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Eric Foster, 5, is excited to get his face painted at a Las Sendas neighborhood event.

Woman finds support for parents at assisted living home

Father and son bond over love of flying out of Falcon Field

By Colleen Sparks

By Colleen Sparks Jeriann Dosemagen is used to taking care of business on her own. The Whisper Mountain resident routinely worked 70 to 80 hours a week in her corporate job at Abbott Laboratories prior to her retirement. So she figured she could easily tackle caring for her elderly parents when they could no longer live on their own. “I naively didn’t realize how much work it was, the fact that their conditions changed on a day-to-day basis,” Dosemagen, 52, said. “My dad was the one that interestingly said, ‘You need to find a place for me. You can’t be doing this all day, every day.’”

(Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

Jeriann Dosemagen keeps many family photos at her home.

Some fathers teach their sons how to hit a baseball or throw a football, but Bennett Sloan of Mesa helped his youngest son learn to soar through the clouds. Bennett, 59, and Stephen, 25, have private pilot’s licenses and frequently fly for fun in and out of Falcon Field in Mesa. They have flown to Payson, Deer Valley, Scottsdale, Goodyear and Tucson together. Together they also guide teens and young adults in Aviation Explorer Post 352, a program based at Falcon Field that’s part of Learning for Life, an affiliate of Boy Scouts of America that (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

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Stephen Sloan and his father, Bennett.

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also want to extend a special thanks to Chief Michael Dvorak, who has worked tirelessly over the last six months as interim police chief. He has done an incredible job and is to be commended.” The Mesa Police Department has approximately 1,200 employees and a budget of $175.9 million. and it is recognized nationally for its innovation and use of technology. Batista will be formally introduced at a media conference later this month. 29, and the locations at 845 S. Crimson Rd. and 1860 S. Longmore are open on Sundays and weekends through Labor Day. The Mesa, Stapley, Skyline and Rhodes locations have extended hours in August. For specific pool hours, go to mesaaz.gov/pools. It won’t cost much to cool off – admission for children 17 and younger is $2 and $4 for adults. The popular FlowRider attraction, where anyone can pretend to surf, costs $5.50 for youth and $11 for adults per hour.

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Support...continued from page 1 She had decided to move to Mesa from Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2015 after retiring at 50. The health of her parents, Gerald, 84, and Gail Ann, 81, was deteriorating, so she and her partner, Paul Garcia, moved her parents with them. Shortly after their move, Gerald wound up in the hospital and then required physical therapy. After that, he moved to Crismon Peaks Assisted Living home on East Hillview Street, near the Las Sendas neighborhood. Almost a year later, Gail Ann also moved there as her health issues increased. Gail and Gerald have Parkinson’s disease. The disease involves the malfunction and death of critical nerve cells in the brain. “I can’t say enough good about Crismon Peaks,” Jeriann said. “I feel blessed to have found a place so close to home, to have found everything they need. They get help from people who truly care about them, love them.” She visits her parents every day and loves the personal attention they

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Gerald “Jerry” Dosemagen, 84, and his wife, Gail Ann, 81, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in May. Their daughter, Jeriann, visits them often at Crismon Peaks Assisted Living home.

get in the home, which houses eight other residents. The people who live there, who are in their 80s to 100 years old, get help with everyday tasks such as bathing, using the bathroom, dressing, eating, grooming, and transfers from one area of the home to another. Jeriann said her mother and father have different physical needs

addressed by the staff, which includes a full-time nurse. Gerald uses a wheelchair, and his blood pressure “drops dangerously low” if he tries to stand up on his own, so he gets help moving around. “I was very averse to putting them anywhere,” Jeriann said. “I always thought, I’ll never do that to my parents.”

But it ended up being a good decision. “It was the best thing for them,” Jeriann said. “Now that they’re in this environment, they are doing so much better because they’re getting the type of care that they need.” Another benefit of living at the assisted living home is her parents get to socialize with other residents and the staff members rather than being at home with just her all day, she said. Jeriann said now she can enjoy her role as their daughter when she visits her parents, rather than being in the awkward position of being their caregiver. “I’ve always had a really good relationship with my parents,” she said. “I’m the youngest. It’s back to where it was and where it should be; I’m the daughter.” Jeriann loves the family feeling of the home, where staff members routinely make meals, give gifts and hold celebrations for Father’s and Mother’s days, Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving and residents’ birthdays. The residents’ family members are invited to all the special events.

