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Mesa middle-school girls’ Lego robot puts them in national finals By Alison Stanton About eight years ago, when the LugNuts was formed for Mesa middleschool students, 10 boys showed up. This science, technology, engineering and math-based techie-stuff certainly wouldn’t be for girls. Or would it? Fast forward to January. The LugNuts, reflecting a changing world, had morphed into an all-girl group – and they rock. Inspired to draw their gender into STEM education, the LugNuts won the Champions Award for first place at the Arizona FIRST Lego League State Championships Jan. 14-15, when about ...continues on page 6
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The LugNuts are (from top clockwise) Claire LuzHoxsie, Christina Ardavin, Kailey Appel and Quinlan Harris.
Claire Howard learned about the East Valley Children’s Theatre’s Aspiring Playwrights Contest two years ago while attending an EVCT performance, and her interest immediately was piqued. However, the deadline was three days away, and Claire, then a 14-yearold home-schooled student from Mesa, had never written a play. She spent the next three days furiously researching and writing. Claire, now 16, is about to watch the world premiere of her winning work, “The Heroes of Olim,” performed at the Mesa Arts Center Feb. 9-19. ...continues on page 8
Claire Howard, 16, wrote “The Heroes of Olim,” to be performed in February at the Mesa Arts Center.
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600 budding engineers and scientists on 98 teams from across the state gathered at Arizona State University’s Fulton School of Engineering. With it, the LugNuts earned a trip to the national finals in Houston April 1922. The LugNuts consists of Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies students Quinlan Harris, a sixth-grader, and Christina Ardavin, Kailey Appel and Claire LuzHoxsie, all eighth-graders. They won the Champions Award and Robot Performance Award at their regional tournament at Metro Tech High in central Phoenix to advance to state. Claire said she enjoys going to competitions with the LugNuts because it bonds the four girls. “We all love working on the robot, programming and the project part,” Claire said. “We work together and we work hard.” For Quinlan, participating in FLL competitions is more than about robots. “I’ve learned so much about a lot of different things,” Quinlan said. “Not
only do we build and program our own robot, but we also solve a problem, make a presentation about our innovative solution, and then we also work on teamwork challenges.” Kailey’s favorite part is getting to meet and help other teams during the competition. “I also love showing team spirit and getting to show what we have accomplished and learned throughout the year,” Kailey said. Spending time with like-minded kids is the highlight for Christina. “I enjoy meeting kids my age who have similar interests and seeing all the creative ideas everybody came up with during the season,” Christina said. Russ Harris, one of the LugNuts’ coaches, won the state FLL Coach’s Award and two of the team’s mentors won state Young Mentor Awards. The team’s head coach is Daja Harris. The theme of the FLL state championship was Animal Allies. The 9-to-14-year-olds were charged with developing ways to improve interactions between humans and animals. The challenge included a project and a Lego robot game.
For the project, the 98 teams identified a problem involving human-animal interaction, designed a solution, and shared that solution in a presentation in costumes and skits with their robots. For the game, teams created a robot using Lego Mindstorms technology that could solve a series of missions on a game board in 2 1/2 minutes. Arizona’s state championship has grown quickly, up from 64 teams last year. For the first time in its 13-year history with FLL, the event was extended to two days to accommodate the volume of teams qualifying. More than 350 teams participated in local and regional competitions to qualify for state. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international nonprofit that develops and supports programs that promote STEM studies. A 10-year study shows that FIRST participants are twice as likely as non-participating peers to major in science or engineering, with 41 percent majoring in engineering overall. Among female participants, 33 percent choose engineering studies. Nearly 90 percent of FIRST alumni have moved into a STEM field as a scientist or professional.
The LugNuts are (from left) Kailey Appel, Christina Ardavin, Quinlan Harris and Claire LuzHoxsie. (Daja Harris)
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By Heidi Hurst Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies, ranked the top middle school in Arizona, is accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year. Current third-grade students who will be entering fourth grade next school year are invited to apply through Feb. 10. A limited number of openings will also be available for students entering grades five through eight. Mesa Academy, at 6919 E. Brown Road, on the southeastern corner of Power and Brown roads, recently had students on the LugNuts Lego robotics team win the Champions Award for first place at the Arizona FIRST Lego League State Championships Jan. 14-15 at Arizona State University’s Fulton School of Engineering. With it, the LugNuts earned a trip to the national finals in Houston April 19-22.
