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Adrian Kwiatkowski of Mesa is among 161 students nationwide who were recognized with the “highest level of student recognition in the country” – the U.S. Presidential Scholar award. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars took note of the Red Mountain High School senior’s youth leadership efforts in Arizona over the last four years and his undeniable skills in biotechnology. The U.S. Presidential Scholars program highlights accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields – only 7,500 students have been awarded with the recognition since

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Mesa has big plans for Falcon Field, already a powerful economic force as the fifth-busiest general aviation airport in the nation with 300,000 take offs and landings per year. When combined The Falcon Field was founded in 1941 as a training for the Royal Air Force during WWII. (Photo Courtsey City of Mesa) with its international mega-corporation neighbor, ed $6.8 billion a year, according to an The Boeing Co., the Northeast Mesa economic impact report included in an aviation hotspot generates an estimat- updated Falcon Field master plan.

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New memorial unveiled for fallen Mesa officers Two years of fundraising efforts finally paid off when the families of two fallen Mesa police officers pulled a rope to unveil a new bronze statue at a solemn police memorial service. The service, in front of Mesa police headquarters, included many trappings usually reserved for police funerals – including two large wreaths and a flyover by three Mesa police air units that symbolized the lives of three officers whose names are on the memorial. The statue, by Arizona artist Neil Logan, depicts a scene reminiscent of police funerals, a kneeling officer holding a tri-fold American flag. Such a flag is usually presented to the deceased officer’s family during burial services. Instead of a last call, a staple at The new memorial to fallen Mesa Police Department police funerals, the Mesa cere- officers was unveiled. (Special to Nearby News Mesa) mony featured a memorial call to Marshal Hyram Peterson, Officer Steven drive incorporating the usual methods, Pollard and Sgt. Brandon Mendoza. including two dinners, a raffle and corA police dispatcher made the call over porate sponsorships. the department’s dispatch system. She But one unique fundraising method said the officers “made the ultimate sac- stood out. It was the “Build it with the rifice while serving our community with Beard’’ campaign, and it was highly popcourage and valor. ular with normally clean-shaven officers. “The men and women of the Mesa PoSo popular, in fact, that newly swarlice Department are forever grateful. May thy officers were willing to donate $50 you rest in peace knowing your strength, a month to grow and keep their beards. legacy and honor lives on with all of us.’’ The program lasted two months – as Commander Bill Peters, who spear- long as Mesa Police Chief Ramon Batista headed the two-year-long fundraising would tolerate. drive, said he knew all of his work was The beards paid off in more than commore than worthwhile when he saw pliments and raised $8,600 toward the Maryann Mendoza, the mother of Bran- memorial’s eventual $101,000 price tag, don Mendoza, and Ida Pollard, the moth- which was collected during the fundraiser of Steven Pollard, hug each other in an ing campaign through the sponsorship emotional embrace. of the non-profit Mesa Citizens Police “It’s been very time consuming, but we Academy Association. are proud and honored to present this to “It started out in January and it was the community,’’ Peters said, at no cost doing really, really well,’’ Peters said, so to taxpayers. Batista agreed to extend it for another “It’s an honor to those who have fallen, month. and those who have served and are servAlthough Peters joined in the effort, he ing,’’ he added. readily admits he did not look as dashing When Mesa police realized they need- as some of his colleagues. “It came in all ed to upgrade the previously bland me- gray,’’ he said. morial, Peters and other members of a While the beards disappeared some small committee launched a fundraising months ago, their donations will be reclassifieds

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membered for decades to come, thanks to Logan’s sculpture. The life-sized statute was installed on the top of the brick memorial that has been in front of Mesa Police headquarters since 2003. Logan has made police memorials a bit of a specialty, sculpting them for Sedona, Cottonwood, Flagstaff and the Coconino County Sheriff ’s Office. Peters said this year’s event drew the largest crowd ever. In addition to the unveiling ceremony, it had some added significance because it marked the fifth anniversary of the death of Mendoza, who was killed on May 12, 2014 in a headon collision with a wrong-way driver on his way home from work. Mendoza was struck by an impaired driver, who also was an undocumented immigrant. Both men died. Pollard, the other Mesa officer killed in modern times, also lost his life in a collision tied to an impaired driver. Pollard had stopped a car driven by a suspected impaired driver on U.S. 60 when he was struck and killed by a car on Nov. 27, 1994. Officer Down, a national website, recognizes two Mesa police line of duty deaths, including Peterson, who was shot to death by a bicycle thief on Nov. 13, 1913. But the site also omits Mendoza, who was not technically on duty when he was killed. The website lists two Gilbert police deaths, Lt. Eric Shuhandler and Officer Robert Targosz; and four Chandler police deaths, officers David Payne Smith, Carlos Luciano Ledesma, Robert Joseph Nielsen and James Robert Snedigar. Tempe police have lost five officers; Kevin Louis Weeks, Robert Lyle Hawk, John Eaton Bradshaw, night marshal Cyrus Spangler and night officer Albert Nettle. “We’ve been very fortunate, considering all the contacts we have,’’ Peters said. “Part of it is good training and part of it is luck.’’ In all, Arizona has lost 257 officers. Phoenix police have lost the most officers, with 39, followed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety with 30. July 2019

