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Primary voters elect new council GM opens IT and approve Home Rule Innovation Center BY JOAN WESTLAKE

The predicted importance of the primary election was confirmed Tuesday, Aug. 26. Even in a crowded field of candidates, it appears that sole council incumbent Kevin Hartke, former Mesa police Officer Terry Roe and project manager Rene Lopez have won

the three council seats outright, ending the need for a November runoff. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny ran unopposed and was re-elected. Chandler’s Home Rule measure also was approved, which means that $104 million will not need

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WINNING SIGNS: Winning City Council candidates, from left, Rene Lopez, Terry Roe and Kevin Hartke with Keith Frankel, celebrate on election night. Photo courtesy of Rene Lopez

BY TRACY HOUSE

General Motors opened its fourth Information Technology Innovation Center, adding Chandler to its list of locations already operating in Warren, Michigan, Austin, Texas and Roswell, Georgia. The grand opening was held Friday, Aug. 22 with approximately 500 facility employees in attendance in addition to guests that included Randy Mott, senior vice president, global information technology and chief information ofﬁcer; Mayor Jay Tibshraeny; U.S. Reps. Matt Salmon and Kyrsten Sinema; Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs; and Speaker of the House Andy Tobin. In his opening remarks, Mott said, “I would like to just say it’s hard to believe that just 17 months ago we were here in March of 2013 announcing our decision to open General Motors fourth IT Innovation Center in Chandler.” The 170,000 square-foot facility, located at 2900 W. Geronimo Pl., was completed in June. The center is expected to employ 1,000 workers,

Chandler Regional hopes to meet demand with new 5-story tower

RIBBON CUTTING: Randy Mott, senior vice president, global information technology and chief information ofﬁcer, was joined by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and other invited guests in the ofﬁcial ribbon cutting of the new GM IT Innovation Center. STSN photo by Tracy House

hiring 500 more during the next ﬁve years. “Today, approximately 25 percent of our folks are recent graduates from local and regional universities. Another 25 percent of them are seasoned professionals newly located to the greater Phoenix area,” Mott said. SEE INNOVATION CENTER PAGE 4

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Before Tuesday, Aug. 26, patients who needed services at Chandler Regional Medical Center most likely encountered long wait times before being admitted to the facility. Hospital officials hope that problem is solved with the addition of a 96-bed, five-story tower. “We anticipate moving patients through the hospital much more rapidly,” says Tim Bricker, president and CEO of Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers. “We need more capacity to meet the needs of the community.” The $125 million project, which began in December 2011, includes a 171,000-square-foot expansion, spread throughout the tower and basement. The space boasts a new emergency

RIBBON CUTTING: Peter Menor, vice president of hospital operations, Tim Bricker, president and CEO of Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers, and Brian Evans, manager of hospital security, have a ribbon cutting for the new 96-bed tower that opened Tuesday, Aug. 26. Submitted photo

room, 56 treatment spaces and four trauma bays. Two helipads were added, and the radiology department was expanded. The former emergency room, which closed at the end of August, treated about 65,000 patients annually. The new facility can accommodate

CELEBRATE DANCE: Savannah Goebel of the Youth American Ballet Company shows perfect form during her performance in the Bogle Theatre. STSN photo by Tim Sealy For more photos of the Chandler Center for the Arts’ 25th anniversary see p. 60

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to be cut from services to Chandler. Results were not finalized as of press time, as early-voting ballots and other provisional ballots had yet to be counted. These include voters who dropped off early ballots at the polls on Tuesday; those who lacked identification at the polls and had until Friday to prove eligibility; those whose names were not on the voting list; and other voters who encountered any other problem at the polls. Hartke, Roe and Lopez are endorsed by the Legislative District 17 Republican Party. The trio held its election night festivities together at Flordino’s Pizza and Pasta, owned by Lopez’s campaign chairman and outgoing Councilman Jeff Weninger. J.D. Mesnard and Weninger won places on the ballot for Legislative District 17 House of Representatives in the November general election. Roe and Lopez replace Trinity Donovan and Weninger, whose terms expire in January. Retired principal Sam Huang, former Intel engineer Chelle Daly and former Mayor of Fountain Hills Jon Beydler finished fourth, fifth and sixth. As of press time, Hartke had 12,398 votes, Roe 10,732 and Lopez 8,795, according to the Maricopa County Recorder. Lopez, who had run unsuccessfully previously, says he relied very much on Weninger’s advice and direction. Some of the mailers and other campaign promotions combined the three successful candidates.

Tibshraeny, who also addressed the audience, said, “This is a great day, not just for Chandler, not just for the region or the county, but for the State of Arizona.” He thanked GM employees, the City Council, the City staff and the Arizona Commerce Authority. He said the addition of GM to the Price Road Corridor adds to Chandler’s reputation as an innovation-and-technology hub. “This project, along with others, means high quality, sustainable jobs,” Tibshraeny said. “It means that we further diversify, which is really critical, our workforce and adds a positive economic impact to our community,

“We share very similar visions and goals for ﬁscal responsibilities and putting the needs of the citizens of Chandler ﬁrst,” says Lopez. “From the campaigns, we come into the council with the established, positive relationships that will help accomplish the work that needs done.” One Chandler issue that will be on on the November ballot is whether to extend term limits so that council members can serve as many as three consecutive four-year terms. Opponents say turnover brings new vitality and ideas while proponents of the measure argue longer terms foster continuity and opportunities to serve on regional organizations.

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and more importantly, to the State of Arizona.” According to a press release, GM’s IT innovation centers are part of a companywide transformation to improve performance, reduce the cost of ongoing operations and increase its delivery of innovation. “We have made signiﬁcant progress transforming GM IT over the past 20 months,” Mott said. “The success of the Chandler Innovation Center is yet another important proof point that illustrates our progress.” Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.

Joan Westlake is a freelance writer for the STSN. She can be reached at news@santansun.com

ON DISPLAY: Onlookers had an up-close look at a Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac Escalade outside the GM IT Innovation Center on Aug. 22 as part of the center’s ofﬁcial opening. STSN photos by Tracy House

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nearly 80,000 patients a year. The intensive-care unit also was expanded. Bricker says 32 more beds were added to the existing 17 critical care beds. Sixty four general hospital beds for patients who are not critically ill, but still need to be hospitalized, were added to the new tower. The hospital now houses 16 operating rooms, which, Bricker says, will significantly expand the surgery capabilities. “The hospital itself is a beautiful space,” he says. “We designed it in such a way that the physical environment is intended to contribute to healing.” The design features natural light, artwork, colors and tones that are soothing and calming. Additional renovations, such as a new front entrance, lobby, chapel and dining area, are being completed. “After the new hospital tower opens next week, we have another six months or so for renovations,” Bricker explains. Chandler Regional opened a level I trauma center in March, which, Bricker says, is busier than anticipated, having treated more than 800 trauma patients. “We are on a pace right now to probably be 60 percent busier than anticipated,” he says. “We obviously knew there was a community need. Our experience has confirmed that. We know that there are many patients that wouldn’t be with us today if the trauma center was not open.”

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ROOMS: The trauma operating room was a part of the expansion project of the new ﬁve-story tower at Chandler Regional. Submitted photo When Chandler Regional opened at what is now McQueen Road and Chandler Boulevard in 1961, it staffed 25 employees for its 42-bed facility. In 1984, the hospital moved to its current location at 1955 W. Frye Rd. In 1996, the hospital received $40 million in bonds for a 10-year expansion. A 140,000-square-foot tower was added in 2002, which included a women’s center, outpatient diagnostic imaging and a dedicated emergency CT and MRI. Two new labs and an additional

nine-bed holding unit for its cardiac catheterization laboratory was added in 2011. A neonatal intensive-care unit with 12 private patient rooms was added the following year. 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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Elevation Chandler closer to coming down BY TIM J. RANDALL

There are considerable changes ahead for 26 acres next to the Chandler Fashion Center near the Loops 101 and 202. The site holds a decade-long debacle known as Elevation Chandler, a skeleton of a six-story hotel plan that went financially bust in 2006. That changed, however, last month when the Chandler City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance for Chandler Veridian. The mixed-use development includes retail and a hotel in the northern half of the parcel northwest of the Loop 101/ Loop 202 interchange. Office buildings would be in the center of the parcel with multifamily residential in the southern half. The new project is undertaken by Hines, a privately owned real estate partnership with 272 million square feet of building space in more than 855 properties. “Hines is very excited about moving forward with the mixed-use Chandler Viridian development,” says Chris Anderson, managing direction for Hines in Phoenix. “From the beginning, Chandler Viridian has been a strong focus of Hines to create a place where people can live comfortably, work efficiently and enjoy the amenities offered by this outstanding location in the city of Chandler.” Anderson notes that the project will be developed in phases, provided the City Council opts to provide final sign-

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CHANDLER FASHION CENTER: Overview of proposed zoning. Submitted photo

off on the development package in early September. “The delivery of Chandler Viridian to this point has been a result of a strong collaboration of the City of Chandler public officials, planning staff, citizen input and our design team that will finally realize the great potential this location embraces,” Anderson says. The remainder of 2014 will involve Hines finalizing the purchase of the north and south parcels. The demolition and clean-up of the old Elevation structure will likely occur in early 2015. As the project unfolds, the site will

offer considerable outdoor access with connected walking paths and integration to Chandler Fashion Center and Chandler’s public transportation. According to the Hines Viridian overview statement, “The development of Chandler Viridian is centered on creating places for people to gather, relax and contemplate.” Anderson adds, “Hines has a longstanding reputation for delivering highquality projects that positively impact the community and its citizens.” With Viridian, Chandler adds another signiﬁcant accomplishment to its

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strong resume of strategic and dynamic expansion. “We are excited to see this plan develop going forward and make a positive impact on the area,” says Chandler Vice Mayor Rick Heumann. “From an economic perspective, this project is a great driver of growth. The mixed-use concept will add businesses, workers and consumers.” Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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Garmin celebrates new building in Chandler BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

With Chandler and Arizona ofﬁcials on hand, Garmin cut the ribbon to its new 60,000-square-foot research-anddevelopment facility. Garmin employees, Chandler Chamber of Commerce members, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, members of the Chandler City Council and U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema were among the dignitaries who spoke and ofﬁciated at the ceremony. “Recently, we’ve been expanding and decided it was time for us to have more of an Arizona presence,” states Merlin Smith, director of auto OEM software at the Garmin Chandler facility. “Garmin has a total of three facilities in Arizona…a lot of people don’t know that. We have a facility in Tucson and then an R&D facility here, and we have a small manufacturing facility up in Deer Valley.” Located at 480 N. Juniper Dr., the new building will support Garmin’s software engineering needs in aviation, automotive original-equipment manufacturing and desktop applications. “We are delighted to open such a state-of-the-art research-anddevelopment facility here in Chandler,” says Smith. “We chose to expand in Chandler because there is a large population of highly skilled engineers here locally and we have very much appreciated the support of both the city and state throughout the process.”

BUILDING THE FUTURE: The new Garmin facility in Chandler is the company’s ﬁrst LEEDcertiﬁed building. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

Garmin had leased space at a nearby office in Chandler for five years before opening the new facility, which will offer 141 new jobs. This is Garmin’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold-certified building. Seventy percent of the building’s electrical needs will be supported by solar power. Twenty percent of the building materials were recycled materials. It will use 30 percent less water than a traditionally constructed building and uses an abundance of natural light. The building includes 23 conference rooms, opencollaboration spaces, whiteboard walls, 180 covered parking spaces, solar panels, four labs and a mother’s room. Additional comfort features include showers, table

tennis, basketball and volleyball courts and a large grassy recreation area. Sinema praised Garmin for choosing Chandler as the site for its expansive building and addressed the company’s many employees at the event. “For everyone who is here working in R&D...it is important to know that the work that you’re doing is making a measureable difference in the lives of people that you sell your products to,” Sinema says. “It’s an incredible privilege to see so many smart, talented people choose Chandler as their home.” She continues that Chandler is “a real center for growth.” “And a big part of that credit goes to the mayor and council who have been impressively recruiting companies just

IT’S OFFICIAL: Garmin ofﬁcials, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, the Chandler City Council and Chandler Chamber of Commerce members preside over the ofﬁcial ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

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Recap of recent Chandler City Council meeting The Chandler City Council met in mid-August and took action on 66 agenda items including: • Approved a rezoning for Chandler Viridian, a commercial and multifamily development, planned for the southwest corner of the Loop 101 Freeway and Frye Road. • Approved rezoning for Continuum at Dobson Road, a planned development of five office buildings and one hotel on the northwest corner of Dobson and Queen Creek roads, to allow for the development of parcels less than 15 acres. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, series 2014, not to exceed $250 million and authorized the management services director to determine whether it is in the City’s best interest to sell the bonds in a competitive bid or through a negotiated sale. • Approved the transfer of property between the City’s Municipal Utilities Department and the Housing Division and authorized the development of two affordable rental-housing units, which would be leased to qualified families. The 7,000-square-foot lot is across the street from one of the City’s existing rental properties at 127 N. Kingston St. • Approved a preliminary development plan for the Ocotillo Plaza Shopping Center, on the

northwest corner of Alma School and Queen Creek roads, to change the existing signage and include additional commercial buildings, including drivethrus. • Approved a preliminary development plan for an amendment to the Intel Ocotillo Campus master plan that provides a projection of future site development. • Approved annual membership dues to Valley Metro Rail Inc. (METRO), in the amount of $50,000, and the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, in the amount of $82,701. • Awarded a construction contract to Nesbitt Contracting Co. Inc., for Gilbert Road Improvements Phase III, from Chandler Heights Road to Hunt Highway, in an amount not to exceed $5,003,048. • Approved the purchase and installation on baseball ﬁelds 1-6 at the Snedigar Sportsplex of 12 shade structures by Shade ‘N Net in the amount of $74,535. • Approved special-event liquor licenses for the Chandler Center for the Arts for the Mariachi Festival on Oct. 12, and for the Larry the Cable Guy performance on Oct. 18. Also approved a special-event liquor license for the Downtown Chandler Community Foundation for the annual Rock the Block event along Arizona Avenue on Nov. 8.

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• Approved a new contract for City Manager Rich Dlugas in the amount of $203,088. • Denied a use permit to build a single-family dwelling within the multifamily residential district on the property at 380 S. Washington St. The council also held a public hearing on the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details Community Planning and Development Programs and is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. At the conclusion of the regular meeting, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny welcomed Chandler’s new Communications and Public Affairs Director Matt Burdick. The mayor and council also thanked Economic Development Director Christine Mackay for her 16 years of service; she is taking a position with the City of Phoenix. Tibshraeny noted that the new shade structures at Snedigar Sportsplex give spectators a better experience and he gave an update on Chandler’s two newest parks, Centennial and Valencia, which are being completed next month and dedicated later this fall. It was acknowledged that the Center for the Arts commemorated its 25th anniversary in August. Councilman Jack Sellers asked the community to support 5-year-old Ethan Butters, a local golf

phenomenon who competed in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in North Carolina. Vice Mayor Rick Heumann reminded everyone that schools are back in session and to be aware that “15 means 15” in school zones. He also encouraged all those registered to go vote to do so. Councilman Kevin Hartke announced that the new Level I Trauma Center at Chandler Regional Medical Center is open, and he invited residents to the next session of the Mayor’s Listening Tour at 7p.m. on Sept. 9, at 1150 W. Erie St. Councilwoman Nora Ellen reminded people that August was Drowning Impact Awareness Month and to watch children around water. She recently taped a show focusing on drowning prevention for Chandler Channel 11, which is streamed at www.chandleraz. gov/video. During another City Council meeting last month, the council took action on nine items. This included adopting two resolutions authorizing a Crime Victim Assistance Program Grant Agreement between the City and the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. The grants cover the expenses for a victim-services specialist in the police department, with DPS providing 80 percent and ACJC 20 percent of the SEE CHANDLER CITY COUNCIL RECAP PAGE 11

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funding. The position interacts with victims of actual or threatened crime in the Chandler community to assist in their recovery. At the beginning of the meeting, Tibshraeny welcomed members of the Tainan City, Taiwan, Little League team and their coaches, who were here touring the state. They practiced and played games with the Chandler National Little League Team. Scheduled appearances concluded with Tibshraeny welcoming members of the City’s Housing and Human Services Commission and proclaiming Aug. 22, as CDBG Day in Chandler in recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program, which is responsible for funding many critical programs in the community. The next meeting of the City Council is a regular meeting at 7 p.m., followed by a study session on Monday, Sept. 8. Council meetings are aired live, as well as replayed, on Chandler Channel 11 and streamed on the web at www. chandleraz.gov/video.

Three-day FEMA basic disaster training available Learn about the options and the skills necessary, in an emergency or disaster, to secure home, family and neighbors in a free, 21-hour, three-day FEMA Chandler Community Emergency Response Team Basic Class taught by specially certified Chandler firefighters. You must be at least 16 years old. After completing the course, attendees take part in a disasterdrill simulation. The course takes place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 4 and Oct. 11, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oct. 18, at Chandler Fire Health and Medical Training Facility, 3550 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Email CERTAdmin@chandleraz. gov for reservations and information, or call (480) 782-2116. Attendance at this basic course is the first requirement for membership in CERT.

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Chandler City Council awards downtown project Ryan Companies, a national company specializing in office development, construction and management, received the request for proposal for the premier downtown property known as Site 6, located on Arizona Avenue. The firm proposes to develop and lease a mixeduse project of two office buildings and

related retail and restaurants as well as outdoor dining, pedestrian walkways and open space. “We expect this to be a signature development project in downtown,” says Kim Moyers, downtown redevelopment manger for the City of Chandler. “It is expected to open up much-needed

ofﬁce space, bringing jobs to downtown, while building on the momentum we have as an entertainment destination.” The project is being built in two phases based on market conditions and pre-leasing. City staff is negotiating a development agreement to be presented to the council by spring.

