trails.
Merrill was preparing a fifth and final book, A walk Between Familiar Hills, at the time of his death in November 1975.
Merrill was an active member of the LDS church and was a charter member of the Mesa Historical and Archaeology Society.
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By Pamela Sandberg
When a contract isn’t a contract
A legal agreement must contain ‘sufficient specification of terms to the obligations involved’
Going into the 1860 Republican nominating convention, it was far from certain who would emerge as the presidential candidate for the young party.
Among those with hopes of winning the nomination, Abraham Lincoln did not attend the convention but had friends there lobbying on his behalf. But Lincoln gave strict instructions to not make any deals in order to win the support of others.
“I authorize no bargains and will be bound by none,” he wrote.
Despite these orders, Lincoln’s men did negotiate a deal, helping Lincoln secure the vote of the Pennsylvania delegation in exchange for a cabinet
position for Simon Cameron. After Lincoln’s election, he named Cameron as Secretary of War to honor the political bargain.
It is not hard to imagine that such deals continue today (in addition to all of the fresh scandals, misrepresentations and revelations from leaked emails).
And politicians aren’t the only ones willing to make promises in exchange for something they value. Even my young children are learning the art of negotiating. ey are teaching me that I still have a lot to learn, as well.
Once I told my 4-year-old son that if he were in bed by a certain time then he would be rewarded with a treat
the next day. After he was in bed he asked for his treat, which I explained he would get in the morning. He was heartbroken.
Apparently he didn’t hear the part about not eating the treat until the morning. (We compromised: He got to eat the treat but then had to brush his teeth again). I learned, again, that I need to be very clear and specific with my children when making deals with them.
is is also an important legal principle to understand. Courts in Arizona have ruled that in order for a contract to actually be a contract, there must be “sufficient specification of terms so that the obligations involved can be ascertained.”
Terms must be specific regarding the “time of performance, place of performance, price or compensation, penalty provisions, and other material requirements of the agreement.”
So, for example, if I agree to buy your car and you agree to sell it, we still may not have a contract unless we set a specific price for the vehicle. At the same time, however, courts
will sometimes enforce agreements where it is clear the parties intended to be bound and where the specifics can be reasonably determined by the circumstances.
But why take the risk? If you are bargaining to get a child in bed on time, or for something less important like a cabinet position, it is best to be very specific in what you agree to give up and what you expect to receive in return.
Nathaniel H. Wadsworth is a partner at Rowley Chapman & Barney. His practice consists of business law and general litigation. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young in 2003 and his law degree from J. Reuben Clark School of Law, cum laude, in 2006. He can be reached at 480-833-1113.
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.
Xplore more learning opportunities at Mesa Public Schools
By Laurie Struna
Mesa Public Schools community education is launching Xplore. is new, on-site extended-day program allows children to customize their experiences, choosing from a variety of instructional and recreational opportunities.
“As a leader in education, Mesa Public Schools recognizes that education extends beyond the bell,” said Tot Wallace, MPS director of community education. “We strive to capitalize on every moment we have with children to offer learning environments where they can thrive.”
In Xplore, students begin the afternoon enjoying physical activities that give them the chance to strengthen skills that promote an active lifestyle.
ey might participate in a group game or choose yoga, rope jumping, soccer, dancing, or even juggling and yo-yoing skills.
Community education collaborates with the Educational Technology Department to give students the opportunity to
develop new skills or build on what they have learned in class.
Students have access to computers and play curriculum-based games, learn computer coding or practice keyboarding skills.
In addition, students can choose to participate in activities such as chess, robotics, cartooning or piano.
An afternoon snack is provided, and time is built into the schedule for homework.
“Parents share with me that they want their children’s time to be spent in meaningful ways,” said Dr. James Driscoll, principal at Pomeroy Elementary School.
“ ey like the comfort and security of knowing that their children are on our campus, while they receive additional learning and support opportunities that are fun for kids and benefit our community.”
Xplore is offered on 34 Mesa Public Schools campuses and available to students in Grades K-6.
