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July 2 - 15, 2016 • Volume 27, No.13
Summer has arrived with all its fury, so
what better time for the kids to cool
it with a dip at Nozomi Pool, a West
Chandler watering hole par excellence.
. . . Page 17
What's Inside
‘The Valley's Best Community Newspaper’
Pilates seems to be continuing its nearly
meteoric rise as a favorite among wellness
enthusiasts, as demonstrated by Tempe
therapist Vanessa Kelly.
. . . Page 6
Young Marines march to patriot, family values
Flag ceremony at Mariposa
symbolizes honor, discipline
By Joyce Coronel
ance Corporal Caleb Halliwill and Staff
Sargeant Joscha Ely, arrayed in crisp uniforms
and bedecked with service ribbons, stood
at attention. Eighty pairs of eyes watched in rapt
silence as the two young men marched to the front
of the room, spun on their heels, saluted, and then
methodically folded an American flag.
But these were no ordinary military men.
Halliwill, 12, and Ely, 15, belong to Young Marines,
a national youth organization aimed at boys and girls
ages 8-18. The organization has been instilling core
values such as leadership, self-discipline, teamwork
and service since 1959.
The flag-folding ceremony was the highlight of the
morning at the Kid Zone summer program underway
at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School in
Tempe. Ahead of the ceremony, staff handed out
miniature flags, USA placards and patriotic-themed
hats and headbands.
“Do we get to keep these?” one girl asked with a
note of hopefulness.
Aaron Villicana, Kid Zone program manager at
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— MARINES, Page 16
YOUNG PATRIOTS — Caleb Halliwill, 12, left, and Joscha
Ely, 15, perform official flag-folding ceremony at Kyrene
de la Mariposa Elementary School during morning Kid Zone
summer program.
— Wrangler News photo by Alex J. Walker
Mom was right — ‘You could put your eye out with that’
Safety goggles vital to protect against fireworks injury, doctor advises
By Don Kirkland
s a 10-year-old growing up
in the Midwest, Jon Konti
remembers the anticipation
that started weeks before the July
4th holiday—those big industrialstrength skyrockets set off at the
hometown stadium, the secretly
purchased Chinese firecrackers
that some of his buddies somehow
mysteriously acquired, even the
A
hand-held sparklers that offered an
always exciting, though presumably
harmless, thrill.
That was then. In the ensuing
25 years, Konti no longer looks
forward to what has emerged as the
No. 1 day of the year for fireworks
and, as a staggering byproduct, the
horrific injuries that increasingly have
become associated with them.
Now, as a practicing, board-
certified Tempe ophthalmologist,
Konti and his medical-practice
partners know they’ll likely have
to face anguished parents and
sometimes agonizingly burned
children in Valley hospitals where
emergency room doctors have
sent out an urgent call for an eye
specialist.
— INJURIES, Page 15
Goggles: An edge against injury. — Wrangler News photo
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of air-conditioned comfort.
But not everyone is so fortunate.
The homeless and those on fixed
incomes who sacrifice utilities in order
to save money are in danger of heatrelated illnesses and even death.
Last year, 84 people in Maricopa
County died of heat-related causes.
Nearly half of heat-related deaths occur
indoors, county officials say.
In an effort to help reduce those
numbers, the Maricopa Association of
Governments is partnering with area
non-profit organizations and faithbased communities to coordinate a
Heat Relief Network.
Partnering organizations provide
water donation sites, hydration stations
and refuge locations.
Chandler City Councilman Kevin
Hartke said the goal of the network
is to “increase the awareness of the
dangers of extreme heat and coordinate
resources for those in need.”
Donations of bottled water, unused
sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, shoes,
clothes and fans are needed.
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Parents, players brave the heat for a ‘joyful’ All-Star finale
By Kody Acevedo
playing Little League baseball.
“My older boys, who are at ASU, they are still
he summer temperatures may have
best friends with the friends that they played with
crept their way into the Valley a while
in Tempe South Little League All-Stars,” Coggins
ago, but it’s finally starting to ‘feel’
like summertime in Tempe as the Tempe
said.
South Little League recently kicked off the
The adults feel the same.
2016 District 13 All-Star tournament.
“This is our community, this is where we want
It’s the complete baseball package
to be,” Bodow said. And it means a little more for
at the Tempe Sports Complex, with the
the Tempe South Little Leaguers to play host once
smell of hot dogs, popcorn and pretzels,
again this summer.
the ‘Hey batter, batter’ cries coming from
It’s perhaps one of the nicer sports facilities
the surrounding fields and proud parents
around, which is the biggest reason the league
braving the heat in hopes of witnessing
chooses TSLL to host the event just about every
their future Paul Goldschmidt or Zack
year. Bodow said his league has hosted seven of
Greinke.
For TSLL President Jonathan Bodow,
the past eight seasons.
the tournament symbolizes the success of
“Field availability is a big part of it. With the
Tempe South Little Leaguers warm up for the big game. More photos on Page 23.
those hardworking volunteers that make
layout here, you can watch four games at once,”
everything possible all season long.
Bodow said while standing in the middle of the
“Being here, this is gravy," offered
facility taking in the months of hard work.
Bodow. "This is 36 kids who get to have an
reason for his late struggles. Regardless, he stood out as
“We start thinking of the All-Star planning around
extra special experience, but for us running the league from one of the league’s best.
January, just to be ahead of the issues as everything comes
February to May, that’s where the real joy is."
“At the end, me and Zane were both on fire.”
up,” Bodow said.
Seven leagues in District 13 are represented in the AllThat type of confidence is key to a player’s success,
From the chalk on the grass to the lights shining down
Star tournament, with about 200 total kids suited up to
which helps to relax all the nervous parents sitting in the
on the field and the food in hand, this event wouldn’t
play with either the 10U, 11U or 12U teams. Eleven-yearstands cheering their kids on.
olds Cade Collum and Zane Coggins came for opening night
be possible without the dedicatio n both on and off the
“I’m a veteran,” Bernadette Coggins said. “I’ve kind of
and had to be interrupted from their pickup game of whiffle seen it all with three kids.”
field, proving to be as much a reward for the workers and
ball to talk about playing together on the 11U team.
All three played in the All-Star tournament at one point, families of the players as it is for the kids who suit up and
“Yeah, it’s fun because I get to play some of the best
but what still resonates in her mind is how connected she
chase their baseball dreams.
kids in the state,” Cade said.
feels to the community.
“This is why we volunteer, for all the friends we make in
“I’m happy I made the All-Star team,” Zane said. “I did
“This is my 10th year participating in the tournament,”
years spent with Little League,” Bodow said.
good through the season—kind of got sloppy at the end—
Coggins said. “This is a tradition that kids work hard for.”
“This is where I want to be at night time.” The District
but then I picked it back up again.”
Beyond the game, Coggins noted the more important
13 All-Star tournament runs through July 6.
Zane blamed a poor shoulder drop in his swing as the
aspects are the friends and connections her sons made by
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Grab breakfast
at Yoliʼs Cafe
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inspired board at
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at Paletas Betty
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some pizza at
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at Bourbon Jacks
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A new twist on Pilates
Learning how to ‘Function’
brings strength, relief to a
growing throng of devotees
By Joyce Coronel
B
ack in the 1980s, when big hair and shoulder
pads dominated women’s fashion, aerobics
classes were all the rage. Richard Simmons
encouraged couch potatoes to get up and “sweat to
the oldies.”
Nowadays, fitness centers boast “boot camps”
and throb with the pulsing Latin rhythm of Zumba
classes. For the more reserved crowd, there’s yoga.
If you’re like many middle-aged Americans,
though, your joints aren’t what they were back in
the “decade of excess.” These days it might be excess
pounds that concern you. Perhaps you’re also one
of the millions who struggle with back, neck, hip or
knee pain.
