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June 15 – July 5, 2013
www.SanTanSun.com
Police chief looks forward
to next chapter in life
CUSD postpones
‘Pay for Participation’ plan
By Tracy House
The process to consider “Pay for
Participation” in the Chandler Unified
School District was postponed after
the school board decided that more
information was needed to make an
informed decision about the proposal.
In an action item at the May 22
governing board meeting, the board
directed district administration to
“work with the principals, staff
and booster leaders to determine
the current financial needs of the
various programs; develop policies
and guidelines for staff and booster
clubs to follow when assessing fees in
the future; and promote consistency
across the district and at the same
time allow flexibility for a site or a
specific program to pursue a unique
opportunity for students.”
Robert Rice, CUSD school board
member, says, “Our concern is that
students have a chance to participate.
I don’t want to exclude students based
on their socio-economic conditions
from participating in those programs.
And as things came to light, it was
more of a concern, not over maybe
just $50 or $100 we might be asking
parents to provide for the program for
see Pay for participation page 7
RETIRING WITH PLANS: Police Chief Sherry Kiyler plans to keep herself busy—even after she retires. STSN photo
by Lynette Carrington.
By Lynette Carrington
Chandler Police Chief Sherry Kiyler
is a woman of exceptional drive and
character. Since she settled into her
position in 2004, Kiyler has proven to
be an inspiration to others in her line
of work. Now, she has plans to retire
this month.
Her career in law enforcement humbly
began in the early 1970s. She started in
the civilian ranks of law enforcement
working as a dispatcher. After a few
years in college, she dropped her
education major to focus on her career.
When she turned 21, she opted to test
to become a police officer and met her
goal at 22.
“I spent 31 years with the City of
Phoenix as a police officer, starting
as a patrol officer, then a sergeant,
lieutenant, commander, retired in ’04 as
a commander in Phoenix and took the
chief’s position here,” Kiyler explains.
At the time, few women were involved
in law enforcement, but Kiyler knew it
was her calling.
“If I were going back 40 years
knowing what I know now, it would be
a conscious decision to do what I did
because it has been that meaningful for
me,” she notes.
Given that she frequently came up
against naysayers and opposition in a
see Police chief page 6
HAMILTON MARCHING BAND: Programs such as band, cheer and pom have brought their concerns about the
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Comedy helps woman tackle life with disabilities
FIRST MEMOIR:
Tina Klingseis
recently published
her memoir
“Footloose and
Fancy Free: Living
Life Out on a
Limb” about her
experiences living
without a right foot
and two fingers
on her right hand.
Submitted photo.
By Meghan McCoy
Tina Klingseis was trying to fall asleep
in April 2011 when comedic versions of
childhood memories flooded her mind.
So she put pen to paper and compiled
the stories, thinking it would be the
perfect gift for her three children.
That direction changed once Klingseis
shared the dozen stories with friends.
With their encouragement, she submitted
the memoir to publishing houses.
“I submitted it for fun to see if
anything would come out it,” says
Klingseis, an Arizona native who lives in
Chandler with her husband, Michael, and
their children. “Tate Publishing actually
called me. I laughed, cried and thought
it was great. It was very exciting.”
The collection of stories, dubbed
“Footless and Fancy Free: Living Life Out
on a Limb,” begins with her mother’s
tough delivery of Tina; her mother’s
tailbone was broken to finish the
delivery. Upon birth, Klingseis was swept
away by doctors before her parents
could see and hold her because they did
not know what was wrong.
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“I was born with half of a right foot
and missing fingers on my right hand,” she
recalls. In addition, Klingseis experienced
a heart murmur and a problem with her
tongue soon after birth.
A year later, once doctors understood
the condition, the Shriners agreed to
pay for all of her medical care. The
service organization also purchased an
artificial leg for Klingseis as Utah doctors
amputated half of her foot above the
ankle bone so Klingseis could use her
first prosthesis before she was age 2.
The childhood memories, she explains,
began to surface in kindergarten. She
remembers a game she used to play
with her friends on top of a grassy hill.
Klingseis would remove her skate with
her leg still attached and the group
would take turns rolling it down the
hill to see how far it would go before
tipping over.
“The book is just about funny stories
about my life,” Klingseis says.
Her memoir, which hit stores May 7, is
written from positive point of view and
highlights how to be happy with God’s
creations. Klingseis says it is important
to embrace who you are because
everyone has their own insecurities and
struggles they must overcome.
“It’s more of finding the joy in the
struggles and finding the joys in the
trials,” she says, adding that the more
you are able to laugh at yourself
the easier it becomes and the more
comfortable people become.
The joy was eventually found through
the help of her parents, especially her
mother, who was encouraging. Klingseis
F E AT U R E STO R I E S
At Center for the Arts, show is also behind the scenes . . . . . community . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Chandler Chamber honors ‘best and brightest’ . . . . . . . . . . . . business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Kiddie camp combines computers, creative crafts . . . . . . . . youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
Whiskey Rose brings country style to S. Chandler . . . . . . . . . neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43
This summer, Chandler Art Walk moves indoors . . . . . . . . . . . arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 58
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Directory . . . . . . 68-69
Classifieds . . . . . . 70-71
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Dogs and cats are county’s responsibility
Chickens, rezoning, budgets also on agenda
An agreement for Maricopa County
Animal Care and Control Service to
provide Chandler with animal control
services has been extended to 2018
by the Chandler City Council. The
agreement includes the maintenance,
control and impoundment or
destruction of unclaimed or vicious
dogs and cats, including vaccination and
licensing of dogs and rabies control.
The council tabled until July 11 an
ordinance to amend the city code to
permit residents to raise chickens on
single family lots, requesting more
research about possibly incorporating an
administrative permitting process into
the amendment.
Tentatively approved was the rezoning
of a 1.5-acre parcel located south of the
southeast comer of Ray and McQueen
roads to allow development of a 20-unit
townhouse project on the property
instead of the mini-storage facility
previously planned.
Also tentatively adopted was an
annual operating and capital budget of
$803,931,786 for fiscal year 2013-14 and
a 10-year capital improvement program
budget of $935,876,207 for fiscal year
2014-2023.
Approved by the council was a $3
million grant application by the East
Valley Jewish Community Center to help
fund the construction of a Center for
Holocaust Education and Human Dignity
that will offer education and outreach
programs on the Holocaust and other
genocides. Also approved was a $65,400
grant application to the Gila Indian
River Community to fund the purchase
of an accessible mini-bus to provide
transportation for youth and adults with
disabilities and for seniors who wish to
attend recreation programs that require
transportation.
New paving machine
The council approved the purchase of
an asphalt paving machine for $117,935
to replace the paver in use since 1992
and awarded a $979,947 construction
contract to JPCI Services for the repair
of 63 damaged or deteriorating sewer
manholes in the wastewater collection
system.
Larry Jerdee, utility systems operator,
was recognized for 25 years of service.
Dave Bigos, mayor and council
assistant, and police officer
Nannette Martinez-Rathers
were honored for their
service of 20 and 10 years
respectively.
Councilmember Rick
Heumann congratulated
graduating high school
seniors, noting that
three students from
Chandler have been
awarded Flinn
Scholarships, which
he says are an
intensely competitive and prestigious
merit-based award that provides a
comprehensive educational package to
an Arizona public university.
A representative from the American
Heart Association, Cayci Oliver,
presented the city’s Wellness Committee
with the association’s “Fit-Friendly
Worksite Gold Award” in recognition of
the committee’s efforts to promote a
healthier Chandler workforce.
For a complete list of actions taken,
visit chandleraz.gov/agendas. For
previous council meeting minutes, call
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as replayed, on Chandler Channel 11 and
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SRP holds more
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A series of SRP open house
meetings is scheduled to be held
June 19 and 20 regarding the
proposed Price Road Corridor 230kV
transmission project.
Open houses will be held from 10
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Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes; 5 to 7
p.m. Wed., June 19, at Gethsemane
Lutheran Church, 1035 E. Guadalupe
Rd., Tempe; and 5 to 8 p.m. Thu., June
20, at Hamilton High School, 3700 S.
Arizona Ave., Chandler, to share route
alternatives that have been removed
based on siting criteria, construction
feasibility and alternatives still
undergoing evaluation.
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
SRP donates $94,500 SRP giving away summer shade trees
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Contributions based on employee
hours volunteered
Salt River Project employees are turning their
volunteer hours into much-needed funds for the
nonprofit organizations they assist through the SRP
Dollars for Doers program.
The program contributes funds, ranging from $250 to
$1,000, directly to community nonprofits based on the
number of volunteer hours donated during the 2012
calendar year by SRP employees. The grant program
is designed to provide funding to nonprofit agencies
that are also supported by the volunteer efforts of SRP
employees.
“SRP has a distinct heritage built upon responding
to the needs of our customers and the communities in
which they live, and we recognize the value of providing
support to organizations whose programs are improving
the lives of our community,” says Jen Martyn, who
manages the SRP program.
SRP donated $94,500 to 106 nonprofit agencies in
which 141 SRP employees donated more than 29,000
hours of their time and experience in cities throughout
the Valley, including Chandler and Gilbert.
Employees contributed to their community in a
number of ways, including coaching youth football,
baseball, soccer and swimming; providing children
with special needs horse therapy rides, ushering during
arts and cultural events, preparing meals for those in
need, mentoring and providing leadership to youth and
assisting schools through parent-teacher organizations
and booster clubs.
SRP customers can receive up to two desert-adapted
shade trees after attending a workshop about how
to select, plant and care for the trees to increase
survivability and maximize energy savings. The saplings
range in height from 4 to 6 feet.
According to SRP, planting desert-adapted trees
in energy-saving locations can reduce cooling costs,
improve air quality and lower the urban heat effect
without the use of a lot of water. Shaded walls can be
10 to 35 degrees cooler than exposed walls during the
hottest time of the day. Shade trees produce oxygen
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Fans Bowl-o-Rama is being held 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sun.,
June 23 at the McRay Plaza Lanes in Chandler to raise
awareness and funds for homeless students.
“Fans provides basic daily living necessities as well
as much-needed school supplies that are not federally
funded through other programs, allowing families
to use their limited financial resources for other
necessities like food and shelter. Most of these families
have one common goal, keeping their children in
school so they realize value of education,” says George
Macedon, executive director of Fans Across America.
According to Macedon, there were more than 450
homeless students in Chandler last year. He says that
families struggle every day with balancing financial
obligations and daily living necessities.
“We measure success by the number of families and
homeless students we assist and how quickly we can
respond to the need,” he says.
The Fans Across America Charitable Foundation,
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Celebrating 11 years of service.
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Police chief from page 1
male-dominated field, Kiyler has emerged
as an iconic figure in public safety.
In 2007, she helped found the East
Valley Police Chiefs Association. Police
chiefs in the East Valley met informally
before she assumed her position. As one
who admittedly likes structure, Kiyler
suggested the group become more
formal and, with the collaboration of
other chiefs, formed the association.
“We meet every other month and we
work together to address the issues,”
states Kiyler. “Crime doesn’t stop at
my borders and I believe strongly in
partnerships and relationships.”
Although she humbly does not want
to take credit for it, Chandler’s crime rate
is down 40% since 2003 and from 2011
to 2012, dropped an additional 11%. This
is considerable, given the East Valley’s
explosive growth in the past decade.
“That’s because there are incredible
men and women here who look for
different ways to impact crime...
everyone plays a part,” Kiyler explains.
“I’ve enjoyed working with Chief Kiyler
the last two and a half years,” Chandler
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny says. “She’s done
a really good job and the city is well
respected in the public safety ranks
because of her and her troop’s efforts.”
Two police substations have been
built in Chandler since 2004. “We now
provide better services to the west part
of Chandler and south Chandler,” notes
Kiyler. When she took over her position,
there were issues with radios and with
records. Her love of structure kicked
in and she helped correct those issues,
making many areas of the department
run more efficiently. With the help of
Community
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CITY OF CHANDLER LEADER: Police Chief Sherry
Kiyler will retire at the end of June. Submitted photo
a bond initiative, all the radios were
replaced.
“At one time, I was told our records
management system was comprised
of 88 components that didn’t work
with each other. The new system we
implemented a couple years ago has
been challenging for employees because
it’s a big change, but two years from now,
they’ll be wondering how they ever did
without,”’ Kiyler explains.
Tibshraeny adds, “I’ve watched her
in public settings interacting with her
troops and in different ceremonial
settings. The true passion and love that
she has for the men and women of her
says she finally reached a point in her life
where she decided she was not going to
use her disability as an excuse anymore.
Unfortunately her mother died during
the book’s editing process and she only
had the opportunity to read the first
chapter; Klingseis dedicated the book
to her, who taught her not to let other
department always comes through
as well as her commitment to the
volunteers in her department. That’s
something that’s always struck me in a
very positive way.”
Kiyler has hired 200 staff members—
and promoted dozens more—of the
500 people that are employed with the
Chandler Police Department.
“I hope one of the accomplishments
is that I’ve hired really good people
to be the future of this organization,”
she states. Keeping a positive rapport
with the public has also been a value of
Kiyler’s that she has integrated into her
philosophies.
“We’re judged at least as much, if not
more, by how we do things than what
we actually do,” explains Kiyler. It is a
legacy of character that she hopes lives
on within the department.
Looking forward to retirement, Kiyler
will remain busy. “I don’t think I’ll be
retired, retired, as in ‘do nothing,’” she
says. She intends on pursuing her hobby
of making stained glass, traveling and
spending more time with her children
and grandchildren. She also plans to
stay involved with two of her favorite
organizations, Parents of Murdered
Children and Special Olympics.
“I may do some consulting. I may do
some teaching. But for right now, I don’t
have a plan and I don’t want one. When
I get up the day after I retire, if I want to
sleep until 10 o’clock, I’m sleeping until
10 o’clock,” quips Kiyler.
Lynette Carrington is a freelance
writer who lives in the East Valley. She
can be reached at news@santansun.com.
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people’s beliefs get her down. Now, she
laughs off these circumstances.
“I laugh at it and not let stuff bother
me,” she says.
Meghan McCoy is a freelancer who
formerly lived in the East Valley. She can
be reached at news@santansun.com.
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Pay for participation from page 1
ROBERT RICE, CUSD BOARD MEMBER: CUSD board
has asked for more information before they make
a decision on the “Pay for Participation” proposal.
Submitted photo.
participation, but the $1,700 boosters
ask for and what that effect has on
students’ and parents’ ability to have
their kids participate in those programs.”
The “Pay for Participation” proposal is
a fee for interscholastic athletics, cheer/
pom and marching band. Fees would
be used to offset some of the costs
of running the interscholastic athletic
programs. However, there was concern
from some booster organizations that
the additional fees would prohibit
some students from being able to
participate. CUSD remains the only
district in the East Valley not charging
the participation fee.
Marcus Williams, CUSD athletic
director, explains the task at hand is
getting guidelines in place. He continues,
when all the information is understood
and public, and being applied, the board
will have an opportunity to review the
findings and decide on the “Pay for
Participation” proposal.
“They want this information first
and foremost to figure out how can
we be the best support to all the
programs,” Williams mentions. “In a
sense, creating policies and guidelines
so that everybody is speaking the same
language and there’s transparency out
there, that’s the first step, which I think
is a great idea.”
Rice says the board is trying to get
a handle on how money is brought in,
allocated and used throughout the
teams. “We were looking to better
understand and make sure it’s equitable
beyond just a small group of folks
outside the district who determine,
to some extent, whether kids can
participate in the program or not.”
Because these are district-sanctioned
opportunities, Rice explains, the board
wants to make sure, within the district,
there is equity and ability for kids to
participate. This prompted the board to
take the time to study the proposal and
talk to the various booster groups to see
what kind of comprehensive policies
could be put together.
Administration goes out of its way
to listen to the parents’ groups, Rice
mentions. “We really feel that parents
are partners in this. That doesn’t mean
MARCUS WILLIAMS, CUSD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:
Williams says the board felt there were different
areas that needed to be addressed first before “Pay
for Participation” was reconsidered next spring.
Submitted photo.
that everybody is going to be happy with
this at the end of the day next spring
with the policies.”
But, Rice continues, everybody will
have an opportunity to provide input
and look at different options and come
up with the best practical plan.
Rice says that there will be another
override initiative in front of the voters
this November and if it fails, as it did last
year, he thinks the board will probably
look more aggressively at implementing
the “Pay for Participation” fee.
Williams is working with Craig Gilbert,
assistant superintendent of secondary,
to compile the information to present
to the board. “The next several months
should be very interesting in what we
come up with and what we develop,
and again it’s at a dialogue status right
now, and it will be creating and working
with all the individuals to create those
policies and guidelines for the district,”
Williams explains. Administration will
work with boosters and principals
to determine financial needs for the
programs, to see if there is anything
extra that the district can do and to find
out what parents are being assessed or
asked to fundraise.
“The main thing is to promote
consistency across the district,” Williams
continues. “So in district, the site, the
coaches, the booster members are
all talking, we’re all transparent, we
know what’s going on and if you look
from campus to campus, you see some
consistency across the board.”
Administration will come back to the
board in the spring with the findings and
recommendations on policy changes.
“We are very fortunate to have a very
thorough and understanding board
that really wants to know, wants to
be informed, before they make a big
decision like ‘Pay for Participation,’”
Williams says. “The board is making a
very informed and hard decision.”
Tracy House is a freelance writer living
in Ironwood Vistas with her husband
and four children. She can be reached at
Tracy@SanTanSun.com.
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At Center for the Arts, show is also behind the scenes
WELCOME TO CHANDLER: From the outside, all looks shipshape at the Chandler Center for the Arts, which is due
to a dedicated staff that works on a huge checklist of what needs to be accomplished “behind the scenes” before
the center is show ready. Submitted photo
Thousands of patrons have enjoyed a
broad range of programming, including
concerts, dance, comedy, drama and
many other special events during the
past 24 years at the Chandler Center for
the Arts. Much of what is seen is in the
spotlight or on the stage, but there is
more to what makes a show come alive.
There is a huge checklist of what
needs to be accomplished “behind
the scenes” before the center is show
ready. Michelle Mac Lennan, the center’s
assistant manager, is one of a handful
of employees involved in each show’s
pre-production. Some of her tasks
include coordinating the contract,
payment and deposits for artist fees and
arranging ground transportation, hotels
and catering for the artists and their
production crew. Because each artist
and show is separate and distinct, they
each have unique requirements per their
contract. For example, when the circus
rolls into town in December, Mac Lennan
no longer is coordinating the event for a
stage, but rather a one-ring circus on the
West lawn.
“With a circus, I include ordering
cotton candy and bales of hay and
straw for the horses to my list, as well
as making sure I coordinate health
inspections, show schedules, portable
restrooms and Dumpsters,” she says.
Before the doors open for any show,
the center is hard at work spreading
the news about upcoming shows. Judi
Johnson, marketing coordinator, and her
staff work hard to publicize the shows.
A week before the show, Johnson pulls
together the playbill, which includes
the artist biography and program copy.
She also ensures that all the center
members and sponsors are recognized in
the playbill. On the day of the show, the
marketing team sets up the information
square in the center of the foyer to
distribute information about upcoming
events, the membership program, details
about multiple fundraising events and any
special promotions they may be doing.
Once the show begins, Johnson listens
and watches the show from all points of
the audience to ensure that the quality
of sound and lighting is good. Enter
Jimmie Byrd. As the senior production
coordinator, Byrd schedules the staging
crews and show preparations, making
sure everyone who is responsible
behind the scenes are in place for the
performances. Byrd coordinates a staff
of three, including himself, and an oncall crew that can number as many as 20
technicians, depending on the show. He
makes sure that all aspects of the show
are ready by curtain time, which includes
a lighting and sound check. If a sound
or light issue occurs, he is contacted to
manage a solution.
Additionally, due to his longevity
with the center, Byrd takes the lead on
facility upgrades with the production
equipment and a good portion of guest
amenities. Byrd has a few rules that drive
his work: It’s only a show. Nobody’s life
should ever be put at risk for a show.
How staff accomplishes the job, as long
as it is done safely, is less important
than getting it done before the audience
walks into the theater.
“We are in the business of providing
Traci Tartaglio
entertainment to the public. We need
to enjoy what we are doing, so the
audience can enjoy the show,” Byrd says.
Coordinating volunteers and
custodians to help with the “front-ofhouse” services is another essential part
of a performance. This includes security,
police services, parking, bartenders,
concessionaires and setting up the gift
shop for merchandise sales. Catering is
organized for the day of show, and the
lobby is prepped to serve as a gift shop
for merchandise sales.
Another important aspect of putting
on a show is food and beverage service.
While the audience is inside the
theater enjoying the first act of the
performance, warm buttery popcorn
begins to burst and the soda begins
to flow. Once the doors open for
intermission, the staff goes to work
managing orders and delivering snacks.
After the intermission rush concludes,
the center’s staff prepares for the postshow cleanup and VIP meet and greets.
From the moment a show is booked,
to the close of the curtains, the staff
at Chandler Center for the Arts is hard
at work making the show seem like a
seamless process. It may not be always
be easy, but the audience enjoyment
makes every show worth their efforts.
To catch a show at the Chandler
Center for the Arts, call 480-782-2680
or visit chandlercenter.org. To follow the
center on social media, visit facebook.
com/ChandlerCenterfortheArts and
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2014 Classic Entertainment Series
Jimmie Byrd—Senior Production Coordinator
There are five shows in the 2014 Classic Entertainment Series at the
Chandler Center for the Arts. The series ticket price—$166, $196 and $226—
includes all five shows and guarantees the same seats for all shows. Single
tickets are also on sale. For more information, call 480-782-2680.
• Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 25, 2014. Tickets: $48,
$58 and $68—SAG Lifetime Achievement Award winner, star of the 1960s hit
TV show “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and movies like “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Mary
Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Fitzwilly.” Van Dyke will walk the
audience through his extraordinary 60 years in show business and sing tunes
from his stage and screen work.
• Jeanne Robertson, Humorist, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 1, 2014.
Tickets: $28, $32 and $38—This Southern 6-foot, 2-inch Hall
of Fame speaker was interviewed by CBS correspondent
Morley Safer on “60 Minutes,” has produced six humor DVDs
in the last 12 years, is heard daily on Sirius/XM Radio’s Family
Comedy Channels and has YouTube clips that have had more
than 13.5 million hits.
• The Texas Tenors, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15, 2014.
Tickets: $32, $36 and $42—more than 100 million
people from around the world tuned in to NBC’s
“America’s Got Talent” in 2009 to see The Texas Tenors
become the highest-ranking vocal group in the history
of the show. From Alabama to Puccini, John Hagen,
Marcus Collins and JC Fisher bring their unique blend of
country, gospel and classical to the stage.
• Debbie Reynolds, 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 1, 2014. Tickets: $38,
$42 and $48—“Singin’ in the Rain” set Reynolds on the path
to fame. Other notable successes included “Tammy and the
Bachelor” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” She recently
played Katherine Heigl’s feisty grandmother in “One for the
Money” and can be seen playing Liberace’s mother in the HBO
movie “Behind the Candelabra.”
• Yakov Smirnoff, 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 15, 2014.
Tickets: $40, $44 and $50—Smirnoff is on the road,
taking a break from his very own theater in Branson,
Mo. The funny philosopher brings unique insights into
life, family and these United States. As Yakov says,
“Only In America can a Russian and a Japanese own
a theater in the middle of the Ozarks!” His comedy
focuses on the dynamics between men and women.
Jimmie Byrd’s interest in
theater started as far back as
high school. Now, as senior
production coordinator for the
Chandler Center for the Arts,
his experiences have served
him well. As a 1977 graduate of
Mesa High School, Byrd credits
a friend for sparking this
interest when he suggested
that the two should take an acting class.
“That led to being cast in several
productions in high school,” Byrd says. “I
continued this interest in college and at
Mesa Community College. I initially was
cast in the first few plays for which I tried
out. After a brief period, I stopped being the
new kid in town and the roles stopped being
offered. I feel Kirstie Alley’s pain.”
Eventually, he was asked to stage manage
one of the shows. Although he didn’t think
he did a very good job, he found that he
enjoyed working on putting all the varied
pieces together to make a complete show.
“Jon Valpey and Lyn Dutson were
instrumental in fostering an understanding
that there was more to entertainment
than being the one onstage. I continued
my pursuit of technical entertainment
at Northern Arizona University receiving
my bachelor’s degree in the early 1980s. I
worked at several local theaters as staff or
freelance designer, as well as a stint with
ASU School of Theatre when I got out of
school.”
He explains that while he was at ASU, one
of the students mentioned that Chandler
was looking for staff for the new arts center
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they were building. He applied
and has been working at the
center since July 17, 1989.
When asked to describe what
he does for the center, he says,
“On my LinkedIn profile, I allude
to being a proficient cat herder
and kitten juggler. While not
technically precise, I believe that
is a fairly apt description of my
work.” It seems Byrd has been around too
many comedians at the center.
“My duties don’t permit me to do as much
creative design work as I might like, so I have
learned to enjoy providing a venue where
young people can explore their interests in
the performing arts and pursue careers in
this crazy field. It’s all good.”
Byrd refers to the partnership between the
city and the Chandler Unified School District.
In a unique arrangement, the center opened
in 1989 as a shared facility. The collaboration
allows students at Chandler High School
to learn and enjoy the center as part of the
school and allows the city to showcase the
center as the only large indoor cultural venue
in Chandler. It also is one of only a few venues
in the Valley that is able to provide quality
programming at a highly competitive cost.
What is the most interesting part of
working backstage at the CCA?
“Truly, there is never a dull moment,” Byrd
says. “Working at the center is the antithesis
of dull or mundane. Some days, I actually
long for a bit of monotony.”
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Test your trivia
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9 p.m. Sun., June 23
at Coach & Willie’s,
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downtown Chandler.
Topics include
history, politics,
entertainment and sports.
Cost to participate is $20 per person;
a group of four is $60. All proceeds
will assist in underwriting a Youth
Ambassador Exchange for students to
travel to Tullamore, Ireland next summer.
