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Dozens Receive Free Eye Care South of the Border Last month, doctors and staff of volunteers to share part of the gift of Southwestern Eye Center traveled time given to us in exchange for the south of the border to provide gift of sight for someone in need,” residents with the latest eye care said Walker. “The memories and services. associations made from these trips “We traveled as a group of volunteers will never be forgotten; our lives are to the border town of Columbus, New changed for the better.”

Mexico,” said Dr. Bradley Walker of Doctors and staff of Southwestern Southwestern Eye Center at Mesa- Eye Center, including Bluth who grew Falcon Field. “There the members up in the area, began traveling to of the Rotary Club of Nuevo Casas Mexico nearly 25 years ago to provide Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico, kindly eye care services. meet us to help ensure our According to Bluth, crossing of the border and these missions have safe passage to the Hospital served as great team building experiences of Dublan.” for doctors, in addition Walker and eight of his to providing a vehicle colleagues went to Mexico for the education and as part of an annual medical equipping of surgeons mission sponsored by in those areas whose Southwestern Eye Center. access to equipment There they donated their and training in modern time, treating individuals Dr. Bradley Walker of Southwestern Eye Center techniques is limited. within the community in Mesa.

Southwestern Eye struggling with eye Center is committed to helping each problems.

According to Walker, more than 200 community it serves meet their eye exams were provided during their healthcare needs. In the past, they have participated in other medical missions three-day trip.

“In conjunction with the local around the world and helped provide Rotary Club, several hundred patients scholarships for charitable missions have been afforded the top level of eye throughout Central America, Africa, care and have been treated at no cost,” Southeast Asia and Europe, thanks said Dr. L. Lothaire Bluth, founder of in large part to their sister nonprofit organization, the Southwestern Southwestern Eye Center.

And for those who were suffering Medical Foundation. Southwestern from more extreme eye problems— Eye Center prides themselves on their they, too, were able to receive the best local philanthropic efforts as well, participating in numerous charitable in patient treatment and care.

“There is no coverage for those events locally and offer financial aid who are elderly and those who do not packages to those unable to pay for work,” said Walker. “As cataracts rob eye care services.

“It has been my privilege and the elderly of their precious sight many find themselves unable to pay for the pleasure to again return from a visit that has helped me understand the much-needed cataract surgery.”

Using the equipment from local importance of serving others as a way clinics, doctors were able to perform to bring peace, respect, appreciation approximately 50 to 70 cataract and vision of the world,” said Bluth.

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Jeff and I often get asked, “How’s the real estate market?” Usually followed by “It’s getting better, right?”

Sometimes that can be a tough question to answer. If you are selling your home, you want to sell for top dollar in a reasonable short period of time which may not happen if supply is high and demand is weak.

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We at the Hershey/Franklin team are experiencing a slightly different trend as most of our listings are selling in less than 30 days. No matter the price range, we are getting them sold! Our last closing was for $2.64 million in Las Sendas that sold and closed in 35 days.

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A warm “welcome to the neighborhood” goes out to Charlie’s Salon and Spa at 2031 N. Power Rd., Suite 110, Mesa, which opened in early May. The spa, which was opened by former employees of True Essence Salon and Spa, takes over the spot left looking back vacant years ago by Plush. The spa’s team gave the location a full, gorgeous makeover. To make an appointment, call (480) 634-7167 or visit www. charliessalonspa.com.

Speaking of our fearless leader, happy birthday goes out to Christina FuocoKarasinski.

Terry Benelli has been appointed to service as interim District 2 Councilmember, filling the spot created by the ascension of Vice Mayor/District 2 Councilman Alex Finter to mayor. A 28-year Mesa resident, Benelli is the owner of a home owners association management company. She also spent seven years as the Executive Director of the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) in downtown Mesa.

Tribe Multisport cycled, swam and ran its way into 6655 E. McDowell Rd., Suite 101, Mesa. More than a store for triathletes, Tribe is a community of energetic, driven, supportive folks who also love the sport of triathlon.

It has a huge inventory of cycling and triathlon apparel, as well as a fullservice bike shop, including bike builds, general maintenance, race packing and shipping and a variety of tune up packages. Call (480) 830-2453 for more information.

The City of Mesa has been bestowed with more honors. It received the prestigious J. Robert Havlick Award for Innovation in Local Government.

The Alliance for Innovation presented Mesa with the award for the City’s higher education recruitment initiative called “How Mesa Became a College Town.” The initiative was selected

Thanks again to the helpful folks at Sun Devil Auto, 1932 N. Power Rd., Mesa, for helping Christina’s brother

and recognized at the Transforming Local Government Conference awards luncheon April 23 in Denver and was presented to Mesa City Council at their May 19 meeting.