Vanessa Kelly might have just the remedy for
you. Her Tempe classes offer a blend of Pilates and
Egoscue.
“It’s a low impact type of exercise,” Kelly said.
“It’s really good for the joints and for circulation.”
Kelly began her foray into the field in an
unexpected way.
“I came as a client and ended up loving it,” Kelly
said. “I did it five times a week for about a year and
then decided to get certified in it.”
From there, she spent two years working for a
physical therapist who mentored her. She became
certified in Pilates in 2009 and established a studio
in Tempe in 2014 that’s recently relocated to a plaza
at McClintock and Warner. The focus, she said, is
on injury prevention and postural alignment. You
won’t hear any deafening Zumba music or witness
any extreme lunges at the place she calls Function.
Notably, it’s not at all about cardio; it’s about solving
chronic pain, preventing injuries and increasing
flexibility, stability and strength.
The Egoscue method in particular involves
analysis of a client’s gait, a posture assessment and
functional testing.
With four other instructors available besides
Kelly and more than 60 classes a week to choose
from, there are plenty of opportunities for all that
prevention, healing and strengthening to take place.
Pamela Panopoulos began attending classes
at Function back in October and said it’s made a
dramatic difference in her life.
“My joints were really acting up and I tried yoga
but got really bored with it,” Panopoulos said. She
tried Pilates at another studio but felt she wasn’t
receiving the individual attention she needed.
“Pilates is very specific and very technical,”
Panopoulos said. “You need somebody there. You
have to know what muscles you’re using.”
Kelly concurred.
“We want to be more hands on with clients so that
they’re getting the proper instructions,” Kelly said. “A
lot of times they’ll go to group fitness and then they
injure themselves.”
Under Kelly’s approach, there are a maximum of
— Continued on facing page
Back and neck pain, as well as other aches and twinges, are just some of the maladies that can be
addressed and often resolved with the low-impact exercise method known as Pilates. Function, a Tempe
studio, offers small classes and individualized programming for clients aiming to recover from injuries
and prevent new ones from slowing them down.
three people per class. In the larger
classes at other studios and health
clubs, “they can’t keep an eye on
you. The whole thing about Pilates
is you have to be aligned properly,”
Panopoulos said. “Finally I found
Function. It was like I came home.”
She said she’s still overweight but
has lost inches and about 15 pounds.
More important, she said, she’s feeling
better.
“I went back and did Yoga and
it was almost like I was a different
person doing it. I made my body
stronger and I was able to enjoy yoga
more without being so concerned
about my joints,” Panopoulos said.
With Pilates, “you’re never stressing
the joints.”
Kelly said she took a liking to rehab
early in her career and that she’s been
able to help clients who suffer from
everything from Multiple Sclerosis to
Fibromyalgia.
“The main thing is, Pilates is
focusing more on the stabilizers, the
smaller muscle groups,” Kelly noted.
“That’s why it’s really good for injury
prevention and any type of recovery
from an injury.
"It’s all about educating people
about those tiny muscle groups.”
Information: functionaz.com
SRP rate drop means average $15
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SRP customers in Tempe and West
Chandler received some cool news
with the announcement that the utility
will reduce its electricity rates for the
next two months, saving the typical
residential household somewhere in
the neighborhood of $15.
The decision by SRP’s Board
of Directors comes at a time when
it’s most welcome: traditionally the
summer season’s two hottest months.
The savings will appear during the
July and August billing cycles.
SRP’s board made the decision
during a meeting on June 23. The
measure is possible because SRP has
been able to reduce expenses in two
components of its electric prices,
according to an SRP spokesman.
One of the price components –
the Environmental Programs Cost
Adjustment Factor, or EPCAF – tracks
costs and revenues related to SRP’s
renewable energy and energy-efficiency
programs adopted to comply with
SRP’s sustainable portfolio standard.
The temporary reduction reflects SRP’s
ability to meet its sustainable goals at a
cost to customers that was lower than
expected.
SRP also instituted a temporary
reduction of 1.2 percent in the EPCAF
that began with the November 2015
billing cycle and ended with the April
2016 billing cycle.
The second component—the Fuel
and Purchased Power Adjustment
Mechanism—recovers fuel costs
incurred to generate electricity as
well as power purchases to serve
customer needs. Savings in this area
are primarily because of lower-thananticipated natural gas costs.
The costs of these two components
to SRP are directly passed through to
customers without any markup.
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July 4th Festival lights up the
sky over Tempe Town Lake
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empe will once again celebrate Independence
Day in grand fashion by hosting one of the
largest fireworks displays in Arizona.
Tickets are on sale now for the annual FOX 10 July
4th Tempe Town Lake Festival.
The event, produced by the Kiwanis Club of
Tempe, happens Monday, July 4, at Tempe Beach
Park, located at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway.
Gates open at 5 p.m.
All ages can celebrate the holiday with live local
entertainment, kids’ activities, games, inflatables and
rock-climbing walls.
The 35-minute fireworks show will be launched
from the Mill Avenue Bridge and choreographed to
patriotic and classical music.
Net proceeds from the 65th annual fireworks
spectacular will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Tempe
Children’s Charities.
Children 12 and younger and active military with
military ID card receive free general admission.
Tickets can now be purchased at:
• City of Tempe offices: Advance general admission
tickets are $5 until July 1.
• Fry’s and Fry’s Marketplace stores: Advance
general admission tickets are $6 at all Valley Fry's
stores.
• www.Tempe4th.com: Advance general admission
tickets are $5 each, plus applicable service charges.
• VIP Garden tickets: Available in advance, $60 for
adults and $30 for kids ages 5 to 12, plus applicable
service charges. Tickets can be purchased at www.
Tempe4th.com.
• Day-of at gate: Adult tickets are $8 each or two
for $15. Tickets will be sold at the gate until park
reaches capacity.
Pre-sale tickets will be honored all night.
Visit www.Tempe4th.com or call for more
information including ticket locations, parking,
transit, what types of items can be brought into the
event and more.
Thanks to the folks in
Downtown Chandler,
a great way to stay cool: Bingo!
As the scorching outdoor temperatures continue,
the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership
has a creative way to have fun and beat the summer
inferno.
The DCCP’s summer bingo game features 24
quintessential Downtown Chandler activities such
as trying on boots, grabbing a bite to eat at a locally
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All ages are welcome to participate in the game
and the cost of the activities ranges from free to $15.
Those who submit proof of completed bingos
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Kyrene initiative gives
little ones a jump
start on preschool
By Diana Whittle
ypically, pre-schoolers between the ages of 3 to
5 are bundles of energy and curiosity while they
adapt to growing beyond the toddler stage.
It’s also a time of rapid social maturity—when
children move away from the secure boundary of
parents to a world that includes other adults and
children.
For these reasons, educators in the Kyrene School
District believe there is value in classroom learning
for these youngsters, so they have announced
plans to launch two Early Learning Centers in the
upcoming school year, including one at the Kyrene
Traditional Academy on the Sureño campus in
Chandler.
The curriculum helps to shape the development of
the pre-schoolers, so they are better prepared for the
more structured classroom setting of kindergarten.
“We are excited to launch our new Early
Learning Academy Program. This program offers
an early introduction to KTA’s traditional learning
environment and allows children a seamless
transition to kindergarten,” said Amanda Nobisch,
Kyrene Community Education Program Manager.
“Our program will fully integrate into the school
culture of KTA, and the children participate in
school-wide events, which can allow families an
early start to their relationship with their child’s
elementary school. The children also adhere to the
school’s uniform policy.”
According to educational experts, by the preschool age, children should be able to draw letters,
numbers and symbols, identify colors and have a
vocabulary of at least 5,000 words.
