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By Megan Marples Red Mountain High School graduates Daniel and Holly Poty enjoy taking their daughters Addisen and Makayla to various Easter events around the state. But this year, the family who owns The Poty Group is taking the holiday into its own hands and hosting the Northeast Mesa Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Daniel and Holly Poty of the Poty Group are March 26, at Summit Park, 6237 E. hosting the Northeast Mesa Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. Virginia Rd., Mesa. “Our two girls have always loved community. We are excited to start going to the annual Easter egg hunt this tradition in our own backyard.” in Payson,” said Holly Poty who, like The Poty family is hoping that area her husband, works as a Realtor. “We families will come together and enjoy thought this would be a great event the spring season by partaking in face ...continues on page 13 to start hosting annually in our own
By Steven Solomon After the shooting death of a 24-yearold transgender with Asperger’s syndrome by Mesa police, mental health experts are encouraging law enforcement officials to take behavioral health training. Two police officers responded to a call Feb. 4 near 80th Street and Brown Road about a suicidal person and found Kayden Clarke holding a knife. The officers said that when Clarke came at them they fired their weapons. Clarke was taken to the hospital, but did not survive. “We don’t have all of the specifics regarding his mental health needs and whether or not they were being addressed and treated, so at this point
it’s hard to point the finger in that respect,” said psychologist Elizabeth Rinaldo, a board member for the Arizona Autism Coalition. “The police department does the best they can, as does our system of care, but in some cases it doesn’t appear to be enough.” According to The Advocate, which calls itself the world’s leading gay news source, Clarke suffered from a form of autism in which otherwise intelligent people may lack social skills and suffer from a range of atypical behavior. “According to videos on YouTube and posts on Facebook from friends that have since been deleted or marked private, Clarke also allegedly suffered a history of physical and sexual abuse as a
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“I think, to a certain degree, a lot of it driven by [presidential candidate Donald] Trump’s reality-show style of obnoxiousness. He’s creating something that is titillating to people to see how mean-spirited people can be.” If a Republican gets into office, Yarrow said, the common view of America and what the public stand for will be “seriously compromised.” “It’s not just academic thinking,” he said. “Living that is going to be horrific.” Yarrow is speaking with Lovin’ Life After 50 to promote his March 17 show at the Mesa Arts Center with Peter, Paul and Mary cohort Noel Paul Stookey. The show is a rarity, as the duo only perform about eight to 10 concerts per year. “To a certain degree we’re both absorbed in our separate projects, which is Operation Respect, which is an educational nonprofit known as an antibullying effort,” he said. “But it’s broader than that. In Israel, it’s used in 63 percent of schools to
diminish the post-Gaza War hatred, and fear that it has spiked. It’s basically focused on creating a caring community amongst children.” Stookey is involved with Hugworks, which uses music to help children with special needs. Stookey’s spirituality has taken on a more prominent place in his music and life, and he collaborates with his wife on multi-faith seminars and performances. Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey will perform music “When we do [perform], of Peter, Paul and Mary at the Mesa Arts Center on what’s interesting is we do Thursday, March 17. a Peter, Paul and Mary repertoire,” he grandparents will bring kids. It’s very said. “Interestingly enough, it began moving and very wonderful.” with a lot of people feeling heartsick because of Mary’s absence. Now Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey they’re just grateful that the music perform the music of Peter, Paul and carries on. Mary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, “It’s really remarkable to see how at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main much the music has permeated these St., Mesa. Tickets are $40 to $55. For other generations. We have such more information, call (480) 644-6500 an intergenerational audience— or visit www.mesaartscenter.com.
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By Julia De Simone Jerri Wandler likes to think of her roughly 2-acre orchard as a Garden of Eden in Northeast Mesa. But instead of forbidding anyone from taking the fruits of their labor, Jerri, her husband, Mike, as well as a board of dedicated community members are actually eager to share their fruits and vegetables as the Urban Shared Agriculture (USA) project. In fact, they want to celebrate it with a Harvest Festival. The first festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the orchard, located at 2340 E. Hermosa Vista Dr. For more information, see the nonprofit organization’s Facebook page at facebook.com/USAGrow. “I just want to share the abundance of this property with my community, and those interested in growing,” Jerri Wandler said. “When people come together to grow and share, it’s not only sharing live nutrients, you come together giving back.” USA’s mission is twofold. The organizers want to grow healthy, organic produce, vegetables and herbs to be shared among volunteers
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What has 2,112 keys and 72 pedals? If you answered 36 bicyclists with apartments around the world, you’re not getting my drift here. The answer is: “Play Me, I’m Yours.” The worldwide musical phenomenon that looking brings out the piano student in all of expensive homes back us has finally hit our state, and the only Arizona city that has it is Mesa. “Play Me, I’m Yours” is an art installation concocted by British artist Luke Jerram that consists of pianos placed in public spaces with an open invitation to the public to play them. Since it started in Birmingham, England, in 2008, “Play me, I’m Yours” has gone to 50 cities around the globe, reaching millions of people in such places as London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles. The folks at Mesa Arts Center thought it was time Arizona experienced the magic of pianos-waitingto-be-played, and opened the installation Feb. 28. It will be up through April 9. The idea is simple: 24 upright pianos are located in public spaces throughout Mesa (part of the point of the installation is finding them!) and you – that’s everybody – are invited to play on them. Think of wowing your friends as you sit at the piano bench, stare at the keyboard for
a meaningful half-minute, bring your hands up into concert position and then play… “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Or Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Sonata. Or something in between. Making it even more fun is that local artists have decorated the uprights in a range of imaginative ways. There’s one that seems to crawl with cats. Another appears to be an old P-51 fighter plane. But the main star of the installation is you, the piano players of the East Valley. You say you’ve never played the piano? Well, here’s your first, instant lesson: Find middle C. That’s the white note to the left of two black notes, right under the piano’s brand name (Baldwin, Yamaha, etc.) Play middle C with your forefinger. Now play all the white notes going up (that’s to your right) until the next C. That’s the “do-re-mi” scale. Now use your ears to pick out a simple tune from those eight notes. It won’t turn you into Elton John, but it’s a start. If you’d prefer to fly in a P-51 rather than tickle its ivories, mark your date book for the March 26 open house at
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painting, a petting zone and bounce house. To create an equal opportunity for everyone to find eggs, children will be separated into different age groups. Each group will be able to search for the more than 3,000 eggs that are hidden throughout the park. By doing this, every child is guaranteed to bring home Easter eggs, including one golden egg with a special prize. For more than six years, the Poty
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Rummage sale benefits Mesa Police Department, cops statewide By Tierra Beasley Protect and serve is a promise upheld by the Mesa Police Department. And it is not alone in this commitment. The Mesa Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association may not “protect” the way law enforcement does, but it honors the promise of service. The MCPAA is hosting its 16th rummage sale Friday, March 11, and Saturday March 12, to raise money to assist the Mesa PD with events and other services. Since 1993, MCPAAA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer group, partners with the Mesa Police Department, assisting it with dozens of events that aid the officers and the community. The group has 58 members, all graduates of the Citizen Police Academy, a program that provides a greater awareness and understanding of law enforcement’s role in the community. Sally Donohue, second vice president of MCPAAA, who is in charge of fundraising, has been a member since the alumni group formed. She said the organization focuses on Mesa, but it helps statewide. “Over the years, we have often provided helmets for bicycle rodeos, light sticks for Halloween safety events, teddy bears for patrol officers to give out, help with food or other needs of victims of family violence,” Donohue said. MCPAAA also contributes to the March 2016
families of officers who have died in the line of duty. Fundraisers like the annual rummage sale make it possible for the MCPAAA to continue serving the Mesa PD. Last year, the organization raised more than $2,500. Donohue said that was a banner year for MCPAA and hopes to approach that again this year. Many of the items for sale are donated by members of the community, the Mesa PD and members of the MCPAAA. “One of the best ways to accumulate great donations is from others who have had a sale a week or two before ours,” Donohue said. The most popular items are tools, she said, but household articles like kitchenware, small furnishings and décor are needed. “And especially children’s clothing and toys are in demand. We appreciate just about anything,” Donohue added. For all donations, MCPAAA will provide a tax-deduction receipt. The sale will be held at the Donohue residence at 2323 E. June St. in Mesa from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors can drop off items with Sally Donohue on “Pricing Day,” Thursday, March 10; however, items cannot be purchased until after 7 a.m. Friday, March 11. To arrange a pick-up, contact Donohue at (480) 962-8143. For more information about the Mesa Citizen Police Academy Alumni, visit www.mesacpaaa.org.
