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East Mesa lawmaker on hot seat Zaharis PE teacher in the with governor over water bill running for top educator prize By Howard Fischer
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Republican State Rep. Rusty Bowers represents District 25, which includes Northeast Mesa. (Photo courtesy Rusty Bowers)
An East Mesa legislator has drawn the governor’s ire for helping to push legislation that would undermine the state’s conservation efforts that enable it to keep drawing water from the Colorado River. Top officials in the Ducey administration are reaching out to the media – and, by extension, the public – to blunt efforts by Republican State Rep. Rusty Bowers and Cochise County Sen. Gail Griffin that would allow developers to circumvent requirements that they show there is sufficient water to sustain their projects. Tom Buschatzke, director of the De-
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Marty Manning presents Mindy Przeor with the Excellence in Education Award. (Special to Nearby News)
Active runners, Kris and Mindy Przeor know the joys of crossing the finish line after a tough race, or pushing themselves beyond their perceived limits. She has especially taken that to heart as a physical education teacher at Zaharis Elementary School. “It’s amazing when students discover how much they can do, whether it’s learning a new physical skill they’re afraid of or something they don’t think they can do,” she said. “I love it when they say, ‘Look, Mrs. Przeor! I did it!’” Recently, Kris nominated his wife for the 99.9 KEZ and Taylor Morrison’s
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By Eric Newman Fifty-five East Valley students— including those from Red Mountain High School and BASIS Mesa—faced an assortment of brain-bending questions at the recent Arizona Regional High School Bowl. And one of the three five-member teams from BASIS Chandler correctly answered enough complicated questions to win the competition and qualify for the National Science Bowl in April in Washington, D.C. The games consisted of two 8-minute rounds of science, technology, engineering and math questions with round-robin play eliminating teams in a bracket-style tournament. Before the competition started, Grant Anderson, president/CEO of Paragon Space Development Corp., gave a short keynote speech
encouraging the students to pursue STEM careers. “Win, lose, draw, however you come out today, the fact that you worked your way here,” he said. BASIS Chandler coach Theresa Gburek said her team members worked for months after school answering online questions; reading numerous textbooks, packets and research studies; and practicing fastpaced recollection. Members of the winning BASIS Chandler team are Aryan Soman, Zarif Ahsan, Agustya Matheth, Clara Wang and Shenyi Li. Each contestant specialized in one or two different subjects and collaborated to form a team with a wide range of knowledge that could lead them to success.
“These kids are amazing. We’ve been wanting to win this for a long time,” she said, “So they’re just incredibly motivated and incredibly proactive. It’s really all them.” Their accrued information also made them well versed in the base sciences, preparing them for college. “It really means a lot to have a job in that field, and this is like a stepping stone to that, because you’re dedicating yourself to it and really going in-depth into whatever studies you are doing,” Verrado High School senior Gina Penuelas said. Many participants already are doing well in their science and math courses in school, and just enjoy the additional challenge and outlet to study their favorite subjects in further depth, Gburek said. For BASIS Mesa senior Rahman Mustapha, the hours of study gave him a reason to spend time searching for real-world applications to formulas and expanded his technical vocabulary in schoolwork. “It helps to the extent that you’re getting more exposure to this type of learning,” Mustapha said. “All the knowledge is rewarding because it’s more than we’re getting in school. And you can look into what you want to know and what’s interesting, but it helps in the competition as well.” Though vast understanding of the different fields was essential, the contestants had to be efficient in button-pressing and managing the 16 minutes of game play. Tournament director Shashi Jasthi, president/CEO of Solugenix Corp. in Scottsdale, said he has seen the competition grow over 12 years from 12 teams to 32. He said competition-style education activities are going to only increase in
demand around the country. “There is a real need and hunger to have this type of education-based, STEM-based event,” Jasthi said. “When compared to other large metropolitan areas, we did not have enough. Over the last few years we’ve gotten our act together.”
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Bill...continued from page 1 partment of Water Resources, also said there are flaws in language designed to deal with whether there really is water for development in Pinal County. But Kirk Adams, the governor’s chief of staff, said the real problem with the measure is what it lacks: a clear waterconservation plan that would preserve Arizona’s ability to keep withdrawing water from the Colorado River in the face of the ongoing drought. Adams said that is crucial because the level of Lake Mead is reaching a critical low. And at that point, the multi-state deal that resulted in federal dollars to build the Central Arizona Project would shut off Arizona’s water supply.
Gov. Doug Ducey’s top aide said he and his staff are working directly with both Griffin and Bowers in a bid to make changes. But he also has taken the unusual – and possibly unprecedented – step of reaching out to reporters to generate stories designed to put pressure on lawmakers to make the legislation, up for debate this coming week, more acceptable to the governor. Griffin expressed some surprise when being informed of the outreach effort, but would only say, “That’s interesting.’’ Adams said this isn’t the first time the governor and his top aides have taken such action in promoting legislation. He said that’s the process that occurred before Ducey introduced a
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“We’re not going to allow bills that get in the way of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act or take away from the work of the people that have come before I came into office in protecting Arizona’s water,’’ he said at the time. He added it would “encourage a patchwork of water ordinances throughout our cities and leave our water supplies in peril.’’ That view has not changed. “This bill, in its current form, falls short,’’ Adams said, contending that provision and others “actually turn back the clock on water management and actually undermine consumer protections, particularly as it relates to adequate water supply and assured water supply.’’ That question of water rights in Pinal County addresses parallel issues. “It does not have any conservation measures in there relative to keeping the levels of Lake Mead where they need to be to avoid shortages,’’ Adams said. And that, he said, is “forbearance.’’ Put simply, it allows those who have rights to draw water from the Colorado River to make a conscious decision to leave some of it in the river now, maintain “title’’ to it and keep the right to withdraw it at some later date. They can do that now. But Buschatzke said the only way to make it work is with state oversight and enforcement. He said the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, one of the users, has done that in the past, but in consultation with partners in California, Nevada and the federal government “and asking everyone else to just trust them,’’ including other Colorado River water users. “There’s no public process that allows the people to weigh in on whether that reduction in use is legitimate or not,’’ Buschatzke said. He said the governor wants not only a public process but also verification that the water being left in the river actually represents a decrease in what is being used, not just what they have the legal right to withdraw.
