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Developer Pollack reveals his
‘Barry’d Treasure’
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Many residents in the East Valley
recognize the name “Pollack” from the
popular Pollack Tempe Cinemas or the
myriad of retail centers that bear the
same name. Chandler resident Michael
A. Pollack is the man behind that name
and he has successfully melded business,
philanthropy and civic involvement and
perhaps even elevated it all to an art
form. Recently, A&E came knocking and
being the gentleman that he is, Pollack
answered.
Persevering in a tough market
THE MAN, THE COLLECTION: Michael A.
Pollack houses his extensive collection of 3-D
advertising statuary at his corporate offices.
Submitted photo
One of the most notable aspects
of Pollack’s empire is his career as the
president and founder of Michael A.
Pollack Investments. With more than
40 years in the real estate development
industry, he has built a healthy business
that includes more than 100 properties
and 10 million square feet of developed
commercial space in Arizona, California
and Nevada. In the 1980s, he became
known as “The Renovation King of
Distressed Properties” and has since
been using his expertise in construction
and redevelopment to orchestrate
renovation as well as new construction
of commercial properties. He emerged
out of the 2009 real estate funk after
having foreseen the credit and lending
crisis that peaked that year.
“2009 was the probably one of
the most difficult times I’ve seen and
SEE POLLACK PAGE 4
Arts center reviews 25 years of
stellar entertainment
2015 schedule announced at preview
BY TRACY HOUSE
Located in the heart of downtown
Chandler, the Chandler Center for the
Arts has provided quality programs and
entertainment for the past 25 years and
the celebration is only beginning.
More than 7 million visitors have
passed through the doors of the CCA
since its opening in August 1989. Through
the years, CCA has hosted more than
60 sold-out shows, logged more than
300,000 of combined volunteer hours and
local students have presented more than
15,000 performances.
Katrina Pappas, general manager, says
the CCA has 14 full-time employees and a
host of volunteers.
“We’re very unique in that the Center
for the Arts is jointly owned by the city
and the school district,” Pappas says. “And
then we have the nonprofit arm that
actually contracts with all the artists that
come here.”
The center is owned by the City
of Chandler and the Chandler Unified
School District. The Chandler Cultural
Foundation is a nonprofit corporation and
was contracted in 1989 by the city as the
programming and fundraising entity for
the CCA. Pappas explains that being able
to spread the costs across three entities
allows for competitive ticket prices.
“That’s a real advantage to having these
partnerships.”
The CCA has 340 members, most of
who are season ticket holders. The venue
seats 1,540 people; more than 285,000
people enjoy the Chandler Center for the
Arts each year.
Coming to CCA
Michelle Mac Lennan, assistant
manager of programming and rentals, says
the exciting part of the 25th anniversary is
what the CCA is presenting.
The 2014-2015 season events lineup
is out and includes: Larry the Cable Guy;
Black Violin; Zoppe, An Italian Family
Circus; Alpin Hong; African Children’s
Choir; Women Fully Clothed; Travis Tritt;
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Holocaust
remembrance event
scheduled at CCA
Little leaguers kick off
the season
‘From Memory to Hope:
Our Story’
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Mayor, ‘Gonzo’ aid in festivities
BY TRACY HOUSE
In honor of Yom Ha’Shoah, or Holocaust
Remembrance, the public is invited to the
Chandler Center for the Arts on Tuesday, April 8,
to tour a Holocaust-era railway car and share in
a naturalization ceremony. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
will make opening remarks and Samuel Harris,
who survived three Nazi concentration camps,
will speak to the new citizens about his
appreciation for America.
Steve Tepper, CEO and executive director of
East Valley Jewish Community Center, mentions
the event is the result of his organization
hosting the 2008 National Anne Frank exhibit
SEE HOLOCAUST PAGE 9
VIGILANT VOICE: Helen Handler, featured in the video
“Our Story,” will make a special appearance at the event,
signing her new book, due out this month. Handler, who
was transported by railcar and lost her entire family at
Auschwitz, has been a vigilant voice for the Holocaust
survivor community, donating her time to speak to
children across the country. Submitted photo
With the help of Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Arizona
Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez, more than 1,000 Chandler
National Little League players and their families kicked off the
2014 season on Saturday, March 22.
Children held flags announcing their teams as Sparky, the
Arizona State University mascot, led the players on a parade
onto the fields at Snedigar Sportsplex. There was a special
appearance by the ROTC honor guard, and an airplay flyover.
“It was really nice,” says Doug Brewster, who is in his fifth
year as Chandler National Little League president. “We had Luis
Gonzalez, the mayor, Sparky.”
The players donned uniforms donated by the Arizona
Diamondbacks as part of its D-backs Give Back Jersey Program,
which provided high-quality uniforms and caps to more than
20,000 youth baseball and softball players and their coaches
throughout Arizona communities. The Arizona Diamondbacks
Foundation donated more than $500,000 to the program.
F E AT U R E STO R I E S
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Easter celebration spells ‘eggs’citement at Snedigar . . . . . . . . YOUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 29
Chandler Mom of Year shares her story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEIGHBORS . . . . . . . . . . Page 49
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POLLACK FROM PAGE 1
I’ve been doing this for 40 years now,”
Pollack says. “I’ve seen and made it
through the ‘70s, the ‘80s. I’ve seen the
trials and tribulations that occurred
in the ‘90s and there was nothing like
2009-2010.”
Pollack realized in 2005 that the
real estate market was going to take
a downturn. When it hit, he hunkered
down, focused and re-emerged stronger
than ever.
“We strategically sold off some
projects prior to the crash in order to
develop that even stronger footing or
stronghold so that we would be able
to weather whatever storm they threw
at us,” he says. “We made it through
with our portfolio without having to
renegotiate one single loan, without
having to be one day late on a payment
to anybody. We did it, but it wasn’t easy.”
Memorabilia brings in A&E
Pollack is also proud of his
Hollywood memorabilia collection,
most of which can be seen at Pollack
Tempe Cinemas. It boasts everything
from autographed photos to movie
posters character stand-ups and wax
figures.
Adorning his office are vintage wheel
and reel-style slot machines, some
of which are well over 100 years old.
He demonstrated one of the wheel
machines—a 1903 Mills—that plays
music as the wheels turn. This way, the
machine of its time was considered
“legal” as it actually provided something
in return for the money deposited into
the machine.
Pollack’s machines—which range
from Western-themed models to those
depicting John Wayne—and the rest
of his collection caught the attention
of the producers of A&E’s “Barry’d
Treasure.” The show follows host Barry
Weiss, formerly of “Storage Wars,” as he
traverses the United States in search of
rare antiques and collectibles. Pollack
agreed to show his goods on for an
episode of “Barry’d Treasure,” which airs
on Tuesday, April 15. Check listings for
the times.
The mechanically animated Baranger
displays in Pollack’s collection were used
in busy “Main Street” jewelry stores and
were built between 1938 and 1958.
“The people and children in the
displays were modeled after Baranger
employees and their children,” Pollack
explains.
The displays are a challenge to keep
in operation, but they are a wonder of
old-world artistry.
“They were never sold to anybody;
never sold to the public. They were only
used for jewelry stores,” notes Pollack.
A visit to Pollack’s Baranger museum,
housed in his 30,000-square-foot
corporate office in Mesa, is a whirring,
clanking and spinning extravaganza
of animated figurines, creatures and
vignettes.
“The sophistication of the motion for
the day that they used them for in that
20-year period was so far above anything
else you can imagine,” Pollack says.
Weiss and “Barry’d Treasure” were
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One of Pollack’s great loves is giving
back to the community, although he no
longer has the free time to devote to
sitting on boards or committees. Some
of his charities that he supports are Save
the Family, Boys and Girls Club, Boy
Scouts of America, Special Olympics,
Chandler Center for the Arts, Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation and other causes.
On the local level, Pollack stepped in
to aid Chandler’s Copperstar Repertory
Co. after its offices, scene and costume
shops and the founder’s home were
destroyed in a fire.
Copperstar Repertory had to
literally start at ground zero and Pollack
contributed funds to assist the theater in
moving into the new Copperstar Studios
at Pollack Plaza and Copperstar Scene
Shops at Pollack Sunset Commerce
Center. Additionally, Pollack continued
his support by stepping up to the plate
as the title sponsor of “Oliver” which
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“A lot of people are not aware
that Copperstar Repertory is a
nonprofit community theater and
every performance is put on by hard
working volunteers,” Pollack explains.
“The show must go on as we like to say
and I’m just honored to play a part in
making sure these young actors have the
support they need for one of their best
performances yet.”
Artistic producing director for
Copperstar Repertory Mary-Jo Okawa
states, “Being a nonprofit born during
an economic downturn has been
challenging. Last year we connected with
Michael after we lost nearly everything
in a fire and he has been an amazing
supporter of ours ever since. We could
not have done what we have with
Copperstar over the past year without
the support of Michael Pollack.”
For the show schedule or tickets
at Copperstar Repertory, visit www.
CopperstarRep.org.
Whether he is developing properties,
assisting various organizations or
maintaining his many collections,
Pollack is devoted to the task at hand,
with a natural ability to see the whole
picture of any situation with which he is
involved. In wearing so many hats, he has
demands on his time, but has no plans
on slowing down or retiring.
“I enjoy what I do,” Pollack finishes.
“It’s all about making a difference.”
interested in the Baranger displays
and Pollack’s extensive collection of
3-D advertising pieces that Pollack has
collected throughout the years.
In all, his 3-D collection contains
8,000 pieces from all over the world—
from 1950s and vintage European statues
to animated character beer signs.
“We’re in the collecting world,”
Pollack says. “If you have any type of
rare collectibles, you’re probably going
to know about my museums. We have
the largest assemblage in the world
second to none of 3-dimension statuary
advertising.”
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LITTLE LEAGUE FROM PAGE 1
More than 30 leagues took advantage
of this opportunity, including Chandler
National Little League and Chandler
Youth Baseball. There are more than
75 color combinations which include
the traditional Sedona red, white, black
and gray as well as throwback colors
purple and teal and unique options like
camouflage and gold.
Gonzalez says the initiative is
important to the D-backs.
“The big part of it is trying to win a
championship and things like that,” he
says. “An even bigger picture for us is
trying to get all these young kids involved
in athletics and sports and exercise.
What better way than to do it out here
in the little leagues? Putting them all in
Diamondbacks uniforms is exciting for
us. It’s exciting for the organization. We
take a lot of pride in the community and
doing positive things.”
Chandler National Little League
appreciates the gesture by the
Diamondbacks.
“One of the big things was with
the D-backs stepping up and giving us
uniforms,” Brewster says. “We put the
money back into the league, the players
and the coaches to offset the funds.”
Brewster figures the league saved
about $18,000 to $20,000. In return, it
put new pitchers’ mounds on all four
fields as well as pavers. Every player in
the league received a practice shirt, and
coaches were given two dozen balls.
“The $18,000 to $20,000 went fast,”
Brewster says. “We didn’t park it. We put
it all back into the players, coaches and
April 5 – 18, 2014
GONZO: Matthew Edge gets his picture taken
with Arizona Diamondbacks legend Luis
Gonzalez. STSN photo by Nick Bartlett
fields.”
The Chandler National Little League
will begin registration for its fall season
at the end of May. For more information,
visit www.chandlernational.com.
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the editor
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reached at christina@santansun.com.
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Volunteer tax preparers, translators and
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preparers go through a training program
and are certified by the IRS.
“Much thanks goes to everyone who
has contributed to the success of this
program,” Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
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our expectations thanks to those who
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Office Park hosts Shred-A-Thon
Aquila Ocotillo Office park will host its
fourth annual Shred-A-Thon, 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Friday, April 18. Residents who would
like to dispose of sensitive or otherwise
unwanted documents permanently can do
so free of charge at this event.
Aquila Office Park is located on the
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FROM PAGE 1
“Of Legends and Lovers: Doc and Kate;”
Cesar Millan Live!; and David Garibaldi.
As part of the 2015 Classic
Entertainment Series performers such
as The Midtown Men, An Evening of
Classic Lily Tomlin, Neil Berg’s 100 Years
of Broadway, Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire
and Paul Williams will be center stage to
entertain.
Mac Lennan says she’s excited about
Black Violin coming to the CCA.
“Black Violin brings classical music to
contemporary hip hop. They were just
named one of the top artists of SXSW
(South by Southwest)...They’ve worked
with Mariah Carey. They’ve worked on the
Super Bowl, just amazing artists that bring
classical music to a different level. We’re
going to bring them in and have them
work with the students so they’re going to
do a school performance.”
Zoppe, An Italian Family Circus will
be returning for a sixth season. “They are
amazing,” she says.
Alpin Hong will be appearing for the
third time at CCA, Mac Lennan continues.
“He is an enormously talented person.
“He loves kids and he loves to come
in and work with them...We’re going to
make it a week of Alpin Hong because
he’s extraordinary. When you get around
him you get very inspired about what’s
possible for kids and music and art.”
“Of Legends and Lovers: Doc and Kate”
is another show of note.
“This is our third year working with
‘the’ Wyatt Earp, this is actually the great
nephew of Wyatt Earp and his wife is a
playwright,” Mac Lennan says.
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“She writes all the plays and now she’s
acting in this.”
The World Famous Glenn Miller
Orchestra will hit the stage once again at
CCA. Mac Lennan explains the center is
on a national routing where every other
year it performs in Chandler.
“That’s always a sold-out show,” Mac
Lennan says.
Millan will be on stage with his dogs.
“He is an incredible show...An inspiring
story of how he came to the country and
his love for what he does and his personal
story. He has a really great message,” Mac
Lennan says.
Garibaldi is a performance artist who
creates 6-foot portraits of pop icons to
music on stage.
Mac Lennan says “He was on ‘America’s
Got Talent.’ His work’s amazing. He’s going
to come in and do some work with our
students. We’re going to put a piece of his
art up in the Vision Gallery to promote
the show. He’s going to do a live piece
that’s going to be auctioned off that
night.”
Mac Lennan anticipates adding one to
three more shows for the season. As the
artists come in, the CCA will be working
on how to engage the community.
While there is a focus on main stage
productions, Mac Lennan says they are
only a portion of what is done at the
center.
“Primarily our work is so we can reach
our young students. Our youth programs
Unique to the CCA is the turntable
divisible auditorium system allowing
two sections of the seating in the rear
of the main auditorium to rotate 180
degrees to face two more intimate stages.
One theater seats 240 guests the other
330, according to Jimmie Byrd, senior
production coordinator, creating three
performance spaces under one roof.
Byrd says “One of the beauties of this
is you have three performance spaces
under one roof. But you can also have four
different sizes of performance spaces.”
No seat in the auditorium is farther
than 100 feet away from the stage,
offering live entertainment and an
intimate theater experience.
Originally built for $10.2 million,
including the land, CCA completed a
major $6.7 million renovation project
in 2010 which included new carpeting,
refurbishing of the chairs, replacement
of the center’s rigging system, Americans
with Disabilities Act improvements, air
conditioning upgrades, installation of
handrails in the auditorium, new signage,
terrace improvements and other facilityrelated refurbishments.
25th anniversary celebration
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HOLOCAUST FROM PAGE 1
that attracted more than 23,000
people in 19 days. In turn, the Center
for Holocaust Education and Human
Dignity was created to provide a
museum and programming, resulting in
artifact acquisitions that includes an
11-ton, 33-foot-long rail car like Nazi
Germany used to transport Holocaust
victims to labor and death camps.
Tepper says they can confirm the
railway car was in existence during
WWII, but cannot verify it was actually
used in the transportation of prisoners
during the Holocaust.
“Everyone who comes out to see
the car, it has an impact on them,”
Tepper says. “It has a deep emotional
impact on them, for lots of different
reasons.”
Admission to the railway car and
naturalization ceremony are free and
start at 4 p.m. Tepper says that last
year there were approximately 2,500
people who came to the event.
At 6:30 p.m. the conversation with
two liberators will begin. Tickets are
required for this portion of the event.
Tepper says the liberators, who were
part of two different efforts, will be
interviewed on stage at the CCA.
“Leo Hymas is from the Seattle
area,” Tepper explains. “Leo was a
machine gunner who was assigned
to take down the barbed-wire
fence at Buchenwald (concentration
camp). And then we have Fletcher
Thorne-Thompson. Fletcher was
a photographer who was among
the first people inside of Dachau
(concentration camp).”
Hymas and Thorne-Thompson will
speak about their experiences with
the audience. Following the interviews
will be the documentary, “Our Story,”
and a book signing with Helen Handler,
85, a survivor of the Holocaust who
is featured in the video. Handler
lost her entire family at Auschwitz
concentration camp.
“Our Story” was produced as a
donation by director Jason Heinkel
of J2 Media, a multimedia production
agency based in Chandler, as a way to
further the mission of the EVJCC to
teach lessons about human dignity,
using the stories of the Holocaust. To
view a trailer of “Our Story,” visit www.
evjcc.org.
Bringing the Holocaust museum
to life is still a goal of the East Valley
JCC. “The wonderful thing for us is
we’ve really had a wonderful slate of
programming in the last couple of
years,” Tepper says. “A slate that many
other museums that have physical
structures would be jealous of, and the
last thing for us is raising the money
and building the physical structure, but
the programming has been amazing to
be part of.”
There are other events occurring
around the Valley during April and
Tepper says he encourages people to
attend.
“The mantra of the Holocaust is
‘Never forget. Never again’ and I think
that we have done a pretty good job
with ‘Never forget,’ but I think if you
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LIBERATOR: Leo Hymas is one of the guest
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look at society and the world since the
Holocaust we’ve done a really poor
job of ‘Never again,’” Tepper mentions.
“Events like this, we try to leverage the
past to create a better future.
“Helen Handler, when I met
with her a few weeks ago, shared a
wonderful quote with me, she said, ‘I
don’t speak to students so that they
can tell me how sorry they are for
what I went through. I speak not so
they can hear about my past. I speak
to students so they can learn about
their future.’
“That’s really what events like
this are about. It’s trying to create
a better future for our community
and partnering up with agencies
and people and attendees to create
that better place. And there are so
many lessons to be learned from the
Holocaust and the stories therein, that
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can help us today. That’s really in large
part why we’re doing this,” Tepper
explains.
All the events through the East
Valley JCC are taped and will be
available in the library when the
museum opens.
“Helen Handler and her generation,
both those who were in the camps and
hidden children and liberators, they
are all old and not going to be with
us much longer and how their story
gets told and how those lessons get
transcended is important to us and it’s
important to these events. This is the
last opportunity to hear these stories.”
The events schedule includes:
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Holocaust-era
railcar on display
5 p.m. Naturalization ceremony
6:30 p.m. Conversation with
liberators
7:15 p.m. “Our Story” documentary
8:20 p.m. Questions and Answers
with “Our Story” director Jason
Heinkel
The railcar and naturalization
ceremony are free to the public.
Tickets are required for the remaining
events and can be purchased at www.
evjcc.org or by calling (480) 897-0588.
Tickets are $10 for the general public
and $7 for veterans and active military.
Chandler Center for the Arts
is located at 250 N. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler.
Tracy House is the news editor
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at tracy@santansun.com.
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Level I Trauma Center opens in Chandler Regional
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
After planning for more than a year,
Chandler Regional Medical Center
received provisional status as a Level
I Trauma Center from the Arizona
Department of Health Services. It began
taking patients on Monday, March 24.
“We can do anything that all the
Level I Trauma Centers can do in the
state,” says Chandler Regional Medical
Center Trauma Program Manager Lori
Wass, who began working at the center
on April 1, 2013.
Although there are only three
designated rooms in the emergency
department for trauma patients, the
center has the ability to see more of the
injured because once they are stabilized,
they can be moved out of those rooms.
The center will provide service for Pinal
and Maricopa counties.
The center had to obtain funds
for equipment, special stretchers and
cabinets to help organize supplies for
neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons.
More than $10 million has already
been invested in the center. According
to Director of Public Relations and
Marketing Julie Graham, the Dignity
Health Foundation of the East Valley has
provided $1,150,000 in funding for the
center from donations.
It will cost between $8 million and
$10 million annually to maintain it, says
Chandler Regional Trauma Medical
Director Dr. Forrest (Dell) Moore.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Chandler Regional
Trauma Medical Director Dr. Forrest (Dell)
Moore. Submitted photo
There are Level I Trauma Centers in
downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, but,
due to growth, this one was needed,
Moore says.
“There isn’t a close enough trauma
center for patients in the Southeast
Valley and Pinal (County),” he says.
He also chalks up the decision to
the vital “golden hour,” that important
time period in which those suffering
traumatic injuries must be seen.
Wass says recent data shows that
in Maricopa County 42 percent of
patients reached a trauma facility within
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the golden hour. Of those injured in
Pinal County, only 10 percent of them
received treatment within the first 60
minutes.
“Fifty-eight percent in Maricopa
County and 90 percent in Pinal County
did not get to a Level I Trauma in 60
minutes,” Moore says.
“We can increase those odds
significantly. The closer you are to a
Level I Trauma Center, the better the
outcome. It is in the perfect location to
treat patients in Southeast Valley and
Pinal County.”
In addition to providing trauma
patients with faster care, the center,
Moore explains, will also keep families
closer to home because they no longer
have to travel to downtown Phoenix or
Scottsdale. EMS travel time is also cut
in half.
Moore says the center in Chandler
will affect Maricopa and Scottsdale
Healthcare Osborn medical centers, but
it’s more important to serve the needs
of the community and decrease the
risk of death and complications due to
prolonged transportation times.
An expected 1,500 to 2,000 trauma
patients a year will be admitted to the
hospital from minor to severe injuries.
Moore says some of those include
complex hand injuries, chest and
abdominal injuries, pelvic fractures from
a blunt mechanism, car accident or fall,
or stab or gunshot wounds.
“We have all the specialists onboard
to be able to care for any traumatic
injury,” he says.
There are approximately 15 specialty
groups at the center with multiple
physicians within each specialty. Moore
says they have six surgeons in trauma
care, multiple orthopedic trauma
surgeons, four neurosurgeons, as well as
many hand surgeons, plastic surgeons
and vascular surgeons. Others include
anesthesiologists, nurses and ancillary
services.
Wass says trauma surgeons are at the
center 24 hours a day, seven days a week
and the other surgeons are always on
call.
Overall, there are up to 70 physicians
caring for trauma patients.
“We are very excited to be a Level
I Trauma facility and we are looking
forward to giving the care to individuals
in the community and their families,”
Wass says.
The Level I Trauma Center’s
designation is in conjunction with the
hospital’s expansion project that is
scheduled to open later this year. The
expansion at Tower C will add 96 beds,
expand the emergency department and
increase the operating room capacity.
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schedule will include free concerts,
gatherings and celebrations that showcase
talented young artists to commemorate
the 25 years.
In addition to the free public events
in August, CCA is planning a largescale recognition event in October
commemorating all the various
individuals, organizations and businesses
that have contributed into cultivating
support for the various arts programs in
Chandler.
Vision Arts Gallery is also participating
in the 25th anniversary celebrations with
several events planned in conjunction
with the Arts Commission. This includes
Silver: 25 Years of Art featuring 25
artists who have exhibited at the center
during the last 25 years; Chandler Center
Community Photography Exhibit with
photographs submitted from local
photographers of iconic images of the
building; and Silver Anniversary Chandler
Center for the Arts, Digital Media Project:
A reflection of students and adults who
have experienced, learned about and
encountered the arts at the CCA since its
opening.
Chandler Center for the Arts is
located at 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
To become a member or to purchase
tickets with no per-ticket fee, a listing
of upcoming shows and other venue
information, visit www.chandlercenter.org.
Tracy House is the news editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
tracy@santansun.com.
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Police seek public’s help in suspicious circumstances case
The Chandler Police Department is
seeking the public’s help in locating a van
involved in suspicious activity at 12:30
a.m. Wednesday, March 26, near Arizona
Avenue and Palomino Drive.
Witnesses observed four men in
a white minivan apparently force an
unknown man into the vehicle. The van
left the area at a high rate of speed and
was last seen traveling south on Arizona
Avenue. Initially, the van was parked in
the parking lot of an apartment complex
on Palomino Drive.
The van is described as a 1990s style
minivan, such as a Windstar, with no
hubcaps. The unknown man forced into
the van is described as a white male, aged
17 to 20 years. He was wearing a black
and green striped shirt and blue jeans and
he has short hair.
If you have any information relating to
the whereabouts of the suspicious van or
the unknown man, contact the Chandler
Police Department at (480) 782-4105.
Reference police report No. 2014-33373.
For more information contact Sgt. Joe
Favazzo at (480) 782-4108.
Help honor Chandler veterans at
Operation Welcome Home
The City of Chandler is accepting
nominations and sponsorships for its
second Operation Welcome Home
Chandler ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday,
April 21.
Operation Welcome Home Chandler
is an opportunity for Chandler residents
to honor and show appreciation for
military men and women who are
returning from active duty or leaving for
service.
Nominated veterans should be
Chandler residents and should have been
on active duty within the last three years
or leaving soon.
Residents and businesses may also
participate through sponsorship or inkind donations.
