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September 7 - 20, 2013
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Local baseball players strive for
a career in the big leagues
Two-time cancer survivor
named Hero of Hope
BY PAT MARRUJO
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Chandler high school graduates made
their mark on the 2013 Major League
Baseball amateur draft earlier this
summer. More than 30 Arizona athletes
were taken in the draft; five of them
attended high school in Chandler.
The son of former MLB player Clay
Bellinger, Hamilton High School first
baseman Cody Bellinger, was selected by
the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth
round of the MLB amateur draft. Basha
High School shortstop Jamie Westbrook
was claimed in the fifth round by the
Arizona Diamondbacks. The two teens
were covered extensively in the SanTan
Sun News in the Aug. 3 issue.
Now the SanTan Sun News looks at
Hamilton star Patrick Murphy, the first
Arizona high school pitcher taken when
he was selected in the third round by the
Toronto Blue Jays; and a pair of Seton
Catholic Sentinels who were drafted by
the Los Angeles Dodgers—pitcher M.J.
Villegas in the 23rd round and outfielder
Matt Haggerty in the 40th round.
Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy hasn’t pitched an
inning since April 2012 when he tore his
ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that
SEE BASEBALL PAGE 4
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of
cancer, Alan Zaben was not expected to
live more than three months.
That was in September 1988.
Now, the Chandler resident has been
named the American Cancer Society
2013 Relay for Life Hero of Hope for
Arizona for his efforts in raising money
to fight the dreaded disease and for
supporting others who have gone
through a similar ordeal.
“Alan is a dedicated volunteer, who
by sharing his story, inspires others that
there is hope against cancer,” American
Cancer Society District Executive
Director Brandi Hunt says. “The Hero
of Hope award recognizes Alan for his
dedication to Relay for Life and his
passion to make a difference.”
The Hero of Hope is one of the
highest honors that the American
Cancer Society presents to an individual.
SEE SURVIVOR PAGE 6
SURVIVOR: Alan Zaben, a Chandler resident,
was recently honored as the American
Cancer Society 2013 Relay for Life Hero of
Hope for Arizona. Submitted photo
Woman heads to Cambodia to volunteer
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
ON THE MOVE: Patrick Murphy, second from left, hangs out with fellow Hamilton teammates
Connor Woods, Zach Strand, Tyler Hill and Cody Bellinger at their school’s banquet. Murphy
has since signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, while Cody Bellinger inked a deal with the Los
Angeles Dodgers. Submitted photo
Ex-NFL player opens spa—with a twist
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Opening a salon and day spa may not
be the first business that comes to mind
when you think of a former NFL player,
but for ex-Arizona Cardinals and New
York Jets cornerback, David “Antonio”
Barrett, it was a natural choice. Chandler
is the home to D. Antonio’s Signature
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“When I played, I did get pampered,”
Barrett explains. “I got massages, I got
pedicures, manicures—I got things that
made me feel good.”
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Barrett, with the help of his fiancée
Kristi Thames and his longtime barber,
Jessica Herndon, has included a menu of
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reasonably priced, but carried out in an
upscale setting.
“We sat down, we brainstormed and
FROM NFL TO ENTREPRENEUR: David
“Antonio” Barrett welcomes clients to D.
Antonio’s Signature Spa & Ink. STSN photo by
Kimberly Hosey
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The dream of traveling and
volunteering abroad will finally become
a reality for Chandler resident Melanie
Sassano when she heads to Cambodia
on Sat., Sept. 14, for two weeks.
“I always wanted to go abroad and
volunteer,” she says. “I do a lot of
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The 30-year-old was determined
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“It’s a bit nerve-wracking to go to a
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she explains.
The international volunteer
VOLUNTEER: Chandler resident Melanie
Sassano, 30, will travel to Cambodia to
volunteer at an orphanage for two weeks.
Photo by Sara Johnson
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BASEBALL FROM PAGE 1
forced him to undergo Tommy John
surgery.
However, Murphy’s injury didn’t stop
the Toronto Blue Jays from drafting
the 6-foot-4, 195-pound right-hander.
Murphy admits that being taken so early
was “definitely a surprise.”
“Going into the draft, I wasn’t
expecting anything too early, like maybe
the sixth to the 10th round, or even
later,” Murphy says. “But I got a call at
the beginning of day two saying that I
was going to go, I was shocked.”
Murphy has been rehabbing for 13
months, but he says he has started
throwing off the mound and should get
back in a game soon.
“You just have to be patient,” Murphy
says. “You have to realize that it takes
the whole year to rehab, you can’t rush
anything or it is not going to be ready. It
was tough to watch my senior year, and
now I have had to watch from the bench
so the main thing is patience.”
Before signing with the Blue Jays for
$500,000, Murphy was committed to
play at the University of Oregon.
“My dream has always been to be a
professional baseball player and so when
I got that opportunity, (I thought) why
pass up that opportunity to pursue my
dream as soon as possible?” Murphy
says. “I just want to get my career
started.”
With a nice new income now, Murphy
says he hasn’t gone on a big spending
spree. However, there is one purchase he
has in mind.
“When I get home I am getting a
SIGNED A DEAL: Pitcher M.J. Villegas, who attended Seton Catholic Preparatory School, inked a
deal for $100,000 with Los Angeles Dodgers. Photo courtesy of Seton Catholic Preparatory School
truck,” Murphy says. “That is it. After
that, the money is going away.”
A pair of Sentinels
Since its inception in 1954, Seton
Catholic has only had four baseball
players drafted. Two of them were this
year.
Matt Haggerty was the do-all man
for the Sentinels last year. Not only did
Haggerty bat .414 with 44 runs scored
and three home runs in his senior season,
but he also dominated on the hill with a
6-0 record and a 2.12 ERA.
In case that wasn’t enough, he
also led Seton Catholic to a state
championship in football and was
named the East Valley Tribune Male
Athlete of the Year.
“Haggerty is just an athlete,” says
Seton head baseball coach Marty Maier.
“Very, very strong, very fast, great arm,
I mean he plays centerfield as good as
anybody you are going to see.”
Haggerty, who was taken in the last
round by the L.A. Dodgers, says he will
attend Grand Canyon University as an
outfielder next season.
“GCU has amazing coaches,” Haggerty
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ball and getting smacked in the face
with the huge jump (to pro ball) they
can prepare me even more for the next
level.”
Giving up football was a difficult
decision for Haggerty, who also
originally committed to play defensive
back at Colorado-Mesa. However, he felt
it was best for his career.
“It’s nice to be able to say my
body will probably be in much better
condition as life goes on, but I’m gonna
miss football a lot,” Haggerty says.
“Ultimately after talking with coaches,
family and friends, we decided that
baseball is the best opportunity for me
to continue playing at the next level.”
Haggerty’s father, Jim, played for
Arizona State University and won a
College World Series in 1977. Haggerty
says he wanted to don maroon and gold
at one point.
“It’s pretty weird. I always wanted
to play for ASU like he did and at the
beginning of the season I was striving to
possibly pull that off,” Haggerty says. “It
feels great to be able to show ‘Haggerty’
on the back of a jersey at a D-1 level.”
Pitcher M.J. Villegas says he and
Haggerty faced off a couple times during
practice over the past few seasons.
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DRAFTED JUST OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL:
Outfielder Matt Haggerty, who attended
Seton Catholic Preparatory School, was
drafted by Los Angeles in June. He did not
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say,” Villegas says. “I think it was every time,
I know I struck him out once.”
But Villegas has even tougher hitters
to deal with now that he signed with the
Los Angeles Dodgers for $100,000. He is
playing for the organization in the Arizona
Rookie League.
“M.J. is a power pitcher, big strong kid
that relies on his fastball and has a very
good change up,” Maier says. “His curveball
is a little inconsistent at times, but he
doesn’t have to worry about that because
he will have plenty of time to get that stuff
going.”
Villegas says he has seen a big jump
since going from high school ball to the
pros.
“I would say the level of play, the talent
is way better,” Villegas says. “There is just so
much homework I have to do before every
game and all the practices. Also, way more
running.”
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound power pitcher
was committed to play ball at Scottsdale
Community College before ultimately
signing with the Dodgers.
“I felt that the opportunity to better
myself was there,” Villegas says. “It was the
better opportunity to get to where I want
to be”
Right now, Villegas says he is working
mainly on developing more pitches and
improving his command.
Maier says that neither Haggerty nor
Villegas is ready to play at the highest level
quite yet, but he wouldn’t be surprised to
see them in the show someday.
“If things go right and they progress in
the right skill areas, the sky is the limit,”
Maier says.
Pat Marrujo is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
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VOLUNTEER FROM PAGE 1
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She explains that the company’s
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information about vaccinations, as well
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The idea of flexibility caught her
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country’s needs.
“I am pretty game at this point,” she
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The whole trip will cost Sassano
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She has to cover her own food
and board, as well as the plane ticket
to Cambodia. The organization also
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While she is in Cambodia, Sassano
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through the organization.
“I haven’t given them a preference, I’m
pretty much open to anything,” she says.
In addition, the company provided
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professional photographer, says she is
looking forward to taking pictures of
things that inspire her.
Although she has volunteered near
her Chandler home, she has never done
anything of this magnitude. Sassano
predicts it will be something she will
want to do again, but for a longer time.
“I am just very interested to see how
this works ... go and help a place that is
needed,” she explains.
To prepare for her trip, she decided
to collect 20 letters and pictures from
children of all ages throughout the
United States. She will show them to
Cambodian students.
“I think it is important to let kids
know there are kids across the world
that are different and similar with their
wants and needs,” she explains.
The project received a lot of positive
feedback from the American children’s
parents. Sassano will ask Cambodian
children to do the same for U.S.
students.
She hopes her trip will bring a little
bit of awareness to individuals in her
life, showing that maybe they can
also volunteer abroad. Sassano says if
everyone gives a little bit of their time it
would be beneficial to those who need it
the most.
Once her two weeks of volunteering
concludes, she says she will travel
around Asia with her sister.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors
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“Hero of Hope is a person who has
demonstrated to the American Cancer
Society that they have the drive to help
others,” Zaben says. “The desire to help
others and they do in fact help others. I
was the only hero named this year in the
state of Arizona.”
Zaben’s journey began in July 1988
when he began feeling pain on his right
side. It then progressed to his back
and left side. Doctors suspected the
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Eventually, a full body bone and lung
scan was performed, showing damage to
his spine and lymph nodes in his chest.
“It took about two and a half months
to determine the cause,” Zaben says.
It was determined to be stage four
diffuse large cell metastatic nonHodgkins Lymphoma in September 1988.
The tumor, which started in his spinal
canal, was a little over an inch long and
pressed against his spinal cord due to its
growth over a nine-month period before
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“I underwent chemotherapy for
two and a half months and 12 days of
radiation therapy to my spine,” Zaben
says.
Unfortunately the cancer did its
damage and Zaben was absent from
work for a little more than a year. The
cancer fractured two vertebrae in his
spine, destroyed the disk between them,
and spread into his lymph nodes.
“Twenty-three hours a day I was flat
on my back in bed to allow my spine to
heal,” he says.
Once his spine healed, he learned
how to walk using two canes.
FAMILY PORTRAIT: Cancer survivor Alan
Zaben with his wife, Marion, and son, Jeff.
Submitted photo
SURVIVORS: Cancer survivor Alan Zaben, far right, is surrounded by his family—nephew, Kevin
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“As a result of cancer, I became an
insulin-dependent diabetic,” says Zaben,
adding that he also had nerve damage in
his feet.
He has been in remission since
February 1989. However, in February
2012, he was diagnosed with
Myelodysplastic Syndrome, otherwise
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says.
He has been undergoing
chemotherapy monthly since August
2012.
“I will continue to receive five
treatments (a month) for the rest of my
life,” Zaben says. “The cancer will most
likely become leukemia.”
So far, the cancer has not progressed.
“I’m doing pretty good,” Zaben says. “I
feel good and feel strong.”
Despite the battle, he continues
to give back to others who are going
through the same thing. He has been
involved with the American Cancer
Society for the better part of 20 years,
four of which has been in the Valley.
The Relay for Life event in Chandler
is one of the ways he gives back every
year. He is a member of its planning
committee. This past year the event
raised more than $200,000. There
were more than 1,400 participants, 136
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DAY SPA FROM PAGE 1
with this idea here,” Barrett says as he
motioned around his salon and spa. As
a departure from every other day spa
and salon, D. Antonio’s includes the
services of two talented tattoo artists.
“It’s a one-stop shop.”
The tattoo service within a spa is
the first of its kind in Arizona. This
appointment-only atelier is ideal for
clients who want their ink done by
top artistic talent in chic and private
surroundings. With body art becoming
increasingly popular, an upscale art
gallery-type studio is a desirable
setting in which to “get inked.”
D. Antonio’s has only been open
a few weeks, but every facet of the
business is jumping.
“I have something to offer that
can help them and they can help me,”
explains Barrett of his new clients and
friends. “They can get a fresh cut or
a relaxing massage, they can come in
and be themselves and they don’t have
to worry about anything else.”
As an added benefit, D. Antonio’s is
not too far from the Cardinals’ training
facility, so he hopes to turn the team
into clients.
The path to opening the business
was a busy one.
“I was nervous,” he says. “It’s a good
thing I had my fiancée on my side. She
knows how to transition into and open
businesses.”
It was Thames’ idea to design
the salon with free-standing salon
mirrors, a vision that came from a
salon in China. They are as functional
THE CUTTING EDGE: D. Antonio’s offers a wide variety of hair styling, barber, day spa and ink
services. STSN photo by Kimberly Hosey
as they are conversation pieces and
Barrett was able to enlist a friend to
construct them. The salon and spa
are completed in black and pewter
with elegant chandeliers and splashes
of color throughout via consigned
art that graces the walls. Every few
months, the art will rotate.
D. Antonio’s features a full-scale
hair salon offering cuts, color,
highlights, hair extensions, perms,
deep conditioning, Brazilian Blowouts
and relaxing scalp massages, courtesy
of four talented professional stylists
that Barrett and Thames brought in for
the salon. There are also two barbers
at the shop who will do haircuts,
clipper cuts and color for men. Part of
D. Antonio’s signature services includes
scalp massage therapy using luxurious
hair oils blended with aromatic herbs
and florals custom-blended for the
salon.
Pedicures and manicures are
also done at the salon in addition
to various modalities of massage,
including sports, hot stone, pregnancy
and traditional Swedish massage.
There is also a dedicated room for
the licensed esthetician whose
services include facials, peels,
microdermabrasion and custom
makeup. D. Antonio’s carries a full
line of Redken hair products and will
introduce some new product lines
over the next few months.
Bridal parties are welcome at the
salon, and stylists will work on or off
site. Soon, the spa will start hosting
events and is looking to pair with
various charities and nonprofits in an
effort to give back to the community.
ARTFULLY DESIGNED: Owner David
“Antonio” Barrett in front of one of the many
pieces of artwork in D. Antonio’s Signature
Spa & Ink. STSN photo by Kimberly Hosey
Barrett is excited to embark on
his new business venture and looks
forward to meeting his new clientele.
“I plan on being here as much as
possible,” Barrett notes.
D. Antonio’s is located at 2040 S.
Alma School Rd., Suite 22 (at Germann
Road). Call 480-878-4860 or visit
d-antoniosdayspa.com for more
information. The spa is closed on
Mondays.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected].
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Gangplank expansion to be completed in early 2014
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
The Chandler Gangplank facility
is undergoing an expansion that is
tentatively set for completion at the
beginning of 2014.
Founded in 2008, Gangplank will
expand into the historic building
located directly next door at 260 S.
Arizona Ave.
“It will have an updated façade,
making it the farthest south
property to be updated in Chandler’s
redevelopment zone,” says Trish Gillam,
Gangplank executive director. “It will
have a mezzanine that looks out onto
Arizona Avenue.”
Gangplank is used as a collaborative
work space with conference rooms that
welcome visitors.
“The space is free from financial
barriers to entry,” she says. “However,
we do ask that if people find the
community and space meaningful
that they give back in a way that is
meaningful to them.”
Those individuals, referred to as
Gangplankers, are actively involved in
their community.
“Gangplankers do everything from
collaborating with the person at the
desk next to them to running events
and programs that support education
and vibrancy in Chandler,” Gillam
explains.
The conferences and events all have
a common theme of educational and
business support. She says they are all
unique to the person organizing them.
“We have had large technology
conferences, small art classes, concerts,
entrepreneurship conferences, and
events teaching technology to youth,”
Gillam explains. “We try to be as
flexible as possible with the space we
have.”
The space of Gangplank is typically
used for businesses to work during the
day and rearranged into an event space
during evening and weekend hours.
“The additional space will provide
many of the same types of events and
programs,” she says. “However, it gives
us greater capacity for larger events and
the ability to expand all we do.”
Gangplank enhances the community
by taking a systemic approach to the
economic development of Chandler.
Some of those accomplishments
include partnerships to bring
energy and talent to the downtown
redevelopment area, as well as
providing mentoring, education,
support and infrastructure to business
owners. In addition, Gangplank has
also provided a tech hub to connect
and support creative talent, organize
and teach youth programs related to
technology, science and art.
“Additionally, we allow a variety of
other nonprofits and local schools to
use our space for meetings and events,”
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Located within the Gila River
Indian Community, Wild Horse Pass
Motorsports Park, formerly known
as Firebird International Raceway,
is set to open Sept. 13 with the Fall
Classic, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing
Series. The event runs through Sept.
15.
The 450-acre park offers racers
and fans the excitement of a multifaceted experience. Spectator
events, club racers, corporate
outings and experiential marketing
can take advantage of the worldclass facility that includes three
road course circuits, acres of
pavement for Autocross & Skidpad
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Community
Wastewater, reclaimed water
rates to increase
BY TRACY HOUSE
Chandler homeowners can expect
to see an increase in their water bill in
October. The recent Chandler City Council
vote to increase wastewater and reclaimed
water rates for single-family dwellings is
projected to take effect Oct. 1. This is not
an increase to water user rates, however.
Prior to putting the change in place, the
city will put a notice on utility bills and
in the city’s newsletter, says Dawn Lang,
management services director for the City
of Chandler. Along the way, Lang mentions
the city has done numerous postings to
get to this point to allow input and has
done social media notifications.
The approval increases wastewater
rates 9% and reclaimed water rates 18%.
The average monthly wastewater bill for
the typical Chandler household would
increase $2 per month as a result of the
proposed rate increase. Reclaimed water
rates primarily affect golf courses and
homeowner associations (HOAs) that
use the effluent for water features and
irrigation. The proposed reclaimed water
rate increase would equate to an annual
increase per home of $1.54 per month,
based on Chandler’s average of 278 homes
per HOA, assuming the HOA passes the
proposed increase on to homeowners.
“Because wastewater for residents is a
flat fee, it’s actually exactly a $2 increase
for single family residential (homes),” Lang
says. She clarifies that residents will not
see the reclaimed fee on their bill, but that
it could be a cost passed on from the HOA
through the fees paid if the HOA does not
absorb the rate increase.
Per city financial policy, utility rates are
reviewed every year to determine if rate
increases are required to meet operating,
capital or debt service costs. According to
a city of Chandler public hearing notice,
“These increases will cover additional debt
service costs and related operating cost
due to expanded infrastructure needs.
They will also maintain the financial
integrity of the water/wastewater
enterprise, including debt service coverage
and cash reserve policy requirements over
the next fiscal year.”
Lang notes, “Even with the increase
in our wastewater rate, Chandler has the
lowest wastewater rate in the Valley,
even after the increase. That’s comparing
us against Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, Peoria,
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Maricopa,
Goodyear, a whole bunch of different
cities. We are the lowest even after
the increase. It just shows that we are
really trying to keep our rates low and
only when absolutely necessary for our
infrastructure needs do we look at an
increase.”
Tracy House is the SanTan Sun News
news editor. She lives in Ironwood Vistas
with her husband and four children and
can be reached at [email protected].
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Police seek help identifying
armed robbery suspect
Detectives from the Chandler
Police Department’s Robbery/
Homicide Unit are asking for
the public’s help in identifying a
white male who allegedly robbed
the Bank of America branch at
2998 N. Alma School Rd. around
11 a.m. on Thu., Aug 15. After
receiving an undisclosed amount
of cash, the unknown suspect
fled on foot.