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The cast of 37 includes youth ages 8-18 from all over the Valley. Getting there was hardly all in a day’s work for Claire, though. “As I typed, the story kind of just unfolded,” she said. “As different situations came up, I would have to figure out a way to solve them.” She took characters from “Aladdin” and “Cinderella” and put them together in “The Heroes of Olim.” Winston is a thief who pretends to be a nobleman. Janus is the gullible king’s evil advisor. Agnes is a servant girl, who becomes a princess for an evening. That’s where the similarities end. When the king’s daughter, Princess Elena, is kidnapped by Janus and his lackeys, Agnes, who remarkably resembles Elena, fills in for the princess at her 16th birthday masquerade ball, while Winston and his partners try to foil Janus’ evil scheme. Claire submitted her manuscript at midnight of the deadline date. About 60 entries were read by the judging committee, and Claire’s hurried effort was awarded a tie for third place. The committee was so impressed with the quality of her writing that it encouraged her to rework “The Heroes of Olim” and bring it back the following year. She did, and this time, it was the 2016 contest winner. Yet another year later, it is approaching its stage debut. Claire is inspired by writers J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien, her favorite genre being fantasy/adventure. Her goal is to write
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young-adult fiction or picture books, which she hopes to illustrate herself. “I’m an avid reader, and when I’m searching for books to read, so many teen books seem to shove us into these categories that try to say we are unique, but then try to stereotype our uniqueness,” she said. “I’d like to write a book more about teens looking outward rather than inward.” Playwrights from all over the country submit plays to the annual EVCT’s Aspiring Playwrights Contest in hopes of being awarded a cash prize and having their work produced as a part of EVCT’s season. Many of the entered plays are performed around the country. Claire is grateful she will get to see her work on the stage in her hometown. “EVCT’s passion for teaching has benefited me in so many ways,” she said. “I keep calling it ‘my play,’ but it really is a collaboration of so many people’s different talents and hard work. “I’m so thankful to be a part of something that is so much bigger than me, and I can’t believe I’m going to get to see my characters onstage.” ‘The Heroes of Olim’ Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. $15, adults; $11, children 480-644-6500, or evct.org February 2017
Water challenges that are facing us, what the solutions might be and whether the Valley finally is at the end of a 15-year drought, are among topics to be discussed at Movie Night in the Park: “Beyond the Mirage – The Future of Water in the West,” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Usery Mountain Regional Park. Visitors may bring snacks and drinks but no glass bottles. Concessions also may be purchased in the park’s Nature Center. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Dept. facility, at 3939 N. Usery Pass Road in Mesa, is open 6 a.m.8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and 6 a.m.10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays every day of the year. The park’s Nature Center hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Admission charge is $6 per vehicle for a day-use permit. There are no additional fees for programs, unless noted.
The water-challenges program is among several planned during the month at Usery Mountain Park. Others include “Hiker’s Choice Full Moon Hike & Campfire” at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in the park’s horse-staging area. Participants experience the desert under the glowing light of a full moon. Selfguided and guided hikes are available. Afterward, there is a free marshmallow roast over the flames of a campfire. Participants are advised to bring a flashlight and water, and to wear closed-toe shoes for this 2-mile desert adventure. Pets are not allowed. On Feb. 24, “The Desert’s Most Dangerous Animals” starts at 6 p.m. in the Nature Center. During the hour-long presentation, a discussion is planned regarding which desert animals really are the most dangerous to humans, and based on statistics, which are the most likely to harm humans.
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Nile Theater in downtown Mesa was the pride of the region The Nile Theater was considered the envy of the Valley, when it opened in downtown Mesa, five years before Phoenix’s Orpheum Theater. The Nile, 105 W. Main St., debuted in 1924 when Mesa’s population was less than 4,000. The first movie shown was “The Seahawks,” starring Wallace Beery. The theater was designed by architect Hugh E. Gilbert and was operated as a partnership between Mesa’s William Menhennet and Richards & Nace of Phoenix. Along the way, Universal Pictures acquired an interest in the Richards & Nace Company and Menhennet sold his interest in the Nile to Universal. In 1929, Richards & Nace sold out to Paramount-Publix.