City staff receive recognition Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Councilwoman Trinity Donovan and the rest of the council recognized the City’s 2014 Employees of the Year during a Monday, Aug. 11, study session. They are: Deborah Moreno, community services; Mike Pallas, fire, health and medical; Wes Thomson, general government; Melissa Deanda, police; Chris Sikora, management services; and Sam Andrea, transportation and development. The municipal utilities winners were

members of the Solid Waste Services Division: Justin Baldwin; Peggy Clemens; Traci Conaway; Jeremy Dickman; Mary Dorsch; Stephanie Gomez; Scott Irwin; Mike Jada; Patrick Johnson; Mark King; Silas Lal; Rosalina Ortega; James Salazar; Tabitha Sauer; Christine Vrabec. Also recognized were several City employees for their years of service including: Charlie Estrella, 10 years, municipal utilities; Anupa Jain, 15 years, municipal utilities; Niki Tapia, 15 years,

Academy presents HOA management expertise Attend the free Homeowners Association Academy to network and learn from experts knowledgeable in HOA management. The academy includes four classes scheduled 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays Sept. 16, through Oct. 7. The City of Chandler partners with Mulcahy Law Firm PC, Shaw and Lines LLC, Torrent Resources and Chandler’s Storm Water Management Program to present the academy, which is being held in training rooms A and B on the second floor of Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave. Contact the Neighborhood Programs Office at (480) 782-4354 to register. Find applications at www.chandleraz. gov/neighborhoods. Class topics include: • Sept. 16: Legislative Update and How to Effectively Deal with Rental Properties. Participants receive an in-depth review of the community association bills passed in the 2014 legislative session and engage in discussions related to rentals and the applicable new laws. • Sept. 23: Save the Association Money by Maintaining Dry Wells

and the Reserve Study. This class provides an overview on association dry wells and discusses common systems, inspection and maintenance and applicable city requirements. Participants also discuss Reserve Studies and their importance as the community ages. • Sept. 30: CC&R Enforcement and Collections Simplified. Participants learn about proactive approaches and the five secrets to collecting assessments and using the association’s available legal remedies to collect delinquencies. • Oct. 7: Properly Choose Vendors and Protect the Association Concerning Vendor Transactions. Learn the proper steps an HOA should take when hiring vendors such as management companies, landscapers and attorneys. Enrollment priority for the Chandler HOA Academy is given to Chandler residents. Those who complete all four classes receive a Certificate of Completion and are recognized at a future Chandler City Council meeting.

neighborhood resources; and David Payne, 10 years, police. Members of the City’s Employee Wellness Committee joined the mayor in accepting an award from the American Heart Association designating the City a Fit-Friendly Worksite. The mayor then recognized the accounting staff for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Domestic violence awareness event announced Join the City of Chandler Domestic Violence Commission at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., for its sixth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event–Speak, Share, Survive. The event will feature an inspirational keynote speaker who has been impacted by domestic violence. Joannie Sandoval will speak at the kick-off to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The event brings local agency representatives, community partners and citizens together to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in the community and learn about the resources available to help and prevent it. RSVP for the 7:15 a.m. breakfast at www. dvdcommision-awareness.eventbrite. com. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and council members are also scheduled to appear.

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Mayor’s Listening Tour to Little Leaguers from Taiwan, reveal neighborhood initiative Chandler play ball A new neighborhood initiative designed to broaden citizen participation and develop the next generation of neighborhood leaders is being announced by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny at his 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Listening Tour stop at Arizona College Prep—Erie Campus, 1150 W. Erie St. The Mayor’s Listening Tours are held throughout the city in partnership with the Neighborhood Advisory Committee. Prior initiatives have included the City’s Voluntary Demolition Program,

Neighborhood Excellence Awards, DIY Connect and formation of a Traditional Neighborhood Academy. As with past Listening Tours, the meeting provides residents an opportunity to ﬁnd out about City resources and services including the Neighborhood Registration Program and Neighborhood Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to assist with neighborhood revitalization. Find out more about the grant program at (480) 782-4354.

A Little League baseball team from Tainan City, Taiwan, was in Chandler recently on a goodwill tour and cultural exchange. Free exhibition games were arranged between the Taiwan team and the Chandler National Little League Team at Snedigar Sportsplex. The City worked with the local Taiwanese Community, the Taiwan

Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Governor’s Ofﬁce to organize the games and tour that included cultural exchanges with Chandler youth, visits to several professional baseball facilities, recognition of the team at a Chandler City Council meeting, a tour of the Grand Canyon and meeting with the governor.

Mayor named VP of League of AZ Cities and Towns Mayor Jay Tibshraeny was named vice president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns as the organization elected three executive ofﬁcers during its annual conference in August. He serves a twoyear term along with Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell, president, and Lake Havasu City Mayor Mark Nexsen, treasurer. In addition to the three ofﬁcers, the group is governed by an Executive Committee made up of mayors and council members from incorporated cities and towns across the state. Tibshraeny is a longstanding member of the Arizona League of Cities and

Towns, serving as treasurer from 2012 to 2014, as well as serving on the Executive Committee from 2000 to 2002, and the National League of Cities Transportation Infrastructure and Services Policy Committee 1986-2002. The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is a voluntary association of all the 91 incorporated cities and towns in the State of Arizona. It provides policy and legislative advocacy, information and inquiry services, along with publications and educational programs to strengthen the quality and efﬁciency of municipal government.

UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE: No matter what language, baseball is the voice of youth as this Little League team from Taiwan spoke with local teams on the ﬁelds of Chandler in August. Photo submitted

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Street construction continues into fall Frye Road between Price and Alma School roads is experiencing minor traffic restrictions while more than 50 aging manholes are rehabilitated. A contractor working for the City, AchenGardner Construction, is expected to complete the project by Thanksgiving. Construction moves down the road west-to-east as repairs are made. Traffic lanes are being reduced or shifted as necessary to accommodate the construction, but work areas are minimized as much as possible to reduce traffic impacts. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times.

September begins the next phase of the Gilbert Road Improvements Project, from just south of Chandler Heights Road to Hunt Highway. Expanding Gilbert Road to four lanes, the project includes sidewalks, bike lanes, curbs, gutters, street lights, storm drainage, traffic signals and landscaping.

November Projects Work on McQueen Road between Ocotillo and Riggs roads is expected to begin early in the month. The project will widen the street to four lanes and will include bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, street lighting, turn lanes,

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traffic signals, storm drainage, medians, landscaping and utility relocation. Late November, the widening to two lanes in each direction of Ocotillo Road between Arizona Avenue and McQueen Road begins. The project will create center-turn bays, bicycle lanes, curb, gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage and landscaping. A new pedestrian signal is being installed where the Paseo Trail (located alongside the Consolidated Canal) crosses Ocotillo Road, and the railroad crossing is being improved. Late in the month, improvements are planned for Queen Creek Road,

west of Price Road, including a new traffic signal at Queen Creek and Old Price roads, new turn bays and work associated with Wells Fargo’s expansion near this location.

Police seek suspects in robbery The Chandler Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who reportedly robbed the Subway at 1020 E. Pecos Rd., at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. One hoodie-wearing suspect collected the money while the second suspect held a handgun. Once the ﬁrst suspect collected the cash, the two left the store. Anyone with information is asked to call CPD at (480) 782-4130, or Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS (948-6377). Silent Witness is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of these suspects. Do not confront these men, as they are armed and considered dangerous.

Suspect descriptions: • Suspect 1: White male (light-skinned), 18-21 years of age; 5 foot, 6 inches to 5 foot, 8 inches; medium-to-thin build wearing a black-and-red pullover hoodie sweatshirt, black shorts, a black or purple baseball cap with a yellow brim, black skater shoes with white low socks, black low-cut gloves. • Suspect 2: White male (light skinned), 18-21 years of age; 5 foot, 9 inches to 6 foot; medium, bulkier build; wearing a white sleeveless shirt, black basketball shorts with blue trim, black skater shoes, medium length (at ears) brown hair, with a tan scarf or rag over face. Suspect 2 displayed a handgun.

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Wang delivers on his promises BY ALISON STANTON

When Realtor Henry Wang works with a buyer or seller, he says his goal is to always exceed his clients’ expectations in every way. This alone, Wang says, helps to set him apart from other Realtors in the area. “When people call, they get a hold of me or I call them right back, and I will do exactly what I say I will do,” he says. “I will never push responsibility away on anyone else. You will never hear me say that, ‘The lender did it’ or ‘That’s the inspector’s fault.’ My job is to make sure everything is right, and that’s why I get a lot of referrals and repeat business.” As leader of The RealtorHenry Group at West USA Realty Revelation, Wang says he can handle any type of residential transaction. “I specialize in everything that has to do with residential real estate for both buyers and sellers, from traditional transactions to short sales and bank-owned properties to working with both buyers and sellers,” Wang says. “I don’t like to say I specialize in any one thing because I’m good at everything I do,” he says. Because his ofﬁce is in Chandler, Wang says around 60 percent of the homes he sells are in the Southeast Valley, but he also has experience in all areas of the Valley, from as far north as Anthem to Casa Grande. During his career, he has sold more than 800 homes and has over $150 million in transactions under his belt.

Wang’s hard work and dedication has caught the eye of others in his profession. He was ranked in the top 1 percent of Realtors nationwide for the last five years, and, for three years in a row, was also ranked as one of the top 50 real estate agents in the Valley by Phoenix Business Journal. Wang began working in real estate more than 10 years ago, when he was dissatisfied with his own Realtor’s performance. He says he wanted to do something challenging that he had never done before. “The real estate business is a great fit for me, because my personality won’t let me just sit idle and not do anything. And since there is always something that needs to be done in real estate, I just keep on going,” he says. “When I take on a customer as a client, it’s just part of my basic pride to do the best possible job for them.” In addition to Wang, The RealtorHenry Group includes six additional full-time, full-service Realtors as well as two transaction managers who help make sure that every client is well-taken care of. Wang says he is pleased the way the housing market has come back since the recent recession. “The market has recovered, and we have gotten to a place that is very steady, with no more crazy ups and downs.” As for trends, Wang says he’s noticed how younger buyers in their 20s and 30s seem more inclined to rent homes rather

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JACK OF ALL REAL ESTATE TRADES: Through his work as a Realtor, Henry Wang says he enjoys being as responsive as he can to his clients, always going the extra mile to make sure the transaction goes smoothly. Submitted photo

than buy. He says he predicts this trend will change in the next few years. “People in their 40s, 50s and 60s make up the majority of the buyers right now.” The RealtorHenry Group and West USA Realty Revelation are located at 4050 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 4, in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 221-3112 or visit www.realtorhenry.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com

David Bush and Kyle White opened Total Fitness Solutions LLC in January with one key goal in mind: to offer their clients corrective exercises that will help them overcome nagging injuries, increase ﬂexibility and functional strength and improve range of motion. White, who is a personal trainer as well as co-owner, says he and Bush also work with a lot of clients who want to lose weight and reduce their overall body-fat percentage, as well as young athletes. In addition to the corrective exercise programs, small group and aerobics classes are available, as well as yoga classes. “Even though we are located in Sun Lakes, we pull clients in from all parts of the Southeast Valley,” White says. They work with people ranging in age from youth to seniors. Instead of offering a one-size-ﬁts-all approach to exercise, White says their one-on-one training programs are individualized. SEE TOTAL FITNESS PAGE 19

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Doing Business 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

Koalaﬁed Blind and Shutter Repair Owner: Jerry Levinson How long in business: Since Aug. 8 Specialty: Resource for consumer education and awareness in Arizona Unique features: Property value beneﬁts from blind repair, replacement slats and shutter repair and many other helpful design tips that can save thousands of dollars while not economizing on the style in the Phoenix area. Address: 1986 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Phone: (602) 502-8723 Website: www.phoenixblindrepairs.com

Life In Motion LLC Owner: Julia Johnson How long in business: Two and a half years in Chandler, 25 years total Specialty: In-home personal training Unique features: Fitness training in your own home; balance, strength and other exercise for all ﬁtness abilities and/or limitations. Hours: Various Phone: (480) 264-9567

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Local real estate executives launch ‘Home Matters Live!’ Jane and Al Andersen—radio hosts, business owners and real estate executives—have launched a talk show focusing on home and lifestyle called “Home Matters Live!” at The Living Room in Downtown Ocotillo. The show, which premiered on Saturday, Aug. 23, will be presented live on the third Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The next event is Saturday, Sept. 20. Visit www.homematterslive.com for registration details, show schedule and topics. The show is free, but registration is requested. The show “Home Matters Live!” features three home-and-lifestyle experts every month, bringing their expertise, experience and products and services to life on the show. Topics will include home decor, remodeling ideas, backyard and landscaping design trends, home renovation cost versus value, new home construction, green home improvements, technology trends and kitchen and bath ideas. The Andersens’ inspiration for “Home Matters Live!” came from the monthly article they write in a local magazine. Jane thought that if she could bring the topics to a live audience monthly, they would be able to inform, inspire, engage and entertain in ways that aren’t possible through the magazine. “The topics may be different than the magazine article, but, the idea of the show will be to feature local and area retailers, vendors, professionals and trades that will bring their expertise and services to the public,” Jane says. SEE TV SHOW PAGE 25

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“This approach really helps to set us apart,” White says. “We do an in-depth assessment of people that includes their static and dynamic posture.” Depending on what clients come in for, he and Bush can use a device called a goniometer to take range-ofmotion measurements in the ankles and hips, while also checking for certain movements that might indicate there is an imbalance. “Based on any deviation in movement, we can see where any imbalances may be, and we can create a personalized program that lets the weaker muscles do more of the work.” Total Fitness Solutions LLC is membership-based, White says, and most clients purchase a certain number of appointments with a trainer. “Most people sign on long term, and then they can also come in to work on their own and do their homework assignments we give them,” he says. “And when our clients leave for the season, we also give them homework that they can do when they are back home.” White says clients are re-assessed along the way to check for progress and improvement, which in turn may lead to adjustments in their personalized program. Seeing people make marked and noticeable improvements in their strength, posture and stamina is very fulﬁlling, White says. He recalls a client who started coming to Total Fitness

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Couple wins $10,000 for new home search Surprised with $10,000 from The Great Home Giveaway, Dennis and Alberta Barrett of the East Valley say they are thrilled to use the winnings to help them find the perfect home for their needs. The Barretts are the third winners of this national contest offering more than a quarter million dollars to potential homebuyers. More than 200 real estate agents nationwide, including Carol Royse of The Carol Royse Team at Keller Williams Realty East Valley, Tempe, are sponsoring the contest with Commissions Inc. and First Option Mortgage. “We were so surprised to win this money,” says Alberta Barrett. “With this $10,000, we can now consider a wider range of homes, and hopefully find one that will allow us to relax and enjoy our family and friends.” The Barretts, who are originally from Hawaii, retired and moved to the East Valley about five years ago. They have worked with The Carol Royse Team in the past and have decided to work with it again to find their next home “This money will really be a game changer for the Barretts, and we are delighted to play a part in helping them find just what they want,” said Royse. “The Great Home Giveaway is a wonderful way for us to serve clients like the Barretts and make a real impact on their lives.” Commissions Inc., which offers the

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Chamber hosts events, networking groups throughout September A slew of events, including the 13th annual golf tournament, workshops and weekly lead group meetings are offered throughout September, providing ample opportunities for chamber members to meet other business owners in their own community. Events are held at the chamber ofﬁce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler, unless otherwise noted. To register, 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.

Golf tournament seeking more foursomes Get your foursome ready for the chamber’s golf tournament presented by San Tan Ford from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. There are several ways to be involved with the chamber golf tournament. Sponsorships are available to ﬁt any budget. Don’t really like to golf, but want exposure for your business? Contests and hole sponsorships offer visibility to tournament participants, including community and business leaders. Get your company noticed; sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call (480) 963-4571.

Associates. Brooks Honaker oversaw the donation of more than 3,500 pounds of Gatorade, making Bowman & Associates the recipient of the “Most Pounds per Employee Award.” This is the second year in a row that Bowman & Associates was recognized.

East Valley Business Expo set for Oct. 1 The East Valley Business Expo, which will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa, is the largest annual event of its kind in the East Valley. The expo provides a dynamic setting for both business-to-business and business-toconsumer outreach and sales. Meet more than 1,000 potential customers in just one day, with exhibits enabling businesses to answer questions, overcome objections and even close the sale on the spot. The East Valley Business Expo is all about helping you reach your best customers and prospects in just one day. For more information, or to register as an exhibitor or attendee, visit www. eastvalleybusiness.expo.com.

Chandler Chamber Voter Card With the elections around the corner, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again play a signiﬁcant role in the election process. Representing more than 1,200 businesses and more than 100,000 employees, the chamber has a responsibility to provide members with effective public policy. The chamber public affairs committee’s recommendations were presented to the Board of Directors, who then voted on the ﬁnal endorsements.

The 2014 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and the last day to register is Monday, Oct. 6.

Bowman & Associates wins award The Chandler chamber would like to thank all the businesses that participated in the Christmas in July Food Drive. During the month of July, Chandler’s businesses collected cash and nonperishable food items that amounted to more than 20,000 pounds of food. This made a tremendous contribution to stocking the food shelves at United Food Bank. The chamber would like to thank AutoNation Honda of Chandler for collecting food items and setting up a Christmas tree in their showroom to promote the drive. They would also like to thank and congratulate Bowman &

The Chandler chamber recently sent out a re-opt-n text to all of its subscribers to respect their privacy. If individuals would like to continue receiving text updates from the chamber, text ChandlerAZ to 411247 to receive text messages on general updates, events, reminders and announcements; text ChandlerDeals to 411247 to receive text updates on specials going on around the Chandler area; text ChandlerEDU to 411247 to receive text updates on educational seminars, training programs and announcements and text ChandlerEvents to 411247 to receive text updates on upcoming events, ribbon cuttings and reminders. If you are a Chandler chamber member who has a special going on, or a deal you would like to share with the Chandler community, email deals@ chandlerchamber.com and give a short description, 160 characters or less, about the special. The deal will be sent out in text-message alerts.

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Wednesday, Sept. 10, the SRP Gubernational Candidate Forum will be held at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Registration and networking begins at 3:30 p.m.; seating begins at 5 p.m.; welcome remarks begin at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. with Doug Ducey and Fred DuVal, the ﬁnal two candidates for governor of Arizona, as determined by the Aug. 26 primary election. Moderated by the 12 News Team.

The Chandler Business Connection meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. The leads group meets every Tuesday to help business member’s network and grow their business.

The Friday Cafe Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fridays, at Chompies, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. The Friday Cafe Leads Group meets every Friday to help members interact and grow their business. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more.