As part of the ceremony, the Arizona
Patriot Guard will escort veterans into
the Chandler City Council Chambers
where the governing body will recognize
and thank each individual. During
the ceremony, the honorees will be
presented with a gift basket with
donations from the community. After
the public event, the veterans and their
families will be treated to dinner at a
local restaurant.
Operation Welcome Home Chandler
ceremonies will be scheduled several
times a year, based on the number of
nominees. Residents are encouraged to
attend the events, and donations are
being accepted through the Chandler
Chamber Community Foundation.
To nominate a veteran or sponsor
the program, visit www.chandleraz.gov/
patriotism.
HONORING OUR OWN: Chandler residents
have an opportunity to show their support
for military men and women returning from
active duty or leaving for service. Submitted
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Steel cacti adorn Cooper median ICAN Chandler receives $60,000
grant from DPR Foundation
Traffic on Cooper Road, north of
Ray Road, in Chandler is being slowed
due to work in the median, but the
short delays are providing observant
motorists the time to view an
interesting array of artistic steel cacti
being placed among the new pavers and
desert landscaping.
A contractor for the City’s
Transportation and Development
Department is installing 42 cactus made
of steel. Many of the pieces resemble
real barrel and prickly pear cacti. They
are manufactured by a company called
Desert Steel out of Newton, Kansas.
The stretch of Cooper Road
receiving the upgraded landscape is
a gateway into Chandler from south
Gilbert that has declined in appearance.
The $155,700 project is introducing new
trees and shrubs along with the artistic
cactus. In addition, new brick pavers
are replacing aging, cracked painted
concrete.
To accommodate the work, the
inside lanes nearest the center medians
along Cooper Road are closed to
traffic, leaving a single travel lane in
each direction north of Ray Road to
the City limits. Motorists are asked to
use caution when driving through the
construction zone.
The work is being performed by
Goldstein and Luera Construction of
Phoenix.
DESERT LANDSCAPE: Several steel cacti adorn
the median along Cooper Road. Submitted
photo
The DPR Foundation, a companywide
initiative of DPR Construction to help
disadvantaged kids, has awarded East
Valley youth program ICAN, with a
$60,000 grant. The money was awarded
to support ICAN’s youth development
programs, which build necessary skills
in youth to avoid substance abuse, gang
activity and juvenile delinquency in
high-risk communities. The investment
by DPR Foundation helps ensure that
ICAN is able to continue providing these
critical programs entirely free of charge
for hundreds of youth in low-income
neighborhoods on a daily basis.
“One of the founding objectives
of DPR Construction was to become
an integral part of the communities in
which we work, which is why we formed
the DPR Foundation as a companywide,
focused outreach to help children who
fall short of their potential due to
socio-economic challenges,” says Derek
Kirkland, project executive for DPR
Construction and ICAN board member.
“DPR has supported ICAN for
a number of years now, and their
continued support is making a direct
impact on the youth that we serve,
creating tremendous opportunities for
our organization to do more work for the
kids who need it most,” says ICAN’s CEO
Becky Jackson.
Help ICAN spread the word about
Arizona Gives Day 2014. Arizona
GIVING BACK: The DPR foundation presents
check to ICAN Chandler for $60,000.
Submitted photo
Gives Day is a statewide initiative for
individuals to show their support to
Arizona nonprofits through small, but
meaningful, financial contributions.
Donors give through the Arizona Gives
Day website and select which nonprofit
will receive their donation.
ICAN Chandler is partnering with First
Credit Union for this year’s Arizona Gives
Day. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 9, First
Credit Union will match all donations up
to $1,500. In addition, if ICAN receives
the most individual donors during that
hour, ICAN will receive another $1,000
bonus from Arizona Gives Day. Even a
$10 donation can make an impact, as it
provides a nutritious snack for one ICAN
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Mayor’s Listening Tour coming
to North Chandler
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny brings his popular
Listening Tour to North Chandler at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, at Pomeroy Elementary
School, 1507 W. Shawnee Dr.
The tour takes place in conjunction
with the City’s Neighborhood Advisory
Committee (NAC) community outreach
meetings.
“These meetings provide an open forum
for residents to speak out on challenges
facing their neighborhoods,” Tibshraeny
says. “After the meetings, members of NAC
and City staff develop plans to address the
most pressing needs.”
As with past Listening Tours, the
meeting will also provide residents an
opportunity to receive information on
City resources and services, including
the Neighborhood Grant Program which
provides grants of up to $5,000 to assist
with neighborhood revitalization.
For more information, contact the
Neighborhood Programs Office at (480)
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Bus service for Price Road
subject of meeting
The City is seeking public feedback
on a proposal to modify bus service on
Route 96 (Dobson Road) to serve a portion
of the Price Road corridor during peak
commuting hours.
On Tuesday, April 15, there will be a
Chandler public meeting at the Chandler
City Council Chambers, 88 E. Chicago
Street from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a
Valley Metro open house from 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.
Citizens can also provide comment
online at www.chandleraz.gov/transit
or www.valleymetro.org or by emailing
transit@chandleraz.gov or by calling (480)
782-3440. Citizens are encouraged to
submit their comments by May 2.
Route 96 serves Dobson Road, south of
Pecos Road, from approximately 6 a.m. to 9
a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The modification
being considered would divert the route to
Price Road between Germann and Queen
Creek roads, providing new bus service to
major employment centers such as Wells
Fargo, Continuum, Amkor and Isagenix.
The route change would mean some bus
stops located on Dobson Road between
Germann and Queen Creek roads would no
longer be served. If approved, this service
change would occur in October 2014.
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April 5 – 18, 2014
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Laguna Laser offers affordable and experienced services
BY ALISON STANTON
Since the day Laguna Laser opened
for business in Gilbert in 2009, co-owner
Mike Johnson says the company has
experienced a steady flow of clients who
are looking to get either unwanted hair or
a tattoo removed from their bodies.
“The hair and tattoo removal services
are our bread and butter,” he says.
The firm started out offering just hair
removal before adding tattoo removal to
it’s list of services.
Laguna Laser, which recently
moved to a new location in Gilbert,
just expanded its service line again to
include aesthetic services like facials and
microdermabrasions.
One of the things that helps to
set Laguna Laser apart from similar
places, Johnson says, is the great deal of
experience that the technicians have.
“People tend to be more familiar with
laser hair removal because there are so
many ads for it on the radio,” Johnson
says.
“But a lot of these places just sort
of move people in and out, and the
technicians who work there are often
new people who are trying to get more
hours. Our gals are established; for
example, our three laser technicians have
around 30 combined years of experience,
so they are very experienced in laser hair
removal. It’s kind of an intimate service,
so customers want to have someone who
is very experienced at it, and they want to
work with someone that they know.”
Johnson says the technicians at
Laguna Laser are in the middle of their
busiest time of year. Their competitive
prices, combined with the upcoming
swimsuit season, are keeping the phones
ringing and the business living up to
its motto of “Where beach bodies are
born.”
“March, April and May are our busiest
months,” Johnson says.
“This is also the best time to have
laser hair removal, because afterward
you do need to stay out of sun for a
little awhile.”
Although the laser hair removal is
keeping them very busy, Johnson says he
can sense that the tattoo removal will
become even more popular over time.
“The 20-somethings are moving into
the 30-somethings, and a lot of people
have what we call tattoo remorse,”
Johnson says.
He says he’s read statistics that
indicate as many as half of all people
with tattoos eventually regret getting
them.
“The technique is really good now,
and the prices are coming down.”
And although the process of having a
tattoo removed does hurt, Johnson says
it’s an ideal option for people who no
longer want them.
“The two biggest places that refer
tattoo removal business to us are tattoo
parlors, so we can knock out an old
tattoo before they do a new one, and
the military, which sends recruits to us
EXPERIENCED AND CARING: The technicians at Laguna Laser have a combined 30 years of
experience. Submitted photo
to have tattoos removed from the hands
or neck.”
Johnson says he is delighted with
Laguna Laser’s relocation into downtown
Gilbert.
“I’m so glad we have expanded, and
we are just really excited to be here.”
Laguna Laser is located at 625 N.
Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, in Gilbert. For
more information, call (480) 292-9677 or
visit www.lagunahr.com.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at alison@santansun.com
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Laguna Laser recently added aesthetic
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in May at Women’s Club of Mesa
Doing Business
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Owner: Kevin Krone
Specialty: Gadget Guys Consulting
provides educational classes; Provides
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Purchase advice.
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Celebrate National Scrapbooking
Day with your fellow crafters. Grapevine
Designs and Studio LLC will be hosting an
all-day event, Burlap and Blooms, from 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 3. There is a
fee included in the event for the make
‘n’ take, a Blooms mini book and
lunch and technique demos in the
afternoon. Cost is $50 for a 6-foot
table to yourself or $35 for an 8-foot
table with a fellow cropper.
The event will take place at
the Women’s Club of Mesa, 200 N.
Macdonald Rd., Mesa.
Grapevine Designs and Studio LLC
is located in Chandler and provides
custom laser cutting of chipboard,
cardboard, wood and acrylic to take
EVENT: Blooms Mini Book is included in the
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Saturday, May 3, Burlap and Blooms event.
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Shredding party hosted by
Netzel Financial
Bring your private paperwork to be
shredded for free at the Netzel Financial
eighth annual Shredding Party from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The party will
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Rawhide names Riley sales
director
CORPORATE CHRONICLES
Amber
Riley has been
appointed
director of sales
for Rawhide
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Arizona’s largest
western-themed
attraction.
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memorable guest experience venue. Riley
will be responsible for the deployment
and coordination of all sales efforts to
include group and event sales.
Western State
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April 5 – 18, 2014
Deanna Costa
was promoted to
cash management
officer at Western
State Bank. She
has been with
Western since
2009, most
recently serving as
personal banking
officer/customer service representative
supervisor.
Costa is responsible for identifying
opportunities to provide cash
management products and services to
new prospects and existing business
customers in all of Western’s Arizona bank
locations.
Originally from Page, Costa attended
Coconino Community College. She
resides in Queen Creek with her husband,
Mark, and their two children. Costa
and her husband own Painter’s ASTV
Performance.
Western State Bank is a 112-year old
employee-owned, community bank with
assets totaling more than $695 million.
The bank offers superior full-banking
services, investments, real estate financing
to personal and business customers, as
well as nationwide equipment financing
services.
Isola Group promotes employees
Isola Group, a market leader in
engineered dielectric materials used to
fabricate advanced multilayer printed
circuit boards, announced the promotion
of Janet Fromm to senior director, quality
and operational excellence, reporting
directly to Ray Sharpe, president and
CEO.
She will be responsible for leading
Isola’s global lean and quality initiatives
to reduce cost, improve cycle-times and
leverage best practices across all the
company’s worldwide facilities.
Michael Gastonguay was promoted
to President-Americas. He will be
responsible for Isola’s sales, customer
service and manufacturing operations in
the Americas region.
Sal Flores ranked among Barron’s
Top 1,200 Advisers
Sal Flores,
registered
principal at
Flores Wealth
Management,
an independent
firm and financial
adviser with
Raymond James
Financial Services,
was recently
named to Barron’s
list of “The Top
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The 2014 list
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and the District of Columbia. Flores
ranked No. 5 overall in the state of
Arizona, out of 30 advisers selected from
that state.
This marks the sixth consecutive year
that Flores has been selected for the list.
Flores, who manages more than $600
million in client assets, offers his clients
wealth management and investment
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Gilbert chamber
hosts morning
networking event
Chamber members have the
opportunity to meet other members
from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday,
April 9, at Which Wich? Superior
Sandwiches, 2795 S. Market St., Suite 110,
Gilbert. Share conversation with other
professionals and learn more about
businesses in the community during this
informal gathering. The event includes
good food, good company and friendly
conversation with no agenda or script.
Those who attend are responsible for the
cost of their own meal. RSVP for seating
estimates.
Power Hour
Power Hour, a free chamber event,
will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday,
April 11, at Crossing Executive Suites, 1820
E. Ray Rd., Chandler. Jill Schiefelbein of
Impromptu Guru will help generate ideas
and solutions to improve your business.
The work session, which is intensive, is
designed for small businesses with five
or less employees, including home-based
businesses and solopreneurs.
Make sure to come prepared to share
issues and be ready to learn from others.
The meeting space is reserved for an
additional hour after Power Hour to
continue conversations and network.
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Regus opens its first business
center in Chandler
Regus, the world’s largest provider
of flexible workplaces, continues
to dominate the shared workspace
sector as it expands across the United
States into new cities.
Chandler is the latest addition
to the company’s growing network
of business centers catering to the
needs of mobile workers who need
a professional place to drop in and
work for an hour, day or more. The
facility is located in the San Tan
Corporate Center, 3100 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler.
“Our members can choose to use
any of our workspaces depending
on their specific needs,” explains
Regus Regional Vice President Sande
Golgart. “We offer a collaborative
environment for professionals that
work remotely or from home and
want a place to connect with other
business types. For some customers,
dropping into our business lounge to
catch up on emails works, while other
clients will use our private offices
when they need to hunker down and
concentrate.”
A surge in customer demand
prompted Regus to move into the
market. Several businesses from
different industries are expanding
in the city, signaling a strengthening
economy. Easy access to the state’s
other major cities along with a
high quality of life is also driving
Chandler’s economic development.
“Our customers enjoy the idea of
meeting new people, networking and
finding new opportunities. Individuals
who were once working in a noisy
coffee shop are thrilled we are here,”
Golgart says.
Flexible working is rapidly
becoming a common work practice
as technology enables workers to
conduct business from anywhere.
Regus has more than 20 centers
throughout the region that clients can
use, resulting in a shorter commute
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digital materials as Isola’s I-Tera MT and
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Chandler chamber schedules April events
Chandler Chamber of Commerce
offers small business counseling,
and connection and networking
opportunities, as well as workshops
for business owners through a variety
of groups and meetings. All events at
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce,
unless otherwise noted. The Chandler
Chamber of Commerce is located at 25
S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler
Small Business Counseling
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every Monday,
Tuesday and the first three Fridays
in the month of April. Free and open
to all in the community. Experienced
business counselors provide advice,
knowledge and insight to help you
start or grow your 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 Business Connection
Leads Group
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, April 8
and April 15
Allowed two free visits before
deciding whether or not to join that
group.
Chandler Business Connection
trustworthy relationships in the Sun
Lakes community while promoting
ethical business and returning to
the basics of doing business on a
handshake.
Pecan Grove Restaurant, 4960 S.
Alma School Rd., Chandler
Leads Group is connecting business
one meeting at a time. BLD, 1920 W.
Germann Rd., Chandler
Executive Committee of the
Chamber Board of Directors
8 a.m.-9 a.m. Tuesday, April 8
The meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Chandler Chamber
Board of Directors.
Small Business Development
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4 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, April 8 and 15
No cost
More than 600 Phoenix Small
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highly acclaimed workshop series
to build the essential skills to be
more effective and improve their
bottom line. Solve real marketing and
business challenges in an interactive
group setting. Learn about the latest
technology and how they really work
with the Phoenix economy. Flexible
schedule. Attend individual classes
but plan on attending the entire series.
Graduates assure the chamber that
they will want to come back. Attend
six or more workshops and receive a
certificate as Academy Graduate.
Wake-Up Chandler
7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Wednesday, April 9
No cost
Wake-Up Chandler is a great way to
Go-Getters Leads Group
start off the morning by networking
with other businesses. Bring your
business cards and brochures, and
be prepared to give a 30-second
commercial about your business. Enjoy
the food and take advantage of the
opportunity to promote your business.
Door prizes are welcome.
Connect 5 Family Center (formerly
Villari’s), 222 E. Warner Rd., Suite 5,
Chandler
Sun Lakes Networking Group
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, April 9
and April 16
Allowed two free visits before
deciding whether or not to join that
group.
This leads group will focus on
building business relationships in the
Sun Lakes area with the support of
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.
The mission of this group is to develop
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, April
10 and April 17
Allowed two free visits before
deciding whether or not to join that
group.
Meets every Thursday with the
exception of the fourth Thursday
of the month at which time we will
be attending the member welcome
breakfast.
Technology Lunch Seminar
Series April 2014
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 10
No Cost. RSVP your attendance.
Come hear a presenter from
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Paragon 9 discuss new strategies for
customer/client communications
and service. Every month a different
technology topic of interest to our
members. Bring your own lunch and
learn more about websites, social
media, blogging, IT services, phone
marketing, and more.
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Amy Jones receives prestigious award
AWARD: Amy Jones of the Amy Jones Group
of RE/MAX Infinity has been awarded
the RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award for
Production in 2013. Submitted photo
Amy Jones of the Amy Jones Group
of RE/MAX Infinity has been awarded
the RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award for
Production in 2013. Less than 2 percent
of RE/MAX agents worldwide achieved
this prestigious award.
Jones has been working in the real
estate industry for more than 13 years
and is the team lead for the Amy Jones
Group. The team was also recognized
as the No. 10 RE/MAX team in the
Southwest Region for 2013.
“Amy Jones has been an integral
member of our team and is more than
deserving of this very prestigious award,”
says Bill Ryan, broker/owner of RE/
MAX Infinity. “Winning this award is a
tremendous accomplishment. Amy and
her team continue to raise the bar in real
estate, making us, and this community,
proud.”
Dollipop Cosmetics participates in
invitation-only event
Dollipop Cosmetics, in association
with The Artisan Group, will participate
in an invitation-only luxury celebrity
gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions
on April 11 and April 12 at an exclusive
location in Beverly Hills, Calif., in
honor of 2014 MTV Movie Awards’
nominees and presenters. All attending
celebrities will receive a handmade
vegan Experiments Mineral Eyeshadow
Collection in their swag bags. To learn
more about Dollipop Cosmetics or its
participation in this exclusive event, visit
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(480) 603-8900, or email dollipopshop@
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CHANDLER FROM PAGE 22
The Friday Café Leads Group
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Fridays, April 11
and April 18
Allowed two free visits before deciding
whether or not to join that group.
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Leads Groups have been created to help
business members network and grow
their businesses. Basically a leads group
is a business referral network that helps
businesses interact and network. As a
member of one of the leads groups, you
will have the opportunity to develop
sources and contacts that can help
generate sales for your business.
Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant,
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
legal issues are just a few of topics to be
covered at these sessions. Lunch 11:30
a.m. Women in Business lunch. Featuring
a different program each month.
SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler
Small Business Development
Center Start Up Lab
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Friday, April 11
Free but pre-register.
Public Policy Committee Meeting
is open to all members. The Chandler
Chamber of Commerce is the
representative on local, regional, and
state issues. It discusses issues that are
important to the success of your business.
2 p.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesday, April
No cost
Do you have a business serious
concept that you are ready to turn
into a reality? The chamber provides
the tools and resources to help serious
future business owners launch or
relaunch a small business in Arizona.
The organization helps you address the
challenges that Arizona entrepreneurs
face. Attend the monthly start-up labs
happening across the Valley. Come ready
to work on flushing out your idea and
ensure that your time and resources
go toward building a solid foundation
for your small business. Once you have
attended the labs, the next step is to
create a basic business plan. Send your
business plan to the chamber’s business
analyst to have them review it and
provide you with personalized feedback.
Women in Business: April
Contact the Chamber
Public Policy Meeting
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15
$25 for members/$35 for guests
(No refunds within 72 hours of event)
Register online.
Workshops - 10:30 a.m. Knowledge is
Power! Women in Business workshops
are opportunities for you to gain a
powerful edge on your competition.
Technology, marketing, sales, accounting,
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201. Unless
otherwise specified, for more information
and to register for these programs, call (480)
963-4571, visit www.chandlerchamber.com
or www.meetup.com/ChandlerChamber,
or email info@chandlerchamber.com. No
refunds are available within 72 hours of an
event.
COMMUNITY EVENT FOR CHANDLER RESIDENTS
From Dr.
Chamberlain’s
Desktop:
ver the last
year, you
may have
noticed a Chamberlain
Orthodontics car
Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
wrapped with our
logo driving around
town. My staff and I have enjoyed the car and
used it for various office events. On the back
of the car it has an invitation that reads,
“Win me!” Over the last few months,
I have been asked several questions like,
“How are you able to give a car away?”
and “Why are giving a car away?”
It is a little shocking, I guess, when you see an
Orthodontist, with a growing practice, giving
away a new car to a lucky patient. Such odds
of winning would make anyone in Vegas jealous to the core. However, the pure intent of a
car giveaway is to show gratitude for our
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amazing patients. I truly believe we have the
most devoted and loyal patients in our community! I want to show them it's an honor
that we are able to have a positive influence in
their families by making their smiles healthy
and beautiful.
Mark your calendars and come have
dinner with us! We’re inviting patients,
their families, friends, neighbors and basically
the whole community, to a huge appreciation
dinner and movie at Tumbleweed park,
Saturday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m.
Come watch as we give away a car to a
lucky winner from our referral contest.
We’re also giving away many door prizes
throughout the night. You could win a new
beats headphones, movie tickets, gym bags,
gym memberships, car washes, car care kits,
gift certificates and too many other prizes to
mention. So you don't want to miss this!
Afterwards, relax on your blankets or lawn
chairs and watch “Frozen” under the stars
on our giant outdoor movie screen.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
You Could Win A Car!
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Sat., April 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Come watch as we give away a car to a lucky winner
from our referral contest. We’re also giving away
door prizes throughout the night. You could win:
beats headphones, movie tickets, gym bags or memberships,
car washes, car care kits, gift certificates and too many
other prizes to mention!
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Pre-leasing for first luxury community in Gilbert has begun
Mark-Taylor Residential has begun
pre-leasing its first luxury community in
Gilbert. The new San Privada, located in
the acclaimed Spectrum neighborhood
at Val Vista Drive and Pecos Road, offers
an ideal living experience for established
professionals, as well as those looking to
get a taste of the Gilbert lifestyle.
“Gilbert is home to a large number
of young, educated employees with
aspirations to move up the corporate
ladder,” says Mark-Taylor Vice President
Chris Brozina. “San Privada will provide
these types of residents a high-quality
place to reside at a time where they
might be more focused on their ascending
career, and not necessarily ready for the
commitment that comes with home
ownership. Ultimately, the hope is that
SAN PRIVADA Submitted photo
those future business leaders remain
immersed in the Gilbert lifestyle and
choose to make the town their permanent
home and raise families there.”
San Privada’s core location provides
residents with the ever-coveted
walkability that allows pedestrians
to utilize the town’s sidewalks and
landscaped paths to access shopping,
restaurants and employment. Being within
blocks of the SanTan Village and area
retail, including Costco, Best Buy, Walmart,
Harkins Theater and Dick’s Sporting Goods,
underscores a convenient location unlike
any other in the Valley.
The community is an example of
“The Next Generation of Mark-Taylor,”
a slogan the company uses to describe
the evolution of apartment communities
over the last two decades. In fact, the
unit sizes will be among the largest built
in the Valley. Additionally, San Privada’s
features include those typically found in
a modern, custom home, such as granite
kitchen islands, custom wood cabinets,
clean steel appliances, distressed plank
flooring, oiled-bronze fixtures, pendant
lighting and direct access garages. Thanks
to technology, prospective residents can
get a glimpse of what San Privada will
look like using 3-D virtual tours on the San
Privada website.
“To remain the first choice of quality
renters, we’re constantly looking internally
at what features we can improve, without
becoming too trendy, but maintaining a
timeless appeal,” Brozina says. “San Privada
is the perfect example of that, with a
fitness facility that is nearly 4,000 square
feet in size and units that are among the
largest in metro Phoenix. Those elements
never go out of style and the residents
appreciate the attention to lifestyle.”
Residents will also have access to a
spinning studio, cyber cafe with Mac and
PC options, a social lounge, an outdoor
cabana that includes a poolside kitchen,
and the quintessential lagoon-style pool
setting that has become a recognizable
Mark-Taylor trademark over the years.
Rent ranges from $960 to $1,800, with
one-, two- and three-bedroom units now
available to lease. BMO Harris Bank is
providing the construction financing.
For more information about San
Privada, visit www.mark-taylor.com or call
(480) 991-9111.
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Impact Boot Camp opens facility in Chandler
Impact Boot Camp opened a facility
at 6100 W. Gila Springs Pl., Suite 12,
Chandler. The expansive new digs
allow Impact, home to one of the best
reviewed fitness programs in the East
Valley, to better serve clients and prepare
for future expansion.
Impact Boot Camp offers a wellrounded workout that is fun, sciencebased and very challenging. Clients burn
an average of 700 to 1,100 calories per
session. During the workout, clients
participate in cardio drills, strength
training sets and other exercises in an
effort to sculpt muscle, strengthen core
muscles and rapidly lose body fat. This is
all done under the supervision of one of
Impact’s boot camp coaches, who are all
certified and highly qualified trainers.
“We deliver personal training results
for a fraction of the cost of personal
training in a very motivating group
environment,” says president and head
trainer Steve Fischkin. “Our mission is to
give you motivation to succeed along
with a great workout that provides a
very predictable and satisfactory result.
My coaches and I take a lot of pride
Inner Vision Yoga announces sevenday retreat to Mexico this May
Inner Vision Yoga is hosting a sevenday yoga retreat to Maya Tulum, Mexico,
from May 10 through May 17.
