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By Seth Tyler Chandler Police Department

Accident demonstration makes an ‘impact’ on seniors “Chandler units, copy an injury accident at Chandler High School Austin Field…

Two vehicles, several injuries, Fire Department is en route…”

No, there wasn’t a real tragedy at the school. On Thursday morning, April During the demonstration, two cars were involved in 14, two days before prom, a head-on collision with a pair of students in each car.

Chandler High conducted its annual “IMPACT to a medical facility.

Assembly” for seniors. As the students “Joaquin” was put through the watched from the stands, police and standardized field sobriety tests, fire personnel from throughout the which he failed. He was arrested, city narrated the mock fatal traffic handcuffed and led to a waiting collision on the football field. patrol vehicle just past the carnage he In the scenario, it was prom night; created. “Joaquin” will be charged for and one of the drivers, “Joaquin,” DUI and manslaughter in the death of decided to drink and drive with his “Bre.” Finally, Bueler Mortuary arrived friend “Nick” in the car with him. That to remove “Bre” from the scene in a vehicle collided head-on with another body bag. vehicle carrying two other students, At this point, trauma nurses Valerie “Jordan” and “Bre,” inside. “Jordan” Holsinger and Dawn Polkable spoke to was the driver and is lucky to be alive. the students about the medical staff ’s “Bre” wasn’t so lucky; she was killed treatment of injuries once the victims on impact. reach the hospital. They described the Students watched the scene, and long-term physical and psychological you could hear a pin drop as “Bre” injuries. was pulled out of the car, placed CHS Assistant Principal Margaret on the ground, and covered with a Tierney has coordinated the mock blanket because she was already dead. crash assembly since 2008 with the “Jordan” and “Nick” were extricated help of community partners. The from their damaged vehicles by the event is completely funded by the fire department. The “Jaws of Life” participating agencies, businesses was fired up, and the vehicles were and individuals. The planning usually opened like a tin can, allowing the begins about two months before the rescue personnel access to the injured. event and consists of several meetings Once the students were removed with all of the stakeholders. from the twisted metal that was the The agencies responsible for vehicle they were driving just a few collaboration on the IMPACT moments earlier, paramedics moved assembly include the Chandler in to evaluate their conditions. At the Unified School District, the Chandler center of the football field, a Native Police Department, the Chandler Air helicopter landed to transport Fire, Health & Medical Department, “Nick” to a Level 1 Trauma Center Banner Health, All City Towing, due to his severe injuries. “Jordan” Bueler Mortuary, Chandler Regional was loaded into an ambulance and Hospital, Native Air, MADD, taken to a hospital. The students in NotMyKid, and the Chandler Center the crowd realize that it takes longer for Youth Substance Abuse. than the few moments often depicted on televsion shows to get the injured

New YMCA president vows to make a difference

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski As the new president and CEO of the Valley of the Sun YMCA, Bryan Madden says he can change the world.

“Every day I go into work and figure out how to make people’s lives better,” Madden said. “That’s a pretty exciting position to be in.”

He plans to emphasize the importance of swim lessons in Arizona. Having just moved to the Valley from South Carolina, Madden was surprised to hear there is a large number of drownings in the Grand Canyon State.

“How can we be the secondleading state for drowning?” he asked rhetorically. “How does that happen? I have to turn that and make sure there is a change possibility.

“I have heard people say, ‘Only worry about the things you can change.’ I think, in my position, we can change the world. If you only worry about the things you can change, and you say you can change the world, that’s a lot of things to worry about.”

One thing that Madden does not worry about is maintaining the legacy of the Y. He’s excited about the opportunity to be a part of a change agent organization.

“It’s a 16-branch organization,” he said. “It’s a pretty big Y—one of the largest in the United States.

“My position is the president and

CEO. I have the responsibility to set the strategic direction along with the board of directors. We have a great tradition. It’s not that we need to tear it apart and build it back. We need to build upon our base. I always say I’m the guy who sits underneath the trees that someone else planted. We have 124 years of history and now it’s time to continue to grow that tradition.”

Besides stressing the importance of swim lessons, Madden wants to make sure that all of the facilities are focused on family activities.

“That’s our area of expertise,” Madden said. “We are the largest provider of child care in the nation.

“I read that 1- to 2-year-old males are most likely to drown and most likely it’ll happen in the backyard.

Swim lessons are a big part of how we move forward and change that direction. The Y is uniquely situated to be a part of that discussion.”

But the Y doesn’t just focus on youngsters. Dubbed the nation’s leading exercise program for active older adults, SilverSneakers is a big part of the Y, as are other wellness programs.

“We can’t be everything to everybody,” he said. “We offer child care, programs for older adults, wellness programs, swim lessons.

Those are programs that help families.”

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neighborhood hearsay The last thing you are thinking about is kids going back to school. After all, we haven’t even hit Memorial Day and the last day of school. When it comes to gathering volunteers or seeking donations to help others, you can never start too early. Chandler’s Diversity Office, For Our City-Chandler and a volunteer committee is preparing for Operation Back to School, a oneday event where kids received a new backpack filled with school supplies.

Haircuts, uniforms, socks and shoes are among the freebies students can receive during the event. More than 3,000 attended last year and more are expected at this year’s event Saturday, July 23, at Chandler High School.

