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August primary election can decide council selection BY JOAN WESTLAKE
City Council candidates who receive enough votes may be elected outright in the Aug. 26 primary election and need not run in the general election Nov. 4. This is especially notable because the Chandler City Council is poised for significant change with two of the three seats up for election because of term limits and the third seat held by incumbent candidate Kevin Hartke, who is seeking re-election. Running unopposed, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny likely will serve another term and, starting this year, it will be a four-year term, rather than two. If elected, at the end of this four-year term, he will have achieved a record 16 years as mayor of Chandler. His leadership began in 1994. After two, four-year terms he was elected to the state Legislature and, in 2010, was chosen again as Chandler mayor.
Here are the council candidates running in the Aug. 26 primary election, in alphabetical order:
Jon Beydler A 36-year Valley resident, Jon Beydler has lived for the past nine in Chandler. He and his wife Cheryl own Valley of the Sun Real Estate, located in downtown Chandler. He earned a master’s in public affairs, served as mayor of Fountain Hills and, for the past five years, as HOA president. “I know that the No. 1 reason people choose Chandler is because of our great schools,” he says. “When elected, I intend to be another voice for education in Chandler. Also, 65 percent of new jobs are created by businesses with fewer than 50 employees. I have been self-employed for 30 years and intend to be a voice SEE PRIMARY ELECTION PAGE 4
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A weekend of fun and entertainment is planned at the Chandler Center for the Arts as the venue kicks off its 25th anniversary season in artistic fashion. The free weekend celebration includes musical acts from all genres, dance, comedy and activities for the kids. Michelle Mac Lennan, general manager, isn’t expecting to get much rest once the kick-off starts. The celebration runs Friday, Aug. 22, through Sunday Aug. 24. “We have three full days of activities...but the community day itself has a lot of bang in one shot,” she says. “You get to see three different stages of activities, plus kid art. It’ll be a real bring all the kids, and there’s something for everyone kind of day,” she explains. The entertainment begins when the doors open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. The night will feature nine youth bands in the “Plugged In” concert event. The bands will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. for 20-minute sets. (See related story on page 65). The bands were handpicked for the celebration, which started with the
BAD CACTUS BRASS BAND: A funky brass band from Phoenix with roots in the New Orleans brass band tradition, Bad Cactus Brass Band brings Mardi Gras party energy wherever it goes. The band will perform at the Chandler Center for the Arts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Submitted photo
Youth Advisory Board. CCA partnered with Rock ‘n’ Roll High School selecting 17 bands to audition for the nine slots in the concert. “There’s all different genres,” Mac Lennan explains. Each band will receive professional mentoring and coaching specific to public relations. “We’re going to get them a photo for their press kit, and they get a DVD of their performance.” The Community Day, Saturday, Aug. 23, holds something for everyone. “It’s definitely multicultural,” says Mac Lennan. “We’ve got San Diego’s No. 1 world music band coming, Todo Mundo. They really have a lot of Middle Eastern and Brazilian influence, and they sing in Spanish and English, so it’s a very SEE ARTS CENTER PAGE 6
Citizens to vote on Home Rule BY JOAN WESTLAKE
BY TRACY HOUSE
Concerned citizens from the Chandler Boulevard and Alma School Road area attended a July 15 public meeting at Arizona College Prep–Erie Campus to hear information about the proposed improvements, ask questions and voice concerns about the City’s ninth intersection-widening project. Foremost were the concerns for safety, increased traffic along the residential streets and the impact on businesses in the surrounding neighborhood. According to City information, “The purpose of the project is to improve safety by adding protected left-turn movements with double left-turn bays
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CONCERNED CITIZEN: Michael Pollack, of Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments, attended both meetings held by the City of Chandler regarding the Chandler Boulevard/Alma School Road Intersection Improvements. Pollack has been through seven intersection construction projects and is concerned about the impact another construction project will have on the businesses and tenants in the area. Submitted photo
On Aug. 26, Chandler citizens once again have the opportunity to vote on who creates the budget for their city— residents and their City representatives or state legislators from throughout Arizona. City control of the budget is the essence of a “yes” vote on Proposition 470, which is known as the Local Alternative, Expenditure Limitation/ Home Rule, explains Chandler Management Services Director Dawn Lang. Overriding the state-imposed spending limitation provides more flexibility to establish budgets based on anticipated revenues. Chandler voters have approved Home Rule in eight consecutive elections. “A misconception about Home Rule is about funding,” Lang says.
“We receive the money from sales tax and various other revenue sources. We go through a very public budget process. The state limit is an artificial limit that has nothing to do with how our city has proceeded through time and our services delivered to residents. (Without Home Rule) we would receive the money but we could not spend it on the expected services.” The Home Rule authority must be re-established every four years. April 10 and 24, the required public hearings were held followed by a special hearing on April 24 in which the City Council voted unanimously to place Home Rule on the ballot. Chandler staff projections about the potential impacts without approval of
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for small business owners. “Surveys show that Chandler residents are overwhelmingly satisfied with the direction the City is headed, and I want to keep Jon Beydler. it that way. Submitted photo We love our downtown, our parks, the arts, our Ostrich Festival, the Chihuahua Races, our quality of life. Finally, people need to feel safe. I intend to support our police, our firefighters and our first responders.” http://jonbeydler.nationbuilder. com/
Chelle Daly A former systems engineer at Intel and a 16-year Chandler resident, Chelle Daly is raising her family and volunteering. She has served on the Chandler Airport Commission since 2007 and participates on citizen panels involved in requests for proposals and in the hiring of City officials as well as critical issues such as ambulance service and electronics/ green waste recycling. Daly is president of The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona and an
avid Girl Scout volunteer. “Like all of you, I love living in Chandler,” she says. “Chandler needs leaders with proven experience to maintain our world-class community. Chelle Daly. My experience Submitted photo as an engineer at Intel, identifying results-driven goals, and strategic and tactical planning policies, sets me apart from the other candidates. My dedication for over 10 years of volunteering service to the City of Chandler gives me unique insights into the needs of our residential and business communities. I am dedicated to quality jobs, safe neighborhood and keeping Chandler a world-class community.” www.daly4chandler.com
Kevin Hartke A member of the Chandler City Council since January 2011, serving as interim councilman in 2008, Kevin Hartke is the longtime pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship. He has been living in Chandler for nearly three decades. He serves regionally as the chairman of the Continuum of Care Regional Committee on Homelessness
for the Maricopa Association of Governments, on the ArizonaSERVES Governor’s task force and the Congressional Task Force, Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnership. Kevin Hartke. He is also the Submitted photo statewide director of a nonprofit organization, For Our City, a collaborative effort of government, business, nonprofit and faith leaders to find solutions for needs in the community. “I have the vision, experience, expertise, passion, temperament and time to lead Chandler well,” Hartke says. “Great people and organizations are endorsing and supporting me because of a track record of accomplishment, not empty promises. With your vote, I will continue to keep neighborhoods safe, create jobs and keep us fiscally sound.” http://kevinhartke.com
Sam Huang Living in Chandler for seven years, this retired school principal is an education consultant with experience as an elected official in upstate New York.
www.SanTanSun.com “I am running for Chandler City Council because I am a visionary leader and a caring servant to the people,” Huang says. “I have the quality and ability to Sam Huang. make Chandler Submitted photo a better place to live and to do business. My platform: Fiscal accountability, economic opportunities and quality of life. By keeping more wealth with the people, governments are forced to improve efficiencies. This increases revenues because more spending and investing are encouraged. Also, deregulation reduces red tape and protects liberty, makes it easy for people to do business and invest.” www.samhuang.net
Rene Lopez This senior project manager at Avnet Inc. has been a Chandler resident for seven years. He has been a member of the Chandler parks and recreation board since 2013. A third-generation Arizona native, he was born and raised in the East Valley. Lopez is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in nuclear engineering and a minor in
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served two terms as a board member on the Mesa Police Benevolent Fund. “My work as a police supervisor helped prepare me for the challenges that serving on the Terry Roe. council brings,” Submitted photo he says. “I spent 20 years working with the public making tough decisions on complex investigations. Today, I operate a small business and volunteer in the community. I have the time and I’m looking forward to working for Chandler.” www.roe4chandler.com Joan Westlake is the Community editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at joan@santansun.com.
Terry Roe Retired from Mesa Police Department, he is president and owner of Roe Photographics. A Chandler resident for 26 years, Roe has been on the City’s Police Complaints and Use of Force Citizens Review Panel since 2011. He is the second-term president of the Chandler Kiwanis Club and a member of the advisory board for the Salvation Army Chandler Corps. He worked on the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and Prevention and
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Home Rule: • Reductions in street maintenance funding • Reductions in public safety funding • Deferral or cancellation of capital projects (arterial street improvements, construction of neighborhood parks, etc.) • Reductions to recreation, aquatics and library programs. The maximum spending limitation using the state formula for the first effective year, fiscal year 2015-16, would be $217,296,627, plus certain excludable items such as bond
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proceeds, interest income and grants of $246,384,295 for a total of $467,355,700. The spending limitation for the fiscal year 2015-16 budget under the Home Rule option is $325,095,705 plus $246,384,295 for a total of $571,480,000. The difference of more than $104 million would need to be cut from services to Chandler without the approval of Home Rule. Joan Westlake is the Community editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at joan@santansun.com.
Corrections In a page one story in the July 19 to Aug. 1 issue headlined “Sentencing of toddler killer postponed” about Dauntorian Sanders, it should have said the juror No. 2 informed the bailiff that she did not want to participate any further and wanted to be excused, according to court records. She answered the court and counsel’s questions regarding her statement to the bailiff. After discussion, the court found she had violated its admonition, and then it excused her for that reason only, the records read. She was advised not to do any research or make any investigation about the case and not to talk to anyone about the cause, including the jurors, until the trial ended. This prohibition about not discussing the case includes using any form of electronic communication for any purpose. If she violates the court’s admonition, it will hold her in contempt and sanction her. The story also should have said that Bob Storrs represents co-defendant Susan Yates (Witbracht). The SanTan Sun News apologizes for the errors.
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multicultural experience.” “I think people will find their interest in the Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday, but the Community Day is really something for everyone,” she adds. Community Day starts at 10 a.m. with the doors opening at 9:30 a.m. The fun continues until 3 p.m. Taking the stage at 11 a.m. is Bad Cactus Band with its funky brass sounds, and then at 1 p.m. Todo Mundo will bring its blend of musical flavors to the stage. There will be two to three performances or activities to choose from at any given time during Community Day. CCA has three different stages that will be providing continuous entertainment—the main stage, the recital hall and Bogle Theater. “There’ll be stuff going on at all three stages,” Mac Lennan explains. “The big headliners are on the main stage, but we’ll also have dancers, an improv company. We’re going to have an historical film which won a regional Emmy Award in the Chandler Unified School District. We’ll be showing that in our recital hall along with our 25th anniversary video.” Other Community Day performances include 30-minute showcases by: Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli AZ on the main stage at 12:30 p.m.; a quintet from the Chandler Symphony, improvMANIA, Copperstar Theatre, JC and Laney, Youth American Ballet Company, Simon Wong, Westhills Brothers in the lobby at 12:30 p.m. and Chris Gummow. “It’s a safe bet that from 11 a.m. to
TODO MUNDO: Performing at the Chandler Center for the Arts at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, Todo Mundo is an eight-piece ensemble containing talented musicians from all over the world. This San Diego-based world music band blends the musical flavors of rumba, reggae, Brazilian and Middle Eastern styles into an irresistible groove that has been moving dance floors and connecting with audiences throughout North and South America since 2009. Submitted photo
2:30 p.m. there is a real performance at any of those times.” There’s something for the whole family during the weekend celebration, including the kids. Mac Lennan mentions Cinderella and Clara will be making an appearance. “I recommend coming early to see Cinderella and Clara,” she hints. The Vizion Kids Arts Program will be on hand for children to create a “Make and Take” art project. Vendor booths will be set up. “The first 200 people (on Community Day), we’re going to give away a voucher
for two free tickets,” she adds for select shows. There will also be other giveaway prizes. The entertainment continues at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., when The Music of Motown takes the main stage to perform timeless tunes from the ‘60s. Joe Bourne brings his 10-piece band to the CCA to take listeners on a trip through some of Motown’s greatest hits by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye and many more. Sunday, Aug. 24, is more genre specific with FlaMEXico! performing
on stage. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the performance at 3 p.m. Arizonaborn composer Chris Burton Jacome celebrates the musical influences of Spain’s Flamenco and Mexico’s Mariachi. “I think the big thing is celebrating 25 years; we’re going to open up our doors for three days, we really want you to come down and check out what we’re doing,” Mac Lennan says. “We want you to come see what our 25th anniversary season is all about.” Mac Lennan will be on hand for the entire weekend’s activities. She mentions that the original building architect, Dr. Wendell Rossman, will be making an appearance. Representation from Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, members of the Chandler Unified school board and Chandler Cultural Foundation will also be present during the festivities. The Chandler Center for the Arts is jointly owned by the City of Chandler and the Chandler Unified School District. The Chandler Cultural Foundation was contracted in 1989 by the City of Chandler as a means to facilitate programming and fund development for the Chandler Center for the Arts. The weekend activities are free, but donations are appreciated. For more information about the Chandler Center for the Arts, visit www.chandlercenter. org. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, just north of Chandler Boulevard. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.
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and right-turn lanes in all four directions through the Chandler Boulevard and Alma School Road intersection.” Michael Pollack, of Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments, was in attendance for the community meeting and the business meeting that was held earlier in the afternoon. Pollack is concerned for the tenants and businesses in the area. His properties—none of which are at the Alma School Road and Chandler Boulevard intersection—are located throughout the Valley, but he has had to deal with seven intersection improvements in Chandler. The most recent project was at Alma School and Ray roads, just north of the proposed intersection improvements. “What people have to realize, is it doesn’t have an impact just on that intersection, it’s going to have an impact for a mile or two down the road,” Pollack says. “So there’s such a thing as too much of a good thing. You’ve got to give people time to heal.” The City reports that the intersection handles approximately 61,000 vehicles per day and had the fourth-highest collision rate in the City in 2012. In a 2012 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) document provided by the City, seven other intersection improvements have been completed in the last 10 years, resulting in an average of 35-percent reduction in overall accidents, a 38-percent reduction in injury crashes and a 100-percent
WAY-FINDER: Signs like this are expected to be posted at the project site for commuters to find businesses affected by the construction. Submitted photo
reduction in fatal crashes at these intersections. While 80 percent of the construction costs will come from a $5.5 million Highway Safety Improvement Program grant from the Federal Highway Administration, the total cost for the project is estimated to be $10 million, including design and right-of-way. The grant is for this project only, says Jim Phipps, public information officer for the City of Chandler, in an email statement. “We had to provide information in a grant application that showed how this specific intersection would benefit from making the improvements,” he wrote. “The money can therefore only be
used for this project.” Pollack says he believes there are better places to put the money. “If you don’t have an emergency situation, and your pipe and your infrastructure is not crumbling... shouldn’t we have some compassion and understanding for those businesses and give them a rest?” As a whole, Pollack emphasizes that everything he sees coming out of Chandler is superb. “The building department is stellar... When they do something right, I’m the first to stand up and cheer,” Pollack says. “The mayor of Chandler, and City Council members have done an exemplary job. I give them, on a scale
of one to 10, a 10. I’m not complaining about the City of Chandler, I’m complaining about one thing and one thing only. I believe that they probably don’t have—meaning the mayor and council—all the information to make an appropriate decision at this time for that particular intersection.” The wounds are too fresh to the area businesses, “You’ve got to give us time to heal,” Pollack says. “I think that it should be everybody’s goal to listen to the stakeholders.” He mentions the high vacancy rate in the areas of the intersection improvements as a result of construction and that business traffic has declined and says he fields calls from his tenants asking, “Why are you letting them do it?” During construction, Phipps explains, “Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Sometimes, that access may be a driveway farther down the street while work occurs on the driveway closest to the business, but again, we must maintain access to businesses. “Maintaining good communication and being responsive to problems as they arise has also led to the City hiring a business/community outreach firm for these projects to provide businesses with regular project updates and maintain a project website and hotline. In addition, outreach staff frequently check on businesses to identify any concerns or issues. Also, since construction activity and barricading can make it difficult for people trying to find a particular business and the
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such as the intersections being improved as part of the current Gilbert Road Improvement Project,” Phipps explains. The public will have other occasions to voice concerns. “Future opportunities for formal public input include the next meetings of the City’s Transportation Commission and City Council,” Phipps adds. “Tentatively, staff hopes to bring the project to the Transportation Commission for their approval on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. The meeting takes place in the South Atrium Conference Room in the Transportation and Development Building located at 215 E. Buffalo St. Staff then plan to bring the project to the City Council on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago St. The council will be asked to approve the alignment and give staff the authority to begin acquiring right-ofway.” The project is estimated to begin in April with the relocation of private utilities that would last two to three months. Intersection improvements, which would then begin in January 2016, are estimated to be complete within seven to nine months. To contact Jim Phipps with questions or concerns call (480) 782-2225. For information about the Mayor’s 4-Corner Committee Report go to www.chandleraz.gov/content/ED4CornerCommitteeReport.pdf. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.
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SRP extends filing date for power lines decision Salt River Project officials are extending the filing date to pursue an alternative route for the proposed power line on the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). The company says the lines are needed to address continued economic development in the Chandler area known as the Price Road Corridor. Project manager Tom Novy explains that SRP, the GRIC and the involved federal agencies are making progress toward securing an alternative on GRIC lands, but a significant amount of work must be done to determine if the necessary approvals for the route can be obtained by the community. SRP will file an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility no later than Feb. 1, but could file sooner if it concludes that a GRIC alternative cannot be secured by Jan. 1. If it appears the process cannot be completed in time or it is clear that the community will not receive the necessary approvals, SRP will move forward with a CEC for the routes on private lands. Novy points out that approval is an extremely complex process involving multiple federal agencies as well as individual allottees, which are individuals with an ownership stake in the GRIC land that would be impacted. So far, SRP has received approval from the Community’s District Four Council and endorsement from the Community’s Utility Authority.
To secure the alternative GRIC route, SRP still must: • Meet National Environmental Policy Act requirements, as determined by an environmental assessment conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs—The BIA public Notice of Availability and Finding of No Significant Impacts and Environmental Assessment are available for public review; • Complete an agreement between SRP and the GRIC, which requires Tribal Council Approval; • Obtain consent for a long-term transmission line right-of-way easement from the ownership of every land parcel along the GRIC route. SRP has completed and submitted all of the allotted land appraisals. If the allottee consent efforts are successful, and the project receives BIA and Tribal Council approvals, SRP will proceed with the transmission line route alternative on GRIC land. SRP intends to file its CEC application to the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee no later than Feb. 1 for a permit to build the project components. The public process culminates with a hearing before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, and a final decision to grant a CEC for the project is decided at an open meeting of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
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Candidate endorsements released by local organizations The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has released its 2014 candidate endorsements for public office after its recent completion of its Good Government interviews of this year’s candidates. The interviews were conducted by phone or in person at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Chandler. Here are the chamber’s endorsements: Governor: Scott Smith Attorney General: Felecia Rotellini U.S. Representative Congressional District 9: Kyrsten Sinema U.S. Representative Congressional District 5: Matt Salmon Secretary of State: Justin Pierce State Treasurer: Hugh Hallman Superintendent of Public Instruction: David Garcia Justice of the Peace: Keith Frankel Corporation Commissioner: Tom Forese, Doug Little State Senator (Legislative District 17): Steve Yarbrough State House Representative
(Legislative District 17): J.D. Mesnard, Jeff Weninger State Senator (Legislative District 18): Jeff Dial State House Representative (Legislative District 18): John King, Bob Robson City of Chandler Mayoral: Jay Tibshraeny City of Chandler Council: Kevin Hartke, Rene Lopez, Terry Roe Terri Kimble, CEO and president of the chamber, states, “The process in which the Chandler Chamber goes through for our endorsements is a lengthy and fair process which represents the voice of our business community.” The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting regional economic growth, advancing business friendly public policies and servicing its members through outstanding programs, benefits and services. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce represents more than 1,300 businesses with more than 100,000 employees. The Chandler Chamber is the third-largest chamber
in Arizona. For more information visit http://chandlerchamber.com/, call the Chandler Chamber of Commerce at (480) 963-4571 or email info@chandlerchamber. com.
Republican Party endorsements The Republican Party of Chandler, Gilbert and Sun Lakes endorses incumbent Councilman Kevin Hartke, as well as Terry Roe and Rene Lopez in the Chandler City Council race. Chairman Tyler Bowye also announces support for the trio from Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, Chandler Fire, Chandler Police, County Supervisor Chairman Denny Barney and Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham.
