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Fourth of July festivities planned Whiskey Rose throughout East Valley brings country activities will have plenty to choose style to S. Chandler from. The following events are sure to
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First-time guests entering Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill will discover two things as they walk through the door. First off, Southern Chandler has a new country-themed restaurant. Secondly, the eatery smokes its meats in-house. The heady aroma of barbecue fills the air and stirs the appetite at Whiskey Rose, located at Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road in Fulton Ranch Towne Center. The eatery’s interior is deftly divided into a comfortable dining room and a large but cozy bar, where on Friday and Saturday nights locals can practice their line-dancing and twostep technique. The restaurant opened its doors earlier this year as Whiskey Rose Saloon, but has since changed its name to Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill, says General Manager John Tsailakis, who explains that the new name offers a see Whiskey Rose page 48
COUNTRY TIME: Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill’s delightful dining room and cozy bar speak of old-time country comfort. STSN photo by Ron Lang
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put people of all ages in a festive and patriotic mood:
Chandler’s annual Independence Day celebration
AWAITING FIREWORKS: Families arrive early and pick their spots in Tumbleweed Park to watch the evening’s fireworks show at Chandler’s July 4th celebration. Submitted photo by Alison Stanton
East Valley residents who want to celebrate our nation’s birthday with fireworks shows, food and other fun
The city’s largest Independence Day fireworks display is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Thu., July 4 at Tumbleweed Park. This year’s celebration has been scaled down from previous years but it will still include a beautiful 20- to 25-minute aerial fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. The Chandler Lions Club will sell a variety of food and drink, including hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, snow cones and beverages. Guests may also see July 4 events page 50
ROTC commander models service for students by K.M. Lang
Lt. Col. Gary Jones is a creature of habit. Nearly every weekday since 2002, the Chandler High Air Force Junior ROTC commander has stopped by Paradise Bakery & Café for both lunch and dinner, and since 2007, he’s been racking up unused points on his “Taste of Paradise” loyalty card. Recently, Jones redeemed those points for 64 brown bag meals, which he donated through his church to homeless Valley residents. For Jones, the gesture wasn’t just an act of charity, but an extension of the “life of service” he strives to model for his students. “My wife and I have been married for 26 years,” Jones explains, “and see ROTC Commander page 48
Nominated by peers and industry professionals, analysts conducted more than 5,000 confidential telephone interviews consisting of proprietary questions. Software was used to aggregate the data. Chefs earning the most acknowledgements among their peers in their region were included in the guide. The result is a 386-page coffee table book profiling 4,650 chefs in the first industry peer review guide of chefs.
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LEADING THE WAY: Lt. Col. Gary Jones, right, and Master Sgt. Scott Goodson instruct and train Chandler High’s Air Force Junior ROTC program, which boasts a 100% graduation rate. “They’re always coming back to see me and let me know what they’re doing,” Jones says of his students. Submitted photo
Executive Chef Conor Favre of the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, is one of the five honorees from the southeast Valley. Favre started his training in the culinary arts program at Scottsdale Community College graduating in 1999. Growing up in Chandler, he’s worked all over Phoenix, but it was while he was at the Arizona Biltmore that he was contacted about BCA. see Best Chefs America page 52
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Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant’s owner retiring
Robert Rezka, the original owner of Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant, is retiring and has turned over the reins to longtime manager Anthony Imbesi. Rezka will still come into the restaurant from time to time to help out, and the same great food, staff and service will be offered. Imbesi will add new menu items and will offer half-price drinks and appetizers in the bar during the 4 to 7 p.m. happy hour. Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant will close on a Sunday/Monday in mid-June to remodel. The result will be a new hi-top bar, full covered patio with fans and misters, and approximately 175 seats inside and out. The restaurant will host weekly dinner specials, as well as entertainment at 8 p.m. Friday sand Saturdays. The lineup includes comedian/singer Rick Mancini; country singer Mary Jo, who channels Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn; as well as Joe Sapienza, who covers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Rezka thanks his loyal customers and assures them they’re in good hands. Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant is located at 3140 S. Gilbert Rd. (southwest corner of Queen Creek and Gilbert roads), Chandler. For more information, call 480-895-8845 or visit natalias1912restaurant.com/index.html.
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Sol Yoga Tai Chi workshop Kim Kubsch, certified Tai Chi and Qigong practitioner, teaches a Hello Tai Chi, Goodbye Stress workshop 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., June 15 at Sol Yoga in Chandler, 985 W. Chandler Heights Rd. on the southeast corner of Alma School Road. Kubsch, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) with a focus on “active and graceful aging” and Fall Prevention Specialist, leads the Tai Chi workshop to help participants to reduce stress, enhance mood, clear the clutter and increase peace of mind. Using the gentle and easy movements of Tai Chi–Qigong, attendees will optimize health and learn to live life in harmony with “meditation in motion.” Participants will have the opportunity to explore gentle exercises to restore health and harmony under Kubsch’s direction. Space is limited to 15 participants. Workshop cost is $20. Visit SolYogaAZ.com or call 480-8023774 to register or for more information.