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Mesa releases results of latest round of water quality testing By Nearby News Staff Water Resources Department Director Jake West wants the Mesa community to be more informed on its water quality and usage. To help educate the public, the city has released a new report detailing the results of the latest round of water quality testing. The new report, which reflects testing performed in 2016, highlights water quality, sources, treatment, testing and monitoring for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule, according to the city. The report concludes that Mesa’s water has the EPA’s approval; all results of the 2016 water contaminant testing process met regulatory standards. “Mesa’s water is safe, clean, reliable and meets over 100 state and federal drinking water standards,” West said. “The city invests millions of dollars in water infrastructure each year and has inspectors, analysts, technicians, engineers and water treatment specialists who work diligently so you can be confident about your drinking water.” Mesa relies on two water sources: surface water and groundwater wells. The zone where a resident lives determines whether he or she receives water Page 6

from one or both of these sources, according to the report. About a third of Mesa’s water comes from the Salt River Project, with the water being treated at the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant. Approximately 53 percent of Mesa’s water comes from the Colorado River and the Central Arizona Project. This water is treated at the CAP Brown Road Water Treatment Plant. The remaining water supply comes from 30 aquifer wells found throughout the city, the report says. To keep this quality intact, the report urges residents to take several actions to ensure their water stays healthy. Among these precautions are minimizing water pollution as much as possible, keeping waterways clean, draining swimming pools

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Pilots ...continued from page 1 provides career-exploration activities. The nearly 30 members of Explorer Post 352 take flying lessons and learn the science, math and rules behind aviation in a classroom at Impala Bob’s at Falcon Field. They also take field trips to air shows and other events where they meet pilots. While Bennett is the Explorer Post 352 advisor, Stephen, also of Mesa, is the post’s treasurer and has instructed students on aviation and led them in various activities. Bennett, who lives about a mile from Falcon Field, decided to sign up Stephen and his brother, Peter, now 27, in the Explorer program when Stephen was almost 14 and Peter was 15. Another brother, Daniel, is the oldest of the three at 29. “I said, ‘We’re gonna try this. If you want to stick with it, you can,’” he said. “Peter dropped it and Stephen kept with it. The whole Explorers thing is our thing. It’s really helped him grow up through those awkward teenage years. It’s become something that he’s made his own.” Stephen said he joined the post because his father wanted him to do so, but “after a short while I ‘caught the bug’ and went for my own enjoyment.” “I enjoy the freedom and challenge of flying,” he said in an email. “I get a rush out of flying and I enjoy the bird’s-eye view of even the most familiar places.” Bennett believes flying also taught Stephen great life skills. “You have to have a lot of discipline, coordination,” he said. “Stephen was probably our best driver of the boys, more mechanically minded than (our) other sons. It was a good fit.” Stephen agreed flying has taught him valuable lessons. “Flying has taught me a lot about preparation,” he said. “You can’t just get in the plane, as you do your car, and go. You have to chart a course, file a flight plan, check the weather, preflight the aircraft and run through numerous checklists (to name a few things). “I have a greater appreciation for the means in life, not just the end,” Stephen added. Flying together and sharing a love of aviation has brought the two men closer. “It allowed us to spend time with Page 8