BASIS Chandler was one of the four BASIS charter schools selected for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Test for Schools. The school didn’t merely take the test, but excelled in it, scoring above Shanghai, the world’s highest-scoring school system, in the areas of reading, math and science. The test was administered in the spring. The OECD Test for Schools is taken by 15-year-old students and not only measured their knowledge of a school’s curriculum, but also how they apply that knowledge to a particular real-world problem.

Coffee with Mayor Jay Tibshraeny Coffee with Mayor Jay Tibshraeny will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Chandler chamber ofﬁce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Chandler. Chamber members have the opportunity to sit down with the mayor and discuss ideas and business issues.

Successful Dynamics Leads Group meets Monday mornings The Successful Dynamics Leads Group is held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler. This leads groups meets every Monday morning to help business members’ network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, upcoming events and more.

Sun Lakes/Ocotillo Networking Group meets Wednesdays The Sun Lakes/Ocotillo Networking Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, at La Casa Blanca, 34605 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. This leads group will focus on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes/Ocotillo area with the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The mission of this group is to develop trustworthy relationships in the Sun Lakes/Ocotillo community while promoting ethical business and returning to the basics of doing business with a handshake.

Go-Getters Leads Group meets on ﬁrst, second and third Thursday Go-Getters Leads Group meets from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays, at Rudy’s Bar B-Q, 7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. The Go-Getters meet the ﬁrst, second and third Thursday of the month to help business members network and grow their businesses. The Go-Getters Leads Group is a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network.

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Internship opportunities offered for college students The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is offering ongoing internships to college students looking for experience in the ﬁelds of marketing, communication, public policy, event planning and business administration. For more information call the chamber at (480) 963-4571.

Cancer center presents a survivor workshop As a result of cancer patients surviving longer, the need for a Survivorship Care Plan is more important now than ever before. Participants will gain a greater understanding about treatment, disease management and side effects, psychological issues and community resources. Survivors of all types of cancer are welcome, but must RSVP to Shayna Diamond at (602) 5677640. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The workshop will be presented by Dr. Ian DeRoock of Ironwood Cancer Resource Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Ironwood CRC, 3686 S. Rome St., Gilbert.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Stephanie Sandro, a Chandler resident, has been named director of operations for Cushman

Sandro named director of operations Stephanie Sandro has been named director of operations for Cushman and Wakeﬁeld of Arizona. A proven administrative leader in a variety of industries, Sandro will oversee the ﬁnancial, administrative and human resources operations for the company in Arizona. Sandro brings to Cushman and

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New Brokerage, MT Real Estate opens in Chandler Chandler resident and firefighter Marc Sepulveda recently launched MT Real Estate with fellow firefighter and Tempe resident Brandon Johnson. Sepulveda, a designated broker, and Johnson, a licensed agent, are entrepreneurs who recognized the

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Chandler resident installed in Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha elected and installed its National Council for the 2014-2016

term at the 52nd National and 41st International Convention in Los Angeles on June 28. The National Council members include Vice President Alumnae II Alicia Pattern Williams from Chandler. Zeta Tau Alpha was founded in 1898 at the State Female Normal School, now Longwood University, in Farmville, Virginia, and has more than 231,000 members worldwide. One of the nation’s largest Greek women’s groups, ZTA develops members’ leadership, academic and service skills and supports breast cancer education and awareness.

Retail lease transactions announced by ZELL ZELL Commercial Real Estate Services Inc., a full-service shopping center management and leasing ﬁrm based in Phoenix, announced retail lease transactions. Carlo & Emilie’s Cantine, a restaurant specializing in sandwiches, salads, specialty meats and cheeses, catering, specialty baked goods, and beer and wine, has leased 1,200 square feet in The Shoppes at Clemente Ranch, located on the southeast corner of Alma School and Germann roads in Chandler.

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RE/MAX agent earns professional designation Stacie Muller of RE/MAX Inﬁnity in Chandler has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation presented by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors. “Stacie has elevated her knowledge of the home-buying experience, and she is exceptionally prepared to provide buyers an outstanding quality of service,” says Bill Ryan, broker and owner. “Seasoned agents like Stacie and the thousands of RE/MAX associates who are already ABR certiﬁed know that extensive education and training is essential to thoroughly represent buyer clients.” The ABR designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on

working directly with buyer clients at every stage of the home-buying process. NAR and its affiliated institutes, societies and councils provide a wide range of programs and services that assist its members in increasing their skills, proficiency and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledge experience and expertise in various real estate sectors and are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses. “Homebuyers want and appreciate working with a professional real estate agent who is qualified and skilled to represent their unique needs in real estate transactions,” says Muller, who has more than 11 years of local real estate experience. “Achieving the ABR

designation is a significant milestone for me, and I’m eager to utilize my elevated skills and expertise when assisting clients find and buy their new homes.” NAR and its affiliates offer designations and certifications for a wide range of real estate specialties. Earning these designations and certifications helps members increase their expertise and marketability, giving them a professional advantage. Muller is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in real estate. For more information, visit www.ArizonaInfinity.com or call (480) 821-4232.

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The couple has secured prizes, discounts and giveaways from area retailers and businesses. The Andersens promise to include a free prize at every show, something they say is important to maintain the energy and excitement. The couple also encourages its audience to stay and have lunch with “Home Matters” guests and continue the conversation over The Living Room’s dishes. For more information about “Home Matters Live!” contact Al Andersen

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Spanish 4 Kids immerses children in foreign language BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Living in China for several years, Ana Maria Lay saw the effects that learning foreign languages can have on youngsters. “When I was living in China, I saw that European kids know many languages, and it helps them in so many ways,” Lay explains. “You never know when your best friend might be from another country.” The experience reinforced that belief so she put her language skills to good use by resurrecting Spanish4kids, a program structured for children ages 3 to 10 at Carebear Preschool. Her company instructs children on the Spanish language, its culture, its people, its art and its food. “I think it’s really important for kids to learn a second language,” says Lay. Some of the children in the program come from nearby Fulton Elementary School to participate in Spanish 4 Kids classes, which take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We start the class with a welcome song and then have circle time,” says Lay. “We talk about the weather and the day of the week and month. We also introduce a topic of the day such as, ‘Me gusta’ or ‘No me gusta.’” This topic gives students a chance to talk about the things they like and dislike. In addition to books and songs, Lay utilizes interactive videos, dance, work sheets, arts and crafts and in-

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depth discussions to further children’s knowledge in Spanish. The class of eager Spanish students listened intently as Lay read through a book of opposites in Spanish, and the children waved their hands in the air to volunteer Spanish pronunciations of “cold,” “hot,” happy,” “sad,” “black”

and “white.” When they ﬁnished their book, the class promptly stood up and participated in a Spanish sing-along of “Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.” The kids had fun being active and getting a chance to dance. “I try to get them up and moving around during the class and it keeps them interested and learning,”

notes Lay. Nearly the entire class is conducted in Spanish, and children will also converse amongst themselves in the language. One of Lay’s goals is to get her students comfortable with conversational Spanish. “They sometimes don’t realize that they’re learning another language because they love it so much,” Lay explains. The older students at Spanish 4 Kids are given more advanced work so they are challenged and keep progressing in their Spanish studies. Spanish 4 Kids student Sebastian Farmer has been part of the program for two years at Carebear Preschool. His mother Karen Farmer says, “We are delighted with the development in Spanish skills our son has demonstrated in the program. When we were growing up, language instruction was not available until middle or high school. We feel it is a very important skill to be multilingual, and we are thrilled that our son can be exposed to language in a fun environment, during a developmental period where it is so easy for him to learn.” For additional information about Spanish 4 Kids program, call (480) 8020052. Classes take place at Carebear Preschool at 244 W. Chandler Heights Rd., at Arizona Avenue. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com.

AVOIDING SHORTCUTS From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop hen I was 10 years old I took a bike ride with my buddy Jeff. We lived on the outskirts of Reno, NV and that meant there were endless choices of dirt trails we could choose from to ride on the back side of the Dr. Thomas Chamberlain Sierra Nevada mountains. This particular day we chose a trail that traveled along a large canal. After about four hours, we could see the sun was getting low and we knew we had better head back. There was no bridge to cross the canal for miles and, as 10 year old boys, there was no such thing as backtracking. So we decided to take a shortcut. We were about 30 feet higher than the canal on a cliff and if we could just walk our bikes down, we thought we could carry it across the canal. Since I was the genius who came up with the

idea, I went first. I wasn't 10 feet down the cliff when I lost my footing and my bike and I went head over heels down the rest of the cliff and into the canal. Bruised, dazed and my glasses and bike now missing, I had no idea what had just happened. Luckily for me, a man and a woman happened to be hiking along the other side of the canal and saw my fall. The man clutched me out of the canal and likely saved my life. There were no cell phones in those days so after a time, we made it back to their car and drove home, pulling in much after dark, with my parents and the police waiting for me. I learned so many lessons about this incident. I was so grateful for that couple, in the middle of nowhere, going for a hike at the time I was falling. Do we have people like that in our lives? When we try to take the treacherous shortcut to safety, is there that person in our lives who is there to help us out? If so, my suggestion is to tell them, “Thank you.” Let them know of your gratitude for being there. So what does this have to do with orthodontics? Think of it this way. There are some people out there who are thinking they are taking a shortcut by avoiding

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Seton Catholic Prep secures new campus safety procedures BY JOAN WESTLAKE

The new school year at Seton Catholic Preparatory, a Chandler high school for 60 years, brought two additions to the school’s safety arsenal. The first is a high-tech, crisis response system and the second is a full-time, onsite campus security officer. On Aug. 14, students and staff took part in a drill to test Seton’s new Sielox Class—Crisis Lockdown Alert Status System. It provides real-time information for school administrators and teachers as well as first responders through interactive maps, chat, email and text messaging. Dean of Students Julie Grindey explains that designated staff, security personnel and all teachers have access to the system on computers and other mobile devices, including smartphones. If, for example, there is a medical emergency in a class, the teacher presses the medical icon and immediately the room number and nature of the alert goes to designated alert recipients who go directly to the scene. “It means we respond in seconds,” says Grindey. “Teachers can add information, also, such as the type of medical emergency. In the case of a lockdown, teachers press green if their room is secure, red if there is a situation and yellow if they have added information, such a student who is in the bathroom—so every student is accounted for.” The ability to view the same communications and interactive

SETON SAFETY SESSION: Jack Barten, new campus security specialist at Seton Catholic Preparatory, establishes rapport with freshman students, from left, Danielle Manella, McCaleb Murdock, Jacob Helms and Carson Lee. Photo courtesy of Seton Catholic Preparatory classroom maps can be extended to Chandler Police Department dispatchers and patrol cars so they can pinpoint exactly where to go on campus. Cameras provide eyes to the exterior areas of the school. According to Grindey, the Sielox Class product was brought to the school’s attention by Technical Systems Inc. The Gilbert-headquartered ﬁrm has worked with Seton over the years on safety equipment such as the cameras that are

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set up to view nearly all of the areas outside of classrooms. To further enhance safety, Seton hired Jack Barten as campus security specialist. Recently retired after more than three decades in law enforcement, he served in many capacities in the Chandler Police Department, including the Special Assignments Unit (SWAT), patrol, criminal investigations and community services. Barten points out his years as a Police Assisting Youth

in School and Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officer makes him ideal for his new role on campus. “Every day, we are building a rapport with students and their parents,” says Barten. “We build trust so the students get to know us as a friend and feel they can come to us with problems.” Grindey adds that students are already responding positively to having a strong, male figure on campus who they can talk to. Barten provides the human element to security, overseeing the school’s overall security program as well as addressing parents’ and students’ concerns before they become safety issues. Grindey says that the added safety measures are part of the school’s annual overall improvement efforts. There was some corporate underwriting of the system as well as money from Seton’s annual operations budget, which sets significant funds aside each year to invest in campus security. As to how parents feel, Tracy Dorsey, president of the school’s parent association and mom to Seaton students Alexis and Kohl, says, “It’s a great way to start the new school year at Seton, knowing these added measures have been taken to bolster campus security and the safety of our students.” Joan Westlake is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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Game on with Xtreme Game Party BY TRACY HOUSE

Xtreme Game Party is taking gaming and party-play to the next level of fun by sporting five wide-screen, highdefinition TVs, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, surround sound, colored LED lighting, seating for more than 20 gamers and the latest titles in an expansive luxury limo-style theater on wheels. Owner Rob Anderson started the mobile entertainment service in July and business is booming, he says. “The kids love it,” Anderson says. “We have a saying, ‘No Mess. No Stress’ for parents because the kids are inside. We entertain them for two hours.” He explains he pulls up to the front door and parents can relax while the kids are gaming. He recently provided entertainment for a youth football team. “Parents had a barbecue in the back yard playing corn hole, and the kids were with me in the front of the house.” Anderson can bring the mobile entertainment center to homes, parks or school, church and corporate events for team parties, fundraisers, birthday parties, even a block party. “We’re an awesome fundraiser event… They pay my flat rate, and then they charge each player $3 or $5 to play. This way no one has to sell anything. They just have to buy a ticket.” The 32-foot trailer is air conditioned and fully customized with stadium seating. “I’ve had as many as 36 players sitting in the trailer comfortably at one time. We

GAME ON: Xtreme Game Party is providing exciting gaming experiences for birthday, corporate, church or school parties. Submitted photo rotate the players in a round-robin format so everybody gets to play.” With the latest titles and systems, Xtreme Game Party can customize packages to the client’s needs. Typical birthday parties are two hours. While headquartered in Chandler, Anderson says he travels throughout the Valley for gaming parties. Xtreme Game Party is a family affair for Anderson. His son, Zach, a freshman at Hamilton High School, is the “game coach” for the gaming theater. “He has a great time doing it,” Anderson says. “It’s a nice family business. We get to work together. I’m teaching him the value of business, and the kids that are booking the parties with us love him because he’s a freshman in high

school. I pretty much just supervise the party, but he’s in charge once the kids are in there.” Xtreme Game Party has ﬂexible hours of operation and party packages available seven days a week to accommodate most gaming parties. “We’ll customize anything…We’re completely ﬂexible about when and where. Obviously during the week those parties cost a little bit less, based on supply and demand.” To book an event or learn more about Xtreme Game Party, contact Rob Anderson at (480) 646-2828 or visit the website at www.xtremegameparty.com. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.

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School Challenge accepting applications Applications are being accepted by the Arizona Diamondbacks for the $150,000 School Challenge, presented by University of Phoenix, to beneﬁt schools across the state of Arizona. The program is open to all Arizona public, private and nonproﬁt K-12 charter schools. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to make their best “pitch” on why they deserve to receive funding by submitting an application online at www.dbacks.com/schoolchallenge. Deadline for entry is Tuesday, Sept. 30. With more than 2,100 applications over the past two seasons, the Diamondbacks have granted $5,000 to each of 81 schools, for a grand total of $400,000 since the program began. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and the University of Phoenix provide a combined $150,000 for the program. The $5,000 grants have helped schools from across the state purchase educational supplies, books, updated computer programs, mobile computer labs and school improvements. To learn more, visit www.dbacks. com/schoolchallenge.

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Free SAT, ACT practice at Tutor House A free SAT or ACT practice test will be available for high school juniors and seniors Saturday, Sept. 20, at Tutor House Tutoring Services, 100 W. Boston St., Suite 4, Chandler. Testing is from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a welcome and registration from 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Students should bring a calculator to the session. Participants will become familiar with test formats, question types, timing and content tested; test results and analysis are given at a separately scheduled conference. The free practice test is offered in addition to Tutor House’s regular SAT and ACT prep programs. Tutor House

PLAY BALL: The Chandler All-Stars, a team of select players from the Chandler Girls Softball League 10U Division, are the winners of the second annual Swing for the Fences Softball Tournament, held recently in Cottonwood. The All-Stars went undefeated over the course of the two-day tournament to claim the championship. Team members include Alyssa Dean, Tristin Jamar, Kaylee Kates, Sage Keller, Piper Lloyd, Zoe Lloyd, Giselle Nunez, Krystyna Pagel, Kyndra Rojo (MVP), Emmalynn Skaff, Alison Staples, Kate Vance and Taylor Vance; coaches are Bill Staples, Kyra Staples and Cory Vance. Submitted photo

Businesses, sports teams sought for sponsorships SanTan Sun-area businesses and sports teams are being sought to participate in Dignity Kids Inc.’s ﬁrst STEM in Sports Expo taking place Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The STEM in Sports Expo is held in conjunction with the 29th annual Arizona State ATA Taekwondo Championships, sponsored by Lee’s ATA Martial Arts academies, and will feature familyfriendly STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is expected to draw 3,000 to 5,000 guests, including families and educators with an interest in STEM, sports, health and ﬁtness. Four sponsorship tiers are available for businesses wishing to participate; all

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Music studio hits right notes Ahwatukee’s Music Maker Workshops, owned by Chandler residents Shelley Yabukow and Bev Bigam, offer a variety of unique programs for preschool, children, teens and adults this fall. New fall programs include mariachi band classes, Bucket Baker’s group drum class and afternoon art. Other fall classes running through December include Kindermusik toddler

and preschool classes, a drum corps, a rock band and customized lessons for all instruments, including guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, drum, piano, voice, saxophone, violin, trumpet and more. Music Maker Workshops is at 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 2, in Ahwatukee. To register or learn more, visit www. musicmakerworkshops.com or call (480) 706-1224.

Chandler third-best city for working parents Working parents know that balancing life as an employee and a parent is not an easy task. To help with this age-old struggle, personal ﬁnance site NerdWallet partnered with Business Insider to determine the best cities for working parents. Chandler is the third best in the nation based on the following criteria:

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Practical considerations for school success BY CAROL ELIAS

Throughout this series entitled “Pencils, Parents, Precepts and Practicalities,” we have covered many areas in which parents can positively inﬂuence their children’s educational outcomes. In this ﬁnal article, we thought it would be very important to address what many may label as obvious considerations. They are, however, the cornerstones of educational success. Here are the most important tips to get you started: 1. Partner with your child’s school. Develop a partnership with your child’s teacher and school staff. Attend all scheduled conferences. Communicate your concerns. Listen to your teacher’s comments and concerns while avoiding the temptation to be defensive. The teacher is your ally. Let your child’s teacher know that you will be a vital member of your child’s educational team. This includes being conscientious about your child’s attendance at school, consistently showing up on time and speaking positively about your child’s teacher and education in general in front of your child. 2. Read all communications. Develop an expectation that your child is responsible to deliver all school communications to you daily.

