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Sunset Library to host Fall Seed Swap Although it’s hard to predict exactly what types of seeds people will share, Atwood Gardeners of all ages and abilities can share seeds and tips during the free Fall Seed said she expects to see plenty of choices from the lettuce family, including lettuce, Swap at the Sunset Library on Monday, Aug. cabbage, kale, 24. mustard greens, The event chard and spinach. gives also gives “Other seeds neighbors the that will probably opportunity be available are to meet local onions, garlic, gardeners and green onions, leeks, exchange tips from carrots, peas and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. all kinds of herbs,” “We have Atwood said. “There several local are also often gardening sunflowers and organizations other wildflowers that come in and and loofah seeds, set up tables and which turn into the people also bring big loofahs you use in tons of seeds in the shower.” that they can swap The seed swap or give away and is not specifically sometimes people geared for kids, but have planted their Atwood said all gardens and have ages are welcome an abundance to attend the event. of seed starts so “The gardeners they bring those, who come are too,” said librarian During the Fall Seed Swap at the Sunset Library, Lindsay Atwood. local gardeners can share and swap seeds and plant very friendly and people can talk to “It’s a really fun starts, ask questions and share ideas and tips with others who like to and interactive each other. Submitted photo garden and share event.” the best practices,” Sunset Library began hosting the seed swaps in the fall 2011. Atwood said. Anyone can attend, even those who don’t The first one was so popular, Atwood said, have seeds to share or swap. the library has continued to offer two seed “It’s a very giving community and they swaps a year, one in the spring and one in love to share resources.” the fall.
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Black Bear Diner coming to Chandler BY TAMARA JUAREZ
Black Bear Diner, the California-based franchise famous for its homestyle recipes and bear-themed design, will soon open its fourth Valley restaurant at Las Tiendas Shopping Center at Alma School and Queen Creek roads in Chandler. Over the past 20 years, Black Bear Diner has gained national recognition for friendly service and its wide selection of allAmerican classics such as savory housemade meatloaf made from seasoned ground beef and sausage, chicken fried steak smothered in country gravy, and cinnamon apple cream pie crowned with brown sugar oats and whipped cream. “We believe that timeless values like quality and personal service are still very see DINER page 42
Vern Nelson, 100 years old, bowls weekly at the Brunswick Kyrene Lanes. He bowled his perfect 300 game when he was 90 years old. STSN photo by Tracy House.
Centenarian still bowling strikes BY TRACY HOUSE
At 100 years old, Vern Nelson can still bowl a pretty respectable game. The centenarian averages 140 a game in the summer senior league at Brunswick Kyrene Lanes in Chandler. Vern and his son, David, both of whom are Sun Lakes residents, have been bowling in the Tuesday morning league for several years. It’s a hobby that Vern has indulged in since he was about 18 years. “There were about 20 years I didn’t bowl,” Vern quickl added. Vern, who turns 101 in September, uses the activity to keep busy and to escape the doldrums of home. But
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Charity golf tourney to bring awareness of spinal cord injuries BY TRACY HOUSE
Black Bear Diner, founded by Bruce Dean and Bob Manley more than 20 years ago, will open at Chandler location at Alma School and Queen Creek roads in November. Submitted photo
it’s more than that to him. He takes it seriously, having bowled a perfect game about 10 years ago. “My top score was 300 when I was 90, here (at Kyrene Lanes),” he said. “I would have been 91 in a week or so. It was September 3rd.” David, who has bowled with his father for about a decade, saw his dad bowl the 300 game. “It was 11 days before his birthday. Every ball was right in the pocket, perfect,” David said. “It was a Friday color pin game. Brunswick gave him a plaque and a jacket. The bowling alley gave him a bowling ball.”
The Joe Jackson Foundation (JJF) is hosting its second annual JJF Charity Golf Tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass in September. The foundation works to provide individual grants to help cover the cost of adaptive sports and recreational equipment for children and athletes, 21 and younger, with spinal cord injuries. Joe Jackson, a former Hamilton High School student, injured his spinal cord during a high school football practice. He worked aggressively on his rehabilitation and maintains a full and active lifestyle. Joe, along with his father, Todd Jackson, run the nonprofit foundation. They hope to have between 60 and 75 golfers out
for the tournament scheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, 5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler. For more information, call (800) 480-0851. Joe shared that last year’s tournament went well. “We want to have more sponsors,” he said. “We’d like to see more hole sponsors, as well.” Returning sponsors include: Healthy Pools, John Wilson, Arizona Guide Right Foundation, Virginia C. Piper Sports and Fitness Center, Saguaro Dive Shop and UPS. Sponsorships are still available for businesses or individuals interested in supporting the foundation. The cost to sponsor a hole is $200. see CHARITY GOLF page 50