Anyone with information
relating to the identity of the
suspect is asked to contact the
Chandler Police Department at
480-782-4130 or Silent Witness at
480-WITNESS (948-6377). Silent
Witness is offering a reward of
up to $1,000 for information that
leads to the suspect’s arrest or
indictment.
For more information, call Det.
Seth Tyler at 480-782-4105.
BANK ROBBER: The public is asked to help identify
a white male who reportedly robbed the Bank of
America branch at 2998 N. Alma School Rd. at 11 a.m.
Thu., Aug. 15. Call Chandler Police at 480-782-4130
with information. Submitted photo
Back to School Box Off
Stone Hard Boxing is holding a Back to School Box Off Sat., Sept. 21. Weigh-ins will
be held from 8 to 10 a.m., a coaches meeting will follow from 10 a.m. to noon. The
boxing event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m.
The event will be held at 590 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler.
Coaches are asked to send a list of their fighters to Damien Stone at stonehard27@
aol.com or by calling 602-751-0030.
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Gilbert Road construction continues
For the Ocotillo to Riggs Project, traffic
continues to be shifted to the west side of
Gilbert Road, one lane in each direction,
from approximately Mead Drive to just
south of the Gilbert Road/Chandler
Heights Road intersection.
Crews continue work related to the
Roosevelt Water Conservation District
improvements as part of this project. This
work is taking place near the RWCD canal,
as crews dig bore bits to be able to install
casings and pipe for the water pipelines
under the canal. Once the bore pits are
completed, crews will begin installing
casings and water pipeline.
Crews are also scheduled to begin work
to build the grade, or subsurface, of the
curb and gutter on the east side of Gilbert
Road, from south of Chandler Heights
at Wood Drive to Mead Drive. Crews are
tentatively scheduled to begin pouring
concrete curb and gutter.
Electrical crews are nearing completion
installing electrical conduit for
undergrounding of the SRP overhead lines
on the east side of Gilbert Road, from
Wood Drive to Powell Place, and on the
south side of Chandler Heights Road, from
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Chandler’s new apartment
community beckons
You’ll Liv like no other at Liv Avenida
Gilbert Road to Four Peaks, east of Gilbert
Road. Motorists are advised to be cautious
when driving through the construction
zone, and are encouraged to patronize
local businesses during construction.
Construction schedules sometimes
need to be adjusted due to weather,
materials scheduling, utility coordination,
or various other factors.
Crews also continue work to build the
subsurface of the future roadway south of
Chandler Heights Road, on the east side of
Gilbert Road, off the existing roadway.
For more information, call 480-8984100 or visit GilbertRoadImprovements.
com.
Church rummage sale is Oct. 11-12
The annual Risen Savior Lutheran Church rummage sale is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., Oct.
11 and Sat., Oct. 12. Items to be donated may be brought to the church, located at
23914 S. Alma School Rd., just south of Chandler Heights in Sun Lakes, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oct. 8-10.
For more information, call Linda Murray at 480-895-5641 or Jane Zehnder at 480802-5334.
The first of several Liv-branded
communities under development in the
Valley, Liv Avenida is a 322-unit complex
with a total of eight different floor
plans. It is also designed to complement
every lifestyle, offering 24/7 access to
meticulously planned amenities such as the
Hub, Liv Fit, the Grove and the Outdoor
Living Room.
“The Hub is the heart of the community
where residents can play pool, make a
gourmet hot drink, surf the web, watch a
movie or compete on one of three video
gaming systems,” says Heidi Arave, property
manager. “Residents gather and invite guests
to enjoy an evening of billiards or a dinner
at our monthly local Restaurant Review. It
truly is the heart of the community.”
Liv makes reaching wellness goals and
staying active part of everyday life with
features including a tower vegetable garden,
citrus grove, outdoor table tennis, threequarter-mile jogging trail, bark park for pets
to play and interact, two heated pools,
a playground, splash pad and a resident
wellness partner who offers free personal
training and group fitness classes.
One-, two- and three-bedroom
apartments are available, as well as 14 loft
units over garages. Interior features include
granite countertops, plank wood flooring,
stainless steel appliances, storage and twotone paint.
“Our unique design and thoughtful
programming work together to make Liv
Avenida an exceptional place to live. We
value what our customers are passionate
about: living sustainably, staying connected,
being healthy, and having time for what
matters most,” Arave says.
24-hour support
Liv Avenida also offers residents the
latest technology, including private wireless
networks, complete with 24-hour customer
support in every home, USB ports in the
kitchen walls for conveniently charging
devices, and three choices in television
service including Cox cable, Dish Network
or DirecTV.
“We are most passionate about fostering
a true community where our residents have
such a compellingly positive experience that
they invite friends and family to join them,
and they never want to leave,” Arave says.
Also, Liv Avenida’s Liv, Work, Play
program offers exclusive discounts to
employees of Chandler’s larger employers,
including Intel, the City of Chandler,
Chandler Regional Medical Center, eBay and
PayPal, ASU West, Williams Gateway Airport,
InfusionSoft, Arizona Cardinals and General
Motors.
For more information, call 480-284-8335
or visit livavenida.com.
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‘Green’ plumbing is featured workshop
Jeep Girls appear on
‘Chandler in Focus’
Landscape and irrigation classes offered
John Smith, green plumber of the year, is leading a
workshop on “green” plumbing during Chandler’s fall lineup
of landscaping and irrigation classes. Winner of the U.S.
Green Plumber of the Year Award two years in a row and
the Southwest Region Green Plumber of the Year Award
in 2013, Smith will share information on green plumbing
technologies and techniques that save water.
His presentation, along with the “Water Wise Edible
Gardening” workshop, are among a series of classes that will
teach homeowners how to install and maintain residential
landscape and irrigation systems, plant colorful water-wise
plants and save water inside the home.
Classes will be held at Chandler City Hall, 175 N. Arizona
Ave., and Chandler’s Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St.,
with the exception of two Chandler “Smart” Landscaping
classes to be held in Chandler’s Environmental Education
Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Workshops every week
Classes are:
“Water-Wise Edible Gardening,” 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., Tue.,
Sept. 10, Chandler Downtown Library. Learn how to prepare
beds, choose plants and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and
citrus for a bountiful harvest.
“Chandler SMART Landscaping,” 9 a.m. to noon, Sat.,
Sept. 14 and Sat., Sept. 21 at Chandler’s Environmental
Education Center and again Sat., Oct. 5 and Sat., Oct. 12 at
Chandler City Hall. This two-class series teaches the basics
of landscaping in the desert, including concepts of design,
the desert plant palette, plant selection, plant combinations
and how to plan for small spaces.
“Green Plumbing Solutions,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tue., Sept. 17,
Chandler Downtown Library. Learn how to make changes
that really make a difference with Smith, the green plumber
of the year, as he talks about water conservation. Learn
helpful hints to help save water. He will also be giving away a
Hill sisters also meet the mayor
TREES AND SHRUBS: A certified arborist will discuss proper
plant selection, planting, staking and pruning techniques
for the low desert during “Pruning and Maintaining Your
Landscape,” Tue., Sept. 24 at the Chandler Main Library.
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toilet that flushes on less than a gallon of water.
“Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape,” 6:30 to 8:45
p.m. Tue., Sept. 24 at Chandler Downtown Library. Trees
and shrubs are the most important living elements of a
landscape. A certified arborist will discuss proper plant
selection, planting, staking and pruning techniques for the
low desert.
“Water-Smart Workshops.” Four classes are offered. from
6 to 8:45 p.m. at Chandler City Hall: “Sprinkler Design &
Installation,” Thu., Oct. 10; “Drip Irrigation Installation,” Thu.,
Oct. 17; “Yard Watering & Timer Programming,” Thu., Oct. 24;
and “‘Smart’ Irrigation Controllers,” Thu., Nov. 7.
Classes are free to Chandler utility customers, but
participants must preregister by calling 480-782-3580 or
visiting chandleraz.gov/water.
The Hill sisters, Ashley and Brittany, appear on
Chandler Councilman and Jeep Grand Cherokee
driver Jeff Weninger’s “Chandler In Focus” television
show. The episode can be seen on Cox Channel 11 or
at chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=104.
“We had been in the Valley for less than 24 hours
when Susan Moore at the City of Chandler contacted
us,” says Brittany. “Timing is everything.”
Known as “The Jeep Girls,” the Hills also had
the opportunity to meet Chandler Mayor Jay
Tibshraeny and Nachie Marquez, the city’s director
of communications and public affairs, who they note
drives a Jeep Commander.
The Hills also met up with Jim Phipps, owner of
a 2003 Flame Red Jeep Rubicon, who had seen “The
Jeep Girls could be anywhere in the U.S.” article in
The SanTan Sun News and made it a point to find
them.
“Jim Phipps is such a charismatic character that
really makes the Jeep brand come to life,” Ashley
says. “This is why Brittany and I relate to the ‘Go
Anywhere, Do Anything’ lifestyle. It’s the people and
community surrounded with the Jeep brand that
make this vehicle so fun.”
This year marks the one-year anniversary that the
Hills have been working on a book highlighting the
American legends and pioneers who have shaped
the landscape of America. Their latest article, in
US Airways Magazine, is online at nxtbook.com/
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Community
Residents see six-figure
savings from prescription
drug card
More than 400 are participating in the program
Chandler residents saved more than
$100,000 in the last year, thanks to the
prescription drug savings card offered
through the Health Connect program. The
program started in August 2012 with a
partnership with Coast2Coast Rx, allowing
all Chandler residents, regardless of
income, age or health status to participate
and save on the cost of medication.
To date, more than 400 residents have used the program, filling 2,925
prescriptions. The average discount has been 59% with a total savings of
nearly $133,000.
“These cards have become a great relief to many of our citizens who
need extra help with their health care costs,” says Mayor Jay Tibshraeny.
“While these continue to be stressful and economically shaky times, the
drug card component of Health Connect is bringing comfort to those
who need the extra help.”
Chandler does not have any costs for the program and will receive a
royalty of $1.25 per prescription, with no cost increase to card holders.
In addition to the discount on prescriptions, the card provides discounts
on veterinary services, dental, vision and hearing services, plus discounts
on lab and imaging tests and diabetes supplies and equipment for all
family members.
Residents can find distribution locations or download a card by
visiting chandleraz.gov/connect.
In addition, residents are encouraged to connect with the mayor
through Twitter @jaytibshraeny, to learn more about the three-pronged
Health Connect initiative, which includes physical, mental and financial
fitness.
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Fresh Start, Goodwill partner for women
Self-sustaining employment the focus
A new partnership to help East Valley
women find self-sustaining employment
is now underway by Fresh Start Women’s
Foundation and Goodwill of Central
Arizona.
Goodwill’s Career Center at 930 N. Alma
School Rd. in Chandler has a Fresh Start
social worker who will meet with clients
one day a week and provide on-going
seminars and workshops. Fresh Start clients
will also have access to all of Goodwill’s
employment services, free of charge.
“We’re very excited to be working with
Goodwill. For many of these women,
it’s the first time they’ve had access to
employment services,” says Fresh Start
CEO Susan Berman. “Working together, we
can leverage our respective resources to
create a mutually beneficial partnership and
ultimately help women transform their lives
and find employment.”
During the past year, Goodwill has been
assessing how to assist more women to
overcome barriers to employment. In 2012
Goodwill provided job preparation and
placement services to more than 21,000
women throughout Maricopa, Prescott and
Yuma counties.
“The partnership is a natural fit,” says
Kimberly Hall, director of career services at
Goodwill of Central Arizona. “Our missions
align nicely and together we’re going to be
able to help women with their job search,
interviewing skills, resume writing and
more.”
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
empowers women to transform their
lives through engagement and education.
Fresh Start focuses on three core values:
economic self-sufficiency, personal
development and education. The Jewell
McFarland Lewis Fresh Start Women’s
Resource Center offers counseling,
mentoring, education, career services, legal
services, child watch, an e-learning center
and personal development/self-esteem
services that include wardrobing sessions,
makeovers and empowerment classes.
Fresh Start also offers services in the East
Valley at the Goodwill Career Center in
Chandler and has classes available for free
online at freshstartwomen.org. All of Fresh
Start’s services are free or low cost and are
available to any woman older than age 18.
With 65 years of serving central Arizona’s
communities, Goodwill of Central Arizona
is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit
agencies in Arizona. Its commitment is to
put people to work throughout Arizona
by providing job training and employment
services to those with vocational
disadvantages and disabilities that can
include mental and emotional barriers,
physical disabilities, welfare dependency,
illiteracy and age. In 2012, it served more
than 41,922 youth and adults on their quest
toward self-sufficiency and secured more
than 15,563 employment opportunities.
For more information, about Goodwill of
Central Arizona, visit goodwillaz.org.
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Come out for RideNow
Powersports’ ‘Golf for Kids’
The seventh annual “Golf for Kids,”
hosted by RideNow Powersports in
partnership with Ride for Kids, offers golf,
lunch, silent auction, raffle drawings and
guest speakers from the Pediatric Brain
Tumor Foundation. The tournament begins
with a shotgun start, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun.,
Sept. 22 at Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435
E. Paradise Village Pkwy. S., Phoenix. All
proceeds benefit PBTF.
Individuals can register solo, but are
encouraged to register in groups of four.
Registration is $100 per player. Sponsorship
packages are available to support the goals
of each sponsor.
“This is going to be the fourth year we’ve
held the registration and sponsorship costs,”
says Matt Petrovich, director of marketing
for RideNow Powersports. “In order to
exceed our previous years’ contributions
to the PBTF, we’re trying to get more
participants and sponsors instead of raising
costs.”
More than $33,000 was raised in last
year’s tournament and the company
hopes to go beyond that amount this year.
RideNow Powersports is seeking sponsors
to help exceed last year’s amount.
“We always give an extreme amount
of credit to our sponsors,” Petrovich
says. “Without them, this wouldn’t be as
successful as it is. Last year we raised more
money than expected. It’s going to be hard
to beat this year, but I know we can.”
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Ride for Kids and PBTF are working
together to discover a cause of and a cure
for childhood brain tumors by supporting
medical research, aiding in the early
detection and treatment of childhood
brain tumors and providing educational and
emotional support for children and their
families.
“This is always a fun tournament,”
Petrovich says. “It’s not your average golf
outing. Sure, players can pay for ‘mulligans,’
which is basically an extra chance to hit if
you mess up, but we’ve also got ‘hooligans,’
where we send our staff members to harass
chosen teams. Each hole has a different
theme or prize associated with it, so no
hole is the same.”
With 25 stores nationwide, including
Harley-Davidson dealerships, RideNow
Powersports, the parent company of
Chandler Harley-Davidson located at 56th
Street and Chandler Boulevard, is the largest
dealer group in the industry, selling top
brands such as Polaris, Can-Am, Sea-Doo,
Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and BMW.
For more information about becoming
a sponsor or to register, visit ridenow.
com/golf or email Matt Petrovich at
[email protected].
A free medical clinic is being offered
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21 at Today’s
Woman’s Health Care Specialists, 604 W.
Warner Rd., Suite E201, Chandler. Limited
exams for OB/GYN care and general
family medicine, as well as lab work,
will be available by appointment only to
patients without health insurance.
“If you know of someone in need of
free medical services and they are unable
to pay for a doctor’s visit, then please
give us a call and make your appointment
today,” says practice spokeswoman
Danielle Killin. “We especially wish to
target those that are newly pregnant and
have received no prenatal care due to
lack of insurance.”
The event is sponsored by Today’s
Women’s Health Specialists and LabCorp.
For OB/GYN care, call 480-963-7900
and for general family practice call 480775-4700.
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21, 2013 issue of the SanTan Sun News.
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Confectioner concocts sweet, savory treats
BY TRACY HOUSE
With hand-crafted products named
“Nutwhats” and “Scribbles” local candy
creator Lisa Rast is making a name for
herself and her confectionery company,
Nutwhats.
Nutwhats launched in 2011, but Rast
says she’s been making candy for more
than 10 years. She started experimenting
with candy making in 1999 introducing
her product at festivals and then in 2011,
what started as a hobby while teaching
ice skating, became a full-time venture.
“We realized we have a very unique
product.”
“It’s very creative and I got my degree
in (biochemical) engineering. I like to
experiment, anyway,” Rast notes about
candy making. She started to experiment
with her own recipes and came up with
Scribbles and Nutwhats. “It needed a
name and we didn’t know what to call
it,” Rast explains, “And we still don’t
know what to call it. When you try it,
everybody would always say, ‘What do
you call it?’”
Rast has 15 products in her candy
line. Husband, Jim, and sons, Brandon
and Gavin, are her taste testers. “The
first one was the pecan Scribble,” Rast
says, “From there I came up with cashew
coconut Scribble. Then there is the
ON THE SHELVES: AJ’s Fine Food is carrying eight flavors of Nutwhats confections. Submitted
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peanut pretzel Scribble,
The cacao beans are
which is my favorite.” She
imported from Bali,
put that one together
Dominican Republic, Peru,
based on her father’s snack
Bolivia and Madagascar
preferences. Rast created
to make Rast’s uniquely
all the recipes, bringing
regionally flavored
together flavors she has
chocolate bars. Each
tried and likes, dabbling
regional candy takes two
to come up with new
to three days to produce.
combinations.
Rast says she’s always been
Rast produces all of
fascinated by chocolate.
her confections in her
“It’s very labor intensive
commercial kitchen on
and it kind of brings out
her private property. She
the engineer in me,” she
says they’ll be looking for
explains. “Each region has
a new location in 2014. “It’s
a unique flavor, and that’s
SWEET LIFE: Jim and Lisa Rast, not flavors I’ve added.”
growing quickly,” she says
of the family business. “It’s owners of Nutwhats. Lisa is
Rast also makes “Beer
the creator and Jim is the
a lot of work.”
Brittys” using locally
This isn’t a 9 to 5 job for taste tester. Submitted photo brewed Four Peaks Beer.
Rast, who is sometimes up
“This is brand new,” Rast
at 6 a.m. and works to 2 a.m. depending
mentions. “One of the new flavors is a
on what is going on for the weekend. In
spin off from beer britty and we actually
addition to online orders and corporate
use jalapenos in it.”
gifting Whatnuts just launched in AJ’s
Whatnuts products are available
Fine Foods. “We got in there the end of
online through Rast’s website, nuwhats.
June so we’re very new and we’re really
com. In addition Rast also makes party
trying to help it grow. They’ve been
favors, gift boxes and corporate gifting.
really good for us.”
The bars are exclusively at Bodega in
The family also goes to farmers
Scottsdale and at the farmers markets.
markets in Gilbert and Scottsdale
putting their sweet and savory
Tracy House is the SanTan Sun News
confections out to the public. Rast says
news editor. She lives in Ironwood Vistas
she brings Nutwhats and her newly
with her husband and four children and
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Rakhman Jewelers features personalized Celebrate Mexican
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El Palacio
BY ALISON STANTON
Since the day Jane and Lenny Rakhman opened
Rakhman Jewelers in 1969, they have strived to offer
their customers top-quality products, outstanding
customer service and a welcoming atmosphere where
people are more than just clients—they are treated like
friends.
“We like to treat people how we would like to be
treated,” Jane says, adding that she and her husband are
truly grateful for the many customers who come to
their family-owned jewelry store to purchase jewelry,
have items repaired or redesigned, or arrange for an
appraisal or re-appraisal.
Jane says her husband, Lenny, who has 43 years
of experience in the jewelry industry and learned
his trade while living in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev,
handles the repairs with an expert eye and dedication
to perfection. All of the jewelry work is done on the
premises, she says, and their son-in-law works one-onone with customers, using a professional CAD system
to design customized items of jewelry. Rakhman
Jewelers specializes in carrying diamond wedding and
engagement rings in 14K and 18K yellow and white gold,
as well as platinum.
When customers come into the shop looking to
have their jewelry repaired, Jane says she or Lenny take
the time to work with them, teaching them as much as
possible about the jewelry and answering any questions
they may have.
“We talk a lot about design and repair with them,
and why their jewelry may need the repair,” she says.
Rather than suggesting to customers which piece of
jewelry they should purchase, Jane says she prefers to
advise them to buy something that they really like.
“They are the ones who have to wear it, and so I
always tell them to see what they like and what suits
them the best,” she says. She also advises husbands or
boyfriends who are there to buy something for their
wives or girlfriends to purchase something that their
loved one would want to wear.
“I ask them a lot of questions, like if their wife
or girlfriend dresses more casually, or if she wears a
business suit; this will help them to pick something that
is suitable for her.”