each other regularly outside of our normal family routine,” Stephen said. “In many ways, aviation enabled me to take my first steps from being just a son to a friend as well. Our trips and events are always something I look forward to with my dad.” A highlight of their aviation time was in 2007, when they went to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where aircraft builders gather for workshops, planes are displayed and pilots perform aerobatics. “It’s really exciting,” Bennett said. “They have great air shows, the newest of anything in aviation.” While at the air show, Bennett and Stephen got to hear retired NASA astronaut James Lovell speak, as well as former U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier in flight. The last few years, Stephen has led the Explorer Post 352 group that went to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Stephen was a student in the Explorer program until he aged out at 21. Bennett said Stephen’s flying experience has helped him professionally. Stephen works as the lead “carcierge” at Go Rentals, a rental car company with the majority of business coming from private aviation, which also serves luxury resorts and hotels, out of the Scottsdale Airpark. “It’s been very helpful for him when pilots and corporate aircraft fly in, to be able to relate to him,” Bennett said. Bennett served in the Air Force for five years, though he didn’t qualify to be a military pilot due to his vision. He learned to fly in an Air Force aviation club and got his private pilot’s license in 1983. A love of planes runs in their family. Bennett’s father, also named Bennett, used to make electronics for planes while working for Collins Radio. “Growing up, because of his company, we went to the Paris Air Show when we lived in England,” Bennett said. “I’ve always been able to be around aviation.” Bennett works as a senior project manager at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, managing design and construction projects. Sometimes Stephen meets him there for lunch, but the two especially like flying to Payson, where they eat breakfast at a restaurant.

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Stephen (left) and Bennett Sloan check a plane before getting ready to fly.

“I like to think of the Payson Airport as ‘our spot,’” Stephen said. “It’s a quick flight where we can get a great breakfast with an even better view.”

The father and son were not yet sure of their Father’s Day plans on June 18.

Support...continued from page 6 “Families get to know each other,” Crismon Peaks owner Meryl Schmitz said. “It is a family. We have 40 to 50 people (here) every holiday. We treat people with dignity here. That is very important to me.” Schmitz says at least one staff member is at the assisted living home at all times. A geriatric doctor comes to the home to treat residents and a staff member accompanies residents to medical appointments outside the home. A cook at Crismon Peaks makes fresh, low-sodium, “heart-friendly” food every day, catering to residents’ dietary needs, Schmitz said. Jeriann said food is a highlight of the experience for her parents. “They love the food there,” she said, adding her mother “raves about” every meal. Jeriann said she feels less pressure than she did when she cared for her parents at home. She has two brothers and a sister in Wisconsin and a brother in Tucson, so she handled the bulk of caregiving duties herself. “I couldn’t go anywhere and leave

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them home alone,” she said. “It was pretty stressful.” She is not alone in being a caregiver. About 34 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last year, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2015 study. Jeriann recommends other people whose loved ones need to be placed in an assisted living home visit many places before picking one. She visited dozens of care homes before choosing Crismon Peaks. Schmitz also urges people to visit homes and ask many questions, including how they handle emergencies and whether they have insurance. She recommends people check to see whether a home is licensed by visiting the Arizona Department of Health Services at azdhs.gov. To find assisted living homes, nursing homes and other senior care centers in your community, visit aplaceformom.com. June 2017

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By Nearby News Staff Completing a passport application can be tedious, but thanks to the new one-stop passport center at the Mesa post office at 325 S. Lindsay Road, residents can save time and avoid extra hassle. On Saturday, June 3 at 9:30 a.m., the post office will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the center, complete with refreshments. According to Postmaster Yolanda Stenson, in addition to regular USPS retail services, the facility will offer passports, passport photos and passport cards. “We hope opening this facility dedicated specifically to passport services will make the application process more convenient for postal customers throughout the East Valley,” Stenson said. Regular hours for the passport center will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and walk-in customers are welcome.

However, to experience as little wait time as possible, customers should call 480-985-9026 to schedule an appointment. Stenson said travelers should apply for a passport or passport card at least two months before their trips, and customers need to bring all the required documents to the facility to receive application assistance. A form of citizenship documentation such as a birth certificate or previously issued passport, plus a photocopy, a form of identification such as a driver’s license and a photo are required for the application process. For customers 16 and older, passport books are $135 and passport cards are $55. For children under 16, passport books are $105 and passport cards are $40. Customers are encouraged to print and complete other application forms found at usps.com/passport before visiting the passport center.