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Treatment gives hope to rare skin disease patients By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Sixteen years old is an awkward time for any teen. But for Emilio Stacey of Northeast Mesa, it was especially troubling. The teen found boils on his skin and felt weak and exhausted. Dermatologists couldn’t figure out what was ailing him. Eventually, he couldn’t get out of bed. Finally, he met Phoenix-based dermatologist Dr. Lindsay Ackerman, who diagnosed him with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a serious immune-mediated skin condition that has a significant impact on patients physically, mentally and socially. It is often misdiagnosed and mistreated. HS causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps can break open, or tunnels can form under the skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. The condition mostly affects areas where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks and breasts. Ackerman said HS is “neither common nor truly rare.” “It is estimated in the United States around 1% to 2% of the population is affected,” she said. “Some estimate up to 4%. This is really underdiagnosed. I think there are a lot of people living with the disease than we really identify. They’re either living with the misdiagnosis or they’re in isolation.” Stacey’s first HS hint was the painful, cystic acne-like sores on his face. The dermatologist gave him acne medication. “After I started taking it, I started feeling really weak. Eventually my bones started hurting,” said Stacey, who works at a Northeast Mesa grocery store. “Emotionally, it was hard dealing

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with it. If it was a common cold, I would know it will be better in a few days.” When Stacey, who turns 21 this month, saw Ackerman for the fi rst time, he had inflamed, tender nodules like large acne cysts. “It wasn’t a simple boil that resolves with proper treatment,” she said. “Rather, due to the chronic inflammatory nature of the disease, it recurs, resolves and recurs and tends to worsen.” Like most of her HS patients, Stacey felt lost. “They don’t understand,” she said. “They were told it was an infection, but it’s not really behaving how they would expect.” Ackerman helped Stacey with Humira, the only FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe HS. She said there are also off-label and surgical procedures, ranging from draining the painful areas to hormone-modulating agents. “We have incredible stories like Emilio’s,” Ackerman said. Her work, she added, has “earnestly changed lives. It’s a privilege to help people like Emilio.” July 2019

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Joanne Jolee Jaffa wants womJoanne Jolee Jaffa moved to Arizona in en to be inspired and succeed, 1999 an went on to found the Society for Women of Spirit and Inspiration, a no matter which field they women’s networking group. choose. (Photo by Kim Carrillo) The Las Sendas resident recently founded the Society for Women of Spirit and Inspiration, a women’s networking group for business owners, executive directors and leaders in their field. Meetings feature a catered lunch, live music and inspirational presentations. Membership is by invitation application; the proceeds benefit the Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation and are tax deductible. Meeting times and locations are given upon acceptance. Classical baroque music fills the room at each meeting as that era birthed the most brilliant minds, she said. Musicians are culled from various symphonies work,” she said. “I thought, ‘How could around the Valley. I do this? So the benefits are exponen“When Albert Einstein was asked tial and grow beyond the local area.’ My about his groundbreaking theory of rel- team and I came up with this. The board ativity, he said it occurred to him by in- approved it.” tuition and music was the driving force The New Zealand-born Jolee-Jaffa behind that intuition. Music takes us to has been in Arizona since 1999, where a place where we are open to creative she moved from Northern California. thought and new ideas – a place where She and her husband, former Mesa City we can think clearly and make decisions Councilman William Jaffa, have eight that will move us forward wherever we children and seven grandchildren. are in our lives.” Among her children is Krystle Delgado, Society for Women of Spirit and In- a lawyer as well as a musician known as spiration is born out of the Ladies of Las Miss Krystle. Sendas, a group also founded by JolSociety for Women of Spirit and Inspiee-Jaffa. It is now under new leadership. ration is under the umbrella of the Jol“It ended up being a great deal of ee Jaffe Music Foundation, a nonprofit

music education to underprivileged children and music therapy classes for seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injury. In 2017 they were awarded a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant Award from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Its “Music Advantage” program is presented by board certified music therapists at the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona in Phoenix, and Oakwood Creative Care in Arizona. The foundation underwrites music lessons and provides instruments to kids at Sunshine Acres. “We give kids a quality education,” she said. “It’s just amazing. We have the most beautiful stories. Music had a huge impact on me as a teenager. Music saved my life. I taught music to all my children.” For more information, visit http://j-jmf.org/SWSI/

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body temperature down. McAllister dealt with the heat growing up in Converse, Texas, but says the dry heat can be misleading when practicing. “You don’t really sweat too much,” he said. “You have to be ready mentally and your body has to be ready.” But the dry heat can also be an advantage, said Andrew Grundstein, a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia who has studied heatstroke. “In the Southeast, the temperatures can get pretty high but the humidity is really what really makes it harder for sweat to evaporate and that short circuits your cooling mechanism,” he said. “When you are out in the Phoenix area and more of a hot-dry environment, it’s Because of the intense heat, Rattlers players, including linebacker Ryan Langford, take dry so the sweat can readily evaporate frequent water breaks during practice. (Photo by Matthew Andujo/Cronkite News) so your cooling mechanism works really to a report by 24/7 Wall St. The study Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. well.” was based on the number of 90 deSummer conditions are not for the Still, McAllister said, the heat is not to grees-plus days, and Phoenix averages faint of heart. In 2017, 155 people in the be taken lightly. 169 of them. Its average midsummer Phoenix area died from heat illness, ac“Take the time to foam roll and cold tub high is 106.1, according to the National cording to a Maricopa County report. and you got to be in the weight room,” he Staying healthy said. “You’ve got to be and hydrated is key, in the training room. team officials said. You’ve got to drink “You got to hydrate, water. Everything you got to eat,” defenthat they taught you sive lineman Chris in college and high McAllister said. “You school, you have to really got to take care keep it with you all of yourself out here. the way through, es… You have to do pecially out here or the little things to you aren’t going to perform every day make it.” and be a pro. It does All that practicing make you better.” in the heat can help Although the Rattlers play inside, the Team practices are practices are outdoors and players like at crunch time. Of typically held in the Lance McDowell must contend with the the 10 teams in the heat. (Photo by Kynan Marlin/Cronkite News) morning, with playIFL, seven are in the ers often at the facility from 7 a.m. to northern United States or Midwest. The noon. average highs and lows in Bismarck, Survival is not just a physical issue. North Dakota, home of the league’s “Me getting that year under my belt, Bucks, is 78 and 52 degrees, respectiveme being out here to compete in the sun ly, according to the National Oceanic and really see where my mental stability Atmospheric Administration. was, it helped me,” Mady said. “If you “Mentally it helps us,” Mady said. have the mental stability, you can get “Mentally it gives us the push we need over it.” when it comes to the game as far as beMady practices in long sleeves and ing in shape and (our) bodies being good. tights, something he has done since he If you take care of yourself, while you was a member of the NFL’s Oakland are adjusting to it, it makes you a better Raiders, and believes that helps keep his player at the end.” Nearby News • For News Around Our Neighborhood