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Teacher...continued from page 1 Excellence in Education Award for her contribution to the kids and to the development of a Mesa 5K event. Mindy won the monthly prize, and the two organizations visited the school with a plaque and $99. She is in the running now for Taylor Morrison and 99.9 KEZ Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year award. “You’ve made an impact on so many kids and so many families,” said Marty Manning of 99.9 KEZ, who presented Przeor with the awards. Brad Schoenberg with Taylor Morrison’s Phoenix division echoed Manning’s sentiment. “Mindy Przeor is an excellent role model to her students,” said Schoenberg, a division president. “Her dedication extends beyond her role as a teacher. She is a mentor to her community. Taylor Morrison has built its reputation on the kind of dedication and drive that Mindy Przeor has demonstrated through her accomplishments.” Przeor has received widespread acclaim throughout her career for encouraging students to participate
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Zaharis Elementary School teacher Mindy Przeor, Principal Mike Oliver and KEZ’s Marty Manning celebrate Przeor’s teaching honor with her fourth-grade students. (Photo courtesy KEZ/Taylor Morrison)
in physical education before and after school. She founded The Running Club. “That moment of self-discovery— especially when they’re crossing the finish line—is everything,” she said. “It’s been quite the honor. It was a
wild fall, as I received the Teacher of the Year honor from the Arizona Education Department prize.” Among her projects is RUN3rd 5K at Red Mountain High School Saturday, April 7. The event is open to the public and proceeds benefit the RUN3rd
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Alliance to support area after-school running programs. RUN3rd is a national initiative founded by actor Sean Astin. “Mindy is one of those rare people who you meet in life that you just want to be around,” Astin said. “I have such confidence in Mindy’s work ethic and her unique brand of inspirational leadership. I can’t imagine this nonprofit project in any more capable and caring hands.” He will be in town to promote RUN3rd Alliance on Thursday, March 22, and Friday, March 23. Astin will host a Rudy movie party at Alamo Drafthouse in Chandler on March 22, and then an improv comedy show with JesterZ Improv the following night. Visit run3rdalliance. com or jesterzimprov.com for more information. “Teaching and the 5K run are good ways of sharing my passion for healthy living,” said Przeor, 38. “It’s humbling to be honored. When people notice something you’re doing that you’re passionate about and enjoy, it’s amazing.”
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In 1881, there were thousands of U.S. post offices, including one in Mesa. On the south side of Main Street and Macdonald, the first Mesa post office delivered mail to less than 200 city residents. The first Mesa postmaster, Fanny VanCott Macdonald, the mayor’s wife, ran the post office out of her small, adobe general store from 1881 to 1885. It was called Hayden until 1886, and its earliest-known postmark is December 13, 1883. In May 1886, the post office was renamed Zenos and then Mesa, when the post office at Mesaville, Arizona, closed. In early days, before the town of Mesa’s settlement, mail arrived in Arizona Territory via stagecoach. By 1895, the transcontinental railroad delivered mail to the west. The rail line connected with the Maricopa and Phoenix railroad in 1895.
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In 1937 Mesa’s third post office, now known as the federal building, was built as part of President Roosevelt’s WPA project during the Great Depression. Using his connections, Mesa Postmaster F.K. Pomeroy brought U.S. Postmaster General James Farley to Mesa for the dedication. Mesa’s quick expansion created the need for post offices. In 1947, Mesa had seven city routes and three rural routes serving its 16,790 residents through one main post office.
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Jerri Ramey vividly remembers her first public performance. She was 3 years old and it was at a motherdaughter banquet at a Chicago church. “I did four songs and they made a wax record,” said Ramey, an Apache Wells resident. “I got $1 with a red ribbon wrapped around it. I still have it. I made a collage and it’s in that collage.” Ramey hasn’t stopped singing since. Now she performs with Simple A Cappella, a chapter of the Sweet Adelines. The group will compete during Gateway to Harmony, Region 21 Golden West, Convention and Competition, April 19 to April 22 at the Orpheum. “We’re a competitive chorus and we’re doing extremely well. Simply A Cappella has about 25 members,” she said. “We’re not a big chorus; we’re small but mighty. “We won medals a couple yeas ago. We’re excited about the competition. For five years it’s been at the Orpheum in Phoenix. We stay at one of the hotels down there. The quartets are on Friday and the choruses are on Saturday. Ramey is multitalented. She plays piano, an instrument she took up at age 8. Her mother taught her to play the instrument and inspired her. “Music is a big part of my life and fun, fun,” she said. “I find it extremely
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Murals are allowed only in downtown Mesa, but if a proposed sign code is approved, it would permit them throughout the city. But not everyone at the February 20 public comment meeting at the Mesa Fire Station on First Street liked that idea. “Art is subjective, what’s beauty to one person, is not to another,” said resident Stephanie Wright. She and about six other Mesa residents watched a slideshow on the proposed changes and discussed them afterward, focusing most of their comments on the murals. Rob Scantlebury said, although there are murals he doesn’t like, he “wouldn’t make a law to stop somebody from doing it. I’m not into regulating other people’s art.” Rather than loosening the rules about placement of banners and murals, W. Dea Montague favors tighter restrictions “to create a better Mesa.” He said after the presentation that having graffiti art, such as on railroad carts, does not do that. “We don’t deserve to be treated as second-class citizens. We want our area to be nice,” Montague said. Development Services Department project manager Angelica Guevara said murals “can help beautify cities and build a sense of community and a sense of place. The current restrictions need to be modified and staff is proposing changes that would comply with the Reed vs. Town of Gilbert decision while allowing property owners to provide more art throughout our community.” Reed vs. Town of Gilbert is a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court clarified when municipalities may impose content-based restrictions on signage. Mesa’s draft sign code goes far beyond murals. It proposes revisions to permanent and portable signs. It clearly outlines when permits are needed, making it easier for the public
