Off the turf, football players tackle charitable work

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Off the turf,
football
players tackle
charitable work
BY ISRAEL GONZALEZ
As a fifth grader, Zach Werlinger played
football daily in his Chandler neighborhood.
Similarly, Zach Hemmila grew up grasping
for flags in faux gridiron games in the same
hometown.
Both of them continued their paths
to football, eventually receiving multiple
honors in Chandler Unified School District
high schools. Werlinger and Hemmila
now play for the University of Arizona
Wildcats as quarterback and offensive line,
respectively. However, it’s what they do off
the field that they say is more important.
Through it all, Werlinger and Hemmila
haven’t forgotten about the community.
Zach Werlinger
Werlinger played quarterback for Basha
High School all four years, setting multiple
school records including most career
passing touchdowns and yards, and most
touchdowns in a season. Even with all this,
his off-the-field success might even be
more impressive.
Werlinger was president of the National
Honor Society at Basha, possessed a
weighted 4.56 GPA his senior year and
earned many honors such as Sports360AZ
Zach Hemmila, right, a senior offensive lineman at the University of Arizona, played football at
Chandler High School. Submitted photo
First Team All-Academic roster and was
recognized as one of five National Football
Foundation National High School Scholar-
Steel cacti to spruce up
Arizona Avenue median
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
Motorists driving into Chandler
soon will be greeted by a spruced up
mile-long section of Arizona Avenue’s
median.
The City’s Transportation and
Development Department will
beautify the stretch between Chandler
Heights and Riggs roads by installing
70 steel cacti, brick pavers, boulders
and decomposed granite as part of a
$92,000 median upgrade.
The cacti, which cost $54,000, were
created by Desert Steel in Kansas.
The artwork ranges from saguaros to
prickly pear.
That stretch of Arizona Avenue is
considered a gateway from the south
into Chandler, just north of where
highways 87 and 587 merge, and near
Athlete honorees.
“Academics have always been important
to me,” Werlinger said. “It’s important as a
student athlete to be the best academically
as well as on the field.”
Besides landing good grades, Werlinger
has worked more than 100 hours of
community service.
“I started getting involved in high school
because of National Honor Society and
our football program,” Werlinger said. “I’m
really glad I got into it. It’s a great way to
meet people, connect with people and
build friendships.”
The 19-year-old U of A sophomore
hasn’t forgotten his roots. “I grew up in
Chandler. That’s home to me,” Werlinger
said.
Recently, Werlinger visited Cindy
Bickley’s second-grade class at Tarwater
Elementary School. There, Werlinger
explained to students the importance
of academics, leadership, responsibility
and finding your passion. Not only did he
motivate the students, but he inspired the
teacher.
“It is wonderful to have such a
remarkable and humble role model in our
Chandler community,” Bickley said. “My
youngsters were overjoyed with his visit. He
is an inspiration to all.”
Werlinger, who enjoys working with
children, said football players have to
accept their responsibilities as role models.
“Whether you like it or not, when you’re
a football player someone will look up to
you,” Werlinger said. “I do the best I can to
encourage young kids to get involved in
school and community. I enjoy taking on
the responsibility of helping kids.”
A communications major with a focus in
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Preemie has knack for holidays
BY TRACY HOUSE
Interstate 10.
Motorists are asked to use caution
for the next few weeks when driving
through the construction area. To
accommodate the work, some lanes
close to the median will be closed to
traffic.
“It’s a positive upgrade to a barren
desolate entry to the city,” said Jim
Phipps, public information officer. “It
makes sense economically and from a
natural resources standpoint.”
The City chose the artificial cacti
over real cacti and shrubs due to
ongoing costs of the installation of
water lines and pumps. Once real cacti
are established they require little
water but, for the first two years, they
need constant watering, Phipps said.
Little Emma Lawson favors the
holidays. Her parents, Cindy Mendenhall
and Chris Lawson, found out they were
expecting on Halloween 2014. The
first-time parents shared the news with
their families on Thanksgiving, and on
Valentine’s Day, they learned they were
having a girl. Emma was due July 4th.
But something changed.
“She wasn’t having any of it,” said
Mendenhall, who lives in Chandler with
Lawson. “She wanted to be an April Fools
baby. She’s holidays all the way around.”
She was born 14 weeks early, Emma
was only 1 pound, 14 ounces at birth, but
was up to 5 pounds, 7 ounces when she
went home just before Father’s Day.
“It was the definitely the best gift
that I’ve gotten—ever,” Lawson said
about bringing Emma home. “It’s the best
holiday I’ve had so far.”
Emma spend three months in the
Nursery Intensive Care Unit (NyICU) at
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and
Medical Center.
Mendenhall said the family is doing
well and adjusting to being home. “She’s
definitely a night baby,” she said. “But I
think it’s because of the NyICU as the
night time is a little quieter than the
day. We’re adjusting to not having our
awesome primaries and baby doctors
around us.”
Hospital personnel trained Emma’s
parents on how to take care of her.
Instruction included changing diapers,
watching for medical signs, and the
proper way to bottle feed her. The littles
things that wouldn’t be a big deal for a
full-term baby are harder on a preterm
baby.
“We had to learn a lot about handling
her at first because of her being in an
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Zach Werlinger, now a sophomore at the University of Arizona, broke passing
records at Basha High School. Submitted photo
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broadcasting, Werlinger plans to continue
contributing to the community. He is
grateful to have played football this long
and, if the journey ends, he hopes to be a
sports broadcaster.
“Just work hard at whatever it is you
love to do,” Werlinger said. “Always have a
passion for what you do and it will bring a
lot of joy.”
Zach Hemmila
Hemmila played football and lacrosse
for Chandler High School. As a football
player he was awarded All-Tribune First
Team Offense honors and Arizona Republic
All-Arizona Division I Second-Team honors.
Hemmila prepares to snap the ball.
Submitted photo
Like Werlinger, Hemmila was involved in
the community throughout his four years
at Chandler High. He called it some of the
greatest experiences in his life.
“It’s a great feeling seeing the smiles on
people’s faces and making someone’s day,”
Hemmila said. “There’s no better feeling out
there.”
Hemmila is now 21 and will be entering
his senior year at U of A this fall. While
being a Wildcat, Hemmila has continued
to give back to the community via Boys &
Girls Clubs, veterans programs and other
opportunities.
“Speaking with veterans is my favorite
way to get involved—just listening to
veterans and meeting older people,”
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Werlinger views the field before targeting a receiver.
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Hemmila said. “My mom is a nurse so it hits
home meeting with veterans.”
His mom, Linda Hemmila, pushed him
to get involved in the community as a
youngster.
“My mom is a big supporter of me
getting involved,” Hemmila said. “She is one
of the reasons why I got started and fell in
love with helping the community.”
Hemmila is always willing and looking to
give back. He said there is a lot of value in
focusing on education. He understands the
low chances of being drafted into the NFL.
“Academics is very important to me. If
you get injured on the field you will have
nothing to fall back on,” Hemmila said.
“School is important and will make money;
NFL football won’t unless you’re lucky.”
Hemmila is majoring in regional
development with a minor in business. He
says he would love to continue playing
football, but he is ready to tackle on life
without football if he doesn’t get drafted.
“Just get yourself to prioritize what’s
more important,” Hemmila offered.
“Prioritize school and sports before
partying, you can enjoy that stuff after you
get a good job.”
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Firefighters look to new burn
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BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
The Chandler Fire, Health and Medical
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burn building to improve training for the
department’s 203 firefighters.
The City Council approved a capital
improvement plan that earmarks $4.2
million for the department to construct a
new burn building adjacent to the current
training facility near Dobson and Price
roads.
Officials expect to break ground
for the new building later this year and
complete it in 2016, once final design
plans are completed.
The 9,880-square-foot building will
allow for firefighters to train for fires
consisting of combustible materials—
namely wood. The current facility allows
for training crews to battle real flames
and smoke, but those are created with
propane and by artificial means.
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exercise for fighting fires in strip malls
and shopping plazas and rescuing victims
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of the Chandler and other firefighters,
Chandler officials want to further
improve those skills.
Using wood will allow Chandler to
train firefighters to battle fires with
smokier and hotter conditions than what
is created by the propane. The wood fire
will soon be “a condition we can simulate
in a building,” said Tom Dwiggins, assistant
fire chief.
Dwiggins said propane provides
good training, but that training is more
appropriate for an “entry level” firefighter.
Simulated combustible fires give
firefighters more of a real-life scenario.
“It burns hotter, and it burns faster,”
Dwiggins said. “Propane is clean, but it is
not a hot fire.”
Propane burns at about 700 degrees.
Wood fires burn at about 1,000 while
other household materials burn and
create temperatures that reach 1,500
degrees, but the exercise conditions
in the new building will not reach that
temperature. Dwiggins emphasized that
the firefighters will be given a walk-thru
before the exercise actually begins to
ensure their safety.
The wood combustible materials will
create “flashover” scenarios. Flashover
occurs when a fire burns so hot that the
thermal heat and smoke that is radiated
actually simultaneously ignites other
combustible materials in the room.
Chandler firefighters would go to Tempe
previously to receive that technical
training to supplement their experience
on fire runs with combustibles.
The burn building will help the
department examine how firefighters
operate and use techniques. “We really
want to hone their fire behavior skills,”
said Keith Welch, battalion chief.
“We try to put in the ‘worst’
conditions, because we want them
comfortable and trained in the
worst conditions so that they can be
comfortable when out on a fire,” Dwiggins
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Steel cacti will improve the appearance of Arizona Avenue between Chandler Heights and Riggs roads. Submitted photo
STEEL CACTI from page 1
The costs of planting trees and shrubs
is estimated at $64,725 with $375 per
month to maintain them, which is
why the City chose to install the steel
cacti, he added.
“It made sense to do something
(in the long run) that would conserve
money and conserve water,” Phipps
said.
Phipps said the City sought a local
company to create the cacti, but the
Kansas company had quality products
that looked real. It also offered a
good variety and quantity to meet
July 4 - July 17, 2015
Steel cacti, similar to these ones installed last year on Cooper Road,
will be placed along a section of Arizona Avenue north of Riggs Road.
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Chandler’s needs.
City crews constructed 12 steel
planters to hold the cacti, which are
accented by large angular stones.
Pavers and boxes were installed in
late June by City workers to prepare
for the cacti’s installation. The work,
which includes new curbs, is expected
to be completed by the end of July.
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isolette and eventually in a crib,”
Mendenhall said. “All babies have
to be carefully handled, but it’s a
little different with a preemie.”
Mendenhall and Lawson are
learning about sleepless nights as
well. “Dad and I are doing good
at taking shifts,” she said. “She
had her first check up on Monday
and we’re doing really well.”
Mendenhall, a construction
engineer, said her employer
allowed her to be at the hospital
every day those three months
Emma was hospitalized.
“It’s really critical to have that
opportunity to be there and
learn everything from the nurses,
because the more you’re there,
the better the baby develops,”
she said.
There were plenty of mixed
emotions for Lawson the day
Emma came home.
“It was mainly because we
were leaving the safety of the
hospital, which was the nerveProud parents Cindy Mendenhall and Chris Lawson
wracking part,” he said. “We’re
with Emma at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
taking her all the way back to our Submitted photo
place, which that was the most
exciting part. Just being able to
“It didn’t really hit me personally
know I can be home and actually take
until we got to the parking garage and
my baby home. That was incredible.”
said goodbye to our primary who was
The outlook for Emma is positive.
working that day, and I realized this was
“They’re saying that she is a really strong
it,” Mendenhall said. This was really
girl, and really determined,” Lawson said. happening. We’ll have our baby at home.”
“She’s growing and she’s done so well,
which is why she was able to come home
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It is too soon for Emma to venture
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quiet Fourth of July at home with a small
number of people. The couple is excited
about having her home.
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FIREFIGHTERS from page 4
said.
Firefighters can also train with new
thermal imaging cameras. The City
Council authorized the $132,529 purchase
of cameras from Municipal Emergency
Services. The new ones are lighter and
allow for a “quick pan” of the site,
indicating where hot spots and cold spots
are located.
“We want them comfortable enough
to find the hot spots, to search the room
quickly and find that patient quickly,”
Welch said.
Dwiggins said fire captains, engineers
and firefighters were approached to
discuss what they encountered in fighting
Community
fires around Chandler. “We looked around
the city of Chandler and looked at the
types of structures we had,” Dwiggins
said. “We had apartment buildings,
grocery stores and big box stores.”
The new facility allows the
department to simulate a fire at a twostory apartment, a big box store or a
residential home, Dwiggins said.
Firefighters need to learn to read
the fire through the smoke, learn to be
aggressive and fast in fighting the blaze,
conduct a search for occupants, remove
them and remove themselves from the
fire safely, Dwiggins said.
Dwiggins wants the younger, newer
firefighters to experience simulated
combustible fires. “It really was the only
piece (of training) that was missing,”
Dwiggins said. “We want to train the new
recruits with what they will see the first
day on the job.”
Trainers will look at how long it takes
to extinguish the fire, firefighters deploy
hose line, how effective they are at using
water and using thermal imaging cameras
along with other techniques and skills.
Dwiggins said they will ask for firefighters’
feedback once the exercise is completed,
too.
The burn building will be the first
step in expanding fire and police training
facilities. In 2016-17, a new multipurpose
building is expected to be built for
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joint usage between the police and fire
departments with offices, classrooms, an
auditorium and a gun range. That facility
will be built on an adjacent five acres of
land donated by Intel in 2005.
Dwiggins appreciated the support
from the mayor, council and city officials
for the new tower.
“This project was designed by what we
see on the streets,” Dwiggins said. “It will
make the firefighters much safer because
of the time and exposure in training to
these conditions.”
Ken Abramczyk is an associate editor
at the SanTan Sun News. He can be
reached at ken@santansun.com.
Know the rules about fireworks
The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical
(CFHM) Department reminds residents
that fireworks, some of which are legal
to sell and purchase, can lead to injuries,
harm pets, and damage property and the
environment.
Arizona law was revised last year
to create uniformity among all cities
and towns regarding when and where
fireworks can be bought, sold and used in
the state.
The sale of permissible consumer
fireworks now is allowed from May 20
through July 6 and from Dec. 10 through
Jan. 3. The fireworks can be used June 24
through July 6 and from Dec. 24 through
Jan. 3 on private property, with the
permission of the property owner.
Chandler prohibits the use of
permissible consumer fireworks on
public property, including City-owned
or managed land, buildings and facilities.
This includes public parks, school
facilities, retention basins, and roads and
streets within Chandler’s city limits.
Consumers who decide to purchase
and use fireworks in Chandler need to
know the different rules for each of
the three types: display, consumer and
novelty fireworks:
Display fireworks
These fireworks shoot into or through
the air and may also detonate, which
includes the aerial devices typically
observed at large public Independence
Day events. They are illegal to sell to
consumers, and are not permissible for
use at any time in Chandler without a
special event permit. Similar fireworks,
including those that contain a higher
percentage of black powder, such as
M-80s, firecrackers, Roman candles and
bottle rockets, are also illegal.
Consumer fireworks
These do not go into the air or
explode. Some types of consumer
fireworks are now legal in Arizona to
sell to people age 16 and older. At retail
locations, these fireworks must be
marked as either “Consumer Fireworks”
or “1.4 G Fireworks,” and they include
ground-based and spinning sparkling
devices. Although the sale of consumer
fireworks is legal in Chandler, their use
is restricted to private property (with
owner permission) within the city limits.
Novelty items
The popular novelty items—snappers,
snap caps, glow worms, snakes, party
poppers, toy smoke devices and
sparklers—are not regulated and can
be sold and used in Chandler. At retail
locations these must be labeled as
“Novelty Fireworks.” Consumers need to
note that even the common “sparkler”
burns at a very high temperature and can
cause severe burns if mishandled.
Fireworks sales are allowed in certain
types of retail locations, including
temporary tents or structures. Chandler
fire prevention specialists work with
these local businesses to ensure that their
fireworks are displayed in the proper
manner, have appropriate signage and
don’t exceed allowable limits.
If Chandler residents see fireworks
being sold or used inappropriately,
they can report the violations to the
nonemergency phone number of the
Chandler Police Department at (480)
782-4130. The police department can
issue citations that could include a civil
penalty of $1,000.
Within the city, there are many
potential sources of combustion, such as
dry brush, palm trees and wood fences.
Once a fire starts, it can easily extend
into a nearby structure. Local officials
are also concerned about fireworks being
purchased locally and then used in forest
or wild land areas.
Additional firework rules and safety
tips are available on the CFHM website at
www.chandleraz.gov/fire.
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Parking pointers highlighted for
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
The City of Chandler has outlined
guidelines and parking tips for residents
and visitors who plan to attend Chandler’s
annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
at Tumbleweed Park at Germann and
McQueen roads.
The event begins at
7 p.m. Saturday, July 4,
with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission is free, but
parking will be $5 and
benefit the Chandler
Police Explorers and
Chandler Emergency
Response Team.
Vehicles can enter
the park from Germann
Road at Hamilton Street
or from McQueen Road
at Celebration Way.
Oversized vehicles, such
as RVs, will be charged
for each parking space
they require.
Disabled parking is available at both
entrances. Ryan Road at the south end of
the park will be closed between Arizona
Avenue and McQueen Road from 3 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. Visit the event website,
www.chandleraz.gov/4thofjuly, for the
full parking map and more information.
This year’s celebration has been scaled
down from the previous year, but still
will include a festive 25-minute aerial
fireworks display. There will be a music
stage sponsored by Cornerstone Church
and vendors selling a variety of food,
nonalcoholic beverages and snacks.
The public is welcome to bring their
own food and nonalcoholic beverages
and enjoy the awardwinning park with all its
amenities—Playtopia,
sand volleyball,
horseshoes, and its
newest addition, corn
hole. Patrons can also
bring their own fun
from home, including
kites, Frisbees, sports
balls, bikes, bubbles and
jump ropes. However,
no grilling or alcoholic
beverages will be
permitted.
The use of personal
fireworks of any kind
within the park is
prohibited. It is strongly
recommended that family pets stay home
due to the large crowds and loud noise.
Tumbleweed Park is located at 2250
S. McQueen Rd., on the southwest corner
of McQueen and Germann roads. For
more information on the event and a
complete list of upcoming special events
in Chandler, visit www.chandleraz.
gov/4thofjuly or call the City’s Special
Event Hotline at (480) 782-2735.
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Hospitals seek grant applicants
Dignity Health
Chandler Regional and
Mercy Gilbert medical
centers are seeking
applicants for the 2015
Community Grants
Program, which are
awarded to nonprofit
organizations that are
working collaboratively
to improve the wellbeing of underserved
populations.
The deadline to
submit a letter of
intent for a grant is July 20 and the
final grant application will be due by
Sept. 7. Details are available at www.
dignityhealth.org/communitygrants.
The grants are provided to
“communities of care” projects which
consist of at least three organizations
which are working together to address a
health priority.
“We cannot change the world by
ourselves,” said Kathleen Dowler,
director of Community Integration with
Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert
medical centers. “Partnering with others
who share our vision and values is the
only way to improve the health of our
community.
Applicant programs will be evaluated
for alignment with Dignity Health’s
mission and community benefit
principles which include serving the
disenfranchised with unmet health
needs, primary prevention, seamless
continuum of care, capacity building
and collaborative governance. In
addition, applicants must define
the population to be served and the
outcome to be achieved.
Dignity Health’s Community Grants
Program is funded by contributions
from its member hospitals. Typically,
grants range from $10,000 to $75,000.
Through a community needs
assessment, Dignity Health in the East
Valley has identified the following as
key health priorities: chronic disease
(for example: diabetes, heart disease,
stroke, congestive heart failure, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease and
asthma), also including individuals with
multiple chronic conditions or comorbidities, mental health and obesity.
Library receives ‘Latino Americans:
500 Years of History’ grant
Chandler Public Library was awarded
a grant recently from the National
Endowment for the Humanities and the
American Library Association to help
promote Latino history and culture in
the United States as part of the program,
“Latino Americans: 500 Years of History.”
As one of 203 grant recipients selected
from across the country, Chandler Public
Library will receive $3,000 to hold public
programming—such as film screenings,
discussion groups, oral history initiatives,
local history exhibitions, multimedia
projects or performances—about Latino
history and culture in February and March
2016.
In addition to the grant, the Chandler
Public Library will also receive the
six-part, NEH-supported documentary
film “Latino Americans,” created for PBS
in 2013 by the WETA public television
station. The award-winning series
chronicles the history of Latinos in the
United States from the 16th century to
present day. Learn more about the series
at www.pbs.org/latino-americans.
The two-month Chandler program
will be titled “Sharing Our Heritage:
Chandler Latino Voices,” and will include
public film screenings of two episodes of
the “Latino Americans” series; “Episode
5: Pride and Prejudice (1965-1980)” and
“Episode 6: Peril and Promise (1980-2000).
Dr. Christine Marìn, emeritus professor
of history at ASU, will lead discussions
following the screenings.
Other programs will include a
presentation on Chandler’s Founding
Families, which will explore the lore and
legacy of the area’s pioneering Mexican-
American families through guest speakers
sharing their oral recollections, stories
and experiences. Historical photographs
from the Chandler Museum will be
displayed on banners as part of an exhibit
that will travel to the library branches,
public schools and Chandler-Gilbert
Community College, a community
partner. An author event, complemented
by music, also will be presented.
“Latino Americans are the country’s
largest minority group, with more than
50 million people, and still many people
are unaware of their rich and varied
history and culture,” said Brenda Brown,
director of the City of Chandler’s Cultural
Affairs Division. “Many of Chandler’s early
residents built strong Latino-American
neighborhoods and have contributed to
our city’s culture and identity, which we
want to celebrate.”
The “Latino Americans: 500 Years of
History” grantees represent 42 states and
the District of Columbia. They include
78 public libraries, 68 college/university
libraries and organizations, 19 community
college libraries, 10 state humanities
councils, 12 museums and a range of
other nonprofit organizations, including
community partner Chandler-Gilbert
Community College, which received a
$10,000 grant. “Latino Americans: 500 Years of
History” is part of an NEH initiative “The
Common Good: The Humanities in the
Public Square.”
For more information, call (480)
782-2800, or visit www.ala.org/
latinoamericans.
July 4 - July 17, 2015
EARNING MEDALS
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christy Wise, left, Team Air Force, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Monica
Martinez, center, Team Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Cpl. Gabriel GravesWake, right, Team Marine, receive their medals for the Track and Field portion
of the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games at Barber Gym, Marine
Corps Base Quantico, Virginia on June 23. The Warrior Games, founded in 2010, is a
Paralympic-style competition that features eight adaptive sports for wounded, ill
and injured service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corp, Navy/
Coast Guard, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and the British Armed Forces.
This year marks the first time the DoD takes responsibility for operational planning
and coordination of the event, in which approximately 250 athletes are expected to
compete.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elisha N. Peake/Released
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Former Chandler ballplayer headed
to Futures Game
All-Star Game, which starts at 4 p.m. (PT)
Growing up near Seattle, Zach Davies
Tuesday, July 14. The game is expected
looked up to Mariners ballplayers like
to include Arizona Diamondbacks first
Edgar Martinez, Jamie Moyer and Ken
baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
Griffey Jr.
Young star
“It was fun watching them on TV,”
In 2011, Davies was drafted in the 26th
said Davies, a former Chandler resident.
round out of Mesquite High School by
“I knew after watching
the Orioles. Instead of
them on TV, I knew it was
playing for ASU, he signed
something I wanted to do
with the Orioles for a
one day.”
$575,000 bonus.
This month, thousands
The 6-foot, 150-pound
of eyes will be on Davies
pitcher has a “superb”
when he suits up for the
change-up and a “good
SiriusXM All-Star Futures
curveball,” according to
Game at 12 p.m. (PT) Sunday,
www.minorleaguebaseball.
July 12. The 22-year-old is
com. His fastball is
in the Baltimore Orioles
reported to be in the upper
organization as a pitcher for
80s.