Co-owner and Master Yoga Teacher
Jeff Martens and Master Teacher Donna
DiNunzio invite all levels of yoga
practitioners to nourish their mind, body
and spirit on this exotic adventure to a
beautiful setting on the Riviera Maya,
between pristine ocean and emerald
green rain forest.
Experience the unhurried pace
and healing power that will allow
participants to detoxify, rejuvenate
and elevate their spirits as they enjoy
yoga classes in a loving, supported
environment emphasizing individual
alignment, strength and fun.
The retreat is inclusive with oceanfront bungalow accommodations,
amazing meals, daily private yoga
classes, evening yoga workshops and
other adventurous activities.
Space is limited and participants
should call Inner Vision Yoga at (480)
632-7899.
in building friendships with clients,
keeping them accountable, and making
sure they are attending sessions often
enough. In addition, we offer members
complimentary nutrition consulting and
will even design a meal plan and discuss
any challenges they might have regarding
exercise or nutrition. We want to make
sure we are doing everything we can
within our professional expertise to help
them succeed.”
During each Boot Camp workout,
participants of all fitness levels pair up
and challenge each other to do their
personal best. Impact offers a welcoming
environment, nutritional counseling and
goal setting, monthly team activities, and
a free consultation in addition to a free
first week of workouts. Improvements
are seen within just a few weeks. Easily
accessible, Impact serves clients from
across the East Valley and metro Phoenix.
Impact offers affordable monthly
memberships with workouts averaging
from $8 to $12 a session.
For more information, visit www.
impactbootcampaz.com or call (877)
962-2491.
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April 5 – 18, 2014
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Story Monster Approved announces first-quarter winners
Golfers can
improve
their game at
Ocotillo Golf
Resort
Ocotillo Golf Resort is offering four
holes of golf on Tuesday after 4 p.m.
for just $10 per person. The Loop is the
white course holes one through four.
Ocotillo also has clinics that are tailored
to golfers needs, whether a seasoned vet
or a junior looking to get into the game.
Among the clinics is Women on
Course. Whether a player is new to
the game or plays often, Women on
Course offers a welcome setting to build
friendships and enjoy the golf lifestyle.
The Men’s Group Instruction,
establishing and mastering the
fundamentals, is held every Thursday
for $20. It is taught and coached by
PGA Head Professional Stephen Kahler
and LPGA Director of Instruction Kay
Cornelius.
Junior Golf Academy, which offers
practice and playing privileges on a
space available basis for juniors 18 and
younger, is $50 per month.
Ocotillo Golf Resort is located at
3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. For more
information, call (480) 917-6660.
The judges of the Story
Monster Approved
program, which recognizes
accomplished authors
in the field of children’s
literature have spoken,
and the winners of the
first quarter announcement
are: “Bubblegum Princess”
by Julie Gribble, illustrated by
Lori Hanson; “The Do’s and Don’ts” by
Hayley Rose, illustrated by Mark Sean
Wilson; “Poppie the One-Eyed Pug” by
Sharron Hopcus; “A Squirrel’s Story—A
True Tale” by Jana Bommersbach,
illustrated by Jeff Yesh; “The Little
Firefly” by Sheri Fink, illustrated by
Mary Erikson Washam; “Cheery: The
True Adventure of a Chiricahua Leopard
Frog” by Elizabeth Davidson, illustrated
by Michael Hagelberg; “My Bonus Mom:
Taking the Step Out of Stepmom”
by Tami Butcher, illustrated by Feras
Nouf; “Horrifa’s Magic Makeover: Witch
Way to the Ball” by Susan L. Krueger;
“Rattlesnake Rules” by Conrad J. Storad,
illustrated by Nathaniel P. Jensen; “The
Moon Saw It All” by Nancy L. Young,
illustrated by Nadia Komorova; “Addie
Slaughter: The Girl Who Met Geronimo”
by Susan L. Krueger;“Arizona Way Out
West and Wacky” by Conrad J. Storad
and Lynda Exley, illustrated by Michael
Hagelberg; “Arizona Way Out West
and Witty” by Conrad J. Storad and
Lynda Exley, illustrated by Michael
Hagelberg; “Arizona Color Me Wacky”
by Conrad J. Storad and Lynda
Exley, illustrated by Michael
Hagelberg; “Burton the Kind
Scarecrow” by V.A. Boeholt,
illustrated by Nathaniel P.
Jensen; “Burton’s Friendship
Garden” by V.A. Boeholt,
illustrated by Nathaniel
P. Jensen; “Burton’s Harvest
Party” by V.A. Boeholt, illustrated
by Nathaniel P. Jensen; “Burton and
the Christmas Tree” by V.A. Boeholt,
illustrated by Nathaniel P. Jensen and
“Burton Helps Dixie Duck” by V.A.
Boeholt, illustrated by Nathaniel P.
Jensen.
The colorful, kid-friendly Story
Monster Approval seal attracts the
attention of young readers much
more than a sticker intended for adult
scrutiny. Kids know when they see the
Story Monster Approval patch it means
children their own age enjoyed the
book and are recommending they read
it, too. After books pass the first round
of rigorous judging, which is done by
industry experts, the books are then
judged by a panel of youth judges who
must also endorse the books before
they can receive the official seal of
approval.
“Who better to judge children’s books
than the children who read them?”
explains Linda F. Radke, president of Five
Star Publications, Inc. the same company
that launched the 4-year-old Dragonfly
Books Awards program. “Judging these
books gives children a wonderful sense
of importance and responsibility. Some
of our judging coordinators have told us
that students who usually don’t enjoy
reading or have difficulty reading have
gotten a much needed boost due to
their judging responsibilities and have
requested to serve as judges again.”
Authors interested in having their
books considered for Story Monster
Approved designation should visit, www.
storymonsters.com and download an
entry form. Books are divided into the
following categories with distinctions
made between fiction and nonfiction:
preschool to kindergarten, grades first
through third, and grades fourth through
sixth.
The next deadline to enter is Monday,
April 14. The cost to enter is $85 for
one title in one category, $75 per title
when multiple books are entered
or $75 per category when one book
is entered in multiple categories. A
portion of the contest fees is donated
to the Five Star Literacy Foundation,
a nonprofit organization dedicated to
improving children’s literacy skills, as
well as their enthusiasm for reading
and writing by providing guidance and
funds to schools for in school book
writing and publishing, author visits,
books, workshops, curriculum and other
activities.
For more information on how to get
a book Story Monster Approved, visit
www.storymonsters.com.
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Easter celebration spells ‘eggs’citement at Snedigar
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Eight thousand eggs will be up
for grabs for kids in four different
age groups at this year’s Easter
Egg Scramble from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Snedigar
Sportsplex.
“We have 8,000 eggs altogether, so
there will be 2,000 in each age group,”
says Stephanie Feldaverd, City of
Chandler recreation coordinator.
“They each have 1,000 eggs with
candy and 1,000 eggs with a toy,”
The morning will be filled with fun
events, friends, egg hunts, displays,
information booths, inflatables,
carnival games and performances, plus
the Easter Bunny will be hopping by to
visit with guests.
“This is our 34th year,” Feldaverd
states. “They’ll have roughly 3,000
attendees at the event and over the
past few years, it’s grown in size each
year.”
The Easter Egg Scramble will be
divided into age groups of 0-2 (green
flag), 3-4 (yellow flag), 5-6 (purple
flag) and 7-9 (blue flag). Look for
the colored flags at the start line for
each designated age group. All eggs
will have candy or a toy inside (only
four eggs per child is the requested
limit). One egg in each age division
will include a “golden ticket” that is
redeemable at the information booth
for a special age-appropriate prize. If
a family has more than one child and
they wish to keep them all together, it
is requested that they go to the older
FAMLY FRIENDLY FUN IN THE SUN:
There will be many fun activities, rides
and entertainment at the Family Easter
Celebration 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 19.
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EASTER: Families are invited to Snedigar Sportsplex to take part in a free event to usher in
Easter weekend. Submitted photo
age category field, Feldaverd notes.
The Chandler Family Easter
Celebration is free, with minimal
charges for select interactive activities
and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Activities that carry a charge include
the Human Hamster Ride (5-minute
ride for $6), Easter Bunny photo fees
by the Mayor’s Youth Commission ($3),
face painting ($1), inflatable and ride
wristbands and food vendors (varies
according to vendor). Proceeds benefit
the Mayor’s Youth Commission.
There will also be a family
Easter basket giveaway. Stop at the
information booth for a ticket for each
family member.
“It’s free to enter,” Feldaverd says.
“If you have four people in your
family and you get four tickets, you’ll
have four chances to win. The drawing
for the basket will be held the day of
the event at 11:30 a.m.”
The Easter “basket” is actually a
nice ice chest with games, a towel, a
ball and other family friendly goodies
tucked inside. The winner must be
present to win.
A DJ, Kyrene Del Pueblo Middle
School Show Choir and Desert Star
Dance will entertain. Inflatables will
be provided by Extreme Events, and
the Chandler Public Library will be
present.
“The Family Easter Celebration is a
fun way to start the holiday weekend
with our families and have a free event
they can come to,” Feldaverd says.
In addition to the celebration on
April 19, there is a coloring contest for
kids 9 years and younger. The coloring
page can be downloaded at www.
chandleraz.gov. Colored pictures must
be dropped off at Chandler City Hall,
175 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, or mailed
to Easter Celebration Coloring Contest
(Attention: Stephanie Feldaverd), Mail
Stop 500, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ
85244-4008 by April 11. You need not
be present to win. The winners of the
coloring contest will be announced at
9:30 a.m. during the event and posted
on the official Chandler website.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at lynette@santansun.com.
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Chandler Boy Scout dubbed ‘inspirational’ by City
BY M.A. LEWIS
Vinnie Holmquist is an inspiration
to many. The difference is, though,
the Chandler 15-year-old has an award
to back up the claims of his mother
and mentors. He was given the City of
Chandler Inspiration Award.
“Vinnie separates himself by staying
focused on the goal,” according to Matt
Lewis, Vinnie’s plant and animals teacher
at Chandler High School. “He doesn’t
wait for others to tell him what to do,
he researches options and then may ask
(for) advice as to the best option, but he
has already taken steps to find answers
prior to asking the question.”
The Inspiration Award is given to
someone who “exhibits a work ethic
and behaviors that inspire those around
them,” according to a City of Chandler
press release. Vinnie was chosen for
his work with a community youth
volunteer program and for coordinating
various monthly events for Boy Scout
Troop 280. He volunteers for the iHelp
ministry of Sun Valley Church, the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation and the Chandler
Food Bank.
“(The award) means the world to me,”
Vinnie writes. “I had no idea that I was
receiving the award so it was a very nice
surprise. I appreciate the (award).”
Patty Holmquist, Vinnie’s mother, says
most people don’t know that Vinnie
was born with the genetic disease cystic
fibrosis.
“He has never let this define him,
however, it has help(ed) make him the
WINNER: Vinnie Holmquist, the City of
Chandler’s Inspiration Award winner, doesn’t
let his diagnosis of cystic fibrosis stop him.
STSN photo by Ron Lang
person he is today,” Holmquist writes in
an e-mail.
Adam Eslinger, Vinnie’s scoutmaster
from January 2011 to April 2012, also
dubs Vinnie an inspiration. He worked
with him to develop basic scout skills,
such as knot-tying and first aid.
“Vinnie is unique with his
determination,” Eslinger writes. “He
never allowed his diagnosis affect
how he lived his life. Even though he
struggled through a couple episodes
during my time with him, he always
returned with a positive attitude. This
is difficult for middle school youth to
accomplish without having to face some
of the challenges he faces.”
His mother describes him as a diligent
and fun-loving young man. She also
says he knows when to “get down to
business” and make things happen.
A Chandler High School freshman,
Vinnie participates in its Future Farmers
of America (FFA) program.
“As for my future career, I’m not sure
what I would like to do just yet,” Vinnie
writes. “However, I am currently thinking
about going into the D.E.A. organization
or S.W.A.T. team.”
Vinnie does know that he plans on
continuing with the FFA and in the
Boy Scouts of America program. He
wishes to earn the Palms, a five-badge
achievement.
“Vinnie is a humble kid who is willing
to do the work to succeed,” Lewis writes.
“He is pleasant to be around and his
humility makes him easy to teach.”
Lewis says Vinnie does not allow
physical challenges to stop him from
accomplishing his goals and works to
find a way around any problem that may
arise.
Recently, Vinnie’s troop honored him
at a special Eagle Scout ceremony at The
Springs Church in Chandler. His service
project was with the Southwest Wildlife
Conservation Center in Rio Verde. He led
a group of adults and scouts in building
three informational kiosks and an animal
platform for the Mexican Grey Wolf
Habitat. The project took about one and
a half months to complete.
“Vinnie has always loved animals,
especially reptiles,” his mom says. “As a
child, he was fascinated with scorpions
and all kinds of bugs. As he grew up, he
became more interested in reptiles.”
The teen owns two leopard geckos, a
turtle and a bearded dragon.
“That’s not to mention that our family
rescues dogs and volunteers for the
Boxer Luv organization and have three of
our own,” his mom says.
Holmquist says there is a lot to love
about her son.
“First, I love that Vinnie can laugh at
himself,” she says.
“He’s kind of a jokester and he isn’t
afraid to laugh at himself when things
don’t go his way. I think my most favorite
quality about him hands down is his
ability to be accountable. It’s hard to be
a teenager today and when he makes
a mistake or maybe gets a little out of
line, he always comes full circle and
takes responsibility for his actions and
apologizes if necessary. He’s also a loyal
friend and makes great efforts to keep
in contact with his friends from past
schools and church.”
M.A. Lewis is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
news@santansun.com.
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Youth
April 5 – 18, 2014
WEEK 1: JUNE 2-6, SUPER SPORTS!
Children will participate in playing sports and games, both classic and crazy! From
good old-fashioned kick ball to games like monkey soccer and everything in
between. Amazing athletes will be spending 30 minutes a day leading our students
in athletic fun and games!
WEEK 2: JUNE 9-13, SPLISH SPLASH!
Welcome to wettest week of summer, wear your swimsuit to get soaked! Splash
pad, rubber duck races, and slip ’n slide are just some of the fun activities planned
for this wildly wet-filled week! Come cool off and stay refreshed on the hottest days
of summer. Carebear will have a bouncy water slide this week and we will be visited
by the Chandler Fire Department to learn about water safety.
WEEK 3: JUNE 16-20, CAREBEAR COOKS
Come enjoy the creativity of cooking. This class gives children the opportunity to
enjoy a variety of cooking experiences as they create delicious snacks. Students
will use cooking tools, learn about etiquette and nutrition, and learn how to make
recipes and mix ingredients!
WEEK 4: JUNE 23-27, ANIMAL PLANET
Join us for a week of animals adventures. Our Carebear explorers will learn about
mammals, birds and reptiles. We will have a visit from the Reptile Guy who will
bring his cool creatures.
WEEK 5: JUNE 30-JULY 3, PARTY IN THE U.S.A.
The children will celebrate the USA’s birthday with some good old fashioned
summer fun, watermelon eating, flag making, sidewalk child, water games, s’mores
and much more!
WEEK 6: JULY 7-11, A CAMPING WE WILL GO
It's going to be a wonderful week in the wilderness! The children will enjoy reading
tents, s’mores and games. During this week as well the children will get to learn
about constellations, nature and even get to build a pretend campfire.
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‘Wee blessing’ sells lemonade to help teacher
CYF registering
for new season
BY TRACY HOUSE
Mariza Martinez-Gay, a teacher at
Wee Blessings Preschool and Academy,
has her own wee blessing—Lincoln Fife.
Recently Lincoln, 5, and his family
manned a lemonade stand at a
community garage sale event to raise
money for Martinez-Gay’s medical bills
from cancer.
“It’s for his preschool Spanish
teacher,” says Davi-Anne Fife, Lincoln’s
mom. “Lincoln and I talked about it and
I asked him how he’d feel about raising
money for his teacher and he said he’d
want to give all the money to her.”
Fife says a ton of people came
through the community and helped out
by buying lemonade and cookies from
Lincoln’s stand.
Lincoln raised $346 in just one day
selling lemonade and cookies only. Fife
says, “Every single bit of it is going to
help her with her medical bills.
Lincoln is part of “Mrs. Mariza’s”—as
he calls her—class of nine students
at Wee Blessings. He’s been at the
preschool for a year now, in her class for
half the year, but Fife explains MartinezGay has been too weak to be there
recently.
“We’re just trying to teach our kids
how to give back to our community
and I felt with this coming up it was the
perfect opportunity to teach him, so we
got word that they needed some help
with their medical bills,” Fife explains
about how this event came about. “They
never asked for help for anything. We sat
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS: Lincoln Fife, second from right, sells lemonade for
teacher Mariza Martinez-Gay with some friends, from left, Elisha Wells, Dakota Fife, Alec Grant,
Olivia Grant, Lincoln, and Genesis Wells. Mother Davi-Anne Fife is in the back row. MartinezGay is pictured in the photo at front. STSN photo by Ron Lang
down and talked about how this is one
way to give back.”
He’s shy when asked how the day has
been going but Lincoln worked at the
lemonade stand from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
with the help of his sister Dakota, 7, and
two of his friends, to raise the donation
for Martinez-Gay.
Fife explains there is a fund to help
Martinez-Gay. The school is also holding
a boutique from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, at Wee Blessings,
1751 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler. “All
$500
OFF
Chandler youth ages 6 to 15 are
invited to register for Chandler Youth
Football’s upcoming season at one of its
registration sessions.
Registration for the youth football
organization’s new season will be held
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5; 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16; and
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at
Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd., Chandler.
Chandler Youth Football has served
the community for more than 39 years
and remains committed to providing
high-level football instruction while
emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork
and academic excellence. To learn more,
visit www.chandleryouthfootball.net or
call (480) 840-4142.
proceeds, every single proceed, is going
toward her medical bills,” Fife says.
Debi Larkin-Chavez is the owner of
Wee Blessings and Fife says that folks
interested in helping out should contact
the school. For more information, visit
www.weeblessingspreschool.com, email
weeblessings@cox.net or call (480) 6344788.
Tracy House is the news editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
tracy@santansun.com.
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
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Ak-Chin
16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa
(520) 233-2426
www.ultrastarakchin.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Brunch 6
and under eat free with paid adult.
On Tuesdays, all kids 12 and younger
eat free with purchase of adult
entree.
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite
101, Gilbert
(480) 279-3879
www.appledumplingcafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family
Value night, where kids eat free with
each adult meal and two drinks
purchased. On Family Fun night, kids
receive free ice cream with a meal.
After-school coolness is from 2:30
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday, where kids buy one ice cream,
and get one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
(480) 398-3008
www.chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday,
children 10 and younger receive one
free item from the kids’ meal menu
with adult meal purchase of $8 or
more. Dine in only.
Connect5 Family Centers Corp.
222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler
(480) 699-2122
1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert
(480) 361-8410
Here’s the deal: Mondays and
Fridays free kids’ meals with an adult
purchase for Munchie Monday
Free Lunch and Freebie Friday Free
Dinner.
Copper Still - Moonshine Grill
2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert
(480) 242-1258
www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.
com
Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday, kids
ages 10 and younger eat for free with
the purchase of an adult meal.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5,
Chandler
(480) 722-0644
www.dillysdeli.com
Here’s the deal: On weekends, get
one free kids’ meal for each adult
meal purchased for $4.79 or more.
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 802-5770
www.epchandler.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12
and younger eat free with paid adult.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
(480) 883-1356
www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler
Here’s the deal: From 2 p.m. to 9
p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free
kids’ meal with every adult entrée
purchased. Little Leaguers menu
only, 12 and younger.
Nabers Music Bar and Eats
825 N. 54th St., Chandler
(480) 705-0288
www.nabersaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free
every Monday and Tuesday, with
the purchase of an adult meal and
two beverages.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
(480) 857-2860
www.pittsburghwillys.com
Here’s the deal: Every day except
Sunday breakfast, kids younger
than 10 eat free with each paying
adult. Additional kids eat for 50
percent off; Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 245-6503
www.planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat
free with paid adult.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
(480) 792-6965
www.sidelinesaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from
kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays
with adult entree. Dine-in only.
Cannot be combined with any
other offers or specials.
Someburros!
3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
2597 S. Market St., Gilbert
1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
www.someburros.com
Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday
night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. kids
12 and younger eat free with
purchase of combo or specialty
meal. Dine-in only.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400,
Chandler
(480) 802-9070
www.thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids
younger than 12 receive one free
meal per adult entrée purchased.
The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd.,
Chandler
(480) 821-9000
www.sushiroomaz.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday
means kids 12 and younger eat
free, two kids per paying adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 722-1555
www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday
kids eat free with each full price
entrée purchased.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler
(480) 895-ROSE (7673)
www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free
every day with the purchase of an
adult entree and kids drink.
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.
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New Vistas students take top regional honors
Four sixth-grade students and two
recent graduates under the supervision
of Stacey Trepanier from New Vistas
Center for Education successfully
competed with finalists throughout the
Phoenix region for Arizona’s National
History Day held at Sorenson Junior High
School.
The all-day event marked the
culmination of a year of intensive
preparation by sixth through 12th
graders that began in fall 2013.
The first- and second-place winners
in each division will proceed to National
History Day State Finals on April 5 at
Grand Canyon University. The National
History Day (NHD) program, sponsored
locally by the Arizona Historical Society
and nationally by The History Channel, is
dedicated to teaching the importance of
history and how historical events have
impacted our world today.
For “Best Performance,” Aryasp
Nejat presented a moving soliloquy
entitled “Veterans Rights—A Two-Way
Street,” noting the immense sacrifice
that veterans make to secure our rights.
Aryasp was recognized for his effective
use of oral history, creative use of
archival photographs and the emotional
retelling of returning veterans from
combat theaters throughout the world.
Kira Armoogam and Grant Trepanier
teamed up for their original website
entitled “Incanis Confiderus: In Canines
We Trust,” dedicated to the work of
military-trained dogs who are often
sent into harm’s way to secure citizens’
FINALISTS: Pictured are three of the six finalists heading to the state competition in the History Channel’s NHD Competition: From
left are teacher Stacey Trepanier and students Hannah Tsay, Riaz Mowzoon-Mogharrabi and Sajni Patel. Submitted photo
liberty during combat situations.
Kira and Grant were recognized for
the depth with which they presented
their topic, extensive field studies and
thorough analysis.
Two students scored high with musicrelated themes: Hannah Tsay and Sajni
Patel. Hannah, an accomplished pianist,
produced a website the judges could
only describe as incredibly advanced.
Hannah chose to analyze how jazz
star Dave Brubeck did more than just
revolutionize music but also worked
tirelessly for the causes of religious
and civil rights. Sajni Patel, performed
a persuasive monologue depicting
Nina Simone, a black musician who
lent strength to the cause of blacks in
America’s civil rights movement. The
judges noted her charismatic delivery
and the uniqueness of her topic.
Riaz Mowzoon-Mogharrabi will
proceed to state competition for his
exhibit which effectively presented
his family’s experience with religious
persecution in Iran. The judges noted
his exhibit’s unique construction. The
family immigrated to the United States
from the country of Iran where they
had practiced the Baha’i Faith, a new
independent world religion. Those in
Iran who practice any other religion
other than Islam are targeted for arrest
and torture.
New Vistas Center for Education is
located at 670 N. Arizona Ave., Suite
35, Chandler. It is celebrating its 35th
anniversary. For more information, visit
www.newvistasaz.com.
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CHANDLER UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
April 8 through April 11: AIMS and
Stanford 10 testing
April 18: Spring holiday; no school
CTA-Independence Hawks
Save the dates – AIMS/Stanford
testing is scheduled for April 9 and
April 10, second grade; April 9 through
April 11, third grade; and April 8
through April 11, fourth through sixth
grades. Families are asked not to
schedule appointments during testing
dates.
Spring Fling – All families are invited
to join CTA for its Spring Fling event
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 25.
More information and ticket order
forms will come home soon.
—Wendi Olson
Haley Tigers
Stage stars – Haley’s Drama Club
recently performed “Willy Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory,” with
music led by Haley Music Director
Kim Abrahamson. More than 100
students in fourth through sixth
grades participated in the production.
The Drama Club, a weekly afterschool program, was created by the
ADAPTS (Teacher of Autism Spectrum
Disorders) teacher Amy Miller,
who also put together the script,
set, music and costume details; all
children who auditioned for a role
received a part in the play. All 12
children from Miller’s class were in
the play.
—Tanya Sanders
Hancock Heat
Welcome kindies – Families may
come in and register their children for
the 2014-15 school year; documents
needed for registration include the
child’s birth certificate, immunization
records and proof of address.
Tax credits – Donations for 2014 can
be given any time. Up to $400 can
be donated to Hancock for credit on
2014 taxes for the full amount. Thanks
to the Hancock families who have
already contributed.
—Andrea Dickson
Hull Heroes
Test time – Students will take AIMS
and Stanford 10 tests April 8 through
April 11. Teachers and students have
been working hard to prepare for
these tests all year.
Read-a-Thon – Pledges for the first
Hull PTO Read-A-Thon are due Friday,
April 11. All reading logs must be
turned in with pledges for students to
be eligible for prizes.