Register online or learn more at
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Learn how to
be a teacher
Prospective teachers are invited to
attend an information session about
the Arizona State Board of Education’s
online certification program, Wed., June
26 at Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona
Ave. in Chandler. A local representative
of the Arizona Center for Teacher
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To preregister, visit azteacherprep.
org/event. For information, call Cisco
Valenzuela at 520-869-0167 or email
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‘Maximize Your Impact’ in June, earn
free Whataburger
For the third summer, Valley
Volkswagen dealers are partnering with
United Blood Services (UBS) to sponsor
the “Drive Away a Hero” campaign.
All blood donors through Sat., Aug. 31
will be automatically entered to win a
2013 Passat S. Donors will also receive a
bonus entry card for two more chances
to win.
Those who will be helped by the
campaign are people like Rachel, a
16-year-old leukemia survivor and
blood transfusion recipient who is
excited about learning to drive this
summer. Her mom, Therese, often
thought about what would happen if
the transfusions that Rachel required
at Phoenix Children’s Hospital had not
been available.
“Blood donors are true heroes to my
daughter,” Therese says. “She would
not be where she is today without their
selfless gift.” Today, Rachel is a healthy,
active Chandler teenager who loves art,
music and science.
During the three-month summer
campaign UBS hopes to attract more
than 50,000 donors to save lives in
Arizona hospitals.
Free burger for MAX donors
Donors who “maximize their impact”
at any of United Blood Services six Valley
donor centers in June receive a voucher
for a free Whataburger, compliments of
Whataburger. MAX donors help United
Blood Services better meet the daily
needs of Arizona hospital patients by
giving the automated donation procedure
that is most needed based on their blood
type and physical attributes. Donors of
all blood types are needed, especially
O negative, the universal blood type
that can be substituted for others in
emergencies.
Whataburger saw the partnership
with United Blood Services as a great
opportunity to reach out the community.
“Whataburger is very excited about
this initiative, we believe in giving back
to the communities we serve,” says Jenny
Colon, regional marketing manager for
Whataburger. “We hope this partnership
will be an opportunity to increase blood
donations for United Blood Services
and also a way to thank Whataburger
customers for their donation.”
UBS has been Arizona’s nonprofit
community blood provider since 1943
and serves patients in nearly 60 Arizona
hospitals. The UBS network is one of
the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit
blood service organizations, and is a
founding member of America’s Blood
Centers and the American Association
of Blood Banks. For more information,
visit UnitedBloodServicesAZ.org. The
Chandler Donor Center is located at
1989 W. Elliot Rd. For a blood donation
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Free on-site evaluations are available
for Chandler water customers wishing to
learn how to save money and water.
The audits evaluate water-using
fixtures, hardware, equipment,
landscaping and management practices
to determine the efficiency of water use.
Once an audit is requested, a Chandler
Water Conservation Specialist tours the
property to show customers how they
can locate leaks and learn practical ways
to repair them. Money-saving rebate
and inventive
information is also
provided.
Last year, 199
Chandler water
audit participants
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million gallons
of water after
following advice
from the City’s water conservation staff.
A separate program for homeowner
associations and commercial properties
is also available, and includes
preparation of a water budget to help
determine landscape water efficiency.
Eight water budgets tracked in 2012
resulted in an estimated savings of
7,963,000 gallons of water.
Water audits can be scheduled
between 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays
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Water drive benefits
extreme heat emergency plan
Ford and Big Surf are collection partners
Valley residents will receive a buyone, get-one-free voucher to Big Surf
Waterpark when they drop off a case of
bottled water, 20-, 24- or larger ounce
bottles, at a Ford dealership through
June 16. Earnhardt Ford at 7300 W.
Orchid Lane in Chandler and San Tan
Ford at 1429 Motorplex Loop in Gilbert
are participating.
Ford Motor Co. and Big Surf
Waterpark have teamed up with the
Salvation Army to launch their Escape
the Heat Water Drive, taking
place at all 11 Phoenix area
Ford dealerships.
The collection is in support
of the Salvation Army’s
Extreme Heat Emergency
Plan, which was launched in
2006 to distribute water and
provide respite and safety information
to those in need at mobile hydration
stations in Metro Phoenix on days with
excessive heat warnings.
Weather-related deaths
According to the Arizona Department
of Health Services, approximately 1,500
weather-related deaths from exposure to
heat have occurred in Arizona since 1992.
The 2013 Ford Escape, the impetus for
the water drive, is actually made from
water bottles, because the carpeting
of each Escape includes the equivalent
of 25 20-ounce plastic bottles. Those
who donate cases of water to the drive
will get to test out the Escape’s handsfree power lift gate, which is enabled
by motion technology used in today’s
video game systems. A gentle kicking
motion under the center of the rear
bumper activates, unlocks and raises
the lift gate when the driver has the
Escape key fob in their pocket or purse.
The same process closes the hatch.
The maximum number of vouchers a
person can receive and redeem at one
time is four, for a donation
of four cases of water. The
vouchers will be available at
the Ford dealership where
the donation is made and
are redeemable at Big Surf
Waterpark this summer. Each
dealership has 200 discounted
vouchers to give away.
Goal is 48,000 bottles
Ford’s goal is to collect 2,000 cases,
equivalent to 48,000 bottles of water,
during the two-week drive in support of
the Salvation Army’s goal of collecting
300,000 water bottles. Ford will seed
the drive with a $1,000 donation toward
purchasing cases of water courtesy
of Ford’s Operation Better World
campaign in Phoenix.
For more information, call Earnhardt
Ford at 602-893-0000 or San Tan Ford
at 480-621-3700.
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White Water donates 21,000 bottles of water
Heat Relief Campaign needs more
To help bring some relief to the
scorching heat and dry summer days,
White Water, a local bottled water and
purification company, is donating 21,000
bottles of water to the Central Arizona
Shelter Services (CASS) in support of the
Heat Relief Campaign. The water
will be distributed at CASS from
through September.
The campaign, to collect
bottled water and money to help
hydrate the homeless, is one
of several nonprofit campaigns
working together in support of a
larger program called ThirstAid.
The collaboration involves multiple
homeless service providers, including
CASS and Lodestar Day Resource Center.
“We hand out more than 840 bottles
of water a day, so we’re thankful to
companies like White Water that are able
to donate large quantities of water. It is
with their help that CASS is able to keep
the homeless community healthy and
hydrated during the hot summer months,”
says Irene Agustin, director of fund
development at CASS.
CASS provides shelter, food, clothing
and social services to nearly 10,000 people
who are experiencing homelessness in the
Valley. CASS accepts financial
donations and in-kind donations
of bottled water, sunscreen,
clothing and hats.
For more information or to
make a donation, call 602417-9800 or email heatrelief@
cassaz.org or visit cassaz.org.
White Water is also helping
families stay cool and hydrated this
summer by hosting a series of free family
water play events called Summer Splash.
The free day of play and water safety
event is touring different cities every
Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
Chandler Summer Splash event is Sat., June
22. Visit summersplashaz.com or facebook.
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Test the waters at educational clinic
Educational environmental water
clinics will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.
Thu., June 27 and Thu., Jul. 25 at the
Environmental Education Center, 4050 E.
Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. both
evenings. The clinics are presented by
a local health team of educators and
water experts, including Dr. Gail Kopin of
Alternative Health Associates of Gilbert.
Participants may bring their own water
in for free testing for pharmaceuticals,
chlorine, chloramines, disinfectants,
disinfectant by-products, nitrates,
herbicides, pesticides, heavy metal,
arsenic, lead, uranium, aluminum, VOC,
plastics, inorganic chemicals and gasoline
and other fuels.
To learn more, call the Environmental
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
SanTan Sun Chronicles
Recognizing that hundreds of children in the Valley
area often go hungry during the summer without regular
school lunches, Caliber Collision is launching its second
annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive, through June 21 to
support the St. Mary’s Food Bank.
In addition to the food items, Caliber Collision is
making a corporate matching donation of up to $20,000,
based on the amount collected by its employees.
“Our goal is to restore the rhythm of our customers’
lives by repairing their vehicles. Similarly, our goal
with this food drive is to restore the rhythm of regular
meals for needy children,” says David Goldstein, Caliber
Collision vice president. “We urge our customers,
suppliers and the general public to join us by
contributing.”
Caliber Collision employees have challenged each other
to surpass last year’s food drive totals, and have set a
nationwide goal of collecting enough food items and cash
donations to provide 232,000 meals for at-risk children.
Nonperishable food items or cash donations can be
dropped off at the Caliber Collision, at 876 N. Abalone Dr.
in Gilbert
The food bank cannot accept glass or open containers,
perishable or homemade items.
For more information, call 480-926-4111 or visit
calibercollision.com.
Chandler native Marla F.
Everett was named to the Arizona
Humanities Council’s volunteer
Board of Directors, which, the
organization states, is made
up of members who share a
commitment to enhancing the
cultural life of Arizona in pursuit
of a just and civil society, and
whose background, expertise and contacts provide the tools
it needs to remain a successful, dynamic and entrepreneurial
organization. She graduated from Arizona State University with
a degree in English and music education, and then enrolled
in graduate school at the University of Utah. During her 14
relocations across the United States, she taught secondary
English, music and was an organist and pianist for several
churches. She also was a Realtor, and she and her husband,
Alan, founded Diamond E Consulting. Her interests include
reading, piano, tennis, running and hiking. She has two children,
Jason and Stephanie, and two grandchildren, Ross and Rebecca.
She has lived in Sedona for 21 years.
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Chandler Chamber honors ‘best and brightest’
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The “best and brightest” of Chandler—
including a city firefighter, comedic
twin sisters and area educators—were
honored during the neon-themed
Chandler Chamber Community Awards
on Thu., May 30.
More than 15 prizes were presented at
the event held at the Hilton Chandler.
However, three particular winners stole
the show.
Chandler Firefighter Chad Goswick
earned a standing ovation for his
honorable work with the Arizona Burn
Foundation and “Camp Courage.” Grady
Anderson with Western State Bank
presented Goswick with the James R.
Snedigar Public Service Award, named
for a fallen firefighter.
“Chad exemplifies the character and
standards that embody this award,”
Anderson said. “Positive attitude,
personal integrity professionalism,
dedication to duty and compassion
for others are clearly reflected in the
exceptional customer service that Chad
provides to Chandler citizens every day
on every emergency call.”
Anderson added that Goswick has
demonstrated a deep concern for
the well-being and safety of others
through his volunteer work with the
Arizona Burn Foundation. Through the
foundation, he helps children and their
families cope with the tragedy and
suffering experienced by burn victims
ages 6 through 19.
FIREFIGHTER HONORED: Chad Goswick of the Chandler Fire Department poses with his James R. Snedigar Public
Service Award alongside Mike McClanahan, Vice Mayor Jack Sellers, Sen. John McComish and Grady Anderson.
STSN photo by Adam Moreno
“This is pretty awesome,” Goswick said
in accepting his award. He made fun of
his newly shorn hair, but his acceptance
speech turned serious when he spoke of
the importance of smoke alarm usage.
Seven-year-old Uptown Bridal
and Boutique was awarded the APSsponsored Micro Business of the Year.
Twin sisters/owners Tonia Tinker
and Nicole Gould provided fodder
for subsequent speeches when Gould
said they use an old family tradition of
Word of Mouth
squeezing butt cheeks to keep from crying.
The crowd laughed as Gould convinced
the audience members that they would try
the technique in the future.
“The most amazing and unique aspect
of Uptown Bridal is the experience,”
said APS’ Lindy Fisker, who presented
the award. “From the gorgeous setting in
Downtown Chandler to the professional
and friendly consultants, and all of the
little details of love take away the stress
of finding gowns.
“The award is timely this year because
Uptown Bridal came to the rescue for
some of the brides-to-be who learned
that a nearby wedding facility suddenly
closed its doors.
Uptown Bridal also works with
many well-known charities and
organizations, including the Princess
Program, which provides teenage girls
dresses and jewelry, who cannot afford
these items.
Other awards presented during the
evening include:
• Education Awards Sponsored by
Orbital Sciences Corp.: Educator of
the Year Sarah Burgess of Hamilton
High School; Administrator of the Year
Catherine Giza of Chandler Unified
School District; and Support Staff
Employee of the Year Betty Romero of
San Marcos Elementary School.
• Education scholarships, presented
by Air Products and Chandler Chamber
Community Foundation, went to
business major Raymond Espinoza,
accounting major Kimberly Ann Lafferty
and international business major Ginger
Noteboom.
• Walmart’s Business Diversity Award:
BackFit Health and Spine.
• Ambassador of the Year was, again,
Joe Eragitano of Laser Creations.
• Small Business of the Year,
sponsored by PayPal: SanTan Brewery.
• Business of the Year, sponsored by
SRP: Avnet Inc.
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Business
June 15 – July 5, 2013
Best and brightest from page 17
• Chandler Cup, sponsored by the City
of Chandler: Intel Corp.
• Community Cup, sponsored by Cox
Communications: Eddie Basha of Bashas’.
• Chamber Cup, sponsored by
Chandler Regional Medical Center:
Marie Brown of Bowdacious Creations.
Retiring Police Chief Sherry Kiyler was
given a surprise honor for her nine years
in the position. Under Kiyler’s leadership,
the crime rate in Chandler dropped and
she cultivated a culture in which the
staff is involved in many community
nonprofit organizations.
“Chief, we can’t thank you enough for
all you have done for our community,”
said master of ceremonies Richard
Jordan of Air Products and past board
chairman of the Chandler Chamber
of Commerce. “Tonight we provide
our heartfelt appreciation for your
contributions and wish you the best in
your retirement.”
Award recipients were notified of their
selection when J2 Media camera crews
and Chandler Chamber of Commerce
staff surprised the winners, with balloons
in hand, along with a certificate of
achievement and complimentary tickets
to the awards dinner.
“The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
and the Chandler community are honored
to recognize the businesses and individuals
that have worked so hard to make
Chandler a great place to live, work and
own a business,” Terri Kimble, president
and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce, said in a press release.
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the editor
of the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at christina@santansun.com.
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STEALING THE SHOW: Twin sisters Tonia Tinker and Nicole Gould, holding award, of Uptown Bridal offered a
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Nationstar coming to Continuum
Science & Technology Park
Bourbon Street Bar &
BBQ overcomes setback
New chef rises to the occasion
1,200 jobs will be created
There will be 1,200 new jobs in
a 160,000-square-foot space at
Continuum Science & Technology
Park in Chandler’s Price Corridor when
Nationstar Mortgage finishes moving
in. A leading mortgage servicer and
lender, Nationstar also has an option
to expand even more.
The new jobs will be in the advanced
business services sector, including
mortgage processing and origination
as the company collects and processes
loans.
“Nationstar is strong and growing,
and we’re excited to be opening our
newest site in Chandler,” says Mike
Rawls, Nationstar executive vice
president. “The Chandler area provides
access to existing mortgage industry
talent and a well-educated workforce.
We look forward to building a great
team here.”
The company is occupying
temporary space in the same
building as tenant improvements are
completed.
Partnerships key
“Chandler’s broad spectrum of
industries serves us well as companies
evaluate whether a community has
the potential for industry partners,”
says Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “We have
developed the workforce Nationstar
needs through a strong
financial services sector
and the partnerships
Chandler has in place with
ASU and the University of
Arizona.”
Continuum is a 153-acre,
master-planned science
and technology park that
advances the vision of the
WELCOME TO CHANDLER: Nationstar Mortgage joins Price Corridor,
Price Corridor as a “super
technology” region, making which extends six miles along the southwestern portion of Chandler.
The commercial real estate mix includes Class “A” office, executive
Chandler competitive on
office suites, light industrial parks, mixed-use projects and corporate
an international scale.
and technology campus settings. Submitted photo
Continuum is expected
employer like Nationstar Mortgage
to be home to 8,000 to
to Chandler, which has gone above
12,000 jobs and generate $250 to $300
and beyond in its mission to attract
million in economic impact.
high-impact companies to the Price
Price Corridor extends six miles
Corridor,” says Barry Broome, president
along the southwestern portion of
and CEO of the Greater Phoenix
Chandler. The corridor’s commercial
Economic Council. “The southeast
real estate mix includes Class “A”
valley’s strong labor pool is a proven
office, executive office suites, light
asset for the region, and was no doubt
industrial parks, mixed-use projects
a key factor in Nationstar’s decision.”
and corporate and technology campus
Job seekers can apply to Nationstar
settings. Key employers include Amkor
at nationstarmtg.com/Careers.
Technology, Bank of America, ebay/
Immediately underneath the headline
PayPal, Freescale, Hanjin Shipping,
on the page is a link called “Open
Infusionsoft, Intel, Isagenix, Isola,
Positions” that will search available
Microchip Technologies, Orbital
positions nationwide, including
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Chandler.
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For more information, visit
“I’m pleased to welcome a great
chandleraz.gov/pricecorridor.
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Reopened three days after a major
equipment failure, Bourbon Street Bar & BBQ
welcomes its new chef, retired Army Sgt.
Charles Naegele, who earned a bachelor’s
degree in culinary management from The Art
Institute of Phoenix.
“Bourbon Street Bar & BBQ is thrilled
with his leadership and organizational
skills and even more thrilled with the great
improvements he has made in the food,” a
company official says. “Charlie spent 12 years
in the U.S. Army before being medically
retired. He chose the culinary field because
of his life-long love of cooking and creating.”
As soon as Naegele started at Bourbon
Street both walk-in refrigerators suffered a
total failure and all the food was lost. After
repairs to the refrigerators and replacement
of the lost inventory, Naegele stepped up to
the challenge and helped Bourbon Street get
back up and running.
The restaurant, at 4920 S. Gilbert Rd. in
Chandler, offers happy hour specials 2 to 7
p.m. daily, daily specials, live music on Friday
nights and karaoke on Saturday nights. As
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Chamber honors businesses, individuals at annual dinner Chamber trip set
Eat, meet and network with Chamber events
for Southeast Asia
More than a dozen businesses and
individuals in the Chandler community
are named at the 26th Chandler
Chamber Community Awards,
“Painting the Future of Chandler–
Unveiling the Best and the Brightest.”
Three individuals are also selected as
2013 Chandler Chamber Community
Foundation scholarship recipients,
presented by Air Products.
The awards dinner was held at the
Hilton Chandler and guests were
treated to a cocktail hour and light
jazz performed by the local Basha
High School jazz band, Too Blue, prior
to the awards portion of the evening.
Lunch Club
The goal of the Lunch Club is to
network and promote each local
business while having a great meal at
one of our hometown restaurants.
Network while having lunch when
the Chandler Chamber Lunch Club
meets 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., June 17
at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant , 1706 E.
Warner Rd., Suite 3, Tempe. Fee is $10
for members and nonmembers. Guests
are welcome.
Golf every month
Business golf is the first and third
Wednesday of the month, where
individuals can play nine holes of golf
and build business connections. This
month tee off is 7 a.m., Wed., June
Whitening •
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Principles for developing and
implementing a growth plan to boost
sales is on the agenda at the Selling
for Startups workshop, 3 to 5 p.m.
Thu., June 20. Dave Cooke is the
presenter. Fee is $25 for members and
nonmembers and free for veterans
with vetsfastlaunch.org.
Monthly mixer
Show off your bowling skills at
Brunswick Kyrene Lanes, 6225 W.
Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, 5 to 7 p.m.
Thu., June 20. Fee is $5 for members
and $15 for nonmembers. Get a
chance to win the Chamber Cash Pot,
sponsored by Thorobred Chevrolet.
Christmas in July
Santa is gathering his reindeer and
elves for a dry run before the holiday
season this year for a Christmas in
July Food Drive Challenge at 5:30 p.m.
Mon., June 24 at the Holiday Inn at
Country Club Drive and U.S. Highway
60 to benefit the United Food Bank.
The Chamber and the newly
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at 1150 S. Gilbert Rd, Chandler are the
drop-off locations for nonperishable
items and bottled water.
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1 p.m. Wed., June 26 at the Ocotillo
Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse
Dr., Chandler. Arizona’s 32nd state
treasurer, Ducey is Arizona’s chief
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state assets. He will talk about the
latest developments of the Arizona
state budget. Chris Mackay, Chandler’s
economic development director, will
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Free breakfast
Meet new members at the free
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Contact the Chamber
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specified, for more information and to
register for these programs, call 480963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com
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An eight-day inclusive group travel
opportunity to Vietnam and Cambodia,
sponsored by the Gilbert and Tempe chambers
of commerce in conjunction with Chamber
Explorations is departing Mon., Nov. 11. The trip
will feature tours of Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh
City (Saigon) and Hanoi.
Based on double occupancy, the cost is $2,999
per person and includes round-trip airfare from
Los Angeles, seven nights in first-class hotels, 11
meals, baggage handling, professional Englishspeaking guides, admissions per itinerary and
all taxes and fuel surcharges. Tour highlights
include Siem Reap, Angkor Thom, Banteay Srei
Temple, Angkor Wat (UNESCO), Ho Chi Minh
City (Saigon), Mekong Delta Boat Trip, Thien
Hau Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market, Reunification
Hall, Hanoi, Old Quarter Cyclo taxi ride, Ho
Chi Minh Memorial, One Pillar Pagoda and an
optional Ha Long Bay overnight cruise and tour.
Both chambers will host informational
meetings for interested travelers to learn more.
A representative of Chamber Explorations will
review the travel itinerary and answer general
questions.
Informational meetings will be held:
• 6:30 p.m., Wed., June 26 at the Gilbert
Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert
• 6 p.m., Thu., June 27 at a location to be
announced
• 6 p.m., Tue., Aug. 20 at a location to be
announced
• 6:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 21 at the Gilbert
Chamber of Commerce
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Chandler woman is top
mom entrepreneur
A Chandler mother of two children
is the 2013 Mom Entrepreneur of the
Year, awarded by the Mom-e Club at its
recent fourth annual Mom Entrepreneur
Celebration. Angela Harrolle, owner of
the Fed Realty Group and restaurants
CHoP, The Living Room, The Sushi Room
and Humble Pie, was among the top 10
finalists who vied for a chance to win
the title.
“I’m so thankful that such an amazing
organization has been developed to
promote strong women,” Harrolle says
“It’s wonderful that we have an outlet
to network, support and promote mom
entrepreneurs everywhere. What an
honor it is to be chosen as the 2013
Mom Entrepreneur of the Year. I hope
that I will be able to encourage women
to turn their dreams into realities.”
All the entrants submitted videos
about their role as mom entrepreneurs.
The videos were then voted on in a
national contest over a three-week
period and the winner was determined
by total unique votes. Finalists were
from all over the Valley and Southern
California.
Jennifer Shumway of Gilbert was
another local resident who was a top-10
finalist.
All finalists received complimentary
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Questions about breastfeeding,
immunizations, childbirth, circumcision,
preparing the home for the baby’s arrival
and juggling home and work life are just
a few of the topics that pediatrician
Dr. Sonal Shah will answer during a
free prenatal visit offered to expectant
parents.
“Being pregnant with your first child
is always exciting, but waiting until after
the delivery of the baby to get those
answers does not make sense,” Shah says.
Shah says she sees each of her
patients herself and knows their families
personally. She is easily accessible after
hours and on
the weekends to
guide families
with acutely
sick children.
Appointments
are available
for well and
sick visit on the
same day.
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Pediatrics, at 4100 S. Lindsay Rd., No.126
in Gilbert, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday to Friday and is also open the
first and third Saturdays of the month.
For more information, call 480-8923500, email sunrisepedsaz@gmail.com or
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on flooring at
Chandler store
Customers in the market for new
flooring can take advantage of the
“Sweet Dreams” promotion through
Sun., June 30 at Toliver’s Carpet One
Floor & Home, 275 W. Warner Rd.,
Chandler.
The promotion offers 50% off of
Tigressá and Tigressá Cherish, a new,
ultrasoft addition to the Tigressá carpets
line, as well as up to 30% off select hard
surface flooring. Extended financing is
available.
The new Tigressá Cherish products
are also covered by Toliver’s Carpet
One Floor & Home’s exclusive Beautiful
Guarantee, which promises if customers
are not 100% satisfied with their new
flooring it will be replaced for free.
Toliver’s Carpet One Floor & Home is
a locally owned flooring retailer serving
the Chandler area, carrying a wide
selection of carpet, wood, laminate,
ceramic and vinyl flooring, as well as
area rugs. The store offers a unique
customer experience with the exclusive
SelectAFloor merchandising system,
Healthier Living Installation system and
the Beautiful Guarantee.
To learn more about Tigressá Cherish,
visit CarpetOne.com/tigressa-promo. For
more information about Toliver’s Carpet
One Floor & Home, call 480-899-2272 or
visit ToliversCarpetOneChandler.com.
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Fun, froyo at Zoyo
Neighborhood Yogurt
Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt offers a
number of fresh ways to chill out this
summer at 10 Valley locations, including
5055 W. Ray Rd, Suite 7 in Chandler.
Nonfat, low-fat and sorbet self-serve
options are available in a wide selection
of frozen yogurt flavors, ranging from
classic flavors like banana or cookies
‘n’ cream to original creations like
chocolate-dipped pretzel and punch.
Customers have 45 toppings to choose
from, including fresh fruit, chocolate
candies and caramel syrup.
Zoyo also hosts a pajama night from 5
p.m. to closing Wednesday nights, during
which customers who come in wearing
their pajamas receive 50 percent off
their orders.
To learn more, visit zoyogurt.com or
“like” Zoyo on Facebook at facebook.
com/zoyogurt.
June 15 – July 5, 2013
Lush offers decadent products
Wearing warm weather clothing
doesn’t mean having to cut back on
sweets. Located at Chandler Fashion
Center, Lush offers decadent products
that will make users feel downright
guilty, with ingredients like chocolate,
vanilla, sugar, strawberry, coconut and
marshmallow.
• Mint Julips Lip Scrub: $9.95
(Vegan)—A tingly chocolate mint
scrub that will curb cravings for mint
chocolate chip ice cream. It contains
peppermint oil, which will make lips feel
soothed and tingly, and sweet vanilla
extract to lock in moisture and protect
lips.
• Strawberry Feels Forever Massage
Bar: $10.95—This solid oil is made with
crushed strawberries and an infusion
of hibiscus flowers. Simply rub the bar
between your warm palms to release
this fragrant oil and massage firmly, but
gently into a willing body.
