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By Caity Hemmerle A Mesa-based foundation will assist in a backpack and school supply drive by matching up to $5,000 worth of donations. The Turnbow Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and families, will team up with Save the Family, which is collecting backpacks with school supplies for children served by that nonprofit to help prepare them for the start of school. The agency’s Back 2 School Bash drive runs through the end of July. The Turnbow Foundation will donate $10 for every donated backpack, $15 for every kit with general supplies and
By Shelley Ridenour A 118-year-old Mesa tradition continues on Monday, July 4, when the Mesa City Band takes the stage at the Mesa Convention Center. during the Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom. The Mesa City Band is the oldest city band in Arizona, and many members have spent a lot of time making music. “Some people get to 90 years old before they quit,” Gilbert resident Lois Splendoria said. “I’ll play as long as I can stand up.” The band was founded in 1898 to provide special music for a community event. It was pressed into service off and on until 1918, then resurfacing again when it resumed performances
$25 for each backpack loaded with supplies, varying from flash drives to protractors. Anyone wishing to donate can obtain a list of supplies needed for students at savethefamily. org. Backpack donations can be dropped off at Save the Family, 125 E. University Dr, during business hours. The Turnbow Foundation’s Supplies for Success program donates over 300 backpacks full of supplies every year to Save the Family for the Back 2 School Bash, said Thomas Bambury, president and founder of the Turnbow Foundation. “We also provide scholarships to various clients at STF to further and complete their educational goals and help ensure
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early in the 1940s only to disband during World War II. A performance occurred in July 1946, either on Independence Day or Pioneer Day— no one can recall with certainty, band member John Hamblin said. He was a 16-year-old Mesa High School student that day. In 1967, the ensemble performed as the Tri-City Band. It went by several other names, including the Mesa Brass Band, the Mesa Cornet Band, the Mesa Community Band and the “Band Boys.” The name was changed back to the Mesa City Band in the early 1980s. Today, the band operates from September through May, rehearsing ...continues on page 5
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Superstition mall location is also donating 100%.” Miracle Treat Day started 12 years ago in Canada, and it has made its way to Arizona to help even more children. This will be Arizona Dairy Queen System’s 11th annual event. Both Foreman and other managers are eager to raise a lot of money for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital this summer. There is even a little healthy competition in Mesa over which store location can raise more money for the hospital. “I think my location at Crismon and Baseline will take the title from McKellips this year. My management teams are pretty competitive,” she explained. “We have a set goal of $5,500 for each store...and each store wants to win the title. I’m super passionate about the cause, and we’re normally the top store for donations.”
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weekly and performing about twice a month. With 65 current members, there’s a waiting list to join. The band’s July 4 performance is part of the Celebration of Freedom from 6 to 10 p.m. inside the Convention Center and Amphitheater at 263 N. Center St. in downtown Mesa. The band is scheduled to play two sets, one from 6:30 to 7 p.m., followed by a naturalization ceremony. It will then play for about 15 minutes. This is the first time since 2011 that the band has performed at such a large, public gathering. Splendoria says she’s been the band secretary “off and on since 2004. I’m hoping it’s not a post that I have to die to get out of,” she said, laughing. She joined in 1989. She is a percussionist, and it was her bell-playing skill that brought her to the Mesa group. She routinely plays mallets, bells, chimes and the xylophone. When she was 68, she gave up the crash cymbals. One of the best things about the band, Splendoria said, is it’s become a family. “We’re not overly competitive; we don’t boot people out. It has always been a band family,” she said. Band members are passionate about music, Splendoria said. “Most of the people in the band have played music their whole lives,” she said. Like many other musicians, she believes that playing keeps her mind active, her brain fresh and fingers nimble, perhaps allowing for a longer life. At age 86, Hamblin’s been in the band off and on since 1968, occasionally dropping out for personal obligations. Currently a baritone saxophone player, Hamblin has played the clarinet and tenor sax in the band. He claims that he’s “not that good” a player, but his wife, Nola, disagrees. “I love hearing him play,” she said. The Mesa City Band doesn’t quite fill Hamblin’s music fix. The retired dentist plays in two other bands in the Valley: the Swinging Resorters— “it’s their music, not their lifestyle,” he says—and the Chandler-Gilbert Community College summer band. “I don’t know anyone who plays in July 2016