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to understand the rules. The public comment meeting allowed Mesa residents to discuss their thoughts on the draft with John Wesley, planning director/zoning administrator for Development Services and Guevara. That slide show is available online at mesaaz.gov. Guevara said city officials are interested in hearing the public’s thoughts because some of the proposed items are “new and different.” They are: • Removing content-based classifications • Allowance for an increase in height to a monument or freestanding sign from 12 feet to 14 feet, and an increase in sign area from 80 square feet to 120 square feet when certain circumstances apply, such as, it is in a commercial center that has more than three occupants and the commercial center has more than 400 linear feet of street frontage. • Allowance for an increase in the number of attached signs on certain buildings, such as, pad buildings, multitenant office buildings, and larger buildings that have more than 200 feet of frontage width.” The draft sign ordinance was released on December 28 for public viewing. Wesley and Guevara said changes are likely because of the public’s comments. For example, in the proposed code, wall detached banners can be up
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for 45 days per year, but the public recommended only 30 days per year to match the existing code. Guevara and Wesley said they are taking this suggestion into consideration. At the February 20 meeting, residents wanted improved enforcement. Wright suggested hiring additional people to enforce these codes. “I don’t think we understand all of the revised code,” she said. One would have to carry around the codebook to see if something was prohibited or not, Wright said. “If you’re going to make new laws, then you provide a way to enforce those laws,” Wright said. She added she appreciated that Guevara and Wesley compared their codes to other cities and towns. For example, Guevara said Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale and Tempe only allow 25 percent of their windows to be covered in signs. That might be a code change to recommend to the Mesa City Council, Guevara said. The goal is to present a final sign code ordinance to the Mesa City Council by mid-2018, Guevara said. It still has to go through various review boards, including the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, and the Planning and Zoning through the end of May. To send suggestions or give input about the proposed draft, email signinfo@mesaaz.gov. March 2018
By Steven Solomon Residents who would like to own a library book instead of just checking one out can peruse the Big Book Sale at the Red Mountain Branch Library from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15. Fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and magazines will be offered at the library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa. This is the fifth time the library has held a book sale, which mostly attracts patrons, but also people from the community. A few hundred are expected to attend, including many parents, grandparents, and children. “Most popular are fiction, children’s and nonfiction, specifically war and history, cookbooks and self-
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help,” said Darcy Ljunggren, the library’s volunteer coordinator. “All proceeds go back into library programs and services and pays for new programming to offer to the community.” In addition to books withdrawn from the library’s circulation, some of the items for sale have been donated. Prices range from 25 cents to $10, with the average cost of $2. The library accepts donations of books, magazines, movies and music year-round. Anyone with more than a box to donate is asked to drop it off at the Main Library, 64 E. First Street. Volunteers, who must be at least 14 years old, are key to the success of the book sale. “We have about 15 to 20 volunteers who will help with everything—set up, clean up, sales, customer service,” Ljunggren said. “We are always looking for help at the end of the sale for clean up. It’s a great activity for high school groups.” Volunteering for the library is
rewarding and it comes with perks. These include access to city of Mesa training, no overdue fines, and 25 percent off used book purchases. Mileage reimbursement is available for seniors in the East Valley Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Service Learning credit hours also available. Ljunggren also handles a monthly program that delivers book selections to housebound patrons, regardless of age. The library has one of the state’s largest and most complete large-print collections. Among other services, the branch offers a workspace called THINKspot, which is specially designed for new business owners. Included in THINKspot are a green screen, digital camera, 3D printer, a holographic computer, iMac computers with editing capabilities, a SMART Board touch-screen monitor and tables that connect computers to a large screen for collaborative projects.
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Familytime Spend the evening at Rockin’ R Ranch By Crystal Lewis Brown When we packed the car and headed to Mesa, we assumed we’d be visiting an ordinary ranch. We had no idea that once we walked through the cave to enter Rockin’ R Ranch we’d be stepping into an Old West town. That’s the point, said Mary Robson (known as Sweet Mary ‘round these parts), who owns the ranch with husband Big Jim. “As you walk into the cave, hopefully you walk into another world,” she said. The town opens at 5:30 p.m. where guests can pick up their tickets – Sweet Mary strongly recommends reserving them in advance. While you
wait in line, take some time to eyeball the town or grab a prop gun and take a photo guarding your hideout. Depending on what time you arrive, you may smell the hot country biscuits – be sure to grab one (or more) to nibble on as you check out the rest of the town. If you’re with kids, it may be nearly impossible to pass on the opportunity to pan for gold. If not, head over to the old saloon where Chelsea (the Robsons’ youngest daughter, actually) is likely singing downstairs. Chelsea is just one of the Robson’s six children, all of whom have grown
That meant we headed into the chow line and grabbed our utensils (putting them in our pockets as instructed) and got a metal tray (holding it with two hands, also per Big Jim’s instructions). Our trays were then loaded with hearty helpings of cowboy beans, chicken or beef (or both for about $2 more), baked potato, biscuits and cinnamon crumb cake. After dinner, Big Jim took the stage again, introducing us to the Rockin’ R Wranglers, who sang, dance, plucked and fiddled for the next hour or so. I won’t go into too much detail so as not to spoil it, but there were also a few surprises. After dinner, we all headed outside to get ready to watch the gunfight. We left the ranch at around 9 p.m., which makes the Rockin’ R Ranch more of a destination than a quick drive-by activity. In other words, keep the afternoon light and show up hungry – it’s an all-you-caneat affair.