Socially they should be able to display empathy
for their peers, be able to identify characteristics
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Families in the Kyrene School District will get a chance to enroll their pre-schoolage children
in one of two Early Learning Centers the district will launch during the upcoming school year.
The centers will offer these youngest of students myriad ways to develop both social and
academic skills as well as the chance to participate in school-wide events.
— Photo courtesy Kyrene School District Public Information Office
of themselves such as gender or race, and have the
ability to understand stories and games.
During this stage, preschoolers also learn more
sophisticated ways to relate to others and to manage
their emotions. Teachers develop age-appropriate
learning activities to curb preschool aggression by
teaching children about emotions, helping them learn
the names for those feelings, and giving them an
outlet for their expression.
But the Early Learning Center curriculum also
allows time for the children to initiate experiences
and to express emotions through play. Structured
play times allow children to experiment with and
understand social roles, to develop social skills, to
express and cope with feelings, relieve stress, exercise
control over their surroundings and experiment with
decision-making.
Nobisch says that teachers work to deliver a
personalized approach to meet the individual needs
of each student and their progress will be followed
with portfolios and developmental assessments.
The program is accepting enrollment now; tuition
costs vary depending on whether a child is enrolled
for the half- or full-day program. Options include
morning or afternoon along with before- or aftercare.
Full-day enrollment — 5 days, M-F, from 8 a.m. 3:15 p.m. for $700 per month;
Half-day morning enrollment — 5 half day, M-F,
from 8 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. for $350 per month;
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• Top-performing neighborhood K-8 schools
• Learning integrated with advanced technology tools
• Early education certified, dedicated and caring teachers
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Sports
By Alex Zener
Despite final-round loss, Corona ends
volleyball season with impressive record
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he Aztecs ended the season
ranked No. 10 in the state after
making it into the DI state
volleyball championship tournament
as the No. 6 seed on May 7. Corona
eventually lost to the Mesa Jackrabbits
in the first round 3-1 but finished the
season 22-11-1 and 6-1.
The seniors were honored at the
Aztecs last home match, against thenNo. 1 ranked Desert Vista. It turned
out to be one of Corona’s most tightly
contested matches.
The Thunder won the first set 25-21
but the Aztecs pulled out the second
set 25-23 before Desert Vista took
control in the third set with another
25-21 win.
Corona fought back to win the
fourth set 25-22 before losing the final
heartbreaking set 15-12 and thus the
match, 2-3.
As a team, the Aztecs led in kills, 57
to the Thunder’s 50, assists 54 to 51,
and digs, 90-81 but the telling stat was
the blocking.
Desert Vista had 20 block assists
and a total of 14 blocks while Corona
was able to block the Thunder hitters
only five time.
Senior Jeff McCain had his best
outing, with a whopping 19 kills on
37 attacks, 19 digs, three solo blocks
and one service act. His hitting
percentage that night was .324, which
is outstanding for a middle blocker.
During the season, McCain, a
6-foot-4 middle blocker, tallied a total
of 265 kills or three kills a set, hitting
.145. He was also third on the team in
service aces with 31.
“Jeff McCain, with his tremendous
athletic ability, developed a strong
jump serve and was able to use it to get
the opposing team out of system the
majority of the time,” said head coach
Geoff Horewitch. “When the game
was close or we were down in the fifth
set, it seemed Jeff would always go
back to serve and keep us in contention
to win.”
McCain was named honorable
mention all section according to
Horewitch.
Senior opposite hitter Ryan
Iskandar also had a good game
against Desert Vista, with 10 kills,
three blocks, three aces and 15 digs
plus 23 assists.
Over the season, he led the team in
kills with 312 or 3.3 kills a set hitting
.216, aces with 42, and was second on
the team in assists with 106.
“Ryan and Jeff McCain were the
best hitters on this team this season,”
said Horewitch.
“They were given the ball to hit in
the most crucial situations because the
team believed in them to get the job
done and they delivered.”
Iskandar was named to the AllTribune Boys Volleyball Second team,
All State honorable mention, Tempe AllCity as well as to the AV CA watch list.
“Ryan was our Mr. Everything,”
said Horewitch. “He had the ability
to play any position and be successful
at it. He led our team in almost every
statistical category.”
Iskandar will be attending Loyola
Marymount on a volleyball scholarship
this fall, according to Horewitch.
Corona’s starting libero all season,
senior Antonio Guarino, had 22 digs
senior night against Desert Vista. His
355 digs over the season put him at
the top of the leader board in digs for
Corona’s 2016 team.
“Antonio Guarino not only led the
team in digs this year,” said Horewitch.
“He had a tremendous passing average
on serve-receive at 2.41.”
“Antonio is an incredible defender
with the ability to read difficult
balls and play at a high level,” said
Horewitch. “His special plays on the
ball kept us in the rally and helped us
succeed.”
The two other seniors honored
senior night were 6-foot-4 middle
blocker Austin Lange and 6-foot-6
opposite Austin Dixon.
“Austin Lange, after battling
injuries his previous seasons,
blossomed his senior year,” said
Horewitch.
“He has the ability to stay positive
through everything making great
strides and contributing at a high level
this season as a middle blocker.”
“Austin Dixon, one of the most
competitive individuals on the team,
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is not only an amazing football player but was
a constantly improving volleyball player,” said
Horewitch.
“Austin has the ability to raise the play of people
around him and make everyone more competitive
not matter the situation.”
This was Coach Horewitch’s first season coaching
boys volleyball, after playing on the team when a
student at Corona, and he said he was pleased with
the results.
“This season has been everything I could
hope for,” said Horewitch. “We won the Dobson
Tournament, entered the state tournament at No. 6
and improved on all stats from previous years.”
“It took a little bit to build trust among the team
but everyone believed in the system and each other
to make it a great competitive season. It was a
remarkable process I look forward to next spring.”
Corona should return 10 players next spring
including several standout players from this season
including sophomore Chris Davis and juniors
Connor Niemstck and Ryan Pike.
Sophomore setter Chris Davis had 27 assists again
Desert Vista and a total of 713 or 7.2 assists a set over
the season. Davis didn’t just set the ball, though, he
is second on the team in aces with 36 and tallied 26
solo and 17 block assists over the season.
“Chris Davis, with tremendous growth this
season, was our best setter who was able to run
our full offense and get everyone involved,” said
Horewitch.
“He can make every set and uses his athletic
ability and volleyball knowledge to increase the level
of play around him.”
Added the coach:
“Connor Niemstck is a great player and a
tremendous blocker who not only has the ability to
close the block but to also put his block up in certain
situations to force the hitter to hit towards our
strongest defender,” said Horewitch.
“On the other hand, Ryan Pike showed the
greatest improvement throughout the season,” said
Horewitch.
“He has always played on high level club team
and made varsity as a freshman but this season he
took on a lot more responsibility as a hitter.”
“Ryan became our second outside hitter and
provided a ton of support not only as a player but
in keeping everyone’s head above water when we
needed him.”
Marcos de Niza Volleyball — The
Padres, with new head coach Melissa Yee, played
in Division II with 10 players on the roster this past
spring.
Matthew Zazueta led the team in kills
averaging 1.8 kills a set and service aces with 11 over
the season.
Spencer Nelson was the top blocker on the
team followed by Mateo Reyes and Zazueta.
Tyler Yu and Zazueta were had the most digs on
the team while Yu was the setter with over 2.3 assists
per game.
Zazueta was also the most successful at serve
receiving with 25 while Brandon Jones was next
with 17.
Other members of the team included Fernando
Guardado, Kolby Lund, Abdellatif Manassa,
Joseph Hernandez and Justin Janda.
Corona Girls Tennis — Elisa
Magtoto was named to the All-Tribune Singles
Tennis Team.