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By Michelle Talsma Everson Joanne Jolee, executive director and co-founder of the Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation Inc. (JJMF), said that she believes, without a doubt, that music education is a critical component to a child’s outcome. Because of this, Jolee along with husband Bill Jaffa, a former Mesa city councilman, founded JJMF a little over a year ago. JJMF, a nonprofit, provides music lessons and instruments to underprivileged children locally and abroad. On Saturday, March 26, the organization will host its second annual Baroque Ball, a gala fundraiser that supports their mission. Locally, Jolee explained, JJMF provides music lessons and instruments for children at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home. “Sunshine Acres in Mesa provides a home for children who have been displaced from their families for a variety of different reasons,” Jolee said. “Our teachers go to their location once a week and provide music lessons in
piano, violin and drum.” Jolee added that the foundation provides everything for the children free of charge, including lessons from highly qualified music teachers and the instruments. “We make sure to hire teachers who want to help these kids; I estimate right now we work with about 15 kids with four per class,” she said. “Our children having the opportunity to participate in music lessons because of the Jolee-Jaffa Music Foundation is having a wonderful impact on their lives,” said Jeremy Martin, community manager for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home. “Not only are they learning an appreciation for music but they are improving skills they can use their entire lifetime along with the ability to be committed to accomplishing a long-term goal.” Internationally, the foundation provides ukuleles and music instruction to children in a remote Philippine village called “Elvie’s Village,” according to Jolee.
Through a partnership with the Ukulele Club at ASU, JJMF is also building music diplomacy programs. “Music is a universal language that has a profound ability to unite people who have opposing religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds, encompassing all ages and socioeconomic levels,” said Jolee, who has experience playing music around the globe. In the future, Jolee and Jaffa would like to expand their music programs to more East Valley locations and potentially internationally as well. Jaffa said that one thing that stands out about JJMF is that 100 percent of its charitable donations go toward the programming. “My spouse and I, along with board members, pay all administrative expenses, so the children benefit 100 percent from donations,” he said. “Having been involved with charity work for over 35 years and as a CPA, I can tell you that JJMF, perhaps singularly, is in the category of charities where all charitable
contributions go to help children who will benefit over their entire lives from the skills they earn through our charitable work.” To raise more funds, the second annual Baroque Ball takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at The Trailhead at Las Sendas Mountain. Tickets are $100 and cover the entertainment, dinner and open bar. Jolee said entertainment will include elite string quartet Celebration Strings and Dr. Joseph Felice, a Baroque guitarist. The formal event will feature an auction as well. “Our inspiration for our gala event is drawn from the Italian Baroque period which produced the world’s greatest musicians,” Jolee said. “It was an era known for its brilliance, opulence and passion which we hope to capture in this event.” To learn more about the Baroque Ball, including how to purchase tickets, visit www.j-jmf.org. To find out more about Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, visit www. sunshineacres.org.
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child that left him with post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation,” The Advocate stated. “I do believe if all police officers took the offered, but not mandatory, behavioral health training offered by most city’s departments that would be a good start,” Rinaldo added. “I also believe if all cities had the system of flagging one’s house, like Phoenix does, to where if someone in the home has a mental illness, developmental disability, medical issue, etc., that maybe when the call came through for Kayden they would have known going in to handle this situation differently.” Cynthia Macluskie, mother of a teenager who has recovered from autism and vice president of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, said that the two police officers who responded to the call about Clarke had left nonlethal options, such as a Taser and bean-bag gun in the car. “Had they used a nonlethal option, the incident might have ended without injury,” Macluskie said. Macluskie said her organization applied for a $10,000 state grant to provide training to police departments, but it was rejected. “I speak all over the Valley for free. But we need training by professionals because police officers learn better from police officers,” she said. “We’re such a small organization. We can’t afford to fly in somebody to do the training.” The National LGBTQ Task Force released a statement four days after Clarke’s death, stating that “People experiencing mental health crises deserve better. Nobody should have to worry that when they call police to respond to a suicide crisis, the
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police will kill the person that they are supposed to be helping.” The statement, also signed by more than a dozen other organizations, went on, “Police departments and other public health and safety workers must be trained to understand that people experiencing mental health crises are typically not threats to others and should be treated with care instead of violence. Mental health providers must also be educated on the vital importance of transition-related health care, including for those on the autism spectrum and other disabilities.” Since Clarke’s death, Mesa police chief John Meza has established a crisis response team. Meza started the process by assigning a full-time crisis response team coordinator to oversee department training and to confer with various mental health providers and clinical experts across the Valley on how to proceed. “Obviously this case has brought the importance of having a CRT to the forefront,” said Detective Steve Flores, Mesa police spokesman. “As our department proceeds with its original plan to create this new team, we will also continue to train officers in our academy in basic crisis intervention training and continue to increase the number of officers already on the street who have more in-depth CIT training. Hopefully, this will improve our ability to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.” A friend and co-worker of Clarke’s has established a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $4,450 from 84 people who donated in amounts ranging from $5 to $200 for burial expenses. The page features photos of Clarke with his service dog, Samson, who attended the funeral. March 2016
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in 2001 with multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. “The neurologist impressed upon me the importance of staying organic,” she said. Although the Mesa resident didn’t grow up on a farm, she has always been “very rooted in agriculture” since her childhood in Iowa. “The vision for the garden is to have a central location to gather us as a neighborhood and have some root in where our produce is coming from,” Long said. “There’s a lot involved in the vision of this garden, and we’re just getting rollin’.” Yet the project as well as the upcoming festival almost never came to light. Wandler said when they chose to purchase property in Arizona, the intention was to locate something near Mike’s business and their daughter’s university. They also envisioned something much smaller than their Wyoming ranch, which they also call “home.”