To help make gift giving as easy as possible during
the upcoming holiday season, Jane says they offer a
Holiday Wish List that allows people to come in and
write down a variety of suggestions that their loved
ones can then refer to when shopping.
Jane says that silver items are especially popular
with their customers, including those made by Charles
Garnier from Paris. Fashion items constructed with
colored stones or birth stones, and mother’s rings or
pendants are also top sellers, she notes.
Regardless of the type of jewelry that her customers
select, Jane wants customers to know that jewelry is an
extremely meaningful gift that can last for generations.
“Jewelry should be something that is given from the
heart, and they should enjoy seeing their loved one
wear it.”
Rakhman Jewelers is located at 3165 S. Alma School
Rd., Suite 21, in Chandler. For more information, call
480-857-9707 or visit http://www.rakhmanjewelers.
com.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the
East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.
com
Doors open at 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 14 at El
Palacio Restaurant & Cantina for the Rockin’
Taco Street Fest. Highlights include tacos, beer,
margaritas, a taco-eating competition, live
entertainment, mustache competition, kid
zone with piñatas and a chance to win a trip for
two to Ensenada.
“This event is going to have something fun
for everyone,” says Anthony Serrano, owner
and head chef at El Palacio. “I’m looking forward to sharing the
celebration with our local community.”
There will be two chances to win $100 cash; first in the mustache
competition at 5 p.m. and again in the taco eating competition at 6
p.m.
A trip for two to Ensenada, a coastal city in Mexico, will be given
away to a raffle ticket holder. Each $5 admission ticket automatically
includes one raffle ticket and additional tickets will be available for
$5 each or two for $8 the day of the event.
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Ballet Folklorico
Quetzalli-AZ, a non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness
and education of Mexican culture through folkloric dance.
Admission is $5 per person. Children 12 and younger are free.
Tickets are available at El Palacio, online at rockintacoaz.com or at
the door on the day of the event.
El Palacio, at 2950 E. Germann Road in Chandler, is open 10:30
a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday.
For more information, call 480-802-5770 or visit epchandler.
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Doing Business
Rose Rising
Owner: Rose
Newcomer
How long in
business: Opened
Aug. 18, 2013
Specialty: Spiritual
coach offers
transformational
life coaching and intuitive consulting
for adults, teens and military, as well as
custom affirmation art.
Unique features: Especially for those
who are going through a transition
and need clarity in their personal or
professional goals.
Address: 333 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler
Phone: 480-612-7479
Email: [email protected]
Website: roserising.com
Trinity Air Medical
Owner: Seth Bacon, CEO
How long in business: In operation 1 year.
Specialty: Medical escort service
provides worldwide medical
transportation and travel assistance.
Unique features: A team of nurses,
paramedics and respiratory therapists
travel bedside to bedside with the
patient, utilizing common ground
transportation and commercial airlines
such as US Airways, Delta and British
Airways. Utilizing commercial airlines
allows services at a much lower cost
than traditional air ambulance services.
Clinicians carry all necessary medical
supportive equipment. All logistics are
handled for a stress-free environment for
the patient, family and friends.
Hours: 24 hours a day
Address: 60 E. Rio Salado Parkway, No.
900, Tempe
Phone: 888-977-9772
Website: TrinityAirMedical.com
Evelyn’s Workshop
Owner: Evelyn Yeh
How long in business: 3 years
Specialty: Chinese Lessons, Tai Chi,
Chinese knotting art
Address: Chandler
Hours: by appointment
Phone: 480-282-8670
Website: evelynsworkshop.com
Sirvent Law
Firm
Owner: Francisco P.
Sirvent
How long
in business:
Operating since
2007, moved to
current location in 2012.
Specialty: Estate planning, wills, trusts
and probate
Unique features: Not one of “those” law
firms.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday
Address: 10450 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 112, Sun
Lakes
Phone: 480-209-6942
Website: sirventlaw.com
Dolly’s
Traveling Tea
Party
Owner: Lynn Spinelli
How long in business:
Less than 6 months
Specialty: The tea
room experience is brought into your
own home, whether it’s for a bridal
shower, a baby shower or tea with friends,
it will be a delightful time for your
special occasion.
Unique features: Everything from the
tablecloths and table setting to the tea
sets, flowers and food is provided for an
elegant and unique tea party experience.
Address: Chandler resident
Phone: 480-545-5484
Email: Spinellilynn@gmail
East Valley
Animal
Hospital
Owner: Dr. Alan
Mafara
How long in
business: In operation
since 1983, but Dr.
Mafara became the owner on May 1, 2013
Specialty: Veterinary dentistry, surgery/
orthopedics, wellness/preventive care
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday.
Address: 81 W. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 105,
Gilbert
Phone: 480-892-1577
Website: eastvalleyanimal.com
Artist Dina M. Petruzzi
Owner: Dina M. Petruzzi
How long in business:
14 years in Scottsdale,
relocated to Gilbert in
May 2013.
Specialty: Custom, handpainted art on walls and
canvas for fine homes
with more than 25 years of business
experience in the home furnishings
industry, interior design community and
fine art. Offering personalized creative
art solutions to suit lifestyles and tastes,
enhancing the home through fine artwork
personally created for the client.
Unique Features: Custom-created fine
art wall murals and paintings on canvas,
tastefully designed and created to reflect
the homeowner’s unique and individual
personality.
Address: Based in Gilbert and works
throughout the Valley.
Phone: 602-705-7109
Website: dinapetruzzi.com
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Studio Academy
of Beauty opens
third campus
Cosmetology and esthetics
programs offered
Founded in Chandler in 2006 at 610 N.
Alma School Rd. by Chandler residents Jeff
and Cathy Koluch, Studio Academy of Beauty
opens its third campus in Tolleson, at 9897 W.
McDowell Rd., right off I-10 and 99th Avenue.
The second campus opened in 2011 in
Phoenix.
The studio offers a program in
cosmetology, which is the study of hair, skin,
makeup and nails, and a program in esthetics,
which is the study of skin for facials, body
treatments and makeup.
The studio offers classes for career choices
that have been named as one of the top 20
careers with upward growth of 20%. Honored
by Modern Salon magazine in 2011 for best
community service, the studio educates
students to give back when they can.
The Koluchs are continually involved in the
day-to-day operations at all their campuses,
ensuring the delivery of student education
and graduate services. Cathy Koluch has
been appointed by the governor to sit as a
commissioner representing all Arizona beauty
schools on the Arizona Commission for Post
Secondary Education.
For more information, call 480-857-1138 or
visit tsaob.com.
About Care annual event aids
homebound, disabled
Homebound elderly and disabled
in Chandler and Gilbert are invited to
About Care’s third annual Veterans’ Day/
Holiday event, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fri., Nov.
8. The event includes wine-tasting and art
auction at the Vision Gallery in the City
of Chandler building, 10 E. Chicago St.,
Chandler.
The nonprofit organization’s mission is
to deliver free caring and compassionate
support services using trained volunteers.
Last year, About Care’s more than 160
volunteers provided more than 23,000
services, donated 60,000 hours and drove
220,000 miles.
About Care is looking for donations of
local art for the event. Cost for the event
is $25 per person and includes beverages
and light appetizers. To obtain a volunteer
application or find out more, call 480802-2331, email information@aboutcare.
org or visit aboutcare.org.
Marketing agency celebrates
two-year anniversary
Celebrating its two-year
anniversary, Chandler-based
health care marketing
agency VISION Marketing
& Consulting unveils a new
website to mark the occasion.
“Although we kept the simple, clean
look of our former website, we are excited
about the update, as we feel it represents
more truly our brand and what we are
about as a business,” says Karen Cummings,
agency co-owner.
The new website offers an enhanced
layout for viewers to easily engage with the
content. The site also includes information
about marketing solutions the business
offers, and features a fun video about the
company on the homepage. The agency
also has an active blog.
“It is rewarding to see
our team grow and come
together to understand
and reflect our values and
mission, not only by creating
our new website, but in the services we
provide our clients,” adds Veronica Shaw,
agency co-owner.
Visitors can subscribe to the agency’s
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Clock and watch repair Chiropractic clinic celebrates new location
service is timely
Great Choice Chiropractic hosts a grand opening open house
and celebration from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 20 at its new
location at 6125 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, on the southwest
corner of Kyrene and Chandler roads in the Kyrene Village
Shopping Center.
The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, music by Laura Walsh,
raffle prizes and special offers for attendees. New patients will receive a coupon for a 10-minute massage and a
complete chiropractic exam, including X-rays and a computer scan, for no out-of-pocket expense. By law this offer
excludes patients using Medicare or any other government program.
The new 3,200-square-foot space offers hydraulic chiropractic adjustment tables, cold laser therapy, massage,
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Connie’s Jewelry Gallery sells
watches and clocks
Connie and Richard Finkbeiner opened their store,
Connie’s Jewelry Gallery at 2040 S. Alma School Rd.,
Suite 24, Chandler, in the fall of 2001. After they were in
business for some time, they started receiving requests
for clocks and clock repair.
“Wanting to service our customers and knowing
that our watch technologist repaired clocks as well,
we slowly started offering clock repairs,” says Richard
Finkbeiner. “As this market grew, it became larger and
larger to the point that our watch and clock tech said,
‘I will teach you the clock repair trade. This will let me
pass on my legacy and let me focus on watches as well.’”
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An eight-week friendly challenge between The PITT and Athletic Republic to see who can raise the highest
dollar amount for the Children’s Cancer Network is Sept. 30 through Nov. 24. Registration ends Sat., Sept. 21.
Participants get pledges from family, friends and co-workers to meet weekly weight loss goals and overall body
fat loss goals. All pledges will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Network Sat., Nov. 30, during The PITT’s annual
After Thanksgiving Workout. A minimum of five pledges per participant is required to participate.
PITT participants receive unlimited training, a diet plan, personalized weekly goals, a weekly diet plan review,
body fat analysis and weekly assessments for accountability, as well as encouragement and support.
“This eight-week program is designed to give participants a running start into leading a healthier lifestyle,”
Athletic Director Morgan Lee says. “Through the course of your entire life, eight weeks is not very much time;
however, these eight weeks provide the participants with all the tools necessary to change eating and exercise
habits going forward into their new life.”
PITT owner Brian Clark adds, “The friendly competition between The PITT and Athletic Republic is perfectly
designed, so that everybody wins. Participants learn how to achieve their fitness and/or weight loss goals, and the
Children’s Cancer Network benefits from everyone else’s generosity.”
Cost is $325. Spots are limited.
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So, Finkbeiner, while still working in the corporate
field, began to learn the fine art of clock repair and after
a few years of picking up tiny parts off the floor and
wearing out the knees on many pair of pants, he was
able to refine the craft.
“I traveled to Michigan to attend the Howard Miller
Clock training program,” Finkbeiner adds. “This included
diagrams, booking, training and manuals and hands-on
tests, along with written tests.”
Now certified as a Howard Miller Service Center
and clock repair tech, he travels around the Valley—
Scottsdale, Mesa, Gold Canyon, Sedona and Flagstaff—
repairing grandfather clocks for clients as well as for
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ClearCall opens offices in Chandler
Donate designer shoes and clothes to charity
ClearCall Solutions, a direct response sales
and marketing company, has moved into the
Chandler Airpark area and expects to hire
100 new employees by the end of the year.
ClearCall operates an inside sales center,
representing ADT Security Services and Dish
satellite services.
“ClearCall offers careers in sales, customer
service, operations, marketing and leadership,
and provides thorough training to ensure the
success of our team members,” says Tom Carr,
ClearCall’s human resources director.
Job openings include inside sales
representatives, which pays $40,000 to
$80,000, and sales leaders, which pays
$65,000 to more than $100,000.
The company signed a five-year lease for
36,000 square feet in its new state-of-the-art
facility in the Allred Airport Center II at 2150
E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
ClearCall will host an open house and
ribbon cutting 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 4 in the
new offices.
For more information, or to apply for
The Valley sisters behind My
Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic
and Well Suited have launched
Project Charity, which allows
nonprofit groups to create an
account at any 13 locations of EcoChic Consignments’ three high-end
designer consignment concepts
and ask for donations from their
supporters without anyone having
to reach into their pocketbooks.
Gently used apparel and home
furnishings can be donated at any
of the consignment locations and
Eco-Chic Consignments will apply
sales of the items to the specified
organization’s account. The
Phoenix Art Museum, Fresh Start,
the Arizona Humane Society and
Friends of Animal Care & Control
are already participating in the
program.
“We love helping our
community and plan to support
our charities for years to come,”
says sister Ann Siner. “We recently
mailed a $7,755.74 check to a local
charity that encouraged their
members to bring in clothing to
My Sister’s Closet.”
Items should be clean,
pressed and generally look new.
Company seeks to hire 100 new employees
Clothing is accepted seasonally.
An appointment is not needed
to drop off something. Project
Charity can also coordinate and
handle picking up larger donations,
including furniture, from an estate
sale.
My Sister’s Closet, which sells
designer clothing, handbags, shoes,
hats, jewelry and accessories, is
located at 2915 S. Alma School
Rd. in Chandler in the Las Tiendas
shopping area and at 4955 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler in Fulton
Promenade. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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location and the store manager
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Strategic corridor
“Chandler has long positioned the airpark
as a strategic employment corridor,” says
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “I think we are just
beginning to see the results of that work as
businesses begin to rebound.”
The Chandler Municipal Airport and
surrounding Airpark area is anticipated to
be one of Chandler’s largest employment
corridors, second only to the Price Corridor.
At ultimate build-out, estimated to be around
2040, the Airpark will have 25,000 to 35,000
employees and 28 million square feet of
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Support Hamilton High cross country team
Come out and support the Hamilton High School cross country team, at a fundraiser 3 to
9 p.m. Wed., Sept. 18 at Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt, between Almalfi Pizzeria and Youfit, at 4991
S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Mention Hamilton High when ordering so a portion of the
proceeds will go to the team.
Everyone’s a winner and there will be door prizes. For every 6 ounces purchased, $1 will be
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years as Gilbert’s
Development
Services director
and director
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He has been honored as Economic
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the Year by Professional Secretaries
International. He is a member of
Valley Partnership and the Gilbert
Historical Society, and sits on the
President’s Advisory Council for
Chandler/Gilbert Community
College. In 1995, Tilque founded
Gilbert Sister Cities, where he
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Isola Group S.a.r.l., headquartered
in Chandler, announces a product
called Astra, which it says
revolutionizes radio frequency and
microwave printed circuit designs.
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Rebecca Hidalgo, owner/
designated broker of Integrity All
Star Realty in Chandler, is No. 23 on
the Top Latino Real Estate Agents in
the country and is the No. 1 Latina in
Arizona. She is the listing broker for
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Contessa Bella and Tierra Vista in
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Boys Choir returns from Europe
Chandler singer took part in lengthy tour
It was 19 magical days filled with
travel, song, new friends and outstanding
performances.
The Phoenix Boys Choir traveled
Europe in June and participated in a
performance tour that took the boys to
Ely, Bath, Cambridge, London, Guildford,
Hastings, Croydon, Canterbury, Salisbury,
Portsmouth and Ramsgate in England;
and Chartres, Versailles, Normandy,
Rouen and Epernay in France.
The Tour Choir embarks on a threeweek jaunt each summer, alternating
between domestic and international
dates. Trips are designed to build
cultural awareness, introduce landmarks
and points of interest, and enhance selfresponsibility.
Chandler resident Shawn Romo, an
eighth-grader at Kyrene Middle School,
made the trip with The Tour Choir of the
Phoenix Boys Choir.
“This will be my seventh year in
choir,” states Shawn.
There were many memorable
concerts in which the young singer was
able to participate and this was Shawn’s
second European trip with the choir.
“In the bigger cathedrals, you really
have to sing together,” says Shawn, of
what he learned on the tour. “It echoes
and you have to make sure everyone can
hear you. The culture to going to those
places is a great experience and it was
fun.”
Many of the people for whom they
performed were anxious to meet the
boys. The hospitality was welcomed
as the boys were accompanied mostly
by chaperones and not many family
members.
“Some nights we stayed in hotels
and other nights we stayed with host
families,” notes Shawn. Host families
were often members of other choirs in
England and France.
The boys in the choir were also
able to partake in sightseeing, visiting
Salisbury Cathedral, Greenwich, Royal
Observatory, Hever Castle, Westminster
Abbey, Tower of London, The Louvre and
the Palace of Versailles.
“My favorite was probably the Eiffel
Tower because we went to the top of
it,” Shawn says. “We also did a walking
tour of the major parts of London with
another school that took us around.”
The boys also visited Napoleon’s
tomb, took boat rides and toured the
Arc de Triumph.
This will be Shawn’s final year with
the Phoenix Boys Choir, but he has no
plans to retire from singing.
“After I graduate from Phoenix Boys
Choir, I’ll probably join the Master’s
PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR: The Tour Choir segment of The Phoenix Boys Choir from its
performance at St. François de Sales Church. Submitted photo
Choir which is for the people who have
graduated,” Shawn states. He plays piano
and also sings with his school choir. He
will attend Corona del Sol High School
in Tempe.
The Phoenix Boys Choir Tour Choir
toured Eastern Europe in 2011 and it
just returned from a West Coast Tour
with Columbia Artists’ Management of
“The Lord of the Rings In Concert: The
Fellowship of the Ring” singing alongside
the Pacific Chorale and the Munich
Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro
Ludwig Wicki. It performed Howard
Shore’s complete Academy Award- and
Grammy Award-winning score.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
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Holly Kain, social studies department
chair at Hamilton High School, was recently
honored by the National Veterans of Foreign
Wars for being selected Arizona Teacher
of the Year in the organization’s 2012-13
competition.
Nominated by a peer, Kain was
selected for her dedication to citizenship
education, innovative teaching and resource
development methods. A National Citation
was presented to Holly and Dr. Fred DePrez,
principal of HHS, by VFW District 10
Commander, John Schneider and submitting
Post 8053 Commander, Neal Peer.
With years of
experience and a love
of foreign languages,
local teacher Ana Lay
will be offering full
immersion Spanish
classes at Carebear
Preschool starting this
fall.
The half-day classes,
open to students ages
3 and older, will follow the same
curriculum as Carebear, including
math, science, computers and other
subjects, but with the key difference
that instruction will be given
primarily in Spanish.
The students will begin the
year with instruction in English
and Spanish, and as they progress
and become more proficient in
the second language, classes will
gradually shift to 100% Spanish
instruction at Lay’s discretion.
“The benefits of learning a second
language from such a young age have
been widely proven and in today’s
world it is more important than ever
to give children this advantage as
early as possible,” Lay says.
Studies show that when children
are exposed to a foreign language at
such an early age, the information is
stored in the same part of the brain
as their native tongue and they are
more likely to be completely fluent
later in life.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Post 8053 Commander,
Neal Peer, left, Holly Kain, Principal Dr. Fred
DePrez and District 10 Commander, John
Schneider.
RAY OF LIGHT
TEACHING SAFETY TO PRESCHOOLERS:
The children at Ray of Light Christian
Preschool had a special visitor from the
Chandler Police Department. Officer Robin
Valenzuela from the Youth Safety Prevention
Program spoke to the children about safety.
She stressed that it’s important to teach
preschoolers “Who is a Stranger?” and “Who
are Safe Strangers?” Valenzuela told parents,
as well, they need to talk to their children
and know where they are at all times.
Children should learn the location of safe
places and that it’s OK to say “No.” Ray of
Light Christian Preschool is located at 800 W.
Ray Rd. in Chandler. For information about
registration, visit rayoflightpreschool.org or
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Studying a foreign language not
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but it has also been linked to higher
test scores, greater confidence, and
more advanced reading and language
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well; not to mention an expanded
view of the world and greater
opportunities for the child’s future.
Lay brings her expertise back to
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all over the world using both English
and Spanish as the language of
instruction with great success.
Carebear Preschool is located at
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Why I want to walk out of my house
straight into Legoland
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
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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.
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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
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Word file, if
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JPEG, if art,
or pasted
into the
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K.O.
By Mikey Cozza
Age 6
First Grade
Horizon Community Learning Center
Picture by Lauren Orr, a second-grader at
Santan Elementary School. She celebrated
her 7th birthday on June 29.
After-school learning fun at EVJCC
Chandler’s East Valley Jewish Community Center offers a weekly after-school enrichment program to help connect students in
pre-K through sixth grade to Judaism. Am Yisrael Chai at the J aims to help enhance students’ Jewish identity and love of Judaism
with hands-on lessons, fun and meaningful activities and an innovative curriculum. Pre-K and kindergarten students meet from 4 to
5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, while first- through sixth-grade students meet Thursdays. Cost is $18 per semester.