up on stage, said Sweet Mary. The Robsons’ daughter, Marisa, also helps out at the ranch and participates in the show. “We try to keep it real, and it’s great family entertainment,” Sweet Mary said. Even so, those wanting something a little stronger than lemonade to drink can head upstairs. My kids love running outdoors, so showing up early gave us a chance to IF YOU GO explore before things got too busy. We What: Rockin’ R Ranch wandered past what looked like an Where: 136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa old Western church, past a few farm Cost: Adult tickets start at $35; children’s (5-12) tickets start at $25 animals, including a pony offering Info: 480-832-1539, rockinr.net rides for $5. We also popped into Sweet Mary’s shop, where they served fudge and other confections before we gathered with the rest of the guests to watch their rendition of an old timey traveling medicine show. After the show, Many of our locals have known us as Bistro à la mode Many of our locals have known us as Bistro à la mode with exceptional lunch food and al fresco dining. which was hilarious, with exceptional lunch food and al fresco dining. we headed inside for The demand for a unique and remarkable dining dinner at 6:30 p.m. experience in North Mesa has been steadily growing demand for a unique and remarkable dining known us as Bistrolistened à la The We've and are proud to announce Then it became Big unch food and al fresco in480-641-4148 North been growing Boardexperience & Batten - A Modern Bistro Mesa 4012 has E Palm Street - Mesa,steadily AZ 85215 www.bbdining.com Jim’s show. ng. We've listened and are proud to announce He delved into the The days of driving to Scottsdale for dinner are over. and remarkable dining Board & Batten - A Modern Bistro history of Rockin’ R, has been steadily growing a working ranch the e proud to announce A Modern Bistro The days of driving to Scottsdale for dinner are over. family has owned and Social Hour Dinner for 35 years. sdale for dinner over.server about our special Easter Askare your Brunch MarchTues, 31, Wed, 2018Thurs operated (we want youon to be Lunch He also gave us the “happy” butrecommended) mostly 5:00pm - 9:00pm (More info coming soon to the- Sat website - reservations Tues come to socialize) rules of partaking in 10:30am - 2:30pm Fri & Sat Tues - Sat a real-life Cowboy Social Hour Dinner 5:00pm - 10:00pm Social Hour 3:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner Lunch (we want you to be Tues, Wed, Thurs Dinner. Tues - Sat “happy” but mostly 5:00pm - 9:00pm (we want you to be Tues, Wed, Thurs “We’re not going 10:30am - 2:30pm come to socialize) Lunch “happy” but mostly 5:00pm - 9:00pm Fri & Sat Tues - Sat to treat you like Tues - Sat 5:00pm - 10:00pm 3:00pm - 6:00pm come to socialize) strangers, ” he said. 480-641-4148 4012 E Palm Street 10:30am - Mesa, AZ- 2:30pm 85215 www.bbdining.com Located next door to Stonebridge Manor “We’re not going to Fri & Sat Tues - Sat treat - you like family,5:00pm - 10:00pm 3:00pm 6:00pm 4012 Palm AZ 85215 148 4012 E PalmEStreet - Mesa,Street AZ 85215 - Mesa, www.bbdining.com either. We’re going to next Manor door to Stonebridge Manor Located nextLocated door to Stonebridge treat you like ranch 480-641-4148 www.bbdining.com The kids pan for gold as we wait for our cowboy dinner and hands.” Many of our locals have known us as Bistro à la mode with exceptional lunch food and al fresco dining.
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March 9 Movie Night in the Park: The Living Desert Watch a fun Disney movie full of amazing desert animals. Children will delight in seeing dancing scorpions and other shenanigans. After the movie, guests can watch a live snake feeding. March 12 Kid’s Desert Scavenger Hunt Solve puzzles and discover parts of the park in this exciting scavenger hunt. The 1-mile Merkle Trail is paved so it can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.
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March 16 All About Rattlesnakes Learn all about rattlesnakes in this onehour presentation in the Nature Center. Ranger B will teach hikers what to do if they ever encounter a rattlesnake along with common misconceptions about these desert reptiles. March 17 Kid vs. Wild Kids can learn exactly what to do if they get lost in the desert with this hands-on program. Some skills that will be taught include how to signal for help and build an emergency shelter. All children must be accompanied by an adult. March 23 Strange and Silly Saguaros Look at some of Ranger B’s pictures of some of the funniest- and weirdest-looking saguaro cacti in Arizona. Guests will also learn how cacti get their shape and how they survive in the desert.
March 30 Hiker’s Choice Full Moon Hike and Campfire Experience the desert at night on either a guided or self-guided hike through the park. Afterwards, roast a free marshmallow under the stars and enjoy the campfire. March 31 Kid’s Photo Scavenger Hunt Grab a camera and hit the trail to take pictures of the afternoon desert. After children collect their photos, they will be projected on a screen for everyone to see. Cameras will be provided. March 2018
Compiled by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Mesa resident and Azusa Pacific University student Alexandra Borba made the academic dean’s list at the Azusa, California, school. A nursing major, Borba is honored for a fall semester 2017 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. Borba is joined by 1,988 other students receiving the same honor. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God first and excellence in higher education. With 61 bachelor’s degrees, 40 master’s degrees, 17 certificates, 11 credentials, eight doctoral programs, and four associate degrees, the university offers its more than 10,000 students an education on campus, online and at seven regional campuses throughout Southern California. Nathaniel Purtell of Mesa qualified for the fall 2017 dean’s list at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Qualifications for dean’s list include enrolling as a full-time matriculated student with
a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits, completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4 or above, and with no grades lower than C. A Catholic university, Seton Hall University is home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers more than 80 rigorous majors. Kaitlin Rosholm from Mesa was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College located in Fulton, Missouri. Rosholm is a senior at Westminster College. The dean’s list recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must have a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester. This semester’s list includes 42 freshmen, 69 sophomores, 63 juniors and 96 seniors. Katie McConnell, an elementary education major from Mesa, has been named to the dean’s list at Butler Uni-
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Search for the elusive eggs during Las Sendas’ Easter Egg Hunt around the development’s beautiful property. When: Time TBA Saturday, March 24 Where: Las Sendas, 7900 E. Eagle Crest Drive, Mesa Cost: Call for charge Info: 480-357-8780
Spring Training See some of Major League Baseball’s top teams, like the Cubs, as well as hometown heroes Arizona Diamondbacks, throughout the Valley. When: Throughout March Where: Valleywide Cost: Various charges Info: cactusleague.com
Free Sunday Visitors during the upcoming Free Sunday—March 4—will be able to enjoy the Sonoran Safari exhibition, which features art and hands-on activities aimed at learning about landscape and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 Where: i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa Cost: Free Info: ideamuseum.org
spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity spark! features an exhibition of 16 art cars, multiple hotrods, lowriders and motorcycles, and interactive arts experiences for people of all ages. When: noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 17; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. com
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Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival Where else can you see ostrich races and Kool and the Gang in the same weekend? Check out this festival that traces the history of ostriches in Chandler. When: Times TBA Friday, March 9, to Sunday, March 11 Where: Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler Cost: $8-$15 Info: ostrichfestival.com
Bicycle Basics for Kids Bicycle riding can be a blast, but it is even more enjoyable when the rider stays safe. Each participant who takes part in this safety class will receive a free bike helmet fitted specifically to his or her noggin. Ages 5-11. When: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free; registration required Info: 480-644-3100
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Academy Award-winning animated film comes to life in this romantic and beloved fairytale. All of the familiar songs will be featured in this Disney classic. When: Various times Friday, March 2, to Sunday, March 18 Where: Mesa Arts Center’s Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: $28-$32 Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. com
Ride-In Movies in the Park: Smurfs Lost Village Residents bring the blankets, and the city supplies the popcorn. The film is hosted by the city of Mesa Transportation Department’s Bike & Pedestrian Program and SRP. Families are encouraged to ride bikes or walk to the park. When: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Where: Palo Verde Park, 3135 S. Dobson Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: mesaaz.gov
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Every day, students in Red Mountain High teacher Rodney Cole’s German I course greet each other with a robust, “Guten Tag!” As Herr Cole stands in the center of the room leading instruction, students hang on to every word. “Things change and people come and go, but one constant remains,” Cole said. “It’s important for people to communicate effectively in an increasingly integrated, global business community.” Cole began his teaching career at Mesa Public Schools in 1988. Known for his patience, compassion and dazzling smile, he’s inspired more than 2,000 students to learn about the German culture and language. Six of his former students have followed in his footsteps to become German teachers. Creating engaged learners Cole uses authentic, immersive resources for deeper learning opportunities. First-year students might have simple conversations about a subject such as fashion, and work toward acquiring the language skills to walk into a store in Germany and purchase clothing. Other activities include taking virtual tours, and learning to budget and shop in German grocery stores. “I always get students through their stomachs,” Cole said with a laugh. “For
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some reason, students have an affinity for good food, especially Döner and currywurst with fries.” Veronica Sandoval, district world languages content specialist, admires how Cole embraces a learning style focused on language development. “There is a shift in world languages, making it more focused on the ability to have a conversation,” she said. “Survival skills are reinforced. Would the student be self-sufficient in the real world?” Learning beyond classroom walls Cole hosted his first student trip to Cologne, Germany, 25 years ago. He had an “a-ha” moment after witnessing the excitement on his students’ faces when they recognized their ability to communicate with German citizens. “The experience was just as aweinspiring for me, getting to watch my students in action, as it was for them,” Cole said. He returned to Mesa with a goal to provide more unique cultural experiences for his students. He established Red Mountain High School’s Hamburg, Germany, exchange program. So far, 438 students and 48 teachers from Germany have visited Mesa through the program. For more information about world languages at Mesa Public Schools, visit mpsaz.org/worldlanguages.
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Mountain Lion Carnival returns to Mesa By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The largest carnival on an Arizona high school grounds is returning for an eighth year to raise money for the Red Mountain Football Association. The Mountain Lion Carnival is Thursday, March 1, to Sunday, March 4, at Red Mountain High School. It features more than 20 full-size thrill and kiddie rides, game booths and food trucks. Among the highlights: a 100foot Vertigo and the new Inversion.
IF YOU GO What: Mountain Lion Carnival When: 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1; 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 2; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 3; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 4 Where: Red Mountain High School, 7301 E. Brown Road, Mesa Cost: Admission is free; tickets for unlimited access to rides are $28 at the gate. Carnival games and food prices vary and may be purchased at the event for an additional charge.
“We are very excited about the lineup of rides that Butler Amusements is bringing in this year,” said Red Mountain High School head football coach Mike Peterson. “It looks like a smaller Arizona State Fair, and hopefully many families—and young people—will come The Mountain Lion Carnival benefits the Red Mountain High Football Association. Coach Mike Peterson calls out for an afternoon it a “smaller Arizona State Fair.” (Special to Nearby News) or evening of fun and at the same time district or state level to cover the activi- like serving as hosts, helping with security and keeping the carnival grounds help support Red Mountain football.” ties, Peterson added. Peterson said the monies raised “It is shocking to most people when clean. “Our primary goal as high school through the carnival allow the school’s they find out what it costs to fund a Diteam to be a top-level program. vision I football program. The carnival coaches is to help our young people “The money we raise at the carnival goes a long way in helping us ‘make grow into mature and contributing adult members of our community, and is essential to our existence as a foot- ends meet.’” ball program,” Peterson said. The carnival, which Peterson de- the carnival is just one of the many opRed Mountain High School’s admin- scribed as a “smaller Arizona State portunities we have to help them to istration is supportive of athletics, but Fair,” is held thanks to student volun- grow in that manner.” there isn’t enough money available on a teers. They assist in various positions