Heart patients’ healthy living class
TAI CHI–QIGONG: Learn the art of meditation in motion with instructor Kim Kubsch. Submitted photo.
Chandler Regional’s HEAT Wave committee is presenting healthy living classes by registered nurses in cardiology 6 to 7 p.m. Thu., July 18 at Chandler Regional Medical Center, lower level conference rooms one and two, 1955 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, and 6 to 7 p.m. Thu., Aug. 15 at Mercy Gilbert Medical Office Building, McAuley Auditorium, third floor, 3420 S. Mercy Rd., Gilbert. Participants will learn ways to improve their lifestyle through weight monitoring, healthy food choices and exercise. Classes are geared toward patients with congestive heart failure, patients recovering from a heart attack or anyone interested in adopting a healthy living lifestyle. To register or learn more information, call 480-728-5414 or visit MercyGilbert.org or ChandlerRegional.org.
Free OB/GYN, family medical clinic offered A free medical clinic offering limited medical exams for both OB/GYN and general family medicine is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., June 29 at Today’s Women’s Health Specialists, 604 W. Warner Rd., Suite E201, Chandler. The clinic will also partner with Simon Med and LabCorp to offer free mammograms and bloodwork as needed
or required by doctor’s orders. Women who are newly pregnant and have not received any prenatal care due to lack of insurance are especially encouraged to participate. Competitive OB packages are offered for the uninsured; staff can also assist in the Baby Arizona process if patients are eligible.
A $10 donation per patient is requested to benefit Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank of Chandler. Appointments are required. For more information or to make an appointment, call 480-963-7900, ext. 1304 or visit womenshealtharizona.com.
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More and more students in Arizona are not meeting standards in reading and it is most likely due to a very real and common brain-based condition called dyslexia. It runs in families and research has shown that nearly 1-in-5 of our population are affected by it to varying degrees but most go unidentified and find school frustrating as a result. Reading issues are not related to IQ, in fact some of the most successful individuals in American history reportedly had reading difficulties (e.g., Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, John F. Kennedy, Charles Schwab, John Lennon, etc.). The earlier one intervenes the better the long term outcomes and that 95 percent of reading failure is preventable by using appropriate research-based reading systems. Unfortunately Arizona public schools use a “wait to fail”
model requiring a child surpass a level of failure before they will intervene. With early intervention you can actually rewire the brain and form the pathways necessary for success in reading. The bottom line is the schools are not doing enough to support our children. The earlier a reading problem is identified and interventions implemented the better the long-term outcomes. The neuro, clinical and school psychologists along with Reading Specialists at Trilogy Psychological and Reading Pro Learning Centers specialize in early identification and remediating reading, writing and mathematical disabilities. Trilogy Psychological and Reading Pro Learning Centers are holding a Reading Readiness screening for children ages 4-5 and Dyslexia screenings for older children through adults. The screenings will be conducted on July 13th at the Trilogy/Reading Pro offices located at 4135 S. Power Road, Suite 118. Screenings cost $20 and our space is limited so please call the office to reserve a spot. The screenings will include brief measures of phonological awareness and reading ability and will include a brief feedback sessions to review outcomes. Trilogy and Reading Pro also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and psycho-educational evaluation and have a robust and scientifically based reading intervention staff on-site to help your child success in school. Our clinical and educational staff all have worked in the public schools as teaching or administrators. We therefore
We’re offering Dyslexia screenings July 13th. Screenings cost $20. Reserve your space today! hold an advantage over many other clinicians in that we are able to bridge the gap between diagnosis, intervention and education. We are well equipped to not only provide interventions on site but we will work with you to ensure the school is providing appropriate services to your child through special education. We have special education law specialists on staff to work with your family to help you understand your child’s rights in the public education setting and to ensure they receive any and all service to which the are entitled. It is never too late to improve reading, writing and spelling. Allow us the opportunity to help your child succeed! For additional information please visit our websites at trilogypsychological.com and readingpro.org or call our office at 480-813-3990.
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Chandler summer aquatics programs Chandler Aquatics classes and programs are open for registration. Family events and summer programs are running at all six aquatic centers in Chandler.