Marcos grad, aiming for gold in Olympics
diving, boosts resolve of today's students
By Jill Hanks
e can only hope the subtitle
of the 2010 Marcos de Niza
yearbook is a sign of what’s to
come this summer in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil.
“Libro de Oro 2010” is written on
the front of the year book. It means
book of gold. And in August, Sam
Dorman, a member of the senior
class, will go for the Gold Medal as
he represents Team USA at the 2016
Olympic Games in Rio.
On July 23 at the U.S. Olympic
Diving Trials, Sam and his dive partner
Michael Hixon, won the synchronized
3m springboard competition and
punched their tickets to Rio.
Sam told TUHSD, "It's been a
dream of mine since I started diving
to make the Olympic team and to have
that finally happen has been a blessing
and a dream come true. I've worked
so hard these past years and it's nice
to know the hard work has finally paid
off."
Sam, who won three straight dive
state championships while a student
Marcos, began diving at the age of 8.
W
There were countless hours of practice
at the pool at McClintock High School
and at age 16, he won his first national
title. Back in 2010, the yearbook
writers said “Sam Dorman was the
story of the year” and “he has his
sights set on a future Summer Olympic
Games.”
Bart Baumler was Sam’s high
school coach and he remains the
Padres’ swim and dive coach today.
“Sam was a great kid and an
excellent diver from the get-go,”
said Coach Baumler, who was also
impressed by Sam’s willingness to
help out the swim team, which had
decreased in size, by volunteering to
swim in some of the relay events. He
said because of Sam’s participation,
the swim team was able to qualify for
State.
When Baumler heard the news
that the former star of his diving team
had qualified for the Olympics, he
exclaimed, “Wow! That is awesome...
I just watched him compete the other
night and he was just incredible.”
Coach Baumler remembers that he
always told Sam to keep his grades
up.
“Your brain is just as important as
your body,” he said.
Sam’s grades and his talent on
the diving board earned the Tempe
native a scholarship to the University
of Miami where he became the NCAA
Champion in the 3-meter and was
named ACC Men’s Diver of the Year.
Baumler hopes Sam’s story
inspires current students at Marcos.
“This is phenomenal for Sam
but it’s phenomenal for the kids
at Marcos de Niza, too,” Baumler
said. Sam was a normal kid. He had
genetic ability, too, but he had to put
in the effort. I hope the kids say ‘he
succeeded, we can too.’”
Jill Hanks is executive director of
community relations for the Tempe
Union High School District.
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Injuries
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“You can’t believe what we sometimes find when
we arrive,” said Konti, noting that even something
as commonplace as a sparkler set off in the family’s
front yard can inflict life-altering injuries.
It takes only a quick search through Google’s
massive collection of eye-injury images to
acknowledge Konti’s grasp of the severity that comes
with our nation’s infatuation with fireworks—a
search, by the way, that we don’t recommend to any
with an aversion to viewing, close-up, the damage
that can be incurred by something so deceivingly
innocuous as store-bought Bangers, Bouquets or
Bombettes.
Since he has started volunteering for the
recurring July 4th duty that takes him to East Valley
hospitals, Konti says he has memories of cases where
he was able to save the eyesight of a child because
of his specialized training, along with another, less
fortunate case where he had to remove a child’s eye
when it was beyond repair.
While indeed life-threatening injuries can result
from some of the larger, commercially produced
fireworks, Konti says the majority of cases he’s
called on to treat involve those seemingly innocent
sparklers that kids have looked forward to as far back
as most adults can remember, and no doubt beyond.
While he doesn’t want to—and obviously
cannot—put a damper on families’ enjoyment of one
the 4th of July’s mainstays, Konti advises parents
to keep kids, who often are bystanders to locally
bought fireworks displays, well away from any such
activities.
“Some of those can be very dangerous,” he warns.
To parents who don’t want their kids to be
deprived of one of the July 4th holiday’s biggest
attractions, Konti says there’s one major safeguard
they can keep handy—in addition, that is, to parental
common sense: A pair of safety goggles, the kind that
are widely available in many local stores.
“Even those inexpensive ones that can be found in
almost any hardware store are better than nothing at
all,” says Konti.
Best bet, however, are the kind that incorporate
polycarbonate resin into their lenses, since those
typically offer a greater degree of protection.
As to how his position on fireworks-related risks
compares with those of other ophthalmologists
around the country, Konti travels in impressive
company. The American Academy of Ophthalmology
and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
present a unified front in the ongoing battle to
reduce fireworks-related eye injuries.
A 2015 poll conducted by the Academy uncovered
the not-surprising fact that such injuries increased
to 1,300 in 2014 from less than half that number in
2012.
As part of its efforts to minimize the long-term
damage should an eye injury occur, Konti and the
Academy offer these recommendations:
Seek medical attention immediately; do not
rub your eyes; do not rinse your eyes; do not apply
pressure; do not remove any objects that are stuck in
the eye; do not apply ointments or take any bloodthinning medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Summarizing the advice from Konti and
other concerned ophthalmologists nationwide,
let professionals produce your family’s July 4th
entertainment.
Otherwise, should you elect to stage your own
home-grown show, maintain a safe distance, use
common sense and don’t forget the margin of eyeprotection that comes with using safety goggles.
Says Konti: A few simple precautions can help
prevent a lifetime of regret.
Dr. Jon Konti is board-certified ophthalmologist
with Ophthalmic Surgeons and Physicians, a longestablished and highly regarded medical practice at
3200 S. Country Club Way, Tempe. Phone:
480-839-0206.
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Mariposa, smiled and told her yes.
“I’d venture to say that we are the only Kid Zone
program that is doing this special presentation,”
Villicana said. “You are some of the only kids in the
Kid Zone program who get to participate in this
special thing.”
Villicana spent several minutes at the beginning
of the assembly working with the 80 youngsters in
an effort to get them settled and focused. There were
hand motions, phrases to repeat and still more hand
motions. Dana Lippincott, unit commander for the
East Valley Young Marines, had a slightly different
approach.
“Eyes and ears?” Lippincott bellowed.
Halliwill and Ely instantly responded: “Clear!
Open!”
“That means they’re ready to receive any
information or learn anything that I need to tell
them,” Lippincott explained to the audience. “So
when I have a group of 300 or 400 Young Marines
across the nation, they all know this.”
With each painstaking fold of the flag, the unit
commander explained the significance. Honoring
mothers, fathers and veterans, and paying homage to
religious principles such as belief in the resurrection,
were a few of the meanings attached to the ceremony.
Afterwards, Villicana announced there was time
for questions. Hands shot in the air.
“Do you have to wake up early?”
“What are the little squares on your uniform for?”
“Where do you sleep?”
Ely had a ready response for these and many
others. “We’re regular kids. We sleep at home. Our
meetings are at night.”
And all those colorful little squares pinned to the
left side of their shirts? Those are service ribbons,
awarded for completion of requirements and for
various achievements.
There are ribbons for service, academic
excellence, leadership, first aid, drug-resistance
education and more.
Neither Halliwill nor Ely plan on a future in
the military, but they both spoke of the sense of
camaraderie and discipline they’ve found in the
Young Marines. Should they change their minds and
one day enlist, upon completion of boot camp, they’d
be eligible to bump up a rank.
“The Young Marines is not a program where we
are trying to make you into military,” Ely said. “We’re
trying to make you the best citizen you can be. We’re
trying to make you into the best person you can be.”
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Members of the East Valley Young Marines meet
weekly during the school year and every other week
during the summer. “We take recruits all the time,”
Lippincott said. There are graduations twice a year,
and recruits have 26 weeks to complete their basic
training. Toward the end of the 26 weeks, there’s a
camping trip.
Halliwill, the younger of the two, especially liked
the Young Marines’ notion of revelry: banging on
pots and pans first thing in the morning inside their
tents.
