Chandler Youth Football celebrates 40th anniversary Governing

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Chandler
Youth Football
celebrates 40th
anniversary
Organization has returned
to Pop Warner
BY CURT BLAKENEY
When it comes to football, Chandler
has become Title Town USA. Chandler
High School is the defending Div. I football
champion and Hamilton High School has
won an impressive seven state titles in
the past 12 years. Coaches Shawn Aguano
(Chandler High School) and Steve Belles
(Hamilton High School) deserve most of
the credit, but not to be overlooked are
the youth football leagues that prepare
young kids for organized football. And they
don’t get any better than Chandler Youth
Football, which kicks off its 2015 season with
registration dates set for Saturday May 9, and
Saturday June 13, at Tumbleweed Recreation
Center.
Celebrating its 40-year anniversary,
Chandler Youth Football has rejoined
Arizona Pop Warner after a 10-year rift, and
will be known as Chandler Youth Football
Pop Warner (CYFPW) moving forward.
Arizona Pop Warner is the state association
of Pop Warner, the nation’s oldest and most
Quentin Rael of the Chandler Youth Football’s Rattlers makes his grand entrance to a game.
Submitted photo
prominent youth football organization for
kids ages 5 to 15.
“Chandler Youth Football returning to
Arizona Pop Warner means coming full
circle,” said Dave Rugolo, the president of
CYFPW, which was founded in 1975.
“I began my relationship with Chandler
Governing board funds
scholarships with own money
BY ALISON STANTON
Thanks to the continuing generosity
of Chandler Unified School District’s
Governing Board, more college-bound
students are receiving scholarships.
The five-member board has been
using its own money for several years
to fund the scholarships, according to
current member Bob Rice.
“Our superintendent, Camille Casteel,
would provide us with small gifts on
the board members’ birthdays,” he said.
“Four or five years ago she said that
perhaps it would be better to take the
money she was spending on the gifts and
use it to fund more board scholarships.”
Then, about three years ago, Rice said,
they began donating their own funds.
The decision to do this was easy, he said.
“We ask each high school to submit
two students for potential scholarships,”
he said.
“The board scholarships are based on
certain criteria. For example, students
have to overcome challenges in high
school or their personal lives. We found
that as we read through their stories
they were very compelling, and it was
hard to narrow it down to just one or
two.”
“So we thought, OK, if we can add in
some of our own money, we can provide
even more scholarships to the kids.”
The amounts vary between board
members. The donations range from
$100 to $2,000 per school year.
Governing Board President Karen
McGee said the board scholarships are
from $300 to $500 and are administered
through the Chandler Education
Youth Football during its first year away
from Arizona Pop Warner. Every year since
then, youth football in Chandler has become
stronger and stronger. We are very much
looking forward to returning to a much more
organized and stronger Arizona Pop Warner
organization. They invited us and have
accepted us, and treat us as we never left.”
CYFPW, like many youth football leagues,
uses an age-weight matrix to determine
which of six divisions a kid should play
in: Tiny Mite, Mitey Mite, Junior Peewee,
Peewee, Junior Midget and Unlimited. There
is some overlap so parents can choose a
level where their child will be comfortable.
Peewee and Junior Peewee tend to be the
most popular with kids.
“Football is really important in the
Chandler community and that includes
youth football,” said Rugolo, who also serves
as the league’s equipment manager as well as
coach of the organization’s Rattlers.
“For the last 40 years, Chandler Youth
Football Pop Warner has provided our
kids the opportunity to learn football
fundamentals from some of the best
coaches around. But even more important,
they are building character and essential life
skills, along with strong friendships that will
last them a lifetime.”
On the same level as Chandler National
Little League, which is one of the strongest
youth baseball leagues in the state, CYFPW
is a powerhouse on the gridiron with a rich
tradition and history of on-field success.
It is coming off a strong showing in 2014,
leading the state in number of teams to
qualify for the playoffs. CYFPW finished with
three state championship teams, three state
runner-up teams, two semi-finalist teams,
and three quarter-finalist teams.
Notable alumni of past CYFPW teams
include Casey Tucker (currently playing at
Stanford), Qualen Cunningham (currently
playing at Texas A&M), Brent Hundley
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Teacher remembered as witty, honest
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
When Kayden Jarnagan remembers
her teacher Aimee Hunter, she recalls
a vibrant, caring woman who would do
anything to get her students’ attention.
“We were learning about the solar
system and she showed us videos and
then she’d dance along with it,” Kayden
said while laughing.
“She was really funny. She was super
sweet and she always had a smile on her
face. She would always teach us in fun
ways. She would show us cool videos and
interact with us.”
Kayden spoke at the April funeral of
Hunter, 41, a Gilbert resident who died
following a motorcycle crash near Haven
Crest and Power Ranch Parkway. She
was riding along with her boyfriend of
18 months, Mark Samsal, who died on
the scene, according to Gilbert Police Lt.
Hugh White.
Hunter taught Kayden’s fifth-grade
class at Ryan Elementary School in
Chandler. She only started teaching at the
Chandler Unified School District facility
in the beginning of the school year.
She formerly instructed at Centennial
Elementary School in Gilbert.
Ryan Principal Diane Wells said, in
a prepared statement to the Gilbert
Sun News, that Hunter knew all of her
students well and, because of that, she
was able to challenge and engage each
one in learning. Wells said Hunter rapidly
adapted to her new school.
“Aimee Hunter was new to our Ryan
Elementary teaching staff this year, but
her outgoing personality enabled her to
quickly make many friends among her
colleagues,” Wells said.
“She wanted to do anything to help
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Junior Peewee Scorpions and their competition exhibit great sportsmanship. Submitted photo
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(UCLA), Adam Archuleta (former ASU Sun
Devil great and NFL player) and Kerry Taylor
(veteran NFL player).
With the bar set high, CYFPW
Sponsorship Director Primo Castro—who
has been involved in youth football for 16
years—is looking forward to getting back on
the sidelines as a coach. He took the last two
seasons off after the birth of his third child.
This fall, Castro plans to coach his 6-yearold son, Primo IV, in the Tiny Mite Division.
Castro is a football guy and he’s looking
forward to getting his sons involved as well.
“Football is great for kids because
it instills lifelong values of teamwork,
dedication, fitness and a superior work ethic
in the classroom and on the playing field,”
he said.
“Football is great for the Chandler
community too because it’s a platform
for teaching our youth to be outstanding
citizens and contributors in the community...
and leaders,” Castro continued. “It’s not
just about providing high-quality football
instruction. We strive to build champions
in the classroom, in competition and in life.
By doing so, we believe we are making the
Chandler community stronger...Chandler
strong.”
To help prepare players for the upcoming
season, CYFPW will host a series of free
workouts. See the organization’s website for
the start date, which has yet to be finalized.
CYFPW coaches provide instruction focusing
on football conditioning and fundamentals.
“We’ve been getting really positive
feedback with the workouts,” Castro said.
“We get a huge turnout...usually between 60
and 100 kids out there. The parents love it.”
One of the hot-button issues for youth
football this season, and one of the areas
that will be stressed during those workouts,
Braxton Thomas of the Mitey Mite Tide scores on
a long touchdown run. Submitted photo
is concussions. All CYFPW coaches are USA
Football/Heads Up trained and certified,
teaching players proper tackling techniques.
In addition, there is a mandatory coaches
meeting and football clinic each year, where
coaches are updated on the latest protocols
for equipment, hydration and other player
safety issues.
“Coaches have to be really strong at risk
mitigation,” Castro said.
Castro mentioned that Chandler EMT
is present on the sidelines of every CYFPW
game with safety protocols in place for
concussions. Ultimately, it is the EMT doctor
who makes the final decision on whether or
not a player has suffered a concussion and
should be sidelined for the remainder of the
game.
The CYFPW begins season play on
Saturday, Aug. 29. Home games are played
at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. All teams
must also play some road games against
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Caden Messner gains a first down for the
Junior Peewee Bears. Submitted photo
teams in the same division from other Pop
Warner associations in the greater Phoenix
area, such as Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale,
Queen Creek and others. Team practices are
held at Chandler parks and schools starting
on Aug. 3.
Besides tackle football, CYFPW also
offers flag football (ages 5 to 8) and
cheerleading for the girls (ages 5 to 15)—with
the same registration dates. Registration fees
are $310 per player for tackle football, $80
for flag football ($110 after May 9) and $200
for cheer.
For additional information about
Chandler Youth Football Pop Warner, visit
www.ChandlerYouthFootball.com.
Curt Blakeney is an associate editor with
the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
cblakeney@santansun.com.
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Almost 40 percent of seniors are unable
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Hamilton High School senior Hudson
Walberg decided at a young age that he
wanted to be trained as a pilot in the U.S.
Air Force. Although he is one step closer
to achieving that goal, Hudson is faced
with making the decision of accepting a
paid appointment to the U.S. Air Force
Academy in Colorado Springs, or a full-ride
ROTC scholarship to Yale University. Both
education package offers equate to more
than $300,000.
“It’s a tough choice, but my ultimate goal
is to become a pilot and I want to serve this
great nation along the way,” Hudson said.
Either route he chooses will guarantee
him starting rank of second lieutenant and
an officer’s salary to match.
The Air Force Academy requires Hudson
to seek approval to submit an application
before getting a nomination from his U.S.
representative or U.S. senator. He must also
pass a rigorous physical evaluation and fitness
test, score in the top tier of all students on
the ACT or SAT exam and pass a face-to-face
evaluation. If he chooses the Air Force he
must serve for a minimum of 10 years.
Although Hudson has a 4.8 grade point
average, the admission requirements for
Yale is also a difficult task. He must have
community service hours, recommendations
from teachers and extracurricular activities.
By the time Hudson took driver’s
education, he had already logged more than
30 hours of flight training in the cockpit of
fixed-wing Cessnas, pipers and gliders. He
donated his time to Chandler Municipal
Airport where he was found washing planes
and performing maintenance in exchange
Hudson Walberg has been offered two
scholarship packages, which equate to more
than $300,000. Submitted photo
for rubbing elbows with pilots and learning
the trade. Hudson also spent the weekend
at Luke AFB helping with logistics and crowd
control during an air show.
Hudson has also spent years in the
Civil Air Patrol, a USAF Auxiliary, where he
received cadet training and worked his way
up to major ranking. He was awarded the
CAP Chaplain Courtright Spirit Award in
2010, the Mitchell Award in 2011, and the
Erhardt Award in 2013.
The high school senior was also named
the JROTC’s Cadet of the Year twice before
being tasked to the top spot as the Hamilton
High School Group Commander. Hudson was
recognized with regional and national awards
including the Military Order of World Wars
Award, American Veterans Award, American
Legion Award and Air Force Association
Award.
Hudson is ranked as colonel in his high
school JROTC.
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Kalyn Marquez performs in Cornell’s choir concert
REMEMBERED FROM PAGE 1
others; she was just a lovely person.
Aimee was born to teach and she loved
her job. Her students adored her and got
a kick out of her wit and her fondness
for very high heels and rock ‘n’ roll music.
Aimee’s colleagues, student and their
parents loved and appreciated her—she
will truly be missed.”
Echoing that sentiment was Emily
Ewing, who knew Hunter for nearly
seven years after meeting her through
the Centennial PTO. She, too, spoke at
Hunter’s service.
“She was the type of person who
wore her heart on her sleeve,” said Ewing.
“She was honest and she always told you
the way it was. She never held back. She
would always say, ‘I have to be honest and
I have to do the right thing.’ That was the
way she led her life.”
Friends, family and students knew
when Hunter was happy because she
would have a “sparkle in her eye and her
face lit up.”
Ewing started a GoFundMe page where
the public can donate money for the
college funds of Hunter’s two sons and
daughter. Donations may be made here:
www.gofundme.com/rrc4gn4.
“Per Aimee’s parents’ request, all the
money will go straight to college funds
for the three kids,” she said. “Aimee really
valued education. It was her hope for
all kids to go to college. As a parent, she
wanted to make sure that happened.”
Kayden’s mom, Stephanie Jarnagan,
said she and fellow parents of Hunter’s
students are working with the school
and the Chandler Unified School District
to organize a living legacy tree-planting
ceremony in her honor. California Pools &
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Kalyn Marquez of Chandler performed in
a concert April 19 as a member of the Cornell
College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers
in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
The group performed “Love in Spring,” a
concert of songs based on texts about love.
The Concert Choir performed Johannes
Brahms’ “Neue Liebeslieder,” his second set of
love waltzes based of a varied group of folk
poems from Europe and Asia, and “MLK,” a
piece made popular by U2 and arranged for
choir.
The Chamber Singers performed Eric
Whitacre’s “Five Hebrew Love Songs,” a vocal
jazz piece, “Come Home,” from Peter Eldridge
of New York Voices, works by Daniel Pinkham
and Healy Willan, madrigals, and romantic
songs.
One of the 40 “Colleges that Change
Lives,” Cornell College is a national liberal
arts college with a distinctive “One Course
at a Time” curriculum. The “One Course”
Ryan Elementary School student Kayden
Jarnagan, left, remembers her teacher Aimee
Hunter, right, as funny and engaging. Photo
courtesy of the Jarnagan family
Landscape and Signarama, both of which
are based in Chandler, have agreed to
donate a tree and signage.
Ewing said the community has rallied
behind Hunter’s family. Meals have been
ordered for delivery through May 31.
Hunter had recently joined Sun Valley
Community Church, which has been
supportive as well.
“She had never been happier,” Ewing
said. “When she died, she was at her
happiest.”
schedule provides students the chance to
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on the disciplines of their choice, and learn
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to shed the confines of the traditional
classroom to study off-campus, pursue
research, or accept an internship—all without
missing out on other classes.
Cornell has been recognized by numerous
publications for the value its education offers
and for academic excellence. This year it was
named of the 100 best values in liberal arts
education by Kiplinger’s, one of the “Best
Value Schools” among national liberal arts
colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and
one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by
Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent
of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in
four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one
of the 25 colleges with the best professors
by the Center for College Affordability and
Productivity.
Paragon places first in math competition
A four-member team from Chandler’s
Paragon Science Academy placed first at the
2015 Arizona MathCounts competition on
Saturday, March 28, at Empire High School in
Vail.
The team members are David Kwak,
Shivam Mohite, Thomas Denig and Kushagra
Sharma. They were coached by Ridvan
Bricicek, who will coach the state Arizona
MathCounts team participating in the world
championships in Boston May 7 to May 10.
MathCounts is a national math
competition for sixth, seventh and eighth
graders. Each state has its own competition
leading up to nationals.
The students compete individually in
two paper rounds, the Target Round and the
Sprint Round. They are scored individually.
There is also a team round, in which students
work together to solve 10 questions. Last is
the Countdown Round, during which two
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Local CEOs to
be honored by
Positive Paths
For the past few years, the members of Chandler Unified School District’s Governing Board—
from left Barbara Mozdzen, David Evans, Karen McGee, Bob Rice and Annette Auxier—have
helped fund scholarships. Submitted photo
SCHOLARSHIPS FROM PAGE 1
Foundation. The applications come in
from high school guidance counselors,
and, in most cases, the students do not
know they have been nominated.
“We read through them and have to
determine which ones we will pick to
award the scholarships,” she said. “In
every case, the seniors have persevered
through some sort of adversity like
an illness, or in some cases they have
lost their parents and are basically
homeless.”
Despite their challenging
circumstances, McGee said the students
are determined to graduate and
continue their education.
“They are still graduating and still
going on, and their guidance counselors
are going to bat for them,” she said.
Rice said he and the other board
members are quietly proud that they
are able to help more graduating seniors
achieve their goals of a higher education.
“We don’t really advertise that we
do this; we pretty much have done it
amongst ourselves,” he said. “It’s just nice
to know that we don’t have to say, ‘This
student gets a scholarship but this one
doesn’t.’”
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at alison@santansun.com.
families in need and does a lot of
emergency funding,” said Tilque, who is
also president of the Gilbert Chamber
of Commerce. “They help people get
back on their feet. We felt her work was
instrumental there.”
Donovan provides referrals to assist
families. “She’s been a longtime advocate
for women and families,” Tilque said.
Bricker’s support of Dignity Health’s
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
community benefit program is a key
The two honorees at Positive Paths’
foundation in helping the underserved,
“Night of Heroes” have advocated for
Tilque said. “They provide the mobile
women through community education,
mammograms and support wellness
food programs and health services.
programs,” Tilque said. “They’ve been
Tim Bricker, president and CEO of
instrumental in pulling
Dignity Health Chandler
together nonprofits. It’s
Regional Medical Center
been a unique program
and Mercy Gilbert
to help families and
Medical Center, and
women.”
Trinity Donovan, CEO
Donovan has
of Chandler Christian
worked in leadership
Community Center and
positions with
former Chandler City
nonprofits for the past
councilwoman, will be
15 years. Since 2009,
honored at 6 p.m. May
Donovan has served
7, at the Hilton Phoenix
as the chief executive
East Mesa.
officer for the CCCC,
Kathy Tilque,
which assists women
president of the
and families with food
board of directors for
boxes, senior meals,
Positive Paths, said the
family programming,
organization looks for
emergency assistance,
men or women in the
Tim Bricker. Submitted photo
homeless service and
East Valley every year
case management. She
to honor as the East
also served as a vice
Valley Man of the Year
president of community initiatives at
and East Valley Woman of the Year. The
the Valley of the Sun United Way from
organization recognizes them for their
2004 to 2009 and CEO of ICAN, which
assistance in helping women.
provides positive programs for Chandler’s
“We look at the activities they are
youth, from 1994 to 2004.
involved with and the impact they have
As a councilwoman, she represented
on women’s lives,” Tilque said.
the City on a national level through
Donovan’s organization “helps
HARTKE HAMBURGERS
Vice Mayor Kevin Hartke greeted hungry drivers at Whataburger’s drive-thru window
on Tuesday, April 21, to share the harmful effects of litter and the simple steps
needed to prevent it. The appearance was thanks to a partnership between Don’t
Trash Arizona and Whataburger so they could remind motorists that fast-food trash
is one of the most commonly littered items on Valley freeways. Submitted photo
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her involvement in
for comment, has
the National League
served in leadership
of Cities’ Council for
roles in community
Youth, Education and
organizations. He is
Families.
chairman-elect for
Donovan said she
the Gilbert Chamber
was honored to be
of Commerce and
nominated and receive
serves on the executive
the award. She said
leadership team
her work at the center
for American Heart
was gratifying. “We
Association’s Heart
see an enormous need
Walk in Phoenix.
every day,” Donovan
Bricker also serves on
said. “While you see
the Chandler-Gilbert
the need, you also see
Community College
the community come
President’s Advisory
together to help them.”
Council, the Health
Trinity Donovan. Submitted photo
Parenting programs
Advisory Group for
for individuals with
Congressional District
children up to age 5 help parents in their 5 and on Intel’s Community Advisory
role of raising their children, Donovan
Panel.
said. Financial coaches assist parents
Tilque said the event, a fundraiser
with budgeting as well at the center. “It
for the scholarship program at Positive
is not only for when they are in a crisis,
Paths, has a theme of an “Evening
but it is so they don’t run into a crisis
in Paris. “It’s a great opportunity to
next time,” Donovan said.
celebrate giving back to the community,”
“We see the importance of partnering Tilque said.
with other organizations and we bring a
Positive Paths helps women overcome
variety of resources to pull together.”
obstacles and they appreciate the
Under Bricker’s leadership, Chandler
assistance to move them forward in
Regional is a Level 1 Trauma Center, more their lives through education, training
than doubling its projected volume since and learning self-sustainability, Tilque
it opened last year. Bricker’s leadership
said. “It’s the first time that they’ve
has enabled Chandler Regional and
overcome an obstacle and that someone
Mercy Gilbert medical centers to
has acknowledged them. It is heartfelt
give back to East Valley residents in
(appreciation). It’s very rewarding to help
many ways. In 2014, more than $50
them out and get somebody on their
million in community benefit reached
way.”
approximately 60,000 people, many of
whom are at-risk woman and children,
Ken Abramczyk is an associate editor
through community education and
for the SanTan Sun News. He can be
health services.
reached at kabramczyk@santansun.com.
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‘Night of Heroes’ event raises
scholarship funds
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
Positive Paths’ “Night of Heroes” will
raise funds for its scholarship program
while honoring two advocates for
women and families.
Tim Bricker, president and CEO of
Dignity Health Chandler Regional and
Mercy Gilbert Medical centers, and
Trinity Donovan, CEO of Chandler
Christian Community Center, will be
honored. “Night of Heroes,” which also
features an “Evening in Paris”-themed
gala and silent and live auctions, is set
for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Hilton
Phoenix East Mesa.
The live auction features a South
African Photo Safari for two in the heart
of Zululand for six days and six nights;
a one-week timeshare condo in Paris; a
Tahitian pear on an 18-carat white gold
and diamond chain; and dinner for four
at a Gilbert Fire Station.
Some of the items in the silent
auction include an iPad mini, lunch at a
Chandler Fire Station, two nights at the
Casino del Sol Resort in Tucson, three
hours of Mariposa Limousine Service
and numerous salon packages, jewelry
items and goodies for the home.
Proceeds raised from the event will
support the Positive Paths Scholarship
Program, which assists women who
are returning to school to improve
their lives and enhance their career
A live auction at “Night of Heroes” features a
South African Photo Safari for two.
opportunities by obtaining education
and training. Many recipients overcome
major obstacles including poverty,
domestic violence, a spouse’s death,
loss of a job, illness of family members,
issues with children or other challenges.
The gala’s title sponsor is Dignity
Health Chandler Regional and Mercy
Gilbert medical centers and the
presenting sponsor is Trust Bank.
There are a few tickets still available.
Visit www.positivepathswomen.org.
Questions should be directed to Sandra
Hudson at (480) 981-8680.
Ken Abramczyk is an associate
editor for the SanTan Sun News. He can
be reached at kabramczyk@santansun.
com.
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With summer comes an emphasis on water safety
Events
MAY
2
Summer recreation class
registration begins for
residents (non-residents
on 5/8)
2
Water Safety Awareness
Day, Hamilton Aquatic
Center
2, 16 Vision Kidz Workshop,
Vision Gallery
2
Cinco de Mayo
Celebration & Chihuahua
Races, Downtown Library
Plaza
3
History Alive: Martin
Luther King Jr., Downtown
Library
3
Chandler Symphony,
Center for the Arts
9
Our Stories: Trains &
Hollywood, Hamilton
Library
11
Council Study Session,
Council Chambers
14, 28 City Council Meeting,
Council Chambers
15
Downtown Art Walk,
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
25
Memorial Day holiday,
City offices closed
30
Chandler Chill Out,
Don’t miss the
Downtown
Farmers Market
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East
Every Thursday in May
JUNE
5
1st Friday Planning Lab,
Chandler Museum
For details on these events,
visit www.chandleraz.gov.
Chandler Special
Events Hotline
480-782-2735
Twenty-four water-related incidents have occurred in Maricopa and
Pinal Counties so far this year, according to the Children’s Safety Zone,
an organization that tracks drowning
statistics in Arizona. Five of the incidents resulted in death. Chandler
has had two incidents, both involving
children, but thankfully, neither resulted in a fatality.
Teaching children to swim can dramatically reduce their risk of drowning. A study published in the Archives
of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
found that participation in formal
swimming lessons can reduce the risk
of drowning by 88 percent among children, ages 1 to 4. Chandler’s Aquatics
Division offers swim lessons throughout the year at its pools and aquatic
centers, including lessons for children
as young as 6 months. For infants,
parents accompany the child in the
water and learn techniques to help
teach their child water acquaintance
safety skills, such as floating on their
back, grabbing the wall and holding
their breath.
But even when children have had
formal swimming lessons, constant,
careful supervision remains necessary when children are in the water,
and barriers, such as pool fencing to
prevent unsupervised access.
We want to hear from you!
Do you have an opinion on
what the City should be doing
to make Chandler a community
you’ll want to live in, work in and
visit for years to come? If so, the
City wants to hear from you! We
are updating the City’s General
Plan, which guides City growth
and development. Information
about the Plan and ways to get
involved can be found online at
www.chandleraz.gov/GPupdate.
You can submit comments to
the City and take an online poll
that each month asks questions about important planning
topics. To participate, visit the
website and click on the “Get
Involved” tab. In addition, residents can interact with City
planners in Planning Labs held
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
the first Friday of every month
at the Chandler Museum located inside the McCullough-Price
House, 300 S. Chandler Village
Drive.
For more information
on drowning prevention
and a link to an award-winning video containing
tips that will help keep
you and your loved one’s
s afe around water, v isit
www.chandleraz.gov/fire.
If two or more of these
factors exist, you and your
family may be at risk for a
water-related incident in
and around your home.
•
New parents
•
Caregivers
•
New owners of a
pool
•
New residents in
Arizona
Visit www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics for information on
•
Resident of an
the City’s six aquatic centers and pools.
apartment complex
•
Other water hazards around
or community where
the home without safety
the pool is not securely fenced
features (buckets, bathtubs,
•
Multiple children around the
toilets, etc.)
pool
•
Underestimating the mobility
•
Lack of barriers (fences) or
and ability of a toddler
safety precautions around
the pool (No toys, climbable
Check out www.poolsafely.gov for
furniture, ladders, etc. near
great tips on keeping your pool safe.
fence or pool)
Watch for the City of Chandler News + Events page
each month in the SanTan Sun News.
South Chandler Road Work Update
Progress continues on several major
road improvement projects to widen
roads in south Chandler to four lanes.
For the latest project status or to sign
up to receive e-mail updates, visit the
websites below, or call the hotline
numbers listed (available 24/7).
McQueen Road
Between Ocotillo and Chandler
Heights roads
Project progress: 60% complete
Completion date: July
www.McQueenRoadChandler.com
Hotline: 602-750-7139
Gilbert Road
Between Chandler Heights Road and
Hunt Highway
www.GilbertRoadImprovements.com
Hotline: 480-898-4100
Ocotillo Road
Between Arizona Avenue and
McQueen Road
www.OcotilloRoadImprovements.com
Hotline: 480-898-4060
The Consolidated Canal crossing had to be widened as part of the Ocotillo Road
improvement project, and a new pedestrian signal will be installed for the safety for
those crossing the road at the Paseo Trail.
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Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department’s new Station No. 1 cost $3.75 million to build.
Submitted photo
Chandler Fire dedicates new station
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the City
Council dedicated the new Fire Station No.
1 in a public ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday,
April 30. The new station, located at 1491 E.
Pecos Rd., is replacing the existing Station
No. 1, which is near the intersection of Pecos
Road and Hamilton Street.
The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical
(CFHM) Department built the new
13,800-square-foot station to address several
existing and future service needs. The
adjusted coverage area of the new location
will improve response times along the
eastern edge of the city. It also enables the
department to eliminate the need for one
of two stations that were planned for the
growing Southeast Chandler area. The space
vacated at the older station, built more
than 30 years ago, will be used by other City
departments.