Kids’ swim classes
Summer session two classes begin June 17. Parents have an opportunity to meet with instructors before registering for sessions three, four and five. Online registration will end at midnight the day before class/ session begins. Pool-side registration will be available where the class is offered for participants still wishing to register. Various levels of swim classes are offered throughout the summer. Visit any of the pools during public swim sessions for class level testing. All six aquatic centers offer morning lessons. Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St.; Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl.; Folley Pool, 600 E. Fairview; and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., have evening lessons. Summer Saturday classes are available at Folley Pool and Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave. Nozomi Aquatic Center is located at 250 S. Kyrene Rd.
Other swim programs
Adults interested in increasing endurance and stroke refinement can
sign up for classes at Hamilton Aquatic Center. Guard Start and Junior Lifeguarding programs are being offered at Arrowhead, Hamilton, Mesquite Groves and Nozomi aquatic centers. Youth ages 9 to 10 years old will be introduced to the water safety skills and learn safe water habits in the Guard Start program, while youth ages 11 to 15 year olds can learn water safety and be introduced to the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard through the American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard program. Participants must demonstrate the following skills: swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side, tread water for one minute, float on back for 30 seconds and submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater. The program starts July 1. Aqua Fit is back with classes through August. The 50 minute Aqua Fit Shallow, Aqua Fit Deep and Aqua Latin classes are offered at various times and days at Arrowhead Pool, Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center and Nozomi Aquatic Center. Participants must be 16 years or older.
Summer special events
Fun in the sun begins with a “Hawaiian Luau,” 1 to 3 p.m., Sat., June 22 at Nozomi Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd.,
Bring the whole family to family swim time. Each facility offers family swim time for $1. Through July 21, the entire family can swim for $1 at Arrowhead Pool 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Folley Pool 8 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Hamilton Aquatic Center 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Mesquite Aquatic Center noon to 2 p.m. Sundays. Families can enjoy $1 admission through August 6 at Desert Oasis Aquatic Center 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Nozomi Aquatic Center 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Swim free through July 21 at Arrowhead Pool 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Folley Pool 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Hamilton Aquatic Center 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays. Enjoy free admission through Aug. 6 at Desert Oasis Aquatic Center 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Nozomi Aquatic Center 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Information about registration and class times, Aquatic facilities addresses, hours and fees are available at chandleraz.gov/aquatics or in the summer Break Time issue.
Chandler. Activities include hula hoops contests, limbo and races. The first 100 guests receive a lei. Frolic at “Day at the Beach” at Folley Pool, 600 E. Fairview, Chandler, 8 to 10 p.m., Wed., July 17. Family run includes relay races with inner tubes, water balloon contests and prizes. Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St. is hosting “Disco after Dark,” 8 to 10 p.m., Thu., July 18. Swim at night, play games and win prizes. Celebrate the end of summer at “Summer Palooza” at Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl., noon to 3 p.m. Sat., July 27.
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Admission for public swim is $1 for children, $2.25 for adults and $1.25 for seniors at Arrowhead Pool, Desert Oasis Pool, Hamilton Aquatic Center, Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center and Nozomi Aquatic Center. Admission to Folley Pool is 75 cents for children, $2 for adults and $1 for seniors. Summer hours vary by location.
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‘Come Out and Play’ with Chandler Summer Break Time classes and activities are taking place throughout Chandler. Get fit, take a class or take in a movie. Come Out and Play Chandler has programs and classes throughout June, July and August. Chandler summer camps run through July 15. Go to chandleraz.gov/breaktime for the full listing.
Tennis Center
Summer hours are in place for the Chandler Tennis Center through September: hours are 7 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays. There is still space available in Tennis Center lessons, camps and leagues for juniors and adults. Call 480-782-2650 for details.
Community Center
Miss Diana’s dance classes will be performing at the Evening with Kids event 6 to 8 p.m. Thu., July 11 at the Chandler Center for Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Miss Diana teaches preschool, youth tap, adult tap and jazz and ballet. Zumba is back 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Also offered is Zumba Toning, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information call 480-782-2727.
Environmental Education Center Youth ages 7 to 11 are invited to join the Summer Nature Camps! campers as they travel the globe in search of exotic plants and animal species. Full day, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., camp for residents is $116, nonresidents $157. Half-day camp from 7:30 a.m. to noon or noon to 5:30 p.m. is $53 for residents, $72 for nonresidents. The Environmental Education Center is located at 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Call 480-782-2890 for more information.
Senior Center
Enjoy food, enter to win a raffle and hear some music at the Father’s Day Party at the Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler, 10:30 a.m. Mon., June 17. The event is free.