The Triple-A affiliate The
Davies said he
Norfolk Tides.
believes he was chosen
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“I’m very excited,”
for the game due to his
photo
Davies said via telephone
consistency and his ability
from Norfolk, Virginia. “It’s
to pitch at every level
awesome. I wasn’t expecting
presented to him.
it, but they gave me the information and I
Baseball is an innate talent for Davies. He
was excited.”
has known since he was a youngster that he
The event precedes the 86th MLB
wanted to follow in the footsteps of greats.
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
A former Chandler resident, Zach Davies was chosen to represent the Baltimore Orioles in this
year’s SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Submitted photo
“I’ve been playing baseball for years—
since I was able to walk and swing a bat,
really,” he said. “I always wanted to play
baseball.”
Forgoing his commitment to play baseball
for ASU was an easy decision, he said.
“I had an opportunity to go straight
to professional baseball and I took that
opportunity,” he said. “For me, I was going
to have a scholarship through minor
league baseball. I knew that I could always
go to college. You always hear about
career-ending injuries and you never
know when they can happen.
“I wanted to have the ability to say
I played pro baseball, so I took the
opportunity.”
That led him to a 2014 stint with the
Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern
League. He also represented the Orioles
in the Arizona Fall League.
Davies is modest about his efforts,
having simple reasons for playing in the
Futures Game.
“I’m just getting another chance to
play in front of my girlfriend and my
family,” Davies said.
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the
executive editor of the SanTan Sun
News. She can be reached at christina@
santansun.com.
$10K grant supports Special Events Recycling Program
A check for $10,000 was presented
to Mayor Jay Tibshraeny at a recent
City Council meeting to fund the
purchase of a large roll-off container
and four 300-gallon receptacles that
will be part of a new Special Events
Recycling Program.
The City applied for the funding
through Waste Management’s Think
Green Grant Program which supports
projects that address local community
needs while encouraging sustainability
and environmental stewardship. The
grant is one of 39 awarded by Waste
Management in partnership with Keep
America Beautiful to community-based
affiliates and partner organizations
across the country.
The 300-gallon containers will be
used by the City’s Solid Waste Services
Division at special events to collect
paper, plastic bottles and aluminum
cans. The large trailer-like roll-off
will be used for collecting cardboard,
the largest recyclable material used
by businesses and vendors at special
events. Colorful decals and stickers
will be applied to the recycling bins
to enhance visibility and promote and
encourage the activity throughout the
city.
“We’ve needed a better way
to capture the tons of recyclable
materials thrown away during some
of our larger events, such as those
downtown, at Tumbleweed Park and
Veterans Oasis Park,” said Tibshraeny.
“Having these specialized containers
at our events will support the City’s
efforts to divert valuable recyclables
from landfills and save money.”
To assist with the success of the
new program, Waste Management, the
City’s residential collection contractor,
will assist Chandler Solid Waste
Services by collecting the cardboard
recycling container once a month for a
year at no charge.
“As the industry leader in waste
and environmental solutions, Waste
Management applauds this project
as a great example of collaboration
between all sectors to focus on
environmental sustainability in our
community,” said Mark Snedecor,
director of recycling operations for
Waste Management’s Four Corners
Market Area.
This is the ninth year Waste
Management and Keep America
Beautiful have collaborated on
community-based grant initiatives.
During that time, Waste Management
and Keep America Beautiful have
awarded more than $1.3 million in
grants to affiliates and partners in
support of more than 205 community
service projects and programs.
Keep America Beautiful is a
nonprofit that brings people
together to build and sustain vibrant
communities. To learn about donating
or getting involved, visit www.kab.org.
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Property tax levy adopted, unchanged
The Chandler City Council met at 7
p.m. Thursday, June 25, and took action on
30 agenda items, including the adoption
of the 2015-16 Property Tax Levy rate of
$1.1792 per $100 of assessed property
value (unchanged from the existing rate).
It also:
• Approved
the renewal of a joint
marketing agreement with the Tempe
Tourism Office to continue the Sunny
Arizona marketing campaign to
promote Chandler and Tempe as tourist
destinations. The cost of the campaign
for fiscal year 2015-16 is estimated to
be $130,000 and would be split equally
between the two communities.
•A
uthorized payment of annual
membership dues to the League of
Arizona Cities and Towns in the amount
of $91,780, and Valley Metro Rail
Inc., in the amount of $50,000. The
council also authorized an agreement
with the Greater Phoenix Economic
Council (GPEC) for regional economic
development services in an amount not
to exceed $109,671.
uthorized an Intergovernmental
•A
Agreement (IGA) with the Arizona
Department of Revenue regarding
the uniform administration, licensing,
collection, and auditing of transaction
privilege tax, use tax, severance tax,
jet fuel excise and use tax, and rental
occupancy taxes imposed by the state,
cities or towns.
The City Council approved liquor use
permits for the following:
• The Yard Cigar Bar, located at 1981 W.
Elliot Rd.
• Charm Thai Cuisine, located at 11 W.
Boston St., Suite 5.
At the conclusion of the regular
meeting, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the
council wished everyone a happy Fourth
of July weekend and invited all to attend
Chandler’s Independence Day Celebration
on July 4 at Tumbleweed Park beginning at
7 p.m. with a 25-minute fireworks display
at 9 p.m. The event is free, parking is $5
per vehicle, and there will be vendors
selling food and nonalcoholic beverages.
The mayor congratulated the staff
of the Chandler Tennis Center at
Tumbleweed Park, which was recently
named the top tennis venue in the
country by the United States Tennis
Association. For more information visit
www.chandleraz.gov/tennis.
Once again, the mayor invited people
to apply for 2015 Special Census jobs
which will pay workers $16.25 an hour
plus mileage and paid training. An
accurate Census count is critical to the
community and determines the funding
we get through state-shared revenue
sources. For all the details, go to www.
chandleraz.gov/census.
Councilman Jack Sellers congratulated
former Chandler City Councilman
and current State Representative, Jeff
Weninger, for being named the legislative
Rookie of the Year by the Arizona
Chamber of Commerce. Vice Mayor Kevin
Hartke praised City of Chandler staff for
their many months of work preparing the
budget that the council approved for the
2015-16 Fiscal Year.
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
During a study session on June 22,
Tibshraeny, Councilman Terry Roe and
the rest of the council recognized the
following employees for their years of
service to the organization: Assistant
Library Manager Dan Lee (25 years);
Arts Center Production Coordinator Bill
Lorentz (15 years); Librarian Michelle
Welch (15 years); Human Resources
Specialist Rosalinda Berrelleza (15 years);
and Police Officer David Selvidge (15
years).
The members of the City’s Wellness
Committee were recognized for their
efforts to create a culture of health
and fitness for City employees. A
representative of the American Heart
Association presented the mayor with
a plaque in recognition of the City
receiving gold-level certification for 2015
as a Fit Friendly Workplace.
The mayor also proclaimed July as Park
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and Recreation Month in Chandler.
A representative of Waste
Management presented the City with a
$10,000 grant in partnership with Keep
America Beautiful. The funds will be used
to obtain containers and a trailer that
will be placed at special events to collect
paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and
cardboard as part of the City’s recycling
efforts.
The next City Council meeting is a
regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6,
to be followed immediately by a study
session.
Note: These are not official meeting
minutes of the City Council but rather
a brief recap of the Council’s actions
provided as a courtesy of the Chandler
Communications and Public Affairs
Department.
The City Clerk’s office posts official
meeting results the morning following
council meetings. For a complete list of
actions taken, visit www.chandleraz.gov/
agendas. Throughout the agenda, items
are posted in red to signify any changes
made at the meeting, and who voted no,
or abstained.
For past City Council meeting minutes
visit www.chandleraz.gov, or contact
the City Clerk’s Office at (480) 782-2180.
For any other information, contact the
Communications and Public Affairs
Department at (480) 782-2000.
School supply drive seeks volunteers
Organizers of Chandler’s largest school
supply drive are looking for volunteers
to stuff backpacks, assist with inventory
and help set up and work at this year’s
Operation Back to School Chandler
distribution event.
Hundreds of children go back to
school each year without school
supplies. Chandler’s annual drive provides
disadvantaged students with backpacks,
school supplies, shoes, socks, underwear
and uniforms.
Volunteers are needed to work
various daytime shifts from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, and from 3
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29
(post-event inventory). Visit www.
backtoschoolchandler.org to sign up.
The largest number of volunteers
are needed to help distribute the filled
backpacks to students at the July 18 event
and the day prior. Donations of supplies
can be made through July 15 at the
following Chandler locations:
• Chandler City Hall, 175 S. Arizona Ave.
• Chandler Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd.
• Alliance Bank of Arizona, 3033 W. Ray
Rd.
• Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd.
• Chandler Snedigar Recreation Center,
4500 S. Basha Rd.
• Chandler Environmental Education
Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
• Emblem Hospice, 88 S. San Marcos Pl.
• Matthew’s Crossing, 1368 N. Arizona
Ave., Ste. 112
• Chandler Y, 1655 W. Frye Rd.
Individuals, organizations or businesses
interested in helping sponsor the drive
can find more information at www.
backtoschoolchandler.org or by calling
(480) 782-2214. For those unable to
shop for supplies, cash donations can
Volunteers sort through backpacks to help with Operation Back to School Chandler distribution
event. Submitted photo
be made online. On Wednesday, June 17,
Whole Foods at Ray Road and Loop 101 in
Chandler donated 5 percent of its total
store purchases to the drive.
Operation Back to School Chandler is
a collaborative effort involving the City,
For Our City-Chandler, various nonprofit
organizations, churches, employers,
school districts, business groups and
others in the Chandler area.
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Jay Tibshraeny
Workers are needed for our 2015 Special Census!
Earn $16.25/hr, plus mileage and paid training
INFO: www.chandleraz.gov/census
or call 480-782-3260
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high school sports venues
The Sun Lakes Democratic Club will host
Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs at the
club’s next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July
13, in the Navajo Room at the Sun Lakes
Country Club, 25601 Sun Lakes Blvd.
Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House
of Representatives in 2010 and to the
State Senate in 2012. She is now the Senate
minority leader.
Hobbs earned a bachelor’s degree from
NAU and a master’s degree from ASU, both
of which were degrees in social work. She
has been a social worker since 1992 in the
areas of domestic violence, behavioral health
and homelessness. Her conviction that the
people she worked with were not being
served by government led her to run for
office.
Before her election, Hobbs served
as chairwoman of Legislative District 15
Democrats. She is the executive director of
Emerge Arizona—a political training program
for Democratic women—a graduate of the
Valley Leadership Institute; and of the Center
for Progressive Leadership’s Political Leaders
Fellowship program.
At all club meetings, nonperishable
food items are collected for the Matthew’s
Crossing Food Bank. Collections take place in
the west parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
There is also a collection box at the north
entrance of the Sun Lakes Sunset Grill lobby.
In 2014, donations totaled 1,880 pounds
of food and $170. Through May, 981 pounds
of food and $104 were collected.
Members of the public are welcome at
Sun Lakes Democratic Club meetings which
are scheduled on the second Monday of
each month. Refreshments are served.
For more information, call Tom Amrhein
at (480) 895-1162.
Red Cross urges blood donations
to maintain summer supply
The American Red Cross urges eligible
donors to give blood in the weeks
surrounding Independence Day to help
ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout
the summer.
Chandler residents can donate from
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at
Earnhardt Ford, 7300 W. Orchid Ln.
Many summer activities, such as
vacations and travel, cause frequent blood
donors to be less available to give during
the summer. However, hospital patients
still depend on volunteer donors to receive
life-saving transfusions—the need for blood
does not get a vacation.
Eligible donors are encouraged to choose
their day to make a difference. Donors of all
blood types—especially those with types
O negative, A negative and B negative—are
needed. To make an appointment to give
blood, download the Red Cross Blood
Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.org or
call (800) RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Seven Chandler schools are represented
in the new book “Who is Gym?” which
focuses on telling the stories behind the
names of Arizona high school sports venues.
Written by Arizona native and 30-year
high school football and baseball official
Scott Hanson, “Who is Gym?” is the result
of three years of research and interviews
with Arizona’s high school athletic directors,
administrators, alumni, librarians, local
historians, long-time school employees,
relatives of those honored, the honorees
themselves and others who may have known
the people whose names adorn the buildings
and fields across Arizona.
“The idea for the book started three
years ago on a Friday night at Cactus High
School as my football crew was preparing to
officiate the school’s varsity football game,”
Hanson said.
“The field was named M.L. Huber
Stadium. Not familiar with Huber, I asked a
couple people at the school who he was. To
my surprise, they didn’t know who Huber
was either. Then a week later, our football
crew was at Independence High School
and I asked about the story behind their
Tolmachoff Stadium. I got the same answer.
It was then that I was motivated to action.”
His first action—a conversation with
Arizona state historian Marshall Trimble on
the topic.
“We got to talking, and Marshall was
quick to point out there was no one place
where all of this history lived. No collection.
No official records,” Hanson said. “He told
me right then and there I should take it upon
myself to create a record and collection for
our state. Those were powerful words.”
The Southeast Valley is well represented
in the book, telling the stories behind the
stadiums, ball fields and gyms at:
• Dobson High School (Mesa)
• Westwood High School (Mesa)
• Marcos de Niza High School (Tempe)
• McClintock High School (Tempe)
• Corona del Sol (Tempe)
• Tempe High School (Tempe)
• Basha High School (Chandler)
• Casteel High School (Chandler)
• Hamilton High School (Chandler)
• Perry High School (Chandler)
• Seton High School (Chandler)
• Chandler High School (Chandler)
•Valley Christian High School (Chandler)
“Stories people can expect from the
book include a great one from Hamilton
High,” Hanson said. “The football stadium
at Hamilton is named for Jerry Loper, the
successful Westwood and later-Chandler
High football coach.
“Loper won state titles at two different
Arizona schools. He led Mesa Westwood
to the 5A title in 1988, and he led Tucson’s
Amphitheater High School to the 5A title
in 1975. He also led Wellton Antelope to
a runner-up 2A finish in 1966 and the 1968
2A boys track title in 1968. He is a member
of the Mesa City Sports Hall of Fame. The
sports complex at Westwood is also named
after Loper.”
“Who is Gym?” is available for purchase
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Valley.
The documents detailing the proposed
increases are available at City Hall, 175 S.
Arizona Ave., in the office of the City Clerk
and online at www.chandleraz.gov. For more
information, call the City’s Budget Office at
(480) 782-2252.
Additionally, as part of the rate review,
a cost-of-service study was conducted
to determine if each customer class (i.e.,
single family residential, multifamily,
nonresidential, etc.) is paying into the water
and wastewater systems appropriately,
based on each customer’s demand on the
overall system. It was determined that
there are some customer classes that are
overpaying and some that are underpaying.
Additional changes will be required in order
to realign each customer class rates so they
generate revenue to fund the demand they
place on the systems.
This adjustment to the rates related
to the realignment of customer classes
was discussed by the mayor and council
during a Micro Retreat on May 11. It was
determined that no changes will go into
effect in the upcoming fiscal year. Instead,
the adjustments would wait until the 201718 Fiscal year, giving City staff time to meet
with impacted stakeholders to ensure there
is understanding for the needed cost of
service realignment and its financial impacts
to their utility bills.
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Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur
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The Chandler City Council will hold a
public hearing on Thursday, July 9, to receive
comments regarding proposed increases
in wastewater, reclaimed water and solid
waste rates, plus a modification to the rate
schedule.
The hearing will be held during a regular
meeting of the Council, at 7 p.m. in the
council chambers, 88 E. Chicago St.
The City’s current utility rates were
reviewed as part of the recently completed
fiscal year (FY) 2015-16 Budget and Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) process. The
review of the water, wastewater and solid
waste enterprise funds, as well as reclaimed
water operations, concluded that some
rates would need to be raised to cover
additional expenses associated with cash
reserve policy requirements, operating
costs, infrastructure upgrades and debt
service coverage.
To maintain the financial integrity of
these enterprise funds, the City Council is
considering rate increases of 9 percent for
wastewater, 18 percent for reclaimed water,
and 6 percent for solid waste services.
No rate increase is proposed at this
time for the water enterprise. A change in
the water rate structure is being proposed,
switching from seasonal winter/summer
rates to a consistent year-round rate
structure, which is cost-neutral.
If approved by the City Council, the
change to year-round rate structure and the
rate increases would go into effect on Oct.
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A time to experiment,
collaborate, innovate
Without a doubt, the landscape of
news and information has changed with
the introduction of social media. The City
of Chandler launched its first social media
account in 2008, as one of the first cities
to establish a presence on Twitter. In the
years since, the City has added many more
social media accounts on the most popular
and growing platforms, such as Facebook,
YouTube, Instagram and Google+. The
goal, however, has not changed. We are
committed to be the leading information
resource for all things Chandler.
With that comes a time to experiment,
collaborate and innovate. In doing so, the
City established last year a new area on
www.chandleraz.gov, the City’s official
website. Chandler’s online “Newsroom” is
an information destination for media and
residents alike.
The Newsroom highlights the latest
City news, events and information and can
be accessed directly at www.chandleraz.
gov/newsroom. The new concept brings
an added dimension of information
sharing—a multimedia approach to
information that is important and relevant
to the Chandler community. It gives
the City the space—more than the 140
characters on Twitter—to share its stories.
The Newsroom also provides great visuals
with current video programming from
the Chandler Channel (on Cox Cable 11
and Century Link Channel 8002) as well
as photo slideshows from popular City
events. The channel is streamed live on
the City’s website at www.chandleraz.gov/
video in addition to Video on Demand
and programming on the City’s
YouTube account at www.
youtube.com/cityofchandler.
“The Newsroom allows
us to bring a fresh approach
and enhanced content to
the City’s website,” said Matt
Burdick, director of the City’s
Communications and Public
Affairs Department. “Cities
need to experiment and
innovate. This is one more
way we can use technology to
communicate with Chandler
residents.”
The Newsroom is designed
in a tab format. The “Chandler
Now” section features stories
that often go untold, like who
benefits from the Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance
Program. Chandler Now is a
great place to look for tips that
make interacting with the City
The Chandler Newsroom, accessed at www.chandleraz.gov/newsroom, highlights the latest news, events and
easier. The “News Releases”
information.
tab gives a glimpse at the many
using. In fact, the City and Chandler Police
CityScope, the City’s monthly newsletter
areas of the City that have
Department’s Facebook accounts have
that is also sent with the residential
newsworthy activities that need to be
been “verified” by Facebook to let our
utility bills. Chandler Subscription
shared and highlighted.
users know that these are authentic. You
Services is a portal page to the dozens of
The “Council Views” area is a central
will see a blue badge with a checkmark
e-newsletters the City sends out on topics
place to find all commentaries by Mayor
next to our profile’s name, similar to those
important to our constituents. A link to
Jay Tibshraeny and all members of the
that you find on celebrity and public figure the Mobile Phone Apps page, where you
Chandler City Council. It is one of the
accounts.
can download the City’s PublicStuff and
council’s goals for Chandler to be a “Most
Another important part of the
MyWaste apps on your smartphone, also
Connected City.”
Newsroom includes the “Other News
is in this area. The apps are available for
Our residents can help us reach this
Sources” section. This is a great place
iPhones and iPads, Android and Blackberry
goal by following, liking and sharing
devices. Users also can view the latest
for quick access to archived copies of
Chandler news on the platforms they are
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CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The City of Chandler makes it easy
for you to connect and engage with us.
For links to our social media accounts,
visit www.chandleraz.gov/newsroom and
choose the “Other News Sources” tab.
Facebook
Like us on Facebook for photos,
stories, events, facts, volunteer
opportunities and much more. Visit
www.Facebook.com/cityofchandleraz.
Twitter
Follow us on Twitter for real-time
and breaking news, fun facts and
retweets. Reach us at www.twitter.
com/cityofchandler.
YouTube
Subscribe to our videos at www.
youtube.com/cityofchandler and
Like the City of Chandler on Facebook for photos, stories, events, facts, volunteer opportunities
and much more. Visit www.Facebook.com/cityofchandleraz.
programming on the Chandler Channel and
check out an exhaustive list of what awards
and accolades the City has received.
There also are links to all of the City’s
social media accounts—more than 50.
All users can connect with the City on
Facebook, Twitter, Google+ as well as many
other popular visual-based apps, such as
Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn. The City
also connects on less-known, but equally
important and ever-growing sites, such
as NextDoor, a geo-based website that
connects neighborhoods and local HOAs
with up-to-date information.
Watch for future enhancements, such as
the ability to download photos, video and
other raw media files to help us connect
and share Chandler news. We invite you
to take the time to visit the Newsroom
and to follow, like and subscribe to all of
the City’s news sources. Join our efforts to
share the stories, news and information
that are important to you.
watch our mayor, council and City
departments tell Chandler stories on
what is new and engaging throughout
our community.
Google +
Look for ways to support City
initiatives and see compelling images
on the City’s Google+ page at plus.
google.com/+cityofchandler.
That is not all. The City also has
accounts on Pinterest, Instagram,
NextDoor and more. View all of our
accounts at www.chandleraz.gov/
social media.
Information provided by the City of
Chandler Communications and Public
Affairs Department.
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the Saturday, July 18, issue of the SanTan Sun News. All news must
be submitted to News@SanTanSun.com by that day to be considered
for the next issue or by filling in the “submit a news release” form on
the newspaper’s website at www.SanTanSun.com. To send an item for
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Sibley’s West named DCCP 2015
Business of the Year
gift baskets were reasons they were
Sibley’s West, The Chandler and
nominated and awarded,” Kaluga said.
Arizona Gift Shop, was awarded the
The Wolfes opened Sibley’s West in
Downtown Chandler Community
December 2010. Michelle is the brainchild
Partnership’s 2015 Business of the Year
behind the store, suggesting she and
thanks to participation, contribution and
her husband start a business after their
engagement.
children left the house.
“Sibley’s West
“I think if it had
owners John and
been the same
Michelle Wolfe have
thing that you
been very active
see everywhere it
this past year with
wouldn’t have been
complementing our
a reason to come
monthly art walks,”
down here and
said Jeff Kaluga,
find that,” Michelle
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director. “Michelle
be a destination,
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board of directors
was unusual, that
and community
you couldn’t find
foundation
everywhere.”
committee.
Everything in
John serves on
the store is made
the marketing
by artists or small
committee. They
Sibley’s West owners John and Michelle
businesses in Arizona.
both provide a
Wolfe were given the Downtown Chandler
Sibley’s West opened
voice for downtown Community Partnership’s 2015 Business of
with 55 suppliers;
the Year award. STSN photo by Tracy House that number has
merchants.”
The couple is
increased to 221. The
active and frequently contributes gift
store has books, candles, clothing, wall
baskets to the DCCP, which promotes
art, food, candy, pottery and soaps and
downtown and raises money for
lotions, as well as many other items.
nonprofits.
“The combination of their
Family name
participation on the boards and
Sibley’s West derives its name from
committees, the engagement in the
John’s family. “It goes back to Rochester,
art walks and contributions to the
New York,” he said. “In 1868 my grandfather,
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to seek his fortune and went west to
Rochester.
The success of the Sibley’s Department
Store grew and was in Rochester for
more than 100 years. Michelle suggested
bringing back the family name for the
Chandler shop.
“I’m so glad we did,” John said. “We’ve
probably had about 500 people from
western New York that have come in and
recognized the name, said something
about it and shared some memory of
theirs from the ‘60s or ‘70s of how they
used to get dressed up to go shopping on
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if we can have a fraction of that, it would
be great for us.”
An original sign from the downtown
Rochester store is displayed behind the
counter at Sibley’s West and John said a
Chandler resident gave them her Sibley’s
charge card from the ‘90s. “In Chandler,
Arizona, there’s this Rochester, New York,
connection,” John said.
Sense of camaraderie
Michelle said the goal of Sibley’s
West is to be part of the downtown
culture. The connection of the downtown
Chandler stores is strong.
“It’s a place,” Michelle said. “We want
to build a sense of place. That if you’re
from Chandler, you think immediately
downtown, and the restaurants and the
people who are behind the locally owned
businesses. They’re not chains, the owners
are here, you see them everyday walking
up and down the street, talking to each
other. Talking about how things are going.