The “Sky’s” the limit for two performers from Mountain View High School. Sky and Talon Duncan—members of the family Yellow Bird Indian Dancers—will represent their school, state and nation in June at an international festival in Bergamo, Italy. The boys will perform in Europe in June at the Spirit of the Planet Festival in Bergamo, Italy.

The international festival will feature performances and presentations by tribal groups from around the world May 30-June 15.

Hermosa Vista Elementary (Samantha Johnson, coordinator); and Third place, Whitman Elementary (Sandy Peterson, coordinator). These three teams competed in the Regional Battle of the Books in Gilbert. Mesa’s top teams went up against teams from Chandler, Gilbert, Higley, Queen Creek/Combs and the newly added Deer Valley School District. Five teams finished the battle with perfect scores. A tiebreaker resulted in Gilbert’s Patterson capturing first, Chandler’s Weinberg taking second and Mesa’s Franklin East team of Ethan Fuller and Riley Duemler placing third.

Mesa students just finished the 18th year of Battle of the Books districtwide competition.

With 47 elementary schools participating, it took three nights and five battles to determine the top three teams: First place, Franklin East Elementary (Denise Lee, coordinator); Second place,

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Overcoming Health Issues to Embrace Fitness

By Alison Stanton For years, Casey Bartle was unable to do activities that many people take for granted; things like physical education classes, dancing, or lifting heavy objects.

Now, thanks to the blessing of her physician along with the knowledgeable staff at Orangetheory Fitness at Village Square at Dana Park in Mesa, Bartle is working out regularly and feeling better than ever.

Bartle, 27, was born with Marfan syndrome, a condition that affects the connective tissue in the body.

In Bartle’s case, it was a milder version that affected mostly her cardiovascular system.

When she was 10, Bartle was hospitalized for congestive heart failure, which caused her heart to grow to the size of a football.

“I was told then that I couldn’t do

P.E. in school anymore, and that I could maybe ride a bike or walk but nothing beyond that, and to be really careful,” Bartle said.

During her freshman year in high school, Bartle underwent her first open heart surgery, which repaired a mitral valve leak. A year later, the valve was replaced with a porcine valve. In 2011, Bartle endured her third open heart surgery when physicians grafted her aorta.

A year after her last surgery, Bartle received surprising news from her doctor.

“He said, ‘OK, you can go out now and exercise,’ and I said, ‘Wait, let’s define what you mean by ‘exercise.’”

After years of restricting her activity, Bartle found her doctor’s words to be “incredibly intimidating.”

“My entire life, people were telling me, ‘No, you can’t do this,’ or they treated me like I was going to break.”

After being assured that it was truly OK to finally keep the rest of her body as fit as her newly repaired and healthy heart, Bartle looked into different types of exercise. When a friend told her about Orangetheory Fitness, she decided to give it a try.

“When I found out about Orangetheory Fitness, I was very selfconscious and had no upper body strength and no endurance,” Bartle

said, adding that her first class was in January 2013.

“I made it through 15 minutes of the workout and had to stop.”

After speaking with a trainer who assured her that they would work with her and adjust the exercises to her physical capabilities, Bartle agreed to give it another shot. Gradually, she gained enough strength and endurance to be able to workout four to five times a week.

Dr. Anne-Marie Feyrer-Melk, a concierge cardiologist at Optimal Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center in Scottsdale, said that for people like Bartle who are overcoming physical limitations, it is important for them to optimize whatever they are able to do.

“Wheelchair-bound people can still improve their upper body strength,” she said.

“The key is to have what I call a lifetime sport that you enjoy doing on a regular basis.”

For Bartle, she has found her lifetime sport at Orangetheory Fitness. The gym is now her second home, she said, and the trainers are like family.

“They are so supportive there, and my confidence level has gotten a lot better. I have more strength and endurance now and can do so much.”

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By Meghan McCoy Location Mesa resident Jay Horak, who drives Horak had to

A sleek Mesa beauty spot, Got Roots Salon, has moved to a new location and added a slew of services to cater to a variety of beauty needs. The new location at 2036 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 1, Mesa, boasts an ambiance of upscale, urban sophistication. It hopes to be the destination of choice for customers creating their next new look.

During the move, Got Roots Salon not only expanded its square footage, but also upgraded the service menu.

Offerings now include full-service skin care and full-body waxing for men and women. The modern salon provides an ideal setting for creating trendy new looks in hair color design.

In addition to the new menu, Got Roots offers eyelash and human hair extensions, texturing treatments and a blow dry menu.

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for M1 Racing, won the expert class after competing in the first Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 9.

On Friday, Horak won the expert class for drivers older than 30, and on Saturday, May 10, he claimed second.

Although Jason Rabe, also a driver for M1 Racing, was knocked out of the first race at the first turn on the first lap Friday, he won the expert class Saturday.