“The decision to relocate this Fire Station
was made based on recommendations of a
Standards of Response Coverage study we
conducted in 2009,” said Chandler Fire Chief
Jeff Clark.
“By moving the station a mile to the east
we will be able to cover more areas of the
city and meet new response time standards
that were adopted based on that study.”
The new station was built by Danson
Construction LLC for approximately $3.75
million. The site is on land that was already
owned by the City and adjacent to the Pecos
Road Water Treatment Facility. Station No.
1 will be home to Engine 281, Community
Paramedic 281, CFHM/PMT Ambulance 281,
Battalion Command Vehicle 281, and the
battalion chief headquarters.
For more information about the Chandler
Fire, Health & Medical Department, call
(480) 782-2120 or go online to www.
chandleraz.gov/fire.
City e-magazine wins IABC Gold Quill Award
The City of Chandler’s Team Chandler
Health Insurance E-Magazine recently was
recognized as a Merit Award winner in the
Publication Design category at the 2015
International Association
of Business Communicators
(IABC) Gold Quill Awards
(#IABCgq).
The program recognizes
business communication
excellence globally and
is acknowledged as one
of the most prestigious
awards programs in the
industry.
The e-magazine was
designed and published
through a collaborative
effort by the City’s Human
Resources Department and its benefits
consultant, Buck Consultants. Buck
Consultants is a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Xerox Corp., which specializes
in helping companies with employee
communication and engagement.
Print and electronic copies of the 28page magazine were made available to all
City employees to publicize the newest
offer—a high-deductible plan—as part of
the City’s health insurance
benefits.
The annual IABC Gold
Quill Award program is a
rigorous global competition
representing the highest
standard in business and
creative communication.
Winning entries must
show measureable results
in strategic, tactical and/or
creative dimensions.
In total, 313 entries have
been awarded, with 124
Excellence and 189 Merit.
Awards have been won by organizations
from around the world, with 15 countries
represented in the winners list. More
information on the Gold Quill Awards,
including the full list of winners, can be
found at www.gq.iabc.com.
This locomotive is on display at the Arizona Railway Museum in Tumbleweed Park. Submitted
photo
‘Our Stories’ event focuses
on film scenes with trains
Fans of Western films and other
Hollywood fare have likely watched
a few movies through the years that
featured trains, often in epic action
scenes with crashes and explosions. Some
of those exciting movie scenes may have
been filmed in Arizona, with historic
locomotives and train cars.
The next “Our Stories” presentation,
titled “Hollywood Rides the Rails in
Arizona,” will feature railroad and film
enthusiast Stan Garner, who will give a
behind-the-scenes look at transporting,
staging and filming action scenes with a
variety of trains.
This edition of “Our Stories” is a free,
all-ages presentation from 1:30 p.m. to
2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Hamilton
Library, located at 3700 S. Arizona Ave.
Garner is a board member of the
Arizona Railway Museum, located in
Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park, at 300 E.
Ryan Rd. He has been involved in the
restoration, maintenance and operation
of steam and diesel locomotives, as well
as passenger and freight cars, for nearly
50 years. Along the way, Garner founded
The Train Source Inc., which provides
motion picture consulting and train
coordinating services. He has worked as
a train consultant, train coordinator and
actor on more than 307 film, TV and stillphoto shoots in all parts of the country.
His screen credits include “Dr. Quinn
Medicine Woman,” “O Brother Where
Art Thou?,” “The Italian Job,” “Mona Lisa
Smile,” “There Will Be Blood,” “3:10 to
Yuma,” “True Grit” and many others.
In his presentation, Garner will also
talk about some of the unique restoration
projects and exhibits at the Arizona
Railway Museum, which will be open
to the public that day between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m. May 9 is National Train Day/
Amtrak Train Day, a commemoration
of the anniversary of the pounding
of the Golden Spike in Promontory,
Utah—marking the completion of the
first transcontinental railroad within the
United States.
Our Stories is presented by the
Chandler Museum, Chandler Historical
Society and the Chandler Public Library.
For more information on these and other
museum events, call (480) 782-2751 or
visit www.chandleraz.gov/museum.
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City sees rise
in thefts from
unlocked vehicles
BY SYDNEY BOWEN
Chandler is arguably one of the safest
cities in the Valley; so safe that it’s often been
on SpotCrime.com without a single icon on
its map.
But this reputation may make Chandler
residents a bit complacent in protecting
their property.
“Chandler has seen a rise in thefts from
unlocked vehicles,” said Chandler Police
Department Public Information Officer
Joseph Favazzo.
Within the last few months, arrests have
been made in these crimes, but it’s not
always that easy to catch the thief.
In March, two young males were arrested
for breaking into a Chevrolet Coupe and
stealing credit cards, tools and other small
items. A concerned citizen witnessed the
two boys hovering around vehicles and
called in a suspicious person report.
“People simply locking their cars and
not leaving their valuables in the car (helps
to prevent thefts from cars),” Favazzo said.
“Keep your car cleaned out so there is
nothing to see when looking in the window.”
These events often occur during the
night.
“My dog was growling out the window
when I saw somebody breaking into my
neighbor’s car,” said Kaitlyn Miller. “We called
the police instantly, but the guy was gone
before police arrived.”
Thefts from vehicles are sometimes hard
to prosecute due to the thief leaving before
law enforcement arrives.
“In many cases, the thief gets in and out
fast,” Favazzo said. “The best way for us to
catch them is though video surveillance on
homes and businesses.”
Video surveillance is a good crime
prevention tool because many thieves
cannot tell if a home or business is protected
by this.
Most important, though, is taking
preventative measures such as doublechecking your car is locked, not leaving
valuables in your vehicle, and being aware
of your surroundings. Don’t be afraid to
react and call for help if something seems
suspicious or out of place.
“We live in a very safe neighborhood,”
Miller said. “It was a really strange and scary
experience to look out the window and
seeing that happening.”
Despite seeing a spree of thefts from
unlocked vehicles in Chandler lately, overall
the city is seeing a decrease in these types of
crimes.
According to Chandler Police Department
statistics, the amount of vehicle thefts
decreased by 18 percent, while the amount
of thefts overall decreased by 13 percent.
The upside of having a good surveillance
system or an observant neighbor is that the
culprit is usually dealt with immediately,
or soon after the crime is committed.
Prosecuting the crime becomes easier
because there’s no defense when a suspect is
caught in the act.
“Most will plead guilty since they are
caught in the act, or found with stolen goods
on them,” said Favazzo. “Admission really
helps the prosecution.”
Sydney Bowen is a student at ASU’s
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and
Mass Communication. She can be reached at
news@santansun.com.
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State Superintendent Douglas’
tour to hit Chandler
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Diane Douglas will “listen” to what
Chandler residents have to say when
she comes to Chandler Center for the
Arts from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,
May 9.
The visit is part of her “We are
Listening” state tour to hear directly
from Arizona residents about their
opinions and concerns on all K-12
education issues.
The annual process includes 1) a
statewide series of meetings to listen
to the public; 2) recommendations
from Department of Education
staff based on comments grouped
into categories such as standards,
curriculum, instruction, general, etc.;
and 3) a statewide visit to the same
sites to follow up with the public on
recommended actions.
“I am dedicated to continually
improving the state of education in
Arizona through conversations with
the people it most directly affects—
parents, students, teachers and
administrators,” Douglas said.
Immediately upon being sworn into
office, the superintendent made it
one of her top priorities to establish
a process that allows local voices to
be heard as important educational
decisions are made, including the
review of statewide standards.
“It is paramount that Arizona
not only has the highest standards
possible, but that its standards
belong to Arizona and are continually
improved to best represent both
student and local community needs,”
Douglas said. “This process allows
us to hear every voice and set high
expectations for every child.”
The annual input from the public is
likely to address many different topics,
only one of which will be statewide
standards. Those comments related to
standards that are turned into draft
recommendations will be presented
to the State Board of Education (SBE).
SBE will then open the standards for
comment, and can calendar them and
vote yes or no on the changes.
Gov. Doug Ducey has asked the
board to conduct a thorough review
of Arizona’s current standards for
English language arts and mathematics.
In addition to that effort, the
superintendent’s statewide “We Are
Listening” tour will provide annual
feedback from the public.
The “We Are Listening” tour
will make 14 stops around the
state through the end of June.
Members of the public also can
submit their feedback via email at
HearingEveryVoice@azed.gov, online at
www.azed.gov/HearingEveryVoice, or
via the @azedschools Twitter account
using #HearingEveryVoice.
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Almeria at Ocotillo celebrates
Council sets dates to review
grand opening of luxury community 2015-16 budget and CIP
The P.B. Bell Companies, a
multifamily housing and real estate
development and management, is
celebrating the official grand opening
of Almeria at Ocotillo, a luxury
community.
This marks the completion of the
community’s second and final phase,
an accompaniment to Almeria’s first
phase, which opened last spring.
Located near Dobson and Queen
Creek roads, Almeria at Ocotillo
features 389 modern apartment
homes in one-, two- and three-bedroom
floor plans. The second phase added 194
apartment homes to the community.
The resort-like Almeria community,
nestled in the master-planned Ocotillo
area, includes premium features in its
units, such as large pantries, stainless steel
and energy-efficient appliances, wood
laminate flooring, wood blinds and granite
and quartz countertops.
Its addition to the upscale Ocotillo
area comes as Chandler continues to
see considerable job growth, and with
that, an increasing need for housing to
accommodate its expanding resident
population.
“Almeria was planned, designed and
built in accordance with Chandler’s future
growth initiatives in mind,” said Chapin
Bell, president of P.B. Bell.
“The amenities and the overall living
experience at Almeria all speak to luxury,
right down to the details. It’s like living at
a resort that’s close to work, shopping and
anything else a person would want to do.”
Located at 2471 W. Edgewater, Almeria
at Ocotillo brings upscale relaxation
and recreation to the doorsteps of its
residents. Both parcels at Almeria have
frontage on Ocotillo’s interconnected
lakes and water features, with community
common areas and units designed to take
advantage of the lake views, waterfalls,
picnic areas and a nearby 27-hole golf
course designed by Ted Robinson.
The community features a trio of
resort-style swimming pools and a splash
pad for Almeria residents, as well as
a pair of healing spas, and a premium
workout facility complete with a spinning
room, a yoga studio, strength and cardio
equipment and on-demand fitness.
In addition, the community’s pools
feature cabanas and premium lounge
chairs, while conversation seating
surrounds outdoor firepits. Almeria’s agility
park includes shade and seating, and an
on-site dog spa provides residents an
opportunity to primp their pets at home.
The Chandler City Council will
continue its budget hearings with a
budget amendment discussion at 7
p.m. Monday, May 11, in chambers, 88 E.
Chicago St.
The council is hosting a series of
public meetings in May and June to
review and adopt the City’s proposed
2015-16 budget, which begins July 1.
The meetings include presentations
and discussions about the proposed
budget, including projects and
programs that will be funded as part of
the City’s 10-year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP).
Each meeting includes opportunities
for the public to comment on the
proposed City budget.
As part of the budget development
process the City’s Budget Office
conducted an online survey of
residents in November and December
and presented the results to Mayor Jay
Tibshraeny and the members of the
City Council for their consideration.
In addition, Budget Connect, an
interactive Community Budget
Meeting, was held in February to allow
public input prior to the preparation
of the proposed 2015-16 budget.
Additional meetings being held in
public forums are as follows:
• Tentative budget adoption by the
City Council: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28,
in chambers.
• Public hearing regarding the adoption
of the final 2015-16 budget, 2016-
2025 CIP, and 2015-17 property tax
levy with vote on final budget and
CIP adoptio: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11,
in chambers.
• Property Tax Levy adoption by the
City Council: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25,
in chambers.
Many of the services provided
to Chandler residents are financed
through the General Fund. This fund
will be a primary focus of the budget
meetings and is used to support many
of the services residents rely upon
most, including police and fire service,
libraries, maintenance of city streets,
parks and other infrastructure. General
fund revenues largely come from
local City sales tax and state-shared
revenues.
The proposed budget is available for
review online at
www.chandleraz.gov/budget and
at the Downtown Chandler Library, 22
S. Delaware St.; and the City Clerk’s
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Arizona Relay Service hires Chandler
resident as outreach manager
Chandler resident Ken Arcia has been
hired as Arizona Relay Service’s outreach
manager.
A public service telecommunications
provider for the State of Arizona, Arizona
Relay Service is administered by the
Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the
Hard of Hearing. It makes communication
by telephone easy, accessible, reliable and
convenient for people who are deaf, hard
of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty
speaking. Its website is www.azrelay.org.
As outreach manager, Arcia is
responsible for providing education and
training for the public about the Arizona
Relay Service. He will work to raise
awareness and promote the different
types of relay services available for
the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or
speech-disabled communities throughout
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the state.
Arcia became deaf at age 21 due to
neurofibromatosis, type 2 (NF-2). This
hereditary illness led him to get involved
with various deaf and hard of hearing
organizations such as the Hearing Loss
Association of America (HLAA), the
Association of Late-Deafened Adults,
Inc. (ALDA), where he is a past-president
and DeafHope, a nonprofit agency that
provides services to deaf women and
their children who have experienced
domestic and/or sexual violence.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree
in psychology from California State
University, Fresno.
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“I have always been passionate
about technology and how it can help
individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing gain access to information,” Arcia
said. “Now that passion has turned into
a career and I look forward to working
with AZRS and raising awareness of our
services across the state.”
Maricopa County Democratic Party
chairwoman set to speak
Kelli Butler, the chairwoman of the Maricopa County Democratic Party, will speak
to the Sun Lakes Democratic Club at 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, in Sun Lakes Country
Club’s Navajo Room, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd.
Butler was elected to the leadership role during a January reorganization meeting.
She has been an active member of the Democratic Party, serving as chairwoman and
first vice chairwoman of legislative district 28. During the 2012 election campaign, she
was the neighborhood organizer responsible for recruiting, motivating and organizing
the work of the volunteers.
In the recent 2014 election, Butler ran for the office of state senator from LD 28.
Butler has been active in many school and community organizations and credits this
background as her motivation “to get involved and make a difference.”
Nonperishable food items are collected for Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank from
6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the west parking lot. There is also a collection box at the north
entrance of the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill lobby. Through March, the group has collected
614.5 pounds of food and $89.
Everyone is welcome at Sun Lakes Democratic Club meetings, which are always on
the second Monday of each month. Refreshments are served. For more information,
call Tom Amrhein (480) 895-1162.
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Chief Wilson leaves position at Sun Lakes Fire Department
one brush truck, one community assistance
Chief Paul Wilson, who led the Sun Lakes
vehicle and a support services unit were
Fire Department since July 2007, has left his
purchased.
post for the same position in Cathedral City,
Equipment such as an emergency
California.
generator, three power ambulance
This marks the 60-year-old Wilson’s
stretchers, five heart monitor/defibrillators,
second chief’s job in California. He previously 17 self-contained breathing apparatus along
served in Menlo Park.
with a self-contained breathing apparatus
“This is a great opportunity
compressor/fill station were
to work with a city manager
obtained. The SLFD also
that I know already from having
kept up with advances in fire
worked in a similar capacity
suppression and emergency
here in Arizona,” Wilson said. He
medical care with seven
added that he is “real fortunate
electronic patient care reports
to move through a career path
and four new thermal imagers.
that offered me the opportunity
From a human resources
to help many fire departments.”
angle, Wilson negotiated
Deputy Chief Dan Guerra has
five contracts with the SLFD
been named interim fire chief for
firefighters union creating
Sun Lakes.
the first “memorandum
Wilson began his career with Paul Wilson has left his
of understanding” that
the Mesa Fire Department and
establishes the negotiations.
position as Sun Lakes
Fire Department chief
worked his way up to assistant
He implemented the deputy
for the same position in
chief.
chief’s position and established
Cathedral City, California. the battalion safety and training
But his accomplishments as
Photo by Brian Curry
Sun Lakes chief leave big boots
officer, creating three new
to fill.
captain positions.
Financially, he has had
During his tenure, he has
balanced budgets and clean audits for eight
promoted two members to battalion chief,
consecutive years and procured federal
seven to captain and two engineers. Eleven
and state along with various foundation
paramedics and two fire investigators were
grants and donations totaling more than
trained and 25 new employees were hired.
$1.3 million in the same time. He established
“I have enjoyed great relationships with
that 7.5 percent of property taxes would
the Sun Lakes community as a whole,”
be designated for reserve accounts and
Wilson said.
entered into purchasing agreements for
“It has been a collaborative effort with
reduced costs to Sun Lakes with the Arizona
everyone from the HOAs to the Women’s
State Purchasing Cooperative and the Fire
Association.”
Government Purchasing Organization.
He added that he is proud of the men and
During the eight years, one fire engine,
women who work and volunteer for SLFD,
two ambulances, one battalion chief vehicle, saying that they exhibit a real passion to
BY BRIAN CURRY
Word of Mouth
care for the community with everyone from
the first responders to the volunteers of
community assistance program.
Guerra named interim chief
Guerra, who plans to retire next year, said
he does not want to be considered for the
permanent chief’s job.
“I am proud to lead the Sun Lakes fire
department even for a short time while a
thorough and comprehensive search is made
for a new chief,” Guerra said.
Guerra has served as the SLFD’s deputy
chief of operations for the last five years and
prior to that was a battalion chief with the
department.
As deputy chief, he has managed all
emergency personnel along with the
apparatus fleet in maintenance repairs,
design and the ordering of new equipment
and apparatus. Guerra, in conjunction with
the department chief, oversaw numerous
capital improvement projects.
Guerra has spent 20 years in firefighting.
He served nine years as assistant chief of the
Tri-City Fire District. There, too, he served as
an interim chief due to injuries sustained by
its department chief in an auto accident.
“I have total confidence in Chief Guerra’s
ability to continue the great work of this
department,” Wilson said. “The Sun Lakes
community will be in good hands.”
The Sun Lakes Fire District provides
fire and emergency medical service and
transportation to a 6.75-square-mile
area, primarily the Sun Lakes retirement
community.
Brian Curry is the volunteer public
information officer for the Sun Lakes
Fire Department. He can be reached at
currypointofview@yahoo.com.
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Organizers with Art at the Lakes presented a $3,800 check—partial proceeds from their
spring fundraiser—to the Sun Lakes Fire Department. The 100 Club of Arizona, which
supports the fire, law enforcement and medical responders of Arizona, received a $1,000
check. Pictured, from left, are Gary Neffenger, Kathy Neffenger, Pat Merkle, Bev Walter and
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Kids at BASIS Chandler decorated these shoes for a Vans-sponsored competition. Submitted photo
BASIS Chandler among semifinalists for Vans competition
BASIS Chandler is among 50 semi-finalists
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Since the day Connie and Kevin Little
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variety of styles, colors and price
points.
Shutter Envy is a one-stop windowcovering shop for anyone who wants
to purchase plantation shutters made
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wood or alder; cellular shades that can
help keep rooms cooler; vertical blinds;
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The Littles, who co-own and operate
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Gilbert in 2004. When the couple
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“We now work with residential
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“We bring along product samples for
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and relax. We do the rest.”
One of the main benefits of the
in-home visit, Connie said, is that
customers can see exactly how the
various window covering samples will
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comparing colors and styles against
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cabinets.
“They can really see how the colors
and tones of each window covering
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In addition to offering a wide variety
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also enjoy meeting customers from all
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Plantation shutters are an important
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“We offer a variety of shutter
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members Nora Ellen, Terry Roe and
Jack Sellers along with their project
team and other local leaders to
celebrate the event.
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of construction on the 81,050-squarefoot, three-building office/light
industrial/flex project located on
the southeast corner of Cooper and
Germann roads. Phase I of Tiburon
@ Chandler Airport is expected to
complete construction in fall.
“We are very excited to kick-off
construction on Tiburon @ Chandler
Airport,” said Michael Burton.
“We believe that our location at the
front door of the airport and onehalf mile from the Loop 202 provides
businesses with excellent access to
everything that Chandler and the
Southeast Valley has to offer.”
He recognized and thanked the
City and its planning and economic
development departments, the
chamber of commerce and the
business community for all the support
they have provided in the planning of
Tiburon @ Chandler Airport.
Attending the groundbreaking
ceremony were members of the
Chandler Chamber of Commerce and
business community, City planning
officials and members of the project
design, construction and leasing team
that included Jack Leonard, AIA, LEEDAP, and his staff from Creo Architects;
Bryan Francis, president of Brycor
Builders and his team; and the DTZ
leasing team of Jeff Hartland, Mike
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For additional information on
Tiburon @ Chandler Airport contact
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Development
bringing 128
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Fulton Ranch
Valley-based Serenity Development
is set to build 128 luxury condominium
villas as part of Serenity at Fulton Ranch,
the final new-home neighborhood of the
premier Fulton Ranch master plan.
Construction and sales are underway
with first deliveries later this year. The
project is expected to be completed in
2017.
“Being from the East Valley and
knowing what’s important to our buyers,
we set out to satisfy the demand for
luxury condominiums and villas in the
area and design a community that offers
a premier level of luxury living in a
highly desirable neighborhood at a truly
accessible price point,” said developer
Andrew Hickey.
“Offering a lifestyle that is equal parts
luxury and low-maintenance, Serenity at
Fulton Ranch is quickly attracting an array
of affluent buyers ranging from young
professionals to empty-nesters to winter
visitors.”
Serenity at Fulton Ranch is an
exclusive gated community featuring a
collection of condominium-style villas
with resort-style amenities and lake
views. Four floor plans offer two- and
three-bedroom options plus dens that
range up to 1,900 square feet and boast
stately architecture, elegant finishes and
luxurious upgrades to blend stylish living
and modern convenience with the latest
new home features. Pricing starts in the
mid $200,000s.
As the newest member of the 520-acre
Fulton Ranch Master Planned Community,
Serenity at Fulton Ranch shares the
world-class amenities of this awardwinning East Valley development. It
features 28 acres of lakes, flowing streams
and waterfalls, and access to miles of
walking and biking trails.
Designed to foster a sense of
community, Serenity’s amenities
take socializing and entertaining to a
whole new level. A stylish and modern
clubhouse offers every creature comfort
imaginable with multiple lounging areas
and a full kitchen. Buyers can enjoy
outdoor recreation year round with a
heated resort-style pool and spa, relaxing
ramadas and restaurant-quality barbecue
grills. The state-of-the-art fitness facility
offers free weights, biometric work-out
equipment, treadmills and televisions.
Located in the heart of Chandler,
Serenity at Fulton Ranch is minutes from
signature shopping, dining, arts and
entertainment, the new Ocotillo Village
Health Club and Spa, the rapidly growing
Price Road employment district and
freeway access.
Serenity at Fulton Ranch is located at
4777 S. Fulton Ranch Blvd. The Serenity
at Fulton Ranch Sales Gallery is open
between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday
through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. Sundays. For more information,
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Increase business by networking with Chandler chamber members
Throughout the year
the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce offers a variety
of luncheons and meetings
for its members and the
community. Numerous
lead groups are also
offered to help business
owners network with their
community.
Events are held at the Chandler Chamber
of Commerce 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.
Chandler Chamber Monday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Mondays
The Chandler Chamber Leads groups
help business members to network and
grow their businesses. Members are
given the opportunity to give the group
information on their company, upcoming
events and more. Allowed two free visits.
Brunchie’s, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler.
Chandler Chamber Tuesday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays
BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Chandler Chamber
Wednesday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, except for
May 13
The Chandler
Chamber Leads groups
help business members
to network and grow
their businesses. Members are given the
opportunity to give the group information
on their company, upcoming events
and more. Allowed two free visits. SoZo
Coffeehouse, 1982 N. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler.
Chandler Chamber Wednesday Lunch
Leads Group
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Stone and Vine Urban Italian, 1035 W.
Queen Creek Rd., Suite 103, Chandler.
Chandler Chamber Thursday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Rudy’s West Country Store and Barbecue,
7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
Chandler Chamber Thursday Lunch Leads
Group
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays
help business members to network and grow
their businesses. Members are given the
opportunity to give the group information
on their company, upcoming events and
more. Allowed two free visits. Nabers Music
Bar and Eats, 825 N. 54th St., Chandler.
Chandler Chamber Friday Morning Leads
Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fridays
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Leads Groups have been created to help
business members network and grow
their businesses. Basically a leads group
is a business referral network that helps
businesses interact and network. Members
of one of the chamber’s leads groups will
have the opportunity to develop sources
and contacts that can help generate
sales. Allowed two free visits. Chompie’s
Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481 W. Frye Rd.,
Chandler.
Leadership Steering Committee
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 4
Meeting of the Chandler Chamber
Leadership Steering Committee at Chandler
Chamber of Commerce.
Ambassadors Committee Meeting
11:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
The Ambassadors serve as hosts for the
chamber events at Chandler Chamber of
Commerce. This select group of individuals
is the liaison between the chamber and
the business community. If you have been
a member of the chamber for more than
three months and are interested in joining,
call the chamber at (480) 963-4571.
Women in Business Committee Meeting
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the
Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting at Holiday Inn at Ocotillo
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
Ribbon cutting and refreshments at
Holiday Inn at Ocotillo, 1200 W. Ocotillo
Rd., Chandler.
Business Golf
6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6
Join the chamber the first and third
Wednesdays of each month until Aug. 19
for the Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Business Golf Outing. Play nine holes on
various chamber member golf courses. Eat
breakfast and network as well. Foothills
Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix.
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Ribbon Cutting at Origami Owl
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,
May 6
Ribbon cutting and refreshments at
Origami Owl, 450 N. 54th St., Chandler.
Technology Steering Committee
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7
The group plans and organizes the
Technology Lunch Series and other
Chandler Chamber Technology programs
and events for 2015. Coach and Willie’s
Restaurant, 1 E. Boston St., Chandler.
Ribbon Cutting at FORM Prosperity
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7
Annual ribbon cutting at FORM
Prosperity, 1490 S. Price Rd., Suite 113,
Chandler.
Public Policy
8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 8
The Chandler Chamber Public Policy
Meeting is open to all members. The
guest speaker is Pearl Chang Esau.
Small Business Counseling
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays May 8 and
May 15
Experienced mentors provide help
for your small business. Sessions at the
Chandler Chamber are available the
first, second and third Fridays of each
Executive Committee of the Chamber
Board of Directors
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 12
The meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Chandler Chamber
Board of Directors at the chamber.
Wake-Up Chandler
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13
Wake-Up Chandler is a great way to
start off the morning by networking
with other businesses. Bring business
cards and brochures, and be prepared to
give a 30-second commercial about the
business. Door prizes are welcome. $5
members; $15 general admission. Ocotillo
Village Health Club and Spa, 4200 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler.
Ribbon Cutting @ Rinchem
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,
May 13, at Rinchem, 6805 W. Morelos Pl.,
Chandler.
Leadership Institute
7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 15
Monthly issue day for the Leadership
Institute at the Chandler chamber.