East Valley Jewish Community Center is at 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler.
To register or learn more, visit evjcc.org or contact ECE Director Pam Morris at 480-897-0588 or [email protected].
I want to walk out of my house straight
into Legoland because Legoland is really
fun and has 58,964 rides (not really). I really
liked the helicopter ride and I liked building
my own car and racing it down a Lego track.
The track was not loud because the race cars
weren’t real and I found out that rolling a
race car wheel with no other parts attached
was the fastest way down. There was also a
cool climber decorated to look like a castle.
On the climber there was a robot crow,
which was a bit hidden at first glance so
you couldn’t see it when you looked at the
climber but it was very easy find because it
was loud. You had to get up face to face to
see it but because it was so loud and you
could easily follow your ears. There was a
giant Lego Dragon by the climber. The giant
dragon made out of Lego was amazing
because it was big and red and seemed to
be breathing fire. If I was able to walk out of
my house straight into Legoland, I wouldn’t
have to sit in the car for the six-hour drive. If
Legoland was super close, I could spend my
whole day going on rides, which would be
totally fun. I could go on a daily helicopter
ride and give my little brother a whole
bunch of driving lessons on the fire truck
ride. Bean (my little brother) would LOVE it.
I think Legoland is one of the coolest places
on Earth and it would be so much fun to go
there every day of the week.
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SCHOOL SPIRIT
CHEER UP: Hamilton High’s varsity cheerleaders will wash
cars from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 21 at Applebee’s, 2805 S.
Alma School Rd., Chandler. The car wash will help raise funds
for their trip to a national cheer competition in Anaheim, CA.
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Youth
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YOUTH CHRONICLES
Chandler residents Sarah Ahsan, Elizabeth Ambrose,
Rachel Anderson, Melissa Arellano, Sara Bailey,
Lauren Balconi, Alexandra Ball, Aaliyah Bancod,
Samantha Barber, Bryan Barney, Dale Barney,
Ashley Bartkowski, Nicole Beiley, Jimmy Benitez,
Alex Bennett, Jordan Bergeson, Connor Bjotvedt,
Kaitlin Booth, Susana Bracamonte, Samantha
Breiten, Kelsey Bucher, Harold Campbell IV, Alyssa
Click, Chelsea Collinge, Christine Conger, Caitlin
Corbett, Thomas Crane, Samantha Davenport,
Breanna Davis, Tiffany Dayton, Bianca De Los
Reyes, Brian Devine, Eric Dworshak, Stefani
Eagleton, Katherine Ettling, Dana Exline Jr.,
Kimberly Farley, Isabella Ferreira, Karly Flanigan,
Kendal Felgenheimer and Sophia Franco are on the
spring 2013 Dean’s List at Northern Arizona University
in Flagstaff.
Chandler residents Taylor Nance, Cynthia Naus,
Jalen Nesmith, Elizabeth Nichols, Annsley
Niemann, Kelli Nuneviller, Alexandra Otiz, Yenny
Ortiz-Sanchez, Britnee Perkins, Danielle Perry,
Angel Rangel, Mary Rawlins, Jean-Paul Reboulet,
Allison Reese, Tolley Rippon, Catherine Ronai,
Maziel Rosario, Staci Rubin, Patrick Ryan, Hanna
Saleck, Arielle Santacruz, Stephanie Schiele,
Jason Scott, Jessica Seibel, Joshua Simpson, Janice
Skalsky, Emily Smith, Carolyn Snyder, Beth Souza,
Nathan Steen, Chealsey Summerfield, Grant
Swenson, Chelsie Thielsen, Victoria Torres, Jeffrey
Tsang, Caitlin Turner, Richard Virgo, Rachel Waite,
Hannah Wall, Mallory Westphal, Allison Whiteford
and Jordan Wilkins and Stephanie Rodriguez of
Gilbert are on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Northern
Arizona University in Flagstaff.
Chandler residents Rebecca Gallagher, Sean Garcia,
Kellie Garrett, Katherine Gatz, Caitlin Gilkey,
Robert Giorgio, Mary Good, Jared Gorshe, Paige
Green, Kelsey Griffieth, Hallie Grothaus, Addison
Guevara, Thomas Hahnke, Breanna Hale, Elizabeth
Hard, Janet Hatch, Ceara Henderson, Alyssa Hill,
Brandon Hollingshead, Jessica Horn, Melissa
Howell, Anig Imam, Morgan Jensen, Andrew
Johnson, Paige Johnson, Janelle Jones, Kelly Joynt,
Tobey Kackley, Shelli Kahler, Shawna Kalber, Jason
Kirkhorn, Kevin Koril, Ethan Kuvent, Jefferson
Kyle, Kyle Larsen, Dylan Lefler, Tate Lenkaitis, Lori
Lopez, Shanna Majercak, Mark Malpiedi, Livia
Marku, Bradley Marsh, Selina Martinez, Ashley
Mescher, Sara Miller, Dillan Mills, Tiera Motley,
Suzanne Mouser and Brooke Myers are on the
spring 2013 Dean’s List at Northern Arizona University
in Flagstaff.
Haley Barraza of Chandler, a student at CulverStockton College in Canton, MO, volunteered
in the school’s annual Extreme Dome Makeover
event recently, sprucing up 13 work sites in Canton,
including public areas and private residences.
Volunteers painted, landscaped and cleaned to
help improve Canton Senior Housing, City Hall, the
Canton Community Garden and more.
Markus Kalber of Chandler earned semester honors
and was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013
semester at Purdue University in West Lafayette,
IN. To earn semester honors, students must attend
at least halftime and have at least a 3.5 semester
grade point average and at least a 2.0 cumulative
grade point average. To be named to the Dean’s
List, students must have completed at least 12
credit hours and be enrolled at least halftime with
a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 and a
cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101,
Gilbert
480-279-3879
AppleDumplingCafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value
night, where kids eat free with each adult
meal and two drinks purchased. On Family
Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a
meal. After school coolness is from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where
kids buy one ice cream, and get one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
480-398-3008
chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10
and younger receive one free item from
the Kids Meal menu with adult meal
purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler
480-722-0644
dillysdeli.com
Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free
kids meal for each adult meal purchased
for $4.79 or more.
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-802-5770
epchandler.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and
younger eat free with paid adult.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
480-883-1356
fatwillysaz.com/Chandler
Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,
dine in and get a free kids meal with every
adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers
menu only, 12 and younger.
Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt
4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
480-609-0007
Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a
sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off
frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot
dogs.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
480-857-2860
pittsburghwillys.com
Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday
breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free
with each paying adult. Additional kids eat
for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-245-6503
planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with
paid adult.
Sidelines Grill
480-792-6965
SidelinesAZ.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids
menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult
entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined
with any other offers or specials.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler
480-802-9070
thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than
12 receive one free meal per adult entrée
purchased.
The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
480-821-9000
sushiroomaz.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids
12 and younger eat free, two kids per
paying adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-722-1555
unclebearsgrillandbar.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free
with each full price entrée purchased.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler
480-895-ROSE (7673)
whiskeyrosesaloon.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day
with the purchase of an adult entree and
kids drink.
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
The SanTan Sun News now has
a regular “Where kids eat free”
section.
Restaurant owners, please
email us details such as days of
the week kids can eat free at your
establishment, and what conditions
apply, such as purchase of an adult
meal, certain hours, etc., Include
your restaurant name, address,
phone and website and a contact
name for verification.
Readers, if you know of a
location that has a kids-eatfree program, email us with the
restaurant name, a phone and /or
email for confirmation and details.
Email information to
[email protected].
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CHANDLER UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sept. 27: First quarter ends
Sept. 30-Oct. 11: Fall intersession; no
school
Oct. 14-15: Teacher inservice/workdays;
no school
Carlson Champions
Youth
Fundraiser fun – PTO’s Check-a-thon
fundraiser runs throughout September.
Parents are encouraged to make a flat
donation to support PTO’s efforts in
acquiring items from the teacher and
school wish lists. The two classes that
raise the most money win a popcorn
party.
Easy money – Help Carlson earn dollars
by going to GiveWith.Target.com and
voting for Carlson Elementary once a
week through Sept. 21. The link can also
be forwarded to friends and family.
Calendar
Sept. 16: Family Food Night at Subway at
Gilbert and Riggs roads, 3-10 p.m.
—Lora Robinson
CTA-Independence Hawks
LEADING THE WAY: Carlson’s new executive
Student Council officers are, from left,
Treasurer Laramie Rasmussen, Vice President
Taylor Goldberg, Historian Sydney Lautt,
Secretary Anna Brandon and President Hannah
Brundage. Representatives are sixth graders
Ryan Evans, Kate Robinson, Corbin Steimel,
CJ LePage, Brock Rollins and Carter Simbles;
fifth graders Preston Felker, Zach Frederick,
Brady Shough, Taryn Bee, Christian Davin,
Jordan Goldberg, Tarynn Bingold, Taylor Kassan
and Stephanie Robinson; and fourth graders
Kennedy Melton, Skylar Sisung, Sarah Tran,
Keegan Gray, Hallie Kimball, Lizzy Ricks, Lauren
Lautt, Mia Lindell, Holland Stuart, Avery
Anderson, Faith Philips and Braedin Whitney.
Submitted photo
Book it – The Book Fair runs from 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 10 and is a
great opportunity to stock up on reading
material. If interested in volunteering at
this event, contact Mrs. Hyman in the
library.
AR testing – Accelerated Reader
testing is available before school
through September in the computer
lab. Parent volunteers are needed to
man the computer lab in the mornings;
if available to help out, see the Sign
Up Genius on the PTO website. Testing
is available after school Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in the library; a
parent must accompany the student to
the library while he or she is testing.
Save the date – The first general
meeting of the PTO is at 3:30 p.m. Wed.,
Sept. 18 in the Orange Hall, Room 25.
Heart smart – Students at CTAIndependence have been learning to
jump rope in P.E.; they will show off their
skills during the Jump Rope for Heart
event Sept. 20, 23 or 24.
Robotics Club – Mrs. Babcock and
Mrs. Behnke are looking forward to
an exciting year full of fun learning
experiences for the Hawkbots.
Conferences – Thanks to everyone
for attending recent parent-teacher
conferences.
Tax credits – Contributions to qualifying
activities such as arts or after-school
programs can reduce taxes and benefit
the school. Qualifying contributions
of up to $200 for individuals and $400
for married couples filing jointly can be
claimed as tax credits to reduce taxes
owed to the state or increase the state
refund. To learn more about tax credit
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donations, visit the school website.
—Wendi Olson
Fulton Fire
High honors – Six Fulton students
represented Fulton in a “Back to School
Sectional” chess tournament: Joshua
Gataric; Noah Gataric, third-place
trophy; Carly Stahl, second-place trophy;
Parker Stahl; Mitchell Steddom; and
Hunter Quick, fourth-place medal. Their
combined wins earned Fulton a fourthplace team trophy.
Thanks due – Fulton students enjoyed
the recent celebration of Grandparents
Day. Thanks to all the grandparents
for a great day. Thanks also to all the
Fulton families who participated in the
Chandler Educational Foundation 100%
Awareness Campaign.
—Rebecca Bentz
Haley White Tigers
NONFICTION FUN: Arlette Perez, Dominic
Tamburrelli and Kelton Yocum are some of the
Fulton first graders who have been digging into
great nonfiction books and enjoying learning
new facts about the world. Submitted photo
Fieldtrip fun – Fifth graders are headed
to Biz Town Sept. 10 to show off the
financial literacy, work readiness and
quality business practice skills they have
been working on. Students can play roles
such as mayor, deejay and banker, and
will even be able to make a trip to the
town bank to deposit their hard-earned
“paychecks.”
Book it – Haley hosts its first book fair
of the new school year through Sept.
23. All proceeds earned go directly back
to Haley’s library for more curriculum
resources.
—Stephanie Vatistas
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Youth
learn their colors, with the entire
school wearing the “color of the
week” on Thursdays until December.
The kindergartners are excited to
see Mrs. Weed and the whole school
wearing the color of the week each
week.
—Linda Monaghan
Hancock Heat
Music notes – The Hancock Heat
Harmony Choir rehearses from 3:15 to
4:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Music Room,
Room 14. The choir is open to any
fourth-, fifth- or sixth-grade student
who likes to sing. No audition,
registration or fee is required; every
member receives a free T-shirt.
Great grade – Hancock earned a
letter grade of “A” from the Arizona
Department of Education.
Tax credits – Hancock families are
asked to consider donating to the
school through the extracurricular
tax credit program and to encourage
friends, neighbors and relatives
who live in Arizona to also donate.
Donations can be made in any amount
or in increments; married couples
can donate up to $400 or singles up
to $200. The full donation will be
returned in the form of a tax credit.
—Guia Lehr
Jacobson Jets
Music notes – Jacobson fourth
graders proudly present “Arf! The
Musical” at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fri.,
Sept. 20 in the Jacobson Multipurpose
Room.
Fundraising fun – The Jacobson Jets
are eager to jump into their first ever
fundraising read-a-thon. Designed by
the Jacobson PTO, the program allows
students to collect sponsorship
donations from family and friends in
GROWING UP: During the 2007-08 school
year, 10 teachers at Jacobson Elementary
had babies. Those youngsters have grown up
and Jacobson welcomes several of them this
year as kindergartners. Submitted photos
support of efforts to reach or exceed
rigorous reading goals throughout
the month of September. Because
the entire program was designed and
implemented on campus, Jacobson
will keep 100% of profits to put
toward school improvements.
Kindy colors – The Jacobson
kindergarten team has the entire
school helping the kindergartners
SAVE A LIFE: Chandler firefighter Adrian
Thomas teaches CPR procedures to
Tarwater third graders Justin Corless, Isabel
Brady, Ryan Pareti and Carsen Culp. The City
of Chandler Fire Department visited third
grade classes at Tarwater recently to lead
students in a variety of hands-on activities
to learn three different CPR techniques.
Submitted photo
Tarwater Toros
School Cents – Shop and log all
Chandler Fashion Center and The
Boulevard Shops receipts to earn
School Cents points for Tarwater.
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Original receipts may be shown to
the staff at Guest Services, located
on the upper level across from Barnes
& Noble at Chandler Fashion Center,
or turn receipts into the front office
to be logged. Receipts must be dated
between Aug. 15, 2013 and April 15,
2014. Tarwater earns at least five
points for every dollar spent at any of
the participating stores, restaurants
and services, with additional bonus
point opportunities throughout the
year. This great program has earned
Tarwater $8,000 in the last three
years. Everyone’s participation is
needed to help Tarwater earn first
place again and the grand prize of
$3,000.
Save the date – Second graders will
put on a patriotic performance at
6:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 11.
—Robyn Kelly
Hamilton High Huskies
High honors – Hamilton High is
recognized as a School of Merit and
one of 20 Arizona Civic Engagement
schools by the Arizona Department
of Education. The honor is part of
ADE’s Excellence in Civic Engagement
Program. Hamilton High will be
recognized at an award ceremony
on Sept. 17, Constitution Day, at the
Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix.
To learn more about ADE’s Excellence
in Civic Engagement Program, visit
azed.gov/civicengagement.
—Holly Kain
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CUSD NEWS FROM 33
Basha High Bears
TOP TEACHER: Basha High’s Dr. Michael
Mckelvy is the recipient of the 2013 Teacher
of the Year award from the Governor’s
Celebration of Innovation (GCOI),
sponsored by the Arizona Technology
Council. Before joining the Basha staff
six years ago, Mckelvy spent 31 years at
ASU as a student and research scientist,
directing the Goldwater Materials Science
Laboratories, leading the ASU Carbon
Sequestration Program and co-founding,
directing and teaching the Science is Fun
program. Mckelvy teaches AP Chemistry,
Honors Science Research and Science is Fun
at Basha High. Submitted photo
beverages will be served.
Collection competition – Families
are encouraged to collect Box Tops
and Labels for Education for the
school competition. Earn an extra 50
bonus points by printing the Labels
promotional flyer from knoxpto.
com. One primary K-3 class and one
intermediate 4-6 class will each win
sports equipment for collecting
the most in its class group. The
competition ends Sept. 27.
Give with Target – Target is giving
away $1 per vote to schools at
givewith.target.com; up to $10,000 per
school can be earned. No purchase is
necessary. Vote often until voting ends
at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) Sept. 21.
Shop and earn – Visit knoxpto.com and
click on the Amazon link to shop and
earn referral fees for Knox.
—Jacqueline Bartrim
Perry High Pumas
—Carol Skocypec
Knox Knights
Donuts for Dads – Dads, stepdads,
granddads and significant dad-like
figures are invited to spend a morning
before school starts with their students
on Fri., Sept. 20. The special, free event
is hosted by Knox PTO for dads to
share with their kids and form campus
connections; donuts and morning
FOOTBALL FUN: Cheer on the Pumas at a
home game against Mountain View High
School at 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 29 at Perry High’s
John Wrenn Stadium. Submitted photo
—Denise Hanson
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Free SAT workshop Charter school leads
at library
healthy food drive
A free SAT
workshop for
students and their
parents is offered by
Tutor House Tutoring
Services from 10 to 11
a.m. Sat., Sept. 14 in the Monsoon Room
at the Chandler Public Library’s Sunset
Branch, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler.
The workshop introduces
participants to test format and
scoring, question types and content
and strategies and techniques for SAT
subjects.
Tutor House provides an
individualized approach to education,
beginning with a skills assessment to
identify students’ academic strengths
and weaknesses. Test results are then
reviewed with parents, and a program
is designed to address the student’s
individual needs. A wide range of
one-on-one and small group tutoring
for students in grades K through 12 is
available, including tutoring in reading,
math, writing, Spanish, study skills,
algebra, geometry, calculus, SAT/ACT
prep and more.
Tutor House is a family-owned and
operated learning center with locations
at 6139 S. Rural Rd., Suite 102, Tempe and
100 W. Boston St., Suite 4, Chandler.
To sign up for the workshop or to
learn more, visit TutorHouseAZ.com,
call 480-857-1222 or email Tutoring@
TutorHouseAZ.com.
Students from Athlos Traditional
Academy in Chandler, a Legacy Traditional
School, recently participated in a weeklong SuperFood Drive benefiting a
Chandler food bank.
The drive sought to collect nutrientdense, nonperishable “SuperFoods”
instead of the highly processed foods full
of fat, sugar, sodium and high fructose
corn syrup that are often collected in
food drives. The healthy foods will be
donated to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank
in Chandler, a nonprofit organization that
provides emergency food assistance to
more than 3,500 people each month in
the East Valley.
Healthy food drive foods include
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Just 4 Kids
Sponsored by City of Chandler
Recreation Division
Volunteering provides teens with
tangible and intangible benefits
By Alison Stanton
Every other Tuesday, friends Aundrea
DeGravina and Shea Van Slyke head to
Longfellow Elementary School in Mesa
to spend about an hour and a
Alejandra a feeling of productivity that
also a senior at Hamilton High
half with a group of sixth
she really cherishes.
School, spends time each
grade girls. Aundrea and Shea,
“Volunteering encourages selflessness
month volunteering at the
who are seniors at Hamilton
and cooperation,” she says.