Promptly sign and return all notes and homework assignments. This communicates to your child that following directions is important and that your child has a personal responsibility to you and his or her teacher to follow through. This is also a lesson for life in respecting authority. 3. Set the tone for education in your home. Behavior is directly related to academic outcome. These lessons begin at home and include responsibility, respect, kindness, consideration of others, teamwork, timeliness, organizational skills and emotional self-control. 4. Keep homework a positive exercise. Learning and homework are your child’s responsibility, just as going to your place of work and performing your job is your responsibility. Create routines surrounding homework such as: setting aside a quiet place; establishing a regular time of day to do homework; providing the necessary materials to complete assignments; and setting an expectation for thoroughness and neatness. Depending on your child’s age, have your child show you his or her work daily. Check that he or she has not rushed through assignments in anticipation of a fun activity. Praise your child for his or her hard work, diligence and good attitude. Avoid statements like, “You’re

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so smart.” Instead, use comments like, “You gave this a lot of thought;” or, “How do you feel when you work hard to get the right answer?” 5. Create an environment for learning at home. Control your child’s environment at home to communicate your values surrounding education. Keep electronic media distractions, especially at early ages, to a minimum. This includes TV, game boards, computer games and calculators. Make reading the “go-to” entertainment during down time. A child who loves reading holds an essential key to success in both school and life. Children pick up language skills, vocabulary and grammar by listening and conversing with interested family members. Help children engage in conversations through open-ended questions. Teach them the value of listening to others by your own interest in what they have to say. 6. Encourage your child to use the library. Libraries are places of discovery, and learning and will set your young student on the road to independence. Aside from borrowing books, your child can have access to computers, learn proper use of the Internet, ﬁnd child-friendly resources to do homework, pick up a reading list in accordance with their age and interest, ﬁnd practice tests, try a

This is the eighth installment in an eight-part series about helping your child succeed in school. new craft, check out movie classics and audio books for car trips and educational DVDs, watch a puppet show, take a computer class and so much more. Allowing your child to become familiar with the library will launch them into an “educational Disneyland.” 7. Encourage your child to love education. Parents who love education themselves model this attitude to their children in many ways: Choosing reading over electronic entertainment; leading enthusiastic dinner discussions about topics their children are learning in school; displaying voracious reading habits in their children’s presence; and talking frequently of their expectations of a college education in their children’s future. 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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CTA-Independence Hawks Save the date – CTA families should mark their calendars for the school’s annual Peter Piper Pizza Family Dining Night from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Sidewalk sale – The September Sidewalk Sale of PTO spirit wear will be held after school Thursday, Sept. 18. Paper products – Shop at the Chandler Fashion Center Costco from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, when sales will earn CTA-Independence reams of paper. Special membership incentives will be offered during this event for new and renewed memberships. Calendar Sept. 9: Dad’s Club, 7 p.m. Sept. 11: Peter Piper Pizza Night, 3:30p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18: Sidewalk spirit wear sale, 3:10 p.m. Sept. 20: Shop at Costco, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. —Wendi Olson

Haley Tigers Talented Tigers – Haley’s annual talent show will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Multipurpose Room. Participants will show off their skills to

their peers on the following day during school hours. Tax credits – The Arizona state tax credit allows an Arizona taxpayer to contribute $200 per Arizona state individual return or $400 per joint tax return if the taxpayer contributes to extracurricular activities or character education programs in a public school. Pick up a tax credit form in the front ofﬁce.

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Susan Powell. Fundraiser fun – Jacobson’s “Fall into Reading” read-a-thon fundraiser kicks off Monday, Sept. 8. Children will receive their fundraising packets that day and can dress up as their favorite book characters. The fundraising phase of the program runs Sept. 8 through Sept. 19, and the reading phase runs Sept. 20 through Oct. 17. This gives students a chance to focus on reading while earning cool prizes like wristbands, shirts and medals. Status update – Visit www.facebook. com/jacobsonpto and hit “Like” for up-to-date information on activities, meetings, volunteer opportunities and pictures of school events. —Michele Vandenbergh

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BIRTHDAY BOOKS: Haley Elementary hosted its ﬁrst Birthday Club party. Many families donated money toward new books for the school library, which received 24 new books in August. Submitted photo

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School Cents – Shop at Chandler Fashion Center throughout the month of September and earn double points for Tarwater at select stores such as The Children’s Place and Crazy 8. Visit www. shoppingpartnership.com and click on Chandler Fashion Center for details. Log receipts at Guest Services or turn them into the ofﬁce by Tuesday, Sept. 30. Raising readers – The Fall PTO Read-AThon fundraiser was a huge success. The sponsored reading program encouraged students to dive into some good books early in the year while raising funds for the school. As a result, the PTO is able to purchase a wireless Internet system for the entire school, which will provide students and teachers a more realistic,

real-world use of wireless technology on campus. Thanks to the PTO for all of its efforts in coordinating this fundraiser. Class notes – Rainy-day recess has proven to be a great learning opportunity for Mrs. Tijerina’s thirdgrade class. After watching Reading Rainbow’s “Germs Make Me Sick,” the students scooped up microorganisms from a puddle for closer investigation under the microscope. The students wrote and drew about why this learning was important. Calendar Sept. 9: Tarwater Restaurant Night, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Peter Piper Pizza —JoAnne Cawley

Hamilton High Huskies Award winner – Allstate agent Jacque Riggs earned the Agency Hands in the Community Award from the Allstate Foundation for outstanding commitment to community service. For her volunteer efforts, Riggs earned a $1,000 grant for Hamilton High School from the Allstate Foundation.

CTA-Goodman Gators Western Week – CTA’s annual Western dance unit is sponsored by the specials teachers. Kindergarten through thirdgrade students will be square dancing, and fourth- through sixth-graders will be A-line dancing. The unit will culminate in a Western lunch Friday, Sept. 12, with some of the Gators

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showing off their dances during lunch. Gator families are welcome to participate or observe any of these activities; volunteers are always appreciated to assist the “miniGators” (grades K and 1). Specials classes are rescheduled during this week, so check with teachers ahead of time if attending. Everyone is encouraged to dress Western on Sept. 12. Words of wisdom – CTA-Goodman students are working on a small project this year to help each other build character. Students are offering a few “Words of Wisdom” with a focus for each week. The ﬁrst week was all about “Off to a Great Start,” followed by “Brotherhood: Working for Peace,” and then “Building Your Character: Making Choices.” Each morning, a student tells a short story on the theme, using stories and quotations from famous and successful people: Pablo Casals; Confucius; William James; Willie Mays; Marva Collins and others. Teachers also have some resources available like Question of the Week and a weekly journal/discussion topic on the theme. The Gator Kids are eager for their turns to be announcer this year. Calendar Sept. 8-12: Western Week Sept. 8: Flag ceremony presented by ﬁfth grade, 8 a.m., Amphitheater Sept. 10: PTO cookie dough sales due Sept. 12: Western Barbecue Lunch —Kathie Butters

Chandler youth, ages 10 to 15, are invited to show off their culinary skills at this year’s Chuck Wagon Cook-off in Chandler from Nov. 7 through Nov. 9 at Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd. On Sunday, Nov. 9, youth participants will each be assigned to one of the wagon teams, whose members will provide guidance for cooking cobbler in a Dutch oven over a wood ﬁre. No cooking experience is required to enter the Junior Cook-off, and parental help is not allowed. All participants will receive the same basic cobbler recipe and the necessary ingredients upon arrival, but are encouraged to add their own spices and/ or seasonings to personalize the recipe. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., and cobblers must be delivered to the judging station at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three cobblers, and winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Admission is free to the event, which features authentic 1880s chuck wagons competing in an old-fashioned cook-off.

CHUCK CHAMP: Last year’s Chuck Wagon Cook-off junior ﬁrst-place winner Emily A. celebrates her win. Submitted photo

Other Sunday festivities will begin at 9 a.m., and the wagon teams will cook up a cowboy breakfast for purchase at 10 a.m. KFYI radio personality and Arizona’s foremost foodie, Jan D’Atri, will also be on hand Sunday to demonstrate unique outdoor cooking recipes.

For complete rules and a registration form, visit www.chandleraz.gov/ chuckwagon. Deadline to submit an entry form is Wednesday, Sept. 24; participants will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis and notified by Friday, Oct. 10. For more information, call (480) 782-2751.

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Parents who are wondering if their child’s backpack is too heavy should do On Sept. 17, the American a couple of things, Young says. First, they Occupational Therapy Association is should look at their child from one side holding its annual National School while he or she has the backpack on. Backpack Awareness Day. The day is “If the child has a hunched forward designed to help teach students, parents, posture, it’s a clue that the backpack is educators and others how to stay proway too heavy,” he says. tected from back pain caused by heavy Parents should also try backpacks. lifting the backpacks from time As far as Maria Perparos is to time. concerned, people should be “If it’s too heavy for you worried with this issue daily. to lift, it’s too heavy for Her sons, Damon, 10, and your child.” Jacob, 16, began complaining In addition, although Young about backpack-related aches knows that a lot of teens prefer and pains when they were in to sling their backpacks over elementary school. just one shoulder, he says par“Every year it’s been bad ents really need to encourage after third grade,” the Chandler them to wear it properly over mom says. “They have sore both shoulders. shoulders all the time.” HEAVY BOOKS AND “They need to wear the load In her sons’ cases, it’s not BINDERS: Dr. Lyle Young, a spine surgeon from symmetrically, and as close to the actual backpack, but the Sonoran Spine in Gilbert, the axis of the spine as possimany things they have to says neck, shoulder and carry to and from school back pain that is caused by ble. Wearing it on just one side inside them that’s causing the heavy backpacks is com- will cause posture changes as mon in kids and teens well as aches and pains,” he pain and problems. Submitted photo says, adding that the heaviest “These big binders and books should be loaded into books that they carry around the back of the backpack, so they are are the issue,” Perparos says. closest to the spine. Dr. Lyle Young, a spine surgeon In terms of the size of the backpack, at Sonoran Spine in Gilbert, says Young says it should not be any bigger backpack-related aches and pains are than three-fourths of the size of the very common. child’s back from the shoulder blades to “It is absolutely a problem, but I also the waist. The straps of the backpack see it as a chance for parents to intervene should also be padded and wide, and early and set up their kids with good adjusted so it can sit up as high as possihabits that can last them a lifetime, and ble on the child’s back. teach them the importance of what I call “Wearing it lower will lead to the forgood spine hygiene and why it’s imporward flex posture,” he says. tant to have good posture and carry In general, kids and teens who are weight properly.” lugging backpacks that are too heavy will When kids and teens start to comtypically mention feeling discomfort in plain of neck, shoulder or back pain, the likely culprits are backpacks, Young says. To help keep kids from developing backpack-related aches and pains, Young says the backpack should be no more than 15 to 20 percent of a child’s weight. This allows for the backpack to get a bit heavier as the child grows older, he notes.

their shoulders, neck and lower back. “If they start complaining about pain in any of these areas, parents’ ears should perk up,” he says. In addition to making sure their child is carrying a properly fitted backpack that is not too large for his or her frame, Young says parents need to go through the backpack from time to time to help weed out unneeded items. “If they can’t unload at least some of their books, then parents can help them determine what they really need, and help them parse down the load,” he says. For schools that allow them, rolling backpacks are a good option, Young says, as is encouraging a child to carry at least some of the books in his or her arms. In most cases, Young says, if a child or teen is feeling pain primarily in the axial or center midline of the body, lightening the load and wearing the backpack properly should solve the problem. “If the child is experiencing arm pain on one or more sides, it could mean that the backpack is causing pressure on the nerves, so in this case the parents should arrange for the child to see their primary care physician or spine provider.” Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.

Resources • http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/ learning/backpack.html • www.aota.org/Conference-Events/BackpackSafety-Awareness-Day.aspx • www.nsc.org/safety_home/Safety Observances/Documents/Back %20to%20School%202014/BackpackSafety-Tips.pdf

When kids and teens start to complain of neck, shoulder or back pain, the likely culprits are backpacks, Young says.

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FAMILY FUN 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Arizona Railway Museum, 12 p.m.4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s railway museum at Tumbleweed Park. The Arizona Railway Museum was founded and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. The museum is dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest. Arizona Railway Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler. Display yard and building free; display cars $2 per person or $5 per family/group. (480) 833-4353, (480) 831-6520, www.azrymuseum.org.

Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

Family Storytime, 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays for the whole family with books, flannel board stories and puppets. Toddlers 18-36 months, preschoolers 3-5 years old, school age 6-8 years old. Basha Library Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

Family Storytime, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 6 Intro to Vegetarian Cooking for Kids!, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Kids can learn to cook gluten-free and vegetarian dishes, and mostly organic, too. Ages 5-7. Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $6; Nonresident: $9. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

8, 15, 22, 29 The Teen Scene, 3 p.m.-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.

8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m.-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.

9, 16, 23, 30 Family Story Time, 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. The whole family is welcome for this story time featuring favorite stories and songs. Preschoolers 3-5 years old, toddlers 1836 months. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

Bring the whole family out for books, singing and dancing at this lively storytime. Hamilton Library Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org

9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m.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.

12 Friday Feeding Frenzy! 3:30 p.m.4 p.m. Join the EEC staff on the first and third Friday of each month for a live animal feeding. Meet the animals in the nature center and learn about their diets. Stick around and watch the animals be fed. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

13 Little Explorers for Kids, 2 p.m. “Who am I?” Similar to 20 questions, children will ask “Yes” or “No” questions that will provide clues as to which animal they are wearing on their back. From lizards and snakes, to skunks and bobcats, kids will learn how to ask the right questions to help them ID their critter. Meet inside the Nature Center for this unique play on questions for clues. SanTan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 per vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.

Meet the Creature! 11 a.m.10, 17, 24 Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids, 10 a.m.-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.ShopChandlerFashionCenter.com/ KidsClub/.

10, 24 Rhythm & Rhyme, 11:30 a.m.-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.

Family Storytime, 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Join Ms. Trish for stories, fingerplays, songs and bubbles. Toddlers 18-36 months, preschoolers 3-5 years old.

imagination! Ages 5-12. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

11, 18, 25 LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The library supplies the LEGO. You supply the

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. Registration required. Children ages 2-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Instructor: Lisa Limbert of Lisa’s Creatures and East Valley. 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.

14 Mid-Autumn Chinese Dance Festival, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. At the first Arizona Chinese Dance and Art Festival, the audience will enjoy various ethnic, regional and folk dances and costumes. Music will be performed on various traditional musical instruments, and art and handcraft will be displayed in the lobby. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. $15. (602) 490-8613, www.chandlercenter.org.

17 Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m.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. (480) 782-2908, www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

LEGO Club, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Come to the LEGO Club and let your imagination take flight. The library supplies the LEGO and you supply the creativity. Ages 5-12. Hamilton Library Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org 18 Community Nights in the Courtyard, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Family fun the third Thursday of the month. Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2730, www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.

Sonoran Sunset Series, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Visit the Environmental Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park for this free lakeside entertainment series good for the whole family. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

be accepted in the Art Walk. Only fine art and fine craft submissions will be considered. Downtown Chandler. Free. www.chandlerartwalk.com.

Meet the Creature! 4 p.m.-4:45 p.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. Registration required. Children ages 2-12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Instructor: Lisa Limbert of Lisa’s Creatures and East Valley, 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.

20 Bugology, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. There are believed to be between 6 and 10 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.

Lantern Making, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. This program is a fun way to spend the day creating different kinds of lanterns— either jar lanterns or paper mache lanterns. A $3 supply fee is due the first day of class. Ages 6-12. Snedigar Recreation Center Room 502, 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $6. Nonresident fee: $9. (480) 782-2640, https://classregistration.chandleraz.gov/ registrationmain.sdi.

Read to Dogs, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Southwest Storytime, 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. Join the EEC as it welcomes author Conrad J. Storad of “Monsters in the Rocks.” A reading of the book will be followed with an activity and a book signing. Registration required. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

19 Chandler Art Walk, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. The Art Walk provides a fun family atmosphere where you can browse the many different types of art available from our 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. Every third Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Downtown Chandler welcomes more than 50 local artists to the historic square. All artists must go through a jury process to

Following Doggy Storytime, read to dogs. Preschoolers 3-5 years old, school age 68 years old, tweens 9-11 years old. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. Registration required. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.

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9 a.m. Sonoran Storytime is a wonderful way for kids to learn about the amazing desert. Bring snacks, water, an 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.

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.

Play-Well TEKnologies-Engineering Fundamentals Using LEGO, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Students explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering, from Gear Cars to Battletracks. The engineer-designed curriculum challenges students to reach higher levels of engineering comprehension while having fun. The instructor/supply fee of $25 is due to the instructor on the first day of class, checks only. Ages 8-12. Snedigar Recreation Center Room 517, 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $7. Nonresident fee: $12. (480) 782-2640, https://classregistration. chandleraz.gov/registrationmain.sdi.

21 Boone Family Band, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. The jazz ensemble features harpist Christina Vivona and trombonist Rob Boone, along with their sons, bassist, Jesse, and drummer, Corey. Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Conference Room, One San Marcos Place, Chandler. $15. free for children younger than 18. (480) 620-3941, www.azclassicjazz.org.

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27 Butterfly and Dragonfly Bash!, 9 a.m.12 p.m. This special event celebrates these beautiful insects through guided walks, hands-on crafts and presentations. Walks are approximately 15 minutes in duration and the terrain is easy. Don’t miss this fun-filled, family-friendly special event. Veterans Oasis Park’s Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.

“Frozen” Fun, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Is your little one in love with the movie, “Frozen?” Role play, imagination, movement, games, prizes, all inspired by the movie. Discover what special powers make your little Elsa unique and special in every way. Dress in your favorite princess attire and bring water. Snacks will be provided. A $30 instructor fee, cash or check, is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 7-10. Snedigar Recreation Center Room 502, 4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $8. Nonresident fee: $11. (480) 782-2640, https://classregistration.chandleraz.gov/ registrationmain.sdi.