Before-school programs open at 6:30
a.m. and after-school programs run until 6 p.m.
For more information about Xplore, visit www.mpsaz.org/xplore.
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Connecting to nature and LEGOs at Phoenix Zoo
By Kimberly Hosey
My son and I recently went to the Phoenix Zoo to check out the newest exhibit – but none of the new animals moved.
at was exactly as it should be.
e exhibit is made of a million LEGO bricks, 27 sculptures scattered along the zoo’s paths and trails.
“Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks,” from award-winning New York artist Sean Kenney, has been displayed in several cities. e collection includes an oversize monarch butterfly on a milkweed blossom (constructed from almost 40,000 bricks), a roseate skimmer dragonfly (27,788 bricks), a herd of deer (84,442 bricks) and seahorses swimming through a vibrant coral reef (88,516 bricks). e largest sculpture, at 133,263 bricks, is a family of polar bears that took 1,048 hours to build.
And here I was proud helping my niece build a rudimentary “house” one afternoon.
e vivid sculptures are, surprisingly, reasonably accurate—no cartoonish animals here—and so imminently fitting for the Phoenix Zoo’s educational focus.
Also particularly fitting is the theme behind Kenney’s project: Connections. rough his sculptures Kenney invites viewers to study the forms of the flora and fauna, and to reflect on the connections between things—and ourselves—in nature.
“Much as LEGO pieces connect, everything in nature is connected in an intricate balance,” Kenney said. e exhibit, done in partnership with the zoo and the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, features extinct, endangered, threatened or vulnerable animals.
“Everyone can get something out of the exhibit, whether it’s an educational message about conservation and
ecosystems, an appreciation for the beauty of nature, the fun of seeing giant, largerthan-life sculptures built with millions of LEGO bricks, or even the inspirational back story about my flight from whitecollar employment to follow this crazy dream of becoming a ‘professional kid,’” Kenney said.
e pieces are designed and placed to encourage specific and meaningful reflection about specific animals or ecosystems. e Africa Trail is a temporary home to LEGO zebra and wildebeest, as well as a “disappearing rhinoceros,” which is made in a series of flat sections—making the animal appear to vanish when viewed from a certain angle, like its real-life wild counterparts. A snow leopard, jeweled chameleon, and Galapagos tortoise, with a finch perched atop, await visitors along the Tropics and Children’s Trails, the latter of which teaches visitors about Charles Darwin’s momentous visit to the Galapagos Islands, where he studied finch species. In front of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation stands a model of the extinct dodo.
e exhibit, like the rest of the zoo, is perfect for all ages, though your experience of it is likely to vary depending on the age of your
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companions. As my son and I discussed the fate of the dodo and its closest living relative (the Nicobar pigeon, a rainbowhued, flamboyant but shy bird you have to check out in the Tropical Flights aviary), a nearby family exclaimed to a toddler and gradeschool girl: “Look! Just like your LEGOs at home!” We all, however, marveled at the time and number of bricks it took, and later my son found a kindred spirit in a chatty 8-year-old who had a lot to say about sea turtles.
As we checked out the sculptures, we, of course, visited the animals. is is what we call “perfect zoo weather,” and the animals seemed to agree: e giraffes were all out having a leisurely lunch, allowing us to compare patterns of the two species. A giant anteater ambled along a fence. e zoo’s family of orangutans—two adults and a baby— lounged together for a family picnic. Big cats, reptiles, birds, primates, you name it.
Go to the Phoenix Zoo, as always, to observe the animals and enjoy a day full of nature and science. And for the next few months, check out the amazing LEGO sculptures and discover even more about connections—in nature and in these amazing works of art. Also coming up, plan to check out
ZooLights. A whole new menagerie lights up—literally. Millions of lights in hundreds of displays decorate the zoo in a parade of animated animals. You can also check out light and music shows, activities for the little one, and carousel rides. ZooLights runs Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 8. e zoo opens daily at 9 a.m. through the winter. It closes at 5 p.m. through October and then closes at 4 p.m. Nov. 1 to Jan. 8. It closes at 5 again Jan. 9 to May 31. Call or check online for extended hours in October.