Snedigar Recreation Center
Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler has a variety of activities going on through summer. Chandler adult sports offers men’s double header softball, co-rec softball, men’s flag football, men’s basketball, co-rec volleyball and co-rec 4’s sand volleyball. Registration begins Monday, June 22. Contact Teo Ruiz at 480-7822704 or teofilo.ruiz@chandleraz.gov for more information. Playwell TEKnologies with LEGO Camp is 9 a.m. to noon Mon. through Fri., June 24 through 28 or July 8 through 12. Fees are $34 for residents or $46 for
nonresidents plus instructor fee. Let your imagination run wild with more than 10,000 pieces of LEGO. Contact Susan Richardson at 480-782-2641 for more information. Chess Wizards–Chess Camp is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 through 19. Camp includes chess games, puzzles, wizard says, bug house, mirror, fisher, take me, charades and more. Each camper receives a Chess Wizard T-shirt and a folder with all the puzzles from camp. Resident fee is $63, nonresident fee is $86, plus instructor fee. For more information call Susan Richardson at 480-782-2641.
N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sat., June 15 through Aug. 3. Youth will bowl two games each week and the season will end with a party and awards. Fee must be paid to the bowling alley each week. Krafty Krafts, at the Chandler Senior Center, designed for individuals with disabilities, will have participants create and have fun while staying cool in the summer. Classes are 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mon., June 20 through Aug. 1. Resident fee is $14, nonresident fee is $18. For more information call 480-7822900 or email trc@chandleraz.gov.
Teen programs
TRC Teen Sports Night is 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., through July 19. Free to Tumbleweed pass holders, individual and team sporting events are held in the West gymnasium or courtyard at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Contact Ashley Swail at 480782-2909 for more information. Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents “Goldilocks” at TRC, 10 to 11 a.m. Wed., July 12. Free to TRC pass holders, $2 for residents, $3 for nonresidents. Seating is limited and you must register to participate. Family Night at TRC is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wed., June 18. Free to Tumbleweed pass holders. Cost to resident youth is $2, teens $3; nonresident youth $3, teens $5. Call 480-782-2900 or go to trc@ chandleraz.gov for more information
Join the Teen Summer Adventures Program to enjoy activities that include paintballing, bowling, Air Worx, Laser Tag and Dave & Buster’s. Contact Manny Padia at 480-782-2746 or manuel.padia@ chandleraz.gov for more information. See a summer movie blockbuster with Get Reel!, June 20 and July 12 and 25. Join the Chandler Teen Program to watch the premieres of “Superman,” “World War Z,” “Pacific Rim” and “The Wolverine.” Cost is $20 for residents, $27 for nonresidents. Information is available from Manny Padia at 480-782-2746 or manuel.padia@chandleraz.gov.
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more accurate description of the establishment. “We wanted to make this a place for families to come and enjoy a great meal,” he explains, “but at the same time, in the other half of the restaurant, if you’d like to come in and watch some sports or you want to come listen to the live music we have several times a week, it’s a really fun environment over there, as well.”
HOUSE-SMOKED PARADISE: Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill smokes all its meats in-house, including the pulled pork on its signature Hog ‘n’ Heifer Burger. STSN photo by Ron Lang
The restaurant, which Tsailakis calls “a brand new concept,” has undergone other tweaks during its first few months, including a fresh menu boasting a variety of salads, mac ‘n’ cheese, sandwiches and Whiskey Rose’s classic pulled pork, rib, beef brisket and smoked chicken dishes. “The pulled pork actually smokes for anywhere from 12 to 15 hours,” says Tsailakis, “and then we can do a pulledpork sandwich or we also do a pulled-
pork entrée that comes with two sides. The brisket’s kind of the same deal. It’s slow-smoked at a low temperature for around 12 to 13 hours.” Burgers include the “hog ‘n heifer”—an 8-ounce patty topped with pulled pork, cheddar cheese and onion straws—and the fried dill pickle appetizers should tickle the country crowd. At the bar, offerings include 23 beer varieties, including local brews, and “a really great whiskey selection.” Whiskey Rose offers live karaoke on Wednesday evenings, and on Friday and Saturday night after 8 p.m., guests can enjoy live local bands ranging from Desert Dixie and Desert Knights to Journey and Styx cover bands. “We’re not all country all the time,” says Tsailakis, who calls the décor, with its guitars, neon signs and giant American flag, “modern country.” “A lot of places, it’s a country-themed restaurant and bar, but they don’t create the nice environment in the dining area,” he adds. “Honestly, we try to offer the best of both worlds. We’re constantly doing drink specials to keep it lively in the bar. But at the same time, we also offer great food.” Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill, at 135 W. Ocotillo Rd., is open Sunday through Thursday from 11a.m. till 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. till 2 a.m. or last call. For more information, call 480-895-7673 or visit whiskeyrosesaloon.com. K.M. Lang lives and writes in Sun Groves. She can be reached at kmlang@santansun.com.