India Association of Phoenix,
High School in Chandler,
“Learning to work with others in
and during basketball season
founded the club, which they
order to achieve a goal of helping somehe can be found at the YMCA
call Longfellow Ladies.
one else—like a scared freshmen, a tired
coaching third and fourth
The two spend time with
athlete running against cancer, or a lowgrade competitive basketball.
the younger girls doing fun
income family struggling to put food on
During the past two sumactivities like cupcake
the table—can teach you a lot about the
mers, Siddharth has put in
decorating, painting,
more than 90 hours working in kind of person you want to be. There's
tea parties and a mini-yoga
no way of measuring the true benefits of
the Volunteen program at
class, while also helping them
HAPPY TO HELP: Aundrea
volunteering, both for yourself, and for
to build character, confidence DeGravina has volunteered Chandler Regional and Mercy
everyone around you.”
and self-esteem.
for numerous organizations Gilbert medical centers, where
over the past few years,
Mindy Elias, branch executive of the
he worked at the front desk
“This project is very
including helping out at
Boys & Girls Club Compadre Branch in
and guided hospital visitors
involved, as it is us two
church festivals, packing
Chandler, says she also enjoys seeing how
and patients to their desired
planning the logistics;
food boxes for Feed My
the dozen or so teenagers who take part
locations.
however, we feel that this
Starving Children, and
“The best part of volunteering in the club’s Leaders in Training program
project is rewarding, and
handing out backpacks
and clothing for Operation is of course the satiseach summer grow as people.
seeing these girls blossom
Back to School for the
“They definitely mature a
faction, but I think
into their tween years is a
CUSD. She says she feels
lot
from the beginning of the
the
exposure
that
volfeeling that can’t be
strongly that everybody
summer to the end,” she says.
unteering gives an
described,” says Aundrea, 17. should do what they can
“They often make comAundrea and Shea are two to make the Earth a better individual is really
ments like ‘I didn’t realize how
underrated,”
of many teens in the Chandler place. Submitted photo
much work you guys do here,’
Siddharth says,
area who regularly devote
or ‘I couldn’t believe how
time to volunteering. In addition to going adding that for him, volunteerexhausted I was at the end of
ing is something he truly enjoys,
to school, doing their homework and
the day.’ The teenagers are
and is not merely an activity to
hanging out with friends and family,
learning responsibility and
add to his college resume.
teenagers are finding out that helping
that is something they will
“Working with the elderly,
others is an extremely rewarding experichildren, people of different
ence that helps them to grow as people.
LEARNING BY VOLUNTEER- keep with them throughout
their entire lives.”
ethnicities, and people in need ING: Shea Van Slyke says
During her high school career
that volunteering is one of
Like Shea, Siddharth and
Aundrea has volunteered for many differ- has definitely enhanced my
the most rewarding ways to
Alejandra, Aundrea says she
communication skills. Now I give back. She especially
ent organizations, including her church,
the Salvation Army, and Chandler Flower am no longer afraid to talk to enjoys meeting the people definitely enjoys the time she
anyone, and volunteering at a she is helping, and the way spends volunteering.
Girls, which is a part of the Chandler
“We were all put on this
variety of places has taught me that donating her time can
Service Club.
broaden her perspective on Earth, and we should leave it
how to deal with all kinds of
“Through the Flower Girls organizalife. Submitted photo
better than when we entered
people.”
tion, I was able to participate in events
Stacey Cunningham, a guidance coun- it—that is my motto,” she says.
like Operation Back to School for the
“Seeing the smiling faces is why I volselor at Basha High School and sponsor
CUSD,” she says, adding that she thorunteer, the great feeling of giving back to
of the Leo Club, the school’s serviceoughly enjoyed handing out backpacks
the community is something that you
based club for students, regularly works
and clothing items to children.
cannot describe with words—it is only a
with students who volunteer their time
“I even had the opportunity to take a
feeling you can get through volunteering.”
to do community service projects like
child school shopping at Target. We were
given $150, a list of needed supplies, and food drives. She sees first-hand how volAlison Stanton is a freelance writer who
unteering and helping others increases
buddy to shop with. It was fun to take
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at
the students’ awareness of the needs of
these kids shopping while helping them
[email protected].
the community.
at the same time.”
“It also helps students to appreciate
Shea, 17, who has also volunteered
what they have and to develop compaswith the Chandler Flower Girls project,
regularly donates her time working at the sion for others who are less fortunate,”
she says.
Broadway Corridor Community Center,
Resources
Alejandra Charcas, 17, is vice presiwhere she helps with child care, planBooks:
dent of the Leo Club. The high school
ning a community party, and helping in
• “Giving Back: Discover Your Values and Put
senior spends an average of 13 hours a
the center’s store.
Them Into Action Through Volunteering and
month volunteering, including teaching
In addition to having the opportunity
Donating,” by Steven P. Ketchpel Ph.D.
to give back to her community, Shea says a religious education class at her church,
• “Catch the Spirit: Teen Volunteers Tell How They
tutoring underclassmen, and working at
that volunteering also helps her to learn
Made a Difference,” by Susan K. Perry, (Author)
her school’s freshmen orientation, which
and expand her horizons.
• “Volunteering: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It
“The world is so much bigger than my she says she especially enjoys.
Happened to Me),” by Kathlyn Gay
“On the day of orientation, we receive
own, and volunteering has broadened
a group of freshmen and we take them
my perspective. I'd encourage people to
Websites:
around the school, show them where
get involved in volunteering, because
• helpguide.org/life/volunteer_opportunities_
their classes will be, where the buildings
when you invest the time, it is always
benefits_volunteering.htm
and bathrooms are, and answer their
worth it."
• clubzona.org/character-leadership-development/
questions about high school,” she says.
Siddharth Mehta, 16, also has a very
• http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/jobs/
Spending time volunteering gives
full volunteer plate. Siddharth, who is
volunteering.html
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The first
observance of
Labor Day was likely
Sept. 5, 1882
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Camp-Read-A-Lot
Study Club
Wiggle Worms
Artville at AMY
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Study Club
Teen Movie Night
Artville at AMY
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Artville at AMY
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Knit Happens
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Sneezing with your
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Infant Lap-Sit
Camp-Read-A-Lot
Wiggle Worms
Artville at AMY
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Bookhype
Tumbleweed Tots
Infant Lap-Sit
C-Town Suitcase Club
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Wiggle Worms
Knit Happens
Tumbleweed Tots
Infant Lap-Sit
Hummingbirds
can fly
backward
Baby Time
Kids Club
Story Book Art
Messy Creations
Behind Scenes Tour
The Truth About...
Baby Time
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Kids Club
Seminar for Parents
Family Fun Night
Seminar for Parents
LEGO Club
Time
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Kids Club
Behind the Scenes Tour
The Truth About...
Wiggle Worms
The Teen Scene
Story Time
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Did you know:
Butterflies taste food
while standing
on top of it
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Plant Tour
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Family
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Play on the Go
Taylor Morrison
Grandparents Day
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Pre-K Story Time
Family Story Time
Tumbleweed Tots
Dive-in
Movie Night
Basket Class
Paws to Read
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& Cats
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Paws to Read
Tumbleweed Tots
Sonoran Desert Series
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Tumbleweed Tots
Full Moon Hike
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Hurray Parade
Getting Ready for
Oktoberfest
TRC Basketball Clinic
Smithsonian
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Museum Day
Dragonfly & Butterfly
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Clay Rattles
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Family Spot Play on the Go, 10:30
9, 23
Study Club, 4-5 p.m. Grades 5-12.
10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Tumbleweed Tots, 9-11 a.m. This
a.m. - noon. Story time and hands-on
activities for parents and children.
Take-home activities will also be provided. Walk in, no registration.
Conference Room B at Maricopa County
Library District’s Southeast Regional
Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
602-652-3000, www.mcldaz.org.
Looking for a quiet spot to get some homework done? Need a place to study for a test
or work on a group project? Maybe you
could use some help getting started on a
research paper? Come check out the Study
Club! We’ll have a quiet space, some computers to work on, and a librarian on hand
to help you with research. We’ll also show
you a few tools you can use to help make
your work a little easier. Southeast Regional
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
indoor play area is designed for children
ages 5 and younger to play under
parental/guardian supervision. This fun,
safe and clean area will have plenty of
toys, equipment and activities that are
sure to keep the kids entertained. There
is a maximum of four children per adult.
Fee included in all TRC family passes.
Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd., Chandler.
Taylor Morrison—Adora Trails
Community Clubhouse Celebration,
11a.m.-2 p.m. at Adora Trails Clubhouse,
7465 S. Adora Blvd., Gilbert. Join Taylor
Morrison to celebrate the newly expanded
community clubhouse at its planned
community of Adora Trails. Bring the
whole family and enjoy cold sandwiches,
swimming, face painting, balloon artists
for the kids and giveaways. Don’t forget
to tour its 10 model homes. Free to the
public. 480-988-9098, adoratrails.com.
Grandparents Day Crafts and Fun,
1-5 p.m. Make a special gift for grandparents at Hamilton Library. Celebrate all
afternoon with crafts, snacks and activities to show how special grandparents
are. Two special movies ages 4 and
older. Registration required. Hamilton
Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org
8, 15, 22, 29
ArtVille at Arizona Museum for
Youth, noon-4 p.m. More than just a play
space, ArtVille is an aesthetic, engaging
environment designed with the unique
requirements of those younger than 5.
Young crawlers to curious toddlers will keep
busy in a town built to cultivate awareness
of color, line, shape and texture. Largerthan-life crayons, paintbrushes and glitter
glue can be found at every corner emphasizing the town philosophy of artistic exploration. Included in the Arizona Museum for
Youth admission fee. ArtVille is especially for
children birth through 4 years. Older children may visit but only as helpers. Museum
for Youth, 35 N. Robson, Mesa. 480-6442467, arizonamuseumforyouth.com
9, 16, 23
Camp-Read-A-Lot, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Readers in grades K-3 are invited for
Camp-Read-A-Lot where they will be
paired with a teen reading buddy for 45
minutes each week. This is not tutoring,
just enjoy books with a new buddy.
Registration is required. Hamilton Library,
3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
480-782-2800.
9, 10, 16, 17, 24, 30
Wiggle Worms, 10:30-11 a.m. Ageappropriate stories and activities for little
wigglers. Ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years.
If you are bringing older siblings, they must
also be registered. Caregivers must stay in
the room and sit with their children the
whole time. If it is not a story time kind of
day for your child, it is OK to leave and try
again another day. Doors close promptly at
10:30 a.m. Registration needed. Perry
Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
10, 24
Knit Happens, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Teens
looking to earn hours for community service. Continue the tradition of fun, food
and friendship—all skill levels welcome.
Current service project is lap-sized blankets for Project Linus! Newsstand Room,
Perry Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen
Creek Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000,
mcldaz.org.
10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
All-Ages Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45
a.m. Wednesday and 10:30-11 a.m.
Thursday. Intended for toddlers through
age 5. Meet in The Dig, for a fun story
time, including stories, finger plays and
songs. Learn letters, sounds and have
fun with music and movement activities!
Please note that for safety and comfort,
sessions are limited to 60 people, including caregivers. Free tickets are required
and distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis. Tickets will be available in
the youth services area 20 minutes
before story time begins. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children
during story time. Families only; no tickets will be issued to day care or
preschool groups. Southeast Regional
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
10, 17, 24
Infant Lap-Sit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Southeast Regional Library. Ages 0-18
months with one parent or caregiver.
Infant Lap-sit is a special story time
designed to encourage development of
language and motor skills by incorporating stories with simple songs, rhymes,
movement activities and finger plays. No
registration needed, however, attendance
is limited to 20 per session. To provide
quality one-on-one bonding time, siblings
may not attend with the infant and parent. Tickets will be distributed at 11:10
a.m. near The Dig. Southeast Regional
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
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Story Book Art, 3-4 p.m. Children
ages 9-12 years can explore the beautiful, unique, and often humorous artwork
of children’s illustrators. Practice concepts, styles and principles of art in our
Story Book Art hour. Southeast Regional
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Messy Creations: Shake, Drop &
Roll, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children will
learn to paint using a variety of methods
and materials from your pantry. Create a
masterpiece that is sure to capture the
sparkle of imagination and surprise the
senses. For children ages 2-5, adult must
accompany child. Maximum of 12 children, minimum of five. Cost for members
is $5, nonmembers $12. Arizona
Museum for Youth, 35 N. Robson St.,
Mesa. 480-644-3689 or 480-644-3690.
11, 25
Behind the Scenes Tour with
Curator, 2-2:30 p.m. Join Curator of
Collections, Holly Young, for a “behind the
scenes” tour of the museum. This tour is
open to walk-in visitors with paid museum
admission. Learn about the artifacts that
are not on display in the museum and see
how museums care for their collections.
This is a first come, first serve tour. Space
is limited. Sign up at the front desk to
reserve a spot. Pueblo Grande Museum,
4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix.
602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com.
The Truth About, 6-7 p.m. Youth ages
12-17 years are invited to learn about
different topics like applying for college
and financial aid, how to open and manage a checking account, resume writing,
workplace etiquette and more.
Registration is required, deadline is day
of program. Cost is $3 for residents, $5
for nonresidents. Community Center,
125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler.
11, 18, 25
Baby Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Babies
accompanied by a caregiver have fun
sharing books, lap-sit songs and rhymes,
puppets, music and shakers, and the
parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows program. No registration needed but please
arrive on time. Ages 0-20 months. Older
siblings may not attend due to safety
issues. Perry Branch Library, 1965 E.
Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. 602-652-3000,
mcldaz.org.
Kids Club, powered by National
Geographic Kids, 10-11a.m. Join them in
the Gap wing near the Food Court now
through mid-November! It's fun to watch
what animals do at the zoo. Some may
roar, spit or burp and others may find
some water to squirt. Chandler Fashion
Center, 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
480- 812-8488.
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Plant Tour of Pueblo Grande, 10-11
a.m. Discover some of the edible and
medical plants of the southwest on an
abbreviated walk along the trail at Pueblo
Grande. What desert plant has “gone to
the moon?” A knowledgeable guide will
identify plant as well as many other useful desert flora and some of the traditional crops. This program is free with
paid museum admission. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk to reserve
a spot. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E.
Washington St., Phoenix. 602-495-0901,
pueblogrande.com.
12, 19, 26
Pre-K Story Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
Children develop a love of literature and
learn preschool skills through age-appropriate books, learning letter sounds, flan-
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nel board rhymes, songs and music,
shakers, bubbles, scarf dancing, and
parachute play. Learn tips for early literacy skills. No registration needed, but
program will be limited to the first 25
children who arrive. Doors close promptly
at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. Perry
Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Family Story Time, 6 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays for the whole
family. Meeting room at Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert,
602.652.3000, mcldaz.org.
Independent Kinder-Prep, 11:1511:45 a.m. Children, ages 4 and 5, will
join library staff for this event. No registration needed, however, for safety and
comfort, attendance is limited to 25 per
session. Tickets will be distributed at
10:55 a.m. near The Dig. Southeast
Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd.,
13
Dive-in Movie Night, “seating” 7 p.m.,
show starts at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a poolside
movie at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center,
5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler. Bring an
inner tube and watch “Iron Man 2,” rated
PG-13. Admission is 25 cents.
14
Paper Bag Basket Class, 10:3011:30 a.m. Children ages 8-12 years.
Make a basket from a paper grocery
bag! Have fun learning how to recycle a
plain brown grocery bag into a cute and
useable basket. Take home your finished
basket and instructions to make it again.
Registration needed, attendance for this
event will be limited to 15. Southeast
14
Paws to Read, 10:30-11:15 a.m. and
11:15 a.m.-noon. Paws to Read pairs
Delta-registered therapy animals and their
handlers with young readers. The animals
listen and don't tease, laugh or judge the
children. Plus, the animals love to be read
to! Registration is limited to 16 children for
a 15-minute time slot with a therapy animal. Time slot and animal selection are on
a first-come, first-served basis on the day
of the program. Southeast Regional
Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
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Bookhype, 3:30-5 p.m. The Teens’ Top
is over. Seminar format, space is limited. RSVP required. 480-222-5601.
Ten is an ongoing project in which
publishers of young adult books provide
pre-published copies and recently
published copies of titles to teen book
discussion groups in libraries. In
exchange, teen readers evaluate books
from more than 30 participating publishers. Bookhype is a happy group of
avid readers and reviewers. Ages 1218. In the Meeting Room, Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Family Fun Night at the TRC,
C-Town Suitcase Club, 10-11 a.m.
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers
are invited to travel through time and
explore everyday objects at the Chandler
Museum, at the historic McCulloughPrice House, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr.,
Chandler. The event is free. 480-7822717, chandlermuseum.org.
18
Q & A Seminar for Parents
of Teen Athletes, 7-8:30 p.m.
Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists,
Drs. James Lindner and Craig
Weinstein, offer a free Q & A Seminar
for parents of teen athletes at Sports
and Orthopaedic Specialists, 3487 S.
Mercy Rd., Chandler, to provide parents
of teen athletes information on identification, prevention and healing of common injuries. This will include
concussions, strains and sprains and
identification of other injuries which
may not be present until after the game
5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy a recreational activity
and entertainment at Tumbleweed
Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. This week’s event is On the
Farm. Free for TRC members, youth
resident $2, nonresident $3, teen resident $3, nonresident $5. 480-782-2908.
LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m. at Hamilton
Library. Youth ages 6-12 are invited to
come meet new friends and have fun
building with Legos. No registration
required. Legos are provided. Hamilton
Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
480-782-2800, chandlerlibrary.org.
19
Sonoran Desert Series, 6-7 p.m.
Free, live lakeside entertainment at
Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Visit the
Environmental Education Center for this
free entertainment series for the whole
family. chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
20
Full Moon Hike, 7:30 p.m. Discover
the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at
night, as hiking under the light from the
full moon on a pristine 2.2-mile stroll
along the Stargazer Trail. Listen for the
sounds of wildlife and explore the nightlife atmosphere. The pace of the hike
will be relatively mild or slow to help
enjoy the surroundings. Flashlights are
welcomed. SanTan Mountain Regional
Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road,
Queen Creek. 480-655-555,
[email protected].
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Getting Ready for Oktoberfest, 2-4
p.m. Oktoberfest is coming soon! SERL is
offering fun for the whole family to help
you get in the mood for the upcoming celebration. Enjoy displays, stories for the little
ones, and games and chance to practice
the polka. Assembly Room. Southeast
Gilbert. 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Dogs & Cats of a Different Color
with Barbara Burton, 10 a.m. and
1 p.m. Students ages 6 to 14 years will
design and screen print the ultimate pet
portrait at this free workshop offered by
Vision Kidz at the Vision Gallery,
10 E. Chicago St., Chandler. Parents can
register a child for up to three free
workshops. 480-782-2695.
Paws to Read, 10:30-noon. Children
ages 5 and older are invited to read their
favorite book to the special registered
therapy dog. Perry Branch Library, 1965
E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. 602-6523000. mcldaz.org.
TRC Basketball Clinic, 1-4 p.m.
One-day basketball clinics hosted by
Tumbleweed Recreation Center for youth
ages 12-17. Clinic will focus on shooting,
ball handling, offensive and defensive
skills. Pre-registration required.
Germann Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2900.
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Teen Movie Night at TRC, 7-9 p.m.
Teens can catch up with friends for a
movie at the Tumbleweed Recreation
Center. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This is a drop-in program; no registration is needed. Movie Night is included
in the TRC Youth and Teen Day Pass.
Germann Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2900.
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10:30 a.m. Grandma is coming to visit,
and bringing along a parade of guesses.
In this interactive storytime, kids can
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Storytime includes a craft. Barnes and
Noble, Chandler Fashion Mall.3111 W.
Chandler Blvd., Suite 2054, Chandler.
480-792-1312
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Smithsonian Magazine Museum
Day Live! 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. The Pueblo
Grande Museum will be participating in
the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
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Magazine Day Live! ticket will receive
free admission for two. Visitors will also
be treated to a special book signing presentation with “Rock Art of the Grand
Canyon Region” author Steven Freers at
10 a.m. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619
E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-4950901, pueblogrande.com. For more
information about Smithsonian Magazine
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Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash! 8 a.m.11 a.m. Join a guided walk and experience hands-on crafts and presentations
at the Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Celebrate dragonflies, damselflies and
Monarch butterflies on a guided tour of
the wetland habitats of Veterans Oasis
Park during the late summer. Walks are
approximately 20 minutes in duration
with the last departure at 11 a.m. Free
event, no registration required.
Clay Rattles with Sandra
Luehrsen, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Students
ages 6-14 years will create sculptural coil
pots in clay and after adorning them, will fill
then with beads to create a magical sound
at this free workshop offered by Vision Kidz
at the Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St.,
Chandler. Parents can register a child for up
to three free workshops. 480-782-2695.
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The Teen Scene, 3-5 p.m. Teens only
meet, hang out with friends, play games,
grab a spot to study, use a laptop or just
munch some snacks in the Monsoon
Room, Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler. 480-782-2800,
chandlerlibrary.org.
Story Time, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fun for the
whole family at Basha Library. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays with books,
flannel board stories and puppets in the
Programming room, Basha Library, 5990
S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2800,
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The Sept. 7 issue of the SanTan Sun News marks the introduction of the monthly fall Gridiron Update.
Check back the top of each month for a rundown of the scores, top plays and quotes from coaches—and maybe even players.
This month, we offer an introduction to area high schools' football programs. By Seth Cox
Coming off a bitter first-round playoff
loss in 2012, the Basha Bears have their
sights set on one goal—a state title.