Ribbon Cutting @ Ocotillo Village
Health Club and Spa
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 15
Ocotillo Village Health Club and Spa
is located at 4200 S. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler.
May 2 - May 15, 2015
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RubyRide expands transportation
fleet to Chandler
Phoenix-based RubyRide, the sole
extensive background checked car and
driver service, has introduced “Passport
to Chandler Communities” to emphasize
community building and trust.
“Passport to Chandler Communities”
allows Chandler residents the option
to get around town for a low monthly
rate. Whether one is going to the
grocery store, salon, hit a round of golf,
movies, or simply going to a doctor’s
appointment, RubyRide’s service
allows for community residents to get
anywhere on time. An additional benefit
of the service is that friends and family
can ride free with the member who gets
the subscription-based service for added
company and that “community feel.”
RubyRide is the only service in
the country that has a subscriptionbased model for which employees are
extensively background checked, giving
people the peace of mind and providing
less stress wherever they want to go.
Founder Jeff Ericson spent four years
conceptualizing the concept of Arizonabased RubyRide. An architect by training,
he often was asked the question, “How
do you reconnect low- to mid-density
cities efficiently without having to build
parking spots for every private car?”
That sparked the idea for RubyRide,
which is considered a car service, not a
taxi company. A recent study shows that
98 percent of Americans use a private
car to move around and statistics have
shown that if there was a true alternative
to car ownership, then Americans would
opt into that option.
In addition, AAA indicates that the
cost of car ownership a month on
average is $740. For many, that expense
is not practical. RubyRide makes it
affordable for those that still need
transportation but may not want to bear
such a high expense.
“The Passport to Chandler
Communities” benefits include:
• Unlimited rides in Chandler zone;
• Drivers who are background checked
and substance screened;
• Ride share with other subscribers for
a greener community;
• There are no tipping or per-trip fees.
One fixed monthly cost.
Due to RubyRide’s training, insurance
and certifications, the car service
also works for businesses, nonprofit
organizations, families of school-aged
children, millennials and commuters and
seniors.
The cost of the service is $275 for one
month or $10 per day for unlimited rides
within the defined Chandler zone.
For the month of May, RubyRide
is offering a $25 discount off the first
month of service. If residents become
a member before May 31, they can take
advantage of the offer and redeem it
with COUPON CODE: CHANDLERPASS15.
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1031 W Santa Gertrudis Trl, San Tan Valley.
6981 S View Ln in Seville.
3 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, 1885 square feet, great room
plan with 3 car garage. Immaculately maintained. Kitchen
has granite counters, island, under cabinet lighting, custom
back splash and more. RV gate and huge side yard. Pavers
in the front and back plus artificial grass. MLS 5268785
1750 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Built by Shea
Homes in 2005. Open great room plan, split bedrooms. Large
extended garage. New carpet and paint inside and tile in all the
right places. Extended patio plus a back yard fire pit which is
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Urban living at its finest in Downtown Chandler!
3907 S Soho Ln, Saguaro Canyon in Chandler.
3 bedroom 3.5 bath town home with 2073 square feet and a
2 car garage. This gorgeous home is magazine perfect! Brazilian granite counters, custom back splash, stainless appliances, dual ovens. The bathrooms are beautifully appointed
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3720 sf, 4 bedrooms, loft, media room, 2.5 bathrooms. 3 car garage.
Ideal location in prestigious gated community. New high end stainless
appliances, granite counters, walk in pantry, and breakfast bar. The
bonus room and half bath downstairs would make a perfect home
office. Pool and spa. Borders common area, too! MLS 5263096
2872 sf, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, loft with built in desks,
formal living and dining plus a family room. New interior
paint and flooring. Kitchen includes a walk in pantry, island,
and granite counters. Desert landscaping, pool with water
features, covered patio. Very nice! MLS 5265496
4150 S Lafayette Pl, Chandler.
Near Cooper and Ocotillo. Oversized lot across from community
park. Granite counters, island, wall ovens, electric cook top, and
42" maple cabinets in the kitchen. Huge master bedroom plus three
more bedrooms, one of which is currently a den. Single level, 3 car
split garage, 2839 square feet, 2 1/2 bathrooms. MLS 5267119
1885 E Megan St in Fincher Farms.
5 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms and 2572 square feet.
One bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Formal living
and dining, granite counters in kitchen, The best part is the
community pool and tennis and clubhouse! Fincher Farms is
located near Val Vista and Ray. MLS 5263903
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5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with 3469 square feet plus a 3 car garage! This is a former model home. New stainless steel appliances,
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master suite is located on the main level. Huge media/play room,
loft and four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. MLS 5222972
11916 E Bellflower Dr, Chandler.
1.2 acre lot, 5535 sf home! 5 bedrooms, bonus room, 3.5 bathrooms,
4 car garage. Circular drive and grand entry. Dramatic great room with
soaring ceilings, massive kitchen that is the heart of the home with granite
counters and ample storage. Master bedroom with a sitting room. Pool,
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MARKET NEWS
Last week, the National
Association of Realtors
(NAR) released their
Existing Home Sales Report.
The numbers shocked
many analysts as they
revealed a 10.4% increase
over the same month last
year. This is the highest number of sales
since September 2013. Sales have increased
year-over-year for six consecutive months
and the 10.4% increase is the highest annual
increase since August 2013. March’s sales
increase was the largest monthly increase
since December 2010.
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Chandler team brings family
expo to Gilbert
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Organizers of an inaugural Gilbert
event are hoping to create a one-stop
shop for the needs of all families.
Chandler-based PB&J Events and
Promotion will bring the “Babies Bonanza
Showcase and Expo” to SanTan Village
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
“It covers a gamut of ages,” said PB&J
founder Gary Klayman of the event. “Our
goal is to be a great resource for those
who are in the market for having kids. It
is something near and dear to our hearts
and as a company producing kid-friendly
events and events for young families.”
Klayman said he decided to organize
the expo when he was unable to find a
similar event in the Valley. The event was
scheduled at the Phoenix Convention
Center, but it was moved to SanTan
Village to accommodate parking.
Attendees can also shop and dine at the
shopping center before and after the
expo.
“It’s a great location,” Klayman said.
The expo will feature about 60
exhibitors showcasing and demonstrating
local and regional products. Experts will
offer health and fitness education, and
summertime activity and parenting tips,
while representatives offer free samples
and giveaways.
Basha Basketball Bear Camp
for boys and girls
Basha High Basketball Bear Camp is
scheduled for four weeks
in June at the Basha High
School gymnasium, 5990
S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler.
The camp is for boys
and girls entering grades
kindergarten through eighth
and will feature offensive
skills, defensive and team
fundamentals, and some
friendly competitions.
The schedule includes
Monday, June 1, through
Thursday, June 4; Monday,
June 8, through Thursday, June 11; Monday,
June 15, through Thursday, June 18; and
Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June
25. The kindergarten through fourthgrade campers will meet daily from 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m.; while grades fifth through
eighth get together from 1
p.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
The camp is $75 for one
week; $140 for two weeks
and $250 for all four weeks.
All proceeds from the
camp will benefit the Basha
boys and girls basketball
programs.
Register online at www.
cusdcommunity.com. If
paying by check or money
order, visit the Community
Education Office, 1525 W.
Frye Rd., Chandler. No cash payments are
accepted.
For more information, contact Rich
Meseroll at meseroll.rich@cusd80.com or
call (480) 883-4868.
STUDENT CHRONICLES
Jayden Chavez was one of 1,666
students who were named to the dean’s
list for fall 2014 at Biola University.
Chandler students were recently
initiated into The Honor Society of Phi
Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most
selective collegiate honor society for
all academic disciplines. They include
Muhammad Rashid, Garrison Leach,
Shahzadi Rashid, Jordan Harstad
and Yanxiang You, all of whom were
initiated at ASU.
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May 2 - May 15, 2015
An hour-long baby shower begins at 12
p.m., with all pregnant women receiving
a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets
will be sold for the baby shower with all
proceeds benefiting a charity that was
undetermined as of press time. Klayman
said pregnant women will be chosen
to participate in activities on stage for
prizes.
Kids can keep busy in the Super Tots
Party-sponsored baby play area. The
company provides moveable indoor play
areas.
PB&J is also hosting “Destination PB&J”
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at
SanTan Village. It will highlight summer
activities and staycation spots in the
Valley.
“It’s all about promoting those
businesses that cater to kids and kid
activities whether indoors or outdoors
across the valley,” Klayman said.
A third event, PB&J’s “Small Bites...A
Family Food Festival,” is set for 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, will be held at
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse
in Chandler.
While other food festival are for
adults and serve alcohol, “Small Bites” is
geared toward families. Local food trucks
and restaurants will offer bite-sized
portions of kid-friendly food.
Klayman said he is always on the
lookout for participants for his unique
expos. For more information, visit http://
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“We are always looking for those
unique activities and unique businesses
that we can showcase that maybe the
general public doesn’t know about,” he
said. “We reach out for those businesses
that you (do not) see at every event, but
those that might be hidden gems.”
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Kayla Reese, a fourth-grade student at Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary, won for her
recycling poster. Submitted photo
Victoria Fan, a Ryan Elementary fourth-grade student, is being honored for her water conservation poster.
Submitted photo
Catilin Fields, a fourth-grade student at Basha Elementary, drew this winning entry
about stormwater pollution prevention. Submitted photo
City honors Environmental Arts Contest winners
The City recognized 19 fourth-grade
students for their winning entries in its
eighth annual Environmental Art Contest.
The April 22 program was held at
City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago
St. Chandler students attending public,
private and charter schools submitted
nearly 700 entries illustrating the
importance of reducing waste, conserving
water, and preventing stormwater
pollution. Students and their teachers
received Certificates of Excellence from
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and special gift
bags.
A panel of judges selected the winning
entries based on the three C’s—creativity,
content and colorfulness.
The City’s Street Operations, Solid
Waste Services and Water divisions
will use the drawings to promote water
conservation, stormwater pollution
prevention and recycling programs.
Selected drawings are used in a 12-month
calendar, poster, billboards for the City’s
recycling and trash collection trucks and
other promotions. For more information
about the contest, drawings, or awards
program, call (480) 782-3510.
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Red Means Stop announces
scholarship program
Free ‘Musikgarten’ class available
for children, caretakers
The Red Means Stop Traffic
Safety Alliance has set May 15 as the
deadline for its Novice Teen Driver
Scholarship Program for 2015.
These scholarships are
specifically earmarked for, and
will be awarded to, families
who demonstrate an economic
hardship and cannot afford driver
training for their children.
To be considered for a Red Means
Stop driver training scholarship,
students must be eligible for their
learners permit within a threemonth window (student must reach
the age of 15 years and six months
within three months of receiving
the request for application). To learn more
and request an application, visit www.
redmeansstop.org/scholarship.
Red Means Stop is a grassroots 501(c)
(3) organization founded in Arizona that
continues to advocate for better training and
education, especially for new teen drivers.
The program was developed by Red
Means Stop and the nationally acclaimed
DrivingMBA of Scottsdale. DrivingMBA
utilizes a unique combination of classroom
instruction, simulation labs and on-road
instruction. The school also provides a
class for parents to be better prepared for
the practice that is necessary to become a
safe and responsible driver.
“If we expect our children to grow
into safe drivers when they reach
adulthood, neglecting the basics as teens
is a huge mistake,” Barbara Hoffman,
Children’s lives are enriched by
music and movement, so Susan Yuen is
offering Musikgarten, during which kids
and their caretakers learn and enjoy
age-appropriate activities designed to
enhance the pupils’ overall development.
The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to
10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 13, at Chandler School of
Fine Arts, 2211 W. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Children through age 3 attend the
first session, while kids ages 3 through 5
executive director of Red Means Stop.
“Many of today’s adults never faced
the challenges our teens currently face on
the road. Traffic conditions are far worse
and the distractions are greater than ever
before. We owe it to the next generation
to be prepared and the best way to do that
is by arming these young drivers with the
best skills possible to help save their lives.”
Program graduate Cameron Jordan
said the simulators teach students to pay
attention to their surroundings, to look
ahead and be prepared.
Tammy Messmer, the mother of another
scholarship recipient, said as a single mom,
she felt better about her daughter driving
knowing this opportunity was available.
This year’s 35-hour driver training program
is being funded in part by grants and
donations from the State Farm Insurance Co.
and the Thunderbird Charities.
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attend the second class. Reservations are
required.
Parents are invited to explore the
impact of music and movement on their
young child’s development. Tuition-based
Musikgarten classes will be offered in the
fall, including a special class for babies
through age 18 months.
For more information or to reserve
your spot, contact Yuen at (602) 8880804 or visit www.YuenMusicStudio.com
or www.ChandlerFineArts.org.
Yoga Camp for Preteens to be held
at Inner Vision Yoga
Beginning Monday, June 1, Inner Vision
Yoga will hold a new Yoga Camp for
Preteens, ages 8 to 12, during four weeks,
at its Chandler studio, 1949 W. Ray Rd., on
the southeast corner of Dobson Road.
Preteens will enjoy expressive
movement, yoga techniques and creative
arts in a purposely designed atmosphere
of loving kindness. The emphasis will be
on building self-confidence and selfesteem in a noncompetitive environment.
The camp will be facilitated by yoga
teacher Freda Goldberg, who earned a
master’s degree in education. Goldberg
has taught for more than 20 years for the
Chandler Unified School District. She is
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p.m. Monday through Friday. It is $150 per
week or $500 for all four weeks. The cost
includes daily snacks, craft materials and
a Friday fieldtrip lunch to Pita Jungle.
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Inner Vision Yoga, which has studios
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100 classes per week to all levels of yoga
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UltraStar Multi-tainment Center
offers Kids’ Summer Movie Series
The annual Summer Kids’ Movie Series
will kick off this month at the UltraStar
Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle.
“We are thrilled to bring affordable
family fun to the kids in our communities,”
said Julie Bravo, vice president of marketing
for UltraStar Cinemas. “Our Kids’ Summer
Series offers families a weekly outing in a
cool, comfortable and safe environment. It’s
also a great opportunity to introduce little
ones to the movie-going experience.”
A family-friendly film will be featured
every Monday through Friday from May 25
through July 31. Each week the doors will
open at 9 a.m. with the feature screening
beginning at 9:30 a.m. A different film will
be featured each week and all films are
rated G or PG.
To purchase a movie series pass, guests
select the day of the week they would like
to attend for the one-time ticket price of
$5. Each week, they return on the same
day to see all 10 weeks of films. Tickets
for individual days, not preselected in
advance, can be purchased at the door for
$1. Children 2 and younger are admitted for
free.
The schedule includes:
• “Dolphin Tale,” from Monday, May 25,
through Friday, May 29;
• “Dolphin Tale 2,” from Monday, June 1,
through Friday, June 5;
• “The LEGO Movie” from Monday, June 8,
through Friday, June 12;
• “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” from
Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19;
• “Rio 2,” from Monday, June 22, through
Friday, June 26;
• “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” from Monday,
June 29, through Friday, July 3;
• “Penguins of Madagascar,” from Monday,
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• “The Boxtrolls,” from Monday, July 13,
through Friday, July 17;
• “The Lorax,” from Monday, July 10, through
Friday, July 24;
•“Hotel Transylvania,” from Monday, July 27,
through Friday, July 31.
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Family Night
Family Night at the 347 Grill will take
place every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A child 12 and younger will eat for free with
every adult entree purchased. Kids can also
enjoy $1 ice cream cones at Cones Cafe
from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Family
Night is a great opportunity to take the
family out for dinner and enjoy great food
at a great price.
Tuesday and Thursday $6 movie days
UltraStar will also offer discount movie
days on Tuesdays and Thursdays with movie
tickets starting at $6 all day long. The offer
does not include special engagements.
Enjoy s’mores and ‘Movies Under the
Stars’
“Movies Under the Stars” will play a
variety of family films on a large screen in
front of UltraStar at 6 p.m. Grab a blanket
and lawn chair and pick a favorite spot on
the amphitheater lawn. Stop by at 5:30 p.m.
for s’mores before the film. Concessions are
available for purchase.
Monday Funday
Individuals can enjoy a bowling and laser
tag game and a game card, a steak plate at
347 Grill, or a movie ticket, promo popcorn
and soda for less than $10.
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Free SAT, ACT practice tests at Tutor House
High school juniors and seniors are
invited to take a free SAT or ACT practice
test on Saturday, May 16, at Tutor House
Tutoring Services.
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.
Taking the practice test is a way for
students to find strengths and weaknesses
in a low-pressure environment. Participants
will become familiar with the test format,
question types, timing and content tested
on these college entrance exams. Test
results and analysis are given by email.
Separately scheduled conferences are
available.
This free practice test is offered in
addition to Tutor House’s regular SAT and
ACT prep programs. Tutor House is a familyowned and -operated learning center
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by providing an individualized approach
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A wide range of one-on-one and small
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Dr. Mike McKelvy, Honors Science Research, instructs Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
winners during class. Submitted photo
May 2 - May 15, 2015
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Basha High School award recipients of the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair with Dr. Mike
McKelvy. Submitted photo
Basha High School grand champion of science, engineering event
First-place winners from school, home
school, district, county and regional
science fairs across Arizona came
together during the Arizona Science and
Engineering Fair on Thursday, April 9,
to compete for thousands of dollars in
prizes and scholarships.
The fair was held indowntown Phoenix
with 896 qualified projects that were
judged with 1,124 students competing.
Basha High School submitted six research
projects and each earned high-profile
recognition, including two grand prize
awards.
The most decorated award winner was
junior Hal Carrigan, who received a Grand
Award for his work on whether bacteria
can effectively reduce the toxicity of
mine drainage. He also received first place
for Earth and Environmental; first place
for Arizona Hydrological Society Senior
Division, a $200 prize; RICOH Sustainable
Development Award; ASU Innovation
in Entrepreneurship Award for a $1,500
prize; Northern Arizona University Most
Outstanding Exhibit in Science, Math,
Engineering & Technology for $3,500
a year and the University of Arizona
Top High School Project for a $2,000
scholarship.
Basha senior Samantha Bouchal also
received a Grand Award and first place
Biomedical and Health Sciences for
her research on options to improve the
quality and longevity of corneas being
stored for transplant.
Additional Basha top placements go
to Jose Fuentes, a senior who received
second place for behavioral and social
sciences and the American Psychological
Association Achievement for Research in
psychological science as he looked into
culture forcing the use of the right over
left hand.
Seniors Roanne Atrero and Henry
Chong placed second in Cellular and
Molecular biology as they look for
alternative treatments that may reduce
antibiotic resistance.
In addition, senior Meghna Jayaraman,
and juniors Reeti Bannerjee and
Ruchi Bannerjee received third place
microbiology while researching oral
health.
Rounding out the winner’s circle was
senior Ethan Wuthrich, who received the
Yale Science & Engineering Association
Most Outstanding Exhibit in computer
science, engineering, physics or chemistry
for his investigation of double star orbits
using speckle interferometry.
The Grand Award winners in the Senior
Division from the state level will compete
at the Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair taking place Sunday, May
10, through Friday, May 15, in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, with all expenses paid.
Cavanaugh accepts appointment to U.S. Naval Academy
Valley Christian senior Skylar Cavanaugh
accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval
Academy as a member of the class of 2019.
Skylar will report for Induction Day in
Annapolis, Maryland, on Wednesday, July 1.
“We are incredibly proud of Skylar and
her appointment to the Naval Academy,”
Principal Dan Kuiper said. “Skylar’s
perseverance, hard work, character and
humility don’t just make her an ideal
candidate and midshipman, but are why she
will be a successful officer and leader in our
nation’s Navy.”
In addition to earning her degree and
commission as an officer at the Naval
Academy, Skylar will also be competing on
the midshipmen’s track and field team.
“I am completely humbled by the
visibility of God’s hand throughout the trials
I faced during the application process and
I am incredibly grateful to God for giving
me the opportunity of a lifetime,” Skylar
said. “I will be the fourth generation in my
family to serve in the United States Navy.
The honor of serving my country, as well
as participating in collegiate-level track
and field, while also receiving an excellent
education, contributed to my decision in
attending the United States Naval Academy.
Although this experience will bring many
challenges, I am comforted and encouraged
by 2 Timothy 1:7. ‘For the Spirit of God gave
us does not make us timid, but gives us
power, love and self-discipline.’”
Naval Academy students are
midshipmen on active duty in the U.S.
Navy. They attend the academy for four
years, graduating with Bachelor of Science
degrees before commissioning as ensigns
in the Navy or second lieutenants in the
Marine Corps.
The U.S. Naval Academy has more than
81,500 men and women alumni, including
several Valley Christian alumni, one
president of the United States, 24 members
of Congress, 53 astronauts, 73 Medal of
Honor recipients and two Nobel Prize
winners. The academy was founded in 1845
and is the second-oldest military academy.
There are approximately 1,200 new students
in each class and the academy’s acceptance
rate is only about 6 percent.
Skylar Cavanaugh will report for Induction Day
for the U.S. Naval Academy on Wednesday,
July 1. Submitted photo
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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT NEWS
May 25: Memorial Day, no school
CTA-Independence Hawks
Teacher Appreciation Week: Monday,
May 4, through Friday, May 8, is
Teacher Appreciation Week at CTA
Independence. Take a moment to thank
a teacher for all of their hard work
throughout the year.
CTA Independence Field Day: CTA
Independence Field Days are coming
Wednesday, May 6, through Friday, May
8. Wednesday is for second and third
grade, Thursday is for kindergarten and
first grade and Friday is for fifth and sixth
grade. The event will take place from 1
p.m. to 3 p.m. each day. On the assigned
Field Day, students should wear clothing
that they can easily move in and tennis
shoes that can get wet. Put sunscreen on
the children before they come to school
and send them with a water bottle.
Annual Volunteer Celebration: The
annual Volunteer Celebration was held on
Tuesday, April 21, to honor those who help
at the school. Each grade level decorated
special thank you signs to hang in the
hallways. All of the students and staff
appreciate the volunteers and everything
they do to keep the school running.
PTO seeks board members: PTO is
looking for board members for the
upcoming school year. New officers
will be elected at the PTO meeting on
Tuesday, May 19. Being actively involved
with the PTO is a very rewarding way to
be engaged in your children’s school and
their education. Visit the school’s website
or the front office for nomination forms.
Upcoming events:
Tuesday, May 5: Dad’s Club meeting, 7
p.m., location TBD
Tuesday, May 19: PTO general meeting/
board nominations, 3:30 p.m. Room 24.
—Wendi Olson
Haley White Tigers
Tiny Tigers: Kindergarten students are
growing and changing, just like the plants
and animals they have been studying.
They have been learning all about the
farm, animals and their parents, lifecycles
and plants. They even went on a fieldtrip
to Vertuccio Farms to see animals and
learn how crops grow.
Celebration of Learning: Haley’s annual
Celebration of Learning was April 30.
This is a culminating event where every
classroom and grade level showcases the
amazing learning that takes place within
the school’s walls. Some highlights were
first grade’s measurement flower garden
(using both standard and nonstandard
units of measurement); second grade’s
presentation of their maps and
explorers unit; third grade’s math game
extravaganza; fourth grade’s living wax
museum; and fifth and sixth grade science
board displays. There was also an artwalk
that displayed student masterpieces, and
a fitness dance party. It was a wonderful
night for Haley families to come and
celebrate their little one’s achievements.
—Stephanie Palomarez
May 2 - May 15, 2015
Hancock Heat
Community: Hancock was chosen by Big
O Tires store manager Jason Riggans to
participate in the Big O Tires Big Shot at
Chase Field. The highlight was parading
around the field during the pregame
festivities. Hancock students and their
families were happy to cheer on the
Diamondbacks to a 6-0 win. Thank you
Big O Tires for supporting Hancock
students and the Diamondbacks. (See
photo below)
Bringing JOY to the community:
Students in Kelly Krauter’s secondgrade classroom are paying it forward
with money they earned earlier this
year with the APEX Fun Run. Their class
raised almost $100, which went back to
the classroom. The class brainstormed
different ways they could use their
money. They decided to pay it forward
by giving back and making others happy.
They are calling this their JOY Project.
Each child will receive $5 and decide how
they will bring JOY to a stranger. Way
to go Hancock Heat. The school will let
the community know how their second
graders brought JOY to a stranger.
Upcoming events:
Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8:
Student Council Food Drive
Wednesday, May 6: Orchestra concert
Wednesday, May 27: Last day of school
Wednesday, May 27: Kindergarten
promotion: 8:50 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 27: Sixth-grade
promotion: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
—Amy Fricke
Students from Hancock Elementary School had the opportunity to parade around Chase
Field during pregame festivities. Those who attended include, in the front row, Sutton Druck,
Emmett Druck, Angel Lopez, Isabella Haggard, Reagan Conti, Alba Zarate and Ben Haskell. In the
back row are Dean of Students Abby Druck, Peyton Calkins, Matthew Duplissis, Principal Connie
Hull and Kaitlyn Dunn. Submitted photo
Being Grateful For Our Community
From Dr. Chamberlain’s Desktop
R
ecently, I had
the opportunity
to attend the
Chandler National Little
League Mid-season
Jamboree event at
Snedigar Park. As I was
walking up to the fields
I noticed
a long
Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
line of
people with large gift baskets
in their hands. They were
setting up for their annual
auction to help support
the league and their teams.
I was impressed with the
creativity and the abundance
of the gift baskets. There
was everything from
an assortment of family
games, sports tickets,
autographed items, grilling
equipment etc. The teams
were out on the fields
and warming up for their
games that morning and
with the
morning
fresh crisp
air and the baseball all
around, I couldn’t help but
think that this is the iconic
American feel. It’s a feeling
of comfort and community.
It was a sense that you
belong and get along with
all your neighbors and
their families. I mentioned
this to my friend, Vivek
and he felt the same way. It
was a wonderful moment
to share and to feel such a
part of the community. The
day went along as usual.
We set up our Chamberlain
Orthodontics sponsor booth
and gave a lot of baseball
bats and balls away to excited
and grateful kids. I bid on some auction
baskets and I’m not sure if I won. But I am
grateful for those moments when I was
able to feel the American spirit. The spirit
of giving, sharing, family and sport. To the
community of Chandler I say, we are doing
a lot of things right and it’s gratifying to be
part of such a remarkable community.
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Community Commentary
Invest in education and brighten Arizona’s future
BY ELICIA BIVINS
I spent Saturday watching my two
young daughters play soccer on a
beautiful Arizona spring day. As I was
watching them play and grow, I, like most
moms, could not help but have concerns
about their future in this state.
I feel extremely fortunate to live here
in Chandler and know that, based on the
hard and dedicated work of over 2,000
CUSD employees, my daughters are
currently receiving a quality education.
However, as I read about Gov. Doug
Ducey’s budget and follow the proposed
bills of Arizona’s legislature, I can’t help
but have deep unease for the future of
my native Arizona. Arizona can easily be
put back on the proper path to a bright
future, but we need to demand that our
state leaders invest in and support public
education.