“Jason isn’t running for the expert class championship, so with a first and a second it was good points weekend for me,” Horak said.

Horak began 17th overall in his black AutoEnginuity No. 37 during Saturday’s 19-lap race.

Three drivers were involved in a collision in turn one at the start of the race.

“On the start, turn one, was a catastrophe,” Horak said.

go through grass on the first turn because it was the only clean line away from the crash. Although he rejoined the group in last place, he quickly advanced two spots.

“From there I was able to reel in Jason at the end, Jay Horak, right, who drives for M1 Racing, won the expert class but I didn’t have for drivers older than 30, and placed second in the same category enough to pass the following day during the Pro Mazda Championship at the him. There were Indianapolis Motor Speedway. too many cautions for me.” know if it was safe or not, so I’m very Fortunately he had no damage to his thankful I made it through. It was a car. handful, to say the least.”

“Somehow I found a way through, Horak finished 11th and set his but I don’t think I made it through fastest lap of the race on the very last unscathed because the whole race lap with a 1:25.202 on Saturday. the car had a hard time turning right.

“I finished ahead of my expert class I was trying really hard just to stay rivals, but it was the hardest race of alive,” Horak said. “I honestly don’t my career,” he said.

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By Scott Shumaker Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, a community for children separated from their parents, recently celebrated two big contributions from local businesses: Bonnie’s Place, a new house at the nonprofit’s Mesa campus donated by Blandford Homes and its trade partners, and an $8,000 grant presented Gilbert-based developer Blandford Homes donated this by eight local Olive Garden new house at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa. restaurants. in the Darden family, which includes Community donations like these are Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Capital essential to Sunshine Acres’ mission, Grille, Eddie V’s and Yard House, according to the nonprofit’s Executive to award $1,000 grants to local Director Kevin Humphrey, because the community programs. organization takes no state or federal Humphrey said Sunshine Acres funds, and doesn’t solicit donations on plans to use the donations from the its own behalf. local Olive Gardens to provide food to The recently unveiled Bonnie’s the children in its care.

Place, constructed by Gilbert-based “This grant goes a long way in Blandford Homes, is a 6,700-square- helping feed our children,” he said. “All foot house at Sunshine Acres for 10 74 of our children eat three meals a day girls, their four children, and two Monday through Friday at our dining house parents. Company President hall.”

Jeff Blandford attended a dedication in Gene Lee, Darden’s president and April for the home, which was named chief operating officer, said one benefit in honor of the developer’s mother, of its Community Grants program is Bonnie Blandford. The company empowering its franchises to connect said it plans to contribute additional to local charities. construction projects during the next “Our employees are incredibly five to seven years. passionate about getting directly In another boost for the children’s involved in their local communities, home, Olive Garden and parent and our Restaurant Community company Darden Restaurants Grants program enables each of our presented Sunshine Acres with cash last restaurant teams to make a difference month through Darden’s Restaurant right in their own backyard,” he said.

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By Scott Shumaker If you regret only showing off your unexpected limbo skills at weddings and birthday parties, read on. Salt River Tubing, a river floating rental outfit operating in the Tonto National Forest, is inviting Valley residents to trade their ordinary clothes for grass skirts, coconuts and straw hats and head to the Lower Salt River Recreation Area for a day of family fun at the Hawaiian Mega Hula on Saturday, June 21.

During the Hawaiian luau-themed event, Salt River Tubing will hand out free leis as guests enjoy performances by the Hula Honey line dancers and groove to island music on the riverside beach. Visitors can also win the respect of their peers with hula and limbo contests.

Salt River Tubing President and CEO Henri Breault said Mega Hula guests will limbo for a good cause: the event is part of the USDA Forest Service’s “More Kids in the Woods” initiative to increase youth involvement in outdoor activities.

“Our Hawaiian Mega Hula event was a huge success last year and our guests raved about their luau adventure on the Salt River,” Breault said. “The event is an attention-grabber for teens and families and encourages them to venture into the great outdoors.”

Radio Station 98 KUPD, an event co-sponsor, will broadcast live from the event. River runners should be creative in their outfit selection: Salt River Tubing will award free tube rentals and T-shirts for the best Hawaiian costumes. Salt River Tubing said its buses will also be transformed into Hawaiian “barges” to transport guests upriver to enjoy the Salt River’s mountain-fed rapids.

Salt River Tubing is located in Tonto National Forest, just seven minutes from the 202 East Loop on North Power Road. The event will run 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost of tube rental is $17 per person or tube, which includes tax and shuttle bus service. Visit www. saltrivertubing.com for event details.

Hospice of the Valley Receives $10,000 Donation Hospice of the Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Mesa office of Home Instead Senior Care, a global provider of in-home care services for seniors.

Mesa’s Home Instead Senior Care office, which serves all of the Southeast Valley, has a longtime relationship with notfor-profit Hospice of the Valley.