just one band,” he said. Irene and Tony Bamrick are among those multiple members. They met in 1961 when they were members of the University of Arizona band. Two years later, they were married. Music has always been a part of their lives. They’ve been in the Mesa band for a longer consecutive stretch than any other current member, at about 40 years. Irene is a retired music teacher who cheerfully says that music is the only time both sides of a person’s brain work together, causing happiness. She joined the band because she wanted to play her flute, instead of simply teaching music. She plays year-round. During the city band’s off season, she plays at church and in the Chandler-Gilbert Community College summer band. Tony is also in that community band. “I probably should practice,” the trumpet player said, “but the only thing you lose is the higher range. If I can’t hit it, I tell (another trumpet player) to hit it.” Irene said the band is playing tougher music, but degree of difficulty isn’t the point. “We like to play for the pleasure of our audiences,” she said. People join the Mesa band for all sorts of reasons, Director Larry Baedke said. “Some have unfinished business. For some, it’s a break in their day. Some do it for their health, especially those who play wind instruments,” he said. Assistant Director Chris Perry agrees that the city band provides “a place to play.” When they come to the band, many members “hadn’t played in years and wanted to resume.” As long as someone has the right skill set, the band “takes them in and nurtures them.” The band has had just four directors in its history—Herman Berringer from 1967 until 1972, Clark Smith from 1972 until 1980, Tom Kacere from 1980 until 2006 and Baedke. Baedke was assistant director from 1984 until his promotion. Performances may be requested at the band’s website: mesacityband.com.
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I’ll never be an astronaut because I have a phobia that keeps me earthbound: The fear of being lost. I don’t mean getting lost, I mean being lost, as in left behind and abandoned. I couldn’t even watch “Lostlooking inbackSpace” as a expensive child because homes the title alone scared the willies out of me. There’s so much outer space and so little earth—picture a singlecell amoeba in the Pacific Ocean— that the chances of one tiny person being somehow misplaced are, well, astronomical. I totally identified with Matt Damon in “The Martian,” but in my case I wouldn’t know the first thing about how to grow potatoes or how to endure all that disco music, so I’m pretty sure I’d just die. That doesn’t mean I don’t fantasize about space travel. Looking at art is my favorite way to do so, and as luck would have it, Mesa’s i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, has a summerlong exhibition called “Sci-Fi: Fantasy to Reality.” The show runs through Sept. 11. (For hours and admission prices, go to www.ideamuseum.org.)
An inventor’s lab, a green screen room, a time tunnel and a costume creator will be displayed, according to the museum’s website. Several art, story-creation and building activities focus on your future world, addressing topics including environment, energy sources, transportation, buildings, animals and technology.” I knew it: time tunnels are real! If it’s July, this must be Christmas. The old saying “Christmas in July” is a commercial phrase meaning, “It’s time to manufacture the objects we plan to sell in December.” But for the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, it means “it’s always time to think about others.” The Chamber wants you to contribute now to United Food Bank, 245 S. Nina Dr.; call (480) 926-4897. No reward here, no tricks, just a campaign by businesses to lend a hand. Get ready, Mesa: you’re about to be colonized. Artspace, a Minneapolisbased non-profit, is set to start construction later this year on a downtown location. What’s Artspace? It’s an artists’ colony that provides
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Veora Johnson Veora Johnson was a student at Prairie View College, a segregated school in Texas, when Mesa Public School Superintendent, H.E. Hendricks, recruited her to teach. She came to Mesa in 1927 to begin her teaching career at Booker T. Washington School, a two-room brick building. In 1945, she became the first AfricanAmerican principal in Mesa. During the next 30 years, she served the school as the first African-American woman in Arizona to hold administration credentials in education.
During her 47 years with the Mesa Public Schools, Johnson held several positions—teacher, principal, curriculum consultant and primary education consultant. She was very involved in her community and was the recipient of many awards including Mesa’s Most Outstanding Citizen (1953) and The World Who’s Who of Women (1974). Her concern for youth led to the establishment of the Veora Erma Johnson Scholarship at Mesa Community college in 1968. She retired July 1, 1974, and, in 1983, the Veora E. Johnson Elementary School was established at 3807 E. Pueblo Ave. Johnson died in Mesa on Nov. 15, 2001, at the age of 91. Her impact on the school district remains.