In light of Gov. Ducey’s first 100 days in
office along with the actions of our state
House, it is clear that we are engaged in
a “race to the bottom.” We should not
be surprised, as a candidate, Gov. Ducey
stated he would prefer to see our tax
rate drop toward zero. Where have the
state’s previous tax policies left us? I
was listening to the radio recently and
they were profiling how women’s pay
compares to men. The national average
is 77 cents on the dollar for women to
men. Arizona’s average is above that at 84
cents on the dollar. Although it may seem
like this puts Arizona at an advantage, it
actually shows that men and women have
more equal pay because a majority of
our state’s workforce only earns the low
minimum wage rate. Ask yourself, what
type of state do you want to live in? Do
you want a state that only attracts lowwage jobs and provides a limited future?
To me the answer is simple, we need to
invest more in our public schools and
universities.
Mr. Ducey has a lack of respect for and
understanding of public education, which
was prominently on display during his
campaign.
At a debate held right here in
Chandler, at the Chandler Center for the
Eddie Farnsworth of Gilbert who pushed
hard for a bill benefiting the charter
schools he owns and operates, or Sen.
Steve Yarbrough, who receives a yearly
salary in excess of $100,000 to represent
the Arizona Christian School Tuition
Arts, near the city’s original and highly
rated high school, he talked about the
need to support successful charter
schools such as Great Hearts. Do you
realize that in the entire state Great
Hearts only produced 225 graduates last
year? BASIS was even lower, producing
only 100 graduates statewide. Public
schools in Arizona produced over 55,000
graduates last year. We need a governor
and state leaders who focus more on the
55,000 students and not give preferential
treatment to a small number of students.
Of course we should not be too
surprised based on the fact that our state
House has representatives such as Rep.
Organization. Gov. Ducey himself had to
change his early focus of trying to limit
school funding based on administration
costs and classroom dollars. Apparently,
he was unaware that charter schools
spend on average only 50 percent of
their budget in the classroom, and their
administrative costs are routinely over
20 percent. As a comparison, CUSD is
above the state average and, despite large
budget cuts in recent years, spends over
60 percent of its budget in the classroom
and has one of the state’s lowest
administrative costs (less than 8 percent).
After Gov. Ducey realized his funding
formula would actually hurt charter
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schools, he then changed his focus to
being able to use state backed loans
which are really taxpayer-backed loans to
support the construction of more charter
schools. In essence, this means the risk
of starting a charter school would be
placed on the taxpayer, but the potential
reward in the form of profits would be
available only to the charter owner. This
is in direct opposition to the spirit of the
free market. Would it be acceptable for
taxpayers’ money to be used to build and
open up an ice cream shop and then let
the owner receive all of the profits tax
free, while the taxpayers would be liable
if the ice cream shop failed?
Every Arizona citizen should be
extremely worried about the funding cuts
for higher education. A well-supported
and respected state university system
would provide an outstanding option
for students wishing to stay in state and
would attract talented students from
around the country. We want our state
schools to produce highly trained and
educated graduates ready to face the
future. This would, in turn, attract muchneeded business opportunities for highpaying and quality jobs. The entire state’s
economy would grow. Slashing support
to local community schools and our
university system is just a further example
of the “race to the bottom” mentality of
our state leaders.
By investing in public education, both
at the K-12 and higher level, we send a
message to the rest of the country about
our priorities, a message of believing in
a bright future, a future as a bright and
promising as a sunny spring Saturday
spent watching my young daughters play
soccer.
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Cadets edge closer to fire careers
trust and team efforts, how they play a
Most children get excited when they
major role in the success of fighting fires
come in close proximity
and saving lives, and will
to a fire truck, let alone
likely develop long-lasting
when they are given
friendships. Lessons and
the opportunity to ride
experiences are key to
alongside firefighters.
becoming successful in any
Young adults between
type of profession.
the ages of 15 and 21 can
Fire cadets are required
take this a step further
to attend the scheduled
by participating in the
trainings from 5 p.m. to
Chandler Fire Cadet
9 p.m. Wednesdays and 8
Academy.
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
The Fire Cadet
There are also two
Academy is an eightmandatory meetings held
week training program
monthly. Upon graduation,
that introduces young
cadets who are at least
adults to the duties
16 years old will become
and expectations of the
Rene Lopez. Submitted photo certified to ride with fire
firefighting profession.
crews and operate with
The program is offered
them.
annually through the Chandler Fire,
This experience could well be the
Health & Medical Department and will
start of a career in firefighting or simply
run this year from May 2 until June 27.
the fulfillment of a childhood dream.
The academy is taught by fullEither way, it is guaranteed to challenge
time Chandler firefighters who have
the participants to become stronger
completed the same training. Candidates mentally and physically and to empower
will learn physical fitness, teamwork,
them to be the best they can be.
personal development, work ethic,
For more information about the
perseverance and firefighting skills. It
Fire Cadet Academy, please visit www.
is a wonderful opportunity to find out
chandleraz.gov/fire or call Battalion
what it takes to become a successful
Chief Norm Germaine at (480) 782-2120.
firefighter. The program also offers
community service opportunities.
René Lopez is a Chandler city
Through the training, candidates
councilman.
will learn first-hand the importance of
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rule on the approval of power lines
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encourage everyone to think about who
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were elected. Did you vote for them
because they represent your interests
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Traveling this summer with kids?
How to keep them safe and happy
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Summer vacation is just around the corner
and throughout the East Valley, many families’
thoughts are turning to that of travel. From
weekend staycations at a local resort to long
plane trips to see grandma and grandpa, families will soon hit the road and air with their
kids in tow.
To keep children of all ages as safe as
possible while away from home, Dr. Allison
Kaplan, a Chandler resident and family physician at Desert Grove Family Medical in Gilbert,
said parents have to focus on doing as much
planning as possible.
“I think parents have to prepare a lot for
family vacations, and remember to bring all
of the booster seats and car seats, and talk to
their kids about not running off, and if they
are going to the beach they have to remember
sunscreen,” said Kaplan, the mother of four.
Jennifer Lawhead, a Chandler mom of two
young boys, has plenty of family vacations
under her belt. She and her husband Mike
have taken road trips with their two young
sons, Dexter, 3, and Teddy, 9 months. They
also traveled by air with Dexter before Teddy
was born.
Like Kaplan, she agrees that successful
and safe traveling with kids involves plenty of
organization.
With this in mind,
Kaplan and Lawhead offer
the following suggestions
to parents:
Road trips
If it’s possible to do
so, Lawhead said parents
should consider driving
at dusk. This way, the
kids are more likely to fall
asleep during the drive,
which will prevent them
from being overly antsy.
To prevent having to
rummage through things
and avoid moving around
in a moving vehicle,
Lawhead suggest keeping
needed items like food
and toys close by, while
storing larger items in the
trunk. To keep awake kids
safely occupied during long drives, Lawhead
suggests sticker books and mess-free coloring
books as well as iPads loaded with some new
kid-friendly apps.
Traveling by plane
For families who are flying, Kaplan said
they should bring along the appropriate car
and booster seats.
“The car rental place might not have one,
so it’s important that they bring them along,”
she said.
Parents can either check the seats with the
luggage or bring them on the plane and strap
the children in to keep them safe and secure
during the flight.
Curbside check-in is a must to help unload
luggage as early as possible, Lawhead said.
“I always check big pieces of luggage and
car seats so I’m left with just the stroller and a
diaper bag,” Lawhead said.
“You can bring the stroller onto the plane
and check at the gate, which is an option I
usually use.”
To keep children happily occupied while in
the air, Lawhead suggests simple and colorful
toys, and if they are in diapers, put them in a
double diaper or one meant for overnight.
“Trust me on this one. When the seatbelt
sign is on and your kiddo needs a change,
you’ll be less stressed
out. And it buys you a
little extra time instead
of braving the small
airplane bathroom.”
Hotel room tips
Dr. Allison Kaplan said with some planning and
proper supplies, parents can help keep their
kids safe during family vacations. Submitted
photo
Keeping young
children safe and secure
in hotel rooms can be
difficult, Kaplan said.
“You just have to keep
a sharp eye on them and
if there is a patio door be
sure to keep it shut, and
let older kids know that
they are not to leave the
room without a parent,”
she said.
If parents have a Pack
‘n Play portable playpen,
Kaplan said they can
place it at the end of the
beds and let the kids play on the floor in the
space in between the beds.
Lawhead brings along outlet covers and
does as much childproofing of the room as she
can, looking for red flags like a dresser that can
easily tip over.
“Don’t be afraid to ask the hotel staff if you
need something changed,” she said.
Visiting theme parks
If the vacation involves a trip to a theme
park, Kaplan said parents should talk with their
kids about stranger danger and not running off.
“When we recently went to Disneyland, we
showed our kids what the employees look like
and told them they could ask them for help if
they got lost,” Kaplan said.
Depending on the age of the children,
parents can decide on a meeting place in case
anyone gets lost.
Preparing for boo boos
Because she knows from experience that
kids will fall down and get scrapes while on
vacation, or they may come down with a bug
of some type, Kaplan said her family always
brings along a homemade first-aid kit.
“We always bring along basic things like ibuprofen or Tylenol and Benadryl, Band-Aids and
topical antibiotics. We keep the kit in the car
and we always plan ahead to bring it,” she said.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives
in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@
santansun.com.
Resources
Websites
• www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelingchildren
• www.airsafe.com/kidsafe/kid_tips.htm
• www.bestwestern.com/travel-planning/tips/
family-safety.asp
Books
• “Family on the Loose: The Art of Traveling with
Kids,” by Bill Richards and E. Ashley Steel
• “National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road
Trip Atlas: Maps, Games, Activities and More for
Hours of Backseat Fun,” by Crispin Boyer
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May
Alive: Martin
3 History
Luther King Jr.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Let’s Bowl: Fans Across
America Charitable
Foundation Fundraiser
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May the 4th Be With You:
Maker Days
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Family Storytime
High Five Read and Play Group
Bilingual Storytime
Minecraft Mondays
STEAM Club—Engineering with
Simple Machines
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High Five Read and
Play Group
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Lapsit Babytime
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Lapsit Babytime
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Arizona Diamondbacks
vs. Chicago Cubs
Minecraft Mondays
Bilingual Storytime
A-Plus Video Game Design:
For Youngsters
STEAM Club—Art in Sculpture
Five Read and
18 High
Play Group
19 Family Storytime
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Minecraft Mondays
Bilingual Storytime
Teen Create-Space
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McCormick-Stillman
Railroad Park Summer
Concert Series
Toddler Time
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Toddler Time
Preschool Storytime
LEGO Club
Upcycled Headbands
DreamWorld with Beyond
the Bell
Lapsit Babytime
STEAM Club
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Dia de los Ninos
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Ballet Folklorico
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Sportball Basketball
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Create-Play-Learn
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Make and Take
Mother’s Day Crafts
Preschool Storytime
LEGO Club
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Toddler Time
Preschool Storytime
Ballet Folklorico
Cupcake Wars Art &
Design Decorating
for Kids
LEGO Club
Upcycled Headbands
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Lapsit Babytime
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Toddler Time
Preschool Storytime
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Dia de los Ninos, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by
United Healthcare Community Plan, this health fair
will feature free screenings and healthy living information. Music and dancing will be hosted by Si
Se Puede Inc. Chandler’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races. Downtown Library, 22
S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2788,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
3
History Alive: Martin Luther King Jr., 2 p.m. to 3
p.m. Actor Mike Traylor will perform a reenactment of
highlights from the civil rights activist’s life. Traylor will
perform a selection of King’s most historical speeches
including his inspirational “I Have a Dream.” This
program is a family event held in conjunction with the
Jewish Community Center’s “Then They Came for Us”
exhibit on display at the library. Downtown Library,
Copper Room South, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2797, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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May the 4th Be With You: Maker Days, 4 p.m. to
6 p.m. Explore science, technology, engineering,
art and math at the Maker Days program. Families
can enjoy “Star Wars”-themed, hands-on activities.
Downtown Library, Copper Room North, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2788,
4, 11, 18
High Five Read and Play Group, 10 a.m. to 11
a.m. Come join this community where parents can
play with their children while helping them develop
key literacy, social and cognitive skills. Staff will
be available to cover information on the five early
literacy practices. Downtown Library, Cloud Room,
22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 7822788, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
4, 11, 18
Minecraft Mondays, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Explore Minecraft weekly with other game lovers ages 6 to 18. Downtown Library, Cactus Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
5, 12, 19
Family Storytime, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The
30-minute High Five Program offers stories and activities that are developmentally appropriate. Downtown
Library, Cloud Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
5, 12, 19
Bilingual Storytime, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come hear
stories and songs in English and Spanish for 20
minutes. For children age 5 and younger. Downtown
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STEAM Club—Engineering with Simple Machines,
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Have fun every Tuesday with
science, technology, engineering, art and math.
May 2 - May 15, 2015
Play games, explore weird science, play with LEGO
cars, dig for dinos and more. Prizes awarded just
for showing up. Downtown Library, Cactus Room,
22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 7822788, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Lapsit Babytime, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Bring
babies up to 18 months old for this 40-minute
storytime complete with books, puppets and group
playtime. Downtown Library, Cloud Room, 22 S.
Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2788,
7, 14, 21, 28
Toddler Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A 20-minute
program with puppets, actions songs and books.
The activities are designed to enhance the development of children ages 14 to 36 months. Downtown
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A-Plus Video Game Design: For Youngsters,
3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Learn to conceive, build and
design computer games with a partner. Start from
the ground up to create characters, the background
and music. Ages 6 to 9. Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, Room 101, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
$24. (480) 782-2900, www.1.usa.gov/1EOUmbl.
STEAM Club—Art in Sculptures, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Have fun every Tuesday with science, technology,
engineering, art and math. Play games, explore
weird science, play with LEGO cars, dig for dinos
and so much more. Prizes awarded just for
showing up. Downtown Chandler Library, Cactus
Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480)
782-2788, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Teen Create-Space, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check
out this open space dedicated to creating. Use this
time to experiment with a variety of materials to
design projects like coding, robotics, video editing,
duct tape art and book making. Hamilton Library,
Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
Create-Play-Learn, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is the
perfect class for mini-STEAMers. Explore science,
technology, engineering, art and math like the
older STEAM club but with kids your age. Ages
2-5. Community Center Room 111 at Downtown
Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480)
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Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring
children ages 3 to 5 for this 30-minute program
including flannel board, books, songs and more.
Downtown Library, Cloud Room, 22 S. Delaware St.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2788, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
DreamWorld with Beyond the Bell, 4:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m. Dive into the world of architecture and
engineering as kids build their own mini buildings.
Using STEM elements of learning children will be
challenged to use their creativity to build what they
dream. Snedigar Recreation Center, Room 517,
4500 S. Basha Rd., Chandler. $7. (480) 782-2900,
www.1.usa.gov/1EOUmbl.
Cupcake Wars Art & Design Decorating for Kids, 11
a.m. to 11:50 a.m. If you have a child who loves helping
in the kitchen, they’re going to love this class. Classes
cover different cooking and design topics like texture,
repetition and color theory. Attend every Saturday in
May to create sheep, bugs, piggies, monsters, owls
and more. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Community
Center Room 115, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $18.
(480) 782-2900, www.1.usa.gov/1EOUmbl.
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LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come make
new friends and have fun building with LEGO. The
library supplies the LEGO and kids supply the creativity. Downtown Library, Copper Room South, 22
S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2788,
7, 21
Upcycled Headbands, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Old T-shirts
can be upcycled here. Learn to make two headbands using a Celtic knot and a five-strand braid.
Bring at least one shirt and a pair of scissors for this
one-hour class. Ages 8 to 12 years. Tumbleweed
Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
$6. (480) 782-2900, www.1.usa.gov/1EOUmbl.
8, 22, 29
Ballet Folklorico, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Take an hour
to learn this traditional Latin dance, emphasizing
the native culture through specific dance moves.
Folklorico combines classic ballet with folk music
of Mexico. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Room
204, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. $8.
(480) 782-2900, www.1.usa.gov/1EOUmbl.
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Make and Take Mother’s Day Crafts, 2 p.m. to 3
p.m. A fun and easy way to get the kids together and
celebrate mothers. Create your Mother’s Day crafts
and take them home to give to mom. Downtown
Library, Copper Room South, 22 S. Delaware St.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2788, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Sportball Basketball, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn the
ins and outs of basketball including shooting, defense, footwork, ball handling, teamwork and positional play. Certified Sportball coaches are trained
athletes who will help your kids love basketball as
they improve their skills. Ages 6-10. Chuparosa
Park, 2400 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler. $17. (480)
782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/recreation.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs, 1:10
p.m. Watch the D-backs take on the Chicago
Cubs, and grab a free team fedora while passing
through the gates. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson
St., Phoenix. $12 to $150. (602) 462-6500, www.
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Family Book Club, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. An activity
the whole family can enjoy. Free snacks, games
with prizes and books. Enjoy a morning of reading,
playing, and snacking together. Registration is
limited to 20 families. Downtown Library, Copper
Room South, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free.
(480) 782-2788, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Pottery Kidz, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn the art of
wheel-throwing at this creative potter class just
for kids. Create birdhouses, pots, and masks while
making new friends. Make sure to dress the part—
you might get messy. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, Ceramics Studio, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
$43. (480) 782-2900, www.1.usa.gov/1EOUmbl
Let’s Bowl: Fans Across America Charitable
Foundation Fundraiser, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The
family-friendly event features pizza, soft drinks, prizes, door prizes, raffles, silent auction and, of course,
bowling. McRay Plaza Lanes, 3825 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler. $30 to $150. www.fansacrossamerica.org.
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STEAM Club, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Have fun every
Tuesday with science, technology, engineering,
art and math. Play games, explore weird science,
play with LEGO cars, dig for dinos and more. Prizes
awarded just for showing up. Downtown Chandler
Library, Cactus Room, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
Read to Dogs, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come try your
hand at reading books to a dog. Who knows, they
might really dig it. Ages 3 and older. Downtown
Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480)
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Summer
Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come enjoy
the Scottsdale park while listening to some
family-friendly tunes. McCormick-Stillman Railroad
Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale. Free
admission; charge for some attractions. (480) 3122312, www.therailroadpark.com.
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The girls of Watch Out Boyz Racing are serving notice to the guys
By Curt Blakeney
Auto racing has been around for more than
100 years, and the sport has been consistently
dominated by men. In recent years, however,
female drivers like Danica Patrick, Courtney
Force and Ashley Force Hood started breaking
down barriers. Finally, women are starting
to make an impact in auto racing and the
movement relies on the younger generation of
drivers to keep moving the needle forward.
Those female role models, and others like
Arizona native Corry Weller, serve as inspiration for Valley teenagers Rylie Pierce, Brianna
“Brii” Smith and Mykele “Mykii” Smith who
compete head to head with male drivers as
part of Watch Out Boyz Racing, an off-road
racing team that recently competed at the
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Arizona
Nationals on April 24 and 25 at Wild Horse
Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler. The team
(along with Amanda Sorensen, 12, of Las
Vegas, who is the fourth member) also plans
to compete May 8 and 9 in the Lucas Oil Off
Road Racing Series Arizona Regionals—also at
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
“It’s cool to see these girls racing against the
boys,” said Francie Pierce, the mother of Rylie
and the matriarch of the team. “It gets really
competitive out there.”
Rylie, 14, lives in Apache Junction and is
a freshman at Desert Ridge High School. An
admitted adrenaline junkie, she started driving
quads when she was 5 years old. Her family
made frequent trips to the dunes.
“I got a quad for Christmas,” Rylie recalled.
“I made little tracks for myself and try to go
faster and faster. I like the feeling of going fast.”
Her brother Alek, 23, also races off-road
Rylie Pierce (No. 575) catches air while racing her Modified Kart for Watch Out Boyz Racing. She finished her 2014 season fifth in points in Junior 1 for the Arizona Regional
series and 10th in points for the National series. Submitted photo
trucks, but Rylie gets her inspiration and love
of engines from her father, Wayne Pierce, who
owns a general contracting business, Tier 1
Contracting Inc.
“My dad and I will spend hours and hours
in our garage,” Rylie said. “He teaches me all
about engines and how to get them to run
faster.”
Rylie has been racing competitively for
three years, progressing from Junior 1 Kart to
Modified Kart. She met the Smith twins, Brianna and Mykele, last May.
“I was racing Junior 1s when I met them,”
Rylie said. “And our friendship grew from
there. Now we’re all best friends. We’ll go
go-carting, hang out, swim, jump on the trampoline—the usual stuff.
Private sports facility
to offer public camps
The Desert Fieldhouse is hosting two-hour
basketball and volleyball camp sessions this
June and July.
The facility, located at 255 W. Warner Rd.,
Chandler, will have camp open houses from
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 for second
through fifth grade students and from 4:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for sixth through eighth
graders. Parents can learn more about the
classes during the open house.
The facility’s camps will be held Mondays
through Thursdays in June and July at the
two new high school regulation basketball
courts that can be configured to support three
volleyball courts. Basketball camps are June
1 through June 25, while volleyball is July 13
through July 16.
To register, or for more information
including pricing, visit, www.thedesertfieldhouse.com.
“We are excited about providing a healthy
outlet for students who love basketball and
volleyball to learn in a noncompetitive
environment sportsmanship and game
fundamentals,” said coach Lawrence Alfonso,
co-owner of The Desert Fieldhouse.
Lawrence and his wife, Heather, started
the Arizona Sting Basketball Club 15 years
ago. It was through the AZ Sting that his
passion for working with kids grew. The duo
started The Desert Fieldhouse so they could
offer basketball and other similar sports in a
clean, safe environment. Children are taught
to train and practice the right way.
Lawrence has coached youth basketball
for more than 18 years and has assisted
many kids in reaching their dream of playing
college basketball. Basketball camp director,
Travis Gordon, has had a Division I coaching
career, participating in two men’s basketball
NCAA Division I tournaments. He has also
served as an assistant general manager of
an ABA franchise and general manager of a
WNBA franchise, winning the WBA general
manager of the year in 2005.
Gordon has been a sports radio personality since 2002, co-hosting “Team MS” and
“The Show” sports talk shows.
Volleyball camp director coach Nikki
Revling grew up with a passion for sports,
playing basketball and volleyball. She earned
a master’s degree in exercise science from
New Mexico Highlands University.
After college, she was offered an opportunity to play professional volleyball overseas
but instead came home to fulfill her real
passion, helping kids develop their love for
the game. Now as a kindergarten through
eighth-grade physical education teacher,
Revling helps kids each day.
“Everyone deserves the chance to train like
a champion,” said Revling, who has coached
for more than 12 years at YMCA and club
levels.
“I have friends in school too,” she explained. “But my friends in racing are different
from my friends in school. I feel more comfortable with my friends in racing.”
Mention the name Corry Weller, a popular
off-road racer, and Rylie perks up.
“Corry Weller started out in quads too,”
Rylie said. “Now when she races, she gets podium. She’s won championships. I’m hoping
one day I can win championships too.”
Mykele Smith, 15, a freshman at Dobson
High School in Mesa, also has an admiration
and respect for Weller. Mykele’s racing career
has followed a similar arch as Rylie’s—this is
her third year racing competitively, her second
driving Modifieds.
“I like the challenge of off-road racing and
the attention to detail it takes,” Mykele said. “I
like the technique that’s required and setting
up a truck for a race.”
Mykele enjoys rolling up her sleeves and
tinkering with engines. Her father, Brian
Smith—the owner of Get HID Lights, an
installer of aftermarket lighting for off-road
vehicles—used to race in the SR1 off-road
class. But he doesn’t baby her when it comes
to engines, according to Mykele.
“I have to learn everything on my own,”
she said. “I take auto class at school, but that’s
for the basic stuff.”
Like Rylie, Mykele likes hanging out with
her friends, longboarding, riding dunes and
racing go-carts, but off-road racing is still her
passion. It was that common interest that
sparked the friendship with Rylie.
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Mykele Smith (No. 581) tries to pass her teammate Rylie Pierce (No. 575) during competition. All the girls of Watch Out Boyz Racing use a pink color scheme for their Modified
Karts. Submitted photo
friends” she said. “Then we decided to form
our own race team. We added Amanda to the
team this year.
That friendship of course, includes her
sister, Brianna. The three of them are peas in
a pod off the track. But once the engines start,
it’s a different game.
“We’re really competitive on the track,”
Mykele said of the relationship with her twin
sister. “I’ll tell her, ‘You’re my sister, but you’re
also my competition.’”
For Brianna, 15, also a freshman at Dobson
High School, there is life outside of off-road
racing. She practices dance after school, including jazz, modern and hip-hop.
After school and dance, Brianna and her
sister stop by their father’s shop for some
engine homework. As both girls pointed out,
they do all the work on their own engines.
“My dad makes us figure it out,” Brianna
said. “If you know your car inside and out, it
makes you a better driver. I’m getting better.
What used to take me four hours now takes
me 20 minutes.”
Brianna’s role model is Sheldon Creed, a
17-year-old Pro Lite racer who started driving
when he was three.
“I like that we compete in a male-dominated sport,” she said. “We have the same
ambition as the guys.”
So what does their mother think of the
twins participating in off-road racing?
“She likes that we do it, but she gets
worried” Mykele said. “She supports us, but
she was always worried when we rode quads.
She’d rather we race off-road trucks than quads
because there is a cage.”
The girls understand that this may be a kid’s
phase that they’re all going through. Most young
off-road racers stop after Modifieds, said Mykele.
Brianna, meanwhile, admits that she
probably would have been an orthodontist if
not for racing.
“I’ve always been an adrenaline junkie.”
Brianna said. “But now that my racing skills
have grown, I want to make it my career.”
When the girls of Watch Out Boyz Racing
are competing on the track, spectators would
never know the vehicles are being commandeered by female drivers...except for a heavy
dose of pink in the paint scheme. Girls will be
girls, even in the case of racing.
“The audience can only see the body of the
car, so they can’t see inside,” Mykele explained.
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“So if the body is pink, then spectators know
it’s a girl driving.”
Amanda, the last racer to join the all-girl
team, nearly had a run-in with the other girls,
but her pink, black and white paint scheme
saved the day.
“At practice, me, Brii and Mykii got caught
up and ran into each other,” said Amanda,
who is in her first year of racing off-road competitively. “They checked to see if I was OK. We
started talking and then they asked me to join
the team. Now we get along great because our
personalities mesh.”
When the races are over, that’s when the
girls really bond.
“We all hang out and watch races,” Mykele
said. “We have a lot of fun together.”
Besides feeding her need for speed, and
just having fun on and off the tracks with her
teammates, Mykele has a higher purpose for
racing competitively. She has her sights set on
a few goals this year.
“I hope to help my team to get known
more, have people recognize us more, and do
better on the track” she said. “I also want them
to know that just because guys do a sport,
doesn’t mean that girls can’t do it as well.”
The girls can thank Danica Patrick, Courtney Force and Corry Weller for being trendsetters and clearing the path for them. They’re
happy to take the baton and run with it. Or in
this case, ride with it.