“We are excited for the 2013 season,” says
Bernie Busken, head coach. “Our players
have killed it in the weight room since last
December and are looking great physically.”
With the backfield combination of quarterback Zach Werlinger and running back
Rajhan Meriwether, that goal may not be as
farfetched as some may think.
Werlinger completed nearly 64% of his
Basha Bears
Head Coach Bernie Busken
2012 Record: 7-4
(Lost first round of playoffs)
Basha High School
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler, 85249
bashabearsfootball.com
Playing in the shadow of a perennial
contender has been the burden the Chandler
Wolves have had to carry during the last
decade.
This season will not be any different, save
for one thing—this may be the most talented
Wolves team in the last 10 years.
Head Coach Shaun Aguano and his Wolves
come into the season with five returning
starters on offense; spearheaded by UCLA commit Dionte Sykes at wide receiver and ASU
commit Bryce Perkins at quarterback.
The offensive firepower doesn’t stop with
Chandler Wolves
Head Coach Shaun Aguano
2012 Record: 7-4
(Lost in first round of playoffs)
Chandler High School
350 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 85225
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passes and threw for 2,689 yards and 30
touchdowns. Meriwether, despite problems
with fumbles, was able to run for 1,151
yards and 10 touchdowns.
Busken says he’s excited about the offensive line. “Offensively, we have three O-line
starters back starting with three-year starter
Ivan Sanchez (6-foot-3, 275 lbs.), Brett
Nicholsen (6-foot-3, 280 lbs.) and Garrett
Rodrigo (6-foot-1, 240 lbs.).”
If Basha is going to make a run toward
the state title though, they will need to lean
those two. Wide receiver Mitch McCulley and
do-it-all offensive weapon Elijah Sykes round
out a talented group of skill players.
Aguano cautions that they’ll still be a
ball-control team.
“Our expectations are to play ball control,”
Aguano says. “We have good athletes, but a
young quarterback, so we want to keep it simple early and expect the offense to grow as the
year goes along.”
The dilemma offensively will be twofold:
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get the ball into his playmakers’ hands?
The Wolves come into the season with
question marks defensively, despite a good
returning class led by outside linebacker J.R.
Hunt. They are playing under the tutelage of
new defensive coordinator Thurmond Moore.
Aguano says Moore’s style is a change. “He
plays a more aggressive style than in the past,
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With how good the Wolves offense can be,
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on a physical and fast defense that will rely
on a heavy rotation of different players at all
levels of their defense. Busken listed 26 players who he expects to contribute in 2013,
and says, “We feel our depth on defense will
really help and we hope to play them all.”
Busken mentions, “The best thing we
have going right now is our great attitude
and coming together as a team. We will continue to improve each day and we hope this
process gets us where we want to be by the
end of the season.”
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The Hamilton Huskies come into 2013 off
of another state championship win, thanks to
Arizona’s best high school roster, but the coach
doesn’t worry about complacency setting in.
“It’s up to the seniors. They have to understand they are leaving their own little part of
history here for Hamilton football, and while
it’s nice to win as juniors, they want to go out
on top,” says Head Coach Steve Belles.
For the 10th consecutive season, the
Huskies will hand over the offensive reins to a
first-year senior quarterback in Sam Sasso.
He’ll be playing behind what should be a
dominant offensive line, including highly
recruited Casey Tucker, Army-bound Bryce
Holland and a host of other talented Huskies.
Belles says all the players know they are
counted on. “All the kids are key factors, whoever they may be, if someone gets hurt someone has to step in.”
The Huskies will have to deal with the loss
of their top playmaker at wide receiver, Israel
“Izzy” Simpson, who transferred to Chaparral
High School in Scottsdale, but Elijah Williams
is up to the task.
The defensive line may be even better
though and are led by Qualen
Cunningham, and underclassmen Garrett
Rand and Caleb Peart.
The linebackers and secondary are all
seniors, and the defense has all the makings
of being a dominant unit for Hamilton.
Hamilton will lean on the defense early
versus out-of-state competition such as Liberty
(Henderson, NV) while getting their offense
ready before going against a tough slate of
in-state battles. Belles is just happy the kids
get to be back out on the field.
“Every game’s a new challenge, but getting
out there and playing in a real game, getting
to see another team is a good opportunity
after our kids have been pounding on each
other four of the last five weeks.”
(Note: Hamilton did not keep individual
players stats in 2012)
The 2013 Perry Pumas may be an
improved roster and a growing school, but
moving up into Division I with the likes of
Hamilton and Basha will be quite the task
for Head Coach Preston Jones and the
Pumas.
Jones will look to junior quarterback
Austin Nightingale who, in his sophomore
season, threw for more than 1,100 yards to
go along with 12 touchdowns.
“Austin has looked great all summer, he
got some valuable experience that he needed
last year and it has shown in his improved
decision making,” says Jones.
Nightingale will be behind a mostly new
offensive line, but he has BYU commit
Chandon Herring as well as Austin Pauley
who has a handful of offers from schools
throughout the country.
At the skill positions, Jones will be looking to get Nightingale some help, because
outside of Kyle Huckaby, the team’s leading
receiver in 2012, the Pumas will be relying
on underclassmen.
Defensively, the Pumas are anchored by
Stanford commit Lane Veach, one of only
two returning starters to go along with defensive Marcus Pane.
Jones mentions, “Pane had shoulder
surgery after wrestling season, but is back
and we expect people to know his name this
year.”
Much like the running back and wide
receiver positions, the defense will be relying
heavily on an influx of new talent in the
2013 season.
How the new guys transition will play a
big role in the Pumas’ 2013 outlook, and
moving up to the top division isn’t going to
be easy. However, Jones sounds confident.
“It’s an extremely big challenge, but our guys
are looking forward to it.”
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Hamilton Huskies
Head Coach Steve Belles
2012 Record: 12-2 (State Champions)
Hamilton High School
3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 85248
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Perry Pumas
Head Coach Preston Jones
2012 Record: 7-4 (Lost in first round
of Division II playoffs)
Perry High School
1919 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 85297
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Seton Sentinels
Head Coach Rex Bowser
2012 Record: 12-1
(Division IV State Champions)
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
1150 N Dobson Rd., Chandler, 85224
setoncatholic.org/athletics/football.cfm
When it comes to change, Seton has more
to deal with than most teams coming off a
state championship win.
The 2012 squad that won a state championship returned 13 starters. That’s not the case
for the 2013 squad. It is dependent on a youth
movement, as only three starters have returned.
Talking to Head Coach Rex Bowser about
when he expects the juniors and seniors to be
up to speed he says, “Now.”
He continues, “The juniors haven’t lost a
game in two years, and their transition will be
the key to the season.”
Antonio Campanella will get a full season
on the varsity roster and looks to build on
what was a dominant, albeit abbreviated, varsity season, finishing with 648 yards and eight
touchdowns on 85 carries.
Kyle Johnson gets his chance to finally
shine, after sitting behind Ryan Bresnahan,
who has since graduated. However, Seton and
Bowser have more to worry about than just the
first-year starting quarterback.
The Sentinels have one offensive lineman
with any varsity experience in Stephen Fuggar,
as well as one receiving option in Niko Villegas.
The acclimation to the varsity level will not
just be an issue on the offensive side of the
football, but is a question on the defense
as well.
Defensively, Villegas will be the only
returner with any experience. He was quite the
playmaker in 2012, recording 45 tackles and
four interceptions, and he should have an even
bigger impact.
“Niko’s going to line up at safety for us
again,” says Bowers, meaning quarterbacks are
going to have to account for him on every play
in the run game and the passing game.
Seton won’t have much time to get the
young players accustomed to the varsity game,
going up against three playoff teams from the
2012 season to start the year. How they adapt
should have a bigger impact on their play later
in the year.
H I G H S C H O O L VA R S I T Y FO OT B A L L S C H E D U L E
HAMILTON:
8/31/13:
9/6/13:
9/12/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
Eastlake (won 28-17)
Brophy, home
Pinnacle, home
Liberty, away
Mountain Pointe, away
Chandler, away
Basha, home
Gilbert, away
Highland, home ★
Perry, away
Homecoming = ★
CHANDLER:
8/29/13:
9/6/13:
9/14/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
Centennial (won 41-21)
Buena, away
St. John Bosco, away
Mountain Pointe, home ★
Chavez, home
Hamilton, home
Gilbert, away
Perry, home
Basha, home
Highland, away
BASHA:
8/30/13:
9/6/13:
9/12/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
PERRY:
Green Valley (won 41-17)
Centennial, away
Cesar Chavez, home
Pinnacle, home
Westview, home
Perry, away
Hamilton, away
Highland, home ★
Chandler, away
Gilbert, home
8/30/13:
9/6/13:
9/13/13:
9/20/13:
9/26/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
Sunnyside (lost 20-17)
O’Connor, home
Gila Ridge, away
Mountain View, away
Mountain Ridge, home
Basha, home
Highland, away
Chandler, away
Gilbert, home ★
Hamilton, home
SETON:
8/30/13:
9/6/13:
9/13/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
Estrella Foothills (won 38-20)
Maricopa, home
Snowflake, home
Cortez, away
Coronado, home ★
Florence, away
Coolidge, home
Combs, away
Chino Valley, home
Rio Rico, away
Seth Cox is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at [email protected].
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The RoboCreepers—10 friends from Chandler, all
of whom love science and LEGO—are seeking sponsors to help them enhance their STEM knowledge.
The RoboCreepers are participating in the FIRST
LEGO League, an international competition organized
by FIRST for elementary and middle school students.
“Everyone supports sports, but science, math and
technology are also pretty important. So we’re trying
to drum up support for kids that are going for a
different sport,” says coach Corey Niles.
Niles figures the season will cost between $1,500
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“We had to buy a new robot,” he says. “We had to
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“Everything is centered around natural weather
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Each competition has four parts: Core Values
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research project and then the students must use
the robots they designed and built to complete a
set of tasks. There are 10 regional tournaments.
The RoboCreepers are hoping to participate in a
Dec. 7 tournament at Hamilton High School.
The kids are dedicated to the project, having
started practicing in June.
“I keep track of the amount of time each kid is
over for team practices, or doing tutorials with the
robot for programming,” Niles says. “They’re up to
about 300 hours all combined in terms of getting
together for practice. They’re putting a lot of effort into
this. Hopefully they’ll continue to have fun with it.”
To increase their knowledge, the RoboCreepers
visited the Arizona Division of Emergency
Management’s command center. There they learned
the basics of weather disaster events and those that
are prevalent in Arizona.
The group is planning to visit the Chandler Fire
Department as well as its tactical rescue team.
Niles has also been in contact with Central Arizona
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Natalie Gonzales, Logan Thomas, Connor Niles and Xander Ballew. Submitted photo
LEGO TEAM: Coach Corey Niles, at back, looks at a Lego creation with some of his
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Center are accepting application for the
Teen Council and Green Teen Programs.
For more information please email
[email protected].
Sonoran Sunset Series:
Thursday, September 19, 6 - 7 p.m.
Visit the Environmental Education Center at
Veterans Oasis Park (4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.)
for this free lakeside entertainment by Exit 40 Band,
suitable for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to
bring blankets, chairs and food. Snacks and
beverages will be available for a small fee.
Call 480-782-2890 for more information.
Stay Connected!
September Parent & Toddler Activities:
Tumble Tots is now five days a week!
Tumble Tots will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Tumbleweed Recreation
Center (745 E. Germann Rd). This fun, safe and clean area provides a variety of
toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained.
There is a $2 fee ($3 nonresident) per child. Fee included in all TRC family
passes. Call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed for
more information.
Dive-In Movie: Friday, September 13, 7 p.m.
The Dive-In movie at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center (5901 S. Hillcrest Dr.)
on September 13 will feature Iron Man 2 (PG-13). Tony Stark has declared
himself Iron Man and instilled world peace…or so he thinks. Seating begins at
7 p.m., movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring an inner tube and the entire family to
enjoy the adventure poolside. Float along or watch from the sidelines for
only $0.25 per person.
Family Night on the Farm at the TRC:
Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 -7 p.m.
Join in the fun at Family Night at Tumbleweed Recreation Center
(745 E. Germann Rd). There is a different activity each week. The fee is $2
($3 for non-residents ages 1-12) and $3 ($5 for non-residents ages 13-17). Call
480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed for more information.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @ChandlerRec, and on Facebook and YouTube at Chandler Recreation for the latest news. Check out the
July / August issue of “Come Out & Play, Chandler!” on YouTube. This episode features the Chandler Libraries. You can sign up for the Chandler
Recreation monthly newsletter at www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.html. For more information, call 480-782-2727.
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Publisher’s Note
Post Labor Day signals change
Another Labor Day has
come and gone, and with
its passing comes many
changes.
Labor Day means
different things these
days, and has evolved
throughout the years
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from its humble
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turn of the previous
century.
It debuted in 1882,
created by the labor movement, and according
to the U.S. Department of Labor, was “dedicated
to the social and economic achievements of
American workers,” and “constitutes a yearly
national tribute to the contributions workers have
made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of
our country.”
Initially, legislation was passed by cities, then
by states to make it an official celebration, and
in 1894, Congress passed an act making the first
Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.
When I was a kid, it used to mean the true end
of summer. In rural Iowa, our classes started in
late August, so I was always a bit jealous of those
who didn’t have to go back to school until after
that first weekend in September. But it was great
to get a long weekend so quickly, to help with the
transition from a lazy summer to a regimented
schedule.
Many of you probably went camping and
picnicking one more time, perhaps in cooler
temperatures up north. For others, it was a lovely
long weekend off.
Labor Day also signals the end of the lower
summer season rates for hotels and airlines, which
means both generally cost more after the holiday
through Memorial Day.
It also means Halloween, Thanksgiving and
Christmas are just around the corner. We all know
what that means: the start of a crazy, busy quarter.
So to all workers in the SanTan Sun News area
and everywhere, whether you are in a labor union
or not—we join Congress in paying tribute “to
the creator of so much of the nation’s strength,
freedom and leadership—the American worker.
Hope you had a good Labor Day, and thanks for
reading the SanTan Sun News.
(This Publisher’s Note was adapted from a
similar 2012 Opinion piece.)
Education is the key to growing Chandler’s economy
BY TERRI KIMBLE
Chandler is unique as it has four different school
districts that encompass Chandler. Chandler schools
have excelled in education with test scores reaching
above the state and national averages. Our schools
continue to receive an A rating and have been cited
for excellence by outside organizations, including
the Arizona Department of Education and the U.S.
Department of Education. With scores that consistently
score among the top in Arizona’s college-entrance
exams, it is no surprise that the diverse programs the
state offers, such as online schooling, help to better
prepare recent graduates for the workforce.
Recently, the Chandler Chamber hosted an
education forum celebrating the diverse types
of learning in Chandler. Superintendent of Public
Instruction John Huppenthal was our keynote speaker
and gave us an in-depth look at Arizona’s key strengths
of today’s education system. Dr. Kristopher Sippel,
superintendent of Learning Center Public Schools,
discussed charter schools in Arizona. Dr. Camille
Casteel, superintendent of Chandler Unified School
District, Dr. David Schauer, superintendent of Kyrene
Public Schools and Dr. Kenneth Baca, superintendent
of Tempe Union High School District, were among
the presenters representing the schools and almost
48,000 students within the Chandler city limits. Their
collaborative presentation on education in our local
schools touched on various strengths, challenges and
future trends facing our community. The quality of our
educational system continues to be a driving force in
economic development.
Being recently appointed to the board of directors
for the Arizona Business and Education Coalition
(ABEC), I feel that I have a unique opportunity to
continue the collaborative effort between business
and education in Chandler. The ABEC strives to unite
business and education leaders to advance education
in the state of Arizona. With that being said, the quality
of our education in Chandler most certainly does not
stop at the P-12 level, but continues on into our local
higher education universities and community colleges.
We strongly believe that with the ongoing collaborative
efforts of businesses and our education communities,
Chandler’s economy and success can only grow.
Terri Kimble is the president and CEO of the
Chandler Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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Library is really a teen
center every afternoon
BY BARB HEDSTROM
Whoever thought putting a library for public use inside a
public high school should have his head examined. Warning: Do
not use this library between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. on school days.
A big sign should be posted: “This is a teen center. Enter at your
own risk.”
If you do chance it, you will find high school kids all over,
draped on the chairs, lounging on the floor, laughing and being
rowdy, talking on cellphones, doing everything else except
reading. You might stumble over them on the floor and the poor
“guard” who walks around mumbling “You have to behave” is a
laughing stock. He is totally ignored. Not a job I would ever want.
Actually it’s a teen day care center, where parents park these
kids after Hamilton lets out. This is a dangerous situation causing
chaos in the parking lot where tons of parents park, drive in and
out, wait and totally ignore the homemade “one way” signs that
someone in the library has posted to try to calm the traffic.
It’s a wonder no one has been hit in the parking lot. Or have
they?
Stay away from Hamilton Library every afternoon. The kids
have taken over and you are not welcome.
Barb Hedstrom is a Chandler resident.
All residents invited to
libraries
BY BRENDA BROWN
As Chandler Public library manager, I want to assure all our
residents that we strive to provide library customers with a safe,
helpful and enjoyable experience at all four of our facilities, two
of which are located on high school campuses.
A strong partnership has existed between the Chandler
Unified School District and the city of Chandler for many years,
which has allowed our organizations to share some facilities and
save taxpayer resources. Both the Basha and Hamilton libraries
are shared facilities, and at certain times on school days there is
a greater number of students using those facilities, plus parking
and traffic issues that are common at most schools. Students
are expected to abide by the same library rules and policies as
our other customers, and I encourage anyone with concerns to
speak with the library staff directly so they can address the issue
immediately. In addition, Hamilton Library staff is working with
school administrators to mitigate the issues raised in this letter.
Each of Chandler’s four libraries offer a unique experience,
and I encourage customers to explore all of them to find the
environment that best meets their needs.
Brenda Brown is the Chandler library manager.
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Guedo’s Cantina Local ultramarathoner endures
extreme heat to finish 135-mile race
Grille offers
unique eats
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If you’re looking to enjoy an honest,
fresh Mexican grill experience look no
further than the beach at Guedo’s Cantina
Grille. The Chandler eatery, which was
established in 1985, is as delicious as it is an
indelible part of Chandler’s unique culinary
scene.
William “Guedo” Samora III is the owner
of this fun establishment and once you
visit, you won’t soon forget the ambiance
or the food. Originally inspired to open
the restaurant after seeing the lack of great
taco establishments in Chandler, Samora
found a prime location and jumped in with
both feet.
“I said, ‘I’m going to make this work,’ and
I did,” Samora explains.
His menu includes the freshest
ingredients, homemade salsas and original
recipes that have customers Valleywide
cheering the menu.
The cute-as-a-button interior is dotted
with piles of culinary accolades from
“Phoenix New Times,” photos of customers
SEE GUEDO’S CANTINA GRILLE PAGE 50
NO PASSPORT, NO BORDER, NO PROBLEM:
William “Guedo” Samora III relaxes at the
outdoor cantina at Guedos. STSN photo by
Lynette Carrington
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Chandler resident Brian Cheney is one
of four players chosen for the Britannia
Cup to represent the United States
during the 33rd International Tennis
Federation Super-Seniors World Team
Championship in Austria this month.
“I have been on 20 teams
representing the U.S. in the past,” which
began in 1992, he says.
COMBINING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ENDURANCE: Geoff Foote recently completed the
Badwater Ultramarathon, which involved covering 135 miles nonstop in blistering heat, high
winds and extreme changes in altitude. Submitted photo
BY ALISON STANTON
For many runners, completing a
marathon is the ultimate achievement.
For Geoff Foote, running 26.2 miles
might just seem like the proverbial walk
in the park.
In July, Foote, who resides in
Ocotillo, competed in the Badwater
Ultramarathon in California. The 135mile race, which Foote says is globally
recognized as “the world’s toughest foot
race,” goes from Badwater, Calif. in Death
Valley to the Mount Whitney Portal
area.
Foote, who ran the race for the
Challenged Athletes Foundation charity,
finished the race in 41 hours and 55
minutes in extremely grueling conditions
that included high heat, wind and
altitude gains.
“In the Death Valley portion of the
race, the temperatures were in the 120s
and the surface temperature on the
SEE TENNIS PAGE 55
road was around the 180s,” Foote says,
adding that the final 13 miles had an
elevation gain of just under 5,000 feet
and finished at 8,360 feet.