To ensure the event is a success, the organizations need help from the business community and volunteers, and are asking for corporate sponsorships ($500 to $20,000), online financial contributions, donated school supplies, shoes, socks and underwear from a designated wish list and volunteers to assist with inventory and stuffing backpacks with supplies.

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The website has a list of drop box locations and information on how to donate online. Drop box locations for backpacks and school supplies will be open until Wednesday, July 13.

Dearborn Heights, Michigan, because “he’d rather live in a place that was full of real, genuine people,” and another indicated he was moving to Elkhart, Indiana. Anyway, you get the drift.

The latest one to make its rounds is Eminem moving to Chandler (along with other several other locations in other states), because, after all, he was also “tired of the L.A. lifestyle” and he, too, wanted to live in that place “full of real, genuine people.” (He lives in Michigan.) Well, these stories are all nonsense. Don’t believe it. He’s not coming to film a sequel to “8 Mile” and name it, oh, I don’t know, “Chandler Heights Boulevard.” It ain’t happening.

One local publication did some digging and found that many of these stories originated from dailynews11.com, which issued a disclaimer indicated the material was satire.

Finally, did you know that Frank Lloyd Wright and Dr. A.J. Chander were friends? They communicated through letters as Wright had several projects planned here. Most were never completed, including the San Marcos on the Desert and Broadacre City. Chandler Museum Administrator Jody Crago will cover these projects and examine Wright’s design efforts from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Downtown Chandler Library, 22. S. Delaware St. Visit www. chandlermuseum.org for information.

Windy City natives can enjoy another slice of home with the recent opening of 55 Chicago. The owners of The Perch opened their new endeavor next door to their popular downtown gastropub.

The restaurant is named after its address and serves up plenty of Chicago-style fare, including deepdish pizza (of course), Italian beef and Chicago dogs, along with burgers, panini and lasagna.

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Apparently there are stories working their way onto Facebook of celebrities and musicians moving from California to some suburb or small town. One post quoted Adam Levine about loving

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By Natalie Savarino An expedition in search of clues regarding Amelia Earhart’s disappearance was nothing less than extraordinary to Karl Kern, founder of Chandler-based KRN Aviation Services.

But he’s not ready to give up yet; he has high hopes for his team’s 2017 expedition.

“It’s a treasure hunt to me,” Kern said.

“It’s a never-ending quest.”

Kern began his journey in 2010, spending three weeks on the island of Nikumaroro, where he cleared and excavated land to try to uncover details about Earhart’s disappearance 78 years ago. It is believed that she vanished after landing on Nikumaroro.

“If you were a nonscientist you could buy your way onto the trip, so I bought my way on and went,” Kern said.

The expedition consisted of Kern, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery’s Executive Director Richard Gillespie and Senior Archaeologist Thomas King. Kern said the trip lasted about a month.

Many items were found that may have belonged to Earhart.

“The island was deserted when we got there,” Kern said. “It had no one on it for many years.”

Kern said around 1940 a group settled on the island and found the remains of an individual. “They found part of a woman’s shoe, an empty sextant box, and 13 bones, including the skull. All that stuff was put together and sent to Fiji for an analysis.” Kern said at first scientists determined it was a Polynesian, but it was later on confirmed by a second scientist that it was a European woman.

The island is only 3 miles long by 1-mile wide, Kern said. “It’s very easy for something to disappear and never be seen out there.”

The aircraft recovery group is trying to find where the skeleton was found, Kern said. “I think we may actually be on the wrong side of the island looking for it.”

At KRN Aviation Services, Kern buys bulk inventories of aircraft parts only for general aviation and BizJet. He seeks

out companies that are either changing their fleet, bankrupt from the courts or downsizing.

“We have one of the largest stocks in the world of aircraft parts, which are both new and used,” Kern said.

He has worked in aviation for 47 years.

He began by flying helicopters in Vietnam and later worked for Saudi Arabian Airlines.

KRN Aviation Services was founded 37 years ago.

Kern will return to Karl Kern, founder of KRN Aviation Services, will revisit the Nikumaroro next year island of Nikumaroro in 2017. for a second expedition. while being on the island was “You know, you’re always hoping to unmatched by anything he has ever find something significant to a project experienced. that you’re doing,” Kern said. “Once “When you sit there and think you get to this island, it’s one of the about being so isolated from the most isolated places on Earth.” entire world and being all alone, it’s a Kern said the feeling of emptiness pretty unique experience,” Kern said.

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Water is Lori McCallum’s passion Lori McCallum’s 23 years with the City of Chandler have taken her from temporary employee to manager of the city’s water quality program. “I always worked in water,” McCallum said.

She recalls being interested in a job in the private sector as a chemist, but the company she was going to work for went out of business. She had been registered as a temp to get the job, however, and that move put her on the city’s radar.

“There’s a lot of people who come here (the City of Chandler), and they stay because it’s a great place to work,” McCallum said.

McCallum has a background in laboratory chemistry and has college degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering from ASU. She manages a team of 16 employees and seven programs for the city, overseeing lab services, water and wastewater sampling, water and wastewater compliance reporting,

the industrial pretreatment program, the oil and grease program, backflow prevention and customer service calls.

McCallum said the thing she likes most about her job is the dedication city employees have to provide clean and safe drinking water.

Her day typically starts with addressing any issues that came up over the previous night, if she doesn’t have a meeting to attend. She’ll review reports and produce memos, review and sign permits. She also handles the department’s $6 million budget.