Curt Blakeney is an associate editor with the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at cblakeney@santansun.com.
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Student receives honorable
mention for Goldwater Scholarship
By Lynette Carrington
Former Chandler resident Alison
Ochs was named an honorable mention in the run for the prestigious Barry
Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in
Education Program.
Now a sophomore majoring in
biological sciences at Mount Holyoke
College in Massachusetts, Ochs graduated from Corona Del Sol High School.
“It’s pretty amazing, considering I’m
just a sophomore,” she explained. “I’m
definitely going to apply again next year.
I’ll be doing some work this summer
that I think will beef up my application.”
She is looking at a volunteer program
in Madagascar where she will be able to
study bird species and the ecosystem in
the country’s mangroves forest.
Considered a premier undergraduate
award, the Goldwater Scholarship was
founded by Sen. Barry Goldwater and
was designed to encourage outstanding
students to pursue careers in math, natural sciences and engineering. The 2015
applicants included 1,206 students. Oneand two-year scholarships were given to
260 students, with 269 receiving honorable mentions.
As part of her scholarship application,
Ochs wrote a paper about research she
conducted last summer in connection
with salamanders in Harvard Forest in
Massachusetts.
“One thing that’s happening up there
is that it’s a hemlock forest and there is
an invasive insect called the hemlock
wooly adelgid that was brought over
from Asia in Chinese hemlock trees and
spread to the Eastern hemlocks, which
are native to the area,” Ochs explained.
The adelgids suck the sap out of the
hemlocks and eventually kill them. She
was one of a group of students looking
at how salamanders are reacting to the
environmental change. Ochs said that
salamanders react quickly and obviously
to signs of stress or disturbance.
Martha Hoopes, an associate professor of biological sciences at Mount
Holyoke College, recommended Ochs
for the scholarship.
“Alison, in her first year at Mount
Holyoke, was in my ecology class which
is generally a junior or senior class,”
Hoopes said. “Alison took it as a firstyear (student) and did well. I met her
before the semester started when she
showed up to ask permission to get into
the class. She became my academic advisee and I have interacted with her every
semester since then.”
Hoopes was impressed by Ochs
because she was holding an invasion
ecology textbook when they met.
“She was just reading it because it was
interesting to her and that is an unusual
thing for a first-year student,” Hoopes
said.
This spring, Ochs is taking a class in
invasion ecology with Hoopes.
“She’s very poised, interested, dedicated and hard-working,” the professor
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said. “She’s one of those students who
does very well in class, but nonetheless
takes advantage of all the extra things
offered, like peer study group.”
She happily recommended Hoopes
for the Goldwater Scholarship and wrote
a letter about her to the scholarship
committee.
“There are things outside of academics
that are very interesting to her,” Hoopes
said. “When you combine that with the
discipline required to be an excellent student, that’s the sort of student that will
go on to do big and important things.”
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
lynette@santansun.com.
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May 2 - May 15, 2015
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the Chandler City Council
Plan your
SUMMER ACTIVITIES with
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(NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 8 AT 10 A.M.)
We offer hundreds of opportunities for you and your family to discover
hidden talents, develop new skills and have fun through our classes, programs
and events. For a complete listing of upcoming activities or for more information
on programs highlighted below pick up Break Time magazine at Chandler facilities,
visit www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 480-782-2727.
Summer
INTERSESSION YOUTH CAMPS
JUNE 1- JULY 17
Don’t let your kids be home alone or bored all
break - enroll them in our fun and affordable
youth programs! Qualified staff will engage
kids in sports, games, arts & crafts, skits, youth
development activities and special events.
Morning, afternoon, or full day sessions are
available at the Community Center, Tumbleweed
Recreation Center, Snedigar Recreation Center
and the Environmental Education Center.
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE TRC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 FROM 5:30-7 P.M.
Join in the fun at Family Night at
Tumbleweed Recreation Center, this
week the theme is “Planets are far
out!” Call 480-782-2900 or visit www.
chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed
for
more information.
Leaders in Training!
The Leaders In Training program places youth in a work
environment within the City of Chandler over the summer
where they learn about real jobs and gain great experience!
Hours can be used towards
scholarships and looks great on
resumes. Contact Tony Baumann
for more information at 480782-2710. Registration is $17
residents / $23 Non-residents.
Club TRC
TWEEN SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 1- JULY 17
Looking for a camp to keep your
“tween” busy this spring intersession?
Then Club TRC is the perfect option
for you. This exciting two-week camp
offers weekly full day and afternoon
half-day sessions for ages 10-13. Days
are packed with a variety of activities
including sports, crafts, trips and more!
YOU LOOK MARVELOUS FASHION SHOW
SATURDAY, MAY 9. 1 - 2 P.M.
Brought to you by the cities of Chandler and
Mesa Therapeutic and Adaptive Recreation
Programs. The fashion show at Chandler Center
for the Arts is designed to promote disability
awareness and provide an opportunity to build
self-esteem for the models. Children, teens, and
adults with developmental disabilities will be
modeling spring fashions.
CHANDLER Pools open soon!
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center: Open
Nozomi Aquatic Center: May 2
Hamilton Aquatic Center: May 2
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center: May 16
Arrowhead Pool: May 23
Folley Pool: May 29
Visit www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics for more info!
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
347 Grill
Ak-Chin
16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa
(520) 233-2426,
www.ultrastarakchin.com
Children ages 6 and under eat free
with paid adult during Sunday
brunch. Tuesdays are family nights,
where all kids 12 and younger eat
free with the purchase of an adult
entrée. Ice cream scoops are $1 in
the Cones Café.
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite
101, Gilbert
(480) 279-3879, www.
appledumplingcafe.com
Mondays are family value night,
where kids eat free with each adult
meal purchase of $6.95 or more. On
family fun night, kids receive free ice
cream with a meal. Ice cream happy
hour is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday, where kids buy one
ice cream or dessert and get one
free.
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
(480) 398-3008,
www.chompies.com
Children 10 and younger receive one
free item from the kids’ meal menu
with an adult meal purchase of $8 or
more on Tuesdays. Dine-in only.
Connect5 Family Centers Corp.
222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler
(480) 699-2122
Receive a free kids’ meal with an
adult purchase for Munchie Monday,
free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
Freebie Friday Free Dinner from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m.
Copper Still Moonshine Grill
2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert
(480) 656-1476,
www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.
com
Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free
on Tuesdays with the purchase of an
adult meal.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5,
Chandler
(480) 722-0645,
www.dillysdeli.com
Get one free kids’ meal for each
adult meal purchased at $6 or more
on weekends.
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 802-5770,
www.epfamilyrestaurants.com
Kids 12 and younger eat free when
adult meals are purchased on
Wednesdays.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
(480) 883-1356,
www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler
From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays,
dine-in and get a free kids’ meal with
every adult entrée purchased. Kids
can select from the Little Leaguers
menu only and must be 12 and
younger.
Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta
590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35,
Chandler
(480) 812-8433, www.floridinos.net
Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
on Wednesdays. Receive one free
kids meal per $8 adult purchase
when customers dine-in only.
Nabers Music Bar & Eats
825 N. 54th St., Chandler
(480) 705-0288, www.nabersaz.com
Kids eat free on Mondays and
Tuesdays with the purchase of an
adult meal and two beverages.
Dine-in only.
NYPD Pizza
2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
(480) 722-0898,
www.aznypdpizza.com
Kids eat for free on Wednesday
and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the
purchase of a small or medium
pizza. Dine-in only.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler
(480) 821-3197
Everyday, except Sunday breakfast,
one child aged 10 and under eats
free with each paying adult, while
additional kids eat for 50 percent
off, when they order from the Wee
Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 245-6503, www.planetsub.com
Kids eat free with a paying adult on
Mondays.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler
(480) 792-6965,
www.sidelinesaz.com
Kids eat free from the kids’ menu
after 4 p.m. on Thursdays with the
purchase of an adult entree.
Dine-in only.
Someburros Great Mexican Food
3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
(480) 726-8226
2597 S. Market St., Gilbert
(480) 497-8226
1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
(480) 755-8226
www.someburros.com
From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays,
kids 12 and younger eat free with the
purchase of a combo or specialty
meal.
Dine-in only.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd.,
Suite 400, Chandler
(480) 802-9070,
www.thecovegrill.com
Kids younger than 12 receive
one free meal per adult entrée
purchased on Tuesdays.
Dine-in only.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler
(480) 895-ROSE (7673)
Kids eat free on Tuesdays and
Sundays with purchase of an adult
entree.
WHERE KIDS
EAT FREE
The SanTan Sun News
now has a regular “Where
kids eat free” section.
Restaurant owners,
please email us details
such as days of the week
kids can eat free at your
establishment, and what
conditions apply, such as
purchase of an adult meal,
certain hours, etc. Include
your restaurant name,
address, phone and website
and a contact name for
verification.
Readers, if you know of
a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us
with the restaurant name,
a phone and / or email for
confirmation and details.
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Life with hearing loss poses
variety of challenges
specialist with the Arizona Commission for
For Larry Serpa, the hardest part about
the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, said that
having a hearing loss is not keeping his
Serpa is one of around 1.1 million people
new digital hearing aids dry or having to
in Arizona who have some type of hearing
ask for a special closed-captioned device
loss.
at movie theaters so he can follow the
In honor of May being Better Hearing
dialogue.
and Speech Month, Michaels said the
It’s the unnerving feeling that
organization is on a statewide campaign to
he’s always a
encourage everyone to
microsecond
get their hearing tested.
behind hearing and
Michaels said the
processing what
No. 1 cause of hearing
someone has said.
loss is noise.
“With a hearing
“Our environment
loss, it’s not just
is much noisier now
hearing that is
than it was in the olden
a challenge but
days,” she said, adding
processing it too, so
that the popularity of
I always feel like I’m
ear buds, which direct
a bit behind,” said
sounds right next to
Serpa, a Chandler
the ear drum, can also
resident.
cause damage over
“It can be very
time.
distracting to always
In many cases,
think, ‘Did they just
Michaels said, a person
say this or that?’
who has a hearing
and you often hear
loss might not realize
things that are not
there is a problem.
said, and miss things As someone whose hearing loss was
Oftentimes, a spouse,
brought on in part by exposure to loud
that are.”
friend or co-worker will
Serpa has a high- noises, Larry Serpa of Chandler is connotice that something
cerned with how loud everyday life has
end hearing loss
is amiss.
become, and how kids and adults are overthat was caused by
“People who have
stimulated by constant background noise.
exposure to too
a hearing loss may
Submitted photo
much loud noise,
complain that other
including music
people are mumbling,
and hunting, as well as ear infections as a
or that they cannot hear talking from
child. He estimates he has about a 30- to
another room, or that they cannot hear
40-percent loss, and has worn hearing aids their grandkids’ little voices,” she said.
in both ears for the past 10 years.
These, she said, are definite signs that
Michele Michaels, hard of hearing
BY ALISON STANTON
SEE HEARING LOSS PAGE 46
Pick Your Ride to help charities
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
Organizers of fundraisers often
pick one—and only one—mode of
transportation used by the events’
participants in the quest to raise donations
and pledges for notable causes or
charities.
Fundraisers run the gamut, as organizers
might schedule a 30-mile trek on a bicycle,
or a short motorcycle ride followed by a
motorcycle show to view these fine pieces
of machinery.
Riders can use either of these twowheeled methods, or a car, truck or even a
Segway personal motorized scooter on the
Club 480 Pick Your Ride event on Saturday,
May 9. Registration is scheduled at 9:30
a.m. The ride begins at 10 a.m. Participants
will ride to help the Chandler Firefighters
Charities. Registration is $15. Shirts will be
sold for $15 at 480 Neighborhood Bar to
support the charities.
The ride starts at Hungry Monk, 1760
W. Chandler Blvd., then riders proceed to
The Perch Pub & Brewery, 232 S. Wall St.;
the William B. Pate VFW Post 7401, 751 S.
Arizona Ave.; Bourbon Jacks, 11 W. Boston
St., and 480 Neighborhood Bar (also
referred to as Club 480), 480 N. Arizona
Ave.
Participants will receive a card at each
of the five stops to create a poker hand.
“Whoever has the best hand wins $50,
the holder of the worst hand wins $15,”
SEE CHARITIES PAGE 46
The outside patio behind Stone & Vine Urban Italian restaurant features a view of the water.
Photo by Stephanie Studer
Stone & Vine brings Italian
comfort food to Chandler
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
Joe Popo remembers growing up in the
Chicago area in a household with Italian
parents.
Sunday staples were lasagna or
spaghetti and meatballs, the comfort
foods of home.
“The food accompanied the family
gatherings,” Popo said. “You felt
comfortable with the food of those
occasions.”
Popo captured some of those homey,
comfortable feelings he experienced
growing up at his Stone & Vine Urban
Italian, a 5,000-square-foot eatery on the
southwest corner of Queen Creek and
Alma School roads. The Chandler location
opened on March 2; the first Stone &
Vine opened in Scottsdale in May 2011.
The restaurants are two of four in the JGP
Restaurant Concepts group, which also
includes Black & Bleu and Salt & Lime, both
in Scottsdale.
Popo came up with the name from
pizza and wine, represented by a pizza
stone and grape vines.
“I came from a larger restaurant
and wanted something a little more
comfortable and more homey,” Popo said.
“I wanted customers feel like they were
coming to a dinner party. I also wanted to
price it so it was affordable.”
With a menu that ranges in price of
entrees and pasta dishes for $12 to $18
and a lunch menu with a choice of one
of eight items for $8, a couple can dine
for about $50 to $60 with two glasses of
wine and two entrees and/or pasta dishes.
Employees from nearby businesses can
grab a quick bite at lunch for under $10.
SEE STONE & VINE PAGE 47
Enjoy Mother’s Day with this host of specials
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Treat your mother to an afternoon out at
one of the many nearby restaurants that are
offering specials this year.
Free cakes offered this Mother’s Day at
Chompie’s
Chompie’s, Arizona’s New
York Deli, is making Mother’s
Day extra sweet this year
by offering a free slice of
strawberry white chocolate
layer cake, valued at $6.95 for
moms from 11 a.m. to close Sunday, May 10.
The special is for dine-in only. Chompie’s is
a family-owned and operated business. For
more information, visit www.chompies.com.
UltraStar buffet runs the gamut
Join UltraStar in Maricopa for an allyou-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch. Food
includes smoked salmon, carved roast
beef with creamed horseradish and au
jus, fresh homemade waffles with berries
and fresh whipped cream, scrambled eggs
with fresh mozzarella cheese and chives,
Maplewood-smoked bacon and sausage,
biscuits and gravy, imported and domestic
cheeses, fresh fruit, and an array of cakes
and pies. Prices start at $29 for adults, $16
for children, and free for kids 5 and younger.
The multi-tainment center is located at
16000 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa. For more
information, visit www.ultrastarakchin.com/
mothers-day-brunch.
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HEARING LOSS FROM PAGE 45
it’s time for a hearing test. However,
before making an appointment with an
audiologist, Michaels said people should
go see their primary care physician.
“The PCP can look in the person’s ears
and might say, ‘Oh, you have wax blocking
your ear canal or you have an irritated or
perforated ear drum.’ Or, the PCP might
say, ‘Everything is OK and there are no
problems, so let’s refer you to someone.’”
Michaels, who was diagnosed in her
early 30s with a bilateral and progressive
hearing loss, said that the best way for
most people to preserve their hearing is to
use ear plugs when they are around noise.
“When they are mowing the lawn or
using a leaf blower or riding a motorcycle
or ATV they should wear ear plugs, and if
women dry their hair every morning they
should keep the dryer on low and keep it
far away from their ears,” she said.
Serpa said he is bothered by the
constant barrage of noise that people
are exposed to on a daily basis. He knows
from experience how damaging it can be
to hearing.
“I really want to protect the hearing
that I have left, and if you pay attention,
everywhere we go we are overstimulated.
Even at the Suns game when the players
are on a time out the Gorilla comes out;
there is so much audio stimulation that I
really fear it has gotten to be too much on
an auditory level.”
Serpa said it is also frustrating how
little health insurance will pay for hearing
aids.
His first set, which cost $1,400 were not
covered at all by his policy; to afford them,
he had to buy them six months apart.
Serpa’s new digital hearing aids, which
Michele Michaels said the No. 1 cause of hearing loss is exposure to excessive noise. More
than 1 million people in Arizona have some
sort of hearing loss. Submitted photo
cost $3,000 each, were covered in a small
percentage by insurance.
“My hearing aids do help me
immensely, and with the digital ones it’s
not like the old days where they increase
the volume of everything; these can be
programmed to make up for deficits,”
Serpa said.
When he first received them, he was
advised to wear them for four hours at a
time.
“It is like breaking in a new pair of
shoes—my brain had to relearn how to
hear, and it was very stressful,” he said.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached
at alison@santansun.com.
CHARITIES FROM PAGE 45
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said Jane Hassel, who coordinated the
event with Ron Brown. A Fat Tire Bike
decked out in Arizona Cardinals colors
will be raffled off at 2:30 p.m. at the 480
Neighborhood Bar.
Segways were added onto the list of
vehicles because many Chandler residents
ride them in the area, Hassel said.
The last Pick a Ride event was two years
ago and raised $4,500. This year’s goal is
$4,800, in line with the Club 480 theme.
“Firefighters will take care of a family
who has a home fire, but they will also
make sure the kids have shoes on their feet
and clothes on their back,” Hassel said.
Support from the ride for the charities
go for children in need whether or not
their families are victimized by fires, Hassel
said.
Hassel expects a diverse group of riders
that day.
“The event will bring out people of all
ages,” Hassel said. “They can come on a
Harley, ride a bicycle or Segway. It’s going
to support the firefighter charities and the
children of Chandler.”
Hassel said the owners of 480
Neighborhood Bar, Bill and Flossie Mohler,
asked to host this year’s event and
suggested the proceeds go to the Chandler
Firefighters Charities.
Hassel and Ron Brown enjoy
coordinating the event with the Mohlers
and getting involved. “For us it’s the
camaraderie,” Hassel said. “It is part of
taking care of Chandler children.”
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features five pizzas, and,
of course, customers can
create their own, too,
from a selection of 21
toppings.
Customers can select
from 40 different wines, 31
of which can be ordered
by the glass, ranging in
price from $7 to $13 a
glass or $26 to $85 by
the bottle. Happy hour
features 13 of the wines at
$5 a glass, which also helps
those families on a tight
budget.
Desserts range from
$4 to $8, featuring
homemade tiramisu, mini
cannoli, gelatos, sorbets,
Customers can select from 40 different wines at Stone & Vine.
zeppole (Italian fritters
Photo by Stephanie Studer
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and other items.
STONE & VINE FROM PAGE 45
Popo opened in Chandler because he
“I’m looking at what I would pay if I was liked the community’s demographics of
going out,” Popo said. “You want to see
young families and the close proximity of
people multiple times a week. To do that,
the Price Road corridor. The restaurant,
you have to be affordable. We have to fit
the former site of a pizzeria, seats 275
their budget.”
which includes outside seating on a
Popo describes the urban Italian
lakeside patio. Inside the seating and
concept as an Italian bistro, as the menu
atmosphere provides a stylish, but casual,
also features paninis and bruschetta.
vibe.
Classics like lasagna, spaghetti and
Popo said executive chef Alfonso
meatballs, eggplant parmigiana and
Fonseca develops the menus for both
rigatoni bolognese all grace the menu.
locations on his own. “It’s always about
Dishes like Milan’s chicken (pan-seared
fresh clean ingredients,” Popo said. “He’s
chicken breast with grilled asparagus,
always open to feedback.” Some of Popo’s
fresh avocado, onions, tomatoes, basil
favorites, along with the traditional dishes,
and lemon) will fit the palate looking for
are appetizers, such as eggplant rollatini
something less filling than the traditional
(sliced eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese
pasta dishes, Popo said.
and marinara topped with homemade
Pizzas are baked over oak and pecan
mozzarella) and mussels fra diavlo
woods over 750 degrees. The menu
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Popo, Fonseca and the restaurant staff
listen to the customers. “We have to listen
to everyone whether it is good or bad,”
Popo said. “That’s an integral part to make
things better.”
Popo graduated with a degree in
psychology from ASU, but never moved
back to Chicago. Instead he stayed, worked
for a bit in the financial industry, and
continued working as a bartender, which
he did as a student. “I’ve always been doing
that,” he said of his restaurant work.
“It’s about meeting new people,” Popo
said. “It’s all about the people, the guests
and the staff. It’s never boring.”
Stone & Vine Urban Italian is located
at 1035 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler. For
more information, call (480) 524-0246 or
visit www.stoneandvine.com.
Ken Abramczyk is an associate editor at
the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached
at ken@santansun.com.
Stone & Vine Urban Italian restaurant features
a stylish, yet casual, atmosphere at its new
Chandler location on the southwest corner of
Queen Creek and Alma School roads. Photo by
Stephanie Studer
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Chandler pools to
open as weather
heats up
Six Chandler pools and aquatic centers
will open in May as warmer temperatures
usher in the season of sunscreen and
swimsuits.
Hamilton Aquatic Center and Nozomi
Aquatic Center will open for public
swimming Saturday, May 2. Meanwhile,
residents can jump into Desert Oasis
Aquatic Center starting Saturday, May 16;
Arrowhead Pool will open Saturday, May 23;
and Folley Pool follows on Friday, May 29.
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center opened
for the season on Saturday, March 7.
Admission fees are $1 for children 2 to
17 years old; $2.25 for adults 18 to 54 years
old and $1.25 for seniors 55 years and older.
Each facility will be offering one free swim
time and $1 family swim time per week.
Punch passes and family season passes
are available to Chandler residents at a
discount rate.
Visit www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics for
opening schedules and hours of operation,
or call the Pool Information Line at
(480) 782-2733.
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Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
A complimentary photograph and frame
will be given to all mothers who dine at
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill this Mother’s
Day. A photographer will be on hand at the
Chandler location, 7221 W. Ray Rd., to capture
that special moment. Free dessert, the chef’s
choice, will also be given to mothers.
For more information, visit www.ztejas.com.
MOTHER’S DAY FROM PAGE 45
Rawhide
Rawhide is putting a Western spin on
Mother’s Day, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 10. The world-famous Rawhide
Steakhouse will offer an array of western
selections including slow-roasted prime
rib, sage-crusted pork loin with apple
marmalade, mesquite-grilled top sirloin,
lemon-herb chicken and dill-buttered
salmon. That’s just for dinner. The cost for
the whole shebang is $21.95 for adults; $9.95
for children. For reservations, call (480) 5025600 or email reso@rawhide.com.
SanTan Brewing Company
Enjoy a Mother’s Day buffet with a carving
station from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SanTan
Brewing Company, 8 S. San Marcos Pl.,
Chandler, Sunday, May 10. The buffet is $23
for adults and $15 for kids 6 to 12 years old.
The carving station will include smoked
prime rib au jus and ham. The buffet will
include breakfast pastries; fresh fruit;
scrambled eggs; multi-grain pancakes;
house smoked bacon; tater tots; poblano
mashed potatoes; sausage links; cinnamon
French toast; jalapeño brat hash; macaroni
and cheese; assorted desserts; shrimp and
grits; dinner rolls; chicken n’awlins and pork
enchiladas.
For more information, call (480) 917-8700
or visit www.santanbrewing.com.
Social Box Neighborhood Eatery
All mothers will receive a special gift
while dining at Social Box Neighborhood
Eatery this Mother’s Day. The brunch will be
held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10.
The menu items include eggs Benedict;
steak and eggs; Social Box breakfast burrito;
CA omelet; meat lovers omelet; American
breakfast; brioche French toast; banana
pancakes; morning pizza; Belgian waffles
and biscuits and gravy. The brunch dishes
also include a 12-ounce draft beer, mimosa,
bloody Mary, tea, coffee, juice or soda.
For more information, or to make
reservations, call (480) 899-6735 or visit
www.socialboxeateries.com.
Social Box is located at 1371 N. Alma
School Rd., Chandler.
Ocotillo Golf Resort
A Mother’s Day Brunch Grand Buffet will
be held in the ballroom of Ocotillo Golf
Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler, from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10. The brunch
will feature a hand-carved meat station with
Sip, Soak and Splash at Sheraton
Wild Horse Pass Memorial Day weekend
The Sip, Soak and Splash package is
being offered by the Sheraton Wild Horse
Pass Resort and Spa as a way to kick off
summer from Friday, May 22, through
Monday, May 25.
The package includes accommodations
and four wristbands granting entrance
for two children and two adults into the
resort’s Soak and Splash water lawn for a
room rate of $139 per night.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May
23, and Sunday, May 24, the party will
take place on Hemapik Lawn with a 22foot dual slip and slide, multiple sizes of
inflatable water slides, a water tag station,
DJ entertainment and family-friendly
concession stands for the ultimate in lawnside gourmet creations.
The resort will offer s’mores and songs
around the resort’s fire pit from 7 p.m. to 8
p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as bocce,
life-sized Jenga and cornhole.
Cinema Splash, another family-friendly
activity, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. Live poolside entertainment
will take from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with ‘80s
cover band Rock Lobster and ‘90s cover
band Smashed will play from 3 p.m. to 7
p.m. Sunday.
Other distinctive experiences happening
Friday through Sunday include the Native
American culturally themed courses such as
jewelry and dream catcher-making courses,
gourd painting, canvas and cocktails and
Chemeith making—the ancient bread of the
Pima and Maricopa people.
Grab a bite from Hanyo Poolside Bar &
Grill at the resort’s main pool all weekend
long.
To reserve a Sip, Soak and Splash
weekend experience call (866) 837-4156
and mention rate plan MEM15 or visit www.
wildhorsepassresort.com/summer.
Guests not on the Sip, Soak and Splash
package can buy individual entrance
wristbands for $20 per person, based on
availability.
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prime rib au jus and tender pork; a made-toorder omelet station; chilled seafood with
shrimp, snow crab claws and smoked salmon
and bagels. Diners will also have the choice
of a variety of breakfast items, side dishes
and an assortment of dessert items during
the brunch.
Reservations are required for the brunch.
It is $55 for adults; $25 for children ages 6 to
12. The prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Bernard’s Restaurant at Ocotillo Golf
Resort will have a limited menu until 3
p.m. on Mother’s Day featuring some of
its popular breakfast and lunch items.
Reservations are highly recommended.
For more information, visit
www.ocotillogolf.com or call (480) 917-6660.
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant
Mothers will be treated all day Saturday,
May 9, at Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant with
half off of their meal.
Serrano’s is located at 141 S. Arizona Ave.
For more information call (480) 899-3318 or
visit www.serranosaz.com.
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
The resort’s award-winning Ko’Sin
Restaurant is serving a four-course, prix-fixe
meal, complete with an appetizer, decadent
dessert selections and a specialty children’s
menu for its youngest guests.