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Amazing Jakes: Where families beat the summer heat Story and photos by Crystal Lewis Brown No matter how much I love the outdoors, when Valley temperatures hit triple digits, I’m all about the AC. But with two active boys, it’s tough to stay inside all day. A parent’s secret weapon for days like those? An indoor amusement center like Amazing Jake’s. My son visited Amazing Jake’s a few times during summer camp, so I knew that it was “kind of like” an arcade. But I didn’t realize just how vast it actually was. I found out later that it’s just a little under 100,000 square feet. And we tried out just about everything it had to offer. Here’s how it works: The price of admission includes access to the buffet. Then for an additional fee, you can add in the Amazing Fun Pass, which includes three hours of unlimited access to all the rides, plus a $5 Fun Card for arcade games. “Little Jakes” – kids 3 and younger – get access to the smaller rides and a $2 Fun Card. For another $5 per person, you can get an all-day pass. You can also go just for the buffet. “You can come in when we open and you can stay until we close if you want to,” said Melissa Schisel, Amazing Jake’s director of group sales. “I think it’s a

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great value.” Schisel said that when she’d bring her kids, she always told them to eat first. And that’s exactly what we did. The spread included a pasta and baked potato bar, desserts, salad bar and a pizza bar. And not just the regular cheese/pepperoni/sausage kind of pizza. They had a couple of fancier options, too, like Buffalo chicken and bacon, pear and Gorgonzola. After grabbing our trays, we looked for a spot to sit. The kids led us into the Movie Mania room, where we ate our lunch while they watched “How to Train Your Dragon.” There were a few other options for eating, too, including the Sports Zone and The ClubHouse, which seemed The phrase “there’s something for everyone” is a perfect description. Page 12

like a quieter, more adult option. In addition to the fountain drinks, adults could also buy beer, wine or other beverages at the bar. After lunch, we split up and decided to explore the rest of the park. Amusement centers can be hit or miss for me; I often spend half the time wrangling my children or stressing out about how many credits and tokens we have left. But from the time we battled it out in a four-person game of PacMan until the moment I was betrayed by my family (more on that later), we all had a blast. The rides included the Monaco Grand Prix go-kart racing (which was the only ride we didn’t get to), bumper cars, a carousel and more. It also includes laser tag. And here’s where we get to the betrayal. With my 4-year-old being the smallest player in the group, I ran alongside him instructing him to take cover and showing him how to shoot. His vest, which hung to the ground, went dark, meaning he’d been shot and his laser gun disabled for a few moments. As soon as it reactivated,

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he shot me. Each game lasts just five minutes, but we were all out of breath and laughing by the time our round was over. Schisel said the laser tag is among the areas of the center slated to be upgraded during renovations later this year. Already, she said, the 12lane bowling alley has been upgraded, along with the addition of more than $300,000 worth of games. The center also has eight private rooms, which can be used for parties, along with an event space that can seat up to 500. Parties can also be held in the dining rooms. Although it’s a cliché, the phrase “there’s something for everyone” is a perfect description for Amazing Jake’s. I put the kids on the Chocolate Tea Cups ride while my husband played what seemed like 23 consecutive games of “The Walking Dead.” My older son jumped on the Frog Hopper while my younger son played one of those impossible dance step games. Then we all played the wackiest game of air hockey I’ve ever seen. In addition to the normal prices, Schisel said the center also is offering a Family Tuesday promotion. For $21.99 a person, you get an all-day pass, which includes the buffet, soft drink, rides, bowling (including shoes) and all games that don’t give out tickets. In momspeak, that means there’s no need to cook that day: Dinner and lunch is on Amazing Jake’s. Between that and the AC, I’d call that a win. Parents, 1. Summer, 0.

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No regrets parenthood My older son is getting married in three weeks. I’m feeling increasingly sentimental as the date approaches, flashing through childhood memories preserved in photos, astounded at how 22 years can have passed so very quickly. So when he sent me song choices for the mother-son dance, my initial inclination was to pick the tearjerker that was circulating on Facebook several months ago with a slideshow of children exuding cuteness while the mother/artist sings lyrics asking her child to slow down, don’t grow up too fast. It’s a beautiful song; brought me to tears. It would have been the obvious choice. Instead, I picked “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics are about moving forward and wishing him all the wonderful things life has to offer,

along with the strength to make it through the tough spots. I told my son that I have cherished every moment of his childhood, but I don’t need to go back. The whole point of raising him was to get him to this place, a place of independence and confidence and capability, and I am excited to witness his next steps forward, cheering from the sidelines while his wife walks beside him. We’re both stepping into a new phase of our lives. I couldn’t be happier. Parents of children who are still growing up, I want to encourage you to check in with yourself and your family experience. Are you being someone who will look back with regret and wish, someday, that you had been more present – physically and emotionally – and that you could