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By Caity Hemmerle Children can play games and learn about the ice age at, of all places, a sleepover. The Arizona Museum of Natural History will host the Ice Age Crash, an overnight program for children 6 to 12 years old with an adult chaperone over 21, on Friday, July 8. Kathy Eastman, curator of education at AzMNH, said the museum makes events thematic, so it’s an enriched learning experience without the guests participating in a school program. “We have actual ice age fossils the kids get to interact with, but we present it in a fun and interactive game-like manner, so they can play games, but also be looking at a mammoth’s skeleton,” Eastman said. Eastman said that the museum has scheduled seasonal overnight events for the last five years, noting that the themes range from dinosaurs, reptiles and even a “Night at the Museum” theme after the movie of the same name. Once children and chaperones
arrive, they always seem interested in where they can sleep, Eastman said. “They can’t sleep at tops of stairs or in front of bathroom doors or fire exits, but for the most part, they can chose to sleep just about anywhere in the museum.” It’s interesting to see where and why people choose to sleep, Eastman added. “People arrive at about 6 p.m. and we do gathering activities until about 6:30 p.m.,” Eastman said. “Depending on the number of people, we divide them into groups of about 20. We try to keep them in small groups.” Guests then will rotate through several stations, such as ice age animals in the lobby and games in the theater, and they’ll also visit the labs for fossil activities, Eastman said. “If everything goes according to schedule, between 8:20 to 8:40 p.m., the little ones are getting tired, and everybody’s tired because we’ve had too much fun,” Eastman said. “The
kids pick out where they’re going to sleep and set up sleeping areas. While they’re doing that, we put out their bedtime snack.” Eastman said the snack usually consists of hummus, carrots and chips and, because the sleepover is an ice age event, the guests probably have some sort of “ice treat.” “I’m thinking snow cones would be really good for this event,” Eastman said. The ticket price ($35 per person for members, $45 for others) also includes a preview screening ticket to “Ice Age: Collision Course.” Breakfast will be served the following morning. “We’ll serve fruits, cereal, yogurt and more,” Eastman said. “In the lobby, we have many crafts. Usually the adults drink coffee, and the kids do crafts.” For information or to register, call the AzMNH at (480) 644-3553 or email AzMNHgroups@mesaaz.gov.
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Arizona Celebration of Freedom will be full of entertainment, live music, patriotic displays, family fun, fireworks and more. The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and it takes place at the Mesa Amphitheatre and Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., and along Center Street between First Street and University Drive. This year’s Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom is expected to draw 20,000 to 30,000 people. “It’s a full family event, made and intended to be a family celebration,” Zimmerman said. “The educational, patriotic displays and family fun are pieces of the whole celebration.” The festival had 40,000 people attend last year, and 20,000 to 30,000 are expected to attend this year. “It has it all,” said Lisa Funk, who attended the event last year. “The The Mesa Chamber of Commerce kids want to see the fireworks and supports the public safety and it’s cool to have them walk around higher education referendum to be the educational exhibits. There’s placed before Mesa voters Nov. 8. something there for everyone.” Known as Question No. 1, the measure will ask Mesa voters to approve a $.004 local transaction privilege tax, a sales tax, to pay for public safety personnel and equipment and expansion of ASU and Benedictine University in Downtown Mesa. The tax will raise an estimated $38.4 million per year for public safety ($23.2 million) and higher education ($15.2 million). If passed, Question No. 1 will help fire station in southeast Mesa and improve response times by providing funds for additional firefighters and community care units. The revenues will also fund approximately 260,000 square feet of space for ASU and 26,000 additional square feet for Benedictine University. The Chamber recently announced its support of the referendum. “If approved, this investment will take Mesa to the next level,” said Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison. “The return on the taxpayer investment is nothing short of spectacular. The expanded Benedictine and ASU campuses will bring new economic activity and a young vibe to Downtown Mesa.”