One of the best features of the Nile was unseen to the public. Within a galvanized box under the stage was a cooling system, among the best in the state, the theater boasted. A large fan blew across tons of ice dropped into the box daily, sending cool air through vents under each seat. The theater was the focal point of entertainment in Mesa until the last film was shown in 1951. Over the years, the building has seen many other businesses come and go, including a church, a clothing store and a nightclub known as the Valley’s punk “capital” in the early 2000s. Today, the Nile Theater is an all ages-venue with three rooms catering to many music communities and events.
A booth was set up outside the busy Nile Theater in downtown Mesa in 1945 to sell stamps and bonds that supported the U.S. armed forces. The Nile was designed by architect Hugh E. Gilbert. Photo courtesy of Mesa Historical Museum.
The Nile Theater, which opened at 105 W. Main St. in 1924, five years ahead of Phoenix’s Orpheum Theater, was considered the envy of the Valley. The Nile’s coolest feature, literally, was a galvanized box under the stage, where a large fan blew across tons of ice dropped into the box daily, sending cool air through vents under each seat. Photo courtesy of Mesa Historical Museum.
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i.d.e.a. Museum spring-break camps registration open Spring break looms. Not everybody will be heading to Kauai. For working parents, there might be a concern about what to do with their young kids. And for the students, who might have visions of lounging around on the iPhone all day, Mesa’s i.d.e.a. Museum has, well, an idea of how they might better keep their minds engaged during the break. The museum, 150 W. Pepper Place in downtown Mesa, created a spring-break camp in March aimed at students ages 6 to 12, featuring fun lessons inspired by its upcoming “Caped Crusaders & Everyday Heroes” exhibition. “Parents want to see their children laugh and learn at the same time during school breaks,” said i.d.e.a. Museum Education Curator Dena Milliron. “Our camps feature engaging activities that weave in art, science and technology. We want to spark their
curiosity and creativity.” The Heroes Spring Break Camp, run by i.d.e.a. Museum gallery educators, is March 13-17. Campers participate in project-based learning activities focused on daily topics, developing a superhero story and conducting science experiments tied to the exhibition themes. This half-day camp runs 9 a.m. to noon at the museum. Cost is $60 for i.d.e.a. Museum members, $75 for non-members. For registration links and more information go to ideaMuseum.org/ classes.html. The i.d.e.a. Museum also has a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) camp aimed at ages 10-15. In the “Art of Invention: ChainReaction STEAM Machines Spring Break Camp,” students will be introduced to the engineering-design process and will use a project-based
approach emphasizing problem identification, brainstorming, problem solving, rapid prototyping, teamwork and communication. Special activities at the STEAM camp include basic science, technology, engineering, arts, and math skill practice; electric circuits, microcontroller programming, music and storytelling. The camp will culminate with the design and construction of a giant thematic Rube Goldberg-style chainreaction machine. This camp runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 6-10 at the i.d.e.a. Museum. Students must provide their own lunch. Registration is $200 per student. Register by Feb. 20 at regonline.com/ steamlabs-session1. The museum plans classes for young people before these spring-break camps. “Messy Creations: Happy HeARTs,”
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Child-friendly outing Heroes, hearts and history collide at i.d.e.a. Museum By Kimberly Hosey Have a hero in the family? Maybe a hero-obsessed kid or two? The i.d.e.a. Museum, a short drive from Mesa neighborhoods, has you covered. Its next exhibit, “Caped Crusaders and Everyday Heroes,” runs Friday, Feb. 10, to Sunday, May 28. It takes guests on a hero’s journey through works by more than 15 national and international artists. Cultural and mythological heroes and heroines from around the world come to life. The exhibit also honors men and women who became community heroes because of their work or actions. Join your kids in finding a little heroic inspiration along the way. Handson activities, such as experiencing a superpower (via green screen), developing a storyboard detailing a unique champion of your own, and designing superhero costumes nurture creative thinking and are fun. The exhibit also features paintings, photography, sculptures and mixedmedia displays by artists around the state, country and world. As always, the museum, whose name stands for “Imagination. Design. Experience. Art,” also offers studios, rooms for crafts and physical play, an outdoor area perfect for grabbing a snack or picnic lunch, and the “Hub” near the front of the building. The busy, brightly colored Hub features 11 interactive stations to trigger imagination and creativity, like “Face Frames,” where guests create decorative glasses by first choosing frames (using pipe cleaners, pre-printed frame patterns or 3-D glasses), and then decorating them with materials like feathers, glitter, gems and stickers. If ever you wanted to craft with your kids without the hassle of gathering all the materials, i.d.e.a. is the place for you. Page 18