when we first got married, we didn’t have anything. We promised ourselves that if we ever got to a position where we could help others, we would. The mission we have—and that’s why I do what I do here at Chandler High—is to develop citizens with character, dedicated to serving their school, community and nation. That’s what these kids hear from me every day, and my wife and I try to be the example, so the kids know what to do and how to do it.” Jones’ own life of service began in 1966, when he joined the U.S. Air Force. The longtime Valley resident served two tours in Vietnam, was assigned to several command billets and calls serving his nation “the greatest honor of my life.” In 2002, Jones established Chandler High’s AFJROTC program. Three years later, Jones found himself instructing 63 students—both girls and boys—and by this past school year, participation had doubled to 125. “I would say well over a thousand young folks have gone through this program,” explains Jones, who was “blessed” two years ago by the arrival of Master Sgt. Scott Goodson. “He’s one of the big reasons we’ve increased our numbers,” Jones says of his colleague. “He’s just great to work with and good with the kids. It allows us to do a lot more than we’ve ever been able to.” Chandler High’s AFJROTC is a fouryear program, with students taking aviation and drill classes. An elite 40-member Honor Guard, clad “just like the active duty Air Force Honor Guard,” trains daily during and after school, and performs at eight to 10 events a month, including Chandler festivals, CUSD Board meetings and civic club gatherings. Still, Jones emphasizes, academics remains “top priority.” “We have 100% graduation rate,” he says, adding that around 30% of graduates go on to serve their nation. “We have a whole slew of kids who’ve gone into the military and done exceedingly well—we have Marine recon, Army combat engineers, Army medics, Navy corpsmen.” One teen confided to Jones soon after starting the program that he hoped to be a Navy Seal. “I worked with him over four years,” Jones recalls. “He’s like a son to me, and I told him if he ever graduated from Navy Seal training, I would be there. Well, on the first of October 2010, I was there to watch him put on his trident.”
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Now, nearly a dozen years into Chandler High’s AFJROTC program, Jones continues to lead by example—as he did when he donated his Paradise Bakery meals, most of them earned at the Ray Road and Price Freeway location. “I’ve just been accumulating the meals because I didn’t need them,” he says, explaining that he earned one free meal for every 12 he purchased. “I figured one day there’d be someone in front of me in line who forgot their wallet or didn’t have enough money, and I could go, ‘Here, take one of my meals.’ But that never happened, and it just kept building up.” It was while Jones was talking with his wife, Christine, that it occurred to him to donate the meals through Chandler’s CrossRoads Nazarene Church, which feeds the homeless once a month at a local park. Paradise Bakery’s staff filled 64 paper bags with sandwiches, chips and cookies for Jones’ church to distribute, and “I guess it started
SERIOUS SERVICE: Chandler High’s Air Force Junior ROTC Honor Guard, led for the past 11 years by Lt. Col. Gary Jones, performs at eight to 10 events each month, and raises and lowers the school’s flag each week. Submitted photo
getting attention when they bagged them up and had them all out where the customers could see them,” Jones recalls. “People were asking, ‘What are you doing that for?’” Now Jones is busy racking up more points with his daily meals, which vary, “but always include a fruit salad. “He’s already earned five free meals, and he’s pondering how best to redeem them. Whatever he decides, one thing is certain: Jones will use the opportunity to teach his students the importance of public service. “I share personal experiences with them all the time,” he says. “I’ve told them, “I’ll retire when I can no longer be the example for you.’” K.M. Lang lives and writes in Sun Groves. She can be reached at kmlang@santansun.com.
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County Library District, Read – Explore – Discover>> Maricopa County Reads summer reading program is underway through July 27. Youth, teens and adults are encouraged to participate in a variety of events and activities as well as checking out material from their public library. “Maricopa County Reads is an especially big deal this year as all the public libraries in the county are involved,” says Cindy Kolaczynski, Maricopa County Library District director and county librarian. “With this collaboration we have a chance to impact more than 80,000 children and teens. It’s a huge undertaking, with incredible potential and one that we wholeheartedly embrace.” Chandler Public Library is participating in Maricopa County Reads. Program participants who complete the summer reading program can select from a free book to add to their personal home
San Tan Mountain Regional Park provides a variety of activities at the 10,000 acre park nestled in the Sonoran Desert. Visit wildlife exhibits, the tortoise habitat or take part in the parks Wet ‘n’ Wild promotion through July with special programs throughout the summer. San Tan Mountain Region Park is offering programs to qualify for a family four-pack of Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park tickets valued at $120 through their “Country Parks are Getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this summer” programs.
library. Other incentives will be awarded for reaching reading goals. A variety of guest presenters including authors, puppeteers, magicians, musicians, artists, paranormal investigators and more will be at various libraries throughout the summer. Visit any of the Chandler Public Library branches to register or register online. The Downtown Library is located at 22 S. Delaware St.; Basha Library is at 5990 S. Val Vista Dr.; Hamilton Library is at 3700 S. Arizona Ave.; and Sunset Library is located at 4930 W. Ray Rd. Participating Maricopa County Library District libraries in the SanTan Sun area include Ed Robson Branch Library at 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes and Perry Branch Library at 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. To access program schedules or more information about Maricopa County Reads visit mcldaz.org.