Offerings include potato leek soup,
brioche French toast stuffed with berry
mascarpone and topped with powdered
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sugar and vanilla whipped cream, and
peaches and crème with items from Schnepf
Farms in Queen Creek. The meal is from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 10, and costs $65,
$60 for seniors, and $25 for children ages
5 to 12. Children younger than 4 are free.
Every mother in attendance will receive a
complimentary long-stemmed rose. For
reservations, call (602) 385-5726.
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
The historic Crowne Plaza San Marcos
Golf Resort is hosting a brunch buffet from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, featuring
culinary offerings from Executive Chef Aaron
Geister and his culinary team. They use
locally sourced traditional American fare.
Highlights include smoked salmon,
shrimp cocktail, smoke paprika-dusted
chicken breast, vegetable egg Benedict, an
omelet station, herb- and garlic-crusted
prime rib and a chocolate fondue station
with berries, brownies, cookies and dessert
bars.
For reservations, call (480) 857-4401.
Prices $44.95, $16.95 for children ages 5 to 12,
and free for children 5 and younger. For more
information on the Crowne Plaza San Marcos
Resort visit www.SanMarcosResort.com or
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and Pinterest.
Meghan McCoy is a section editor with
the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
meghan@santansun.com.
Cinco de Mayo celebration is going to the dogs
A full day of fun and excitement is
planned for the 18th annual Cinco de Mayo
Celebration and Chihuahua Races being held
Saturday, May 2, in the Downtown Chandler
Library Plaza, 100 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Presented by the Si Se Puede Foundation,
the festive event will be free from 9 a.m.
until 3 p.m. The gates will then close and
reopen at 3 p.m. with a $10 admission fee;
$5 off with a Chandler Public Library Card.
Children 12 and younger are free.
The event includes entertainment, a car
show, food vendors and the Día de los Niños
Health Fair. The Chandler library will offer
craft making and informational activities and
HALO Animal Rescue will have Chihuahuas
available for adoption from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The health fair is sponsored by the United
Healthcare Community Plan and will include
free health screenings and healthy living
information from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The popular Chihuahua Races and King
and Queen crowning ceremony will be held
from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration of
Chihuahuas for the races is from 2:30 p.m. to
The 2014 Chihuahua race winner was Max Too,
owned by Joyce Warble. Submitted photo
4 p.m. and is open to the first 150 dogs. The
cost to enter a dog is $20. The fee to enter a
Chihuahua in the King and Queen coronation
is $10.
This year from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., there will
be wine tasting and margarita contests and
a beer garden offered by Crescent Crown
Distributing for those 21 years and older. The
entertainment lineup includes Latin All-Stars,
Carmella y Mas (Latin jazz), La Voz Diamante
(Olivia Calderon, mariachi) and others.
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Break Time registration begins May 2 San Tan Mountain Regional Park May
Chandler residents will have the
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opportunity to view the City’s quarterly
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.
Break Time recreation guide for the summer,
Register for swim programs at the
as well as register for summer classes,
Aquatics Administrative offices at 650 E.
starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2. The
Ryan Rd.
following week at 10 a.m. Friday,
National Park and Recreation
May 8, nonresidents can sign up
Month will highlight the
for classes.
enduring importance of parks
The summer guide features
and recreation in the world
recreation and lifestyle classes
in July, which marks 30 years.
and programs for people of all
Chandler Parks & Recreation
ages and abilities during the
will celebrate the past, present
months of June, July and August.
and future of parks and rec by
Donuts and Dads preschool
“getting gnarly” and “rocking
activity, special interest summer
out” in ‘80s style throughout
intersession camps and vegan
July by offering retro theme
cooking are among some of the
programs at ‘80s prices or free.
The City’s quarterly
new programs this session.
Break Time recreation For more details pick up Break
Intersession camps for
Time or view the electronic copy
guide is available to
the public. Submitted online.
youth, adult sports leagues,
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swim lessons, free family swim
“We are thrilled to be
opportunities and the Fourth
celebrating the 30th anniversary
of July Fireworks Spectacular are among
of Park & Recreation month,” said Brooke
some of the returning favorite programs and Peterson, marketing and communications
activities.
coordinator of the City of Chandler. “We are
All of the activities are available at
offering dozens of free or low-cost, drop-in
various times and locations throughout the
activities for the community to celebrate
city.
Park and Recreation month with us. Those
Printed copies of the Break Time
who participate will be entered to win a
recreation guide are available at numerous
parks and recreation prize pack. The more
city facilities and an electronic version can
they participate, the more chances they
be accessed online at www.chandleraz.gov/
have to win.”
breaktime.
For more information on class
Register at www.chandleraz.gov/
registration, call (480) 782-2727. Keep up to
registration, by mail, or in person at
date on the latest Chandler Recreation news
the Chandler Community Center, 125
and information when “liking” the Chandler
E. Commonwealth Ave.; Environmental
Recreation Facebook page, subscribe to
Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights
Chandler Recreation on YouTube and follow
Rd.; Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S.
@ChandlerRec on Twitter and Instagram.
and June activities
Join staff at San Tan Mountain Regional
Park for one of its main featured events
during the months of May and June that is
guaranteed to entertain all ages.
will also include quiet time. Wear closedtoed shoes, bring water and a flashlight.
Those interested should meet at the main
trailhead area just west of the Visitor Center.
Wag the Dog
At 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, the program
“Wag the Dog” will be held for owners and
their dogs. Participants will take
a stroll along the Goldmine Trail,
which is approximately a 2-mile
round trip hike. As the dogs enjoy
the desert smell, their human
companions will talk about dog
safety on trails and ways to beat
the summer heat. Bring plenty of
water. Dogs must be on a leash no
more than 6 feet long.
Mountain Bike 101: Beginners Ride
Join the San Tan Shredders for a beginner’s
ride where participants will learn some basic
skills that every aspiring mountain
biker should know. The ride will
cover topics ranging from proper
riding position to braking and how
to navigate uphill and downhill
climbs. A helmet is required for
safety reasons. Participants should
bring plenty of water and an
extra tube. All riding abilities are
welcome to attend. The program
will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, June
14, at the main trailhead west of
the Visitor Center.
Movie in the Park: ‘A Bug’s Life’
Bring a blanket and a pillow
to the Nature Center and enjoy
“A Bug’s Life,” a family-friendly
movie, at 12 p.m. Saturday, May
2. Attendees are asked to arrive
15 minutes early. Concessions are
available inside the center.
Bloomin’ Cactus Walk
At 8 a.m. Friday, May 15,
individuals will have the
opportunity to hike the Goldmine
Trail in search of cactus blooms.
Meet at the Goldmine Trailhead
on the north side of the park. From
Hunt Highway, west on Empire
Road, left on Wagon Wheel, right
at Skyline to parking lot. Wear
closed-toed shoes, hat and sunscreen. Bring a
camera and plenty of water.
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Join others as they set out for a desert
exploration at night in search for scorpions
and find out just how cool these arachnids
really are at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Wear
closed-toed shoes; bring plenty of water and
a black light. Black lights are available for
purchase inside the Visitors Center. Meet at
the flag pole.
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Night Owl Hike
The adults-only Night Owl Hike will start
at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5. The hike will begin
on the Stargazer Loop Trail, 2.2 miles, to
cover such topics as hiking safety tips for
the evening denizen, planning the family
campout, astronomy and more. The program
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Make something fun for Father’s
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inside the Nature Center. Three
tables will be set up with different
make and take home projects. The
program is 90 minutes.
All About Scorpions
Learn about the facts, myths
and reputation behind scorpions
during a short presentation
in the Visitor Center at 6:30
p.m. Saturday, June 20. Once
participants learn about scorpions,
they will then meet them face-to-face on a
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt at 8 p.m.
Sonoran Desert Simplified
At 7 a.m. Sunday, June 28, a short 1.3-mile
hike on the Littleleaf Trail will take place to
talk about all the plants and animals that
live in the desert. Wear closed-toed shoes,
hat and sunscreen and bring plenty of water.
Those interested should meet at the flag
pole.
For a complete listing of the May and
June programs, visit www.maricopa.gov/
parks/santan.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park has
a $6 vehicle day-use entry fee. There are
no additional fees for programs, unless
otherwise noted. San Tan Mountain Regional
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Hearing loss association hosts
last meeting of season
The Sun Lakes Chapter of the Hearing
Loss Association’s season will conclude with
a “rap” session providing attendees with the
opportunity to discuss issues of hearing loss.
The meeting will be held from 12:45 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Ed
Robson Branch Library Lecky Center, 9330 E.
Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Attendees are asked to
bring questions, concerns, successes, failures,
sources of frustrations and strategies that
have worked with them to the meeting.
CART, real-time captioning, is provided
and the meeting room is looped for hearing
accessibility.
For additional information contact
Liz Booth at halib72@gmail.com, Regina
Milgroom at reggiefaith@gmail.com or call
Scott Sjolin at (602) 652-3000 and ask for the
Ed Robson Branch.
Suspense author will make a stop
at Sun Lakes Robson Library
Author John Lescroart will
Some of his books
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include “A Certain Justice,”
a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at
“Guilt,” “The Mercy Rule”
the Sun Lakes Robson Library’s
and “Betrayal.”
Lecky Room, 9330 E. Riggs Rd.,
Lescroart began his
Sun Lakes.
career as a musician.
The author’s 26th book,
Although he still plays the
“The Fall,” is set in San
guitar and writes his own
Francisco and comes at a
music and songs, his career
time of heavy criticism of the
path changed as a result of
police for dragging their feet
a near-death experience.
identifying African-American
In 1980, Lescroart
suspects and the DA’s office
contracted spinal
for failing to convict the
meningitis while surfing
John Lescroart. Submitted
accused.
at a Southern California
photo
Seventeen of Lescroart’s
beach. The water was
books have been on the New York Times
contaminated and he became seriously
bestsellers list. He has sold more than 10
ill slipping into a coma for 11 days. In the
million copies, which have been translated
wake of that recovery, Lescroart began to
into 22 languages in 75 countries.
write full time with a renewed dedication.
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Celebrate World Red Cross Day by giving blood
The American Red Cross encourages
eligible donors to give blood this May
in honor of World Red Cross and Red
Crescent Day on Friday, May 8—the
birthday of International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement founder, Henry
Dunant.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16,
individuals can donate their blood at the
Elks Lodge 2429, 1775 W. Chandler Blvd.,
Chandler.
To make an appointment to give
blood, download the Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.
org or call (800) 733-2767. Those who
are unable to give blood can support
blood donations and invite others to
make a lifesaving donation by creating a
SleevesUp virtual blood drive at www.
redcrossblood.org/sleevesup.
Last year, approximately 3.1 million
volunteer blood donors rolled up a sleeve
to help the Red Cross meet the needs of
patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals
nationwide. Donors of all blood types,
especially those with types O negative,
A negative and B negative, are needed to
help ensure blood is available for patients
this spring.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent
Day recognizes the local and global
impact of the Red Cross mission. For
more than 130 years, the American Red
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those in need of blood transfusions, in
communities across the U.S. It is the
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Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms
event helps celebrate holiday
Moms can celebrate Mother’s Day at
Phoenix Premium Outlets by enjoying
an evening that focuses on fashion and
fun. Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms
will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday,
May 7.
“Simon has had a longstanding
tradition of celebrating moms and
the important roles they play in our
lives,” said Marketing and Business
Development Director Jennifer
Dennison. “Held right before Mother’s
Day, Indulge events create a perfect
opportunity for moms, who always
think of others first, to focus on
themselves and enjoy a social evening
of fashion, food and fun.”
Attendees will have the opportunity
to do much more than shop for
spring style must haves. They can also
experience fashion demonstrations,
light bites, nail polish, touch-ups and in
store events.
Moms who have receipts totaling
$200 or more will receive a cosmetic
bag gift with purchase at customer
service. The special event will also
provide mothers with an opportunity to
enter to win a night at the Wild Horse
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Butler will speak at Sun Lakes Democratic Club
The Sun Lakes Democratic Club
will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m.
Monday, May 11, featuring Maricopa
County Democratic Party Chairwoman
Kelli Butler in the Navajo Room of the
Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 Sun
Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes.
Butler was elected to the leadership
role of the Maricopa County
Democratic Party at the January
reorganization meeting. She has been
an active member of the Democratic
Party, serving as chairwoman and first
vice chairwoman of LD
28. In the 2012 election
campaign, Butler was the
neighborhood organizer
responsible for
recruiting, motivating
and organizing the
work of the volunteers.
In the 2014 election,
she ran for the office of
state senator from LD 28.
Nonperishable food
items are collected for the
Matthew’s Crossing Food
Bank at all meetings.
The food items are
collected in the west
parking lot from 6:30
p.m. to 7 p.m. The
north entrance of
the Sun Lakes Sunset
Grill lobby also has a
collections box. In 2014,
1,880 pounds of food was
collected, as well as $170.
Through March of this year,
614.5 pounds of food and $89 has been
collected.
Everyone is welcome to attend the
Sun Lakes Democratic Club meetings,
which are always held on the second
Monday of each month. Refreshments
are served.
For more information call Tom
Amrhein at (480) 895-1162.
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WIth the arrival of Spring, daylight
grows longer and many people start
spending more time working on their
backswings, backstrokes, backhands,
backyard gardens. They also might be
spending more time with backaches.
Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur
Pain Management Clinics, explains
that taking on new or added physical
activity can be particularly tricky for
patients with sciatic leg pain and back
pain. He says, “A sudden inspiration
to take up tennis over the weekend
can often end with a call to our clinic
on Monday.”
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IronOaks GM gives update
on neighborhood
Once a month IronOaks at Sun Lakes’
general manager, Faye Stone, gives the
board of directors and the community
a report summarizing past, present and
current projects and their status. Because
the amenities are not private, all of the
upcoming events are open to the public.
For more information, call (480) 895-7275.
Here is a summary of Stone’s report.
Completed Projects:
• Palms Pump Station at Oakwood: Pima
Utilities began work on the Palms pump
station on March 9, which included the
restrooms.
• Halley Fountain at Ironwood: The
plumbing is working as designed and
pumps water to and from the lake. The
blue paint has been removed and the
base has been painted a neutral color.
Current Projects:
• Sustainable landscaping: They removed
winter flowers on April 20 and planned
to plant summer flowers before the end
of April. They were also scheduled to
spread granite along the walking paths.
Drop-off areas will be raised and bare
spots top dressed with granite.
• Tripping hazards: Tripping hazards along
the walking path have been addressed and
two locations are left and were scheduled
to be demolished by the end of April.
• F&B operations: New menus for
Ironwood, Oakwood and Poolside were
set to be in place by May 1.
• 2014 financial audit: The accounting
team has provided an external CPA firm
with all requested documentation and
an onsite visit was scheduled for April
27 through April 30.
Future Projects:
• Lakes Course at Oakwood: The Lakes golf
course renovation project was approved
at the March 25 board of directors
meeting. A preconstruction meeting was
held on April 15 and mobilization began
April 25, with the project beginning
construction on May 11.
• Lakes Pump Station at Oakwood: Earlier
this year, the project was approved by
the board of directors, however, the
project has been delayed due to the
control panel. The delivery date on the
panel is May 11.
• Halley and Voax Pools at Ironwood:
Southwest Gas Corp.’s engineering
blueprints and proposals were approved
at the March 25 board of directors
meeting. Community officials have been
informed that work would begin the
middle of May. On April 21 they were
onsite to determine the meter location
for both pools.
• Common area RFP: An RFP was created
and published for block fence and gate
painting. In Oakwood it will be primarily
the western side of the property and
at Ironwood the north wall along
Arrowvale Drive.
• F&B RFP: In March, an RFP was sent out
to interested parties, who then met
onsite on March 16. They prepared
Several projects are underway at IronOaks at Sun Lakes, according to Faye Stone, general manager.
Submitted photo
and submitted proposals on April
17, summarizing possible options for
our F&B department in relation to
operations and décor.
The following events are scheduled:
• May 3: Wine dinner at Oakwood
• May 7: Team trivia at Ironwood (every
Thursday night)
• May 10: Mother’s Day Sunday buffet at
Oakwood
• May 15: Hold ‘em poker at Ironwood
(every Friday night)
• May 18: Paint and Wine Party at
Ironwood (third Monday of every
month)
• May 27: Bunco tournament at Ironwood
(sign up required in advance).
Chandler resident receives charity’s
volunteer award
The first time Chandler resident Randy
Voigt visited St. Vincent de Paul’s main
campus, he knew he had to come back.
Now, more than two and a half years
later, he was named one of the organization’s
volunteers of the year during a luncheon on
April 23.
Voigt, who leads the volunteers every
Thursday during dinner service at the
organization’s Family Dining Room, said
he decided to volunteer after realizing
he wanted to make a difference in his
community but could not afford to donate
large amounts of money.
Instead, he searched online for nonprofit
organizations where he could work with
children. After finding St. Vincent de Paul’s
Dream Center, an activity center where kids
who attend the Family Evening Meal can
engage in activities such as art, crafts and
homework tutoring, Voigt signed up to help.
“I really had a great first experience,” he
said. “I spent time with a little boy who was
a great reader, so naturally I decided to come
back. Since then, I’ve been here every week.”
A few months later, the dining room
manager asked Voigt if he could help lead
volunteers during dinner service.
“I love it,” he said. “After coming here for
so long and spending time with the people
we serve, I can tell you we get out of it way
more than they do.”
Todd Cooley, the charity’s business
relationships manager, nominated Voigt for
the award. He said the decision to nominate
him was an easy one.
“Randy has been an amazing volunteer
over the last couple of years, and he ignites
the spirit of everyone he touches,” he
said. “His passion for our organization is
extraordinary.”
Cooley said what makes Voigt such
a valuable volunteer is his continued
commitment to getting other people
involved. Voigt, who works at UTC
Aerospace, has recruited 60 of his
workmates to join him in volunteering
over the last year. But his influence doesn’t
end there: one of his daughters organized
a month-long food drive to benefit the
organization.
“I was about in tears when I found out I
had been nominated,” Voigt said. “And then
when I heard I won, I just couldn’t believe it.”
Voigt’s two daughters, workmates,
neighbors and other friends came to support
him during the event, in which he was not
only an award recipient, but was also the
inspirational speaker.
“When I was up there, I didn’t get to say
thank you to the people at St. Vincent de
Paul,” he said. “You have your family and your
work family, and now I have my St. Vincent
de Paul family.”
Established in 1946, St. Vincent de Paul
is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing
and healing our neighbors in need across
northern and central Arizona. Some of the
programs include services for the homeless,
medical and dental care for the working
poor and charity dining rooms.
To volunteer, call (602) 261-6886 or visit
the website at www.stvincentdepaul.net/
volunteer.
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Flying is a longtime love for Chandler resident
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
As an 8-year-old boy, Jon Melby jumped
from the roof of his two-story Minnesota
home into a pile of leaves. Immediately,
his thoughts went flying—and they haven’t
landed again since.
He made a parachute out of an old blanket
and continued jumping off the roof. Melby
also took up doing freestyle skiing, which
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“I loved everything about it,” he said.
At the age of 12, Melby attended an air
show with his parents, a memory that he still
holds near his heart. Before the event, his
parents snapped a shot of him with infamous
air show pilot Bob Hoover, further igniting his
passion to become a pilot.
An avid hockey player and skier, Melby
was forced to find a new adventure when
his parents moved to Phoenix. Through
schoolmates, he discovered gliders.
After graduating from high school, he
decided to become a ski instructor before
joining the U.S. Air Force. He was active duty
for four years and spent seven years in the
reserves. During his active duty, he worked
closely with CIA, Seal Team 6, Delta Force,
Army Rangers and International Special
Forces.
“My life from 18 to 22 was nothing but pure
adventure,” said Melby, who lives in Chandler.
“It fueled the flame to do the adventurous
things.”
At age 19, he sold his car and bought an
airplane. He earned his pilot’s license after
flying daily for three weeks.
“I’ve always known I wanted to fly as an air
show pilot,” Melby said. “It takes a lot of skill,
training and money.”
He spent three months training for his
first aerobatic competition with his Pitts S2B
biplane. Melby took home third place from
that competition and then won first and
second place in the next two competitions.
“I didn’t practice a lot. I (just) went out and
did it,” Melby said.
Now in his 14th year as an air show pilot,
53-year-old Melby said he still loves to fly in
front of a crowd.
The moment he shared with his hero
Hoover has been carried forward as he meets
youngsters at his shows. Melby said he makes
it a point to talk to kids who recognize him,
especially the shy ones. He tells them that
at the end of the show, he will wiggle his
aircraft’s tail—waving to them from the sky.
Melby, who appeared at the Chandler
Airport Dayz in April, will be featured on
Discovery Channel’s “Airshow,” which will
debut in June. Melby met the show’s star, Dave
Mathieson, when he was a rookie trying to
break into the air show business.
“I kind of saved his life in Canada,” Melby
said.
When he learned that Mathieson was
having problems at the controls, Melby told
him to reduce the power and hold 90 miles
per hour.
“If you can add power, you climb. Use your
engine for power,” he recalls telling him.
The advice led to a successful landing.
Mathieson and Melby call each other “blood
brothers for life.”
For more information about Melby, visit
www.jonmelby.com.
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Allstate—which boasts business leaders
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announced its 2015 Allstate Premier
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• Jim Kaup, at 565 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite
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• Kevin Lum, at 5055 W. Ray Rd., Suite 22,
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LibCon 2015
Chandler teenagers didn’t have to travel far or spend a ton of cash to attend a fun
and entertaining comic book and sci-fi/fantasy convention, or “con.” For the fifth
year, the Chandler Public Library hosted LibCon 2015 in Chandler. This year it was
held at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley facility in Chandler.
STSN photos by Tiera Allen
Jake Mormillo of Tempe spins the Very Awesome Girls into Nerdy Activities trivia wheel.
Nando Diaz and Dani Tomlinson, both of Chandler, sell
original artwork and creations at their booth.
At Your Service Maid Cafe makes an appearance at this year’s LibCon.
Cosplayer, Kristin Myers of Chandler
appears as Mephisto Pheles in Blue Exorcist.
During check-in participants received a LibCon badge, a schedule of events and
access to free food provided by Firehouse Subs.
LibCon 2015 ended with a fun-filled fashion show to
highlight the unique cosplay ideas.
Connor Niles of Chandler says he put together his own
cosplay with a post-apocalyptic/steampunk/survivor
theme in mind.
Con goers play video games hosted by AZHP gaming.
Emmie Vander Pluym and Lily Dow of Chandler cosplay as Nepeta
Leijon and Vriska Serket.
Heather Meador of Chandler and twins Jocelyn and Jasmine McGhee of Gilbert
enjoy each other’s cosplay ideas.
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Copperstar, Higley Center team
up for ‘Les Miserables’
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Higley Center for the Performing
Arts has given Chandler’s Copperstar
Repertory Co. yet another chance for a
comeback by providing a theater space
for its production of “Les Miserables.”
Copperstar has faced a number of
hardships after Mary-Jo Okawa, the
theater company’s founder and artistic
producing director, and her family
watched their garage go up in flames
two years ago.
The three-car space had been
converted into a scene shop, which held
all of the costumes and props.
“The fire started in the garage and
they never discovered how,” Okawa said.
“My husband heard a big bang, which he
thought was a gunshot. He went outside
to see what was happening and our
garage exploded. It had been burning for
a while.”
The house was a complete loss and
demolished. For the next 10 months, the
family lived in hotels and temporary
housing until their house was rebuilt.
Consequently, the night of the fire,
Copperstar was set to hold auditions for
“The Wizard of Oz.” The family showed
up for the tryouts as is—complete with
soot on their faces and hands. That
resulted in a sea of support. Okawa
received many gifts and was nominated
for CBS 5’s “Pay It Forward” award.
Community theaters opened their
warehouses for costumes and props.
However, the hardships have
snowballed.
“In hindsight, it might have
been wise to have taken a
break when the fire happened
because the years that followed
have been very difficult and
heartbreaking,” she said. “But
truthfully, without Copperstar
to keep us going and give us
a bigger picture to focus on, I
believe this time of our lives
would have been even more
difficult.”
The Okawas extended their
credit and used up retirement
and savings accounts as well as
their children’s college funds
to keep Copperstar going. By
October 2014, the family was
upside down, and they finally
Copperstar Repertory Co. is bringing “Les Miserables” to the Higley Center for the Performing Arts.
Submitted photo
accepted defeat, thanks to the
ongoing expense of rent for
Higley Center for the Performing
musical theater.”
a studio and shop. Okawa said she
Arts
Operations
Manager
Robert
Zucker
The partnership began five years ago
found someone to rent the studio, but
wanted
to
help
Copperstar
and
his
when
Copperstar was a fledgling theater
Copperstar is still paying rent on a nearly
facility
at
the
same
time.
company
looking for a home. Higley
3,000-square-foot shop.
“I
sat
down
with
Mary-Jo
Okawa
Center
housed
Copperstar for three
To make money, Okawa has been
and
talked
about
the
realities,”
he
years
before
it
moved
into the Mesa Arts
selling Copperstar’s costumes, sets and
said.
“She
is
an
artistic
director.
I
am
a
Center.
props.
business man. We have different views
Zucker said he kept tabs on
“Beginning Copperstar as I did—with
of
putting
on
a
performance
and
I
think
Copperstar
because of its work with kids
no training or background in nonprofit—
the
two
of
us
working
together
will
have
and
the
public.
Higley Center attracts
created a sort of snowball effect,” she
much
better
results.
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is
what
this
the
same
audience.
said. “We started out with nothing,
is all about...me helping them with the
so we were always a show behind
business operations and them restoring
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Sonoran Desert Chorale
to sing opera
Gold Canyon Arts Council seeking
original poster designs
The Gold Canyon Arts Council is seeking
poster artists for the 16th annual Canyon
Arts Festival and the Canyon Sounds concert
series. An original piece of art will be
transformed into an arts poster.
Artists can use their choice of media
that will reflect the Canyon Sounds concert
program, which is vibrant with music,
dance and drama; the Canyon Arts Festival
depicting a colorful display of booths and
people, or beauty of the Sonoran desert.
Artists are asked to submit their work in
an 8-by-10 photograph. Although an artist
may reference a website as indicative of
their work, they are asked to not direct the
committee there to see a particular piece.
Submissions can be sent to Canyon Rose
Storage, Attn: Festival Poster Committee,
6405 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon,
AZ 85118. The submission must include
name, address, phone and email. Individual
artists may send up to three proposals for
consideration.
The deadline for submission is Tuesday,
Sept. 1, and the final selection will be made
Friday, Sept. 18.
The selected artist is expected
to contribute the rights to use the
representation for advertising and be
available at the Canyon Sounds concert for
poster signing. The poster may be titled at
the discretion of the artist. There also will
be prominent visibility for other works the
artist desires to display at the 2016 Canyon
Arts Festival on Saturday, Jan. 23.