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ArtVille, a soft play area for kids 5 and younger, engages them, stimulating awareness of color, shape and texture while they crawl, walk, build and explore the brightly colored, soft oversize blocks. ArtVille guests must wear socks, which can be purchased at the museum, or bring your own. Older children are welcome, but only as “helpers.” Kids and adults may want to check out the groovy Black Light Room, now featuring a glowing “Alice in Wonderland” scene. Wear clothes with white, and you’ll really shine. You can use it to make believe, discuss the story, explain how light works or just goof around with your kids. The museum has activities and classes that allow your young heroes and makers to create art from the heart. Smocks are provided for many of the messier activities, but you might still want to bring a change of clothes for your artist.
Home School Historians: Jasper Johns 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 Young artists create a monoprint, learning a new technique as well as how Jasper Johns used symbolism. “Home School Historians” is every third Wednesday of the month, introducing a famous artist, art movement and fine-art technique. Registration fee includes one participating child, one adult and siblings younger than 5. Activities for siblings younger than 5 are included. Each additional participating child 5 and older must pay registration fee. Age: 5 to 12 Cost: Members, $7; non-members, $12
Messy Creations: Happy HeARTs 10 to 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 Guests at this Valentine’s Day workshop will create crafty masterpieces with stamping, sticking and painting. Afterward, explore the “Caped Crusaders and Everyday Heroes” exhibit and try to
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Infant Messy Creations: Little Leprechauns 10 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 17 It’s a lucky day to explore all things sensory with a green theme. Babies and toddlers will get messy while creating artwork after a story about a leprechaun. Registration includes admission. Age: 6 months to 24 months; child must be accompanied by adult Cost: Members, $5; non-members, $13 Messy Creations: Stamp, Drip and Print 10 to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, April 13 Young makers stamp and drip paint from eggs, print with potatoes and create art. Registration includes admission. Age: 2 to 5; child must be accompanied by adult Cost: Members $6, non-members $14. Home School Historians: Andy Warhol 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19 Learn about Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art – and create screen printed artwork of your own. Age: 5 to 12 Cost: Members, $7; nonmembers, $12 The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
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Vacation foibles We’d been looking forward to the week for months. We planned and packed and prepared to play. The months of waiting became weeks, the weeks became days, and then it was here: Vacation! Seven days of perfectly choreographed bliss. Or not. Our trip took us to the world’s most famous Mickey. It’s among our favorites because grown adults wear silly mouse ears while dining on oversize, overpriced turkey legs, and no one thinks that’s weird. Most vacations include a hiccup or two. Ours started before we got to the parks. We’d ordered brightly colored matching T-shirts. They arrived the day after we left, so we never got to take a
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checkers and metal detectors without a hitch, but my husband was chosen for extra security screening. This brought a scowl, and delayed our entire party by a good 30 seconds. We then ran to the ride of choice and prepared to wait in line. It’s what you do. A woman in a red dress cut through the queue to catch up with her party. We let her pass and watched her. She got to a spot where all that separated her from them was a railing, which she hopped without further ado. Her dress flew up and we all saw what none of us wanted to see: She wore a red dress, and nothing more. After that, our day was rather hohum, and by that I mean filled with great rides and fun-filled family times, with a lot of walking. We left tired, spent and fulfilled, until we realized we’d violated a primary rule: You’ve got to remember where you park.