with disabilities get access to current media,” said Jim McMahon, GAZBF co-chairman. The festival’s Safe Ride Home program ensures opportunities for everyone to make it home safely, whether by a Discount Cab taxi, designated driver or the nearby Valley METRO Light Rail. Ample parking is available at the park, too. The festival’s VIP Experience features catered food provided by Ovations, the supplier of food and beverages for the Chicago Cubs spring training. In addition, VIP ticket holders get an early entry to the festival at 4 p.m., an exclusive lounge area and other perks still to be determined. DJ Gadger from Phoenix’s Hot 97.5/103.9 rocks this year’s festival with his unique mixing style. All VIP and general admission includes 24 sample tickets, a tasting mug. VIP tickets include entrance at 4 p.m., catered meal and private seating: $80 online, $90 at the gate. General admission is $45 online, $50 at the gate. Designated driver tickets for general admission are $10, and $20 for VIP entrance. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Follow the Great Arizona Beer Festival on Facebook, or find more info at www. azbeer.com. All guests must be 21 years of age. Last pour is 8:45 p.m. Event will be held rain or shine. No refunds available. Sloan Park is located at 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa.
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“It [the ranch] is a lot of work so we wanted the opposite of this,” she said. “I’m so glad we changed our minds.” Wandler, who has grown everything from corn to kale on her Wyoming ranch, said she knew she had to find a way to share the abundance of citrus trees as well as other trees like apples and figs from the property. She said although the previous owners picked the citrus they consumed, they hadn’t been harvested in three years. “It was going to waste,” she said. Her solution? She loaded the citrus in a wheelbarrow sporting a “Free Fruit” sign. But she didn’t stop there. She also enlisted the help of her neighbors—now board members and volunteers. So far, they have picked, packed and donated citrus to Meals on Wheels, Veterans on Patrol in Tucson and an orphanage in Nogales. “I wish I could have seen the kids’ faces when they bit into those babies,” Wandler said.
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COLLEGE MONEY GUIDE Dear Reader, The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is dedicated to expanding access and increasing success in postsecondary education for Arizonans. The ACPE not only serves as a forum for all sectors of higher education to come together to address opportunities and challenges, but also works to increase student financial assistance and identifies and implements strategies to help students and families plan, enter and succeed in postsecondary education. The value of college has been confirmed by a new set of income statistics, reported by the Economic Policy Institute. This study reports that a four-year degree has never been more valuable. The premium in 2013 was 98 percent more an hour in wages on average over wages for a worker without a degree. Moreover, postsecondary education remains a key building block to a successful future and produces citizens who contribute to our community. The consistent reporting of such positive outcomes keeps the public convinced that a college education is a goal worth pursuing, both for our children and ourselves. The following article written by Deena Lager is designed to help families take positive steps toward college enrollment and also offers an overview of ways to pay for college. This is important information to consider to avoid the situation portrayed by Jason Houle, a University of Wisconsin demographer, in his November 2012 study. His research revealed a growing burden of student debt is being experienced by middle-class families. He reported that middle-income families rack up, on average, more student loan debt than both high-income and low-income families. To counter this trend, the commission offers an opportunity to regain some of this lost financial ground through the Arizona College Savings (529) Program where savings benefit from both state and federal tax advantages. Information on this program is available at www.az529.gov. We hope you enjoy this article and gain insight about maximizing the value of higher education and a greater understanding about options for financing a higher education. To learn more about the ACPE visit us on the Web at www.highered.az.gov.
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HOW ARE YOU GOING TO PAY FOR COLLEGE? n 2010, researchers at Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce forecasted that by 2018, 63 percent of all jobs will require at least some college and that there will be a shortfall of 300,000 college graduates each year through 2018. In order for America to reach the national goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, every American needs to complete at least one year of education beyond high school. In today’s economy, having just a high school diploma will not secure your future. Whether you plan to complete a certificate, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, the following information includes a checklist that will help you get ready for college and information to help you find ways to fund your education beyond high school.
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WINTER SENIOR YEAR • Contact the admissions and financial aid offices of the vocational, community colleges or universities you plan to attend to ensure you are aware of all deadlines and requirements. • Apply for scholarships. Your goal is minimizing the amount of loan funds you may need to borrow. • Go to www.fsaid.ed.gov to apply for an FSA ID—one for you and one for your parent. You will each need your own email address and FSA ID to e-sign the Free Application for Federal student aid (FAFSA). • As soon as possible after Jan. 1, complete and submit your FAFSA along with any other financial aid applications required by your school of choice. You can complete the FAFSA online by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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• If you still need assistance, attend one of Arizona’s statewide College Goal FAF$A events for free help. Visit www.collegegoal. az.gov/college-goal-fafsa to find a location near you. • Use FAFSA4caster at www. fafsa4caster.ed.gov to estimate how much federal student aid you might receive. This information will help you and your parents plan ahead. Compare the results in the FAFSA4caster to the actual costs at the colleges to which you have applied. SPRING SENIOR YEAR • Continue to stay focused in school. Second semester grades can affect scholarship eligibility. • Stay involved in school- or community-based activities that interest you or let you explore career interests. Consider working or volunteering. Remember it’s quality, (not quantity) that counts. • Complete any last scholarship applications. • Review your college acceptance letters and the financial aid awards you have received. For each school you are considering, what will be your family’s remaining expenses after financial aid is credited? Compare this remaining “expense” as an evaluation factor between colleges. • When you decide which vocational, community college or university you want to attend, notify that school of your commitment and submit any required financial deposit. Many schools require this notification and deposit by May 1. HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE When planning how to pay for college, families should view the following resources as pieces of a pie that fit together to make a whole plan. 1. Federal student aid 2. Scholarships 3. Savings FEDERAL STUDENT AID The first step to paying for
college each year is to apply for federal student aid. Most colleges, universities, and scholarship foundations require students to complete the Free Application for Federal student aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for any state, institutional or private grants or scholarships. This free application will also determine if you qualify for any federal financial aid programs. You should never pay to complete a Federal Aid application! The U.S. Department of Education awards about $150 billion each year in grants, work-study funds and loans with favorable repayment terms to more than 15 million students. Federal student aid can be used to pay for education related expenses, such as tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; a computer; and transportation. TYPES OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID There are three main types of federal student aid: Grants: A grant is free money that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility for federal grants is based on financial need and a minimum grade point average (GPA). Work Study: This is a work program through which students with financial need can earn federal aid money to help pay for school. The program encourages community service work or work related to the student’s course of study. Jobs can be located on or off-campus, however students are not allowed to work more than 20 hours per week during school. While workstudy income is reported as taxable income when completing the FAFSA each year, it is also reported as financial aid income and is excluded from the financial needs calculation for the following year. Student Loans: A student loan is money borrowed from the federal government to help pay for education that must be repaid with interest. Students may borrow money for vocational, community college, university or career school. Student loans offered by the federal government usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from private