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around the neighborhood
It wasn’t all about Halloween at the Celebrate Mesa Fall Festival at Red Mountain Soccer Complex, 905 N. Sun Valley Blvd., although for the younger kids, it was. The free party in the park included Island Magic Music, an African drumming band; Rich Ihle of Reptile Adventures, with an array of critters; Mesa police and fire vehicles; a “Haunted bus,” plus free rides and activities in Kidzone and Tot Spot that included the signature Fly Wire zip line, Uproar, Whizzer and
1. Daniel Moeller, 9, has that haunting look. 2. It’s Lynne Roberts (left) and Cynthia Flanders – or is it? 3. If Kylea Cordero, 9, doesn’t scare you, nothing will. 4. Where’s the candy? Emily Kerlin, 8, is ready. 5. Snakes alive, Colleen Farguharson is a fright at the park. 6. It’s onward and upward on the climbing wall for Annie Haws. 7. Don’t mess with Luis Valencia, 10, and his balloon saber. 8. Winner of Best Costume as a robot: Ronan Keiser, 2.
By Jill Pertler
‘America the Beautiful’
It’s been quite a campaign season. e election. e debates. e issues and non issues that somehow become issues nonetheless.
It can be overwhelming. And disheartening – for me, at least. e negativity and accusations and misinformation and misrepresentation and name-calling and scandals could be enough to discourage and dispirit a regular American – or at least cause her to consider a vacation from social media.
I am a regular American and I was feeling it. I noticed last week. e noncongenial atmosphere online, onscreen, on air and everywhere in between was getting to me in a not-so-good way. I didn’t like that I was falling prey to it. It’s easy, sometimes, to be influenced by our surroundings. And, while
the current campaign cycle may be introducing a certain amount of negativity, I still believe in the corny notion of “America the Beautiful.” So, to get over myself and my own propensity for gobbling up the malarkey set before me, I decided to make a partial list of some of the reasons why I am proud to call the United States home sweet home. (bullet) Let’s start with the obvious. anks to the 19th Amendment, I get to vote. I don’t fear that someone will try to keep me from voting or take my right away. e 24th Amendment guarantees this privilege is free.
• Historically, we are a nation that follows the rules of our established political process. Even though the current presidential election has been hotly contested and filled with strife, after the election, the losing candidate will step aside. at’s a given in our country. e current president will vacate the office on January 20 and assist the new president in making a smooth transition without riots or violence. It’s how we do things.
• I can attend the church of my choice – or not – as declared in the First Amendment. No one tells me what I should or must believe or how I
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should dress or to whom I should pray. Well, they try to, but I can choose not to listen. Remember, I’m on a vacay from Facebook.
• Our nation is one of possibilities. e entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. Anyone can do anything – or at least aspire and try. I have built my own (albeit small) business doing what I love – that’s writing, by the way.
• U.S. citizenship is a right, responsibility and a huge and great privilege. Many others outside the U.S. would trade places with me in a heartbeat. ey long to become a citizen of our nation. We must be doing something right.
(bullet) I believe in the words from the song: “Oh beautiful, for spacious skies.” Our nation is large in size. We have space to roam. We can live in a highrise or in the wilderness on a large plot of land. Choice is good.
(bullet) Fast food, slow food and homemade meals. “With amber waves of grain.” Not only are we large, we are fertile. We are able to grow productive crops and use them to feed hungry people. And, while hunger remains an issue for too many, our government recognizes this as a problem and works
to fix it. A caring and compassionate nation is one to be thankful for.
•“For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain.” Our nation is majestically beautiful with awesome sunrises and breathtaking sunsets. We have mountains, canyons, fields, farmlands, deserts, vineyards, apple orchards, backyards, caves, oceans, lakes, rivers, beaches, hot springs, waterfalls and Disney World. And we have people. I firmly believe we are our own greatest asset and resource. It’s hard, sometimes, to filter through conflicting information and ascertain the truth. is election year, the challenge is put before us. Although we may have differing opinions about for whom we should vote on November 8, we all should have this in common: a respect, appreciation and allegiance to our country and each other.