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I auditioned for the Kansas City Youth Symphony in ninth grade because my junior-high orchestra had only nine kids in it and I wanted a more sophisticated musical experience. I wanted to be a really good cellist but I didn’t want to practice, and that music was hard! So after a few months of being embarrassed that I was only playing half the notes in last chair, I decided to quit. Except Mom and Dad wouldn’t let me. As far as they were concerned, I had made a commitment and they expected me to finish the season. I was really mad, but they were actually doing me a favor because they were helping me “get gritty.” According to University of Pennsylvania psychology professor Angela Duckworth, to be gritty
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around the neighborhood North-central Mesa is bursting with parents looking for wholesome outings with their children, and the city has a multitude of venues and activities to satisfy them. Whether it’s a day at the i.d.e.a Musuem or at Red Mountain Park, there is a lot of family fun to be had in the city.
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1. Fishing is fun, right? Rand Provost, 4, isn’t so sure while his grandfather, David, fixes Rand’s line at Red Mountain Park. 2. Ava Bigler, 6, has the beat during her outing at the i.d.e.a. Museum. 3. Matteo Amarilla Wutich (left), 3, and Alexander Amarilla Wutich drum up a catchy rhythm at the i.d.e.a. Museum. 4. Sidney Trygstad, 3, of Mesa, is learning the ropes at the Red Mountain Park playground. 5. There’s nothing like fishing for a bonding experience. Tim Vaught, 12, of east Mesa, and his grandfather, Kenny, throw a line at Red Mountain Park’s urban lake. 6. At 3, Ava already knows how to climb to the top. 7. He might not be quite ready yet for the big sand dunes, but Landon Reynolds, 6, has mastered the sidewalk at Red Mountain Park.
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Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’
Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a troublesome cat in a striped hat comes to the stage courtesy of Child’s Play AZ. When: Weekends, Feb. 4-19, 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. Where: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe Cost: $12-$26 Info: 480-350-2822 or childsplayaz.org .
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Mesa Arts & Crafts Festival
Stroll through downtown Mesa and take in the work of local artists and makers, plus enjoy live music and other familyfriendly fun. When: Saturdays, Feb. 4 and 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Mesa, 4 N. Macdonald, Mesa Cost: Free Info: macfestmesa.com
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‘Matilda the Musical’
See the acclaimed Broadway production based on Roald Dahl’s children’s novel about a highly imaginative girl. When: Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 7-12, times vary Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe Cost: $40-$220 Info: 480-965-3434 or asugammage.com
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I Love Science Day!
Observe ongoing scientific experiments and take part in science and crafts of your own. When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m. Where: Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa Cost: (Museum admission) $12, adults; $10, seniors; $8, students; $7, ages 3-12; free ages 2 and younger Info: arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
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Gather the family for a fun time of board games and Wii competitions. When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events.mesalibrary.org
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Ride over to the park and watch a free screening of the family-friendly movie “Minions.” Bring chairs and blankets. When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Park, 745 E. Brown Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: mesaaz.gov
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Browse nearly 500,000 used books in every genre at incredibly low prices, as well as rare books. When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12, 8 a.m. Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix Cost: Free entry (fee to park) Info: vnsabooksale.org
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Grab your wands and brooms and join other “Harry Potter” fans of all ages for an hour of fun. Dressing up is encouraged. When: Friday, Feb. 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events.mesalibrary.org
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PBS’ math-wielding investigators Olive and Otto come to the stage in this production aimed at preschool and early-elementary schoolchildren. When: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Where: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix Cost: $15-$51 Info: 602-379-2800 or livenation.com
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Watch some of your favorite Disney scenes from “Beauty and the Beast” and “Frozen” backed by a live orchestra. When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26, times vary Where: Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second Street, Phoenix Cost: $33-$109 Info: 602-495-1999 or tickets. phoenixsymphony.org
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Behind the scenes Blue Crew keeps Mesa schools looking good By Laurie Struna Coming soon to a school near you is Mesa Public Schools’ Blue Crew, an evening maintenance team intended to complement the day-operations staff in addressing campus maintenance issues. The Blue Crew is taking a proactive approach to maintaining school facilities at a level that allows educators to provide a safe and positive learning environment for students. Seven skilled tradesman make up the Blue Crew, including painters, carpenters, plumbers and electricians outfitted with a stocked warehouse on wheels. “There are times when operations cannot gain access to certain areas of a campus during school hours,” says Todd Poer, director of operations. “Sometimes we have to close restrooms or turn off water or power.