Promoting each other, supporting each
other. It’s a great sense of community
among the businesses, and I think that
shows and draws people down.”
Sibley’s West, and other participating
shops in downtown Chandler, are
continuing a summer promotion through
July. Visit Sibley’s West for a card good for
10 percent off at one of the participating
merchants. “It’s a chance to encourage
people to visit other businesses,” John
said.
There is a “Shop free in July”
promotion as well. Michelle explained
that at the end of July, the store will
find the average amount spent during
the month, and on the day that has the
closest dollar amount to that average,
anyone who shopped on that day can
bring in their receipt and get a gift
certificate for the amount spent.
DCCP hosts a monthly Art Walk,
which is held indoors during the summer.
The next art walk is from 6 p.m. to 10
p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Tech Shop on
Chicago Street in downtown Chandler.
“We always participate,” Michelle said.
“We have extra artists that come. We
rent an ad every art walk and promote.
We try to draw people downtown and
be part of what’s going on, and not just
being impacted by what’s going on, but
participate.”
Sibley’s West is located at 72 S. San
Marcos Pl., downtown Chandler. Visit
www.sibleyswest.com or Facebook at
www.facebook.com/sibleyswest for more
information.
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Hines, an international real estate
firm, has started construction on the
infrastructure at Chandler Viridian and
is moving forward with the design of
the Class-A, six-story office building for
the mixed-use property’s master plan
development.
Chandler Viridian, located at the
northwest corner of the Loop 101/Loop
202 interchange in the heart of the Price
Corridor, will include a central plaza with
240,000 square feet of Class-A office
space, a luxury multifamily complex, a
modern brand hotel and retail options
along with a pedestrian promenade to
the Chandler Fashion Center.
Hines awarded the infrastructure
project to Markham Contracting Co.
of Phoenix which will be installing the
necessary utilities and roads over the
next six months to prepare the various
uses for vertical construction.
Hines also has hired Trademark
Visual of Phoenix to design and install
new Chandler Viridian monument signs,
and the McGough Group of Phoenix
partnered with Service Direct Landscape
of Phoenix to design and install the
phased programming of site and
landscaping improvements.
The Phase One infrastructure is
expected to be completed by the end of
2015.
Hines is working with RSP Architects
of Tempe to design the 240,000-squarefoot office building named the Offices
at Chandler Viridian. The building will
feature 41,000-square-foot floor plates,
high ceilings with energy efficient glass
to allow for plenty of natural light, and
access to a three-story parking garage.
CBRE is now leasing the office space for
delivery in early 2017.
“We are thrilled to commence
construction on the first phase of
Chandler Viridian,” said Chris Anderson,
managing director and city leader for
Hines. “Installing the infrastructure is
the first step while we design the office,
hotel, and retail components of the
project. The location offers unparalleled
exposure with access to Chandler’s robust
technology and bio and life sciences
industry clusters.”
“CBRE is excited to commence leasing
of the office space,” said Jerry Roberts,
executive vice president at CBRE. “We
believe the high-quality location along
with the large, flexible floor plates and
robust amenities within walking distance
will be attractive to a large variety of
tenants considering the Southeast Valley.”
Details about the project can be found
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Bank as a customer service representative.
His duties include processing bank
transactions, identifying customer needs
and connecting customers to internal
partners who can assist in meeting those
needs.
Prior to joining Western, King served
as a cashier at Target in Chandler and was
a math tutor at Maricopa Community
College in Tempe. King is actively involved
in the community, having volunteered for
the Feed My Starving Children organization.
King earned his associate degree in
science from Maricopa Community College
and is working toward an associate degree
in business. Originally from Chandler, King
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Western State Bank is a 113-year-old,
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Attorney recognized by Chambers USA
James A. Ryan, a Chandler resident
and partner in the Quarles & Brady law
firm’s Phoenix office, has been ranked in
the 2015 edition of the Chambers USA
directory.
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firms based on reputation. Researchers
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and lawyers and conduct thousands
of in-depth telephone interviews. Law
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professional conduct, client service,
commercial awareness and astuteness,
diligence, commitment and other
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discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit
organization connecting professionals
to high quality resources and hiring
companies.
Events are held three times a month,
which are free and scheduled at facilities
in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Gilbert.
Each event includes professional career
speakers with presentations on relevant
job search topics, three to four featured
hiring companies, networking, resume
help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches
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often scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of
the month, but sometimes the schedule
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For more information on the
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Ocotillo Village Health
Club & Spa installs massive
bronze sculpture
The Ocotillo Village Health Club &
Spa, located at 4200 S. Alma School
Rd., recently installed a monumental
bronze sculpture depicting a rower
and scull, reflecting the facility’s
commitment to athletic achievement
and its scenic location overlooking the
Ocotillo Lakes.
“The Rower” joins the existing
collection of oversized, athleticinspired bronze sculptures outside of
each Village Club location, including
Phoenix, Scottsdale and North
Scottsdale.
“What started with one sculpture
at our first location, the Camelback
Village Health Club & Spa, has turned
into a tradition at all of our clubs,” said
Village Health Club & Spa President
Carol Nalevanko.
“These sculptures have really
become our mascots at each location.
They are the first greeting that you get
when you arrive. And each sculpture
reflects a certain piece of that
individual club.”
Nalevanko said she wanted her
members to view the clubs as more
than a place to work out.
“We value the entire environment
from the artwork on the walls to the
architecture,” she said. “We understand
how important that is to the whole
experience of the members and we
believe that is what differentiates the
Village Health Clubs and Spas.”
On the morning of June 24, the
sculpture was lifted by crane onto
a truck for transportation to the
Ocotillo Village Club. The sculpture
was then followed by the crane
along with artisans from Metalphysic
foundry, who came to oversee and
install the artwork on a concrete pad
prepared at the site. It involved laying
a template over the pad to drill for
bolts that secured the sculpture in
place.
“The Rower” was
commissioned by the
Valley-based Village
Health Clubs & Spas
in collaboration with
Mitchell Brown Fine Art
of Paradise Valley, and
was sculpted by Tucson
artist Lauri Slenning. It
was hand-cast at Tucson’s
Metalphysic foundry to
create a massive metal
artwork that is 21 feet
long, 11 feet wide, 5 feet
high and 1,800 pounds.
Slenning is an artist
whose well-crafted,
contemporary work
“The Rower,” sculpted by Tucson artist Lauri Slenning, was recently installed outside the Ocotillo Village
includes use of materials
Health Club & Spa located at 4200 S. Alma School Rd. The 21-foot long bronze stature reflects the facilities
including bronze, steel,
commitment to athleticism and health. Submitted photo
wood, fiberglass and
resins. A 22-year Tucson
Repeatedly dipped and coated in silica over the artwork to others.”
resident, her work has been exhibited
sand and then kiln baked to melt away
Once cast, the mold’s supports
in numerous shows throughout
the wax and fuse the sand, a shell was
and any excess bronze was cut away
Arizona, including the Northern
formed into which the bronze was
and the individual pieces were then
Arizona University Art Museum in
poured.
carefully welded back together to
Flagstaff, the Tempe Center for the
“This is a unique site-specific
recreate the original form. Reactive
Arts, the Scottsdale Center for the
sculpture, designed exclusively for
chemicals were then applied to the
Performing Arts and the Arizona
the Ocotillo Village Health Club and
bronze to permanently color its
Biennial at the Tucson Museum
Spa,” Slenning said. “In no other fine
surface.
of Art. Commission highlights for
art expression does the artist rely so
For more information about the
Slenning include seven large bronze
heavily on other craftsmen to realize
Village Health Clubs & Spas, visit, www.
relief panels featured at the Hoover
the artist’s vision, essentially handing
villageclubs.com.
Dam Visitors Center in Boulder City,
Nevada, and a transit stop for the City
of Tucson at the corner of Broadway
and Fourth Avenue.
According to Slenning, a local
female former college rower posed
with a sleek racing scull as part of the
artist’s process to accurately create
a 1.5-times life-sized sculpture. The
original clay sculpture was then cut
apart and turned into a series of
molds, into which a thin hollow wax
was poured to create a wax mold.
Rawhide names new general manager
Rawhide Western Town and Event
Center announces the promotion of
Cindi Carver as general manager. Carver’s
efforts will focus on all aspects of
operations strategy to generate revenue
for the destination.
With extensive experience in the
entertainment, event and hospitality
industry, Carver brings a wealth of
knowledge and expertise to Rawhide.
Most recently serving as the controller
at Rawhide, Carver has taken the lead
on much more than just accounting and
finance and has delved in to learn the ins
and outs of the business as a whole.
Carver joined Rawhide as the
controller in 2011, later took on a
director role and most recently has been
promoted to general manager. Over
her four years with the property, she
played a key role in the development
and implementation of strategic business
plans that led to substantial profit
growth. Prior to her time at Rawhide, she
had 20 years’ experience with hospitality
destinations.
“In the last few years, I have had
the pleasure of watching our staff and
Rawhide continue to morph into a
premiere entertainment destination for
the East Valley and Central Arizona,”
Carver said. “My team and I are excited
to introduce Arizona to the New West,
the new Rawhide Western Town & Event
Center.”
Carver graduated with a degree in
accounting with honors. Carver has lived
in Arizona most of her life and resides in
Phoenix with her family. In her spare time,
she enjoys spending time with family and
friends.
The Rawhide Western Town &
Steakhouse, located on the Gila
River Indian Community, is Arizona’s
largest 1880s western-themed family
entertainment venue and steak house.
Rawhide Western Town is located just
south of Phoenix, is 20 minutes from the
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
at 5700 W. North Loop Rd., in Chandler.
Admission & Parking is free, excluding
special events. For more information visit
www.rawhide.com or call (480) 502-5600.
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Pottery studio builds creative
memories
date nights are popular for family members,
For Lori Neff, As You Wish Pottery isn’t
Neff said. The pottery “creates special
about painting pottery.
memories for those who mean so much to
The company she owns with her
you,” Neff said. While the studio specializes
husband, Scott, is about creating memories
in “paint your own” pottery, a canvas is
with loved ones and friends.
available for special events.
“We really like the connection between
The studio is a great place for social
people,” Lori Neff
gatherings, Neff
said. “They can
said.
reconnect and
“We offer
build memories
birthday parties
with each other.”
and team building
The studio with
for companies
eight locations
to come in, too,”
throughout the
Neff said. Scout
Phoenix area,
troops, bridal
including Chandler
showers and field
and Mesa, will
trips are also
be celebrating its
welcome. Young
20th anniversary in
and old can let
September as the
their creative
state’s first “paint
juices flow and
your own pottery
strengthen
studio.”
connections,
Patrons can
whether those
create a piece of
connections
pottery, a plate,
are personal or
mug or dish,
professional.
with loved ones,
As You Wish
and that piece
Pottery was
is part of the
founded 20
memory of that
years ago with
Scott and Lori Neff have opened three more
loved one. The
studios since purchasing As You Wish Pottery eight a location in
process is simple:
years ago. Submitted photo
Scottsdale. The
choose a piece of
Neffs purchased
pottery, design
the company
and decorate it, then the piece is fired and
eight years ago when four Arizona locations
glazed, and within a few days, it can be
were open and now, the Neffs have nearly
picked up.
doubled that number. “We now have seven,”
It isn’t just parents and grandparents
Neff said. “We have a fantastic staff which
with children or other adults who
has allowed us to expand.” As You Wish
participate in classes, though the daughter
Pottery employs 85 workers.
BY KEN ABRAMCZYK
A family enjoys painting pottery at one of the studios. Submitted photo
She said she believes the company has
grown because of word of mouth from
patrons. “People will move and they will see
a new location and say, ‘I remember going
there,’ and ‘I want to come back.’”
Neff said the studio has “created a name
for ourselves.”
Customers are drawn to the pottery
piece itself when they make it with a loved
one. “They are drawn by their emotions and
excited because it will be with someone
who they care about,” Neff said.
As a local business, As You Wish is
involved in community causes and donated
more than $100,000 in funds, goods and
services to enhance the lives of children
and their families in 2014, regularly raising
money for the Arizona branch of the Make
a Wish Foundation and involved with the
Girl Scout community.
As You Wish will offer special deals and
discounts to celebrate the 20th anniversary
from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20, including $20 Gift
Card raffles and discounted studio times.
It is also offering special deals for $25 on
summer classes that begin up until July 24.
For companies, the activity “creates a
camaraderie with co-workers,” Neff said.
Neff said time with loved ones is limited,
so it is important to enjoy good times with
them.
“We don’t have much quantity time, so
quality time is a must,” Neff said.
As You Wish Pottery is located at 2970
E. Germann Rd., Suite 4, in Crossroads
Towne Center, Loop 202 and Gilbert Road,
Chandler. For more information, call (480)
889-1231 or visit www.asyouwishpottery.
com.
Ken Abramczyk is an associate editor
with the SanTan Sun News. He can be
reached at ken@santansun.com.
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Promote your business, get leads at chamber events
Throughout the year
the Chandler Chamber
of Commerce offers a
variety of luncheons
and meetings for its
members and the
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 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. Monday, July 6,
13 (every Monday)
The Chandler Chamber Leads groups
help business members to network and
grow their businesses. A leads group is
a business referral network that helps
businesses interact and network. As a
member of the Chamber’s leads groups
business owners have the opportunity
to develop sources and contacts that
can help generate sales. Members are
given the opportunity to give the group
information on their company, upcoming
events and more. Allowed two free visits.
Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St., Chandler
Chandler Chamber Tuesday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7,
14 (every Tuesday)
grow their businesses. Members are
BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
Chandler Chamber
Wednesday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 15 (Every
Wednesday, except when
Wake Up Chandler is
scheduled on July 8)
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.
Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa, 4200
S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Chandler Chamber Wednesday Lunch
Leads Group
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8,
15 (Every Wednesday)
Stone & Vine Urban Italian,1035 W. Queen
Creek Rd., Suite 103, Chandler (SW corner of
Alma School and Queen Creek roads)
Chandler Chamber Thursday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 9,
16 (Every Thursday)
Rudy’s West Country Store & Barbecue,
7300 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler
Chandler Chamber Thursday Lunch
Leads Group (West)
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 16
(Every Thursday)
Nabers Music Bar & Eats, 825 N. 54th St.,
Chandler
Chandler Chamber Thursday Lunch
Leads Group (East)
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 16
(Every Thursday)
Social Box Neighborhood Eatery, 1371 N.
Alma School Rd., Chandler
Chandler Chamber Friday Morning
Leads Group
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, 17
(Every Friday)
A Leads Group is a business referral
network that helps businesses interact
and network. As a member of one of
our Leads Groups you will have the
opportunity to develop sources and
contacts that can help generate sales for
your business. Allowed two free visits.
Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481
W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Small Business Counseling
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, 17
(Every Friday)
Experienced business counselors
provide advice, knowledge and insight
to help start or grow a business. Small
Business Counseling is available Mondays
and Tuesdays at the chamber office by
appointment only through the Maricopa
Community Colleges’ Arizona Small
Business Development Center network.
Contact the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce to schedule an appointment.
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S.
Arizona Pl., Ste. 201, Chandler
Wake Up Chandler
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8
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
your business. Door prizes are welcome.
Catering provided by Effortless Bistro.
The Hungry Monk, 1760 W. Chandler
Blvd., Ste. 2, Chandler
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
@ Symphony Apartments
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9
Ribbon cutting and refreshments.
Ribbon sponsor is Laser Creations. 2225
W. Frye Rd., Chandler
Business Golf
6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15
Join chamber members the first and
third Wednesdays of every month until
August for the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce Business Golf Outing. You
will play nine holes on various Chamber
member golf courses. The event includes
breakfast and networking opportunities.
Sponsored by Air Products.
$35 per person. Lonetree Golf Club, 6262
S. Mountain Blvd. Chandler
Business After Business
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16
Come join the chamber for its
monthly evening mixer—meet new
chamber members, make business
contacts, and get a chance to win the
“Chamber Cash Pot,” sponsored by
Thorobred Chevrolet. Sponsored by
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members and $15 for public.
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Latte with a shot of hope
Cup O’Karma offers coffee, new life to domestic violence survivors
Cup O’Karma founder Monalou Callery—shown here with Kathy Hess and
Hannah Rosabel—hopes to empower abused women with her business’
powerful message of hope. STSN photo by Tim Sealy
BY ALEXA D’ANGELO
Monalou Callery didn’t know she
married a monster until it was too late.
The man that committed his life to her
happiness instead began to abuse her to the
point where she lost consciousness—to the
point where she feared for her life.
She stayed with him. She was afraid
to leave. He was a connected man in her
hometown in Massachusetts.
She had three daughters with him and
by the time she left for good, they were 7, 5
and 3 years old.
Callery could have let this destroy her
life, but instead she rebuilt from the ground
up, moved to Arizona and created the
National Advocacy and Training Network
(NATN), Support, Education, Empowerment
and Directions (SEEDs) and Cup O’ Karma:
Community Café for a Cause, all to support
domestic violence victims and their
families.
Cup O’Karma is located in the Chandler
Main Library. STSN photo by Tim Sealy
“I wanted to create some sort of
advocacy for women,” Callery said. “I
wanted to help them coming to terms with
their abuse and educate and support them
in a way that I didn’t have when I was going
through it.”
Callery founded NATN in 2002 to
address the health, safety, economic and
social justice issues related to domestic
violence. SEEDs provides housing to victims
of domestic violence, with four homes in
the Valley dedicated to transitional housing
for domestic violence survivors.
Cup O’ Karma stemmed from SEEDs.
When the women staying in one of the
houses went through a 12-week business
program, they got the idea to create a
coffee shop where survivors who stayed
in the SEEDs homes could work and get
money and job experience.
“We used to meet during the 12-week
program at a coffee house in Mesa, and
Monalou Callery. STSN
photo by Tim Sealy
when the man who owned it overheard us
talking about getting our own coffee shop,
he sold his to us for only a dollar,” she said.
“That became our first location.”
In the last year, Callery and crew have
opened a new Cup O’ Karma coffee house
inside the Chandler Public Library. The
coffee shop serves up good karma, one cup
at a time.
“Over 2,000 people walk through the
library a day,” Callery said. “A lot of people
walk in here and we tell them about our
program and they come back and make
donations.”
All of the baristas in the two coffee
shop locations are survivors of abuse and
are living in a SEEDs house or have already
completed the educational program.
“A lot of women come back as mentors
or house managers after they complete the
program themselves,” she said.
One of those women is Kathy Hess, who
is now a full-time advocate. Hess said
Callery helped to save her life when she
left her abusive husband.
“He had found the SEEDs house,” Hess
said. “And Monalou let me stay at her
home until I felt safe again. We are now
great friends. I don’t know where I would
be without her.”
Callery said that all the women, like
Hess, are encouraged to work at Cup O’
Karma, especially if they lack job skills in
order to prepare them for future jobs.
The public can donate via NATN’s
website, www.natn-az.org, or by dropping
off donations at one of the two Cup O’
Karma locations. One hundred percent of
the profits made at the coffee shops go
back to the victims of domestic violence.
Callery, who was at one point on welfare
struggling to make ends meet, is now a
successful business owner who has happily
been with her boyfriend for 20 years, and has
become a beacon of hope for the hopeless.
“We’ve helped over a thousand women
since our inception,” Callery said. “I just
can’t believe that I went from being abused
to helping those who have been abused. I
want to pass my message of survival onto
other survivors of domestic violence and
show that if I can do it, so can they.”
Cup O’Karma is located in the Chandler
Main Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
For more information, call (480) 782-2770 or
visit www.natn-az.org/cup-okarma.
Alexa D’Angelo is an intern for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
news@santansun.com.
Z’Tejas unveils zesty summer menu items
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill will once
again offer its custom summer menu
filled with slow-cooked pork ribs,
craft cocktails and a banana foster
beignet dessert. The menu items will
be available at the five Valley locations
until Sunday, Aug. 23.
The menu includes:
• Appetizer: pig wings—pork shanks,
chipotle prickly pear sauce and sweet
and sour slaw.
• Entree: Navajo taco—crispy kale,
green chile rice, black beans,
handcrafted Navajo taco shell. Choice
of adding roasted shrimp or pork.
• Entree: slow-cooked pork ribs—
Hickory barbecue sauce, sweet and
sour slaw.
• Entree: sun-dried tomato pesto
salmon—roasted red pepper
aioli, wilted spinach and roasted
cauliflower.
•Dessert: bananas foster beignets—
cream cheese, whipped cream and
vanilla ice cream.
• Blackberry bourbon lemonade, which
includes blackberries,
Jim Beam, Chambord,
lemonade and ginger beer,
as well as summertime
sangria with peach
schnapps, Tuaca, fresh
fruit and cabernet, is also
available.
The Chandler location is
at 7221 W. Ray Rd. For more
information, visit www.
ZTejas.com or call (480)
377-1170.
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with items that will tempt the taste buds. Submitted photo
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Safeway installs solar parking structure Bondurant celebrates 50th
anniversary of championship
BY TRACY HOUSE
Shoppers at the Safeway on Alma
School and Chandler Heights roads will
be able to keep cool during the scorching,
hot summer courtesy of solar shade
structures.
“The solar shade structures will
provide a more comfortable shopping
experience for our customers and
reduce Safeway’s carbon footprint by
reducing our need for fossil fuel energy,”
said Nancy Keane, public affairs and
government relations spokeswoman.
Solar City is installing the structure
that will provide approximately 120
covered parking spaces for shoppers. This
is the second solar project for Safeway in
Arizona.
“The first was in Fountain Hills and
the next two will be in the Phoenix area,”
Keane said.
“Chandler is Safeway’s 38th solar
project spread across six states. We also
have two MW wind turbines, two 100 KW
biogas fuel cells.”
Keane explained AB Acquisition LLC,
the parent company of Albertsons LLC,
New Albertsons Inc., and Safeway Inc.,
is one of the world’s largest food and
drug retailers, with more than 2,200
stores and 1,700 pharmacies in 34 states
and the District of Columbia under 18
banners, including Albertsons, Safeway,
Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom
Thumb, Randalls, United, Pavilions, Star
Market, Market Street, Amigos, Lucky,
Super Save, Albertsons Market, Pak N’
Save and Carrs. The company is privately
owned by a consortium led by Cerberus
Capital Management and is committed to
Safeway at Alma School and Chandler Heights
roads has installed solar-covered parking
structures for customers to keep cars shaded
while shopping. STSN photo by Tracy House
environmental initiatives.
“We set an ambitious goal to reduce
our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by
25 percent by 2020 compared to our
2010 baseline. We plan to achieve this
through energy efficiency, investment
in renewable energy and other emission
reduction initiatives,” Keane said.
She said there are several reasons
particular locations are chosen for solar
parking construction. “There are a number
of critical criteria that must be considered
for solar development. Building and land
ownership provisions, landlord restrictions,
facility architecture and layout, solar
radiance, federal and state incentives,
and a host of other considerations. The
facilities chosen are favorable when we
consider all these provisions.”
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Bob Bondurant has a compelling
reason to celebrate the Fourth of
July this year. The holiday will be the
50th anniversary of a memorable
victory in the 12 Hours of Reims,
France. The win clinched the 1965 FIA
World Manufacturers’ Championship
for Bondurant and Shelby American,
the first U.S. manufacturer to win
an FIA (Fédération Internationale de
l’Automobile) title. Shelby’s Fordpowered cars won the highest class of
international grand touring racing.
After a convincing GT win in the 1964
24 Hours of Le Mans, Bondurant and
Shelby were ready for a championship in
1965. Bondurant had already earned five
wins on the demanding tracks of Sebring
(USA), Monza (Italy), Spa-Francorchamps
(Belgium), Nürburgring (Germany) and
Rossfeld (Germany) when he arrived in
France for the July 4 race. He drove a
powerful finishing stint in a Shelby Cobra
Daytona Coupe to take his sixth win of
the season, boosting Shelby and Ford to
the championship over the previously
dominant Ferrari effort.
Bondurant later added a triumph at
Enna, Italy, for seven wins in 10 races in
1965. He started from the pole position
for almost every race, drove the final stint
to each victory and set a lap record at the
Nürburgring circuit that held for 15 years.