Restaurant Night – Families are
invited to support Hull PTO by
participating in Chick-fil-A restaurant
night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday,
April 17, at the Gilbert and Loop 202
location.
Acts of kindness – Hull students
collected $1,100 for the Lymphoma
Society through the Pennies for Pasta
program and donated books for the
Books for Jamaica book drive. Thanks
to Hull families for their generous tax
credit donations.
Thanks due – The Awesome Arctic
Festival was a great success, thanks
to all the students, families, PTO,
volunteers and vendors, and to Mr.
Novak for volunteering for the Silly
String arena. Thanks also to the staff,
teachers, volunteers, students and
families who made the Book Fair and
Celebration of Learning Night a fun
success with a great turnout.
Kudos – Congrats to the fifth- and
sixth-grade student winners of the
2014 Science Fair. Also, congrats to
Hull for its grant awarded from Fuel
Up to Play60 and Dairy Council of
AZ to purchase new physical activity
equipment.
Class notes – Sixth graders dressed
up as Mythological Character Wax
Museum exhibits, playing their roles
very convincingly. Mrs. G. and the
Hull Heroes Chorus Club participated
for the seventh year in the district’s
Elementary Chorus Festival.
Calendar
April 8-11: AIMS/Stanford 10 testing
April 14: Environmental forms
available
April 15: Kindergarten Fairy Tale Night
April 25: AIMS Dance Party
April 29: Battle of the Books
—Lalitha Krishnan
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Tarwater Toros
Save the dates – Tarwater’s final
Restaurant Night of the year is from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at
Barro’s; both dine-in and carry-out
orders benefit the school.
Language learning – Tarwater will
offer a Kindergarten Mandarin
Immersion program for the 2014-2015
school year. Contact Tarwater for
more information at (480) 883-4300
or visit the school website.
—JoAnne Cawley
Basha High Bears
High honors – Basha High senior
Ashley Diaz is the recipient of the
2014 Presidential Honors Scholarship
Award as well as the 2014 National
Technical Honor Society Award for
ranking within the top 20 percent
of her graduating class. Ashley was
recommended by a school official for
the National Technical Honor Award.
Both awards recognize her hard work
and dedication by maintaining a 3.5
grade point average for all four years
of her attendance at Basha High.
—Sandra Jaramillo
Knox Knights
Save the date – The next PTO meeting
will be held at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April
8, in the library, featuring special guest
speaker future KGA Principal Lynn Weed.
SEE CUSD PAGE 36
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CUSD FROM PAGE 35
Nominations for 2014-15 PTO Board members
are open; anyone interested should contact
knoxelementarypto@gmail.com for more
information. Free child care is provided during
the meeting.
Flying high – Last year, several CUSD teachers
and administrators designed and launched a
high-altitude balloon. Sally SkyRider, as she
is now known, launched near Casa Grande
and traveled nearly 100 miles east to land
on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Sally
was recovered, intact and full of interesting
data and video footage. This year, Knox gifted
fifth graders will take the lead redesigning
the questions and payload; the next launch
is scheduled for Saturday, April 12. Stay up to
date on Sally SkyRider and the work of the
KGA fifth graders by following her on Twitter,
Instagram and Flickr; check it out at my.yapp.
us/D7S8DX.
Character Counts – Students are asked
to come dressed in green to celebrate the
character trait of Responsibility at the next
school assembly Thursday, April 17.
Chess champs – The Knox chess team
recently won first place in the K-3 champ
section. Trophies were also won individually
by Kenneth Su, second place; Benjamin
Higgins, fourth place; and Evan Higgins, 15th
place.
Calendar
April 8: PTO meeting
April 8-11: AIMS testing
May 2: Field Day
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6: PTO meeting
May 9: Muffins for Moms
—Jacqueline Bartrim
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Get involved and give back by volunteering
Event season has hit Arizona
with clear skies and beautiful
temperatures that draws the
community outdoors. Downtown
Chandler is no exception, and for
the next few months there is an
event almost every weekend. The
Downtown Chandler Community
Partnership (DCCP) is seeking
volunteers to assist at a variety of
events such as the Chandler Craft
Spirits Festival, Cinco de Mayo and
Chandler Chill Out.
“Volunteering at one of our events
is a fun way to get involved in the
community, meet people, and assist
at events that raise money for our
foundation which provides grants
to nonprofits in the community,”
explains the DCCP’s Executive
Director, Jennifer Lindley.
Volunteer duties vary per event
but often include beer and wine
tents, ticket sales, wrist banding,
information booth, kid zone
attendants and more. See below for
a list of upcoming events needing
volunteers:
• Chandler Craft Spirits Festival – 5
p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday April 26,
• Cinco de Mayo Festival and
Chihuahua Races – 12 p.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday, May 3,
• Chandler Chill Out – 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturday, May 31
Visit downtownchandler.org/
volunteer-downtown/ or email
allison@downtownchandler.org for
more information.
Kids: Win $15 gift card from Changing Hands Bookstore
Students who either live
in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen
Creek or surrounding areas
or who attend area schools
can win $15 gift cards from
Changing Hands Bookstore,
thanks to a partnership between the
bookseller and the SanTan Sun News.
This ongoing, monthly promotion
awards a $15 Changing Hands gift
card to every youth whose article,
story, poem, essay, editorial, book
review, photo or illustration is
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YOUTH CHRONICLES
Tonimae Bancod, Monica Burba, Chad
Flannery, Rachel Gur-Arie, Whitney
Lawrence, Nisarg Patel, Cindy Shi
and Jorge Tenorio of Chandler were
among more than 100 students who
represented Arizona State University
at the Clinton Global Initiative
University meeting held recently
at ASU’s Tempe campus. The event
brought together college students
to address global challenges with
practical, innovative solutions.
Megan Liborio, a junior at Basha
High School in Chandler, is the firstplace winner out of 29 competitors
in her division at the Phoenix Metro
Jr. Championship, held recently at
Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa.
Benjamin Pitt of Chandler is on the
fall 2013 Dean’s List at Berklee College
of Music in Boston, Mass. To qualify, a
full-time student must achieve a grade
point average of 3.4 or above; a parttime student must achieve a grade
point average of 3.6 or above.
Chandler residents Allison Desrosiers,
Nhan Du, Edward Gonzalez, Jeffrey
Hanley, Baltazar Hernandez, Caroline
Hutchins, Samantha Incorvaia, Jason
Kerestes, Damon Krause, Miles
Johnson, Athena Lovely, Kristin
Jones, Jenni Layton, Ha Mai, Erin
Mattocks-Thielsen, Krista McDowell,
Kaleena Middleton, Alexis Mitchell,
Gina Nasta, Kalin Nehrenz, Sydney
Park, Bailey Patchen, Lacey Phillips,
Santiago Quinio, Loni Rae, Caitlyn
Scanlon, Nicholas Shaw, Madeleine
St. Peter, Amanda Sweig, Cynthia
Thomas, Yuexin Wu and Bryant Young
are on the fall 2013 Dean’s List at
Arizona State University. To qualify,
undergraduate students must earn a
grade point average of 3.5 or higher
in 12 or more graded semester hours
during a semester in residence at ASU.
Free self-defense seminars offered
Speech contest yields winners
A free one-hour self-defense
seminar for females 14 years and
older is offered Saturday, May 3, by
Kajukenbo AZ.
The seminar covers a variety of
useful techniques, including kicks,
strikes, verbal techniques and
defenses from front grabs, hair pulls,
back grabs and arm grabs. Other
upcoming free seminars will be held
Aug. 16 and Nov. 1.
Founded in 1947, Kajukenbo is a
blend of five styles of martial arts:
karate, judo, jiu-jitzu, kenpo and
kung fu. Kaju’s free seminars were
recently featured on “The List” on
ABC Channel 15, during which studio
The first District Modern Woodmen
Speech Contest for northern-area
Legacy Traditional Schools at the
Athlos Campus winners were: First
place, Katie Rea, a fifth grader at LTSGilbert; second place, Delaney Auer,
a seventh grader at LTS-Avondale; and
third place, Jordan Sutherland, a sixth
grader at LTS-Queen Creek. These
students are eligible to compete at the
state level.
The contest was designed to
enhance students’ public speaking
abilities, as well as research and
organization skills.
The Legacy Traditional School
district, featuring a back-to-basics
owner and master instructor Sigung
Kelly Corder demonstrated for “The
List” host Donna Ruko the best tools
for preventing or fighting off an
attack in different settings.
Kajukenbo AZ operates two Valley
locations, 3978 E. Chandler Heights
Rd., Gilbert, and 2602 W. Baseline Rd.,
Suite 1, Mesa, and will also visit the
site of any business, organization or
group to present a free self-defense
seminar. To learn more, visit www.
kajuaz.com, email info@kajuaz.com or
call (480) 755-3008.
curriculum and accelerated pace of
studies, operates several campuses
Valleywide, including locations in
Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek. To
learn more, visit www.legacytraditional.
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At Bright Beginnings, a K-8 charter
school in Chandler, the students spend
their days learning about much more
than traditional subjects like reading,
writing and arithmetic.
The fifth through eighth graders also
learn about a topic that has exploded in
popularity in recent years: social media.
Jay Nelson teaches technology at the
charter school. He says Bright
Beginnings has integrated social media
into its middle school curriculum since
it opened its doors in August 2012.
“In general, we cover what social
media is, how it came to be, how to be a
respectful user, and how to keep safe
when using it,” he says.
He adds that he also talks about how
social media is impacting the way people interact with each other.
While the sixth-grade students
research some of the key players in
social media, Nelson says the seventh
and eighth graders learn about the his-
Although the students do not use
social media sites while they are at
school, Nelson says they do work on a
schoolwide Wiki website that is
designed to enhance collaboration and
communication between students, teachers and parents.
“The students post about
things that are going on in their
classrooms, and there are
discussion threads about
projects,” he says.
Nelson says the students all
seem to enjoy the unit on social
media. One of the most eye-opening parts of the lesson is when the
students create what they believe
to be anonymous profiles of
themselves and then have their
classmates guess who made them.
In most cases, Nelson says the
students can easily guess the
identity of the creator.
FROM NAPSTER TO FACEBOOK: The fifth through eighth graders
“They are always amazed to
at Bright Beginnings in Chandler spend time learning about the
realize that even when they have
history of social media. Submitted photo
a profile with no name on it,
and they might think they are sharing
torical background of the topic.
information anonymously, it may not
“We cover things like how social
media came to be, including the Napster be that way.”
Jeanne Loop, whose daughter, Emma,
site, which was in a lot of ways the
is in fifth grade at Bright Beginnings,
pioneer of the industry before Mark
says she “loves” that the school is teachZuckerberg even started Facebook,”
ing the students about social media.
Nelson says.
“Emma has shared a lot of her new
“They learn about how the social
knowledge about what she has learned
interaction that started with a small
about social media,” says Loop, a
isolated program like Napster, evolved
Chandler resident.
into a billion user application such
“I feel that this information will help
as Facebook.”
her make responsible choices, and to be
Seventh graders use the historical
better informed, when she uses social
background to create a PowerPoint
media. It is a big part of life for our
presentation that they show to the fifth
children and it is important that they
graders. Using the Windows Movie
are educated about it.”
Maker program, they make a movie
Bright Beginnings Middle School is
about the historical timeline of social
media that starts with the founder of the located at 2716 N. Dobson Rd.,
Chandler. For more information,
worldwide web and moves on to
call (480) 634-8867 or visit
websites like Facebook, Instagram
http://bbschl.com.
and Vine.
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY:
As part of the unit about
social media, students
from Bright Beginnings
create what they believe
to be anonymous profiles
and then guess who
made each one;
in most cases, they are
successful at figuring out
who made them.
Resources
Websites:
• http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/
teaching-children-rules-respectfulsocial-media-2583.html
• www.aap.org/en-us/aboutthe-aap/aap-press-room/news-featuresand-safety-tips/pages/Talking-to-Kids-andTeens-About-Social-Media-and-Sexting.aspx
https://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/
social-media-1969-2012_b45869
Books:
• “The Culture of Connectivity: A Critical
History of Social Media,” by Jose van Dijck
• “Writing on the Wall: Social Media—The First
2,000 Years,” by Tom Standage
• “The Parent's Handbook for Talking with Your
Teens About Social Media: The Right Words
and Effective Techniques to Get Your Kids
Safely On Board (Raising Cyber-Sensible
Kids) (Vol. 1),” by Ellen Mossman-Glazer
M.S.Ed
• “The Parent’s Guide to Texting, Facebook
and Social Media: Understanding the Benefits
and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World,”
by Shawn Marie Edgington
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15th annual Chandler Jazz
Festival, 12 p.m.-1 a.m. Come and
enjoy a spectacular weekend of great
jazz in a variety of outdoor and indoor
venues. All performances are free.
While you enjoy many of the free performances you can also visit the galleries, restaurants and shops that make
Downtown Chandler a great place to
visit. The downtown area has plenty of
free parking available. And you may
want to bring a blanket or lawn chair to
enjoy the outdoor performances.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Three S. Arizona
Ave. Free. www.chandleraz.gov/jazz.
Doggy Story Time 10 a.m.-10:30
a.m. Join in for a special story time
where everyone can enjoy stories,
songs and fun. Even dogs are coming
to this story time. Preschoolers 3-5
years old, school age 6-8 years old,
tweens 9-11 years old. Downtown
Library Copper Room (former City
Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Monthly Family Birdwalks,
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Desert Rivers Audubon
leads free guided bird watching tours
through Veterans Oasis Park the first
Saturday of every month from
November-April. One-hour walks begin
every 30 minutes starting at 8 a.m.
Be prepared for the outdoors! Sun
protection, closed-toe footwear and
drinking water are recommended.
Program may be cancelled due to
inclement weather. Meet at the
Red-Tailed Hawk Pavilion. Registration
for the program is not required, but
large groups of 10 or more must call in
advance. All participants younger than
age 13 must be accompanied by an
adult. Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
Read to Dogs, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Following doggy story time you can
read to dogs. Preschoolers 3-5 years
old, school age 6-8 years old, tweens
9-11 years old. Downtown Library
Copper Room (former City Council
Chambers), 22 S. Delaware St.,
Chandler. Free. Registration required.
(480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Arizona Railway Museum,
8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Tumbleweed Tumble Tots,
12 p.m.-4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s railway
museum at Tumbleweed Park. The
Arizona Railway Museum was founded
and incorporated in 1983 as a nonprofit, educational and historical organization. The museum is dedicated to the
railways of Arizona and the Southwest.
The interest and fascination of railways
and trains has no boundaries and so
railways of all kinds are included in the
scope of the museum. Arizona Railway
Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler.
Display yard and building free; display
cars $2 per person or $5 per
family/group. For information,
call Tim at (480) 833-4353
or Bart Barton at (480) 831-6520,
www.azrymuseum.org.
9 a.m.-11 a.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. There
is a maximum of four children per
adult. Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Resident fee: $2; Nonresident fee: $3.
(480) 782-2900,
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
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Magical Monday, 6:30 p.m.-7:30
p.m. Princess Anne, of Miss E’s parties,
is making Monday magical at the
Hamilton Library. She will bring
princess stories and fun to children of
all ages. Hamilton Library Programming
Room, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
7, 14, 21, 28
Minecraft Monday, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
We have Minecraft! Join us every
Monday to play Minecraft. Ages 9-18.
Downtown Library, Cactus Room
(Adult Ed Classroom Room 219),
22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free.
No registration necessary.
Space is limited. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org
7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m.-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. There is a maximum of
four children per adult. Tumbleweed
Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. Resident fee: $2;
Nonresident fee: $3.
(480) 782-2900,
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
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Bikes, Bounce and Boogie,
9 a.m.-11 a.m. Come enjoy a fun-filled
morning with Bikes, Bounce and
Boogie. There will be bikes, pedal cars,
trikes, pedal push cars, a bounce house
and music for children to enjoy.
Ages 0-5 yrs. Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Resident fee: $2; Nonresident fee:
$3. (480) 782-2900,
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
Community Nights in the
Courtyard-Pictures with the
Easter Bunny 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Family fun the second and fourth
Wednesday of the month. Community
Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.,
Chandler. Pictures with the Easter
Bunny are $3. Contact Courtney Allen at
(480) 782-2730 for more information.
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
9, 16, 23, 30
Kids Club, powered by National
Geographic Kids, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
The Chandler Fashion Center Kids Club
is a great opportunity for your child to
learn in a fun, interactive setting. The
mall has teamed up with National
Geographic Kids to create activities and
games that focus on discovery through
play. Chandler Fashion Center, in the
Gap wing near the Food Court,
3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
Open to the public, no fee.
(480) 812-8488,
www.ShopChandlerFashionCenter.com/
KidsClub/
10, 17, 21
Baby Brain Time, 10 a.m.-10:45
a.m. Brain Time is a fun, interactive
three-part series where a parent or
caregiver and child are learning
together. Brain Time follows a classic
story time format, but includes one-onone time for the adult and child to work
and play together using NDI’s patented
Brain Box learning system. Facts about
brain development and early literacy, as
well as tips for parents are key elements of the program. Workshops are
based on NDI’s curriculum, The ABC’s
of Early Learning, which focus on
Attention, Bonding and Communication.
Ages 18-36 months. Basha Library
Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista
Dr., Chandler. Free. Registration
required. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
10, 17, 21
Toddler Brain Time, 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Brain Time is a fun, interactive threepart series where a parent or caregiver
and child are learning together. Brain
Time follows a classic story time format, but includes one-on-one time for
the adult and child to work and play
together using NDI’s patented Brain Box
learning system. Facts about brain
development and early literacy, as well
as tips for parents are key elements of
the program. Workshops are based on
NDI’s curriculum, The ABC’s of Early
Learning, which focus on Attention,
Bonding and Communication.
Ages 18-36 months. Basha Library
Programming Room,
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Free.
Registration required. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
11, 18, 25
Books and Board Games Club,
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunset Library Teens
present an afternoon of board games
and book buddies. Kids 3-11 are welcome to read their favorite book with
teen volunteers or work with specially
prepared iPads. Bring a friend to play
your favorite board game or learn how
to play a new one. Sunset Library
Monsoon Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Teen Nights at the Chandler
Senior Center, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Tired
of being bored? Teen Nights at the
Senior Center are a great way to hang
out with your friends and have a good
time for free. Activities include:
Xbox/PS3/Wii; computer lab; group
3
games; projects; crafts; pool; great
music. 202 E. Boston St., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2720,
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
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Health Connect Expo, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center will
host Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s Health
Connect Expo as part of his wellness
initiative. This family friendly event will
feature dozens of health conscious vendors, fitness and cooking demonstrations, speakers, free giveaways and
more. Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. For
information on participating, call
Melanie Sala at (480) 782-2243,
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
Science Saturdays:
What Color is it?, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bring the whole family to conduct a
science experiment at Tumbleweed
Ranch. The ranch features animals,
farm equipment and historic houses
from Chandler’s agricultural past.
Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Free.
(480) 782-2900,
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
12, 16
Bugology, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. There
are believed to be between six and 10
million species of bugs. What would the
world be like without them? Explore the
world of insects and arachnids.
Discover just how important insects are
and learn about their traits with live
examples of insects and arachnids from
around the state, country and world.
Ages 7 and older. Environmental
Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $3;
Nonresident fee; $5, (480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
12, 26
Meet the Creature! 11 a.m.-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 2-12 must be accompanied by a
paid adult. Instructor: Lisa Limbert of
Lisa’s Creatures and East Valley,
Environmental Education Center, 4050
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E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Resident fee: $6 Nonresident fee: $9.
(480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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LEGO Kit Club, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. We
supply a variety of skill level kits for
kids to put together during this hour of
fun. Ages 5-12. Basha Library
Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista
Dr., Chandler. Free. No registration
needed. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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C-Town Suitcase Club,
10 a.m.-11 a.m. This spring’s theme is
Tinkers, Blinkers and Stinkers. Travel
back through time to sing, hear stories,
and discover everyday objects from the
past and present. Program includes a
special take-home item. Ages 3-5 and
their caregivers. Chandler Museum,
300 S. Chandler Village Dr., Chandler.
No advance registration required and
class is free. (480) 782-2717,
www.chandlermuseum.org.
Moovin’ and Groovin’, 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m. Dance, shake and sing in
this interactive music and dance program. This high-energy dance party
teaches classic tunes and games that
encourage musical expression, body
movement, following simple directions
and group play. All participating chil-
dren must register. No walk-in spaces
available. Maricopa County Library
District Perry Branch Library,
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. Free.
(602) 652-3000, www.mcldaz.org.
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Family Night at the TRC 5:30 p.m.7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays
of the month enjoy a variety of different
recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Youth $2
resident, $3 nonresident; teens $3 resident, $5 nonresident. For more information contact Michael Fenzel,
(480) 782-2908,
www.chandler.gov/breaktime.
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LEGO Store Minifigure Speed
Build Challenge, 5 p.m. See if you
can build the most LEGO minifigures in
one minute! The fastest builder will win
a Build a Minifigure three pack! The
LEGO Store, Chandler Fashion Center,
3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. One
free per child. Event is open to children
ages 6 to 14 only. (480) 899-0228,
http://stores.lego.com/enus/stores/us/chandler-fashion-center.
Sonoran Sunset SeriesDry River Yacht Club, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Free concert held each month from
September-April for the whole family at
Veterans Oasis Park. Patrons are
Caring Faculty
Challenging Curriculum
Distinctively Christian
Enriching Fine Arts
Competitive Sports
encouraged to bring blankets, chairs
and food. Event will be held rain or
shine. Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
(480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Friday Feeding Frenzy!
3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Have you ever wondered what the live animals at the EEC
eat for dinner? Have you ever seen a
snake stalk its prey? Join the EEC staff
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. Stick around
and watch the animals be fed.
Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
Paws 2 Read, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Children ages 5 and older are invited to
read their favorite book to the special
registered therapy dog. Maricopa
County Library District’s Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Gilbert. Free. (602) 652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
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Family Nature Walk, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
The wildlife habitats at Veterans Oasis
Park are a haven for a variety of urban
wildlife. Join an experienced naturalist
for a guided walk that explores the
plants and animals of the park’s desert
and wetland habitats. Environmental
Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Free.
(480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
Easter Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. An egg hunt
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Family Easter Celebration,
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Each year, the Easter
Celebration in South Chandler provides
some of the most enthusiastic Easter
Egg Scrambles in the Valley for kids up
to age 9. In addition to the egg hunts
there will be information booths, displays and interactive amusements.
There will be a family Easter basket
giveaway. Snedigar Sportsplex,
4705 S. Basha Rd., Chandler.
www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?page
id=283
Now
Registering
FALL
2014
for children of all ages and a special
contemporary Easter service with Hope
Covenant Church. An egg hunt and continental breakfast begin at 9 a.m., followed by service at 10 a.m. A children’s
program will be held during the service.
Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 899-7255,
www.hopechurchchandler.com.
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Community Nights in the
Courtyard-Mother’s Day Crafts
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Family fun the second
and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Community Center, 125 E.
Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Free.
Contact Courtney Allen at
(480) 782-2730 for more information.
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
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Earth Day Celebration,
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Discover nature, science
and the great outdoors! Experience
hands-on activities, live animal presentations and discover ways to live a
more eco-friendly lifestyle from on-site
vendors and exhibitors. This event will
feature food/beverage vendors, merchants, prize giveaways and special
outdoor activities! Outdoor portion may
be canceled due to inclement weather.
Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Free. (480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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LEGO Club, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. We supply
the LEGO! You supply the imagination!
Ages 5-12. Basha Library Programming
Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler.
Free. No registration needed.
(480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
April 2014
June/July
and Aug./Sept.
Basketball League!
“Under the Lights”
Games at
Tumbleweed!
Register Now For Summer Leagues!
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April 2014
SanTan
FAMILY
FUN
Child prodigy artist to show work in Chandler
Chandler resident and 11-year-old painter Ryan Dempsey is
anything but ordinary. With no formal art training, he was pencil
sketching with dimension and shading well beyond his years at
the ripe age of 7.
At age 8 he asked for a canvas and some paint and
the rest is history.
In just three short years, he has painted more than 100 canvases, primarily nature themes including desert, ocean, flowers,
birds, trees and more. Professional artists, teachers, friends, family
and nearly everyone he meets agree that his talent is incredible.
Ryan had his first art show just a few months after he started
painting, and sold more than 25 works of art.
Just five months later he was invited to show and sell his art at a
first Fridays event in California. Last spring he had his third art
show in Chandler, which was highly publicized and included
several news stories as well as live TV interviews. His show was a
huge success, with fans coming from near and far to view and purchase his work. This will be his fourth art show and sale.
Ryan is more than just a painter. As a busy preteen, he finds
time to juggle high academic achievement, playing on the San Tan
Legacy club soccer team, running competitively, hanging out
with friends, traveling and more.
On Friday, April 25, the sixth-grade student will show more
than 40 new pieces of his art in his hometown.
The public is welcome, and the open house will run from
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the walkway between H&H City Pizza
CHILD PRODIGY: Ryan Dempsey will display his artwork in Chandler from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. Submitted photo
and Gelato 64 at 4040 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 17, Chandler.