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banks. The current interest rate for undergraduate federal student loans is 4.29 percent. Other benefits of federal student loans are: • no collateral is required and they do not require a credit check, • loan amount eligibility each year is based on grade level • all borrowers get a sixth-month grace period before beginning repayment, • repayment follows a standard 10year plan, but you could sign up for an income-driven repayment plan, • interest paid on federal student loans can be tax deductible, • certain types of teaching or public service may qualify for loan forgiveness, • loans may be discharged if you become totally and permanently disabled. The best resource for more information about federal student aid programs is www.studentaid. ed.gov. You can visit the website to see what questions are trending and learn about any new changes to the application process each year. Apply for federal student aid any time after Jan. 1 during your high school senior year. You should apply no later than Feb. 14 to ensure you meet most college and university priority filing deadlines of March 1. If you are unsure of the priority financial aid and scholarship filing deadlines at the schools you are interested in attending, contact the admissions or financial aid office right away to find out. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA online. It takes about 26 minutes on average to complete the application online. If you have any questions while filling out the application, call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-4333243). If you would like free in-person assistance to complete the FAFSA, the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education is coordinating Arizona’s statewide College Goal FAFSA events. Visit www.collegegoal.az.gov/collegegoal-fafsa to find a location near you. SCHOLARSHIPS Everyone wants free money to help them attend college. There are many types of scholarships (they
Free sources of information include: • The U.S. Department of Education’s free online scholarship search at www.studentaid.ed.gov/scholarship • FinAid! The Smart Guide to Financial Aid at www.finaid.org/ scholarships • Peterson’s Scholarship Guide at www.petersons.com/scholarships • FastWeb Scholarship Search at www.fastweb.com • Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/ scholarships • Arizona Community Foundation at www.azfoundation.org • The Endowment Scholarship offices at the colleges or universities you are interested in attending
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don’t all require that you have outstanding grades!), and they are provided by many different organizations. Each scholarship provider has its own application process and rules to determine who will receive its scholarship. Your job is to find as many scholarships for which you think you might qualify, and apply by the deadlines. Grants and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because the money is free, a form of state or private financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Grants are often need-based, while scholarships can be merit, talent or skill-based. Some scholarships have both a need and a merit component. Be sure to read the qualification requirements for all scholarships and grants you intend to apply for. Grants and scholarships can come from federal government agencies, state government agencies, directly from your college or career school or a private or nonprofit organization. No scholarship is too small since every dollar counts! You might be able to get a scholarship for being a good student or a great basketball player, for being Polish, for being a member of a certain church, or because your parent works for a particular company. There are many scholarship options out there. Find out more through research, apply for any grants or scholarships you might be eligible for and be sure to meet the application deadlines. Note: There is no “secret” scholarship money out there. You don’t need to pay a consultant or join a society just because they say they can help you find scholarships. You should never pay to receive free money for school. Avoid scholarship scams.
• Your public library’s reference section • Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses or civic groups • Organizations and professional associations related to your field of interest • Ethnicity-based organizations • Your employer or your parent’s employer(s) SAVINGS Many people forget about savings as an important component of their plan to pay for college. Some families feel like it may be too late to start saving, but that’s not true. According to a longitudinal study released in 2012 by Washington University in St. Louis, “children with any college savings are six times more likely to attend a four-year college than children with no dedicated college savings account.” While the dollar amounts saved in the study were not significant, involving the child in the act of saving clearly expressed the family’s intent for the child to go to college. In addition, the study found that a child with college savings of $500 or more was five times more likely to graduate from college than a child with no savings account. It is never too late to continue saving for your child’s college education. Involve the student and other members of your family in saving toward their college goal. If you have not opened a tax-deferred college savings account, you can find information about the tax advantages at www.az529.gov. Any contributions made to a 529 College Savings account by an Arizona resident can be claimed as an Arizona income tax deduction, up to $2,000 each year for individual tax filers or $4,000 for married couples filing jointly. While college costs continue to rise, it’s important to remember that it is cheaper to save than to borrow. The chart below represents
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According to the chart below, the beneficiary could be changed to another sibling, to the beneficiary’s spouse, back to the parent to complete a PhD, or to a grandchild. MEMBER OF THE FAMILY The Arizona Family College Savings Program offers a wide variety of choices through three financial institutions. Choices include CD’s, advisersold mutual fund options, directsold mutual fund options, passively and actively managed accounts, indexed, age-based portfolios and self-designed custom strategy options. Choices are offered so that your investment goals can be targeted for the timeline that best fits your needs.*
INVESTMENT OPTIONS The State of Arizona offers one of the most diversified 529 College Savings plans in the country. Arizona’s 529 Savings Plan benefits include: • Contributions and earnings grow free from federal and Arizona State income taxes when used to pay qualified higher education Grandparent expenses. Parent \Uncle/Aunt • College savings offered through Spouse Beneficiary Brother/Sister three financial institutions that Spouse Spouse Cousin include choices of FDIC-insured In-laws Nephew/Niece CDs, mutual fund Child options, and agebased portfolios. • Assets are not considered when determining MORE TAX SAVING TIPS Arizona financial aid awards. Go to www.irs.gov and read • Savings can be used at all IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits U.S. Department of Education for Education to see how you or accredited universities, colleges, student might benefit from federal private colleges and vocational income tax credits for education schools in the United States, as well expenses. The Hope Scholarship, as eligible foreign institutions. Lifetime Learning Tax Credit, and • Allows for anyone to make the Tuition and Fees Deduction are contributions (grandparents, family some of the tax benefits available for members, friends). educational expenses. Up to $2,500 • Ability to begin saving with as little a year in student loan interest can be as $15 a month. deducted on an income tax return • Ability to change account without itemizing. beneficiaries within the same family. * College Savings Bank provides the College Sure CD®, a certificate • If there are still of deposit indexed to college costs; the Investor Sure CD, an equity funds left in indexed CD; and a fixed rate CD. Each account holder’s principal is the account insured by the FDIC. after your www.collegesavings.com/arizona Toll Free: 1.800.888.2723 oldest child Fidelity Investments Fidelity offers both actively managed and completes their index portfolios. Within those portfolio categories you can choose college degree, from age-based allocation, static allocation, and/or individual the account portfolios. beneficiary can www.fidelitys.com/arizona Toll Free: 1.800.544.1262 be changed Ivy Funds InvestEd 529 Plan offers choices of investment prodfrom the oldest ucts including age-based, static and individual fund portfolios child to another through financial advisers across the country. member of www.ivyfunds.com Toll Free: 1.800.777.6472 the family.