Beydler endorsed by Southeast Valley Association of Realtors The Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) has endorsed a candidate for Chandler City Council, Jon Beydler. “I believe in the American Dream of
home ownership and private property rights,” Beydler notes in accepting the endorsement. “SEVRAR is one of the largest Realtor associations in the United States and serves the real estate interests of nearly 2 million people in the Southeast Valley of the Phoenix metro.” SEVRAR, established in 1961, represents more than 10,500 Realtors across 10 cities in the Southeast Valley. The purpose of SEVRAR is to serve its members by providing programs, products, services and activities which enhance members’ freedom and ability to conduct their real estate practices successfully, with integrity, and competency, and through collective action to promote and protect private property rights. Beydler is a 2014 candidate for Chandler City Council and the former mayor of Fountain Hills. He owns Valley of the Sun Real Estate, a boutique real estate brokerage and property management company. Beydler has more than 30 years of experience as a small business owner. He has served on numerous boards and commissions in addition to elected office.
Chompie’s celebrates 35 years BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Chompie’s—Arizona’s New York Deli— recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. The driving force behind the success of this local chain is the spunk, wit, wisdom and love of Lovey and Lou Borenstein, who opened Chompie’s after moving to Arizona from New York. Although she doesn’t run around town quite as much as she used to, Lovey Borenstein is still a driving force in the family business. “I usually put in anywhere between four to five hours a day, seven days a week. We’re always looking for innovative ideas,” Lovey states. “She has a very active role in the menu,” Lou chimes in. The deli—which has a location in Chandler—is built on East Coast tradition, showcasing the finest in New York-style noshes and traditional Jewish breads and delicacies. Chompie’s serves breakfast all day as well as lunch and dinner. The couple says a few items are standouts. “I would tell you that the corned beef and pastrami are probably the best you would find anywhere,” says Lovey. “It’s been researched, redone and re-evaluated, and we feel we have the very best.” The famous “mile-high” sandwiches at Chompie’s are large enough to share with a friend. The Jewish Heritage portion of the
menu offers authentic and tasty dishes, too. The restaurant/deli is well known for its original Jewish sliders ($11.99), which are three mini challah rolls filled with lean brisket, mini potato pancakes and Jack cheese. In 2010 Travel Channel’s Adam Richman of “Man v. Food” took the Chompie’s Jewish slider challenge. He failed the task of finishing 12 sliders and accompanying onion strings in 30 minutes. Customers can still go into any Chompie’s and attempt the same challenge to try to secure a spot on Chompie’s “Wall of Fame.” Only a few people have completed the challenge. No trip to Chompie’s would be complete without a bag full of bakery goodies to take home. Chocolate and sprinkle-dipped cookies, black-and-whites, Florentines, rugelach, challah, rye and sourdough breads, cragels (croissant/bagel hybrid), cakes, bialys and pastries are all made from scratch with the same love and attention to detail as the Chompie’s restaurant menu items. For those with gluten sensitivities, a generous portion of the menu is devoted to gluten friendly entrees. Catering is a big part of what Chompie’s loves to do, too. “We cater Valleywide. We do small events, big events, full-fledged dinners, Bar Mitvahs and weddings...the
IN THE FAMILY: Daughter Wendy Borenstein-Tucker and parents Lovey and Lou Borenstein pose at the Chandler Chompie’s in front of a vintage photo of the restaurant/deli’s founding couple. Submitted photo
whole nine yards,” Lovey explains. The Chandler Chompie’s is located at 3481 W. Frye Rd. with additional locations in Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix. Call (480) 398-3009 or visit www.chompies.com for menus and additional information. Register online for Chompie’s Rewards program
which gives diners points for food and merchandise purchases, redeemable for discounts and special offers, too. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at lynette@santansun.com.
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Teens sought for awareness campaign Teens will have an opportunity to help support an important issue through video submission. Teen Voices Take Action is a project funded by the AZ Summit on Volunteerism and Service Learning through Childhelp Volunteer Leader Janet Weninger of Chandler. The project, which brings awareness to teens of the issue of sex trafficking in Arizona of minors, is an open competition for all teens ages 13 to 18 in Arizona. The teens can participate with up to four friends to create a short video ad targeted at their peers on the dangers, signs, risks and awareness of sex trafficking in the Valley. Teens will receive two hours of training on the issue before creating their video submissions due Sunday, Oct. 19. The trainings for teens will be held at various Valley locations from now until Sunday, Oct. 5. A list of locations and times will be posted on the website as they are added. There are no costs associated with the trainings for the participants. Parental consent forms and more information can be found at www.teenvoicestakeaction.com. The winners of the video ad competition will be named on Saturday, Oct. 25. The winning video will be shared at the AZ Summit on Volunteerism and Service Learning in December, when the project is highlighted. The winning teams or participants will have the opportunity to become part of a leadership team for spreading awareness around the Valley to other teens, as well as start clubs in their schools with Red Light Rebellion or become part of the Childhelp Teen Action teams starting at Valley high schools later this school year. Other prizes will be awarded from gift certificates to stores and restaurants, to cash prizes. The winning video submissions will be used in awareness campaigns around the state in hope of
empowering youth with the knowledge needed to stay safe from becoming victims of this heinous crime. The issue of sex trafficking and exploitation on minors has become one of the top crimes in Arizona with the average age being 13 to 14 for those entering the sex trade. The crime is fueled by a demand for sex for money, and the victims are children who are forced into a life of slavery. The outcome for these victims is one that usually ends in death or drug addiction, crime and revictimization. Project partners include Starbright Foundation, Mesa Community College, Childhelp, Red Light Rebellion and AZ Summit on Volunteerism and Service Learning. This project has partnered with Mesa Community College, which is also doing projects to address this issue with grant funding it received this year. It includes training of 400 teens or young adults on the issue. The project lines up with the work being done around the state to combat this issue and be prepared for upcoming Super Bowl, which is a wellknown market that fuels this industry. The project coordinator and creator is Weninger, the wife of Chandler City Councilman Jeff Weninger. She is involved with several charities and efforts around the Valley that are focused on protecting innocent children from child abuse including sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Weninger is on the board of directors for the Starbright Foundation in Gilbert, a volunteer leader and community advocate for Childhelp in Phoenix, a member of the Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Prevent Child Abuse AZ, as well as a voice for children suffering from abuse around the country.
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ICAN: Chandler teens getting high through prescription drugs Four out of 10 Chandler teens who use prescription drugs to get high report they are getting them from the medicine cabinet of family and friends. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. While there has been a marked decrease in the use of some illegal drugs like cocaine, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show that nearly one-third of people age 12 and older who used drugs for the first time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug nonmedically. Some individuals who misuse prescription drugs, particularly teens, believe these substances are safer than illicit drugs because they are prescribed by a health care professional and dispensed by a pharmacist. Addressing the prescription drug-abuse epidemic is not only a top priority for public health, it will also help build stronger communities and allow those with substance abuse disorders to lead healthier, more productive lives. ICAN’s Chandler Coalition on Youth Substance Abuse (CCYSA) is having a lockbox campaign throughout the summer. Thanks to the Chandler Police Department, CCYSA has been able to purchase prescription drug lockboxes from RxArmory for Chandler residents for free. These lockboxes will fit directly in a medicine cabinet Interested residents should visit www.lockupyourdrugs.org to fill out request form. ICAN is a free, family-centered youth service in the East Valley. It provides a full complement of programs proven effective in equipping youth to achieve personal and academic success by tackling substance abuse, gang involvement and juvenile delinquency. ICAN is accredited by the National Council on Accreditation and was recently named “Outstanding After School Program” by the Arizona Center for After School Excellence. For more information about ICAN, call (480) 821-4207 or visit www. icanaz.org.
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Chandler Citizens Police Academy accepting applications
Road construction continues in south Chandler Drivers are cautioned to be aware of road construction as they drive around the city. While some roads are being completed, others will begin construction in the coming month. The widening of Gilbert Road through the Chandler Heights Road intersection is finishing up, with substantial completion to occur in August. A construction contract for the next phase south to Hunt Highway is tentatively scheduled to go before the Chandler City Council in mid-August. Construction is expected to begin by October. The construction will widen Gilbert Road to four lanes and include bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters,
street lighting, turn lanes, traffic signals, storm drainage, medians and landscaping. McQueen Road has been improved north of Ocotillo Road. The next phase, expected to begin by early November, will widen the street to four lanes and include bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, street lighting, turn lanes, traffic signals, storm drainage, medians, landscaping and utility relocation. The widening of Ocotillo Road between Arizona Avenue and McQueen Road is anticipated to begin in late November and will include widening the road to two lanes in each direction with center turn bays, bicycle lanes,
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curb, gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage and landscaping. A new pedestrian signal also will be installed where the Paseo Trail (located alongside the Consolidated Canal) crosses the roadway and the railroad crossing will be improved. Salt River Project is relocating 12 KV power lines on the south side of Ocotillo Road in preparation for Chandler’s widening project. Improvements will be made to Queen Creek Road west of Price Road beginning by late November. The improvements will include a new traffic signal at Queen Creek and Old Price roads and the addition of turn bays and related work associated with Wells Fargo’s expansion near this location.
Apply for the 12-week Citizens Police Academy for a look inside the day-to-day operations of the Chandler Police Department. Applications are being accepted for the next academy that is scheduled for Aug. 13 through Oct. 29. Classes are held 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the department’s main station, 250 E. Chicago St. Applicants must pass a basic background check, be at least 18 years old and work, live or attend school in Chandler. In the academy, participants are introduced to topics including media and the law; firearms training; gang awareness; patrol operations; K-9 functions; criminal investigations; school violence; traffic law; and use of force. Instruction in these police procedures and theory is combined with practical, hands-on scenarios from officers in their fields. Applications are available online at www.chandlerpd.com/community/ citizens-academy or from Crime Prevention Specialist Blanca Quezada in the Community Resources Section, call (480) 782-4960.
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Kinderbugs Academy offers advanced curriculum BY ALISON STANTON
Since the day Cassie Millar opened her first Kinderbugs Academy in Gilbert in 2008, she says the preschool and kindergarten has strived to exceptionally prepare its young students for elementary school. “We opened both schools based on the idea of getting our students ready for school,” says Millar, who is owner and director of the Gilbert location and the recently opened Kinderbugs Academy in Chandler. “We are currently using the Saxon and
Spalding curriculum, which is commonly used in both charter schools as well as Chandler Traditional Academy in the Chandler Unified School District, and we also use the Handwriting Without Tears program.” In addition to the advanced curriculums, which Millar says helps students finish their time at Kinderbugs Academy almost two years ahead of their grade levels, the preschool and kindergarten offers additional features that are especially popular with parents. “Our classrooms have one-way viewing
windows, so parents can stop by at any time and check on their kids,” she says. The school also offers a webcam for parents that they can use from their smartphone or home computer to peek in at their child during the day. “In addition, our doors are locked at all times, and parents use a key fob system to enter the building,” Millar says. Kinderbugs Academy has classes for 2-, 3- and 4-year-old students, as well as a private kindergarten class with only 15 pupils, Millar says. “One of the main benefits about Kinderbugs Academy is that we are not a day care; we offer preschool classes, and our advanced curriculum is a huge part of what we are and who we are,” she says. Both the Gilbert and Chandler locations are enrolling new students, Millar says. The Gilbert school will start school on Aug. 5 and the Chandler location begins on Aug. 12. Parents who are interested in taking a tour of either school are welcome to call to set up an appointment. For Millar, watching the young students grow and learn at Kinderbugs is the most rewarding part of her job. “I just love the kids the most, and I’m just blown away by their academic accomplishments,” she says. She and the teachers are also thrilled when parents return to Kinderbugs Academy to enroll the younger siblings of previous students. “Sometimes parents of graduates will
HAPPY TO WRITE: Kinderbugs Academy uses the Handwriting Without Tears program in its classrooms. Submitted photo
stop in just to say hello. It’s a wonderful thing.” Kinderbugs Academy is located at 1095 W. Queen Creek Rd., Suite 6, Chandler, and at 4365 E. Pecos Rd., Suite 143, Gilbert. For more information, call (480) 279-2779 or visit www.kinderbugs.com Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com
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Owner: Jay Lopez How long in business: Since July 1 Specialty: Preschool Unique features: Infant care 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Address: 7040 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa Phone: (480) 878-7939
Ascension Leadership Group LLC Owner: Jeffrey A. Kramer How long in business: Since July 2013 Specialty: Coaching, training and speaking in the areas of leadership development, personal growth and communication. Unique Feature: Certified by John Maxwell, member of the John Maxwell Team Hours: By appointment Phone: (602) 796-7846 Website: www.ascensionlg.com
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Network with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce this August the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, meets every Wednesday. The next meeting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 6 and Aug. 13, at Pecan Grove Restaurant, 4960 S. Alma School Rd. The group’s mission is to develop trustworthy relationships in the Sun Lakes community while promoting ethical businesses and returning to the basics of doing business with a handshake. Attendees are allowed two free visits.
The calendar is full of networking opportunities for Chandler Chamber of Commerce members and nonmembers through the second week of August.
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Success Dynamics Leads Group to meet Aug. 4 The next Success Dynamics Leads Group will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce Leads Groups have been created to help business members’ network and grow their business. Basically, a leads group is a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network. As a member of one of the leads groups, individuals will have the opportunity to develop sources and contacts that
can help generate sales for the business. The group will meet at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler. Attendees are allowed two free visits.
Join the Chandler Business Connections Leads Group Tuesdays From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., the Chandler Business Connections Leads Group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Tuesday, Aug. 12, at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd. The Chandler Business Connections Leads Group is connecting businesses one meeting at a time every Tuesday. Attendees are allowed two free visits.
Sun Lakes Networking Group meets at Pecan Grove The Sun Lakes Networking Group, which focuses on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes area with
Go-Getters Leads Group meets first three Thursdays of the month Every Thursday, with the exception of the fourth Thursday of the month, the Go-Getters Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Rudy’s West Country Store and Barbecue, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. The fourth Thursday, the group attends the Member Welcome Breakfast. The next two meetings will be held on Thursdays, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14.
Friday Cafe Leads Group Join the Friday Cafe Leads Group at Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15. This leads group meets every Friday to provide a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network with others.
Ambassadors Committee to meet Aug. 5 The Ambassadors Committee will meet from 11:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Chandler. The ambassadors serve as hosts for the chamber events. This select group of individuals is the liaison between the chamber and the business community. Those who have been members of the chamber for more than three months and are interested in joining, call the chamber at (480) 963-4571.
Business Golf at Lone Tree Golf Club From 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. individuals can partake in Business Golf Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Lone Tree Golf Club, 6262 S. Mountain Blvd., Chandler. Business golf is for networking, building business relationships and meeting new friends. Each outing is held at a chamber member golf course on a rotating basis.
Technology Steering Committee meeting set for Aug. 7 The Technology Steering Committee meeting will be held at Coach and Willie’s Restaurant, One E. Boston St., Chandler, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. The meeting will discuss the planning and organizing SEE CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 21
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From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Career Connections will be held at Central Christian Church, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. The event is free. The nonprofit organization, Discover Career Connections, connects professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies. Professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits are featured at each event. Call (480) 442-5806, email contact@ careerconnectors.org or visit www. careerconnectors.org for more information.
Wake-Up Chandler is a great way to start off the morning by networking with other businesses. The next meeting will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Nordstrom, 3199 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Bring your business cards and brochures, and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business. Door prizes are welcome.
Leadership Institute Day The Leadership Institute Day will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. The meeting will include the monthly issue day of the leadership institute.
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Chandler Business Alliance hosts a weekly breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. every Thursday, at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. The meeting is held for those who are interested in networking with a cause. All members and guest businesses will be allowed to present themselves to other local businesses who care about Chandler. Information about local Chandler events and causes will also be provided.
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. Unless otherwise specified, for more information and to register for these programs, call (480) 963-4571, visit www. chandlerchamber.com or www.meetup. com/ChandlerChamber, or email info@ chandlerchamber.com. No refunds are available within 72 hours of an event.
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McCormick Systems was included in the Constructech 50 for 2014. Constructech magazine is the place where technology and construction converge. The publication has annually named its Constructech 50, a listing of the most influential construction technology providers with a strong and ongoing market presence, since 2009. “We don’t update, improve and create new software solutions so we can earn recognition or win awards,” says Toddy McCormick, president of McCormick Systems. “Our job is to provide the best software for contractors to use, in doing their estimating and project management, for the electrical, plumbing and mechanical, T&D and building automation sectors.” McCormick’s latest offering is On Screen Estimating Pro, a way for contractors and their estimators to perform handy, speedy and smart take-offs, from digital drawings. With OSE Pro, users can access an all-inone estimating program. For more information, visit www.mccormicksys. com/products/info/osep/osepro. html.
SERVPRO, an industry leader in disaster cleanup, restoration and remediation services, honored Chandler area business people for outstanding revenue performances during the company’s 45th annual convention, held June 24 to June 27, at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. Honorees included Everett F. Schimweg and Janet S. Vessa, owners of SERVPRO of Phoenix; Denise and Scott Fouts, owners of SERVPRO of north and west Chandler; Anthony Oliverio, owners of SERVPRO of Gilbert and Daryle Ethington and Paul Frost, owners of SERVPRO of north central Mesa. For more information about SERVPRO, visit www.SERVPRO.com.
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Local RE/MAX agents featured in national report Shivani Dallas, the Ryan-Whyte Team, Bill Ryan and Cory Whyte, the Amy Jones Group and the Pete Dijkstra Team with RE/MAX Infinity are among more than 1,900 RE/MAX associates and teams featured in the 2014 “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” rankings released July 8. These top producing agents have years of experience in the Chandler/Southwest Valley market, helping home buyers and sellers realize their dreams. “Our No. 1 goal is to help our
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Chandler National team seeks world title BY TIM J. RANDALL
Greg Hansell has lived a life of baseball, and now his passion is teaching the traditions and love for the game to the next generation of players, as head coach of the Chandler National All-Star team. “This is a great group of kids who have worked hard each day to get better,” Hansell says. “It is a privilege to be their coach.” The team will be in San Bernardino, California, until Aug. 10 to compete for the right to advance to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and play in the annual classic Little League World Series. The event draws hundreds of thousands of viewers each August to the ESPN airwaves to watch which team will represent the United States against the international winner. Chandler National has the opportunity after going 12-0 thus far in competition. “After the All-Star team was selected from the district player rosters, we went undefeated in district and state,” Hansell says. “This team has been on a great roll.” This next step, the regionals, is a truetest of the quality of baseball that a team plays. “To get here is tremendous, but with the region containing Utah, Hawaii, Nevada and the strong California teams, it is not going to be easy,” he says. Perhaps, but an Arizona team representing the West region is not unprecedented. In fact, previously in 2003 and 2007, Chandler district squads represented the region in Williamsport.
“We are going to compete,” Hansell explains. “This team has great talent and even greater heart.” If Chandler National can advance out of the round of four-game pool play, it would play in a semifinal and subsequent final to head to Pennsylvania. “Every year I have coached these kids they have gotten a step closer, they have gotten better,” he says The 13 teammates, all 11- and 12-yearolds, have learned the game playing Little League. “Chandler National does such a great job in instilling the fundamentals of baseball to the kids. We have great coaches and great families,” Hansell notes. The regionals will pose challenges, but the team has stars such as Will Maxey, Kyle Ponzo, Hansell’s son Joshua along with 10 other smart and talented gloves and hitters. Of course, the team has one other secret weapon in Hansell. Hansell was in “The Show.” From 1989-1994, the fireball right-handed relief pitcher battled his way through the minor leagues and in April 1995 made his Major League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1996, he played for the Minnesota Twins, 1997 the Milwaukee Brewers and finished his career in 1999 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over four seasons, in 106 games and 137 innings, Hansell brought his energy and vigor for the game to the ballpark each day. It is that enthusiasm which is imbued in his all-star players. “This is simply a great team,” he says.
BASEBALL: The Chandler National All-Star team is in California playing for the right to advance to the Little League World Series. Submitted photo “They have come together, work hard and support each other to maximize their potential.” There is one more reason to bet on Chandler National. The San Bernardino Regional games are played about an hour away from Dodger Stadium, a venue that Hansell knows well. “I have three pictures of me playing there,” he says. “Once competing at
11 years old, at age 18 in a high school championship game and at 24 when I played for the Dodgers. It is a pretty special place to me,” he says. Now that is approbation. Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.
WHEN CHOOSING YOUR ORTHODONTIST From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop arlier this month, I wrote about an experience I had while traveling on the plane from Buffalo to Phoenix. The article reviewed a conversation I had with a gentleman about some steps to determine if an orthodontics office would be a good fit. It Dr. Thomas Chamberlain discussed the difference between a general dentist and an orthodontist and how Google reviews can reveal much about a practice before you make the first phone call. Today I’d like to go further on some ideas you can use to help determine your decision on an orthodontist. After all, if 93-percent of people surveyed feel that a good-looking smile can help determine your employment and career status, then it must be an important decision. After an initial search, involving a look at Google reviews, a phone call to the office is the next step. You should be looking for timeliness of the appointment and the hours they keep during the week. Believe it or not, but some offices only
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who you feel you can communicate with. Are they approachable? Look at the equipment in the office. Is the office using technology that will help make the process more efficient on your time? Will the technology in the office make your treatment more predictable? Look at the treatment plan. Is it something you can understand and conceptually agree with? Lastly, look at the treatment fees. There is some variation with treatment fees but even more so with how those fees are broken up and taken care of. Do they offer “pay in full” discounts, multi-child discounts, and are they contracted with your insurance? Do they offer extended payment arrangements, zero-interest financing or lower down payment arrangements? A good orthodontic office will try to meet your needs in every aspect of the visit. Naturally, I didn't mention all this to the man sitting next to me on the plane (I am passionate about what I do, but I also have empathy for any captive audiences that didn't choose who they happen to sit next to). However, the conversation sparked some important thoughts that I wanted to share in this article. I hope you find it helpful with your orthodontic search. If you happen to read this article and come to Chamberlain Orthodontics for a consultation, I would love to hear how we live up to the above questions.