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski freshman year at the U of A to major Taylor Hall is upbeat. Six months in creative writing. after major surgery at Scottsdale Shea The recipients were chosen based to correct idiopathic scoliosis, the 2016 on several different criteria including Mountain View High School graduate the way their lives have been impacted is proud of how far she’s come—and of by a spinal deformity; how they were her 18-inch scar. able to live a productive “I guess you could and functional life in say it’s gone now,” spite of their physical Taylor proclaimed challenges; students’ about her scoliosis. grade point average and “It’s genetic. Nothing their ability to impact really caused it.” the community through For her spunky volunteer services. attitude and good “Our interest in grades, Taylor was patients with spinal one of two high school disorders and spinal graduates to receive deformity doesn’t this year’s Sonoran end with successful Spine Research and treatment,” said Dr. Education Foundation Dennis Crandall, scholarship. Taylor Hall is 2 inches taller since Sonoran Spine founder. Both recipients— her surgery to correct idiopathic “Our goal is to the other is Mirela scoliosis. help assure that our Ananieva of Phoenix—have dealt patients have full and functional lives. with spinal problems since they were That is why SSREF established this young. Taylor is 2 inches taller since scholarship fund. We want to assist her surgery and is eager to begin her students who are Arizona residents,
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Learn what makes us tick at Halle Heart Children’s Museum By Kimberly Hosey If you’re looking for an indoor adventure as temperatures soar—or to sneak in a bit of learning while your kids are on summer break—Halle Heart Children’s Museum has you covered. During the summer, the center’s longer hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday) ensure that more visitors will have a chance to take a journey into the circulatory system to see what makes our hearts tick. Halle Heart Children’s Museum, a program of the American Heart Association, started as the Halle Heart Center in 1996, expanding to a 16,000-square-foot museum in 2011. But until recently, the interactive, kidfriendly museum did not offer regular public hours. A grant from Insight Inc. last year allowed the museum to open to the public. Some may consider it a hidden gem, but more than 35,000 guests visit the Halle Heart Children’s Museum each year. With an open, airy and colorful design and eight engaging exhibits, the museum makes learning heart health welcoming and entertaining for kids as well as adults. Visitors learn Page 18
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Follow your heart the hands-on nature of it. Kids will love the arts and crafts available, but they also can practice making healthy food choices in the museum’s marketplace. There, kids “shop” for artificial (but realistic) Crafts, pretend play, sounds, sights and special events such the signature Toddler Test Kitchen combine in a curricufood items, read food as lum that the museum has been offering to school groups for labels, ring out at years under the American Heart Association. It now can offer cash registers, and this program to the general public thanks in part to a donation from Insight, which allowed it to install video kiosks. learn how to plan healthy meals. In the “kitchen,” meal Game Olympics and more. prep takes center stage—and, all the Public hours for self-guided tours are while, kids are setting a foundation for daily during public hours. Admission making healthful choices. is $5 for adults and children 4 and The museum stresses eating a older, $4 for guests 62 and older, and balanced diet, making physical activity free to children 3 and younger. The museum also offers guided part of our daily routine and saying no to tobacco—especially smoking, said tours, available by appointment only, Programs and Operations Director which meet 18 state curriculum Claudine M. Wessel. And the museum standards for science, health and certainly does that. But the secret to physical education at the second- and their success is the same as the “secret” fifth-grade levels. to all successful lessons: They make you want to learn. Halle Heart Check the museum’s website for Children’s Museum special events like their Toddler Test 2929 S. 48th St., Tempe Kitchen cooking series, Little Rhythms (602) 414-5353 Music and Movement classes, Video halleheartchildrensmuseum.org
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Gardening with the boys We spent most of the weekend gardening, and I’ve come to an important conclusion. Some people are born with green thumbs. Others, including the guys I live with, are simply all thumbs—and not a one of them is green. I needed help with mulching. I consider it a heavy task and was hoping to put their muscles to work. They were more than happy to oblige and their attitudes were terrific. A few minutes after they started, mine was not. They lugged the hefty bags with ease, but found it difficult to distribute the mulch without pouring it all over the top of my tender plantings. They were so effusive in their work they covered entire plants with the mulch, leaving me to dig for leaves so my plant friends could live to see another day. When I admonished them about
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being careful around the plants, they gave me a serious look and then went about their business—of covering more plants with mulch. And then it started to sprinkle. An extremely light, barely tangible, you’dhardly-notice-it sprinkle. I was in the front yard—working. My hair was a bit damp, but the precipitation was miniscule. Refreshing, actually, if you were sweating. Which I was. I finished my task and walked over to where the boys were supposed to be busy mulching. Not a one was in sight. I wasn’t buying the disappearing act and went in the house. There they were: on the couch in front of the TV. Without a smidgen of guilt, they announced they were on a “rain delay.” My jaw clenched and I refrained from saying something I might later regret. My attitude remained far from terrific.