• Sugar Scrub: $6.25 (Vegan)—Exfoliate
with Fair Trade sugar to scrub away
dead skin cells, tackle cellulite and
invigorate sluggish skin for a fresh start
this summer. The blend of fresh fennel
and fennel oil acts as a great tonic for
the skin, while lavender oil has a healing
effect on the skin and warming ginger
kicks the circulation up a notch.
• Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly: $6.95
3.5oz/$11.95 8.5oz (Vegan)—A sweet
purple mixture topped with bits of
starry glitter. Coconut infusion and
seaweed jelly soften skin while cypress
oil cleans it. The ingredients combine
with sour cherries and tantalizing
blackcurrant essential oils.
• MMM Melting Marshmallow
Moments Bath Melt: $7.95 (Vegan)—
This product melts into a pink,
fluffy waterbed of marshmallow and
moisturizing cocoa butter as the bath
melt gently froths into a fuchsia haze
of musk, marshmallow and marigold.
Each is made with marshmallow herb,
which produces a sweet, skin soothing
mucilage and marigold, which is equally
calming for your skin.
For information, call 480-857-2344 or
visit lushusa.com/shop/.
Summer special under way at Dana Auto
An oil change special with additional
services is being offered by Dana Tire
and Auto Service at 725 N. Arizona Ave.
in Chandler, through June 30. The tire
and auto repair company is charging
$69.95 plus tax and a $6 disposal fee for
a 30-point safety inspection, flushing
and filling the cooling system, lube, oil
and filter service using synthetic blend
oil, and rotation and air check of four
ties. Diesels and some imports require
more oil.
Dana is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday and from 7:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
For information, call 480-963-4534.
• Vehicle registration
• Title transfer
• Duplicate registration / title
• Replacement plate or TAB
• Permit 3 day, 30 day and 90 day
• Level one inspection:
bond title, title inspection,
abandoned title inspection
New facility
for Bfit4Life
The core of BFit4Life’s program is
circuit training, and those who are
serious about their fitness goals are
invited to check out Bfit4Life Boot
Camps of the East Valley, a new indoor,
co-ed, metabolic
training and
nutritional
program in the
Fulton Towne
Center at 4100
S. Arizona Ave.,
Suite 7, Chandler.
Dana Ward’s
Bfit4Life Boot
Camps was
previously held at
various locations,
but this month is
moving into its
permanent home. Dana Ward Submitted
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able to offer our clients this state-ofthe-art facility, where we will be adding
more exciting fitness classes to our
already extensive list of offerings. This
is what we have been building toward,”
Ward says.
Ward and her team of certified
personal trainers are teaming up with
Keith Poole’s Training Zone.
For more information, call 602-7997503, email wrddana@cox.net or visit
facebook.com/dana.ward.161.
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Sun Valley Imports celebrates
20 years in business
Sun Valley Imports, one of Arizona’s
largest independent auto repair
facilities specializing in European-made
vehicles, is celebrating its 20-year
anniversary in June.
Steve Yacovone and Jürgen Ankert
opened Sun Valley Imports in 1993.
Both men had been working at a local
dealership, but when that dealership was
sold they knew it was the right time to
do something on their own.
“We really wanted to give customers
another choice in auto repair,” Yacovone
said. “The dealerships were getting too
big, too expensive and too impersonal.
We thought we could do it better.”
Located in Tempe, Sun Valley Imports
focuses exclusively on repairing and
Garmin expands and adds jobs in Chandler
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS: Tempe-based Sun Valley
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maintaining luxury European-made
vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Land Rover,
Jaguar, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, Smart
and VW.
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Chandler leadership class gives back
Local nonprofit organization The
Clothes Cabin will benefit from the
assistance of the Chandler Chamber
Community Foundations Leadership
Institute’s 2013 Leadership class this year.
As part of its chosen community
service project for the year, the 2013
Leadership class will install storage,
provide organizational tools and host
a clothing drive for The Clothes Cabin,
which provides free clothing and
household linens to people in need, and
washes clothes for the homeless at no
cost.
Each year, Chandler Leadership
Institute participants identify and
complete a community service project
as an opportunity to develop and
exhibit their leadership skills by working
as a team to give back to the Chandler
community.
The Leadership class has a limited
budget; donations of gift cards, clothing
and shoes are welcome to assist with
the project.
For more information about how to
donate, contact Paige Gruner at paige@
chandlerchamber.com or 480-963-4571.
To learn more about The Clothes Cabin,
visit clothescabin.org.
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Garmin, the world leader in global
positioning satellite (GPS) devices, is
expanding its operations in Chandler.
After a competitive, nationwide process,
the company will build a 60,000-squarefoot building in the Chandler Corporate
Center where it has leased space for the
last five years.
“Garmin is exactly the kind of quality,
high-tech employer that we need in
Arizona,” said Gov. Jan Brewer. “I thank
Garmin for its continued investment in
our state and its ongoing role in helping
drive the Arizona comeback.”
This continued expansion of the city’s
technology platform is indicative of
Chandler’s strong position in vying for
technology companies.
“These are the elite technology jobs,
and employees in this industry can
choose to live anywhere,” said Mayor Jay
Tibshraeny. “You have to have an excellent
community and sense of place in order to
attract and retain companies like Garmin.”
Garmin will add 141 new software
and product development jobs over the
next three years, and has committed
to $11 million in capital investment.
The Chandler office will help support
Garmin’s software engineering needs,
including aviation, automotive OEM, and
desktop applications.
“Garmin has been a longtime
employer in Chandler and the greater
Phoenix area, because it offers a highlyskilled workforce,” said Kevin Rauckman,
Garmin’s chief financial officer. “Investing
in the construction of our own facility
signals a long-term commitment to
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Chandler was selected over several
other states in a highly competitive
process.
“The fact that Chandler was able to
help this high-tech company expand
within the city is a testament to the
growing technology culture, tech talent
and quality of life there as well as the
coordinated effort shown by Mayor
Tibshraeny and Chandler’s economic
development staff,” GPEC President and
CEO Barry Broome said.
“Garmin is a champion of nextgeneration technologies, and we are
so pleased the company has selected
Arizona as a foundation for continued
growth,” said Sandra Watson, president
and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority.
“This Chandler expansion will create
high-wage jobs and generate cuttingedge research and development,
strengthening our statewide economy
and bolstering Arizona’s base of ideageneration and innovation.”
Garmin has expanded three times at
its current location near Chandler and
McClintock and has selected LGE Design
Build as its contractor for the LEED
certified building.
“It’s projects like this that are
continuing to bolster Arizona’s
economy,” said David Sellers, president,
LGE Design Build. “We are proud to have
been selected to design/build this new
facility for Garmin.”
Construction will begin late this
summer with an expected completion in
the first half of 2014.
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Anyone can nominate their favorite business
The W.P. Carey School of Business at
Arizona State University is looking for
nominations of the public’s favorite forprofit Arizona businesses for their 2013
Spirit of Enterprise Award. In addition,
a minority-owned business will receive
the Gary L. Trujillo Minority Enterprise
Award, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Arizona.
“We’re looking for firms that
demonstrate ethics, energy and
excellence in entrepreneurship,” says
Gary Naumann, director of the Spirit
of Enterprise Center at the W.P. Carey
School of Business. “They should have
a great story and a positive culture
internally, and be exemplary community
partners in terms of how they give back.”
The nominated company should
do well in creating jobs, boosting the
economy and treating customers right.
The company must also have been
in business for at least four years,
incorporated, headquartered or have
a majority of its business operations
in Arizona, employ at least three or
more full-time workers and be able to
demonstrate profitability over the last
three years combined.
Previous winners include Cold Stone
Creamery, China Mist, Ollie the Trolley
and Total Transit (Discount Cab), as well
as rapidly growing businesses, such as
GlobalMed and WebPT.
After a company is nominated, it
will have until July 31 to complete an
awards application. Winners will be
announced at a luncheon at the JW
Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in
Phoenix on Nov. 22.
For more information on nominating
a company, applying for the awards or
attending the luncheon, call 480-9650474 or visit spiritofenterprise.org.
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Contact McCaffrey at 602-510-3404,
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Corporate Chronicles
Betsy Volkel Maness and her daughter,
Morgan, have closed their gift shop,
Handcrafted, which opened in downtown
Chandler on Sept. 24, 2012. They posted on
their Facebook page: “Thank you all for your
support. It’s been a great ride.”
SanTan Honda Superstore is now
AutoNation Honda Chandler, still at 1150 S.
Gilbert Rd. in Chandler, with new and used
car sales, car repairs and service and car
parts. Info: autonationhondachandler.com.
Chandler authors like losers
Their favorite healthy living strategies
will be the topic of discussion when two
Chandler residents, health and wellness
educator Syd Hoffman, author of “AllDay Energy” and organic chemist and
nutritionist Dee McCaffrey, author of
“The Science of Skinny” visit Changing
Hands Bookstore at 7 p.m. Fri., June 21.
There is no cost for the presentation.
Hoffman, who has created three
successful businesses, started her
journey into fitness at age 40. She
shares the benefits of just 30 minutes of
daily exercise.
June 15 – July 5, 2013
The Amy Jones Group of RE/MAX
Infinity is recognized by RE/MAX
International as one of the Top five RE/MAX
teams in Arizona and one of the Top 50 RE/
MAX teams in the nation for its production
during the first quarter 2013. “I’m very proud
of our team,” says Amy Jones. “It’s quite
an accomplishment, especially for a small
team of only four agents who specialize in
the East Valley, where home prices aren’t as
high as many other geographic areas.” Info:
AmyJonesGroup.com.
Uptown Bridal & Boutique and SanTan
Brewing Company, both located in
downtown Chandler, are recognized by
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce for
excellence. Uptown Bridal & Boutique at 11
W. Boston St. earned the Best Micro Business
for its personalized service and beautiful
ever-changing window displays. SanTan
Brewing Company was awarded Best Small
Business for operating with a commitment
to advance the culture of craft beer. The
Chamber hosts the Community Awards to
recognize outstanding businesses of all sizes,
as well as educators and administrators
who have demonstrated leadership
and exemplified commitment. Info:
uptownbrides.com, santanbrewing.com and
chandlerchamber.com/annual-awards.
Dr. Radi Rahimi and all the staff at
Chandler BackFit Health + Spine were
selected as the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce’s 2013 Diversity in Action Award.
The Chandler Chamber Of Commerce
awards the Business Diversity Award to a
Chandler Chamber member business that
has created a significant difference in the
promotion of diversity in Chandler. In a press
release, the firm said it is honored to be able
to receive this award. On a related note,
Rahimi accepted a seat on the board of the
Chandler/Gilbert YMCA.
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
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‘Kiddie’ camp combines computers, creative crafts
FUTURE KIDDIE: Teaching youngsters how to work safely on the computer. Submitted photo
By Tracy House
Combining computer technology
and creative play, Future Kiddie runs
a Discovery Kids Puterbugs program
offering a weekly daytime, summer
Combo Camp for youth 3 to 7 through
July 19. This is the third year Future
Kiddie has offered this specialized
experience for young campers.
Owner Ken Chan says, “It’s surprising
there are so few opportunities for
young children to become early
masters of technology.”
Future Kiddie offers enrichment classes
for youth to learn to work on computers,
providing a safe introduction to the
technology kids will learn throughout
their lives. “People are constantly amazed
at what kids can do with technology, yet
they get no training.”
Chan says that even children need to
become smart citizens with technology
and have both ability and responsibility
with computing devices.
“The problem solving approach is so
much fun kids don’t realize how much
they’re learning.”
The technology portion of the day,
Chan explains, will include music, a video
of the day and kids will learn new skills
daily. Featured alongside the computer
experience, classes will incorporate
building blocks and movement, yoga and
meditation for focus on concentration
and arts and crafts.
Chan and his sister, Linda, will be
facilitating the camps and have taken
classes in computer training for children.
In addition, Chan has also been trained
by the Power Brain Training Center to
teach children yoga, meditation and
fitness work for learning to calm down
and focus in the classroom.
An avid participant at the gym, Chan
recognizes there has to be some sort
of balance between screen time and
physical play.
“I suggest parents to monitor their
playtime every day,” he says.
Chan encourages finding a balance
between active exercising and using
technology as a tool not a game, such
has homework.
“The nation is taking serious the risks
of childhood obesity,” Chan says. “While
you cannot avoid the 21st century,
it’s more important than ever to have
a balance between screen time and
physical play.”
Half-day computer camps are
offered to youth 3 to 7 with a variety of
activities planned to enrich and educate.
Chan explains the 3 year olds can do less
complicated tasks and he asks the older
kids to be a leader in the classrooms.
Student ratios will be eight to 10 youth
in a class and each week there will be a
different emphasis on the computer.
Themes for the weekly camps include:
Computer Detectives Adventure, Express
Yourself with Technology Adventure,
Power Brain Fun & Fitness Adventures,
Play Music with Technology Adventures
and Careful on Cyber Space–internet
safety for kids–Adventure. Students
will focus on basic keyboarding skills,
technology terms and usage, computer
skills and academic skills.
In addition to camps, Future Kiddie
also offers parent workshops. “We
do workshops to educate parents on
Internet safety, computer safety, how
KEN CHAN, OWNER: The only Discover Kids Puterbugs
provider in Arizona. Submitted photo
to monitor kids’ activity on Facebook
and how to use the software,” Chan
mentions.
Future Kiddie is Arizona’s only
provider of Discovery Kids Puterbugs.
Locations are in Ahwatukee Foothills and
Tempe. For more information, schedules,
camp locations and pricing, call 480-3313068 or visit futurekiddie.com.
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Youth
Celebrate dads Record-breaking swim
at Rawhide
lesson seeks participants
Dads and their families can dine on
a 14-ounce peppercorn crusted rib eye
steak meal for $19.99 per person from
5 to 9 p.m. Sun., June 16 at Rawhide
Western Town & Steakhouse.
WESTERN TOWN AND STEAKHOUSE
Reservations are recommended for
the special dinner, which includes the
rib-eye steak, a baked potato, whole
roasted garlic corn on the cob, Texas
toast, house salad and a cornbread
muffin. An apple pie a la mode is $3
or a Beergarita for two people is $14.
The regular steakhouse dinner menu
is also available. Reservations are
recommended.
Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse,
Arizona’s largest 1880s western-themed
family entertainment venue, is at 5700
W. North Loop Rd. in Chandler, on the
Gila River Indian Community. Admission
and parking is free.
For more information, visit rawhide.
com. To make Father’s Day reservations,
call 480-502-5600, ext. 1204 or email
reso@rawhide.com.
SWIMkids USA invites families to help
attempt break the 2012 World’s Largest
Swimming Lesson Guinness World
Record at 8 a.m. Tue., June 18.
Venues around the world will conduct
a swim lesson at the same time.
SWIMkids USA is at 2725 W.
Guadalupe Rd., Mesa.
For more information or to reserve
a spot, contact SWIMkids at 480-8209109, customerservice@swimkidsusa.us
or visit swimkidsaz.com.
Fulton Ranch Promenade
school offers bonus
A Fulton Ranch Promenade school is
offering one free week of infant care for
new families who sign up their children
before July 31.
Kids Inc., 4991 S. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler provides individualized, loving
infant care focusing on fine and gross
motor skills,
receptive and
expressive
language skills and hand-eye coordination.
kidsinclearningcenters.com or call
480-821-5437.
Girl Scouts seeks new recruits
A Girl Scouts recruitment event is
hosted by Girl Scouts Arizona CactusPine Council from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., June 15
at Chandler Fashion Center, Community
Room, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
Girls and their parents attending the
event can learn about the Girl
Scouts and how to begin their Girl
Scouting adventures.
To learn more, visit
girlscoutsaz.org.
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i9 Sports
focuses on fun
Registration for late summer and
fall sports is underway at i9 Sports, a
local provider of youth sports leagues
for children ages 4 to 14.
Flag football, basketball and
cheerleading are offered, with a
focus on fun, learning and good
sportsmanship. i9 Sports leagues
are designed to increase a child’s
self-confidence, with no tryouts or
drafts, equal playing time regardless
of ability and the opportunity to play
highly valued positions. All instructors
undergo a thorough background
check and certification process.
Kim Olsen, program director of
i9 Sports–Chandler, Gilbert, Queen
Creek, says i9 Sports helps make
participating in sports a positive
experience for children.
“To see the look on a kid’s face
the first time he completes a pass
or scores a touchdown is a pretty
amazing thing,” says Olsen. “You
can actually see a child’s confidence
grow throughout the season as they
become a part of a team and learn
new skills. It is this involvement in
the game that creates the positive
experience, not if they won or lost
the game.”
register, visit i9sports.com or call
480-664-4039.
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for Chandler
driving school
SanTan Sun-area teens can gain
valuable driving knowledge and
experience at a summer driver’s
education academy held from 8 a.m.
to noon Monday through Thursday,
June 17 through 28 at Hamilton High
School, Room 100, 3700 S. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler.
The course prepares students for the
written driving permit test as well as the
road test. Coursework consists of the
state-required 30 hours of classroom
instruction, which includes three hours
of practice on a driving simulator
and three hours of behind-the-wheel
instruction. A certificate of completion
is issued for each portion of the course.
Cost is $445 for the course, offered
as a partnership between Tempe
Community Education Program and
Chandler Community Education,
register, visit mychandlerschools.org/
domain/66.
Youth
Cool fun with horses
Harmony Heart Ranch’s new program
manager, Jeannie Hatfield, with 25
years of experience bringing horses and
children together, finds a way for kids
to keep cool in the SanTan Sun area this
summer. Harmony Heart
Ranch is located at 758
Kingbird Dr., Chandler.
Water play dates with
horses are available for
children ages 8 and older
7:45 to 10:15 a.m. on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday mornings in
June, and also 3:15 to 5:45
p.m. on Saturday evenings. The cost
is $25 per child and $15 for additional
children per family.
Participants first groom the horses;
then have options of painting the horses
and washing the paint off; completing
horse crafts so that each child leaves
the ranch with a remembrance of their
time spent with horses; and generally
beating the heat by playing in and
near water sprinklers. The focus is on
horse safety, staying cool and having
fun. Children should wear clothing and
shoes appropriate to get
wet. Private play dates for
adults or children are also
available.
Harmony Heart Ranch
also offers birthday
parties for both adults
and children. The birthday
person and guests will have
a chance to mingle with
gentle, trustworthy horses, or for those
faint of heart, enjoy merely observing
the herd. Many packages are available
including horses, games and food, or
celebrants can bring their own food.
Call 602-234-0267 for water play date
and birthday party reservations or email
equinegirlaz@gmail.com.
Chandler publisher offers prizes
SanTan Sun-area
parents can enter the
Little Five Star Summer
Reading Sweeps to for
a chance to win a new
Amazon Kindle Fire tablet
worth $159 and a $100 gift certificate to
the Little Five Star kids’ bookstore.
Deadline to enter is Sun., June 30.
Little Five Star is a division of Chandlerbased publisher Five Star Publications.
For more information or to complete
the form to enter, “like” Little Five
Star on Facebook at facebook.com/
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littlefivestar.com.
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Chandler
coach hosts
mom-daughter
retreat
A Mother-Daughter Weekend Retreat
for moms with tween daughters 9 to 12
years old is hosted by Chandler certified
personal coach Karen Nowicki Fri., June
19 through Sun., June 21 at Aunt Chilada’s
at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort,
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix.
The weekend retreat is designed
to strengthen the bond between
mothers and daughters by providing an
opportunity for mothers to build their
daughters’ self-confidence and develop
trust and open lines of communication
through hands-on activities and bonding
exercises.
“Every mom wants to do the best
by their kids; sometimes we just need
the right tools to help us through
these formative years,” says Nowicki.
“Especially today with peer influences,
the introduction of social media
and tweens’ desires to have more
independence, this is a crucial time in
our kids’ lives.”
For more information or to register,
visit motherdaughterweekends.com/
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
New program addresses
cyberbullying
Bollywood dance
classes offer family fun
Learn a new dance skill, get fit and
have fun this summer at Bollywood
dance classes for youth or adults,
offered by Kriti Dance at Ocotillo Dance
Center, 2625 W. Queen Creek Rd., Suite
4, Chandler.
One-hour classes are held Sundays
from June 23 through Aug. 25. A variety
of time slots are available for different
age groups, including Kids I classes for
ages 4 and 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
Youth classes for ages 9 to 13 from 12:30
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to 1:30 p.m. and Kids II classes for ages 6
to 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
An early bird discount of one free
class is available for those signing up
before June 23.
Kriti Dance students will perform
as half-time entertainment during a
Bollywood Night hosted by Phoenix
Mercury Fri., Sept. 6.
To learn more, visit kritidance.com
or email info@kritidance.com, or call
480-241-8699.
BOLLYWOOD DANCERS: Kriti Dance students will perform at an upcoming Phoenix Mercury game. Submitted
photo by Jaya Photography
A new educational program
focusing on solutions to bullying and
cyberbullying is now available to area
schools.
SUBMIT-PLUS is a unique youth
empowerment assembly and training
program promoting change needed
to end bullying. The mixed-media
program is offered through a partnership
between the PLUS program, a peerto-peer student leadership model
equipping schools, communities and
after-school programs with tools to
identify and address issues impacting
positive youth development, and Submit
the Documentary, an award-winning film
focusing on cyberbullying solutions.
“Schools must bring students into
the conversation and empower them
to address the topic of cyberbullying
among their peers,” says John
Vandenburgh, founder of the PLUS
Program and creator of the Internet
safety software CyberBully Alert.
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screenings/submit-plus-school-program
or plusprogram.org/cyberbully-program.
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Celebrate safety at children’s museum
June is Safety Month at Children’s Museum
of Phoenix, where all month long visitors can
participate in safety-themed educational programs
and hands-on activities sponsored by SRP.
Upcoming programs include Blazing Flame
Painting, teaching fire safety tips while using a
process-oriented painting technique, 10 a.m. to
noon Tue., June 18 and 1 to 3 pm. Sun., June 23;
SRP Safety Connection, an interactive experience
informing kids and adults how to keep safe
around electricity and all bodies of water, 10 a.m.
to noon Fri., June 21 and Fri., June 28; Phoenix Fire
Department CPR Awareness Class, limited space,
10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sat., June 22;
Smoke Detector Safety, 1 to 3 p.m. Mon., June 24;
Hubbard Family Swim School Presents: Safer 3:
Safer Water, Safer Kids, Safer Response, 10 a.m.
to noon Sat., June 29; and Paint a Police Car, 1 to 3
p.m. Sun., June 30.
All programs are free with paid museum
admission of $11 per person; members and children
younger than age 1 are free.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix is at 215 N. 7th
St. in downtown Phoenix.
For more information, call 602-253-0501 or
visit childrensmuseumofphoenix.org. To obtain
free tickets for CPR Awareness, visit tickets.
childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/public.
Pool fence giveaway underway
One free pool fence will be given away each
week through Sun., Aug. 18 through the Fence
Patrol program, sponsored by Fulton Homes in
partnership with KMLE-FM and Ironman Pool
Fence.
Fulton Homes is sponsoring the program for
the 11th year. In addition to Fence Patrol, the
Tempe-based homebuilder sponsors “2 Seconds
is Too Long” at Valley shopping malls as part of
its water-safety related initiatives.
To nominate someone or be considered for
a pool fence, visit KMLE1079.com and click on
the Fence Patrol icon. To learn more about Fence
Patrol, call 602-452-1000 or visit fultonhomes.com.
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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 chosen to be
printed in the SanTan Sun
Kids Opportunity section,
while supplies last. The
Kids Opportunity section is
printed in the Youth Section
of the first paper of the
month, each month. The best
news is that even though only
one to three submissions
are printed per month, all
good submissions are held
in a file to be printed in
future issues. So if an entry
doesn’t win this month, it
could win next month—or
even the month after that.
To enter, visit SanTanSun.
com, click on Youth and
then on Student Writer
Permission Slip to download
a submission-permission
slip. Complete the form and
have a parent sign it so the
paper has permission to print
the entry and the author or
artist’s byline. Then, email
the submission-permission
slip and writing or artwork to
news@SanTanSun.com as a
Word file, if writing, or JPG, if
art, or pasted into the email.
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Youth
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Revolutionary way to catch childhood vision problems
Valley doctor and software developer introduce EyeSpy 20/20
“Cover your eye and read the letters
on the chart.” This method of vision
testing is well over 100 years old and,
doctors say, is not an effective way to
catch certain eye conditions.
However, two Valley professionals
have developed an innovative method
to help find serious eye conditions in
children—one that is highly effective
and entertaining for children. EyeSpy
20/20 is a specialized video game-based
vision test developed and designed by
Dr. James O’Neil, M.D., and Electrical and
Computer Engineer Richard Tirendi.
EyeSpy 20/20 screens visual
acuity and depth perception. Some
of the vision issues it can catch
include near and farsightedness, eye
misalignment, cataracts, astigmatism
and amblyopia (lazy eye). Lazy eye
is often undetectable to untrained
personnel and can be missed with
traditional eye tests when children peek
or memorize the eye chart. If caught too
late, amblyopia can cause a permanent
percentage of lost vision in adulthood.
“Amblyopia (lazy eye) is the poster
child for pediatric ophthalmology,”
O’Neil said. “It’s a condition that
happens only in children and has to
be treated in childhood while the
vision system is still undergoing its
development to be properly treated.”
Realizing that kids take to video
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games, he thought it would be great to
develop a game that could also serve
as a vision test. So he teamed up with
longtime friend Tirendi.
“I didn’t have the technical know-how
on how to do it, but the timing was good
for him (Tirendi),” O’Neil said.
After working together for more
than 10 years and founding a nonprofit
to develop, validate and distribute the
program, EyeSpy 20/20 came together
as a valuable vision evaluation tool that
evolved as the technology did over the
course of that decade.
“I jumped in with both feet,” stated
Tirendi who was temporarily blinded as a
child. He embraced the chance to develop
the video game and he spent time learning
about children’s vision, related disorders
and the biology of the eye.
During development, the game was
tested at the Storm Eye Institute in
South Carolina for scientific validation
and, after a few years, they gave it
overwhelmingly positive reviews.
“I know there are children and their
families who have been positively impacted
by this,” Tirendi said. “I think that’s what’s so
overwhelming about this whole endeavor
is the ability to build something that is a
legacy. It’s truly an honor.”