“They learn to march, stand at attention—the very
basic things, what the Young Marines are and how
you are supposed to be a Young Marine, Ely said. A
corporal or above usually does the training.
The unit stays busy performing flag ceremonies
for organizations all over the Valley, particularly
around holidays such as the Fourth of July, Veterans
Day and Memorial Day.
In December, they’ll travel to Hawaii to
commemorate the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl
Harbor. Plans are underway for them to spend
one night aboard the USS Missouri, the now
decommissioned battleship on which the Japanese
surrendered Sept. 2, 1945.
“We’re going to stay (in Hawaii) for seven days
and do the wreath-laying ceremony. The Young
Marines do it every year,” Lippincott said. “This year
is special because it’s the 75th anniversary of Pearl
Harbor.”
A woman whose husband was a WWII veteran
has requested that the East Valley Young Marines
perform a memorial ceremony for her husband while
they are there.
Information: eastvalleyyoungmarines.com
Making a splash . . .
There’s plenty of fun in the sun at West Chandler’s Nozomi
aquatic center, where area kids cool off in the spacious pool,
learning to paddle, float and freestyle their way through
the water with confidence—all under the supervision of
lifeguards. With their water-logged, wrinkly fingers and
toes, these kids are making a splash and learning the basics
of swimming while they beat the inferno-like summertime
temperatures. — Wrangler News photos by Alex J. Walker
Diversions . . .
By M.V. Moorhead
The BFG: Definitely not Spielberg’s best, but
Rylance is a ‘Big Friendly Deal’ nonetheless
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he title stands
for “Big Friendly
Giant,” and the
title character is just
that—a pleasant colossus
(Mark Rylance) whose
job is deliver pleasant
dreams. A young English
orphan girl, Sophie
(Ruby Barnhill) ends up
as his houseguest and
friend.
“Big” is a relative
term, as it turns out.
The BFG’s neighbors
in giant land are much
bigger than he is, and
the monstrous, thuggish
brutes (led by Jemaine
Clement) routinely bully
him. They’re also much
less friendly, especially
to humans—in the grand
tradition of giants, they’re
eager to eat Englishmenand-girls (and presumably
any other nationality). The
BFG won’t do this—he
maintains a vegetarian
diet mostly consisting of a
revolting-looking produce
item called a snozzcumber.
He’s also fond of a
carbonated beverage
with downward-traveling
bubbles that induce epic
intestinal activity.
Steven Spielberg
directed his adaptation
of one of Roald Dahl’s
strange tales for children.
The script is by the great
Melissa Mathison, who
passed on last year,
and to whom the film
is dedicated. Mathison
wrote the scripts for
such kid-movie classics
as The Black Stallion
(1979) and E.T.—The
Extra-Terrestrial (1982),
as well as the underrated
1995 The Indian in the
Cupboard. At her best,
she was able tap into
the subconscious power
of such yarns. I never
thought she got as much
credit for, in particular,
the success of E.T. as she
should have; the best
lines in that movie carry
an almost Jungian tingle,
without the slightest
pretention.
Her swansong
was another script for
Spielberg with, curiously,
another initialed title
character who befriends a
little kid. I wish I could say
that the result was another
classic, but I think this
one falls a little short of
their earlier achievement.
Visually it has the feel of a
throwback, to the sort of
fantasy movies made in
the late 1980s and early
‘90s.
Some of these were by
Spielberg himself, in the
worst phase of his career—
like 1991’s Hook, probably
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my least favorite Spielberg
film—and some of them
were by other filmmakers
trying to imitate Spielberg
and his command of the
box office. Like Hook, The
BFG is all painterly colors
and delicate compositions
of the sort that wins
Caldecott Medals for
book illustrators, and the
music, by John Williams
of course, has the same
soaring, leaping manner
that Williams seems able to
muster in his sleep.
As for the story, it
has the free-wheeling,
sometimes slightly sinister
absurdity that is the
trademark of Dahl’s stories
for kids, like Charlie and
the Chocolate Factory.
The BFG goes in for
a degree of kid-pleasing
scatology, as well. The
Queen of England
(Penelope Wilton)
samples the BFG’s favorite
beverage, for instance, with
predictably Chaucerian
results.
But somehow the
energy just isn’t there with
this one. There’s something
muted and melancholy to
the atmosphere of The BFG
that makes it feel heavy and
slow and draggy in its first
half. Things certainly pick
up in the second half, when
the more broadly comic
stuff kicks in, but even this
shift feels vaguely forced—
the dream-logic of the goofy
narrative doesn’t seem
organic.
All that said, there’s a
redemptive virtue to The
BFG, and that’s Mark
Rylance. Endowed via
CGI with a long nose and
enormous ears below his
sloping forehead and sweptback white hair, this great
actor, who justly won an
Oscar last year for his turn
in Bridge of Spies, dries
any schmaltz out of the film
with his quiet, matter-offact line readings. And his
young costar Barnhill is
impressive, too—she’s a cute
kid, but you never see her
being cute on purpose.
The BFG is rated
PG and plays at Tempe
Marketplace, Chandler
Fashion 20, Arizona Mills
and other multiplexes
Valleywide.
Briefly . . .
July 4th schedule for Valley Metro Rail
Valley Metro Rail will operate a Sunday schedule
with enhanced service starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, July
4, to support holiday festivities in Tempe and nearby
cities.
Tempe bus service will be extend ed to support the
July 4 Tempe Town Lake Festival. Many bus routes will
run every 15 minutes northbound to the Mill Avenue
District until 8 p.m., with return service until midnight
on southbound routes.
Valley Metro has told riders they should expect
greater use of park-and-rides and light rail trains on
Independence Day, especially at the conclusion of the
events. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead, purchase
fares in advance and allow extra time to reach their
destinations. Parking at park-and-rides is free.
An all-day pass is $4. Information: valleymetro.org.
Kyrene schools set public budget hearing
The Kyrene School Governing Board is gearing up for
its annual public hearing on the school year budget.
The hearing takes place July 12 at 7 p.m. at the
Kyrene District offices, 8700 S. Kyrene Rd., Tempe.
Regular meetings of the governing board are open to
the public and are usually held on the second and fourth
Tuesday of the month.
The Kyrene district operates 19 elementary and six
middle schools serving 17,000 students. With 2,000
employees, it’s one of the largest employers in the area.
The proposed budget can be viewed on the Arizona
Department of Education website at: https://www.ade.
az.gov/schoolfinance/Forms/Budgets/ProposedBudget/
EntitySelection.aspx
Governing Board meetings are live streamed and
available from archives as well.
Information: www.kyrene.org.
Tempe El recognized for financial reporting
Another apple for Tempe Elementary School District:
Officials were notified the district has received the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association
for the 26th consecutive year.
The award recognizes comprehensive financial
reporting for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2015.
It is the highest form of recognition in governmental
accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment
represents a significant accomplishment by a government
and its management, according to Liz Yeskey, assistant
superintendent for business and support services, who
accepted the award for the district.
Awards-panel members impose high standards in
their judging, including a requirement that the district
demonstrates a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to
clearly communicate its financial story.
The finance officers organization is a nonprofit
professional association serving approximately 17,500
government finance professionals.
Republican candidates’ forum on July 14
Arizona Community Church will be the site of a
Thursday, July 14 forum sponsored by District 18
Republicans as an opportunity to meet local candidates for
the Aug. 30 primary election.
The event is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. with a 6:30
social time preceding the session.
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet face to
face with candidates for sheriff, county ecorder, Maricopa
County superintendent of education, Arizona House and
Senate, U.S. Congress and more.
Local Republican voters are invited.