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Learn about kids’ activities at new event in Chandler BY MEGHAN MCCOY
The Valley is filled with expos devoted to kids and their parents. But Gary Klayman, a publisher with the website Macaroni Kid, saw a need for an event suited to just children. So he created Kid’s Day Off Activity Showcase and Expo, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort Hotel Ballroom, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler. “There are a lot of events that are kid friendly, but there is a mix of adult stuff,” Klayman says. “This is pure kids.” As a matter of fact, the only activity related to the rest of the family is “Parents Time Out area,” where they will receive free massages. Admission and activities are free. The event will include some food for purchase. At Kid’s Day Off, families can learn about camps, schools and college planning, as well as fitness, arts and crafts, sports and recreation. As for entertainment, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Radio Disney road crew will entertain the audience with music and activities. Two stages will house performances by Jeanne’s School of Dance, martial arts organizations and LEGO programs. “We are trying to do a cross section for the younger school-aged (children) to the teens,” he says. The East Valley Game Truck will make a stop in the afternoon for a few hours for those who enjoy playing video
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The Chandler Police Department is hosting an open house to recruit candidates for its police explorer program, a unique, hands-on experience with the CPD. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Chandler Heights Substation, 4040 E. Chandler Heights Rd. It’s one of two held throughout the year, according to Officer and Police Explorer Director John Somerville. The goal of the program, which was introduced to the CPD in 1985 by Officer Kelvin Helmick, is to provide entry-level experience, or educational opportunities in law enforcement, Somerville explains. Officials at the open house will discuss the program’s minimum requirements, as well as opportunities, such as ride along, sitting with dispatch or training for emergency management and expectations. Those interested must be at least 14 years old, a freshman in high school and have a C average or better. A background check is also conducted. Students can participate until they are 21 years old. Somerville says right now they have approximately 55 explorers in the program, which is pretty much split with male and female participants. Up to 15 new members join every recruiting session.
“We have some that are leaving the program because they are moving off to college. Others enlist in the service,” he explains. Anywhere between 80 percent and 90 percent of the program’s participants continue with their post-secondary education and earn a college education. Many of the explorers are hired by the department. “The other aspect of this program is helping in developing outstanding citizens and members of our community,” Somerville says. The program meets weekly and explorers have to attend at least two meetings a month. They must also participate in at least one community service activity each month, such as helping the records office, taking on administrative tasks or helping supplement patrol at large civic events. One the of the program’s biggest events is taking care of lost children at the Ostrich Festival. “So the officers don’t have to worry about them and can worry about other pressing matters,” Somerville says. Explorer Capt. Marcus Mathis, 19, joined the police explorer program four and a half years ago and recently became the captain. “I have always been interested in law enforcement,” he says. “My ultimate goal is to be a sergeant of a patrol team or a specialty team like gang or narcotics.”
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Mathis admits that he did not know a lot about law enforcement when he was younger, which has changed since becoming involved in the program. “It’s a great experience,” he says. His new skills run the gamut from how to conduct a traffic stop to investigating a homicide. As the captain, he informs his team of meetings and keeps track of attendance. At events, Mathis says he works command and radios, while assigning fellow explorers to other tasks. As one of the commanders of the emergency response team unit, Mathis also helps with training. “When they get called out, we go out with them,” he says of the Special Assignment Unit. “We make sure they have water and are hydrated. We make sure they are good to complete the task they are assigned.” So far this year, he has contributed nearly 600 hours for community service. Last year, Mathis won the Explorer of the Year, Community Service Award and completed more than 500 hours of community service. Somerville says he would not have the law enforcement career he has had for the last 20 years if it was not for the explorer program. “I have had a very blessed career, and I attribute that to being an explorer and learning what I did,” he explains. “I really think that’s what helped me have the career.”
COMPETITION: Explorer Capt. Marcus Mathis and Explorer Sgt. Julie Mathisen discuss investigation strategies at the 2014 Tempe Explorer Competition where they won first place. Submitted photo
For more information about the program, call Somerville at (480) 7824951. Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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Stress-free homework A reference for parents searching for solutions BY CAROL ELIAS DIRECTOR OF NEW VISTAS CENTER FOR EDUCATION
Here’s a familiar scenario for many parents. It’s homework time in your household. The children have their quiet place, Carol Elias. the light is good, Submitted photo and the pencils are sharpened. Then, your 8-year-old daughter says she needs your help. “Of course,” you reply, ready to apply your knowledge. You concentrate on the problem and begin to explain the solution when you look up and she has left the room. Now what? How should you manage homework time? How can you help to make this time less stressful for you and your children? What’s the difference between homework and studying? What’s the purpose of homework anyway? Simply stated, homework is the extension of and reinforcement of classroom learning apart from the classroom. Children also learn important character traits such as persistence, consistency and self-discipline, all of which become key ingredients leading to sound study habits. With this in mind, it’s important to find a calm moment to
discuss your expectations regarding your children’s responsibilities surrounding homework. Here are some talking points to use during this conversation: It is your children’s responsibility to: • Care about their homework. Tensions build when you care more than they do. • Complete all of their assigned work on time and to the best of their ability. • Make up for any work missed due to absence. • Keep a daily calendar or assignment sheet. Keeping to a routine helps to ensure the successful completion of homework. Scheduling extracurricular activities during these times will undermine this responsibility. • Communicate with the teacher when extenuating circumstances prevent the completion of assigned homework on the date due. The same is true of letting the teacher know that certain classroom work is not fully understood. • Deal with problems at school. (If students state they have a problem at school, let them know that they have the ability to deal with it. You can call ahead to give the teacher a “heads up.”) • Agree on ground rules for the following: neatness, thoroughness, organization and consistency. • Show you their homework after it’s graded. The following suggestions are parental
responsibilities surrounding homework: • Work with your children to establish a specific agreement concerning the appropriate time and place to complete homework every school day. Consider practical helps such as time-in/timeout sheets, posting a calendar with due dates for all to see and carrying an assignment book. • Adhere to a mutually established routine. • Monitor but do not do the homework. • Set an example by limiting distractions, such as turning off your phone, turning off the radio or TV and quietly working on your responsibilities alongside your children. Such tasks could include: paying bills, preparing dinner or folding laundry. Your close proximity, especially for children who are younger, makes you available to provide support if necessary. • If your children are young, discuss a logical place to begin homework. This teaches them important Executive Functions like organizing, time management, logical analysis, etc. • Celebrate your children’s victories and accomplishments. Applaud their effort, hard work and persistence (not their intelligence). • Never bribe. • Never complain about your own responsibilities or speak negatively about school or teachers in front of your child. • Never exempt children from doing homework. • Never hover. Be clear that homework is their responsibility. • Never rescue your children from the
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Pencils, Parents, Precepts and Practicalities This is the sixth installment in an eight-part series about helping your child succeed in school. natural consequences that occur if they do not behave responsibly about their homework. Of course, frustration and wasted time can be avoided by logically providing your children with an organized work area before starting homework: Pens, pencils, paper, protractor, construction paper, day planner or calendar or assignment notebook, eraser, ruler, calculator, crayons or colored pencils, scissors, tape, glue, extra paper, etc. Stress and homework do not need to be synonymous. A clear demarcation of boundaries provides peace of mind for both child and parent in the area of expectations. Parents who stay out of the way of negative consequences occurring from their children’s mistakes will then be able to offer empathetic, supportive response to the pain in which they find themselves. Carol Elias is director of New Vistas Center for Education, a preschool and elementary school serving advanced and gifted students in the East Valley. New Vistas has been recognized by Johns Hopkins University CTY as a Top 10 School. NVCE is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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New Vistas expands Mastermind classes This fall marks the continued expansion of Mastermind, learning incorporating mathematics, arts, science, technology, reading, writing, social studies, Latin, geography and engineering. The classes are part of New Vistas’ extended curriculum for all students preschool through sixth grades. Mastermind is a system of instruction which presents questions meant to challenge students to search for reallife solutions. For example, consider the following mathematics-based question posed by Intel’s Design Education challenge: “Why is studying change important?” A sixth grader would then utilize mathematics, science and language arts to determine how to model or simulate natural phenomena and answer several questions like, “How do you construct and use trend line data to predict future occurrences” or, “How can spreadsheets help with data analysis?” Students explore such questions as they research natural phenomena, design simulations in the laboratory or classroom setting, gather data, use spreadsheets to analyze and represent their data, and create presentations of their findings. The process of finding a solution dictates the need for each student to acquire new knowledge from many sources to find the answer. Mastermind concepts are not new, but have been at the core of New Vistas’ instructional philosophy from the beginning. In addition to finding the answers to real-life problems, students also employ high-level executive functions such as
organizing, planning, goal setting, time management and acceptable methods for organizing information. Such executive functions are learned at New Vistas at an early age and are responsible for life skills, such as clear communications, logical planning, organizing thoughts and materials and learning time management to effectively complete project assignments. “Through Mastermind curriculum and its permeation into all subject areas, students learn the keys of authentic problem solving,” says Carol Elias, the school’s director. “In the real world, we are called upon to draw from many educational disciplines to arrive at logical and accurate conclusions. We are thrilled to have the talented teachers necessary to expand this existing approach to instruction.” Diane Moll of the computer department says although not all students will seek careers in engineering or information technology, there is tremendous value in students understanding the practical application of knowledge and how each area complements the other. “Teaching students expanded reasoning and problem-solving skills help them to successfully navigate into higher education and future careers,” Moll explains. “Each student derives great satisfaction in a job well done, adding to the joy of learning.” This year, New Vistas was named the Top School in Science and Engineering in the elementary division based on the quality of student science project submissions to
WORKING TOGETHER: Raj Chopra and Zayn Mowzoon-Mogharrabi adjust their computer data as they use teamwork to program the desired actions of a robot. Submitted photo
the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Intel, Helios and other major high-tech companies. That award, Elias says, confirms the effectiveness of the school’s Mastermind program and its associated advanced curriculum. New Vistas Center for Education was named a Top 10 School by Johns Hopkins University CTY and Top Science and Engineering School by Intel, Helios and other high-tech companies. Founded in 1979, is a private preschool through sixth grade. It is located at 670 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 35, Chandler. New Vistas is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
Free fun for dads and kids SanTan Sun-area fathers or guardians and their children ages 5 to 11 are invited to learn about the Chandler-Gilbert Y-Adventure Guides/Princess programs and meet current program participants at a free swim party and barbecue event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Chandler-Gilbert YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. The Guides program for dads and sons and Princesses for dads and daughters are two separate camping groups, with eight or nine monthly campouts scheduled per year. Additionally, groups compete in an annual Pinewood Derby Race and attend other outings like baseball games, a father/daughter “sweetheart” dance, ice skating and parade participation. The program is open to all and aims to help build positive bonds between fathers and their children. To learn more, visit www. adventureguidesandprincesses.com.
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CTA-Independence Hawks Save the date – Parents of new students are invited to attend CTA’s Spalding Information Night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Hawking wares – Uniforms and Spirit Wear are on sale. The PTO has ordered all of its Hawk merchandise and has lots of shirts for sale. Email orders to ctaptovpspiritwear@gmail.com. Fundraising fun – Watch for information coming home on the Chandler Education Foundation 100 Percent Awareness Campaign. Each family is asked to donate $1 or more to help fund teacher grants and student scholarships. Help wanted – The CTA Handbook asks each family to donate at least five hours to the school. Many families donate hundreds of hours each year. Families are asked to think about how they can volunteer and make a difference. Opportunities include PTO, Dad’s Club, Art Masterpiece, Junior Achievement, Site Council, room parent, classroom volunteer, special events such as Family Fun Night, Spring Fling or class parties
Welcome back – Hull is back into school full swing and wishes an extra special welcome to the school’s new preschool families. Hull PTO is now part of Chandler School Boosters, a 501(c) (3) organization, and all cash donations are tax deductible. Families who wish to make a cash donation to Hull PTO should contact the school. PTO update – Hull PTO has a new website and email address. Keep up to date on all the PTO happenings at www. hullpto.com or email the PTO Executive Board at PTO@HullPTO.com. The first PTO General Meeting discussing this year’s events and approving the annual budget is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Day care and dinner for kids will be provided. The PTO Ice Cream Social is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Fundraising fun – Don’t forget to save Coke Rewards, Box Tops, Campbell Soup labels and empty toner cartridges; all these items are collected by the school and turned into extra cash to purchase school supplies and sports equipment. —Shelly Warren
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CTA-Goodman Gators Welcome back – CTA-Goodman Principal Maureen Sniff and PTO Co-Secretaries Andrea Manning and Maureen Hanlon, Treasurer Starr Elsy, Vice President Tammy Messerole and President Mollie Dodd wished everyone a wonderful start to the year at the recent PTO Cheers or Tears Breakfast. Calendar Aug. 4-6: DIBELS testing, grades K-3 Aug. 8: “Be More Awesome” Character Media Assembly, grades 3-6, 1:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room Aug. 12: PTO meeting, 3 p.m., Media Center Aug. 14: Fire Pal Education, grades 1 and 2 —Kathie Butters
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STUDENT CHRONICLES Richard Haas of Chandler is a May 2014 graduate from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science in international business and Spanish. Amanda Lee of Chandler joined with 18 other youth from around the United States recently to build houses in Tonga for Humanitarian Experience for Youth. Brittany Lichty of Chandler is on the Spring 2014 honor roll at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. Tyler Miller and Kellie Miller of Chandler are on the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana. To qualify, students must achieve a 3.33 grade point average or better.
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When Liz Booth was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with a mild hearing loss. Booth, a commissioner with the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, says as a person with hearing loss, she is glad that Arizona newborns are required to have their hearing tested. “Parents should be aware that there is a law that says newborns should have their hearing tested before they even leave the hospital, so usually within the first three days of birth they will be screened,” says Booth, a Chandler resident who also serves as a leader and co-leader of the Hearing Loss Association of America chapters in Fountain Hills and Sun Lakes. The test is noninvasive and not painful. “The earlier a child is diagnosed with a hearing loss, the better it is. When they screen at the very beginning, if a hearing Although parents might wonder if loss shows up, babies can usually be their children have hearing problems if diagnosed by the time they are 3 months they seem unable to hear anything they and then start receiving help by say, Booth says there are ways to tell if 6 months.” kids truly have a hearing loss or are just Around three out of every 1,000 newbeing inattentive. borns do show some sort of hearing loss, “If the child is not responding when Booth says. the parent is speaking to them from “Beyond that, two out of 100 kids do behind, it might indicate a show a hearing loss before problem,” Booth says, adding the age of 18. Because we that to properly test this, parwant to catch those two kids, ents should say something it’s important to have their “attractive” like asking if the hearing checked.” child wants some ice cream, June Lopez, district nurse as opposed to requesting he or for Chandler Unified School she take out the trash. District, says according to “If you are talking and your Arizona state law, the district child is not looking at you, or if tests the hearing of students there is a loud noise and the in preschool, kindergarten, child does not look towards it, first, second, sixth and these can be signs of a hearing ninth grades. WATCHING FOR SYMP“We also test any student TOMS: Liz Booth says par- loss,” says Lopez. Speech patterns that are in any grade level who is new ents should pay close to the district, as well as any attention to their children to different from other children, student whose mom, dad or see if they show any signs frequent ear infections, and of a hearing loss. certain illnesses like measles, teacher is concerned about Submitted photo mumps and meningitis are his or her hearing,” Lopez also all signs and/or causes of says, adding that if necessary, hearing loss, Booth says. the child can then be referred to a physiIn Booth’s case, her parents suspected cian or audiologist for additional testing. she might have a hearing loss when she To help determine if their child might consistently had the television volume have a hearing loss, Booth says it’s turned up really high. important for parents to be aware of “If parents suspect their child has a the various expectations at certain problem with hearing, they should milestones, especially between birth mention it to their pediatrician, and and 2 years of age. follow up with an ENT, audiologist or “Parents should watch to see if their otolaryngologist,” Booth says. baby startles at loud sounds, smiles There are a variety of tests that can be when spoken to, and reacts to rattles and other toys that make noise,” Booth says. “Young kids should respond to their names, and start saying ‘mama’ and ‘dada’. If they can hear their voice, they should be able to use it to speak.” Young children should also enjoy listening to stories, and eventually learn to follow easy directions and point to body parts, as well as respond to input like environmental sounds, Booth says.
performed on even very small children who are too young to follow directions about responding to beeps, words and sounds. “It’s so important to catch it right away,” Booth says. “Mild or profound, a hearing loss can have a marked impact on a child, and although it can be devastating to parents to know their child has a disability, they need to know that help is out there.” Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.
Resources Books:
• Your Child’s Hearing Loss: What Parents Need to Know,” by Debby Waldman • “Late Onset Hearing Loss: A Parent’s Perspective of What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed,” by Krystyan Krywko Ed.D. • “Lucy,” by Sally O. Lee • “A Birthday for Ben,” by Kate Gaynor Websites:
• www.acdhh.org • www.hearingloss.org; click on “Hearing Help” and then “Parents”
Speech patterns that are different from other children, frequent ear infections, and certain illnesses like measles, mumps and meningitis are also all signs and/or causes of hearing loss
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FAMILY FUN 2 Arizona Bluegrass Film Festival, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event, for the whole family, is free. Two films have been selected for this first festival and both of the film’s producers will be on hand for Q&A after the show. The films featured are independent films that were released in 2013. The event will be hosted by the Arizona Bluegrass Association’s Ned Robbins. Refreshments will be provided and an “after party” will be held nearby. American Legion Post 35 located at 2240 W. Chandler Blvd. Contact Ned Robbins at (718) 374-1086 or at ned@arizonabluegrass.com.
Sonoran Story and Craft Time, 9 a.m. Sonoran Story Time is a way for kids to learn about the desert. It will also have a craft project to do and take home. Bring snacks, water, your imagination, and be ready to have some fun. Meet inside the Nature Center. SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
4, 11, 18, 25 Minecraft Monday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join in every Monday to play Minecraft. Ages 9 to 18. Downtown Library, Cactus Room (Adult Ed Classroom Room 219), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. No registration necessary. Space is limited. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org
The Teen Scene, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hang out with friends, play games, grab a spot to study, use a laptop, or just munch on some snacks. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
3, 10, 17 Art Studio: Creative Expression, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kids can work on various art projects under the direction of resident artists. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. $11; $10 seniors; free for children younger than 1. (602) 253-0501, www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This indoor play area is designed for children ages 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and
activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $2; nonresident fee: $3. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
5 LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model Build, 5 p.m. while supplies last. Visit the local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of every month and you can learn how to build a cool mini model, and take it home—for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be especially themed to that. Models are not for sale and cannot be purchased. The LEGO Store, Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. One free item per child. Event is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. (480) 899-0228, http://stores.lego.com/en-us/stores/ us/chandler-fashion-center.
Magic Hour Movie—“Shadows in the Sun,” 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join in for this screening of the Magic Hour Movie series. Open to those younger than 12. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This indoor play area is designed for children ages 5 and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $2; nonresident fee: $3. (480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
6, 20 Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Youth $2 resident; $3 nonresident; teens $3 resident; $5 nonresident. For more information contact Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908. www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
6, 13, 20, 27 Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Chandler Fashion Center Kids Club is a great opportunity for children to learn in a fun, interactive setting. Chandler Fashion Center teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Chandler Fashion Center, in the Gap wing near the food court, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Open to the public, no fee. (480) 812-8488, www.ShopChandlerFashion Center.com/ KidsClub/.
9, 23 Junior Sonoran Explorers, 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Leave no stone unturned on a journey to discover the dynamic systems that occur in gardens and different ecosystems. Explore plants, animals and processes through activities that may include crafts, movement, experiments and stories. Learn about vegetables through painting, observing, identification, a story and other activities. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, room 101, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $7; nonresident fee: $10; supply fee: $5. (480) 782-2890, https://classregistration.chandleraz.gov/ registrationmain.sdi
9 Read to Dogs, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Following Doggy Story Time, read to dogs. Preschoolers 3 to 5 years old, school-age kids 6 to 8 years old, tweens 9 to 11 years old. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. Registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Reptile Feeding, 2 p.m. Have you ever seen a reptile eat? Join the staff after your morning hike and see how our coldblooded residents eat their meals. Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Come learn about the important roles these creatures play in the dynamic food web. Feeding takes place inside the Nature Center. SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
Teen Book Lovers Club, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages 12 to 18. Join fellow book lovers as they talk about what they
are reading, what they’re going to read next, and what others should read. There will also be chances to read and review books before they are published. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
11 LEGO Kit Club, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a variety of skill level kits for kids to put together during this hour of fun. Ages 5 to 12. Basha Library Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. No registration needed. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
13, 27 Rhythm and Rhyme, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join the group for an exciting time with singing, dancing and instrument playing. Ages 0-5. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
15 Chandler Art Walk, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Art Walk provides a fun family atmosphere where visitors can browse the many different types of art available from talented artists. It’s a monthly event featuring local artists and musicians, and is a great opportunity to visit all of the unique establishments in downtown Chandler. Downtown Chandler welcomes more than 50 local artists to the historic square. All artists must go through a jury process to be accepted in the art walk. Only fine art and fine craft submissions will be considered. Crown Plaza San Marcos Hotel, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Free. www.chandlerartwalk.com.