Foote, who has always been involved
in sports and has enjoyed running and
hiking for years, originally began running
half-marathons and marathons in 2006.
After some of his running friends told
him about ultramarathon distance
mountain and trail races, Foote decided
to give the longer races a try. As Foote
explains, an ultramarathon is longer than
a traditional marathon, and is commonly
50K, 50 miles, 100K or 100 miles.
“After completing some overnight
training and then some 50 mile races,
I found how much I enjoyed the great
feeling of accomplishment I got from
running the longer distances and races
and wanted to challenge myself to
another level,” he says, adding that
SEE ULTRAMARATHON PAGE 54
CROATIA: Chandler resident Brian Cheney
played singles in the 2012 International Tennis
Federation World Championships in Umag,
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GUEDO’S CANTINA GRILLE FROM PAGE 49
with their kids and a collection of flightrelated patches that have been gifted to
Samora from local pilots.
“Some people who started coming here
in the beginning now have kids of their
own. They love to bring us photos,” says
Samora of the pictures that wallpaper the
restaurant.
“I’ve been in the hospitality industry
for 43 years,” notes Samora. He previously
received culinary training in Michigan and
Florida where he worked at very highend properties and served in a catering
capacity at Marriott Newport Beach. His
diverse background in the culinary arts and
management now serves his customers at
Guedo’s.
The food is not your run-of-the-mill
Mexican restaurant.
“Our menu is a simple menu,” states
Samora. The majority of the entreés center
around tacos, tortas and burros. But more
than any other menu item be sure to try a
AT THE BEACH: Enjoy tacos and cold drinks
on the “beach” at Guedo’s. STSN photo by
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variety of tacos.
Guedo’s tacos are
served on two
fresh corn tortillas.
The lightly pankobattered, flashfried Pollock fish
tacos are the best
in town. One
thing that is a bit
different about
Guedo’s tacos is
that they come
“simple.” They are
not loaded with
FRESH FROM THE GRILL: A charbroiled pork torta and fish taco make for
the ultimate food fiesta at Guedo’s. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
toppings. “Our
customers are able
He wants to ensure that everyone’s
to add whatever toppings they like on to
fi
rst
experience at Guedo’s is a good one.
their tacos. They shouldn’t have to pick off
Watching
him interact with his customers,
what they don’t like,” notes Samora. The
one understands why his repeat customers
fresh salsa bar includes a variety of fresh
are fiercely loyal. This restaurant is all
toppings so diners can create their tacos
about the customers.
exactly as they want them done.
Parties are a snap at Guedo’s because
The tortas are also exceptional—a
guests can claim a large portion of the
warm toasted roll jam-packed with
outdoor and/or covered bar area. Larger
charbroiled beef, chicken or pork and
parties also get special perks. “I can
topped with onion, cilantro, salsa and
discount menu and drink items,” Samora
avocado. Even if you’re a vegetarian, you’ll
notes. “I’ve done parties of 35 people up to
find plenty of entrées to enjoy including
150 people.”
the veggie bean burro, veggie rice taco and
Happy Hour is 3 to 7 p.m. each Friday
more. The dessert menu is simple, too.
with
multiple drink specials. Guedo’s
Choose from the creamy Mexican flan or
Cantina Grille is located at 71 E. Chandler
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Blvd. Call 480-899-7841 or visit www.
If it’s your first time dining at Guedo’s,
guedoscantinagrille.com. Closed Sundays
Samora wants to know about it.
and Mondays.
Affectionately known as “FT’s” or “First
Timers,” new customers’ input is always
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer who is
wanted.
based
in the East Valley. She can be reached
“After they start eating, I’ll go over and
at
[email protected].
talk to them,” Samora says.
Airport invites
public to visit the
facility
An invitation has been extended from
the Chandler Municipal Airport officials
to the public due to the increased
interest after the release of DisneyToon
Studios, “Planes.”
A map of viewing locations has been
created for the public. Those locations
include a small picnic area just outside
of the fence, as well as the secondfloor observation deck at the property
of Hangar Cafe. The restaurant, which
is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1725
E. Ryan Rd., Chandler, is a hangout for
pilots.
“CHD is a great place for enthusiasts
to see their favorite airplanes in action,”
an airport spokesperson says. “CHD
averages more than 500 operations a
day, so visitors rarely have long to wait
before viewing a helicopter or plane in
the air.”
Officials recommend that individuals
visit the airport during the early morning
hours when temperatures are cool for
the most activity.
The city of Chandler is offering
“MuniciPals” coloring sheets, which
can be downloaded at chandleraz.gov/
airport, as well as a copy of the airplane
viewing map.
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Aquatic programs extends into fall
To coincide with the
school calendar, the City of
Chandler has changed its
pool hours for the district in
which the facility is located.
The pools located in the
Chandler Unified School
District include Arrowhead
Pool, 1475 W. Erie St.; Folley
Pool, 600 E. Fairview St.;
Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave.; and Mesquite
Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr.
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center is located in the Mesa
School District. Post season public swim hours continue for
all facilities except Folley Pool.
Admission is $1 for children, $2.25 for adults, $1.25 for
seniors and ages 2 and younger are free. Chandler residents
can purchase punch passes, which never expire. Passes are
$2.50 for a child punch pass for five visits, $10 for 20 visits
and $15 for 30 visits. The punch pass for adults is $7.50 for
five visits, $30 for 20 visits and $45 for 30 visits.
Hospice of the
Valley presents
series of talks
Swim classes
Arrowhead Pool and Hamilton and Mesquite Groves
aquatic centers will continue swim classes through the fall
season. A child can be tested for the level he or she should
be enrolled in by visiting any pool during public swim hours.
Online registration is open at chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
The Gilbert Hospital Continued Care Clinic is
sponsoring a series of talks presented by Hospice
of the Valley on the third Tuesday of each month
from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. through December.
The next talk will feature Health Care
Decisions—Advanced Care Planning on Sept. 17.
Individuals are encouraged to bring their lunch.
Refreshments will be served. Additional talks will
include Understanding Grief and Mourning on
Oct. 15; Living with Chronic Disease - Programs and
Services on Nov. 19; and Care for the Caregiver on
Dec. 17.
Due to limited seats, individuals are encouraged
to call Ruth at 480-840-3755 to register.
The series will be held at the Gilbert Hospital
Continued Care Clinic, 5656 S. Power Rd., Building
C, Suite 140, Gilbert.
Lap swim continues
Hamilton Aquatic Center continues to have year round
lap swim from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
Mesquite Grove Aquatic Center also offers lap swim from
7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Admission is $2 per
visit.
Additional swim programs
Hamilton Aquatic Center offers adult group practice at
5:30 a.m. to improve endurance and help individuals swim
faster. At 6:30 a.m. individuals can work with a coach to
refine their stroke and improve form and technique. The
classes are offered Fridays through Thu., Sept. 29 for a fee of
$31 for residents and $45 for nonresidents.
Chandler Regional designated for cardiac care
Chandler Regional Medical Center was
recently recognized as a Blue Distinction
Center for Cardiac Care.
The national designation program awards
medical facilities that have demonstrated
expertise in delivering quality specialty care.
Chandler Regional Medical Center met the
criteria, which includes nationally endorsed
quality measures and safety metrics
developed with input from medical experts
and professional organizations.
“This is another tool to help consumers
make informed health care decisions and
I’m proud that Chandler Regional has met
and exceeded the criteria for this important
designation,” President and CEO of Chandler
Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Tim Bricker says.
The Blue Distinction program helps
identify hospitals that offer the best
practices and standards in cardiac care and
other specialties. According to research,
those designated as Blue Distinction
Centers show better quality and improved
outcomes for patients, with lower rates of
complications and readmissions than their
peers.
The Chandler Regional Medical Center
demonstrates the best door-to-balloon
times in the Valley with less than 60
minutes, allowing heart attack patients
to receive life saving catheterization
treatments. The American Heart Association
and the American College of Cardiology
recommends a 90-minute-or-less door-toballoon time.
“We are both honored and excited to
receive this distinction for our outstanding
cardiac services,” Medical Director of the
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at
Chandler Regional Dr. Georges Y. Nseir says.
“This affirms that our team is committed to
achieving the very best outcomes possible
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he completed his first 100-mile race
in late 2007 at the Javelina Jundred
in McDowell Mountain Park near
Fountain Hills.
“Some of the reasons I was
inspired to run 100-mile races were
due to the many types of challenges
they present and the beauty of the
areas to run in,” he says.
“It is also great to see other
runners accomplish their goals and be
able to share in the accomplishments
of fellow runners.”
In 2012, Foote completed six 100mile races, which made him one of
just a few people in the country to
finish that many races of that length
in one year.
To train for an ultramarathon,
Foote says he typically runs about 80
to 90 miles a week during different
times of the day and on a variety of
terrains. While many runners avoid
the often brutal summer heat in the
Valley, Foote says he welcomed it and
used it to help him get ready for the
Badwater Ultramarathon.
While the physical training is
extremely important, Foote says
preparing mentally is crucial.
“For me, the difficult challenges
in a race are the mental challenges,
especially after around 60 miles,” he
says, adding that overcoming these
issues can often make the difference
between continuing on and finishing
or dropping from the race.
“It can (be) very difficult to get
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morning hours in a race from around
2 a.m. to 5 a.m. after running for 20plus hours. I use positive thoughts
and when I hit low points I talk
myself into that things will get better
and just making sure I continue
forward progress.”
For people who are struggling to
run one mile, let alone 100, Foote
offers these words of advice and
encouragement: “I feel it really can
be a matter of taking a step at a time
and keeping goals reasonable before
working toward the next step.”
“I have seen where some people
set such large goals from the start
and get frustrated when they do not
attain their goals immediately that
they stop entirely. Everyone should
have their own realistic goals that
make sense for them and for their
health.”
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can
be reached at [email protected]
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open bar, party costumes, champagne toast, steel pan
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ceremony.
Other destinations will include St. Maarten and
Nassau. Exclusive parties and events, as well as
signature ship features such as the AquaPark and
Sports Complex, Ocean Blue restaurant by Food
Network Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and “Legally Blonde:
The Musical” will also be included in the cruise.
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program last year,” Maria Corchuelo, cruise planner
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TENNIS FROM PAGE 49
The Britannia Cup began in 1979 for
senior men. The cup was donated by
Russell Young, who was the president of
the Veterans Lawn Association of Great
Britain.
Last year Cheney’s team ranked No. 1 in
the country for the 65 and older division.
“It’s a very, very special experience to
represent your country in an international
competition,” he explains. “It’s a real thrill
to win the cup for your country...last year
and the year before we won it.”
The U.S. Tennis Association chose the
team based on their record and national
tournaments from the previous year on
July 1.
“I played four tournaments between
June and July,” Cheney says. “Two national,
one local and one international.”
He is the captain of the team,
which also includes David Nash from
Bloomington, MN, Les Buck from
Queenstown, MD, and Hugh Thomas from
Norcross, GA. The association sponsors
the players to help offset the cost of
traveling abroad.
“What a benefit that the USTA
supports senior tennis and the idea that
tennis is a sport that you can play for a
lifetime,” Cheney says. “It can be hard on
the body, but you learn how to condition
and train yourself and handle the rigors of
competition.”
This year the competition lasts from
Mon., Sept. 9 through Sat., Sept, 14 in
southern Austria near Wörthersee Lake.
To compensate for the nine-hour time
difference, as well as get a few practices
in on the red clay courts before the games
NEW YORK: Brian Cheney won the National
Grass Court Champion tennis games at
Rockaway Hunting Club, New York in 2010.
Submitted photo
begin, Cheney says he will go a few days
early.
Before departing Arizona, Cheney will
practice in the Phoenix area on the few
clay courts they have three or four times
a week, in addition to doing strengthening
and conditioning.
“I really enjoy playing on the clay,” he
explains. “It takes some matches to get
adjusted to it. It’s a challenge to get into
that mindset.”
The main difference, Cheney says
is points last longer on clay courts,
therefore forcing players to have a
different mental outlook on the game.
“You have to hit more balls and be
more patient,” he explains. “(You have
to) understand that the ball is going to
bounce differently.”
Cheney says the clay courts absorb the
energy of the ball, which makes it easier
to get to the ball and return it to the
other side of the court. In addition, clay
courts are softer on the body and joints.
There are 23 teams, countries that
make up the Britannia Cup division.
Cheney says by the end of the week teams
will place first through 23rd.
“Many of these players we have
played against for a number of years in
the seniors (division),” Cheney says. “We
run across a player we may have played
against in college or a tour in our 20s...
seeing someone we haven’t seen for 25
years.”
Tennis became a part of his life in
southern California when he began
competing in tournaments at 7 years old.
He attended the University of Arizona
in 1965 and graduated with a bachelor’s
in geography before enlisting in the Air
Force and becoming an instructor pilot at
Williams Air Force Base.
His passion for the sport continues
to grow due to his love of hitting the
ball and participating in a competitive
atmosphere.
“I like the chance to play an individual
sport and achieve the skills necessary
to get the ball to where it needs to go,”
Cheney says.
He is the director of tennis at the
Village Racquet & Health Club in Phoenix.
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free and open to the public.
The Outstanding Flower
Varieties Competition is held 9:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Akimel
Ballroom, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass
Blvd., Chandler. Dozens of flower
growers from around the world
will exhibit more than 200 types
of their best roses, gerberas, lilies,
carnations, chrysanthemums,
hydrangeas, potted flowering
plants, decorative foliage and more.
The Sylvia Cup, the floral
industry’s longest-running live
national design competition, is
from 9 to 11 a.m. Sat., Sept. 21 in
the Kaye Ballroom at Sheraton
Wild Horse Pass. In this event,
top floral designers are given two
hours, the same amount of flowers
and supplies and a surprise task to
complete.
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Registration kicks off for Fall Break Time classes
Sushi with a cause
Break Time schedules are available,
to register for Fall Break Time classes
and programs, at city facilities or online
at chandleraz.gov/breaktime. Sign up
for the Parks & Recreation newsletter at
chandleraz.gov/listser.html for updates.
Pearl Sushi Lounge and Bomber Bar is
inviting the public to “roll” some goodness
toward the Boys and Girls Club of Chandler,
Compadre Branch on Wed., Sept. 18. The
restaurant has dedicated one-full day of
service—from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.—to the club
by donating 10% of the day’s sales.
“We love our community and want to
do our part to make a difference in the lives
of those around us,” says Andrew BrennanWoods, Pearl’s general manager. “Giving back
to the community is an enormous belief of
our organization, we’re excited about our
event and the support it will offer in helping
young people reach their full potential.”
Pearl is located in Chandler on Alma
School and Germann roads. Tammy and
Jimmy Carlin, managing partners of Pearl,
own and operate restaurants in Arizona.
The Boys and Girls Club has a committed youth facility that is open daily and
designed solely for youth programs and
activities. Its professional staff is trained in
youth development and provides positive
role models and mentors, and volunteers
offer key supplementary support.
“I can tell you that we are extremely appreciative of the support provided by Pearl
and their staff,” said Mindy Elias, the nonprofit’s branch executive. “This coming year,
we hope to use their generous donation to
contribute to the facilities operating cost.”
For more information about Pearl Sushi
Lounge and Bomber Bar, visit pearlsushi.net
or call 480-963-4766. For more information
about the Boys and Girls Club, email [email protected].
Chandler Adult Sports
Registration is open for the Chandler
Adults Sports fall 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.
For more information email Teo Ruiz at
teofi[email protected].
New Ball Machine
The Chandler Tennis Center, which
is located at 2250 S. McQueen Rd.,
offers opportunities to play tennis, join
a league, as well as get some practice
in for the sport. Tennis enthusiasts can
sign up for the new ball machine, which
offers 21 different training functions and
options. Cost is $6.50 for residents per
half hour or $9 for nonresidents.
The center is open from 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.
Friday, 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday and 6 to 9
p.m. Sunday.
To reserve the ball machine call 480782-2650 or visit chandleraz.gov/tennis
for more information.
Snedigar Recreation Center
Building Blocks is back. The Snedigar
Recreation Center is offering two
sections of Building Blocks. The signups include 9 to 11 a.m. or 12 to 2 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Sept.
9 through Nov. 9 or 9 to 11 a.m. or 12 to
2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 10
through Nov. 7.
Cost is $167 per resident for
the three-day program of $226 per
nonresident. The two-day program is $111
per resident or $150 per nonresident.
World and National YoYo champion
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how to perform various tricks. The
classes will be held from 6 to 7:30
p.m. Thu., Sept. 5 through Thu., Oct.
10 or from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 16
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Programs for teens
The Teen Council and Green Teen
programs are seeking teens who are
interested in community service
projects and getting involved in their
community.
Applications are being accepted
at the Chandler Community Center,
Environmental Education Center
and Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Those
interested in an application and
information, email chandlerteens@
chandleraz.gov.
Two Harkins movie passes are being
given away through the Chandler teen
online survey seeking information
about improving programs. The survey
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Celebrating summer with a Luau
Recreation and Athletics for the Disabled (RAD) recently hosted a pool party and dinner for
athletes, family and friends at Hamilton Aquatic Pool Center, through the Therapeutic Recreation
program in Chandler. RAD is a group of parents that raises funds to help the athletes. Established
in 2005 as a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization, RAD has raised thousands of dollars to pay sports
for athletes to compete in the Special Olympics Chandler programs. For more information about
RAD, contact Collette Prather at 480-782-2709 or [email protected]. STSN photos
by Tiera Allen
HELPING HANDS: Chelsea Farrington of Chandler reaching for the lifeguard as she zips down
the waterslide.
WHIRLPOOL FUN: Guests swirling in circles while playing in the man-made whirlpool.
CELEBRATION TIME: Kristen Amberson (Chandler) and her family brought two giant cakes to
celebrate her 19th birthday.
GOOD TIMES: Jeff Deaver of Chandler enjoying an evening with his two daughters, Abbie and
Courtney.
SPLISH SPLASH: Stephani Larson of Mesa smiling with her 9-month-old baby, Zane, as they
splash in the pool.
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Spiritual Reflections
BY JACQUELINE RAINEY
The men’s basketball league begins on
to children, women and abused animals.
He knew that through all those things
I would know joy, I would smile and
laugh without fear of something terrible
happening. But what blows my mind the
most is that He knew that I would one
day come to the realization that I am
His, I am a Child of God and now I am
also a Survivor.—Jacqueline Rainey
Jacqueline Rainey is author of
“Through Whose Eyes: Rise, Child of
God” and “Toni’s Blues.”
AUGUST 14
THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 22
SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Mornings
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Sunday School
Atheism is sermon topic next weekend
Adult sports
Jacqueline Rainey Submitted photo
Sunday Evenings
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Connect with God at CCC
Author Dr. Frank Turek is speaking at
services on the weekend of Sept. 14-15 about
the sermon “Atheism is a Leap of Faith.” It
is recommended for church members who
have friends who don’t believe, because
Turek will present evidence for God and for
the other sermons during this series.
He will also present a special Equipping
U seminar, based on his book, “I Don’t
Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist,” 6 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 15. He’ll answer the four major
questions many doubters ask. For more
information and to register, visit chandlercc.
org/atheist.
I am also a survivor
For the moment, on this part of my
spiritual journey, I see myself for what I
am, a Child of God.
It is written that He calls us each for
His purpose and equips us with the tools
we will need to be more than successful
and fruitful for the calling He has
placed on us. But what happens when
we as children of God begin to see our
struggles as being bigger than our calling
or begin to view ourselves as being weak
and being failures not only in our own
eyes, but God’s eyes as well.
Most often we will not see our
struggles or moments of weakness
for what they truly are; a setup to be
blessed. God doesn’t give us all that
we need all at once. He builds upon us,
adding what we need when He knows
that we need it. He already knew the
order of our lives and our destinies
before we were even in our mother’s
wombs.
He knew that I would be an abused
child, a victim of domestic violence,
sexual assault and eventually an addict
suffering with multiple mental issues.
But He also knew that I was strong
enough to not only survive them all, but
to become an advocate in my own way
Wed., Sept. 11 and costs $55 per person.
Read more at bridgeccc.com/mensbasketball-schedule-standings. The co-rec
softball league needs a few more women.
Games are played on Fridays. If interested,
email Cheryl at cherylhoffman@
bridgeccc.com.
Take the pledge
Parents with young children who wish
to take the pledge to raise your child
according to God’s word and God’s way
are invited to the Family Dedication
services on Sept. 21-22. For more
information, visit chandlercc.org/familydedication-september.