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Cozy Corner Café. Sabeeh, who worked for his father’s restaurant in Istanbul, takes care of the back of the house, while Hanna greets guests. Both owners endeavor to keep Hudnell’s legacy alive by keeping the warm fuzzy feeling of a neighborhood establishment going strong. “We have a lot of regulars and probably 80 percent of our business is repeat customers,” Sabeeh said. “Some customers have been coming here since day one.” The menu, service and employees have remained consistent. The vast menu includes breakfast favorites including eggs Benedict and a Southwest burrito with chorizo. Lunch finds guests noshing on hamburgers, carne asada and chicken fried steak. The restaurant is open daily until 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch, and open for dinner on Friday with popular Cozy Corner Café carries on a 17-year tradition of friendly service entrees including and affordable prices. (Photo by Lynette Carrington) fish and chips and “Ramiz and I met the previous owner, prime rib. “The good thing about our menu is Troyce Hudnell, at a store,” Hanna said. “Turns out, we were from the same city that you can pretty much customize it any way you want with substitutions,” in Michigan (Rochester Hills).” The three men bonded and Hudnell added Hanna, who is hoping to open a retired. Hanna and Sabeeh took owner- second location in downtown Gilbert. “I like going to places like this because ship and continue to employ members of Hudnell’s family. Initially, some cus- it’s very homey. You really feel at home tomers worried that Cozy Corner Café here. I like franchises, but if I had an would switch to a sports bar or another option to choose, I’d rather go where everybody knows me on a first-name type of restaurant. “Troyce told me something and he basis. We know our customers’ names was right,” Hanna explained. “He told and we know what they like to eat.” me, ‘There’s no reason to fix anything, if it’s not broken.’ We came in and the Cozy Corner Café place was doing very well. We just 5901 E. McKellips Road, wanted to make it better by getting our Suite 102, Mesa • 480-830-6305 name out there to people who don’t alHours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdayready know about us.” Thursday; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The two men split up duties at the Friday The red-and-white hued Cozy Corner Café has been a fixture on the southwest corner of McKellips and Recker roads, near Kohl’s, since 2001. In August 2017, Luay Hanna and Ramiz Sabeeh took over from owner Troyce Hudnell, and the duo continues to serve patrons with outstanding hospitality and food at affordable prices. The feeling is mutual. The loyal customer base has embraced the brothersin-law, and it’s evident by the bustling dining room. The duo’s ownership of Cozy Corner Café came about by coincidence. classifieds
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Zushi makes sushi a fun, affordable family affair By Carson Mlnarik There’s no mistaking the sound of a night at Zushi, the sushi and sake bistro on the southwest corner of McDowell and Power roads. From chops and slaps of fresh vegetables and meat hitting the piping hot teppanyaki tables to chatter at the bar to the hustle and bustle of sushi servers, manager and bartender Lynlee Beaman said it’s always a good vibe. “So many people know each other who come in,” Beaman said. “On a Friday night, it’s always busy with people eating, drinking and having a good time.” Combining Chinese cuisine with sushi and teppanyaki, the expansive menu includes favorites like California and Las Vegas rolls, from $5 to $10, as well as specialty rolls from $10 to $16. Outside of sushi, the menu explores different countries of Asia—Korean barbecue, Singapore noodle, Pad Thai and teriyaki. As for Chinese, it features the likes of orange chicken and Kung Pao, as well as fried rice, chow mein and lo mein. The dishes aver-
age around $18. Lunch specials are served through 4 p.m. daily. The Teppanyaki tables are fun for birthdays, date nights or special events, as the chefs put on a show in front of diners. “Places like Benihana are so expensive (but) our prices can’t be beat,” Beaman said. “ ( Te p p a n y a k i Zushi’s chefs put on a show in front of customers at the teppanyaki (above). Zushi offers a variety of dishes from kids’ meals to diners get) all tables elegant dining meals. (Photos courtesy Zushi) original menu items that are marked down 20 per- ange chicken, beef teriyaki or chicken cent from when we opened, free fried tenders. For those who live close by, rice and buy one entree, get the sec- the restaurant offers lunch specials from open till 4 p.m. daily. ond 50 percent off.” As for Beaman, she has a hard time Kids aren’t left out, either. Children 12 and younger can choose from or- choosing her favorite. She does enjoy
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this soup because it starts with the basics, but you can cheese it up, spice it up and thicken it up just the way you love it. cut and pull apart when using this method). Alternately, you can cook 6-8 full pieces of bacon and cut into smaller pieces when cooked. In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to drain on paper towels. Remove all but two tablespoons of bacon grease. (If desired, remove all bacon grease and add two tablespoons of butter or olive oil.) Add onion, carrots and celery and cook over medium-high heat for about five minutes, or until softened, stirring often. Add potatoes and cook for another five minutes, stirring often. Add broccoli and optional diced chile. Add chicken broth and cook for five minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together flour and milk, making a slurry. Pour into soup, stirring to combine, and bring to boil. When potatoes are soft and soup has thickened, add cheese, stirring to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. If soup becomes too thick, thin it out with more milk. Serve in a bowl with sprinkled cheese, crisp pieces of bacon and green onion for garnish. You can also serve soup in scoopedout baked potato skin.
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As David Bowie’s keyboardist, Mike Garson admits he didn’t quite understand the popularity of the Thin White Duke. “I was behind him, backing him up, so I saw his back,” Garson said. “I’ve seen YouTube videos and DVDs since his passing and this guy was Bowie’s keyboardist, Mike Garson, is Celebrating David Bowie at even better than I David Mesa Arts Center. (Special to Nearby News) thought.” Now Garson is honoring the musi- producer Mr. Hudson. Others in the cian through Celebrating David Bow- band include guitarist Earl Slick (Diaie, a concert featuring players who mond Dogs, Young Americans and Rebacked him and those who were influ- ality); vocalist Bernard Fowler (The enced by him. It comes to the Mesa Rolling Stones) and bassist Carmine Arts Center on Wednesday, March 7. Rojas (Let’s Dance/Serious Moonlight One guest vocalist will be singer/ Tour). Having just finished a Europephoto page
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an tour, Celebrating David Bowie has been a hit. “The concerts are as loud as they were when David was here,” Garson said. “That’s the most amazing thing. He was more loved in Europe than the State. When we did the shows last year at the Wiltern (in Los Angeles) and in New York, it was equal in volume and enthusiasm. What was missing was David and his presence, humor and singing.” On the European tour, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore led the band. “Instead of one singer trying to do David Bowie, I have three to six guests popping in,” Garson said. “It gives a panorama of his work. Lorde sang ‘Life on Mars’ with us at the Brits (Brit Awards). That didn’t feel like we were compromising. She made it her own.” As for Bowie, Garson was always a fan of his, but heard his voice get “richer” in the 1990s and 2000s. Other things changed as well throughout the years. “I was with him on the Nine Inch Nails tour,” he says. “I love Trent Reznor. We’re good friends. On that tour, they sang each other’s songs. It was mostly Trent’s fans at that time,
though. We had to compete with a much-younger audience, and Nine Inch Nails was a much louder band. “We had to add sub bass to our music to match their volume or it would have sounded like we were really outdated. I don’t know if that was a mistake or not.” The concert’s setlist changes nightly and it’s something that thrills Garson, who serves as bandleader. One thing remains, however—the overwhelming emotions. “It’s been bittersweet,” he says. “I think I cry every night. Sometimes the audience sees it; sometimes they feel it. It’s a group grief because he left us too soon. I was saying to one of the audiences that my biggest regret was taking certain things for granted. I just tell myself, ‘Oh, I screwed up that one.’”