VisionQuest 20/20 is an East Valley
nonprofit set up to help schools,
government agencies and other special
groups get access to affordable and
effective childhood vision screenings
using the EyeSpy 20/20 video game. The
screening video game does not have to
be administered by a doctor. Results are
equally reliable, whether administered
by an experienced vision professional or
a parent volunteer, making it affordable
and convenient to interested groups.
Dr. James O’Neil is part of the Arizona
Pediatric Eye Specialists practice.
Call (480) 835-0709 or visit www.
arizonapediatriceye.com for information
about the practice, or visit www.
visionquest2020.org for additional
information on EyeSpy 20/20 and
VisionQuest 20/20 organization.
ENTERTAINING PROCEDURE: Interactive screen capture
from the EyeSpy 20/20 video game, designed to help
catch vision issues in children. Submitted photo.
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
CGCC welcomes
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Alphabet Anatomy
The art of learning the letters and their lives
Learning the alphabet is one of the
most important things a young child will
do before they enter elementary school.
“Alphabet Anatomy” is a fun book that
gives children an insight into the lives
of capital letters to find out what those
letters really do in their spare time. The
book also instructs kids on how to draw
letters and make letter sounds, truly
making it “Alphabet Anatomy”.
Gilbert author Linda Ann Jones is the
mother of four grown sons and always
knew how vital it was to learn to read
and write. This book is a dream realized
and is earmarked to be part of a series
centered around the alphabet. In a fun
twist, Jones was able to include one of
her sons in the creation of the book.
“My youngest son, Branson, did the
illustrations. He’s 17 now, but he did
them when he was 16. He’s quite an
artist,” Jones said.
Jones realized the construction of
the book could really help children.
After showing a mock-up version to the
Gilbert Public Library staff, they were
impressed and Jones was encouraged to
make “Alphabet Anatomy” a reality.
“I researched a lot more about how
kids learn to read. The more research
that I did, the more I found out how
helpful ‘Alphabet Anatomy’ can be. It
got more exciting as I researched,” Jones
stated. “Like most moms, before their
child starts kindergarten, they work on
the letters and that’s what I did with all
four of my sons. I did that again with
Branson. I started observing him one day
and these rhymes came to me pretty
quickly,” noted the author of her family’s
inspiration in helping her write the book.
“Alphabet Anatomy” is about the
letters and what they do when they’re
not busy making words.
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“It’s an excellent teaching resource
because it does cover all four letter
components,” Jones noted.
Those letter components are shape
knowledge or recognition, name
knowledge, sound knowledge and the
ability to write the letter. The colorful
illustrations and rich letter stories also
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FIRST IN A SERIES: “Alphabet Anatomy” by author
Linda Ann Jones (above) features illustrations by
Brandon Jones, her son. Submitted photo.
engage children to further enhance
their interest and love of words and
storytelling. Here is an excerpt from the
book about the private life of capital
letter “C;”
“Her compassion for cats is
commendable and she is completely
committed to caring for as many as she
can safely accommodate. She hopes
to one day construct a cat compound
for the cuddly, curious, and compelling
creatures where she can enjoy even
more of their company…”
Clearly, letter ‘C’ is one captivating
character in a colorful parade of letters
that make up “Alphabet Anatomy”.
“Alphabet Anatomy” is available
on Amazon.com or by visiting www.
AlphabetAnatomy.com. There are also
coloring pages available on the book’s
website, more alphabet-themed books
will be on the way shortly and Jones
even has a YouTube channel in the works
that will feature a children’s rap song
about the letters. “Alphabet Anatomy” is
published by FriesenPress.
Nearly 150 sixth graders from
five local elementary schools are
participating in Chandler-Gilbert
Community College’s Destination
College, a program that exposes
elementary students and their families
to the college experience, sponsored by
the Chandler Unified School District, the
Chandler Education Foundation and the
City of Chandler.
Students from Bologna, Frye,
Galveston, Hartford, Knox and San
Marcos elementary schools spend two
weeks learning about a variety of career
fields and attending classes in the areas
of science, technology, engineering and
math (STEM). This year’s program focuses
heavily on green engineering.
Daily guest speakers from CGCC’s
math and science departments, Intel
and Allied Health help students explore
career opportunities available through
STEM education. CGCC’s Career Services
Office will also help students investigate
other careers in the STEM field through
a variety of activities.
Destination College culminates with a
graduation ceremony and reception for
students and their families from 5:30 to
8 p.m. Thu., June 20.
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Youth
June 15 – July 5, 2013
Events mean summer fun
for kids, parents in Chandler
Summer is here and that means it’s
time to celebrate with swimming, food
and festivities for all. On Sat., June 22,
the downtown Chandler area will be
transformed into a touring free water
park and SanTan Brewing Company will
celebrate its fifth annual Hawaiian Luau.
First up, it’s Summer Splash, bringing
the water park to you. From 9 a.m. to 1 p
.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, families will
enjoy a free day of play and water safety.
Presented by White Water,
Summer Splash highlights include
live entertainment by the Radio
Disney Rockin’ Road Show, swimming
pools with swimming lessons, water
slides, games, misters, dunk tanks,
bounce houses, water balloon battles,
carnival-style games and a special
area designated just for toddlers
and preschool children. Also, enjoy a
summer treat from our food vendors
including shaved ice, kettle corn, hot
dogs, ice cream and more. Visit www.
summersplashaz.com or www.facebook.
com/summersplashaz for more details.
Next, put on your favorite floral shirts,
khaki cargos and head to SanTan Brewing
Company at 11 a.m. for its fifth annual
Hawaiian Luau featuring a spread fit for
a king including lomi, salmon, steamed
rice, macaroni salad and coconut haupia
dessert, complete with a whole roasted
pig. Wash your Hawaiian feast down
with an ice cold pint of SanTan Brewing
Company’s award winning Mr. Pineapple.
Winner of a silver medal at the
2011 Great American Beer Festival
competition, Mr. Pineapple is a
refreshing and fruity traditional German
Wheat ale using white wheat, two-row
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 is made with Columbus hops,
German wheat and has a hazy straw gold
color boasting a 5% ABV and 20 IBU.
SanTan’s Hawaiian Luau kicks off at 11
a.m. and continues all day and into the
night. So, grab your coconut bras, bring
your friends and enjoy a staycation at
SanTan Brewing Company on June 22.
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Kids! Bring your dads
to Big Surf on Father’s Day
Big Surf Waterpark is offering
complimentary admission to all dads on
Father’s Day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun.,
June 16.
This isn’t the only deal dads can enjoy at
Big Surf, located at 1500 N. McClintock Dr.,
in Tempe. Every Thursday is “Dad’s Day,”
when fathers get in free with at least one
junior admission purchase of $19.95. The
regular general admission/adult rate is
$27.95.
Big Surf Waterpark is America’s Original
Waterpark, boasting the third largest wave
pool in the world, Waikiki Beach. Nestled
on 20 acres of fun on the northern tip
of Tempe and just south of Scottsdale,
Big Surf offers rides for the whole family,
including children’s fun zones, surfing and
boogie boarding sessions, and more than
3,000 feet of thrilling water slides. There
are also party and catering services.
For more information, call 480-994-2297
or visit www.BigSurfFun.com.
Dobson Ranch Golf offering Junior memberships
Junior golf memberships are available
for children ages 10-17 at Dobson
Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S. Dobson Rd.
Memberships are $299 for the months of
June, July and August.
Membership includes: Unlimited golf
Monday thru Thursday; unlimited golf
after 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
all holidays; unlimited range balls; and
two free clinics per month
Junior memberships are offered to
children at any skill level. Children ages
10 to 12 years old must be accompanied
by an adult when playing.
Memberships can be purchased at
Dobson Ranch Golf Course, by calling
480-644-2270 or visiting
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Youth
Salt River’s Halloween ‘Spooktacular’
Salt River Tubing is celebrating
Halloween a little early with the
“Halloween Spooktacular” from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Sat., July 20.
Take a ride on specialty buses such as
Purple Haze, the River Rat, Cleopatra’s
Bar and the Jolly Clown Ride. Don a
Halloween costume and join the zany
Salt River Tubing crew for a lifetime
experience on the Lower Salt River in
beautiful Tonto National Forest.
In previous years, Salt River Tubing’s
Halloween Spooktacular has been a
record-breaking event, so arrive early!
The More Teens in the Woods event is
co-sponsored by 98 KUPD radio station
and Salt River Tubing. The cost is $17 per
person or tube for a full day of tubing in
the great outdoors.
Salt River Tubing is located in
northeast Mesa, just 7 minutes from the
Loop 202 on North Power Road.
The popular event draws thousands
each year to the Lower Salt River as
tubers enjoy a howling, ghoulish time as
awesome phantoms, frightful witches,
scowling pumpkins and eerie voices
echo throughout the day. Costumes
are optional for tubers; however, the
tubing company will be awarding $17
Tube Rental passes for Best Costumed
Tubers (passes are valid on a return visit).
Photo opportunities with the zany Salt
River Tubing employees are plentiful and
enjoyable as they add extra sizzle to fun
in the sun in Tonto National Forest.
Henri Breault, president/CEO of Salt
River Tubing says, “Are you searching for
fun and the coolest ride in the Valley of
the Sun? Our Halloween Spooktacular
is just the ticket for a memorable,
summertime adventure in July. Our zany,
fun-filled crew is determined to put
the WOW in your Salt River adventure
and create a unique journey in the great
outdoors of Tonto National Forest
during our Halloween Spooktacular.
“Don a mask, paint a face and join us
for the ride of your life on the ‘chilling
and thrilling’ Salt River rapids! High step
it with our line dancers in the Monster
Mash!”
The USDA Forest Service national
program, “More Kids in the Woods,”
was expressly designed to encourage
efforts to get kids and teens outdoors
and exploring ways to connect youth
and nature. Salt River Tubing’s Halloween
Spooktacular event is aligned with the
USDA Forest Service’s commitment in
meeting the challenge of reduced youth
involvement in outdoor activities. Salt
River Tubing’s Halloween-themed event
intends to capture the attention of
teenage youth and encourage them to
enjoy the “great outdoors” on the Lower
Salt River in Tonto National Forest.
For more information about Salt River
Tubing and the Halloween Spooktacular
event, visit saltrivertubing.com or call
480-984-3305.
Daily operating hours are 9 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. The $17 cost includes sales
tax, inner tube rental and shuttle bus
service. Children must be at least 8
years or older and 4 feet tall for tube
rental and shuttle bus service. Glass
containers are prohibited by law in the
Lower Salt River Recreational Area and
will be confiscated. Life vests should
be worn by children, nonswimmers and
inexperienced swimmers.
Ice chests and coolers will be
inspected for glass containers before
boarding shuttle buses. Latest tube
rental is 3:30 p.m., weather and water
flow conditions permitting. Last SRTR
shuttle bus pickup is 6:30 p.m.
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Mesa museum to
host ‘Overnight
at the Museum’
Boring people count sheep, cool
people count dinosaurs! For a fulfilled
stay-cation, plan to spend the night at
Arizona Museum of Natural History
(AzMNH) 53 N. Macdonald.
At 6 p.m. Fri., June 21, the museum
is featuring “Roar and Snore with a
Dinosaur.” Come find out if tyrannosaurs
wore pajamas at night. Discover what
clues dinosaurs left millions of years
ago for us to find. You will visit the
paleontology lab, prepare a fossil, and
take a flashlight tour, plus crafts and lots
of other activities. The event will run
until 9 a.m. Sat., June 22.
These programs are designed for
children ages 6 to 12 years old and adult
chaperones older than 21. The cost is $35
for members and $45 for nonmembers.
For more information, call the Arizona
Museum of Natural History at 480-6443553 or visit AzMNH.org. “Like” museum
on Facebook, www.facebook.com/
azmnh1, or “Follow” it on Twitter @
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Chandler Unified
School District
MAKING APPOINTMENTS: Chandler
Unified School District recently announced
four administrative appointments for
the 2013-14 school year. Mike Henderson,
principal at Galveston Elementary, is the
new director of federal programs and
instructional technology; Dr. Korry Brenner,
principal at Canyon Rim Elementary in
Gilbert since 2006, is the new principal of
Shumway Elementary; Jessica Edgar, formerly
principal of Chaparral Elementary in the
Higley Unified District, will lead Basha
Elementary; and Joe Priest moves from Bogle
Junior High, where he has been a dean and
assistant principal for four years, to become
the new principal of Galveston Elementary.
In previously announced appointments, Lana
Berry is the new assistant superintendent for
business and Larry Rother will be principal at
Chandler High.
—Terry Locke
July 22: First day of school
CTA-Independence Hawks
Gearing up – Meet the Teacher is at 4:30
p.m. Thu., July 18; the first day of school is
July 22. CTA wishes all its families a safe and
relaxing summer.
—Wendi Olson
Hull Heroes
Summer times – The Hull front office will
reopen July 8.
Gift cards – Help Hull PTO continue to
earn money through the summer by reloading
Fry’s and Bashas’ gift cards and using them for
shopping. Cards can also be picked up in the
Youth
front office. Hull PTO can earn up to 6% with
every shopping trip.
—Kristen Boyd
Jacobson Jets
Closing out – Jacobson looks forward to an
amazing 2013-14 school year with its Jacobson
families after closing out a wonderful 2012-13
school year, and wishes all of its families a
fantastic summer.
Box Tops – Jacobson families are
encouraged to keep collecting Box Tops for
next year.
Big readers – Congrats to Jacobson’s
AR Multimillionaires for 2012-13: Parsa
Amini, Andy Kuang, Sophia Navarro, Porter
O’doherty, Callum Van Zyl, Thilina Balasooriya,
Jacob Wise, Abhigyan Shukla, Grace Donnelly,
Vinayak Athavale, Claire Mullings, Benjamin
Wise, Cassie Bromley, Eiki Hayasaki, Dashaun
Dunn, Chase Ritchie, Megan Misener, Nick
Lewin, Jackson Burns, Brandan Wu, Avi
Cheema, Sydney Hank, Christopher Gibby,
Ananya Ravichandran, Alexander Wada, Nidhi
Athreya, Bryson Unkrich, Wyatt Sise, Patrick
Kigin, Ryan Longshore, Jody Lu, Courtney St.
Onge, Emily Lei, Bryan Wu, Emma Pudoka,
Jihyun Lee, Josie Lucas, Kyu Kwon, Tyson
Bromley, Kenneth Wang, Colin Guan and
Hunter Nikolaus.
—Jason Harris
Knox Knights
New times – The Knox school day will
begin at 9:10 a.m. and end at 3:40 p.m. starting
with the 2013-14 school year. Students can
arrive at school at 8:45 a.m. and will be
supervised by teachers outside the children’s
classrooms.
—Ximena Rodriguez
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Youth Chronicles
Haley Nicole Bowser and Christine Anne Moses of Chandler, graduates of Chandler High
School, and Samantha Kae Szczublewski of Gilbert, a graduate of Mesquite High School, are
on the spring 2013 Dean’s Honor Roll at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. Haley is a junior
majoring in nursing, Christine is a senior majoring in elementary education with a minor in special
education and Samantha is a junior majoring in health and human performance. To be eligible,
students must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade point average of
3.60 for the semester.
Katie Wilkinson of Chandler, a 2013 graduate of Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, will
compete in the 56th Distinguished Young Women National Finals to be held June 27 through 29 in
Mobile, AL. Katie is one of 50 state representatives competing for a share of more than $100,000
in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young
Woman of America for 2013. Info: DistinguishedYW.org.
Kelsey Ham, Leslie Tanzer and Elizabeth Vogt of Chandler are recent graduates of Creighton
University in Omaha, NE. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, while Leslie earned
a Master of Science in negotiation and dispute resolution and Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of
Science in emergency medical services.
Makensie Kraft of Chandler is on the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester at York College
of Pennsylvania in York, PA. To be eligible, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic
credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Hannah Laflin of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List for Central College in Pella, IA. To
be eligible, students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12
or more graded credit hours for the semester. Hannah is the daughter of Don and Arla Laflin.
Whitney Scorza of Chandler is a new graduate of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City,
TN. Whitney graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.
The U13 Girls San Tan SC 00 Legacy Red soccer team of Chandler won the recent US
Youth Soccer Arizona State Championships, qualifying to compete in the US Youth Soccer
Region IV (West) Championships presented by the National Guard. The team will be among the
more than 248 top US Youth Soccer Boys and Girls teams from the 14 US Youth Soccer State
Associations competing for the regional title June 17 through 23 at the US Youth Soccer Region IV
Championships at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex in Honolulu, HI. Daily reports and complete
results from the tournament will be available at Championships.USYouthSoccer.org/regionIV.
Nicholas A. DePorzio is on the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
To be eligible, students must carry a full program of at least four courses with grade point average
of 3.5 or better and no single grade lower than a C- during the coruse of their college career.
Nicholas is majoring in physics.
Samantha Weiss of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Fort Lewis College in Durango,
CO. To be eligible, a student must carry a semester grade point average of 3.6 or better in no
fewer than 15 completed credit hours of graded college-level work. Samantha is majoring in
sociology/human services with an option in criminology.
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Opinion
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Community Commentary
Publisher’s Note
Celebrating dads
He was a reluctant
father, probably because
he questioned his own
parents’ skills in raising
him. But in the end,
Geoff Hancock was a
great dad, like so many
in the SanTan Sun area.
Laurie Fagen
Geoff was a true
Photo by
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having no qualms about
changing diapers, preparing the smelly cloth
diaper bag for pickup and even keeping the
house clean. OK, so he was the one who kept
the house clean all the time during our 25-plus
years of marriage, which was something he
learned from his mother—who also taught him
about labeling everything.
Our son, Devon, was born in May 1992, so
we “cocooned” during that first hot summer,
mostly staying indoors, watching him breathe
and reveling in all the “firsts:” first smiles,
first coos, first acknowledgement of the true
meaning of unconditional love.
As tends to be the case, Devon was pretty
attached to me the first several years, but
Geoff was right there, helping however he
could. I could tell Geoff was a little nervous in
the early days, and he admitted it was mostly
because he couldn’t “read” the signs for hunger,
sleep, diaper changes, etc., like I could, nor
understand some of a toddler’s gibberish.
But once Devon was old enough to
communicate better, the two of them were
inseparable, which gave me a welcomed
relief from kid duty. They’d go feed the ducks
near the Ahwatukee golf course; have early
McDonald’s breakfast and playtime in the park;
and would often be found napping together.
On vacations, Geoff would take him fishing,
boating, feeding deer and petting goats, or at
amusement parks, on rides that I wasn’t crazy
about.
Geoff remembered words of advice from
a friend of his, who said “keep your son busy,
which will keep him out of trouble.” So began
the years of “experimentation” with a variety of
extra-curricular activities.
After being amazed by a cowboy magician at
Rustler’s Rooste, Geoff took Devon to his first
magic show in Las Vegas, and started buying
him tricks. When Devon was about 11, Geoff
arranged it for him to do magic shows for local
preschools and birthday parties in Southern
Chandler, and the kids enjoyed seeing a young
person doing such great illusions.
Geoff loved the “Wallace & Gromit”
claymation films of Nick Park of Aardman
Animations, and pretty soon, Devon took an
interest in doing stop-frame animation. Geoff
found computer software and a camera Devon
could use, and our son created many movie
shorts with small bendable clay creatures over
armature wire, even winning an award in an
Arizona Student Film Festival in 2007.
In between came baseball and swimming,
then theatrical plays and singing. That’s when
music became another activity that we all
bonded over. I had been singing and playing
instruments since fifth grade, having also
performed in musical theater in Phoenix; and
Geoff was a bass guitarist for a band in Bitberg,
Germany for many years and sold equipment
for JBL Speakers and Fender Guitar in Europe,
before returning to the United States to get his
degree in broadcast engineering at the College
of the City of New York.
Devon first studied the alto sax in fifth
grade band, and I would practice with him on
my clarinet. But when he was actually able to
strum chords on a cheap guitar by learning tabs
on the internet, Geoff found McKnight Guitar
in Chandler and when he was about 12, started
Devon on lessons with Matt Vandal. Devon was
a good student, loved practicing and started
playing acoustic, electric and even bass guitar.
Geoff invested in a variety of guitars—from
mandolin to banjo to ukulele—and Devon
could play them all. Geoff knew about amps
and cables and all things that a guitarist needs;
Devon even accompanied my vocals on a
number of occasions, so music was a big part of
our lives.
When Devon was a sophomore in high
school, Geoff helped get gigs in Chandler
restaurants for him and a female vocalist friend
for more than a year. When Matt said “I’ve
taught him about all I can,” Geoff persuaded
the two to become band mates, and Geoff was
the Vandal Hancock Duo’s booking agent for
the past almost five years.
Geoff was so proud of his talented son, and
enjoyed listening to him play during his last few
weeks of life.
Devon lost his dad way too soon—Geoff died
of recurrent pancreatic cancer about three
months ago—but I know Geoff is still cheering
him on from the sidelines.
Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads who
read the SanTan Sun News.
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Fireworks return to
Tumbleweed Park this July 4
by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
The Fourth of July has always been
a special day for our country, dating
back to 1776, when the Declaration
of Independence was approved by
the Continental Congress. That iconic
moment for our nation set the original
13 colonies on a path to freedom as
a sovereign land. At the time, it was
estimated that about 2.5 million people
lived in America—a little less than the
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
population of Nevada today.
Since that time, we have celebrated our independence through
family gatherings and picnics, patriotic concerts, baseball games
and, of course, fireworks. There were plenty of fireworks when the
Mets and Braves played a game on July 4, 1985. That contest ended
the next morning at about 4 a.m. The Mets won the 19-inning game
16-13. The good news is Chandler’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
won’t keep you up that late, or early.
The city’s Independence Day fireworks event returns to
Tumbleweed Park at 7 p.m. July 4, with fireworks to go off at about
9 p.m. This year’s celebration has been scaled down from previous
years, but will still include a celebratory pyrotechnic display that
will last about 20-25 minutes.
Admission to the park is free, and onsite parking is available for
$5 per vehicle. Food will be available for sale and residents are
also encouraged to bring their own snacks and picnic in the park.
However, no grilling or alcoholic beverages will be permitted.
The use of personal fireworks of any kind within the park is also
prohibited.
This is the first time in many years that the Chandler Lions
Club is not running the event. The community owes a great deal
of thanks to the Lions who for many years had brought a larger
event to Tumbleweed that included entertainment and an array
of events for the whole family. While still involved selling food
this year, they have had to scale back their efforts. They are to be
congratulated for growing this holiday tradition into one of the
finest in the Valley over the years. Hopefully in the future, another
community group will step forward and run this event. In the
meantime, the city is doing all it can within its resources to provide
some Independence Day family fun.
So please join us this Fourth of July. Tumbleweed Park is located
at 2250 S. McQueen Rd., on the southwest corner of McQueen
and Germann roads. Vehicles can enter the park from Germann
Road at Hamilton Street or from McQueen Road at Celebration
Way. Disabled parking will also be available at both entrances. For
more information about this event and others, please call the city’s
special events hotline at 480-782-2735.
Oops – On page 28 of the June 1 issue, ‘Free week for new Kids Inc.
families’ should have stated that the free week for those who sign up
before July 31 is for infant care only.
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opportunity? How about positive feedback or constructive
comments? We’d like to hear from you. Email us at News@
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Opinion
Community Commentary
Changing habits can save water, money
by Councilwoman Trinity Donovan
Water is a topic that seems to be on the minds of
many, especially those living in Arizona’s desert climate.
And, because the weather is starting to heat up it’s
a particularly important issue. During a Chandler In
Focus program, I had an opportunity to interview John
Smith, Arizona’s first licensed Green Plumber who was
recognized in 2010 and 2011 for his dedication to water
conservation. I also visited with Deina Burns, Chandler’s
conservation Specialist, during the program. Both
individuals are very passionate about water conservation
and they each provided wonderful tips to help educate
the community on this issue.
A consistent message that John and Deina conveyed
is that it’s not necessary to spend a lot of money to
conserve water. Simply changing a habit can be one
of the easiest things you can do to save water and
ultimately, money. There are also many items available
to homeowners at little or no cost that promote water
conservation. In fact, for homes built before 1992,
Chandler offers free retrofit kits that include water saving
devices.
The city also has several rebates and programs available
to commercial and residential properties to encourage
water conservation. Owners of newly built homes may
be eligible for a $200 rebate, depending on the type of
landscaping that was installed. Additionally, through
our Landscape Conversion Program, rebates are offered
for the removal of grass from existing landscapes
when replaced with a minimum of 50 percent nongrass
groundcover. The city also offers presentations to HOAs
for other cost-saving suggestions. Details are available at
chandleraz.gov.
If you’re not sure which plants are low-water use there
are many photos available on the city’s website, including
a number of design examples to help plan your landscape.
Residents can also request free brochures be mailed
to them with more specific
information. The city also offers
a number of free workshops
to Chandler utility customers.
These workshops are held each
spring and fall and offer waterwise classes. Some of the classes
include topics surrounding
landscapes, edible gardening and
how to program irrigation timers.
One of the more popular
services that the city provides is
Trinity Donovan
a water audit. This is a simple onsite tool provided to help residents save money on their
monthly bill. If you have had an unexpected higher than
normal water bill you can make an appointment with a
water conservation specialist for a free home visit.
During the visit, the staff member will check the water
meter for accuracy, identify potential leaks, inspect
irrigation timers and provide helpful tips on how to
decrease the amount of interior and exterior water
use. In 2011, the city’s Water Conservation Department
conducted 199 audits. When the same accounts
were tracked over the course of a year, following the
inspection, it was determined that there was an average
savings of approximately 50,000 gallons of water per
home. Clearly, the program works. I found many of these
tips to be useful and look forward to helping others
discover easy ways to save money while protecting this
valuable resource. The exception to conserving water is
when it comes to staying hydrated. Given our extreme
heat conditions, spare no expense in drinking plenty of
water during the hot summer months.
For more information call the City of Chandler
Water Conservation Office at 480-782-3583, or email
conserve@chandleraz.gov.
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Letters to the editor
Paying it forward
Thanks to an article about an anonymous donor
of $400 worth of “A Squirrel’s Story—A True Tale”
by Jana Bommersbach to school libraries in Moore,
OK, that appeared in the June 1 issue of the SanTan
Sun News, additional donors have stepped forward.