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In 1883, 11-year-old John Macdonald developed a rash that was written off as “prickly heat.” Unfortunately, it was not simply a heat rash. It was smallpox. His mother, Fannie Van Cott Macdonald, operated the town’s local post office and grocery, so Mesa residents were exposed to the disease. George W. Sirrine was appointed as the Mesa health officer and attempted to quarantine the ill in “pest houses.” In the end, roughly 15% of the Mesa population, or 44 people, died, including little Johnny Macdonald. The Spanish influenza of 1918 is one of the deadliest pandemics, leaving 500 million people infected worldwide. Roughly 50 million of these cases resulted in death. Arizona wasn’t safe from this disease, either. Arizona was

only 6 years old when the pandemic broke out, so records are scarce. Only 519 deaths were recorded in Arizona, however, it is estimated that as many as 6,000 Arizonans actually succumbed to the Spanish flu. Throughout Arizona, public gatherings were banned to slow the spread of the disease. Churches, schools and movie theaters were closed, spitting on the sidewalk was banned, and adults who didn’t wear masks were fined and arrested. Any physical interaction, such as handshaking, was discouraged. In Mesa, Franklin School served as an emergency hospital because they hadn’t existed yet in the city. Admittance to the hospital was a cool $15 a week, roughly $250 in today’s dollars. This pandemic led the community to discuss plans for a hospital in Mesa; a dream that would not be realized until the opening of the Southside Hospital nearly four years later.

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the program’s inception in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Kwiatkowski, who graduated with a 5.0 weighted GPA and class ranking of 2 out of 730, said he was ecstatic to find his acceptance letter in the mail from the U.S. Department of Education. “I was really, really excited. It was mind-blowing because the process is already very selective,” he said. “Although I was confident in my application and in what I had done through these last four years of high school, the competition was very tough.” Growing up in Mesa, Kwiatkowski said he always had a passion for school. He was able to see the value in schoolwork and education from a very young age, he added. “I think, naturally, I was very attentive to my schoolwork and I valued everything that teachers gave me,” the teen explained. “Whereas I think other people saw it as work or something you had to get rid of so you could have more free time.” “I saw academics as something that would give me opportunities and build those skill sets,” he added. Throughout his educational career, Kwiatkowski was a secretary for the French Club, a math tutor and the Arizona State President for HOSA–Future Health Professionals, among other things. HOSA, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of Association for Career and Technical Education. The organization’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry while enhancing the delivery of quality health care to all, according to its website. “I was involved with HOSA – Future Health Professionals my sophomore year. They hold statewide and interna-

tional conferences and it’s catered toward students that want to get involved in the health care field,” said Kwiatkowski, adding: “I competed in biomedical lab science at the state level and ended up qualifying for the international level – that was sort of when I got a grasp of the community that hosts it and how great it is.” Kwiatkowski said he was then inspired to climb the “leadership ladder” within the organization. During his junior year, he ran for the HOSA state office, in which he was later named the Arizona branch president. The AP student also had the ability to nurture his passions for science and biology while working as a student researcher at the ASU Biodesign Institute. Kwiatkowski had the opportunity to explore the roles of microRNAs and Y RNAs in induced pluripotent stem cells in microscopic worms. Pluripotent stem cells hold immense promise for regenerative medicine due to their self-renewal and potential for differentiation. He said that he was grateful for the support he received during his time there – especially at such a young age. “It obviously helped develop my skill sets and allowed me to perform research,” he said. “But for most part, being a part of a community that is passionate about research and understands the difficulties that come with it, is life-changing.” “Especially being a high school student researcher. You’re sort of undervalued as a high school student sometimes. When in reality, some of the research we’re doing is undergraduate and graduate research.” Kwiatkowski was honored for his accomplishments alongside the other scholars at the White House in Washington, D.C., in late June. Kwiatkowski will be attending the University of Chicago in the fall, and said he hopes to continue pursuing biological sciences with the dream of becoming an independent researcher.

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Welcome to the new Neighborhood Notes, where we look at what’s new and coming up in Northeast Mesa. This month, we’ll look at how to up your culinary skills, where to strap on your dancing shoes, and where to enjoy classics. “Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Camp” continues through August 26 at The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas. This camp keeps kids entertained and increases their kitchen knowledge. Participants will receive an apron, paper chef’s hat, recipes and a diploma for $199 per child per four-day camp. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations, call 480-3964000, ext. 222, or visit lassendas.com. Not to leave the mom and dad out, The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas hosts adult cooking classes, too. This is a perfect date night or group activity, held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Participants will learn how to make seafood, pasta, Spanish and French favorites. Guests will receive a recipe packet and complimentary beverage. Reservations are

required for the adult classes as well, by using the info above. Burn those calories by dancing at Silver Star Theater on Higley and Brown roads. “Sizzlin’ Summer: Sunday Dance Nights” runs through September 22. Kick off Sunday night with a light buffet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with music following from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20. Call 480-288-0300 or visit silverstartheater.com for more information. Lastly, looking a bit into the future, is the “Second Sunday Coffee and Classics” auto show hosted by Solorzano Agency and Farmers Insurance Group. It is slated to begin when the weather cools, from 9 a.m. to noon the second Sunday of each month at their office at University and Val Vista drives. The public is encouraged to bring their classic vehicle and mingle with other fans of vehicles from day’s gone by. This is a free, family-friendly event. Spaces for classic vehicles are limited, so reserve a spot by calling 480-924-2535.