A season to be savored, indeed.
“Coming around on that last lap at
Reims, it was the Fourth of July and
we got the checkered flag first, so we
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was fantastic. Reims is the capital of
Champagne, so we celebrated with
Champagne—heartily.”
Shelby American founder Carroll
Shelby later noted, “The greatest
accomplishment of my life was winning
the World Manufacturers’’ Championship
in 1965.”
Bondurant went on to establish
the Bob Bondurant School of High
Performance Driving, the largest purposebuilt driving school in the world. “My
life has been lived in two halves,” he
said. “The first was becoming a world
champion driver. The second was teaching
the world to become champions.”
To mark the anniversary, the
Bondurant School released a YouTube
video highlighting all the drama and
intrigue of the 1965 season: 1965 FIA
World Manufacturers’ Championship.
Opened in 1968 by Bob Bondurant,
the school provides a full range of
driver training to pros and novices. The
largest purpose-built driving school in
the world, the Phoenix facility includes
a 15-turn, 1.6-mile road course, an 8-acre
asphalt pad and more than 200 raceprepared vehicles. Bondurant SuperKart
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state-of-the-art equipment and training.
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Hamilton boys varsity golfers
to play 100 holes in one day
BY ALISON STANTON
In the dog days of summer, playing
18 holes would be enough for many
golfers.
On Thursday, July 9, members of the
Hamilton High School boys varsity golf
team and their coach, Steve Kanner, will
each play 100 holes at Springfield Golf
Club in Chandler.
As Kanner explained, the team is
using the 100-hole golf marathon as a
way to raise money to travel to Florida
this October to play in the Honda High
School Golf Classic.
“We are asking for people to donate
a small sum of money per hole to help
us defray the costs of the trip,” he said.
The team hopes to raise at least
$6,000.
“The Honda High School Golf
Classic attracts some of the best teams
from Florida and it’s also put on in
conjunction with the Honda Classic, so
our team will get to play on the same
course as the PGA players,” Kanner said.
He and the members of the golf
team will meet at Springfield Golf Club
at 6 a.m.
“We figure it will take around eight
hours to play, and we’ll probably play
about four hours and then have lunch
and then play four more hours,” he said.
Kanner, who said he appreciates
Springfield Golf Club’s help, is always
looking for tournaments that offer a
good, competitive course.
“We have traveled before
to Texas and Tennessee and
our kids also travel and play
as individuals, but to do
something collectively as a
team is special. It’s nice to
help expand their horizons.”
When he suggested the
100-hole marathon to his
team, Kanner said everyone
was pretty excited.
“They have probably never
done anything like this before,
but they do play all of the
time and are used to playing in
the summer,” he said.
Nic Beno, 17, has been on
the Hamilton High School golf
team since his sophomore
year. The incoming senior
On July 9, the Hamilton High School boys varsity golf team will participate in the first 100-hole golf
says he is looking forward to
marathon to raise money for a trip to Florida this fall. Coach Steve Kanner said the team hopes to raise at
participating in the 100-hole
least $6,000. Submitted photo
fundraiser.
“I have never played
play in the tournament in Florida.
www.hamiltongolf.org. To make a
that many holes in one day, so I am
“We will most likely have a qualifier
donation, visit www.gofundme.com/
definitely looking forward to it despite
for the starting lineup and I feel that
hhsgolfmarathon. Donations may
the heat,” said Nic, who played 45 holes with the tournament I’ve played this
also be dropped off at Hamilton High
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spring and summer, I am ready to be in
School, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
To prepare for the long day of golf,
that starting lineup,” Nic said.
Nic said he will make sure he is well
“I have never traveled with the team
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
rested and fully hydrated the night
before outside the Valley, so Florida
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
before. He will drink as much water as
would definitely be a very exciting
reached at alison@santansun.com.
possible while on the course.
opportunity.”
Although it might be challenging to
For more information about
finish 100 holes in one day, Nic said it
the boys varsity golf team, visit
will be worth it to have the chance to
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Teen life coach helps Chandler youth, families
BY TIM J. RANDALL
With the opening of Family Success
in Chandler, Kathryn Jones is realizing
a dream that she had since her college
graduation—to help youth and their
families through life coaching.
“As parents, we want to give all
the resources we can to our children
before they become adults,” Jones said.
“Why not give them training on goal
management and empower them to work
through personal obstacles such as fears
or stresses?”
Family Success offers directed “teen
life coaching” to kids ranging from ages 10
to 19, with specific focus on teens.
“This is one-on-one coaching of teens
with the goal of instilling them with
messages of self-worth, accomplishment,
achievement and success,” she said.
Life coaches have grown in popularity
with adults, according to International
Coach Federation, which estimates in its
2012 study, there are 15,800 life coaches
in North America and 47,500 worldwide.
Youth life coaches are just now beginning
to gain traction.
As a certified professional life coach,
the mother of five is passionate about
bringing life coach awareness and
offerings to Chandler families.
“Top executives and corporations
pay thousands a month for life coaching
services,” she said. “Family Success is
dedicated to helping teens and their
families at low costs.”
Of particular interest to Jones is the
alarming increase in anxiety and stress
among teens.
“A February 2014 study by the
American Psychological Association
(APA) concluded that during the school
year, teens say their stress level is higher
than levels reported by adults,” she said.
“These are crucial development times for
kids; we need to point them in the right
direction.”
In her message to kids and parents,
Jones said she believes in the power
of change to move forward and foster
personal growth.
“A life coach focuses on an
individual’s now and their personal goals
for the future,” she said. “We differ
from therapists as they discuss past
experiences, which may take extensive
time.
Jones is beginning her outreach to
the community at schools, churches and
organizations with special workshops and
seminars on goal management and time
management, at a 40-percent discount
until Aug. 31.
“I want to make a difference for kids
and their families,” she said.
Kathryn Jones helps youth and teens through
her business Family Success in Chandler.
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information, visit www.teen-coach.com.
Family Success is located at 920 W.
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Parent educator and author, Nancy
Blakely, said the more a parent
interferes with their child’s boredom,
the more they stymie creativity.
“If a thing cannot be imagined
first—a cake, a relationship, a cure for
AIDS—it cannot be,” she said. “Life
is bound by what we can envision.
I cannot plant imagination into my
children. I can, however, provide an
environment where their creativity
is not just another mess to clean up
but welcome evidence of grappling
successfully with boredom. It is
Place the responsibility for solving boredom
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your son or daughter—no matter their
age—say “I’m so bored” or “There’s
nothing to do?”
Did you find yourself put on the
spot, wanting to solve your child’s
dilemma “right now?” Does your son
or daughter deal with boredom by
automatically sitting down in front
of a computer screen, TV screen or
iPad when they run out of things to
do? Not only is boredom a part of
everyday life but neuroscientists have
determined that it is necessary for
children to experience to give them
the opportunity to draw on their own
interior resources. In doing so, they
engage the parts of their brain that
promote creativity and imagination—
the secret ingredients of invention and
achievement.
In days gone by, parents dealt with
boredom in very practical ways: “Rinse
the dishes,” “Sweep the garage” or
“Clean your room.”
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Perry grad experiences MLB draft
was 4. His father, Ron Watson, played AAA
On the final day of the MLB draft,
for the then-named California Angels. Tyler,
Perry High School baseball player Tyler
who was coached by his father, grew to love
Watson bet his family and friends on who the game beyond the admiration of his dad.
would be drafted and when. Convinced
“In the beginning (when) I was 8 or 9
he wasn’t going to be
years old I wanted to
one of them, he fell
play baseball because
asleep on the couch.
my father did,” Tyler
He woke up to
said. “After that I just
what he thought was
wanted to play the
a dream—his mom
game because I grew a
telling him “You just got
certain love for it.”
drafted.”
Tyler wasn’t sure
Tyler, who turned 18
if he was going to be
in May, was drafted No.
drafted, but he knew
1,034 in round 34 by the
he was a leader since
Washington Nationals.
the eighth grade.
He played four years
“I was with this elite
at Perry High School
team and found it hard
setting single season
to be a leader on the
pitching records for wins Tyler Watson. STSN photo by Tim Sealy
team,” he said. “I was
(six), 68 strikeouts (68),
having a bad game and
strikeouts per game (8.7),
a teammate told me
opponent batting average (.190), complete
‘Tyler, you need to step up. You’re the
game shutouts (two) and WHIP (1.10).
leader here.’
He declined the Nationals’ offer;
“I never been the guy to try and tell
instead choosing to play for Loyola
someone what to do. I just did it, I just
Marymount University at Los Angeles.
lead by example.”
The draft experience gave him a glimpse
Tyler admitted he was ecstatic after
into MLB and he knows his dreams are
the draft, but he had already committed
within reach. The Nationals will continue
to Loyola Marymount.
to keep an eye on him throughout his
“I just thought, ‘Oh my goodness,
college career, he said.
is this really happening,’” he said. “The
Modest player
feeling was unbelievable. It lasted all day.
Even with his numerous
I just want to continue playing baseball.
accomplishments, Watson is low key.
I want to play the highest level of the
“I just love the game and playing with
game that my talent will allow me.”
my friends,” Watson said. “Ever since I’ve
been able to hang out with friends they
Israel Gonzalez is an intern with the
have been baseball friends.”
Tyler has been playing baseball since he
BY ISRAEL GONZALEZ
Free SAT, ACT practice test at Tutor House
High school juniors and seniors are
invited to take a free SAT or ACT practice
test on Saturday, July 18, 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 family-owned and -operated learning
center helping students reach their full
potential by providing an individualized
approach to education. The tutoring
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that will identify students’ academic
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are then reviewed with parents, and
a program is designed to address the
student’s individual needs.
A wide range of one-on-one and small
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discuss
three
changes that are occurring at
Chamberlain Orthodontics. I
believe that to become the best
one needs to embrace change.
Change can be difficult and
treacherous. It is disruptive.
Perhaps that is why so many
Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
resist it. It is much easier to go
with the status quo. In the profession of Orthodontics
there have been some recent changes that will shape the
future of how “moving teeth” is accomplished.
To begin, let me announce the first change in our office.
We are expanding our operations in the Ocotillo area by
increasing our office space to accommodate more patients
in the community. We will be increasing the size of our
office space by 1500 square feet. Over the next three months
you will see new back office space, a new reception area,
a new exam room and new clinic area. The added space
will lead to increased efficiency and
a more uptodate and comfortable
environment. During the time of our
construction, we will be seeing all of
our patients in our Ray road office
(Ray and McClintock). It will be a fairly quick construction
time and we appreciate your patience in this effort.
The next two changes in our office are a reflection of our
commitment to embrace the latest in technology. First, our
office is becoming “impressionless.” That hopefully will
leave a better “impression” on many of our patients! ha ha!
(pun intended). We have added the new technology of a
digital scanner in place of more uncomfortable, less accurate
traditional impressions. This new digital scanner will be
the FIRST in the East Valley. If you have ever had to take a
mold or impression of your teeth and didn’t enjoy the gag
reflex that often occurs with it, you will appreciate the new
scanner. Because of its accuracy, your scan will be sent to
labs across the country for faster response time in making
appliances. It also integrates with software that predicts
tooth changes so you can see what your teeth will look like
after movement. All of these benefits come from a simple,
painfree 3 minute scan of your teeth. We think it’s worth it!
Lastly, we are providing you with
the latest technology in 3D. We are
incorporating the iCAT digital CT
scanner. It uses less radiation than
a typical 2D x-ray but will give you
much more information and better views of the mouth and
jaws. With the current findings that link sleep wellness
and breathing with Type 2 Diabetes, ADD, ADHD, autism,
hypertension, stroke and even cardiovascular disease,
we will now be able to routinely look at airways to insure
that you, and all your family members, are breathing and
sleeping well. This is just one of many advantages we will be
able to have with the 3D digital CT scanner. Less radiation,
better viewing and better diagnosis will lead to more
efficient, more comfortable and more accurate treatment.
This brings us back to the beginning quote by H. Jackson
Brown, Jr.
I believe Chamberlain Orthodontics is embracing the
best that is available for you in the Chandler community.
We are always looking to provide you with the best ideas,
surroundings and technology that is available. This is
how we can change both your future and the future of
Chamberlain Orthodontics for the better!
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‘The Tiniest Tumbleweed’
inspires big thinking
Everyone feels small or inadequate
at some point in their lives. “The Tiniest
Tumbleweed,” a children’s book by
first-time author Kathy Peach, is a story
strategically constructed to help kids
think big thoughts about what they can
do to become their best selves, in spite of
their circumstances.
It is the story of two Sonoran Desert
characters, a tiny tumbleweed and a baby
house sparrow. Both Tiny Tumbleweed
and Baby Sparrow enter their worlds with
similar challenges—they worry they are
too small to accomplish the things bigger
tumbleweeds and birds do, like making
seeds and flying.
“Will I be as big and strong as my
brothers and sisters?” they both ask,
expressing their insecurities.
The timeless theme of the story is
presented with Mother Tumbleweed’s
wise response: “You will be as big and
strong as you will be, and that is just fine,
just fine indeed.”
With these words, each of the tiny
ones decide to take on the difficult tasks
of doing the work needed to help them
grow. As a result, at just the right time,
they provide the perfect help for each
other, fulfilling their passionate need to
be useful.
Peach said she developed the story to
help children believe in themselves.
“Tiny Tumbleweed and Baby Sparrow,
like all of us, must learn to work within
(their) limitations,” Peach said, “In telling
the story, I combined a method of writing
fine children’s literature whereby children
can believe in a life that holds limitless
possibilities, with learnings on fostering
self-efficacy from psychologist Albert
Bandura, Ph.D. The intended result is to
build the reader’s sense of self-efficacy
and possibility.”
At a time of life when most people
begin to slow down, Peach decided to
follow her lifelong dreams of earning a
college degree and writing a children’s
book. She moved from her home of
middle Tennessee to Arizona, and
graduated from ASU in December
with a degree in early childhood/early
childhood special education. Peach is
now a teacher for the Head Start program
in Phoenix.
“A tumbleweed may seem an unlikely
character, but just as the Southwest
has such allure for me as a transplant, it
seems to enchant others too,” said Peach.
“After moving here, I saw a tiny bird
dive into a tumbleweed near a fence. I
almost wrecked my car watching the bird
fly inside the tumbleweed but I didn’t see
it fly back out. I returned to that place
several times to observe tiny birds fly
inside tumbleweeds and simply sit.”
It was the synergy between living
things and the boundless opportunities
that relationship provides that helped
inspire the characters and the story.
“This book beautifully demonstrates
that each person has a unique gift to
offer,” said Linda F. Radke, president and
publisher of Five Star Publications Inc.
“It not only provides hope, but it also
teaches young children how to respect
each other’s differences. This is such an
important message to instill early in the
lives of little ones and I am so excited to
partner with Kathy to publish this book.”
Edited by award-winning children’s
author Conrad J. Storad and charmingly
illustrated by Alex Lopez, “The Tiniest
Tumbleweed” supports Arizona’s
College and Career Ready Standards
(Common Core) for third grade English
Language Arts (ELA). The book includes
a curriculum guide with facts about
tumbleweeds and sparrows following the
story. Slated for release in the winter, the
book will be marked and distributed by
Midpoint Trade Books, Ingram, Baker &
Taylor and eStarPublish.com.
To learn more about Five Star
Publications Inc. and its 30-year history
of producing award-winning books for all
ages, visit www.FiveStarPublications.com,
email publisher@FiveStarPublications.
com, or call (480) 940-8182.
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STUDENT CHRONICLES
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Chronicles to christina@santansun.com.
Loren Marissa Carrier received a
BS cum laude in architectural studies
from Norwich University.
Patric Pray was named to the
Hofstra University’s dean’s list for the
spring 2015 semester.
Michael Anthony Castellano made
the Campbellsville University dean’s
list for spring 2015. He is a senior.
Danielle Schulze was named to the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln spring
semester dean’s list.
Andy Chen made the dean’s list for
the spring semester at the Georgia
Institute of Technology.
Samantha Weiss graduated from
Fort Lewis College in May with a
bachelor’s degree in sociology/human
services, criminology option.
Stephanie J. Kallahan was named
to the St. Michael’s College dean’s list
for the spring 2015 semester.
Brandon Moranz graduated with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology
from Wittenberg University.
Behold the budding architects. Submitted photo
BOREDOM from page 29
possible for boredom to deliver us to
our best selves, the ones that long for
risk and illumination and unspeakable
beauty.”
Mark Twain might have never put
pen to page if it wasn’t for the vacuum
of activity he experience growing in
the sleepy rural town of Hannibal,
Missouri. It was there that he spawned
the beloved adventures of “Huckleberry
Finn” and “Tom Sawyer.”
Imagine what might have happened
if Twain had had access to our screenoriented technology to give him hours
of entertainment instead of plugging
in his creative juices in response to
his bored moments. Left to their own
devices to deal with boredom, the same
could be said of our own children. If
we leave them with the responsibility
of finding creative outlets for their
boredom, then we can stand back and
enjoy the creativity that results.
Here is some food for thought from
Dr. Ian H. Robertson, author of the
“Winner Effect:”
Allow boredom. The restlessness and
unpleasant feeling that come from
boredom signals a search for new
goals. The parent that tries to fill
the gap instead of letting the child
find a solution unplugs the creativity
potential.
Limit technology. Allowing a child to
engage in “screen technology” to satisfy
Whitening •
boredom will short-circuit creativity.
Refuse responsibility. Place the
responsibility for solving boredom
squarely on your child’s shoulders.
Example: “Bummer! What are you going
to do about feeling so bored?” or Dr.
Charles Fay’s favorite response: “Wow,
that’s really sad for you. Hope you can
find a way to fix that!”
Steve Jobs of Apple was not a
computer genius. He was a visionary
who saw the computer through the
eyes of everyday people. This would
not have happened if he had not
explored ideas by way of imagination
and creativity. Our role as parents is to
provide the environment, provide some
basic resources and simply cheer our
children on to similar greatness. So, not
need to cringe when you hear those
words. Embrace them and watch your
child’s creativity blossom.
Nicholas Anders Oleson earned
a Bachelor of Science degree in
business, majoring in interdisciplinary
business management at Miami
University.
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The importance of
raising financially
savvy kids
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By Alison Stanton
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Where Kids Eat Free
To begin the dialogue, parents should
review the household or a pretend budget
When children are little, parents often
with their kids to help them understand
spend time teaching them the names of
the concept of wants versus needs, Schelter
the different coins and their values.
said.
To raise financially
“We all think
savvy kids, parents must
we need the newest
go beyond these basic
phone or a certain
lessons and talk to their
toy, but what we
kids about other monneed for day-to-day
ey-related concepts, said
life are things like
Colleen Cox, senior vice
shelter and food,”
president of education
he said.
at Junior Achievement
Parents can
(JA) of Arizona.
show a balanced
Every year, Cox said,
budget and the imJA of Arizona partportance of saving
ners with 36 Chanmoney.
dler schools to bring
Giving children
financial literacy, work
an allowance or
readiness and entrehelping them manpreneurship programs
age monetary gifts
to more than 14,600
Colleen Cox, senior vice president of education
from relatives can
students in kindergarten at Junior Achievement (JA) of Arizona, said it is
through 12th grade.
important to teach young kids about the concept of help them tackle
the concept of
“Teaching today’s
financial responsibility. Submitted photo
budgeting, Schelter
youth to be financially
said.
responsible while they
“This teaches them about managing
are young prepares them to succeed in the
their own money and forces them early
real world by giving them the knowledge
to learn to make financial decisions on a
to make smart, educated financial decismaller scale.”
sions,” Cox said.
Parents should also teach their kids
“It will help them avoid financial pitabout interest, Schelter said, and how it
falls like bad credit and bankruptcy, and
will impact the amount they pay in a loan.
will allow them to own their economic
“Even young children can understand
success and build a strong financial founthe basic concept of what interest is, and
dation to support themselves and their
if they pay off a loan faster, they will have
families.”
less interest to pay.”
Jeff Schelter, vice president and senior
Credit card debt should be discussed
loan officer at Alliance Bank, which
with older kids and teens, Schelter said.
has branches in Chandler, said because
“Parents can explain how credit cards
personal finance is typically not taught
are definitely one of the most expensive
in most schools. Instead, parents need to
types of loans, and show their kids how
have ongoing discussions with their chilcharging just a dollar on a card with 24
dren about financial literacy.
percent interest can add up.”
“This topic is so important because it
Ryan Rothermund, associate vice preswill impact their kids throughout their
ident, investments at Raymond James and
entire lives,” he said.
Associates Inc., said a trip to the grocery
store is a great place for a lesson about
money management.
“Take young children to the store with
you and explain why you are buying a
generic product over a name brand one,
and talk about quality and price,” said
Rothermund, who works with clients in
the East Valley.
“Also, instead of using a piggy bank,
start a custodial account at a bank and
have your kids deposit their money in it.”
Making even small deposits regularly
will show kids how they can increase their
savings over time.
“It gets them thinking that there is a
process and if they stick with it, their money will grow,” he said.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at
alison@santansun.com.
RESOURCES
Websites:
Junior Achievement—www.jaaz.org
Parents.com—http://bit.ly/1lW8oz3
Wall Street Journal—http://on.wsj.
com/1LC6g95
Books:
“The Everything Kids’ Money Book: Earn
it, save it, and watch it grow!,” by Brette
McWhorter Sember
“Smart Money Kids,” by Hannah Raybans
“Blue Chip Kids: What Every Child (and
Parent) Should Know About Money, Investing, and the Stock Market,” by David W.
Bianchi
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SanTan Family Fun
Arrives!
Independence Day!
Fireworks
Spectacular
Always call to verify information as some
events change or cancel after the calender
is printed.
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Junior Architect Tours
6
Family Monday Movie
Night
Family Story Time
Imagination Stations
Intro to Fossil Identification
Tumbleweed Tots
Movie Night
12 Junior Architect Tours 13 Monday
Family Story Time
Architect Tours
19 Junior
Mountain Bike 101:
Beginner Ride
Family Story Time
Get Reel Documentary
Film Series
Story Time
14 Family
Tumbleweed Tots
LEGO Club
Atomic Comic Superheroes
Jellyfish in a Bottle
Film Series
Nintendo Night
Story Time
20 Family
Tumbleweed Tots
Story Time
21 Family
Story Time
Architect Tours
26 Junior
27 Family
Tumbleweed Tots
Sonoran Desert
Simplified
7
LEGO Club
Film Series
Story Time
28 Family
Film Series
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are filling up!
Tumbleweed Tots
Cowboy Cookout
Kids Club with National
Geographic Kids
15 Kids Club with
Tumbleweed Tots
National Geographic Kids
LEGO Club
‘80s Rock Concert
Family Night at the TRC
Tots
22 Tumbleweed
Kids Club with
Tots
29 Tumbleweed
Kids Club with
Chandler Farmers
Market
LEGO Club
Farmers
16 Chandler
Market
10 Tumbleweed Tots
‘80s Friday Flick &
Fun Night
ImprovMANIA
Donuts and Dads
Intro to Fossil Identification
Meet the Creature
Teenage Mutant Ninja Tortoise
ImprovMANIA, Bug Zoo!
Chandler Art Walk
Dive-In Movie
Friday Feeding Frenzy
Donuts and Dads
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Architect Tours
25 Junior
ImprovMANIA
Tumbleweed Tots
‘80 Friday Flick & Fun Night
ImprovMANIA
Farmers
30 Chandler
Market
Architect Tours
31 Junior
Tumbleweed Tots
LEGO Club
Architect Tours
Tots
17 Tumbleweed
18 Junior
ImprovMANIA
‘80 Fri. Flick & Fun Night
Farmers
23 Chandler
Market
LEGO Club
11 ImprovMANIA
After Dark in the Park
Meet the Creature
Muffins and Moms
‘80 Friday Flick & Fun Night
ImprovMANIA
Summer Full Moon Nature
Hike
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Independence Day
4
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, 7 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. Pack your bags, bring your blankets and chairs
and don’t forget the sunscreen. Enjoy award-winning
Tumbleweed Park and all it has to offer—Playtopia,
sand volleyball, horseshoes and corn hole. Food and
nonalcohol beverages will be available for purchase
throughout the evening. After all the family-made
fun, sit back, relax and watch the fireworks show
presented by the City of Chandler. The park opens at 7
p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Tumbleweed Park
2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Parking: $5. (480)
782-2735, www.chandleraz.gov/4thofjuly.