After reading the article, Joanna Meyer of
Chandler, who made a generous donation, and
others contacted Five Star Publications Inc. to
fund the sending of additional copies of the book
to children’s libraries in Moore, OK, which were
destroyed by the devastating tornadoes that
recently struck the area.
The donors are applauded for their selfless
actions, but Five Star Publications would also like
to thank the SanTan Sun News, too, which played
a large part in this heart-warming scenario by
printing the article about the $400 donation in the
first place. It’s positive news coverage like this that
inspires readers to pay it forward through random
acts of kindness.
Kind regards,
Linda F. Radke, President
Five Star Publications Inc., Chandler
Unhappy with SRP
My name is Elaine Doty and my family and I
reside in Fulton Ranch, Shoreline Community. Our
home backs directly to Ocotillo Road. We are
very worried about the health risks this proposed
project will have in our young children and in the
value of our new home. We are 100% against the
project and will do all we can to prevent it from
happening.
Elaine Doty
Neighbors
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Neighbors
Chandler Chill Out
Really seeing
Where to Eat
Neighbors page 54
Spirituality page 55
pages 72-74a
Fourth of July festivities planned
Whiskey Rose
throughout East Valley
brings country
activities will have plenty to choose
style to S. Chandler
from. The following events are sure to
‘Best Chefs
America’ honors
five area men
by K. M. Lang
Who knows better about the culinary
world than chefs and, in honor of their
own, “Best Chefs America” (BCA) has
named five area chefs to its list of
honorees across the country.
First-time guests entering Whiskey
Rose Bar and Grill will discover two
things as they walk through the door.
First off, Southern Chandler has a new
country-themed restaurant. Secondly,
the eatery smokes its meats in-house.
The heady aroma of barbecue fills
the air and stirs the appetite at Whiskey
Rose, located at Arizona Avenue and
Ocotillo Road in Fulton Ranch Towne
Center. The eatery’s interior is deftly
divided into a comfortable dining room
and a large but cozy bar, where on
Friday and Saturday nights locals can
practice their line-dancing and twostep technique. The restaurant opened
its doors earlier this year as Whiskey
Rose Saloon, but has since changed its
name to Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill,
says General Manager John Tsailakis,
who explains that the new name offers a
see Whiskey Rose page 48
COUNTRY TIME: Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill’s
delightful dining room and cozy bar speak of old-time
country comfort. STSN photo by Ron Lang
By Tracy House
put people of all ages in a festive and
patriotic mood:
Chandler’s annual
Independence Day celebration
AWAITING FIREWORKS: Families arrive early and pick
their spots in Tumbleweed Park to watch the evening’s
fireworks show at Chandler’s July 4th celebration.
Submitted photo
by Alison Stanton
East Valley residents who want to
celebrate our nation’s birthday with
fireworks shows, food and other fun
The city’s largest Independence Day
fireworks display is from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
on Thu., July 4 at Tumbleweed Park.
This year’s celebration has been scaled
down from previous years but it will
still include a beautiful 20- to 25-minute
aerial fireworks display starting at 9
p.m. The Chandler Lions Club will sell
a variety of food and drink, including
hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, nachos,
pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, snow
cones and beverages. Guests may also
see July 4 events page 50
ROTC commander models
service for students
by K.M. Lang
Lt. Col. Gary Jones is a creature of
habit. Nearly every weekday since 2002,
the Chandler High Air Force Junior ROTC
commander has stopped by Paradise
Bakery & Café for both lunch and dinner,
and since 2007, he’s been racking up
unused points on his “Taste of Paradise”
loyalty card. Recently, Jones redeemed
those points for 64 brown bag meals,
which he donated through his church to
homeless Valley residents. For Jones, the
gesture wasn’t just an act of charity, but
an extension of the “life of service” he
strives to model for his students.
“My wife and I have been married
for 26 years,” Jones explains, “and
see ROTC Commander page 48
Nominated by peers and industry
professionals, analysts conducted more
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interviews consisting of proprietary
questions. Software was used to
aggregate the data. Chefs earning the
most acknowledgements among their
peers in their region were included
in the guide. The result is a 386-page
coffee table book profiling 4,650 chefs
in the first industry peer review guide of
chefs.
Chef Conor Favre
LEADING THE WAY: Lt. Col. Gary Jones, right, and
Master Sgt. Scott Goodson instruct and train Chandler
High’s Air Force Junior ROTC program, which boasts
a 100% graduation rate. “They’re always coming back
to see me and let me know what they’re doing,” Jones
says of his students. Submitted photo
Executive Chef Conor Favre of the
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa,
5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler,
is one of the five honorees from the
southeast Valley.
Favre started his training in the
culinary arts program at Scottsdale
Community College graduating in 1999.
Growing up in Chandler, he’s worked all
over Phoenix, but it was while he was
at the Arizona Biltmore that he was
contacted about BCA.
see Best Chefs America page 52
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Natalia’s 1912
Restaurant’s
owner retiring
Robert Rezka, the original owner of
Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant, is retiring and
has turned over the reins to longtime
manager Anthony Imbesi.
Rezka will still come into the
restaurant from time to time to help
out, and the same great food, staff and
service will be offered.
Imbesi will add new menu items
and will offer half-price drinks and
appetizers in the bar during the 4 to 7
p.m. happy hour.
Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant will close
on a Sunday/Monday in mid-June to
remodel. The result will be a new hi-top
bar, full covered patio with fans and
misters, and approximately 175 seats
inside and out.
The restaurant will host weekly dinner
specials, as well as entertainment at 8
p.m. Friday sand Saturdays. The lineup
includes comedian/singer Rick Mancini;
country singer Mary Jo, who channels
Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn; as well as
Joe Sapienza, who covers Frank Sinatra
and Dean Martin.
Rezka thanks his loyal customers and
assures them they’re in good hands.
Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant is located
at 3140 S. Gilbert Rd. (southwest
corner of Queen Creek and
Gilbert roads), Chandler. For more
information, call 480-895-8845 or visit
natalias1912restaurant.com/index.html.
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Sol Yoga Tai Chi workshop
Kim Kubsch,
certified Tai Chi and
Qigong practitioner,
teaches a Hello Tai
Chi, Goodbye Stress
workshop 10 to 11:30
a.m. Sat., June 15 at Sol Yoga in Chandler, 985 W.
Chandler Heights Rd. on the southeast corner of
Alma School Road.
Kubsch, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist
(CAPS) with a focus on “active and graceful aging”
and Fall Prevention Specialist, leads the Tai Chi
workshop to help participants to reduce stress,
enhance mood, clear the clutter and increase
peace of mind.
Using the gentle and easy movements of Tai
Chi–Qigong, attendees will optimize health and
learn to live life in harmony with “meditation in
motion.” Participants will have the opportunity
to explore gentle exercises to restore health and
harmony under Kubsch’s direction.
Space is limited to 15 participants. Workshop
cost is $20. Visit SolYogaAZ.com or call 480-8023774 to register or for more information.
Heart patients’ healthy
living class
TAI CHI–QIGONG: Learn the art of
meditation in motion with instructor
Kim Kubsch. Submitted photo.
Chandler Regional’s HEAT Wave committee
is presenting healthy living classes by
registered nurses in cardiology 6 to 7 p.m.
Thu., July 18 at Chandler Regional Medical
Center, lower level conference rooms one and
two, 1955 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, and 6 to 7 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 15 at Mercy Gilbert Medical Office
Building, McAuley Auditorium, third floor,
3420 S. Mercy Rd., Gilbert.
Participants
will learn ways
to improve
their lifestyle
through
weight monitoring, healthy food choices and
exercise. Classes are geared toward patients
with congestive heart failure, patients
recovering from a heart attack or anyone
interested in adopting a healthy living lifestyle.
To register or learn more information, call
480-728-5414 or visit MercyGilbert.org or
ChandlerRegional.org.
Free OB/GYN, family medical clinic offered
A free medical clinic offering limited
medical exams for both OB/GYN and
general family medicine is held from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., June 29 at Today’s
Women’s Health Specialists, 604 W.
Warner Rd., Suite E201, Chandler.
The clinic will also partner with
Simon Med and LabCorp to offer free
mammograms and bloodwork as needed
or required by doctor’s orders.
Women who are newly pregnant and
have not received any prenatal care
due to lack of insurance are especially
encouraged to participate.
Competitive OB packages are offered
for the uninsured; staff can also assist in
the Baby Arizona process if patients are
eligible.
A $10 donation per patient is
requested to benefit Matthew’s Crossing
Food Bank of Chandler.
Appointments are required. For more
information or to make an appointment,
call 480-963-7900, ext. 1304 or visit
womenshealtharizona.com.
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I know my child is smart but...
FIND OUT WHY SO MANY BRIGHT CHILDREN ARE STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL
D
oes your child have an excellent athletic ability
either in sports or dance? Does he have an amazing artistic talent with building Legos or blocks or
even drawing? Does she seem to have a natural talent in
music? So why is your bright child struggling in school?
Do you have evenings of tears, significant homework
frustrations, etc. Is your child’s self-confidence going
down, do they dread going to school? Has your child’s
teacher made statements such as: “He is not applying
himself, he is not paying attention, you should work more
with her at home,” etc. When attempting to obtain help
from the school you hear, “She is not far enough behind,
she is too young to receive additional support, give her
more time to catch up, or let’s just wait and see?”
More and more students in Arizona are not meeting standards in reading and it is most likely due to a very real and
common brain-based condition called dyslexia. It runs in
families and research has shown that nearly 1-in-5 of our
population are affected by it to varying degrees but most
go unidentified and find school frustrating as a result.
Reading issues are not related to IQ, in fact some of the
most successful individuals in American history reportedly
had reading difficulties (e.g., Albert Einstein, Walt Disney,
John F. Kennedy, Charles Schwab, John Lennon, etc.).
The earlier one intervenes the better the long term outcomes and that 95 percent of reading failure is preventable
by using appropriate research-based reading systems.
Unfortunately Arizona public schools use a “wait to fail”
model requiring a child surpass a level of failure before they
will intervene. With early intervention you can actually
rewire the brain and form the pathways necessary for
success in reading. The bottom line is the schools are not
doing enough to support our children. The earlier a reading
problem is identified and interventions implemented the
better the long-term outcomes.
The neuro, clinical and school psychologists along with
Reading Specialists at Trilogy Psychological and Reading
Pro Learning Centers specialize in early identification and
remediating reading, writing and mathematical disabilities.
Trilogy Psychological and Reading Pro Learning Centers
are holding a Reading Readiness screening for children
ages 4-5 and Dyslexia screenings for older children
through adults. The screenings will be conducted on July
13th at the Trilogy/Reading Pro offices located at 4135 S.
Power Road, Suite 118. Screenings cost $20 and our space
is limited so please call the office to reserve a spot. The
screenings will include brief measures of phonological
awareness and reading ability and will include a brief
feedback sessions to review outcomes. Trilogy and
Reading Pro also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and psycho-educational evaluation
and have a robust and scientifically based reading intervention staff on-site to help your child success in school.
Our clinical and educational staff all have worked in the
public schools as teaching or administrators. We therefore
We’re offering
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July 13th.
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hold an advantage over many other clinicians in that we
are able to bridge the gap between diagnosis, intervention
and education. We are well equipped to not only provide
interventions on site but we will work with you to ensure
the school is providing appropriate services to your child
through special education. We have special education law
specialists on staff to work with your family to help you
understand your child’s rights in the public education setting and to ensure they receive any and all service to
which the are entitled.
It is never too late to improve reading, writing and
spelling. Allow us the opportunity to help your child
succeed! For additional information please visit our
websites at trilogypsychological.com and readingpro.org
or call our office at 480-813-3990.
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Chandler summer aquatics programs
Chandler Aquatics
classes and programs are
open for registration.
Family events and
summer programs are
running at all six aquatic
centers in Chandler.
Kids’ swim classes
Summer session two
classes begin June 17. Parents have an
opportunity to meet with instructors
before registering for sessions three,
four and five. Online registration will
end at midnight the day before class/
session begins. Pool-side registration
will be available where the class is
offered for participants still wishing to
register. Various levels of swim classes
are offered throughout the summer.
Visit any of the pools during public swim
sessions for class level testing.
All six aquatic centers offer morning
lessons. Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie
St.; Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400
W. Summit Pl.; Folley Pool, 600 E.
Fairview; and Mesquite Groves Aquatic
Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., have evening
lessons. Summer Saturday classes are
available at Folley Pool and Hamilton
Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave.
Nozomi Aquatic Center is located at 250
S. Kyrene Rd.
Other swim programs
Adults interested in increasing
endurance and stroke refinement can
sign up for classes at
Hamilton Aquatic Center.
Guard Start and Junior
Lifeguarding programs
are being offered at
Arrowhead, Hamilton,
Mesquite Groves and
Nozomi aquatic centers.
Youth ages 9 to 10 years
old will be introduced to
the water safety skills and learn safe
water habits in the Guard Start program,
while youth ages 11 to 15 year olds can
learn water safety and be introduced
to the duties and responsibilities of
a lifeguard through the American
Red Cross Junior Lifeguard program.
Participants must demonstrate the
following skills: swim the front crawl for
25 yards continuously while breathing
to the front or side, tread water for one
minute, float on back for 30 seconds and
submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet
underwater. The program starts July 1.
Aqua Fit is back with classes through
August. The 50 minute Aqua Fit
Shallow, Aqua Fit Deep and Aqua Latin
classes are offered at various times
and days at Arrowhead Pool, Mesquite
Groves Aquatic Center and Nozomi
Aquatic Center. Participants must be 16
years or older.
Summer special events
Fun in the sun begins with a “Hawaiian
Luau,” 1 to 3 p.m., Sat., June 22 at Nozomi
Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd.,
Bring the whole family to family swim
time. Each facility offers family swim
time for $1. Through July 21, the entire
family can swim for $1 at Arrowhead Pool
8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Folley Pool 8 to 10
p.m. Mondays, Hamilton Aquatic Center 6
to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Mesquite Aquatic
Center noon to 2 p.m. Sundays. Families
can enjoy $1 admission through August
6 at Desert Oasis Aquatic Center 6 to
8 p.m. Saturdays and Nozomi Aquatic
Center 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
Swim free through July 21 at
Arrowhead Pool 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays, Folley Pool 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, Hamilton Aquatic Center 6
to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Mesquite Groves
Aquatic Center 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays.
Enjoy free admission through Aug. 6 at
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays and Nozomi Aquatic Center
4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays.
Information about registration
and class times, Aquatic facilities
addresses, hours and fees are available
at chandleraz.gov/aquatics or in the
summer Break Time issue.
Chandler. Activities include hula hoops
contests, limbo and races. The first 100
guests receive a lei.
Frolic at “Day at the Beach” at Folley
Pool, 600 E. Fairview, Chandler, 8 to 10
p.m., Wed., July 17. Family run includes
relay races with inner tubes, water
balloon contests and prizes.
Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St. is
hosting “Disco after Dark,” 8 to 10 p.m.,
Thu., July 18. Swim at night, play games
and win prizes.
Celebrate the end of summer at
“Summer Palooza” at Desert Oasis
Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl.,
noon to 3 p.m. Sat., July 27.
Time to swim
Admission for public swim is $1 for
children, $2.25 for adults and $1.25
for seniors at Arrowhead Pool, Desert
Oasis Pool, Hamilton Aquatic Center,
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center and
Nozomi Aquatic Center. Admission to
Folley Pool is 75 cents for children, $2
for adults and $1 for seniors. Summer
hours vary by location.
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‘Come Out and Play’ with Chandler
Summer Break Time classes and
activities are taking place throughout
Chandler. Get fit, take a class or take in
a movie. Come Out and Play Chandler
has programs and classes throughout
June, July and August. Chandler
summer camps run through July 15. Go
to chandleraz.gov/breaktime for the
full listing.
Tennis Center
Summer hours are in place for
the Chandler Tennis Center through
September: hours are 7 to 11 a.m. and 5
to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7
to 11 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 7 to 11
a.m. Saturdays and 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays.
There is still space available in Tennis
Center lessons, camps and leagues for
juniors and adults. Call 480-782-2650
for details.
Community Center
Miss Diana’s dance classes will be
performing at the Evening with Kids
event 6 to 8 p.m. Thu., July 11 at the
Chandler Center for Arts, 250 N. Arizona
Ave., Chandler. Miss Diana teaches
preschool, youth tap, adult tap and jazz
and ballet.
Zumba is back 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mondays at the Chandler Community
Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.,
Chandler. Also offered is Zumba Toning,
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
For more information call 480-782-2727.
Environmental Education Center
Youth ages 7 to 11 are invited to join the
Summer Nature Camps! campers as they
travel the globe in search of exotic plants
and animal species. Full day, from 7:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m., camp for residents is $116,
nonresidents $157. Half-day camp from
7:30 a.m. to noon or noon to 5:30 p.m. is
$53 for residents, $72 for nonresidents.
The Environmental Education Center
is located at 4050 E. Chandler Heights
Rd., Chandler. Call 480-782-2890 for
more information.
Senior Center
Enjoy food, enter to win a raffle and
hear some music at the Father’s Day
Party at the Chandler Senior Center, 202
E. Boston St., Chandler, 10:30 a.m. Mon.,
June 17. The event is free.
Snedigar Recreation Center
Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500
S. Basha Rd., Chandler has a variety of
activities going on through summer.
Chandler adult sports offers men’s
double header softball, co-rec softball,
men’s flag football, men’s basketball,
co-rec volleyball and co-rec 4’s sand
volleyball. Registration begins Monday,
June 22. Contact Teo Ruiz at 480-7822704 or teofilo.ruiz@chandleraz.gov for
more information.
Playwell TEKnologies with LEGO
Camp is 9 a.m. to noon Mon. through
Fri., June 24 through 28 or July 8 through
12. Fees are $34 for residents or $46 for
nonresidents plus instructor fee. Let
your imagination run wild with more
than 10,000 pieces of LEGO. Contact
Susan Richardson at 480-782-2641 for
more information.
Chess Wizards–Chess Camp is 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 through 19. Camp
includes chess games, puzzles, wizard
says, bug house, mirror, fisher, take
me, charades and more. Each camper
receives a Chess Wizard T-shirt and a
folder with all the puzzles from camp.
Resident fee is $63, nonresident fee
is $86, plus instructor fee. For more
information call Susan Richardson at
480-782-2641.
N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, is 10 to 11:30
a.m. Sat., June 15 through Aug. 3. Youth
will bowl two games each week and the
season will end with a party and awards.
Fee must be paid to the bowling alley
each week.
Krafty Krafts, at the Chandler Senior
Center, designed for individuals with
disabilities, will have participants create
and have fun while staying cool in the
summer. Classes are 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mon., June 20 through Aug. 1. Resident
fee is $14, nonresident fee is $18.
For more information call 480-7822900 or email trc@chandleraz.gov.
Teen programs
TRC Teen Sports Night is 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Fri., through July 19. Free to Tumbleweed
pass holders, individual and team
sporting events are held in the West
gymnasium or courtyard at Tumbleweed
Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. Contact Ashley Swail at 480782-2909 for more information.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
presents “Goldilocks” at TRC, 10 to
11 a.m. Wed., July 12. Free to TRC
pass holders, $2 for residents, $3 for
nonresidents. Seating is limited and you
must register to participate.
Family Night at TRC is 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Wed., June 18. Free to Tumbleweed pass
holders. Cost to resident youth is $2,
teens $3; nonresident youth $3, teens $5.
Call 480-782-2900 or go to trc@
chandleraz.gov for more information
Join the Teen Summer Adventures
Program to enjoy activities that include
paintballing, bowling, Air Worx, Laser
Tag and Dave & Buster’s. Contact Manny
Padia at 480-782-2746 or manuel.padia@
chandleraz.gov for more information.
See a summer movie blockbuster
with Get Reel!, June 20 and July 12 and
25. Join the Chandler Teen Program to
watch the premieres of “Superman,”
“World War Z,” “Pacific Rim” and “The
Wolverine.” Cost is $20 for residents, $27
for nonresidents. Information is available
from Manny Padia at 480-782-2746 or
manuel.padia@chandleraz.gov.
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Whiskey Rose from page 43
more accurate description of the
establishment.
“We wanted to make this a place
for families to come and enjoy a great
meal,” he explains, “but at the same
time, in the other half of the restaurant,
if you’d like to come in and watch some
sports or you want to come listen to the
live music we have several times a week,
it’s a really fun environment over there,
as well.”
HOUSE-SMOKED PARADISE: Whiskey Rose Bar and
Grill smokes all its meats in-house, including the
pulled pork on its signature Hog ‘n’ Heifer Burger.
STSN photo by Ron Lang
The restaurant, which Tsailakis
calls “a brand new concept,” has
undergone other tweaks during its
first few months, including a fresh
menu boasting a variety of salads, mac
‘n’ cheese, sandwiches and Whiskey
Rose’s classic pulled pork, rib, beef
brisket and smoked chicken dishes.
“The pulled pork actually smokes
for anywhere from 12 to 15 hours,” says
Tsailakis, “and then we can do a pulledpork sandwich or we also do a pulled-
pork entrée that comes with two sides.
The brisket’s kind of the same deal. It’s
slow-smoked at a low temperature for
around 12 to 13 hours.”
Burgers include the “hog ‘n heifer”—an
8-ounce patty topped with pulled pork,
cheddar cheese and onion straws—and
the fried dill pickle appetizers should
tickle the country crowd. At the bar,
offerings include 23 beer varieties,
including local brews, and “a really great
whiskey selection.” Whiskey Rose offers
live karaoke on Wednesday evenings,
and on Friday and Saturday night after
8 p.m., guests can enjoy live local bands
ranging from Desert Dixie and Desert
Knights to Journey and Styx cover bands.
“We’re not all country all the time,”
says Tsailakis, who calls the décor,
with its guitars, neon signs and giant
American flag, “modern country.”
“A lot of places, it’s a country-themed
restaurant and bar, but they don’t create
the nice environment in the dining area,”
he adds. “Honestly, we try to offer the
best of both worlds. We’re constantly
doing drink specials to keep it lively in
the bar. But at the same time, we also
offer great food.”
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill, at
135 W. Ocotillo Rd., is open Sunday
through Thursday from 11a.m. till 11
p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from
11 a.m. till 2 a.m. or last call. For more
information, call 480-895-7673 or visit
whiskeyrosesaloon.com.
K.M. Lang lives and writes in
Sun Groves. She can be reached at
kmlang@santansun.com.
when we first got married, we didn’t
have anything. We promised ourselves
that if we ever got to a position where
we could help others, we would. The
mission we have—and that’s why I do
what I do here at Chandler High—is
to develop citizens with character,
dedicated to serving their school,
community and nation. That’s what
these kids hear from me every day, and
my wife and I try to be the example,
so the kids know what to do and how
to do it.”
Jones’ own life of service began in
1966, when he joined the U.S. Air Force.
The longtime Valley resident served two
tours in Vietnam, was assigned to several
command billets and calls serving his
nation “the greatest honor of my life.”
In 2002, Jones established Chandler
High’s AFJROTC program. Three years
later, Jones found himself instructing 63
students—both girls and boys—and by
this past school year, participation had
doubled to 125.
“I would say well over a thousand
young folks have gone through this
program,” explains Jones, who was
“blessed” two years ago by the arrival of
Master Sgt. Scott Goodson.
“He’s one of the big reasons we’ve
increased our numbers,” Jones says of
his colleague. “He’s just great to work
with and good with the kids. It allows
us to do a lot more than we’ve ever
been able to.”
Chandler High’s AFJROTC is a fouryear program, with students taking
aviation and drill classes. An elite
40-member Honor Guard, clad “just like
the active duty Air Force Honor Guard,”
trains daily during and after school,
and performs at eight to 10 events a
month, including Chandler festivals,
CUSD Board meetings and civic club
gatherings. Still, Jones emphasizes,
academics remains “top priority.”
“We have 100% graduation rate,”
he says, adding that around 30% of
graduates go on to serve their nation.
“We have a whole slew of kids who’ve
gone into the military and done
exceedingly well—we have Marine
recon, Army combat engineers, Army
medics, Navy corpsmen.”
One teen confided to Jones soon after
starting the program that he hoped to
be a Navy Seal.
“I worked with him over four years,”
Jones recalls. “He’s like a son to me, and I
told him if he ever graduated from Navy
Seal training, I would be there. Well, on
the first of October 2010, I was there to
watch him put on his trident.”
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Chandler High’s AFJROTC program, Jones
continues to lead by example—as he did
when he donated his Paradise Bakery
meals, most of them earned at the Ray
Road and Price Freeway location.
“I’ve just been accumulating the
meals because I didn’t need them,” he
says, explaining that he earned one
free meal for every 12 he purchased.
“I figured one day there’d be someone
in front of me in line who forgot their
wallet or didn’t have enough money,
and I could go, ‘Here, take one of my
meals.’ But that never happened, and it
just kept building up.”
It was while Jones was talking with his
wife, Christine, that it occurred to him
to donate the meals through Chandler’s
CrossRoads Nazarene Church, which
feeds the homeless once a month at
a local park. Paradise Bakery’s staff
filled 64 paper bags with sandwiches,
chips and cookies for Jones’ church
to distribute, and “I guess it started
SERIOUS SERVICE: Chandler High’s Air Force Junior
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getting attention when they bagged
them up and had them all out where
the customers could see them,” Jones
recalls. “People were asking, ‘What are
you doing that for?’”
Now Jones is busy racking up more
points with his daily meals, which vary,
“but always include a fruit salad. “He’s
already earned five free meals, and he’s
pondering how best to redeem them.
Whatever he decides, one thing is
certain: Jones will use the opportunity
to teach his students the importance of
public service.
“I share personal experiences with
them all the time,” he says. “I’ve told
them, “I’ll retire when I can no longer be
the example for you.’”
K.M. Lang lives and writes in
Sun Groves. She can be reached at
kmlang@santansun.com.
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‘Maricopa County Reads’ this summer
San Tan Regional Park
County Library District, Read –
Explore – Discover>>
Maricopa County Reads summer
reading program is underway through
July 27. Youth, teens and adults are
encouraged to participate in a variety
of events and activities as well as
checking out material from
their public library.
“Maricopa County Reads is
an especially big deal this year
as all the public libraries in
the county are involved,” says
Cindy Kolaczynski, Maricopa
County Library District
director and county librarian.