16 Kids Day Off! Activity and Expo Event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find out about the latest programs for East Valley and Phoenix Metro kids at “Kid’s Day Off!” Join Macaroni Kids for a free activity showcase and expo featuring two stages with live entertainment, music and prizes from Radio Disney from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., dance troupe and martial arts demonstrations, special performances by Arizona Rick and the Bang Bang Balloon Company, an ice-cream eating contest and video game truck, giveaways by local businesses and much more. Learn about fun, new options for kids on their “days off.” Crowne Plaza San Marcos, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Free.
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Movie Madness in the Park: “Monsters University,” 7 p.m. Bring a brown-bag dinner or snacks and curl up in a chair or on the floor with a blanket in the Nature Center for “Monsters University.” SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
Water World, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Discover the world of water through hands-on experiments and explorations. Collect and compare water samples from within Veterans Oasis Park, observe the power of water and design your own filtration system. Ages 7 to 12. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
16, 30 Meet the Creature! 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In this interactive program, children will get up close and personal with live animals while receiving a fun lesson in wildlife rescue and conservation. Each program features different fascinating animals from around the world. Registration required. Children ages 2 to 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Instructor: Lisa Limbert of Lisa’s Creatures, Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $6; nonresident fee: $9. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
18, 20, 22 LEGO Chima Speedorz Tournament, Begins at 5 p.m. Visit the LEGO Store to race the new fire and ice Speedorz against other builders. All tournament participants will receive an official LEGO Chima certificate and the daily tournament winners will receive a LEGO Legends of Chima Speedor. See a Brick Specialist for details. The LEGO Store, Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. (480) 899-0228, http://stores.lego.com/en-us/stores/ us/chandler-fashion-center.
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August 2014 Calendar, From Page 3 19 Magic Hour Movie— “The Jane Austen Book Club,” 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join in for this screening of the Magic Hour Movie series. For those 12 and older. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
20 Family Funcrafting, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join in for a story, song and craft. No registration required. Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
23 Bugology, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are
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believed to be between six and ten million species of bugs. What would the world be like without them? Explore the world of insects and arachnids. Discover just how important insects are and learn about their traits with live examples of insects and arachnids from around the state, country and world. Ages 7 and older. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $3; Nonresident fee: $5, (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Guitarist Peter Biedermann Live, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Peter Biedermann is an instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley who has been composing and performing for more than 35 years and will be appearing for the first time at the Chandler Public Library. While his music covers a number of genres in various disciplines, the sounds you will hear on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 23, will be originals. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. Registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
FAMILY FUN Little Explorers for Kids: Dinosaurs, 12 p.m. Learn some cool facts about dinosaurs as well as create your very own DINO fossils. Meet inside the Nature Center and get ready to ROAR! SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan. 25 LEGO Club, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The library supplies LEGOs. You supply the imagination. Ages 5 to 12. Basha Library Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. No registration needed. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
27 Community Nights in the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family fun the fourth Wednesday of the month. Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Free. Contact Courtney Allen at (480) 782-2730 for more information. www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
30 Roddin’ and Racin’ Rendezvous, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Roddin’ and Racin’ Rendezvous includes a car show, drag racing exhibition, burn outs, cackle fest cars and more. $10 to $30. Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler. (480) 639-1921, www.racewildhorse.com.
31 Sonoran Desert Simplified, 7 a.m. This is a lush, diverse desert with lots of interesting residents. This 1.3-mile hike will focus on the common plants and animals living here and the adaptations that allow them to thrive. Bring water. Wear hat, sunscreen, and closed-toed shoes. Meet at the flag pole. SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
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High school football is huge in the SanTan Sun News’ coverage area. Games often draw multiple thousands of people, and for good reason. Local teams have an incredible amount of talent, including some top-rated college prospects. These teams combined to go 41-22 last year and are hoping for another banner season in 2014. Those teams include Hamilton, which is often in the mix for the Division 1 state title—and should be again this year—and sometimes is mentioned among the top teams nationally. Coach Steve Belles knows what he’s doing, having won five state titles at Hamilton. The Huskies have even produced NFL stars, including Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens. Another state title contender figures to be Seton Catholic.
The Sentinels return a loaded team that will be among the best in Division 4. The Sentinels won the title in 2012 and are coming off an 11-2 season. Another high-flying team figures to be Chandler. The Wolves will compete for the Division 1 title with a highly regarded quarterback, Bryce Perkins, who has committed to play for Todd Graham at Arizona State. Perry and Basha also have consistently solid programs. At Basha, Gerald Todd, who has roots in high-scoring Texas prep football, takes over as head coach. Basha’s rival, Perry, looks to have a bounce-back season. They have a shot, thanks to the return of a solid quarterback. All in all, SanTan Sun News readers should have a good time imagining the possibilities for these teams and watching them play.
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SPONSORED BY: SCORPION CROSSFIT The Hamilton Huskies are always in the mix for Arizona’s big-school football title. This much is expected again this year, even though the Huskies have to replace about 15 starters from last year’s 11-3 team. That’s a different situation from the previous three years, when longtime coach Steve Belles could pretty much pencil in his starting lineups. “This year is definitely different,” Belle says. “There are a lot of unknowns...We have kids battling for positions. “But I feel good about this group. I think we’ll have the ability to compete, along with four or five other teams, for the title.” This is the norm, of course. Under Belles, the Huskies have won five state championships, most recently in 2012. To have a chance this year, they’ll need a good year from quarterback James Sosinski, a huge (6-foot 7-inch,
The Perry Pumas don’t want to become accustomed to what happened last year. The school, entering its eighth year, suffered its first losing season at 2-8 and fell well short of the playoffs. “It wasn’t so good,” says coach Preston Jones, the only head coach the Pumas have known. “It was a combination of a tough schedule and a lot of injuries.” If there were any lessons learned from last year, it’s that, “Bad things happen,” Jones says. “You got to make sure the guys who are not starters are ready to go. • Head coach: Preston Jones “It helps to have numbers and depth. You keep on • Perry High School 1919 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert fighting. There’s nothing you can do.” Perry is growing, with large freshman and sophomore • www.phsfb.com classes, which should portend better prospects in the • 2013 record: 2-8 future, Jones said. For this season, he’s counting on five returning starters on offense and six on defense. “We don’t have big name kids this year but we have a much-improved team,” Jones says.
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245-pound) signal-caller who started one game last season and “had a good showing” by passing for nearly 200 yards, Belles says. “I think he thrives on being the guy,” Belles says. “He’ll be the key to our offense.” He’ll get some help from a receiver Belles thinks is big-time: Brandon Krcilek. “He’s a great route runner,” Belles says. “I just think he’ll be phenomenal this year.” Leading the offensive line is returning starter Grant Johnston, who is projected as the starting center. “He’s the one who has experience,” Belles says. On defense, leaders include linebacker Tristen Vance and defensive end Caleb Peart, an all-state returnee, who Belles says, has about 10 college scholarship offers. Then there’s defensive tackle Garrett Rand, who
Belles says, can bench press “a legitimate” 530 pounds. “He might be the strongest kid I’ve ever coached,” Belles says of the 290-pounder who, the coach says, has drawn scholarship offers from Arizona State, Arizona and Nebraska. All in all, “I think our defense will be solid,” Belles says. Belles expects top competitors at Division 1 to include defending champ Mountain Pointe, Chandler and Desert Ridge. “We might be in the mix, too.” Then again, these are the teams that “everyone expects to be good,” Belles points out. “Then there’s a team that’s going to be a surprise. Who knows who that team is?”
They will be led by quarterback Austin Nightingale, a three-year starter. Last year, he was injured in mid-season, and the Pumas didn’t win a game thereafter. “He should be one of the better quarterbacks in the state,” Jones says. Also returning is fellow senior Alec Monte, who, as a receiver, made a great tandem with Nightingale. Unfortunately, when the quarterback went down, Monte had to take over for him. So, “Not only did we lose a quarterback, we lost our best receiver,” Jones says. Monte also stands out on defense, where he starts at safety. Also on defense, Case Hatch returns after starting all 10 games at middle linebacker as a sophomore. “He’ll be a leader on the defensive side,” Johnson says, along with Monte and Michael Parenti, who started at safety as a sophomore. Another leader will be senior Ben Terhark, who
started at receiver and defensive back. As for this season’s goals, “We want to get into the playoffs,” Jones says. “Then it’s anybody’s game.” At the same time, if a team plans to make a run in Division 1, “You don’t want to go in as the 15th or 16th seed.” Playing in the state’s highest bracket, “There are not many teams in Division 1 who are not competitive,” the coach points out. “There are no Friday nights off. There are no gimmes.” Their schedule includes games against rival Basha and late-season matchups with powerhouses Chandler and Hamilton. Yet there is no confusion about which game is the most crucial. “Our biggest one is our first one,” Jones says. That would be on Aug. 29, at home vs. Tucson Sunnyside. Facing the same team last year, “We were up by a couple touchdowns, but we ended up getting beat. That was sort of the way our season went. “We have to make sure we are ready for Sunnyside.”
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Chandler Wolves • Head coach: Shaun Aguano • 350 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler • www.chandlerwolvesfootball.com • 2013 record: 11-3
Basha Bears • Head coach: Gerald Todd • Basha High School 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler • www.bashabearsfootball.com • 2013 record: 6-6
Chandler football is more than a powerhouse program that competes for state titles. No, Wolves’ football is actually a boon to the local economy. Chandler has produced so many outstanding players in recent years that coach Shaun Aguano estimates he hosts about 80 to 100 college recruiters annually from around the nation. And for good reason. Chandler was the only high school in the nation to have produced three players in the 2013 NFL draft (Dion Jordon, Markus Wheaton and Marc Anthony). Next year, a Chandler grad is likely to be drafted in the first round if UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley turns pro as expected. The beneficiary of this good fortune is head coach Shaun Aguano, who notes these players are “homegrown guys from the Chandler area.” This year, he will field another team filled with stars, most notably Bryce Perkins, who is widely considered the
A new chapter in Basha football starts this season with Gerald Todd taking over as head coach. Todd seems well prepared for the assignment, having spent a quarter century coaching in high school and college. Among his mentors: Art Briles, who coached Todd in high school in Texas; Briles, now the head coach at Baylor, is considered one of the college game’s most innovative and successful head coaches. “We’ve kept up with each other through the years,” Todd says of Briles. Todd coached the running backs at Basha last season, when the Bears finished 6-6. They made the playoffs, winning their first game before bowing out to Chandler. The Bears return a nucleus of four offensive starters and five on defense, Todd says. The coach is enthusiastic about returning senior receivers Doc O’Connor and Jared Schmidt. O’Connor is a senior had had more than 1,000 receiving
state’s best quarterback. Perkins is athletic, has the mind and instincts for the game, and, “He has vastly improved his throwing motion,” Aguano says of Perkins, who has committed to play at ASU, where his father Bruce played as a running back. “He is going to be very hard to stop.” Chandler is coming off an 11-3 season in which the Wolves defeated rival Hamilton in the regular season but were beaten by the Huskies in the state semifinals. This season, “I think we can contend, depending on our chemistry,” Aguano says. “We’re pretty deep at the skill positions, and our offensive line is very good. On the defensive side, we’re a little young but we are talented.” When it comes to the state playoffs, “I think we’ll be there at the end. “I am excited. I think our kids are excited. We are ready for the season.” In addition to Perkins, the Wolves feature Justin Jan,
yards last year. O’Connor has received widespread interest from college coaches, including a scholarship offer from Air Force, Todd says. “Doc is one of the (state’s) top receivers,” Todd says. “He has good speed, good hands. He’s had a great summer. We’re looking for big things.” Schmidt, who is returning from an ACL injury, “looks great,” Todd says. “He’ll be a huge asset,” Todd says of Schmidt, who the coach says has drawn Division 1 interest. Also returning is senior lineman Evan Edwards. “He’s talented,” Todd says. “He’ll be the anchor for the offensive line.” At quarterback, the Bears have two players who may split time until a decision is made. They are senior Jace Plant and sophomore Ryan Kelley. “They can throw the ball, and they are very mobile,” Todd says.
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a 6-foot 3-inch, 200-pound wide receiver who controls the middle of the field. The offensive line is anchored by 300-pound center Vinny Vitale, while the top running back is junior Chase Lucas, who already has received offers from ASU, Notre Dame, Oregon State, Arizona and Utah. On defense, safety Mason Moran, who doubles as the backup quarterback, has an offer from Boston College, Aguano says. Other defensive leaders include lineman J.W. Windsor and middle linebacker K.T. Tilini, who’s “going to be a Division 1 kid as well,” Aguano says. While all these players are making up their minds on where to play in college, “I never try to sway them,” Aguano says. “I really stay out of it.” At the same time, he acknowledges, “I would love to see our kids stay in state.” In any case, they’ll continue to attract interest—and recruiters—throughout the season.
On defense, Todd believes his secondary will be a strength. The leaders are seniors Austin Williams and Brandon Yamamoto and junior Lance Johnson, Todd says, adding Williams has drawn interest from college recruiters. Another strong point is the middle linebacker spot manned by senior Zac Archer, Todd says. “He will anchor down our defense in the middle,” Todd says. The Bears play a tough Division 1 schedule that includes their Chandler-district rivals, Perry, Hamilton and Chandler. They also have a rivalry with Gilbert High. Todd sounds raring to go. “I’m excited,” he says. “Any assistant coach has the dream of being able to run his own program. “You look at the Chandler district, which has been at the forefront of athletics, especially football, and you look at this as a great opportunity.” For Todd, the moment has arrived.
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Almost everything has gone right for the Seton Catholic Prep Sentinels in football the past few years. Nothing is expected to change this season when the Sentinels return the bulk of their starters from an 11-2 team that had only nine seniors. That means the Sentinels should have a shot at the Division 4 state title. “I think we’ll be in the discussion because we have so many guys back,” coach Rex Bowser says. Bowser is entering his seventh season as head coach. The first few years were “a little bumpy” when the • Head coach: Rex Bowser • Seton Catholic Preparatory High School Sentinels were playing in a division with schools that had around three times as many students, he says. 1150 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler “You can do that once in a while,” he says. But game • www.setoncatholic.org/athletics/ after game, “It wears you down a little bit.” football.cfm But the past three years, playing in Division 4, • 2013 Record: 11-2 the Sentinels have gone 36-4, including the state title run in 2012. This year, Bowser is looking at senior Zach Wade and junior Garrett Boyd to lead the Sentinels at quarterback.
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“It’s going to be one of those two guys,” Bowser says. “Wade, being a senior, probably has the edge right now. “Whoever plays quarterback will be good,” the coach says. “I don’t see a drop-off from past years.” Adding punch to the offense will be running back Antonio Campanella, a third-year starter. “Campanella is a good one,” Bowser says, pointing out the senior is coming off a season in which he rushed for nearly 1,300 yards with 20 touchdowns. In addition, “Our entire receiving corps is very solid,” led by senior George Wolter, an all-state returnee, and junior Brandon Garcia. Garcia, Bowser says, started as a running back, moved to receiver and ended up as the team’s second-leading receiver last season. “He’s a very good all-round athlete,” the coach says. The most improved area should be on the offensive line, which returns senior guards Stephen Fugger and James Terrill, Bowser says.
“We’ve never had enormous people. But our offensive line will be very mobile, very athletic,” Bowser says. Defensively, the Sentinels return three of four starters in the secondary, including receiver Garcia, who doubles as a cornerback, plus safety Dominic Johnson. Another standout figures to be Patrick Larsen, who returns at outside linebacker. The Sentinels open their season at home on Aug. 29 vs. Estrella Foothills. They close out the regular season at home Oct. 31 vs. Rio Rico then hope to start a long run in the playoffs. Bowser sees “the usual cast of characters” competing for the state title, including White Mountain powers Blue Ridge, Show Low and Snowflake. Also, “River Valley was the state runner-up last year and has lots of kids coming back. And I look for Coolidge to make some noise this year.” As will the Sentinels.
H I G H S C H O O L VA R S I T Y FO OT B A L L S C H E D U L E HAMILTON: Aug. 22 Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 31
at Sandra Day O’Connor Bye at Brophy Prep at Pinnacle Liberty (NV) ★ Mountain Pointe Chandler at Basha at Highland Perry
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SETON: Aug. 21 Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31
Globe (6 p.m. scrimmage) Estrella Foothills at Maricopa at Snowflake Cortez at Coronado Florence ★ at Coolidge Combs at Chino Valley Rio Rico
CHANDLER: Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31
PERRY:
at Centennial Buena at Valor Christian at Mountain Pointe Cesar Chavez ★ at Hamilton at Gilbert at Perry at Basha Highland
Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31
Sunnyside at Sandra Day O’Connor Gila Ridge ★ Mountain View Mountain Ridge at Basha at Highland Chandler at Gilbert at Hamilton
BASHA: Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31
at Desert Vista Centennial ★ at Cesar Chavez at Pinnacle at Westview Perry Hamilton at Highland Chandler at Gilbert
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Mike Tulumello is a staff writer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at mtulumello@timespublicatons.com.
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evaluate the child’s eyes, looking for response to visual cues, moving Checking a child’s eyesight may seem like something eyes up and down and left to right. that can wait until they are in school, but developmenThe next step is to check the tally, the sooner children have their eyes evaluated, the child’s 3-D vision. “There’ll be better. bunnies jumping off the page,” she Dr. Lisa Mihora, an ophthalmologist with Banner says. “If you have good 3-D vision Health, offers some timely information for parents about it’s telling you that both eyes are visiting the eye doctor. working really well together and Mihora says a newborn child should be evaluated if he both eyes have really good vision. or she is born prematurely. “There is no age that is too Because to see those cues, to know early to do an eye exam.” If there was an infection or fetal that something is comdistress during pregnancy, the child should also ing off the page at you, be seen early on. “The other question we always you’ve got to have at have is ‘What is the family eye history?’ least 20/50 to 20/60 in Specifically what we’re looking for with that is if each eye.” there is any history in mom, dad or siblings.” Checking vision one She mentions strabismus and amblyopia as two eye at a time and somehereditary eye conditions. times then together From the ages birth to 3, Mihora says unless using letters, numbers, there is an indication of an eye condition, ophpictures or tumbling E’s, depending on a child’s thalmologists rely on the pediatrician for of eye verbal skills, is the next step in screening folcare. “The bottom line though is, if there’s any lowed by a glasses prescription check. question it’s never too early.” Dr. Lisa Mihora A later step is to dilate the eye to look in the The American Academy of Pediatric Submitted photo back of the eye. “It also helps to look for a Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommends glasses prescription on a nonverbal child or child less than the first official visit should be between ages 3 and 5. 1 year old with actually using the drops. There’s actually “Prior to starting school is the recommendation,” Mihora no age too young to check a glasses prescription.” She says. She explains the reason for early screening is to diagmentions the drops can be traumatic for a child and that nose problems at a younger age. she asks the parents what is best at that point before Preparing a child for an eye doctor visit is important. administering them. Mihora says the first thing the doctor should do is interact “The main focus with the child’s eye exam is that both with the child. Using “fun” visual tools, the eye doctor can
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eyes are seeing well, both eyes are equally aligned and that there’s no early glasses prescription starting,” Mihora says. AAPOS recommends children are checked every 1 to 2 years, unless the child is having other issues or complaints about his or her vision. Mihora is an ophthalmologist who was active duty for 10 years. Her specialty is in ocular facial plastic surgery. For more information or to find a provider visit Banner Health at www.bannerhealth.com. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.
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Why the sudden increase in panhandler sightings? BY RICK HEUMANN
Many residents have noticed the increase in panhandlers throughout our community and are wondering what can be done about this issue. Indeed, individuals and Vice Mayor Rick families begging Heumann. Submitted for money have photo been reported at numerous sites, including entrances and exits of freeways and shopping centers. While this practice is currently legal, it is not necessarily ethical. Residents need to realize that handing out money at street corners is not a solution. The timing of this practice coincides with a federal court’s ruling, brought forward by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), against an Arizona law aimed at prohibiting panhandling. The state law was found to be unconstitutional because it infringed on the right of free speech, as prescribed in the First Amendment. Therefore, beggars are allowed on public property as long as they don’t commit any illegal acts. With that said, the Chandler Police Department is working with the Arizona Department of Transportation to add “no trespassing” signage to freeway on and off ramps, and private property owners can ask that “no trespassing” be enforced on their property. Additionally, the City of Chandler has been very proactive in the past few years regarding homeless issues, and City staff has developed successful collaborations with various agencies to address these needs.