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have those moments back so you could make more of them? Or are you really living an engaged, attentive family experience so that you can look back and think, “Yeah, it was fun, and not every day was perfect, but we connected and communicated and stayed engaged. I would do it all over again – because I loved doing it, not because I missed it.” To avoid becoming the parent who looks back saying, “I wish we could have slowed down,” SLOW DOWN NOW. Look at your work schedule and the kids’ schedule, and determine whether you’re in balance as a family. If you’re not, look for one place you can cut back on an activity or obligation so that you have time to just enjoy being together. Try that for a few weeks, and if you’re still feeling out of balance, find another way to make time and

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Mesa kids learn the ‘Art of Neighboring’ Kindergarten students from Jefferson Elementary School walked over to Fellowship Square-Mesa on May 9 to share time with seniors they have been partnering with since January. The students, for the past few months, sent well wishes and holiday projects to the seniors and hospice patients living at the community and surrounding communities. The senior residents of the nonprofit assisted living facility are hosted the students and made flowers to present to the children. Daisy, a pet therapy hospice dog, walked around the students to visit the seniors. Family Comfort Hospice and Palliative Care, which has clients at Fellowship Square-Mesa, coordinated the event based on “The Art of Neighboring,” a popular book and movement that began when 21 churches in Arvada, Colorado united to start a neighboring movement in their community. The movement has spread; to date, more than 1,000 churches are using the Art of Neighboring resources. 1. Barbara Staab teaches the kids sign language. 2. Yandel Gallegos is excited to be making the residents so happy. 3. Logan West gets ready to say hi to the men and women who live at Fellowship Square. 4. Abigail Guillen is excited to visit with a resident. 5. Hylie Ehmke (left) and Genesis Vega greet women living in the home. 6. The kids learn sign language. 7. Jacob Navarro waits for direction after eating a doughnut.

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Meet your favorite superheroes and Disney princesses at this kidfocused party. Music, dancing, fun activities and a splash pad complete the experience. When: Thursdays, June 1-29, 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe Cost: Free Info: tempemarketplace.com/summer

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Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the desert at night while you learn fascinating facts about the place we call home. When: Thursdays and Saturdays, all summer, 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Cost: (Included with regular admission) $24.95 adults, $12.95 ages 3-17, free for 3 and under Info: 480-941-1225 or dbg.org

World Atlatl Day

Try your hand at using an ancient hunting weapon, the atlatl, and then compete for a prize. Plus, learn a lot about Arizona’s ancient inhabitants. When: Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m.-noon Where: Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix Cost: Free Info: 602-495-0901 orphoenix.gov/ calendar/parks/1747

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Various shops in downtown Mesa host kid-focused music times, ice cream socials, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and more. When: All month Where: Downtown Mesa Cost: Prices vary Info: facebook.com/kidtasticmesa

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Take an expert-led walk and learn where to spot and how to identify Arizona’s many lizards. Bring a camera. When: Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m. Where: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior Cost: $12.50 adults, $4 ages 5-12 Info: Phone or arboretum.ag.arizona. edu

Prowl & Play: Kids Street Fest

Kids can enjoy their own street festival with a range of entertainers, activities, water fun and more. When: Saturday, June 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Cost: $8, Free for kids 2 and under Info: 602-286-3800 or phoenixzoo. org

The East Valley Children’s Theatre presents a musical adaptation of the classic “Wizard of Oz.” When: Thursdays-Saturdays, June 1525, times vary Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: $15 adults, $11 for 17 and under Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

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Lounge in the pool as you watch Disney’s latest hit, “Moana,” on a 30-foot screen. When: Saturday, June 17, 7-10 p.m. Where: Brimhall Aquatics Complex, 4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa Cost: $4 adults, $2 17 and younger; $5 inner tube rental (optional) Info: facebook.com/brimhall. mesapools