“So many of our caregivers work with the staff at Hospice of the Valley or use the agency personally to care for loved ones. They tell us how much the nurses and CNAs have helped them at end of life,’’ said Home Instead Senior Care owner Mahnaz Pourian. “The first organization that came to my mind for a donation was Hospice of the Valley.’’

Pourian presented checks to six local organizations May 16 at a “Give Back to the Community” event in Sun Lakes.

In addition to the donation to Hospice of the Valley, Pourian routinely makes contributions to the agency in memory of clients.

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“We are grateful for the very generous support of Home Instead Senior Care,’’ said Susan Levine, Hospice of the Valley’s executive director.

Home Instead Senior Care’s national conference in May featured a videotaped interview with Hospice of the Valley’s Kathy Donald, one of the team leaders who oversees patient care in the East Valley. The video, shown to thousands at the convention, drew resounding applause, Pourian said.

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Brad Nelson Neighborhood Red Mountain Ranch for 17 years.

Family Wife, Angela, and three children—Madilyn, 25, Shelby, 21, and Justin, 13 Occupation Rocket systems engineer for Orbital Science Corp.; earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in systems engineering.

Volunteer of the Month: Brad Nelson, of Red Mountain Ranch, is presented with the Volunteer of the Month award by Dr. Michael Cowan of Mesa Public Schools for his work at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School.

Community Involvement Nelson, or “Rocket Man” as he’s known, and a team of adults coach Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School fourth-, fifthand sixth-grade students at FIRST LEGO. “That’s a robotics-based learning motivational tool.” They mentor the students through the LEGO-sponsored program’s three levels. Nelson has taken his group to competition each year. “We start in the fall, right when school starts. We prepare for the regional tournament in December. There are three different areas to prepare for.” He mentioned that each year a theme is given with questions for the students to answer. This year’s topic was “Nature’s Fury.” Students use LEGO robots—they build and program the robot and send it on “missions” across a playing board to earn points. In addition, students research the topic, pick a natural disaster and create innovative ideas to overcome the events. “So they learn something, too. The Red Mountain team, this year, picked tsunamis. So they studied up on tsunamis, came up with ideas on how

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to warn people about tsunamis and to provide services if the tsunamis were to hit.” Students are also taught team-building ethics, Nelson mentioned. “To work together, be cooperative and still be helpful, without degrading competition.”

Recognition Nelson was recently recognized at the April Mesa Public Schools board meeting as volunteer of the month at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary.

“All of my children attended Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School.”

Hobbies “I’ve been involved in scouting for years—The Boy Scouts of America.”

His son is a Life Scout. Nelson enjoys baseball, skiing—both water and snow. “I enjoy taking my boat out every chance I get—little runabout, go up to the local lakes, Saguaro and Canyon and Roosevelt. I enjoy building things and I’m always amazed to see something work.”

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By Kimberly Hosey Phoenix Herpetological Society’s “Reptile Encounters” summer camp might feature some cold-blooded subjects, but the program aims to develop warmth and compassion for the animals as it educates, excites and inspires kids.

Campers interact with tortoises, turtles, baby alligators and crocodiles, large and small snakes and more. Students also learn how to identify reptiles (venomous and nonvenomous), how to properly handle certain reptiles and lessons on everything from anatomy and reproduction to ecosystems and endangered species.

The organization, which is heavily involved in education and outreach as well as conservation and running a sanctuary for 1,500 local and exotic reptiles, offers one weeklong camp for ages 8 to 9 and four camp sessions each for ages 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. The day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Organizers worked to develop a rigorous (but fun) curriculum that adheres to state science standards, and built a classroom devoted to the camp.

Campers become “junior herpetologists” and focus on a different species each day of the program. All crafts, lessons and other activities center on the species of the day.

“So they may have weights and measures every day but how you weigh and measure a tortoise is different than how you weigh and measure an alligator,” said PHS Vice President Debbie Gibson. She added that the camp helps students not only learn to love animals, but to work hard, study animals, take notes and more.

“We enjoy caring for the animals, of course, but it’s not all fun and games,” she said.

Still, she said, she’s never had a bad review.

On the final day of camp, parents are asked to arrive an hour early for pickup, and Campers become “junior herpetologists” and campers act as guides, leading focus on a different species each day of the the adults around the sanctuary program. and teaching them about reptiles. excellent allies. Gibson said that The result is often a week’s worth of regardless of the feelings of their lessons cemented into the campers’ parents—and many campers have minds as they communicate them to parents who are not fond of reptiles— others—as well as converting some every kid comes out of the camp of the parents into lizard lovers. advocating for the animals.