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Literary Speed Dating Red Mountain Library is offering a fun twist to speed dating. Come mingle with other singles at the literary speeddating event for those 55 and older. When: 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1 Where: Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa Cost: Free; online registration required Info: 480-644-3100 or mesalibrary.org meet your neighbor
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Red Mountain Football Mountain Lion Carnival Enjoy thrill and children’s ride, fair food and games while supporting Red Mountain High School’s football team. When: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 1; 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 3, and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 4 Where: Red Mountain High School, 7301 E. Brown Road, Mesa Cost: Free admission; rides $28 at the gate Info: redmountainfootball.com
Mesa Food Truck Fridays Join us for Mesa Food Truck Fridays at the Las Sendas Trailhead Parke for live music, great food, & the coolest picnic vibe in the Valley! Bring your kids, friends, neighbors, pups, appetites, blankets, good energy and join the #mesafoodies for a great night under the stars! When: 5 p.m. Friday, March 2 Where: Las Sendas, 7900 E. Eagle Crest Drive, Mesa Cost: Free admission Info: https://www.facebook.com/ MesaFoodieFridays/
Spring Arts and Crafts Fair The event features more than 100 vendor selling handmade items. When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Where: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Avenue, Mesa Cost: Free admission Info: 480-832-9003
Karaoke Night Come sing your heart out at karaoke night, which is open to the public. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Where: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Avenue, Mesa Cost: $2 at the door Info: 480-832-9003
Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts The festival features the works of established and emerging artists who specialist in woodworking, metal crafts, food items, jewelry, art, photography, handmade soaps and gifts. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Where: Macdonald Street near Main
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East Valley Friends and Neighbors A nonreligious and nonpartisan group, East Valley Friends and Neighbors welcomes residents who wish to get better acquainted with others. When: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University (at Gilbert Road), Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-848-5146, evfanaz.org, evfanaz@gmail.com
Music of Pink Floyd The Phoenix Symphony bridges the gulf between rock ’n’ roll and classical music with the Music of Pink Floyd. Amplified by a full rock band and singer Randy Jackson’s vocals. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Where: Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center Street, Mesa Cost: $43-$179 Info: phoenixsymphony.org
Dreamland Village’s Fine Art Show The art show draws several hundred art lovers to view and purchase fine examples of oil, watercolor, acrylic, sketching, portrait, mixed media and collage. When: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Where: Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Drive, Mesa Cost: Free admission Info: 480-832-3465
spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity Mesa’s Festival of Creativity will feature an exhibition of 16 art cars, multiple hot rods, low riders and motorcycles. When: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 17, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18 Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. com
Arlo Guthrie Celebrated American folk music icon Arlo Guthrie hits the road alongside the next generation of Guthries with his children, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Abe Guthrie, on the Re:Generation Tour. When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: $26-$56 Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. com
By Dave Clark Two of the greatest words in the English language—“free” and “bre wfest”—come together during the fourth annual Downtown Mesa Brewfest from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 10. More than 40 brews will be on tap from over 13 breweries, most of which are based in Arizona, Downtown Mesa Brewfest is about more than just beer. Wrestling and a mustache contest are also on the docket. all along Macdonald, (Photo courtesy Downtown Mesa Association) north of Main Street. Some of the breweries already com- up with the final product. The murals mitted to the event are 12 West, The still exist, and one more will be added Beer Research Institute, Blasted Bar- this year during the event.” ley, Grand Canyon, The Perch, Uncle Back to beer, Garrity is particularly Bear’s, SanTan and Desert Eagle. Full excited about products from 4 Silos Sail Brewing of Oregon will be on tap, Brewery, which is set to open in May in too. The variety will satisfy the picki- Gilbert. It is collaborating with SunUp est of palates. Chocolate stout, light to brew their own recipes. and crisp springtime refreshers and a General admission is free, and the hoppy IPA are among the options. The festival is family and dog friendly. Beer highlighted brew is KYLA Hard Kom- tickets are $5, cash only, for a 12-ounce bucha, a fermented and fuzzy, light and pour. VIP options are available, too. If refreshing, alcohol Kombucha bever- beer isn’t your thing, enjoy a cocktail in age brewed in Hood River Oregon. the lounge sponsored by Iconic CockKYLA is fermented to 4.5 percent ABV, tail, Arizona Distilling. and has live cultures and just 2 grams Music of multiple musical genres of sugar and 2 grams of carbs. KYLA is (from blues to folk to rock) will add to vegan and gluten-free. the festive atmosphere performed by “We’re really excited for our 2018 acts such as Jason DeVore of Authority event because we have over double the Zero, Some Dark Hollow, The Banter breweries, the addition of a cocktail and Aunt B. lounge and we’ve ramped up our VIP “We really have a fun time planning area,” said Courtney Garrity, marketing this event because every year we try to manager, Downtown Mesa Associa- add an element of art and creativity to a tion. type of event that traditionally focuses “The cocktail lounge will feature li- mostly on just the beer,” Garrity said. quor from AZ Distilling Co. and unique “When people come to the Mesa Brew mixers by Iconic Cocktail. Our VIP Fest, they can expect to have a great area will feature a gaming area with time doing a multitude of activities that darts, giant games and fast pitch.” truly enhances their experience. From Additional activities include wres- seeing art created to creating their own, tling matches by Party Hard Wrestling there are unexpected surprises popping and a beard competition by Canyon up all throughout the event.” State Beard Club. These two contests show how the event has grown over the FOR MORE INFO years, and the organizers’ originality. What: Downtown Mesa Brewfest “In year two, we brought in five loWhen: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March cal muralists to live paint murals on the 10 Where: Macdonald at Main Street side of the building next to the event,” Cost: Free admission. Visit website she said. “The attendees loved to see for VIP ticket info. the murals being created and the artists Info: http://bit.ly/2G723f9 collaborating with one another to come
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The Hollywood Bug Guys appeared on The Gong Show. (Special to the Nearby News)
