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Fence Patrol Program is under way Free pool fences are being given to 15 Valley residents in need of a pool fence by Fulton Homes, in the 11th year it has sponsored the Fence Patrol Program. The program, run in partnership with KMLEFM and Ironman Pool Fences, will give away one pool fence a week to families in need through Sun., Aug. 18. “Fence Patrol is such a rewarding program, because we know we are making pools safer for families who really need it,” says Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “Child drownings are a harsh reality of swim season in Arizona, and we want to do everything we can to prevent a family tragedy.” Statistics show that last year eight children
drowned in Arizona between Memorial and Labor days. For every drowning there are an estimated 11 near-drowning incidents, according to research. Fence Patrol is one of several water safety-related initiatives Fulton Homes supports. The Tempe-based homebuilder also sponsors the “2 Seconds is Too Long” campaign at Valley shopping malls, and Life Saver Saturday on May 11. To be considered for a pool fence, or to nominate someone you know, visit KMLE1079.com and click on the Fence Patrol icon. For more information, call 602-452-1000 or visit fultonhomes.com.
Free hot dogs at the pool Enjoy hot dogs and refreshments with activities and prizes at the free Water Safety Awareness Day, noon to 2:30 p.m. Sun., May 19 at the Liv Avenida Apartments swimming pool, 3250 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. All adults will receive a Water Watcher ID tag. Sponsored by Liv Avenida Apartments and State Farm agent Tammy White, safe water practices will be offered by safety experts and the Chandler Fire and Police departments.
“Water safety is everyone’s responsibility,” says White, noting the three essential rules of water safety are to test and teach; watch and guard; and throw, don’t go. “Learn how to be an aware water watcher and what to do in the event of an emergency.” To register, visit watersafety.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Kenzie Hobbs at 480-284-8335 or khobbs@ipaliving.com, or visit livavenida.com.
Learn to take professional photos A free summer photography class is being hosted by the local collaborative workspace, Gangplank, 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights from May 29 to Sept. 25, at 260 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The 18-week “How Do You Picture Your Summer” course is divided into three sections: How to Take a Good Photo; Ambient vs. Studio; and Break-Away and Shoot. “Photography is expensive enough, spend it where it counts—on gear. Learn for free,” says course
instructor Kameron Williams, who is creative director of LilliMedia. Each class will begin with students sharing their work to learn through collaboration. All skillsets are welcome, but students will need to use their own gear, including a recent DSLR camera, a USB thumb drive and a SD card for their DSLR camera. To register, visit HowDoYouPictureYourSummer. eventbrite.com.
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SanTan Sun Chronicles Chandler resident Tom Wetteroth is inducted into the Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Academy of Mines and Metallurgy, an advisory group founded in 1954. Wetteroth earned bachelor of science and master of science degrees in ceramic engineering from S&T in 1979 and 1982, respectively. He was awarded a professional degree in ceramic engineering from S&T in 2010. His research advanced semi-conductor technology during nearly 20 years with Motorola. In 2007, Wetteroth co-founded Applied Microarrays, where he is now vice president of operations. The company manufactures microscopic glass slides that are used for DNA sequencing and are the basis for the expanding field of bioinformatics. He holds seven U.S. patents and has authored numerous technical publications.
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