“With this collaboration we
have a chance to impact
more than 80,000 children and
teens. It’s a huge undertaking, with
incredible potential and one that we
wholeheartedly embrace.”
Chandler Public Library is participating
in Maricopa County Reads. Program
participants who complete the summer
reading program can select from a free
book to add to their personal home
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
provides a variety of activities at
the 10,000 acre park nestled in the
Sonoran Desert. Visit wildlife exhibits,
the tortoise habitat or take part in the
parks Wet ‘n’ Wild promotion through
July with special programs throughout
the summer.
San Tan Mountain Region Park is
offering programs to qualify for a family
four-pack of Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park
tickets valued at $120 through their
“Country Parks are Getting Wet ‘n’ Wild
this summer” programs.
library. Other incentives will be awarded
for reaching reading goals.
A variety of guest presenters
including authors, puppeteers,
magicians, musicians, artists, paranormal
investigators and more will be at various
libraries throughout the summer.
Visit any of the Chandler
Public Library branches
to register or register
online. The Downtown
Library is located at 22 S.
Delaware St.; Basha Library
is at 5990 S. Val Vista Dr.;
Hamilton Library is at 3700
S. Arizona Ave.; and Sunset
Library is located at 4930
W. Ray Rd.
Participating Maricopa County Library
District libraries in the SanTan Sun area
include Ed Robson Branch Library at
9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes and Perry
Branch Library at 1965 E. Queen Creek
Rd., Gilbert.
To access program schedules or more
information about Maricopa County
Reads visit mcldaz.org.
Local author book signing
Arizona author, David Salge, will be at Costco, 2887 S. Market St., Gilbert, noon to
3 p.m. Sat., June 15 to sign copies of his book “Around San Tan Mountain.” Focusing
on the communities of Chandler Heights, Queen Creek, Higley and Combs, Salge
discusses the early settlers and the influences of war, immigration and the Depression
which challenged and enriched the area.
“Around San Tan Mountain” is available at area bookstores, independent retailers,
online retailers or through Arcadia publishing at arcadiapublishing.com.
SAN TANS: Hike the desert trails, take a class, or just
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Wet ‘n’ Wild Programs are: Desert
Edibles, 10 to 11 a.m. Sat., June 15: eat
this, not that, in the desert; All About
Monsoons, 2 to 3 p.m. Sat., June 15:
Sonoran Desert Monsoons, summer
heat and haboobs are the topic of
discussion in the nature center; Stories
of the Sky, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fri., June 21:
explore constellations, planets and
stars on a night hike while learning
myths of past cultures; and Animal
Spotlighting Adventure, 8 to 9 p.m. Fri.,
DESERT DWELLERS: Quail are just one of the
native animals that can be seen throughout San Tan
Mountain Regional Park. Submitted photo
June 28: catch a glimpse of Sonoran
Desert animals at night.
Additional programs offered at San
Tan Mountain Regional Park include:
Movie Madness, 10 a.m. to noon
Wed., June 19: enjoy a movie in the
air-conditioned nature center; Birding
Adventure, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Thu.,
June 20: learn birding skills from local
experts while hiking through the park;
Venomous Creatures and Snake Feeding,
3 to 4 p.m. Sat., June 22: event feature
snakes and Gila monsters feeding, but
may not be appropriate for all age
groups; Sunset and Full Moon Hike, 7:30
to 9 p.m. Sat., June 22: experience a 2.2mile hike through the Sonoran Desert
illuminated by the full moon; All About
Scorpions, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 29:
learn about scorpions and prepare for
the Scorpion Scavenger Hunt, 8 to 9
p.m., Sat., June 29: search for these eightlegged creatures exploring the Sonoran
Desert at night.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park is
located at 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen
Creek. Call 480-655-5554 or visit
maricopa.gov/parks/santan for more
information or details on events.
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bring in their own food and beverages,
but grilling and alcoholic beverages are
not allowed. Guests may not use any
personal fireworks of any kind within
the park. Admission to the park is free,
and onsite parking is available for $5 per
vehicle.
Tumbleweed Park is located at 2250
S. McQueen Rd. in Chandler, on the
southwest corner of McQueen and
Germann roads. Vehicles can enter the
park from Germann Road at Hamilton
Street or from McQueen Road at
Celebration Way. Disabled parking is
available at both entrances.
For more information, call the city’s
special events hotline at 480-782-2735,
or go to chandleraz.gov/special-events.
Music and fun at Rawhide
Celebrate the Fourth of July with
live music, fireworks and more at Red
White & Rawhide. The event, which is
presented by Mega 104.3 and Roger
Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine Tequila, is
from 5 p.m. until midnight on Thu., July
4. Seven bands are scheduled to appear,
along with food, fireworks and more.
Admission is $20 on the day of the
event and parking is $5; advanced sale
tickets are available at redwhiterawhide.
eventbrite.com. Rawhide is located at
5700 W. North Loop Rd. in Chandler. For
more information, call 480-502-5600 or
visit rawhide.com.
Tempe Town Lake Festival
People who like their fireworks
displays set to patriotic and classical
music can head to Tempe Town Lake for
the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival
from 5 to 11 p.m. The show, which is
hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Tempe,
is well known for its spectacular and
musical fireworks display. A Family
Fun Fest will feature relay races, face
painting and a variety of inflatables
for people of all ages, along with rides
and rock climbing walls. Fill up on
hamburgers, hot dogs, Macayo’s Depot
Cantina, barbecue, fry bread, roasted
corn, snow cones and more. Tickets are
$6 for adults and are available at all Fry’s
stores, and children 12 and younger are
free. Tickets are $8 at the gate or two for
$15. For more information, call 480-3505189 or visit tempe4th.com.
Patriotic fun in Ahwatukee
A wide variety of entertainment,
water play and a gorgeous fireworks
display are all part of Ahwatukee’s Red,
White & Boom Fireworks Festival. The
event, which is hosted by the Ahwatukee
Foothills Chamber of Commerce,
presented by Vision Community
Management and produced by HDE
Agency is from 4 to 10 p.m. on Wed.,
July 3 at the Ahwatukee Country Club.
The entertainment schedule includes
the Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Show
from 4 to 6:45 p.m., bratwurst-eating
competitions—one for kids and one for
local firefighters—from 6:45 to 7 p.m. and
a Color Guard March with a performance
by the Ahwatukee Community Chorus
from 8:45 to 8:55 p.m.
When folks get hungry, they may
purchase tasty treats like barbecue,
hamburgers, shave ice, kettle corn,
nachos and much more. Admission is
free; there is a $25 charge to enter the
“Boom Room,” where guests can enjoy
catered food, private restrooms and
a tented area with water misters. The
Boom Room admission can be purchased
in advance by contacting the Ahwatukee
Chamber at 480-753-7676 or the day of
the event in the VIP area. The Ahwatukee
Country Club is located at 12432 S. 48th
St. in Phoenix. For more information, call
602-276-2499 or visit facebook.com/
HDEAgency for updates.
Music and more in Mesa
A variety of musical acts are featured
at the fourth annual Southwest
Ambulance Arizona Celebration
of Freedom from 6 to 11 p.m. on
Sat., June 29 in downtown Mesa.
The entertainment kicks off with
a performance from Mogollon on
Stage America, the event’s main stage.
Headline performers Cowboy Mouth
will also appear. At approximately
9:15 p.m., the Chicago Cubs Salute to
America program and fireworks will
take place; the show stars 4Troops,
a nationally acclaimed pop music
ensemble made up of four retired
combat veterans who served in the
wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. After
the fireworks show, Tyrone Vaughan
will perform. The event also features
classic cars, patriotic displays, family
fun and much more. More than 50,000
people of all ages are expected to
attend. For more information, visit
azcelebrationoffreedom.org.
Celebrate in Apache Junction
A free July 4 event at Apache
Junction High School will feature free
watermelon, while it lasts; a Kid’s Zone;
bicycle, wagon and tricycle decoration
contest; live entertainment starting at
7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Food and
beverages are available to purchase and
there is a small fee for the game booths.
The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thu.,
July 4. Apache Junction High School is
located at 2525 S. Ironwood, in Apache
Junction.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.
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Best Chefs America from page 43
“I think it comes down to peers and
chefs I’ve worked with either know me
or know what I do,” he explains about
the nomination. “I am very grateful and
humble that I was mentioned by my
fellow chef peers. There are a lot of
great chefs in Arizona and I think it is a
great thing.”
TEAM PLAYER: Conor Favre says there is always
pressure just to perform and make sure you have
the best product. “I like to make sure that the team
around me is in tune as well.” Submitted photo
As the summer season approaches,
Favre says, he’ll be lightening up the
menu at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass
Resort & Spa, utilizing indigenous items
that are part of the community, fresh
ingredients like zucchini, melons and
squash from local farmers and the
garden recently planted at Aji spa.
Chef Brian Peterson
After earning his food and beverage
bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt
University in Chicago, Chef Brian
Peterson moved to Arizona and
attended Scottsdale Culinary Institute.
With 16 years in the industry, he became
the executive chef at Cork, 4991 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler, when it opened
five years ago.
Peterson says he received a phone
call from BCA asking about his cooking
style and in turn who he thought were
outstanding chefs in the area. “At first
I didn’t know how big of a scope it was
going to be,” he explains. “It became a
grand ordeal.”
The nomination is exciting “because
there are some extremely popular chefs
from around the world nominated, and
around the Valley, so to be nominated by
peers in your industry, people like what
I’m doing and I’m excited about that,”
Peterson mentions.
He explains his style is classical
cooking techniques with modern
ingredients, different touches—it has to
make sense from a history standpoint
as well as current trend standpoint.
Cork changes its menu about six times
a year based on product availability and
seasonality. “We bring in a lot of wild
game,” Peterson explains. “At any time
we’ll have two to three or four different
types of wild game on the menu, like
antelope, buffalo, ostrich, quail, things of
that nature.”
Chef Kelly Fletcher
Executive Chef Kelly Fletcher at House
names missing from that list.”
Fletcher received his training from
Scottsdale Culinary Institute and
has been at House of Tricks for nine
years. “I’m obsessed with fusion,” he
comments. “I always tell people that
nobody is safe. There isn’t a country
or a cuisine that is safe. I’ll fuse Korean
with Spanish and I’ll combine French
with Mexican. I love so many different
cultures and I just can’t lock myself
down to one style. There are just too
many flavors out there to say no to.”
Patrick ‘Chef Red’ Bray
CHEERING FOR CHEFS: “We are all so good to each
other,” Kelly Fletcher says about the recognition. “I
think it’s nice for us. We are seeing the culinary scene
in Arizona take off. It’s insane. I don’t think Arizona
gets a lot of recognition for the talent there actually
is.” Submitted photo
of Tricks, 114 E. Seventh St., Tempe, says
it was an honor to be part of the chefs
listed by BCA.
“It’s a very strange thing when you get
recognition for doing what you do every
day anyway,” he explains. “It’s funny,
every day when you think about the fact
that we get paid to do this. I would do
this for free. There is nothing else.”
“It’s an incredible honor, and at
the same time it was shocking to see
how many names weren’t on the list,”
Fletcher says about being part of the
BCA group. “I was pretty amazed at how
much talent is in the Valley and how
many names weren’t on that list. I don’t
know how they came up with exactly
how it’s done, but there are a lot of great
Patrick ‘Chef Red’ Bray, chef-partner of
Roy’s Chandler, 7151 W. Ray Rd., Chandler,
was contacted by BCA earlier in the year
asking about his background, the type
of food he prepared and where he got is
influence. “They told me that a couple
of other chefs had recommended me
and at the end of the conversation they
asked if there were any chefs that I
would recommend,” he explains.
“I’m a pretty humble person and then
again I’m a realist and I know how hard
I work at my job,” Bray explains about
being nominated. “There are so many
other chefs out there that how can they
categorize us? There are some chefs
out there that are just so amazing that
there’s no way I’m in the same league
or field as them. But, because there are
other chefs saying this stuff about me
that makes me proud and I’m happy
about that especially as hard as I work at
my job.”
Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Bray has
been with Roy’s for almost 10 years
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working his way up from prep cook to
chef-partner.
“Working for Roy’s we’re under the
category of Hawaiian Fusion, we’re also
considered Pacific Rim,” he explains.
Bray says he’ll use Maui sweet onions,
indigenous of Hawaii, use a tomato
from Japan and Saki instead of red wine
to deglaze to put an Asian twist on a
classic Italian marinara. “Going into the
summer time, things that I enjoy are
Mediterranean Greek flavors, especially
here in Arizona,” he adds. He considers
seasonality of things and his clientele as
he plans his menu.
Chef-owner, Yupha Dequenne of
Yupha’s Thai Kitchen, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.,
Tempe was the fifth chef nominated in
the southeast Valley.
Information about “Best Chefs
America” book is available at
bestchefsamerica.com. The book sells
for $75. BCA has already begun the
process of contacting chefs for next
year’s book.
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Join ICAN for facility’s first anniversary
Kicks for Kids shoe drive continues
The public is invited to join ICAN, a
free family-centered youth service in the
East Valley, in celebrating its first year
in its new facility during an open house
event, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue., June 18 at
650 E. Morelos St. in Chandler.
ICAN provides a full complement of
programs proven effective in equipping
youth to achieve personal and academic
success by tackling abuse, gang
involvement and juvenile delinquency.
“The dream started with Henry Salinas
22 years ago to provide a free and safe
place youth could go after school as
an alternative to facing the pressures
of local gang activity and substance
abuse,” says Becky Jackson, ICAN’s
chief executive officer. “His vision has
culminated into where ICAN is today,
approaching our first anniversary in the
new ICAN Lon E. Hoeye Youth Center,
where we now serve 300 youth daily.”
Shoes and socks
needed for school drive
ICAN is collecting new shoes and
socks through Mon., July 1 for its
Kicks for Kids shoe drive which will
be providing more than 400 pairs of
shoes to local youth for the coming
2013 school year. Students, grades
kindergarten through 12, who would
likely start the school year with used or
ill-fitting footwear, will benefit from the
donated items.
“ICAN has identified a growing
need for new shoes among youth in
the community we serve,” says Becky
Jackson, ICAN’s chief executive officer.
“The kids wear them out
easily and their families
often don’t have the
resources available to
provide a new pair once
the shoes are worn and
torn.”
Phoenix Premium Outlets, located at
the Santan Loop 202 and Interstate-10
freeways in Chandler, is participating
as a partner on this initiative. “We are
delighted to partner with ICAN in this
worthy cause and are extremely pleased
that so many of our shoe merchants are
so generous with their offers,” says Kathy
Frederiksen, general manager.
Famous Footwear Outlet, Reebok,
Rockport, Saucony and Sperry Top-Sider
at Phoenix Premium Outlets
are offering special discounts
for new shoes purchased in
June benefiting ICAN. Phoenix
Premium Outlets is offering
customers who bring new shoes
supporting Kicks for Kids to the
Information Center in the food
court or management office
a complimentary VIP Coupon
Book and an opportunity to
enter to win a $100 Phoenix
Premium Outlets gift card.
New socks in the original packaging
and new gender-neutral athletic shoes
boys’ size 1-6, girls’ size 1-6, men’s
size 5-11 and women’s size 5-9 can be
dropped off at the ICAN
Lon E. Hoeye Youth Center,
650 Morelos St., Chandler
or at the Phoenix Premium
Outlets, 4976 Premium
Outlets Way, Chandler.
Youth can pick up shoes,
a backpack, supplies and uniform at
Chandler High School on Sat., July 20
between 8 a.m. and noon.
Contact Shelby Pedersen, ICAN’s
director of resource development, for
more information or to list a business
as a Kicks for Kids Shoe drive collection
site, at 480-874-7576 or Shelby@icanaz.
org. Visit icanaz.org or call 480-821-4207
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Around the Neighborhood
Area families celebrated summer with the Chandler Chill Out from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sat., June 1, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Three S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The free event,
courtesy of the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership and in cooperation with
ICAN, featured four large water inflatables, live music from local bands, childrenfocused games, raffles, food and drinks, cool treats and craft vendors. There was
also be a spinning gyro machine and a trackless train. For more information, visit
chandlerchillout.com. STSN photos by Ron Lang
COOLING DOWN: The Chandler Chill Out was dubbed a success.
HOT TEMPERATURES: Families rest in the shade in between activities.
GETTING WET: Children wait in line for their chance to get wet.
ATTRACTIVE EVENT: An example of some of the attractions.
WATER AND BEYOND: The fun went beyond the water for these kids.
FAMILY FUN: Chandler residents of all ages took part in the fun.
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Spirituality
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Spiritual Reflections
Sisterhood going
to Hale Theatre
The yearly summer outing of the Sun Lakes
Jewish Congregation Sisterhood to the Hale Centre
Theatre in Gilbert is 3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 10, to see
“Hairspray.” Tickets are $22. For more information,
call Denise at 480-895-8665.
Spiritual Reflections: Really Seeing
by Barbara Dillard
I have come to the age where
glasses are a necessary evil. You
know, the funky-looking ones that
slide down the bridge of the nose
while the wearer peers at you over
the top. These little jewels live
in every room of my house lest
I should lose some. Without the
magnification of these lenses much
of my perspective on life would be
handicapped.
It’s a shame that there aren’t
glasses that enlarge my heart’s
capacity to love and accept others.
Maybe then I would see people as
they really are: made in the image
of God. You see, most of us have an
eye disease—a lazy eye. That is, an
eye too lazy to really see the person
before us. We become overly busy
and suddenly there is room for only
one person’s perspective—our own.
This creates a breeding ground for
a critical spirit that misunderstands
the motives of others. Isn’t it
interesting how quick we are to
judge ourselves based upon our
intentions but others upon their
behavior?
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Rabbi is speaker
Rabbi Irwin Wiener is scheduled to be the first
Sisterhood guest speaker for the season, 1 p.m.
Thu., Sept. 19 in the Chapel House in Sun Lakes,
followed by light refreshments.
October activities
The October meeting on Thu., Oct. 17, will be
preceded by a new member luncheon. Then, on
Tue., Oct. 29, the Sisterhood has arranged for a day
at the races at Turf Paradise Race Track. Details will
be announced
Jesus challenged the crowd
who was preparing to stone the
adulterous woman to consider
if they were without sin before
throwing the first stone. An honest
examination of our own selfcenteredness might be a great
beginning to an accurate and
compassionate view of others.
And with this approach, the only
lens we would need is a mirror.
Barbara Dillard, a resident of
Old Stone Ranch, is affiliated with
Redemption Gateway Church.
She blogs at Unswervinglyheld.
blogspot.com.
Toys are needed
Donations for the Sisterhood’s ongoing “Toys
from the Heart” Program, which provides holiday
gifts to the kindergarten classes at Frye Elementary
School every year, can be made by sending a check
for any amount made out to SLJC Sisterhood to
3495 E. County Down Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249.
Write “toys” on the memo line. Last year the
Sisterhood was able to distribute toys to more
than 100 children.
Other Sisterhood news
It’s not too early to send in dues, which are $25.
Make the check out to SLJC Sisterhood and mail it
to 3495 E. County Down Dr. Chandler, AZ 85249.
Co-presidents Geri and Carol appreciate any
comments or suggestions, and can be called at
480-305-0123 and 480-895-3168, respectively.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Chandler United Methodist Church
Celebrating 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.
A Place
of Love
Worship:
10 a.m. Sunday
Hamilton High School Auditorium
3700 S. Arizona Ave.
www.loc-az.org
480-899-1400
SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship ..................9:30 a.m. (June & July)
SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children.....................................................9:40 a.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 24-28, 5-8 p.m., preschool (4 years old) - 5th grade
480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
Community helps kids get back to school
School supplies,
backpacks, shoes,
socks, underwear and
uniforms are needed for
individuals, families, service
organizations, businesses
and faith communities in the
largest school supply drive in
the history of Chandler with
the goal of providing 10,000
children with backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming 2013
school year.
Operation Back to School Chandler—For Our Students is a
collaborative effort involving the City of Chandler, various nonprofit
organizations, churches, employers, school districts, business groups and
others in the Chandler area.
“This is not about any one organization or person, but about families
and community coming together for our future in Chandler,” says Lori
Tapia, director of
the Family Resource
Center at the Chandler
Christian Community
Center. “This is a
collective effort to
meet the needs of some of Chandler’s most vulnerable children.”
Organizations helping coordinate Operation Back to School Chandler
include For Our City—Chandler, the Chandler CARE Center, Chandler
Christian Community Center, Chandler Education Foundation, Chandler
Unified School District, City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources
Division, CrossRoads Nazarene Church, Fans Across America, The Y, Boys
& Girls Club, EV Jewish Community Center, Si Se Puede and ICAN.
The donated items will be distributed to needy elementary, middle
and high school students at a July 20 event.
Organizations interested in sponsoring this event or already planning
a back-to-school drive in Chandler should contact Leah Powell at lean.
powell@chandleraz.gov. For more information, visit forourcity.org/
Chandler.html or call 480-782-2214.
Spirituality
Adult day care offers
respite for caregivers
SanTan Sun-area adults needing temporary care
are welcome at A Perfect Place, an adult day care
and nonprofit organization on the campus of Risen
Savior Lutheran Church and School Rd., 23914 S. Alma
School Rd., Sun Lakes. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Staff and volunteers provide a loving and caring
afternoon social program for adults that opens
with a short devotion, after which everyone shares
something about themselves. The fun continues with
games, entertainment, snacks and a short session of
chair exercises.
Volunteers are welcome. Contributions from
service organizations, personal donations to the
program’s scholarship fund and Beanie Babies are
greatly appreciated.
For more information, call Judy
Waltersdorf at 480-895-2892, ext. 3 or email
ThePerfectPlace85248@gmail.com.
Welcome the Sabbath together
Members and nonmembers are invited to the
Young Family Shabbat service and dinner 6 p.m., Fri.,
June 21 at Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley,
3400 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Rabbi Kenneth Leitner
will lead the energizing service, which merges
traditional prayers with family-friendly tunes, in the
main sanctuary.
The full Shabbat experience continues after the
service with a vegetarian dinner.
Adults are $4, children 12 years and younger $2 and
families $10. Payments can be made either by check,
made out to TBS-EV, or through PayPal.
For more information, call 480-897-3636, email
Rabbi@tbsev.org or visit tbsev.org.
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Free screening
at Jewish
Heritage Center
Learn about Jewish farmers, 7 p.m.
Tue., June 18 at a free screening of the
documentary, “The Land Was Theirs:
Jewish Farmers in the Garden State,”
at the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage
Center, 122 E. Culver St., Phoenix.
Tens of thousands of Jews set up farms
in southern and central New Jersey
between 1880 and the World War II.
They lived in tight-knit communities
based on ethnic identity and often
ideology. The documentary focuses on
one such community in Farmingdale, NJ.
RSVP by calling 602-241-7870 or email
azjhs@aol.com.
A book discussion at the Jewish
Heritage Center is planned for 7 p.m.
Thu., June 20, focusing on “The Haunted
Smile: The Story of Jewish Comedians in
America,” by Lawrence Epstein. The free
discussion will be led by Mark Sendrow,
Heritage Center president.
Music and dancing concludes June
programming at the center, 1 p.m. Tue.,
June 25 with the free Israeli Scouts
Caravan Program. For more
information, call Lee or Sandy Shedroff
at 623-376-8737.
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Spiritual Connections
Spirituality
H.O.P.E. – Help Overcoming Painful
Experiences
7 p.m. Tuesdays
Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If
Free weekly small-group sessions helping
you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in
people overcome emotional pain caused
Spiritual Connections, email complete details to News@SanTanSun.com.
by divorce, grief, addictions and more;
free childcare for children ages 10 and
Celebrate Recovery
East Valley JCC Parent & Child
younger.
6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Playgroup
Desert Springs Church, Room 106
Join in fellowship and celebrate God’s
9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays
19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler
healing power in our lives through the 12 Playgroup for parents with children ages Info: hope4all@comcast.net,
steps and Eight Recovery Principles. The
12 months to 2-1/2 years old.
helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org
group addresses all types of habits, hurts East Valley JCC
Jewish Women International, Avodah
and hang-ups. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed
908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Chapter 1581
by meetings at 6:30 p.m. Free childcare
Info: Emily Malin, 480-897-0588, maline@
Monthly luncheon
for children ages 12 and younger.
evjcc.org
Iguana Mack’s
CrossRoads Nazarene Church, Ministry
East Valley Jewish Couples Club
1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Center Rooms 101-103
Offers once-a-month social activities
RSVP: 480-802-9304, 480-655-8812
2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
such as dining, movies, plays, etc. for
JumpStart
Info: 480-722-0700, crnaz.com
Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old
11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays
Celebrate Recovery
age range.
JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school
6 p.m. Fridays
Info: Melissa, 480-785-0744, beadlover@
community outreach program serving
For those with chemical dependencies
cox.net
“some of the poorest neighborhoods”
or other issues. Dinner followed by
Forever Marriage Ministries, Wives
in Chandler, offering snacks, games and
meetings at 7 p.m. Dinner: $3 adult, $1
Standing for Marriage Restoration
teachings about Jesus to area children.
child. Free childcare for children ages 12
Support Group
Participants meet at Faith Family Church
and younger.
7-8:30 p.m. Mondays
11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
Chandler Christian Church, Room B200
Support group of wives committed to
Info: Joanne Sweeney, 480-539-8933
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
marriage no matter the circumstances,
Kid’s Sunday School
Info: 480-963-3997, chandlercc.org
offering hope, encouragement, biblical
10-11 a.m. Sundays
Christian Business Networking, Tri-City truths, fellowship and prayers, to stand
Unity of Chandler
Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa
together for the restoration of marriage.
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, Private
Info: 480-792-1800, unityofchandler.org
Offers members the opportunity to
Patio Room
Lift Your Spirit
share ideas, contacts and business
959 N. Val Vista Rd., Gilbert
10 a.m. Sundays
referrals.
Info: Lisa 602-377-8847, Marriage@
Hear inspirational messages and music.