“Having our Blue Crew take care of these things after hours eliminates being disruptive during classroom instruction.” The Blue Crew focuses on one site at a time to perform preventive maintenance on aging items, which in turn reduces the number of new site-based work orders. It also increases workflow efficiency, saving time and money. The day maintenance staff assists the Blue Crew by completing aesthetic projects that include restriping parking lots, painting curbs, assessing roofing issues, manicuring landscapes and deepcleaning campuses. “We want principals and staff to feel they are getting our undivided attention,” Poer said. “By the time we complete the final walk-through with the principal, we will have addressed everything on their list, and the campus shines.” Principals complete an initial visit to address issues and concerns with their
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campuses. They are updated on the progress throughout the project. “The Blue Crew went above and beyond to take care of our school and our needs,” said Monica Torres, principal
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The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board honored six January Students of the Month during its Jan. 10 meeting. The district’s newest Students of the Month, who won plaques and other prizes, are: Elijah Ry’Shyon Butler, senior, Mesa High; Rhett Gleason, sixth-grader, Field Elementary; Caitlyn Leslie, fifth-grader, Highland Arts Elementary; Shakib Martinez, sixth-grader, Taft Elementary; Calina Nguyen, third-grader, Roosevelt Elementary; and Rylee Vasquez, third-grader, Eisenhower Center for Innovation. The Student of the Month program gives the district the opportunity to celebrate students’ successes. Each month during the school year, students from throughout the district are nominated based on quality of character and excellence in leadership, academics, arts and athletics. During the presentation in front of the Governing Board, videos show students in their daily school lives while their principals or other school representatives read tributes aloud. Students receive professional-quality
Student of the Month Rhett Gleason is congratulated by Scott Cumberledge, principal at Field Elementary. (Tim Hacker/Mesa Public Schools)
portraits, provided by Mesa Public Schools. Winners also receive gift cards from the Mesa Foundation for Educational Excellence. Student of the Month portraits hang on walls of honor in the district Board Room and in the lobby of the Administrative Services Center.
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Mesa student earns Concordia President’s Scholarship Annie Pico of Mesa was awarded the President’s Scholarship, the highest financial honor available, to Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. To retain it, students must hold a 3.5 GPA or higher throughout their college career. Each student will receive $18,000 per academic year. Pico also was part of the Christmas at Concordia annual celebration Dec. 2-4, as a Soprano I in the Women’s Chorale. Other Mesa students receiving collegiate honors: Katelynn McClure earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, during the fall semester. Kylie White, majoring in neuroscience at Delaware County Community College in Media,
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Pennsylvania, was inducted into the Alpha Tau Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest honor society in higher education. She is the daughter of Lorrie C. White and Richard White of Mesa. John Heffernon, a master’s student in industrial/organizational psychology, recently presented research findings at Muskingum University’s Fall Research and Internship Forum, on its New Concord, Ohio, campus. Patrick C. Conlon is among 80 recipients nationwide of the Love of Learning Award worth $500 from Phi Kappa Phi. Conlon, who holds a doctoral degree from the University of Arizona, will use funds toward research into Latinos with Type 2 diabetes in the southwestern U.S. continued on page 33 February 2017
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What the Hell Bar & Grill’s 7th anniversary Enjoy a family-friendly party that includes food and drink specials, pool tournament and free snow cones for kids. It all benefits Gabriel’s Angels charity. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, noon-1 a.m. Where: What the Hell Bar & Grill, 7303 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: Free Info: whatthehellbar.com/ anniversary-party
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Family Dodge Ball Get the family together and go head-to-head with other families in a friendly but cutthroat game of dodgeball. When: Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 6-8 p.m. Where: Mesa Family YMCA, 207 N. Mesa Drive, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-969-8166 or valleyymca.org/mesa
Neil Sedaka Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist and author Neil Sedaka brings his impressive musical history to the Valley stage, backed by the Phoenix Symphony. When: Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa Cost: $64-$96 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Casino Night Join East Valley Adult Resources for an exciting night of card games, craps, bingo, raffle and silent auction. For ages 21 and older. When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 4-8 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe Street, Mesa Cost: Free entry, $20 raffle tickets Info: 480-964-9014 or evadultresources.org