GRIDIRON UPDATE

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There is unfinished business for many within the Chandler High Wolves football program, and maybe no one has more pressure on them than highly recruited senior quarterback Bryce Perkins. Although they struggled early, the Wolves found a way to scrape out a 28-24 win over the Centennial High School Coyotes on Aug. 29. Things did not start well for the Wolves, as they fumbled the opening kickoff, and their young defense was immediately put in a precarious position. The Coyotes’ talented running back Dedrick Young made them pay with a 20-yard touchdown run. Things weren’t all that great for the Wolves’ high-octane offense either, as Centennial held Chandler to zero first downs in the first quarter of their match up, and dug themselves a 10-0 hole as unrest began to set in amongst the Chandler faithful.

The defense tightened up though and the offense found their legs, and things started to turn quickly for Perkins and the Wolves offense, which just has too much talent to be held down for long. Perkins found junior receiver N’Keal Harry for a touchdown, cutting the Wolves’ deficit to 10-7 before the half, and giving the Wolves’ offense a little confidence. Perkins showed his running prowess in the second half; as the Wolves took a 14-10 lead on the quarterbacks 34-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The Wolves defense set up the next touchdown, as they recovered a Centennial fumble, and Perkins found senior wide receiver Danny Mahan for a touchdown as the Wolves extended their lead to 21-10. Centennial made a quarterback change and found their running game again as they would regain the

The Chandler Basha Bears started their new head coach Gerald Todd’s career the best way possible—with a 31-23 win over the Desert Vista Thunder. This is not just a new era for the Bears, in terms of a coaching change. It will try to replace the offensive firepower that graduated quarterback Zach Werlinger provided, and in his first test, sophomore signal caller Ryan Kelley did just that. Kelley accounted for 28 of the Bears 31 points, throwing for two touchdowns, both to wide receiver J.D. Alexander, and running for two other scores as the Bears won a hard fought, back-and-forth battle with the Thunder. The game did not start the way Kelley wanted, as he was sacked on his first drop back of the game by Thunder standout Cade Van Raaphorst, who also intercepted a Kelley pass and returned it for a touchdown. It was the Bears’ defense that set the tone for the offense early, though. After exchanging punts on their first five possessions,

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lead over the Wolves 24-21, but Perkins would not be denied to start the season. The Wolves would drive down the field as Perkins relied heavily on senior receiver Justin Jan. He connected with Jan on what would prove to be the deciding score for the Wolves as they fended off the final Centennial drive of the night with a sack and forced fumble by Kalif Roberts to help the Wolves escape with a win.

the Bears’ Adrian Rodriguez intercepted a Desert Vista pass to help set up Kelley’s first touchdown run, a 16-yard scamper in the end zone. Kelley’s second touchdown run was also set up by the Bears’ defense, as Caleb McCray intercepted another Desert Vista pass, and Kelley and the Bears capitalized. Desert Vista came out in the second half though and take a brief lead, going on a long scoring drive and took a 16-14 lead, but Desert Vista’s defense would not let that stand long. Brandon Yamomoto was a menace all game, with three pass break ups and a blocked punt as the Bears clung to a 21-16 lead, setting up Kelley’s second touchdown pass of the game to Alexander, extending the Bears’ lead, and basically shutting the door on any hope the Thunder had for getting back into the game. One more highlight for the Bears was kicker Cade Thompson’s 50-yard field goal with less than 30 seconds left in the game to give the Bears some breathing room in Todd’s first career win.

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SPONSORED BY: SCORPION CROSSFIT Seton Catholic High School has been one of the dominant forces in the lower divisions for the past decade, with a long-standing tradition of exceptional quarterback play and excellent two way players. Last season ended abruptly in the state semi-finals after senior starting quarterback Kyle Johnson fell ill before the game and could not play, leading to Zach Wade getting a shot to play. While things did not work out in that game, it gave Wade and the Sentinels a brief view of what he could do. On Aug. 29, everyone saw his talent. Seton Catholic jumped out to a 28-3 lead, and held off a furious Estrella Foothills rally, winning 35-24 in their season opener. The Sentinels’ defense got the scoring started, as twoway senior star George Wolter returned a Falcons turnover 20 yards for a touchdown, paving the way for the Sentinels early scoring onslaught. Senior running back Antonio Campanella ran for a 26yard touchdown and the Sentinels raced out to a 14-0 first

quarter lead. The second quarter saw the Sentinels and Falcons each struggle to get anything going offensively, as the Falcons would be limited to a field goal. Wade and the offense were able to tack on another touchdown late in the second quarter, as Wade found Wolter for a 5-yard touchdown pass, the first for Wade on the season and take a 21-3 lead into halftime. Campanella would add another short touchdown run in the third quarter, as the Sentinels appeared to put the game away, extending their lead to 28-3 heading into the fourth. The Falcons would cut the lead to 28-10 early in the fourth but the Sentinels responded, as Wade found Wolter for another touchdown and a 35-10 lead. Seton’s defense would make things a little uncomfortable, as the Falcons were able to connect on two long touchdown passes on back to back possessions, and cut the Sentinels lead to 35-24 with under two minutes to go, but it was too little too late, as the Sentinels held on for their first win of the season. Submitted photo by Adam Rodriguez

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

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Chandler youth chases pigskin glory By Tim J. Randall

Amidst the college football hype of December and Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;particularly this year with the new national championship playoffsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a bowl bonanza of a different sort will occur at the site of the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Florida. On Jan. 3, 13-year-old Chandler football star Nicolas Saro will take part in the Offense-Defense Football Youth All-American Bowl. He is an eighth-grade student at San Tan Junior High School. The championship Youth All-American game is a 5-year-old event that comprises a weeklong string of festivities for the Offense-Defense Sports brand, which has run full-contact football instructional camps for more than 45 years across the country. The week from Dec. 30 to Jan. 4 culminates in the ninth annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, an all-star football game showcasing 88 of the top high school seniors in the country, according to Offense-Defense officials. Nicolas, a perfervid football player and fan, took part in an Offense-Defense camp over the summer with the goal of earning a trip to the Youth Bowl in January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we attended a camp in Los Angeles and he was ranked highly,â&#x20AC;? says his father, John. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year the camp was in San Diego and he achieved MVP and an Offense-Defense All-American.â&#x20AC;? The road to that honor, though, was not an easy screen pass for a first down. For four grueling days, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Nicolas competed in full-contact drills in his 13-14 year age group to beat out 13 other top quarterback prospects.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;He scored 8.35 out of 10 to gain the top spot. We were so proud of him,â&#x20AC;? John says. The MVP tag came with the added bonus of the invite to the bowl game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so happy to attend and compete to see how I stack up against that high level of competition,â&#x20AC;? Nicolas says. And compete he will. More than 2,000 athletes will converge on Orlando to demonstrate their skills and play the game they love. From arrival on Dec. 30 to game day on Jan. 3, the youth prospects will showcase their talents for coaches, former collegiate and NFL players and fans. The players will practice as if they were playing in the Capital One Bowl with hard workouts for multiple days and then two televised games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opportunity to play is just so exciting,â&#x20AC;? Nicolas explains. He is already preparingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more accurately, he is dedicated and pushing himself hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love football and am working hard every day to improving my game,â&#x20AC;? says Nicolas. Since putting on his first helmet at age 8, the young signal caller has played for the Chandler Wolverines, a local youth team part of the established and respected National Youth Sports organization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is so serious about football,â&#x20AC;? John says. Yet, the game always comes after faith, family and education. Nicolas has long-term goals beyond the big game in January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First I want to be a top high school quarterback, and then work hard to get a scholarship to play football and get a great education,â&#x20AC;? he says. True to his word, Nicolas is working assiduously for the

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Local intersession camps keep area students busy By Alison Stanton

Although it might seem like the first day of school was just last week, Chandler Unified School District’s first intersession of the 2014-2015 year is coming up soon. Students will be out of school from Sept. 29, through Oct. 14, which means many area parents are looking for activities to keep their children occupied. The following camps and classes will help area students stay busy and happy:

City of Chandler Brooke Peterson, marketing and communications coordinator for the community services and recreation department at the City of Chandler, says the City offers plenty of affordable full- and halfday intersession camps for kids 5 to 12. “These camps engage participants in sports, arts and crafts, skits, youth development activities and special events,” Peterson says. “Additionally, we offer partial day camps in everything from cooking, dance, LEGO, movie making, music and more for youth.” For teenagers, Peterson says the City has four trips planned to help keep them safe and entertained; these outings include going to a roller skating rink, cosmic bowling and paint balling. In addition, Peterson says the Tumbleweed Recreation Center will offer after-hours sports programs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Oct. 2 to Oct. 11. The gym will stay open later on those evenings and kids can play basketball, volleyball, dodgeball and more, she says. For more information about the intersession camps and classes, visit www.chandleraz.gov/con-

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Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA The Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA is also offering intersession activities for kids ranging from kindergarten to 12 years. The program is open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14. Kids who enroll in the program will be able to swim twice a week as well as participate in other fitness activities, do arts and crafts, and go on a weekly field trip to places like the Phoenix Zoo and Schnepf Farms. The Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA is located at 1655 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler. For more information, contact Brittany Gaitan at (602) 212-6104 or bgaitan@vosymca.org

Mesa Arts Center Students who are in the first through seventh grades will find plenty of fun camps to keep them busy at the Mesa Arts Center. Campers will enjoy drama, dance, music, puppetry and art classes taught by trained artists and educators. A ratio of one instructor to 10 campers will be maintained during all activities, which are held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Oct. 10. Each camp costs $40 per day or $180 for five, and kids must bring their own lunch and snacks. Mesa Arts Center is located at One E. Main St., in Mesa. For more information, call (480) 644-6520 or visit www.mesaartscenter.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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Up with Kids! recruiting students Up With Kids! Musical Theater Academy is enrolling students ages 4-17 for its 29th season, which includes an original production of “Frostbite! A Tale of Two Sisters,” based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen.” Up With Kids! has developed the concept of “All Star Acting” in which students write their own scripts and adapt the plays so that there is a challenging part for every student. The play has a snowy Norwegian setting with melodramatic characters. Performers will develop their singing voices with the playful, hands-on musical exercises from the Up With Kids! vocal method. The students will practice their acting skills in fun drama games every week and then show them off during performances in May. Up With Kids! students will include cultural learning experiences in the curriculum. The classes meet at New Life Family Church in Gilbert on Thursdays beginning Sept. 11. For more information about how to sign up for the program, visit www.upwithkids.com or call or text Julie Fisher at (520) 307-7469. She can be reached via email at missjulie@upwithkids.com.

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Incoming GCU class looking to take action, inspire change BY BRIAN MUELLER

The start of school signals of a time of anticipation for students and their families. It’s a time of countless firsts, including new classes, new faces and new experiences. Brian Mueller. Just as Submitted photo students are eager for the first day of school, Grand Canyon University also looks forward to the new year. It’s because GCU will welcome the largest incoming class and a record number of students to our Phoenix campus. We’ll also throw open the doors of new facilities, including an expanded 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena, three new residence halls and a classroom building. Perhaps most important, the fall semester will mark the beginning of new programs of study to prepare students for careers that are in demand in greater Phoenix, in Arizona and throughout the nation. One such program will create workplace-ready graduates in science, engineering and technology. It’s no secret that a career founded in passion leads to success. Yet sadly, some graduates find it challenging to enter the workforce or are dissatisfied by their jobs after graduation. While students have passion, they seek direction. Transforming these passions into lucrative careers is the guiding light of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. CSET programs are aimed at

meeting the immediate needs of the workforce while giving students the real-world, hands-on skills to hit the ground running on their first day on the job. Take for example the exhilarating world of digital gaming. While there may be a limited number of jobs in game simulation, there is limitless opportunity in education and health care where teaching complex concepts through interactive apps is in high demand. Graduates will be able to use their talents to teach students how to navigate high-risk situations or medical professionals how to help a cancer patient and their family through trying times. We’re also seeing a growing number of students interested in pursuing careers in helping professions like worship arts, nursing and counseling. This is no surprise given that today’s students are driven by harnessing their personal passion. This movement is changing the way people think about higher education. Today, college is not just about earning a degree or spending a moment in an experience. It’s about finding your purpose and inspiring change in everything we do. At GCU, we encourage students to chase their dreams—however lofty— but to chase them knowing it’s about doing God’s work and helping the common good. These inspiring acts are the impetus that fuels success at school, at home and in the workplace. Brian Mueller is president and CEO at Grand Canyon University. For more information about Grand Canyon University, visit www.gcu.edu.

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Technology should help with wrong-way drivers We should install sensors on every wrong-way sign. Every vehicle must have a mandatory device permanently installed that would immediately disengage the engine upon entering that area. This could be on the checklist with the emission testing for all vehicles. With our technology, we should be able to make this work. We know that wrong-way driving will surely happen again. Larry Spruck Sun Lakes

Asian-Paciﬁc Americans need to vote

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In this modern world, diversity is looked at as beauty and a key element of bridging the gaps to create unity. Asian-Paciﬁc Americans are still counted as “model minority” in USA. But the Asian-Paciﬁc Americans are very diverse with

their language, culture, heritage and general needs. Traditional thinking is Asian-Pacific Americans are reluctant to report their concerns and ashamed to seek help when needed. Thus, the overall ideas about AsianPacific Americans are they are doing well in their own areas or they do not want to voice their ideas. Janelle Wong, a political scientist and director of Asian-American Studies at the University of Maryland, opposes this view. Her findings are: “They understand what power lies with government in terms of people’s everyday lives.” She also mentioned, “They’re not afraid of the social safety net.” As a person, everyone possesses the right to express his or her own opinion. Casting a vote is a way to make a statement. AsianPacific Americans need to come forward to practice the civic-engagement process of get out and vote. Voting is not about choosing a political leader only but helps to shape up the policies on employment, education, immigration/citizenship and civic participation to better each community. Asian-Pacific Americans need to empower themselves by practicing the right to vote to bring a change for them and for their future generations. Each individual is a change agent. An improved future can be directed only with combined voices. Knowing and understanding individual strengths will contribute to the combined effort. To make a path of continuous growth of young leadership and place them to lead the community, nation and the world, we all need to make an effort to bring AsianPacific Americans on the front lines. Many social organizations are dedicating their efforts to highlight this issue and bring awareness. OCA–Greater Phoenix Chapter initiated a series of events to promote and ensure voter registration awareness. One of their upcoming events is a free movie screening on Sept. 21 at the Arizona Historical Society Museum in Tempe. SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAGE 48

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Autumn full of opportunities for neighbors to gather, dialogue BY MAYOR JAY TIBSHRAENY

Chandler’s neighborhoods are, and have always been, very important to me. Since coming back to the mayor’s office in 2011, I have initiated a number of programs to help strengthen and maintain the great community spaces we have created here in our city. That is why I like to get out into our neighborhoods numerous times each year, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. whether in formal meetings Submitted photo or visiting homeowner associations and other community groups. Meeting with residents to hear their thoughts, ideas and issues is critical in helping me to better lead this city. With that, we have a busy fall planned, with plenty of events for you, your family and your neighbors. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Mayor’s Listening Tour comes to Arizona College Prep–Erie Campus, located at 1150 W. Erie St. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. If

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you have yet to attend, these meetings allow for an exchange of ideas and open dialogue on any issues you may be encountering in your neighborhoods. You will also have the opportunity to hear about the latest crime trends in the area and talk with members of the Chandler Police Department. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Mayor’s Day of Play, presented by Shape UpUs.org, returns to Tumbleweed Park. The free event goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features dozens of recreational activities, vendors and more. It is a great example of how we continue to promote wellness in the community as outlined in my Health Connect initiative (www. chandleraz.gov/connect), and one more reason we have been named an eight-time designee as a Playful City USA by Kaboom! And on Nov. 12, the popular Do-It-Yourself Connect returns—this year at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 350 N. Arizona Ave. Do-It-Yourself Connect gives Chandler homeowners a chance to talk with City staff about resources, building permits, rebates and other vital information to be aware of when doing a new home project. The Wednesday event begins at 7 p.m. in the Bogle Theater, but come a little early as we will have some displays set up in the Center’s foyer beginning at 6:30 p.m. Nominations for our second annual Neighborhood Excellence Awards will begin Sept. 9 and are due no later than Nov. 21. Please start thinking about your own neighborhoods and what you can include in your application this year! We continue to keep a strong focus on our neighborhoods, and I look forward to getting out this fall to meet with you and your neighbors through these many events. Remember to follow me on Twitter (@jaytibshraeny) and visit the City’s award-winning website (www.chandleraz.gov) for more news on our community.