For more information, call Jean
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“HMS Pinafore,”
the concert version,
arrives with the Sonoran
Desert Chorale in Mesa
and Paradise Valley on
Saturday, May 2, and
Sunday, May 3. It is the
first half of the concert,
“Phantasies of the
Opera,” to be presented
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at
First United Methodist
Church in Mesa and at
3 p.m. Sunday at Valley
Presbyterian Church in
Paradise Valley.
This gentle satire of British class and
custom has been a crowd-pleaser since
it first appeared on stage as the fourth
collaboration of the famous W.S. Gilbert
and Sir Arthur Sullivan. Audiences still
love its catchy melodies and tonguetwisting lyrics.
Chorale members from across the
Valley are performing the character
roles, supported by the chorus singing as
the sailors of the Pinafore and the ladies
of Sir Joseph Porter K.C.B.’s entourage.
“I first fell in love with Gilbert and
Sullivan in college when I performed as
Ruth from ‘Pirates of Penzance,’” said Jan
Daley of Tempe.
“Now I have the great opportunity
to sing ‘HMS Pinafore’ with the chorale,
performing as Cousin Hebe. I find myself
humming the memorable melodies
throughout the day and smiling at the
clever, and sometimes silly, lyrics. The
music is wonderfully infectious. I’m
excited to be a part of such a fun and
musically rewarding concert.”
The second half of the concert will
feature choruses from famous operas by
Mozart, Puccini, Wagner, and more, plus
the “Flower Duet” from Lakmé.
“Whether you know it or not, you’ve
heard the ‘Flower Duet,’” said Ann
McEwen Kelley of Phoenix. Countless
commercials and movie scores have
used this stunning soprano duet. I can’t
wait to sing it with my singing partner,
Rachel Stoddard.”
Tickets for “Phantasies of the Opera”
are available through the box office
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Chandler youth
to perform at
the MIM
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Some of Chandler’s finest young
musicians who placed near the top in
the 2015 Arizona Musicfest competition
will take the stage with their winning
selections at the Musical Instrument
Museum at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3.
Lena Han, 14, is among the musicians
chosen to perform. She was the
first-place winner for the 2015 Piano
Competition for ninth grade. She is
excited to play the acoustically sound
MIM because she hasn’t had many
opportunities to perform beyond her
Hannah Goldstick, a first violinist for Perfect 4th Quartet, performed at the Arizona Musicfest
studio recitals.
competition. Submitted photo
“It’s more pressure, more exciting
because there are going to be more people
watching,” Lena said of playing at the MIM. and Chamber Ensemble, as well as first
music out there is what I hope to gain.”
place for her group Perfect 4th Quarter.
“I want to become a better performer.
Nathaniel Gass, 18, took first place
“I look
Every
for the Musicfest Piano Competition for
forward to
performance
grade 12.
getting to
you gain more
“It was a really good experience,”
experience
experience and
he said. “It was the first time doing a
this kind of
become more
competition and everyone was really
professional
comfortable on
nice. The staff was excellent. My only
venue and also regret is not being able to do it again (due
stage.”
professional
Thirteento age). Performance is part of playing
situation
year-old
piano. That is what it’s for, sharing music
where we are
Hannah
for other people.”
being asked to
Goldstick won
Chandler resident Samuel Xu, 14, won
play at such a
third place
first place for the piano competition
nice hall at the for eighth grade. This is the second year
for the Solo
Samuel Xu, first-place winner for the 2015 piano
MIM,” Hannah
Orchestral
Samuel has competed in the Arizona
competition grade eight, performed during the Arizona
said. “Putting
Instruments
Musicfest. Submitted photo
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Zachariah Gass, second-place winner for
grade eight, 2015 piano competition, and
first place winner for grade eight, 2015
piano competition, Samuel Xu. Submitted
photo
Local impact
Here is the complete list of
Chandler-based 2015 Arizona Musicfest
winners, along with their schools.
Piano competition winners:
Division 1: Seventh and eighth grades
• Samuel Xu, First-place winner, grade
eight: Arizona Virtual Academy
• Zachariah Gass: Second-place
winner, grade eight: Seton Catholic
Preparatory
Division 2: Ninth and 10th grades
• Lena Han: First-place winner, grade
nine: Hamilton High School
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Musicfest.
“It’s a very good opportunity for
me to perform and learn through the
suggestions the judges have to give me,”
he said. “I am looking forward to the
concert...performing at the MIM is a
really good privilege. The experience is
good, too.”
Arizona Musicfest Executive
Director Allan Naplan said the young
musicians’ competition was added to
the Arizona Musicfest 14 years ago.
Now in its 24th year, the festival began
as a small chamber music festival. The
competition, Naplan said, gives the best
and brightest musicians the opportunity
to have competitive and performance
experiences. They can also receive juried
comments.
Young musicians can fill out an
applications to participate. Naplan said
through various competitions, about 90
kids take part.
“Almost anyone can participate,
although there is a high level of music
proficiency that these kids are competing
at,” he said. “Through our competition, we
are able to attract kids from well beyond
the Valley because of the caliber of young
artists that we are attracting.”
Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians
Winners Concert is 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3,
at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725
E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Tickets are $10.
For more information, visit www.mim.org.
Division 3: 11th and 12th grades
• Nathaniel Gass: First-place winner,
grade 12: Seton Catholic Preparatory
Solo Orchestral Instruments and
Chamber Ensemble winners include:
Division 1: Seventh and eighth grades
• Hannah Goldstick, violin: Thirdplace winner, grade eight: Primavera
Online Middle School
Division 2: Ninth and 10th grades
• Tiffany Chang, violin: Second-place
winner, grade 10: Corona del Sol
High School
Division 3: 11th and 12th grades (first
place not awarded)
• Teresa Yu, violin: second place
winner, grade 11: Corona del Sol
High School
Division 4: Seventh to 12th grades
• Perfect 4th Quartet: First-place
winners. Hannah Goldstick,
violin 1, grade eight, Primavera
Online Middle School; and Elena
Boyd, violin 2, grade 9, Chandler
Preparatory Academy are part of
the quartet.
• BASIS Chandler String Quartet:
Second-place winners: Daphane
Guo, viola, grade 12, BASIS
Chandler; and Jaeyoung Kang, cello,
grade 10, BASIS Chandler, are part
of the quartet.
the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
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‘Die-Nasty in Dallas’ coming
to the Forum
“Die-Nasty in Dallas,” an interactive murder-mystery based on popular 1980s TV
shows like “Dallas” and “Dynasty,” comes to the Forum on Saturday, May 16.
The $45 tickets include the show and a three-course Italian buffet dinner at the
Forum, formerly known as Fazio’s, at 700 W. Warner Rd., Chandler.
“These shows are so entertaining because they let audience members
participate by playing a part in the story while helping to solve a crime,” said
executive producer Marney Austin.
“For even more fun, we encourage attendees to dress in the era of the show.”
Murder Ink Productions has been presenting interactive murder-mysteries, stage
shows and team-building events for corporations at venues throughout Arizona
since 1989.
“Die-Nasty in Dallas” is part of a monthly series that began last fall when the
facility was known as Fazio’s.
In addition to the mystery evenings, Murder Ink’s parent company, Arizona
Performing Arts, is presenting “A Couple of Blaguards,” a comedic stage show by
award-winning writers Frank and Malachy McCourt, on Saturday, June 20. The twoman show features Tom Koelbel and Alan Austin transforming themselves into 47
characters.
Tickets are available at www.fazioscateringhall.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. for
cocktails, followed by the mystery and dinner at 7 p.m. For more information
and discounts on groups of 20 or more, call (480) 967-6800, or visit www.
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Singer celebrates birthday
with performance
Cheryl Thurston will celebrate her
birthday by entertaining with her Mardi
Gras Jazz Band at the May 17 Arizona
Classic Jazz Party at the Crowne Plaza
San Marcos Golf Resort, One San
Marcos Pl., Chandler.
Her New Orleans songs and music
will be featured at the concert from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for
Arizona Classic Jazz Society members,
$15 nonmembers. For more information,
visit www.azclassicjazz.org or call (480)
620-3941
A multitalented musician, Thurston
began cornet lessons at age 4 after her
father gave her a Wild Bill Davidson
cornet. She played trumpet in school
bands from elementary through high
Happy
Mother’s Day
school, toured Europe at age 16 with
the American Youth Symphony, and
played in a stage band at Kent State
University.
She played piano nearly
concurrently. Her piano lessons started
at age 6, with her first gig happening
“accidentally” age 14 when she filled in
for an absent piano player.
Thurston also performs as Cheryl’s
Memories on occasional Thursdays at
Palo Verde Restaurant, Sun Lakes, from
November through April. Cheryl’s Mardi
Gras Jazz Band hits the stage at the Pier
d’Orleans Restaurant in Mesa on many
Saturday nights. She is also the pianist
for the 52nd Street Jazz Band.
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CSO holds last performance of season
Mark Lipczynski will introduce individuals to drone photography at Art Intersection Saturday,
May 30. Submitted photo
Learn about drone photography
at Art Intersection
Drone photography, which captures
dramatically different perspectives
and viewpoints, will be introduced to
the public by Mark Lipczynski from 4
p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Art
Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201,
Gilbert.
There are a number of new regulations
about flying drones that individuals need
to know before going out into public and
taking images or videos.
Lipczynski will share his experience
and demonstrate his drone, a DJI
Phantom 1, in the Art Intersection atrium.
Attendees will be able to view the images
after the flight.
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra
will bring its 22nd season to a close
with “War & Peace: An Homage to the
Great Wars” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at
the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N.
Arizona Ave., Chandler.
Admission is free, but donations
of $5 are encouraged. Musician and/
or concert sponsorships are available.
Doors will open 30 minutes beforehand
for open, first-come seating.
This season coincides with the 100th
anniversary of the start of World War 1
and the 70th anniversary of the end of
World War II. As a result, the orchestra
will present “Victory at Sea: Symphonic
Suite” by American composers Richard
Rogers and Robert Russell Bennett.
Originally heard in the mid 1950s, as
the musical soundtrack for the Emmywinning TV series and movie of the same
name, this suite is stirring, rousing and
inspirational.
American composer Aaron Copland
created “Quiet City” in 1939 as part of a
score for a Broadway play of the same
name by Irwin Shaw.
Finally, in keeping with the CSO’s
2014-2015 theme, “Musical Adventures
Abroad,” the orchestra makes a final stop
in Russia before returning to American
soil featuring works by Nikolai RimskyKorsakov and Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky.
“Capriccio Espagnol, op. 34” will open
the Sunday concert. It is one of RimskyKorsakov’s most popular orchestral
compositions. Tchaikovsky’s “Variations
on the Theme Roccoco by Cello and
Orchestra” will feature double bassist
Catalin Rotaru on the cello. Rotaru
has been teaching at ASU’s School of
Music since 2005 and is in demand as a
performer and clinician worldwide. In
recent years, he has been featured as
a solo performer or guest soloist with
numerous symphony orchestras in the
United States, Asia, Europe and South
America.
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Performances of “Les Miserables” are scheduled from Thursday, June 25 through Saturday, June
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LES MISERABLES
FROM PAGE 60
“Since Copperstar left, we have been
missing musical theater. I always felt it
was a big hole in our offering,” he said.
Conversations that began six months
ago turned serious about three weeks
ago when the two organizations began a
partnership.
“Honestly, we could not be more
excited or thrilled,” Okawa said. “We
truly thought we were done and had
made peace with it, but we were still
grappling with a lot of debt. When
Bob Zucker contacted me and asked if
we were interested in coming back, I
honestly did not think it was possible.
But Bob believed in us and has worked
very hard to make it happen and we are
delighted.”
Copperstar’s first performance at the
Higley Center will be “Les Miserables”
from Thursday, June 25, through
Saturday, June 27.
Okawa said they have been applying
for the rights of “Les Miserables” since
2008 because it is one of her favorite
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Proceeds from “Les Miserables” will be used to pay the debt of Copperstar Repertory Co.
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“It was just a fantastic turn of events
and a blessing (for) the rights to one of
the greatest shows of all times for our
homecoming,” she said. “There could not
be a better show for a second chance.”
Copperstar is also trying to raise
$25,000 through Razoo by May 15. As
of April 26, the site, www.razoo.com/
story/Savecopperstar, shows Copperstar
has about $23,000 to go.
“These funds will help us catch up on
nearly all of our previous debt,” Okawa
said. “Proceeds from ‘Les Miserables’
will be used to finish paying our debt
and maybe even pay a bit of ‘the Okawa
Loan’ off as well.”
“Les Miserables” hits the stage at
various times from Thursday, June 25, and
Saturday, June 27, at the Higley Center
for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Rd.,
Gilbert. Tickets are $18 to $35. For more
information, call (480) 279-7194 or visit
www.higleyarts.org.
Meghan McCoy is a section editor
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at meghan@santansun.com.
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ON STAGE
A-Track, Sunday, May 3, MDN. At the age of
15, A-Track became the youngest DJ to win
a DJ-battling world championship and the
first to win all three major championships.
“For Lovers And Others,” Friday, May 8,
WHP. “For Lovers and Others” is a concert
featuring Jidenna, Sevyn Streeter, BJ The
Chicago Kid, Charles Hamilton, Anthony
Lewis and John Hart.
Michael McDonald. Submitted photo
Michael McDonald, Saturday, May 2, WHP.
McDonald is known for such hits as “What
A Fool Believes” and “I Keep Forgettin’.”
“War & Peace—Homage to the Great
Wars,” Saturday, May 2, CCA. The Chandler
Symphony Orchestra, a group of volunteer
musicians led by conductor Jack Herriman,
will provide “War & Peace—Homage to the
Great Wars.”
“Oh, the Places We’ll Go!,” Saturday, May
2, CCA. The Chandler Children’s Choir will
sing songs that will inspire attendees to soar
“Over the Rainbow.”
“The Three Javelinas Gala,” Saturday,
May 2, TCA. Guests will be treated to a
cocktail hour, live music, silent auction,
southwestern photo booth and a VIP
production of “The Three Javelinas.”
“Greater Tuna,” Saturday, May 2,
Thursday, May 7, and Saturday, May 9, TPT.
The play is filled with colorful characters
in the third smallest town in Texas, the
fictional city of Tuna.
“Remember When...An Old-Fashioned
Love Story,” Friday, May 8, and Saturday,
May 9, CCA. The CaZo Dance’s inaugural
show will take audience members on
a journey of love, family, loss and the
appreciation of life itself.
War, Saturday, May 9, WHP. War has had a
string of hits such as “Low Rider,” “Spill the
Wine” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends.”
Sons of the Pioneers, Saturday, May 9, TPT.
Sons of the Pioneers have been celebrating
the songs of the West for more than 75 years.
Fifty-Six, Sunday, May 10, TPT. The group
will perform hits from such artists as Chuck
Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy
Orbison, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Carl
Perkins and Elvis.
Eddie Money, Friday, May 15, WHP. Money
has scored hits like “Baby Hold On” and
“Two Tickets to Paradise.”
“The Wizard of Oz,” Thursday, May 21,
through Friday, July 3, HCT. “Follow the
Yellow Brick Road” as Dorothy and Toto
join Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion
on a journey to the magical land of Oz.
Vertical Horizon, Sunday, May 31, LW.
Vertical Horizon is a popular alternative
rock, post-grunge group who had a string of
hits in 1999 and the early 2000s. Some of
its hits include “Everything You Want,” and
“You’re a God”.
The Chainsmokers, Sunday, May 31, MDN.
The Chainsmokers put out remixes of
popular indie tracks.
Dirty South, Sunday, June 7, MDN. Dragan
Roganovic, otherwise known by his stage
name Dirty South, is a world-renowned DJ,
two-time Grammy-nominated producer
and global festival headliner.
Butch Walker, Friday, June 12, LW. Bradley
Glenn Walker III, known as Butch Walker,
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
May 2 - May 15, 2015
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gained his first taste of major label success
in the ‘90s as a member of the group
Marvelous 3, whose single “Freak of the
Weak” became a modern rock hit in 1999.
The English Beat, Saturday, July 11, LW. The
English Beat is well known for its unique mix
of ska, pop, reggae, soul and punk rock.
“American Idol Live!”, Sunday, Aug. 16, MAC.
The concert will give fans the opportunity
to get up close and personal with the top
five “Idols” from season 14.
Bowling for Soup, Monday, Sept. 21, LW.
The Texas-based band Bowling for Soup
is known for such hits as “Girl All the Bad
Guys Want,” “Almost,” “High School Never
Ends” and “1985.”
CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Tickets: (480) 782-2680,
www.chandlercenter.org
MDN—Maya Day + Nightclub
7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 625-0528 or
www.mayaclubaz.com
HCT—Hale Center Theatre
50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
Tickets: (480) 497-1181,
www.haletheatrearizona.com
TCA—Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
Tickets: www.childsplayaz.org/GALA
or (480) 921-5761
LW—Livewire
7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 970-1112 or
www.Livewireaz.com
TPT—The Palms Theatre
5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 924-6260, www.
thepalmstheatre.com
MAC — Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 644-6500,
www.mesaartscenter.com
WHP—Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler
Tickets: (800) 946-4452 or
www.wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass
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Spirituality
May 2 - May 15, 2015
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I-HELP provides nightly shelter, meals to the homeless
BY ALISON STANTON
Every night, up to 20 homeless men and
women enjoy a delicious home-cooked
meal, safe and comfortable lodging and a
warm shower, all thanks to the Interfaith
Homeless Emergency Lodging Program, or
I-HELP.
Trinity Donovan, chief executive
officer of Chandler Christian Community
Center, said the I-HELP program started in
Chandler in 2013.
“It originated in California and in 2006
an I-HELP program launched in Tempe and
in 2010 Mesa started one too,” Donovan
said.
For Our City—a group of
representatives from Chandler worship
houses and nonprofits—expressed concern
about the local homeless population.
Thanks to For Our City, Chandler Homeless
Advocacy Team was formed and,
subsequently, Tempe’s I-HELP was studied.
“We said, ‘This is something that we can
do here in Chandler,’” Donovan said.
When Chandler’s I-HELP launched, local
houses of worship provided overnight
shelter three nights a week. Now, Donovan
said, safe lodging is offered nightly.
“Chandler Christian Community Center
is the intake site, and there is an intake
process for our guests and rules that they
must follow,” Donovan said.
Participants must be sober and not
possess weapons.
A shuttle bus then takes the group to
the host site. Seventeen worship houses
provide shelter, Donovan said, ranging
from one night a week to once a month.
A team of volunteers help with laundry,
transportation and cooking dinner for
the group, as well as fixing sack lunches
that the guests can take with them in the
morning.
“It’s a true collaborative effort and
community effort,” Donovan said.
Last year, I-HELP began to provide
case management to the guests; the
case managers meet with the guests and
help connect them with housing and
employment assistance and mental health
services.
“I-HELP is not just about offering
shelter, but also about how to help
people get out of the shelter and into
employment,” Donovan said.
“Within the last nine months, 32
people have gotten housing and 44 got
employment. We definitely see this as a
success.”
In addition, Donovan noted, since
last July, 178 different people have been
I-HELP’s guest, and 377 have received case
management services.
Grants, donations and support from
organizations like Dignity Health, the City
of Chandler and Valley of the Sun United
Way help fund I-HELP, Donovan said.
For example, the Chandler Fire, Health
& Medical Department donated a hazmat
trailer. Donovan said it was retrofitted with
showers and a washer and dryer, so guests
can also take a shower and do laundry.
Called the Chandler Clean Machine,
Donovan said it travels each night to the
host site.
“Many times, the barrier to
employment is personal hygiene, so a
shower can really make a difference for
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Sunday Evenings
Traditional Worship 7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
CORE (6th - 8th Grade) 6:00 P.M.
Contemporary Worship 8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
High School Youth Group 6:00 P.M.
Sunday School 10:10 A.M.
Adult Forum Bible Study 8:50 A.M.
Complimentary refreshments between services.
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I-HELP volunteers and guests gather in front of the shuttle bus that takes up to 20 homeless
individuals to a safe shelter for the night. Submitted photo
people to gain and maintain employment,”
she said.
Kathy Nyetrae, a member of Chandler
Presbyterian Church and ad hoc
coordinator of the volunteers from the
congregation who assist with I-HELP, said
her worship house has enjoyed being a
host site on the first and third Friday of
each month.
“Since we started volunteering for
I-HELP in January we provide volunteers on
Friday afternoon who come in to make 20
sack lunches; they provide the food and
assemble it so the guests can take it the
following day.”
The volunteers then set up a room for
dinner, and church members take turns
signing up to make meals and cook.
“We sit down and eat dinner with them
and it’s just so awesome. We ask everyone
how their days were, how work was, and if
they would like us to pray for them, they
may fill out a prayer request sheet that is
on the tables.”
After dinner, Nyetrae said the guests
can watch movies, or just relax, read and
rest.
“They are so respectful of our facility
and they always leave it cleaner than they
find it,” Nyetrae said.
“They are delightful people who just
need some extra help right now. They are
so grateful for everything and could not be
any kinder and more respectful.”
For more information or to volunteer
or make a donation, call Bill Rotondo at
(480) 963-1423, extension 112 or visit www.
chandlerfoodbank.org.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached
at alison@santansun.com.
Spirituality
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May 2 - May 15, 2015
Monks Tour makes stops
in Tempe, Mesa, Chandler
High Tea Luncheon and Fashion
Show scheduled for May 12
Tibetan Monks from Gaden Shartse
Phukhang monastery program in Phoenix
will tour the Valley between Saturday,
May 2, and Tuesday, May 12.
The monks hope to be of service to
the world by spreading peace, harmony,
compassion and tolerance, as well as
raising funds needed to preserve the
Tibetan culture and education at Gaden
Shartse Phukhang Monastery located
in the Tibetan Refugee Settlement at
Mundgod, India.
From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2
“Empowerment: Buddha of Compassion”
will be held at Southwest Herb, 148 N.
Center St., Mesa. This Buddha (Chenrezig
in Tibetan) pledged to delay Buddahood
until all sentient beings were liberated
from suffering. In this era of violence
and mental instability, the blessings
and protections of Chenrezip help
one to become more peaceful and
compassionate. The ceremony initiates
one into the ancient mantra: OM MANI
PAME HUM.
The next tour stop will take place
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3,
for “Healing Ritual,” at Shrine of Holy
Wisdom, 5025 S. Ash Ave., Suite B-15,
Tempe. The Tantric ritual of Vajravidarin
is the focus of this group healing. There
are three stages: purification, removal
of subtle negative imprints and offering
protection. It assists in purifying
sickness, mental disturbances, disputes,
defilements, misfortunes, victimization
The last function for the 2014-2015
season for Shalom Hadassah will conclude
at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the
Oakwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes with the
High Tea Luncheon and Fashion Show.
An array of outfits will be presented by
Chico’s.
by others, negative influences, and other
obstacles against congenial life.
“Medicine Buddha” will take place
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,
May 6, at Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E.
Baseline Rd., Suite 102, Mesa. Confirmed
by western and eastern scientific research,
strength of the mind and will has a major
role in the process of healing. During
this ceremony, participants connect
with Medicine Buddha and strengthen
their ability to receive benefits of the
healing powers of all the Buddha’s. Each
participant’s three doors—body, speech
and mind—are purified of negativities and
blessed individually.
The following day, from 6:30 p.m. to 8
p.m. Thursday, May 7, “Medicine Buddha”
will be held again at Southwest Herb,
148 N. Center St., Mesa. The strength
of physical medicines and herbs can be
complemented with spiritual practices.
The last tour stop is from 7 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, for
“Empowerment: Buddha of Compassion,”
at Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr.,
Suite 4, Chandler.
Although there is a $20 suggested
donation per event at the door for the
monks’ fundraiser, no one will be turned
away for lack of funds.
For those unable to make these events
or want to schedule a private healing
or a house blessing call (480) 710-4355.
Suggested donation for private healing is
$75, and house blessing is $350.
King of Glory Clarinet Choir
will present program May 3
A musical program, presented by the
KOG (King of Glory) Clarinet Choir, under
the direction of Cyndee Chafee, will
be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the
Ahwatukee Recreation Center.
Drums, piano and San Tan News
publisher emeritus and vocalist Laurie
Fagen will join the choir. The program
features pieces by Mozart, Bach,
Tchaikovsky and Gershwin. Also included
are special arrangements of music by local
musicians, sing-alongs, small ensembles,
movie tunes and patriotic songs.
Refreshments will be served after the
concert.
For more information, contact Chafee,
King of Glory Lutheran Church, at (480)
838-0477 or visit www.kogaz.org.
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For reservations, make a check payable
to Shalom Hadassah for $28 and send
to Marilyn at 25803 Eastlake, Sun Lakes,
85248, or call (480) 895-7750. The cutoff
date is Tuesday, May 5. Indicate if there
are seating arrangements for a group.
Tables are for six or eight.
Registration open for G-Force
Vacation Bible School at CUMC
At G-Force Vacation Bible School, kids
will have the opportunity to explore how
to put their faith into action. Children
will experience God’s unstoppable love
and discover how to fuel up and move
in and through life with God during the
mission-focused Bible school that is
interactive and energizing.
The week-long Bible school will be
held from Monday, June 15, through
Friday, June 19. It will feature activities,
games, music, crafts, science projects and
more as the youngsters explore their faith
and how to put it into action.
The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. at Chandler United Methodist Church,
450 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Check-in will
be held from 8:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. and pick-up
will begin at 12 p.m. Parents and guardians
must sign in and out each day and have
their photo IDs ready to show at checkout.
Children, preschool to fifth grade, are
invited to attend. The G-Force Vacation
Bible School is limited to 55 students for
kindergarten through fifth grade and 10
students for preschool, 4-year-old, students.
It is $15 per student and $25 per family
before Sunday, May 31. The price increases
to $20 per student and $30 per family after
Sunday, May 31. A 50-percent discount for
family members who are onsite volunteers is
available. Full scholarships are also available.
Registration ends on Sunday, June 7.
Registration forms are available at www.
chandlermethodist.org, or by stopping by
the church office during regular hours.
For more information, call Steve
Gregory at (480) 963-3360 or email steve.
chandlerumc@gmail.com.
Community invited to service
Everyone is welcome to attend worship
services at Chandler United Methodist
Church at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays.
Fellowship hour with light refreshments is
enjoyed between the two services.
The church is celebrating more than
100 years in Chandler. It is a full-service,
multigenerational, multicultural church,
with ministry, services, programs and
small groups for every age group.
Sunday school for children, youth and
teens is also available at 8:40 a.m. and
10:10 a.m. Sundays.
Adult Sunday School class, the “Spirit
Seekers” is held at 9:45 a.m. Sundays.
A nursery for young infants and
children is provided.
A complete listing of activities
can be found by visiting www.
chandlermethodist.org or by calling (480)
963-3360.
First Baptist Church
of Sun Lakes
A Church of Joy
Committed to the perfect
Word of God, living under
the Lordship of Jesus Christ,
and worshiping with psalms,
hymns and spiritual songs.