She regularly confers with colleagues from other local communities about regulations that are coming up or water concerns, such as algae levels and how other cities deal with those.

Her days are busy, so her downtime is spent with more relaxing activities, such as reading and working on jigsaw puzzles. She also has six rescue pets at home and volunteers for the Arizona Animal Welfare League, a

Besides providing clean, safe drinking water to Chandler residents, Water Quality Program Manager Lori McCallum is passionate about the Arizona Animal Welfare League. The organization is always looking for volunteers. For more information, visit www.aawl.org.

no-kill animal shelter that does pet adoptions. In fact, you’ll find her at Chandler Fashion Center once a week volunteering for the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

McCallum is married with two daughters. She’s also vegan. “It’s hard when I travel. At home it’s pretty easy because I can cook,” she said.

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The quality of our water is directly linked to the quality of our lives When you turn on the faucet in your home to get a glass of water, the last thing you should worry about is if it’s safe to drink. Safe drinking water is something that one can easily take for granted, and for the families in Flint, Michigan, it’s a nightmare that has turned into a reality. Chandler residents have no reason to be concerned about their drinking water.

Did you know that the city’s water supply comes from three different sources? Here they are: • Surface water from the Salt River, Verde River, Central Arizona Project and Salt River Project wells.

This water is treated and disinfected at the Chandler Surface Water Treatment Plant; • 28 active wells that supply groundwater from aquifers. This water is disinfected with chlorine prior to entering the distribution system; • Colorado River water that is treated and disinfected at the SanTan Vista Water Treatment Plant that is jointly owned by the town of Gilbert and the city of Chandler, and is located in Gilbert.

The city of Chandler is committed to providing the highest-quality drinking water and service to its

residents and customers. Water samples are routinely taken from Chandler’s numerous wells, reservoirs, sampling stations and homes located throughout the City. Thousands of tests are performed each year by its trained staff of technicians, specialists, inspectors and chemists.

This highly specialized team works together to continuously monitor the quality of Chandler’s water supply.

The team of 16 is led by Water Quality Program Manager Lori McCallum, who shared that her staff is dedicated to providing clean, safe water to residents. For us, “this is not a job.

It’s a mission,” McCallum said. The city is proud that it meets all national drinking water standards.

From June to September, the city will test for lead and copper at selected customer’s taps. The last tap sampling of lead and copper was in the summer of 2013, with the concentrations of both well below regulatory limits.

Federal regulations require all cities test for lead and copper at least once every three years.

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and

components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Chandler is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in household plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.

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Water is a must for survival, but especially important in our warm climate. Clean, safe drinking water for our residents and families is expected and will be always be a priority.

Be in the know: Websites that provide information about your drinking water include: • City of Chandler: www. chandleraz.gov/waterquality • American Water Works Association: www.awwa.org • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: www. azdeq.gov • Arizona Department of Health Services: www.azdhs.gov • Centers for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov • Maricopa County Environmental Services Department: www. maricopa.gov/envsvc • Tap Into Quality: www. tapintoquality.com • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: www.water.epa.gov/ drink/index.cfm

10 tips for homeowners to maintain water quality 1. Clean faucets and aerators regularly.

2. Clean and disinfect sinks and drains regularly.

3. Keep drains clear and unclogged.

4. Use cold water for drinking and preparing food.

5. Replace old plumbing and install certified “lead-free” fixtures.

6. Flush cold water taps after household plumbing work or when the water hasn’t been used for several days.

7. Drain and flush your hot water heater annually.

8. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the water heater, filters, treatment devices, softeners and any other products attached to the water system.

9. Do not connect hoses or other devices intended for nondrinking purposes to household drinking water faucets.

10. Keep hazardous chemicals and unsanitary materials away from drinking water faucets.

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Students shine in Young Artists and Authors Showcase The Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities organization has revealed the winners of its Young Artists and Authors Showcase which carried the theme, “Peace through People.”

The first place essay winner, Samantha Kamath, expressed the theme perfectly, according to Ellen Harrington, president of ChandlerTullamore Sister Cities.

“Growing up in the 21st century means that I’ve seen violence and strife everywhere in the world and the news,” wrote Samantha, a student at Hamilton High School.

“Every generation has their formative experiences, but mine seems to be in a particularly volatile period. I don’t want to live in a violent world unable to overcome its weaknesses, nor do I want to pass it down. Peace isn’t just a utopian goal; it’s a necessity for the future. Seeing everything that’s wrong only makes me want to do right.”

Other Young Authors essay winners are: • Second place: Shardul Kuthapalli, “Peace through People” • Third place: Valeria Valdes Cosilion, “Peace on Earth” • Honorable mentions: Sanjana Kumar, “A Hopeful World” and Kiera Blawn, “The Flames of Peace.”

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essay is Emily McKeagney, Sacred Heart, Tullamore, “Peace through People.”

The Young Authors poetry winners are: • First place: Brianna Beswick, “Joining Forces,” Hamilton High School • Second place: Isabella Guler, “Mastering Peace as One” • Third place: Kevin Garcia, “Peace through People” • Honorable mention: Jadzia Hart, “White Bird” Young Artists winners are: • First place: Astha Chourasia, Hamilton High School, “Teardrop” • Second place: Grace Aksamit, “Inches” • Third place: Jenna Glew, “One Purpose: Peace” • Honorable mentions: Matthew Wichman, “When We All Come Together;” Priyanka Konan and Anagha Peshpande for “World Peace;” Christine Walsh, “Many Colors, One Spectrum;” Michelle Beglin, “Come Together;” and Bartia Cooper, “Shadows.”