Genealogy basics Learn how to start tracing your family for free by using popular genealogy software. When: Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 27, 1-3 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3100 or events. mesalibrary.org
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Swingsational The Salt River Brass presents the music of the Big Band era, including the work of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Woody Herman. When: Sunday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St, Mesa Cost: $15-$24 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
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2nd Friday Night Out This month’s theme will be “Swingin’ Sweethearts on Main” in honor of Valentine’s Day. Show up and swing dance, listen to live music and get treats. When: Friday, Feb. 11, 6-10 p.m. Where: Downtown Mesa, between Center and Country Club Cost: Free Info: www.2ndfridaynightout.com
The Bones of Fiction Learn from a best-selling author how to craft a fiction novel from the beginning. Suitable for teens as well as adults. When: Saturday, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3253 or events. mesalibrary.org
Youth Symphony of the Southwest Join the youth-oriented community ensemble for a free concert that presents Elgar’s “Concerto for Cello” and Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture.” When: Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Quilts for a Cause Get started in the world of quilting by making a sample baby quilt that will go to a charity. For ages 12 and older. When: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-3253 or events.mesalibrary.org
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Kathryn Hall was accepted for admission for the 2017-18 academic year and awarded the Founders Scholarship worth $22,000 to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Madison Guitard has been named to the fall 2016 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher earn the honor. Joseph Hartshorn, a freshman in biblical studies, and cinema and media communication, earned Dean’s List recognition at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, for the fall 2016 semester. Undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the list. Emma Rose Kachelmeyer, an apparel, merchandising and design major, is among those on the fall semester 2016 Dean’s List at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Students must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work to qualify.
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East Valley Pops Orchestra Spend an evening with the East Valley Pops Orchestra, a 60-andolder member organization founded in 1982. When: Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe Street, Mesa Cost: $6 in advance in person, $8 at the door Info: 480-964-9014 or evadultresources.org
Shaolin Warriors: The Legend Continues More than 20 kung fu masters take the stage in this choreographed stage production that displays their amazing physical and mental discipline. When: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa Cost: $20-$40 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
Experience Hendrix Tour A collection of amazing guitarists, including Billy Cox, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa and Chris Layton pay tribute to one of the greatest: Jimmy Hendrix. When: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa Cost: $50-$90 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com
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VEX Robotics Challenge Use the VEX Robotics System to create a robot that can pass an obstacle course. Ages 12-18. When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free (registration required) Info: 480-644-3253 or events. mesalibrary.org
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When locally owned Orchard Eats opened on the northwestern corner of Gilbert and McKellips roads last year, owner David Candland’s mission was to always serve food that is organic, fresh and healthy. Mission accomplished. When entering Orchard Eats, to the right are three large flat-screens displaying the menu. It includes salads, soups, sandwiches, entrées and sweet crêpes. Heather greeted us as we approached the order-at-thecounter area and cheerfully helped us make our selections. The soup of the day was chicken tortilla (cup, $3; bowl, $5) and I knew from the very first spoonful that Orchard Eats would live up to the slogan printed on the door promising “fresh fare because we care.” The rich comm. spotlight
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Brownies, caramel a yummy pairing This month, with Valentine’s Day, is made for chocolate lovers. By all means, give chocolate as a Valentine’s Day gift, but if you do happen to have any chocolates left over after this sweet holiday, I have the perfect idea: Turn them into “Ellie Cakes.” That’s what Elyse Judd’s mom did. She would add them to pieces of brownies that didn’t quite come out of the pan perfectly. She called them “Ellie Cakes” and made them an heirloom treasure. Phoenix resident Elyse Judd shares the story: “Mom would take the broken pieces of brownies that didn’t come out of the
pan in perfect squares and any leftover chocolates we had on hand and she would freeze them for a few hours. Then she would cut them up into little squares and pile them on top of the brownies that did come out in perfect squares, using caramel sauce as the glue! It was my favorite treat ever, so Mom named them Ellie Cakes!” As if homemade brownies aren’t delicious enough, Ellie Cakes take them to a yummy new level. Thanks, Elyse, for a sweetheart of an idea!