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Airport...continued from page 1 “That is an alternative way, a completely legitimate way, to look at the economic impact of the area,’’ said Lee McPheters, dean of ASU’s W.P Carey School of Business, who authored the study. Even without Boeing, Falcon Field’s economic output out distances the other general aviation airports in Maricopa County – including Scottsdale Airpark, McPheters said. It generates an estimated total of $811 million a year in direct benefits, such as salaries paid to employees of companies located at the airport, and secondary benefits, such as suppliers of these companies and consumer spending by employees, McPheters said. “For a general aviation airport, that’s really quite significant,’’ he said. McPheters report said Falcon Field’s impact, including the airport alone, includes 1,486 jobs with an economic output of $434.3 million. Scottsdale Airpark finished second, with 1,406 jobs and an economic output of $284.2 million; followed by Deer Valley, $196.2 million; Goodyear, $67.4 million and Chandler, $32.5 million.

The number of aviation and non-aviation employees on Falcon Field also tops the other airports with 1,486 workers, comparted with 1,406 at Scottsdale Airpark – the second highest – and 163 at Chandler Airport – the lowest of the five. In a typical day, Falcon Field sees 767 takeoffs and landings and generates $2.2 million in economic impact. During 2017, there were 719 aircraft based at Falcon Field, mostly single-engine planes; that number is expected to eventually rise to 1,040. The updated master plan is intended as a document that will guide the airport’s development for the next 20 years. The plan is required by the Federal Aviation Administration and is used as a launching point for grant requests to the FAA and the Arizona Department of Transportation. The last plan dates back to 2010. Airport Director Corrine Nystrom said she plans to submit a report that includes the master plan and it could come before the council for approval in July. “You are going to see a lot of improvements going on at Falcon Field in the

next two years,’’ she said. She said that includes a $1.2 million grant from the FAA to improve the connections between taxiways and runways, allowing for better and more efficient circulation of airport traffic on the ground. “We are very assertive in working with the FAA and ADOT,’’ Nystrom said. It’s easy to see why from a chart included in the master plan. Matt Quick, an associate with Coffman Associates, which authored the plan, said the overall cost of the 10-year capital improvement plan is $27.3 million and that 90% of it is eligible for grants from the FAA and ADOT. If those grants eventually are secured, Mesa’s share would be $1.6 million, according to the master plan. Among the big projects are 5,600 square feet of corporate hangar space currently under construction. Plans for another 8,300 square feet are under review by city planning officials. The largest of these projects is a 23-acre development by Davcon Aviation LLC and Mesa Hangar LLC that will include 340,000 square feet of hangar space,

scheduled for completion in late 2021. The project has been billed as a major lure to attract new companies to the airport by adding new hangars that can be built to meet a customer’s requirements. The one-square mile airport was founded in 1941 as a training ground primarily for the Royal Air Force during WWII. The British lost 23 cadets during the training, and they are buried together at Mesa City Cemetery. After the war ended, Falcon Field was turned over to the city in 1948 and started its new mission as a municipal airport. The airport is located between McKellips and McDowell roads, between Greenfield and Higley roads. The airport averages about four noise complaints per month, spokeswoman Dee Anne Thomas said. “We do a lot of outreach to the community to help people understand what goes on at the airport,’’ she said. Nystrom said the airport works with pilots and the CAE Phoenix aviation academy to minimize noise, but in the end, flight patterns are ultimately dictated by safety concerns.

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Phoenix Zoo’s Winter in July offers a respite from the heat By Laura Latzko In the summertime, people aren’t the only ones who are looking for a break from the heat. Animals also want to cool down. Phoenix Zoo’s annual Winter in July is Saturday, July 13, and will offer a slight respite with snow, a splash pad, water play areas, snow targets, sloth and Komodo dragon mini showers, anteater bubble baths, a mister maze and icy treats for the animals. Throughout the day, the zoo will have interactive Creature Features, in which guests can interact more closely with animals. Guests can see over 3,000 animals, including endangered or threatened species. The event has multiple benefits, other than staying cool. July tends to be a slower time of the year, and the event draws about 7,000 guests to the zoo, said Linda Hardwick, director of communications for the Phoenix Zoo. The event is included in the price of zoo admission. Activities such as carousel and camel rides, admission into Stingray Bay or the 4-D theater and Safari Cruiser rides have additional costs. During the event, children will have a chance to play in about 50 tons of snow, spread out around the zoo. The Lakeside area will have snow piles for children to jump and romp around in

During Phoenix Zoo’s annual Winter in July, children will have a chance to play in about 50 tons of snow.(Submitted photo)

throughout the morning. Hardwick said many young people experience snow for the first time at the event.

During the event, the zoo creatures will receive frozen fruit and ice treats. (Submitted photos)

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“I love to see the kids get creative. They make snow angels. They are building snowmen,” Hardwick said. “I think it’s really fun to see kids in their summer gear and snow boots or their summer gear and their snow hats and gloves.” Some animals even get a chance to play in snow. During the event, zoo creatures will receive frozen fruit or ice treats made of fruits, vegetables, insects, sports drink, gelatin, meat and/or blood. Hardwick said the animals appreciate having something different to eat. “I have seen the animals enjoy something new and different, because they don’t get ice treats on a regular basis, especially ones that are as creative and colorful as these,” Hardwick said. “They like to experience it. It’s a new smell. It’s a new sight.”