This is the third year the There’s still room for mammals. But organization has offered the camp, the Phoenix Herpetological Society’s and it hopes its outreach and Reptile Encounters camp—and education efforts continue to grow, reptiles themselves—earn lifelong Gibson said. supporters each summer.

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By Tracy House Summer means swimming and the City of Mesa has nine public pools with more than 6.2 million gallons of fun waiting for aquatics lovers.

The official City of Mesa summer swim season began Saturday, May 24, and runs through Saturday, July 26.

Hours of operation and admission fee varies by location. Family season passes are available for $224, or $112 if purchased by Memorial Day weekend, and are valid at all City of Mesa pools.

Information about the City of Mesa aquatics centers is at www.mesaaz. gov/parksrec/aquatics/.

Before heading out the pool, though, Dr. Catherine Chen-Tsai of East Valley Dermatology offered suggestions and safeguards against the sun’s harmful rays based on the American Cancer Society’s Slip! Slop! Slap! awareness campaign.

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Chen-Tsai continued if the bottle isn’t labeled “Broad Spectrum” it is inadequate for UVA. She also explained that the sunscreen should be SPF 30 and to read the label to look for zinc oxide and titanium. Don’t just buy a sunscreen because it has a SPF 60 to 120 which could have added chemicals, such as octocrylene, that could cause an allergic reaction.

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Using a parasol, umbrellas and seeking shade account for 30 percent of UV protection. “People definitely, even when they put on a hat, they really should put on sunscreen,” she said.

Chen-Tsai also suggested eye wear that offers UVA and UVB protection.

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“Kids’ skin is immature and they don’t have the layers of skin that can truly protect the pigmented cells from ultraviolet light and so when kids go out in the sun they’re getting more ultraviolet effects than adults get.”

There are three types of skin cancers—basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (most common and nonmelanoma skin cancers) and melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer). Men primarily develop melanoma on the back. For women, it’s on the legs.

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Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

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By Laurie Struna, Mesa Public Schools Mesa Public Schools received five coveted A+ School of Excellence Awards from the Arizona Educational Foundation. Falcon Hill, Red Mountain Ranch and Zaharis elementary schools, Taylor Junior High School and Red Mountain High School received word of the selection in April. The award reflects the district’s commitment to providing quality education and maintaining high standards of academic achievement.

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“The recognition of five campuses as A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation is evidence of Mesa Public Schools’ focus on providing unprecedented excellence in education for all learners,” said Holly Williams, east area superintendent.

“Each A+ school has uniquely and successfully fulfilled its commitment to student success and has demonstrated the ability to sustain effective and efficient practices.”

Celebrating Success The schools are busy celebrating their success—from hosting assemblies and campus events to flying colorful banners and students proudly sporting A+ school T-shirts. Dr. Joyce Cook, principal at Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School, attributes her school’s success to community, collaboration and connection. She shared, “Community is at the heart of Red Mountain Ranch and extends to our parents, volunteers and local businesses. We are proud to join the list of A+ Schools in Arizona!”

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to 29 years old. “It’s the No.1 form of cancer,” Chen-Tsai said. “And it’s the second most common form of cancer for kids 15 to 29 years old.”

Another point she mentioned is that the rate of melanoma is rising faster among the 15 to 29 year old females than males and may be related to using tanning beds.

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A-B-C-D-E A is for asymmetry, where the one half of the mole doesn’t match the other. suggests border irregularities B where edges are ragged, notched or blurred.

C refers to the color not being uniform, with shades of brown, tan and black present. is for diameter and darkness.

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By Meghan McCoy Emily Mohney has been involved with theater most of her young 22 years. However, her latest role is particularly challenging—as Helen Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan, in the Hale Theatre’s performance of “The Miracle Worker,” which runs through July.

“It is very rewarding and very challenging,” said Mohney, 22, of Mesa. “I am playing a mirage of a person who lived and breathed.”

An 18-year actress, Mohney began reading about Sullivan as soon as she decided she was going to audition for the role. She was intrigued by Sullivan’s life.

“The Miracle Worker,” which was most famously a 1962 movie starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, tells the story of Sullivan, who is hired to teach manners to Helen Keller, who is deaf and blind. Eventually, that gives way to communicating through sign language, Mohney said. She described Sullivan as a strong female

character who is brave and persistent in a time that was not convenient for a woman to be so forward and assertive.

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She said when Sullivan meets with Keller they butt heads, which is really exciting.

“My character Anne develops every day. Every day my director gives me more insight into the character. We will still make discoveries after the show opens,” Mohney said. “It’s one of my favorite roles I have ever had the opportunity to play.”

Mohney has worked in Valley theaters for some time, but this is her first show that is straight theater, no music or dancing. She called her role “dramatic” due to the heavy subject matters of blindness and communication.

“I love drama and straight plays because theater has a representation of being over the top,” she said.