Local author book signing Arizona author, David Salge, will be at Costco, 2887 S. Market St., Gilbert, noon to 3 p.m. Sat., June 15 to sign copies of his book “Around San Tan Mountain.” Focusing on the communities of Chandler Heights, Queen Creek, Higley and Combs, Salge discusses the early settlers and the influences of war, immigration and the Depression which challenged and enriched the area. “Around San Tan Mountain” is available at area bookstores, independent retailers, online retailers or through Arcadia publishing at arcadiapublishing.com.
SAN TANS: Hike the desert trails, take a class, or just enjoy the view. Submitted photo
Wet ‘n’ Wild Programs are: Desert Edibles, 10 to 11 a.m. Sat., June 15: eat this, not that, in the desert; All About Monsoons, 2 to 3 p.m. Sat., June 15: Sonoran Desert Monsoons, summer heat and haboobs are the topic of discussion in the nature center; Stories of the Sky, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fri., June 21: explore constellations, planets and stars on a night hike while learning myths of past cultures; and Animal Spotlighting Adventure, 8 to 9 p.m. Fri.,
DESERT DWELLERS: Quail are just one of the native animals that can be seen throughout San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Submitted photo
June 28: catch a glimpse of Sonoran Desert animals at night. Additional programs offered at San Tan Mountain Regional Park include: Movie Madness, 10 a.m. to noon Wed., June 19: enjoy a movie in the air-conditioned nature center; Birding Adventure, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thu., June 20: learn birding skills from local experts while hiking through the park; Venomous Creatures and Snake Feeding, 3 to 4 p.m. Sat., June 22: event feature snakes and Gila monsters feeding, but may not be appropriate for all age groups; Sunset and Full Moon Hike, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sat., June 22: experience a 2.2mile hike through the Sonoran Desert illuminated by the full moon; All About Scorpions, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 29: learn about scorpions and prepare for the Scorpion Scavenger Hunt, 8 to 9 p.m., Sat., June 29: search for these eightlegged creatures exploring the Sonoran Desert at night. San Tan Mountain Regional Park is located at 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. Call 480-655-5554 or visit maricopa.gov/parks/santan for more information or details on events.
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bring in their own food and beverages, but grilling and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Guests may not use any personal fireworks of any kind within the park. Admission to the park is free, and onsite parking is available for $5 per vehicle. Tumbleweed Park is located at 2250 S. McQueen Rd. in Chandler, on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads. Vehicles can enter the park from Germann Road at Hamilton Street or from McQueen Road at Celebration Way. Disabled parking is available at both entrances. For more information, call the city’s special events hotline at 480-782-2735, or go to chandleraz.gov/special-events.
Music and fun at Rawhide
Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music, fireworks and more at Red White & Rawhide. The event, which is presented by Mega 104.3 and Roger Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine Tequila, is from 5 p.m. until midnight on Thu., July 4. Seven bands are scheduled to appear, along with food, fireworks and more. Admission is $20 on the day of the event and parking is $5; advanced sale tickets are available at redwhiterawhide. eventbrite.com. Rawhide is located at 5700 W. North Loop Rd. in Chandler. For more information, call 480-502-5600 or visit rawhide.com.
Tempe Town Lake Festival
People who like their fireworks displays set to patriotic and classical music can head to Tempe Town Lake for the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
from 5 to 11 p.m. The show, which is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe, is well known for its spectacular and musical fireworks display. A Family Fun Fest will feature relay races, face painting and a variety of inflatables for people of all ages, along with rides and rock climbing walls. Fill up on hamburgers, hot dogs, Macayo’s Depot Cantina, barbecue, fry bread, roasted corn, snow cones and more. Tickets are $6 for adults and are available at all Fry’s stores, and children 12 and younger are free. Tickets are $8 at the gate or two for $15. For more information, call 480-3505189 or visit tempe4th.com.