I went outside to continue “our” work. On the way, I shut the door in a non-gentle fashion. I hoisted one of the mulch bags over my shoulder and placed it in position. I opened the bag and poured, pure adrenaline pulsing through my veins. By the time I grabbed a second bag, they had joined me in the backyard, obviously knowing their very own supper most likely hinged on their helping me in a loving manner. I said nothing, but accepted their “help.” My boys have big muscles, but they also have big feet, and this was never so obvious as when they attempted to tiptoe through a freshly planted bed whereby the plants themselves seemed to attract those monstrous feet like a magnet. Squish. Some of those unfortunate plants didn’t stand a chance under my son’s 12DD. They displayed an absolute inability to discern a weed from a wanted plant. To their credit, this often takes people years of practice, but after they pulled
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up the fourth (blooming) pansy, I requested they withhold their “help” in this area. Not sure yet if the pansies will make it. My fingers are crossed. To be honest, they do their best. And they are interested and engaged— in their own way. Last year we grew cayenne peppers—of the heatedly hot variety. My boys were keenly fascinated—in determining who could eat the most peppers without throwing up. I won’t divulge here who won, but it’s safe to say this will probably be an annual contest. At least it will continue this year. The cayenne pepper plant is one of the few they didn’t stomp on or cover with mulch. True story. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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around the neighborhood The Arizona Museum of Natural History hosted Prehistoric Preschool, a morning camp for 4- and 5-year-old children, throughout the month of June. Topics varied each week. The Mighty Monsters camp focused on the size of dinosaurs, including the giant ones. The camp included crafts and a special interactive learning circle. Photos by Will Powers
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Taking care of yourself will help you relax and face challenges When you fly on an airplane, flight attendants instruct you on what to do if oxygen levels drop inside the plane. The little yellow masks will drop down. Attendants direct you to put on your mask before helping your children with theirs. Why? It’s hard to help your children breathe when you can’t breathe yourself. Off the plane, the same message holds true. It’s hard to take care of your children when you aren’t taking care of yourself. Life can be hectic. Just when you think you have the routine of raising kids down, something disrupts it. You wonder how you can keep up and manage your children’s needs, and then you read a headline about the importance of self-care. You say to yourself: “Yeah, right. Who’s got time
for that?” It’s important to find the time, even if it’s only 30 minutes a day. Here are some suggestions to consider: Make Friends Make friends with other parents at your child’s preschool or your church, or through social media. Meetup.com offers several events and gatherings for parents to connect. Start with play dates until you’re comfortable that your child will be safe in the other parent’s care, and then take turns watching each other’s children so both of you can take some down time. Hire a babysitter If you’re uncomfortable about trusting a teen, start by hiring them to play with your kids while you’re
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Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, live music and many family activities. WHEN: Monday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org
Winter in July The Phoenix Zoo will stay cool this July with live music and over 50 tons of snow. WHEN: Saturday, July 16, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: Call or visit website for ticket information INFO: (602) 286-3800 or www.phoenixzoo.org
Come enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, jams and other delicious treats. WHEN: Each Friday in July, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. WHERE: City Hall Plaza, 20 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free admission, produce for sale INFO: www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com
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Enjoy an exciting sleepover at the museum. This special overnight camp celebrates the opening of “Ice Age: Collision Course” and includes a free ticket to the movie. WHEN: Friday, July 8 at 6 p.m. to Saturday, July 9 at 9 a.m. WHERE: Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa COST: $45 INFO: (480) 644-2230 or arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
See some of the world’s coolest insects constructed larger than life at the Arizona Science Center. Insects include a Chinese praying mantis and a lime swallowtail caterpillar. WHEN: Daily in July, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix COST: General admission plus $6 INFO: (602) 716-2000 or www.azscience.org
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MIMkids Mini Music Makers Kids can explore music from around the world at this four-week session. WHEN: Every Thursday from July 7 to July 28, various times WHERE: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix COST: $12 INFO: (480) 245-6962 or www.mim.org
Old Macdonald The great sing-along story of a famous farmer and his beloved animals. WHEN: Wednesday through Saturday, June 22 through July 10, various times WHERE: Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix COST: $7 to $10 INFO: (602) 262-2050 or www.azpuppets.org
Legoland Discovery Center The indoor family attraction, ideal for children ages 3 to 10, features two Lego rides, 4-D cinema and a large soft-play area. WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Legoland Discovery Center at Arizona Mills, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 135, Tempe COST: $22; free for 2 and younger INFO: http://bit.ly/23g1lpo