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10 Fun activities, games and a high-flying “blob” will make this water carnival memorable. When: Monday, June 26, 5-8 p.m. Where: Shepherd Aquatic Complex Cost: $2 adults, $1 17 and younger Info: 480-644-3037 or www.facebook. com/shepherd.mesapools

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There is apparently no stopping Organ Stop Pizza, the iconic East Valley home of the “Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ.” Once a chain of three restaurants in Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson, the unique venue for pepperoni and pop tunes remains only in its Mesa location. But the organ keeps growing. “We’ve been here since 1995,” says Jack Barz, Organ Stop manager. “Here” is 1149 E. Southern. The 700-capacity restaurant attracts people not just because of the delicious pizza and a fresh salad bar. “We have the largest theater organ in the world,” Barz says. He means “in the world,” as in anywhere on the planet. The original Organ Stop Pizza opened in 1972 in classifieds

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Phoenix. Founder Bill Brown loved two things: pizza and theater organs. Naturally, he brought the two together. As his business grew, the organs expanded as well. The remaining instrument at the Mesa location boasts four keyboards and a pedalboard connected to 6,000 pipes. Very few people can play the massive, complicated instrument. Part of the reason is that only 40 theater organs currently exist in the United States, where once there were more than 7,000. The unique instrument, with its horseshoe-shaped console, originally designed as accompaniment to silent films, flourished between about 1910 and 1930. “There’s probably only 12 to 15 expensive homes

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Chimichurri sauce with steak I’m not sure how it happened or whether or not dads like the idea, but when we think of Father’s Day dinner, our first thoughts go to the grill: grilled meats with big, bold flavors and basically “big-guy-hungry-man” recipes. So, dads, I will not disappoint. This recipe for a succulent steak of your choice drizzled with fresh chimichurri sauce is made for you and a hungry crowd, not only on your special day,

but any time of the year. Just make up the chimichurri sauce in a blender and let those flavors marry while you fire up the grill or skillet and get that steak started. My favorites for this recipe are a skirt steak, rib eye, porterhouse or New York. If you’re looking for meats for a big crowd, the flanken-style short ribs are fantastic. You’ll find them in your Southwestern markets like Ranch Market and Food City.

A story about chimichurri While growing in popularity here in the U.S., chimichurri sauce has been the sauce/ condiment staple in Argentina for centuries. It’s one of the main recipes for the traditional “asado,” a big outdoor cookout akin to the American barbecue. Seasoned steaks, salty slow-cooked meats of beef, pork and lamb, plus sausages like cured longaniza (similar to chorizo), are all cooked over a roaring wood fire while plenty of good red wine flows. The Argentinean asado is as much a social event as a delicious feast of grilled meats, and the breakout star has become the chimichurri sauce.

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Be our guest: Meet the actress behind Arizona Broadway Theatre’s ‘Belle’ Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Special to Nearby News

When Pennsylvania native JillChristine Wiley hits the Arizona Broadway Theatre and the Herberger Theater Center stages to play “Belle” in “Beauty and the Beast,” she can check that role off her bucket list. “I have to thank the Arizona Broadway Theatre because they’ve allowed me to check three dream roles off my list,” Wiley says. “I played Ariel, another Disney princess, in ‘The Little Mermaid.’ I couldn’t ask for anything better. “I also played Carrie Pipperidge in ‘Carousel.’ It’s a role I really wanted to do. Arizona Broadway Theatre has been generous to me. It’s neat playing my second Disney princess, but at the same time, it’s different. I get to explore Ariel’s dynamic and see how Belle differs. I’m creating my own interpretation.” “Beauty and the Beast” will be performed at the dinner theater, Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, from Friday, June 2, to Sunday, July 2. It then heads downtown to the Herberger Theater Center from Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 16. This role fulfills a longtime wish for Wiley, who saw “Beauty and the Beast” first at age 12. “She’s not necessarily a ‘princess,’” Wiley says. “She comes from a small provincial town. She dreams of