5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31
Junior Architect Tours at Taliesin West, 10:30
a.m. A family-friendly tour for adults with aspiring
architects who enjoy LEGO and Minecraft. This tour is
tailored specifically for adults with children ages 4 to
12 and offers a glimpse into the adventurous spirit of
Frank Lloyd Wright, his apprentices and the story behind the creation of Taliesin West. Children participate
in an engaging art activity as part of this experience.
Taliesin West, 12345 N. Taliesin Dr., Scottsdale. Ages 4
to 12: $7; Students: $20; adults: $24. (480) 860-2700,
www.franklloydwright.org.
6, 13
Family Monday Movie Night, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate the summer “hero” theme with action-packed
adventure films every Monday. Bring the family and
munch on some free popcorn. Movies are rated
PG-13. Downtown Library Copper Room (former City
Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
6, 13, 20, 27
Family Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join the
30-minute High Five Program where stories and
activities are developmentally appropriate for all ages.
Basha Library Programming room, 5990 S. Val Vista
Dr., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
6
Imagination Stations, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Get out
of the heat and enjoy some creative fun. Self-paced
stations will include painting, card making, crafts,
educational games, manipulatives and more. Fun
for all ages. Ages 2 to 10. Pre-registration required.
Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth
Ave., Chandler. Resident: $8; nonresident: $11. (480)
782-2730, www.chandleraz.gov/registration.
6
Intro to Fossil Identification, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
More than 300 million years ago most of Arizona
was covered by a shallow inland sea that left behind
thousands of marine fossils. Learn about the basic
properties of how fossils form and what types are
common to Arizona. Children must be accompanied
by a guardian. Ages 7 and up. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Resident: $3; nonresident: $5. (480) 782-2890, www.
chandleraz.gov/eec.
6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31
Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This
indoor play area is designed for children 5 years of
age and younger to play under parental/guardian
supervision. This fun, safe and clean area will have
plenty of toys, equipment and activities that are sure
to keep the kids entertained. Maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident: $2; nonresident: $3.
(480) 782-2900, www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
7, 14, 21, 28
Family Story Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The whole
family is welcome for this story time featuring favorite
stories and songs. Preschoolers 3-5 years old, toddlers 18-36 months. Downtown Library Copper Room
(former City Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.
org.
7, 14, 21, 28
Sunset Library Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.
org.
7, 14, 28
Hamilton Library Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona
Ave., Chandler. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.
org.
7, 14, 21, 28
Get Reel Documentary Film Series, 6:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m. Chandler’s Downtown Public Library will
present a free documentary film series this summer
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through
Aug. 11. Library Copper Room (former City Council
Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480)
782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org/get-reel.
8
Cowboy Cookout, 7:30-9 a.m. Start your day with
a big cowboy breakfast in the park. Get geared up
in your Old West attire and help prepare your own
breakfast in true traditional style over the camp fire
and in Dutch onvens. All ages. Veterans Oasis Park,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480)
782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
8, 15, 22, 29
Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids,
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Chandler Fashion Center teamed
up with National Geographic Kids to create activities
and games that focus on discovery through play.
Chandler Fashion Center, in the Gap wing near the
Food Court, 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Open to
the public, no fee. (480) 812-8488, www.ShopChandlerFashionCenter.com/KidsClub/.
9, 16, 23, 30
Chandler Farmers Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The
market offers fresh local produce, prepared goods,
desserts and some crafts on select days. All items
are grown in Arizona or are homemade from local
vendors.www.chandlerfarmersmarket.com.
9, 23, 30
LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We supply
the LEGO. You supply the imagination. Ages 5-12.
Downtown Library Copper Room (former City Council
Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480)
782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
10, 17, 24, 31
‘80s Free Friday Flick & Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. Enjoy a different family film plus a related
activity each Friday. Chandler Community Center, 125
E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. (480) 782-2727,
www.chandleraz.gov/comunity-center.
10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
ImprovMANIA, 7 p.m. Join ImprovMANIA every Friday and Saturday night for a family-friendly comedy
show. ImprovMANIA’s improv comedy shows are
fast-paced, live comedy shows made up on the spot
based on audience suggestions like the show “Whose
Line Is It Anyway?” Prepare for a night of laughter in
Downtown Chandler. ImprovMANIA, 250 S. Arizona
Ave., Chandler. $10 per person. (480) 699-4598,
www.improvmania.net.
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After Dark in the Park, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beat the
heat and enjoy an evening of nocturnal nature. Spend
the evening catching and identifying some of the
common insects flying around the porch lights at
night. Find out what they are, what they eat and what
eats them. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E.
Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
11, 18
Donuts and Dads, 9 a.m. to 9:45. What’s more fun
than baking donuts with dad? Ages 3 to 6. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident: $6; nonresident: $9. (480) 782-2900,
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
11
Intro to Fossil Identification—Field Trip, 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. This day-long event of collecting includes
transportation and a geologist to answer questions.
Bring water, snacks, comfortable shoes and clothing
to meet any weather conditions. Children must be accompanied by a guardian for the trip. Ages 7 and older. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident: $26; nonresident:
$35. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Meet the Creature. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In this
interactive program, children will get up close and
personal with live animals while receiving a fun lesson in wildlife rescue and conservation. Each program
features different fascinating animals from around the
world. Registration required. Children ages 2 to 12
must be accompanied by a paid adult. Instructor: Lisa
Limbert of Lisa’s Creatures & East Valley, Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights
Rd., Chandler. Resident: $6; nonresident: $9. (480)
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Tortoise, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Stop
by the Desert Tortoise habitat at Veterans Oasis Park and
meet our resident Sonoran Desert Tortoises. Learn about
what adaptations make these animals so fascinating,
then head inside for a desert tortoise craft. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.,
Chandler. (480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Atomic Comic Superheroes, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dress
up as your favorite blast from the past superhero and
enjoy retro games on deck and in the water. Folley
Pool, 600 E. Fairview St., Chandler. $1 family swim
fee. (480) 782-2750, www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
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Jellyfish in a Bottle, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This class for
youth has a science theme and is an easy, clever craft
to make. Reduce, reuse, recycle. When the project
is complete, the “jellyfish” inside the bottle actually
looks real. For ages 8 to 12. Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident: $6;
nonresident: $9; Supply fee: $5. (480) 782-2900,
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LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library
supplies the LEGO. You supply the imagination. Ages
5 to 12. Basha Library Programming Room, 5990 S.
Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800, www.
chandlerlibrary.org.
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Nintendo Night, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nintendo NES made
its debut 30 years ago in 1985. Dress as your favorite
character and enjoy an evening of gaming fun by a big
screen poolside. Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400
W. Summit Pl., Chandler. Youth: 25 cents; adults: 75
cents. (480) 732-1061, www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
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‘80s Rock Concert, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rock out to
‘80s classic rock music and dance the night away
poolside. Nozomi Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd.,
Chandler. Youth: 25 cents; adults: 75 cents. (480) 7838261, www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
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Family Night at the TRC, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The
first and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy
a variety of different recreational activities and
entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745
E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Youth: $2 resident; $3 nonresident; teens: $3 resident, $5 nonresident. For more
information contact Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908.
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
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LEGO Club, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Are you a Master Builder,
do you love LEGO? Come to the LEGO Club and let
your imaginations take flight. We supply the LEGO
and you supply the creativity. Ages 5 to 12. Hamilton
Library Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler. (480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Bug Zoo! 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Explore a real, live
collection of bugs with a certified entomologist. Learn
about beneficial bugs, such as butterflies, ladybugs
and bees. Discover interesting insects and other
creepy-crawlies. Each child will receive a free activity
book. Preregistration required. Ages 3 to 6. Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights
Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $3; nonresident: $5. (480)
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Chandler Art Walk, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Art Walk
provides a fun family atmosphere where you can
browse more than 50 talented local art vendors. It’s a
monthly event featuring artists and musicians, and is
a great opportunity to visit all of the unique establishments in downtown Chandler. Every third Friday
from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Chandler. All artists
must go through a jury process to be accepted in the
Art Walk. Only fine art and fine craft submissions will
be considered. TechShop Chandler, 249 E. Chicago
St., Chandler. Free. www.chandlerartwalk.com.
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Dive-In Movie, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join the group
for an in-water showing of “Back to the Future.”
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr.,
Chandler. Youth: 25 cents; adults; 75 cents. (480) 7822635, www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
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Friday Feeding Frenzy! 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Have you
ever wondered what animals at the EEC eat for dinner? Have you ever seen a snake stalk its prey? Join
us on the first and third Friday of each month for a live
animal feeding. Meet the animals in our nature center
and learn about their diets. Environmental Education
Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free.
(480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Mountain Bike 101: Beginner Ride, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Join the San Tan Shredders for a beginners ride where
basic skills that every mountain biker should know,
will be taught. Topics covered range from proper riding position to braking and how to navigate uphill and
downhill climbs. Helmets are required. Bring plenty of
water and an extra tube. All riding abilities welcome.
Participants will meet at the main trailhead west of the
Visitor Center. San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533
W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per
vehicle. www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
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Muffins and Moms, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Make muffins with mom. Ages 3 to 6. Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident fee:
$6; nonresident fee: $9. (480) 782-2900,
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Sonoran Desert Simplified, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. This is
a lush, diverse desert with a number of interesting
residents. This 1-mile hike focuses on desert plants
and animals. Participants will meet at the flag pole.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd.,
Queen Creek. $6 park entry fee per vehicle. www.
maricopa.gov/parks/santan.
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Summer Full Moon Nature Hike, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Come join the group for an hour-long moon-lit hike
at Veterans Oasis Park. Bring your own flashlight.
Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident: $3; nonresident: $5.
(480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Chandler ‘Karate Kid’ kicking for nationals
By Tim J. Randall
Young T. Israel Palomino and his father,
Ralph Palomino, are practicing their karate
kicks, blocks and stances in preparation
for the 11-year-old’s participation in the
upcoming 2015 USA National Championships & Team Trials held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from July 15 to July 19.
“It is very amazing to compete on the
national stage and support my father and
our Dojo,” said T. Israel.
Father and son train together at the
Arizona Shotokai USA school, the local
chapter of the USA National Karate-do
Federation (USA-NKF).
“I started the school three years ago and
we now have over 50 students learning the
art of karate,” said Palomino.
T. Israel earned his berth into the National Championship by winning bronze
at the 2015 Arizona Karate Championship
in March.
“I was very excited to do so well at the
competition and be invited to Nationals,”
said T. Israel.
The upcoming July Nationals are affiliated with Team U.S. Karate, which fields
teams to compete worldwide.
“We are hoping that success at the National Championship will lead to T. Israel
eventually participating and representing the USA Karate Team in the Pan-Am
Games,” said Palomino.
The second-degree brown belt will seek
to win a title in the 10- to 11-year-old
intermediate division. To do so, T. Israel
will showcase his skills in the KATA (movements that demonstrate competency in karate form) and KUMITE (sparring/fighting
between two opponents). “In order to win
he will have to beat all of his opponents in
KUMITE and score high from the judges in
KATA,” said Palomino.
The elder Palomino has been involved
in karate for more than 30 years and is a
certified black belt instructor.
Hello Kitty brings her friends to Gila River Arena
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
With a touch of innocence and some
“super cute” friends, Hello Kitty is bringing
her festival to Gila River Arena from Friday,
Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 23.
“Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival” is the first traveling show of its kind
for the Sanrio character and her friends My
Melody, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, Chococat,
Dear Daniel and Purin. The event brings
multiple stage shows, photo opportunities
and surprises. The bowl of Gila River Arena
will be transformed into a Hello Kitty-con
of sorts. Merchandise will be available in
the concourse.
“It’s going to be ‘super cute,’ that’s for
sure,” said Hello Kitty’s friend Piper. “It’s
really more than just a show. We do have
two stages and we’ll have live performances
on them. We also have exclusive Sanrio-inspired fashions that you can walk around
and see.”
The event will also include DJ-driven
dance sequences, interactive exhibits, animation, art and event-exclusive collectibles.
“Badtz-Maru has a motorcycle shop at
the festival,” Piper explained. “You can
take a picture on his bike and even hear
what he’s working on. My Melody has a
bakery were you can actually smell the
“I take no credit for my students’ success, ultimately it is their effort, sweat and
time that make the difference,” he said.
Those traits are present in T. Israel, who
works diligently to improve at the discipline.
“My father said I am a year or two away
from my black belt.”
The immediate challenge for Sensei and
Sempai will be funding the trip to Florida
for the National Championship.
“Our business is growing, but attending
these tournaments from travel, equipment
and uniforms is expensive,” said Palomino.
As for the National Championship, T.
Israel is looking forward to the challenge.
I am nervous before I compete, but once I
start I am excited and confident,” he said.
Winning the National Championship is
the ultimate goal for both, but as Palomino
said: “It is a huge honor to instruct and teach
not only my student, but also my son.”
T. Israel Palomino competing at karate tournament.
Submitted photo
To learn more about Arizona Shotokai
USA, or how to financially support T. Israel visit: www.asukarate.com or call (480) 430-8585.
Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at tim@
santansun.com.
cookies. Hello Kitty has
can’t wait to see how many
a drive-in movie theater
smiles have been shared.”
where you can smell the
Kids and adults alike
popcorn. ”
can meet the characters
when they walk around
The “Share a Smile”
exhibit will allow
Gila River Arena.
patrons to take a photo
“They can take photos,
with a “super cute
get up close and personal
background with Sanrio
with Sanrio friends,” she
friends,” Piper explains.
says. “It’s great for so many
“You can instantly upages. If you’re a kid who
Hello Kitty is bringing her friends to Gila
River Arena for a “super cute” festival.
load it on social media.
likes Hello Kitty, you can
Submitted photo
come and see the bright
The best part of it is
there’s a button you can
colors.
push at the photo op. It keeps track of how
“Kids can color on a Hello Kitty coloring
many smiles are shared. We’re going to start
see HELLO KITTY page 6
at zero and, by the time we get to Phoenix, I
July 4 - July 17, 2015
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
(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.
Email information to
KidsEatFree@santansun.
com.
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“Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival” is the first Sanrio traveling show of its kind. Submitted photo
HELLO KITTY from page 4
page and you can get your face painted. If
you’re an adult, you can come and have a
great time, too. The shows are based in hip
hop. We also get to feature a great Sanrio
friend who’s rarely seen in public. That’s
a little surprise that we’re excited to share
with lifelong Sanrio and Hello Kitty fans.”
Piper said this is exactly what the country needs right now.
“You can share in her innocence,” she
said. “She really allows you to be a kid at
any age. She brings a smile to different
faces. That’s an important thing to have in
the world right now.”
“Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival”
is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and 12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Gila River Arena, 9400 W.
Maryland, Glendale. Tickets are free for kids 2
and younger with a paid adult, $24 for kids 3
“Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival” comes to
Glendale for three shows. Submitted photo
to 12, and $34 for children 13 and older. For
more information, call (800) 745-3000 or visit
www.ticketmaster.com.
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the executive
editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at christina@santansun.com.
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CHANDLER JAZZ FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 4:30-9:30 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, NOON-9:30 P.M
Experience two days full of FREE jazz concerts in the park
and throughout the downtown streets of Chandler.
For schedule information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/jazz.
Park opens at 7 p.m.
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Community Commentary
American patriotism rooted in
common values
concepts of liberty are reflective of one of
God’s greatest gifts to humanity—free will.
May, June and July form a staircase of
Citizens are unencumbered to choose where
patriotism and history. On Memorial Day,
to live, who to marry or how to earn a living.
we pause to pay homage to all whom have
This leaves more room for greater individual
lost their lives serving in the U.S. military.
expression and creation which honors and
June 6 is D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, the
glorifies the Divine.
turning point in World War II.
Service leadership
June 14 is Flag Day, observing the
“All see, and most admire,
adoption of the American Flag in
the glare which hovers round
1777. The greatest of these, July 4,
the external trappings of
Independence Day, we celebrate
elevated office. To me there is
the signing of the Declaration of
nothing in it, beyond the lustre
Independence in 1776 and the
which may be reflected from
birth of the nation.
its connection with a power of
Consider the words of some
promoting human felicity.”—
great Americans, who remind us
George Washington.
of our unique heritage.
I had to read this quote
American patriotism
several times before I caught
“The freedom and happiness Denny Barney.
its full impact. Our Founding
of man...(are) the sole objects
Fathers believed elected
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of all legitimate government.”—
office was an opportunity
Thomas Jefferson.
to express benevolence, stewardship and
The experience of American patriotism
integrity toward our fellow man. There is
is unique. American patriotism is rooted
perhaps no greater example of this than
in common values. It’s more than love of
George Washington. He served two terms
country; it’s love of ideals. Jefferson’s idea
despite the urgings of his countrymen to
that government serves the individual was
serve a third. A deeply principled man, he
beyond revolutionary—it was radical. It has
exemplified the spirit of service leadership.
defined and connected us as Americans ever Freedom isn’t free
since.
“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem
Divine providence
too lightly: it is dearness only that gives
“The longer I live, the more convincing
everything its value.”—Thomas Paine
proofs I see of this truth—that God governs
This might sound trite. Sacrifice is not
in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot always popular. But almost 1.5 million men
fall to the ground without His notice, is it
and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice
probable that an empire can rise without His since 1776.
aid?”—Benjamin Franklin.
We all have an obligation to our country,
America was founded upon the belief
whether you’re a teacher, doctor or
that each man was endowed with inalienable businessman. We are all entitled to the same
rights by the Creator. Each of us created
liberties, accountable to the same justices—
equally, no one inherently elevated above
and responsible for the endurance of both.
another. This equality mirrors God’s love. All
Happy Independence Day.
receive it regardless of circumstance, wealth
For more information about Denny
or education.
Barney, visit www.maricopa.gov/dist1/
In tandem to equality is the freedom
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Celebrate National Park and
Recreation Month ‘80s style
Center, where movies such as “The Little
Mermaid,” “Karate Kid,” and “Gremlins” will
The Parks and Recreation Division
be shown for free. Of course, we can’t forget
offers hundreds of classes and programs
some of those famous board games either.
throughout the year. The staff takes pride
Throwback Thursday Game Night will be
in understanding the community’s needs
held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 9,
and interests to provide a variety of options
at Tumbleweed Recreation Center for ages
at affordable prices. I’m proud of the work
8 to 16 years. Attendees can enjoy a human
and enthusiasm that is put
version of Pac-Man, Hungry Hungry
into making our community
Hippos and Twister, to name a few.
a place where our residents
Attendees of the ‘80s-themed
can play and be healthy. In
events may also be entered into
celebration of National Park
a drawing to win one of three
and Recreation Month this
Parks and Recreation Prize Packs.
July, Chandler staff is taking
Every person who participates will
it a little further by offering
receive a “My Chandler Mix” card
‘80s-themed classes and
shaped like a cassette tape. The
programs at throwback pricing.
more you participate, the more
Some may wonder what
chances you have to win. Prize
the ‘80s were all about, while
packs include activities that families
others remember the big hair, Jack Sellers.
and couples can enjoy together.
neon colors and favorite bands. Submitted photo
Chandler’s Parks and Recreation
Let’s take a step or two back
Division has something for
in time. Find that favorite ‘80s
everyone. In addition to the recreation
attire, grab a date and attend the first “Retro” classes and programs, there are six area
Adult Prom from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July pools and aquatic facilities with swim classes
24, at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center.
scheduled year around. More than 1,000
If prom wasn’t what you had in mind, then
acres of park land is available throughout
you’re sure to find something that is.
the City for the enjoyment of our residents.
July is full of retro-themed classes and
Summer in Chandler also is an important
programs for all ages. Jazzercise, Buns of
time to observe both heat and water safety
Steel and Steps are a few of the exercise
tips—not only during these months but
classes that will be offered. Denise Austin
throughout the year. We want everyone to
would be proud, but if group exercise wasn’t
have a safe experience and enjoy everything
on your list, check out what the City’s
our community has to offer.
Aquatics Division has to offer. It will be
For registration and information on
hosting Atomic Comic Superheroes at Folley all classes and programs offered through
Memorial Park, Nintendo Night at Desert
the Parks and Recreation Division, please
Oasis Aquatic Center, and ‘80s Karaoke at
visit our website at www.chandleraz.gov/
Hamilton Aquatic Center. There will be
parksandrec. And, if you have a fun moment
games and activities on deck and in the
to share, make sure to take a picture and tag
water. Each event is held on a different day.
it with the hashtag #JulyPRM30 on Facebook,
Visit www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics for more
Twitter and Instagram.
information.
For those who want a more laid-back
Jack Sellers, whose term expires in
experience, Friday Flick and Fun Nights
January 2017, can be reached at jack.sellers@
will be held at the Chandler Community
chandleraz.gov.
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COUNCILMAN
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Where to Eat
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Blood drive on July 11 to honor
Brandon Flavin
Children’s Organ Transplant Association.
As the facility maintenance department
That continued in death when his organs
supervisor for the Ocotillo Community
were donated.
Association, Brandon Flavin worked
“Because of him, 70 people’s lives were
tirelessly to ensure the area looked its best.
saved or greatly improved,” Lasica said. “So
So when Flavin died from injuries
you can see, Brandon was the first one in
sustained in a car
line to help someone
accident in late
else.”
May, the Ocotillo
Mike Palermo,
Community
vice president of the
Association wanted
Ocotillo Community
to do something
Association Board of
tangible in his
Directors, met Flavin
memory.
almost 10 years ago.
The Brandon
“Most of the
Flavin Memorial
residents of Ocotillo
Blood Drive is set
probably saw Brandon
for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
out and about during
Saturday, July 11,
his time with us,”
at Ocotillo Village
Palermo said.
Health Club and
Flavin and his staff
Spa, at 4200 S.
were responsible
Alma School Rd. in
for 162 acres of
Chandler.
interconnected lakes
“To honor him
and water features,
in a meaningful way
pumping systems,
through a Red Cross
parks, common areas
blood drive seemed
and more than 23 miles
like not only the
of shoreline.
right thing to do,
“It is a big job, at
As facility maintenance department
it seemed like the
times challenging, and
supervisor for the Ocotillo Community
only thing to do,”
Association, Brandon Flavin was a steady and one that he took great
said Lory Lasica,
pride in,” Palermo
popular presence in the community. Flavin,
Ocotillo Community who died in late May, is being honored with said. “Brandon was
a Blood Drive on July 11. Submitted photo
Association
dedicated to ensuring
newsletter editor.
that the community
In addition to his commitment to the
was at its best. He will be missed.”
community, Flavin spent most of his life
Even after knowing Flavin for several
giving to others. He was active with several
years, Lasica said she has learned a lot
charitable organizations ranging from
about him from his mother, Martha.
the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders to the
BY ALISON STANTON
see BLOOD DRIVE page 45
Jewelry designs sparkle
at MTV awards appearance
Heather DeSimone has been in the
costume jewelry business for more than 20
years, but it all paid off this spring when her
handmade two-sided moonglow earrings
landed a spot in the MTV Movie Awards’ gift
lounge.
A Chandler resident, DeSimone is the sole
proprietor of Leetie Lovendale, for which
she creates jewelry from vintage Lucite parts.
Since the movie awards, DeSimone has been
the darling of fashion bloggers.
“It’s been a good overall experience,” said
DeSimone, who moved to the Valley a year
ago from Maine.
Leetie Lovendale’s product was given to
movie award participants and media thanks
to The Artisan Group, an exclusive juried
organization of artisans who collectively
provides a sampling of its handcrafted
products to celebrities. Leetie Lovendale’s
earrings were joined in the bag by a variety
of products including skincare lines and
vegan nail polish.
“The group has been really good at
helping new and small businesses get
exposure,” DeSimone said.