The first place entry for photography is Amo Makhubele of Hamilton High School, for “E Pluribus Unum.”

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from around the globe to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, film and photography.

Sister Cities International aims to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation—one individual, one community at a time, Harrington said.

Astha Chourasia of Hamilton This year’s theme commemorated High School won first place for “Teardrop.” the 60th anniversary of Sister Cities International by celebrating the six basis. This exhibit was shipped from decades of citizen diplomacy and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Sister Cities, and looking ahead to new relationships will be transported to Tempe Sister fostered by sister cities.

Cities for May. CTSC has been honored “The Young Artists and Authors to receive the international showcase Showcase is one of the events for the third year because of its grand sponsored by SCI, and is an amazing prize winners. opportunity to expose Chandler’s Young our students—at young Artists & Authors and impressionable Showcase, held at Vision ages—to Sister Cities,” Gallery in April, and the Harrington said. reception for the students When President held at DCCP’s Third Dwight D. Eisenhower Friday Artwalk, was made founded Sister Cities possible in large part due International in 1956, to a grant from Chandler’s he said, “If we are going Special Events Committee to take advantage of and the Chandler Cultural the assumption that all Foundation. people want peace, then “We especially thank the problem is for people the City of Chandler’s to get together and to Diversity Office and their leap governments— Creative Expressions if necessary to evade program; Vision Gallery, governments—to work our host venue for this and out not one method but past years’ Showcases; thousands of methods Downtown Chandler first place winner by which people can The Community Partnership for photography is Amo gradually learn a little bit Makhubele of Hamilton High for enthusiastically School for “E Pluribus Unum.” more of each other.” welcoming our students Artists and authors were encouraged and families; our author judges Lisa to draw inspiration from Eisenhower’s Ballesteros (essay) and Linda Ems words and present their vision of (poetry), and artists judges Laurie how people-to-people exchanges and Fagen and Bonnie Lou Coleman; citizen diplomacy build peace in their Chandler teachers who continue to communities. encourage their students to stretch Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities, at their imaginations; and, our Chandler the request of Sister Cities International, students who produce simply amazing hosted the 2015 International Showcase. artworks, poetry and essays, truly The CTSC 2015 International Essay Young Authors and Artists,” Harrington Winner, Beihbinn Cullen from said.

Tullamore, was part of the traveling The winning 2016 essays, poems exhibit for a year-long tour hosted by and artworks can be viewed at www. local sister city programs on a monthly chandlerirish.org.

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First place essay winner ‘World Disagreement’

Joining Forces

By Samantha Kamath When I was 5, my definition of peace was a day in my household without any quarrels between my older brother and me—a lost cause. As I grew older, peace meant appeasing others for the sake of avoiding a fight.

Now, I’m not entirely sure I ever understood what peace entailed.

Was it addressing your problems to find a peaceful solution or not expressing any troubles at all?

Peace has always been a goal of the international community— achieving it, keeping it and spreading it. It is a goal that has yet to be attained. In order to achieve it, we must be able to define peace as a global community.

First place essay winner Samantha Kamath Conflict and disagreement expressed the theme perfectly, according to are seen as exact opposites of Ellen Harrington, president of Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities. peace, but it’s time to rethink this outlook. With so many and embody its beliefs. But my different people and perspectives immigrant parents have also instilled in our world, it’s impossible to ever in me a strong cultural identity that reach a point with no conflict at often disagrees with my other half. all. Peace must become a method, Although I sometimes feel like a an ongoing effort, toward creating double agent, my culture and heritage a better future—not a destination. gives me a unique perspective of the The question becomes how to act world around me. And it isn’t only me. through peace, not how to create it. People come from all walks of life, all We must learn to find our common cultures, and all points of views. These ground as one human race, but also differences should be embraced. bring with us our disagreements These differences are valuable. These and voice them. We must learn that differences are the keystone to peace. acting as a unified group doesn’t If we communicate with the intention mean forfeiting our differences, but of listening instead of responding, rather utilizing open discussion and we can create a society where people constructive disagreement to advance focus on a way to peacefully solve our society as a whole. We must learn their disputes. that creating peace through people When I was 5, my definition of peace can only come when we learn to wasn’t nearly as complex as it is now. accept our differences, rather than But I learned something important— denying they exist. Peace should be that conflicts would always arise no about embracing conflict instead matter our attempts to prevent them. of rejecting it, and it can only come I learned the only way to have peace by collaborating as a diverse, yet was to solve our conflicts when they cooperative, global community. did rise. Maybe my household wasn’t My own life has been full of the traditional definition of peaceful, disagreement. As a first-generation but it taught me about differences. It American, it sometimes feels as taught me about disagreement and though my life is split in two. I conflict. And after all, what are older was raised in a Western society brothers for?

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It’s a testament to my and my son’s a canyon, our feet humor, not to mention our affinity for dangling in empty birds, that we considered this a good air. It looked pretty intimidating. sign.