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Spring is in the air and it’s stimulating my desire to grow beautiful flowers. Unlike past years when I’ve given in to this urge, I’m finally accepting reality: I have a black thumb and no amount of sunlight and chirping birds is going to change that. I may not be able to keep plants alive but I have an X-acto knife and I know how to use it! You will need: Aluminum cans, X-acto knife, scissors, 20-gauge 18-inch green annealed floral wire, bottle caps or colorful beads, hot glue gun. law talk
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Cutting cans Rinse and dry the cans you will be using so they aren’t sticky. Hold the can gently but firmly in one hand and use the X-acto knife to slice the top off the can. Once the top is removed, use the scissors to even out the cut edge. This will help with marking future cut lines. To get evenly divided strips, I first bent the cut edge in half, creasing the two corners, then repeating the procedure to divide the top into 4 pieces. Repeat the process twice more, folding the can into quarters and then eighths. The final bend came from finding the halfway point between two adjacent creases. I ended up with 16 creases which I used as the starting point to cut straight down to the bottom of the can, leaving me with 16 strips of aluminum radiating out from the central hub of the can’s base. Note: The thinner the strip of aluminum, the easier it is to fold out from the base, but this is not necessary. There are many aluminum flower designs that can be made from thicker strips of aluminum. biz box
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Woven petals design Choose one of the strips of aluminum and fold it at approximately a 45-degree angle so that the end rests in the center of the third strip to the right. Repeat the process with each third strip, folding it to cover the sharp edge of the strip that was folded onto it. After a full rotation, continue the process until all of the strips have been folded over. Tuck the last folded strip under the piece that it’s end rests on, this will lock the design into place.
Curled petals design Fold each of the strips of aluminum so that they are perpendicular to the table. Curl each strip of aluminum around a pencil or other small, round object until you reach the top of where the strip is folded at an angle. The smaller the object, the tighter the curl. Curling with the printed edge out will make a very colorful flower, curling with the inside facing out will create a mostly silver flower. March 2016
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Based on the beloved Disney movie, the Broadway musical is coming to Mesa. After already winning the hearts of millions worldwide, it’s time for you to “Be Our Guest” and enjoy the heartwarming story of “Beauty and the Beast.” WHEN: Monday, March 28, through Wednesday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $47 to $77 INFO: www.mesaartscenter.com
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Visitors can look at art and explore the ocean while never leaving land. This is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the importance of the ocean. WHEN: Through Sunday, May 29; various times WHERE: i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa COST: $8 INFO: www.ideamuseum.org
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Goodnight Moon
One of the most beloved children’s books comes to life. Although it may not quite be our bedtime, it’s bedtime for Bunny, but he isn’t ready. Help Bunny say goodnight and finally go to sleep. WHEN: Weekends through Sunday, April 10; Saturday 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $12 to $26 INFO: www.childsplayaz.org/ goodnight
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Outdoor Kids Night
Complete with crafts, an arcade, archery and popcorn, the event is going to be a hit for children of all ages. There are even live fish feedings at 6 p.m. WHEN: Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.basspro.com/mesa
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Tour Shamrock Farms
Kids can not only meet the cows and learn about the local farming, but they can hunt for Easter eggs, too. WHEN: Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20, various times WHERE: Shamrock Farms, 2228 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix COST: $9 INFO: (602) 477-2462 or www.shamrockfarms.net
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Welcome baseball back to the Valley with the Spring Training Festival. Patrons can test their skills, buy memorabilia, hear stories, eat and more. WHEN: Saturday, March 5, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ spring-training-festival
The little ones get to enjoy games, face painting, petting zoo, inflatables and more. There is even a stuffed animal contest. WHEN: Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: McCormick–Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free, rides $2 each INFO: (480) 312-2312 or www.therailroadpark.com
The theme for the month is Spring Break. Complete with artists showing their works, entertainment, food and more, it is an event that the whole family will enjoy. WHEN: Friday, March 11, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: On Main Street, between Center Street and Country Club COST: Free INFO: www.2ndfridaynightout.com
With egg hunts for children and adults, this event is a great way to spend an afternoon with family this holiday season. WHEN: Sunday, March 27, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Eastmark Great Park, 5100 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 658-0501
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Easter egg hunts are a must for children this time of year. Beginning at 10 a.m. with the babies and continuing every 15 minutes, this is a great way to spend an afternoon with family. Children ages 1 through 10 are invited to participate. WHEN: Saturday, March 26, and Sunday, March 27, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix COST: Free INFO: www.enchantedisland.com/ special-events
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By Jill Pertler
Owned by cats I have two cats, or better put, they have me. Cats aren’t actually owned by humans. It’s a fallacy perpetuated by dogs that delight in being owned and coming when they’re called. My cats grace me with their presence when they want, not when I call. They strut through the house with the dignity of royalty. Never mind they were both abandoned as kittens. One was found in a cardboard box on the side of the road, the other wandering the parking lot of a home improvement store. Technically, they have humble roots and should be thankful we took them in and provided a warm spot for their naps. But they know nothing of technicalities or humility. They are cats. And as such, they are assured, without any hint of a doubt, they are the supreme beings of our domicile, the planet, and most likely the entire
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universe. They possess powers and authority incomprehensible to mere humans. Not only that, they may want to kill us. Cat research made the news recently when a study compared domestic cats to larger cats in the wild saying both breeds have strong characteristics related to dominance, impulsiveness and neuroticism. And, both are predators with an instinct to hunt and eat their kill. Some researchers concluded that our cats would kill us, if only they could. Trouble is, we’re too big. So although cats are smarter and better than humans in every way possible, in this case, size does matter. In addition to their extremely honed balance, super-kinetic jumping skills and other worldly hunting abilities (among countless
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his daily dose of nip. Then, and only then, he will shake hands. That’s right. My cat shakes hands. If I hadn’t witnessed the feat (or better put, paw) with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have thought it possible because as a general rule, my cats don’t do anything I ask of them. They also don’t particularly like people pawing with their paws, which under normal circumstances would make shaking hands with a human a deplorable experience. It probably is deplorable. I never said my cat enjoys shaking his paw. I said he will do it—for the right price, or in this case cat treats. I’m sure there will come a time when his hatred for cat tricks overcomes his desire for treats. At that point he will probably give in to his cat instincts and attempt to kill me. For now, though, I still have the upper hand. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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additional attributes) my cats are telepathic. At various times of the day—at their choosing—they sit atop a perch on the cabinet directly in front of the TV and stare with the tenacity and intensity of Spock doing a mind meld. This is because I think they are attempting a mind meld by telepathically sending the message, “Give me all the catnip, simple worthless human.” Unfortunately, as a simple human, I am not as evolved as the feline species and as such have not yet mastered the skill of telepathy. I can only guess what they desire because when I get up to fetch a cup of tea from the kitchen, they follow me greedily and alternate the death stare between their treat dish and yours truly. Which brings me to the most astounding and impressive fact about my elusive and elite felines. Despite their haughty temperament and persnickety demeanor, I’ve taught one of them to perform a cat trick. He doesn’t exactly perform on demand. He has to be in the right frame of mind and know it is time for
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around the neighborhood Superstition Springs Center recently unveiled a revamped children’s play area for kids who visit the mall. The indoor playground features new carpet and device charging stations, along with new comfy seating for parents. During the grand opening celebration, entertainers Persephone Dimson and Dewper the Prairie Dog helped kids sing songs, play games and learn about polar bears. Photos by Tim Sealy
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1. Persephone Dimson presents Kids Club at Superstition Springs Center with singalongs and games for the kids. 2. “Big Al” Heggs of Superstition Springs Chrysler/ Jeep joins Persephone Dimson and the Kids Club for a rousing chorus of “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” 3. Rich Osborn and his two little ones Lundon and Colten. 4. A group of youngsters takes the stage for a sing-along. 5. A group of dignitaries cuts the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the new play area. 6. Brody, Zane, Carissa, Kate and Kade Tuey had a blast. 7. Angela Smith sings along with a Taylor Swift tune while enjoying the new play area. 8. Jasmine Beach gets a hug from Dewper the Prairie Dog. 9. Natalia Morrow hops on a bumble bee. 10. The new play area at Superstition Springs Center was immediately teeming with excited kids and their parents.