Homeless advocates have approached panhandlers in an attempt to connect them with services. Most of the time, there does not appear to be any interest in receiving assistance, and in some cases, individuals have stated that they are not homeless. Chandler police check on individuals, particularly when children are present. Officers assess health and safety concerns and determine if any laws are violated. They can also provide referrals for services, including food banks, shelters, medical treatment and more. As mentioned, several advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations are dedicated to assisting people in need, especially those who are homeless or on the brink of homelessness. It is much better to support these efforts than to give money to random individuals. Throughout Maricopa County, the Valley of the Sun United Way coordinates a strong homeless initiative referred to as Project Connect. It is a one-stop service that takes place at different locations each month. Project Connect mobilizes local businesses, elected officials, faith-based organizations and diverse partners to serve those experiencing homelessness, in an effort to provide short- and longterm solutions. Locally, Chandler has also implemented a temporary housing solution by offering shelter several nights per week at various church facilities. The program is referred to as I-Help, Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program. Individuals in need are provided with shelter, meals and access to resources. Homeless veterans receive even more services. Specific programs are dedicated to locating and assisting them. SEE COMMUNITY COMMENTARY PAGE 50
Reader dislikes chairman’s EPA dig Dear editor, In the July 19 through Aug. 1 Opinion page, the article “Progress in the air for Maricopa County” by Denny Barney, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, is exclaiming a “major milestone!” Barney is telling your readers about the good news where, after 44 years, our county has finally had five straight years where we have been able to meet the national standards for dust and particulates! But that’s not all, he also goes on to tell your readers just how important this achievement is for those who suffer from a variety of respiratory diseases and whose health will directly benefit from this achievement. Good news, right? Not if you’re not a fan of the EPA and its “heavy-handed intrusion into local affairs.” Apparently, Barney believes that Maricopa County would have worked this hard for the last 44 years to meet these standards without the EPA’s “federal thumb” keeping us to the task. I sincerely doubt that all of the “sophisticated forecasting and dust control compliance measures” would have been implemented. Or that a “rapid-response” plan to warn residents of dirty air conditions would have been developed. Does anyone really think that those partnerships (or the money spent) between state, county, municipal, health advocates and private industry would have been accomplished without that horrible federal agency making us do it?
To those who don’t like regulation I say this: Next time do the right thing without having to be told to—even if it takes you 44 years to do it—and those regulatory bodies you so despise will fade from existence. Heather Matthies Breathing air in Chandler since 2001
Former colleague endorses Roe Dear editor, This is the first time I have been compelled to submit a letter on behalf of anyone running for public office. Terry Roe is a candidate for Chandler City Council. He is also a retired police sergeant, who I have worked with on and off over the course of 20 years. Terry was always committed to doing the right thing for the public. As a police officer, he worked on complex investigations, taught prevention programs in the schools and helped citizens through difficult situations that they never expected they would have to deal with. Terry supports the Chandler business community, and he recognizes the importance of responsible spending at all levels of government. He is endorsed by the Chandler police and firefighters along with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. He is a longtime trusted friend, and when I sit down to complete my ballot the choice will be easy. I’m voting for Terry Roe for Chandler City Council. Mike Doherty Retired Mesa police sergeant and Longtime Chandler resident SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAGE 48
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Councilman Weninger offers slate of candidates support We need a strong council going forward that will continue to lead this great city. For that reason, I am supporting Kevin Hartke, Rene Lopez and Terry Roe. I have worked with City Councilman Jeff Kevin as a fellow Weninger. Submitted councilmember photo for the last four years so I know his ability to do what is best for Chandler. I have worked closely with Terry and Rene on various City issues over the years and have full faith and confidence in their ability to lead Chandler forward. These individuals are ready to serve our community in a meaningful way. They are people of integrity and character and, therefore, have my unequivocal support. I feel an obligation to speak out on this. I am concerned that with sparse media coverage of this campaign, a couple things are being lost. There is one candidate running for City Council that I do not support. Jon Beydler touts his record as the mayor of Fountain Hills, but what he doesn’t tell the voters
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Letters to the Editor is that he was recalled shortly after he became mayor. He is now a candidate for the Chandler council with the platform of strong schools. I want to be clear. The City of Chandler does not regulate or control education in any way. We have separately elected school boards that run our school districts. His attempt to link the City elections to the education of our children is disappointing. Please vote for Kevin Hartke, Terry Roe and Rene Lopez by early ballot or at the polls on Aug. 26. Jeff Weninger Chandler City Councilman
Vote for diversity on Chandler City Council I believe that it is important for our city councilmembers to reflect the diversity of our community. That is one reason I have selected the following three candidates as my choices to represent me in the City Council race. They are all quality individuals, bringing different skill sets to the council. Chelle Daly offers passion, experience, integrity to council With three seats open on the Chandler City Council, I urge you to cast one of your votes for Chelle Daly, 16-year resident and former systems engineer at Intel, now raising three
children (with husband, Brendan) and devoting her “spare” time to our city through many important projects and organizations. Chelle wants what we all want for Chandler: • Safe neighborhoods, quality jobs and a world-class community. And she has many ideas as to how to achieve these goals: through public safety—first responders need training, resources and adequate personnel; • Quality services. Low rates, low taxes and AAA bond rating • Educational excellence. Sense of community through partnerships with the City and our schools to develop the highest level of workforce • Responsible growth and sustainability. Housing, employment centers, office parks, service and retail; redevelopment through updated planning • Strong economy. Local and regional economic development; • Transportation. Expanded options • Recreation. Parks, recreation programs, aquatics and organized sports. Daly brings much experience to the City Council table: She serves on the Chandler Airport Commission and chaired it for two terms; was a member of the Citizen Bond Committee in 2007; has worked on recycling, ambulance service, solid waste
electronics recycling and helped get more preschool classrooms at Snedigar Recreation Center. Chelle serves on the Site Committee at Arizona College Prep School—Oakland Campus. She is the vice president of the Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona and is an avid Girl Scout volunteer, having been honored for her service to that organization. Chelle Daly is a woman of passion, values and action. She will bring intellect, education and leadership experience to the Chandler City Council. Visit www.daly4chandler. com to learn more about this amazing candidate. Vote Daly on Aug. 26. Keep Hartke on our council My next pick for Chandler City Council is incumbent Kevin Hartke. The only incumbent running for Chandler City Council, Kevin Hartke is more than qualified to fill a seat. He has served with distinction, watching Chandler—and helping Chandler— become a leader in innovation and technology, maintain a AAA bond rating, and add 5,000 jobs in 2013 alone. Kevin and his wife, Lynne, have lived in Chandler since 1985, and he has been lead pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship for that same length of time. The family and Christian values that Kevin brings to our community
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Letters to the Editor are evident in his thoughtful, ethical decisions as a councilmember. Holding both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he also values education for others, serving as a literacy advocate, reading to fifth and sixth graders at Galveston Elementary School weekly. Hartke has paid his dues as a community servant and leader on the Planning and Zoning Commission and chairing the Human Relations Commission as well as the 2010 “Complete Count Committee.” He is statewide director of the nonprofit “For Our City,”—a collaborative effort of government, business, nonprofit and faith bodies, as well as director of “For Our City—Chandler. A board member of The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona, member of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee and Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, he also volunteers for the American Cancer Society and sits on the Chandler Regional Medical Center Trauma Advisory Council. Hartke is chairman of the Continuum of Care Regional Committee on Homelessness for Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and a member of Arizona SERVES Governor’s Task Force. “Ask a busy person”...you know the rest! Kevin Hartke has the ideas and the work ethic Chandler needs. Join me in making sure we keep Kevin on Chandler City Council.
Strong schools make a stronger Chandler I also support Chandler real estate broker, Jon Beydler for Chandler City Council. As children head back to school, I remember how fortunate we are to have great choices for our students. City Council candidate Jon Beydler understands the important relationship between our schools and the city. Some have criticized his campaign’s focus on education, implying that the City Council has no association with our schools. While the City does not “oversee” public schools—that is the work of school district governing boards—the City and the school districts within its boundaries do work together, forming partnerships resulting in a healthy community and well-educated citizenry. Chandler Center for the Arts is a premiere example of the City of Chandler partnering with Chandler Unified School District. Students benefit from the opportunity to learn and perform in this facility, and Chandler citizens enjoy the world-class performances held there. Chandler Public Library, with branches in two public high schools, provide an excellent resource for students and the community alike, as do public swimming pools and parks located near schools.
Finally, the economic growth of Chandler is directly linked to the quality of education our schools provide. Orbital Sciences, Intel, Wells Fargo and PayPal chose Chandler because our great schools prepare well-qualified workers. As a Realtor, Mr. Beydler knows that families choose to purchase homes in communities with great schools. The idea that the City Council has no influence over public schools is shortsighted. Jon will support existing partnerships between the City of Chandler and our local schools and actively look for new opportunities that benefit both. Show your support for strong schools and a strong Chandler by voting for Jon Beydler in the Chandler City Council election on Aug. 26. I urge you to keep the diversity of our community in mind when considering the candidates for Chandler City Council by voting for Daly, Hartke and Beydler. Respectfully, Paula Wirth
What’s after 60,000? If a citizen breaks the law, and no law enforcement action is taken, what message does that send to everyone else? This is exactly what’s happening with our immigration laws in America. That’s
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why my deputies encounter many criminal illegals who admit to being deported as many as 15 times. The laws apply to American citizens, but if you’re an illegal from a foreign country—it appears the laws do not apply, and there are few if
any real consequences. The very hope of 60,000 unaccompanied juveniles from Central America was realized when they were welcomed with open arms. What message does this send the millions of future illegals in Mexico and Central America? If you make it to the border and say you’re fleeing violence—you’re home free. The most humanitarian response would be to place these children on planes, return them back to their country of origin and reunite them with their families. If we fail to do this, we invite future waves of refugees. Paul Babeu Pinal County sheriff
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Unfortunately, as long as people continue to give cash to panhandlers, they will see begging as a lucrative endeavor and will increase their visibility
in our city. Instead, residents wishing to help are encouraged to support established programs that serve those in need.
Donating to faith organizations, nonprofit and advocacy groups is not only tax deductible but it ensures that funds are used for the benefit of those
who truly need it. Rick Heumann is the vice mayor of Chandler.
Auto dealers helping lead the Arizona comeback BY BOBBI SPARROW PRESIDENT, ARIZONA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
It’s been a long road back from the depths of the recession, but there signs that the state’s economic engine is revving up, Bobbi Sparrow. and Arizona Submitted photo Automobile Dealers Association is proud to be playing an important leadership role. According to media reports, for the first three months of the year, taxable sales of motor (vehicles) went from $1.7 billion in 2013 to $1.9 billion in 2014. That’s an increase of 13 percent. That does not include the millions spent on automobile parts and related items. That’s not only good for our local economies it’s also good for the State
of Arizona. And it’s a very encouraging sign for consumers. Statewide, association dealer members generate over 20 percent of all retail sales tax revenue. That’s in addition to any city or town sales taxes. It’s a significant number at a time when state and local governments are dealing with budget challenges. Growth in other retail sales has not been as robust, which means auto dealerships are more of a factor in helping Arizona recover from the recession. The industry is also an economic engine in terms of jobs. Arizona auto dealers directly employ over 28,000 people statewide. Thousands of other jobs are supported indirectly by dealership business activity. Our association also plays a major role in auto safety and service. Advances in technology help protect drivers. Accident rates have dropped. Automobiles are more reliable than ever before. The average age of an automobile on the road today is 11.4
years. Getting more than 100,000 miles from a car is a new normal. All that technology requires a greater degree of expertise for repairs, and auto dealers are the ones who must rise to that occasion. Without these dealers, there are no guarantees that a greater level of expertise will be maintained for every type of car and truck. A neighborhood mechanic cannot be expected to have encyclopedic knowledge of every make and model. Automobile dealers do business in every corner of Arizona. That’s why someone who drives a Ford in Flagstaff doesn’t have to drive all the way to Phoenix for specialized repairs. It means a Chevy driver in Sierra Vista doesn’t have to make a trip to Tucson to replace a hard to find part. When there are recalls, it’s up to the local dealerships to make things right. In April, a General Motors recall covered more than 2.5 million vehicles nationwide. In Arizona 83 GM franchises jumped into action to take care of the problem locally.
And we compete every day amongst ourselves to create the best prices for you. The current system is based on a lot of trial and error over the years, and to prevent any company from gaining a stranglehold, like occurred in the early 20th century. That is not good for consumers. Vertical monopolies must remain a thing of the past with competition always our mantra moving forward. The Arizona Automobile Dealers Association welcomes our informal partnership with your readers and the many communities the Association serves. They are why we are here. Our members are committed businesspeople who not only value their own reputations, but also the reputation of the industry itself. We look forward to growing with the communities in which we are located. Together let’s keep working toward our brightest Arizona days.
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Fisherman has catch of a lifetime Subway franchisee supports the community BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Each summer, Cork restaurant opts for a brief summer hiatus. After this season’s break, the well-known eatery reemerged as Earnest, a new restaurant concept in a remodeled space. Executive chef Brian Peterson and co-owner and pastry chef Danielle Morris executed the transition in two weeks. The result is a destination that will attract couples, families and groups who appreciate a relaxing ambiance and thoughtful menu. “I think we came out of the gates
When Mark Roden was an ASU student, he discovered and fell in love with Subway restaurants. “The first store that was opened was in ’83 in Tempe,” Roden recalls. “I happened to live down the street from that, and I was a pretty big fast-food consumer back then. I was there the first day they were open, and I was pretty much hooked after that.” Upon graduation in 1986 with a marketing degree, Roden developed that love into a career and now owns more than 50 Subway locations. Roden calls Chandler the home of Desert Subway as well as his nonprofit, Subway
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FISH STORY: Chandler resident Jim Wood, owner of Accurate Air Conditioning, won the Firecracker Open Tournament in July by catching a 662.5-pound blue marlin. Photo courtesy Kona Tournaments BY TIM J. RANDALL
IN EARNEST: Seated trio Danielle Morris, Winston de la Cruz and Brian Peterson, along with the rest of the staff at Earnest, ushers in a new “approachable” menu and an inviting ambiance. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
What to do with a 662.5-pound marlin caught off the coast of Hawaii? That is the question for Chandler’s Jim Wood. Of course, the possibility of a never-ending supply of fish for sushi, or an extremely oversized keychain are possibilities. But the master fisherman has far better ideas. “We are having about half of it smoked in Hawaii and then shipped to us, and its beautiful nose tip will be mounted on a plaque for me,” says Wood, the owner of
Accurate Air Conditioning. The setting for this remarkable catch was the Kona Firecracker Open Tournament, a world-renowned annual event that the 84-year-old Wood has been attending for more than 20 years. For a $1,000 entry fee, Wood entered the contest with an eye toward snaring his first competitive fishing victory. Forty-five boats entered the event from July 5 to July 6 to chase monetary SEE FISHERMAN PAGE 52
SERVING THE COMMUNITY: Shamrock Farms’ Wendy Martin, Subway’s Mark Roden, Shamrock Farms’ Mary Martin, The Jared Foundation’s Russ Taylor and Jared Fogle. Roden, on behalf of Subway Kids and Sports of Arizona, granted The Jared Foundation $20,000 in 2013 to help get health-focused programming into local schools and other child service organizations. Submitted photo
(Far Left) MAKUTU’S: Griffin Guzman crawls his way to the banana tree through a tunnel that is high above the Makutu’s Island floor.
(Left) DIRECTION: How could you not follow a sign like this? STSN photos by Tim Sealy For more pictures of Makutu’s Island, see page 60.
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running, and we’re right on stride,” Peterson says. The new menu offers lower prices than Cork. The chef describes the menu as more “approachable” and features a quality and refined take on comfort foods. Although a few menu items from Cork transitioned to Earnest, such as Peterson’s famous foie gras (market price) and Morris’ outstanding banana cream pie ($10), Earnest’s menu still exudes some French flair. “Everything is made here, and we support local where we can,” notes Peterson, who supports a variety of outlets including Bread Connection, Crow’s Dairy, Agritopia and Black Mesa Ranch. “We did a lot of change to the scenery at the restaurant,” says general manager Winston de la Cruz. “We have a fun community table for friends and groups. People love the new vibe, and it’s more welcoming now.” The restaurant is spacious, decorated in warm tones and boasts a creative and stunning wine display wall. De la Cruz also pointed out the private dining room that seats eight. Sharable plates include zucchini cakes ($13) with crab, pickled onions, asparagus and champagne hollandaise and “the board” ($13), which features goat cheese, pate,
a homemade berry and apple jam and melt-in-your-mouth bread from Bread Connection. The main menu includes some unique entrees including barbecue pork belly and ribs ($21) served with bacon and mushroom mac and cheese and coleslaw. “We decided we wanted to change the menu and make it more approachable,” Morris explains. “We’re dressed down but we’re still upscale, too.” Morris then left for the kitchen where she whipped up a batch of fresh-baked macadamia nut cookies ($8) that were served along with a glass bottle of chocolate milk. Speaking of desserts, the cinnamon bread pudding ($10) with goat cheese caramel and crème fraiche ice cream was served up in a cast iron pot. The cocktails’ menu is creative and includes the “Revival” ($10), a cocktail that boasts fresh grapefruit juice, ginger beer, Aperol and Casamigos tequila. Earnest is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd. (at Chandler Heights Road). For additional information, visit www.earnestrestaurant.com or call (480) 883-3773. Earnest is closed Sundays and Mondays. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com
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Kids and Sports. Roden says his father, who had fallen ill, encouraged him to be an entrepreneur. “He said if he had any one dream in life it would be that my brother and I would have our own business,” Roden explains. “He said he had always wanted to do that.” He opened his first Subway store after his father died. Roden has 52 locations in Arizona, including several in Chandler, four on Maui and four stores in development.
Helping the community As a successful businessman, Roden finds it important to give back to the community. Requests for donations and support from Subway are immense. “What happens is each individual
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prizes for the most total pounds caught. Fishing begins at 7 a.m. and ends nine hours later, with the rules indicating all catches less than 400 pounds are tagged and released, while those above that figure must be brought back to the harbor and weighed. The first morning, Wood and three ship hands set sail on the Golden Dragon along the Kona coast in search of prolific waters. The skipper was Will Lazenby, a sagacious expert who has been patrolling the waters for years and knows the fecund areas. “I met Will years ago, and we became great friends; every year he is at the helm,” Wood notes. Saturday at 4 p.m. ended without a catch, leaving Sunday as the last opportunity to score a win. Pushing off that morning, the destination was the Keahole fishing grounds and, a bit after 9 a.m., the crew spotted a stunning marlin. “It was almost like it was meant to be, just waiting there for us,” says Wood. With five lines out to seize on the opportunity, Wood’s choice of a Joe Yee lure tempted the fish, and the game was on. As with every sport, there are clearly delineated rules that must be adhered to. For competitive fishing, once the catch is hooked, only the fisherman may do the work to bring the prize to the boat. This entailed Wood taking the rod in his hands and maneuvering his way to the “fighting chair.” Once there, he straps himself in, essentially tying himself to the rod, the line and, of course, a 660-pound monster marlin.
owner gives to the degree that they want,” Roden says. “We felt like if we had one nonprofit organization that was communityinvolved that everyone could rally around and support, we could do good things in the community. By going through that, Subway owners could give to the extent that they were willing and able to give.” Pooling resources with other Arizona franchise owners, Subway Kids and Sports assists with a variety of community requests via grants. Subway Kids and Sports provides sports equipment, uniforms, registration fees and access to major sporting events for kids who might not otherwise be able to participate. Roden says Subway supports kids in sports because the company believes basic sports skills, such as teamwork, commitment and accountability, help kids throughout their
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“That marlin was pretty predictable at first, running away from the boat the full length of the 300 yards of line,” indicates Wood. The marlin thrashed and jumped around trying to loose itself from Wood’s No. 12 hook, with no success. Recounting the hour-long battle, the visual imagery is a cross between Hemingway’s “Old Man and the Sea” and Robert Shaw’s character Quint in “Jaws.” With the fish diving deep to escape, Wood utilized his years of experience and the strength of a man half his age to slowly draw the marlin closer to the boat. “We had a great fight in that hour,” says Wood. With Lazenby positioning the boat, the crew was finally able to assist in pulling the catch into the Golden Dragon at 10:15 a.m. “It felt great that I was able to do it,” notes Wood. Back at the dock, the marlin was weighed, tipping the scales at 662.5 pounds, and then the waiting game began as the 44 other competitors raced to beat Wood’s success. When 4 p.m. came and went, Wood had his first tournament victory and a $28,890 purse to celebrate with his wife and crew. “After all these years, coming here this year was just great,” says Wood. Next July, Wood will return to the site of his win and go for a repeat. “I am going after a 1,000-pound catch,” he says with a chuckle. Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.