Arizona Sea Life Aquarium Come see the aquarium’s new resident, a blue-spotted whiptail stingray. WHEN: Ongoing WHERE: Arizona Sea Life Aquarium, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Suite 145, Tempe COST: $10.50 for tickets purchased online INFO: (877) 526-3960 or www.visitsealife.com/arizona
Family Fun Day Learn about contemporary art with the museum’s new exhibition, “Crafting the Collection.” WHEN: Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: ASU Art Museum, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe COST: Free INFO: (480) 965-2787 or www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu
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Know a Mesa student who’s doing something remarkable? Send items for Student Chronicles to christina@timespublications.com. Sarah Kocher achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 during the spring semester to earn a spot on the dean’s list at Hofstra University, a private university with 11,000 students. Students can choose from undergraduate and graduate offerings in liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering and applied science, communication, education, health sciences, human services, law, nursing and medicine. Hofstra was named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Bailey Severson earned honor roll distinction for the fall 2015 semester at the University of Kansas. Severson, enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, received the distinction with undergraduates who meet requirements in that college and in the schools of Architecture, Design & Planning; Business; Education; Engineering; Health Professions; Journalism; Music; Nursing; Pharmacy and Social Welfare. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10 percent of students enrolled, some establish a minimum GPA and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll. Maryville University in St. Louis named Connor Markell to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Maryville University in St. Louis. Undergraduate students are eligible for the list when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA. Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a private institution with an enrollment of more than 6,400 students. Maryville offers more than 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. July 2016
Daniel Carter received a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Williams College at the college’s commencement in June. Founded in 1793, Williams is an undergraduate, residential, privately endowed liberal arts college. With his graduation, Carter joins more than 28,000 alumni as a member of the college’s alumni society. Stacy Breckenridge received a Master of Science in Insurance Management from Boston University. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationallyrecognized institution of higher education and research. Consisting of 16 schools and colleges, BU offers students more than 250 programs of study in science and engineering, social science and humanities, health science, the arts, and other professional disciplines. With more than 33,000 students, BU is the fourth-largest private university in the country. Saint Mary’s College named Alyssa Santos to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester. To earn academic honors at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a GPA of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have at least 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes and no grades lower than a C. Saint Mary’s College, in Notre Dame, Indiana, is a fouryear, Catholic, residential, women’s liberal arts college offering five bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 major areas of study, such as business, nursing, art, chemistry and social work.
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Candles from coffee grounds As a devotee of the morning coffee ritual, imagine how happy I was when I ran across instructions to turn used coffee grounds into a candle? This takes upcycling to a whole new level! You will need: 12 to 16 ounces of dry, used coffee grounds, a 2-pound bag of granulated soy wax, three to four glass containers (preferably salvaged from jelly or even spent candles), pack of waxed wicks, pencils, Ziploc bags, silicone oven mitt, ribbons, etc. biz box
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Step 1 Set a medium-sized pot of water to boil. Fill a Ziploc bag 2/3 full with granulated soy wax and seal. When the water boils, place the bag in the pot. Step 2 Set out some newspaper, then place the glass containers close to each other on the paper surface. Put a wick in each candle. Hold in place by wrapping the wick around a pencil and resting across the top of the container. Spread 1/4 inch of coffee grounds inside each candleholder. Step 3 When the bag of wax has melted in the boiling water, use the silicone oven mitt to remove it from the pot. Hold one of the zipped corners so the bag hangs at an angle over the first glass container. Cut the tip of the lowest corner and allow 1 inch of wax to drain into the container. Quickly move the bag to the next container, following the same procedure until all of your containers have 1 inch of wax in the bottom. Allow the wax to solidify, either by leaving it out or placing the jars in the refrigerator. When solidified, sprinkle another 1/4 inch of grounds over the layer of wax. Melt another bag of wax in the boiling water, and repeat the filling process, alternating layers and solidification, until the containers are filled to the top. Sprinkle a small amount of grounds over the last layer of wax after it has partially solidified. Step 4 Scrape any dripped wax off of the outsides of the glass jars and use ribbons, burlap or other materials to decorate the outside of the jars. Notes: Unfortunately, the coffee grounds do not emit the delicious scent of freshly brewed coffee when the candle burns, so it might be worth it to add some coffee-scented candle oil to the wax bag before it boils. I have tried to melt down old, used candles, or dollar store candles, to remake new ones in the past, and the wax dries very strangely with holes in the middle. It’s worth the extra money to buy the soy wax granules at the craft store.