“And crown thy good, with brother (and sister) hood from sea to shining sea.”
Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice. Follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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By Eva Dwight
Make the extra effort to create ‘specialness’ for each child Navigating Parenthood
According to the U.S. Census, approximately 5% of children ages 5 to 17 have a disability.
e nature and severity varies, but for many parents, caring for a “special” child can consume considerably more time than 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 there was a common thread to their responses: ey work to 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, and they allow “typicals” to have their feelings without letting them negatively
affect the overall positive family dynamic.
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.”
e 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. ey 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 level 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 sibling’s 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.
e 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, then it becomes a matter of being creative, to ensure that each individual child feels they are important.
Eva Dwight offers parent, individual and couples coaching to adults and teens. For more information, go to www. creativecoachingconversations.com.
By Erica Odello
How to make a ‘Thankful Pumpkin’
As a loyal user of Facebook, I have participated more than a few times in the yearly tradition of posting one thing I’m thankful for in the days leading to anksgiving. My children are not old enough to go on Facebook. However, I think that the “thankful each day” project is worthy for all ages. My solution was a ankful Pumpkin, which will reside as the centerpiece of our kitchen table during November.
You will need: one foam pumpkin, chalkboard paint, white and orange paint pens, foam paintbrush and chalk.
Step 1
Painting the foam pumpkin was extremely simple. I had no idea how well chalkboard paint would cover the fake squash. It turned out the answer was “very well.” I had most of the pumpkin completely black on the first coat. ere were places where the paint streaked and I ended up letting the first coat dry completely and followed up with a thick second coat.
Step 2
Once the second coat was completely dry, I used the white paint pen to write, “We are thankful for…” in a pretty script font. To separate the painted words from the words we will be writing throughout the month, I tried to freehand an orange line with a paintbrush and acrylic paint. It didn’t go very well. e paint didn’t lay down the way I wanted it to and I ended up going over it three times. Scratch the painted line idea. Definitely use an orange paint pen to save your sanity.
Step 3
Family dinners are a requirement in my house during the week. To open our meals, we will each write in chalk one thing we’re thankful for somewhere on the pumpkin. When I have done this challenge on Facebook, the first week has been easy. As the days go by, I have had to dig deeper to not repeat myself. While everything I list I am truly thankful for, I think that the ones that come later are closer to my heart because I’ve had to think more about them.
I hope this new tradition will help my kids gain some perspective that they haven’t had before.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Annual holiday toy drive for Cardon Children’s
Medical Center runs Nov. 1 to Dec. 8
e annual toy drive benefitting Cardon Children’s Medical Center kicks off Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 8.
New, unwrapped toys can be donated at eight Mesa locations through Dec. 8 and at the annual holiday pancake breakfast on Dec. 10.
e toys will be delivered to Cardon Children’s Medical Center on Dec. 14 by Mesa Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh, who spearheads the drive, and by members of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department, Mesa Police Department and Mesa PD’s Blue Santa.
“For the past seven years, I have seen the generosity displayed by our community during this toy drive,” Kavanaugh said. “It warms my heart to see the support that this toy drive has received and I know that they will make my final toy drive as a member of the City Council one to remember.”
e toys will be driven to the hospital aboard the historical Mesa Fire Department fire truck and other fire trucks and police cruisers.
e 2015 toy drive collected more than 1,000 toys that went to the toy closet at the hospital.
Kavanaugh’s eighth annual free holiday pancake breakfast, to cap the drive, is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 10, at Mesa Fire Station 207, 2505 S. Dobson Road.
e breakfast will feature musical performances by the Red Mountain Carolers from Red Mountain High School.
e free pancake breakfast is open to all residents who would like to talk with Kavanaugh about issues in Mesa. Representatives from several city departments also will be on hand to provide residents with assistance and information on city services.