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“Freedom Summer” will be screened followed by a questionand-answer session. “Freedom Summer” takes place in the hot and deadly summer of 1964 when the nation could not turn away from Mississippi. During the weeks known as Freedom Summer, more than 700 student volunteers joined with organizers and local African-Americans in a historic effort to shatter the foundations of white supremacy in one of the nation’s most segregated states. Working together, they canvassed for voter registration, created Freedom Schools and established the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party with the goal of challenging the segregationist state Democratic Party at the national convention in Atlantic City. Freedom Summer was marked by sustained and deadly violence, including the notorious murders of three civil rights workers, countless beatings, the burning of 35 churches and the bombing of 70 homes and community centers. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson (“Freedom Riders,” “The Murder of Emmett Till”), “Freedom Summer” highlights an overlooked but essential element of the civil rights movement: the patient and long-term efforts by outside activists and local citizens in Mississippi to organize communities and register black voters—even in the face of intimidation, physical violence and death. OCA is a national membership-driven organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian-Pacific Americans, touching tens of thousands of individuals each year through its extensive network of more than 100 chapters, affiliates and partners from around the country. In addition, the organization strives to foster development, leadership, and engagement through its various programs. Come forward to and practice your civic right to vote. Empower yourself and ensure a better USA for future generations. Farhana Shifa Ahmed

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Wok Box offers Chandler photographer wins healthy, fast- prestigious awards casual dining BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Wok Box, which just opened at Gilbert and Germann roads, is one of the few fastcasual concept restaurants that offers the many tastes of Asia in one stop. There’s a little bit of everything on the clever menu—Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, Vietnamese and Korean entrees—and each dish is fresh. “We cut up our vegetables daily,” says John Stevenson, Wok Box area developer. “Our chicken and steak are grilled every day, and everything is prepared fresh.” All main entrees are offered with a choice of chicken or tofu, marinated steak or shrimp or vegetables and are served with a choice of chow mein, Shanghai, ribbon or udon noodles. White, brown, jasmine or basmati rice can be substituted for free. Wok Box signature sauces don’t contain MSG or preservatives and are

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Beneﬁt to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries BY TRACY HOUSE

Since suffering a spinal cord injury on Nov. 21, 2005, Joe Jackson has lived by the motto “I can.” Only three weeks after his injury during an intrasquad scrimmage at Hamilton High School, he began intensive physical therapy. Four months later, he returned to Hamilton to ﬁnish out the fourth quarter of the school year. The 2007 graduate now works with SEE BENEFIT PAGE 54

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SCENIC CATEGORY: Chandler photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry won ﬁrst place in the Outdoor Writers Association of America scenic category for “Raven’s Nest on Schoodic Peninsula.” Photo courtesy of Colleen Miniuk-Sperry BY MEGHAN MCCOY

POPULAR DISH: The Singapore cashew chicken entree is one of the most popular dishes at Wok Box and is available with a low-carb option. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

Colleen Miniuk-Sperry was a software engineer for 10 years at Intel when the stress of the job became overwhelming. To relax, her mom suggested she take an introduction-to-photography class. “I showed up without a camera and without a clue,” she says about the September 2001 move. The atmosphere was supportive and encouraging and led to a February 2007 career change. “I found a lot of comfort in being able to communicate, not verbally, but

visually,” Miniuk-Sperry explains. “It opened my eyes to a whole different way of seeing, by putting a camera in front of my eyes.” It opened the eyes of judges at the Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Contests as well. She received first place in the flora category for “Summer’s Gift, Avalanche Lilies, Glacier National Park;” first place in the scenic category of the photography contest for “Raven’s Nest on Schoodic Peninsula, Acadia National Park” and SEE PHOTOGRAPHER PAGE 50

PLAYING TO WIN: Joe Jackson, left, leads a teammate up the court to score during a rugby game at the Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix. The Joe Jackson Foundation is sponsoring a golf tournament Sept. 27 to raise money to help others with spinal cord injuries. Submitted photo

Workshop to help ﬁrst-time homebuyers in Chandler BY MATT LEWIS

Barbara Dowling never thought she would be a homeowner. But thanks to the Tempe-based Newtown Community Development Corp., she is. “The process is really good,” says Dowling, who lives near 68th Street and McDowell Road in Scottsdale. “I remember the day I came over here and said, ‘This is mine. This is mine.’” She even uses the word “serendipitous” to describe the process and the notion of living in her home. Now, the organization is coming to Chandler to host a workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,

Sept. 30, at the Chandler Police Department’s community room at 250 E. Chicago St. The City has partnered with the Newtown Community Development Corp., a nonprofit that has pledged to help up to 17 families purchase foreclosed homes totaling $1.4 million. The monies come from the federal government and are part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Fund. Potential buyers cannot have owned a home within the past three years and must meet certain income criteria. To qualify, a family of four can only have a maximum income of $79,080.

The homes being purchased must be owner-occupied, not rented out and, if sold by the homebuyer, the homebuyer must share any accrued equity with the Newtown Community Land Trust. Visit www.chandleraz.gov/content/ CommDev_NSP3_TargetArea.pdf for a map of the target areas. Dowling is one of 18 members of Newtown’s board of directors, having joined not long after purchasing her home. Jim Phipps, a Chandler public information officer, says the City has supported a handful of workshops like this. According to him, about 45

homes in Chandler are part of the CLT program. Phipps says the CLT program can change someone’s life because it allows someone to purchase a home who normally wouldn’t be able to afford one. Registrants can register on the Eventbrite website. Registration will remain open until the day before the event. As of Tuesday, July 29, there were 40 spots still available. The registration link is www.eventbrite. com/e/community-land-trustorientation-chandler-9914-tickets8096792725?aff=es2&rank=10 SEE HOMEBUYERS PAGE 50

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third place in the outdoor fun and adventure category of the blog contest for “The Constancy of Change: Seeing with Fresh Eyes.” “To be recognized by OWAA is quite a thrill and quite an honor,” she says.

The program includes multiple discussion points: Individual Development Account (IDA) program, which allows people to get a forgivable loan of up to $15,000; the CLT program, to help determine if a CLT is a good fit for first-time buyers; sources for down payment assistance and other resources; Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) opportunities; credit issues, what to expect from lenders; how lenders decide loan amounts; and how to calculate a homebuyer’s buying power; and how Newtown housing counselors can help. Also offered is an online course for first-time homebuyers, which takes about eight hours to complete. Most lending firms require firsttime homebuyers to be quizzed and complete the course on buying a home. “It’s a little bit different than what we’ve done in the past,” says Allen Carlson, Newtown executive director. “(This will be) geared toward people buying a home (for the first-time)” Carlson said. Dowling makes a clear distinction between a house and her home, saying she takes pride in her home and especially enjoys her backyard, which she affectionately refers to as her “oasis.” According to Dowling, there’s a program offered by Newtown that can triple first-time homebuyers dollars as long as they complete an eight-hour

New career Miniuk-Sperry has been selling her work since 2003. She started by showcasing her photographs at art shows around the Valley. That snowballed into work as a writer as well. “I had enough work by 2007 and walked out of Intel,” she says. “Intel is a great company. It’s awesome. They treat their employees very well. It wasn’t my path. I think everybody needs to find their way.” Through her magazine articles and books, she hopes to encourage people to “get outside and have a safe and fun experience.” Miniuk-Sperry, who leads photography workshops through Arizona Highways magazine, enjoys the water and geology, which has taken her to northern Arizona, Oregon and Maine. Her first published book, which was written with Paul Gill, is called “Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers, A Guide to When, Where and How.” Released in March 2012, the book boasts 200 photographs. Her second book stemmed from a creative jolt she felt she needed in late 2008. It’s called “Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to

PHOTOGRAPHER: Chandler photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry. Photo courtesy of Jacque Miniuk

When, Where and How,” which was published in February. The book contains more than 180 photographs. To view her photographs, visit www. cms-photo.com, or for her blog, visit www.youcansleepwhenyouredead.com. 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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online workshop. The partnership with US Bank, which has a shelf mortgage loan or fixed-rate APR, is what helps Newtown be so successful in all its programs, Dowling explains. She says the CLT program gives people the chance to buy homes and lease the land for 99 years. “What’s neat about it is you come into it totally refurbished,” Dowling says. “You walk into this home and you go, ‘There’s no way I could afford this.’” However, it’s possible with help from Newtown. One of Newtown’s premier programs is the CLT and the workshops it offers related to the subject. The average home renovation project for Newtown comes in between $55,000 and $60,000. The home is then sold for well-below market value. Newtown is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation and a federal Housing and Urban Development-approved counseling agency. It is celebrating 20 years of service and more than 100 CLT partnerships throughout the Valley. Newtown has adopted the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling, according to the Eventbrite page. Visit www.newtowncdc.org for more information about Newtown. Matt Lewis is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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not loaded with sodium or sugar. The difference is refreshing, and the flavors of the fresh vegetables and meats shine through in each dish. I’m a huge fan of cashews, so I started my lunch with the Singapore cashew chicken ($6.95) served with sriracha spicy peanut sauce, cashews, soybean sprouts, onions, broccoli, cilantro and a wedge of lime, which added a bit of tang to the whole dish. It had a mildly spicy “kick” to it and, for the price, was a very generous portion. Then I tried the butter chicken naanwich ($4.95), similar to a pita wrap, which included Indian marsala spiced chicken. The dish was mild, but the chicken was flavorful and tender. I also tried the firecracker chicken ($6.95), which was definitely spicier than the Singapore cashew chicken. It included several large crumbles of smoky bacon—a delicious addition to the entrée’s spicy kick. The little ninja menu for those 12 and younger is great, too. Selections such as Japanese dragon chicken, jungle noodles and breaded crispy chicken with rice and a choice of glaze are a great deal at only $3.95, including juice. On the day of my visit, the restaurant was filled with business people and, Stevenson says, families come in toward evening and reflect a group of people who want great value and healthy food. Wok Box is a fantastic value that has delicious menu items that will appeal to anyone. I also loved that they have a menu

Local woman a grant recipient Mary Fuchs of Sun Lakes received a 2014 Ataxian Athletic Initiative (AAI) grant, as announced by the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), in partnership with The FA Project, Catrike, The Melting Pot and The Texas Irish Foundation. The AAI provides adaptive cycling equipment to people with ataxia who have demonstrated the desire to stay active and healthy despite their disabilities. Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare, progressive and life-shortening neuromuscular disease for which there is no treatment or cure. “Ataxia is not who I am; it is what I have,” Fuchs says. “I love adventure, and getting this Catrike gives me that Born-to-be-Free-to-Ride (feeling), the opportunity to feel normal. I may not have control of this ataxia disorder. But I can choose to live life to the fullest, to laugh, be positive, stay active and involved. To help others in our Arizona Ataxia Support Group and help with ataxia awareness to find a cure. See you on the open road or trail. Catch me if you can.” The cost of a piece of adaptive cycling equipment (recumbent trike or handcycle) is $2,000 to $5,000 which makes the sport cost prohibitive for many people living with ataxia. The AAI provides funding to create an opportunity for recreation and physical fitness and the opportunity to improve confidence and self-esteem. The AAI is managed by Ride Ataxia—a FARA program. AAI grants are administered through a competitive-application process. Applicants were invited to submit a short summary of their experience with Ataxia and their efforts to stay active. Individuals then selected the most appropriate adaptive cycling equipment to suit their abilities and described how such equipment would help them to reach their fitness goals and improve their quality of life. With the 2014 grant awards, the AAI has provided equipment for 27 individuals since its 2009 inception. Additionally, Ride Ataxia teamed up with the Texas Irish Foundation specifically to provide equipment in the North Texas area. The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated

FRESH CHOICE: Wok Box offers healthy fast-casual dining as dine-in, take-out, catering and delivery. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

of little noshes called “small bites” that includes spring rolls, house-made cheesy kimchi ﬁreballs, chicken gyoza and Indian samosas. Stevenson notes that for customers with special dietary requirements, speciﬁc utensils, pots and skillets are used to prepare those menu items to avoid any cross-contamination. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-friendly options are available. Wok Box—located at 2100 S. Gilbert Rd., Unit 10—offers dine-in, take-out, catering and delivery within a 5-mile radius. Call (480) 855-5574 or visit www. wokbox.net for more information. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com

A Taste of Greece hosts semi-annual Fall Greek Festival A Taste of Greece will continue its tradition this fall and host the 33rd semiannual Fall Greek Festival from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Nearly 10,000 folks are expected to attend the three-day celebration at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church at 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Festival-goers will enjoy traditional Greed food. Complementing the food will be performances by Greek folk dancers in authentic costumes, dance workshops, live Greek music and a Kid Zone. At the “Agora” marketplace, festival-goers can shop for Greek imports, jewelry, CDs, books and other traditional Greek products. In addition, numerous vendors, with products from around the world and here in Arizona,

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will be available. All proceeds from the event will beneﬁt St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church and related philanthropic activities and community charities. The festival will be held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Admission is $3 and free for kids younger than 12. Like A Taste of Greece on Facebook and receive two free tickets for one day. Handicapped parking is available on the church grounds. There will be free parking and a shuttle bus available at Dobson High School, 1501 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa. For more information, visit www. ATasteofGreeceAZ.com.

WINNER: Sun Lakes resident Mary Fuchs was a 2014 Ataxian Athlete Initiative grant winner. Submitted photo

to accelerating research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. For more information, visit www.curefa.org. In 2007, Kyle Bryant, a young man living with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), set off on a cross-country journey on his recumbent trike to empower himself and to raise money for FA research. Since then Ride Ataxia has empowered thousands and has become FARA’s Marquee athletic fundraising event. In 2013, the Ride Ataxia program hosted six rides welcoming more than 2,000 riders of all abilities who helped raise $500,000 for FA research. For more information, visit www.rideataxia.org. There is an Arizona Ataxia Support Group in Phoenix. For more information, contact Angela Li, angelali1010@gmail.com, (847) 5054325 or Mary Fuchs, mary11115@msn. com, (480) 212-6452. The National Ataxia Association is hosting a car wash fundraiser at East Valley Auto Sales, 100 W. Hoover Ave., Suite 11, Mesa, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. September is International Ataxia Awareness Month. Donations are appreciated, but not mandatory.

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his father, Todd, to bring awareness to spinal cord injuries and provide help, through grants, to other children and athletes who are younger than 21 with similar challenges. The duo has organized the ﬁrst Joe Jackson Foundation Charity Golf Classic for Saturday, Sept. 27, at Whirlwind Golf Club at 5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler. Registration begins at 6 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. The deadline to sign up for the classic is Sept. 22. Sponsorship for the 18-hole tournament is being sought to help with the foundation’s objectives. Individual cost is $125, which includes a gift bag. There will be drawings, a silent auction and contests for players. “We want to have at least 100 golfers,” Todd says. To date, JJF has donated two rugby chairs to spinal cord-injured athletes. “I’d like to do more because custom sports equipment is expensive because it’s custom to your body,” Joe says. “This golf tournament could potentially raise a lot of money for that.” The goal is to help others who cannot afford the equipment that they may need. In the past, funds have come from United Way and through items sold on the JJF website. Todd says the foundation would like to accommodate more than one or two applicants per year. And not just for rugby, but for basketball, too. Considered an inspiration for people with spinal-cord injuries, Joe encourages others to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. He learned by example. “Someone came to me in the hospital

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HOPE AND INSPIRATION: Joe Jackson, center, who suffered a spinal cord injury in 2005, ﬁghts to keep possession of the ball during a rugby game at Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix. Submitted photo

in his rugby chair,” Joe says. “He also had a peer mentor who showed me I could still do stuff.” He also likes to return to St. Joseph Hospital, where he went through rehab, and talk to folks who have had similar experiences or paraplegics. “(It) kind of gives them hope,” he says. An ASU student studying industrial engineering, Joe plays competitive rugby for the Phoenix Heat, which just won the national championship. He works out ﬁve days a week and enjoys scuba diving and cycling, speaks to groups and schools about spinal injury and hopes to do more public speaking to inspire and motivate. “Recently, I went to a summer camp in Anthem to talk about rugby,” Joe says. “When those kids ask, they’re fearless. I

mean they ask any type of question. It was good.” JJF would also like to help others on a national level. “We really want to get that money to help other folks,” Todd says. “People do call, not just for the chairs, but they do call for information.” To become a sponsor or participant in the golf tournament, make a donation or inquire about Joe as a speaker, contact the Joe Jackson Foundation at (800) 480-0851 or info@joejacksonfoundation. org, or visit the website at www. joejacksonfoundation.org.

Support the Friends of the Chandler Public Library by attending the “Eat Bread to Raise Dough” fundraiser at Panera Bread, 3991 S. Arizona Ave., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The organization will receive a donation from Panera Bread based on the amount of sales from the fundraiser. The donation will benefit the Friends of the Chandler Public Library’s early literacy programs, such as the Tutor and Talk-Time, Adult and Teen Summer Reading Programs, Adult and Teen Volunteer programs, Adult and Teen Literacy programs, as well as the infant and preschool programs, such as Crawl into Reading and Learn and Play interactive programs at the Chandler Public Library. Present a printed flier or an electronic version of it on a mobile device or tablet when ordering. The flyer can be found here: http:// origin.library.constantcontact.com/ download/get/file/1101657251323193/FriendsCPL.pdf.

Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.

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Visit Chino Bandido at Dish It Out fundraiser BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Chino Bandido general manager Ron Varela has a tough decision regarding the Dish It Out fundraiser set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. “Right now, we’re trying to settle on the menu items we want to use at the event,” says Varela of the MexicanChinese restaurant in Chandler. “We’re debating whether we want to serve our Chinese barbecue pork and jerk chicken or the jade red chicken. We’ll do at least two entrée items in sample size. It’s a great opportunity for us to get in front of a lot of people and take part in raising money for such a good cause.” The outdoor culinary event features more than 60 restaurants and beverage vendors and a ﬁerce chef competition with all proceeds beneﬁting Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix. More than 3,000 patrons are expected to attend. Dish It Out’s “Food Fight” portion will feature executive chefs battling it out “Iron Chef”-style on the event’s central stages. This year’s participants include James Porter from Petite Maison, Aaron May from Praying Monk, Matt Carter from Zinc Bistro and Beau Macmillan from Elements. Last year’s winner was James Fox from Bootleggers. “Nearly one in three children in Arizona is food insecure,” says Amy Gibbons, president and executive director of Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix. “As one of the state’s largest providers

of free hot meals to children, we see how kids, families, schools and communities are transformed when children are fed. ‘Food Fight’ will raise visibility for children’s hunger in Arizona, and help us in our mission to give every child a place at the table.” Valera is happy that the Chino Bandido family will be taking part in the event. “I’ve worked with the Boys and Girls Clubs before...it’s an amazing group to work with,” says Valera, whose restaurant is located at 1825 W. Chandler Blvd. “Now that I have kids of my own, I appreciate their efforts that much more. I’ll be the face of Chino Bandido at Dish it Out, working really hard with our crew.” Some of the other restaurants participating in Dish It Out include D’vine Bistro and Wine Bar, Ra Sushi, SanTan Brewing Company, Rita’s, The Mission, 24 Carrots, Foosia, Hob Nobs, Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Café, Citizen Public House, Bourbon Steak and Roka Akor. Tickets for Dish It Out are $75 for general admission and $500 for VIP tickets, the latter of which includes early event admission. Cocktail attire is requested. For tickets or additional Dish It Out event information, visit www. dishitoutaz.org. For more information on Chino Bandido, visit www.chinobandido. com. Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be contacted at lynette@santansun.com

DISH IT OUT: Dish It Out is set for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale. Photo copyright Jason Wise 2013

DELICIOUS SAMPLES: Chino Bandido will take part in Dish It Out and will offer samples of some of its most popular entrée items. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

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The Joint offering free treatment to first responders, their families As a small token of thanks for their everyday bravery, police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, activeduty military and their families can visit The Joint, the chiropractic place, for a free adjustment during First Responders Week, Sept. 8 through Sept. 13. The benefits of chiropractic care include relief from the back and neck pain that can result from the physical demands of the work first responders typically perform. During First Responders Week at The Joint, these everyday heroes and their immediate family members may come in for a free adjustment at any of The Joint’s participating clinics located in Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek and Tempe. No appointments are required and clinics are open evenings and weekends. For regular clinic hours, visit www. TheJoint.com.