This show will be special, as Ryan has invited his grandmother,
Janet Dempsey, a talented watercolor painter, to join him. The two continue to inspire
H&H City Pizza will donate 20 percent of its sales to Ryan’s school, Tarwater
each other and have spent countless hours painting together, visiting art shows and
Elementary School, and Ryan and his grandmother will donate a portion of their
galleries and sharing their love of art.
art sales to a local children’s charity.
Beginner through advanced
lessons for all ages.
Lesson horses available.
SanTan
FAMILY
FUN
Meeting monster
MONSTER SUCCESS: Wee Blessings Preschool and Academy student Joshua Polston, 4, introduces his “monster” to dad Robert Polston
at Wee Blessings’ annual Spring Art Fair, which showcases student artwork. Every student created a monster, gave it a name and place
where it lived, what it likes to eat and what it wants to do; Joshua’s monster wants to “travel with (its) dad all the time.” Teachers at Wee
Blessings use art to help students learn about science, math, colors, numbers and the alphabet. Wee Blessings is at 1751 E. Queen
Creek Rd., Chandler. To learn more, visit www.weeblessingspreschool.com, email weeblessings@cox.net or call (480) 634-4788.
Submitted photo
April 2014
Free SAT, ACT practice
tests at Tutor House
High school juniors and seniors are invited to take a free
SAT or ACT practice test on Saturday, April 19, 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 at a
separately scheduled conference.
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 process begins with a skills assessment that
will identify students’ academic strengths and weaknesses;
test results are then reviewed with parents, and a program is
designed to address students’ individual needs.
A wide range of one-on-one and small group tutoring for
students in grades K-12 is available, including tutoring in
reading, math, writing, Spanish, study skills, algebra,
geometry, calculus, SAT/ACT prep and more.
Sign up at www.TutorHouseAZ.com on the homepage
to reserve a seat.
For more information, call (480) 857-1222 or email
Tutoring@TutorHouseAZ.com. Tutor House is located
at 100 W. Boston St., Suite 4, Chandler.
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Community Commentary
New trauma center is necessary Turning ideas into action
with innovation
BY TIM BRICKER,
PRESIDENT AND CEO
CHANDLER REGIONAL
AND MERCY GILBERT
MEDICAL CENTERS
A historic
event recently
occurred in
the East Valley.
On March
24, Chandler
Regional Medical
Tim Bricker.
Center opened
Submitted photo
its Level I Trauma
Center and
began to receive
patients suffering the most severe injuries.
In a situation where minutes literally
can mean life or death, the new trauma
center and its Chandler location is a
necessity. In 2012 only 42 percent of
patients who were critically injured in
Maricopa County arrived at a Level I
Trauma Center within the “golden hour.”
That statistic is even more alarming in
Pinal County as the percentage drops
to 10 percent. This “golden” timeframe
immediately following the injury is the
critical hour within which a patient’s
chances of survival are the greatest at a
Level I Trauma Center. And 58 percent of
all trauma patients in Maricopa County
did not have that opportunity!
There are 1.2 million residents in
Southeast Valley communities who live
outside the range of arriving within that
golden hour, and risk the extra time it
takes to be transported to a hospital
in Central Phoenix. The Chandler Fire
Department estimates that bringing
patients to Chandler Regional Medical
Center will save between seven and 18
minutes. Patients from Ahwatukee to San
Tan Valley, Maricopa to Miami, and even
parts of Mesa and Tempe, will be better
served because of their proximity to the
new Chandler Regional Medical Center
Level 1 Trauma Center.
Patients suffering the most critical
injuries, such as gunshot wounds, crush
or fall injuries, motor vehicle or bicycle
accidents, will be evaluated by first
responders and taken to the nearest Level
I Trauma Center. Chandler Regional is
designated as a provisional Level I Trauma
Center by the Arizona Department of
Health Services, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services and Trauma System and
it currently meets the criteria needed
to also be a Level I Trauma Center from
the American College of Surgeons. The
American College of Surgeons will assess
and verify the facility after 18 months
of provisional status and 12 months of
trauma patient data. Both designations
indicate we operate 24-hour coverage by
highly specialized critical care surgeons,
we equip our emergency room to perform
surgery on the most traumatic of injuries,
and we have the capacity to care for these
patients during recovery. The American
College of Surgeons requires residency
and research programs to be designated as
Level I, and we’re excited to announce that
we will have a surgical residency program
with William Beaumont Army Medical
Center beginning June.
Chandler Regional has a long history of
anticipating and meeting the healthcare
needs of our neighbors. Our current
expansion will add 96 beds and open
this fall. We will increase our capacity to
care for all patients who come through
our doors—trauma and otherwise. With
our new designation as a Level I Trauma
Center, we look forward to serving our
Southeast Valley residents, knowing that
in the critical moment that they or a loved
one needs the highest level of medical
attention, we are close by and prepared.
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about positive feedback or constructive comments? We’d like to hear from you. Email
us at News@SanTanSun.com.
BY MIKE KINTNER, HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO
Flashing lights, buzzing slot machines
and 24-hour service, the energy costs are
inevitable. Combine that with lodging,
pools and restaurants and it’s no surprise
casinos are searching for innovations to
help cut costs and improve their bottom
line.
“Conservation is a top priority at
Harrah’s Ak-Chin and an important part of
our culture,” says Robert Livingston, vice
president/general manager at Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino.
The casino, located on the Ak-Chin
Indian Community, adjacent to the City
of Maricopa has been involved in green
efforts for many years, in particular
with the start of our HERO program,
an employee volunteer group. Since
then, we have adopted several other
environmental programs and initiatives in
and around the casino.
“In addition to making a positive
impact on the environment and helping
us cut business costs, our customers
have told us they appreciate the casino’s
efforts to recycle and reuse as much as
possible,” Livingston says.
And it’s paid off.
The casino’s employee volunteer
program, HERO, and CodeGreen, parent
company Caesars’ environmental
sustainability initiative that focuses on
renewable energy, reduction of carbon
emissions and water consumption, have
allowed us to make a commitment to the
environment and sustainability, and create
a green culture.
Visitors to our casino can actually
“see” the green efforts first hand. We have
saved money by replacing light bulbs in
various locations throughout the casino
with new LED lighting and conserving
energy through temperature control.
“Conservation in its many forms
is here to stay,” says Livingston. “The
green revolution has casinos and resorts
everywhere adopting green changes and
Harrah’s continues to be one of them.”
To further save costs, casino slot
machines have been analyzed to ensure
the circuits aren’t overloaded during use,
the way the kitchen receives hot water
to conserve electricity has been changed,
the propane heater has been replaced
with an electric heater that includes a
timer and a metering device has been
installed to control water use on the
buffet dishwasher.
“These initiatives have conserved
nearly 75,000 kilowatts of electricity
per year for a savings of approximately
$46,000 and 658,000 gallons of water
per year for a savings of almost $12,000,”
Livingston says.
Other programs and initiatives helping
us with our carbon footprint include:
• Eco-awareness events in and around
Maricopa where both employees and
guests have a chance to engage.
• Green casino activities and demonstrations on how to use new technology.
• The addition of thermostat technology automatically resets the thermostat to a set temperature to conserve
energy once guests leave their hotel
room.
• The casino emphasizes recycling, offering front-of-house recycling for
guests, with four bins on the casino
floor and two large wall displays to
show various Harrah’s Ak-Chin recycle
facts and energy tips.
“In the past year alone, our
conservation efforts helped Harrah’s
Ak-Chin Casino save close to $60,000,”
Livingston says. “In 2014, we hope to
continue to save and educate both our
employees and the community on the
benefits of more sustainable practices.”
Mike Kintner is a Chandler resident and
the marketing director at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Casino.
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Chandler Mom Chao brings flavors of Far East
of Year shares
her story
BY BETH LUCAS
Wendy Wise always wanted
motherhood.
Bright and ambitious, she also had
earned a degree in chemical engineering
at the young age of 19.
A perfect life suddenly shattered
when her first child, Brian, was stillborn.
The young mother developed posttraumatic stress disorder as a result.
Today, the Chandler mother of four
additional children ages 5 to 12 shares
her story to encourage and inspire
other mothers who struggle with the
traumatic experience.
“You don’t know what you value,
until it is taken away from you,” Wise
says. “Suddenly after Brian’s death, there
was nothing I wanted more than to be a
mom. I left behind my career to become
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Jeep Girls’
winter
adventures in
the Rockies
BY BRITTANY AND ASHLEY HILL
Going to Colorado? May we suggest
Aspen and Denver?
Our “only in the mountains” itinerary
included a nature-oriented morning
snowshoe tour where we donned our
Jeremiah Johnson packs and “crampons”
to search out bobcats and a rugged,
adrenaline-addled and an exhilarating
ski instruction in Snowmass piloted
by an entertaining, wisecracking skiinstructor named Kermit.
More about snow adventures later.
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SEE MOM OF YEAR PAGE 52
CHAO URBAN ASIAN EATERY: Guests can expect to be impressed with quality and some
whimsical surprises at Chandler’s newest culinary hotspot. Submitted photo
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
TRANSFORMING FROM PAIN: Chandler
mother Wendy Wise shares how she overcame
the pain of stillbirth to become an inspiring
Mother of the Year. Submitted photo
It’s a fact that Chandler has grown
by leaps and bounds in the past
decade and so, too has the need for
intriguing restaurants. Chandler just
hit the culinary jackpot in December
when restaurateur David Fliger, from
Latitude Eight, brought his own brand of
restaurant cool down south and opened
up Chao Urban Asian Eatery.
Back in October at Latitude Eight and
prior to its closing, Fliger did a straw
poll.
“For the first time, we realized that
90 percent of our customer base lived
nowhere near Latitude Eight,” he states.
“They lived south of 202, in Gilbert,
Ahwatukee and Tempe or Scottsdale.
So we thought, if we opened up down
here and we do anything even remotely
similar, then who’s going to go up to
Scottsdale?”
Chandler wound up benefiting from
that decision and Chao Urban Asian
Eatery also boasts Fliger’s mother Nicha
Jithchamnock and “Chef Joe” Noichaya
serving as the main chefs in the kitchen.
SEE CHAO PAGE 51
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CHAO FROM PAGE 49
It’s a wonderful restaurant that is spurred
by excellent service and exceptional Thai
food.
Noichaya had worked for
Jithchamnock at her previous restaurant
in Los Angeles. Fliger, realizing Noichaya’s
talents and value in creating upscale Thai
dishes made sure to bring him on board
at Chao, too. “He is just an incredible
chef and he’s been working with her
(Jitchchamnock) now for 10 years,” Fliger
notes.
A lot of the signature and favorite
dishes from Latitude Eight have taken up
residence on Chao’s menu.
Chao features a primarily Thai menu.
But at Chao, Thai food does not mean
run-of-the-mill or eating spicy food until
your eyes are watering and you are off
whimpering in a corner. This is Thai that
combines the finest in flavors, textures
and mouth-watering recipes that appeals
to everyone in the family. (If you want
some five-alarm dishes, they have a few
of those, too.)
“It’s a small menu,” Fliger says. “It’s
probably the smallest Thai menu you’ll
ever see. We really focus on what we
know how to do best.”
Although the majority of the menu
features Thai food, it includes some
of the more popular Asian dishes that
crowds love such as teriyaki chicken and
sweet and sour chicken.
Appetizers at Chao, which range in
price from $6 to $9, include stuffed
chicken wings (minced chicken, glass
noodles and Thai herbs stuffed inside a
chicken wing and served with sriracha
LUNCH, HAPPY HOUR AND DINNER: Stuffed chicken wings served with sriracha aioli and
yellow curry crabcakes are two crowd favorites at Chao. Submitted photo
aioli) and satay (marinated chicken
or beef with pickled cucumber and
homemade peanut sauce). Entrees, priced
at $12 to $18, include Thai favorites like
pad Thai, mahi mahi kra pow, Andaman
duck breast, steak pad kee mao and
seafood green curry (a signature dish).
Be sure not to miss the pineapple fried
rice as it’s one of the most popular menu
items. Best of all, the menu is incredibly
affordable, especially for the lunch
crowd and at any given time, you can
find families, parties and business people
dining at Chao.
“Our whole goal with building this
place was that we really wanted to build
a restaurant that had that whole urban
atmosphere,” Fliger says.
“I told my architects and designers
the whole time, ‘Think Arcadia, not
Scottsdale.’”
Chao simply appeals to everyone and
Fliger loves how the entire Chandler
business community supports each other
and he’s proud to be a part of that.
Chao seats well over 200 guests
and has a massive patio that, weather
permitting, opens up to the inside to
make a very fun and friendly atmosphere.
Adding to the appeal of the physical
space at Chao is the private dining room.
When not being used as a private dining
room, it’s the perfect place for families
or larger groups. For those that want
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to reserve the 22-plus seating room, it
is able to be closed off via large glass
doors and additional privacy curtains.
The room also boasts flat screens, all the
technology needed to show videos, slide
presentations and share computer files
with a large group. Call ahead to reserve
the private room.
“Our happy hour is amazing,” gushes
Fliger about specials from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Sunday.
Signature appetizer specials are
available, plus $5 wines by the glass, $5
Chao signature cocktails (all of which
utilize premium liquors) and $3 pint beers.
Look for live music coming soon, too.
There is not really another restaurant
in Chandler quite like Chao. The
restaurant itself is a hip, urban hangout
that oozes class, comfort and a touch of
whimsy. The use of solid colors, patina
metals, a lot of wood and strategically
placed décor is a breath of fresh air
on the restaurant scene. The seamless
indoor/outdoor feel via large glass doors
is a huge bonus and keeps the entire
restaurant open and full of light.
“A lot of our customers used to drive
into Scottsdale to go to Latitude Eight
and now they can come here,” Fliger
explains.
“It’s convenient to just about any place
in the East Valley and Scottsdale.”
Stop in to experience exceptional
service at a family-owned and -operated
restaurant that is changing the Thai food
game. Chao Urban Asian Eatery is located
at 1890 W. Germann Rd., Suite 1 (at
Dobson Road). Call (480) 855-0522 or visit
www.chaochandler.com.
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a full-time mom.”
Wise was named Arizona 2014 Mother
of Merit, one of seven East Valley women
honored for remarkable achievements
recently by the American Mothers
organization that has been recognizing
the importance of mothers nationwide
since 1935. Arizona’s first Mother of the
Year was named in 1947.
“Being a mom is one of the most
thankless and the most rewarding jobs
ever,” Wise explains. “No one will ever
appreciate, including me (once), what it
takes to be a mom, until they are a parent
themselves.
“Having PTSD also changed my opinion
of motherhood. While others tried to tell
me to leave my husband and children to
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focus on myself, I knew that would not
make me happy in the long run. I learned
my place was as their mother and that I
could find healing with my family.”
Today being a mother is Wise’s most
rewarding job, she says. “And I love the
hugs and smiles of my kids. I love the
history I am making with Kevin, my
husband.
While modest about the honor, she
adds that the Mother of the Year honors
are an important highlight of the selfless
hard work that matriarchs take on for the
future.
“I think it is hard to say we value one
mother over another. All are important,
and all of us mothers are doing what we
can to help the next generation,” she
explains.
“I also see the benefit of providing
an example of what ‘American Mothers’
value, as an example to the world. I am
happy to be an example and try to inspire
others, just as there have been so many
mothers who have inspired me.”
She offers homemakers an important
piece of advice: “We must defend
motherhood and womanhood, especially
with today’s moral decay. We do that
by first respecting our roles as mothers.
We should never dismissively introduce
ourselves as ‘I’m just a mom,’ but ‘I am a
mother!’
“Whereas my teenage years were
focused on degrees and careers,
motherhood has taught me what is truly
important in life. Now I see that we, as
mothers, are creating legacies that will
be remembered and felt for generations.
Who will remember the CEOs of the
Fortune 500 companies 50 years from
now? We surely will remember our
mothers and grandmothers.”
Mothers of the Year
She will join Lila Shoemaker of Mesa,
named 2014 Mother of the Year, and
other honorees in volunteer activities this
year to give back to the community.
Shoemaker always had a big passion
for music and performance, but she
had an even bigger passion for the most
important role of her life: mother. The
Mesa mother of six embraced her passion
for musical performance, and taught her
children everything she knew.
“I could’ve gone on to sing on
Broadway,” Shoemaker says. “Or teach in
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MOTHERS OF MERIT: (From left to right)
Wendy Wise of Chandler, and Leah Davis of
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Lori Roberts of Mesa is Arizona’s 2014 Mother
of Achievement. Submitted photo
high school. But I chose to be a mom, so I
put all my talents, all my energies and all
of my skills into raising my children. As a
result, they all sing, play and instrument,
three of them know American sign
language.”
Lori Roberts of Mesa was named
Arizona’s 2014 Mother of Achievement,
a recognition of the importance for
mothers to achieve their own dreams and
be role models for their children.
“Learning has always been hard for me.
I have health challenges and I have had to
overcome learning disabilities, one being
ADHD,” Roberts explains. But that didn’t
stop her from earning three degrees
as she raised her children and taught
them the importance of hard work and
independence.
“I want women everywhere to know
that their time is now, how they can get
over their fears and struggles as I did.”
Jill Geigle of Gilbert is Arizona’s 2014
Neighbors
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Young Mother of the Year. Mother
of seven, she and her husband
Jeremy Geigle started the Arizona
Family Council, which helps families
advocating Internet safety education.
Jill also served on the founding board
for the Mesa Storytelling Festival.
Tessy Hoffman of Mesa is honored
as 2014 Mother of Children with
Special Needs. Her husband, Rodney,
as well as her two children, ages 21
and 19, were diagnosed with cerebral
palsy. Her children unable to walk
or talk and who are fed through a
feeding tube have a mother who
“cheerfully tends to her family’s
physical as well as emotional needs.”
Blindness didn’t hold back Aubrey
Kleinschmidt of Mesa, who was
honored as the 2014 Mother of the
Year with Special Needs. Mother of
four, Kleinschmidt lost sight in one
eye at 4 days old, and in the other
in 2010. She gave birth to two of
her youngest after losing her sight
completely, and continues to “stay
on top of the myriad details sighted
moms have to contend with.”
Leah Davis of Gilbert was also
named Arizona 2014 Mother of Merit.
She is a mother of five, including
two sets of twins, and states in her
submitted bio that “my children
have taught me patience, sacrifice,
unconditional love and have filled my
heart with so much joy.”
Beth Lucas is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
at news@santansun.com.
April 5 – 18, 2014
53
Phoenix Bikefest delivers Hagar in April
Phoenix Bikefest, a three-day event at Wild
Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, is well underway
and set to bring rocker Sammy Hagar at 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 5.
The official post party on Saturday night
includes a performance by Metalhead at the
Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse
Pass Hotel and Casino. The party is in walking
distance from the Phoenix Bikefest site, and
free to Hagar concert ticketholders.
R Entertainment Co., in conjunction with
area Harley-Davidson Dealers, will deliver
the rockin’ concert entertainment along
with the first Phoenix Bikefest “Ride through
Experience,” a gateway entry designed to
create a parade of arriving bikes, which
onlookers can enjoy throughout the day.
Phoenix Bikefest is free and is scheduled
from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The only ticketed
portion of the three-day event is the evening
concerts. Concert tickets range from $25
general admission (standing) to reserved
seating from $50 to $75. Tickets can be
purchased by visiting, www.phoenixbikefest.
com or by phone at (866) 977-6849. A $5
discount is available on general admission
tickets only when fans visit participating
Valley Harley-Davidson dealers. A discount of
$5 is also available at Wild Horse Pass Casino
box office.
Phoenix Bikefest campsites are available
for fans at Wild Horse Pass Motor Sports
Park, which is adjacent to the Wild Horse Pass
Hotel and Casino. Reservations can be made
at www.phoenixbikefest.com.
“Phoenix Bikefest promises to be a
fantastic biker experience free to the public,
and transformed into a rockin’ concert
venue in the evening,” says Barry Caraway,
Phoenix Bikefest coordinator, and publisher
of cyclerides.com. “Plus with the optimum
location of the new Festival Park at Wild
Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, Phoenix
Bikefest delivers the makings of one fantastic
weekend.”
Phoenix Bikefest is presented by Valley
Harley-Davidson dealers including Arrowhead
Harley-Davidson, Buddy Stubbs HarleyDavidson, Chandler Harley-Davidson,
Chester’s Harley-Davison, Superstition HarleyDavidson and RideNow Powersports, along
with Caraway.
Phoenix Bikefest also features participants:
Indian Motorcycle, BMW, Aprilia, Ducati, KTM,
Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Can Am, Polaris, Suzuki,
Yamaha and Spyder.
Guests are welcome to test ride the latest
and greatest in the motorcycle industry,
including the new 2014 Harley-Davidson
lineup and the 2014 Can-Am Sypder RT.
Guests can stroll and enjoy the event grounds
as well as the nearby 100,0000 square foot
Wild Horse Pass Casino.
Among weekend highlights are food, drink,
vendors of all kinds, a Bike Show and live
concert entertainment.
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April 5 – 18, 2014
JEEP GIRLS FROM PAGE 49
We spent our first night at the
elegant, yet character-driven Hotel
Jerome, a premier retreat. It recently
underwent a massive renovation. With
a nod to a rustic past, each of the 94
rooms and lobby has been elevated to
contemporary cowboy chic. Relevant
accessories include cashmere curtains,
leather bedframes and a personal
favorite—in-room yoga mats.
The Hotel Jerome has been a central
part of Aspen dating back more than 120
years when silver prospecting defined
upper Roaring Fork Valley. Aspen mines
produced nearly $100 million in silver
ore, one of the world’s richest lodes.
If Ralph and Ricky Lauren sought to
rendezvous with James Bond, the Hotel
Jerome’s new Living Room would be
the appropriate scene for the awaiting
martini and local microbrew.
Turning a corner, another haunt, the
hotel’s favored-by-locals (including
the late eccentric author Hunter S.
Thompson) J-Bar, retains the most
original character. The longstanding
Chippendale bar is still intact, patina,
and possibly the residual of a good old
rumble included.
The next morning we sat down in the
Hotel Jerome’s formal dining room, the
Prospect restaurant. The abundant light
in the warm-toned dining area reflecting
from the crystal on the walls and
tables merited a good hearty breakfast
prior to outdoor adventures. Seating
at Prospect is available for all three
main meals. The waiter arrived with a
surprise of warm biscuits and raspberry
STRIKE A POSE: The Jeep Girls, Ashley and
Brittany Hill, show off their animal print
robes at the Hotel Monaco in Denver.
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preserve, as we sipped coffee against
the plush couch pillows. Executive Chef
Rob Zak prepared a very thoughtful and
regional ingredient-driven menu. Sharing
pancakes drizzled in blueberry-orange
compote and a scramble of thickly
sliced ham, white mushroom and Chevre
cheese, we gingerly ate our rich meal,
knowing we were venturing to higher
ground shortly.
After breakfast, we jumped in the
Wrangler and headed to Ajax Mountain
to meet with our Aspen Center for
Environmental Studies snowshoeing
naturalist, Courtland. She took us on a
two-hour trek weaving through the fir
and spruce forests pointing out animal
tracks.
We were welcomed the following
evening with a dusting of fresh snow!
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into a postcard, we looked a little
snowed on as we approached the lobby
of our new night home—the whimsical
Sky Hotel. We arrived just in time to
enjoy the hosted “altitude adjustment”
wine reception. The lobby itself is much
to take in. As a Kimpton property, the
boutique Sky Hotel enjoys a theme
unique to its environment. Its location is
just steps from the main lift of Aspen’s
Ajax Mountain.
The furniture is uniquely playful as
well, with “Alice in Wonderland,” largerthan-life wingback chairs featuring
textile graffiti of runs of Ajax Mountain.
The art in the lobby and lounge is a
rotating display of the intensifying
Aspen art scene.
Guests are encouraged to boldly
sport their animal print robes (as
provided in each guest’s room) to join
the around the low white leather sofas
or lacquered game table for hosted hot
toddies, wine and hors d’oeuvres hour
nightly.
Our final must-do was heavenly. Early
in the morning, we rode the lift above an
ethereal Snowmass Mountain to begin
our ski lesson. We met Ben, who is a true
existentialist, who not only fitted us for
equipment, but shared his perspectives
on life as only an Aspenite may do.
“Do you want to go fast, or do you
want to go really fast?” Kermit, our
eccentric ski instructor asked of us.
We agreed that we wanted to go just
fast. Kermit showed us how to properly
traverse across the mountain, but most
importantly how to plan our lines. We
felt as if we were starring in a Warren
Miller film.
Aspen is a truly amazing place.
Second to none, there are always new
discoveries to be had. As the sun sets on
the mountains, we know that they will
continue to call us back once again.
We left the Rockies satisfied, as
another journey brought forth new
friends and experiences. The next week
we set our sights on Denver.
Just as the snow began to reach the
city, we tucked the Wrangler away for
the evening and scooted into the Hotel
Monaco, another Kimpton property.
We were sure to grab our animal robes
for another great, hosted wine and hors
d’ouvres hour.
We explored Eldora resort the next
day. The winding roads provided for a
myriad of terrain to travel through.
That evening, we enjoyed the Oxford
Hotel, Denver’s first hotel. Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, it
boasts a boutique feel. Its 1891 origins
have allowed for 80 uniquely decorated
guest rooms and an original Remington.