Identical twin brothers Jeffrey and Jason Linford never gave up on their dreams. Now, with their company and music duo, The Hollywood Bug Guys, it’s paying off. “It’s finally starting to get traction. It’s just super exciting,” Jason said. “We’re on a mission to revolutionize the music industry through pest control.” The brothers have always played music. Growing up in Mesa, their mother taught them to sing and play violin as children, who were dubbed the “twin fiddlers.” “Jason knew early on that that was an opportunity, being the twin fiddlers,” Jeffrey said. “We gradually expanded into our pest control, but it all started with our music.” Pest control wormed its way into their lives in 2004, as the duo used their profits to pay for collect. The brothers attended Brigham Young University. While there, Jeffrey was approached by a friend to start selling pest control. “I thought, oh no is this what my life has come to,” Jeffrey said. Although initially skeptical, Jeffrey got creative. Instead of the traditional door-to-door pitch, he found a way to incorporate his love of music into the sell. “I went with my violin and played some fiddle tunes,” Jeffrey said. “And I basically was like we don’t fiddle around with bugs. Then people would let us in March 2018
and talk to us about our music and our pest control and I started signing up customers that way.” Jeffrey did this for about a year until roping Jason into the job. Jason, who was premed and prefilm at Brigham Young University, was interested in pursuing his master’s degree, but Jeffrey knew there was a different plan. “The economy just crashed in 2008 and 2009 and I realized all these great jobs are struggling, but pest control is still thriving,” Jeffrey said. “So I thought, it’s good to go into a recession-proof industry.” Jeffrey had to persuade Jason to get involved, but the minute he agreed, it was a “breakthrough moment.” “I said I’ll do pest control with you if we make a piece of paper and we sign a contract with each other,” Jason said. “You have to sign this paper and agree that we will never give up on music or entertainment because I felt in my heart we could probably make it together in music entertainment than individually.” Jason and Jeffrey started their own pest control company, Green Worx, in 2010. The brothers were splitting time between Green Worx and classes at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. “We would go every other week to come back to Arizona and drive back,” Jason said. “So we live in Hollywood, in our cars, and we go to school and
sometimes we’d wear our Green Worx clothes because we’d drive back at night.” The school’s faculty noticed brothers’ Green Worx apparel. Their clientele grew and they expanded their business to Hollywood. “It was like lightning hit my head,” Jason said. “I said Jeff, we’re The Hollywood Bug Guys. That’s how we’re going to do it. We’re going to get into every door in Hollywood by being the Hollywood Bug Guys. If it’s about who you know, you might as well be treating their bugs.” A friend referred the duo to a casting agent looking for twins with a unique talent. That’s when they got a call from The Gong Show. “The crazier the better they said,” Jeffrey said. The brothers performed their cover of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” with “exterminating” bug back-up dancers on The Gong Show in front of celebrity judges Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson. “Since The Gong Show, things have just taken off,” Jason said. “About six production companies want to sign us and do a reality show. We have not said yes because we want to find the right fit.” Back in Mesa, the brothers write their
own music in the “Practice Pad,” a live music venue and recording studio. “We’re making our own little venue,” Jason said. “It seats about 50 people and we’re going to open that sometime this year. We’ll probably have a concert about once a month there. We are getting more of an online following.” That’s not their only goal. They’re chasing big dreams of an album, a TV show and another The Hollywood Bug Guys location. “Very shortly, L.A. will be just as much a headquarters,” Jason said. “Not that there isn’t serious artists (in Arizona). There are just so many more out there. The concentration is so high and it’s great to network in both places.” Jeffrey and Jason are thrilled to watch The Hollywood Bug guys grow. They hope their customers will continue to support their talents,. “We are on a mission to save the starving artists through revolutionizing how music is supported,” Jason said. “We think we can connect our customers to artists and everytime they get sprayed, a portion of the payment will sponsor a dream fund for the artist.” For more information, call 480-4395081 or visit hollywoodbugguys.com/.
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Orangetheory gets hearts racing in Mesa By Eric Newman Northeast Mesa residents looking to get in shape – or those who are just tired of a boring workout routine – have an innovative option for exercise classes at Orangetheory Fitness. Located near Bashas’ at Power and McDowell roads, Orangetheory Fitness is part of a national chain that boasts over 1,000 studios nationwide. Workouts are an hour long and consist of heart-rate-based interval training exercises. Classes focus on endurance, strength, power or a mixture of all three, and are targeted to get heart rates up to a point that participants continue to burn calories even hours after they finish a class. “It revs up that metabolism, so the more you come, you’ll see a total body change,” said Jordan Lindholm, an Orangetheory trainer. With a trainer in every session, and equipment designed to monitor the heart rates of everyone in each class, the facility makes sure nobody is going to leave without making physical gains. “In our workout area, we’re always going to have two TV displays that show the heart rates of everyone in class, so that way our trainers can know if anybody is over- or under-training when you’re in there,” Orangetheory studio manager Katie Riggle said.
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Though the workouts are notably intense, the trainers and those at the Orangetheory corporate office have designed alternate workouts to allow those with different issues to still succeed in class. Most of the cardio exercises are done on treadmills, which might normally cause problems for those who have certain ailments, such as arthritis or other joint pain. However, members can power-walk on an incline, which trainers say can burn just as many calories and increase heart rate just as much as running. The same applies to weight and strength training. “If they can’t do any part of the workout, we’ll give them something completely different and more safe to do that will hit the same muscle groups but will not put as much force on whatever joint is the issue,” Riggle said. The inclusivity, both in the exercises and in the community at each class, draws a wide variety of people to Orangetheory studios, many of whom begin and stick with effective health routines. “We have some teenagers who come in with their parents to get better at sports and school, and we also have people who are 60, 70 or older that come in and do really well on a regular basis,” Riggle said. Lindholm describes mulWeight and strength training may be part of some classes.
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tiple people who have made drastic changes in their bodies, and even admits to shedding a few tears of joy when a long-time member was able to move from power-walking to jogging after months of training – but the goal is not just physical improvement. Those at Orangetheory make an active effort to not just cater to regulars, but new students as well. The company is attempting to build a national community, encouraging people to go at their own pace and feel welcome immediately. “We like to pair new people with veterans, or we have partner workouts sometimes, and you build friendships or connections that can go further than just the studio,” Lindholm said. A membership to Orangetheory grants access to studios around the United States, which means “snowbirds,” or those visiting for a limited time, are able to drop into a session when they are in town, and can also attend classes back home. And as a bonus for Arizona residents, Lindholm says the first class is free. “There’s no obligation coming in and trying out the class for free to see if you like it, so there’s no reason not to give it a try,” she said.
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