something bigger. She knows she wants to reach beyond her small town. She’s a dreamer, but she’s also an achiever. It’s good for young girls and boys to hear this message of longing for something more; go after your dreams; don’t let any slow-minded people tell you that you can’t because you can. “She’s a bit of a hero. She’s not the person who needs to be rescued. In turn, she needs the beast. She doesn’t judge a book by its cover.” Wiley moved to New York City from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 18 to pursue a career in musical theater. She joined the ensemble for a touring production of “Beauty and the Beast,” and understudied Belle, a character she can relate to. “Being a small-town girl, I was dreaming of something more,” she says. “It took me to New York City having high aspirations of performing, traveling the world and hoping for Broadway; to live a successful and fulfilled life as an artist and as a human.” Wiley says she is not really nervous about bringing an iconic figure – one who has been featured in animated and live-action features on the big screen – to the stage. “I grew up watching the film,” she says about the animated feature. “It is

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By Nearby News Staff The East Valley Children’s Theatre is capping off its 20th anniversary season with the production of “OZ!”, the timeless “Wizard of Oz” tale. The show will run June 15-25 at the Mesa Arts Center, and it features 41 talented youths ages 8 to 18 from across the Valley. There are 26 cast members who live in Mesa, including many playing significant roles. Abby Potts (Photo by Alan Ignatowski) (Dorothy), Christian Children from Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and around the Valley perform in the play “OZ!” at Mesa Arts Center. Here (from Armanti (Toto), will left), McKenzie Elias, Christian Armanti and Abby Potts, all and McKenzie Elias from Mesa, get into their characters. (Wicked Witch of the West) are all from playing Munchkins. Mesa. Also from Mesa are Mikey Music for the show is directed by Cornejo (Cowardly Lion), L J Deacon EVCT Producing Artistic Director (Tin Woodsman), Elizabeth Schaible Karen Rolston, and the choreography (Scarecrow), Suzy Olson (Glinda the was done by Jennifer Duxbury. Good Witch), and Tre Moore (OZ!). Tickets are $15 for adults and In addition, there are five cast $11 for children. The show runs members from Gilbert, and one each Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., from Tempe, Phoenix and Maricopa. Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sundays Two sisters who live in Chandler, at 2 p.m. For more information, visit Analisa and Araceli de la Rosa, are mesaartscenter.com.

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Tamburitzans ‘Jubilee’ Show See 30 performers – with 400 costumes total – present folk dances from 11 countries that span from France to India. When: Thursday, June 1, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: $30, $35 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

2nd Friday Night Out Attend Mesa’s monthly street festival. This month the theme is “Sci-Fi Friday.” Dress up to compete for prizes, or just check out the amazing artists and eats. When: Friday, June 9, 6-10 p.m. Where: Main Street, between Center Street and Country Club Drive Cost: Free Info: 2ndfridaynightout.com

Multi-Generational Father’s Day Tinkershop Kids, fathers and grandfathers can enjoy a morning of tinkering and hands-on activities. You even get to make a buzz-bot. When: Saturday, June 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Idea Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa Cost: $15 (includes museum admission, registration required) Info: 480-644-2468 or ideamuseum. org/classes.html

Motorcycles on Main Show up for the last motorcycle gathering of the season to see hundreds of bikes. The Moonshine Voodoo Band will provide live music. When: Friday, June 2, 6-10 p.m. Where: North Macdonald Road, between Main Street and Pepper Place Cost: Free Info: downtownmesa.com/ motorcyclesonmain/

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Billed as “the sad clown with the golden voice,” Puddles combines melancholy and humor as he sings renditions of modern hit songs. When: Tuesday, June 13, 8 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: $30 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

Spencer Jones & Redhill Fresh off a 12-show tour of London, Spencer Jones brings his band Redhill back to the Valley. The lineup includes two members of local group Simply Three. When: Friday, June 23, 8 p.m. Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa Cost: $20 Info: 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com

Get up close with dinosaur bones and replicas, gold panning, and plenty of prehistoric exhibits for free at the Arizona Natural History Museum. When: Sunday, June 4, noon-5 p.m. Where: 53 N. Macdonald Dr., Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-2230 or arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org