GAIN kickoff meeting
scheduled for Aug. 10;
GAIN Night is Oct.15
H
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year is almost here, but the
Tempe community is geared
up to help you get ready.
The City of Tempe is teaming
with our local school districts,
Arizona State University and other
community partners to provide
resources for students and families
to head back to school.
Students from the Kyrene,
Tempe Elementary and Tempe
Union High School districts return
Monday, Aug. 1. ASU students
return Thursday, Aug. 18.
“We’re excited to once again
work with our community partners
to kick off a new school year
with a variety of resources and
programs,” said Mayor Mark
Mitchell. “Programs like Tempe’s
Youth Free Transit Pass, Kid Zone
before and after school care, and
online tutoring through our library
help students of all ages succeed in
school.”
Students from kindergarten
through graduate school can access
tips and information on student
safety, educational resources,
transportation options and
opportunities to get involved in the
community by visiting the Tempe
Goes Back to School webpage at
www.tempe.gov/backtoschool.
Free self-serve sandbags for monsoon season
The City of Tempe has sand, bags and shovels available at two locations:
the Solid Waste Compost Yard, Rio Salado Parkway and Hardy Drive;
and the Benedict Sports Complex, 490 W. Guadalupe Road, at the east side
of the parking lot. Fill bags one-half to two-thirds full, allowing bags to lie
flat and nestle together to create a tight sandbag wall. Over-filled bags are
too firm and can create a leaky sandbag wall. Tying bags is not necessary.
Check out our Monsoon Prep Checklist for more tips on what to do before,
during and after a storm to keep your family and property safe and secure.
Visit www.tempe.gov/monsoons or call 480-350-4311 for more information.
For street closures, visit: www.tempe.gov/streetclosures.
The City of Tempe invites you to
join fellow residents, neighborhood
leaders and block watch captains to
do some Getting Arizona Involved
in Neighborhoods (GAIN) party
planning.
Let’s continue to work together as
a community to help create safer and
even more connected neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods can start to plan
their fall parties at the GAIN kickoff
gathering at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,
Aug. 10, at the Tempe History
Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave.
Whether this is your first
experience with planning a GAIN
event for your neighborhood or
you are a seasoned party planner,
there will be plenty of tips, handouts
and helpful information along with
chances to win raffle prizes from our
event sponsors, and opportunities to
win party visits from city employees
at Pubic Works, Police and Fire
Medical Rescue.
Pre-register your event at
www.tempe.gov/gain or do so at
the kickoff.
Tempe GAIN Night will be held
in neighborhoods across the city on
Saturday, Oct. 15, from 3-7 p.m.
We look forward to this decadeslong community tradition, and
working together to create the best
GAIN night ever!
For any questions you may have,
visit www.tempe.gov/gain, or contact
the City of Tempe's Neighborhood
Office at 480-350-8234.
July 2016
Register for fall
programs and classes
beginning Aug. 8
The fall issue of the Tempe
Opportunities brochure is full of new and
continuing classes and programs for all
ages and interests.
Class topics include exercise and
fitness, educational activities/classes,
sports leagues, foreign languages, music,
art, theatre and dance.
Our quality programs are offered
at convenient times and locations, at
affordable prices.
The brochure can be viewed at www.
tempe.gov/brochure starting the week
of Aug. 1.
Registration begins Aug. 8 for Tempe
residents and Aug. 15 for
non-residents. Classes begin the week
of Aug. 29.
For more information, call
480-350-5200.
Tempe has a Community Services
Scholarship Program for kids up to
age 17 who are residents of Tempe or
Guadalupe, or who are enrolled in a
Tempe school.
Scholarship program information
is in the brochure.
Dave’s Handyman
Service
REMODELING / ADDITIONS
“Ask us if we can do it.”
General Contractor ROC 189470
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
This space is
602-295-3991
Visit us online at
www.englishbuilding.net
Electrical
Plumbing
Doors & Windows
Drywall
Painting
Home Remodeling
Free Estimates
Bathrooms • Kitchens
Patio Covers • Flooring
Windows & Doors
Landscaping & More
Sound Advice
Call for a FREE estimate
Owner, Paul English
Lic #169409ROC
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This space is
AVAILABLE!
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• RETRACTABLE
• WINDSHIELD MOUNTED
• REDUCES UP TO 50˚
• NO STORING
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FACTORY
OUTLET STORE
615 W Knox Rd. Tempe ( 4 8 0 ) 9 6 7 ¯ 16 7 5
DASHDESIGNS.COM
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
This space is
AVAILABLE!
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
Business & Financial
Accounting — At Your Service Accounting, Inc. Full charge
bookkeeping/accounting, payroll, sales tax reports, financial statements.
QuickBooks and Peachtree software, 15+ years of helping small
businesses. Outsource and $ave. At Your Service Accounting Inc., 480940-6203.
Personals
Donor — My name is Nurun and I am suffering from Kidney failure and
I am currently on dialysis. If you are interested, please consider donating
a kidney to save me. Blood groups A and O will match, and the donor
has to be disease-free. Please contact Banner Good Samaritan Transplant
Center at 602-839-0210 or 602-839-0203 or my husband Omar at 480699-2819. Your thoughts and kindness are appreciated.
06/16
Employment
Employment — KYRENE IS NOW HIRING. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
NEEDED. FULL TIME – 30 Hrs. /per Wk. GREAT BENEFITS. Starting
Salary $13.88 - $17.39. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GO TO:
Kyrene.org 7/16
Employment —Progressive financial services firm is seeking
entrepreneur minded individuals to take advantage of our business
platform to grow their own business in the financial services industry.
Demand is growing steadily for financial services representatives. Parttime opportunities available. Call Loyd Rhyne 602-284-7617 1/17
Employment —Daycare assistant needed. Looking for loving person that
is willing to teach children. Located near Kyrene and Warner. Call Ana to
interview 480-496-5964
07/16
Employment — Future for KIDS: Youth Program Coordinator, 12-15
per week [ranging from 2:00 pm-7:00 pm] Program Start/End Dates:
August 2016- April 2017 Salary: $12 per hour , Description: Youth
Program Coordinator will implement the Future for KIDS “Discover Your
Specializing in residential
re-roofing and repair
not a licensed contractor
480-251-8610
#ROC244568 C-42 Bonded and Insured
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
This space is
AVAILABLE!
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
Future” after-school enrichment program. The position involves working
closely with youth in grades 3-6, FFK staff, volunteers, and community
organizations. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has a passion for
working with kids and volunteers, and a personal interest in fitness,
nutrition, and sports. This position requires excellent leadership and
communication skills. Apply: www.futureforkids.org Or contact: Anna
Quagliata at 480-947-8131 Email Resume & Cover Letter to: anna@
futureforkids.org
For Sale
For Sale —I have 2 tickets to the Adele Concert,When: 8/16/16 @ 7:30
pm, Where: Formerly US Airways Arena, Cost: $225 per ticket, Where:
Section 210, Row 14, Seats 3 &4 Contact me by email: rufnsam@gmail.
com 7/02
Professional Services
This space is
CONTRACTOR’S LIC. #
C-37 064 954
& L-37 086 764
• Broken Springs Replaced
• Prompt Professional Service
• Repair & Installation
• Bonded and Insured
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
www.citywideplumbing.us
SERVICE
AVAILABLE!
(480) 966-8795
Free Estimates
Garage Door
480-603-8813
Slab Leak Repairs
Electronic Leak Detection
Water Heaters
RO Systems & Water Softeners
*no extra charges on Saturdays
AVAILABLE!
Piano tuning & repair — For over 20 years I have proudly tuned
numerous pianos here in the valley. I can help you find an affordable used
piano. $95 piano tuning. Affordable repairs. Expert advice. Lawrence P.
Cheatham, 480-316-0060.