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor
9535 E. Riggs Road
Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248
480-895-1088 www.fbcsl.org
Sundays:
Bible Study: 8:30 am
Worship: 10:00 am
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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SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
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
The Art of Parenting
7:30 p.m. Mondays
Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life
875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler
or 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Chandler Jewish Community Center
908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Six-session a from the Rohr Jewish
Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi
Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley,
designed to help parents at all levels of
Jewish knowledge develop their own
parenting philosophies and techniques.
Cost is $99.
Info: (480) 855-4333 or rabbi@
chabadcenter.com
Empower Model for Men
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
The three-class series is taught by author
Scott E. Clark and designed to offer
practical wisdom and tools to help men
shift into their higher consciousness,
based on the seven-step empower model
detailed in Clark’s book, “Empower Model
for Men.” Cost is $85.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800.
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 noon, fourth Tuesday of month
Nonprofit organization connecting
professionals in career transition to highquality resources and hiring companies;
each event includes professional career
speakers with presentations on relevant
job search topics, three to four hiring
companies, networking, resume help,
career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and
business portraits.
Central Christian Church, Gilbert
Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann
Rd., Gilbert
Info: www.careerconnectors.org, (480)
442-5806
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
each month
referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room C100
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
Christian Business Networking, East
Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
referrals.
Mission Church Seminar Room
4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
Celebrate Recovery Men’s Step Study
5:30 p.m. Sundays
Gender-specific accountability groups
that meet for 28 weeks and use the eight
recovery principles.
CrossRoads Nazarene Church
2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
Info: (480) 722-0700 or
celebraterecovery@crnaz.com
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ........................................................June 15-19
480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Sun Lakes
United Methodist
Church
9248 E Riggs Road, Sun Lakes
480-895-8766
“A Welcoming Church”
www.sunlakesumc.org

Sunday Worship Service at 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School at 9:40 a.m.

Saturday Worship at 5 p.m. in Chapel

“Cabs for Christ” - Free cab ride to/from
Worship Service. Call for reservation.
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage
Restoration Support Group for Wives
Offers hope to the hurting Valleywide
through one-on-one Biblical marriage
teaching, God-honoring wife discipleship
and marriage restoration mentoring to
wives seeking God’s will in the restoration
of marriage.
Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847,
Marriage@lisacmyers.com, www.
forevermarriageministries.com, www.
facebook.com/forevermarriages.
Grief Care
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
A place to come share your feelings or
just listen to others as we try to navigate
through our grief. You don’t have to do it
alone.
Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Campus,
old church building
800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler.
Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com
Grief Share
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
A combination seminar and support
group that meets weekly with people
who understand because they have “been
there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15,
but scholarships are available.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
739 W. Erie St., Chandler
Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran.com
Healing Prayer & Meditation Circle
7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Guided prayer, affirmations and
visualization for those facing physical,
emotional, mental or spiritual issues in
their lives. Love offering requested.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800
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BUSINESS SERVICES
A group of local business representatives
and owners committed to development of
local businesses in the Greater Chandler
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work with and promote several non-profit
organizations. Each member is required
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ELECTRICAL
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Ingallina Custom
Landscape Maintenance
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House Cleaning Services
• Residential and
commercial cleaning
• Move-in and out
• Window and carpet cleaning
• Organization: closets,
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• 20 years of experience
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LANDSCAPING
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• Remodels, Kitchen & Bath Remodels
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• Clean, friendly crews
• Interior / exterior
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• 35 Years Experience
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• Dependable & Experienced
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TRANSPORTATION
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POOL SERVICES
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contractors are required to be licensed by the state unless they fall
under the handyman exemption for projects which require no building
permit and are less than $750 for the total contract price. In addition,
homeowners using licensed residential contractors may have access
to the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund, if the contractor is
unable and/or unwilling to perform the job and if alternative dispute
resolutions available through the Registrar are unsuccessful.
For more info or to verify the license status of an Arizona contractor
call 602-542-1525 or visit http://www.rc.state.az.us.
Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise
“any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color,
religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention
to make any such preference limitation or discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of
the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised
are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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HEALTH/NATURAL
PRODUCTS
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
RENT OR BUY from the warehouse. Portable
Oxygen Units, CPAP, Wheelchairs, Power Mobility,
Hospital Beds, Breast Pumps, Bath Safety, Ramps,
Hip Kits, Air Mattresses, Nutrition.
www.easymedicalstore.com at division of Diamond
Medical Equipment 1324 N. Farrell Court 102
Gilbert AZ. 85233 480-926-4363
FOR SALE
APPLIANCES FOR SALE
Amana White Side X Side Refrigerator 26 cu Feet
Excellent Condition With Water & Ice Dispenser.
$300.00 - Maytag White Electric Range Excellent
Condition Black Flat Top 4 Burners With A Warming
Station $200.00 Purchase Both And A Micro Wave
Is Included Call Or Text 480-363-0184
POOL SERVICES
BEYOND POOL CLEANING IX LLC
Husband/Wife Team - Owner Operator. Pool/
Spa Service, Cleaning and Repair, Equipment
Installation, Certified Pool Operator, Member IPSSA.
East Valley Specialists. 480-369-4540
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Many references Available. Licensed/Bonded/
Insured ROC#283791
DM POOL SERVICE AND ESTATE MAINTENANCE.
Owner Operator. Weekly Pool Service. Equipment
Repair. Filter Clean (all types). Household Repairs.
Landscape Lighting. Many Other Services. $25
towards 1st Service or Repair.
480-295-2617.
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HENNESSY POOLS LLC
Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash. Vacation Service.
Weekly Service & Repair. Filter Clean (All Types).
Salt Systems. Sand Change. Green Pool Fix.
FREE Estimates. Insured. $40 OFF Service,
Repair or Filter Clean with Mention of this Ad.
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SENIOR SERVICES
ADVANCED SENIOR SERVICES
Excellence in Continuing Senior Care. ALL personal
& daily household care are included in ONE LOW
PRICE. Available 24/7. Locally family owned. 25
years experience. Excellent References. Hospice
& Dementia Care. Sun Lakes - 602-359-0080
Chandler - 480-478-0878. Working with you &
your doctor to ensure your loved ones receive the
highest level of care.
HOME REMODELING
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior, Kitchen
& Bath, Room Additions. Dedicated to the
beauty of your home. Licensed-Bonded-Insured.
ROC#088929. 480-839-4452.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
TIP | TOP APPLIANCE REPAIR
Providing quality service and repair on all major
brands of Washers, Driers, Refrigerators, Ovens,
Microwaves and Dishwashers. We provide a full
1 year warranty on all repairs. Certified, Licensed,
Insured. Visit us at www.gototiptop.com. For
service call: 480-907-4080.
ROOFING
THE ROOF MEDICS
Residential/Commercial. Repairs and Reroofing.
Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks. Licensed, Bonded,
Insured. ROC #256001, K-42. 480-284-7338.
www.theroofmedics.com
MOVERS
IN OR OUT MOVERS
Professional, hard working, excellent service. No
hidden fees. Whether you are moving in or moving
out LEAVE THE LIFTING TO US! Serving the East
Valley. www.inoroutmoversphoenixmetro.com or
www.moverschandleraz.com
Call Terry at 602-653-5367.
PLUMBING
PLUMBING & ROOTER SERVICE
*$64.00 any drain cleaning, includes courtesy
camera inspection, or *39.00 off any plumbing
repair. Same day appointment available. Licensed
and bonded contractor 257806. Serving the
Chandler, Gilbert & Queen Creek areas 24/7/365.
*Call for Details. Plumbing Medic Inc.
480-734-1745
ASAP PLUMBING
PLUMBING, REPIPES, INSTALLATIONS. “Save
Money, Save Time” Family Owned and Operated
providing fast, dependable & honest services in
Chandler/Gilbert and the entire East Valley for
the past 15 years. Our commitment is to provide
Professional, Honest & affordable service on
every job. WE OFFER ALL TYPES OF PLUMBING
WORK. FREE ON-SITE ESTIMATES. Faucets $89 Toilets $89 - Garbage Disposals $89 - WE ALSO
SPECIALIZE IN BATH TUB REMODELS STARTING AT
$495. 50 Gallon Gas Water Heater with Installation
- $697 Gallon Electric Water Heater with
Installation - $597. We also offer a Tankless Water
Heater with Installation - $2485 Final Price. Same
day installs on all plumbing work available. New
Customers Receive 10% Off for a Limited Time.
Call for more info 480-800-7611. Service available
7 days per week - no additional charge for
weekends. Licensed/Bonded/Insured - ROC295527
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER
CHANDLER/GILBERT *$50.00 OFF with this ad*
*NO SERVICE CHARGE* 110% Guarantee*/OWNER
OPERATED Small & Large REPAIRS 24/7 Slab leak,
water main, hot water heaters, & sewer repair
specialist. Water softening specialist, water filters,
and reverse osmosis. 100 year warranty on parts
& labor.* BBB A+ Rating. BBB Ethics Award Winner.
Chandler Chamber of Commerce Employer of
Choice Award. *Call for details. 480-726-1600
ELECTRICAL
E. Z. ELECTRIC SERVICE
RETIRED ELECTRICIAN. SMALL JOBS WANTED. ALL
WORK TO CODE. I SHOW UP! 480-406-3610
OHERREN ELECTRIC
Our Work is Our Advertising! Electrical Contracting.
Service, Repair, Troubleshooting. Certified
Apprenticeship Trained. BBB Accredited Business.
A+BBB Rating. MasterCard, Visa.
ROC K-11160755. 480-855-1403.
ALTERATIONS
ALTERATIONS:
Women’s-Men’s, Suits, Dresses, hemming and anything
in between 20+ years of experience. Chandler/Gilbert
border. Call Denise for appt. 480-794-0400
PEST CONTROL
VARSITY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
Termite & Pest Control. Home Sealing. Residential and
Commercial. Over 22 years of experience. Az License
#8918 Tony 602-757-8252. tony.varsity@yahoo.com
www.varsitytermiteandpestcontrol.com
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Black-Car/SUV service to both airports. We are
“legal” and have been in business since 1995. Visit
Southwest Sedan Service at: www.swsedan.net
602-481-0894
HOME REPAIRS
GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
Experienced Home Repairs: Electrical - Ceiling
Fans, Lights, Etc. Plumbing - Garbage Disposal
Install. Painting (minor), Drywall Repair (minor).
Most all repairs. All Honey-Do Lists. Reliable and
Prompt. Call or Text Gary at Cell 714-412-1762 or
480-699-8574
FOX HOME MAINTENANCE-REPAIR
****IN THE EAST VALLEY****
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 243297
Licensed AZ contractor that does:
- General Handyman Repair
- Doggie Door Installation (doors and walls)
- Electrical (Minor)
- Plumbing (Minor)
- Irrigation Repairs
- Drywall Repairs
- Stucco Repairs - Door & Trim - and more!
**Specializing in “The Small Job” ** Gerald Fox,
owner, 480-278-5529. foxhome@q.com
See website: www.foxhomemaintenance.com
MIGHTY MEN MAINTENANCE
Painting Interior/Exterior, Drywall & Stucco Repair,
General Home Repair, All Carpentry/Trim, Remodel,
Electric/Plumbing (Minimal), Small Welding Jobs.
Licensed/Insured. 40 Years Experience. Call Dan
480-371-5531
ALL HONEY-DO LISTS!
General Handyman Services. One Call, We Do It All!
Owner does all work. Free Estimates with Pride &
Prompt Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC
118198. S&I General Contracting, Inc.
Steve 602-339-4766.
May 2 - May 15, 2015
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HOME SERVICES
GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS
Family Owned with 33 years EXPERIENCE. Shower
and tub enclosures. Install new one or repair what
you have, insulated units, window glass, mirrors,
patio door glass, table tops to protect table.
QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE
Estimates. WESLEYíS GLASS & MIRROR
Call 480-306-5113, wesleysglass.com.
DRAPERIES & MORE
Specializing in custom window treatments:
Draperies, valances, cornices, bedding, pillows and
sew much more. From fabrics to drapery hardware
to installation, let this be your one stop shop. For a
free consultation call: Tracy Marquez 480-895-2094
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! *I accept VISA, MC *
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC
Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best! Family
Owned and Operated. 7 days a week/24 Hour
Emergency Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
ROC243721. AFFORDABLE - Price Match Any
Licensed Competitor. ANY make or model of
Door/Opener. Spring Replacement. FREE Safety
Inspection. $50 OFF ANY REPAIR.
CALL 480-361-9700.
TILE & GROUT CLEANING
Affordable tile cleaning - Only $0.30 Per Square
Foot - Licensed, Insured & Certified - We are a
local Arizona Company - Arizona Carpet Cleaning
LLC - We Guarantee all of our work
(480) 737-2384
www.CarpetCleaners.me/Tile-Cleaning-Chandler-AZ
HOUSE CLEANING
“JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING”
Not enough time in a day?? We Provide Quality
Professional House Cleaning. Call for a free phone
quote. Super dependable. Weekly, Bi-weekly,
Monthly. References avail. 20 years experience
Bonded- AG0601, Insured-46871 It’s a CLEAR
Choice! CALL 480-833-1027
HOUSE CLEANING
The lowest prices in the valley. We provide all
cleaning supplies.10 years experience. Trustworthy
and dependable. We pay attention to details.
Excellent references. Call Vicky 480-227-1890.
SIMPLY GRAND CLEANING SERVICES
House cleaning specialists offering weekly,
biweekly, monthly, or one time cleanings. Also
providing move in/out cleaning service, windows
and patios. We only use GREEN environmentally
friendly products. High quality services at a great
price. Very dependable, insured and with excellent
references. $10 off first service with mention of
this ad. Call for free estimate. Gary or Sheri,
480-802-1992. www.simplygrandcleaningaz.com
CLEANING SERVICE
Dependable, affordable and professional service
with references. NO contracts! Weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly or just a one-time cleaning. Contact us
today for a FREE ESTIMATE. 20% OFF First Service.
We will exceed your expectations for sure!!
pilana-cleaningservice@hotmail.com
480-201-4189 480-306-2867
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING
35 Years Experience - 20 years in the Valley. Free
estimates, local references. Move-out cleaning
services available. All work done by non-smoking
meticulous owner. Call Shirley 480-433-4945
“FINISHING TOUCH”CLEANING SERVICE...
19 years in Chandler and Gilbert areas. Mother/
Daughter Team with excellent long-term client
references. METICULOUS w/an EYE 4 DETAIL!!!
Looking for steady clientele that want Consistent
Quality Service with EVERY cleaning. Competitive
rates. Exceptional Service!!! We Love Pets!!! Free in
home estimate. Call Rita- 480-250-9744
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HOUSE CLEANING
CLEAN CASA CLEANING SERVICES
Reliable house cleaning done right
the 1st time!! One-time, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move-in/move-out,
etc. Same 2 person crew every time
at your house! We bring all our own
supplies and equipment. Will customize.
References. Take $10 off your first
cleaning. Call today!!
Amy 602-284-3579.
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
SPRING SPECIAL!
$25 OFF 1st Service. House Cleaning
Services. Residential and Commercial
Cleaning. Move-In/Out. Window and
Carpet Cleaning. Organization: closets,
cabinets, garages and more! 20 years
of experiene. Impeccable references.
Business owned and operated. Same
Day Services available. Member of
BBB. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Alert
Cleaning Services, Inc. Ecoquality
Cleaning Every Time!
www.alertcleaning.com
olga@alertcleaning.com
480-786-3838.
CARPET CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING
We are Licensed, Certified & Insured. $25/Room
- No Trip Charge
- No Up-selling
- No Hidden Fees
- We are a locally owned and operated
Arizona Company
(480) 737-2384 CarpetCleaners.me
Arizona Carpet Cleaning LLC
BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING
Our truck-mounted steam cleaning
system will deep clean your carpets,
ridding them of unwanted dirt, bacteria,
fungus and chemical residues.
Upholstery cleaning also available. Tile
and grout cleaning. For a clean and
healthy carpet, call 480-786-6610 or
602-989-8311. John Downs, Owner/
Operator, Ocotillo Resident. Call for
monthly specials.
WINDOW
CLEANING
FISH WINDOW CLEANING
Spring is here, let us do the work, you
enjoy clean
WINDOWS,
SUNSCREENS,
TRACKS,
Mirrors,
Ceiling Fans and Power Washing
driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Call 480-962-4688 now to secure
your spot on our SPRING schedule.
Accredited Member BBB.
“MOM WAS RIGHT”APPEARANCE
COUNTS!
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING
Detailed service and tidy inside your
home!
1 story-$85
2 story-$125
- up to 35 panes.
Price includes inside and out. Screens
cleaned $2 each. Pressure washing and
fixture cleaning also available. 15 years
of accumulated references!
CALL RON at 480-584-1643.
BRIGHT-N-SHINE
Ask about our Senior Discount.
Window Cleaning (Rain Guarantee),
House Cleaning, Pressure Washing Houses, Driveways, Garages, Patios.
Quality Work, Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Reasonable Rates.
Established in 1989. Owner Operated.
480-557-0831
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING
1-story=$115;
2-story=$135.
Price includes removing all screens,
cleaning windows, inside and out, with
screens replaced.
Screens cleaned $2.50 each.
Sunscreens and re-screening.
Same day service.
Call 480-201-6471
PAINTING SERVICES
A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC
Your quality repaint specialist. Interior/
Exterior. Epoxy Floors. Roof Coatings.
Stained Concrete. New Construction.
FREE ESTIMATES!
References available. Owner will be on
job. Commercial/Residential. 30 years
experience. Licensed- Bonded-Insured ROC 257167.
MENTION this ad to receive 5% OFF!
480-244-9119
EAST VALLEY PAINTERS
Voted #1 Repaint Specialists! Clean,
Friendly Crews. Interior/Exterior.
Drywall Repairs. Textures. Concrete
Staining. Pool Deck Coatings. Garage
Floors. Free Estimates.
All Credit Cards Accepted.
ROC 153131.
480-688-4770
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
We are your Sun Lakes premium
painters with competitive pricing for
all of your interior and exterior painting
needs.
We were established in 1989 and love
what we do.
We are an Accredited BBB member.
We also do Venetian Plaster finishes,
power washing, epoxy floors, and wood
staining.
Licensed Bonded and Insured.
ROC 146231
www. Sagebrushpaintco.com
Please call Doug for your free estimate.
We accept credit cards.
602-373-6306
SUNTECH PAINTING INC.
Gilbert/Chandler’s Trusted Painting
Professionals. Residential/Commercial
Painting Since 1987. Residential
Exterior and Interior, Commercial
Space/Professional Offices, Tenant
Improvements. “Competitive Pricing
With Our Same High Level of Quality”.
Family Owned. FREE Estimates.
ROC#155380
602-625-0599
suntechpainting@live.com
VILLAGE PAINTING
Interior/exterior painting
- drywall patches and texture matched
- faux finishes.
Small jobs welcome. Call for a free
estimate. 35 years in the Valley!
ROC# 069679
480-814-1588.
www.villagepaintingaz.com
LANDSCAPING
KUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPE
A Professional and Reliable
Maintenance company. Contact us for
weekly and biweekly service, one time
clean ups, weed control, tree work and
more.
Call Rick for a free estimate.
480-250-6608 or email
Kuttingedgelandscape@cox.net. Visit
www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
COMPLETE YARD CARE
Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
Tree Trimming & Clean ups.
We Actually Show Up!
480-753-4703
www. CompleteYardCare.com
INGALLINA LANDSCAPE MAINT. LLC
Father and Son Landscape
Maintenance. Local residents, 15
years experience. English speaking,
fast response, professional service.
*WEEKLY,
*BI WEEKLY,
*MONTHLY SERVICE,
*ONE TIME CLEANUPS,
*STORM DAMAGE SERVICE,
*HAULING SERVICES,
Rates start at $25/wk.
Call Gerard 480-510-1391 for a free
and courteous estimate.
Email, gerardingallina@gmail.com
A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE
17 years experience repairing valves,
drip systems, wire troubleshooting,
timers. All repairs!
Honest and reliable.
East Valley native.
Call to Compare Prices!
602-826-4717.
www.AplusSprinklerRepair.com
AZ HOME & LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Complete landscape and property
maintenance, clean ups, hauling,
installations, sprinkler repair, tree care,
painting, handyman, etc.
English speaking, reliable and free
estimates.
Valley wide.
Visa/MC Accepted.
480-200-9598
HOMES
HOMES FOR SALE
BRAND NEW, never lived in homes with
modern colors and style!
Financing available.
5% down, OAC.
$799 incl home & rent,
55+ mobile home park in Chandler.
Call Kim 480-233-2035.
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2450 S Arizona Ave #1, Chandler AZ 85286
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2,134 SQ FT WITH POOL IN
DOWNTOWN GILBERT
Downtown Gilbert lifestyle is calling! Well maintained 2,134
sq ft, 2 story home with 3 bdr’s, den, 3 full bth’s, huge open kitchen with wrap around countertop, loft, soaring vaulted ceilings,
and plantation shutters. Backyard retreat features covered patio,
decorative stone pavers, and refreshing pool with a waterfall.
Only $259,900.
2,552 SQ FT 4 BEDROOM AT $259,990
This brand new home offers a generous great room,
exciting chef kitchen w/ 2 pantries, granite counters, and 10 foot
ceilings. There’s a convenient laundry between the split mstr
bdr, and a 3-car garage. $10,000 in options are included in price.
Just $259,990 in Queen Creek.
PIN #2037
PIN #3052
2,275 SQ FT WITH POOL AND SPA
ONLY $184,900!
PRISTINE TURNKEY HOME IN CHANDLER!
3 large bdr’s plus a den, 3 full bth’s, open island kitchen,
beautiful cherry cabinets, roll out shelving, walk-in pantry, and
built-in microwave. Upstairs you’ll find the convenient laundry
room, and the huge master bdr is split from the other bdr’s. Relax
in the backyard retreat under the covered patio, or take a dip in
the pool and jetted spa. Just $184,900.
Meticulous in every way. This is a highly sought after 2,356
sq ft home with 3 big bdr’s, a den, and the master bdr is split.
Includes extensive tiled floors, a huge island kitchen, fireplace,
oversized laundry with sink and cabinets, alarm system, 3-car
garage with 8' garage doors, and a park-like rear yard. Just
$324,988.
PIN #3037
PIN #3047
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CHARMING SINGLE LEVEL 1,716 SQ FT!
It’s the perfect floor plan with 3 bdr’s and 2 bth’s. Open great
room with island kitchen and cozy breakfast nook. Just $181,900
with “0” down loan programs available.
PIN #2048
MAGNIFICENT 3,958 SQ FT IN
GILBERT LAKE COMMUNITY
BRAND NEW 3 BEDROOM IN
CENTRAL CHANDLER!
There’s no shortage of room or comfort in this elegant 2
story home. Exquisite craftsmanship throughout with gourmet
kitchen, great room, den, loft, game room, formal dining, and 5
bdr’s. Split master bdr on first floor with separate entrance out
to the covered patio. Premier community with fishing, aquatic
park, club houses, sport courts. Just $354,990.
You’ll love the Central Chandler lifestyle. 1,678 sq ft great
room floor plan with gourmet island kitchen. Split master suite
has a huge walk in closet, dual sinks, separate tub and shower,
and plenty of options to make it your own. Community pool and
parks, and just $272,990.
PIN #2056
SLEEK MODERN HOME DESIGNS IN CHANDLER!
PIN #2052
Unique interiors that will take your breath away. 3,883 sq ft
with 4 big bdr’s, a huge master suite you won’t want to leave, and
first floor den that can be a guest suite. Exquisite kitchen, family
room, and dining open up to 2 separate covered patios. Upstairs
is the open loft, huge game room, and reading nook that leads
out to the balcony with inspiring views.
PIN #2054
Find out what your home is worth online. Free home value www.azhomereport.com
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RARE RV GARAGES AND LARGE LOTS!
THE BEST CHANDLER HOMES AT $263,500
You won’t believe these 3,500 SQ FT Homes at $425,900.
4 BDR’S, 2.5 bth’s and 4 car garage, all standard! You can
expand to 6 BDR’S, 4 1/2 bth’s, and 6 garage spaces with
a maximum of 4,207 SQ FT all on one floor. RV garages are
available! 15,300 to 28,000 sq ft. Incentives up to $20,000 off
specs or $10,000 toward RV garage.
Incredible price and one-of-a-kind. Single story 1,515 sq
ft flexible design floor plan with 3 bdr’s, 2 bth’s, open kitchen,
granite counters, 2 sided fireplace, energy efficient upgrades,
community pool and spa, and $13,000 in incentives.
PIN #2058
PIN #309
INCREDIBLE 4,765 SQ FT IN GATED CHANDLER COMMUNITY!
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE STORY IN
POPULAR CHANDLER LOCATION!
IN GATED OCOTILLO COMMUNITY
ONLY $244,900
Unbelievable floor plans perfect for entertaining or relaxing.
2,559 sq ft, 3 bdr plus den, and 2.5 bth’s. One of a kind island
kitchen with breakfast bar, butlers pantry, and opens to huge
great room and formal dining. In cozy Chandler community just
$325,990 plus $5,000 towards closing costs and $15,000 in
options are included.
Perfect open great room floor plan features a circular foyer,
lofty vaulted ceilings, decorative shutters, ample maple cabinets.
There’s a separate walk-in shower in large master suite with
huge walk in closet, cozy covered patio, and well maintained
landscaping. In the gated community of Montefino Village all with
new flooring and designer paints.
PIN #2055
PIN #3045
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Meticulously cared for! 5 large bdr’s 3 bth’s, and a bdr and bth on the 1st floor. L/R and F/R,
Gourmet kitch w/ Granite island, Butlers pantry, tons of cabinets, and ample counter space. Separate
game or media room with surround sound. Master Suite and sitting area, lavish bath, separate
sink areas and his and her closets. 3 car garage, covered Porte-Cochere, oversized park-like yard,
covered patio, Sparkling htd pool, raised spa, and B/I BBQ.
PIN #3040
www.AllArizonaHomes.com
3,176 SQ FT WITH POOL IN OCOTILLO!
Prime Chandler location. Beautiful 3,176 sq ft with upgrades throughout including custom gourmet island kitchen with granite counters, cherry
cabinets, 6-burner Viking gas range, double wall oven, and bayed breakfast
nook. Formal living, dining, and fire place in the family room. Split master
bdr on the first floor with bayed sitting area, and garden tub. Upstairs is the
other 3 large bdr’s, and a huge open den. Extended covered patio, pool, and
Only $449,000.
PIN #3051
*Subject to qualifying terms conditions and availability of loan program. All homes shown are subject to availability and may be sold in “As Is” condition. **All new homes are subject to price adjustments and incentive reductions until time of accepted contract. Homes pictured may be the actual model home offered by
the builder and are for illustration purposes only. **Subject to availability and qualifying terms and conditions. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval.
Not all products are available in all states or for all loan amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply.

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