Jewelry has been a big influence on
DeSimone’s life. She co-owned a bead and
see JEWELRY DESIGNS page 52
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny hosts an annual Chandler Day of Play every October to celebrate earning
Playful City USA honors. The event brings attention to the numerous recreational opportunities
that Chandler offers. Submitted photo
Chandler earns Playful City USA
honors for ninth year
BY ISRAEL GONZALEZ
For the ninth straight year, Chandler
has been recognized as a Playful City USA
community by KaBOOM! and The Humana
Foundation.
KaBOOM! honored 241 cities across
the country including 14 in Arizona as
2015 Playful City USA communities.
Chandler—like Gilbert and Tucson—was
one of 13 cities that has won the honor nine
consecutive times.
The KaBOOM! Playful City USA awards
cities that are committed to offering
recreational activities and programs to
promote active playing for children in the
community.
“Playability is crucial to the success of
our future communities, and we are proud
of the work these cities and leaders are
doing to provide a better quality of life
for all residents, and especially families,”
KaBOOM! President James Siegal said in a
press release. “Play provides a competitive
advantage for cities looking to attract and
retain residents. With these esteemed
leaders, and our friends and partners across
the country, we continue to prioritize play
for all kids.”
A number of the City’s activities and
programs helped Chandler earn the
honor, said Brooke Peterson, marketing
and communications coordinator for the
Chandler Recreation Division.
“Chandler provides recreational
opportunities through a variety of
mediums,” Peterson said. “We offer
hundreds of classes...provide field
trips, offer scholarship programs and
opportunities to volunteer throughout the
summer.”
Peterson also highlighted Chandler’s
Aquatics program which offers scholarships,
gives swim lessons for free or little cost, and
also provides opportunities to enjoy a pool
at no cost. Last year, the program awarded
see DAY OF PLAYpage 45
Le Cordon Bleu offers cool recipe
for hot summer
Summer in the Valley is hot. However,
here’s a recipe using SanTan Brewing
Company’s award-winning Mr. Pineapple
to help Arizonans keep cool while they’re
cooking on July 4.
Mr. Pineapple’s Cajun Barbecued Shrimp
is an easy seasonal recipe that uses easyto-get ingredients. This recipe takes the
term “barbecue” and shows that not all
“barbecue” is on the grill. Certain cuisines
refer to barbecue more as a style of flavor
than a way of cooking.
see LE CORDON BLEU page 45
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BLOOD DRIVE from page 44
“Brandon was always a pillar of strength
for his family and especially his mom, his
‘bonus mom’ and his siblings,” Lasica said.
“He has always had a caring heart and a
desire to help others. He was also a loyal
and devoted friend and once you became
his friend, you also became his family.”
Lasica said she hopes to have a good
turnout at the blood drive.
“Each pint of blood donated can help
save up to three lives. If 50 people donate,
Neighbors
we would be able to impact the lives of 150
people in one day,” she said.
Lasica said she recently read a quote
that made her think of Flavin: A life that
touches others is never forgotten.
“Brandon Flavin will never be forgotten
and every person who donates blood and
touches the lives of others will never be
forgotten either,” she said.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached
at alison@santansun.com.
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To schedule a donation for the Brandon Flavin Memorial Blood Drive, go to www.
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DAY OF PLAY from page 44
106 scholarships and drew 317 people with
its free lessons.
Afterschool recreation programs are also
provided by the City to underprivileged
youth for families in Chandler Public
Housing. On average, 176 of Chandler’s atrisk youth participate in the program each
month.
“We want to make sure that recreation
is available to everyone,” Peterson said. “It
doesn’t matter whether people are down
on their luck or going through a hard time.”
Chandler always looks for what’s new
and what is working to sustain this level of
recreation, Peterson added.
In celebration of being named a Playful
City USA community, Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
will host an annual Day of Play from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Tumbleweed
Park. The shows promote programs and
activities that Chandler has to offer.
Admission is free.
Throughout July, Chandler is celebrating
National Park and Recreation Month. Using
an ‘80s theme, the City will provide retrothemed programs at throwback prices
or for free. For more information about
Chandler’s July events, visit chandleraz.gov/
parkandrecmonth. More information on the
Playful City USA program can be found at
www.playfulcityusa.org.
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Mr. Pineapple’s Cajun Barbecued Shrimp
Servings: 4
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
1 bunch sliced scallions
Cooked brown rice
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup SanTan Mr. Pineapple wheat beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
Melt butter in a frying pan, add garlic
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Weekend kicks off in July
Pool parties set
for 9th year
From Thursday, July 30, through
Sunday, Aug. 2, Arizona Breakfast
Weekend hits eateries providing diners
with special dishes offered at $7, $15
and $25 price points. Arizona Breakfast
Weekend, produced by Arizona
Restaurant Association, will offer lovers
of all things egg, bacon and toast the
chance to dine on special breakfast
dishes and brunch experiences at
restaurants, diners and hotels around
the Valley of the Sun.
“We see significant opportunities
for operators—both independent
and chains—around the breakfast
day part,” ARA president and CEO
Steve Chucri said. “This is certainly
a great opportunity for casual and
family dining restaurants to expand or
even break into breakfast and brunch
menus. For those diners that have
come to love the Arizona Restaurant
Week experience, you can expect to
experience the same culinary diversity,
excellence and innovation for which
ARW is known, but with the added
benefit of starting off the day with us.”
So far, Paul Martin’s, Virtu, Distrito,
Proof at the Four Seasons, Perk Eatery,
Chase’s Diner, Kale & Clover: Mindful
Kitchen, Rusconi’s American Kitchen
and all Valley locations of Wildflower
Bread Company, The Good Egg and First
Watch are participating. For a full list of
restaurants and menu items visit www.
arizonabreakfastweekend.com, or www.
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A slew of pool parties are being
hosted by Mark-Taylor, Steve LeVine
Entertainment & Public Relations and
Cox Communications through Saturday,
Aug. 29. One of those parties will be
held at San Cervantes at the Loop 101
and Chandler Boulevard in Chandler
Saturday, Aug. 22.
In its ninth year, the Mark-Taylor
Summer of Love pool party series
celebrates neighborhood, a sense of
community, poolside fun and friends.
Each event offers residents and the
general public a chance to win a
personalized pool party which includes
a VIP cabana, playlist curated by the
winner, and a Mark-Taylor swag bag.
All guests can enjoy complimentary
food and beverage, music spun by a
live DJ, poolside games and more. Each
pool party features a raffle/giveaway
benefiting local charity group UMOM
New Day Centers. UMOM provides
emergency shelter and transitional
housing to the homeless and ultimately
helps families find permanent,
affordable housing opportunities.
These fun, interactive, poolside
events offer a great time and a chance
for one lucky winner to host his or
her own pool party at a Mark-Taylor
community. For more information or to
RSVP please visit Mark-TaylorPoolParty.
com.
Mark-Taylor Corporate is located at
6623 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
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Perk Eatery CoOwner Pauline
Martinez is offering
diners a chance to
taste a new dish—
chimichurri hash and
eggs—during ABW:
sweet potato and
Yukon gold potatoes
with spring peas,
garlic and onion hash
topped with two
eggs, crumbled feta,
chipotle crema and
fresh chimichurri
sauce.
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lovers,” added Chucri.
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San Tan Mountain Regional Park summer activities set
Stop by San Tan Mountain Regional Park
during the months of July and August for
activities that will entertain the entire family.
Night Shredders
Night Shredders will be held at 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the flag pole.
Participants will ride the San Tan trails
after park hours, which means it’s only the
rocks, dips and turns that will be navigated.
The group’s policy “No Rider Left Behind,”
means everyone rides together in a group
for safety reasons. It is mandatory to wear
a helmet. Participants are asked to bring
plenty of water, an extra tube and two
sources of light; LED rechargeable lights
with at least 650 lumen. Riders younger
than 18 years old must complete a parental
consent form.
Movie Madness in the Park: ‘Babe’
The Nature Center will feature Movie
Madness in the Park at 12 p.m. Saturday, July
11. The movie, “Babe,” will share the story
of a pig and how he adopts a friendly dog
while slowly adjusting to his new home.
Bring a comfortable chair, blanket and
snacks. Concessions are available inside the
Visitor Center.
All About Turkey Vultures
All About Turkey Vultures will take place
at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, inside the
Nature Center. The program will feature
the turkey vultures’ life history, cool facts,
sounds and calls.
Hiking with the Stars Moonlight Hike
Discover the beauty of the Sonoran
Desert under the moon’s silvery glow. Along
the way, staff will point out some of their
favorite summertime constellations and
share stories about the stars and planets
above. The hike is 2.2 miles along the
Stargazer Trail. Wear closed-toed shoes,
bring water and dress comfortably. Meet
at the main trailhead area. The hike will be
held at 8 p.m. Friday, July 31.
Bug Theater
What buzzes around the park and often
becomes mid-flight meals for nighthawks
and bats? What creeps and crawls on the
ground looking for a meal to dine on? Who
plays the lead character for pollinating
desert flowers? Bugs. Bring the kids to see
the stars perform at the Bug Theater near
the Buddy Pond. Bug nets and viewers are
welcome. Wear closed-toed shoes. Bring
a flashlight, scorpion light and plenty of
water. Meet at the flag pole.
Perseids Meteor Shower Hike and Viewing
Perseids Meteor Shower Hike will be
held at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14. For thousands
of years the night sky has been more than
just a break from the day. The stars can be
a sight of great beauty, a puzzling mystery
and a familiar beacon guiding individuals
home. They can be seen from all over the
planet and have been the inspiration for
many of the stories people have come
to enjoy. A 1.3-mile hike will uncover the
stories and myths from past cultures, as
participants explore the constellations,
planets and stars of the night sky. Meet at
the main trailhead.
San Tan wants to keep everyone’s eyes
to the sky. Join staff at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
Bring a blanket, or chairs. Meet at the main
trailhead area.
For a complete listing of July and August
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 Park is located at 6533 W. Phillips
Rd., Queen Creek.
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Seton grad attending Trinity
BY TRACY HOUSE
There are a lot of “alsos” in 18-yearold Hailey Wilson’s story and, as she
prepares to head to San Antonio’s Trinity
University to play softball and major in
communications, she’s also keeping busy
this summer.
One of Seton Catholic Preparatory’s
star softball players, Wilson started
playing softball when she was 10 after
playing baseball for two years. The
second basewoman is passionate about
the sport and is using that passion to
inspire those younger than her.
In fact, she just finished up a week of
coaching a softball camp for children at
Seton. “There was a middle school clinic
so I went back and helped coach the kids
all week,” Hailey said. “We coached them,
(taught) them the fundamentals and (had)
a little bit of fun.”
But as she prepares to move on from
Seton, that isn’t the only legacy she is
leaving behind. In addition to playing four
years of softball at Seton, Wilson played
basketball. “I was very, very fortunate
that I also played basketball all four years
at Seton,” she said. “I started playing
basketball around sixth grade, and just
tried out. I happened to make varsity my
freshman year, and we won state that
year, so I was like, ‘I know I’m sticking with
it.’”
There is no denying she was a busy
young woman at Seton. She also counts
student council and Seton Catholic TV on
her list of extracurriculars.
“I was in student council three years.
This last year I was vice president of the
senior class,” she said. She received the
Film Student of the Year award as a Seton
Catholic TV on-air talent and behind the
scenes writer and editor. Starting with
SCTV her freshman year, as a senior she
mentored other students in the class.
Wilson said, “I was lucky enough to win
that award and that was really cool. It was
one of my favorite classes.”
So how did this busy, smart young
woman pick the Texas small, liberal arts
college? “I visited a couple other schools
for softball, and of course academics, but
I chose Trinity because I wanted to go to
a school that was relatively close to home
and wouldn’t be too much of a climate
change. I’m not much of a cold weather
person, and that was a huge factor for me.
“One of my coaches told me, ‘Pick a
school that even if you weren’t going to
play softball, you would still love to go
to,’ and out of all the schools I looked
at, even if you took softball out of the
picture, I would still love to attend a
school like that.” She explained it’s a
small, private school and felt it would be
the best fit for her.
As she prepares for her move to San
Antonio, Wilson isn’t slowing down. She
is playing club softball with her sister,
spending time with her family and doing
a lot of softball workouts. “My coach
from Trinity sent us a program we have
to do that requires training three times a
week.”
Looking back, Wilson said Seton
helped prepare her for this next step in
her life. “Seton does a really good job
teaching their students how to manage
their time.” The focus on studies and
getting work done, was a great take-away
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Hailey Wilson, a 2015 Seton High School
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and she said, “I think time management,
that is one of the biggest parts of Seton
that is going to help me succeed in
college.”
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Chompie’s, Arizona’s NY Deli, will hold
its sixth annual Customer Appreciation Day,
which includes the full regular dining menu,
from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.
Rookie and veteran customers can
purchase single Jewish sliders for half price.
Each person may purchase up to four
sliders at $1.99 per slider. Chompie’s awardwinning Jewish sliders consist of homemade
challah rolls filled with Chompie’s moist
lean brisket, mini potato pancakes and Jack
cheese served with a side of brown gravy.
Customer Appreciation Day is
for dine-in only. It is not valid with
promotional gift cards, or with any other
offers, discounts or coupons.
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City brings ‘80s attitude to National Park and Recreation Month
Grab a boom box, group a mullet
and break out those parachute pants.
Chandler is heading back to the ‘80s in
recognition of the 30th anniversary of
National Park and Recreation Month.
The month will include 1980s-themed
game nights, movies, dance parties,
karaoke, an adult prom and more can be
had for free or at retro prices this July.
It celebrates the enduring contributions
parks and recreation make for the quality
of life.
“It has been so much fun thinking
up events and activities that will
transform us back to the days of big hair,
neon clothing, crazy fads and some of
those classic ‘80s tunes and movies,”
said Brooke Peterson, the recreation
division’s marketing and communication
coordinator. “We are holding activities in
our community center, recreation center,
aquatic centers and even our Senior
Center.”
Each participant attending an ‘80s
themed event will be given a card
that looks like a cassette tape to fill
out for a chance to win one of three
park and recreation prize packs. More
information and a complete list of events
can be found at www.chandleraz.gov/
parksandrecmonth.
Events include:
• F ree Friday Flick & Fun Night activities
will take place at the Chandler
Community Center. On Friday, July 10,
“Karate Kid” will be featured, as well
as a karate class demo. The following
Friday, July 17, “Land Before Time”
and a ceramic demo will take place.
“Gremlins” will be shown on Friday,
July 24, along with a dance, and arts
and crafts demo. A Dance Matrix demo
will accompany the movie “The Little
Mermaid” on Friday, July 31.
• Tumbleweed Recreation Center will
transform a number of group exercise
classes into ‘80s-themed workouts
in July with Buns of Steel, Jane Fonda
Toning and step aerobics. On Throwback
Thursday, July 9, an ‘80s-themed game
night for youth ages 8 to 16 will be held
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday,
July 19, a ZUMBA Dance Party will be
held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Dress up as your favorite Atomic Comic
Superhero and enjoy retro games on
deck and in the water from 8 p.m. to
10 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Folley Pool.
Admission is $1.
• Dress up as your favorite character
and enjoy gaming fun on a big screen
poolside during Nintendo Night from 3
p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Desert
Oasis Aquatics Center. Admission is 25
cents for youth and 75 cents for adults.
• Rock poolside to an 1980s rock concert
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July
15, at Nozomi Aquatic Center.
• Get wet while watching “Back to the
Future,” at a Dive-In Movie from 8 p.m.
to 10 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Mesquite
Groves Aquatic Center. Admission is 25
cents for youth and 75 cents for adults.
• Embarrass your kids with your nostalgia
and participate in poolside ‘80s karaoke
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18,
at Hamilton Aquatic Center. Admission
is 25 cents for youth and 75 cents for
adults.
• Grab your raddest threads and head to
the Retro Adult Prom from 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Tumbleweed
Recreation Center. The prom will
include 1980s music, a balloon archway,
punch and snacks, plus a large photoframe where participants can pose for
pictures. Admission is $5 for residents
and $7 for nonresidents.
• For those 55 and older, dig out those leg
warmers and start your day with a 1980s
Zumba Gold Dance Party from 9 a.m. to
10 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the senior
center.
Parks and Recreation Month promotes
a safe, healthy and affordable recreational
environment and is supported nationally
by the National Recreation and Park
Association, a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to advancing park, recreation
and conservation efforts that enhance a
quality of life for all people.
NPRA.org.
See related community commentary on Page 43.
Cowgirl Jan presents Everyday
Heroes at Robson library
Cowgirl Jan presents Everyday Heroes
from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at
Ed Robson Branch Library, 9330 E. Riggs
Rd., Sun Lakes. Cowgirl Jan will be sharing
a story about “Curious George and the
firefighters.” She will help the children
celebrate everyday heroes with a special
song and audience participation. Cowgirl
Jan will perform magic with the children
geared to the hero theme. The program is
designed for children ages 3 to 10.
For more information, call (602) 6523000 or www.mcldaz.org.
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Perry Branch Library July programs
Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen
Creek Rd., Gilbert, is holding a variety
of programs throughout the month of
July. For a full list of programs visit www.
mcldaz.org.
Creative Writing
Local author, Gerri Brooks, will lead a
monthly creative writing workshop for
beginners to advanced level writers from
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. Note:
Bring a notebook to class each week.
Stop by Fired Pie on Wednesday, July 15, and you can buy one entree and get one free.
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Fired Pie celebrates second
anniversary with deal
It was nearly two years ago that locally
owned Fired Pie hit the dining scene. It
was the first fast-casual pizza concept to
enter the market in metro Phoenix.
On Wednesday, July 15, Fired Pie will
celebrate its two-year anniversary by
offering buy one entree get one free
at all 10 of its Arizona locations. This
offer will be available all day during
regular business hours. This deal cannot
be combined with any other offers or
discounts.
Fired Pie allows the customer to
take on the role of chef by picking and
choosing their own type of dough, sauce
and topping. The sophisticated yet
affordable pizzeria also offers build your
own salads. The restaurant has locations
in Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix,
Glendale, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Phoenix
and Tucson. To find a specific location,
visit www.firedpie.com.
The Common Threads Knit and
Crochet Club
Join the fellowship of The Common
Threads, the Perry knitting and crocheting
group and enjoy fun, food and friendship
while creating and sharing needlework
projects from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursdays July 9 and July 23.
Perry Adult Book Discussion Group
Join the Perry Adult Book Discussion
Group each month for a lively discussion
of titles by debut authors. This month,
the group will discuss “The Boys in
the Boat: Nine Americans and Their
Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin
Olympics,” by Daniel Brown at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 27.
Off the Cuff Comedy Improv Show
Off the Cuff Comedy Improv Show
will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday,
July 13. No fooling, celebrate summer
reading with Off the Cuff Comedy
Troupe. This is an interactive, high-energy,
family-friendly show created from
audience suggestions.
Rich Ihle’s Reptile Adventure
Rich Ihle’s Reptile Adventures will
take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.
Wednesday, July 15. Rich Ihle brings
eight different reptiles from around the
world that he has raised from babies.
He discusses each reptile, how they live,
diets and defense mechanisms. The last
reptile will be a python that the audience
will have the opportunity to touch. No
registration is required.
The Peril of Impervious Surfaces
The Peril of Impervious Surfaces
will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Monday, July 13. This hands-on program
is designed for children in grades 5 and
6 and requires registration. Through
hands-on experiments, participants will
work in teams to create an urban runoff
model. They will explore the speed and
volume of storm water runoff in rural
and urban areas. Further experimentation
will lead to solutions to help prevent
urban flooding and prevent storm water
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JEWELRY DESIGNS from page 44
workable because they didn’t have holes.
Chris, a local handyman, fashioned a
machine to punch holes in Lucite for her. The
company—dubbed as such after her mother
and a family name—has been a godsend, as
has her move.
DeSimone has displayed her jewelry at
the Scottsdale Artisan Market as well as the
Gilbert Art Walk. She now splits her time
between Chandler and Maine.
“I love Arizona, more than I love Maine,”
she said. “It’s fresh and fun. But (my career)
makes for a steady income. Having a
presence in both is great.”
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jewelry supply company from 1993 to 2014
in Freeport, Maine. In the summer of 2004,
she boosted her inventory by purchasing
more than 40,000 pounds of vintage Lucite
beads, components and oddball shapes from
a Rhode Island warehouse.
It was a quick lesson in forklifts, pallets
and trucking companies. Nevertheless,
DeSimone was thrilled with the additions,
particularly because the parts were from the
1960s through 1980s.
“It was like a time capsule,” she said. “It was
stuff that had been sitting there since ’82.”
DeSimone sold the beads for years before
she and husband, Chris, decided they would
move the family to Arizona. Still, when they
arrived in the Grand Canyon State, there
were pieces
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About Care
Monthly volunteer training, by individual
appointment.
A nonprofit serving homebound
Chandler and Gilbert residents; provides
transportation, shopping and errands,
friendly visits, reassurance phone calls,
and minor home repairs.
Info: (480) 802-2331, www.aboutcare.org
Absolute Business Builders: Business
Networking International
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Chompie’s
Info: Nikki Janulewicz, (480) 570-1835,
Nikki@azbestmove.com
Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest
Chapter, Chandler
5:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month
Support group for caregivers of people
with dementia. Free and no preregistration
required.
Chandler Regional Hospital, Morrison
Building, Learning Resource Room
Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201
Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest
Chapter, Gilbert
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. first and third Fridays of
each month
with dementia. Free and no preregistration
required.
First United Methodist Church of Gilbert
331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert
Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, ext. 201
American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel
Better
4 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday, June 8
For cancer patients. Free; registration
required
Ironwood Cancer & Recreation Centers
8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale
Info: Sandra Surgeon (480) 855-2224,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
American Legion James O. Schroeder
Post 55
7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month
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Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Room
25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes
Info: Commander Byron Weston, (
480) 802-6623
American Society of Women
Accountants, Mesa East Valley Chapter
5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month
Nonprofit organization holds monthly
networking and educational sessions for
women in accounting.
Landmark Restaurant
809 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: Shelby, (602) 430-8834,
www.aswa-mev.org
Arizona Business Connection Networking
Group
7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Networking/referral group holds
weekly breakfast meetings with member
presentations and marketing training
sessions. Guests are free. Call in advance.
Dobson Ranch Golf Course Restaurant
2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa
Info: Danny, (602) 363-0147, Danny.
Balanon@RealLiving.com
Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
Business Referral Exchange Worldwide
(BREW)
12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of
the month
Industry-specific referral and networking
group.
Dobson Ranch Inn
1666 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa
Info: Jeremy McClymonds, (480) 444-2228,
www.BREWus.com
Build Your Own Business: Chandler
8 a.m. first and third Thursdays of each
month
East Valley networking and referral
organization, meets in Ahwatukee at a
private location; address will be provided
upon contact.
Info: Lisa, lisa@lisamatusak.com,
facebook.com/BYOBAZ
Arizona Special Education Network,
Chandler area
Provides disability-related education,
advocacy and resources to help parents
navigate the complex special education
system.
Info: (602) 531-0230
Cancer Caregiver Support GroupChandler
10 a.m.-12 p.m. third Saturday of each
month
with cancer. Free and no preregistration
required.
Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers
685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler
Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
Breast Cancer Support Group
2 p.m.-4 p.m. second Monday of each
month
Free, no preregistration required
Caregivers Support Group-Mesa
6 p.m.-8 p.m. first Thursday of each month
with cancer. Free, no preregistration
required.
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Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
Caregiver Support Group
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, June 6
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
Chair Yoga Class-Chandler
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays
Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
Chair Yoga Class-Scottsdale
1 p.m.-2 p.m. Friday, June 12
Ironwood Cancer & Research Center
Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013 or
ironwoodcrc.com
Chair Yoga Class-Gilbert
10 a.m.-11 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays
of each month
3686 S. Rome St., Gilbert
Info: Kelly, (480) 340-4013,
www.ironwoodcrc.com
Chandler Airport Commission
7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month
The Commission makes recommendations to
the Chandler City Council regarding airport
operations, physical growth, economic
development and proposed land use.