Brownie Ingredients: 1 box devil’s food cake mix 1 box brownie mix 3 eggs 1 ½ cups water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons strong coffee or 2 teaspoons instant espresso 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons Hershey’s chocolate syrup (optional) 1 bag (8 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts, divided caramel sauce to drizzle Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 shallow baking dish. (Elyse’s mom used a jelly-roll baking sheet or quartersheet pan.) Mix together package of dry devil’s food cake mix, brownie mix, eggs, water, oil, coffee, cocoa, chocolate syrup,
chocolate chips and 1 cup of the walnuts until well blended. Reserve ½ cup walnuts for topping. Bake according to brownie mix package instructions. Do not overbake brownies. When cool, cut in squares. Place 3-4 squares in freezer. When hardened, cut into ½-inch cubes. Drizzle a small amount of caramel sauce over brownies. Place frozen brownie cubes and walnuts over top. Caramel Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup boiling water 1 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon salt Directions: In a skillet or small pot, combine sugar, boiling water, butter, vanilla and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, and cool until thickened. Do not burn bottom of pan.
Jan’s Notes: I love these Ellie Cakes and wanted to share some tips for making perfect brownies. If you have a pure convection element in your oven, use it. It will give you the best even cooking. Also, it’s hard to tell when brownies are done. When the aroma of chocolate coming from the oven hits me, I know the brownies are just about done. Halfway through the baking process, I open the oven and gently pat the top of the brownies. That deflates the air bubble on top and I can tell if the brownies are done.
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Sharon Bennett, her husband and three children wanted to open a family business in Mesa, where they live. They chose an independent yogurt shop since it let them make all the decisions. “Plus, who doesn’t want to own a yogurt shop?” Bennett said. Twisterz Frozen Yogurt was the result, opening on McKellips Road near Stapley just before Thanksgiving in 2014. More than two years later, the Bennetts know how to satisfy a sweet tooth, even for those who can’t eat sugar. Twisterz also sells gelato, custard, sorbet and frozen ice. The Bennetts are keeping it real with live active yogurt cultures and real comm. spotlight
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chopped fruit toppings. Bennett’s staff greets everyone who enters Twisterz with a sample. Twisterz’ desserts, which rotate, try to please every taste and dietary need. “People really appreciate the nosugar-added options, two dairy-free flavors, and our fresh ingredients,” Bennett said. Customers have many choices. Belgian-cookie gelato is popular. Customers also like to inject a cotton candy, butter pecan or root beer flavor into their vanilla custard. Unlike many yogurt shops, Twisterz also offers sodas, so root beer floats and boba sodas are available. Twisterz’ 70-plus toppings include many gummy varieties, candies,
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Sharon Bennett owns Twisterz Frozen Yogurt in Mesa. getting better and more fun. We’re a family-friendly place to hang out.” Twisterz Frozen Yogurt 1229 E. McKellips Road, Mesa Open Sundays-Thursdays 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Twisterzaz.com 480-656-2247
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Long Realty in Mesa is an independently owned and operated realty firm where Gregg Beeson hones his craft to assist buyers and sellers in the marketplace. “The number one takeaway for those interested in selling their home is I will market their property in the most professional way,” he said. “And for buyers, I will work diligently to help them find their perfect home. “Marketing beautiful homes is something I really love. I really enjoy real estate.” Working out of his office at 2500 S. Power Road, Suite 109 in Mesa, Beeson deals exclusively in residential comm. spotlight
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real estate, primarily in the masterplanned neighborhoods of Las Sendas and Mountain Bridge. Beeson began his real estate career in 2002. He worked for several firms before exiting the industry in 2011 for a family move to Colorado. Beeson returned to Mesa and to the real-estate business in May of 2016, this time with Long Realty. “The organization does a lot for me, but in the end, real estate is all about how you do business,” he said. As part of Long Realty, a 90-yearold company based in Tucson and part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, Beeson has access to a robust regional
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