Crackers & Co. Café
lisacmyers.com, lisacmyers.com
Unity of Chandler
535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa
Forever Marriage Ministries, God
Info: Maia, 480-425-0624,
Honoring Wives Support Group
Info: 480-792-1800, unityofchandler.org
christianbusinessnetworking.com
7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Moms in Prayer International
Christian Business Networking,
Support group of women who believe
A group of mothers who meet one hour
Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter
in the sanctity of marriage, offering
7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of
teachings, sharing, fellowship and prayers. each week to intercede for their children
and schools through prayer.
the month
Serrano’s Mexican Restaurant, Private
Info: Liane Wright, 480-699-7887,
Patio Room
www.momsinprayer.org
959 N. Val Vista Rd., Gilbert
referrals.
Info: Lisa 602-377-8847, Marriage@
Monthly Women’s Fellowship
Chandler Christian Church, Room B202
lisacmyers.com, lisacmyers.com
6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month
The monthly fellowship Bible study of
Grief Care
Info: Maia, 480-425-0624,
the East Valley Chapter of Christian
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers
A place to come share your feelings or
Christian Business Networking,
just listen to others as we try to navigate to women’s spiritual, emotional and
physical needs.”
East Valley Chapter
through our grief. You don’t have to do
Best Western-Mezona
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
it alone.
Epiphany Lutheran Church, south campus 250 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: 480-232-3773
old church building
referrals.
800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler, a
Mission Church Seminar Room
quarter mile south of Alma School Road
4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
on the north side of Ray Road.
Info: Maia, 480-425-0624,
Info: griefcareaz@gmail.com
June 15 – July 5, 2013
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(NAMI) – Chandler Chapter
10 a.m.-noon 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
Info: Joan, 480-883-8871
Revive, Rebuild and Re-Engage
9:45 a.m. Sundays
Class helps struggling couples to cope
with marital issues and build their
relationships with Christ.
Chandler Christian Church
Info and registration: chandlercc.org
Rosary Prayer
3 p.m. second Friday of each month
St. Steven’s Catholic Church
24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes
Info: 480-895-9266
Spiritual Chat
7-8 p.m. second Thursday of each month
Spiritual topics such as awareness, lucid
dreaming, near-death experiences, outof-body experiences, past lives, living
gracefully, reincarnation, karma and
divine guidance are discussed during
Arizona Satsang Society’s Spiritual Chat
sessions.
Unity Church of Divine Love
Info: vizzit@hotmail.com, 877-300-4949
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Arts
June 15 – July 5, 2013
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This summer, Chandler Art Walk moves indoors
by Lynette Carrington
The Chandler Art Walk has become an
exciting monthly event that spotlights
a plethora of talented local artists. The
family friendly event takes place every
third Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. and, for
the summer months, the event will
move indoors to make the experience
more engaging for the artists and fans.
Typically, the Chandler Art Walk is
held on the sidewalks of Boston Street,
San Marcos Place and in the armadas in
the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park on the west
side of Arizona Avenue. For the months
of June, July and August, however, the
event will be held in the air-conditioned
comfort of Gangplank, a collaborative
workspace located at 260 S. Arizona
Ave., north of Frye Road. The indoor
business is expecting to host about
35 artists. The casual and laid-back
atmosphere allows visitors to move
through the displays at their own pace.
With so many visually appealing and
thought-provoking artists on display, the
Chandler Art Walk is in its fourth year
INTERACTION: Marnie Brookins, who designed these glass business card holders as part of her company
GlassMelts, is the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership special events manager. She says, “Our goal is to
give artists a venue to showcase their artwork and the public an opportunity to interact directly with artists.”
Submitted photo
under the direction of the Downtown
Chandler Community Partnership.
“Our goal is to give artists a venue to
showcase their artwork and the public
an opportunity to interact directly with
artists,” explains DCCP Special Events
Manager Marnie Brookins.
“Anyone can buy art off of a shelf, but
here they can meet the artist, hear the
story, thoughts and feelings behind the
works. We also want to show off the
charm of Downtown Chandler and the
cool restaurants and businesses.”
The next art walk is June 21 and the
entire community is invited to get out of
the heat and take in some cool art.
“We do have a wide range of artists
participating this month. They will find
glass, painting, woodworking, jewelry
and metal work just to name a few,”
notes Brookins. Other artists showcase
their works completed in sculpture,
mixed media and photography.
In addition to the art, visitors to
the Chandler Art Walk will enjoy live
music. Past art walks have also included
kids’ crafts, special guest artists and
scavenger hunts.
“Several of our artists have won
major awards and been published in
everything from Arizona Highways,
National Geographic, Phoenix Magazine
and had jewelry worn on TV shows like
‘The Voice.’ We have a wide range of art
available in just about every price range
and size,” Brookins says.
Artists who are considering taking
ON DISPLAY: Gourd art by Barbara Watkins of Good
Gourd has been shown at the Chandler Art Walk, which
moves indoors for the summer. Submitted photo
part in future Chandler Art Walks are
encouraged to visit chandlerartwalk.com.
“The applications are reviewed by a
volunteer artist jury panel overseen by
the DCCP. There is a $25 application fee
and, if accepted, there is no charge for
the first month’s booth. New artists must
apply at least two weeks prior to their
first art walk,” Brookins says.
Lynette Carrington is a freelance
writer who lives in the East Valley. She
can be reached at news@santansun.com.
Arts
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CCA season dances
out the door
When the circus
comes to town
The Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona
Ave., ends its 2012-13 season this month with nothing
but dance.
First up, Tempe Dance West hosts its annual
recital at the CCA 7 p.m. Thu., June 20, celebrating
the success of Tempe Dance West’s students with a
presentation for family and friends, featuring special
guest Tempe Dance Company. Tickets are $14 and $16.
The final group on the CCA stage before the summer
break is Wagner Dance and Music, which offers “A
Dancer’s Dream,” featuring the story of a dad and his
daughter hoping to make it big in New York City. The
show is set for 7 p.m. Sat., June 22, and features an
eclectic repertoire of works by the world’s up-andcoming choreographers. Tickets are $14 and $16.
For more information, call the CCA box office at
480-782-2680 or visit chandlercenter.org.
High-wire acrobats,
daredevil stunts and
a cadre of clowns
are just some of the
entertainment you
can expect from
“Built to Amaze!”
a brand-new circus
from Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey,
coming to town
June 26 through
July 1 at the US
Airways Center, 201
E. Jefferson St. in
downtown Phoenix.
The circus boasts
more than 110 of
the world’s best
TIGHT WIRE: Dazzling displays of balance
artists and athletes
and coordination are just part of the
representing 17
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus,
“Built to Amaze!” at the US Airways Center
countries along
in downtown Phoenix. Photo courtesy of
with 95 exotic and
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
domestic animals
assembled together under one big top.
Come out one hour early to each performance to meet
the performers and animals on the show floor, try on
costumes, learn dance moves and more at the interactive
All Access Pre-Show, with free admission to all ticket
holders.
Ticket prices are $20, $25, $45 and $60 for the front row.
Admission for children ages 2 through 12 is $10 each on all
weekday performances. All seats are reserved; tickets are
available through Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at
800-745-3000 or visit the US Airways Center Box Office.
Jazz music
with Dixie twist
The soul of the south comes to the southwest as
the Dan Reed Dixie Band, featuring trumpet player
Dan Reed, performs from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., June 23 at
the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One San
Marcos Pl., Chandler. The concert is presented by the
Arizona Classic Jazz Society.
Cost is $10 for ACJS members or $15 for
nonmembers; guests who become members on June
23 get in free. A yearly ACJS membership is $35 per
couple or $25 per single.
For more information, visit azclassicjazz.org or call
480-620-3941.
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Little pigs outwit
wolf in musical
The East Valley Children’s Theatre presents “Huff
’N Puff,” an original musical based on the classic
children’s story “The Three Little Pigs,” June 20
through 30 at the Mesa Arts Center (MAC), One E.
Main St., Mesa.
When Ma and Pa Pig are too busy to go to the
Barnyard Market, they send three of their oldest
piglets. There the three meet the beautiful Miss Prissy
and immediately begin building what they think
should be her dream house. Enter B.B. Wolf, who is
doing everything in his power to make sure they don’t
succeed, and more importantly–turning them an easy
lunch. Will the pigs be able to outwit the big bad
wolf, or will they end up as bacon?
Shows are June 20 through 22, and June 28 through
30; some matinees are available. Tickets are $15 for
adults, and $11 for youth ages 17 and younger. For
more information, call the MAC box office at
480-644-6500 or go online to: evct.org.
WILEY WOLF: Taking on the classic children’s tale–with a new twist–of
a wolf and three clever little pigs are, clockwise from left: Nick Williams
as Pee Wee, Collin Anderson as BB Wolf, Jake Olson as Petey and Raini
Hawkins as Porker. Photo courtesy of EVCT
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Arts
June 15 – July 5, 2013
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Quilts made for art, not beds
‘Alpocalypse’ comes to Mesa
Textile artists who can integrate a
sense of “artrageousness” into a fabric
design are being sought to participate in
the exhibit, “Art Quilts XVIII: ARTrageous
Art Quilts,” which will open Nov. 1 at the
Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA), 250
N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
The CCA Art Quilts juried exhibition
has grown from a local and regional
quilt show to a respected vehicle for
contemporary works. The exhibition
draws entries from around the United
States and Canada and allows thousands
of visitors each year to experience
quilting as an art form.
The original works of textile art
quilts should step outside of the box in
some context, reflecting a twist on the
traditional, or an interesting technique
that is unique to the artist’s work. The
challenge is to exceed the limits of what
is usual. The theme may be conceptual,
visual or personal.
Artists are asked to submit their most
significant work to this annual exhibition
of contemporary artworks, showcasing
one of the finest collections of art quilts
on display in the regional Southwest, by
5 p.m. Fri., Aug. 23.
For each $15 fee, artists may submit
up to three works on a CD or via email.
There is no entry form, but entries must be
accompanied by certain information; for
more details on how to submit an entry,
email vision.gallery@chandleraz.gov.
A list of accepted artists will be
posted on visiongallery.org by Mon.,
“Weird Al” Yankovic
keeps the crowd
roaring with comedic
musical parodies,
hilarious satire and his
iconic sense of weird,
7:30 p.m. Sun., July 7,
at Mesa Arts Center,
One E. Main St., Mesa.
It will be his only
Arizona performance
this year.
Not that Yankovic
has anything against
Arizona, per se,
though he puts the
blame for coming to
the state in one of the
hottest months of the
year squarely on his
MUSIC MANIA: “Weird Al” Yankovic brings his mastery of musical parody to
booking agent.
the Mesa Arts Center on July 7. Yankovic is best known for his creative and
wacky twists on popular songs such as “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon” and “Smells Like
When asked what
Nirvana.” Photo courtesy of R Entertainment Company
his favorite thing
about coming to the
accordionist, actor, comedian, writer,
Valley was, he replied, “The excellent
satirist and parodist.
nachos, what else?” As for what he has
Yankovic most recently released his
observed about the audiences here,
album “Alpocalypse,” which hit the
Yankovic comments, in typical “Weird
Billboard charts at No. 9—the highest
Al” fashion, “I’ve found that Arizona
debut of his career. The album’s single,
audiences are 37% less likely to be
“Perform This Way,” a Lady Gaga parody,
lactose-intolerant.”
received a Grammy Award nomination
Yankovic has become the biggestfor Best Short Form Video and
selling comedy recording artist in
“Alpocalypse” was nominated for Best
history, with more than 12 million album
Comedy Album.
sales. Entering his fourth decade of
Tickets are $32 to $40, and are
comedy, Yankovic has earned popularity
available by calling 480-644-6500, or
as a singer-songwriter, music producer,
online at MesaArtsCenter.com.
TEXTILE DUALITY: This complex art quilt was created
by Arizona textile artist Adriene Buffington for last
year’s exhibit, “Art Quilts XVII,” held at the Chandler
Center for the Arts. Photo courtesy of the CCA
Sept. 2. Completed quilts accepted into
the exhibition must be delivered by
Sat., Oct. 19.
Four $250 jury awards will be given to
the Best of Show Juror’s award and the
Viewer’s Choice award. Multiple purchase
awards will be offered by the Chandler
Arts Commission for up to $10,000.
The exhibition is produced by the
Chandler Center for the Arts and is
presented by the Chandler Cultural
Foundation and the Chandler Arts
Commission. For more information, call
480-782-2695.
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Follies behind the scenes
Conquering fears, adolescence
Mesa Encore Theatre’s production
of the comedy “Noises Off”
continues through June 16 at the
Mesa Arts Center (MAC), One E.
Main St. in Mesa.
The play unfolds during the
slapstick bumbling stumbles of
dress rehearsal to the disastrous
opening night of the bedroom
sex farce, “Nothing On.” The
on- and off-stage antics of the
frenetic characters spotlight that
sometimes the back view is even
more ludicrous than the epic fails
that unfold from the front.
Advance tickets are $25 for
adults and $22 for students,
The Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre Company (SCT)
presents “The Sparrow,” Wed., June 26 and Thu., June 27, at
Scottsdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center,
9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale. Both performances begin
at 7:30 p.m.
The play is free–with reserved tickets–and open to the
public. The story centers on Emily Book, played by SCT
student Sarah Zorman, the lone survivor of a horrible school
bus accident who was sent away from the tiny town of Spring
Farm. Now in her senior year, Emily must return in order to
graduate from high school. When she arrives, she is unwillingly
thrust into the whirlwind of Spring Farm High and must use her
telekinetic powers to save a friend.
“The Sparrow” taps into the fundamental aching of
adolescence: fearing that we’re somehow different while
hoping that we’re special. It is appropriate for all ages.
To reserve a free seat, visit Eventbright at sct-thesparrow.
eventbrite.com. For more information, call 480-423-6356.
teachers and seniors. Tickets
on show day are $2 more. All
seating is general admission.
Piano recital aids
church fund
“Mostly Piano,” a benefit recital presented
by the Anglican Church of the Epiphany, will
be held on Sat., June 22, at the Steinway Piano
Showroom, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
Enjoy an afternoon of classical and other
music styles to benefit the building fund of St.
Andrew’s Anglican Church. Admission is free;
donations are accepted.
Several items, including a $250 Spa Basket, will
be raffled and tickets are available at the door.
For more information, contact Irene Hickman at
602-870-5290 or luv2travel41@gmail.com.
Call 480-644-6500 or visit
MesaArtsCenter.com to purchase
advance tickets.
Unlikely victory led by youth
“Chittagong” is a film presented
by the Discovery Film Series, June
16 through 17 and June 23 through
24, at the Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St.,
Scottsdale.
In a little-known saga of 1930s
British-occupied South Asia, a handful
of untrained teenage boys and girls, led
by a school teacher, handed the British
their first military defeat and liberated
a town from the colonial yoke for the
first time in the 20th century.
“Chittagong” is the story of the
youngest and the most unlikely
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participant—Jhunku Roy. A studious,
diffident and frail teenager, Jhunku
would not even come out to play
football, let alone pick up a gun. He
becomes a revolutionary, and having
joined the rebels, battles nagging selfdoubts and reluctance on one hand,
and a formidable enemy on the other,
to achieve an impossible triumph.
Tickets are $5 general admission
and free for students with ID. Show
times are 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, and 7
p.m. Mondays. For tickets, call 480499-8587. For more information, visit
scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
BRAVE BOY: “Chittagong” tells the story of a
young, shy and frail teenage boy named Jhunku
who joins with others from his community to
fight off a British incursion in the 1930s. Photo
courtesy of the SCPA
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Christie murder mystery comes to Scottsdale Boston Pops to Perform
“The Mousetrap” by famed mystery
author Agatha Christie originally opened
in the West End of London in 1952
and has been performed around the
globe ever since. Desert Stages Theatre
(DST) presents its stage version of “The
Mousetrap” through Sun., July 28 at
the theater, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. in
Scottsdale.
This murderous classic unravels the
mysterious death of a woman at a large
guesthouse in London, where a trap is
set to ensnare the perpetrator while the
suspects are snowed in together during
their stay. The stage is set and, in true
Christie fashion, squirrely twists ensue,
promising a characteristic all-consuming
yarn of suspense.
DST’s 65-seat Actor’s Café delivers the
tale in an up-close-and-personal space
heightening the suspense, mystery and
anticipation.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $22
for seniors and students. Tickets are
Nov. 16 at Hohokam Stadium
WHODUNIT: It’s a murder mystery like only
Agatha Christie can write as Desert Stages Theatre
presents “The Mousetrap,” through July 28. Photo
by Wade Moran
available at DesertStages.org or by
phone, 480-483-1664.
Symphony makes ‘Czech Connection’
The next performance in Arizona
Pro Arte’s “Cool Classics Series” is “The
Czech Connection,” with Mozart’s
Symphony No. 38, “Prague” and Dvorák’s
Symphony No. 7. The concert takes
place 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 20 at the Tempe
Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado
Pkwy. in Tempe.
“Two Greats” are highlighted at 7:30 p.m.
on Sat., Aug. 24, with Haydn’s Concerto for
Cello in C, featuring Catalin Rotaru, double
bass; and Schubert’s Symphony No. 9, “The
Great.”
All performances take place in the
Studio of the TCA. These summer series
performances will be recorded for
delayed broadcast by classical radio
station KBAQ-FM 89.5. Information
about Arizona Pro Arte’s Cool Classics
Series is available at arizonaproarte.com.
For the first time in nearly a decade,
the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra,
led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, will
perform in the Valley on Sat., Nov. 16.
“The Best of the Boston Pops”
presented by the Arizona Ford Dealers
is being held at Hohokam Stadium, 1235
N. Center St. in Mesa. The world-famous
orchestra will play its way through
a variety of American music, from
blockbuster Broadway show tunes to
Hollywood silver screen classics.
For fans of all ages, there’ll also be
a patriotic sing-along and a medley of
holiday favorites sure to put everyone
in the spirit of the forthcoming season.
The evening will conclude with a
show- stopping fireworks spectacular
choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s Overture
of 1812 and Stars and Stripes Forever.
This epic musical event pays tribute
to the landmark Hohokam Stadium,
opened in 1977 and rebuilt in 1996. It
is the grand finale happening before
the venue closes for a $20 million
renovation. Plans call for the stadium
to re-open when the Oakland Athletics
begin Spring Training in 2015.
The Boston Pops, in its 128th year,
features gifted musicians conducted
by such geniuses as Arthur Fiedler, John
Williams and now Lockhart.
One of Fielder’s great dreams was to
establish a series of outdoor orchestral
concerts for the people of Boston.
In 1929, one year before he became
VISITING MESA: Conductor Keith Lockhart will
lead the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra when
it comes to Hohokam Stadium.
conductor of the Boston Pops, his
dream became reality and the Esplanade
concerts were inaugurated.
Among many illustrious performances
over the years, the annual Fourth of
July concert was first held in 1976, when
400,000 people attended as part of the
Bicentennial celebration. According to
the Guinness Book of World Records, it
was the largest audience in history for an
orchestra concert. That record has since
been broken twice, first in 1998 and again
in 2003, when more than a half-million
people attended that year’s concert.
Doors open at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
16. The performance begins at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $25, $39 or $49. Field level
floor seats are $75 and $95. Tickets may
be purchased at the Mesa Amphitheatre
and Mesa Arts Center box offices or
online at www.bostonpopsmesa.com.
For additional information, visit www.
bostonpopsmesa.com.
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Uncommon look at common event
We typically don’t think much
about the routine ritual of grocery
shopping as we push our carts
down the aisles or fill the basket
with the next item on the list. But
in and among the stocked shelves,
one can find beauty, humor, politics
and stories ripe for creative
curiosity.
The insights of 16 artists are on
display at The Scottsdale Museum
of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) in
a new exhibition called “Stocked:
Contemporary Art from the
Grocery Aisles.” The show offers
a close look at one of the most
universal experiences, a task that
often is taken for granted. Almost
everyone shops for groceries. But
we rarely, if at all, stop to examine
the vast range of social issues that
surround us when we shop.
Included among the Stocked
artists are famed international
artists Damien Hirst, Christian
Jankowski and Lucy + Jorge Orta,
as well as familiar faces from the
Valley – Phoenix’s Jody Gnant and
recent Scottsdale arrival Matt
Magee. Followers of SMoCA’s Lit
Lounge also will recognize the Los
Angeles-based performer Hillary
Carlip.
“Stocked” curator, SMoCA’s Emily
Stamey, notes that, “Each of the
artists prompts us to consider the
common task of grocery shopping
in a new light – to consider the
beauty in ordinary packaging, the
surreal qualities of some of the
spaces in which we buy our food,
and how extraordinary it is that we
can buy summer fruits in December
and winter vegetables in July.”
“Stocked” continues until Sept.
1; those who bring in a can of food
for donation will receive $1 off
admission. The Scottsdale Museum
of Contemporary Art is located
at 7373 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. For
more information, call 480-8744666 or visit smoca.org/calendar/
Stocked.
‘Banner 4th of July’ Airs June 29
Growing up in Mesa and now living in
California, “American Idol” alumnus Brooke
White wasn’t prepared for the cold when she
traveled to North Bay, Ontario, Canada, to
film the Hallmark Channel’s “Banner 4th of
July,” which debuts at 9 p.m. Sat., June 29.
“The weather was pretty intense,” White
said with a laugh during a recent phone
interview. “The first week I got there, it was in
the 30s and 40s. It’s supposed to look like the
Fourth of July. But it was snowing and I was
wearing these silk summer dresses outside. It
was freezing.”
“Banner 4th of July” tells the story of the
Banner siblings. Desiree Banner (White) and her
brothers started a successful band 10 years ago.
“Me and one of the brothers then had a
falling out,” she said. “We went our separate
ways. I moved to L.A.; he moved to Austin. The
movie takes place 10 years later.”
Their mother’s heart attack brings the siblings
under the same roof for the first time in 10
years. The Banners’ mother, Rosalind (Mercedes
Ruehl), is mayor of the town, which had to
declare bankruptcy. While the children are
home, Rosalind persuades the group to reform
and perform a show to “save the town.”
“It’s about a family mending their
relationships,” said White, who penned two
songs for the movie.
White, the fifth-place finalist in “American
Idol” season seven, had little acting
experience before her stint on the Fox
Television show. She joked that she appeared
in a production of “Meet Me in St. Louis”
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Mesa’s Brooke White Returns to Small Screen
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
LOOPY ART: Sonny Assu’s “Salmon Loops,” from
the Breakfast Series, 2006, is on display at the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts as
part of its “Stocked: Contemporary Art from the
Grocery Aisles” exhibit. Photo by Chris Meier
June 15 – July 5, 2013
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while attending
Heritage Academy
in downtown
Mesa. Since then,
she did a Fox
Television movie
“Change of Plans”
and now she’s on to PLAYING A MUSICIAN: Former
American Idol contestant
“Banner 4th of July.” Brooke White’s real life melds
When she is not
with her character in the
acting or writing
Hallmark Channel’s “Banner 4th
music, White is the of July.”
mother to a toddler,
the wife to husband, David, and the co-creator
of the Web series “The Girls with Glasses,”
www.thegirlswithglasses.com. The Web
series was recently picked up by the Scripps
Network.
“Sometimes I need to acknowledge that I’ve
been more successful than I think,” White said.
“A lot of times you feel like you’re chasing
after everything and it gets discouraging. I
have an incredible team around me.”
On that team is former “American Idol”
judge Randy Jackson who helped her start a
record label.
“When you get off the show, it’s very, very,
very difficult to sustain the success that you
get,” White said.
Thanks to Jackson, she’s been able to find
success—as a mother, wife, musician and actress.
“I’m not hung up on being rich or famous,”
she said. “My attention has shifted to just
finding opportunities that support my lifestyle
and who I want to be as a person. That’s what
makes me successful and makes me happy.”
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Local opera singer living her dream
‘Precious Water’
roundtable
discussion June 22
Brower performs with Bavarian State Opera
By Meghan McCoy
Although Angela Brower grew up in
a Mesa household with classical music
and talented parents who played piano
and guitar, she did not learn about
opera until she attended Arizona State
University.
Love at first listen, Brower decided to
pursue a career as an opera singer.
To help her achieve that goal, Brower,
whose parents now live in Gilbert, took
part in a three-month internship with
Glimmerglass Young American Artist
Program, in Cooperstown, N.Y., after
graduating from Indiana University with
a master’s degree.
“While I was there, my second week
two people from Munich, Germany,
came to audition people,” she explains.
“That is where they found me. I left
school and I went to Munich and have
been there ever since.”
Brower’s professional career as an
opera singer began five years ago at
Bavarian State Opera once she arrived in
Munich in September 2008.
“It’s been amazing,” she says. “I never
thought I would be able to work in this
field. That’s what I am doing. I’m making
money singing opera.”
The 29-year-old singer has 30 to
35 performances a year through her
contract with Bavarian State Opera,
which also includes a monthly salary,
benefits and a place to reside. Brower is
based in Munich, where she sings most
of the year.
“The opera house in Munich has 20 to
30 contracted singers to stay in Munich
and sing solely for the opera house
there,” Brower says. When the singers
have a month off, the opera house
releases them so they can perform
elsewhere.
During that time off she traveled
home to perform at her alma mater in
Tempe on April 28 with former professor
pianist Eckart Sellheim. The recital was
held to give back to the community,
as well as the opportunity to see her
parents, family and friends.
The profession has taken her to such
places as Paris, Hong Kong and San
Francisco. She says she will soon travel
to Austria and Tokyo.
“It’s exhilarating on stage to be singing
unmic with your natural voice with the
technique to allow you to project and
fill an entire audience with a full-on
orchestra,” she explains. “It’s exciting.
The power of the sound and the
atmosphere and the magic that comes
together.”
Brower says one of her goals as an
opera singer is to bridge the gap in
music—to bring classical music to the
general public.
“In the American culture, you really
don’t have the same history as Europe
does,” she says about opera.
LIVING THE DREAM: Mesa-bred opera singer Angela
Brower is based in Munich, Germany. Submitted
photo by Ann Stucki.
Brower’s hope as a “totally normal
girl that grew up in Arizona who did not
care about classical music” is to speak to
people through her voice.
“It has inspired me and has made me
a better person,” she says. “There is a
certain power that comes to one that
sings classical music.”
The movement from a symphony,
Brower explains to be a different art
form. “It’s almost a higher art form,” due
to increased patience and brain energy,
she says.