Patriotic fun in Ahwatukee
A wide variety of entertainment, water play and a gorgeous fireworks display are all part of Ahwatukee’s Red, White & Boom Fireworks Festival. The event, which is hosted by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, presented by Vision Community Management and produced by HDE Agency is from 4 to 10 p.m. on Wed., July 3 at the Ahwatukee Country Club.
The entertainment schedule includes the Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Show from 4 to 6:45 p.m., bratwurst-eating competitions—one for kids and one for local firefighters—from 6:45 to 7 p.m. and a Color Guard March with a performance by the Ahwatukee Community Chorus from 8:45 to 8:55 p.m. When folks get hungry, they may purchase tasty treats like barbecue, hamburgers, shave ice, kettle corn, nachos and much more. Admission is free; there is a $25 charge to enter the “Boom Room,” where guests can enjoy catered food, private restrooms and a tented area with water misters. The Boom Room admission can be purchased in advance by contacting the Ahwatukee Chamber at 480-753-7676 or the day of the event in the VIP area. The Ahwatukee Country Club is located at 12432 S. 48th St. in Phoenix. For more information, call 602-276-2499 or visit facebook.com/ HDEAgency for updates.
Music and more in Mesa
A variety of musical acts are featured at the fourth annual Southwest
Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom from 6 to 11 p.m. on Sat., June 29 in downtown Mesa. The entertainment kicks off with a performance from Mogollon on Stage America, the event’s main stage. Headline performers Cowboy Mouth will also appear. At approximately 9:15 p.m., the Chicago Cubs Salute to America program and fireworks will take place; the show stars 4Troops, a nationally acclaimed pop music ensemble made up of four retired combat veterans who served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. After the fireworks show, Tyrone Vaughan will perform. The event also features classic cars, patriotic displays, family fun and much more. More than 50,000 people of all ages are expected to attend. For more information, visit azcelebrationoffreedom.org.
Celebrate in Apache Junction
A free July 4 event at Apache Junction High School will feature free watermelon, while it lasts; a Kid’s Zone; bicycle, wagon and tricycle decoration contest; live entertainment starting at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Food and beverages are available to purchase and there is a small fee for the game booths. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thu., July 4. Apache Junction High School is located at 2525 S. Ironwood, in Apache Junction. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.
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“I think it comes down to peers and chefs I’ve worked with either know me or know what I do,” he explains about the nomination. “I am very grateful and humble that I was mentioned by my fellow chef peers. There are a lot of great chefs in Arizona and I think it is a great thing.”
TEAM PLAYER: Conor Favre says there is always pressure just to perform and make sure you have the best product. “I like to make sure that the team around me is in tune as well.” Submitted photo
As the summer season approaches, Favre says, he’ll be lightening up the menu at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, utilizing indigenous items that are part of the community, fresh ingredients like zucchini, melons and squash from local farmers and the garden recently planted at Aji spa.
Chef Brian Peterson
After earning his food and beverage bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Chef Brian Peterson moved to Arizona and attended Scottsdale Culinary Institute. With 16 years in the industry, he became the executive chef at Cork, 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler, when it opened five years ago. Peterson says he received a phone call from BCA asking about his cooking style and in turn who he thought were outstanding chefs in the area. “At first I didn’t know how big of a scope it was going to be,” he explains. “It became a grand ordeal.” The nomination is exciting “because there are some extremely popular chefs from around the world nominated, and around the Valley, so to be nominated by peers in your industry, people like what I’m doing and I’m excited about that,” Peterson mentions. He explains his style is classical cooking techniques with modern ingredients, different touches—it has to make sense from a history standpoint as well as current trend standpoint. Cork changes its menu about six times a year based on product availability and seasonality. “We bring in a lot of wild game,” Peterson explains. “At any time we’ll have two to three or four different types of wild game on the menu, like antelope, buffalo, ostrich, quail, things of that nature.”
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Executive Chef Kelly Fletcher at House
names missing from that list.” Fletcher received his training from Scottsdale Culinary Institute and has been at House of Tricks for nine years. “I’m obsessed with fusion,” he comments. “I always tell people that nobody is safe. There isn’t a country or a cuisine that is safe. I’ll fuse Korean with Spanish and I’ll combine French with Mexican. I love so many different cultures and I just can’t lock myself down to one style. There are just too many flavors out there to say no to.”