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Stopping the sibling squabbling their issues peacefully. Here are some tips for managing those tough moments when your kids and their squabbles are driving you crazy. 1. Divide and conquer! Find a chore for each child to do, to separate them for a few minutes and give them time to cool down. Do this enough times, and they may discover the connection between arguing and chores, and find a strategy for getting along, just to avoid the extra work! 2. Don’t take sides! Use the power of problem solving. Guide them in a conflict resolution discussion that results in a plan that is respectful to both children, post the plan in a public place, and remind them of their agreement next time the problem comes up. When they’re
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Student Chronicles Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Send items for student chronicles to christina@timespublications.com. Alexis Bailey was among 17 students inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa honor society Jan. 26 at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. Bailey is a senior biology major. Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) is a prestigious national leadership honor society that strives to give recognition and honor for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship. Bailey was also named to the dean’s list at William Woods University for academic accomplishments during the 2015 fall term. Sarah Kocher excelled during the fall 2015 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked private university just 25 miles from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. Named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and one of only two schools chosen to host consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service. Trine University School of Professional Studies in Angola, Indiana, has announced its president’s list for the fall 2015 semester. Among those named to the list is Jordon Ropeter. Ropeter is a senior majoring in management. To be named to the president’s list, a School of Professional Studies student must take at least 12 credit hours and have at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Page 38
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Milani Pickering was named to the dean’s list for fall 2015 at Georgia State University in Atlanta. To be eligible for the dean’s list, degreeseeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2.00 must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes. Georgia State University, an enterprising public research university in the heart of Atlanta, is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. The university provides its world-class faculty and more than 32,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities. Marisa J. Mayes is among the 543 students who earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2015 semester at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Mayes, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mayes achieved this honor by maintaining a 3.4 or higher grade point average. Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland is the nation’s second-oldest Catholic university, with an award-winning student life program, more than 40 majors and minors to choose from and 17 Division I athletic teams. For more information, visit www. msmary.edu. Aly Ramsaier, an accounting major, was named to the provost’s list among the more than 700 students named to the St. Francis University provost’s or dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester. The school is located in Loretto, Pennsylvania. To achieve either honor’s, provost’s or dean’s list, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of at least 3.8 (provost’s) or 3.5 (dean’s) for the given semester. March 2016
March, Tiede, now 91, will make his last appearance as the group’s music director, and step into the “director emeritus” position alongside the band’s new music director, Stephen Ritzenthaler, 72. It’s more than a generational handoff. Tiede was once Ritzenthaler’s teacher at Minnesota State. Ritzenthaler went on to conduct the Lake City High School Band in Lake City, Minnesota, and when he moved his winter home to Mesa, who should he find directing a band there but his old teacher? “This band is made of people who played in their high school and college bands but put away their instruments and haven’t played for years,” Ritzenthaler explained. Included among them are many former high school and college band directors. So when they pick those instruments up again, it’s like getting back on a bicycle after a few years: the whole experience comes flooding back. At a recent rehearsal of the 57-piece ensemble, the band played
Morton Gould’s “American Salute” like it was the Goldman Band reincarnated. The Viewpoint Concert Band gives five concerts during the late fall, winter and early spring. Almost all the band members return to their summer homes the rest of the year. One exception is the Clayton Tiede and Stephen Ritzenthaler conduct the band at Viewpoint RV and Golf Resort. youngest player in the band, oboist Ginger Rumzis, 42, of Viewpoint’s concerts are free but Apache Junction. donations are accepted, and the Rumzis was a band director for funds keep the band in music stands, many years but left music for other instrument repair and new scores and pursuits. When she heard about the parts. Viewpoint group four years ago, she The band’s next concert takes place dusted off her oboe and… in the ballroom at Viewpoint, 8700 “And I could play again,” she said E. University Dr., at 7 p.m. Sunday, with enthusiasm, readying a reed for March 13. For more information, call the rehearsal. (480) 325-2329. TIM SEALY
By Kenneth LaFave When Minnesotan Clayton Tiede sprouted his snowbird wings 22 years ago, he headed for Mesa’s Viewpoint RV and Golf Resort. Viewpoint had everything for an active retiree: Golf, tennis, hiking and nature trails, a fitness center and plenty of organized events in the clubhouse. And for the retired director of bands for Minnesota University, there was a cherry on top: a band, a way to keep in musical practice and enjoy the company of fellow musicians. There was only one problem. “It was pretty bad,” Tiede recalled of first hearing the group in 1994. “They were a wind band trying to play from big band arrangements,” Tiede said. That’s a little like trying to paint watercolors on a canvas meant for oils. “I told the director at the time that I had plenty of arrangements for wind band, and would he like to try them?” Before long, Tiede was the director, and the Viewpoint Concert Band was sounding like a million bucks. In
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MCC Concert Band & Orchestra Concert Performed by music majors and community enthusiasts alike, the concert will display the top talents that Mesa Community College has to offer.meet your neighbor WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: $6 to $8 INFO: (480) 461-7172 expensive homes Nat Geo Live: K2: Danger and Desire on the Savage Mountain Gerlinde Kaltenbunner earned the title National Geographic’s Explorer of the Year for braving K2 summit. Listen as she shares her incredible adventure with multimedia to enhance the experience. WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa COST: $26 to $40 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com The Charlie Daniels Band Charlie Daniels Band will perform country classics such as “Uneasy Rider” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” WHEN: Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Valley Del Oro RV Resort, 1452 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa COST: $70 to $80 INFO: (800) 294-7660 Monty Python’s Spamalot Based on the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” this comedy follows King Arthur and his knights as they gallivant off on adventures. WHEN: Friday, March 4, to Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Mesa St., Mesa COST: $22 to $25 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Astronomy Nights at the Mesa Planetarium Gaze at the stars while learning about the night sky and universe at this modern planetarium. WHEN: Friday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 461-7027 or www.mesacc.edu