The guides have it After my son became a teenager, he was bitten by the thrill-seeker bug. covered. They do pretty Because he’s still a bit cautious—and much everything but sit Once adventurers take the leap, they are rewarded by an exhilarating flight over canyons filled with scrub because I don’t want to toss my kid out in the harness: hooking and cactus at the new Arizona Zipline Adventures in Oracle. to lines, of any airplanes just yet—we’d been trolleys looking for an adrenaline rush that checking harnesses and making sure prepared my son for his first ride, he ocotillos.

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Arizona Zipline Adventures, She finished the instructions, that was probably just because of the the first eco-zipline tour in counted him down, and he was over shrieking of the preceding groups.

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I crashed into the station moments he dismounts with the help of a ladder. before my son, so I was unhooked After arriving at AZA we This was followed, of course, by a and had my camera out just in time to signed waivers, stowed our second round of joy for him as he got catch an enthusiastic thumbs-up. He belongings in free lockers, and to watch his ungainly mother make was already bragging before they even learned the ropes—literally. the same trip. As I crashed into place let him off the line.

Our guide led us through the (they have backup brakes, but it’s a techniques of fitting helmets and “I’m telling all my friends about this! rough landing if you don’t pull hard harnesses and provided a primer I can’t wait to do this again. When can when instructed), he giggled and we come back?” on our harnesses, carabiners, bragged about how his landing was so trolleys and ropes. She covered If you have adventure seekers in much smoother. how to brake (pull your rope your family, and want to generate this That’s fine. I got the thrill of kind of enthusiasm from a teen (with perpendicular to the zip line, exhilaration from my own ride, cool his mom, no less), you may want to try and watch for the guide’s cues) David Hosey gives a thumbs-up at the end of his wind in my hair and desert rushing these thrll rides from Arizona Ziplines and proper landing posture zipline adventure. below my feet—and maximum cool- Adventures. Cost is $79 for general (push everything away from your parent points besides. I’ll take it.

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CinePark May Movie Series

The city presents the movie “Minions” to conclude its three-week series of films. Bring a blanket and chairs to relax and enjoy the movie with the entire family.

WHEN: Friday, May 20, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Astronomy Nights

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The May 6 theme is “Our Solar System.”

WHEN: First Friday of each month, every 30 minutes between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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Fourteen artists show off their works in the media of painting, sculpture, textile arts, prints, photographs and digital art.

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In a new twist on Peter Pan, Wendy jumps into a world of pirates, fairies, ninjas and pterodactyls and finds out what it means to believe.

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COST: $12 to $26 INFO: (480) 350-2822

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Y.E.T.I presents Still Life with Iris

Youth Ensemble Theatre Inc. (YETI), a teen theater production ensemble, begins its second season with Steven Dietz’s critically acclaimed adventure fantasy drama “Still Life with Iris.”

WHEN: Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 12, various times WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: Call for ticket information INFO: (480) 350-2822

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The 41st annual event includes mud obstacle courses for different age groups, starting from toddlers through adults.

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By Jill Pertler

Writers research, procrastinate and look for happy endings The combination of a blank page and a column deadline should be motivating. Should be.

However, I’ve heard this duo can provoke a person to employ any number of creative time-wasters, hardly any of which include putting actual words on paper. But I wouldn’t know firsthand. I’m only imagining, because that’s what writers do best.

Well, that and write, I suppose, but I’m getting sidetracked and wouldn’t want to do that. It would be a waste of time.

Here’s the rub: writing isn’t just writing. It involves research and procrastination and often some overlap between where one ends and the other begins.

When faced with a deadline, a writer might find herself scrolling on social media, clicking on link after link sifting through a considerable amount of whatevers and whatnots engaging in activity loosely referred to as “research.” The serious investigative inquiry required by a serious columnist (much like myself ) is critical to the writing process and, like a deadline, is nearly impossible to avoid.

In my professional experience, I’ve found a certain amount of research—

otherwise known as uncontrolled scrolling—is inevitable, albeit not always required.

The result of this research most often falls into one of three categories: significant, insignificant and beyond insignificant. One is useful; the other two may be, depending on the writer’s talent, creativity, proximity to deadline and overall desperation.

Furthermore, separating the wheat from the chafe requires diligence, concentration, perseverance and the ability to click on link after link while waiting patiently for the slowest of pages to load.

Today I conducted considerable research, all in the name of getting it right for you, dear reader. Your appreciation is noted and appreciated.

Back at you. To serve you better, I muddled through the significant, insignificant and beyond, but I’m not one to judge. I’ll leave that up to you.

Said research included: An enticing invitation to “Click here to see jaw-dropping historic photos of amazing people!” (Most I didn’t recognize.) There was Goldie Hawn eating a hamburger and Clint Eastwood skateboarding—both in

remind myself it’s all for a good cause and sometimes you have to take one for the team.

I’m not a total chump and do harbor a sliver of discernment. I didn’t click on every link I encountered. That wouldn’t be prudent or professional (or discerning). I avoided an article outlining the history of the cell phone because I’ve lived out that journey in person. Perhaps I’ll write about it someday. Also took a pass on an image of what Xena the Warrior Princess looks like now. There was no need. I am not and wasn’t ever aware of what Xena the Warrior Princess (in the human form) looked like then, so I wouldn’t even know the difference.

Not that I’d need to. I’ve already seen the puppy story and in my world Xena will forever walk on four legs.

Like I said, I love happy endings.

1964 but not together. The takeaway?

Maybe 1964 was a pretty big year— significant even. Or maybe not.