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Treats such as blood-sicles are designed especially for the animals by commissary staff members, who also prepare their daily meals. Lead Animal Diet Technician Dustin Kinsman said the commissary staff works closely with the keepers on the treats. “We take into account what the animals eat for their diet and their favorite foods. The keepers will let us know,” Kinsman said. The staff has a soft spot for animals and try to make the day special for them. “Just like the keepers, everyone in here loves the animals. So, we have our own favorite animals that get a little bit more attention,” Kinsman said. Nutrition Services manager Jennifer Ortlepp said the commissary staff starts preparing the treats ready over a month in advance. They still perform their regular jobs while preparing for Winter in July. The large frozen treats for the elephants are made with different layers, including lemons and sports drink. Kinsman said these treats take time because they are frozen in sections. The icy treats let the staff members experiment and try new things more than they can with the daily meals. “It’s something everyone enjoys because it is something different. You can get creative, instead of having to follow very specific recipes,” Ortlepp said.

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A Mesa Public Schools teacher was honored for her dedication to her students and their academic goals. Soumalee McNamara, a fourth-grade teacher at Salk Elementary School, recently received this year’s Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Award from Phoenix radio station 99.9 KEZ and Taylor Morrison, a Scottsdale-based national builder and developer. McNamara was presented with a check for $999 at a luncheon hosted at the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch for the nine teachers who had won the radio station’s monthly award. “It’s still surreal to me, I’m so humbled by it all,” McNamara said. “This was my personal five-year goal and I’ve reached it – it feels great.” Each month during the school year, a Valley K-12 teacher is selected from nomination entries to be recognized for “their outstanding contribution to education.” At the end of the school year, all of the teachers gather for a banquet where one

Soumalee McNamara is congratulated by retiring KEZ FM radio host Marty Manning after winning the teacher of the year award from the station and Fulton Homes. (Photo courtesy KEZ FM)

special teacher is awarded the overall Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Award. The luncheon also marked the last that KEZ radio host Marty Manning presided over. Manning, who has been handing out

the monthly and annual teacher awards for 14 years, is retiring after a 50-year career in the radio industry. McNamara said she couldn’t be more thrilled to be recognized for something for which she has a burning passion. “For me, seeing the growth over a

long period of time and the impact you can have on even just one student is so rewarding,” she said. “Because in the moment, you don’t think you have an impact on a kid, but as the years go by and the fact that they still want that connection with you – that’s what makes it all worth it.” McNamara got into teaching five years ago, and never looked back. The teacher previously worked in the restaurant and service industry, but said she was inspired to get into teaching after she did volunteer work involving children. “I had opportunities to volunteer with children and I fell in love with it,” she said. “I spoke to some people, especially my dad because he’s a retired teacher, and he said, ‘I think this could be your calling.’” McNamara studied early childhood education at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to NAU for a bachelor’s in early education.

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Movie Night in The Park: “Spy in The Wild”

Visit Usery Mountain Regional Park’s Nature Center for a close-up look at animal interactions. Utilizing realistic animatronics and high-definition cameras, “Spy in The Wild” provides a first-person view into what being part of the animal kingdom is really like. When: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12 Where: Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 602-506-2930, maricopacountyparks.net financially speaking

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As the summer heat intensifies, The Phoenix Zoo is cooling off! Come enjoy a winter wonderland of more than 50 pounds of snow and watch the animals enjoy icy treats. When: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix Cost: $27 to $35 Info: 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org biz box

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Mesa Community College presents “Shrek” the beloved tale of an ogre who becomes an unlikely hero alongside his wisecracking companion, Donkey. Join

the ensemble of memorable characters from the classic DreamWorks movie for an unforgettable live musical performance. When: Various Times, Friday, July 19, through Saturday, July 27 Where: MCC Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa Cost: $12 to $18 Info: 480-461-7172, mesacc.edu/arts/ events

Kids Improv Camp at National Comedy Theatre

Bring your youngsters to the National Comedy Theatre to learn the ins and outs of improv comedy at this twoweek camp. Kids will learn the value of teamwork and self-confidence through interactive comedy games and exercises. This camp is for ages 7 to 12. When: Noon to 2 p.m. Monday, July 15, to Friday, July 19 Where: National Comedy Theatre, 214 W. Main Street, Mesa Cost: $150 Info: 602-374-5638, nctphoenix.com

58 Years of Wienerschnitzel

In celebration of the American hot dog 58th anniversary, Wienerschnitzel will offer hot dogs for just 58 cents. Enjoy an original chili dog or mustard dog from the restaurant that makes “America’s Most Wanted Wiener.” When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9

Where: Wienerschnitzel, 1225 S. Higley Road, Mesa Cost: 58 cents, limit 10 dogs Info: 480-830-0849, wienerschnitzel. com

Harry Potter Weekend at NCT Improv Comedy Shows

Slyther-in to the National Comedy Theatre for a magical night of Harry Potter-themed improv comedy. Come in costume to get in the wizarding spirit and receive a $2 discount on your ticket. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27 Where: National Comedy Theatre, 214 W. Main Street, Mesa Cost: $12 to $14 Info: 602-374-5638, nctphoenix.com

Family Day at the i.d.e.a. Museum

The i.d.e.a. Museum and Roadside USA present Family Day, a visual and creative display of America’s unique travel destinations and culture. Whether one wishes to learn how to create a travel journal, create a magnetic license plate or change a tire, this event is bound to have something for everyone in the family. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27 Where: i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa Cost: $9 Info: 480-644-4332, ideamuseum.org

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memory lane for a performance of a myriad of timeless songs from the age of sock hops and drive-ins. Warm up those pipes because audiences are encouraged to sing along! When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Where: The Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa Cost: $20 Info: 480-288-0300, silverstartheater. com

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This kids camp offers youngsters an opportunity to get creative with clay. This hands-on class will guide children through the process of making ceramics as they make personalized projects such as masks and totems. This class is for children ages 8 to 12. When: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 9, to Friday, July 19 Where: Mesa Arts Center, Ceramic Studio, 1 E. Main Street Cost: $180 Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. com

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She’s now pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership at NAU and is teaching fourth grade at the Mesa elementary school. McNamara said she prides herself in her approach to teaching and always strives to make her students feel included and valued. “I really thought about the social emotional needs of students,” she said. “I realize that school isn’t necessarily their whole life, but that they spend a majority of their time with us. I started treating my students as if they were my own family.” “I would bring them food, spend lunch with them or do fun activities to make them feel included,” she continued. “There are a lot of kids I work with who don’t have that connection in their home life, so I found it really important to build those relationships and maintain them.” But teaching isn’t always smooth sailing, she admitted. The most challenging part, McNamara said, is dealing with large class size – last year, she had a class size of 31.