Chandler Municipal Airport terminal
Actual Spectrum Residents
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2380 S. Stinson Way, Chandler
Info: (480) 782-3540
Chandler Business Alliance
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Professional business coalition dedicated to
the economic and social development of
its members and the Chandler community
as a whole.
BLD
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
Info: chandleralliance@gmail.com, www.
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Chandler Chamber Business Golf
7 a.m. tee time, first and third Wednesdays
of each month
Includes nine holes of golf, continental
breakfast and networking opportunities.
Preregistration required online. Golf venue
varies.
Info: www.chandlerchamber.com
Chandler Farmers Market
3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays
Weekly market with more than 30 vendors
selling fresh produce, baked goods,
gourmet food and handmade crafts. Free
admission.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, on the east side of
Arizona Avenue, Chandler
Info: (480) 855-3539, www.
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Chandler Lions Club
6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month
Area residents are invited to come join likeminded volunteers and make new friends.
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Fire department training
Fire crews from Chandler, Sun Lakes and Maricopa participated in a joint training
exercise on June 24. The three fire departments practiced fighting fires in strip malls
and shopping plazas, and rescuing potential victims trapped in the fire. The crews
battled flames while navigating a maze of rooms meant to simulate the inside of
businesses and strip malls. STSN photos by Tiera Allen
Chandler crew members Rudy V, Ramon
Verdugo and Russ Suprak review training information during a briefing.
Special metal containers are custom made to
retain training fires like this one.
A firefighter’s gear sits neatly on the curb.
Part of the training exercise is “clearing” every
suite of potential fires and people.
Chandler Capt. Pete Waz gears up to start the
real fire used for training.
Fire crews train with real fires to simulate live scenarios.
Maricopa Fire Department volunteers also use
these trainings to practice providing aid to firefighters during and after rescues.
Capt. Casey Johnston goes over training details with Chandler and Maricopa fire departments.
Adam Yarlott, a City of Maricopa crew member, pulls a fire
hose towards the strip mall.
Chandler Capt. Mario Maldonado pulls on
his fire gear before he aids his crew in the training.
A firefighter “rescues” a dummy to reproduce a rescue
procedure.
Chandler firefighters work together to drain
and reset water hoses on their fire truck.
Firefighters, like Avery Armstrong, use cold,
soaked towels to cool down after being
exposed to high heats from the fire.
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Uncle Kracker to play every single
‘Under the Sun’
Uncle Kracker prefers not to sit
around. He feels more comfortable on
a consistent tour for six or seven weeks,
instead of periodic shows.
“I like getting out on tour when it’s a
tour that’s booked, so you start and then
you end and then you go home and sit for
a minute,” said Uncle Kracker, otherwise
known as Michigan-bred Matt Shafer.
“I like it better than a continuous,
all-year run where it never really stops.
You just keep bouncing home. It gets
monotonous and never ending.”
Calling from Grand Prairie, Alberta,
Canada, Uncle Kracker will soon travel
with the “Under the Sun” tour, which
also boasts performances by Sugar Ray,
Eve 6 and Better Than Ezra. It kicks off
Friday, July 17, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel &
Casino’s Ovations Showroom.
“I love being able to play, drive to the
next city and play again the next night,”
he said. “I love how action packed it will
be. Just bam, bam, bam. Before you know
it, after a couple weeks, you’ve hit 10
cities in two weeks. It feels good. It feels
like you’ve done something.”
Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath, who
founded the tour that differs yearly, said
he admires Uncle Kracker.
“He’s such a gentleman and a great guy,
his whole band,” McGrath explains. “They
really exemplify what this tour’s about.
Every band on here has to share the same
spirit—a willingness to please the crowd.
Instead of saying, ‘Here’s a new one.’ We’re
saying, ‘Let’s play these short sets and
hit them with all the hits.’ I can’t think
of a better partner to drive around the
country than Uncle Kracker.”
One thing Uncle Kracker likes about
“Under the Sun” is that—literally—all four
acts are playing all of their hits under the
sun.
“Everybody just comes out, they play
their hits and leave,” Uncle Kracker said.
“It’s a good blend of everybody and
everything. If I find myself playing an hour
and a half, I will play new songs to people
who don’t want to hear them. It gets
frustrating, but it’s the way it’s been done
for years and that’s the way it’ll always be
done.”
Speaking of which, Uncle Kracker is
working on new songs for an album that’s
“almost in the can.”
“I’ve been finding myself (writing
music) that’s almost reminiscent of my
very first album—rap stuff mixed with
old, classic country—back to some poppy,
vibe fun. It’s very all over the place,” said
Uncle Kracker, who has three daughters
ages 16, 15 and 11.
“I’m doing something that’s fun to me.
I keep going back to what I like.”
His musical tastes these days are
focused on rap, particularly focusing on
Michigan-bred Uncle Kracker is Kid Rock’s former DJ. The singer, known for his single, “Smile,”
will perform at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino on Friday, July 17. Submitted photo
Machine Gun Kelly and Mac Miller.
“I like the way these kids use their
words and have fun,” said Uncle Kracker,
who formerly served as Kid Rock’s DJ. “It
reminds me of when I was a kid.”
Under the Sun with Sugar Ray, Better
Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker and Eve 6
perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Wild
Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations
Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.,
Chandler. Tickets are $63 to $99. For more
information, call (800) 946-4452 or visit
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2015 lineup includes:
• “Top Gun” Tuesday, July 7
• “Saving Private Ryan” Tuesday, July 14
• “The Karate Kid” Tuesday, July 21
• “The Usual Suspects” Tuesday, July 28
• “The Departed” Tuesday, Aug. 4
• “Bad Boys” Tuesday, Aug. 11
• “The Shawshank Redemption” Tuesday,
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• “Beverly Hills Cop” Tuesday, Aug. 25
• “Sounds of Music” Tuesday, Sept. 1
• “Fletch” Tuesday, Sept. 8
• “North by Northwest” Tuesday, Sept. 15
• “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory” Tuesday, Sept. 22
• “Raising Arizona” Tuesday, Sept. 29
• “Gremlins” Tuesday, Oct. 6
• “Alien” Tuesday, Oct. 13
• “The Exorcist” Tuesday, Oct. 20
• “Halloween” Tuesday, Oct. 27
• “Three Amigos” Tuesday, Nov. 3
• “The Jerk” Tuesday, Nov. 10
• “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Tuesday,
Nov. 17
• “Planes Trains and Automobiles”
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• “Christmas Vacation” Tuesday, Dec. 1
• “Elf” Tuesday, Dec. 8
• “A Christmas Story” Tuesday, Dec. 15
• “The Polar Express” Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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BLOW UP, inflatable contemporary
art to be featured at Vision Gallery
BLOW UP explores
the imaginative ways
that artists use air as
a tool for creating
large-scale sculptures
and includes imagery
that is figurative and
abstract. Accessible,
yet rich with meaning,
these pieces use
perception of space to
open a dialogue about
pop culture and social
norms.
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by a diverse roster
BLOW UP features large-scale artworks created with air. Submitted
of internationally
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renowned artists.
“Inflatable
Guy Overfelt from San Francisco and
structures connote fun and whimsy,
Momoyo Torimitsu from New York.
and challenge our everyday, feetBLOW UP will also include a video
on-the-ground perspective,” Lederer
component featuring documentation of
said. “The show creates a spectacular,
inflatable works by Christo from New
immersive environment and taps into
York, Jeanne-Claude (1935-2009) and
our fascination with inflatables with
artworks that are surreal, humorous and Joshua Allen Harris from New York.
BLOW UP will open at the Vision
poetic.”
Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler,
BLOW UP artists include Claire
Ashley from Chicago; Lee Boroson from with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5.
Brooklyn; Lewis deSoto from Napa
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Franc D’Ambrosio. Submitted photo
Canyon Sounds releases 2015-2016 season performances
The Gold Canyon Arts Council will
sponsor the following five Canyon Sounds
performances during its 2015-2016 season:
• Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. From the
step dances of Ireland to the clogging of
Southern Appalachia to the hoofin’ and
early jazz tap of the American South,
these dancers and musicians celebrate
the world of percussive dance. Anyone
who enjoyed the rhythms and sounds of
“Riverdance” and “Stomp” will love this
show.
• The Four Freshman at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.
15. Now in its 62nd year of performance,
this quartet brings their unique brand of
harmony, a twist of elegance and swing,
which takes an audience down memory
lane. Their repertoire includes classics
from the Great American Songbook,
along with pop and jazz.
• Fandango will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12. A spicy mix of Latin,
Balkan, Spanish and classical sounds are
performed by four globetrotting virtuosi,
Denis Azabagic on guitar, Eugenia Moliner
on flute, David Cunliffe on cello and
Desiree Ruhstrat on violin.
•M
etales M5-Mexico’s leading brass quintet
will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March
4. This brass group plays the spectrum
of world music, contemporary pops
arrangements and classical. With its
Latin American charm, showmanship and
interaction with the audience, M5 offers a
concert that is a unique musical theatrical
performance.
• F ranc D’Ambrosio-Songs of the Silver
Screen will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday,
April 1. With a mesmerizing “golden
voice,” D’Ambrosio presents his critically
acclaimed show of movie hits, such as
“Cheek to Cheek,” “Pennies from Heaven,”
“Puttin’ on the Ritz” and many more.
Canyon Sounds is a nonprofit
organization, which provides musical
The Four Freshman. Submitted photo
education in the East Valley schools
through residencies by the performing
artists.
For ticket information, visit www.gcac1.
com. The venue is the Gold Canyon United
Methodist Church, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd.,
Gold Canyon.
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Theater Works sets ticket
sales for 30th season
Theater Works at Peoria Center
for the Performing Arts will open
individual sales for its 30th season
in July. Season subscriptions are on
sale along with memberships and flex
passes. Single performance tickets will
go on sale to the public on Wednesday,
July 15.
“This past season saw some of the
greatest successes in Theater Works
history,” said Executive Director Dan
Schay. “The production of ‘Follies’
shattered all our box office records,
while works as diverse as the premiere
of ‘Shifting Gears,’ the American classic
‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ and
‘I Get A Kick Out Of Cole’ were all hits
with our audiences.”
“Our 30th season promises to be
even better and there are a variety of
ways our patrons can purchase tickets,”
continued Schay. “Season subscriptions
are, as always, the way our patrons can
ensure that they get the seat, time and
date they desire. Flex passes are still
available for those who want to craft
their own season. Memberships give
20 percent to 30 percent discounts
on most performances at the center
and can be applied to single ticket
purchases.”
Theater Works’ 30th season opens
on Sept. 11 with the Youth Works
production of Rudyard Kipling’s “The
Jungle Book.” Based on short stories
about Mowgli, an orphaned man-cub,
who escapes death by Shere Khan,
these stories are timeless
and good for any century
emphasizing such noble
qualities as loyalty, honor,
courage, tradition, integrity
and persistence.
“Youth Works is known
for presenting classic stories
in new and imaginative
theatrical styles,” said
Director of Education and
Outreach Chris Hamby. “We
hope to spark our audience’s
imagination by presenting
‘The Jungle Book’ in a unique
style that has never been
seen before.”
“This production is rooted in
classic Kipling fashion,” said Hamby.
“It will incorporate traditional Indian
puppetry and dance. The jungle will
come to life through movement,
intriguing lighting and a colorful
imaginative set.”
“The Jungle Book” will be on stage
Sept.11 through Sept. 27.
The Master Works season opens
on Oct. 9 with one of the greatest
American musicals. “Man of La
Mancha” is the remarkable, poignant
and moving story about the “mad”
Spanish knight Don Quixote and his
“impossible dream” of honor, justice
and love. Premiering on Broadway
in 1965, this iconic production won
five Tony Awards and Theater Works
takes great pride in being given
the opportunity to honor its 50th
anniversary. “Man of La Mancha” will
be on stage Oct. 9, through Oct. 25.
Next, love is lost, found and
confounded in the town of “Almost,
Maine,” a town that is so far north, that
it’s almost not in the United States—in
fact it almost doesn’t exist. Written
by John Cariani, this good-natured
play takes place on a cold clear,
magical Friday night, in the middle of
winter. As the northern lights glow
above, Almost’s townspeople find
themselves falling in and out of love
in the strangest ways. “Almost, Maine”
opens on Oct. 30, and will be on stage
through Nov. 15.
Nov. 6 through Nov. 22, Youth
Works presents “The Secret Garden,”
the winner of multiple Tony Awards,
this enchanting musical is based on
the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson
Burnett about Mary Lennox, an English
girl born and raised in the British Raj.
Orphaned at age 11, she is sent back to
England to live on a large estate with
her embittered, reclusive uncle and
his invalid son. There she discovers
many wonders including an enchanted
garden, which beckons the children
with haunting melodies dramatizing
its compelling tale of forgiveness and
renewal.
Rounding out 2015 is the new
holiday favorite “The Quiltmakers
Gift,” a charming musical play about a
greedy king and a generous quilt maker
who teaches him that “the giving is
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the gift.” This production is based on a
beloved book and is truly intended for
all ages.
Simultaneously sophisticated
and childlike, it celebrates the true
value of generosity and spirit of
community...a message that is perfect
for the Christmas season. “The
Quiltmakers Gift” will be on stage Dec.
4 through Dec. 20.
The New Year opens with the wacky
musical/comedy “I Love You, You’re
Perfect, Now Change!” Celebrating
the mating game and the “happily
ever after,” this musical is all about
the contemporary conundrum known
as “the relationship”...from dating and
waiting, to love and marriage, to the
agonies of in-laws, newborns and trips
in the family car, this is a hilarious
tribute to all who have loved and lost
and still dare to ask, “Say, what are you
doing Saturday night?” “I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change!” opens
on Jan. 22 and will be on stage through
Feb. 7.
On Feb. 19 the creative team from
the triumphant productions of “Follies
and Ragtime” returns to direct “City
Of Angels,” a multi Tony award–
winning musical that chronicles the
misadventures of a disillusioned writer
and his screenplay. Is it the movie
detective who is forever haunted by
the one who got away—or is it his
author? Set in glamorous, seductive
1940s Hollywood, the world of film
studios and alluring women, this
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musical comedy boasts a swinging jazz
score that brings the clash of silver
screen fantasy and Hollywood reality
to vivid life. “City of Angels” will be on
stage through March 6.
“Charlotte’s Web” spins onto
the stage March 4 as Youth Works
presents the fun and timeless story
about Wilbur, an endearing piglet, in
grave danger of becoming bacon. His
mysterious friend Charlotte, the wise
and winsome spider, takes charge
and demonstrates the true meaning
friendship. “Charlotte’s Web” will be
on stage March 4, through March 20.
Master Works rounds out the season
with “Vanya and Sonya and Misha and
Spike,” a Broadway sensation full of
comic twists and turns. Winner of the
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2013 Tony Award for Best Play, this is
a comedy about adult sibling rivalry.
Brother and sister, Vanya and Sonia
have frittered their lives away in their
family’s farmhouse, full of regret,
angst and the alarmingly ambiguous
prophecies of their housekeeper. Enter
sister No. 2, Masha, a self-absorbed
movie star and her ditsy, gorgeous, boy
toy, Spike, and the stage is set for an
absurd weekend of hilarity and global
warming. “Vanya and Sonya and Misha
and Spike” runs April 8, through April
24.
Youth Works closes the season
with the world premiere of “Twilight’s
Quest,” an original fantasy musical
written by Theater Works Director of
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Greasepaint Youtheatre
announces schedule
Greasepaint Youtheatre has a full
schedule of performances beginning in
September and running through May of
next year. The season will take place at
Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. Second St.,
Scottsdale. The curtain times for the
shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets run from
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“Much Ado About Nothing” will
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comedy about
love and
loyalty—and
what happens when both are tested.
“The Producers” hits the stage from
Oct. 16 through Oct. 25. A scheming
producer and his mousy accountant
aim to produce the biggest flop on
Broadway in this laugh-out-loud
spectacle. Bialystock and Bloom:
Those names should strike terror
and hysteria in anyone familiar with
Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film.
Now as a big Broadway musical, “The
Producers” once again sets the standard
for modern, outrageous, in-your-face
humor.
“Oliver” plays from Dec. 11 through
Dec. 20. Based on the Dickens novel,
“Oliver” engages with its pathos and
drama, while delighting everyone with
its outstanding musical numbers.
“Heathers the Musical,” is from Feb.
19 through March 6. The 1980s best teen
movie, “Heathers” is movie royalty, a
very, very dark, razor sharp satire of
high school life. Mature language and
not for audience members under 18
years old.
“Bare Bones Acting Company” shows
from March 18 through March 20. The
unique studentproduced
program
performs a
showcase
featuring the
theme, Theatre
for Social Justice.
“Honk!” hits
the stage from May 6 through May 15.
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his
darling duckling brothers and sisters.
The other animals on the farm are quick
to notice and point this out, despite his
mother’s protective flapping. Feeling
rather foul about himself, the little fowl
finds himself on adventure of selfdiscovery all the while unknowingly
outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the
way Ugly meets a whole flock of unique
characters and finds out being different
is not a bad thing.
Diana Bloomfield rinsing a gum print in her Raleigh studio. Submitted photo
Art Intersection to hold workshop
teaching gum bichromate
In this intensive two-day workshop,
individuals will learn how to print in the
19th century photographic process of gum
bichromate. Participants will use color
separation negatives and learn how to make
multi-layered, tri-color gum bichromate
prints on watercolor paper.
After an emulsion of watercolor
pigment, potassium dichromate and gum
arabic are mixed, participants will brush
this mixture on watercolor paper, let it
dry and place a negative on top, exposing
the surface to UV light. The prints are
then developed in plain tap water. Layers
are built by repeated coatings and careful
registration of negatives until a full rich
image is achieved.
The workshop will also explore onecoat, monochrome prints, made by using
black and white negatives.
No prior experience with this type of
printing is necessary, so join others for two
days of fun.
The workshop is $295 for the public;
$280 for friend and student members
and $265 for patron and photographer
members. The workshop will be held from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Art
Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201,
Gilbert.
The making of digital negatives will
be shown, but for the workshop itself,
participants are asked to send three color
images, 300 dpi at 10 inches on the long
side, and one black and white at least five
days prior to the workshop. An email with
details will be provided upon registration.
For more information, call (480) 361-1118
or email info@artintersection.com.
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THEATER WORKS from page 63
Education and Outreach Chris Hamby.
“It’s about a youthful girl named
Twilight who ventures into a strange
land to solve a mysterious riddle,” said
Hamby. “She encounters all kinds of
mystical creatures—fairies, mermaids,
gypsies and pirates. “Twilight’s Quest”
will be on stage May 6 through May 22.
Theater Works offers a special
thanks to its season sponsor Judith
Hardes and its many other supporters
who keep the performing arts active in
the West Valley.
Single performance tickets for
Theater Works 30th season will go on
sale to the public on Wednesday, July
15. Master Works regular priced tickets
are $36 and Youth Works regular
priced tickets are $15 each, both prices
include fees. Memberships offer
substantial discounts on these prices.
For more information or to buy
tickets, call the Theater Works Box
Office at (623) 815-7930 from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. or visit www.theaterworks.org.
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Entertainment set for July
at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino brings great
live entertainment to the Lounge, which
offers state-of-the-art sound system, LED
lighting effects, a dance floor and a large
beverage menu.
Wednesdays in the Lounge:
• Silhouette from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8. For all jazz, Motown
and contemporary musical desires,
Silhouette will keep the audience
entertained through its vibrant and
versatile style.
• Thaddeus Rose Band from 12 p.m. to 4
p.m. Wednesday, July 15. The Thaddeus
Rose Band provides high-energy
entertainment for everyone with its
lively renditions of music from every
decade.
• Swingtips from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22. This nostalgic
pop act will have everyone in the
audience dancing, singing and maybe
even performing on stage during their
entertainment variety show.
• Bandstand Shows from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29. This performance
will take patrons on a musical journey
through some of the best decades of
American pop music.
• The Lounge Happy Hour: The Lounge
offers happy hour Monday through
Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Flavor, Monday, July 6, Monday, July 20
• Karen & Pat, Tuesday, July 7, Tuesday, July
14, Tuesday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 28
Guests can enjoy live music from a
variety of bands throughout the month
of July at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in
Maricopa. Submitted photo
• The Walkens Duo, Wednesday, July 8,
Wednesday, July 15, Wednesday, July 22,
and Wednesday, July 29
• Stanley Serano Duo, Thursday July 9,
Thursday, July 16, and Thursday, July 23
• Jay Allen, Monday, July 13
• John Eric Duo, Monday, July 27
Sundays in The Lounge include Paul
Wells, July 5 and July 12; Karen & Pat, July
19 and Unique, July 26.
Margarita Sundays—Poolside provides
patrons with the opportunity to enjoy
live music, great food and drink, all while
relaxing poolside. Margarita Sundays are
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and include The
Petty Breakers—Tom Petty Tribute July 5;
Volcano July 12; Al Ortiz Trio July 19 and
OneGunn Tribute to Bob Marley July 26.
For a full listing of entertainment this
month and for more information, contact
Harrah’s Ak-Chin at (480) 802-5000 or
visit www.harrahsakchin.com.
Sublime with Rome’s lead singer
builds upon Nowell’s legacy
When Rome Ramirez initially heard the
reggae-alternative rock band Sublime, he was
inspired.
“They were my favorite band—still are,”
said Ramirez, 27. “That was the very first band
that ever got me into playing music. I was
just a listener up to that point. Then I heard
Sublime and I wanted a guitar and change
the way I dressed.”
Little did he know that would lead into
something more. After the death of lead
singer Bradley Nowell, Ramirez joined
Sublime after a series of chance meetings.
Due to legal reasons, the band has been
dubbed Sublime with Rome.
Ramirez has a heavy hand in Sublime V.2,
having produced its album “Sirens,” due out
on July 17—two days before the act hits The
Pool at Talking Stick. “Sirens” kicks off with
the title track, which is a collaboration with
Dirty Heads.
“Personally, that’s my favorite song on the
record,” he said. “I think it’s a very perfect
song to showcase what the record is going to
be like. It’s a concoction of everything.”
Ramirez originally penned the song
for rapper Mickey Avalon, who opens for
Sublime with Rome in Scottsdale. When it
came time to work on Sublime with Rome’s
new album, Ramirez switched gears, and
Avalon gave him permission to use it on
Sublime with Rome’s new album. Ramirez
was so excited about the song that he named
the collection after it.
“I ended up taking that one and reworking
it with the guys,” he said. “I decided it would
be a perfect song to have (Dirty Heads) hop
on. I was in Texas at the time. My engineer
Sublime with Rome is celebrating the release
of its new album, “Sirens.” Submitted photo
recorded over at my studio. When I had
the track emailed to me, it was incredible. I
popped it in and knew we had the title song.”
Ramirez said it’s now second nature to
perform with Sublime with Rome. But he still
can’t believe everything that has happened in
his career.
“I played a festival in front of 80,000
people in Brazil,” he recalls. “It was televised
throughout the whole country on basic
cable—millions and millions of viewers.”
Was that a scary endeavor for Ramirez:
No way.
“Eighty thousand people is not as scary as
playing in front of eight. I’m weird like that.”
Sublime with Rome and Mickey Avalon, 8
p.m. Sunday, July 19, The Pool at Talking Stick,
9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale. Tickets are
$45 and $100. For more information, call (800)
745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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ON STAGE
Taylor Hicks, Saturday, July 4, HAC.
Season Five American Idol winner,
Hicks is bringing his take on southern
soul, R&B, country and blues.
Daisy Train, Saturday, July 4, HAC.
Come see some of Arizona’s best
country talent that makes up Daisy
Train as they perform hits from
country music’s top artists of today
including Carrie Underwood, Brad
Paisley, Jason Aldean and many more.
“Tarzan,” Thursday, July 9, through
Saturday, Aug. 22, HCT. When a fatherdaughter team of scientists arrives to
study the flora and fauna of the area,
Tarzan learns for the first time that
there are others like him in the world.