Cleaning hacks, home improvement hacks, gardening hacks, life hacks, cooking hacks, fishing hacks, decorating hacks and laundry hacks.

The internet is full of hacks, and one can basically conclude that anything containing a hack is anything but. In a word: I love hacks.

The same can be said of animal rescue stories. I watched a few (OK, maybe half a dozen) but one about a pup named Xena the Warrior Princess and a boy with autism tugged at the heartstrings. I hate animal cruelty, but enjoy happy endings. Xena the Warrior Princess has a very happy ending.

Research can take you in a number of directions. An hour before deadline, person might find herself inexplicably Googling descriptions of movies she’s never watched to see if she might want to sometime—even though she hardly ever watches movies and tends to fall asleep on the couch when she does. Still, research is research; I

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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Make a Father’s Day picture frame Have you ever seen an item in a store that looked amazing, but the price point was just too high? This project is borne out of a similar experience. While I was out shopping for Father’s Day gifts, a raw wood picture frame caught my eye.

After recovering from sticker shock, I looked at the frame and realized that I could do it myself for a fraction of the price.

You will need: 4-inch by 6-inch acrylic box picture frame, scrap wood, wood glue, hot glue gun and frame hangers. Optional: popsicle sticks Step 1 Whether you have a scrap wood pile in your yard or you’re picking something from a home improvement store’s discount bin, you’ll want to choose wood that is between 1/2- to 1-inch thick. There needs to be enough room for 2 or more inches of overhang on each side of the acrylic picture frame. If you don’t have a saw, home improvement stores will cut the wood for free. (Note: Leftover pallet slats are great for this project.)

Step 2 Spread a thin line of wood glue across the longer side of one of the pieces. Match a second piece of wood to the glued side and press together from front to back, pushing the excess glue away from the face-up side.

If it still oozes through, use your finger to wipe away. Keep the wood pieces stacked and set aside until they dry.

Step 3 Once the wood glue has dried, apply the frame hanger to the back of the frame, then flip right-side up. Take the paper backing out of the acrylic frame and center within the glued-together wood. Use hot glue to affix the paper backing to the wood.

If you opted out of the acrylic picture frame, affix the photo directly to the wood with hot glue, then line with popsicle sticks.

Variations: If the raw-wood look seems just too bland, there are a number of options: Wood stain comes in many different shades and colors, or a simple sealant will add a more golden hue to the wood. Have your kids paint designs or words on the wood with acrylic paint, or they could glue different objects to the frame such as screws and washers, sea shells, twine, Lego pieces, or whatever would please the gift recipient.

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around the neighborhood The Great Southwest Cajun Fest in downtown Chandler gave folks a chance to sample true Cajun cooking and music on a perfect spring day. The festival showcased the heart and soul of New Orleans paired with Arizona fusion and flavor. Kids and adults were treated to games and attractions. Live music ranged from jazz and blues to contemporary swing revival bands. The food was the main attraction, and there was plenty of it. Vendors featured Cajun-style offerings and brews.

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1. Aria Farris looks down from the top of the rock climbing wall. 2. Richard Jackson smiles as he serves Louisiana-style barbecue . 3. Dominic Hollyer and Ewan Swek watch competitors at one of the carnival games. 4. Axel sips cool water on a warm spring afternoon. 5. Mary Duet, Austin Gheen, Parker Reeves, Abby and Lisa Gheen smile inside a photo booth. 6. Daniel and Carlos Sevilla serve up gumbo. 7. Andrea Gallegos and Tony Farag look forward to lobster mac-and-cheese and cold lemonade. 8. Ayona Farris descends effortlessly from the rock-climbing wall. 9. Katie Patterson and Makena Cordero find a shady spot to rest. 10. Hungry festival-goers line up for fried alligator and hush puppies.

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By Laurie Struna For the second year in a row, Mesa Public Schools has nine schools among Arizona’s best K-12 public schools.

Brinton, Las Sendas, Taft and Whitman elementary Schools, and Summit Academy, Shepherd and Smith junior high schools and Mountain View and Westwood high schools received the A+ School of Excellence award from the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF).

To earn an A+ award, schools must show high achievement or significant improvement. Top schools identify and meet the needs of their students.

Schools hold their title for three and a half years. Mesa has 23 A+ Schools of Excellence.

“Schools that earn the A+ designation go above and beyond expectations when it comes to the needs of students, staff and the entire community,” said Bobbie O’Boyle, AEF executive director. “They demonstrate overall excellence through a written application and rigorous site visit by a team of school leaders from across Arizona.”

The road to excellence The application process is lengthy and encompasses a detailed description of daily instruction and activities. Pat Estes, principal at Brinton Elementary School, said her school submitted a 58-page final document, which was reviewed by AEF and found to be of high quality, allowing Brinton to move on to a site visit.

“Reflecting on the writing and submitting of the A+ application, the Brinton community has been reminded of how we are rewarded every day by what we do for our students,” Estes said. “We come to school and work exceptionally hard to meet the challenges of educating our students. A sense of optimism and joy is important when you deal with children’s futures, and this award is a wonderful validation of what we do.”

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Validating schools’ programs Since its inception six years ago, Summit Academy has provided exceptional choices for students through the International Baccalaureate Mark Andrews, principal at Summit Academy, engages in conversation with students. and AVID programs. Students performed well on academic rating, outstanding PTO turn-outs assessments, and they have an engaged and extra-curricular events, and the community. Mark Andrews, principal, A+ recognition validates everyone’s explained community support is collective efforts.” evident in their enrollment.