The bones of this grand hotel do still
show signs of its original “city within a
city” construction. Upon its opening,
the Oxford Hotel hosted a barbershop,
library, pharmacy, Western Union
office, stables and saloon. In 2014, the
impressive urban full-service gym offers
an award-winning yoga program.
At last we headed toward Boulder.
A final must-do is the Celestial
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Our favorite stop was the mint room,
which is kept separate from the other
leaves because of its potency. In an
airtight vault, the mint overpowers the
sinuses and senses. It’s overwhelming
and worth the experience. There is
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Our final evening was spent in the
St. Julien Hotel in Boulder. It was noted
that we were sleeping in Kevin Costner’s
favored room. The beds provided a
much-needed sanctuary after three
days of adventure. Every room in this
contemporary hotel was beautiful,
however. The live music in the lobby
provided a lively atmosphere.
It’s inevitable that most of us across
the United States will look back upon
this winter with memories of cold
weather, delayed travel plans and just
another indicator that the world around
us appears to be changing rapidly. But
as the road winds before us, we are
reminded to tread lightly and carry on!
Sisters Ashley and Brittany Hill are
Chandler residents who enjoy traveling
and exploring the open roads across
America. The Hill sisters moved to
Chandler a decade ago, where Ashley
attended Hamilton High School. Both
of the girls are ASU alumni and are
active community members. For more of
Ashley and Brittany Hill’s travels across
America, follow the The Jeep Girls
adventures via Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram (at @AmericanLegendTour).
April 5 – 18, 2014
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Lasorda helps raise funds for Seton Catholic Prep
BY MAX KRAUST
Two-time World Series champion and
baseball hall of famer Tommy Lasorda
bleeds Dodger blue, but for one night, he
sported Seton Catholic Preparatory High
School red and gold.
Lasorda, known for his days as the
legendary manager of the Los Angeles
Dodgers, provided many laughs and a
motivational speech in front of a full
auditorium at the high school to raise
funds for the Seton Catholic Sentinel
Booster Club.
“Everybody in this country, from the
president of the United States on down
to the lowest jobs, at some time in their
life they needed to be motivated because
they thought they were doing their best,
but in reality they weren’t,” Lasorda says.
“Motivation is very important.”
Lasorda is in his 64th year with the
Dodgers and appears at more than 150
speaking engagements for charities,
private groups and military personnel
each year.
“He is certainly one of a kind. They
never made anybody like Tommy,” says
Logan White, Dodgers vice president,
amateur scouting.
“He is the most fierce, competitive
person I know. He is also the most loving
person I’ve ever known. Tommy does so
much good for so many people.”
White’s son, Logan Jr., attends Seton
and he was able to bring Lasorda to
the school to motivate and inspire the
current, future and former Sentinels.
MOTIVATING: Baseball legend Tommy
Lasorda delivers a motivational speech
to a crowd at Seton Catholic Preparatory
High School to raise funds for their athletic
programs. Submitted photo
“I think motivation is very important
and that’s what I deal in a lot,” Lasorda
says. “Make them believe in themselves
and make them understand what it’s
going to take to be successful. If they
listen, they’ll make it.”
Creating better athletes is something
that always brings joy to Lasorda.
“It always gave me a great deal of
pleasure to make players better than they
were,” Lasorda says. “Let them know, gain
confidence and get them to play for the
name on the front of their shirt, not the
back of their shirt.”
Lasorda’s speech did not only
accommodate athletes, but also provided
inspiration to help others through his
personal stories.
“There are times when we have to do
whatever we can to help and help people
who are less fortunate than we are,”
Lasorda says.
During his speech, Lasorda also
announced that he would be donating
$1,000 to the school to go along with the
funds collected for the Sentinel booster
club from the event.
“We’ve been blessed to be able to
support Seton athletics and all of its
student athletes,” says Seton Catholic
Sentinels Booster Club President Bill
Mager. “It’s connections and memories
like this that make Seton Catholic Prep a
great place to be.”
The booster club has been able to
provide the athletic programs with safety
improvements, such as refurbishing
the weight room, and better ways to
accommodate fans and athletes, such as
adding cooling fans in the gymnasium,
through their recent fundraising efforts.
Though Lasorda was spending most of
the evening helping others, he ended his
speech asking for some help of his own.
“If you have any compassion in your
heart, you will say a prayer for Tommy
and the Dodgers tonight.”
Max Kraust is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
max@santansun.com.
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Emshoff parlays longtime love of
badminton into coaching career
BY KATHRYN BECK
Chandler High School badminton coach Lois
Emshoff has had a longtime passion for sports,
starting with her fourth-grade year at Dysart
Elementary School.
“I played all four sports that were offered and
since then have never looked back,” Emshoff says.
She has remained involved in sports, coaching
several sports, including badminton, a game she
played in high school and college.
Spanning 40 years, Emshoff’s coaching resume
includes a six-year stint with the girls’ badminton
program at Dysart High School, and 31 years at CHS.
In February, Emshoff was recognized for her
long career and was inducted into the Chandler
Sports Hall of Fame.
“The sport is different,” says Dave Shapiro,
former CHS athletic director. “She always has
to teach kids about the sport because it’s not as
popular in the United States as it is in Europe.”
Emshoff also taught physical education and says
she would incorporate badminton in her freshman
PE classes.
“Her knowledge of the sport and her
enthusiasm for it has helped make the program
different from other schools,” Shapiro says.
When Emshoff began coaching badminton at
CHS, she dealt with issues that plagued girls’ sports
in the early ‘70s and ‘80s.
“When I was hired at Chandler High, at the
time tennis was the only sport for girls,” Emshoff
says. “So the athletic director Al Howell wanted
me to take over the tennis program and start the
badminton program.”
She was instrumental in getting equal
opportunities for girls’ athletics in the 1980s.
Emshoff says that after Howell left the school,
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she lost the use of the wrestling room for
spectators and the number of courts needed for
competitions.
“I had only six courts instead of eight so our
home matches took longer to play and you really
need eight for tournaments,” she says.
Emshoff says she appealed the decision, which
was later denied, so she filed a Title IX grievance.
That resulted in an increased awareness of the
discrepancies in other sports.
“There was a new awareness of what was lacking
in girls sports and it helped other sports as well,”
Emshoff says.
Although she recently retired from teaching,
Emshoff explains she still enjoys coaching and
hopes players can take away a lot from having been
a part of the program.
Audra Owens, who played three years for
Emshoff at CHS, says Emshoff held her players to
high standards.
“She pushed us pretty hard,” Owens says. “In
hindsight, it impressed me because she took girls
who weren’t exactly volleyball or basketball players
and turned them into athletes and many of them
into regional or state champs.”
With four state championships and eight
regional titles at CHS, Emshoff says she was
honored to be inducted into the Chandler Sports
Hall of Fame.
“It meant a lot to me,” she says. “All my life I felt
like this was what I had to do and fight for equality
so to be recognized was very humbling.”
Kathryn Beck is a student at the Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
at Arizona State University. She can be reached at
news@santansun.com.
Plans for the American Legion
Post 97, in San Tan Valley, have been
announced for a Cruise-In for the
Veterans Car and Motorcycle Show
to be held Saturday, April 26, at the
Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Rd.,
Queen Creek. The event will run
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with trophies
awarded at 2 p.m. Special guests and
local personalities are expected.
Classic, custom, street rod,
muscle car and truck vehicles and
motorcycles will be featured.
The admission is free. Tickets are
available for raffle prizes. The event
will feature vendors, live music, food
and drink, free wine tasting and
more. Parking is free.
Trophies will be awarded by
peers for first, second and third
place in 13 categories, which include
motorcycle and specialty military
transportation. The entry fee is $25
for those who preregister. It includes
a free dash plaque and show T-shirt.
Onsite entries are $30 with a dash
plaque and T-shirt available upon
purchase.
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vendor booths are available on a
first-come basis. Only one vendor
per company, brand, is allowed and
no food vendors can participate.
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Communiversity at Queen Creek at
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location for Chandler-Gilbert Community
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advisement, register for classes at any of the
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Creek,” says Chandler-Gilbert Community
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our comprehensive Williams Campus at
the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, we’re
looking forward to helping Queen Creek
residents succeed in reaching their individual
higher educational goals.”
The Communiversity at Queen Creek
campus is a unique civil and educational
partnership offering students a variety of
academic services and programs in one
convenient location.
For more information and to register for
classes, visit www.cgc.edu/communiversity
or call (480) 384-9333.
VFW Post 8053 distributes poppies
Twenty-eight members of the VFW
Post 8053 and its auxiliary recently
distributed poppies at seven locations in
Chandler.
Through the generosity of local
retailers, ACE Hardware, Bashas’, Fry’s,
Walgreens and Sun Lakes Country Club,
members were able to give shoppers a
poppy to wear in honor of all American
veterans.
The poppy is the official memorial
flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the United States. Today, VFW Buddy
Poppies are still assembled by disabled
and needy veterans in VA hospitals.
The VFW/Auxiliary does not charge
for poppies. Any donations received
goes only to a relief fund, which helps
veterans in need.
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SanTan Brewing Co.’s
Mr. Pineapple returns this
April through September
SanTan Brewing Co. is bringing back
its award-winning Mr. Pineapple Wheat
Beer.
Originally created as a signature
craft beer for SanTan Brewing Co.’s
annual Luau celebration, Mr. Pineapple’s
popularity among craft beer lovers
grew rapidly in his first few years of
production. To meet the increasing
demand, SanTan began canning Mr.
Pineapple in 2013—making it easily
portable and ready for summertime
cookouts, pool parties, beach days and
outdoor adventures.
Winner of the silver medal at
the Great American Beer Festival
competition, Mr. Pineapple is a
refreshing and fruity traditional
German Wheat Ale using 2-Row, white
wheat, caramel and Munich malt. Fresh
pineapple is added during the primary
fermentation then crushed and cooled
to allow the natural flavors to infuse the
traditional wheat beer for a refreshing
twist.
Mr. Pineapple will be available in
cans and on tap throughout Arizona,
Southern California and Texas in April
through September.
SanTan Brewing Co. is Arizona’s
only craft brewery to offer year-round
canned seasonal beers. To find a pint or
can of Mr. Pineapple Wheat Beer near
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Chandler National Little League
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With more than 3,000 people in attendance, the Chandler National Little League
celebrated its Opening Day in fine form. Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and legendary
Diamondback player Luis Gonzalez spoke to the the little leaguers to motivate them
to do their best. STSN photos by Nick Bartlett
STANDING ROOM ONLY: The stands were filled with people for this event.
SPARKY:The Bears are excited for the day and to get their picture taken with Sparky.
TAKING CUTS: Dylan concentrates on hitting the ball in the first game of the season.
GONZO: Father and son Todd and Matthew Edge get their picture taken with Luis “Gonzo”
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Ice-T ready to hit promotion
trail for ‘Manslaughter’
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Entertainer Ice-T is poised for a busy
year. He is set to begin filming another
season of NBC’s “Law and Order: SVU,”
and his thrash metal band, Body Count,
is promoting “Manslaughter,” its first new
album since 2006’s “Murder 4 Hire.”
Ice-T—who has a vacation home in
Chandler near the family of his wife,
Coco—takes it all in stride. It’s a balancing
act that he maintains by juggling only
one or two projects at a time. For
example, he filmed “SVU” and pushed the
documentary “Something from Nothing:
The Art of Rap” in 2013.
“I can’t really concentrate on more than
two things at a time,” Ice-T says. “When
all these things start to drop and you
see me doing promotion—and I might
be promoting three or four things at a
time—they weren’t necessarily created
simultaneously.”
As part of the “Manslaughter”
promotion, Ice-T and Body Count will
perform during KUPD-FM’s UFest, which
begins at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Like
previous years, the festival will be held
at Quail Run Park, 4155 E. Virginia St., East
Mesa.
The daylong event also features A
Day to Remember, Asking Alexandria,
Trivium, August Burns Red, Redlight King,
Powerman 5000, Devour the Day, Born
of Osiris, LetLive, We Came as Romans,
among others. For more information, visit
http://98kupd.com/ufest-2014. The
show is a rarity these days for Body Count,
which will soon begin filming videos for
“Manslaughter” tracks.
“We just finished a new Body Count
album and it was time for us to go out and
promote it and get on the road,” Ice-T says
about the decision to play UFest. “We’re
very excited about it. We’ve only done one
show this year. This is really just the first
show of a summer run we’re doing with
Body Count.”
The tour is taking place during a hiatus
from “SVU,” an award-winning sex crimes
drama. He has played Det. Fin Tutuola
since 2000.
“I think the key to ‘Law and Order’ is
it’s a whodunnit at the end of the day,” he
says. “Every show works independently. It’s
fun. It has a twist and an end.
“I think people enjoy trying to figure
out how the show is going to come out. It’s
the kind of show you don’t have to watch
in order. It’s what they call a ‘procedural
drama.’ I think sex crimes is something that
really touches people seriously. A lot of
people have been affected by stuff like
this, so it strikes a chord. It’ll be on as long
as the viewers are there.”
Adding to his recent list of
accomplishments is the co-penned
autobiography “Ice-T: A Memoir of
Gangster Life and Redemption—from
COMING TO EAST MESA: Ice-T, who plays Det. Fin Tutuola on “Law and Order: SVU,” is
playing UFest in East Mesa with his thrash metal band Body Count. Photo courtesy of Michael
Parmelee/NBC
South Central to Hollywood.” Ice-T says
the book was a natural progression for
someone who describes himself as an
“artist.”
“Artists create art,” he says. “There are a
lot of different ways of doing it. I’m one of
those kinds of people, if I have free time I
want to create something—fix up my cars,
decorate my house, decide I want to tell
a story. I’m a brainstorming kind of cat. I’ll
sit back and say, ‘Man, I want to do that.’
Fortunately, I’ve been relatively successful
at doing these things. I wouldn’t do it if I
didn’t think anybody cared.”
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the editor
of the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at christina@santansun.com.
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Open Arts Studio available for community use
Renowned
flamenco guitarist
performs at CCA
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Artists sometimes have an idea, but do
not have a way to realize their thoughts.
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center
has an answer for that. It houses the Open
Arts Studio for individuals to work on
their craft.
“Sometimes people have the urge to
do stuff and don’t know where to begin,”
explains Sam Swail, who has used the
Open Arts Studio since the TRC opened in
spring 2008.
“I think it’s great that they offer time
for the community to use the room,” Swail
says. “There isn’t anything else I have seen
in the area like it. It’s a great resource for
the community.”
The Open Arts Studio was a guestdriven project, says TRC Marketing
and Communication Coordinator for
Community Services Brooke Peterson.
It stemmed from a community member
asking if anyone was using the open space.
Peterson says city officials agreed that
as long as the space is not being utilized
for classes, special events or programs, it
could be used by community members.
“We are here to serve the community,”
she says was among the responses. “Let’s
open it up to them.”
The Open Arts Studio is equipped with
tables and chairs, two sinks and a few
posters on how to use colors, as well as
artwork.
“As long as someone brings their own
art supplies, they can use the space,”
Peterson says. “It is open to the public to
ARTS STUDIO: Tumbleweed Recreation Center offers the Open Arts Studio to community
members when classes, special events or programs are not being held in the space. Submitted photo
come and work on their project and have
open space that is quiet and away from
their home.”
The center is frequently used by artists,
so it’s easy to seek out opinions of others.
“There is always someone to help here,”
Peterson says.
In addition to the Open Arts Studio,
the center also has a ceramics studio with
a pottery wheel that the community can
use if a class is not in session. Peterson says
individuals have to bring their own clay to
use.
Peterson encourages those who are
interested in using the space to make
reservations by calling the TRC at (480)
782-2900.
“The best thing to do is call and make
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sure it is not being used,” Peterson says.
Individuals can also block out the space
for themselves, or rent classroom space if
they do not want any interruptions.
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center is
open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10
p.m. Monday through Saturday and from
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Swail offers ceramics classes next
to the Open Arts Studio. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/
swail.arts or email samswail@hotmail.com.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and
Business section editor for the SanTan Sun
News. She can be reached at meghan@
santansun.com.
Award-winning flamenco guitar
player Jesse Cook will perform at the
Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N.
Arizona Ave., Chandler, on Friday, May
9.
Canadian guitarist, composer, and
producer, widely considered one of
the most influential figures in “nuevo
flamenco” music, Cook incorporates
elements of flamenco rumba, jazz and
many forms of world music into his
work.
For the 47-year-old Toronto resident,
who was born in Paris to John Cook, a
film director and his wife, Heather, a
former CBC television producer, this
record is much different from the
rumba flamenco for which he is best
known. Indeed, Cook has been a leading
proponent of the genre since bursting
onto the world music scene with 1995’s
“Tempest.” Among his many accolades,
in 2008, he won the silver medal in
Acoustic Guitar magazine’s prestigious
Players’ Choice Awards behind the
legendary Paco De Lucia.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $36, $42 and $48. For more
information, call (480) 782-2680 or visit
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April 5 – 18, 2014
Desert Sleuths free mystery writing workshop ‘Atomica Ceramica: Redo’ opens
Want to write “killer” crime fiction? Attend
the free annual Nuts and Bolts mystery writing
workshop called “So You Want to Write Crime
Fiction?” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26,
at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N.
Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale.
Sponsored by Desert Sleuths, the Phoenix
chapter of Sisters in Crime, the workshop is
geared toward budding and seasoned authors
who want to know more about the craft and
business of writing crime fiction.
The workshop will include topics ranging
from how a crime is processed in the justice
system by law enforcement professionals, from
investigation to prosecution, and includes a
mock crime scene; development of literary
aspects of a novel by leading local authors; and
wading through the business aspect of being a
novelist.
Attendees may bring their own lunch or
purchase a variety of items, including glutenfree selections, at the event.
Workshop schedule:
10 a.m.: “Scene of the Crime: An Interactive
Investigation” with Phoenix Police Det.
Timothy Moore; Private Investigator and
former Chicago Police Officer Paul Huebl; and
Defense Attorney Richard Gierloff; will include
an interactive mock crime scene
12 p.m.: “Partners in Crime (Writing): Doing
Time with a Cohort” with authors Sally Smith
and Jean Steffens
1 p.m.: “Arrested Development: Locking Up
Your Characters” with author Donis Casey
2 p.m.: “Elements of a Crime: Mining a
Gem from Your Research” with author Susan
Cummins Miller
3 p.m.: “Romancing Your Crime: Spicing Up
Your Story” with authors Marsha Sandoval and
Pamela Tracy
4 p.m. “Contract Killing: Publishing Under
the Scope” with author Deborah J Ledford
RSVP for the free event through the
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Revisiting and revamping old
artwork is the name of the game
at “Atomica Ceramica: Redo,”
a ceramics show open through
Saturday, April 19, at Chandler
Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona
Ave., Chandler, a follow up to last
year’s “Atomica Ceramica: What a
Blast” exhibition.
The success of “Atomica
Ceramica: What a Blast” inspired
the show’s creators to “redo” the
exhibition with a whole new twist.
This year, invited artists were
challenged to take inspiration from
a past artwork they felt “missed
the mark” or was not as successful
as they had hoped and recreate
or remake it into something new.
Artists revisited ideas that almost
worked, or maybe didn’t work at all,
and reworked them, creating new
expressions to their work. Artists
were asked to show how the old
concept was expanded, improved
or modified to create a brand new
look.
Twenty-two artists accepted the
“Redo” challenge and took their
work to a new level. Exhibiting
artists are: Sandra Blain, Cheryl
Brandon, Sarah Brodie, Sylvia
Fugmann Brongo, Tom Budzak,
Jim Bury, Kathleen Escobedo, Lisa
Harnish, Susan Hearn, Jon Higuchi,
Halldor Hjalmarson, Sam Hodges,
Jan Johnson, Sandra Luehrsen, Clay
Martinez, Ronda Miller, Alvin Pace,
Michael Prepsky, Patricia Sannit,
Greg Strange, Diane Watkins and
Ted Wolter.
“Atomica Ceramica: Redo”
is curated by Sue Berzelius, a
longtime Arizona ceramic artist and
member of the local ceramic tile
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an East Valley resident for more
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ON STAGE
Diana Krall, Tues., April 8, MAC.
Krall performs from her new album
“Glad Rag Doll,” an exhilarating and
adventurous exploration of new sounds,
instrumentation and musicians. It stars
a singer and piano player, filled with
mischief, humor and a renewed sense of
tenderness and intimacy.
“The Emerald Tour,” Tues., April
8, ASUG. An elaborate new stage
presentation will celebrate the Emerald
Isles’ spellbinding musical and cultural
heritage and combines longtime fan
favorites with new musical gems written
specifically for Celtic Woman, under the
direction of Emmy-nominated music
producer David Downes.
“Shipwrecked,” Fri., April 11, through
Sun., April 13, PCA. Rising Youth
Theatre, a new company that produces
socially relevant original plays with
youth, presents the world premiere of
“Shipwrecked,” by Sigrid Gilmer, which
blends fantasy and reality in a loose
adaptation from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth
Night” based on experiences of those
who are part of the foster care system.
“And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little,” Fri.,
April 11, through Sun., April 27, TAS. A
brilliant Broadway success, this biting,
touching and often wildly funny play
examines the tortured relationships of
three sisters whose lives have reached
a point of crisis following the death of
their dominating mother.
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Big i.d.e.a. Bash, Sat., April 12, IM. Come
meet Disney teen sensations Landry
Bender from “Crash and Bernstein” and
Tyrel Jackson Williams from “Lab Rats.”
The bash will also feature art, games and
more, and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, an
SLE life-sized robot and Intel’s DARwInOP Robot will also make appearances.
“South Pacific,” through Mon., April
14, PL. The classic Tony Award-winning
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical takes
the stage to spin a romantic tale of love
and loss on a tropical naval base during
World War II. Two couples fall in love
and their happiness is threatened by
the realities of war and by their own
prejudices
Cameron Carpenter, Wed., April
16, MAC. The 2012 recipient of the
Leonard Bernstein Award and a
superstar of the organ, Carpenter is
smashing stereotypes for organists
and organ music, generating a level
of acclaim, exposure and controversy
unprecedented for an organist. He is the
first organist nominated for a Grammy
Award for a solo album.
California Guitar Trio, Sat., April 19,
MAC. With a whirlwind of instrumental
styles fusing classical, rock, blues,
jazz, world music, progressive and
surf music, the California Guitar Trio’s
stunning virtuosity has earned them an
enthusiastic and wide following.
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,”
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musical in its 25th anniversary season,
a full-length musical comedy featuring
a local cast and Broadway music from
celebrated composers.
Dream Theater, Sun., April 20, MAC.
Dream Theater’s performance serves as
both entry-point for curious newcomers
and shining beacon to longtime
devotees. Evocative, transcendent,
genre-defining and as hungry as ever,
Dream Theater’s music is as timeless as
the dozen-album strong discography
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ON STAGE FROM PAGE 62
Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s “Spoken
World,” Fri., April 25, MAC. “Spoken
World” is a three-part performance
that includes an excerpt of the awardwinning “Word Becomes Flesh.”
Recalling voyages to Senegal, Haiti,
Bosnia and Japan, Joseph examines the
way hip-hop culture has transformed
the perception of American
citizenship across the world.
AZ Opera’s “Don Pasquale,” Fri., April
25, through Sun., April 27, OT. Arizona
Opera’s final production of the
season, Donizetti’s comic opera “Don
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Igudesman and Joo, Wed., April
30, MAC. The artists perform an
improvisational show, with enchanting
and zany music and outrageous
humor. Ideal for audiences older
than 8, this show is sure to captivate
you and crack you up whether you’re
a classical music enthusiast or the
type who runs for cover at the mere
mention of Mozart.
Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes,
Fri., May 2, MAC. Award-winning
filmmaker, author, and comedian
Birbiglia returns to the stage with
more painfully awkward stories of
telling jokes and how that can get you
in trouble.
Johnny Clegg, Tue., May 6, MAC. An
icon of South Africa, Clegg pioneered
a new, unique sound combining
Western rock with Zulu rhythms to
become one of South Africa’s most
prolific musicians. An international
superstar with sold-out shows across
the globe, Clegg is known for his lively,
energetic stage performances that
bring audiences to their feet, long
before the show’s end.
Renée Fleming, Wed., May 7, MAC.
One of the most celebrated musical
ambassadors of our time makes her
first appearance in the acoustically
superb Ikeda Theater, where Valley
audiences will be treated to a rare
solo-recital performance. Soprano
Fleming, a three-time Grammywinning vocal legend known as
“the people’s diva,” captivates
audiences with her sumptuous voice,
consummate artistry and compelling
stage presence.
Keb’ Mo’, Thurs., May 15, MAC. Threetime Grammy winner and visionary
roots-music storyteller Mo’ performs.
“Peter Pan,” Fri., June 13 to Sun.,
June 29, HTC. To close out its
25th anniversary season, Valley
Youth Theatre presents a musical
adaptation of the classic story about a
mischievous boy who flies with a fairy
named Tinkerbell and leads a gang of
Lost Boys on Neverland—and his archnemesis, Captain Hook.