“Real plays, you get to connect with the audience as another person playing a role in somewhat everyday situations.”

Clara Moffitt, 11, plays the temperamental Keller.

“She is so talented and disciplined,” she said of her role as Keller. “I definitely have to let people know how much I respect what she is doing in the show.”

“The Miracle Worker” runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday through July 5 at the Hale Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. The performance is two hours and 20 minutes. Tickets are $16 to $26 and can be purchased by visiting www. haletheatrearizona.com or by calling the box office at (480) 497-1181.

“I have been acting almost all of my life,” Mohney said. “My parents decided it was a good outlet for me.

Mesa resident Emily Mohney will portray the character of Anne Sullivan during “The Miracle Worker” at Hale Theatre Thursday, May 22, through Saturday, July 5.

I always liked being in the spotlight.

They started introducing me to youth theater and I kept on with it from there. It’s almost an unhealthy obsession. It makes every day life a little more interesting.”

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WHERE: Commemorative Air Force’s Airbase Arizona Aviation Museum, neighbor 2017meetN.yourGreenfield Rd., Mesa COST: $3 to $12 INFO: (480) 924-1940 or www.azcaf.org The Vega is one of the few aircraft that defined the Golden Age of Flight in America in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Mesa Community Farmers Market WHEN: Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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WHERE: One Oh One Art Gallery, 101 W. Main St., Mesa COST: $8 for lesson and dance; $5 for students INFO: www.azlindy.com East Coast Swing and Charleston lessons offered as well as dancing to DJs and live bands.

“The Full Monty” WHEN: Through Sun., June 15, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Nesbitt/ Elliott Playhouse, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $22 to $25 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their “girls’ night out,” unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York, come up with a bold way to make some quick cash.

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Introduction to Jewelry: Fabrication Basics WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2 through July 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Arts Studio, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $291 resident; $346 nonresident INFO: (480) 644-6520 or www.mesaartscenter.com Learn how to create earrings, rings, pendants and brooches in the beginning level class.

Between the Buried and Me WHEN: Tues., June 3, at 7 p.m.

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Hugh Laurie WHEN: Tues., June 3, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $35 to $65 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com The multi-talented Hugh Laurie has had an exceptional career as an actor, producer, writer and musician/ composer.

Adult Acting WHEN: Wednesdays, June 4 through July 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Arts Studio, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $82 residents; $97 nonresidents INFO: (480) 644-6520 or www.mesaartscenter.com Become aware of your authentic self and use that awareness to portray a character, describe character motivations and develop physical and vocal qualities and more.

Showcase 2014 WHEN: Thurs., June 5, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theatre, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $17 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Join students from Ballet Etudes School of Dance as they present their training and skills in the annual showcase.

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Sculptural Ceramics WHEN: Saturdays, June 7 through July 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Arts Studio, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $130 residents; $154 nonresidents INFO: (480) 644-6520 or www.mesaartscenter.com Explore sculptural ceramic techniques including solid construction, coil and slab to create abstract and/or figurative sculpture.

Dr. Sky: Enjoying Our Great Arizona Skies WHEN: Mon., June 9, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Public Library—Dobson Ranch Branch, 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3100 or www.mesalibrary.org Steve Kates, or Dr. Sky, offers a program on how to take advantage of the great Arizona skies by teaching attendees how best to use telescopes and binoculars; how to use digital cameras and record some great sky events; the best locations to observe the sky; what a beginner needs to know when it comes to star charts and telescopes and how to identify planets, stars and satellites.

East Valley Michigan Club WHEN: Wed., June 11, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Charge for meals INFO: (480) 986-7085, (480) 610-9864 or jilanctot@cox.net The club meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday for lunch, and at 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday for breakfast.

Second Friday Night Out WHEN: Fri., June 13, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street between Center Street and Country Club Drive, downtown Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.2ndfridaynightout.com Mesa downtown galleries and businesses have joined together to create an exciting and friendly way to spend a Friday evening with art, dining, shopping, activities and entertainment.

Disaster Preparedness WHEN: Sat., June 14, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Public Library—Red Mountain Branch, Program Room, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-3100 or www.mesalibrary.org This class, presented by the American Red Cross, teaches the know-how and confidence to prepare, respond and recover from a disaster.

Clay Leaf Pendants WHEN: Mon., June 16, and Fri., June 20, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: As You Wish Pottery Mesa Grand Studio, 1649 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 101, Mesa COST: $30 INFO: (480) 539-8400 or www.asyouwishpottery.com

Inspired by “The Giving Tree,” participants will create pendants made from pressing leaves into clay.

Stone Setting: Tube Setting Faceted Stones WHEN: Tuesdays, June 17 through June 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Arts Studio, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $85 residents; $100 nonresidents INFO: (480) 644-6520 or www.mesaartscenter.com Learn how to quickly and easily set round faceted stones in premade tubing and fuse or solder these settings to your jewelry designs.