Patrick ‘Chef Red’ Bray CHEERING FOR CHEFS: “We are all so good to each other,” Kelly Fletcher says about the recognition. “I think it’s nice for us. We are seeing the culinary scene in Arizona take off. It’s insane. I don’t think Arizona gets a lot of recognition for the talent there actually is.” Submitted photo
of Tricks, 114 E. Seventh St., Tempe, says it was an honor to be part of the chefs listed by BCA. “It’s a very strange thing when you get recognition for doing what you do every day anyway,” he explains. “It’s funny, every day when you think about the fact that we get paid to do this. I would do this for free. There is nothing else.” “It’s an incredible honor, and at the same time it was shocking to see how many names weren’t on the list,” Fletcher says about being part of the BCA group. “I was pretty amazed at how much talent is in the Valley and how many names weren’t on that list. I don’t know how they came up with exactly how it’s done, but there are a lot of great
Patrick ‘Chef Red’ Bray, chef-partner of Roy’s Chandler, 7151 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, was contacted by BCA earlier in the year asking about his background, the type of food he prepared and where he got is influence. “They told me that a couple of other chefs had recommended me and at the end of the conversation they asked if there were any chefs that I would recommend,” he explains. “I’m a pretty humble person and then again I’m a realist and I know how hard I work at my job,” Bray explains about being nominated. “There are so many other chefs out there that how can they categorize us? There are some chefs out there that are just so amazing that there’s no way I’m in the same league or field as them. But, because there are other chefs saying this stuff about me that makes me proud and I’m happy about that especially as hard as I work at my job.” Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Bray has been with Roy’s for almost 10 years
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Join ICAN for facility’s first anniversary Kicks for Kids shoe drive continues The public is invited to join ICAN, a free family-centered youth service in the East Valley, in celebrating its first year in its new facility during an open house event, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue., June 18 at 650 E. Morelos St. in Chandler. ICAN provides a full complement of programs proven effective in equipping youth to achieve personal and academic success by tackling abuse, gang involvement and juvenile delinquency. “The dream started with Henry Salinas 22 years ago to provide a free and safe place youth could go after school as an alternative to facing the pressures of local gang activity and substance abuse,” says Becky Jackson, ICAN’s chief executive officer. “His vision has culminated into where ICAN is today, approaching our first anniversary in the new ICAN Lon E. Hoeye Youth Center, where we now serve 300 youth daily.”
Shoes and socks needed for school drive
ICAN is collecting new shoes and socks through Mon., July 1 for its Kicks for Kids shoe drive which will be providing more than 400 pairs of shoes to local youth for the coming 2013 school year. Students, grades kindergarten through 12, who would likely start the school year with used or ill-fitting footwear, will benefit from the donated items.
“ICAN has identified a growing need for new shoes among youth in the community we serve,” says Becky Jackson, ICAN’s chief executive officer. “The kids wear them out easily and their families often don’t have the resources available to provide a new pair once the shoes are worn and torn.” Phoenix Premium Outlets, located at the Santan Loop 202 and Interstate-10 freeways in Chandler, is participating as a partner on this initiative. “We are delighted to partner with ICAN in this worthy cause and are extremely pleased that so many of our shoe merchants are so generous with their offers,” says Kathy Frederiksen, general manager. Famous Footwear Outlet, Reebok, Rockport, Saucony and Sperry Top-Sider at Phoenix Premium Outlets are offering special discounts for new shoes purchased in June benefiting ICAN. Phoenix Premium Outlets is offering customers who bring new shoes supporting Kicks for Kids to the Information Center in the food court or management office a complimentary VIP Coupon Book and an opportunity to enter to win a $100 Phoenix Premium Outlets gift card.
New socks in the original packaging and new gender-neutral athletic shoes boys’ size 1-6, girls’ size 1-6, men’s size 5-11 and women’s size 5-9 can be dropped off at the ICAN Lon E. Hoeye Youth Center, 650 Morelos St., Chandler or at the Phoenix Premium Outlets, 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler. Youth can pick up shoes, a backpack, supplies and uniform at Chandler High School on Sat., July 20 between 8 a.m. and noon. Contact Shelby Pedersen, ICAN’s director of resource development, for more information or to list a business as a Kicks for Kids Shoe drive collection site, at 480-874-7576 or Shelby@icanaz. org. Visit icanaz.org or call 480-821-4207 for additional information about ICAN.
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Around the Neighborhood Area families celebrated summer with the Chandler Chill Out from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., June 1, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Three S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The free event, courtesy of the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership and in cooperation with ICAN, featured four large water inflatables, live music from local bands, childrenfocused games, raffles, food and drinks, cool treats and craft vendors. There was also be a spinning gyro machine and a trackless train. For more information, visit chandlerchillout.com. STSN photos by Ron Lang
COOLING DOWN: The Chandler Chill Out was dubbed a success.
HOT TEMPERATURES: Families rest in the shade in between activities.
GETTING WET: Children wait in line for their chance to get wet.
ATTRACTIVE EVENT: An example of some of the attractions.
WATER AND BEYOND: The fun went beyond the water for these kids.
FAMILY FUN: Chandler residents of all ages took part in the fun.
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