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Italian Dinner and FUNdraiser Join Harvest of Hope Community Garden and Bethlehem Youth for an evening of food, fun and fellowship with musical ambiance and a live auction. Help the organization raise funds to continue the outreach programs. WHEN: Saturday, March 5, at 5 p.m. WHERE: Harvest of Hope Community Garden at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2745 N. 32nd St., Mesa COST: Call for charge INFO: (480) 832-0462, garden@ blcmesa.org or https://www.facebook.com/ events/1728880537341101/
North Dakota Picnic Come enjoy music and food while socializing with North Dakotans. This event is hosted by The Village Family Service Center. WHEN: Sunday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (701) 451-4957 or www.thevillagefamily.org/events Chicago Cubs Spring Training Enjoy America’s favorite pastime as the Chicago Cubs practice during Spring Training. WHEN: Friday, March 4, to Wednesday, March 30, various times WHERE: Sloan Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa COST: Game prices vary INFO: (800) 843-2827 or www.mlb.com/chc/mesa Oakland Athletics Spring Training Cheer on the Oakland Athletics at their second season at Hohokam Stadium. WHEN: Friday, March 4, to Wednesday, March 30, various times WHERE: Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $10 to $35 INFO: (877) 493-2255 or www.athletics.mlb.com
Mesa’s Feastival Forest Sample different appetizing food trucks while socializing with friends, and dancing to live music. WHEN: Saturdays in March from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.azfeastivals.com The Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival (MACFest) The Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival features the work of established and emerging artists and crafters. North MacDonald is closed to traffic, but parking is available all around the downtown Mesa. WHEN: Saturdays March 5 and March 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: On North MacDonald Street between Main Street and Pepper Place, downtown Mesa COST: Free admission; $20 per space per show for artists INFO: info@macfestmesa.com, www.macfestmesa.com Mesa East Amazing Arts and Quilts Show The event features a rock and gem show, quilt display, and pencils and pigments art. Items for sale and lunch will be available. WHEN: Sunday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Mesa East Community Clubhouse, 225 S. 74th St., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 985-1160 Gateway Aviation Day 2016 Check out gigantic displayed aircraft while learning about Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport during Aviation Day. WHEN: Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, 5803 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 988-7600 or www.phxmesagateway.org A Night in the ‘40s—Big Band Dance Dress up in 1940s apparel and dance the night away among World War II aircrafts. WHEN: Saturday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. WHERE: Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa COST: $40 to $45 INFO: (480) 924-1940 or www.azcaf.org Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Based on the best-selling book by John Gray, this theatrical show will have couples laughing as they watch
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their relationship come to life on stage. WHEN: Thursday, March 17, to Sunday, March 20, various times WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Mesa St., Mesa COST: $54 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com Kael/Winthrop Rummage Sale Up to 10 homes will participate in the neighborhood’s annual event. It’s nice people selling nice stuff! WHEN: Saturday, March 19, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: East Kael and North Winthrop streets, just northeast of McKellips and Lindsay roads, Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 962-7527 2016 Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show Quilt enthusiasts from all over the state come together to share ideas, purchase items and learn more about the art of quilting. WHEN: Thursday, March 24, to Saturday, March 26, various times WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $5 to $10 INFO: www.azquiltersguild.org MCC Red Mountain Car Show Take a look at the Valley’s hottest cars while meeting car care vendors and tasting different food. WHEN: Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: MCC Red Mountain Campus, 7110 McKellips Rd., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 654-7766 or Cheryl.hardt@mesacc.edu
Chris Botti with the Phoenix Symphony Grammy award-winning instrumentalist Chris Botti shares the stage with the Phoenix Symphony to create a spectacular night of jazz music. WHEN: Saturday, March 26, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Mesa St., Mesa COST: $54 to $84 INFO: (480) 644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
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The latest addition to the Falcon Field area, Steak and Stone is an interesting concept. The owners Dave Reay, Todd Gillespie, David Storrs and Paul Wolsey developed a cooking style that features steak and chicken cooked on diners’ tables on a 500-degree lava stone. They have painstakingly assembled into a palate of flavors the sweetest and sultriest tastes from Texas to the Carolinas, as well as four generations of family members. This signature style was tested in Eastern Utah before bringing it to Northeast Mesa on Dec. 21. Walking in to this rustic-yet-classy eatery, my husband, Lou, and I were mesmerized by the sunset visible from a wall of windows. We looked out over Falcon Field’s runway and could see the gorgeous colors of the setting sun from Camelback Mountain to comm. spotlight
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Red Mountain. The interior of the restaurant features weathered sheet metal table tops and metal valances atop the windows. Squares of wood on the ceiling and nice tables and booths add to the overall ambiance. Our server, Amy, brought our menus and happily described premise behind Steak and Stone—hand-cut Artisan meats and the lava stones. It was a difficult choice, but we selected the 10-ounce filet ($32) and the Molcajete Lava Bowl ($14). She quickly brought a loaf of honey bread with honey butter and we enjoyed each bite. While we waited, Chef Courtney Tetmeyer dropped by our table and discussed his vision for this restaurant. The Scottsdale Culinary graduate with 15 years of experience said he wanted “a place where people could bring friends and out-of-town guests meet your neighbor
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Killer Potato Salad Just check the weather almanacs. They confirm that Phoenix’s average daily temperature this time of year is between 74 and 82 degrees. You know what that means, don’t you? Pool party, picnics and potato salad weather here we come! One of the favorite sides for any picnic or buffet is a great homemade potato salad that keeps your palate interested. The potatoes can’t be overcooked, it has to have a crunch
Killer Potato Salad Ingredients 10 russet potatoes, medium to large 1 1/4 cups dill pickles, diced or chopped fine 3 large or extra large hard-boiled eggs, shredded with cheese grater 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chopped garlic (not chopped garlic in jar) 2 cups celery, diced small 2 cups red onions, chopped fine 2 cups mayonnaise (Best Foods) 1 tablespoon prepared specialty mustard like stone ground or Dijon Salt and pepper to taste
Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork but still firm. Drain, cool, peel and dice potatoes into small cubes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add dill pickles, shredded eggs, garlic, celery, red onions, mayonnaise and mustard. Gently stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. About potatoes (From www.potatogoodness.com) Buying Look for clean, smooth, firmtextured potatoes with no cuts, bruises or discoloration. Storing Store potatoes in a cool, wellventilated place. Page 42
and it has to have a punch. This recipe from reader Steve Rogan has all of that and then some! His potato salad is simple and savory, with just the right kick from the dill pickles, garlic and red onions. This is a party-size recipe, because if your picnickers don’t finish it off, there will be some leftover for you the next day. Spice it up, kick it up and then gobble it up—and bring on the Arizona sunshine!