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Teacher...continued from page 15 “With the class sizes, I don’t ever feel like I’m doing everything I can because the size is so large,” she said. “But you do what you can with what you have.” In April, McNamara received April’s Teacher of the Month Award, but said she didn’t think she had a shot at winning the overall teacher of the year award. McNamara is gearing up to put her prize money back into her classroom, ensuring that all of her students have the necessary supplies and support that they need. She’s also very thankful that an award of this nature, especially for educators, exists, she said. “I think it’s so important because we’re in a service of giving without really taking much time for ourselves,” she said. “It feels good to have an adult recognize you for doing something.” “I’m talking to 10 year olds all day and they can tell me I’m great,” she continued. “But when you hear it from another adult, you feel somewhat validated and it gives you a lot more fuel to keep going.”

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The staff at Vito’s Pizza and Italian Ristorante means it when it says it eatery has a family atmosphere. They high-five each other, hug regulars, welcome newbies with a smile, and predict the orders of frequent visitors. General manager Giselle Moen said it’s all in a day’s work. She chalks the good-natured attitude up to owners Ryan and Alexis Vickery, who took over operations in 2009 from the founders, Vito and JoAnne Carrieri. “I’m very fortunate to work for them,” she said about the Vickerys. “They’re wonderful people as well.” Moen has worked at Vito’s since 1990 with Northeast Mesa as a glimmer in the county’s eye. She had just moved to the Valley from Culver City, California, and decided to approach Carrieri for a job. Her husband already worked there. “Do you want him to quit?” she asked Carrieri. “No, we want to see both of you work together,” Carrieri answered. Vito and his family came to the United States aboard the Andrea Doria. His dream was to open a restaurant, but he didn’t accomplish that until he was 50 with Vito’s in February 1986. Vito built the complex in which the restaurant sits. Vito’s specializes in home-style meals created from recipes passed down over the years from Vito’s grandmothers. Using only the freshest local ingrediclassifieds

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ents, along with some imported from Italy, for over 20 years Vito and JoAnne expanded on their success, creating an Italian eatery that was more than just a place to eat a meal—Vito’s was home. Moen said Vito’s signature dish is its Chicago thin-crust pizza ($9.99-$24.79)—“without a doubt.” Other popular items are the lasagna ($15.29$19.49), and spaghetti and meatballs ($12.39). “We serve homemade meatballs every day,” she said. “Every morning they’re there making them.” Guests can kick off their meals with creative appetizers like bacon-wrapped scallops ($12.49) or Italian meatball sliders ($8.99). Sandwiches are also on the menu like Vito’s cheesesteak ($9.99) or the Italian combo ($9.99). Those who want to eat light have a choice of eight salads, ranging from the garden ($4.49$8.99) to the blackened salmon salad ($17.49). The chef specialties include sausage-stuffed chicken $18.99) and beef stroganoff ($21.99). Pasta is its bread and butter, like rigatoni alla Vito’s ($16.29) with homemade sausage, peas and sunrise sauce; and lobster ravioli ($18.99). Lunch specials are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Happy hour is seven days a week, with half-priced appetizers on the patio, in the bar area and specials through-

(Above) Vito’s general manager Giselle Moen, cook Joe Carusone and catering manager Chelsea Berhost. (Right) Pizzas at Vito’s use only the freshest ingredients. (Photos by Kimberly Carrillo)

out the restaurant. Mondays sees endless pasta, and Tuesdays select wines are half off. Staff offers halfoff desserts on Wednesdays, $3 crafts on Thursdays and kids eat for $3.50 on Sundays. Children will create their own pizza and receive a complimentary ice cream sundae. The restaurant also delivers with its own drivers and has a drive-thru window facing Lindsay Road. Moen has seen the restaurant evolve. “When I started in 1990, we didn’t even have computers,” she said. “We did all the ticket writing. We didn’t have the bar area and we didn’t have the lounge area. That came on later. We kept growing so we expanded.” While the restaurant expanded, the kitchen did not. “We stayed small and they do an amazing job for the volume we do,” she said. “Some of my cooks have been here for over 30 years. Some of them 18, some of them 20 years. Even the majority of our servers have been here over 18 years as well.” “I believe the kitchen is the heartbeat of the restaurant,” she said. “Without them, we can’t do anything. People come back because of the food. People come back because the service was excellent. It’s very important to me that guests are taken care of from the minute they walk into the minute they walk out.” It’s not all about Italian food, though. The last Saturday of each month is com-

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edy night in the cellar, where about 60 guests have a four-course meal and see the show for $45. Vito’s has locations in Northeast Mesa and Scottsdale. Later this year, Vito’s will open a location in Gilbert at Higley and Queen Creek roads. “Gilbert is growing so quickly,” she said. “It’s so great. We didn’t want to go downtown. Downtown Gilbert is already busy and crazy, so we opted to go over there.” Besides chef Joe Carusone, Moen said the secret to the success of Vito’s is its attitude. “We treat them like family,” she said. “We’ve been here for so long that we’re all close. That’s important. We have regulars who have been coming since day one. We make sure they feel welcomed and make sure they feel part of the family.” “I get so many hugs. It’s great. It’s the best part of my job. We give each other high fives, too.”