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Amalﬁ co-owner visits Italy, returns inspired

PAL seeking members

BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON

Owners, executive chefs and brothers Giuseppe and Sergio Miele go to great lengths to bring the authentic tastes of Italy to their customers at Amalfi Ristorante Italiano. Sergio Miele recently returned to Amalfi after reconnecting with his roots and being inspired by the flavors of his homeland during a summer trip to Italy. “I went to Naples, Rome and Tuscany,” he explains in his thick Italian accent. “The trip was for my two little kids because they hadn’t been there in two or three years. We want to make sure that they know where they come from and that the language sticks with them, plus they have four cousins there.” While in Italy, Miele also reunited with friends who were in the restaurant business. By his own account, Miele “went a little” crazy eating and doing culinary research. He had to refresh his memory on how certain dishes were prepared. The winter menu at Amalfi is typically in place by November and, until then, Miele will be fine-tuning certain menu items and creating tantalizing daily specials that can be found on the board at the front of the restaurant. “I’m going to make several different dishes of pasta with different sauces and meats,” he says. “I also want to offer more soups. Rather than do a potato or cream of

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REDISCOVERING HERITAGE: Sergio Miele is developing new specials at Amalﬁ Italian Ristorante after being inspired by a recent trip to Italy. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington

broccoli soup, I’m going to do something with bacon or prosciutto, and there will be more appetizers.” He plans to sit down with Giuseppe, fine-tune the recipes and then move ahead with updating the specials menu. “There will be appetizers, soups and entrees, and we won’t feature them on the regular menu,” he says. “They will be on the specials’ board, and we’ll rotate them. Every day, you’ll get something different. Every week, you’ll get something different.” Upcoming dishes will include fresh fish and eggplant. The Mieles pay special attention to the specific types of pasta that are used

in their dishes. Pastas that have longer and broad surfaces are chosen for soup because they have broader areas to absorb broth and flavors. “A lot of thought goes into it,” Miele explains. “We have linguini, spaghetti, penne, ravioli...but for specials, I may incorporate rigatoni or ziti.” Amalfi Ristorante Italiano is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 12. Call (480) 895-8200 or visit www. amalfipizzaaz.com for additional information.

The PAL board of directors has agreed to continue to bring individuals to the opera, the “Coffee Classics” and the theater by bus. Membership to PAL is $10 for singles, $15 for couples. Once a member, individuals can drive to Cottonwood Country Club and get on a bus for only $20 round trip. To become a member, send a check to PAL, P.O. Box 13051, Chandler, AZ 85248-0035. PAL will start its theater season later this year. For more information about opera call Vera at (480) 8959679. For “Coffee Classics,” call Lynn at (480) 883-0671. For theater, call Pat at (480) 339-0283. Any other questions call Mary at (480) 802-9354.

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‘Muslims for Life’ blood drives honor victims of 9/11

Sign up for new Parks and Rec courses During the months of September, October and November programs for all ages, some new, and other returning favorites, are offered in the fall Break Time brochure. The Break Time brochure can be found at City facilities or online at www.chandleraz.gov/ breaktime. The new brochure outlines camps, classes, programs and special events through November. 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) 782-2727. Visit the Aquatics Administrative ofﬁces at 650 E. Ryan Rd. to register for swimming programs. The City of Chandler offers several newsletters to the public for updates on services and programs. Visit www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.aspx to look at the full list and sign up.

New software system available for fall classes ACTIVENEt, a new reservation-and-registration software system, has gone live for fall classes. A new customer account for the system will be given to all customers upon transition. Additional information can be found in the Break Time brochure, www.chandler.gov/breaktime.

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New adult sports leagues Two new leagues are being offered for Chandler Adult Sports this fall. Co-rec softball double header games are offered on Friday nights, as well as new soccer leagues. For more information contact Teo Ruiz at (480) 782-2704 or email teoﬁlo.ruiz@chandleraz.gov.

Remodeled courts opened at Chandler Tennis Center Six of the 15 tennis courts at the Chandler Tennis Center have been remodeled. The court fee to play is $2.50 for residents; $4 for nonresidents. The ball machine is $6.50 for residents for 30 minutes and $9 for nonresidents.

Birthday party packages offered at Tumbleweed A multitude of birthday party packages are offered at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, one of which is a Princess Party. An authentic experience is offered for the little princess. Dress as your favorite princess for an enchanted day of fun. Princess crafts, games and a new feature, a photo area to take pictures of your princess are part of the party package. Parents can choose to have a special guest appearance from Belle, Cinderella or Elsa. For more information, contact Deanna D’Arcangelo at (480) 782-2909.

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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA, will be holding its fourth annual nationwide “Muslims for Life” blood drives through Nov. 15. The three-month campaign is aimed to honor the victims of 9/11 and emphasize the Islamic teachings of the sanctity of life by collecting 13,000 pints of blood to help save 39,000 lives. During the previous three campaigns some 33,350 pints of blood has been collected to help save more than 100,000 lives. Locally, the drive will take place on Sept. 13 at Baitul Aman Mosque, 2035 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler. For more information, call (480) 993-2257. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invites everyone to set aside their differences and gather to commemorate the victims of 9/11 by participating in the campaign. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is the ﬁrst AmericanMuslim organization. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long-awaited messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) of Qadian, India. Ahmad claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus of Nazareth and the divine guide, whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace. Ahmad’s advent has brought about an unprecedented era of Islamic revival and moderation. He divested Muslims of fanatical beliefs and practices by vigorously championing Islam’s true and essential teachings.

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Gem Talk: Sapphires

New swim hours in effect

BY JANE RAKHMAN

New swim hours are in effect for the Chandler Aquatic Centers now that school is in session. Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 28, and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 11, and Sept. 18, and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. Nozomi Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd., is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 21.

The ancients believed that blue sapphire—holding in its depths the power of the sea and sky—had influence over the spirit world. The calming influence of blue has also made it an enduring symbol for loyalty and trust. This is one reason why women from around the world choose sapphires for their engagement rings. If someone were to ask you to name a gem family famous for its wide range of colors, would sapphire come to mind? Probably not because sapphires are synonymous with blue. Over time, the Latin word “sapphirus” was attached to this magnificent deep-blue corundum found for millenniums on the island of Sri Lanka (formerly British-ruled Ceylon) off the southern coast of India. Today the economically important sapphire deposits are in Australia, Burma, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It has taken the jewelry world centuries to recognize, and centuries more to celebrate, the corundum color wheel. The most well-known of the corundum family other than sapphire is the ruby, of which there is no definite demarcation between the two. Light red, pink or violet corundum are usually called sapphires. Now sapphires are becoming the color-category leader for pink and yellow but can be found in violet, purple, green, bright reddish-orange, sometimes referred to as “papaya,” gold

and orange shades. Inclusions of rutile needles result in a silky sheen. If the quantities of rutile needles are sufﬁciently large, the result will be a six-rayed star sapphire. According to some opinions, this asterism is not caused by rutile needles, as in the case of rubies, but by intersecting hollow channels running in three directions. All in all, sapphire can be considered the ideal colored stone. Besides excelling in color selection, sapphire excels in durability. With a rating of nine on the one to 10 Mohs scale for hardness, it is second only to diamond, with the highest rating of 10. This means sapphire will preserve its looks when stones with similar colors from other species start to look the worse for wear. If, as the experts say, the attributes of a gem are its rarity and durability, as well as its beauty, there isn’t any wiser choice for most primary and pastel colors than sapphire. Jane Rakhman is with Rakhman Jewelers, 3165 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. For more information, call (480) 857-9707.

Adult Swim courses Several different class types that are designed around swimmers’ needs are offered through the City of Chandler. Learn to swim, improve stroke technique or endurance. It is never too late to learn to swim or become a better swimmer. Consult the Break Time brochure for course listings.

Class descriptions offered for swim lessons The Break Time ages listed for the course descriptions are basic guidelines to help place a child. Seahorse, Otters and Surfer classes are exempt. The child may be more or less advanced than the suggested ages.

The child will remain in the same level for at least two sessions, according to the general rule. The descriptions offered are for assistance in educating customers on the variety of classes that the Aquatic Department has the capability of offering. Some of the classes may not be offered during each session or at each location. A free swim lesson evaluation from one of the qualified personnel is offered during public swim hours.

Mesquite Groves offers $1 Family Swim Mesquite Groves will offer $1 Family Swim during the postseason from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. It’s a great opportunity to get the family together for some fun in the sun, without breaking the bank. Hamilton and Mesquite offer lap swimming year round Hamilton Aquatic Center offers lap swimming year-round from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center offers lap swimming from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $2, regardless of age.

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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.

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Chandler Center for the Arts 25th anniversary celebration In a special weekend of celebration, the Chandler Center for the Arts’ 25th anniversary brought a colorful and eclectic group of performers to all three stages, providing nonstop entertainment for the community to experience. STSN Photos by Tim Sealy

SWEET SOUNDS: JC and Laney bring Americana style to the festivities at the Chandler Center for the Arts, singing Johnny Cash’s classic “Long Black Veil.”

COLORFUL VIBES: Ballet Folklorico presents the colorful traditional dances of Mexico.

LOCAL LICKS: Bad Cactus Brass Band plays a fantastic selection of New Orleans-style jazz on the main stage of the Chandler Center for the Arts.

DANCING DAMES: Madison Cafaro and Callie Duff represent Ballet Etudes for the crowd during the celebration.

CELEBRATE: The Chandler Center for the Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary with a three-day event and a fantastic upcoming season.

TRANSFORMATION: Brittany Steinfeld is beaming after she sees her butterﬂy face paint for the ﬁrst time.

CELEBRATE DANCE: Youth American Ballet Company takes a bow after a wonderful dance performance.

FAMILY AFFAIR: Jere Van Patten and his son, Max, meet up after Jere’s performance in the Bogle Theatre for the anniversary festivities.

BRIGHT STYLE: Sarina Aldecoa of Ballet Folklorico shows some ﬂare.

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September 6 – 19, 2014

improvMANIA plans to make Chandler laugh BY TRACY HOUSE

The comedy club improvMANIA has taken up residence in downtown Chandler and is ready to provide fun, family-filled entertainment in its new home. The comedy troupe, which has been performing around the Valley at various venues, opened a club at 250 S. Arizona Ave., next to Gangplank and across the street from City Hall. Excited about the new venture, owners David and Colleen Specht are Chandler residents who wanted to provide another form of entertainment for the flourishing area. The couple started producing shows around downtown Chandler in May 2009. “We started five years ago at Art on Boston,” Colleen explains. “We’ve had a lot of different spaces that we’ve done shows in.” The decision to open their own venue was based, in part, on wanting to stay local and provide a place for families to come enjoy a comedy act. ImprovMANIA is planning 7:30 p.m. shows every Friday and Saturday night beginning Saturday, Sept. 13. Shows run about 75 minutes. The venue will have a stage, concessions and seating for 80-plus people. “We want to provide a really nice theater experience for people,” David says. It was important to the Spechts to host a family-friendly event. “We have a 4-year-old and a 2-yearold,” Colleen says. “We’re family oriented

MESSIN’ AROUND: The improvMANIA troupe is ready to take the stage and entertain at the new downtown venue beginning Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets are $10. STSN photo by Tracy House

ourselves. We’ve been performing so long we know what it’s like to do a show where my grandma can’t come to it, and it stinks. People always think they want a dirty show, until you’re sitting there, and you don’t. Family friendly is good for everybody. It’s not family friendly geared toward kids. It’s family friendly geared toward everybody. It’s smart. It’s not that low-grade humor that you don’t want to sit next to your grandmother and listen to.” Colleen and David have been performing together for years, even getting engaged on stage. “It’s kind of in our blood,” David says. “It’s our hobby. It’s what we do

together.” The 11-person troupe includes two teenagers and a myriad of players from various backgrounds. “Almost everybody in the troupe is a teacher,” David says, including Colleen before staying home to care for their two children. In addition to the comedy shows, improvMANIA will also be holding improv classes, with the ﬁrst adult class beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17. “The goal is to take somebody from scratch, who thinks they might want to do this, to a live performance for their family and friends on week six,” David explains. “It’s a big

step for someone who walks into intro to improv.” An acting or stage background isn’t necessary to be part of the classes. “Usually the best people are ones who don’t think they’re going to be any good at it,” David says. Colleen adds, “This is not just for people who want to perform improv, either. It’s for people who want to loosen up and be more social, or learn to speak in front of people, have more conﬁdence. Be a good salesperson. It teaches a lot of those skills also.” She adds that the teen classes teach conﬁdence and being comfortable in who you are. Part of what the Spechts will be teaching in the classes is the technique of improv. “Once you know the technique of improv you can get up and do a show,” Colleen says. “Our group that we have works so well together, I think even if we didn’t rehearse we could do a show.” improvMANIA shows are high energy and fast-paced with audience participation, likened to “Whose Line is it Anyway.” The Spechts say that they enjoy celebrating events with audience. “We love when SEE IMPROVMANIA PAGE 64

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Renowned ﬂugelhornist celebrates CD release BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

A protégé of legendary trumpeter and flugelhornist Art Farmer, Chandler musician Dmitri Matheny says he doesn’t feel he deserves the reviews he’s received. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players,” while JAZZIZ writes he’s “unquestionably a master.” “It’s a little bit intimidating,” Matheny says with a sigh. “Just yesterday the Sacramento Bee wrote a beautiful piece. “I don’t always feel we deserve all these accolades. I studied under this wonderful jazz flugelhorn player Art Farmer. He was such an amazing musician. He was an historically important, significant guy and yet super humble. I don’t know that he received some of the things I’ve been blessed with. It’s crazy to me. I’m not half the musician that he was. It’s a lot to live up to.” Matheny is showing off his live chops on his latest album “Sagebrush Rebellion,” which was released on Aug. 9. Swinging by home on a year-long U.S. tour, Matheny is hosting a CD release party and performance at The Nash in Phoenix on Saturday, Sept. 20. His live band features pianist Nick Manson, bassist Chris Finet and drummer Dom Moio. “It’s kind of an interesting project, this one,” Matheny says of “Sagebrush Rebellion.” “In the past, I’ve written a bunch of material. I usually have some sort of organizing theme. One album that I did was all music of the moon. Another album is a

lot of hard-bop stuff from a certain era of jazz. This time, we’re doing a live show in San Diego.” Matheny—who was accompanied by pianist Manson, bassist Justin Grinnell and drummer Duncan Moore on the album— was approached by an independent jazz label representative who asked him if he could record Matheny’s show in San Diego. He said, “Yes.” “Then I forgot about it,” he says. “But then everything just happened. The show was beautiful, and the band played really well. My teacher used to say, ‘If you’re the smartest cat in the room, you’re in the wrong room. You always want to surround yourself with talents greater than your own. You can feel fearless. You can do anything because they prop you up.’” It was one of those nights, Matheny added. “I was in a good mood,” he explains. “The crowd was great. (The record company representative) said, ‘Check it out. This is gorgeous.’ We didn’t even really edit it. We mastered it, and turned it into a record.”

Longtime goal Born on Dec. 25, 1965, in Nashville, Matheny was raised in Georgia before his family moved to Tucson, where his father took a job as a teacher. Attracted to his father’s collection of jazz and classical LP records, Matheny began piano lessons at age 5 and switched to the trumpet at age 9. While in his teens, he fell in love with the ﬂugelhorn and left home

to attend Michigan’s prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy and then Boston’s Berklee College of Music, from which he graduated magna cum laude in 1989. After private studies with Carmine Caruso in New York City, Matheny became the protégé of Farmer, a formative relationship that lasted over a decade, according to his bio. At 29, after launching a busy recording career on the West Coast, Matheny made his New York debut at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, then began touring internationally. When Farmer died in 1999, Matheny acquired his mentor’s copper-bell ﬂugelhorn. With more than 60 recordings in his discography, Matheny says “Sagebrush Rebellion” is his 10th as a leader. “We’re able to do this for a living,” he says. “It’s nice to play music for people, travel around and make friends.” Dmitri Matheny Group performs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Admission is $15; $12 for seniors ages 60 and older and Jazz in Arizona members; and $5 for students with ID. For more information, call (602) 795-0464 or visit www.thenash.org or www.dmitrimatheny.com. For a full list of shows, see www.dmitrimatheny.com/tour. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@santansun. com.

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Festival celebrates harvest, Chinese culture The Chandler Center for the Arts will host the 2014 Mid-Autumn Chinese Dance and Art Festival, celebrating with a Chinese dance performance on the main stage and free public activities, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with free arts and crafts in the CCA lobby. Presented by the Eastern Art Academy and the ASU Confucius Institute, the day honors the Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a centuriesold harvest celebration observed in several Asian cultures as a time to appreciate the harvest and spend quality time with family and friends. Watching the full moon, eating traditional moon cakes and taking in themed performances are all common parts of the celebration. Guests are invited to experience a variety of cultural activities at the Chandler festivities including a Chinese calligraphy mini-workshop, musical instrument demonstration, photo exhibition and more in the lobby. A Chinese Dance Celebration will follow at 4 p.m. for $15. The familyfriendly performance explores the

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www.SanTanSun.com history, life and passion behind Chinese performing arts, including classic, ethnic, folk and other elements. Tickets are available at Chandler Center for the Arts box ofﬁce by calling (480) 782-2680. The Chandler-based Eastern Art Academy provides Chinese arts and cultural training programs for youth and adults; including Chinese dance series, ﬁne arts, martial arts, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese painting, bilingual language program and more. For more information call (602) 490-8613. The Confucius Institute at ASU promotes Chinese language and culture studies in schools as well as throughout Arizona’s general public. For more information, visit www. confuciusinstitute.asu.edu. To learn more about Chandler Center for the Arts, call (480) 782-2680 or visit www.chandlercenter.org.