For more information or to see a list of suggested toys, please visit mesaaz.gov/city-hall/mayorcouncil/councilmember-denniskavanaugh.
Toy dropoff sites Donations can be dropped off until ursday, Dec. 8, at the following sites:
• Dobson Ranch Library, 2425 S. Dobson Road.
• La Casita Recreational Center, 2719 S. Reyes.
• Mesa City Plaza, 20 E. Main St. (((bullet))) Mesa Public Library, 64 E. 1st St.
• Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, 7550 E. Adobe.
• Mesa Arts Center Box Office, 1 E. Main St.
• i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place.
• Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. MacDonald.
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top 10 family events
November 2016
1 East Valley Veterans’ Day Parade
Celebrate our veterans with more than 100 military vehicles, marching bands and groups.
When: Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Where: North Center Street and West First Street, Mesa
Cost: Free Info: 480-684-2324 or evvp.org
2 NASCAR Can-Am 500
Share the excitement of highspeed, close-quarters racing. Watch one race or all three.
When: Nov. 11-13
Where: Phoenix International Raceway, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale
Cost: $5-$130 Info: 623-463-5400 or phoenixraceway. com
3 Ride-In Movies in the Park
Take a family bike ride or drive to the park and watch the fun holiday classic “Elf” for free.
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Porter Park, 420 E. 8th Street, Mesa
Cost: Free Info: mesaaz.gov/bikeped
4 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Live from the smash YouTube channel, PMJ performs today’s most popular music in yesterday’s classic styles.
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St, Mesa
Cost: $41.50 - $107 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter. com
5 Family and Scout Geology Day
Families can learn the fascinating science of rocks, and scouts can meet the requirements for their Geology pin.
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9-11 a.m.
Where: Arizona Museum of Natural History, 51 N. Macdonald, Mesa Cost: $7
Gregg Beeson’s Marketing Plan:
• Professional 4 page full color flyers placed in flyer box on sign post.
Info: 480-644-2230 or arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
6 Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade
See floats, marching bands and other performers, plus thousands of lights along Mill Avenue.
Introduce your kids to the exciting world of classical music with this free –short – concert.
When: Monday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St, Mesa
Cost: Free
Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter. com
8 Rock the Presidents
The whole family can enjoy this fun musical history lesson about our past presidents.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22Nov. 13, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Las Sendas 6 page full color Market Report is sent out quarterly to 3200 Las Sendas homes.
• Streaming video of the Las Sendas community will be used on all my marketing. Educating everyone about Las Sendas only helps to build your equity. Go to www.vimeo. com/177929873 to view online now!
• Large monthly ad in “The View”. The community newspaper that goes out to 10,000 homes in Northeast Mesa. This ad will highlight my new listing and open houses.
Where: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe
Cost: $12-$26
Info: 480-921-5700 or childsplayaz.org
9 Phoenix Pizza Festival
Enjoy live music, lawn games, an interactive kids zone and tons of delicious custom pizza.
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Cost: $10 entry (available online only); Free for kids under 3
Info: 480-442-9176 or phoenix.pizza
10 Arizona Fall League
Watch the best up-and-coming baseball players in the major leagues battle it out.
• Large monthly ad in “The Ranch Review” which is a community newspaper like “The View”. It goes out to 10,000 homes in Scottsdale. Why - A similar home in Scottsdale would cost 30%+ more and that home would not have the beauty and amenities of Las Sendas. Educating Scottsdale home owners and renters brings more buyers to Las Sendas.
• Doll House 3D Media System, placed on the MLS, Realtor.com and Homes.com
• Professional photography. Show your home off in its best light.
• Showcase your home on Realtor.com and you will be placed on a multitude of other web sites.
• Open Houses - Actively marketed via internet and mail to get more possible buyers to see your home.
• Communications - Showing updates as they happen with feedback from the buyers agent and weekly marketing updates.
You can expect customized marketing for your home that is always professional.