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Colder temperatures lower than 50 degrees such as in the refrigerator, causes a potato’s starch to convert to sugar, resulting in a sweet taste but discoloration when cooked. To avoid discoloration, let potatoes warm to room temperature before cooking. Keep potatoes out of the light. Avoid areas that reach high temperatures like beneath the sink or near ovens or cooktops. Perforated plastic bags and paper bags offer the best environment for extending shelf-life. Don’t wash potatoes before storing. Fun spud fact Potatoes are the leading vegetable crop in the United States with a total production of 41.3 billion pounds a year—about 1 million acres of potatoes. That’s enough to fill the entire state of Rhode Island with planted potatoes. March 2016
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When a will may not be the way We read in the Bible the parable of a rich man who had the problem of figuring out what to do with all of the goods he had accumulated. He was determined to build larger barns to store all that he had. However, God told the man that very night that his soul would be taken, thus leaving the question, “Whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” The Lord’s parable was not necessarily intended to remind people of the importance of estate planning. Still, it is interesting that 2,000 years later, men and women are still faced with that same question—“whose shall those things be?”—at the passing of a loved one who leaves property behind. The answer is usually answered by a will or trust prepared before death. Or, if no will exists, then
the law determines how remaining property is to be divided among surviving family members. But even in those cases where a will purports to direct what happens with a deceased person’s assets, there can still be valid disputes as to whether the will should be followed. There is often a question of whether the person who signed the will (the testator) had the mental capacity to sign (that is, whether she really understood what she was doing). Even if the person did have the capacity, there may also be the question of whether the testator was improperly influenced to sign the will. These challenges are often raised by a family member who may have been left out of the will, despite having a close relationship with the testator.
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If a court determines that the testator did not have capacity or was unduly influenced, then the will is not considered valid. When determining the question of undue influence, a court will consider several factors, such as whether: • the alleged influencer made false representations to the testator; • the signing of the will was the product of hasty action; • the will was kept hidden from others; • the person who benefits from the will was active in having the will prepared and signed; • the will was consistent with prior statements of the testator; • the will was reasonable; • the testator was susceptible to undue influence; and, • the testator and the beneficiary were in a confidential relationship. Where serious questions arise as to whether a will in fact represents the desires of the testator, it is worth
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and think, ‘Why are they doing it that way?’” he said. “I like using my own artistic nature in my work.” Unlike many other plastic surgeons whose patients must go to a local hospital for their procedures, Hiatt is also medical director of Turning Pointe Surgery Center, a state licensed center which is next door to his medical facility. “It is nice to be in the same building and I can easily see patients when they are in recovery,” he said. “Many people don’t want to go to the hospital to have their procedures done so this is much more convenient for them.” Hiatt said he also stays on top of the latest procedures, including one called miraDry that involves removing the odor producing glands in the armpits. “It also removes the sweat glands and half of the hair follicles. People may need two procedures but each one takes only about an hour to do and they are awake,” he said. His office is the first one in Mesa to offer the procedure, and that an
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Hiatt specializes in plastic surgery, ‘mommy makeovers’ For the past 26 years, Dr. Karl B. Hiatt has strived to offer his patients innovative and state-of-the-art plastic surgery procedures at his facility in Mesa. “My specialty is ‘mommy makeovers,’ which involves four procedures that we can do all together or individually,” Hiatt said. “It includes breast augmentation, a breast lift, tummy tuck and liposuction that are designed to help get the mom back to where she was before.” Referring to the Mesa/Gilbert area as the “mom capital of Arizona,” Hiatt said he routinely meets with moms of multiple children who are unhappy with the way that they look. “They come in with their husbands who always say ‘I love her the way
she is but she’s doing this for herself,’” Hiatt said. From saggy skin from nursing and pregnancy to stretch marks, the “mommy makeover” is designed to reverse these issues. “Most of the moms I work with don’t want to put on a bikini and show off—they are really doing this for themselves. They just want to get back to where they were before they were moms.” Hiatt credited his family’s “artsy streak” for his passion for providing only the best possible plastic surgery procedures. “I remember when I was a kid, I did a lot of drawing and sketching. When I was being trained as a plastic surgeon I had trainers who were not artsy and I would look at the diagrams
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HELP WANTED TREE NURSERY ASSISTANT Local Citrus Tree Nursery in Northeast Mesa seeks FT Office & Sales Assistant. Horticultural Experience preferred. Customer oriented, self-motivated, and multi-task skills. Please send resume to: deb.hodson5@gmail.com
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HOME IMPROVEMENT ALL AMERICAN REMODELING AND HANDYMAN SERVICE Need some help around the house? Please call, I do it all! *Design *Carpentry *Paint *Flooring *Electric *Plumbing *Drywall And More! Small projects to full remodels & hydrotherapy tubs Todd 480-388-5335 B&B MAINTENANCE REPAIR More than just a Handyman! Residential & Commercial. Electrical, Plumbing, General maintenance, Interior Painting, Ceiling Fan Installation, Tile/ Ceramic, Carpentry, Hot Water Tanks, Drip and Sprinkler Systems and Evaporative Coolers. Affordable, License ROC #198734 and Insured. Mesa resident over 30 years experience. Work guaranteed, friendly, clean and professional. Call Buddy at 480-352-9677 Small Jobs Welcome Call with questions about your type of small repairs that you’re not sure of.
HOME REMODELING/REPAIRS & CUSTOM INTERIOR PAINTING Move a wall; turn a door into a window. From small jobs and repairs to room additions, I do it all. Precision interior painting, carpentry, drywall, tile, windows, doors, skylights, electrical, fans, plumbing and more. All trades done by hands-on General Contractor. Friendly, artistic, intelligent, honest and affordable. 40 years’ experience. Call Ron Wolfgang Office 480-820-8515 Cell 602-628-9653 Wolfgang Construction Inc. Licensed & Bonded ROC 124934 MESA HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Plumbing, electric, irrigation, garage doors, water heaters, tile and drywall repairs, carpentry, handyman lists and other services. All work guaranteed. Sean Sornberger 480-699-7990
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Just 20 minutes from Scottsdale Road and Shea, members enjoy spectacular views in a panoramic setting close to home — and residency inside the gates is not required for membership. We offer all levels of membership. We have men’s and ladies’ golf groups that play on our Gary Panks-designed championship golf course, and are friendly and easy to join. The club offers all the traditional golf tournaments — and some of our own.
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