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Special to the Nearby News Westwood High School graduates Maeve Kennedy, Ivette Montes and Andrew Roberts join Skyline High School’s Toni Marcheva as the district’s 2016 Flinn Scholars. With three scholars, Westwood is the only school in Arizona to have more than one this year. Kennedy, Montes and Roberts, Westwood International Baccalaureate students, will be attending Barrett, the Honors College at ASU. Marcheva will attend U of A. Flinn Scholars receive free tuition, and room and board at Arizona public universities. They’ve also won prizes including a three-week summer seminar in China, funds to study overseas and faculty mentoring. Each student discussed what they plan to study and their dream jobs. Maeve Kennedy Westwood High School I plan to major in chemical engineering and minor in Chinese. My dream job
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Flinn Scholars share academic plans, dream jobs would be to address environmental concerns through engineering, possibly focusing on battery disposal and energy storage. Toni Marcheva Skyline High School I will study PPEL, which is politics, philosophy, economics and law. I’m also interested in studying several languages (like Russian and Spanish) and creative writing for fun. My dream job isn’t exactly set. Law interests me, and I love learning the languages and cultures of other countries. That may translate into a job as an ambassador, but I’m excited to see where college will lead me.
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Lyle Lovett, Ina Garten highlight Mesa Arts Center season The Mesa Arts Center’s 2016-17 season will feature musical artists ranging from Lyle Lovett to Jackson Browne, science highlighted by the National Geographic Live speaker series and cooking with Ina Garten. Hitting the stage Lyle Lovett & His Large Band will kick off the season with a performance Tuesday, July 12. The Grammy Award winning artist is multi-talented, with a career that spans 14 albums. Jackson Browne, who has been credited with defining a genre of songwriting all his own, plays Friday, Aug. 19. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings an ability to take a pop hit and twist it into a vintage-flavored songbook standard from the last century—a style that has launched them into YouTube infamy on Sunday, Nov. 27. mom section
Explore the world The National Geographic Live speaker series exposes rarely seen perspectives through experiences of scientists, explorers, photographers and filmmakers. Audiences can go on assignment to the world’s most dangerous conflict zones with Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario Wednesday, Oct. 19. Hear “the Night Sky Guy” Andrew Fazekas as he moderates a discussion Wednesday, Nov. 16 with experts from the forthcoming book and TV series about Mars. Follow diver and environmental anthropologist Kenny Broad when he talks about “The Risky Science of Exploration” in his presentation of recounted adventures and misadventures Wednesday, Feb.
1. Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger closes out the series Wednesday, March 29 with “The Mystery of Our Human Story,” and one of the greatest fossil discoveries of the past half century—Homo Naledi. Recipes, movies and stories Ina Garten, author of nine The New York Times bestselling cookbooks and host of the Emmy and James Beard award-winning “Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics” show on Food Network, is coming to Mesa Tuesday, Nov. 15. Birdman: Film and Live Drum Score will offer a live screening of the 2015 Oscar winner for Best Picture, accompanied by jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez Saturday, Feb. 25. Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman will take the stage Saturday, April 1, to tell and read his
stories, answer questions and in his own words, “amaze, befuddle and generally delight.” Dinosaur puppets featured Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo, a full stage show featuring nearly life-sized dinosaur puppets, will return to Mesa Thursday, Oct. 6, to Saturday, Oct. 8. The national touring Broadway production of “Annie” will be performed Saturday, Jan. 14. The season also includes four, free, family-friendly and all-ages, handson festivals between September and March. These shows and over 40 other events are on sale now at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St. For more information, visit www. mesaartscenter.com or call (480) 644-6500.
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Mesa Farmers Market Fresh produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, salsas, spices, natural pork, beef and fish, hand-made craft products, lotions and soaps. Located near downtown Mesa and cafes. meet your neighbor WHEN: Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon WHERE: 20 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (623) 848-1234 or www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com Andy Black expensive homes Andy Black, a singer, pianist and former member of the Black Veil Brides, will be stopping by the Nile Theater on his The Homecoming Tour. His latest hit, “We Don’t Have to Dance,” has garnered over 11 million views on YouTube. WHEN: Friday, July 1, at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa COST: $19 INFO: (480) 559-5859 or www.niletheater-v2.ticketfly.com Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom From the Fallen Heroes Memorial to the display of military vehicles and inflatable replicas of historical landmarks, this Independence Day celebration offers patriotic displays, activities and programs to pay tribute and honor our nation’s freedom.