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Downtown Mesa has plenty to offer during the holidays
By Casey Blake
e holiday months are upon us, when schedules become demanding and calendars fill fast.
Amid the planning, shopping and gifting, there are options to help you and your families stay connected and calm.
Whether it’s a date night you’re after or a day out with family and friends, downtown Mesa has an abundance of entertainment options to choose from as you head into the holiday season. Low or no cost
To get the little ones out of the house, on Sunday, Dec. 4, the i.d.e.a. Museum will offer a free-admission family day.
Visitors can stay busy building a master project on Rigamajig, designing a dream robot in Robot Corner, creating with pixels, gears and more in Wee Design, or playing in ArtVille, a socks-only space aimed at ages 4 and younger.
Looking for shopping and entertainment? e annual Mesa Arts Festival, Dec. 11-12 at Mesa Arts Center, not only offers unique and handmade
gift options but is entirely outdoors in the beautiful Valley late-autumn weather.
With nonstop music performances, hands-on activities for little hands, and tasty foods, this free event will help you cross items off your list and keep a smile on your face.
Educational for the entire family
Want to keep the learning going outside of school? e Arizona Museum of Natural History is hosting Family/Scout Geology Day, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 5.
Date night, tonight
Special discount general-admission rates of $7 per person and $2 for members will apply only for this earlyopening time.
At the event, everyone can learn about their favorite rocks and minerals. Have fun making a rock collection, or bring in some rocks for the Rock Identification Station.
Learn about volcanoes, and make a plaster cast of a real fossil. is is sure to be one unique rock party.
To get away without getting away, consider attending a live performance at Mesa Arts Center.
e Performing Live series presents the gamut of the performing arts, including Broadway, comedy, live music and theater.
Highlights in November include singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright; e Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten; the bluesy Paul orn Band, and a special Roy Rogers tribute performance by Riders in the Sky.
See a complete lineup and get tickets at
mesaartscenter.com.
Ongoing
Downtown Mesa Association, local businesses, and the arts and cultural institutions will keep your calendar full with fun events nearly every day of the week, all year long.
On the first Friday of every month, find the street lined with motorcycles for Motorcycles on Main, a Sturgis-style event with live music, beer gardens and bike vendors.
Every second Friday, come in costume for a themed art walk with live bands, more than 50 art vendors, gallery openings, and entertainers.
During October through April, view unique artist creations at the Mesa Arts and Craft Festival every first and third Saturday. ere are opportunities for visitors and residents year round in downtown Mesa and Main Street with its shopping, dining, socializing and the arts to experience.
events calendar
Adult Coloring Club
Take a break from life and relax with a laid-back, adult-only coloring time. Coloring pages and colored pencils provided.
When: Thursday, Nov. 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Red Mountain Library, Program Room 200
Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org/
Mountain Bridge Fall Classic Car Show
Gaze upon more than 75 gorgeous classic cars and see who wins prizes. Plus, enjoy live music, good food and 50/50 raffle.
When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 12-3 p.m.
Where: Owners Club Park, 8730 E. Mountain Bridge Drive, Mesa
Cost: Free Info: 480-892-4492 or mountainbridgecarshow.com/
‘The Music Man’
This classic Broadway musical about the misguided adventure of a fast-talking con man in a tiny town features timeless tunes like “Seventy-Six Trombones” and “Till There Was You.”
When: Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 4-20, Times Vary
Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E.st
Main St, Mesa
Cost: $31 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Mesa Feastival Forest
Spend a cool November evening on a family-friendly picnic with a range of food trucks for dinner options, live music and fun lawn games.
Matta’s Mexican Grill still a favorite 50 years later
Matta’s Mexican Grill remains a Mesa mainstay after more than half a century. It is still owned by members of the original family and still offers a fastcasual, order-at-the-counter option, as well as call-ahead, take-out service.
Matta’s does not scrimp on its menu options – whether you take it out or eat it in the large, festive dining room.