nominate at-risk students who are doing good things in the classroom. One child is chosen to receive a new bike, lock and helmet. That child’s class also receives a catered lunch from Subway. The 15th annual Subway Kids and Sports Golf Tournament and Charity Auction will take place this November. For more information on the organization, visit www. subwaykidsandsports.com. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the San Tan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com
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Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities’ event line-up for fall Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities has set its 2014 fall activities schedule, and it’s packed with education, cultural and fundraising events. These events are open to the public, and the club always welcomes new interest in Chandler’s only Sister City—Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the restaurant Murphy’s Law is hosting a dinner fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is benefiting CTSC Student Ambassador Program. The price is $50 and includes a dinner for two, with a choice of appetizer, spinach and artichoke dip or Murphy’s cheese dip; choice of main entree, grilled chicken sandwich, fish and chips, chicken veggie mac and cheese or pepperoni pizza, plus a choice of two beverages, a three-beer paddle, glass of red sangria, chardonnay or unlimited Coca-Cola products. Live entertainment will be provided. Tickets will be purchased at Murphy’s Law on the night of the event, but leave a registration on the website, www.chandlerirish.org, so the club can estimate how many will be attending. The successful Pub Quiz is back, and it’s armed with new great subject matter and thought-provoking questions. Coach and Willie’s is the host for the evening, which starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Test your knowledge on history,
people, science, politics, entertainment, and of course, Ireland, all in a friendly setting. There will be many rounds, many questions, all for a great cause that is benefitting the student ambassador program. Entry fee is $10, all tax deductible through the nonprofit. Cash and restaurant menu will be available. Bring friends, make new friends, for tables of four. Those who do not have a party of four will be paired with others upon arrival. The event is open to the public. No cellphones are allowed. Reservations and payment can be made online at www. chandlerirish.org by clicking on Pub Quiz to register. For more information, contact Ellen Harrington at (480) 600-8509 or chan.to.tull@gmail.com. Coach and Willie’s is located on the southeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Boston Street in downtown Chandler. The fourth annual Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities Southwest Tea will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Chandler’s Community Center Ballroom, 125 E. Commonwealth in downtown Chandler. A luncheon provided by Coach and Willie’s with desserts by the creative bakers on the tea committee, all served surrounded by live entertainment and exciting raffle baskets. Proceeds will further the CTSC mission of education, business and cultural exchange. This
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7th annual SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest scheduled Professionally produced by HDE Agency and presented by Bashas’, the seventh annual SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest is set to invade the streets of downtown Chandler from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Celebrated since 1810, Oktoberfest is an annual tradition filled with an abundance of wurstl, craft beer and good times celebrating Bavarian culture. At SanTan Brewing Company, it’s a celebration with Reel Big Fish, 80 Proof, the Bad Cactus Brass Band, a beer pong tournament, bag toss, the buddy carry, wiener dog races, keg stacking, tricycle races and a brateating contest. The SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest will feature a Bavarian-style beer garden where thirsty patrons can imbibe in SanTan’s Oktoberfest brew— on tap for the first time, in cans too. Oktoberfest is a traditional German lager boasting a toasty, strong malt profile with a clean and crisp lager flavor, ABV 5.5 percent. Also, SanTan’s core beers and a variety of seasonal beers will be available. The festival will be located in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park across from SanTan Brewing Company at 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Presale admission tickets are $12 at SanTan Brewing Company, or online at www.santanoktoberfest.com. Also starting Sept. 1, presale tickets will be available for $10 at all Valley Bashas’
BEER GARDEN: Since no Oktoberfest celebration would be complete without beer, the SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest will feature a Bavarian-style beer garden. Submitted photo
locations. Day of admission will be $15. For more details, upcoming entertainment announcements and chances to win tickets, visit www. facebook.com/santanoktoberfest. A portion of the proceeds from the SanTan Brewing Oktoberfest benefit St. Joseph the Worker, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the homeless, low income and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient through quality employment. For
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SanTan Brewing launches first aluminum growler On July 24, Arizona craft beer lovers will be legally allowed to purchase and fill growlers made of materials other than glass. So, in true SanTan Brewing Company style, the CanZilla Crowler is born. “The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild
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New Break Time brochure available; fall registration begins Registration for Chandler residents for the fall sessions begins 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration for nonresidents begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8. To browse class offerings, special events and lists of parks and services, go to www.chandleraz. gov/content/Break-Time-brochure.pdf for a downloadable PDF of the fall Break Time brochure. Registration for classes can be done by mail or in person at the Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.; Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.; Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd., and Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., or online at www. chandleraz.gov/registration. For more information call (480) 7822727. Visit the Aquatics Administrative offices at 650 E. Ryan Rd. to register for swimming programs.
Sign up for adult recreational soccer divisions Recreational soccer divisions, which include eight-player teams for the games, are now offered as a fall adult-sport option. The games consist of 25-minute halves. At 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, men’s soccer will start and at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12,
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Prepare children for kindergarten with Building Blocks program An Introduction to Building Blocks, which helps children prepare for kindergarten, is being offered at the Community Center from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. starting Monday, Aug. 4. Such opportunities as growing and developing, both socially and educationally, are provided through Building Blocks. Cost is $209 for residents; $283 for nonresidents. Children must be 3 years old by Monday, Aug. 4 and must be potty-trained. No diapers or pull-ups are allowed.
Swim practices for Special Olympics Swim Team Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl., is offering a Special Olympics Swim Team, free of charge thanks to RAD. The team is not a learn-to-swim program. Participants must be able to enter the water independently and swim 25m of the pool with minimal assistance and must have a Special Olympics physical form filed with the office before attending practices. Athletes ages 6 to 21 will be a part of
the Blue Team and will practice from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 8. Athletes ages 22 and older will practice from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 6 with the Gold Team. Contact Collette Prather at (480) 7822709 for more information.
New software system goes live ACTIVENEt, a new reservation and registration software system, will go live for fall classes. A new customer account will be given to all customers for the system upon transition. Additional information about the program can be found in the newest Break Time edition or by visiting www.chandler.gov/ breaktime.
Sign up for mailing list and stay informed Use “Come Out and Play Chandler” and #FunInChandler when posting on social media when visiting Chandler parks, recreation facilities and aquatic centers. Sign up for the Chandler Parks and Recreation newsletter at www.chandler. gov/listserv and stay up-to-date with activities. Enter your email address in the Parks and Recreation newsletter opt-in box.
Visit Nicantoni’s for car and bike night Victor Buono, owner of Nicantoni’s, a customer’s favorite New York-style pizza and pasta hub, just added cars to its menu. On the fourth Friday of the month, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., hot rods, classics and bike night invade the parking lot at Warner and McQueen roads. Donations of notebooks, binders, pens and pencils and crayons for kids going back to school are appreciated. Get 10 percent off when customers mention the word of the day, which can be found on its Facebook page. Cutthroat Customs Cars will be in attendance, as well as numerous other cars and bikes. Cutthroat Customs’ mission is to keep the cruise alive. By keeping classic cars on the street, it will inspire the next generation of rodders. For more information, call (480) 892-2234 or visit www.facebook.com/ nicantonis or www.facebook.com/ pages/cutthroat-customs-classics.
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Blood donations still needed throughout summer The need for blood donations is still high in Arizona through the summer. Residents are urged to donate and save a life.
Donate blood for chance to win new Passat S In appreciation for giving blood this summer, Sunday, June 1, through Sunday, Aug. 31, United Blood Services donors are being automatically entered to win a 2014 Passat S donated by Valley Volkswagen dealers. Ten summer blood donors will be drawn as finalists to participate in the Sept. 19 grand prize drawing. For a blood donation appointment, call (877) 827-4376 or visit www. BloodHero.com and enter your city or ZIP code. The upcoming blood drives for Chandler are set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Avnet Logistics, 60 S. McKemy Ave.; from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Compass Prep School, 202 N. Arizona Ave.; from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at LDS Mesa Arizona Alma Stake, 2252 W. Mesquite; from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at City of Chandler, 250 E. Chicago St.; and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Spectrum Boulevard, 1445 S. Spectrum Blvd., Suite 100. Donations can also be made at the Chandler Donor Center, 1989 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 32.
American Red Cross issues urgent call for blood and platelet donors The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected. The number of donors continues to decline, and the shortfall is significant enough that the Red Cross could experience an emergency situation in the coming weeks. In addition, the Independence Day holiday falling on Friday reduced the number of blood drives scheduled in early July. Many sponsors did not host drives because people took vacations either over the long weekend or for the entire week. In an average summer week, about 4,400 Red Cross blood drives are scheduled, compared to Independence Day week when only 3,450 drives occurred. “Hospital patients continue to need lifesaving blood this summer, and they’re relying on the generosity of volunteer donors to give them hope in the days and weeks ahead,” says Julia Wulf, CEO for the Red Cross Lewis and Clark and Arizona Blood Services Region. “Please consider giving the gift of life. Each day donations
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El Palacio dinner series features Grand Canyon Brewing El Palacio will feature Grand Canyon Brewing on Thursday, Aug. 14, as the third and final installment of the Southwestern Summer beer dinner series. More details can be found at El Palacio’s Facebook page, www. facebook.com/elpalaciochandler. El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina of Chandler, which opened in 2009, offers authentic handmade Mexican cuisine, award-winning flavors and family friendly hospitality. The restaurant has won many awards for its salsa, guacamole and tacos for its robust flavor and quality ingredients. El Palacio is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and is located at the Crossroads Towne Center, 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Visit www.epfamilyrestaurants. com for a complete menu, catering services and to sign up for special offers. For additional information, call (480) 802-5770.
Rockin’ Taco Street Fest slated for Sept. 13 Save the date for the third annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest at El Palacio of Chandler on Saturday, Sept. 13. Presented by Corona, doors open at 4 p.m. and highlights include a salsa competition, live entertainment, a street taco station, a margarita hut, a sand bar, beach games, sun, sand, surf and a chance to win a trip to Ensenada. Each $5 admission ticket automatically receives one raffle ticket for the Ensenada
FEST: The Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at El Palacio in the Crossroads Towne Center, 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Submitted photo
trip and additional tickets will be available for $5 each or two for $8 the day of the event. “Our theme this year is Find Your Beach!” says Anthony Serrano, owner and head chef at El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina of Chandler. “We’re going to create a beach-like paradise right here in the desert complete with sand, sun and surf. We’ve added more delicious Baja-style eats and tequila tasting. We want everyone to come on out and enjoy a day at the beach—chill out under the cabanas, play games, sip on margaritas and relax.” The Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at
El Palacio, 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Admission is $5; free for children ages 12 and younger. Tickets are available at El Palacio, online at www.rockintacoaz.com or at the door on the day of the event. A percentage of the proceeds from El Palacio’s Mexican Independence Day Fiesta will benefit Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the awareness and education of Mexican culture through folkloric dance. Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli-AZ is located at the northeast corner of Elliot and Dobson roads, 3016 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 16, in Chandler. For more information, visit www. quetzalli-az.com, or www.facebook.com/ quetzalliAZ.
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Birthing workshop hosted by Inner Vision Yoga A workshop for women interested in a natural approach to their labor and birth experience will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Inner Vision Yoga’s Chandler studio. Sally Appleby, a master level teacher, an ERYT 500 and specialist registered prenatal yoga teacher and a certified nursing assistant, will teach the class. Appleby, a member of the International Childbirth Educators Association, is influenced by the principals of Lamaze. Such comfort measures as relaxation, breathing, massage, vocalization, mediation/mantras, visualization, hydrotherapy and optimal positions for all stages of birth will be taught to participants. Support people and doulas will learn about key responsibilities for labor. Advanced registration is $45 per couple and $55 at the door. The workshop will be held at Inner Vision’s Chandler studio, 1949 W. Ray Rd. To register or to get more information, call (480) 632-7899 or visit www.InnerVisionYoga.com.
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347 Grill Ak-Chin 16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa (520) 233-2426 www.ultrastarakchin.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Brunch 6 and younger eat free with paid adult. On Tuesdays, all kids 12 and younger eat free with purchase of adult entree. Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879 www.appledumplingcafe.com Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value night, where kids eat free with each adult meal and two drinks purchased. On Family Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a meal. After-school coolness is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where kids buy one ice cream and get one free Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008 www.chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only. Connect5 Family Centers Corp. 222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler (480) 699-2122 1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert
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Copper Still - Moonshine Grill 2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 242-1258 www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill. com Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday, kids ages 10 and younger eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal. Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler (480) 722-0644 www.dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more. El Palacio Restaurant and Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770 www.epchandler.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday, kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult. Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler (480) 883-1356 www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu
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Nabers Music Bar and Eats 825 N. 54th St., Chandler (480) 705-0288 www.nabersaz.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday, with the purchase of an adult meal and two beverages. NYPD Pizza 2580 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler (480) 722-0898 www.aznypdpizza.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat for free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. Pittsburgh Willy’s 1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler (480) 857-2860 www.pittsburghwillys.com Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult. Additional kids eat for 50 percent off; Wee Willy menu only. Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503 www.planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday, kids eat free with paid adult. Sidelines Grill 2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 792-6965 www.sidelinesaz.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from
kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials. Someburros! 3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 2597 S. Market St., Gilbert 1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert www.someburros.com Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., kids 12 and younger eat free with purchase of combo or specialty meal. Dine-in only. The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler (480) 802-9070 www.thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday, kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased. The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler (480) 821-9000 www.sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult. Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 722-1555 www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday, kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill 135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler (480) 895-ROSE (7673) www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every Tuesday and Sunday with purchase of an adult entree.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section. Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc., Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification. Readers, if you know of a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.
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Makutu’s Island reopens for fun, adventure Chandler’s own Makutu’s Island reopened to the delight of children and parents. Under new ownership, the unique play-place is offering fun adventures for kids to explore, including the Banana Tree, puppet shows, entertainment and visits from Makutu. STSN Photos by Tim Sealy
ARE YOU READY?: The main entrance of Makutu’s Island leaves no doubt that fun and adventure await within—are you ready?
GOING BANANAS: At the center of all the fun, the massive Banana Tree offers exciting colors and textures, not to mention tunnels, tubes, ladders, mole-holes and a 35-foot slide for the delight of Makutu Island’s guests.
WILD SHOW: A puppet show in the Jungle Jamboree Theatre has all eyes forward.
DAY OF PLAY: Jessica and Brandon Suarez brought their two sons, Kyle and Brent, for a day of fun at Makutu’s Island in Chandler.
BUSINESS FUN: Makutu’s Island owners Kiran Vedantam and Kiran Bapatla with managers, Rob Mal and Rich Iwanski in front of the massive Banana Tree centerpiece.
ADVENTURE: Kylie Ernst has made her way through the net-like tunnel from the Banana tree to the Fantasy Tree.
WOW: Chance Bourlier stands awe-struck at the sight of Makutu, himself.
EXPLORE: Aiden Detrick pops out of one of the many tunnels and tubes that wind about high above the main level.
ZIP LINE: Laura Taez rides the zip line between the Palm Slide and Banana Tree.
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Frampton finds inspiration in Cincinnati Ballet BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
An established singer-guitarist by the time he was in his mid-teens, 64-yearold Peter Frampton says he feels blessed to have “worked” in a field he loves for nearly his entire life. “A dear friend of mine said, ‘We don’t get paid for the time on stage, that’s fun,’” Frampton recalls. “‘We get paid for the other 22 hours of the day—traveling, getting there, not sleeping, that’s not so good.’ But I’ve been doing it all my life. The prize is always those two hours. That’s the payoff.” A former Scottsdale resident, Frampton will spend two hours on the stage at Wild Horse Pass’ Ovations Showroom in Chandler at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. The career-spanning show will also include songs from his latest effort, “Hummingbird in a Box,” his “mini album” inspired by the Cincinnati Ballet. “The Cincinnati Ballet had done a pas de deux—one man, one woman— choreographed ballet dance to my music for about 20 to 25 minutes,” Frampton says. “I had not seen it as I was on the road. When I saw the DVD of my music and choreography to the music, it was very exciting to see.” The ballet asked Frampton to perform his hits live with the dance troupe at a subsequent show. He went one step further. He recorded new music for one of the three acts. The music debuted in April 2013 at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center for the Arts. “When you’ve never seen dance to your music, it just opens up a whole
COMING TO TOWN: Peter Frampton credits David Bowie for resurrecting his career. Image courtesy Larry Marano/Getty Images.
visual,” he says. “It was very new, very different. That’s what inspired me, having seen them do this first piece.” The show at Wild Horse Pass will feature two of those seven tracks. “But the set is pretty much every year of my career—Humble Pie, included,” he says. “We run the gamut.” The concert proves that Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists. At 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for the British band the Herd. Two years later, he co-founded one of the first super groups, Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations
with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and others. His fifth solo album, “Frampton Comes Alive!,” is one of the top-selling live records of all time. Since the late 1980s, Frampton has witnessed a career resurgence of sort. For that, he feels indebted to Bowie, a classmate from Bromley Technical High School in Bromley, Kent, England. “I learned a lot from David Bowie,” Frampton says. “We went to school together many, many moons ago. We were learning together, but he’s always
been an older brother to me in many respects. “We’re still in touch. I guess David was someone who did something very nice. When I played the ‘Glass Spider Tour’ (with him) and played on (Bowie’s) ‘Never Let Me Down’ record, my career had halted at that point. He knew what I had been through and he saw the guitar player as I’ve always been first and foremost and asked me to come and be his hired gun on the record and tour. He took me around the world and reintroduced me as a musician. I can never thank him enough for that. That was something that was very special. I’ve got a soft spot for David. We’ve had long careers.” Frampton will spend most of 2014 touring behind his music. But after he finishes the jaunt in early October, he’s going to do more traveling—this time visiting his kids, who live on the East and West coasts. “When I’m not touring the music, I’m touring my family,” he says with a laugh. Peter Frampton performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Wild Horse Pass’ Ovations Showroom, 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler. Tickets are $75 to $150. For more information, call (800) 946-4452 or visit https:// wingilariver.com/index.php/wild-horsepass/entertainment-events. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@ santansun.com.
Mystery writing demystified at conference Mystery writers looking to study their craft and genre will have a chance to learn from professionals at the WriteNow! 2014 Conference Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16. It is hosted by the Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter, a local group of authors. Attendees will have opportunities to discuss mystery writing techniques and approach and hear guest presenters. For an additional fee, authors will meet one-on-one with writers for a critique of their work. Registration for the conference is $100 for Desert Sleuths members and
$125 for nonmembers. It takes place at Embassy Suites Phoenix—North, 2577 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix. Upon registration attendees may choose from several lunch dishes. The conference will include presentations by authors Graham Brown, Mark Sullivan, Timothy Hallinan and Catriona McPherson. On Aug. 15, for an additional $20, writers may bring the first 15 pages of a story along with a synopsis for a Desert Sleuths member to evaluate and return within two weeks with a personalized critique. The international Sisters in Crime
organization offers advice, professional support and networking opportunities to support mystery authors and to give women a greater presence in the field. Desert Sleuths, the local branch, publishes an online newsletter, “Savvy Sleuth,” at www.DesertSleuths.com, available by clicking on “Newsletters.” The group has also published “SoWest: Crime Time,” its latest anthology, which is available at www.goo.gl/kRulyx. For more information, visit www.DesertSleuths.com and www.SistersinCrime.org or email DesertSleuths@gmail.com.
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Shona Patel, the author of “Teatime for the Firefly,” will be at the Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, to discuss the book, which is her debut novel. Patel, the daughter of a tea planter in the Assam state of India, drew upon her own experiences and observations when creating the characters and setting for her book, which tells an engrossing tale of life and romance set in India in the 1940s. An honors graduate in English literature from Calcutta University, Patel has won several awards for creative writing and is a trained graphic and architectural designer. To learn more about Chandler Public Library’s programs and upcoming events, visit www. chandlerlibrary.org. Visit the author’s website at http://teabuddy.wordpress.com.
A Chandler photographer, together with her business partner who lived and worked in the Valley before moving to Wisconsin, has released a line of note cards including images taken in and around Chandler. Jeannine McChesney and her partner, Deni Storm, launched Greenhouse Note Cards, the line of all-occasion note cards, to share their growing collection of photography. The photographers are offering nine sets of cards, each featuring four different images arranged in themes such as clouds, cats and yellow or blue colors. Greenhouse Note Cards are available for purchase at www.etsy.com/shop/ greenhousenotecards
SHONA PATEL: Award-winning writer Shona Patel will spend an afternoon at the Chandler Public Library discussing her debut novel, “Teatime for the Firefly.” Submitted photo
PHOTOS TO SHARE: Chandler photographer Jeannine McChesney and her partner, Deni Storm, have introduced Greenhouse Note Cards, a line of photographic note cards including local images. Submitted photo
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Goo Goo Dolls call album ‘great artistic result’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac sees a variety of fans at his shows, which comes to the Comerica Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 3. There are music lovers of Goo Goo Dolls and its touring partners, Daughtry and Plain White T’s. Then there are the fans who are enthusiastic only about hearing songs in concert that are on the radio. “‘Slide’ is still an amazing song for us,” says Takac, calling from a Los Angeles hotel room before heading out to a San Diego gig. “We play it early. Especially on a tour like this, there are Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry fans and Plain White T’s fans and fans of people who have songs on the radio. “There are a lot of people who might not know a song until we get to ‘Slide.’ At that point, I’m sure everyone knows what we’re playing.” According to setlists posted on the Internet, the Goo Goo Dolls play the song third, behind “Lazy Eye” and “Big Machine.” Takac, along with singer/guitarist John Rzeznik and drummer Craig McIntyre, are seven weeks into a tour that runs through September. The tour is the last leg of the jaunt behind the band’s 2013 album “Magnetic.” “It’s No. 10,” Takac says of the album. “It’s hard to conceptualize numerous decades. It doesn’t seem like it possibly could have
happened, knock on wood. We’re still cranking along here.” For the album Rzeznik went about the songwriting and recording a little differently. “We went about it one song at a time,” says Takac, who lives in Buffalo with his wife and 2 1/2-year-old daughter. “John would work out an idea. We’d all get together and record it. We did it song by song, rather than be under this big pile of songs, which enabled us to record with different producers. A lot of different ideas came together to make (the album). I think it was a pretty great artistic result.” Goo Goo Dolls haven’t started writing new material, but that doesn’t mean the trio isn’t busy. A few months ago, the band did an acoustic tour dubbed “The Otis Midnight Sessions.” “We’re going to go through those tapes from that tour and put together a live recording from that and probably release that and then, at that point, start working on new songs,” he says. “But, at this point, we have six weeks of dates to finish.” Goo Goo Dolls are playing about 90 minutes; a dozen songs that fans are very familiar with and six songs from “Magnetic.” “We’ve got some songs that we just love to play,” he says. “They have become staples. We have a massive light show.