Glass Picture Frame WHEN: Tues., June 17, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: As You Wish Pottery Mesa Grand Studio, 1649 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 101, Mesa COST: $30 INFO: (480) 539-8400 or www.asyouwishpottery.com Attendees will learn basic glass fusing techniques when they create a frame inspired by “The Giving Tree.”

Miss Arizona Scholarship Pageant WHEN: Thurs., June 19, and Fri., June 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Sat., June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $40 to $55 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Celebrate the selection of Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona’s Outstanding Teen 2014.

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WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa COST: Charge for meals INFO: (480) 986-7085, (480) 6109864 or jilanctot@cox.net The club meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday for lunch, and at 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday for breakfast.

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The Moistest Carrot Cake Ever It’s not that I fancy myself a carrot cake expert by any means. I just know a darn good carrot cake when I taste one and this is the best I’ve ever had.

I owe a big thanks to Paradise Valley resident Michael Garrett for sending in this “gotta have” version of one of America’s favorite desserts.

What makes this recipe so unique?

Well, its incredibly moist texture is a result of a couple of fantastic ideas.

First, Michael soaks the golden raisins in Grand Marnier, so you get a flavor burst with each bite. Although you can’t taste it, there is crushed pineapple in this recipe, which adds to the moistness. Finally, Michael’s tip for freezing the cake right out of the oven instantly stops the cooking process. Overcooking, of course, can sometimes cause cake to end up a little dry. (The second time I made the cake I didn’t freeze it. Michael’s right.

Freezing it makes it much better. I follow this procedure now for all of my cakes and cupcakes.) Also, the recipe calls for toasting the chopped walnuts and the shredded coconut. The

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result is a much more complex and memorable flavor profile in every bite.

The icing? In a word, extraordinary.

As Michael wrote, “First, I worked on perfecting the cake. Then I worked on the frosting. Usually I don’t like lots of powdered sugar in a frosting, but this is nice and creamy, and I love the tartness created by adding the lemon juice.”

In fact, this frosting has the most gorgeous, lustrous, almost iridescent, sheen to it!

Way to go, Michael. All of your hours in the kitchen really paid off.

This one is 2-“carrot” gold!

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The Cozy Corner Café certainly lives up to its name. Tucked in a strip mall between anchors Kohl’s and Fry’s, the diner will make any customer comfortable with its homestyle dishes and pure Americana décor.

We headed over there on a whim for our first visit at 8 a.m. on a Saturday, when I’ve heard that the Cozy Corner Café is at its busiest. We called ahead and there was, shockingly, no wait.

Fifteen minutes later, by the time we arrived, there was a two-party wait.

Not bad. We used the wait time as the opportunity to peruse the menu.

According to the mission statement found on it, customers can “count on meeting family, friendly faces.”

The owners aren’t kidding. We were greeted at the front door by a bevy of smiling servers who asked us for our name, which they continued to use throughout our meal.

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Troyce Hudnell led us to our cozy booth about midway through the slim restaurant. He’s so customer friendly he distributes business cards which lists his cellphone number.

Our bubbly server rushed to our table to take our drink orders. When she returned with them, we placed our order—a hard task considering the extensive menu.

I chose the ham and cheese omelet, which comes in two sizes—mini ($7.59) and full ($8.59). The mini wasn’t exactly small. Stuffed with generous portions of diced ham and Swiss cheese, the omelet was fluffy— not watery or oozy. Just the perfect texture. It came with a choice of bread, as well as either hash browns or home fries. I chose the hash browns and it was a great choice; they were probably the best hash browns I have ever had. Not greasy, the hash browns were crunchy and delightful. For my meet your neighbor

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My husband was just as happy with his meal of two over-hard eggs, four strips of bacon, hash browns and four sausage links ($7.59 plus $3.59 for the extra bacon). The bacon was crispy and my husband agreed that the hash Cozy Corner Café strives to provide a “cozy” atmosphere. browns were top notch. His eggs were November through April, food is cooked to the perfect texture. available at the Cozy Corner Café Before we left, we asked for a to-go between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. menu. The servers worked to find one, The mission statement on the menu as the display case at the front of the ends with “Our servers welcome you restaurant was empty. Our waitress and are always happy to serve you. As must have checked with us three times you enjoy your visit with us, we hope to make sure someone had provided you can feel the same cozy feeling that us with a take-home menu. Customer we do!” service at its finest.

Indeed.

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Are Smartphones Making Our Kids Selfie Absorbed?

No, this isn’t another article about the dangers of texting and driving.

We can’t ignore the startling reality Kevin J. Chapman that our children are growing up faced with the lure of ever-expanding technology. It seems some of our teenagers are living half (or less) of their life in the actual world and the other half in the digital world.