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Crumbl moves in near MOD Pizza in Northeast Mesa

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(Above) Crumbl delivers its cookies from noon until midnight. (Left) Manager Cambria Zebley, Justin and Melissa Fox. (Photos by Kimberly Carrillo)

Crumbl has rolled into Longbow Marketplace near MOD Pizza, bringing delivery and specialty cookies to Northeast Mesa. Franchise owners Justin and Melissa Fox held a soft opening in early June to an overwhelming response to the plaza near north Loop 202 and Recker Road. “It’s a fun, growing area here in Northeast Mesa and the people here really seem to enjoy big, warm cookies,” she said. “I want it to be a fun place for people to come and enjoy—maybe after a movie at FatCats, which is opening soon.” The signature cookie is a warm chocolate chip or chilled sugar cookie. On Mondays, four specialty cookies are introduced via social media as weekly specials. Those items include Nutella and sea salt, and a churro cookie. “They have a lot of really fun flavors,” she said. “My favorite is the coconut lime, which is like a cold sugar cookie with a coconut lime frosting and a little lime.” Clients of the nearby Club Pilates have asked if Crumbl has vegan or gluten-free cookies. It does not—yet, Melissa said. Crumbl was founded about two years ago in Utah. The Foxes considered a rival business, but settled on Crumbl, thanks to its top-notch product. “Everyone told us about Crumbl and we figured it would do pretty well here,” July 2019

said Melissa, a California-raised stayat-home mom, with a baby on the way. “We called the owners and we decided to open one.” A Mountain View High School graduate, Justin works in the corporate world. The couple chose the burgeoning area with little thought. “We live just a few miles away and we figured if there’s anywhere in Mesa that would be a good spot, it would be this growing area,” she said. Crumbl delivers from noon until midnight at a minimal charge. “If you’re in our delivery radius, you just get online and one of our drivers will deliver the goodies to you and maybe some milk with it,” she said. “So, if it’s 10 o’clock at night and you want cookies, you can order them and we’ll bring them to you.” The Foxes have one goal for Crumbl, which also has stores in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Queen Creek and Gilbert. “We just hope these cookies make people happy,” she said.

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I was searching for a great recipe for you that’s simple, takes very little time and cooks so quickly it will hardly heat your kitchen during the summer months. I found my catch of the day thanks to celebrity chef and cookbook author Ina Garten, my favorite Barefoot Contessa. This simple skillet dish is called Sole Meunière (pronounced “mah-nyear”). But don’t let the name scare you. Meunière is really a fancy word for fish sautéed in butter and sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley. That’s pretty much it! Once you grate and squeeze the lemons, the entire process only takes about 5 minutes, and it

Sole Meunière (Serves 2) Ingredients: - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - 4 fresh sole, 3 to 4 ounces each - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest - 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons) - 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, divided

Directions: Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large, shallow plate. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels

goes right from the skillet to the table. Not only have I never “Meunière” something but I’ve never had Dover Sole, so this week I experiences two “firsts” in the kitchen. Is Sole Meunière destined to be one of my go-to dishes? I could answer that by telling you how many times I’ve made it since discovering it, but let’s just say a lot. Sole Meunière is the perfect catch for dinner any night of the week. and sprinkle one side with salt. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large sauté pan (10- to 12-inch pan) over medium heat until butter just begins to brown. Dredge 2 fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper. Keep fillets warm in a 200-degree oven and make the second batch using the remainder of the sole, butter, lemon, parsley salt and pepper. When all fillets are cooked, serve immediately.

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DQ is put an intergalactic spin on Blizzards with the Zero Gravity Blizzard Treat, which is available while supplies last. Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing and man walking on the moon, the Zero Gravity Blizzard Treat features Oreo cookie pieces, sparkly cosmic swirls and sweet cotton candy topping blended with creamy DQ vanilla soft serve, then finished with colorful galaxy sprinkles. This gravity-defying Blizzard Treat is served upside down or the next

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one’s free. “Consumers have had an unwavering fascination with outer space since America’s landmark achievement nearly half a century ago,” said Maria Hokanson, executive vice president of marketing American Dairy Queen Corp. “Fans can feed their imaginations and taste buds alike with the Zero Gravity Blizzard Treat— sending their red spoon spaceships into a deliciously iridescent soft serve galaxy.” Page 19

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Jimmy Eat World talks packing, championship belts and touring Jim Adkins is tired of packing. If there’s one reason to go on tour, it’s to stop filling suitcases. “I’m definitely looking forward to the tour,” said Adkins, the namesake behind Jimmy Eat World, about the “Summer Gods Tour.” “I’m—at this point—really looking forward to the tour and when the getting ready for the tour is over.” Jimmy Eat World kicked off its tour with Third Eye Blind in June at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and the jaunt comes to Ak-Chin Pavilion on Wednesday, July 31. Adkins has one rule for hometown shows. “I turn off my phone three days before,” he said with a laugh. “It’s like hosting your own Christmas party or something. It’s insane. It’s a lot of work and when it’s over, you can’t wait to do it again.” Jimmy Eat World’s last headlining gig was a surprise show on Valentine’s Day at the Rebel Lounge in Phoenix celebrating its 25th anniversary. The 300 fans who were able to squeeze Page 20

into Rebel Lounge—and the line of music lovers who couldn’t get in—only proves Jimmy Eat World’s longevity. Adkins thinks the band did something right with hits like “The Middle” and “Sweetness.” “We’ve made realistic goals for ourselves and we keep our focus on what really matters, which is being proud of our own work,” Adkins said. “You can be smart about opportunities that come to you. Nobody really knows what the magic formula is for success. If you’re honest about what you like to do and stick to that, that would be enough. It doesn’t really matter what happens after that.” Jimmy Eat World formed in February 1994 in Mesa with vocalist/guitarist Jim Adkins and drummer Zach Lind, who met while attending Mountain View High School, guitarist/vocalist Tom Linton and bassist Mitch Porter. Jimmy Eat World signed to Capitol Records in mid-1995, when Linton and Adkins were 19 years old. Its major la-