Personal and Business, Tax and Accounting Services—Personal and
Business Tax &; Accounting, Payroll & HRCompass-i, LLC - Phone: (480)
893-1394 - Email: [email protected] – Website: www.compass-i.com
CPA’s on staff to assist you with simple to complex accounting and tax
needs. State-of-the-art payroll processing technology and services, as well
as human resource consulting for your business needs. Call (480) 8931394 to schedule an appointment or get a proposal.
8/16
Life Coaching — Need help moving forward in your life? Are you
feeling stuck? Empty nest got you thinking about your 2nd act? My
proven track record as a life coach helps you tackle the big and
small challenges in your life. Visit mwoodslifecoach.com or email
[email protected].
HANDYMAN WORK
ROC COMPLAINT-FREE 20+ YEARS
Services
Cabinetry/Counters — A Better Cabinet, Kitchen cabinet resurfacing,
update with new doors, Cherry, Maple, Alder and Oak or easy care
Thermofoil, 30 years experience, Call 480-650-9008
Carpentry — Carpentry, Concrete, Drywall, Stucco, Roofing, Electrical,
Plumbing, Painting, Patios, Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms. Call Roger
480-215-3373. [email protected]. Plans if needed. Lic.
Bond. Ins.
Concrete — All your concrete needs. Quality concrete work, slabs,
footings , pavers , re-route sprinklers, hard landscaping. Tempe
based
since 1996.nice guys. tel, text 480 215 3373 e mail
[email protected]. Lic, bonded and Ins.
Doors–– Save your doors. Call us now to protect your doors, and
prevent further damage from the sun and extreme heat. Experienced
and reliable. Quality workmanship and materials. Featuring quality Dunn
Edwards products. Free estimates. Not a licensed contractor. 480-9473878 www.saveyourdoors.com
9/19
Drywall — Vic’s Drywall Repair and Retexturing, Repair holes in drywall
and block walls, Paint doors, pool fences, Epoxy coat garages, remove
wallpaper, Stain and seal wood doors and other handyman services. Call
for a free estimate, 480-820-5797 or 480-710-0034 04
Electrical — Double DD Electric. We offer Courteous Fast service,
Fair prices, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Panel upgrades, Lighting,
Fans, EV Charging Stations, Remodeling or New construction. Free
estimates. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. ROC 65071-010. Call 602-2765550. 7/16
Garage Door — Garage Door Service, Broken Springs Replaced.
Prompt professional service, Repair & Installation, no extra charge for
evenings and weekends. Not a licensed contractor. 480-251-8610
Handyman — Handy Man Dan for all your home and yard repairs, call
D
Paint, Drywall &
Wall Covering
Comm. Lic.
#153492
Res. Lic.
#153491
AVAILABLE!
Commercial & Residential
Whether it’s your
home or your office,
you name it,
we’ll paint it.
480-326-0851
Licensed & Bonded • ROC#240852
Interior & Exterior • Power Washing
Drywall Repair • Wallpaper Removal
Texturing • Epoxy Garage Floor Coatings
FREE ESTIMATES
Multiple Room Discount • 10% Senior Discount
Darrell Burden - 480.892.1190
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
www.burdenpainting.com
This space is
AVAILABLE!
AVAILABLE!
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for information.
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for information.
Not Enough Time in the Day? Call
Do it right the first time....
...hire a quality, licensed contractor
with 30 years experience
Free Estimates
R. Child Custom Carpentry
480-215-3373
Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Painting & Coating, Inc.
(480) 892-0463
This space is
REMODEL CONTRACTOR
BRASSBERRYS
This space is
House Cleaning
Quality Professional Cleaning
Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly
(480) 833-1027
References Available
20 Years Experience
Bonded & Insured
Jennifer Beebe
It’s a Clear Choice!
Dan at 480-763-8379. Carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical. I do
it all. Specializing in the Kyrene Corridor. Local Resident with over 20
years experience. Not a licensed contractor, just a perfectionist. Free
Estimates. 8/16
Handyman — Dave’s Handyman Service. 602-295-3991. “Ask us if we
can do it.” Electrical, plumbing, doors & windows, drywall, painting,
home remodeling. Lic. #169409ROC.
Handyman — Honey-Do Handyman – General Repair and Maintenance.
Electrical, home entertainment hookups, plumbing, install ceiling fans,
fixtures, phone jacks and most repair jobs. Clean, neat and dependable.
25 years experience. Not a licensed contractor - Make your list and call
Ron 480-233-1834 or 480-736-1599.
Handyman —ABLE Handyman Service - FREE ESTIMATES!! We are
Smart, Honest, Reliable and Professional. Excellent communication
skills and hard working. Experienced in the following: Basic Electrical,
Flooring, Drywall, Household Repairs, Plumbing, Painting, Water Heaters,
Network Cabling and Fiberoptics. Please give us a call today for all your
Handyman Needs! Help support the small businessman. Jim 480-5930506 03/19
House Cleaning — PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING - Serving
the Valley for Over 25 Years. Affordable Service with Quality and
Reliability. All Supplies Furnished. Excellent references.
Call for FREE Estimate. 480-838-4066 or 602-481-7000. 12/16
House Cleaning — JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING - Not enough time
in a day?? We provide quality professional cleaning! Super dependable.
Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. Call for a free phone quote. References
avail. 20 years experience Bonded- AG0601, Insured-46871 It’s a CLEAR
Choice!!! CALL 480-833-1027 8/16
House Cleaning — Detailed House Cleaning,We clean, top to
bottom all homes. We deep clean all kinds of homes .
OWNER occupied, move OUT,and move IN deep cleaning, for SALE
ready deep house cleaning, RENTALS deep cleaning. Call today for a free
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Vic’s Painting
Vic Vovakes
Dunn Edwards Paints
Interior/Exterior
Specialist
1883 East Oasis Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-5797 Cell (480) 710-0034
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estimate. 15 years experience, Daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly. FREE
ESTIMATE 480-232-7379
12/16
House Cleaning —Great Rates on House Cleaning! Weekly/Biweekly/Monthly, 20 Years experience; Excellent Reference from your
neighborhood Realtor of 20 years. Available Evenings and Weekends. For
inquiries call Veronica at: 602-206-6864
Home Repairs–– Home Pro Exteriors, Inc. Roofing and Siding
Contractor. We install and repair all types of residential roofing and siding
to include facia and soffit coverings. Storm damage and insurance claims
a specialty! Call us for all your exterior repairs and maintenance. ROC
289240. [email protected]. 602-565-8819.
Landscaping — Greg’s Landscaping. Free Estimates. Landscape design
and installation. Sprinkler/irrigation and repair, landscape cleanup and
hauling, tree trimming. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly maintenance. 480962-4167, or 623-523-2282 (Cell). 9/16
Landscaping–– Yard cleanup and maintenance, trees and bushes
trimmed, lawn service, weed control, debris removal. Weekly,
bi-weekly, monthly or one time clean-up. Free estimates. Call Rob
602-431-1305. 9/16
Landscaping — W.S. Home Maintenance. Serving the valley since 2001.
Landscaping, lawn care, clean ups, irrigation installation or repair. Weekly,
bi-weekly, or monthly services. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Wilson today to
schedule your appointment with Arizona’s true professional at work for
you! 480-695-0254. http://wshomemaintenance.com
Lawn Service– AZ Home and Landscape Services. Complete landscape and
property maintenance. Cleanups, hauling, installation, sprinkler repair, tree
care, painting, handyman, etc.. English speaking. Reliable. Valley wide. Free
estimates. We accept Visa/MasterCard. Call Brian at 480-200-9598. 4/17
Landscaping –Landscaping, sprinkler services, weed prevention. Regular
maintenance, one time clean ups, new installs. Accepting new customers.
Call 480-710-8738 3/17
This space is
AVAILABLE!