If you dine in at the current shop, which opened in December, 2002, at 1105 N. Higley Road at Brown Road, the adobe-like walls decorated with Mexican art, arched windows, heavy ornate wooden chairs and Latin music cement the feel of authentic Mexico.
As a Mesa native, I have been eating at Matta’s for nearly 50 years. I am happy to report that the chips and salsa have
not changed. e fresh, chunky-tomato and green-chili salsa with special spices is the perfect dip for the thin, crispy corn chips.
For an appetizer, the Sampler Plate ($11.99) includes four mini burritos (each with a different filling), two taquitos (chicken and manchaca) topped with tasty guacamole, a mini bean tostada, a mini ground-beef taco and ample servings of rice and refried beans.
It can take years to “get” refried beans just right and Matta’s certainly has mastered it.
ere are several other appetizers, including quesadillas and nachos, and Mexican pizza from $4.99 to $8.99.
Sandy’s Special ($9.99) is a deep-fried
burro chock-full of chunks of greenchili pork, cheese, green sauce and sour cream. Bring a big appetite if you order this, because it is a gigantic mound of delicious flavors and textures.
e Tostada Grande ($8.50) is equally salad and tostada. e big, fried flour tortilla is topped with shredded machaca beef that has been slowcooked for hours, beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and dollops of sour cream and guacamole. is is a perfect choice for lunch or dinner.
e Chili Relleno ($8.99) is “the favorite dish” at Matta’s and people have been known to drive (or fly) for miles just to devour this one-of-a-kind specialty. Only Matta’s stuffs the freshroasted, green chili with spicy ground beef before smothering the pepper with cheese and creamy green sauce.
Mattas’s Mexican Grill has a kid’s menu for children 12 and younger for $5.99, which includes a fountain drink. ere are four desserts: flan, churros, fried ice cream and sopapillas, which range from $2.99 to $3.99.
If you want great Mexican food prepared from original family recipes
and served with a casual
Mattas Mexican Grill
Where: 1105 N. Higley Rd, Mesa.
Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday. Contact: 480-655-8646 or Mattas.com.
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By Jan D’Atri
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and Squash Side
Want to change up your weeknight or holiday menu just a bit? Why not replace mashed potatoes with two recipes that will have you forgetting about spuds in no time at all!
Both the Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and Sensational Squash slip right into the mashed side categories and you will be amazed at their flavor and appreciate their health benefits. ese are two of my new favorites. Hope you enjoy!
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
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Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
Directions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons
Steam cauliflower in a saucepan using a small amount of water or by using a steamer in a saucepan, filling pan with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil and butter in a small skillet. Over medium heat, cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. DO NOT BURN GARLIC! Remove from heat.
Transfer half of the drained cauliflower to a food processor. Blend on high. Add remaining cauliflower florets and blend until creamy. Blend in garlic, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. Serve hot.
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By Alison Stanton
LA acting coaches open studio in Mesa
Co-owner Bill Howey was George Clooney’s first acting coach
Bill and Carla Howey bring more than 30 years of teaching and coaching acting to their Howey Acting Studio, which is opening at 916 E. Baseline Rd. in Mesa.
ey have coached actors working in film, TV and theater, as well as young actors just starting out.
e Howey’s are especially proud of coaching two actors who have gone on to become successful working actors because they are family: their son, Steve Howey, who has appeared in “Reba,” “Bride Wars” and “Shameless,” and their daughter-in-law, Sarah Shahi, who has bee in “Life,” “Fairly Legal” and
‘Person of Interest.”
Among other actors Bill and Carla have coached: Max Greenfield, Schmidt on Fox’s “New Girl” (Golden Globe and Emmy nominee); Kevin Christy, Showtime’s “Masters of Sex;”
Rebecca Budig, Greenlee on “General Hospital” (two-time Emmy nominee); Dan Mintz, voice of Tina on “Bob’s Burgers” (Emmy nominee), and Stephen Rannazzisi, Kevin on FX’s “ e League.’
e Howey Acting Studio conducts ongoing classes. Bill teaches advanced/intermediate, Carla teaches teen classes, and they
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