“We can all be inspired by all types
of music. I love pop and rock. There is
a certain higher art form from classical
music that everyone can benefit from.”
The Chandler Historical Society,
in partnership with the Chandler
Museum and Chandler Public Library, is
presenting the roundtable discussion
“Precious Water” from 10:30 a.m. to
12 p.m. Sat., June 22, at the Chandler
Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd.
Dr. Jerry Howard, Arizona Museum
of Natural History’s curator of
anthropology; Jamie Sossaman, longtime Queen Creek farmer and former
state legislator, and Dr. Dan Killoren,
Salt River Project historical analyst, will
discuss water—where it comes from,
how have Arizonans harnessed water
over the centuries, what do we see in
the future of water resources and more.
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Say ‘bonjour’ to French Culture at the MIM
Second annual event honors the country’s music, food, traditions
The Musical Instrument Museum
(MIM) in Phoenix invites the
community to learn about and enjoy
French music and culture without
leaving the Valley at “Experience
France” Sat., July 13 and Sun., July 14.
MIM will feature music, activities
and a menu that will capture the spirit
of France and entertain audiences of
all ages.
MIM spotlights the music of France
with live performances on both days.
Phoenix-based French singer-songwriter
Cécile Hortensia couples bilingual
poetry with intriguing melodies to
deliver a performance that seamlessly
integrates her French and American
heritages. While visiting MIM, she will
perform songs made famous by Edith
Piaf, to honor the 50th anniversary
of the iconic French singer’s passing.
ZAZU, an Arizona band carrying on the
tradition of guitarist Django Reinhart,
will perform infectious gypsy-jazz
tunes that challenge the limitations of
traditional improvisation. Additionally,
Dr. James Gerber, music associate for
All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Phoenix,
will re-create French masterpieces that
span the 16th to 20th centuries on MIM’s
Rathke “visible” organ. All performances
are free with museum admission.
Hands-on activities are a large part
of the “Experience France” event.
First, guests will be able to make a red,
white and blue paper rosette to show
their French spirit. This tricolor badge
became a popular symbol of the French
Revolution after the storming of the
Bastille fortress in Paris in 1789. Guests
are also invited to stop by MIM’s “Try It!”
station and have their face painted with
a custom design. These activities are free
with museum admission.
Each day, MIM’s Europe curator,
Dr. Kathleen Wiens, will lead guests
through the France exhibit and showcase
selected French highlights of the
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Mechanical Music Gallery. Guests will
learn about the music, history and
instruments of France, including some
fascinating automatons. The guided tour
is free with museum admission and will
take place at 2:15 p.m. both days.
“MIM is thrilled to offer this unique
exploration of French history and
culture. Bastille Day is France’s national
holiday, celebrated much like our
own Independence Day,” said Celina
Chiarello, public programs manager at
MIM. “This program provides a great
opportunity for guests to learn more
about France through engaging activities
and musical performances.”
Guests will have the opportunity
to learn some French marching drum
rhythms in a special installment
of MIM’s monthly “Get the Beat!
World Drumming Series.” This fun,
family friendly session takes place
on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and will
highlight French drumming traditions
and provide plenty of time for making
music. The class is not included in
general museum admission and the
fee is $12 per person. Advanced
registration is recommended. To
register, contact grouptours@MIM.org.
Café Allegro will serve a variety
of French entrées and beverages, all
available for purchase. The menu
will include coq au vin (chicken
cooked in wine), goat-cheese quiche,
a mascarpone-and-date-filled crepe,
ham and cheese on a French baguette
and macaroons. Café Allegro will also
feature wine specials that include a
Pillsbury Wine viognier and a 2012
chenin blanc.
The Musical Instrument Museum is
located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in
Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo
boulevards, just south of Loop 101). For
general museum information and a full
schedule of events, visit MIM.org or call
480-478-6000.
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On stage
“Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,”
through June 23, PT. The story of America’s
first political maverick. A.J. kicked British
butt, shafted the Indians and smacked
down the Spaniards all in the name of these
United States—who cares if he didn’t have
permission? For mature audiences only.
“Damn Yankees,” through June 29, HCT.
The musical retelling of the Faust tale, set
in the 1950s when the New York Yankees
dominated baseball. A middle-aged, longsuffering fan of the pathetic Washington
Senators trades his soul to the devil,
becoming young Joe Hardy, the powerful
hitter who can lead the Senators to victory.
“Shrek the Musical,” through June
30, HTC. Valley Youth Theatre brings this
hilarious story about everyone’s favorite
ogre to new life on the stage. In a faraway
kingdom, Shrek is joined by a talkative
donkey, a dragon and dozens of fairytale
misfits who help rescue the feisty Princess
Fiona from the vertically challenged and
“short” tempered Lord Farquaad.
“Someday,” 12:10 p.m. June 18-20 &
25-27, HTC. Produced by Annie Moscow,
the show is a musical tribute to dreams,
procrastinations and those of us who
indulge. Part of the Lunch Time Theater
series.
Comedienne Kristin Key, June 20-23,
CSCC. Key has appeared on the TV reality
show, “Last Comic Standing,” and began her
career at age 19. The daughter of a Christian
minister, she favors a self-deprecating,
physical and improvisational style of
comedy and incorporates the guitar to
create original musical comedy.
“Dream On ...” Exhibit Opening, 5-7 p.m.
Thu., June 20, AMY. A special free preview
featuring multimedia artist, Laura VanDuren.
The exhibit opens to the public on June 21
and continues through Sept. 15.
“Over Arizona,” 7:30 p.m. Thu., June 20,
SMoCA. A film that takes you on an aerial
journey that captures the dramatic diversity
of Arizona as one of the most incredible
landscapes in America. A production of
Eight, Arizona PBS and KCTS-TV; presented
by No Festival Required.
SWINGIN’ GOOD TIME: Pat Roberts and the
Heymakers bring their rockabilly style to the
Desert Botanical Garden’s Ullman Terrace on June
21, performing as part of the Music in the Garden
Spring Concert Series. The show is for ages 21 and
older. Photo courtesy of Electric Lotus Label
Pat Roberts and the Heymakers,
7:30 p.m. Fri., June 21, DBG. Channel your
inner cool and have a swinging good time
with Arizona’s rockabilly veterans as they
perform on the Ullman Terrace. Doors open
at 6 p.m.; for ages 21 and older. Reservations
recommended.
Cyndi Lauper, 8 p.m. Sat., June 22, TSRB.
Lauper burst onto the world stage as the
quintessential girl who wants to have fun.
After more than 25 years and global record
sales in excess of 30 million, she has proven
that she has the heart and soul to keep her
creative talent going.
Comedians Paul Rodriguez and Gabriel
Iglesias, 7 p.m. Sun., June 23, IMPROV.
Rodriguez’s multi-faceted career includes
starring roles and featured appearances
in over 45 films and countless television
series and comedy specials. Iglesias, well
known for his line, “I’m not fat, I’m fluffy,”
offers stand-up comedy that is a mixture
of storytelling, parodies, characters and
sound effects that bring all his personal
experiences to life.
Disney’s “High School Musical,” June 2730, ACT. Troy, Gabriella and the students of
East High must deal with issues of first love,
friends and family while balancing their
classes and extracurricular activities.
Big Pete Pearson, 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 28,
DBG. Pearson, Arizona’s King of Blues and an
international recording star, closes out the
summer music series on the Ullman Terrace.
Doors open at 6 p.m.; for ages 21 and older.
Reservations recommended.
Kevin Kearn Piano Concert, 7 p.m.
Fri., June 28, SPS. Legally blind from birth,
Steinway artist and composer Kearn’s
melodies exude lyricism, simplicity, the
influence of jazz great George Shearing and
a strong classical education. The concert is
free, however, reservations are required.
“The Wiz,” June 28-29 & July 1, QCPAC.
Winner of seven Tony awards, this Broadway
musical sets Dorothy’s adventures in the
Land of Oz to music in a dazzling, lively
mixture of rock, gospel and soul. Matinee
available on June 29.
Family owned and operated since 1981
Just received new colors,
styles and tons more pots!
LOWEST PRICES, LARGEST SELECTION!
HUGE SELECTION OF OVERSIZED POTTERY!
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480-802-1309
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19051 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler
1/4 Mile S. of Chandler Heights Rd.
1/4 Mile S. of Germann on the East side
Southern Chandler
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Showroom
Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fountains
• Benches
• Bird Baths
• Ceramics
• Stoneware
• Wrought Iron
• Oversized Pottery
• Metal Wall Decor
• Indoor/Outdoor
Decor
• Much More!
www.SanTanSun.com
On stage Venue index
ACT – Ahwatukee
Children’s Theatre
5051 E. Elliot Rd., Phoenix
Tickets: 480-705-9319,
azact.org
AMY – Arizona Museum
for Youth
35 N. Robson St., Mesa
480-644-4469,
arizonamuseumforyouth.com
CSCC – The Comedy Spot
Comedy Club
7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale
Info: 480-945-4422,
thecomedyspot.net
DBG – Desert Botanical
Garden
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.,
Phoenix
Info: 480-481-8188, dbg.org
HCT – Hale Centre Theatre
50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
Info: 480-497-1181,
haletheatrearizona.com
HTC – Herberger Theater
Center
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
Tickets: 602-254-7399,
herbergertheater.org
IMPROV – Tempe Improv
930 E. University Dr., Tempe
Info: 480-921-9877,
tempeimprov.com
PT – Phoenix Theatre
LT – Little Theatre
100 E. McDowell Rd.,
Phoenix
Info: 602-254-2151,
phoenixtheatre.com
QCPAC – Queen Creek
Performing Arts Center
22149 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen
Creek
Box office: 480-987-7469,
qcpac.com
SMoCA – Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary
Art
LG – Lounge
7373 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Info: 480-874-4666,
smoca.org
SPS – Steinway Piano
Showroom
13802 N. Scottsdale Rd.,
Scottsdale
Info: 480-368-8888
TSRB – Talking Stick
Resort Ballroom
9800 E. Indian Bend Rd.,
Scottsdale
Info: 480-850-7734,
talkingstickresort.com
www.SanTanSun.com
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LANDSCAPING
CARPET CLEANING
LAWN CARE
FEATURED SERVICE:
Desert Landscape
WEED Control
Prices start at $120
for 6-month guarantee,
up to a 2,000 sq. ft. area
Instant $20 off your bill when
you mention this ad.
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When you mention this ad.
www.Bigbsbbqs.com
ELECTRICAL
HOUSE CLEANING
LANDSCAPING
Affordable, Eco Friendly
House Cleaning Services
$25.00 OFF
Any electrical work over
$150. Must present ad
for savings. STSN
• 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.
480-786-3838
OFF
15%irst e
www.alertcleaning.com
olga@alertcleaning
BUSINESS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Planning a new
business in Chandler?
Tanna Construction
Check in with the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce for help.
• 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
www.chandlerchamber.com
BUSINESS SERVICES
480-612-5246
LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED
Tony Lara , ROC275630
F vic
Ser
HOUSE CLEANING
LANDSCAPING
Since 2002
One Time, Move In/Out
Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
Affordable Fees.
No contracts.
FREE ESTIMATES!
480-326-3885
www.annabelservice.com
—Licensed and Insured—
HOUSE CLEANING
Team House
Cleaning Service
A group of local business representatives
and owners committed to development of
local businesses in the Greater Chandler
Area. Providing a forum for local businesses to promote themselves. We also
work with and promote several non-profit
organizations. Each member is required
to assist or fund a non-profit organization
as a show of support to our community.
chandleralliance@gmail.com
or One-Time Cleaning
Honest & Reliable
Free Estimate
SINCE 1993
Call Sherri Today!
480-570-1249
LICENSED & BONDED
LANDSCAPING
DECORATING
One day fun, affordable decorating
using what you already own!
Interior Redesign: Create warm spaces
Home Sale Staging: Faster sale and top $$$
Consultations: Hourly consultations
Get that
"WOW" first
impression!
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly
As seen on
602-315-0935
ReDesignandStagingExpert.com
LANDSCAPING
Directory
www.SanTanSun.com
PAINTERS
PET SERVICES
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POOL SERVICES
• Clean, friendly crews
• Interior / exterior
• Drywall repairs
• Textures matched
• Stucco repairs
• Pool deck coatings
• Garage floors
FILTER CLEAN SPECIAL
Cartridge $65 DE $75
520-371-2975
PLUMBING
POOL SERVICES
Serving the East Valley Since 1980
CDM POOL
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!
SERVICE & REPAIR
Acid Wash Specialist
Tile Cleaning • Pool Draining • Filter Cleanouts
Repairs, Motors, Pumps • Chemical Only Service
NO HIDDEN CHARGES! NO BAIT & SWITCH PRICES!
FREE Estimates!
CALL CLAY
480-332-6589
ROOFING
480-710-8790
Owner Operated • References Available
www.plumbingprosaz.com
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
REPAIRS AND REROOFING
Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks
480-284-7338
www.TheRoofMedics.com
ROC#256001, K-42, Licensed, Bonded, Insured
ROC: 241512, 245339
PAINTING
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
1 Hour Response
Painters
Interior / Exterior
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
at EXCEPTIONAL PRICE
• Designer to help with Colors
• Cabinet Painting
SIZZLE SALE...
LOWEST PRICE
OF THE SEASON!
Call for Details. Must present ad for savings. STSN
30 Years Experience • ROC 216607
Emergency Flood
and Plumbing Services
Senior, Military,
and Law Enforcement
Discounts
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING SERVICES
Hennessy
Pools, LLC
• Tile Cleaning / Acid Wash
• Vacation Service
• Free Estimates
• Weekly Service & Repair
• Filter Clean
(All Types)
• Salt Systems
• Sand Change Repairs when you
• Green Pool Fix mention this ad
New customers only.
• Insured
$40 off
480-577-2719
hennessypoolcare@yahoo.com
PLUMBING & ROOTER
POOL & SPA SERVICE
Beyond Pool
Cleaning
IX LLC
No Trip Charge*
480-734-1745
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!
$25 OFF
Any service over $75
100% Customer
Satisfaction Guarantee
www.plumbingmedic.net
Locally Owned & Operated
24/7 Service Available
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC257806
*CALL FOR DETAILS
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
POOL SERVICES
Pool Crew
602-228-7170
Weekly Pool
Service
Starting at
$69/mo.
E A S T VA L L E Y S P E C I A L I S T S
Over 18 Years Experience
FREE ESTIMATES!
Many References Available
www.PoolCrewService.com
480-369-4540
www.BeyondPoolCleaning.com
Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791
TRANSPORTATION
NEW 2013 E-Z-GO RXV
2013 WESTERN
NEW FAIRPLAY
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Classifieds
June 15 – July 5, 2013
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.
ROOFING
PEST CONTROL
POOL SERVICES
HOME SERVICES
THE ROOF MEDICS
VARSITY TERMITE
& PEST CONTROL
READY POOL SERVICES
GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS
Ready Pool Services. Honest and reliable.
Weekly services starting at $79 a month
includes cleaning and chemicals.
Owner operated. Mention this ad and
1st month is half price!
Call today! 480-518-0146
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.
Residential/Commercial. Repairs and
Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat, WalkDecks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC
#256001, K-42. 480-284-7338.
www.theroofmedics.com
CARE GIVING
LOCAL CAREGIVER
SanTan Sun News
ONLINE Classified Ads
www.SanTanSun.com
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
distribution day; format of the printed ad will vary). All on secure,
encrypted and SSL secured sites for your protection. All sales
final. Questions? Phone: 480-732-0250; Email:
Classifieds@SanTanSun.com
Experienced 18 years.
Customized Care & Hours.
Dependable, Reasonable, References,
AZ State ID Card.
Evelyn 480-926-1240
MOVERS
IN OR OUT MOVERS
Professional, hard working,
excellent service. No hidden fees.
Whether you are moving in or moving out
LEAVE THE LIFTING TO US!
Serving the East Valley.
www.inoroutmoversphoenix.com
Call Terry at 602-653-5367.
PLUMBING
PLUMBING MEDIC
NOTICES
SUMMER CAMPS
SPICE UP ARTS & CRAFTS
Camps for Kids. Three hour session,
guided by an artist to explore various art
mediums and craft materials, in Chandler
and Scottsdale Hobby Lobby,
Min. 7yrs. VERY LIMITED seats.
HURRY IN! Registration and deposit
required. 480-963-2019
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
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.
SERVICES
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
A1 AFFORDABLE
PLUMBING SERVICE
IF WATER RUNS THROUGH IT,
WE FIX IT! SAVINGS ON ALL
SERVICES $$$ QUALITY,
GUARANTEED WORK.
$150 off any water heater and
installation. Plus 30% off any service
with this ad. Family owned and operated.
Avoid high prices due to BIG overhead.
480-307-6130
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER CO. INC.
Mention this ad and receive a $100.00
Restaurant.com gift card with any
Hot Water Heater/Water Softener/or
RO Unit Installation.
480-726-1600
ELECTRICAL
**LAWN CARE DMR AND SON’S**
OHERREN ELECTRIC
WE DO IT ALL, JUST ASK!!!
Clean-ups, weeding to weed control,
sprinkler work, removals and planting of
shrubs/trees. Weekly up to Quarterly
Maintenance. Reliable and Friendly
English speaking owners do all the work.
Credit Cards Accepted. Insured.
Call Dan 480-263-1104.
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
ROOFING
SHAMROCK ROOFING SERVICES
Specializing in Residential Reroofing
and Repair. Shingles, Tile, Shakes,
Foam and Flat Roofs. ROC# 244567 042,
Bonded, Insured. 480-888-6648.
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
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT TRANSFERS/
LUXURY SUV
Sleek Transportation of Chandler
is offering SanTan Sun News readers
a great special! Get one way Airport
Transportation in a Luxury SUV, anywhere
in Chandler to the PHX Airport for $69
or less!! SUV’s hold 6 passengers with
plenty of room for luggage.
Professionally Chauffeured SUV’s.
Call today for a free quote!
480-577-0426 Sleek Transportation.
HOME REPAIRS
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
ALL HONEY-DO LISTS!
EARN UP TO $15/HR OR MORE
Domino’s Pizza is now hiring pizza
delivery drivers. Cash paid nightly.
Go to www.careers.dominos.com and
apply today! Fun, part time job!
Alma School & Queen Creek location.
www.SanTanSun.com
ALTERATIONS
SPECIAL OCCASIONS...
Women’s and Men’s Attire.
ABC Alterations can handle them all.
20+ years of experience, located on
Chandler/Gilbert border. Alterations and
mending. Rush service available. Call
Denise 480-794-0400 for appointment.
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.
HOME REMODELING
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior,
Kitchen & Bath, Room Additions.
Dedicated to the beauty of your home.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured.
ROC#088929. 480-839-4452.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
TIP | TOP APPLIANCE REPAIR
Providing quality service and repair on
all major brands of Washers, Driers,
Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves and
Dishwashers. We provide a full 1 year
warranty on all repairs.
Certified, Licensed, Insured.
Visit us at www.gototiptop.com.
For service call: 480-907-4080.
CHILDCARE
IN HOME PRESCHOOL
3 openings left for Fall Session
(starts July 23) 3 - 4 year olds.
T/W/Th 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Caring Mom w/Teaching Degree.
Separate Preschool Classroom.
Small Class Size. ABC’s, Music,
Arts/Crafts, Group Time, Worksheets,
Peer Interaction & More!
Call Angela, 480-899-0553,
Alma School & Germann area.
www.missangelaspreschool.vpweb.com
and read the great reviews!
PET SERVICES
DIRTY DAWG SALON
POOL SERVICES
COMPLETE POOL CARE
FULL SERVICE, LOW COST POOL CARE
INCLUDING CHEMICALS. GREEN POOL
CLEANUPS REPAIRS HONEST & RELIABLE
REFERENCES AVAILABLE MENTION AD
FOR 10% OFF 602-332-8293
DM POOL SERVICE AND ESTATE
MAINTENANCE.
Owner Operator. Weekly Pool Service.
Equipment Repair. Filter Clean (all types).
Household Repairs. Landscape Lighting.
Many Other Services. $25 towards 1st
Service or Repair. 480-295-2617.
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,
480-577-2719
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. Now offering
pick up & delivery on Tuesdays.
www.thedirtydawgsalon.com
602-622-0971.
LESSONS/TUTORING
MANDARIN LESSON
Private Mandarin tutoring by native
speaker. Certified and experienced.
Customized lessons focusing on personal
needs. $15 per hour. Call Evelyn at
480-282-8670 or
email: contact@evelynsworkshop.com
FOX HOME MAINTENANCE-REPAIR
BACK 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
- Paint - and more!
Specializing in “The Small Job”.
Gerald Fox, owner, 480-278-5529.
foxhome@q.com
Please see website:
www.foxhomemaintenance.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.
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 **
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
HOUSE CLEANING
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.
Classifieds
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HOUSE CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANING
LANDSCAPING
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
FISH WINDOW CLEANING
www.aplussprinklerrepair.com
SUMMER SPECIALS!
$25 OFF 1st Service;
$15 OFF 2nd Service;
$10 OFF 3rd 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.
Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
Alert Cleaning Services, Inc.
Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time!
www.alertcleaning.com
olga@alertcleaning.com
480-786-3838
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.
Accredited Member BBB
15 years experience repairing valves,
drip systems, wire troubleshooting,
timers. All Repairs! Honest and Reliable.
East Valley Native.
Call and Compare Prices!
602-826-4717.
SIMPLY GRAND
CLEANING SERVICES
Housekeeping specialists offering weekly,
bi-weekly, monthly, one time cleanings,
move in/out, windows and patios.
We only use GREEN environmentally
friendly products. High quality services
at an excellent 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
CARPET CLEANING
**SPRINKLER REPAIR**
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 480-839-8929
“APPEARANCE COUNTS”
WINDOW CLEANING
Detailed service and tidy
inside your home!
1 story - $85
2 story - $125
Price includes inside and out.
Screens cleaned $2 each.
Pressure washing and fixture cleaning
also available. 15 years of accumulated
references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643.
PAINTING SERVICES
EAST VALLEY PAINTERS
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
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 locally-owned
in Chandler. Call for an estimate
at 480-370-3333.
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
A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC
Your quality repaint specialist.
Interior/Exterior. Epoxy Floors.
Roof Coatings. Stained Concrete.
New Construction. FREE ESTIMATES!
References available. Owner will be
on job. Commercial/Residential.
30 years experience.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured
ROC 257167.
MENTION this ad to receive 5% OFF!
480-244-9119
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
BY FERNIE
Honest service including Leak Repair,
Timer Repair and Setting,
Troubleshooting, Valves and Diaphragms.
Same day and next day service.
Serving Chandler for 18 years.
Honest Prices. 480-250-5594.
June 15 – July 5, 2013
WE DO
INSERTS!
Contact SanTan Sun News for details.
480-732-0250
email:ads@SanTanSun.com
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
COMPLETE YARD CARE
Yard Maintenance - Weekly, Bi-weekly or
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THAT WORKS!
CLASSIFIED ADS
On-line and in Print: $22 + Tax
(for up to 55 words)
visit us on-line at
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HOMES
ROOMS FOR RENT
TEMPE - NEAR ASU
1 bedroom for rent. Share 4 bedroom
home with 2 male ASU students.
Prefer male roommates. $375 a month
plus sharing misc. utilities. On Priest
between Broadway and University.
Call: 480-751-9827 or 480-940-8182
for additional information.
REAL ESTATE
www. AZ55.com
Search for Active Adult (55+) homes for
sale in the greater Phoenix area by city
and community name. View addresses,
photos, tours & amenities. Updated daily
in real time. Call Dave Richter, CRS,
Realtor at 602-432-5253 for a personal
tour. HomeSmart Real Estate,
Gilbert, AZ 85295.
HOMES FOR SALE
ONLY $500 DOWN!
Own your home in 2 years.
$495/mo plus utilities, includes space
rent. 55-plus mobile home park in
Chandler. Clean, active, friendly park
with many amenities.
Call Kim at 480-233-2035.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADS
Four ads for only: $115 + Tax
Contact SanTan Sun News for details.
480-732-0250
email:ads@SanTanSun.com
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Where to Eat
June 15 – July 5, 2013
HAPPY HOUR
DAILY FROM
2 - 7 P.M.
—Best Ribs in the Valley—
Where Everyday is Mardi Gras.
Good Food...Good Friends...Good Times!
Tuesday Wednesday
$3 Gumbo
$5 Po-boys
Friday
Live Music and
All-you-can-eat
Fish Fry
Saturday Nights
$3 Wine, Wells,
and Fireball Shots
Karaoke 8 - 12 p.m.
4920 S Gilbert Rd • Chandler • 480-963-2170
Gilbert Rd & Chandler Heights in the Bashas’ Shopping Center
Newly
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to planning the food for your big event.
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He bent down on one knee
and proposed—You said yes!
Now you begin planning
THE BIG DAY
Start with CHEF A GOGO!
WeddingWire.com
Bride’s Choice
2012 Award
for Catering
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Where to Eat
www.SanTanSun.com
June 15 – July 5, 2013
LUNCH
SPECIA
Only
AVAILABLE AT THE
Alma School & Queen Creek
480-726-9015
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
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480-802-0440
Gilbert & Germann
480-786-4577
LS
$6.00
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Where to Eat
June 15 – July 5, 2013
U n d e r N e w M a n ag e m e n t
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Enjoy Our American Bistro
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m.
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PY
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135 W. Ocotillo Rd. • Chandler • 480-895-ROSE (7673)
THURSDAY
LADIES NIGHT
$2 you
call it!
7 for
$
LUN 7
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CIA
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NEW
LUNCH MENU
Beautiful Outdoor Patio
Indoor & Outdoor Bar
Entire bill. May not be combined with
other offers, daily specials or happy hour. Expires 6-30-2013
Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
KIDS EAT FREE 7 DAYS-A-WEEK!
*After 4 p.m. with purchase of adult entree and kids drink.
Book Your Celebrations at
Ocotillo Golf Resort.
Valley’s Best
19th Hole
3 Years
in a Row!
Ocotillo Golf Resort
3751 S Clubhouse Drive
Chandler, AZ 85248
www.OcotilloGolf.com
480.917.6660
480-895-2249
4949 S. Alma School Rd. • Chandler • www.table49chandler.com
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
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June 15 – July 5, 2013
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