Call 480.966.0845
for information.
J.A.K. Construction Inc.
Specializing in all phases of Home Remodeling
• Rain Gutters
• Downsprouts
• Aluminum &
Vinyl Siding
• Overhang
trim/eaves
• Replacement
Windows
• AZ Rooms
Kyrene Corridor
Residents
Locally Owned
and Operated
480-820-8711
jakconstructioninc.com
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC112275
Landscaping — FULL SERVICE LAWN SERVICE AND WEED
CONTROL STARTING AT $60 PER MONTH!!!
Call or Text your address for a free same day quote. www.kjelandscape.
com Licensed, Bonded and Insured for your protection. 480-586-8445
12/16
Landscaping — Complete Yard Care, LAWN & LANDSCAPE,
Maintenance, Clean ups, Tree Trimming, 480-753-4703, www.
CompleteYardCare.com 7/15
Landscaping —Unlimited landscaping - Total yard cleanup, trimming,
pruning, cut and removal of trees, plants, and shrubs. Weed removal and
hauling. We can remove or replace anything. Cal 480-201-8966 12/16
Painting–– Chad & Son Painting, Inc. - Interior, Exterior, Residential,
Commercial Repaints and New Construction. Drywall install and repairs,
Texturing, Power Wash, Popcorn Ceiling Removal, Color Matching, and
Wall Paper Removal. Licensed + Bonded + Insured roc # 284386. Call
today for a free estimate and learn about our special offers. 602-7905073, [email protected].
Painting — Brassberry’s Painting & Coating-Interior/Exterior Repaints,
32 Years Experience in the valley. Quality Products Used. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. Commercial and Residential. Current References
Available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. Res. Lic#ROC107686. Com. Lic
#ROC127135. Call 480-892-0463. See our ad in Guide to Neighborhood
Services.
Painting — Village Painting – Interior/Exterior painting, drywall repair
with texture matching, custom faux finishes, and cabinets. Small jobs also
welcome. (ROC#069679) CALL (480) 814-1588.
Painting — Burden Painting Inc. Interior and exterior painting, power
washing, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, texturing, and epoxy garage
floor coatings. Free estimates, multiple room discount. Call Darrell
Burden at 480-892-1190, or www.burdenpainting.com.
Painting — RJ’s painting. Interior and exterior painting all types of paint
& stains. Epoxy floors, drywall repairs, texture matching, and popcorn
removal & wallpaper. FREE ESTIMATES. 100% satisfaction guaranteed
602.367.1900 www.phoenixazpaintingcontractor.com 3/16
Plumbing — City-wide Plumbing & Service Co. Slab leak repairs,
electronic leak detection, water heaters, RO systems & water softeners.
Free estimates. 480-966-8795. www.citywideplumbing.us. Contractor’s
lic. #C-37 064 954 & L-37 086 764.
Pool Care — FREE mineralized water for as long as we take care of your
pool. Natural Way to Clear and Healthy water. From a company that
has been #1 Worldwide for over 25 years. Weekly Pool Service Starting
at $80/month includes chemicals, cleaning and the many benefits of
mineralized water. We also provide discounted expert Repairs, please call
us at 480-818-8971
09/16
Pool Care —Baja Pool Care - Weekly Pool Service, Equipment Repair,
Filter Cleaning, From Green to Clean! Contact Vickie 602-332-8293 or
[email protected] 6/18
Professional Tile Installation– Install new or replace tile on floors,
countertops, showers and more. Local Tempe resident with over 25 yrs.
experience. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. ROC# 116117 Call Jim Garner
for a quote 602-316-9862.
Remodeling — JAK Construction Inc. – Specializing in all phases of
construction. Rain gutters, Downspouts, Aluminum and Vinyl siding, AZ
rooms, replacement windows & doors, overhang trims/eaves. We love
small jobs! Call (480) 820-8711. Licensed, bonded and insured. ROC
#112275.
Remodeling — English Building Company, LLC, General Contractor,
Your Neighborhood Contractor, Remodeling, Additions, Kitchens,
Bathrooms, See Project Pictures and Customer references online at
www.englishbuilding.net, Tempe Native, Licensed, Bonded, Insured ROC
189470 Call today for a free estimate 480-603-8813
Remodeling — Custom Remodeling Specialist. Whole house remodels,
kitchens, baths, bedrooms, counters & cabinets, tile & carpet, garages,
offices, patios, room additions and much more. John C. Erickson – owner.
Over 20 years experience. Licensed (/ROC#171687), bonded & insured.
JCE Company, LLC. 480-200-9037.
Remodeling — Remodel Contractor. Concrete, Block, Carpentry,
Drywall, Stucco, Tile, Roofing, Painting, Patios, Additions, Kitchens,
Bathrooms. 1 crew for all. Plans and permits. Tempe-based for 12 years.
Best prices for quality work. ROC# B216115. Call 480-215-3373,
[email protected]. Lic. Bond. Ins.
Roofing–– 20 years in Tempe fixing roofs, new trim , sheathing ,drywall ,
stucco , paint. One crew does it all.
Lic Bond Ins. Text , e mail or call 480 215 3373 rchildcustomcarpentry@
cox.net.
Roofing — Shamrock Roofing Services. Specializing in residential
reroofing and repair. Shingles, tile, shakes, foam and flat roofs. 24 years
experience. shamrockroofi[email protected]. #ROC244568 C-42 Bonded
and Insured. 480-888-6648.
Roofing — Roofing specialist, 30 years experience, shingles, tile, shakes,
flat roofs, leak repair and wood replacement. Free estimates. No Job too
small. Licensed exempt, References available. Call Chuck 480-251-7886.
3/16
Yard Maintenance — Complete Yard Care. Lawn & Landscape
Maintenance.Trees, Sprinkler & Drip Systems. We Actually Show up! 480753-4703. [email protected]. 8/16
Wrangler News is distributed every other Saturday
throughout the year to 20,000 homes and rack
locations in Tempe and West Chandler
Window Cleaning–– Call Fish Window Cleaning to make your windows
sparkle. Windows interior and exterior. Screens, sun screens, tracks, sills,
light fixtures, chandeliers, mirrors and ceiling fans. Call 480-962-4688.
BBB accredited, fully insured.
Window Cleaning–– John’s Window Cleaning, 1-story $125 / 2-story
$145 inside & out up to 30 panes (add’l panes $2 ea) screen cleaning
$2.50 per pane Power Washing / Sun Screens / Re-Screening (480) 2016471 06/17
Personal Services
Personalized Services — Friendly Helper. Handyman, Landscaping
or Yard work, Cleaning, Home Repairs, Household Choirs, Organizing,
Interior or Exterior, I do it all for a low hourly rate of $15. Call Matt at
480-403-1335 or Email [email protected] I have
excellent customer reviews. Know someone elderly or handicap? Refer
them to me for in home assistance.
Tutoring/Instruction
Piano lessons — $60-$70 per month, beginners to intermediates. Call
Diane 480-814-8664 7/2
Tutoring —Reading tutoring for individual students, grades K through 6.
25 years experience. Certified Reading Specialist with a Doctorate. Get
your child reading above grade level now! Call Dr. Knight, 480-217-3805.
[email protected] 2/19
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the East Valley area. SAVE THOUSANDS! Carol Royse –Keller Williams
Realty East Valley Phone: 480-776-5231 [email protected]
Office Space for Lease —Cubicle office spaces available for rent.
Competitive monthly rate and full office amenities including notary
service. Located on Warner/101; M-F; 9-5. Call Jim Sergi 480-756-0100
or [email protected] 6/18
Room for Rent — Nice home w/private bath. Free utilities. Kitchen
and laundry, private cable, no smoking. Prefer woman 50+, Warner/101,
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