bel release, “Static Prevails,” hit stores in 1996. The album “Clarity” soon followed and marked Adkins’ new role as singer/songwriter, which Linton previously handled. The single, “Lucky Denver Mint,” landed in the Drew Barrymore comedy, “Never Been Kissed.” It wasn’t until its July 2001 album, “Jimmy Eat World” (named “Bleed American” before September 11) that it found its hit with “The Middle.” The singles “Sweetness” and “A Praise Chorus” followed. Fast forward to 2016 when it sent to stores its latest album “Integrity Blues,” produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Nine Inch Nails, Paramore). It spawned the singles “Get Right” and “Sure and Certain,” catapulting the album to the Top 20. Music fans, Adkins said, connect with Jimmy Eat World’s music and lyrics. The band doesn’t write throwaway pop tunes that are gone by the end of the summer. During its tour with Third Eye Blind,

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Jimmy Eat World is planning to squeak in a few new songs from an album slated for release this fall. Adkins wouldn’t slip any details about the collection, but, he said, he will soon. “The new album will lead to touring around the world, and many, many award ceremonies, many galas, many championship belts and adoring fans,” said Adkins, who spends time in Arizona hiking and cheering on his sons at their baseball games. “As a musician, I’m excited about the thing I just did. I’m really excited about new stuff. We’re just grateful for our success. We don’t take any of it for granted. We (expletive) won.”

MORE INFO What: Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World w/Ra Ra Riot When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 Where: Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Avenue, Phoenix Cost: Ticket start at $22.25 Info: 602-254-7200, livenation.com

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Arizona Celebration of Freedom

Celebrate the 4th of July at the Mesa Convention Center and Mesa Amphitheatre. This year’s celebration will feature the “Let Freedom Ring Laser Light Show,” the Patriotic Superhero Stunt Show, the trackless Freedom Express train, and more. The firework show starts at 9:30 p.m. When: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4 Where: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center Street, Mesa Info: visitmesa.com meet your neighbor

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Karaoke Night at Native Grill & Wings

Head down to Native Grill & Wings for a night full for karaoke, good food, awesome drinks, and fun! Karaoke will be held here every Friday night. When: 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 Where: Native Grill & Wings, 318 E. Brown Road, Mesa Info: nativegrillandwings.com

Flashlight Walk at Usery Mountain Regional Park

Help Ranger B uncover the nocturnal animals of the desert during this flashlight walk through Usery Mountain Regional Park. Participants will spend an hour walking a mile through the park and looking at animals with their flashlights. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Where: Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa Cost: $6 per vehicle Info: maricopacountyparks.net

Second Friday Night Out

Bring the entire family to downtown Mesa to enjoy this month’s Second Friday Night Out. There will be art booths, vendors, live music, food, and other activities for visitors to enjoy. This year will. Plus, the event is dog friendly. When: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12 Where: On Main Street between Center Street and Country Club, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 602-318-5689, 2ndFridayNightOut.com

Meet Elvis the Kingsnake

Want to know what makes the kingsnake the king of the desert? Join Ranger B at the Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park as he explains what separates the kingsnakes from all the others. When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 Where: Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa Cost: Free Info: maricopacountyparks.net

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the romance and cinematics that give the Dreamwave genre its unique sound. When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: The Nile Theatre, 105 W. Main Street, Mesa Cost: $20-$25 Info: Eventbrite.com

Cider and Scribbles

Join the Mesa Arts Center’s Creative Catalysts and Cider Corps for this month’s installment of Ciders & Scribbles. Instead of painting and sipping, participants will be drawing still-life images while unwinding and drinking cider mimosas. This event occurs on the second Sunday of the month from June through August. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: Free Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. com

“Aladdin: The Play”

Presented by the Baker Performing Arts Theatre is the classic story of Aladdin, who uses his wish-granting genie to impress the Princess Jasmine, all while trying to keep his magic lamp safe from harm and danger.

When: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 29 Where: Baker Performing Arts, 2035 S. Alma School Road, Mesa Cost: $10 Info: Eventbrite.com

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Take a load off at this month’s StressFree Saturday event at the Holiday Inn in Mesa. This event provides women with the opportunity to relax, connect with one another, and learn how to manage stress through various rejuvenating activities. When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28 Where: Holiday Inn & Suites, 1600 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa Cost: $10-$100 Info: 708-927-6076, Eventbrite.com

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Business Briefcase Hello, readers! And welcome back to the Briefcase. We have news this month about a well-known restaurant’s relocation, a swimming school’s expansion and what the heck is up on Higley Road. Let’s start with the big one. Co-founded by Mesa residents Ron and Jane Sciarro and Paul and Heather Preston, Aqua-Tots Swim Schools continues to expand locally with a new headquarters, and nationally with the introduction of its 100th swim school. Aqua-Tots has schools in 14 countries on three continents. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools broke ground in January on its 12,000-squarefoot headquarters. The new state-ofthe-art facility, located in front of the flagship Aqua-Tots Swim Schools location on Greenfield Road and Southern Avenue in Mesa, will boast 6,000 square feet of office space and 6,000 square feet dedicated to Uncle Bear’s Grill and Tap. A functional rooftop deck will be completed by fall. “Aqua-Tots Swim School has been a great community leader in Mesa for nearly 30 years,” Mayor John Giles said. “It is exciting to see a local business grow while providing vital services to children and families. Congratulations to the Sciarro and Preston families on their new Mesa headquarters and a job well done.” Aqua-Tots Swim Schools launched its 100th swim school location in McKinney, Texas, in April, bringing the global franchise one step closer to its mission of impacting every community with life-saving swimming skills as early as 4 months old. Info: aqua-tots.com In restaurant news, Hacienda De Roon the town

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