Since 1983, AEF has honored A+ “Summit’s student population is Schools of Excellence to recognize the nearly 50 percent open-enrollment, best Arizona public schools. Each of which means half of our students come this year’s 40 award-winning schools from outside of our neighborhood receives $500 and an A+ School of boundaries to be a part of our school,” Excellence banner. The staff and Andrews said. “Parents want their faculty at winning schools are eligible children at Summit Academy because for partial scholarships from Argosy we have a high parent approval University/Phoenix.

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Downtown Chandler Art Walk Browse many different types of art available from talented artists.

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$5 Food Festival Food trucks and mobile food carts serve a large selection of globallyinspired dishes, all for $5 each (plus tax). Face painting and balloon twisting will be available, along with live music.

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WHEN: Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler COST: $5, $10 early access passes, $25 VIP INFO: www.fivedollarfoodfest.com Yen-Li Chen Ballet School Giselle, a peasant girl, dies of a broken heart when she discovers her youthful lover, Loys, is in reality Count Albrecht, and not free to marry her. Albrecht repents, visits her grave and she protects him until the dawn sees him safe once more.

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Julieta Venegas Her first studio album, “AQUI,” produced such hits as “Como Se” “De Mis Pasos” and “Adamus Huyendo.” Venegas has since racked up a Grammy and four Latin Grammy awards.

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WHERE: Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $33 to $54 INFO: (800) 946-4452 or www.wingilariver.com TEDx Chandler Public Library: Creating the Experience Arizona speakers will discuss arts, culture and “creating the experience.”

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Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo The songwriting couple presents the “We Live for Love” tour with Benatar singing hits like “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Heartbreaker” and “Love is a Battlefield.”

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Los Lonely Boys perform Sunday, June 12, at the Chandler Center for the Arts.

said about Ozomatli, with whom they played at the Comerica Theatre some years back. “They’re a great live band.

“Raul Pacheco is more than a guitar player. As far as the band goes, he plays a lot of guitar parts. But we’ve written a few tunes together.”

Like Los Lonely Boys and Ozomatli, the music brings fans and the band together. Music does not divide people.

“We’re all about having a good time, but we also make an effort to write about things that really matter,” he said. “A lot of people write songs about superficial things, like how you look, what kind of car you drive and how much money you have, but we’re not interested in that. We want to create music that’s about the love, the energy and the spirit that we all carry as people.

“We’re very thankful that God blessed our family with a drummer, a guitar player and a bass player, and that the three of us get to make music together. There’s been a few bumps in the road here and there, but that happens in any family and in any band. The main thing is that we stick together, and that we’re trying to pass on that feeling of brotherhood, of familia, in the music that we make.”

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski God, life and love are three things by which Los Lonely Boys live. The three musicians—Henry, Jojo and Ringo Garza—find it tough sometimes, but they rely on the love of God to get them through the bumps in life.

Their mother died a year ago, and previously they almost lost Henry.

Their 2014 album, “Revelation,” touched on Henry, who suffered serious injuries in a fall from the stage during a February 2013 Los Angeles performance. It necessitated a lengthy and ongoing recovery period.

“That was a big change for us,” Jojo acknowledged. “The whole experience was a wake-up call for us. It made us rethink every aspect of our lives and our careers, and it reminded us of what’s really important to us.”

The new music that Los Lonely Boys is writing is inspired by their mother’s death. But as usual, they put a positive spin on it.

“There is always some sort of struggle or something that tries to stop you from what we feel is God’s work,” Jojo said.

“When Henry got hurt, it was a tough time for us, but we found a way through. We lost our mother last year and we’re still working through that now. We’re coming up on a year here in June. But when you’re doing something you love, that helps you deal with the blows that life gives you.”

He acknowledged that that can be hard sometimes.

“It hurts to be without those you love,” Jojo said. “The mourning never really ends. We’ve lost multiple family members. It hurts and it’s something that stays with you forever. You only have one mom and one dad.”

The band has been writing occasionally, but there isn’t a new album in the works. Los Lonely Boys is still pushing “Revelation,” for which it worked with alt-country icon Radney Foster, in-demand pop tunesmiths Matthew Gerrard and David Quiñones, Black-Eyed Peas collaborators George Pajon Jr. and Keith Harris, and Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli.

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Asian restaurant creates sauces, curries from family recipes Diners are singing their praises about also working full time.” From there Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & she managed several chains before Bar, the new go-to Asian restaurant in opening Singing Pandas.

Chandler. Although it has only been Chen said that Singing Pandas is open since December, the restaurant a true family restaurant. She uses already has a loyal fan base, along with her relatives’ recipes to create her a steady stream of new customers who authentic dishes, and makes all of the are enticed by the rave reviews. sauces, rice and curries each day. Her Owner Sherry Chen mother does all said that she strives to the prepping, her maintain the highest brother is a chef quality possible by in the kitchen, her purchasing her food cousin is a server from one of the top and her nephew is local vendors. the announcer at “Less than 10% of the lounge show. the restaurants in the The extensive Valley buy the finest menu features 34 quality produce and dinner entrees meats, like Angus Hong Kong-style pork chops is a ($6.95 to $12.95). choice beef, because favorite dish at Singing Pandas.