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75 N. Second St., Phoenix
Tickets: www.phoenixsymphony.org
ST–Sagebrush Theatre
7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 949-7529, www.greasepaint.
org
BA – Ballet Arizona
2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 381-1096, http://balletaz.org SUL – Stand Up Live
50 W. Jefferson St., Suite 200, Phoenix
HTC – Herberger Theater Center
Tickets: (480) 719-6100, www.standuplive.
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TAS – Theatre Artists Studio
MAC – Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www.
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OT – Orpheum Theater
203 W. Adams St., Phoenix
Tickets: www.orpheum-theater.com
PT – Palms Theatre
5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 924-6260, www.
thepalmstheater.com
PCA – Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 254-3100, www.
phoenixcenterforthearts.org
SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 499-8587, www.
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, Scottsdale
Tickets: (602) 765-0120, www.thestudiophx.
org/tickets.html
TCA – Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
Tickets: (480) 350-2822, www.tca.
ticketforce.com
TI – Tempe Improv
930 E. University Dr., Tempe
Tickets: (480) 921-9877, www.tempeimprov.
com
VPC – Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: (480) 305-4538, www.
sonorandesertchorale.org
VYT – Valley Youth Theatre
525 N. First St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 253-8188, www.vyt.com
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April 5 – 18, 2014
Spiritual Reflections
When you believe in the promise of later
BY LYNN HARTKE
could hardly bear the thought that I
needed to catch a plane and she started
round two of chemo the next day.
“I love you,” we both said, and I
prayed for at least a thousand more days
to whisper the words. Before I entered
the airport, I turned back and watched
her get into her car.
“I’ll see you later,” I said to the
departing taillights.
“I’ll see you later.” A casual way of
parting. When the children were little,
we’d say, “See you later, alligator.” It
is a way of saying “goodbye” without
uttering the word.
“I’ll see you later” holds the promise
of tomorrow. For me, Easter is not
chocolate bunnies, egg hunts or family
Eight months ago while my parents
were still alive, I hugged my dad in the
entryway to the kitchen before heading
to the airport.
“I love you.” I wanted to shout it loud,
but it became trapped somewhere in
my throat where my heart had taken
residence and it came out in a strangled
whisper.
“I’ll see you later.” I turned back, one
more time, and watched my dad shuffle
into the house to rest in one of his two
favorite chairs. My dad was in too much
pain to come say goodbye at the airport.
A few hours later, I put my suitcase
down, as I hugged my mom with both
arms as she thanked me for coming. I
dinners—although we do all those
things. Easter is the promise of endless
tomorrows, a timelessness without
pain, without cancer, without goodbyes,
strangled words and swallowed back
sobs in the airport bathroom.
It is the promise of later. Because of
Easter morning.
“Why do you seek the living among
the dead? He is not here; he is risen!”
Luke 24:5-6 NIV.
Lynne Hartke blogs at www.
lynnehartke.com. She is the wife of
Pastor Kevin Hartke of Trinity Christian
Fellowship, 50 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler.
For more information, visit www.
tcfchandler.org or call (480) 963-7698.
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Hope Covenant
Church offers
Easter service,
egg hunt
Hope Covenant Church will hold
a contemporary Easter service at
Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler, at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 20.
An egg hunt for children of all ages and
continental breakfast will precede the
service at 9 a.m., and there will be a
children’s program during the service.
For more information visit, www.
hopechurchchandler.com or call (480)
899-7255.
Easter
Events
at Valley Unitarian
Universalist
Congregation
April 20
2nd Annual
VUU Easter
Pancake Breakfast
VUU Easter Sunday
Service with
Rev. Andy Burnette
8:30 to 9:45 a.m., Sun., April 20
10:30 a.m., Sun., April 20
Breakfast includes 2 pancakes,
scrambled egg bake, 2 sausage links
or fresh fruit and coffee or juice.
Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door.
Tickets on sale Sun., April 6 & 13
and online at www.vuu.org
Thank you for supporting our youth
Coming of Age UU Heritage
trip to Boston!
For many Unitarian Universalists, the Easter/
Passover season is a time of reflection of what has
been, where one has come from, and the boundless
potential for the days to come. For others, Easter
offers the perfect time to celebrate the wonders of
creation and the emerging of new life after the
season of cold and its dormancy. Rev. Burnette
will conduct infant dedications, a ceremony in
which the congregation celebrates the joy of
new life, during the service. There will also be
the annual Easter Party for children
with crafts, face painting and
games during the service.
VUU Easter
Egg Hunt
12:15 p.m. Sun., April 20
Bring an Easter basket for
the Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the service,
outside the sanctuary.
Other April activities:
Maundy
Theology on Tap with Rev. Andy
Thursday
7 p.m., April 9, 16 and 23
7 p.m. Thu., April 17
Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation provides
a welcoming diverse community that nurtures each
person’s life-long spiritual journey, creates a place of
peace and celebration and strives for social justice
and sustainable living. Within this liberal religion, VUU
members seek to create lives of integrity, service and joy.
Commemorate Last Supper;
includes Communion;
remembrance of those who
have died; retelling of
Passion Story.
Teakwood’s, 5965 W. Ray Rd., Chandler.
Join the conversation over either alcoholic or non-alcoholic
drinks about radical 18th and 19th century Unitarian
theology and its continuing effects. RSVP by emailing
Rev. Andy Burnette at revandy@vuu.org with Theology on
Tap in the subject line, and to get the sermons in advance.
480-899-4249 • www.vuu.org • 6400 W. Del Rio St. • Chandler
e. e. cummings, Poet; Charles Dickens, Author; Dorothea Dix, Teacher, Children’s Author, Mental Health Care Advocate; Ralph Waldo Emerson, Unitarian Minister, Lecturer, Essayist, Poet; Robert Fulghum, Unitarian Minister, Author; Edmund Halley, Astronomer
P. T. Barnum, Showman; Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross; Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Physicist, Inventor of the World Wide Web; Robert Burns, National Poet
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Author; Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, Author of U.S. Declaration of Independence; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Poet
Notable Unitarians: John Adams, President of the United States; John Quincy Adams, President of the United States; Louisa May Alcott, Abolitionist, Author of Little Women; Horatio Alger, Unitarian Minister, Author of Juvenile Fiction; Susan B. Anthony, Activist
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April 5 – 18, 2014
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Support groups help heal those grieving for loved ones
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Bill Kruder was in a fog after he lost
his wife of 11 years, Janet, in June 2012, 12
days after her birthday.
“You don’t know what you are
doing,” he says. “It was devastating and
agonizing to lose my best friend.”
He learned of a support group that
met at a funeral home but he wasn’t
ready, and instead joined a Facebook
grieving group. Kruder says he went
online to see what people were saying
and doing before he had something to
say.
“In the end, I think what it is you want
when you come forward and want to
talk is you’re looking for validation in
how you feel,” he says.
Although the Facebook page helped,
he says he needed to sit with someone.
After trying the funeral home group,
he approached his pastor at Epiphany
Lutheran Church to see if the group
could meet there.
Grief Care is held at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in room 325 at Epiphany
Lutheran Church, 800 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler. Due to lent services, the
meeting will be held on Tuesday nights
until Thursday, April 17. For more
information about Grief Care, email
griefcareaz@gmail.com.
Kruder now co-facilitates the
meetings with psychologist John
Kingsley.
“I feel like it’s my purpose now to try
and help other people if I can,” Kruder
says. “It’s an opportunity to be with
others and let them know that they are
not alone on how they think and feel.”
He explains that the grief group was
beneficial for him.
“I could listen to other people and I
could focus on what they were having to
cope with and it would take my mind off
what I was coping with,” he says.
The group is run in an open forum,
allowing everyone to share their
experience.
“If you don’t want to say anything,
you are there with people facing it,”
Kruder says
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Donna Tennison, coordinator of the
Caring Ministry Program at Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church, says her congregation
has offered the Grief Share program for
more than 10 years.
The nondenominational program
is offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at 739 W. Erie St., Chandler.
Child care is also offered, if necessary.
Although the program is held in 13-week
sessions, individuals can join at any time.
She says the program generally begins
with participants filling out a form to
share personal information, so the group
facilitator can keep track of dates and
send notes of encouragement when
needed.
“The hope is that the participants
in the group bond with each other and
become real support systems for each
other,” she says. “The whole idea of the
program is to be able to give people
tools to empower them and lead them
to healing.”
The program follows a workbook,
which offers space for participants to
journal their feelings, as well as Christian
Scriptures. It is $15 for the workbook
with scholarships available to cover the
cost.
“Each chapter in the workbook
coincides with a video clip,” she
explains. “It goes into depth, as far as the
involved journey that grief can be.”
For more information about the Grief
Share program, call Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church at (480) 963-4127.
grieve, they may experience anger, guilt,
crying, sleepless nights and physical
problems.
“It is all normal,” Chuchman explains.
“A difficult loss in life often times takes
years to get through.”
He says it is important for survivors
to talk about what they are experiencing
because keeping it inside is a dangerous
trap.
“If you can’t do it verbally, then do it
journaling. Do it through whatever arts...
express your feelings,” Chuchman says.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors
and Business section editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
meghan@santansun.com.
Expert opinion
Pastoral Bereavement Educator
and Companion John Chuchman says
he swears by grief support groups.
Chuchman, who made appearances
at Sun Lakes Chapel Center in March,
offers workshops on grief, caregiving
and spirituality. He and his wife, Marilyn,
live in Arizona and Michigan. Visit www.
sacredtorch.com for more information.
“You realize you are not alone, that
other people have losses, too,” he says.
“As you start sharing in the group, you
find things that have helped others and
might help you as well.”
Chuchman says when individuals
GRIEF: Bill and Janet Kruder. Bill formed Grief
Care at Epiphany Lutheran Church to help
others cope with the loss of loved ones after
his wife died. Submitted photo
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Cornerstone celebrates Easter
Special Easter service celebrations,
one featuring a live donkey, will be
held April 13, 19 and 20 at Cornerstone
Christian Fellowship Church, 1595 S.
Alma School Rd., Chandler.
The “Awesome Easter Extravaganza”
for first through fourth graders begins
with the Palm Sunday morning services
at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. April
13, during which Cornerstone’s Children’s
Ministry will feature a live donkey, and
each child will be given a traditional
palm branch. Easter Saturday services
will be held at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m.
and 6:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday services will
be held at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
and 11:55 a.m., featuring live drama for
all eight services and games and candy
available on the Cornerstone patio.
For more information, visit www.
cornerstoneonline.com.
VUU offers ‘Theology on Tap,’ variety of sermons
Those not interested or able to
attend Sunday services at Valley
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
(VUU) in Chandler can head down to
a popular watering hole and discuss
Unitarian Universalist theology.
“Theology on Tap with the Rev. Andy”
is held at 7 p.m. on a series of three
Wednesday evenings April 9, 16 and 23 at
Teakwood’s, 5965 W. Ray Rd., Chandler.
Over either alcoholic or nonalcoholic
drinks, VUU’s the Rev. Andy Burnette will
lead the conversation about radical 18th
and 19th century Unitarian theology and
its continuing effects.
The dialogue will be based on three
sermons: William Ellery Channing’s
“Unitarian Christianity,” Ralph Waldo
Emerson’s “The Divinity School Address”
and Theodore Parker’s “The Transient
and the Permanent in Christianity.”
RSVP and get the sermons in advance by
emailing Burnette at revandy@vuu.org
with “Theology on Tap” in the subject
line.
April services celebrate life,
environment
A wide variety of Sunday service
topics at VUU range from talks about
race relations to the beauty of life and
ecological justice throughout the month
of April.
Burnette takes on “The Good Guys
Versus the Bad Guys” in his sermon at
the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 6, service
at VUU, where Burnette will explore
issues of race on the eve of the NCAA
Basketball Championship.
Burnette then considers the story
of Passover and the relevance of its
themes for the modern world in the
April 13 service, “Crossing the River:
Passover and Liberation,” followed by
a special Maundy Thursday service at 7
p.m. Thursday, April 17, commemorating
the Last Supper and including a
remembrance for those who have passed
on, a retelling of the Passion Story and
Communion for those who wish to
partake.
Congregants are invited to bring a
flower to the April 20 Easter service to
be blessed in the Unitarian Universalist
Flower Communion, where Burnette
speaks about the beauty and variety
of life in a sermon called “Nature’s
SLJC April meetings announced
Microbes is the topic of the Sun Lakes Jewish
Congregation Sisterhood’s April meeting at 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, in the Chapel Center in Sun Lakes.
Sisterhood’s guest speaker, Maishe Levitan, will
discuss the important role microbes play in health
and illness; the differences between anti, pro and
protobiotics and how they affect all of us. Levitan,
who’s a retired middle school principal, earned
a master’s degree in science and education, and
serves on the governing board of New Adventures
in Learning (NAIL) at Chandler-Gilbert Community
College and teaches sciences courses at the campus.
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, in the chapel in Sun
Lakes, join to celebrate the annual Sisterhood
Shabbat. Sisterhood is proud and humble to once
again be conducting the entire service. They will be
honoring unsung Jewish heroines who have shaped
history.
Sisterhood will wind up the season with its
paid-up membership Installation Luncheon 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 15, at in the dining room at Oakwood
Country Club. A delicious turkey Waldorf salad is
the menu selection. If you have any special dietary
needs, they can certainly be met. Just indicate that
when you send in your reservation, as well as with
whom you would like to be seated.
Reservations should be sent to 9038 E. Diamond
Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Check with Phyllis at
(480) 634-5396 to make sure your dues are current
otherwise the guest price of $35 would apply. Guests
are most welcome to attend. Some of the board
members will be leaving and others will be coming
on board. Help welcome and wish them all well.
Any questions, comments or suggestions should
be directed to co-presidents Geri (480) 305-0123and
Carol (480) 895-3168.
Tapestry: Flower Communion Sunday”
and performs an infant dedication
celebrating the joy of new life.
National environmentalism advocate
and author the Rev. Michael Dowd
returns to the VUU pulpit to talk about
ecological justice on April 27 in a service
called “Sacred Science: The Evidential
Reformation.”
Valley Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St.,
Chandler, provides a welcoming, diverse
community that nurtures each person’s
lifelong spiritual journey, creates a place
of peace and celebration and strives for
social justice and sustainable living. To
learn more, call (480) 899-4249 or visit
www.vuu.org.
Chandler Presbyterian
Church announces
upcoming events
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 13. Plan on
attending Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services, both
at 6:30 p.m.at Chandler Presbyterian Church at 1500 W.
Germann Rd. Bring a friend on Easter Sunday.
On Tuesday morning, the Genesis Bible study is at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 5, the congregation is sponsoring a
Christian leadership training event to be held at Gilbert
Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more
information, visit www.chandlerpres.org.
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April 5 – 18, 2014
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have
a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections,
email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com.
Bible study
Meets twice a month
Members of the Women’s Life group
study the Bible and discuss how the
lessons can relate to their lives.
Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ in
Chandler
Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy
King (480) 588-1882
Celebrate Recovery
6 p.m. Fridays
For those with chemical dependencies or
other issues. Dinner followed by meetings
at 7 p.m. Dinner: $3 adult, $1 child. Free
child care for children ages 12 and younger.
Chandler Christian Church, Room B200
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: (480) 963-3997, www.chandlercc.org
Chandler Yoga for Food
6 p.m. Tuesdays
All faiths, backgrounds, ages, and skill
levels welcome. Yoga and stretching
hosted by the Rev. Dr. Kristin Longenecker
from Jacob’s Well United Methodist
Church and led via Skype by Yogi Sheila
Lively from www.StepLivelyNowllc.com.
Guests should bring mat and water and
wear comfortable clothes. Admission:
$3 or three cans or boxes of food to be
donated to the Food Bank at Chandler
Christian Community Center. No previous
yoga experience necessary. Accompanying
children can use Xtreme Air during yoga
session for $5.
Xtreme Air Jump ‘N Skate
910 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler
Info: kristin@jacobswellumc.org
Christian Business Networking, Tri-City
Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share
ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Crackers and Co. Café
535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking,
Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter
7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of
the month
Offers members the opportunity to share
ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room B202
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, East
Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share
ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Mission Church Seminar Room
4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
christianbusinessnetworking.com
East Valley JCC Parent & Child
Playgroup
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays
Playgroup for parents with children ages 12
months to 2-1/2 years old.
East Valley JCC
908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@
evjcc.org
East Valley Jewish Couples Club
Offers once-a-month social activities such
as dining, movies, plays, etc. for Jewish
couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range.
Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@
cox.net
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage
Restoration Support Group for Wives
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays
Support group for wives committed
to their marriages. Offering hope,
encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship
and prayers to stand together for the
restoration of marriage.
Sozo Coffee House, private room
1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@
lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers.com,
www.facebook.com/forevermarriages.
Free Beginning Guitar Classes
6 p.m. Mondays
Jonathan Crissman, Arizona State University
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doctoral guitar student and Jacob’s Well
United Methodist Church worship leader,
teaches this free class for beginners. Classes
for intermediate students are also available
for a modest fee.
Gangplank Chandler
260 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Info: jonathancrissman@hotmail.com
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, a
quarter mile south of Alma School Road
on the north side of Ray Road.
Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com
Grief Share
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
A combination seminar and support
group that meets weekly with people
who understand because they have “been
there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15,
but scholarships are available.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
739 W. Erie St., Chandler
Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran.com
H.O.P.E. – Help Overcoming Painful
Experiences
7 p.m. Tuesdays
Free weekly small-group sessions helping
people overcome emotional pain caused
by divorce, grief, addictions and more;
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free child care for children ages 10 and
younger.
Desert Springs Church, Room 106
19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler
Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www.
helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org
Jewish Women International, Avodah
Chapter 1581
Monthly luncheon
Iguana Mack’s
1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812
JumpStart
11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays
JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school
community outreach program serving
“some of the poorest neighborhoods”
in Chandler, offering snacks, games and
teachings about Jesus to area children.
Participants meet at Faith Family Church
11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
Info: Joanne Sweeney, (480) 539-8933
Kid’s Sunday School
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800, www.
unityofchandler.org
Lift Your Spirit
10 a.m. Sundays
Hear inspirational messages and music.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800, www.
unityofchandler.org
Moms in Prayer International
A group of mothers who meet one hour
each week to intercede for their children
and schools through prayer.
Info: Liane Wright, (480) 699-7887, www.
momsinprayer.org
Monthly Women’s Fellowship
6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month
The monthly fellowship Bible study
of the East Valley Chapter of Christian
Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers
to women’s spiritual, emotional and
physical needs.”
April 5 – 18, 2014
Best Western-Mezona
250 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: (480) 232-3773
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(NAMI) – Chandler Chapter
10 a.m.-12 p.m. first and third Wednesday of
each month
Faith-based “Caring Connection” for those
who have loved ones with a mental illness,
i.e., schizophrenia, depression, bipolar or
anxiety disorder. Find support and share
experiences with others.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871
Re|Engage marriage program
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
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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
WebXtra:
WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual
Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly
support groups, study groups and
spiritually stimulating meetings, visit
SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”
Send us your church,
temple events
Let the SanTan Sun News help you publicize your church or
temple’s events and activities in the Spirituality section by emailing
details to news@santansun.com. Include a brief description of the
event, times, days, dates, cost or free, if registration is required,
venue, address, publishable phone number, website if applicable and
contact information for verification purposes. We welcome photos,
which must be 300 dpi JPEGs or taken on a digital camera on the
“best” or “highest quality” setting. Information is due 10 days prior to
publication date. Submission does not guarantee placement.
HOLY WEEK
MAUNDY
THURSDAY
April 17
12:30 & 6:30 p.m.
(with communion)
GOOD FRIDAY
April 18
Children’s Service
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
(interactive service for children)
Traditional Tenebrae Services
12:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Experiential Contemporary
8 p.m.
EASTER
April 20
Easter
Egg Hunt
April 20,
at 9 a.m.
with communion
at all services
Traditional Sunrise
Service
7:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Easter Program:
April 20, at 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary
Worship
8:50 & 10:10 a.m.
Maundy Thursday
April 17, at 6:30 p.m.
Good Friday
April 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Easter Worship 10:30 a.m.
New Preschool
EXPLORING MY WORLD
PRESCHOOL, 3 and 4 year olds
VBS
Now Enrolling!
Summer Classes: June 2-6
Complimentary refreshments between services.
RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
23914 S. Alma School Road • Chandler, AZ 85248
Phone: 480­895­6782 • Email: info@RSLCS.org • Website: www.RSLCS.org
For children 3 and up
(register online)
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April 5 – 18, 2014
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VBS celebrates ‘creative creations’ Perfect Place
perfect for
care
Jacob’s Well
relocates to
downtown
Chandler
Jacob’s Well United Methodist
Church has announced its new location
for weekly Sunday worship services
and Kid’s Well at Gangplank Chandler,
260 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
The public parking lot on the east
side of Arizona Avenue, directly across
from Gangplank and just south of
Chandler City Hall, is available for
churchgoers. Worship starts at 10 a.m.
A casual, social time of conversation
with coffee, juice and snacks follows
each worship service from 11 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome.
Other weekly activities, including
Yoga for Food and Well Wednesdays,
will continue to meet at their regular
Chandler locations, Xtreme Air, 910 E.
Pecos Rd., and Coach and Willie’s, One
E. Boston St., respectively.
Jacob’s Well UMC is a new faith
community sponsored by the United
Methodist Church.
For more information, visit www.
churchremix.org or email Kristin@
jacobswellumc.org.
A “Weird Animals” Vacation Bible
School for kids ages 3 through sixth
grade is offered this summer at Epiphany
Lutheran Church, 800 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler.
The evening camp is held from 5:30
p.m. to 8 p.m. June 9 through June 13.
Cost is $15 per child for nonmembers
and $25 per child for church members,
or a maximum of $50 out of pocket for
families.
At “Weird Animals,” kids learn about
some of God’s most creative creations,
participate in memorable Bible-learning
activities, sing songs, experience cool Bible
adventures, test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos
and more. Each session concludes at 7:50
p.m. with The Tail End, a celebration that
gets everyone involved in living what they
have learned; family and friends are invited
to join in daily at this time.
To learn more, visit www.
epiphanychandler.org or call (480) 9636105.
Chompie’s offering Passover meals
Chompie’s, Arizona’s NY Deli, has
announced its 26th annual Passover dinner
for dine-in or take out. Passover is one
of the Jewish people’s most important
holidays, celebrating the liberation of the
Jewish people from slavery.
Passover begins at sunset on Monday,
April 14, and ends at sundown on Tuesday,
April 22. According to Jewish tradition, the
first night of Passover includes a “Seder” or
festive dinner as a form of celebration.
The Borensteins, owners of Chompie’s
and people of Jewish decent, have
celebrated the tradition of Passover in
their families for generations.
The dine-in Passover dinner will be
served on Monday, April 14, and Tuesday,
April 15, from 5 p.m. to close. The to-go
dinners, holiday cakes and desserts and
Passover bagels are available all eight
nights of Passover.
Dine-in and to-go meals, as well as
Passover-related baked goods will be
available at all four of Chompie’s Valley
locations. At Chompie’s Tempe location,
the regular dining menu, which features
Passover friendly dishes, will also be
available.
Cost is $29.95 per adult and $14.95
for children younger than 10 for dine-in
Passover dinner. The complete familystyle takeout meals can be purchased by
the pound or in family dinner packages
that generously feed eight, which start at
$119.95.
All meals include Matzo Plate and
Charoses Kosher Wine or grape juice. The
Family Seder plates are available for $14.95.
A special Matzo Brye Menu will also be
offered during Passover.
Chompie’s is located at 3481 W. Frye
Rd., Chandler. For more information
and a list of other locations, visit www.
chompies.com.
Adult day care and nonprofit
organization The Perfect Place offers
respite for caretakers by welcoming
their loved ones to spend a morning or
afternoon with staff and volunteers in
a loving, caring social program.
The program opens with a short
devotion after which everyone shares
something about themselves, followed
by activities that can include playing
cards or bingo, a bean bag toss,
entertainment, snacks and a short
session of chair exercises.
Volunteers are welcome,
and contributions from service
organizations or personal donations to
the organization’s scholarship fund are
always appreciated. The Perfect Place
is open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4
p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Fridays.
The Perfect Place is located
on the campus of Risen Savior
Lutheran Church and School, 23914
S. Alma School Rd., Sun Lakes. To
learn more, call Judy Waltersdorf
at (480) 895-2892, ext. 3, or email
ThePerfectPlace85248@gmail.com.
GOD IS CALLING FOR UNCHAINED REVIVAL
Every Saturday in March
from 6:30-8pm
Acts 1: 6-8 “But you will receive
power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you: and you will be
my witnesses in Jerusalem,
and in all of Judea and Samaria,
and to the ends of the earth.”
COME AND SEE.
That’s all Jesus said to the
original followers...
Christian music, Testimonies of
God’s power, prayer for needs and healing.
The Holy Spirit will be the driving force.
Come expecting a miracle!
Praise and Worship Center • 2551 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler • 480-649-0300
Our church family
already loves you.
We just haven’t
met you yet.
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
Hamilton High School Auditorium
3700 S. Arizona Ave.
www.loc-az.org
480-899-1400
Lent 2014
Sundays 10a
Hancock Elementary
onechurch.com
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 12 Noon & 7 p.m.
SUNDAY: WORSHIP 10 a.m.