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Whether you hunt, collect or want to improve your self defense, this gun show offers hundreds of local and national vendors and a wide range of items. When: Saturday-Sunday, June 24-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Centennial Hall, 263 N. Center St., Mesa Cost: $12 (two-days) Info: crossroadsgunshows.com

Take group karaoke to the next level as you literally become the band. A stage, pro lighting and other touches turn you into a rock star. When: Mondays, 8 p.m.-midnight Where: The Grid, 535 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa Cost: Free entry Info: 480-621-8088 orfacebook.com/ thegridgg

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Iora Primary Care is shaking up how seniors are treated In a happy, sunlit room, six Mesa seniors gathered around a large table for a couple of hours of sharing and storytelling. There’s a former farmer and his wife, a man who just celebrated his 80th birthday who used to work in the cotton fields and a woman who worked on commercial fishing boats in Alaska. They told tales about their childhood and their loves lost and found, and they laughed. What might not be obvious at first glance is that these seniors are at their doctor’s office, Iora Primary Care, a new kind of practice with the aim of treating seniors as whole people, rather than just a chart of ailments and medications. Iora, which is partnered with Humana, wants to shake up the

way seniors 65 and older get their care and, subsequently, live their lives. Storytelling is just one part of that. The storytelling session opened with a brief presentation from Iora’s staff Health Coaches, who talked about the benefits of storytelling to everyday health and wellness. From forming a more meaningful connection with others to helping with memory, recounting tales from days past has a direct impact on the health of these seniors, and getting them together to share is just one part of how Iora’s team wants to engage patients in an entirely new way. Just walk in the front door to the

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he never showed up for that job because he decided to open up a little fish-and-chips stand instead. “It was just a 6-by-8 shack, with no running water – or electricity,” Adams said. To power the lightbulbs, he ran his own wire up to a nearby power line. “You could do things like that back in ’47,” Adams said. “He bought a cooker and some fillets, he breaded them himself, and a bag of potatoes, (Special to Nearby News) sliced the potatoes,” and the Pete Grant opened his first East Valley location in Mesa in 1951. rest is history. The little chip shop found current Mesa store and the company’s on Mill Avenue in Tempe in the early success, earning $12 on its first downtown Mesa headquarters. The mid-1950s. All eight locations were day, a pretty penny back in those days. Mesa store is now the busiest of all the operating by the end of the decade. The first East Valley location opened stores. The Tempe store, now on Apache in Mesa in 1951, just blocks from the The first indoor restaurant opened Pete...continued on page 36

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Pete...continued from page 35 Boulevard a few blocks east of Mill, has become a part of the college experience for many students at Arizona State University’s main campus. “I was in L.A. wearing my Pete’s shirt and this guy came up to me and said, ‘I put myself through college at Pete’s. Pete’s was my first job,’” said Kathy Adams’ daughter Carley. Carley is part of the third generation of the Grant family to work in the business. She runs public relations and marketing for the company. “My grandpa started with this small little idea, but to think of all the families and people that were able to support themselves (is amazing),” she said. Grant got the idea for the simple take-out window after seeing similar fast food operations during his service in Australia. “The States didn’t have anything like that, where you get your food from a window and you leave,” Kathy Adams said. “Here, there were diners where you went in and sat down.” Grant was murdered in 1987 at age 72. That’s when daughters Kathy and Pat took over. Despite the tragedy, the

company has been steadily successful over the years. Even the Great Recession couldn’t damage Pete’s lasting fish-and-chips empire. “When the economy goes south, it’s good for us,” Adams said. “It’s because of our prices. People are still going to eat out, and they want a good product for a fair price, so they’ll come to Pete’s.” Pete’s has built a dedicated and loyal customer base over the decades. Married couple Lori and David Timbrook of Mesa have been meeting for lunch at the Mesa store for 25 years. “We love the sauce,” Lori said. “We always get shrimp and fish and kind of share a couple meals. It’s always fresh, it’s always hot, and really reasonably priced.” For the most part, the Grant family has taken an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to business. Pete’s still doesn’t advertise, and it has no plans for expanding beyond the current eight locations, but Carley has an eye toward the future. “I do want to do a food truck one day,” she said, much to her mother’s chagrin.

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