We can’t be so naïve as to think this is normal or healthy or preparing them for the future.

Who decreed that all teenagers and even children were required to have their own cell or smartphone? Why do we as parents feel peer pressure to make sure our children have the latest and the greatest? Who are we trying to impress? Are we becoming so shallow that we need smartphones and apps to show everyone exactly who we want to be rather than who we are? Do we really need instant, constant and portable access to videos, games and television shows?

I’ve seen teenagers and adults out on dates, constantly checking or typing something on their phones.

I’ve heard of teenagers giving their friends the “play by play” of how a date is going. I wonder if they tell the truth: “Date’s not so good. Why? Because I’m obsessed with my phone.”

Are our texts, tweets and emails so important that we need to be checking them virtually nonstop? Do we really measure our self-worth by how many Facebook friends or Twitter followers we have?

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I really believe smartphones are making us numb to the world. We are becoming like little children who need constant entertainment and stimulation. Years ago Robin Williams said that giving his kids a Nintendo video game was like giving them the ultimate cocaine. We have now enhanced that addiction with the unbridled use of smartphones.

We have become an addicted society. As I sat in the airport recently, I watched people texting on their smartphones, emailing on their smartphones and even watching television on their smartphones.

Heaven forbid anyone look up and make eye contact with a stranger.

What happened to driving in a car and just looking out the window?

Are your kids giving up the entire physical world for a narcissistic, addictive need to follow someone or see who’s following them?

What happened to the art of conversation between two people? Do we constantly need to be stimulated by our phones?

It’s ridiculous. Are our teenagers learning how to communicate and interact face-to-face with other humans, rather than through a text or Instagram? How will they do one day in a job interview?

Kevin J. Chapman is a partner at Rowley Chapman and Barney. He attended Arizona State University (B.S. 1986; J.D. 1992). His practice revolves around accidents and personal injury and he can be reached at (480) 8331113.

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Living Word: Come As You Are Living Word Bible Church has been an active part of the Valley since 1985. The congregation has grown considerably since then and the dynamic church invites one and all to “come as you are” and welcomes everyone equally with open arms.

Pastor Scot Anderson works alongside his wife, Pastor Holly Anderson, at the Mesa and Scottsdale churches in focusing on personal development.

“I couldn’t do it without her,” Scot Anderson said.

“We work as much as we can together since we have five kids...She helps me with all the marriage conferences and she’s there, of course, Saturday and Sunday running services.”

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“I think that religion over the last few thousand years has given the perception to The Anderson families—from left, Pastors Kelli people that unless you are and Jason, and Pastors Scot and Holly—welcome perfect and living a perfect members of any faith to Living Word Bible Church. life and look a certain way and you The church has ministries for men, walk through the doors of the church, women, youth, singles and even you’ll be struck down,” Scot Anderson a Bible school. Living Word Bible said.

Church is located at 3520 E. Brown “We say, ‘Come on in the way you Rd. (at Val Vista Drive), Mesa, with are’ and we just teach you hope, additional locations in Scottsdale and excitement and how to live a better life Ahwatukee. It also offers a Spanish and we’re not going to try and change ministry at the Mesa location and an you. We’re about loving people where online worship and service. Visit www. they’re at and seeing them grow to livingwordonline.com or call (480) have a better life.”

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When homeowners are thinking about moving, it is important to have trained professional real estate personnel to help them sell their home quickly so they can move into a house that fits their lifestyle.

With nearly 50 years of combined experience, Bob Hershey and Jeff Franklin with The Hershey/Franklin Team has been serving the Valley’s real estate needs with industry insight, marketing expertise and customer care.

“We’re a full-service team,” Hershey said. “We’re able to offer services for buyers, sellers, investors and we have a licensed assistant, too. For the cost of one Realtor, typically, you get three with us.

“The most important thing is that they get a qualified, professional real estate team that can service them

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and has knowledge that they know the market and is able to do the very best.

We take pride in getting good deals for our buyers and in maximizing pricing and helping our sellers get a home sold quickly.”

In a market that is still changing, it is important to have a professional behind a sale or purchase.

For sellers, Hershey/Franklin has a pre-listing packet that provides pointers for getting ready to sell a home and strategic questions to ask other real estate agents. A free consult is also offered.

“My partner Jeff or I will go to the home, look at it and we’ll have a full list of comparables,” noted Hershey. events calendar

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Potential buyers are invited for a free consult where they’ll be shown homes available on the market.

“We get to meet our folks and get to know what’s important to them.”

For a complimentary consultation or to take advantage of 50 percent off a listing fee, call (480) 7883031. The Hershey/Franklin Team hangs its license at Red Brick Realty at 6239 E. Brown Rd., Suite 101.

For more information, visit www. hersheyfranklinteam.com.

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