Chen said that it costs 40 to 60% more,” she said. “I some of the favorite entrees include pay more for the best because you can orange chicken, ($9.95), Hong Kongtaste that quality in our food.” style pork chops sautéed with onion Opening Singing Pandas is the in orange sauce ($10.95), kung pao American dream for Chen, who chicken ($8.95) and Mongolian beef moved to Arizona from Guangzhou, ($10.95).

China, in 1998.

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The portion of pot stickers (six for $5.95) are so large that were are enough left over for Mike Russell and Sherry Chen entertain at Singing Pandas. the next day. the restaurant for those who prefer There are 20 lunch specials ranging a quieter dining experience, and the in price from $5.95 to $7.95. Eleven bar and lounge for those who enjoy appetizers ($2 to $7.95) and eight entertainment as they eat. A recent soups ($5.95 to $8.95) round out the Saturday night featured singermenu. impersonator Mike Russell.

Chen bought the building, which Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant was an antiquated, shuttered Mexican & Bar has raised the bar in Chandler food restaurant, then completely for a great dining experience for the renovated it by putting in new walls, whole family. ceilings, flooring, kitchen fixtures, high-end tables and booths, wallpaper Singing Panda flown in from China, and—a stage. Restaurant & Bar Her idea was to create a place with 757 E. Chandler Blvd. great food and free entertainment.

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Greek Manestra (Orzo Pasta Gravy) I made up a batch of one of my favorite comfort foods this week and almost forgot how scrumptious it is. There’s only one word to describe this dish: “Opa!”—that beautiful Greek word meaning to celebrate with exuberance, and that only just begins to express my excitement for this yummy favorite.

You may not have heard of Greek Manestra, but the ingredients and flavors are pure comfort food in all languages. It starts with braised and slowcooked short ribs that create a fantastic red sauce, and you’ll eventually let orzo pasta soak up all its goodness.

For this dish, I thank popular Valley musicians and recording artists Thano and Demitri Sahnas, known in Arizona as The Sahnas Brothers and Turning Point.

Mom Kathy Sahnas had a hidden treasure that had been passed down from generation to generation that is so simple and welcoming, I couldn’t wait to try it, and I’m so happy I pulled the recipe out again this week.

Thanks, Sahnas Family. You’ve set the bar really high for great flavor and family tradition. Opa, indeed!

Greek Manestra (Orzo Pasta Gravy) 1/8 cup olive oil 2 packages short ribs, bone in (approximately 8-10 pieces or 3 to 3 1/2 pounds) Salt and pepper 2 bunches mint, stems removed, chopped fine 1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped fine 6 small (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce 1/4 whole cinnamon stick (approximately 1 inch long) 4 whole cloves 1 1-pound package orzo pasta 1 lemon, squeezed 1/2 cube butter, browned Chicken broth for thinning mixture (optional)

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Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of short ribs.

In a hot skillet with olive oil, brown ribs. When browned, add mint and onion and cook until onions are tender. Add tomato sauce, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours. When done, remove meat and cut up or shred into bite-sized pieces. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and cloves.

Add orzo to sauce, stirring often to avoid sticking. Cook for about 25 minutes.

Add lemon juice. Return meat to pot. In a small saucepan, cook butter until browned. Stir butter into orzo and meat mixture and serve.

Serve with a salad and Feta cheese as a side. Makes approximately 6 to 8 servings.

Jan’s note: If mixture becomes too thick, add chicken broth a little at a time.

Slow cooker method

In a skillet brown the seasoned short ribs in olive oil. Add onions and mint, cooking until onions are tender.

Transfer ribs and onions to slow cooker. Cover meat with tomato sauce, cloves and cinnamon. Cook on high for about 6 hours or until ribs are tender.

Remove meat. Cut or shred into bite-sized pieces.

Add orzo to the sauce. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the meat back to the cooked orzo. Add the melted butter and lemon.

Stir and serve.

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The Spencers TV & Appliance credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases of $499.00 or more charged with approved credit. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. The monthly payment for this purchase will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full and equal payments during the promotional (special terms) period. The APR for Purchases will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. For new accounts, the APR for Purchases is 28.99%. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. This information is accurate as of 01/06/2016 and is subject to change. For current information, call us at 1-800-431-5921. Off er expires 6/19/2016. 2Billionth Appliance prize is based on sales from Spencers, Genuine Maytag, and Home TV and Appliance over the last 44 years of business. The Customer and winner of the $10,000 Kitchen will be based on a random drawing of Retail Customers during 10 weeks of 2016. The winner will be drawn from invoices during that time and or random drawing from entries. No purchase necessary.

AHWATUKEE | 4601 E. Ray Road • Phoenix | 480-777-7103 ARROWHEAD RANCH | 7346 W. Bell Road | 623-487-7700 EAST MESA/GILBERT | Gateway Towne Center | 4630 E. Ray Road | South End by Target | 480-988-1917 GILBERT | San Tan Village | 2711 S. San Tan Village Pkwy | 480-366-3900 GLENDALE | 10220 N. 43rd Ave | 602-504-2122 GOODYEAR | 3800 W. McDowell Rd | 623-930-0770 MESA | 115 W. First Ave | 480-833-3072 SCOTTSDALE | 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd | 480-991-7200 SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX | 13820 N. Tatum Blvd | 602-494-0100 SCRATCH & DENT CENTER | MESA 310 W. Southern Ave | 480 -649-1811

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