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KOOL Zones, sponsored by KOOL-FM, feature giant misting fans. WHEN: Monday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Amphitheatre and Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 644-2069 or www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org Open Mic Night Perfect for local musicians looking to meet other musicians or just showcase their skills, Open Mic Night also features the band Rocksmith. Bring an instrument, use one of the instruments supplied by Milano Music, or just enjoy the music. WHEN: Tuesday, July 5, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Desert Eagle Brewing Company, 150 W Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 656-2662 or www.deserteaglebrewing.com
Moon Tooth This new band, a project of friends Nick Lee and Ray Marte, brings explosive and energized metal music to the stage. Moon Tooth’s latest album, “Chromaparagon” fuses rock, metal and blues into an explosion of melody and rhythm. WHEN: Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m.
Slightly Stoopid Enjoy this band’s classic skatepunk/ reggae acoustic sound. The band’s craft has evolved throughout the band’s recording of 12 albums. “Meanwhile…Back at the Lab,” the band’s latest album, appeals to new and old fans. WHEN: Thursday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $35 to $102 INFO: (480) 644-2560 or www.mesaamp.com King Lil G Despite his turbulent and troubled past, King Lil G is an advocate of hope and a skilled storyteller. His take on hip-hop has old-school appeal, reminiscent of his idols and ’90s icons. He takes this popular sound and style and alters it for a modern audience, enabling him to convey his messages and music to younger ears. WHEN: Saturday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa COST: $20 INFO: (480) 834-3709 or www.niletheater-v2.ticketfly.com An Evening With Lyle Lovett and His Large Band A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has redefined the definition of
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American music in a career that spans 14 albums. With his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues. WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST:$48 to $78 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com An Evening With Jill Scott This three-time Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter brings her rhythm-and-blues, neo soul, and jazz-infused grooves to the stage. After her newly released album “Woman” opened on the music charts at No. 1, her 2015 Summer tour sold out quickly. WHEN: Monday, July 25, at 8 p.m. WHERE: Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST:$60 to $200 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Boz Scaggs This Grammy-award winning artist’s most well-known accomplishments span a career dating back to the ’60s with the Steve Miller Band and solo triumphs with classic albums “Silk Degrees” and “Middle Man.” WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $39.50 to $72.50 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
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the potato chip cookies, she would make them whenever she knew I was coming over. We used to sit and talk about her work. Grandma Estelle was a nurse at ASU and a diehard Sun Devils fan. She was from Wisconsin and passed away in 2003. I had asked her for years for the recipe for the cookies and one day on a visit after my grandfather had passed away, we were sitting at the kitchen table having tea and cookies she gave me the hand-written recipe. It’s a very special treasure.” Kammy heard me talking on the radio about how much I love family recipes and stories. She said it brought a smile to her face and she decided that the greatest honor she could give her Grandma Estelle is to pass along her delicious potato chip cookie recipe for all of us to enjoy. I’m so glad you did, Kammy. Will we love Grandma Estelle’s potato chip cookies? I’d say it’s in the bag!
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In a mixing bowl with electric beater, cream butter or margarine. Slowly add sugar and beat until light in color and texture. Gradually add flour. Add crushed potato chips and nuts, blending well. Chill dough for about 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape. Shape into balls, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on slightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
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As a former police officer turned defense attorney, I have represented in every county in Arizona numerous clients facing misdemeanor and felony DUI charges. Some clients fixate on possible jail time. Others are troubled by the obnoxious fines and fees. But every DUI client wants to know exactly how his or her driver’s license will be affected by the DUI case. The question I am often asked is: “Why will my license be revoked for a full year when my friend/sister/co-worker/cousin/ great-grandmother only got a 30-day suspension?” In Arizona, a first-time misdemeanor DUI conviction, related solely to alcohol use, will bring a 90-day license suspension. If that person has a clean driving record, then he or she can get a restricted work permit 31 days later, so in reality, the suspension is only 30 days of no driving. That contrasts sharply with a first-time misdemeanor DUI drug conviction (regardless of the drug), which revokes that’s person’s driver’s license for a full year. Individuals with DUI drug convictions currently are not permitted to obtain a restricted work permit. A DUI drug conviction means 365 consecutive days of no driving at all. Period. This obvious disparity in driver’s license sanctions never made much sense to me and has bewildered most of my clients facing drug-related DUI convictions. If
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