19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ
480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022
www.gospel4life.org
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APPLIANCE REPAIR
DRYWALL
April 5 – 18, 2014
LANDSCAPING
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LANDSCAPING
ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR.
Spring Special
10% OFF 15% OFF
Repairs
Repairs
New customers only.
Senior Discount.
25% Off
All Sprinkler Installs!
Service: 480-539-9500
Parts: 877-298-2779
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DRY CLEANING
Catalina Cleaners
Discount Dry Cleaning
Alterations
Clean Wedding Dresses
In-House Laundry
$5
SHOE
SHINING
480-792-0290
1070 E. Ray Rd., Ste. 16
Ray & McQueen
ELECTRICAL
HOUSE CLEANING
LIGHTING
LANDSCAPING
Affordable, Eco Friendly
House Cleaning Services
• Residential and
commercial cleaning
• Move-in and out
• Window and carpet cleaning
• Organization: closets,
cabinets, garages and more!
• 20 years of experience
Impeccable references • Business owned and
operated
• Same day service offered
• Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
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OFF
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HOUSE CLEANING
Since 2002
$25.00 OFF
Any electrical work over
$150. Must present ad
for savings. STSN
One Time, Move In/Out
Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
Affordable Fees.
No contracts.
FREE ESTIMATES!
480-666-8869
www.annabelservice.com
—Licensed and Insured—
BUSINESS
Planning a new
business in Chandler?
Check in with the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce for help.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HYPNOTHERAPY
Tanna Construction
STOP SMOKING
LOSE WEIGHT
• Remodels, Kitchen & Bath Remodels
• Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing
• Interior/Exterior Painting
• Landscaping, Irrigation
• Pavers, Masonry, Stucco
• Granite, Tile, Drywall
• Window Replacement
5% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
AND MILITARY
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
480-612-5246
www.chandlerchamber.com
CARPET CLEANING
LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED
Tony Lara , ROC275630
Save
$40
LANDSCAPING
with Hypnotherapy
It Works!
with this ad
480-535-9470
www.MindfulHorizons.com
PAINTING
INTERIOR DESIGN
DO IT
RIGHT
THE 1ST
TIME!
Providing functional,
affordable, aesthetically
pleasing solutions
*Design Style/Color
*Space Planning/Design Drawings
*New Construction/Remodeling
*Lighting Design
*Furniture Design
480.296.1246
FREE
WRITTEN
QUOTES
AVAILABLE!
✔ Interior Painting
✔ Exterior Painting
✔ 3 Year Warranty
480-926-7700
www.tpcaz.com
Licensed / Bonded / Insured
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April 5 – 18, 2014
PET SERVICES
PAINTERS
www.SanTanSun.com
PLUMBING
POOL CARE
Serving Chandler
OVER 25 YEARS OF PLUMBING SERVICE
• Repair or Replace:
Water Heaters, Toilets,
and Faucets
• Drain Lines Cleaned
• Leaks
• Clean, friendly crews
• Interior / exterior
• Drywall repairs
• Textures matched
• Stucco repairs
• Pool deck coatings
• Garage floors
602-622-0971
480-802-9891
PET SITTING
PLUMBING
Gail’s Pet
Sitting Service
1 HOUR RESPONSE
480-444-9057
gailspetsitting@gmail.com
GAIL WILSON • FAMILY OWNED • LICENSED AND INSURED
PAINTING
$50 OFF
Plumbing & Roote
BC
A+ Rating
SINCE
1968
r
• FREE initial meet
and greet
• Daily dog walks
and play
• Retrieving mail, plant
care and more
• Senior discounts
480-726-1600
A
PROVIDING LOVING CARE FOR
YOUR PETS IN THEIR HOME
• Weekly service & repair
• All equipment repairs
• Acid wash/Tile cleaning
• New pool build assist
• All pool remodeling
• Kool Deck repair/Repaint
• Travertine/Paver Patio
Chandler
Chamber of
Commerce
Award
Winner
WATER DAMAGE 24/7
www.abcplumbingandrooter.com
480-275-5933
UNLICENSED • UNINSURED
www.SunrisePoolCare.com
POOL & SPA SERVICE
REAL ESTATE
Beyond Pool
Cleaning
IX LLC
Husband/Wife Team
Owner Operator
• Pool/Spa Service
We honor
• Cleaning and Repair competitor
• Equipment Installation coupons for
• Certified Pool
first time
Operator
customers.
• Member IPSSA
E A S T VA L L E Y S P E C I A L I S T S
480-369-4540
www.BeyondPoolCleaning.com
Many References Available
Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791
ROOFING
PLUMBING & ROOTER
Prickly Pair Services
Interior & Exterior Painting
EXCEPTIONAL PRICES
REMODELING
KITCHENS &
BATHROOMS
VISIT OUR
SHOWROOM
No Trip Charge*
480-734-1745
15%
OFF
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
REPAIRS AND REROOFING
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!
Call for Details.
Must present ad
for savings. STSN
$25 OFF
Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks
Any service over $75
100% Customer
Satisfaction Guarantee
BBB (A+ Rating)
ROC 216607
Free Estimates • Licensed Bonded
480-284-7338
www.plumbingmedic.net
www.TheRoofMedics.com
Locally Owned & Operated
24/7 Service Available
ROC#256001, K-42, Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC257806
*CALL FOR DETAILS
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
24-HOUR SERVICE
Serving the East Valley Since 1980
480-726-1600
NO TRIP CHARGE*
Frederick & Sons
PLUMBING AND A/C SPECIALISTS
• Clogged Drains
• Seasonal A/C Check-ups
• Water Heater Repairs
and Installs + Haul-away
• Garbage Disposals
and Faucets
• Full A/C Service
• Heat Pump Repairs
• Slab Leaks and
Underground Locating
24
Hour
Service!
*With Mention of this Ad
A+ Rating
$50
OFF*
480-332-6589
24-HOUR
FLOOD RESTORATION
www.plumbingprosaz.com
ROC# 153202 ROC# 213288 *Call Office for Details
ROC: 241512, 245339
PLUMBING
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING SERVICES
Hennessy Pools, LLC
• Tile Cleaning / Acid Wash
HOME
• Vacation Service
ADVISOR
• Free Estimates
MEMBER
• Weekly Service & Repair
• Filter Clean
(All Types)
• Salt Systems
• Sand Change Repairs when you
mention this ad
• Green Pool Fix
New customers only.
• Insured
$40 OFF
480-577-2719
www.hennessypools.com
hennessypoolcare@yahoo.com
TRANSPORTATION
New 2014 E-Z-GO RXV
2014 E-Z-GO TXT
50 Gallon Electric Water
Heater Installed $612.22
Classifieds
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Readers Notice: Under Arizona Law, all residential and commercial
contractors are required to be licensed by the state unless they fall
under the handyman exemption for projects which require no building
permit and are less than $750 for the total contract price. In addition,
homeowners using licensed residential contractors may have access
to the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund, if the contractor is
unable and/or unwilling to perform the job and if alternative dispute
resolutions available through the Registrar are unsuccessful.
For more info or to verify the license status of an Arizona contractor
call 602-542-1525 or visit http://www.rc.state.az.us.
Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise
“any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color,
religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention
to make any such preference limitation or discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of
the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised
are available on an equal opportunity basis.
SanTan Sun News
ONLINE Classified Ads
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Each ad starts at $22 plus Chandler tax per issue
Special: Buy 3, get 4th for free for only $66
You get up to 50 words - more than other classifieds!
All classified ads entered online by the customer. Choose from a
variety of options and other attention-getting online icons. Your
online ad will be published on the website within two business
days of your submission ~ and it will also appear in the printed
version of the paper as well (“start date” refers to next newspaper
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ELECTRICAL
POOL SERVICES
CHILDCARE
3 SHADED PLOTS
OHERREN ELECTRIC
BEYOND POOL CLEANING IX LLC
CREATION STATION
In Valley of the Sun cemetery on
Chandler Heights Rd. Can be double
depth. The only shaded plots available
in the cemetery. 928-776-0717
or maldo22@q.com
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.
COMMERCIAL SEWING MACHINE
MUSIC LESSONS
Husband /Wife Team - Owner Operator.
Pool/Spa Service, Cleaning and Repair,
Equipment Installation, Certified Pool
Operator, Member IPSSA.
East Valley Specialists. 480-369-4540
www. BeyondPoolCleaning.com
Many references Available.
Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791
Home Preschool has openings for
15 mo’s-4 yr olds. 7:30-5:30 M-F.
24 yrs exp. Large preschool room
& outdoor play area. Daily art, songs,
worksheets, flashcards, centers
& stories. Weekly themes, learn colors,
shapes, letters, numbers. Lunch & snack
included. Riggs/Cooper.
Call Lynn at 883-9306.
DDL553N JUKI - (Oil, Bobbin, Needle all
Included) Asking $350.00 however we
can negotiate. 480-782-5638
SERVICES
HOME ORGANIZING
Spring Clutter Buster Special
10% OFF FIRST ROOM
- MUST MENTION THIS AD
Professional Organizer with over
25 years of experience organizing
homes and offices. Can take you from
clutter and chaos to solutions and order.
We create beautiful and functional
spaces with our personalized,
simple to maintain systems.
Call for a free estimate: 480-296-1246
http://clutter-begone.blogspot.com
ROOFING
FOUND DOG
THE ROOF MEDICS
Residential/Commercial. Repairs and
Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat, WalkDecks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC
#256001, K-42. 480-284-7338.
www.theroofmedics.com
HELP WANTED
MOVERS
P/T PRESCHOOL ASSIST. TEACHER
IN OR OUT MOVERS
Schedule: M-F 7:30a - 1:00p.
Start date: April 2014. Requirements:
min. 18 years old & HS diploma; experience working in preschool or with young
children; high work ethic, reliability, multitasking & team work abilities; preferred:
Spanish teaching ability & local residence. Send cover letter & resume with 2
references to phxpreschool@yahoo.com.
Qualified applicants only, please.
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 MEDIC
SWEETIES CANDY
Full Time Retail Sales/Cashier/
Merchandiser. Shifts 11am-7pm Must be
able to work Saturdays; min 18 or older;
able to lift up to 30lbs; customer service
experience; multi task and work well
with others; work in a fast paced high
volume environment. Apply at 1050 W
Chandler Blvd. or send your resume to
mike@sweetiescandyaz.com
480-899-4245
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
SE CHANDLER
Busy Family Practice medical office
located in southeast Chandler looking
for a medical assistant to join our team.
Experience / bilingual is bonus
480-814-1100
MOVING SALE
MOVING SALE
Moving Sale Shop -Tools, Household
Items. 7am-12pm Saturday March 22
25759 S. Mandarin Dr. Queen Creek, AZ
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FOR SALE
NOTICES
Toy Poodle found Found in the Sun Rise
Meadows area of Chandler, AZ. No collar,
no chip. If you have lost your poodle in
that area, call us and describe it.
480-648-8589
April 5 – 18, 2014
LOCAL PLUMBING COMPANY.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Call a Plumber who cares. No Job Too
Big Or Too Small. Free Estimates available in Gilbert & Chandler area.
Mention SanTan Sun News for an
Additional Discount at Time of Service,
Guaranteed! 480-734-1745.
Licensed Contractor, ROC257806.
PROFESSIONAL DRUM LESSONS!
In home drum lessons, all styles,
all levels. Learn to play from a professional working drummer with a masters
degree in performance.
717-371-4485
PEST CONTROL
VARSITY TERMITE
& PEST CONTROL
Termite and Pest Control. Home Sealing.
Residential and Commercial.
Over 22 years of experience.
AZ License #8918
Tony 602-757-8252.
tony.varsity@yahoo.com
www.varsitytermiteandpestcontrol.com
HOME REPAIRS
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
Owner Operator. Weekly Pool Service.
Equipment Repair. Filter Clean (all types).
Household Repairs. Landscape Lighting.
Many Other Services. $25 towards 1st
Service or Repair. 480-295-2617.
MyGoToPoolGuy.com
HENNESSY POOLS LLC
Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash. Vacation
Service. Weekly Service & Repair.
Filter Clean (All Types). Salt Systems.
Sand Change. Green Pool Fix. FREE
Estimates. Insured. $40 OFF Service,
Repair or Filter Clean with Mention of this
Ad. hennessypoolcare@yahoo.com,
www.hennessypools.com
480-577-2719
Member of Home Advisor.
GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
Experienced Home Repairs. Includes:
Ceiling Fans, Lighting, Picture Hanging,
Some Carpentry, Plumbing, Drywall
(minor), Painting (minor), Sink Stoppages,
Water Back Flow, Sprinkler Valves.
Most all home repairs. All Honey-Do
Lists. For prompt, clean and reasonable
services, please call Gary at
Cell 714-412-1762
or Phone 480-699-8574
POOL CLEANING
Weekly pool cleaning and maintenance
services. Weekly services starting at
$85 a month. Available weekdays
and weekends. Call Chris or email
chandlerpoolcleaning@yahoo.com
480-466-1885
DRYWALL
ALLSTAR DRYWALL & PAINTING
FOX HOME MAINTENANCE-REPAIR
IN THE EAST VALLEY
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 243297
- General Handyman Repair
- Doggie Door Installation
(doors and walls)
- Electrical (Minor)
- Plumbing (Minor)
- Irrigation Repairs
- Drywall Repairs - Stucco Repairs
- Door & Trim - and more!
Specializing in “The Small Job”
Gerald Fox, owner, 480-278-5529.
foxhome@q.com
Please see website:
www.foxhomemaintenance.com
Hang, tape & texture, popcorn removal,
water damage, cracks. Interior & exterior
painting. We make the old look like new.
30+ yrs. exp free est 602-743-6209
BBB DRYWALL, LLC
Remodeling, Drywall Repairs, Garages,
Patios, Additions, Entertainment Centers,
Popcorn Removal, Water Damage.
Residential and Commercial. Lowest
Prices Guaranteed. Licensed, Bonded,
Insured. ROC254546.
480-223-2816. bbbdrywall@hotmail.com
www. BBBDrywall.com
HOME REMODELING
OLD FASHIONED HOME CARE
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER
DM POOL SERVICE
AND ESTATE MAINTENANCE
Quality Home Repairs and Installations,
Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry.
No Job is Too Small! 35 years experience. Unlicensed, not required by law.
Bob White, 480-963-0707.
ALL HONEY-DO LISTS!
General Handyman Services.
One Call, We Do It All!
Owner does all work.
Free Estimates with Pride & Prompt
Service. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
ROC 118198.
S&I General Contracting, Inc.
Steve 602-339-4766.
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior,
Kitchen & Bath, Room Additions.
Dedicated to the beauty of your home.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured.
ROC#088929. 480-839-4452.
IN HOME PRESCHOOL
Now offering 5 day Pre-K program.
M-F 8:45 - 11:45 3 day program also
available T/W/Th 8:45 - 11:45. Caring
Mom w/Teaching Degree. Separate
Preschool Classroom. Small Class Size.
ABC’s, Music, Arts/Crafts, Group Time,
Worksheets, Peer Interaction & More!
Call Angela, 480-899-0553
Alma School & Germann area near
Cornerstone Church.
www.missangelaspreschool.vpweb.com
and read the great reviews!
PET SERVICES
DIRTY DAWG SALON
Compassionate care: specializing in
elderly, fearful, and sensitive pets.
Now offering boarding and daycare.
Check in on your pet on our Dirty Dawg
Salon Facebook page! Very flexible
scheduling! Evening hours and
weekends by appointment.
www.thedirtydawgsalon.com
602-622-0971
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.
WESLEY’S GLASS & MIRROR
Call 480-306-5113
wesleysglass.com
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC
Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best!
Family Owned and Operated. 7 days a
week/24 Hour Emergency Service.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC243721.
AFFORDABLE - Price Match Any Licensed
Competitor. ANY make or model of
Door/Opener. Spring Replacement.
FREE Safety Inspection. $50 OFF ANY
REPAIR. CALL 480-361-9700.
LPS LASHER POOL SERVICE
Weekly Pool Service/Repair; Acid Wash;
Filters; Green Pool Fix. As low as $79 per
month. 480-272-0233
APPLIANCE REPAIR
TIP | TOP APPLIANCE REPAIR
Providing quality service and repair on all
major brands of Washers, Driers,
Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves and
Dishwashers. We provide a full 1 year
warranty on all repairs. Certified,
Licensed, Insured. Visit us at
www.gototiptop.com
For service call: 480-907-4080.
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 **
Classifieds
April 5 – 18, 2014
HOME SERVICES
SIMPLY GRAND
CLEANING SERVICES
‘MOM WAS RIGHT’
APPEARANCE COUNTS!
E. Z. ELECTRIC SERVICE
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
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING
Detailed service and tidy inside your
home! 1 story-$85 2 story-$125 - up to
35 panes. Price includes inside and out.
Screens cleaned $2 each. Pressure
washing and fixture cleaning also
available. 15 years of accumulated
references! CALL RON at
480-584-1643.
RETIRED ELECTRICIAN. SMALL JOBS
WANTED. ALL WORK TO CODE.
I SHOW UP! 480-840-5384.
HOUSE CLEANING
JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING
Not enough time in a day? We Provide
Quality Professional House Cleaning.
Call for a free phone quote. Super
dependable. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly.
References avail. 18 years experience
Bonded- AG0601, Insured-46871 It’s a
CLEAR Choice!!! CALL 480-833-1027
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE
Residential and window cleaning.
Scrub bathrooms, dust furniture, kitchen,
vacuum, mop, dust blinds, doors, ceiling
fans and baseboards. We provide cleaning supplies. Periodically, one time, move
in move out. Locally owned and operated. Small crew. Over 16 years of experience. Call Edna Rodriguez for a free in
home estimate. 602-615-4933
HOUSEKEEPING
BY JENIFER SAILER
Back servicing the SanTan News Area.
Owner Operated - Independent housekeeper all supplies included unless you
have special products you prefer. Floors
are steamed instead of mopped. All wet
rags are disposed of. Don’t bring dirt
from another home into yours.
Call for pricing. Only 5 spaces available.
weekly/bi- weekly- monthly split it you
have a friend to split the appointment
with. 480-203-8267
CARPET CLEANING
HOUSE CLEANING
The lowest prices in the valley.
We provide all cleaning supplies.10 years
experience. Trustworthy and dependable.
We pay attention to details. Excellent
references. Call Vicky 480-227-1890.
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
SPRING SPECIAL! $25 OFF 1st Service.
House Cleaning Services. Residential and
Commercial Cleaning. Move-In/Out.
Window and Carpet Cleaning.
Organization: closets, cabinets, garages
and more! 20 years of 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
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.
MAGIC TOUCH CARPET CLEANING
Deep Steam Cleaning of Carpeting,
Area Rugs, Tile/Grout & Upholstery for
residential and commercial. Carpet
stretching and hot water pressure washing also available. Expect quality service
with no hidden fees. Steam cleaning of
baseboards included. We are locallyowned in Chandler. Call for an estimate
at 480-370-3333.
CLEAN CASA CLEANING
Reliable house cleaning done right the
1st time!! One-time, weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly, move-in/move-out, etc.
Same 2 person crew every time at your
house! We bring all our own supplies and
equipment. Will customize. References.
Take $10 off your first cleaning.
Call today!! Amy 602-284-3579.
PERSONAL TOUCH
HOUSECLEANING
Move in, move out, weekly, Bi-weekly,
or monthly. Detail oriented, super
dependable. 15 years experience.
I provide all supplies and equipment.
Owner operated.
Call Nancy 480-223-7326
PROFESSIONAL
HOUSE CLEANING
35 Years Experience - 20 years in the
Valley. Free estimates, local references.
All work done by non-smoking
meticulous owner.
Call Shirley 480-433-4945
MUSTANG CARPET
& TILE CLEANING
Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery
Cleaning. Family owned, truck-mounted
steam cleaning. We offer 1/2 hour appt
time frame, so no waiting around. We
include pre-spraying, mild deodorizer and
degreasers for high traffic areas at no
charge. Member BBB with A rating!
“We clean like it’s our own!”
480-688-3003.
WINDOW CLEANING
FISH WINDOW CLEANING
Spring has sprung, let us do the work,
your windows and screens will look
great: WINDOWS, SUNSCREENS,
TRACKS, Mirrors, Ceiling Fans and
Power Washing driveways, sidewalks
and patios. Call 480-962-4688 now to
secure your spot on our SPRING
cleaning schedule.
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VILLAGE PAINTING
- Interior/exterior painting
- Drywall patches and texture matched
- Faux finishes. Small jobs welcome.
Call for a free estimate. 35 years in the
Valley! ROC# 069679
480-814-1588.
www.villagepaintingaz.com
LANDSCAPING
AGUILAR LANDSCAPING
BRIGHT-N-SHINE
* Window Cleaning, Tracks included.
* Sunscreens - FREE UV Protection.
* 2 week Rain Guarantee.
* Gutter Cleaning.
* Power / Pressure Washing: Homes,
Driveways, Patios. *Cleaning Service
Available. Owner Operated. Quality Work.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. FREE Estimates.
Call Bright-n-Shine 480-557-0831
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING
1-story=$115; 2-story=$135.
Price includes removing all screens,
cleaning windows, inside and out, with
screens replaced. Screens cleaned $2.50
each. Sunscreens and rescreening.
Same day service. Call 480-201-6471
PAINTING SERVICES
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
We are your Sun Lakes premium painters
with competitive pricing for all of your
Interior and Exterior painting needs.
We were established in 1989 and love
what we do. We are an Accredited
BBB member We also do Venetian Plaster
finishes, Power washing, epoxy floors,
and wood staining. Licensed Bonded
and Insured. ROC 146231
www. Sagebrushpaintco.com
Please call Doug for your free Estimate
We accept credit cards 602-373-6306
Lawn maintenance, trimming, removals.
general clean-ups. drip/sprinkler system
installation and repair..timer system
repair. Low rates & free estimates.
Paulo Aguilar 480-206-0291
SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIRS
Aqua Masters. System Check-Ups,
Troubleshooting, Repairs, Maintenance,
Leak Detection, Low Pressure, Valves,
Timers, Heads, System-Add-ons.
Call 480-478-0073. 30 YRS EXPERIENCE.
AquaMastersAz.com
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
New/remodel plans are all our studio
does. www.kozikdesign.com
See our website, love us in person.
Call Capability Andrew 480-474-4677.
All designs are not created equal.
Remember, “In the long run, a good
design saves you money.”
Serving metro Phoenix since 1974.
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.
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
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Updated daily in real time.
Call Dave Richter,
CRS, Realtor at 602-432-5253
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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR
Realtor in the South Chandler
community specializing in East Valley
home sales and rentals. Dedicated to
creating a positive experience while
meeting your real estate needs.
Visit www.lesleyseastvalleyhomes.com
to search homes in your area.
Lesley Kotlarz,
Owner/REALTOR,
Pinnacle West Properties LLC
480-414-8012
COMPLETE YARD CARE
Yard Maintenance - Weekly, Biweekly or
Monthly. We actually show up! Providing
reliable, friendly, honest service for over
10 years. English speaking crews.
Credit cards accepted.
Please call Complete Yard Care for
a free estimate. 480-897-8807
TREE WORK SPECIALS
A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC
REAL ESTATE
All types of tree work performed.
Thinning, pruning, removals, palms.
You name it we do it. Arborist on staff.
Best prices in town! Free estimates.
Mention this ad to receive 10% off.
Call Tom at 480-436-2337.
Licensed, bonded and Insured.
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
VACATION RENTAL
COOL PRESCOTT GETAWAY
This 2bdrm/1bath downtown remodeled
cottage has it all! High-speed internet,
washer/dryer, fully furnished/equipped,
putting green. Short 2 block walk to
Breakfast & shops on the square.
Hiking & fishing nearby. Fenced in yard,
pets OK. Call Today! 4 Bedroom Custom
Home in the Pines (1 mile to square) also
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928-273-1702
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New Gastro Pub & Brewery
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Sunday @ 4PM
Happy Hour
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$6 Signature Drinks
$4 Craft Beer
$5 Nosh: Mini Poutine,
Special 2-item 8-inch Pizza
Over 50 Tropical
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Wall St.
Fry Rd.
Oregon
Garden Seating • Rooftop Bar
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Friday Fish
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480-726-9015
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480-802-0440
Gilbert & Germann
480-786-4577
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Call The Pete Dijkstra Team Today! 480-582-9777
PIN# 2021
Call The Pete Dijkstra Team Today! 480-582-9777
PIN# 2008
Infinity
IT'S THE HOME WITHIN A HOME
YOU'VE WANTED!
The main home has 3 BDR'S, den, 2 BTH'S & 2 Car
Garage & seamlessly there's a 2nd Suite with it's own
Kitchenette, living room, BDR, Bath & 1 Car Garage. Best of
all every things included, wireless security, structured
wiring, Granite & more. Just $379,000 in Gilbert.
Call The Pete Dijkstra Team Today! 480-582-9777
PIN# 2032
Pete Dijkstra
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*Subject to qualifying terms conditions and availability of loan program. *All new homes are subject to price adjustments and incentive reductions until time of accepted contract. Homes pictured may be the actual model homes offered by the builder and are for illustration purposes only.