GOO GOO DOLLS: Bassist Robby Takac, left, and singer/guitarist Johnny Rzeznik are the core of the Goo Goo Dolls. Submitted photo
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Daughtry and his band do amazingly well. Plain White T’s, they’re no joke, man. It’s a great bill.” Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry and Plain White T’s perform at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Tickets are $38 to $85. For more
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Chorale readies for 50th performance San Tan Chorale, Orchestra welcome new members The East Valley-based San Tan Chorale will kick off its ninth season, featuring the nonaudition community choir’s 50th concert, with performances this fall in Gilbert and Chandler. The concerts will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church, 425 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 880 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. The performances, under the direction of Matthew Frable, will present “Timely Tunes,” a medley focusing on the concept of time to coincide with the group’s 50th show. “We have a great year planned as we start a new season,” Frable says. “Performances will include a variety of exciting and inspiring music from Haydn to Rodgers, Japan to England, Native American to Tolkien and meditative through celebratory. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. We encourage folks to make plans now to either sing with us or attend our concerts.” The chorale welcomes new singers ages
Arts 18 and older. For registration information, visit www.stcpa.org and click “Join Us.” Rehearsals will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church and will be held each Tuesday evening thereafter. The chorale, part of San Tan Community Performing Arts, has scheduled winter concerts with its sister organization, the San Tan Orchestra. “Lord Nelson Mass in Dm,” by Franz Joseph Haydn, will be performed on Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15, at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa. Chorale rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Christ’s Greenfield, with orchestra rehearsals set to start Monday, Jan. 5, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 142 N. Date St., Mesa. The chorale’s third and final program of the season will be “Literarily Lyrical,” featuring world literature set to song. The concerts are scheduled for Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, in Gilbert and Mesa. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, Feb. 24. Now in its fifth year, the orchestra welcomes new members ages 15 and older. Membership and other information about the orchestra is available at www.stcpa.org. On Friday, Nov. 21, the orchestra will perform “Latin Flair,” featuring flamenco guitar, dancer and marimba with works by Georges Bizet, Chris Burton Jácome and Henry Flurry, at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church 2156 E. Liberty Ln., Phoenix. Tickets for all concerts are $15 for adults, $12 for advance group sales (10 or more) and $5 for children and students, and are available at www.stcpa.org or at the door. For more information call (480) 297-7552.
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Artists invited in poster contest The Gold Canyon Arts Council invites artists to submit original works and will choose one as the basis for a poster representing the 15th annual Canyon Arts Festival to be held Saturday, Jan. 24. Submissions must be in by Monday, Sept. 1. Final selection will be Friday, Sept. 19. The poster will go on permanent display in the community, giving the chosen artist lasting name recognition and visibility. The selected artist will also be able to display his or her works at the festival. Artists may choose the media for their submissions, including sculpture, pottery, drawing, photography and painting. The work should be a reflection of the natural beauty of the local Sonoran Desert environment, the Canyon Sounds concert programs or the vivid display of booths and people at the Canyon Arts Festival itself. Artists should submit a photograph of their work to the committee. An artist may refer to a website to represent his or her work, but should not direct the committee to the website to see a specific piece. The actual artwork may be viewed by the committee as part of the judging process. The poster may be titled at the discretion of the artist. Artists should prepare their own submissions and send representations to: Canyon Rose Storage, Attn: Festival Poster Committee, 6405 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, AZ 85118. A submission should include the
2014 WINNER: “A Quiet Moment” by Jacci Rudy represented the 2014 Canyon Arts Festival. Submitted photo artist’s name, address, phone number and email address. Individual artists may send up to three proposals for consideration. Submitted art and photographs will be placed at Canyon Rose Storage for return to the artists upon request. The selected artist will be expected to be available at Canyon Sounds concerts to sign posters. The artist grants the rights to use the representation for advertising. Contact C. Lindemann at carbill5@ mchsi.com with any questions. Visit www.gcartsfest.com for more information on the festival and to see previous years’ winners.
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Toad the Wet Sprocket bassist: ‘We still exist’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Having gone 16 years without recording an album of new material, Toad the Wet Sprocket is grateful to the Counting Crows for bringing it on tour to support its new release “New Constellation.â€? “The Counting Crows tour is the best visibility we’ve had in a long time,â€? bassist Dean Dinning says about the jaunt that comes to the Comerica Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 7. “We have a great set going. The band’s really tight. We’re completely prepared to hit a home run every night.â€? The tour is playing a variety of venues ranging from 2,000-seaters to a 15,000-capacity summer sheds. Last year, Toad the Wet Sprocket, who found success in the 1990s, played Farm Aid, something that Dinning was pleased about because of the exposure. The band received press, too, when it started a crowd-funding campaign through Kickstarter to promote and tour behind “New Constellation.â€? The goal was $50,000. “We thought it would be attainable in two months,â€? Dinning says. “With Kickstarter, the way it works is if you don’t hit your goal, you don’t get any of the money.â€? To tease fans, Toad the Wet Sprocket created a movie trailer-like ďŹ lm with snippets of each song on “New Constellation.â€? “We decided to lay our cards on the table and show people the songs that we have,â€? he says. “Fans went nuts over the
video. They were looping sections, trying to ďŹ gure out what the entire songs were going to sound like. “They were sharing it on Facebook. We hit our initial goal on our ďŹ rst day—20 hours of Kickstarter going live.â€? The California-based band went back to its fans and said if it receives $150,000, it would throw in an acoustic live EP of six songs. It still had a month to go and Toad the Wet Sprocket promised music listeners that if Kickstarter hit $250,000, it would throw in a live album from the tour, as it was recording shows nightly. Eventually, it made $264,000.
Nearly two decades away from studio Toad the Wet Sprocket decided it was time to hit the studio when producer Mikal Blue showed an interest in working with the act, which also includes singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols and drummer Randy Guss. “We hadn’t made a record in 16 years,� Dinning says. “We had been getting back together and going out. We’d get a nice gig somewhere, and go out and book a few shows around it.� In 2006, Toad the Wet Sprocket received the publishing rights back to its older catalog. As a result, the band recorded new versions of its hits. After the musicians made it through that project, it didn’t seem like much of a stretch to make a new album, as it had written songs in the intervening years.
COMING TO TOWN: Toad the Wet Sprocket—from left, drummer Randy Guss, singer Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols and bassist Dean Dinning—has recently released “New Constellation.� Photo by Rob Shanahan It would play the hits like “All I Want� and “Walk on the Ocean,� and fans were paying to see Toad the Wet Sprocket. The supporters included Blue, who had seen Toad the Wet Sprocket 10 to 20 times. He had a break in his schedule so he suggested the collective bring its new songs and let him work his magic. “That forced us to go� in the studio, Dinning says. “We did it, and it turned out great. It’s taken a while for things to get going. We have a feeling that things are just starting to rev up now. It’s not just about the new album. It’s reminding
people that we still exist.� Counting Crows with special guests Toad the Wet Sprocket and Daniel and the Lion, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Tickets are $38 to $65. For more information, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@ santansun.com.
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Old Crow lands at MAC String band Old Crow Medicine Show will hit the stage at the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The group got its start busking on street corners in New York State and up through Canada, winning audiences along its roots music with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe. In Boone, North Carolina, it caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson, and he invited the band to play at his MerleFest, helping to launch its career. The band soon relocated to Nashville for a residency at the Grand Ole Opry, where it entertained the crowd between shows. Nearly 15 years later, the group has
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ROOTS AND ROCK: The members of Old Crow Medicine Show, at their best in front of live crowds, bring their music and energetic spirit to the stage Sept. 14 at Mesa Arts Center. Submitted photo
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Nine ‘Plugged In’ youth bands perform at CCA Chandler Center for the Arts’ 25th season is ready to rock ‘n’ roll, as nine youth bands from the Valley perform beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, to celebrate the center’s anniversary weekend. The “Plugged In” concert is the opening act for a weekend full of performances, interactive activities and projects for the community to enjoy and celebrate the center’s milestone from Aug. 22 through Aug. 24. Chandler Center for the Arts Youth Advisory Council Alumni teamed up with musicians from Gilbert’s Rock ‘n’ Roll High School to highlight talented, undiscovered musicians. They selected 17 bands to audition at the Hard Rock Café and Alice Cooperstown, and the top nine groups were chosen by an independent panel of local music industry professionals. “This launch party is a very special weekend to and for the residents of Chandler and the region,” says Michelle Mac Lennan, general manager of the Chandler Center for the Arts. “Partnering with Rock ‘n’ Roll High School is a great way to inspire and motivate these young aspiring musicians while also serving as an educational opportunity.” The nine bands selected to perform are: • Fallback (metal) • Headstrum (alternative rock) • Injury Reserve (rap) • Vintage Wednesday (classic/indie)
• Cast In Ashes (folk/reggae/rap) • Central Divide (pop punk) • Hamartia (indie) • Stone Heart Cowboys (hard rock) • Wrath (metal) Each band will perform a 20-minute set, and will meet with local music agents, receive professional coaching on marketing and public relations and get a press kit with a professional photo of their band and a DVD of their performance at “Plugged In.” The Chandler Center for the Arts will continue to celebrate the occasion Saturday, Aug. 23, with its free Community Day event, featuring multiple performances on three stages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center will host several activities in the foyer, including a balloon artist, face painting and art projects for the kids. At 7 p.m. Aug. 23, vocalist Joe Bourne will present “The Music of Motown,” with tunes by Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and many more. The celebration concludes with a Latin fusion flare performance of “FlaMexico!,” a presentation reflecting two musical cultures—Spain’s flamenco and Mexico’s mariachi—coming together in one masterpiece. For more information on the Chandler Center for the Arts and upcoming events, visit www.chandlercenter.org.
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ON STAGE Brad Williams, Thurs., Aug. 7, through Sun., Aug. 10, TI. Williams, known for “Comedy Underground” With Dave Attell, Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” and more, performs. Robert Kelly, Thurs., Aug. 7, through Sun., Aug. 10, SUL. Robert Kelly—from FX’s “Louie,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” Dennis Leary’s “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” and more— offers a humorous take that can be clever, abrasive, funny and refreshingly vulnerable. Aubrey Martin and Dalton Danks, Fri., Aug. 8, TN. Take in a performance by Martin on tenor saxophone and Danks on drums, both members of the Tucson Jazz Institute. “West Side Story,” Fri., Aug. 8, through Sun., Aug. 24, HTC. In this classic Broadway musical, “Romeo and Juliet” is retold on the streets of 1950s New York City. Ross Lewicki, Fri., Aug 15, TN. Lewicki, an up-and-coming pianist enrolled in the jazz studies program at Arizona State University, leads a piano trio of fellow Valley musicians. Sommore, Fri., Aug. 15, through Sun., Aug. 17, SUL. Sommore, the new host of BET’s “Comic View,” brings class
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Sun., Aug. 24, SUL. Tom Cotter was a runner-up on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” the highest-finishing comedian on the show. He has also appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Comedy Central Presents.” He presents his versatile comedy act. Mary Lynn Rajskub, Sat., Aug. 30, SUL. The actor, writer and performer best known for her role in “24” brings her strange and quirky humor to the stage in a one-night-only performance. Paul Mecurio, Thurs., Sept. 4, through Sun., Sept. 7, SUL. Mecurio, an Emmy Award-winning writer from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” brings his cutting observational humor to the stage. April Macie, Thurs., Sept. 4, through Sun., Sept. 7, TI. The hilarious redhaired beauty from “Snoop Dogg Presents: The Bad Girls of Comedy” and “Comedy Underground with Dave Attell” regales with her unique blend of funny, crazy and sexy humor. “Charlotte’s Web,” Sun., Sept. 7, through Sun., Oct 12, TCA. Back by popular demand, one of Childsplay’s most beloved productions brings the endearing piglet, Wilbur, the winsome spider, Charlotte, and their friends to the stage with a brilliant version of E.B. White’s American classic.
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Anthony Jeselnik, Thurs., Sept. 11, through Sat., Sept. 13, SUL. The cutting comic from Comedy Central and more brings his unique and sometimes dark comedy style and use of the unexpected. Steve-O, Thurs., Sept. 11, through Sun., Sept. 14, TI. Steve-O brings his wild antics to the stage. “Into the Woods,” Fri., Sept. 12, through Sun., Sept 21, ST. Greasepaint Youtheatre presents an epic fairytale
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about wishes, family and the choices we make in this adaptation by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim that intertwines classic Brothers Grimm tales. Eddie Ifft, Thurs., Sept. 18, SUL. The internationally known comedian from FX’s “Legit,” Comedy Central and much more stops by for one night only. Lavell Crawford, Fri., Sept. 19, through Sun., Sept. 21, SUL. The award-winning actor known for playing Huell in “Breaking Bad” brings a whole new humor and energy to his stand-up routine. Australian Pink Floyd, Thurs., Sept. 25, MAC. Taking its tour title from “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” from the album “A Saucerful of Secrets,” this show presents Pink Floyd classics including “Another Brick in the Wall,” “Comfortably Numb” and “Wish You Were Here,” as well as a few surprise tracks. Damon Wayans, Fri., Sept. 26, through Sun., Sept. 28, TI. Known for his no-holds-barred comedic genius, as well as the five-season run of his hit ABC series “My Wife and Kids” and probably best remembered for his work on “In Living Color,” Wayans returns to Tempe to entertain. “Chelsea Lately’s” Sarah Colonna and Chris Franjola, Fri., Sept. 26, through Sun., Sept. 28, SUL. Two headliners from the popular latenight show hit the stage. John Caparulo, Thurs., Oct. 2, through Sun., Oct. 5, TI. Perhaps best known as the under-dressed everyman on the E! hit show, “Chelsea Lately,” Caparulo hits the stage with fresh stand-up comedy. Music for Sacred Spaces, Sat., Oct. 4, through Sun., Oct. 5, SDC. The Sonoran Desert Chorale sings choral music of the masters of the past including selections by Sweelinck, Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Haydn. Experience Hendrix Tour, Thurs., Oct. 7, MAC. The wildly successful
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SUL—Stand Up Live 50 W. Jefferson St., Suite 200, Phoenix Tickets: (480) 719-6100, www. standuplive.com
Ralphie May, Thurs., Oct. 9, through Sun., Oct. 12, TI. Voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” May hits the stage with a routine that doesn’t shy away from touchy topics.
MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www. mesaartscenter.com
TCA—Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe Tickets: (480) 350-2822, www.tca. ticketforce.com
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“Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Fri., Oct. 10, through Sun., Oct. 26, VYT. A musical production based on the first story in C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia.” Bruce Bruce, Fri., Oct. 17, through Sun., Oct. 19, SUL. Featured in the Showtime Special “Losin’ It” as well as hosting BET’s “Comic View” and much more, Bruce’s spontaneous, witty style of comedy has been showcased across the country, and he has been entertaining audiences from all backgrounds for years. “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” Mon., Oct. 19, through Mon., Nov. 16, TCA. Childsplay brings back last year’s breakout hit, based on Newbery-winner Kate DiCamillo’s beloved book. Centered on an exceptional toy that becomes lost, the play tells a fantastical story of finding friendship, finding yourself and eventually finding your way home. “Seussical the Musical,” Fri., Oct. 24 through Sun., Nov. 2, ST. See your favorite Dr. Seuss characters on stage, including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and Jojo. The characters transport the audience from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. “Viola Concerto,” Sun., Oct. 26, MN. Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt performs for the MusicaNova program. She is a multiple international awardwinning soloist and a member of the Dover Quartet.
SDC—Sonoran Desert Chorale First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa, and Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley Tickets: (480) 305-4538, www. sonorandesertchorale.org ST—Stagebrush Theatre 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale Tickets: (480) 330-5918, www. greasepaint.org
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American heritage celebrated this fall
Applications welcomed for studio tour
The 12th annual American Heritage Festival, one of the largest and most diverse educational living history events in the Southwest, is set for Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, will host the festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artists from around the Valley are invited to show their work to the public this fall in Gold Canyon and Apache Junction studios during the eighth annual Artists Studio Tour to be held Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2. The Artists Studio Tour began in 2007, and has become one of the most popular fall art events in the Gold Canyon and Apache Junction area. In 2013, more than 50 artists working in a wide variety of creative media participated at 20 local studios. Artists of the Superstitions, a group of artists and other professionals, is accepting applications to participate in the tour. Artists must be approved for participation. After the application deadline of Friday, Aug. 15, artists will be juried and notified by Monday, Sept. 15, of their status. Artists with studios in Gold Canyon and Apache Junction are invited to open their studios to the community during the tour, and they are encouraged to host other artists from around the Valley. Artists from
Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with a festival open only to school groups by advance arrangement on Friday, Nov. 21. The interactive, educational event will celebrate American history and heritage from the Colonial era through the 20th century, with the American Revolution, mountain men, pioneers, the Civil War, westward expansion and more represented. Actors will portray various historical figures such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln as craftsmen and musicians entertain. Adding to the excitement will be battle re-enactments of the Revolutionary War and Civil War as well as a parade, living history demonstrations, a historical-era fashion show and church service (on Sunday), shopping and more. Admission for public days will be $15 at the event. Ages 3 and younger are admitted free and do not need a pass. Special advance rates are available through Friday, Oct. 31. For information on advance passes visit www.americanheritagefestival. com/2014AHF/PublicInfo.htm Visit www.americanheritagefestival. com for more information.
surrounding areas may participate by displaying their work at a host studio in Gold Canyon or Apache Junction. Interested artists may apply by submitting photos of their recent work which, in previous years, has included painting, photography, glass, ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, fiber arts, gourds and more. The application packet; which includes the agreement for participation, fee and photos for jury consideration, must be postmarked by Aug. 15. The packet, agreement for participation and more information about the Artists Studio Tour are available at www. ArtistsoftheSuperstitions.com. Email artists.superstitions@gmail. com with any questions. To request an application by mail, send a selfaddressed stamped envelope to: Artists of the Superstitions, P.O. Box 6116, Apache Junction, AZ 85178.
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Pastor works to empower women through conference BY MEGHAN MCCOY
If Lei-Sa Anderson has one goal in mind for her organization’s forthcoming conference, it’s to inspire and motivate women throughout the Valley. Anderson, a co-pastor at World Outreach and Bible Training Center in Maricopa, is helping organize “Released! Walk, Run ... Fly 2014 Women’s Conference,” set for Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. It is the follow-up to an event last year that highlighted identity and selfesteem. “This is the sequel,” Anderson says. She says now that women know who they are, this conference will help answer the question, “What are you going to do with that information?” The conference begins at 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, youth will have a selection of activities, as well as two breakout sessions. A private lunch will also be held for them. “Our church strives to be a multigenerational church,” Anderson says. For the adults, the conference will feature vendors, breakout sessions and workshops, as well as a fashion show luncheon Saturday afternoon with a speaker. “The fashion show is going to be featuring some of our vendors that offer merchandise,” Anderson explains.
the cycle of tearing each other down, instead of building one another up.” Last year’s conference was eyeopening for Anderson. She says some women transformed right in front of her because they did not like who they were. To have the opportunity to watch women change impacted Anderson’s life. “I was changed myself,” she says. Anderson says the conference will help impress upon women that they should grasp what they can, so it will stay with them and change them, as well as motivate others to be the best they CONFERENCE: Pastor Melva Henderson will be a keynote speaker at “Released! Walk, Run...Fly 2014 Women’s Conference” this September. Submitted photo
“We wanted to promote some of the businesses and local shelters. We wanted to give those women an opportunity.” The breakout sessions and workshops are wide ranging, geared toward parenting, senior citizens, pastoring, and one that highlights health and wellbeing. “It’s going to be a good time,” Anderson says. Keynote speaker Pastor Melva Henderson will be accompanied by other local pastors to share the message. Anderson explains people spend a lot of time tearing one another down. “The people around you are waiting to be impacted, but you are staying the same,” Anderson says. “We are repeating
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Service, film to honor day of mourning
Beginning Sunday, Aug. 3, One Church of Chandler will explore some of the most controversial and emotionally charged issues, with a series of sermons called “Brave: Courage to Build Bridges Instead of Walls.” During the series, Pastor Ryan Gear will address topics such as immigration, wealth inequality, gun control and same-sex marriage, looking at how followers of Jesus can thoughtfully wrestle with the difficult issues society faces and humbly agree to disagree. Services are held from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Perry High School, 1919 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. To learn more, visit www.onechurch.com or email info@onechurch.com.