CULTURAL CRAFTS: Chinese-themed arts and crafts will be offered for free at the 2014 Mid-Autumn Chinese Dance and Art Festival. Submitted photo

September 6 – 19, 2014

Seattle singer makes area debut at SanTan Brewing Company BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Seattle singer Jacob Cummings is scheduled to perform at SanTan Brewing Company on Sept. 12, and he’s trusting the word of a shady salesman in Oregon that it’s a great place to play. “I was at a gas station talking to some random person trying to sell me some miracle wash for a car,” recalls the 23-yearold University of Idaho alumnus. “He said, ‘Oh, you’re touring? Where are you going?’ I told him, ‘Chandler.’ When I told him where I was playing, he was so excited. He said it was his favorite place in Chandler. Score. I’m taking the word of a guy selling me magical spray for my car.” Cummings is on his ﬁrst U.S. tour, which also includes a Phoenix stop on Sept. 13. Performing solo acoustic, Cummings will showcase his debut EP, “Hopeless Love Songs,” as well as select covers. “Expect to have a good time,” he says about his shows. “I want people—if they’ve had a good day or a bad day prior to it—to be in the moment and have a good time with me. “I want it to be date night. I just want to hang out and play some music and hopefully they’ll enjoy the tunes. I play a wide variety of music from old Bill Withers, ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ to Al Green to Macklemore’s ‘Thrift Shop’ on acoustic guitar and Nelly’s ‘Ride Wit Me.’ I don’t

want to be pigeonholed.” Those various artists are represented in his list of influences as well. One person he really looks up to is John Mayer. “I really love his music,” Cummings says. “I found him a little late—in college. I thought, ‘This is amazing stuff.’ Someone gave me the ‘Continuum’ album. I just dove right into the music. I try to take a little of what he does and put it into my music.” Motown played a big part in the formative years of his music career. But, again, not one to be stereotyped, he pulls an unusual influence out of his pocket. “I remember when I was a kid, my first album I ever recall listening to was ‘AC/ DC Live,’” he says with a laugh. “My dad said, ‘Here. Check this out.’ We were in his office with the loud Bose speakers and he cranked it up to 11. I was enthralled ever since then. “I can remember hearing ‘Thunderstruck’ and Angus Young just started playing that riff. I thought, ‘Oh wow. That’s so cool. What’s that sound?’ Whenever I have a couple drinks in me, I try to imitate Angus Young skipping with the guitar. It turns out horrible. I’m not very graceful.” The tour, Cummings says, is serving as a springboard to further his career. “Right now I’m trying to get the name out there,” he says. “I don’t mind starving

SEATTLE SINGER: Jacob Cummings is scheduled to perform at SanTan Brewing Company at 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Admission is free. Submitted photo and sleeping in my van. If I bring other people, I feel obligated to feed them and not sleep in a van.” Jacob Cummings performs at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at SanTan Brewing Company, 8 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. Admission is free. For more information, call (480) 917-8700. He is also set to take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Fiddler’s Dream, 1702 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Cover charge is $8. Call (602) 9979795 for more information. Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at christina@ santansun.com.

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Explore colorful past of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LBDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A piece of clothing iconic everywhere, from runways and famous fashion designers to closets everywhereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the â&#x20AC;&#x153;little black dressâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is on display at the Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler, through Saturday, Oct. 25, in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Black Dress: Through the Decades.â&#x20AC;? The exhibit celebrates the well-known staple from several eras and designers and examine how the versatile dress has been reimagined and redesigned over the years. Examples of all kinds of â&#x20AC;&#x153;LBDsâ&#x20AC;? will be on display, from understated and simple to glamorous and over-the-top. The display will showcase the beginning of the phenomenon in 1926 with an exhibit of the simple, elegant Coco Chanel dress that started it all with a photo in American Vogue. The exhibit will also include dresses from Gilbert Adrian, Geoffrey Beene, Mr. Blackwell, Bill Blass, Donald Brooks, Pierre Cardin, Coco Chanel, Victor Costa, Hubert de Givenchy, Christian Dior, Tom Ford for Gucci, James Galanos, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rudi Gernreich, Howard Greer, Roy Halston, North Beach Leather Michael Hoban, Peggy Hunt, Marc Jacobs, Norma Kamali, Patrick Kelly, Bud Kilpatrick, Don Loper, Franco Moschino,

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Todd Oldham, Emilio Pucci, Helen Rose, Maggie Rouf, Alfred Shaheen, Gloria Swanson, William Travilla, Emanuel Ungaro, Gianni Versace, Dan Werle, Yohji Yamamoto and local designers Galina Couture, Angela Johnson and Joy Li. All examples of the little black dress in this exhibition are on loan from Fashion by Robert Black of Scottsdale. The exhibits are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information about the Vision Gallery, call (480) 782-2695 or visit www. visiongallery.org.

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people come in and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their birthday or anniversary,â&#x20AC;? Colleen says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then we really pick on them.â&#x20AC;? David adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People will come up and tell us, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We may not embarrass you, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get something out of you...itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a special night for you.â&#x20AC;? To help with the construction and refurbishing costs, improvMANIA has a Kickstarter program going on until Sept. 9, trying to raise $7,900. Money raised will be used for ďŹ xtures, including signage, chairs, a stage, a sound system, publicity and a lighting system. Buying tickets to performances in advance goes toward the Kickstarter program Show tickets are $10 with movie-type concessions available. The improvMANIA theater is available for rentals and private or corporate parties as well. Staying close to the community and

providing local entertainment is the big message David and Colleen want to deliver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We live here,â&#x20AC;? David says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to bring entertainment here, so that your entertainment dollars donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go to Tempe and Scottsdale.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have all the great restaurants down here (downtown),â&#x20AC;? Colleen adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now you can hang out after and do something.â&#x20AC;? To view more information about improvMANIA, visit www.improvmania. net or Facebook at, www.facebook. com/improvMANIA. To ďŹ nd out more about the Kickstarter program or make a donation go to www.kickstarter.com/ projects/552677239/improvmania-improvcomedy-theater-chandler-arizona. Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.com.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wonderland!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; kicks off new EVCT season East Valley Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre is beginning its 18th seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as well as its 10th year performing at the Mesa Arts Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a lively musical adaptation of Lewis Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the Looking Glass.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wonderland!, The Musical Adventures of Aliceâ&#x20AC;? season begins with performances Thursday, Sept. 25, to Sunday, Oct. 5. All performances run Thursday through Sunday. Featuring Isabelle Jensen of Queen Creek as Alice, the musical adaptation of Carrollâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work includes rollicking music and a variety of new characters. It is based on the book by James DeVita and the lyrics by Bill Francouer. The organization will continue its season with an audience holiday favorite, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Best Christmas Pageant Everâ&#x20AC;? by Barbara Robinson, Thursday, Dec. 4, to Sunday, Dec. 14. Playwriting contest winner â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonprinceâ&#x20AC;? by Drew Ignatowski will come to the stage Thursday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 22, and the group will present an original premiere of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aryaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock: A Video Game Adventureâ&#x20AC;? by Mark Smolyar Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 28.

All performances are held in the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for children age 17 and younger, and may be purchased at the Mesa Arts Center box ofďŹ ce or by calling (480) 644-6500. Season tickets can be purchased for $40 for all four shows by calling (480) 7563828 or online at www.evct.org. East Valley Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre is a nonproďŹ t organization that provides children ages 5 to 18 with opportunities to experience the process and product of live theatrical performances by children for children. In addition to its four main stage productions, EVCT offers classes in theater for all levels of experience. Three troupes are chosen by audition to prepare performances and then present them around the Valley at libraries, bookstores and retirement communities. Community outreach programs include live performances at Cardon Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center and Literature Alive, which provides free performances and books for students at Title I schools and public libraries. For more information, call (480) 7563828 or visit www.evct.org.

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Steve-O, Thurs., Sept. 11, through Sun., Sept. 14, TI. Steve-O brings his wild antics to the stage.

Paul Mecurio, 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.

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April Macie, through Sun., Sept. 7, TI. The hilarious red-haired 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. “Captain Jack’s Space Attack,” Sat., Sept. 6, S55. The late-night program by Charlie Steak and Ron Foligno returns with more of the adventures of Captain Jack and his band, Space Attack, as they explore the galaxy searching for a new home after the destruction of Earth in the year 3013. “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. Anthony Jeselnik, Thurs., Sept. 11, through Sat., Sept. 13, SUL. The cutting comic from Comedy Central and more, brings his unique and sometimes-dark comedystyle and use of the unexpected.

“Into the Woods,” Fri., Sept. 12, through Sun., Sept 21, ST. Greasepaint Youtheatre presents an epic fairy tale about wishes, family and the choices we make in this adaptation by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim that intertwines classic Brothers Grimm tales. Castaway Karaoke Fundraiser, Sat., Sept. 13, S55. Space 55 celebrates the beginning of cooler temps with a castaway-themed karaoke party, Tom Hanks-style. Included in the festivities are a message-in-a-bottle haiku contest, build-your-own-Wilson stations, an exchange of desert-island mixtapes, a rafﬂe and more. Free food; adult beverages available for purchase. Old Crow Medicine Show, Sun., Sept. 14, MAC. The string band performs its rockin’ roots music. With special guests The Deslondes. 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.

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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.

Edvin Marton, Thurs., Oct. 2, MAC. The world-famous violinist—a YouTube sensation who performed at the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic games and whose music is part of several skaters’ routines—performs.

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Fri., Sept. 19, WHP. Jett—the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts and holder of eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and “Crimson and Clover”— performs.

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.

Australian Pink Floyd, Thurs., Sept. 25, MAC. 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. DSB—Tribute to Journey, Fri., Sept. 26, WHP. One of America’s top Journey tribute acts rocks the audience with the legendary band’s hits. 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 late-night show hit the stage.

Latin Legends - Live, Fri., Oct., 3, WHP. A collection of some of the hottest Latin groups on tour—Malo, Tierra and Thee Midniters—each providing a unique sound derived from the music of a diverse culture. “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play,” Fri., Oct. 3, through Sat., Oct. 25, S55. In this American dark-comedy play, post-nuclear meltdown, there’s no electricity, no TV, and the survivors are living in small groups when a few people around a campﬁre start to piece together their memories of an episode of “The Simpsons.” This imaginative story explores how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another. “Captain Jack’s Space Attack,” Sat., Oct. 4, S55. Captain Jack and company return to the stage. Dog the Bounty Hunter, Sat., Oct. 4, MAC. The ex-con-turned-icon Dog—with more than 7,000 captures under his belt— discusses his 40-year bounty hunting career. SEE ON STAGE PAGE 66

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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. “From Russia...with Melody,” Oct. 5, CCA. The Chandler Symphony Orchestra performs. Experience Hendrix Tour, Thurs., Oct. 7, MAC. The wildly successful tour stops in Mesa to pay homage to the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix. It brings together extraordinary guitarists including Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde. 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. “Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host,” Sat., Oct. 11, MAC. Monica Bill Barnes & Company and Ira Glass, host of “This American Life,” combine the art forms of dance and radio. The acts explore the job of a performer, falling and staying in love and losing what you love. “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna,” Fri., Oct. 10, through Sun., Oct. 12, SH. Arizona Opera brings the world’s ﬁrst mariachi opera

ON STAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www. chandlercenter.org HTC—Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 252-8497, www. herbergertheater.ticketforce.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www. mesaartscenter.com MN—MusicaNova Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Tickets: (480) 585-4485, www. musicanovaaz.com to the stage, blending the passion and artistry of mariachi with the emotionally touching story of a Mexican immigrant family. “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.” A Judy Garland Concert with Joey Luft, Thurs., Oct. 16, MAC. Joey Luft, Judy

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TCA—Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe Tickets: (480) 350-2822, www.tca. ticketforce.com TI—Tempe Improv 930 E. University Dr., Tempe Tickets: (480) 921-9877, www.tempeimprov. com TN—The Nash 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 795-0464, www.thenash.org VYT—Valley Youth Theatre 525 N. First St., Phoenix Tickets: (602) 253-8188, www.vyt.com WHP—Wild Horse Pass Ovations Showroom 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler Tickets: (520) 796-7777, www.wingilariver. com/wild-horse-pass

Garland’s son, shares never-before-heard stories of his mother’s personal life and career. The icon’s impact is explored in song as her greatest hits are played on the big screen, including “Stormy Weather,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “After You’ve Gone” and “By Myself.”

he has been entertaining audiences from all backgrounds for years.

“An Evening with Alex Boyé,” Fri., Oct. 17, MAC. The award-winning singer and songwriter, best known for his African twist on American pop and ethnoclassical music, takes the stage with his mesmerizing presence and voice.

Ali Jackson Trio, Sat., Oct. 18, MAC. The talented jazz drummer hits the stage with his group.

Ramon Ayala, Fri., Oct. 17, WHP. The standout Latin musician, now in his sixth decade as undisputed “King of the Accordion,” brings the theater to life with his unique tunes. Mayda Del Valle, Fri., Oct. 17, MAC. Poet and performer Mayda Del Valle takes command of the stage with her command of words. The artist has appeared on Russell Simmons “Def Poetry Jam” on HBO and was a contributing writer and original cast member of the Tony Award-winning “Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.” 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

Larry the Cable Guy, Sat. Oct. 18, CCA. Daniel Lawrence “Larry” Whitney, best known as Larry the Cable Guy, brings his unique brand of humor to the stage.

Under the Streetlamp with Gentleman’s Rule, Sat., Oct. 18, and Sun., Oct. 19, MAC. One of America’s hottest vocal groups returns to the Mesa Arts Center to perform an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” Mon., Oct. 19, through Mon., Nov. 16, TCA. Childsplay brings back last year’s breakout hit, based on Newberywinner 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. Penn and Teller, Fri, Oct. 24, MAC. Winning awards, winning over audiences and redefining their genre with their unique performances, the iconic duo hits the stage with their singular blend of magic and comedy.

Spirituality

September 6 – 19, 2014

YMCA hosts morning of prayer Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA presents its eighth annual Morning of Prayer from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. The breakfast, themed “I Believe,” is an interfaith gathering to promote hope and support to the surrounding community. Check-in and buffet breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Bruce Cooper, 12 News sports anchor and reporter, will emcee the event; keynote speakers include Phoenix Suns Coach Jeff Hornacek

and Darleen Santore, Origami Owl’s chief performance ofﬁcer. Other guest speakers include Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Gilbert Mayor John W. Lewis; entertainment is provided by the Chandler Community Celebration Choir. Tickets are $25 per person or $350 for a table of 10; all proceeds beyond the cost of breakfast beneﬁt scholarships for Y programs for children and adults in the community, which ensures that no child or family is turned away because of an inability to pay. Tickets can be purchased online at www.donatenow.networkforgood.org/ YPrayerBreakfast8 or at the Chandler/ Gilbert YMCA front desk. Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA is at

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1655 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler. For more information, call Gina LaBenz at (480) 262-8401.

Havurat Emet plans for holidays The schedule for Temple Havurat Emet’s celebration of the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days has been announced. Services for Rosh Hashana will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, with a luncheon at Chompie’s, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Yom Kippur services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, and 10 a.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Mornings Traditional Worship

7:30 & 11:30 A.M.

Contemporary Worship 8:50 & 10:10 A.M. Sunday School

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Saturday, Oct. 4, with an afternoon service beginning at 3 p.m. Yizkur and concluding service times will be announced during the morning services. Break-the-fast will be served at a Sun Lakes residence following the conclusion of services. For information and pricing of meals, call Linda at (480) 588-1827 or Charlotte at (520) 8360867. Extended family members of congregants are $50 per person; other

The spiritual leaders of SanTan Sun-area churches, temples, mosques and other religious and spiritual gathering places are invited to contribute their Spiritual Reflections in essay format by sending their thoughts, enlightening insights and other writings of a spiritual nature to news@santansun.com. Be certain to put “Spiritual Reflections submission” in the subject line. Include your first and last name, title and facility name, address, phone number and website. Spiritual Reflections are printed on a space-available basis, and submission does not guarantee print. The opinions represented in this column are those of the author and not that of the SanTan Sun News.

nonmember tickets are $75. Uniformed active military are free, as are children accompanied by one paying adult. Call Barbara at (480) 388-0190 or visit www.templehavuratemet.org to learn more.

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PICNIC PARTY

BEAR WITH ME: Ray of Light Christian Preschool recently celebrated its annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The 3-year-old students brought their favorite teddy bears with them to school and enjoyed a morning of activities. Ray of Light Christian Preschool is at 800 W. Ray Rd. in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 963-6105, ext. 211, or visit www. rayoﬂightpreschool.org. Submitted photo

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Chandler United Methodist Church Celebrating more than 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.

SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .............8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children ........................8:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. 480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.

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Vendors sought for Tempe holiday fair Vendors from Chandler are invited to sell their handcrafted wares at the 13th annual Holiday Shoppe hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Arizona Community Church in Tempe on Nov. 14 and 15. One of the few “handcrafted only” venues in the Valley, the Holiday Shoppe runs from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Setup begins at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Space is available for more than 90 crafters offering unique home décor, baby items, holiday decorations, soaps, jewelry, accessories, keepsakes and more. No commercially made or multilevel-marketing merchandise is allowed. The event also features hourly

raffles and a bake sale. Vendors will be required to collect their own money. Free Wi-Fi will be available for credit card transactions, and shoppers will have access to an on-site ATM. Vendors will rent space but keep 100 percent of sales. Applications are accepted now through Monday, Oct. 13. Space assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Arizona Community Church is at 9325 S. Rural Rd. in Tempe, at the northeastern corner of Rural and Knox roads. To learn more or to access vendor registration information and forms, visit www.azcc.org/holiday-shoppe or email holidayshoppe@azcc.org.

Send us your church, temple events Let the SanTan Sun News help you publicize your church or temple’s events and activities in the Spirituality section by emailing details to news@ santansun.com. Include a brief description of the event, times, days, dates, cost or free, if registration is required, venue, address, publishable phone number, website if applicable and contact information for veriﬁcation purposes. We welcome photos, which must be 300 dpi JPEGs or taken on a digital camera on the “best” or “highest quality” setting. Information is due 10 days prior to publication date. Submission does not guarantee placement.

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SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS

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 jobsearch 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

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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 such as dining, movies and plays for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range. Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@ cox.net

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

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,

WebXtra: WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly support groups, study groups and spiritually stimulating meetings, visit SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 12 Noon & 7 p.m. SUNDAY: WORSHIP 10 a.m. 19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ 480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022 www.gospel4life.org

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Sundays 10 a.m. Perry High School onechurch.com

Our church family already loves you. We just haven’t met you yet. Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Hamilton High School Auditorium 3700 S. Arizona Ave. www.loc-az.org

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