DSB Journey Tribute, Friday, July 10
and Saturday, July 11, HAC. DSB has
been called the “next best thing” to
Journey and captures the essence and
quality of the iconic rock band.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited,
Friday, July 10, WHP. Creedence
Clearwater Revival headlined the
Saturday night slot at the legendary
Woodstock Music Festival.
Boz Scaggs, Saturday, July 11, WHP.
Scaggs is a musical seeker and a man of
sizeable talent as a singer, songwriter
and guitarist.
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.
“An Evening of Old Time Radio,”
Tuesday, July 14, through Saturday, July
18, SLCT. The theater’s summer show
features “An Evening of Old Time Radio.”
Under the Sun Tour, Friday, July 17, WHP.
Eve 6, Sugar Ray, Uncle Kracker and
Better Than Ezra will perform.
Trejavu, Friday, July 17, HAC. These
versatile musicians will keep the dance
floor packed with a variety of Top 40
dance, rock, R&B, hip hop, Motown and
more.
Aztex, Saturday, July 18, HAC. This fusion
of R&B, Latin and rock is sure to impress
as Aztex takes the stage.
One of These Nights, Sunday, July 19,
WHP. One of These Nights is a tribute to
the music of the Eagles.
The Walkens, Friday, July 24, HAC.
Known for energy, professionalism and
diversity, The Walkens are a go-to band
for entertaining a crowd.
Quantrum, Saturday, July 25, HAC.
Quantrum is an entertaining blend of
R&B, funk, old school jazz and Top 40
music.
Shining Star, Friday, July 31, HAC.
Shining Star brings experience paired
with an extensive song list to make sure
everyone has a good time.
Come Back Buddy, Friday, July 31, CCA.
Come Back Buddy is a three-piece rock
‘n’ roll band inspired by the legendary
Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
Rodney Carrington, Saturday, Aug. 8,
WHP. Rodney Carrington is a comedian,
actor, singer and songwriter.
Sugar Thieves, Friday, Aug. 14, CCA. The
Sugar Thieves have a sultry blues roots
foundation and powerhouse delta
sound.
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Tickets: (480) 782-2680,
www.chandlercenter.org
HCT—Hale Center Theatre
50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
Tickets: (480) 497-1181,
www.haletheatrearizona.com
HAC—Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
15406 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa
Tickets: (480) 802-5000,
www.harrahsakchin.com
“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.” It is
touring with special guests Dolly Rots
and Ivory Tribe.
MAC — Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 644-6500,
www.mesaartscenter.com
SLCT—Sun Lakes Community Theatre
25630 S. Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes
Tickets: (480) 382-6290 or
www.slctinfo.com
WHP—Wild Horse Pass Hotel and
Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler
Tickets: (800) 946-4452 or
www.wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass
LW—Livewire
7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 970-1112 or
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Spiritual Reflections
Ancient Paths
BY LYNNE HARTKE
“This can’t be the trail,” I said, brushing
aside another bush, all prickly and thorny.
“I want to keep going a few more
minutes,” my husband said. “The trail
should be up in front of us.”
A few more minutes turned into 30. I
gazed around. The ridgelines dotted with
saguaro, prickly pear and sage all looked
the same to me.
My husband pulled out a compass and
topographical map. “I think we are in the
wrong ravine,” he said. He pointed to a
squiggle on the map. “We need to go back
to where we know where we are.”
So back we went. Thanks to the rain
the night before, our footprints were the
only marks in the soft earth, in fact, I was
convinced our footprints were the only
steps ever to come down the arroyo.
Up ahead several stacks of rocks could
be seen along the wash, cairns we had
missed marking a juncture with three
choices of direction. A few steps and we
were on an established trail.
“Look what I found in the wash,” my
husband said, pulling the white object
from his pocket.
“An arrowhead!” I took the stone
from his hand and turned it around in my
fingers. It was easy for me to think, so far
from the parking lot, that we were the
first to walk that wash, but it was not so.
Generations of footprints had traveled
before us. We had been walking on
ancient paths.
Jeremiah 6:16 says, “This is what the
lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and
look; ask for the ancient path, ask where
the good way is, and walk in it, and you
will find rest for your souls.”
Sometimes when we are lost, the way
back can be found on an ancient path.
Hartke blogs at www.lynnehartke.
com. She is the wife of Pastor Kevin
Hartke of Trinity Christian Fellowship
in Chandler, 50 S. McQueen Rd. Kevin
Hartke is also the City of Chandler vice
mayor. For more information, visit www.
tcfchandler.org, or call (480) 963-7698.
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Sun Lakes United Methodist
Church introduces new pastors
Two new full-time pastors are
believes that the church “must address
joining Sun Lakes United Methodist
and seek to change those situations,
Church in July. The Rev. Marvin
which demean and dehumanize
Arnpriester follows the Rev. Jim O’Neal persons.”
who retired in June. He will serve as
He and his wife have two sons and
senior pastor, and the Rev. Jean Newell four grandchildren. His son, the Rev.
will be associate pastor.
Jonathan Arnpriester, is senior pastor
Arnpriester
at Chandler
retired in 2011
United Methodist
after more than
Church.
40 years of
Newell comes
ministry in Iowa
to Sun Lakes
and moved with
UMC from Green
his wife, Carolyn,
Valley United
to the Sun Lakes
Methodist Church
area. He came out
in Henderson,
of retirement to
Nevada, where
serve as interim
she was associate
senior pastor at
pastor. After a
Dayspring UMC
25-year teaching
from 2013 to 2014
career, she
and most recently
graduated from
was interim senior
Fuller Theological
pastor at Cross in
Seminary in
the Desert United
Pasadena,
Methodist Church
California,
in Phoenix.
in 2002. She
Arnpriester is
was then
a graduate of St.
commissioned a
Paul School of
probationary elder
Theology in Kansas
and served as an
City, Missouri.
associate pastor
The Rev. Marvin Arnpriester will serve as
Throughout his
in Mesa before
senior pastor at Sun Lakes United Methodist
years of ministry,
becoming a full
Church. Submitted photo
he has served in
elder in 2005.
many leadership
Newell served
roles both inside and outside the
two congregations in the Phoenix area
United Methodist Church system,
for seven years as a solo pastor before
especially in the areas of education
moving to Nevada.
and health. He is passionate about
A mother of three, Newell has
mission work, having traveled to
eight grandchildren and three greatLiberia, Guatemala and Mexico and
grandchildren.
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS .............................................................................. 9:45 a.m.
480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
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
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Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
to hold Lay-led Twilight Services
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.
Celebration Service
10:30 a.m. Sundays
All with peaceful beliefs are welcome
to this inclusive, loving, thriving UNITY
Community. Join the group at 10 a.m.,
preceding the service, for fellowship.
Youth and toddlers meet during service.
Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual
Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa.
Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaithcommunity.org
Kids’ Sunday School
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays
Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr.,
Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800,
www.unityofchandler.org
Lay-led Twilight Services will be
held on Fridays July 19 and Aug. 14, in
the Chapel House at 5:30 p.m. Services
provide opportunities to meet new
people, connect with Judaism and learn.
New attendees can be introduced at the
service and members of the congregation
connect with these folks.
Oneg Shabbats are held immediately
after the services at Sun Lakes Country
Club. Everyone is invited to attend. The
services and Onegs are a great place to
meet members, ask questions and learn
more about the congregation.
Planning is already underway for the
Jewish holidays. SLJC will celebrate the
High Holidays as follows:
• Rosh Hashanah Eve: Sunday, Sept. 13, at
7:30 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah: Monday, Sept. 14, at 10
a.m.
• Kol Nidre: Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
• Yom Kippur: Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m.
SLJC dues are $150, which includes
the High Holiday ticket. Additional
tickets for guests, family, significant
others and friends can be purchased
as outlined on the website at www.
sunlakesjewishcongregation.org.
The Book of Remembrance in
which the congregation honors and
memorializes departed family members
and friends is under construction. Names
must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 1, to
be included.
The Sun Lakes Jewish congregation
invites everyone to come to the 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, service, during
which the congregation will honor new
members. Immediately following the
service, congregants will celebrate Sukkot
by having Oneg in the Sukkah.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, SLJC will have a
new member event at the Chapel House
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. New members will
receive invitations and will be encouraged
to come and meet the rabbi, cantor board
members and the committee chairs
of SLJC. In addition, this will give new
members a chance to meet other new
members. A light snack will be served.
Lift Your Spirit
10 a.m. Sundays
Hear inspirational messages and music.
Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800,
www.unityofchandler.org
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,
celebraterecovery@crnaz.com
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
7:30 a.m. traditional worship
9 a.m. traditional worship and choral
music
11 a.m. contemporary worship with live
Christian rock band
There is also a service at 12 p.m.
Wednesdays.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 901 W.
Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 899-7386,
www.saintmatthewschurch.org.
MONDAYS
The Art of Parenting
7:30 p.m. Mondays
Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish
Sun
SunLakes
Lakes
United
Methodist
United
Methodist
Church
Church
9248
E Riggs
Road,
Sun Lakes
9248
E Riggs
Road,
Sun Lakes
480-895-8766
480-895-8766
www.sunlakesumc.org
www.sunlakesumc.org
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WelcomingChurch”
Church” 
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www.sunlakesumc.org
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SUNDAY
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun
Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. from September through June.
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Sunday
Worship
Service
at 9 a.m.
 Sunday
Worship
Service
at 9 a.m.
Adult
Sunday
School
at 9:40
 Adult
Sunday
School
at a.m.
9:40 a.m.
Saturday
Worship
at 5 p.m.
in Chapel
 Saturday
Worship
at 5 p.m.
in Chapel
Learning Institute and presented by
Rabbi Mendy 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. Pollack
Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N.
McClintock Dr., Chandler. Info: (480)
855-4333, rabbi@chabadcenter.com
TUESDAYS
Career Connectors
9 a.m. to noon, fourth Tuesday of month
Nonprofit organization connecting
professionals in career transition
to high-quality resources and hiring
companies; each event includes
professional career speakers with
presentations on relevant job search
topics, three to four hiring companies,
networking, resume help, career
coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business
portraits. Central Christian Church,
Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965
E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. Info: www.
careerconnectors.org, (480) 442-5806
see SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS page 70
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
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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
Offers members the opportunity to
share ideas, contacts and business
referrals. Chandler Christian Church,
Room C100, 1825 S. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler. Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624,
www.christianbusinessnetworking.com
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) 9634127, www.htlutheran.com
HOPE—Help Overcoming Painful
Experiences
7 p.m. Tuesdays
Free weekly small group sessions helping
people overcome emotional pain caused
by divorce, grief, addictions and more;
free child care for children ages 10 and
younger. Desert Springs Church, Room
106, 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler.
Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www.
helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org
7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Twelve-step program for families and
friends of addicts. Faith Community
Church, 1125 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler.
Info: www.nar-anon.org
Whether you’d rate your marriage a two
or a 10, this class will help you reconnect.
Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler. Info and registration:
www.chandlercc.org/reengage
WEDNESDAYS
St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church
12 p.m. Healing and Eucharist service
St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 901 W.
Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 899-7386,
www.saintmatthewschurch.org.
“A Course in Miracles” with the Rev.
Julianne Lewis
1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays
The weekly group is an interactive time
of learning and sharing, appropriate
for course beginners, as well as longtime students of ACIM. Interfaith
CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E.
Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 5938798, www.interfaith-community.org
The Art of Parenting
9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish
Learning Institute and presented by
Rabbi Mendy 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. Chandler Jewish
Community Center, 908 N. Alma School
Rd., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333 or
rabbi@chabadcenter.com
Panic Healing and Meditation
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Guided meditation and healing 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
Shalom Chapter of Hadassah
11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month
Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse, 24218
S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes. Info: Cyril,
(480) 802-0243; Kathy, (480) 895-5194;
Shirley, (480) 883-9159; or Joyce, (480)
802-4902.
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
Monthly Women’s Fellowship
6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month
The monthly fellowship Bible study with
the East Valley Chapter of Christian
Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers
to women’s spiritual, emotional and
physical needs.” Best Western-Mezona
250 W. Main St., Mesa. Info: (480) 232-3773
Healing Prayer and 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.
Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800
Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon)—
Chandler Chapter
Re|Engage Marriage Program
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
First Baptist Church, Chandler Come Visit Us!
480-963-3439  www.fbc.net
SUNDAY
Worship 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
 Spanish Worship 1:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY (Summer)

Spiritual Chat
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. second Thursday of each
month
A discussion of spiritual topics such as
awareness, lucid dreaming, near-death
experiences, out-of-body experiences,
past lives, living gracefully, reincarnation,
karma and divine guidance during
Arizona Satsang Society’s Spiritual Chat
sessions. Unity Church of Divine Love,
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info:
vizzit@hotmail.com, (877) 300-4949
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.
Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800
SATURDAYS
Unity Drumming and Healing Circle
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27
Beginner, expert drummers and
observers welcome. Bring snack,
appetizer or dessert to share.
Love offering accepted. Interfaith
Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 5938798 or www.interfaith-community.org.
Spirit Night—Psychic Fair
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Saturday of each
month
The “Lightworkers” offer a wide range of
services including Reiki, facials, mediums,
drumming, tarot, angel messages and
more. Services range from $20 to $30.
Cash only. Interfaith CommUNITY
Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102,
Mesa. Info: www.interfaith-community.
org; heatherposey70@gmail.com
Real Love Support Group
6:30 p.m. Thursdays
For those who have a desire to acquire
more “real love” and in the process
find great personal happiness and more
fulfilling relationships. Love offering
requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N.
Austin Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 792-1800
Unity Drumming and Healing Circle
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. fourth Saturday of
each month
Beginner, expert drummers and
observers welcome. Bring snack,
appetizer or dessert to share. Love
donation accepted. Interfaith
Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 5938798, www.interfaith-community.org
FRIDAYS
OTHER
Rosary Prayer
3 p.m. second Friday of each month
St. Steven’s Catholic Church, 24827 S.
Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes. Info: (480) 8959266
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.
Temple Havurat Emet
7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month
Lecky Center, Robson Library. 9330
E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Info: www.
templehavuratemet.org
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Women’s Life Group
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth
Friday of each month
All women are invited to a Bible study
and discussion of how lessons can relate
to our lives. Every lady brings something
different to the group and learns from
others to get to know new friends. Sun
Lakes United Church Of Christ, Sun Lakes
Country Club Chapel Center, 9230 Sun
Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. Info: Jan Olson,
(480) 802-7457 or Joy King, (480) 5881882
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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.
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.
July 4 - July 17, 2015
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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.
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 **
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
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
HOUSEKEEPING BY JENIFER SAILER
Owner Operated - No Crews. All Cleaning Products
provided. Small clientele - able to give your home
the attention it deserves. References Available. 25
Years Experience. 480-203-8267
CLEAN CASA CLEANING SERVICES
Reliable house cleaning done right the 1st time!!
One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move-in/
move-out, etc. Same 2 person crew every time
at your house! We bring all our own supplies and
equipment. Will customize. References. Take $10
off your first cleaning. Call today!! Amy
602-284-3579.
“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
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
LIFE MAID EASY
*Bi-Weekly *Monthly *One Time *Office Cleaning
*Move-In/Move-Out. We provide all cleaning
supplies. Competitive pricing,*Honest *Reliable
*Dependable. Serving The East Valley For 16 Years!
References Upon Request. Service Customized To
Meet Your Needs. 10% Off First Cleaning When You
Mention This Ad. Ask About Our Referral Rewards.
Trev or Charlotte Ocotillo Resident 646-737-4806
or 602-399-1787
“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
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
SUMMER SPECIAL!
$25 OFF 1st Service. House Cleaning
Services. Residential and Commercial
Cleaning. Move-In/Out. Window and
Carpet Cleaning. Organization: closets,
cabinets, garages and more! 20 years
of experience. Impeccable references.
Business owned and operated. Same
Day Services available.
Member of BBB. Licensed. Bonded.
Insured. Alert Cleaning Services, Inc.
Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time!
www.alertcleaning.com
olga@alertcleaning.com
480-786-3838.
CARPET CLEANING
BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING
Our truck-mounted steam cleaning
system will deep clean your carpets,
ridding them of unwanted dirt, bacteria,
fungus and chemical residues.
Upholstery cleaning also available. Tile
and grout cleaning.
For a clean and healthy carpet, call
480-786-6610 or 602-989-8311. John
Downs, Owner/Operator,
Ocotillo Resident.
Call for monthly specials.
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
MUSTANG CARPET & TILE CLEANING
Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery
Cleaning. Family owned, truckmounted steam cleaning. We offer 1/2
hour appt time frame, so no waiting
around. We include pre-spraying, mild
deodorizer and degreasers for high
traffic areas at no charge.
Member BBB with A rating!
We clean like it’s our own!
480-688-3003.
WINDOW
CLEANING
“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. 19
years of accumulated references! CALL
RON at 480-584-1643.
Member of BBB.
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING
1-story=$115;
2-story=$135.
Price includes removing all screens,
cleaning windows, inside and out, with
screens replaced. Screens cleaned
$2.50 each.
Sunscreens and rescreening.
Same day service.
Call 480-201-6471
FISH WINDOW CLEANING
Dirty Windows, Filthy Screens.
WINDOWS interior and exterior.
SCREENS sunscreens and regular.
TRACKS. CEILING FANS. LIGHT
FIXTURES. POWER WASHING
driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Accredited Member BBB.
Call FISH WINDOW CLEANING
480-962-4688
PAINTING
SERVICES
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
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
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
TYLER’S DECORATING
Specializing in complete interior
painting, faux finishes, Venetian
plasters, textured wall finishes,
repainting cabinets, crown moldings,
and wallpaper removal. Color
specialist/consultations available.
Over 20 yrs. experience. Excellent
workmanship/references.
For a FREE estimate.
Call Tyler at 480-225-8665
LANDSCAPING
KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE
A Professional and Reliable
Maintenance company. Contact us
for weekly and biweekly service, one
time clean ups, weed control, tree
work and more. Call Rick for a free
estimate 480-250-6608 or email
Kuttingedgelandscape@cox.net and
Visit www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
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
yrs 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 480-258-3103 for a free
and courteous estimate. email
gerard_ingallina2@yahoo.com
A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE
17 years experience repairing valves,
drip systems, wire troubleshooting,
timers. All Repairs! Honest and
Reliable.
East Valley Native.
Call and Compare Prices!
602-826-4717.
www.AplusSprinklerRepair.com
AG LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Lawn maintenance yard clean ups
tree trimming and removal new
landscape irrigation repair specialized
in residential maintenance satisfaction
guaranteed call Paulo Aguilar
480-450-8121
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
REAL ESTATE
HAVE A PROBLEM PROPERTY???
Pre-Foreclosure,
Do not want, Tired of Tenants
CALL 602-688-2829 NOW !!!
I can Pay Cash, and Close Quickly, I
work for Investors
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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for Details.
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THAT WORKS!
CLASSIFIED ADS
On-line and in Print: $22 + Tax
(for up to 50 words)
visit on-line at www.SanTanSun.com
FREE PRESS!
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Go to: www.SanTanSun.com
and click on
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THAT WORKS!
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ADS
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email: ads@SanTanSun.com
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July 4 - July 17, 2015
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• Guaranteed upon arrival, along with complimentary coffee & snacks
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July 4 - July 17, 2015
Experience That Will “Move” You
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE CALL:
480-212-4625
2450 S Arizona Ave #1, Chandler AZ 85286
Z
DO ERO
WN
!
2,212 SQ FT ON ALMOST 10,000 SQ FT LOT!
Spectacular single level open floorplan with vaulted
ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, spacious family
room, island kitchen, tile in all the right places, surround
sound throughout, and a 3 car garage. Huge cul-de-sac lot
near community park and only $282,000!
PIN #3053
IN GATED OCOTILLO COMMUNITY
ONLY $250,000
Open great room floor plan features circular foyer,
lofty vaulted ceilings, decorative wood slat blinds, maple
cabinets, separate walk-in shower in large master suite with
huge walk in closet, cozy covered patio, and well maintained
landscaping. In gated community of Montefino Village all
with new flooring and designer paints.
PIN #3045
Z
DO ERO
WN
!
ASTONISHING 18,000 SQ FT HOMESITES!
ONLY $209,867 IN GILBERT’S POWER RANCH!
This beautiful home invites you to enjoy it’s 3,491 sq ft.
Featuring a spacious island kitchen, breakfast room which
opens into several areas including a 24 X 22 great room, den,
and game room. The dramatic split master suite features a
huge W/I closet and so do the other bdr’s. Just $491,995!
Wonderful 3 bed, 2.5 bath home features spacious living &
dining areas, large kitchen W/ample cabinets & counter space,
pantry & bayed breakfast nook. Upstairs features master suite
W/immaculate master bath & nice-sized spare bedrooms. Great
backyard for relaxing W/easy-care desert landscape, covered
patio & flagstone paved seating area. Don’t miss out on this
fabulous community’s amenities including tennis courts, park,
playgrounds, pools, and much more. PIN #3054
PIN #2066
WHERE DOES THIS GUY FIND
THESE DEALS?
It’s more than a great deal, it’s the floor plan for
everyone. It’s built as a 4 bdr, but you can have one bdr
as a den. Drop the 1 car garage, and take the casita. Any
way you slice it, you’ll love the 2,550 sq ft, and the huge
lot. Just $290,300.
BRAND NEW 2,600 SQ FT IN GILBERT!
With 4 huge bdr’s, 3 bth’s, and a 3 car garage at
$285,490, you wonder how it’s possible. Located just 1 mile
from the San Tan Mall and 202 freeway. Just 29 private
homesites will be built.
PIN #2062
PIN #2064
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH ONLINE! Free home value report: PeteDijkstra.boldleads.com
Z
DO ERO
WN
!
3,176 SQ FT WITH POOL IN OCOTILLO!
GATED GOLF COURSE LOT WITH POOL!
$1,500 MOVES YOU IN!
Beautiful 3,176 sq ft W/upgrades throughout including
custom gourmet island kitchen W/granite counters, cherry
cabinets, 6 burner Viking gas range, double wall oven &
bayed breakfast nook. Formal living, dining & fireplace 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 $424,987. PIN #3051
Majestic 2,846 sq ft in award winning Sun Lakes active
adult lake community. Formal L/R, den, gourmet island
kitchen with breakfast nook, wet bar with built in wine rack.
G F/P, surround sound and grand master suite with bayed
sitting area and 2 W/I closets. Backyard oasis features
pool with waterfall, spa, and extended covered patio with
built in BBQ.
You’re going to love this 1,996 sq ft great room plan
featuring 42 inch cabinets, granite counters, microwave,
garage door opener, front landscape, community pool,
minutes to the freeway and San Tan Village Mall. $4,500 in
upgrades and builder pays your closing cost. In Gilbert and
only $222,950.
PIN #2068
PIN #2067
PHENOMENALLY UPGRADED IN CHANDLER!
Now’s your chance to see this fantastic 2,755 sq ft Maracay
Home at Dobson & Germann. There’s 4 huge bdr’s, a split mstr, an
enormous island kitchen, granite counters, formal dining, and much
more. The 10,000 sq ft lot has a sparkling pool, fire pit, and lots of
pavers area to enjoy the huge yard. Only $425,000!
PIN #3050
www.AllArizonaHomes.com
OVER 10,000 SQ FT HOMESITE WITH POOL
ONLY $176,000!
Apache Junction! Immaculate interior features perfect
kitchen boasting plenty of cabinets and counter space,
breakfast bar, pantry, and spacious eat-in area. The master
suite has space for a sitting room. The expansive backyard
is great for entertaining and showcases a sparkling pool,
extended covered patio, firepit, and large grassy area for
kids and pets to play in. PIN #3055
PARK LIKE LIVING IN GATED ARDEN PARK!
Spoil yourself with this stunning 2,998 sq ft, 4 bdr / den home
in Chandler. Exquisite island kitchen, granite counter, decorative
wrap around back splash, and breakfast area. Big living room with
cozy fireplace, formal dining room, spacious open great room, and
grand master suite with bayed sitting area. The backyard retreat
will leave you in awe featuring an extensive covered patio, built in
BBQ, and huge pool.
PIN #3056
*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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