An evening of reading and discussion of the Book of Lamentations by candlelight will be held Monday, Aug. 4, at the new Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. The free service, which honors the day of mourning for the destruction of the first and second temple in Jerusalem on the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av more than 2,000 years ago, will be followed by a screening of the contemporary film “Unsettled,” a critical look at Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza. Fast begins at 7:25 p.m., followed by the service at 8 p.m. and the film at 9 p.m. RSVP is recommended. For more information or to RSVP, call (480) 855-4333 or visit www.chabadcenter.com.
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PCC hosts open house for church leaders An open house for local pastors and church leaders is hosted by Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Chandler from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 20, Chandler. Church leaders are invited to tour the center, explore volunteer opportunities and have lunch at the open house. PCC is a local Christian ministry offering free services to women with unplanned pregnancies. To learn more or to RSVP, call (480) 374-2994 by Thursday, Aug. 7, or visit www.pccchandler.com.
SLJC plans ahead for fall, winter events The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC), an established reform congregation, will meet for a Twilight Service at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Sun Lakes Chapel House. Services in the chapel will resume in September at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and connect with members of the congregation. SLJC celebrates Rosh Hashana at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24; and 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25; Kol Nidre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3; and Yom Kippur at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The “Festival of Lights” Hanukkah Celebration, featuring dinner, potato latkes, dreidels and a happy party,
will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Iron Oaks Country Club. Admission is $18 for adults, $10 for children and free for children younger than 5. SLJC dues are $150 per person, which includes a High Holiday ticket. Additional tickets for guests, family, significant others and friends can be purchased as outlined at the SLJC website at www.sunlakesjewishcongregation. org. The SLJC Choir and Cantor is looking for members from all expressions of faith. Call Lana Oyer at (602) 524-5936 if interested, or come to a rehearsal from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. any Tuesday starting Sept. 2 at the Sun Lakes Chapel Center.
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Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com. Bible study Meets twice a month Members of the Women’s Life group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives. Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, Chandler Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882 Career Connectors 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays Nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert Info: www.careerconnectors.org Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Crackers and Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room C100 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2-1/2 years old. East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities
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such as dining, movies, plays, etc. for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range. Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@ cox.net Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays Support group for wives committed to their marriages. Offering hope, encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship and prayers to stand together for the restoration of marriage. Sozo Coffee House, private room 1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers.com, www.facebook.com/forevermarriages. Grief Care 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief. You don’t have to do it alone. Epiphany Lutheran Church, south campus old church building 800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler, on the north side of Ray Road near Alma School Road. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com Grief Share 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays A combination seminar and support group that meets weekly with people who understand because they have “been there” themselves. Fee for
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materials is $15, but scholarships are available. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 739 W. Erie St., Chandler Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran. com H.O.P.E. – Help Overcoming Painful Experiences 7 p.m. Tuesdays Free weekly small-group sessions helping people overcome emotional pain caused by divorce, grief, addictions and more; free child care for children ages 10 and younger. Desert Springs Church, Room 106 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www. helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581 Monthly luncheon Iguana Mack’s 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812 JumpStart 11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school community outreach program serving “some of the poorest neighborhoods” in Chandler, offering snacks, games and teachings about Jesus to area children. Participants meet at Faith Family Church 11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler Info: Joanne Sweeney, (480) 539-8933
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Readers Notice: Under Arizona Law, all residential and commercial contractors are required to be licensed by the state unless they fall under the handyman exemption for projects which require no building permit and are less than $750 for the total contract price. In addition, homeowners using licensed residential contractors may have access to the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund, if the contractor is unable and/or unwilling to perform the job and if alternative dispute resolutions available through the Registrar are unsuccessful. For more info or to verify the license status of an Arizona contractor call 602-542-1525 or visit http://www.rc.state.az.us.
Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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HAIRSTYLE ASSISTANT NEEDED Career Opportunity Verde Salon is looking for a new assistant to join our team. We are a unique salon offering only organic and non-toxic products to our clients. Exclusively using Organic Salon Systems. The Verde team was the first in the nation to become Master Colorists in our field. Required: Must be Licensed Cosmetologist Up to One Year program where stylist will assist for Owner exclusively Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. (Option to add days available in order to grow your business while assisting) Strong sales and customer service background preferred Must have an interest in health, nutrition, environment, and helping others. Some continued education paid for and provided by Verde, includes certification in Organic Color Systems. www.verdesalonaz.com 480-786-1111
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HOME REMODELING CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior, Kitchen & Bath, Room Additions. Dedicated to the beauty of your home. Licensed-Bonded-Insured. ROC#088929. 480-839-4452.
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Termite and Pest Control. Home Sealing. Residential and Commercial. Over 22 years of experience. AZ License #8918 Tony 602-757-8252. tony.varsity@yahoo.com www.varsitytermiteandpestcontrol.com
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IN THE EAST VALLEY Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 243297 - General Handyman Repair - Doggie Door Installation (doors and walls) - Electrical (Minor) - Plumbing (Minor) - Irrigation Repairs - Drywall Repairs - Stucco Repairs - Door & Trim - and more! Specializing in “The Small Job” Gerald Fox, owner, 480-278-5529. foxhome@q.com Please see website: www.foxhomemaintenance.com
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER CHANDLER/GILBERT *$50.00 OFF with this ad* *NO SERVICE CHARGE* 110% Guarantee* /OWNER OPERATED Small & Large REPAIRS 24/7 Slab leak, water main, hot water heaters, & sewer repair specialist. Water softening specialist, water filters, and reverse osmosis. 100 year warranty on parts & labor.* BBB A+ Rating. BBB Ethics Award Winner. Chandler Chamber of Commerce Employer of Choice Award. *Call for details. 480-726-1600
Family Owned and Operated. Servicing Chandler/Gilbert for 15 years. We provide quality work at DISCOUNT PRICES! FREE ON-SITE ESTIMATE AND LEAK DETECTION. Water Heater Installs - $197. Faucets $69 - Toilets $69 - Garbage Disposals $69 - Water Softeners $125 - Kitchen Sinks $139 - WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN BATH TUB REMODELS. Limited Time Offer - 50 Gallon Gas Water Heater with Installation - $619. Call us today @ 480-570-7769! All installs include a 5 year warranty on parts and labor Guaranteed! No job too big or too small!
Current openings for 3-4 year olds. Tues/Wed/Thur 8:45 - 11:45am. Caring Mom w/Teaching Degree. Separate Preschool Classroom. Small Class Size. ABC’s, Music, Arts/Crafts, Group Time, Worksheets, Peer Interaction & More! Call Angela, 480-899-0553, Alma School & Germann area www.missangelaspreschool.vpweb.com and read the great review
HOME SERVICES DRAPERIES & MORE Specializing in custom window treatments: Draperies, valances, cornices, bedding, pillows and sew much more. From fabrics to drapery hardware to installation, let this be your one stop shop. For a free consultation call: Tracy Marquez 480-895-2094 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! **I accept VISA, MC **
GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS Family Owned with 33 years EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures. Install new one or repair what you have, insulated units, window glass, mirrors, patio door glass, table tops to protect table. QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates. WESLEY’S GLASS & MIRROR Call 480-306-5113, wesleysglass.com.
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best! Family Owned and Operated. 7 days a week/24 Hour Emergency Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC243721. AFFORDABLE - Price Match Any Licensed Competitor. ANY make or model of Door/Opener. Spring Replacement. FREE Safety Inspection. $50 OFF ANY REPAIR. CALL 480-361-9700.
HOUSE CLEANING MIGHTY MEN MAINTENANCE Painting Interior/Exterior, Drywall & Stucco Repair, General Home Repair, All Carpentry/Trim, Remodel, Electric/Plumbing (Minimal), Small Welding Jobs. Licensed/Insured. 40 Years Experience. Call Dan 480-371-5531
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TINYTOES CHILDCARE SERVICE (3m East/101 fwy 3m N/202 S Fwy) We welcome little ones to our home to Snuggle, Explore & Learn through Play! Homemade meals ‘n snacks. Preschool activities. M-F, 7:30 am up to 5:30 pm Currently openings Pt/Ft for children 6 weeks thru 24 months. 480-242-7505 tinytoeschildcare@hotmail.com
CREATION STATION Home Preschool has openings for 15 mo’s-4 yr olds. 7:00-5:30 M-F. 24 yrs exp. Large preschool room & outdoor play area. Daily art, songs, worksheets, flashcards, centers and stories. Weekly themes, learn colors, shapes, letters, numbers. Lunch and snack included. Riggs/Cooper. Call Lynn at 883-9306.
SIMPLY GRAND CLEANING SERVICES House cleaning specialists offering weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one time cleanings. Also providing move in/out cleaning service, windows and patios. We only use GREEN environmentally friendly products. High quality services at a great price. Very dependable, insured and with excellent references. $10 off first service with mention of this ad. Call for free estimate. Gary or Sheri, 480-802-1992. www.simplygrandcleaningaz.com
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Residential and window cleaning. Scrub bathrooms, dust furniture, kitchen, vacuum, mop, dust blinds, doors, ceiling fans and baseboards. We provide cleaning supplies. Periodically, one time, move in move out. Locally owned and operated. Small crew. Over 16 years of experience. Call Edna Rodriguez for a free in home estimate. 602-615-4933
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HOUSE CLEANING AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY SUMMER SPECIAL! $25 OFF 1st Service. House Cleaning Services. Residential and Commercial Cleaning. Move-In/Out. Window and Carpet Cleaning. Organization: closets, cabinets, garages and more! 20 years of experience. Impeccable references. Business owned and operated. Same Day Services available. Member of BBB. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Alert Cleaning Services, Inc. Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time! www.alertcleaning.com olga@alertcleaning.com 480-786-3838.
CLEAN CASA CLEANING Reliable house cleaning done right the 1st time!! One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move-in/move-out, etc. Same 2 person crew every time at your house! We bring all our own supplies and equipment. Will customize. References. Take $10 off your first cleaning. Call today!! Amy 602-284-3579.
“FINISHING TOUCH” INDEPENDENT OWNER Mother/Daughter TEAM expanding 18 year business in Chandler & Gilbert. METICULOUS W/AN EYE 4 DETAIL, we provide an Unsurpassed, Consistant, Quality SERVICE with EVERY cleaning! Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. We provide our own supplies and LOVE PETS! Long-term Client References avail. Please Call or text Rita 480-250-9744
CARPET CLEANING BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING Our truck-mounted steam cleaning system will deep clean your carpets, ridding them of unwanted dirt, bacteria, fungus and chemical residues. Upholstery cleaning also available. Tile and grout cleaning. For a clean and healthy carpet, call 480-786-6610 or 602-989-8311. John Downs, Owner/Operator, Ocotillo Resident. Call for monthly specials.
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING 1-story=$115; 2-story=$135. Price includes removing all screens, cleaning windows, inside and out, with screens replaced. Screens cleaned $2.50 each. Sunscreens and rescreening. Same day service. Call 480-201-6471.
“MOM WAS RIGHT” Appearance Counts! PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING Detailed service and tidy inside your home! 1 story-$85 2 story-$125 - up to 35 panes. Price includes inside and out. Screens cleaned $2 each. Pressure washing and fixture cleaning also available. 15 years of accumulated references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643.
PAINTING SERVICES A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC Your quality repaint specialist. Interior/Exterior. Epoxy Floors. Roof Coatings. Stained Concrete. New Construction. FREE ESTIMATES! References available. Owner will be on job. Commercial/Residential. 30 years experience. Licensed-Bonded-InsuredROC 257167. MENTION this ad to receive 5% OFF! 480-244-9119
EAST VALLEY PAINTERS Voted #1 Repaint Specialists! Clean, Friendly Crews. Interior/Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Textures. Concrete Staining. Pool Deck Coatings. Garage Floors. Free Estimates. All Credit Cards Accepted. ROC 153131. 480-688-4770
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO. We are your Sun Lakes premium painters with competitive pricing for all of your Interior and Exterior painting needs. We were established in 1989 and love what we do. We are an Accredited BBB member We also do Venetian Plaster finishes, Power washing, epoxy floors, and wood staining. Licensed Bonded and Insured. ROC 146231 www. Sagebrushpaintco.com Please call Doug for your free Estimate We accept credit cards 602-373-6306
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Father and Son Landscape Maintenance. local residents, 15 yrs experience. English speaking, fast response, professional service. *WEEKLY, BI WEEKLY, MONTHLY SERVICE, *ONE TIME CLEANUPS, *STORM DAMAGE SERVICE, *HAULING SERVICES, *BBQ CLEANING AND REPAIRS. *PET WASTE REMOVAL. Rates start at $25/wk. call Gerard 480-510-1391 for a free and courteous estimate. email gerardingallina@gmail.com
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ANY AREA-UNLIMITED Tree Trimming and Total Yard Clean-up Specialists. We specialize in all tree trimming, pruning, topping, thinning, shaping. Weed removal, mow, edge. Removal and hauling of anything and everything. You name it, we do it! Reasonable, Reliable, and Prompt. Call Vuna Now 480.600.7357.
SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIRS Aqua Masters. System Check-Ups, Troubleshooting, Repairs, Maintenance, Leak Detection, Low Pressure, Valves, Timers, Heads, System-Add-ons. Call 480-478-0073. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. AquaMastersAz.com
TREE WORK SPECIALS All types of tree work performed. Thinning, pruning, removals, palms. You name it we do it. Arborist on staff. Best prices in town! Free estimates. Mention this ad to receive 10% off. Call Tom at 480-436-2337. Licensed, bonded and Insured.
COMPLETE YARD CARE Lawn & Landscape Maintenance (weekly, biweekly & monthly). We Actually Show up! English speaking crews. Servicing your area since 2001.(480)753-4703 Patricia@CompleteYardCare.com
AZ HOME & LAWN SERVICES MUSTANG CARPET & TILE CLEANING Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery Cleaning. Family owned, truck-mounted steam cleaning. We offer 1/2 hour appt time frame, so no waiting around. We include pre-spraying, mild deodorizer and degreasers for high traffic areas at no charge. Member BBB with A rating! “We clean like it’s our own”! 480-688-3003.
WINDOW CLEANING FISH WINDOW CLEANING Let us do the work, your windows and screens will look great: WINDOWS, SUNSCREENS, TRACKS, Mirrors, Ceiling Fans and Power Washing driveways, sidewalks and patios. Call 480-962-4688 now to secure your spot on our cleaning schedule. Accredited Member BBB
VILLAGE PAINTING - Interior/exterior painting - Drywall patches and texture matched - Faux finishes. Small jobs welcome. Call for a free estimate. 35 years in the Valley! ROC# 069679 - 480-814-1588. www.villagepaintingaz.com
LANDSCAPING KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE A Professional and Reliable Maintenance company. Contact us for weekly and biweekly service, one time clean ups, weed control, tree work and more. Call Rick for a free estimate 480-250-6608 or email Kuttingedgelandscape@cox.net and Visit www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
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Complete lawn maintenance including yard clean ups and hauling, sprinkler repair, dethatching, tree trimming, installation. English speaking, reliable and free estimate. Valley wide. We accept most major credit cards. 480-200-9598
Mountain View, Pool, Automatic RV Gate, Built in BBQ & Bar, horse privileges, No HOA, 480-209-8444 www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/4-bedSingle-Family-home-for-sale-by-owner2878-E-WATFORD-CT-85142/23994338
VEHICLE FOR SALE VEHICLE FOR SALE 99’ MERCEDES. B. CL 500 COUPE; 2 Door, 91,000 Miles, Sunroof & Chrome 17” Wheels, heated seats, Burwood trim, “Mint” Beautiful car in Chandler area, garaged, N/S a must see! $13,500 972-898-5117
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Here’s a rare opportunity to live on a greenbelt for privacy and a lake home site for relaxing views and a serene lifestyle. This perfect home features new carpet, tile, and paint with the washer, dryer, and refrigerator all included. Close to Superstition Mall and I60 in Mesa.
Fantastic floor plans featuring 4, 5, or 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a large 3 car garage. Spacious living and family rooms, island kitchen with breakfast bar, and dining nook. Master suite upstairs with huge walk-in closet and covered patio are already included. Priced at $356,800 and just minutes from Intel, shopping, dining, and so much more.
And the 202 is even closer. This 1,635 sqft home shows very sharp, and features lots of tile floors, a big open kitchen, and a split master bedroom. It could be yours at $204,988!
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GORGEOUS WATER FRONT HOME AT $182,000!
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IT’S GATED IN CHANDLER AT $358,950!
BRAND NEW 2,046 SQFT AT $198,400
RARE RV GARAGES AND LARGE LOTS!
WHAT? A NEW 1,778 SQFT HOME AT $174,950
This jaw dropping 3,050 SQFT home blows other homes away. Built as a 3 BDR plus loft with a 4th BDR option. You’ll step thru the foyer and awe at the magnificence of soaring ceilings, total openness with style, 3 kitchen options, and first floor master. There’s four parks, thousands in incentives, and a low HOA.
This terrific 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home can be yours! And it includes an island kitchen, W/I pantry, huge master bedroom w/a walk out deck, 2 tone custom paint, front yard landscaping, and a large 2,046 sqft. $3,500 in incentives. HOA includes basic cable and garbage collection. Close to shopping and freeways.
You won’t believe these 3,500 SQFT. Homes at $415,900. 4 BDR’s, 2.5 baths, and 4 CAR GARAGE all standard! You can expand to 6 BDR’s, 4.5 baths, and 6 garage spaces with a maximum of 4,207 SQFT all on one floor. RV GARAGES are limited & free! 17,000 SQFT LOTS and $10,000 in OPTIONS are included. IN QUEEN CREEK.
It’s true, no more “As Is,” No more Short Sale nonsense, just a brand new home to call yours. Island kitchen, big pantry, 4 beds, 2.5 baths, a huge master W/ a walk out porch, and close to shopping, freeways, and lakes.
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OVER 3,500 SQ FT WITHIN MINUTES FROM INTEL! Immaculate floor plans featuring soaring ceilings, gourmet island kitchen with breakfast nook and granite counters, Master suite with sitting area and extensive walk-in closet, spacious bedrooms, loft area, 3 car garage, and a covered patio. Located in a master planned community close to ample shopping, dining, entertainment, freeway access, and more. All for only $382,500!
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GORGEOUS 5 BDR FULTON AT LANTANA RANCH Huge 3,119 sqft, 5 bdrs, loft, 2.5 baths, formal living and dining, great room. Spacious open kitchen, gas appliances, ample cabinets, and decorative crown molding. You’ll love the craftsmanship of wood floors and exquisite tile work. A large deck looks out to the backyard oasis, refreshing pool and play area, and RV gates to easily store your toys.
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AN AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL FLOOR-PLAN!
GATED, 4,610 SQFT, 5 BDR AT $399,950!
OVER 2,060 SQFT AT $154,888!
There’s so much for so little. There’s a Portico entry to a very private courtyard opening to a foyer that explodes to a huge great room, island kitchen w/ butler, and walk-in pantry, split master bdr, den, living room and an option for a casita. 4 big bdrs, 3.5 bth, 3 car garage at $354,990 in Gilbert!
And it’s built with a private study, loft, 12x20 SQFT formal dining room, incredible piano island kitchen, separate L/R and F/R, 4.5 baths, and a master suite and bath to die for. Your closing costs are paid and granite, front landscaping, and $5,000 in options are all included in Chandler.
Just wait until you see this exceptionally upgraded home. There's extensive tiled floors, a huge island kitchen with cherry cabinets, and a large pantry. No rear neighbors, and it’s fully landscaped in Maricopa.
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AN INCREDIBLE 2,385 SQFT AT $197,400!
INDULGE YOURSELF, IT’S INSPIRING!
5 BDR AT WARNER RANCH
Step right in to the comfort you’ve been longing for. Big island kitchen, with lots of cabs and storage. Formal dining, a separate breakfast area and a 20 ft great rooms for that big screen. Up to $15,000 off spec homes or closing cost credits.
Space, storage and quiet spaces define this appealing 2,543 SQFT split floor plan that can be built as a 5 bedroom. 3 kitchens to choose from, and front courtyard that bring the outdoors in for a peaceful sanctuary. The perfect combination of luxury and a soothing retreat. In Gilbert at $304,990.
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$10,000 closing cost incentive, and it’s right across from the neighborhood park with volleyball, bball, tot lot & more. A huge island kitchen & family room look out to a large covered patio and sparkling pool. Big open floor plan, 3 baths, and a 3 car garage make this the perfect home in Chandler, $398,900.
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