Spiritual Reflections
Share your spiritual reflections...
The spiritual leaders of SanTan Sun area churches, temples, mosques and other
religious and spiritual gathering places are invited to contribute their Spiritual Reflections
in essay format by sending their thoughts, enlightening insights and other writings of a
spiritual nature to [email protected].
Be certain to put “Spiritual Reflections submission” in the subject line, and keep your
articles around 200-300 words, or they may be edited for length. Include your first and
last name, title and facility name, address, phone number and website.
Spiritual Reflections are printed on a space-available basis, and submission does not
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Heroic police officer is keynote speaker
Seventh Annual Prayer Breakfast is Sept. 10
Keynote speaker at the Chandler/
Gilbert YMCA’s seventh annual Prayer
Breakfast is retired Phoenix police officer
Jason Schechterle. He survived third- and
fourth-degree burns to his face and torso in
2001 after he was struck from behind by a
taxi exceeding 100 mph while sitting in his
patrol car at a traffic light.
The event is 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tue., Sept. 10
at 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler and is open to
the public.
After 52 surgeries Schechterle travels
the country serving as a motivational
speaker, sharing his story of hope and
optimism. He lives in Phoenix with his wife
and three children and describes himself as
the “luckiest man alive.”
Also speaking are Spencer Zimmerman,
Dayton Hayward, Miss Gila River Lisa
Hohokimal Hendricks, Dr. Treva Kimbrough,
Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Gilbert
Mayor John W. Lewis and Jessie Sands,
executive director of the Chandler/Gilbert
YMCA.
‘Spiritual diversity’
“I appreciate the work of the YMCA
and the event committee for its efforts to
always bring together a great program of
inspirational thoughts and entertainment,”
says Tibshraeny. “The City of Chandler
is excited to host this annual event to
celebrate the spiritual diversity of our
community.”
“Our goal with the prayer breakfast is
to bring together a diverse community
of believers, to demonstrate how we
are all unified as human beings and no
matter what our faith is we all play a role
in building stronger individuals, families
and communities,” adds Staci Charles,
past Chandler/Gilbert YMCA board
chairwoman.
Entertainment will be provided by The
Carpenters Men.
Tickets are $15 per person or $250 for a
sponsored table of 10. To purchase tickets
or for more information, call 602-212-6111
Affordable family fun at Greek Festival
The 30th semi-annual Greek Festival of Chandler is being held Oct. 4-6 at St. Katherine Greek
Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson Rd. in Chandler, just south of Elliott and Dobson roads.
Proceeds will benefit the church and related philanthropic activities and community charities.
Offered are traditional Greek foods, Greek imports, live Greek music, costumed folk dancing
and a Kids Fun Zone.
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on Fri. Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 5 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
on Sun., Oct. 6. Admission is $3 per person and children younger than 12 are free. For more
information, visit ATasteOFGreeceAZ.com.
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seniors
Temple hosts Yom
Kippur service and
Break-the-Fast
Loved ones spend their time
with staff and volunteers at The
Perfect Place, a nonprofit adult
day care program at Risen Savior
Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma
School Rd., Sun Lakes. Hours
are 9 a.m. to noon Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, and 1
to 4 p.m. Thursday starting in
September.
A loving and caring social
program opens with a short
devotion, after which everyone
shares something about
themselves: where they grew
up, what they did for a living,
family life or favorite activities.
Activities continue through
the morning with playing
cards, bingo, a bean bag toss,
entertainment, snacks and a
short session of chair exercises.
Contributions from service
organizations or personal
contributions to the scholarship
fund, as well the donation of
Beanie Babies, are appreciated.
Volunteers are welcome.
For more information,
call Judy Waltersdorf at 480895-2892, ext. 3 or email
ThePerfectPlace85248@gmail.
com.
A special high holiday service and
Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast are being
held at Temple Havurat Emet for SanTan
Sun-area residents.
Yom Kippur services are at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 13, and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sat.,
Sept. 14. Break-the-Fast is Sat., Sept. 14,
immediately following the conclusion
of Yom Kippur services. Cost is $12 per
person, with no charge for children 3
years and younger; children ages 4 to 12
are half price.
Cost for both meals is $23 per person.
Active military personnel can eat either
meal for free. Both meals will be catered
and served in the Navajo Room of Phase
I, Sun Lakes.
Nonmembers are welcome to attend
services; cost is $75 per person, free for
uniformed active military personnel
and for children younger than 18 years
accompanied by one paying adult.
To purchase a reservation, fill out a
reservation form, make checks out to
Temple Havurat Emet or T.H.E. and send
to Linda Brooks, 26434 S. Saddletree Dr.,
Sun Lakes 85248-7276.
For more information or to
obtain a reservation form, visit
templehavuratemet.org or call Barbara
at 480-388-0190.
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Watch film about mahjong to honor Grace Roth
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sisterhood mourns the passing of one of
its founding members, Grace Roth. Known
as “Amazing Grace,” she served on the
Sisterhood board with boundless energy
and wit in whatever capacity she was
needed, whether as president or on the
program committee.
“In no small part, because of her
leadership and direction, Sisterhood has
continued to thrive and can be proud
of where it stands today,” says Joyce
Spartonos, publicity spokeswoman.
To honor the memory of Roth, who
loved to play mahjong, a film about
several women whose long-term
friendships developed as a result of
regularly playing the game will be shown 1
p.m. Tue., Sept. 24.
Lunch will be offered first, at 11:30 a.m.,
before the “Tiles That Bind” is shown in
the Oakwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes.
Call Ruth at 480-802-9600 for more
information and to make a reservation.
held prior to the Thu., Oct. 17 meeting.
Invitations will go out to all new members
of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation,
as well as new Sisterhood members,
sometime in late September. Following
the luncheon will be the regular
monthly meeting at 1 p.m. in the Chapel
Center in Sun Lakes, featuring certified
hypnotherapist Lynn Gasser.
Here they come
A day at the races is planned at Turf
Paradise Race Track on Tue., Oct. 29. The
event is open to husbands, significant
others, friends, etc. Cost is $25 and
includes a buffet lunch, a race named for
Sisterhood and covered indoor reserved
seating. Send a check, made out to SLJC
Sisterhood, to 25108 S. Mohawk Dr., Sun
Lakes, AZ 85248. For more information
and possible car pooling, call Myra at 480305-0533. Reservations close on Tue., Oct.
15.
Joint meeting
Discuss rabbi’s book
The subject of discussion on Thu., Sept.
19 in the Chapel House in Sun Lakes is
“Living with Faith,” Rabbi Irwin Wiener’s
new book, followed by light refreshments.
The discussion will be followed by a
question-and-answer period.
Save date for luncheon
A new member luncheon will be
Guest speaker at a joint meeting with
the Men’s Club will be Julian Wyatt, a 30year combat and disabled Navy veteran,
6 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6. More details will be
announced.
Fundraiser at Chico’s
Save the date for a Winter Shopping Spree
fundraiser at Chico’s in the SanTan Village
shopping center in Gilbert at 2 p.m. Tue.,
Dec. 10. Chico’s will donate 10% of all the
purchases made by Sisterhood back to
Shalom. Refreshments will be served.
Space is limited. For more information
and reservations, call Judi at 480-8024944 or Diane at 480-895-6917.
Boost your energy
Syd Hoffman, author of “All Day
Energy: 100 Ways To Boost Your Energy...
Now!,” will address the topic of getting
and staying healthy after middle age
on Thu., Dec. 19. More details will be
announced.
Donate to children
The ongoing “Toys from the Heart”
program, which provides holiday
gifts to the kindergarten classes at
Frye Elementary School, is in need of
donations. Any amount can be donated
by sending a check made out to SLJC
Sisterhood, 3495 E. County Down Dr.,
Chandler, AZ 85249. Write “toys” on
the memo line. More than 100 children
received toys from the Sisterhood.
Time to pay dues
Dues for Sisterhood membership
are $25 and can be made out to SLJC
Sisterhood. Mail it to 3495 E. County
Down Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249.
Contact Ruthie at 480-802-8901 or
Adrian at 480-895-7312 with any questions
or comments.
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Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or
meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to [email protected].
Bible study
Meets twice a month
Members of the Women’s Life group
study the Bible and discuss how the
lessons can relate to their lives.
Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ in
Chandler
Info: Jan Olson at 480-802-7457 or Joy
King 480-588-1882
Celebrate Recovery
6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Join in fellowship and celebrate God’s
healing power in our lives through the 12
steps and Eight Recovery Principles. The
group addresses all types of habits, hurts
and hang-ups. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed
by meetings at 6:30 p.m. Free childcare
for children ages 12 and younger.
CrossRoads Nazarene Church, Ministry
Center Rooms 101-103
2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
Info: 480-722-0700, crnaz.com
Celebrate Recovery
6 p.m. Fridays
For those with chemical dependencies
or other issues. Dinner followed by
meetings at 7 p.m. Dinner: $3 adult, $1
child. Free childcare for children ages 12
and younger.
Chandler Christian Church, Room B200
Info: 480-963-3997, chandlercc.org
Christian Business Networking, Tri-City
Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share
ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Crackers & Co. Café
535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa
Info: Maia, 480-425-0624,
christianbusinessnetworking.com
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support groups, study groups and
spiritually stimulating meetings, visit
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SunDust Gallery and Art Center moves to Gilbert
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
SunDust Gallery and Art Center owner
Ron Floyd moved his business from Mesa
to Gilbert with the customer in mind.
“We are really excited, this is a
great thing,” he says about the decision
to move to 207 E. Williams Field Rd.,
Building H, Suites 102-103.
“We are getting such a good response
from everybody.”
Many of his customers have already
shared their excitement about painting
in the new location. After all, 70% of
his customers travel from Gilbert and
Chandler.
“We wanted to move to where our
customers actually lived,” he explains.
The construction of the light rail in
downtown Mesa, which is expected to
continue for the next two years, was also
a contributing factor in the move.
“A lot of our customers are
complaining about barricades and road
closures,” Floyd says, adding that many of
them failed to return.
In addition, Floyd explains that he
wants to expand the retail side of the
business.
Although the new location is about
the same size, it has more of an open
floor plan, as well as a kitchen.
“It allows us to make things fit better,”
he says, as well as have ice cream cakes
and cold drinks for birthday parties.
The business opened four years ago
in downtown Mesa, so Floyd could cross
the item off his bucket list. As a retired
PAINT AND WINE: SunDust Gallery and Art
Center offers BYOB paint parties for the
community. They have been a huge hit among
the gallery’s customers. Submitted photo
ON THE MOVE: SunDust Gallery and Art Center moved its business to 207 E. Williams Field Rd.,
Gilbert, on Tues., Sept. 3. Submitted photo
art professor, the gallery and art center
provides him with the opportunity to
stay in the art world.
Although the gallery showcases many
local artists from the East Valley and
Arizona, a large portion of its business
focuses on the studio.
“We are a kind of an art center,” he
says. “We have some funky stuff...local
art that adds to the ambiance that makes
you feel like you are in a real art studio.”
For example, the studio offers Walk in
& Paint during regular business hours.
“We get a lot of families with kids
that come in and adults that want
to experience painting in a studio
environment,” he says.
He encourages parents to bring in
their children to indulge in art. Floyd says
his center has a lot of books with images
to help its customers decide what they
want to paint. He says gallery employees
will help their customers sketch the
image.
BYOB paint parties have become a
huge hit for SunDust Gallery. In that
creative opportunity, individuals paint
for two hours while sipping their wine.
Because the party typically sells out
quickly with 30 to 40 people attending,
registration is required. Those who
participate must be at least 21 years old.
With the new location in Gilbert,
Floyd says they will be able to offer
BYOB paint parties on additional nights.
Normally the class is held on Friday and
Saturday night from 7-9 p.m. Additional
opportunities will be held on Thursday
night, as well as Friday afternoon for
Happy Hour painting.
Floyd also hopes to expand his classes
in clay, painting, drawing, jewelry and
creating clay pots for children, teens and
adults.
For more information about SunDust
Gallery and Art Center, which is located
at the southeast corner of Gilbert and
Williams Field roads, call (480) 464-6077
or visit www.sundustgallery.com.
News. She can be reached at meghan@
santansun.com.
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AriZoni Awards tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the 23rd annual ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence 2013
ceremonies, to be held Mon., Sept. 16 at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.,
Tempe. The Youth Ceremony is at 5:30 p.m. and the Adult Ceremony is at 8 p.m.
All nominees must call and purchase tickets by phone from the box office to obtain
Preferred Seating.
Cost is $19 per ticket for the Youth Ceremony or $21 per ticket for the Adult Ceremony,
or $35 per ticket for both ceremonies. Group discounts are also available.
To purchase tickets by phone, call 480-350-2822. To purchase tickets online or to learn
more, visit tca.ticketforce.com. The box office is also open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays.
Photo exhibit shows love of cars
A new exhibit at the Chandler Museum
showcases the special relationships local
residents have had through the years with
their cars.
The “Rollin’: Me & My Car” exhibit, on
view through Nov. 16, lets visitors recall
memories of themselves and their own cars
while viewing more than 30 black-and-white
historic photographs highlighting Chandler
families and their cars.
“As we looked through our photograph
collection, we noticed a universal theme —
people love to take pictures with their cars,”
said Museum Administrator Jody Crago. “The
exhibit shows a variety of makes and models
of historic automobiles and their owners
and other people posed in the photos.”
The public can also participate in the
exhibit online by sharing a favorite photo of
themselves with their automobile through
the Chandler Museum Facebook page,
Twitter or Pinterest with #rollinmeandmycar.
Photos can also be sent through email to
ROLLIN’ IN STYLE: Chandler resident Delfina
Vega poses alongside her car in 1951. The
photo is part of a new exhibit at the Chandler
Museum featuring the special relationships
people have with their automobiles. Photo
courtesy of the Chandler Museum
[email protected] and the museum
staff will add the photos to the exhibit.
The museum is located at 300 S.
Chandler Village Dr., Chandler. Hours of
operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. For more information, visit
chandlermuseum.org, or call 480-782-2717.
View the online version of the exhibit at
chandlerpedia.org.
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Photo installation highlighted
at Art Walk
The Downtown Chandler Community
Partnership is coordinating a temporary
art piece called “Photo Flags” that will
highlight the city of Chandler’s identity
through the photographic eyes of its
residents.
Original photography will be
displayed in Downtown Chandler
Sept. 19 through 26 and also will be
showcased at the Third Friday Art
Walk held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20.
The public will have an opportunity to
vote on the best photo that represents
Chandler and the winner will receive a
gift certificate to a downtown Chandler
establishment.
After taking a brief hiatus in August,
the Art Walk returns to entice and
entertain shoppers with home décor,
crafts, artwork, kids’ activities, live
music and more. The monthly event
continues to ride out the summer
swelter inside the air-conditioned
comfort of Gangplank, a collaborative
workspace located at 260 S. Arizona
Ave., north of Frye Road. Hours remain
the same: from 6 to 10 p.m. the third
Friday of the month.
Once temperatures cool down, the
art walk will return to the sidewalks of
Boston Street and San Marcos Place. For
more information, visit chandlerartwalk.
com.
Artists encouraged to demonstrate their
work at Indian Art Market
Organizers of the fifth annual Indian
Art Market are looking for the very best
Native American art, craft and jewelry
vendors for this event set for Oct. 11
through 13 at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Five
N. Arizona Pl., downtown Chandler.
The market will feature traditional
and contemporary works of art,
including jewelry, ceramics, sculptures,
Katsina carvings, photography, paintings,
native food and tribal arts and crafts,
as well as entertainment, artist
demonstrations and more.
Vendors who agree to demonstrate
their craft at their booth will receive a
break on their booth fees. Submit vendor
applications early by filling out the
online form at chandleraz.gov/indianaz
or contacting Niki Tapia at 480-782-2214
or [email protected].
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International music, dance event
returns to CCA
A performing arts event and musical
concert, led by the American-Chinese
Arts & Culture Exchange Association,
will take place 3:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 15,
at the Chandler Center for the Arts,
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
With “Ode to Peace,” artistic
director/conductor/soprano Yayu
Khoe seeks to educate audiences in
making art and bringing ethnicities of
people together in peace—contributing
to the wholeness of people that
America stands on today.
The program features the Arizona
Chinese Chorus, Arizona Chinese
Music Ensemble and the Ode To
Peace Children’s Choir & Symphonic
Orchestra in American and Chinese
traditional choral music.
Other guests include Sichuan facechanging master Zhigang Chen, the
Eastern Academy dancers, and the
Korean Samulnori Drum Group.
A special pre-show begins at 3 p.m.
with the Chinese Instrument Ensemble.
Tickets are $10 general admission
and can be purchased at the CCA
Box Office, 480-782-2680 or
chandlercenter.org, and also at
ticketmaster.com.
Exploring art pieces, large and
small, at Center for the Arts
“Micro/Macro,” a new art exhibit
by Kevin Caron, addresses the size,
heft and the visual perception of
3-dimensional forms while exploring
the demands of scale on materials
and creation. The exhibit runs through
Oct. 26 in the Exhibition Hall at the
Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N.
Arizona Ave. It is free and open to the
public.
A longtime Valley resident, Caron
focuses much of his work on the
sensuality of shapes and the rise and
fall of their sides and junctures while
creating sculptures that range in size
from palm-sized to monumental. Two
10-foot-tall sculptures are among
those included in this exhibit.
For more information about the
exhibit, call 480-782-2695 or visit
chandlercenter.org.
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A hero for the people comes to Tempe
The beloved adventurer “Robin Hood”
arrows onto the stage of Tempe Center
for the Arts (TCA) on Sun., Sept. 8 to open
Childsplay’s newest season of theater for
families. The center is located at 700 W. Rio
Salado Pkwy.,Tempe.
Kids ages 7 and older will be on the edge
of their seats as they head to Sherwood
Forest to join Robin Hood, Maid Marian and
their band of merry men on an unforgettable
high-octane adventure. The Sheriff of
Nottingham will do whatever it takes to
bring down Robin, but the heroes have more
than a few surprises in store.
The play is quite silly in places, and serious
in others. There will be fights and chases,
rescues and escapes, love and friendship.
“Robin Hood” continues through Oct.
6, with shows at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and
1 p.m. Sundays. A special $12 Storybook
Preview performance, 4 p.m., Sun., Sept. 8, is
sponsored by The Steele Foundation. Each
family that attends this General Admission
FUN WITH ARCHERY: Childsplay’s production
of “Robin Hood” features Andy Cahoon as the
title character and Kate Haas as “Maid Marian.”
The show is directed by Childsplay Associate
Artist and Playwright-in-Residence, Dwayne
Hartford. Photo courtesy of Childsplay
preview performance will receive a free
book.
Other show tickets start at $12 and are
on sale now at childsplayaz.org or at the
TCA Box Office, 480-350-2822, ext. 0, or tca.
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Chandler artists exhibit at gallery
Chandler resident and artist John Gleason and his studio partner, Jacque Keller, are
newly juried members of the Arizona Art Alliance gallery located at The Pavilions at
Talking Stick, 9011 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale.
Gleason will be at the gallery on Wednesdays through September discussing
and demonstrating his multimedia artworks. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday.
For more information, visit Gleason and Keller’s studio website at QuantumArtInc.
com.
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Chandler resident performs in Hungary
Chandler resident Dave Peterson has 30 years of
experience playing the drums. He’s played more than
5,000 gigs and has racked up over 40,000 hours behind
a drum kit.
But this month he gets to do something he’s never
done before: perform to a variety of audiences in
Hungary.
Peterson is a session player with Arizona-based The
Dina Preston Band, which has been invited by the U.S.
Embassy in Budapest to perform throughout Hungary
from Sept. 6 through Sept. 14.
The goal of the tour is to expose Hungarian students
and the broader public to authentic American music
genre such as country, rock and blues. The band’s
touring highlight includes a patriotic performance in
Debrecen, Hungary to commemorate 9/11. The band
also will perform in Budapest, Eger and the city of Pecs.
Peterson’s drumming style can be described as
heartfelt, soulful, steady, and simplistic. This approach
to the drums combined with a top-notch professional
attitude has allowed him to work consistently for more
than 30 years. He’s also taught students of all ages and
skills for more than 10 years.
Whether the gig calls for rock, blues, jazz, funk or
country, the Elkton, MD native is versatile enough to
adapt to nearly any musical situation.
“To succeed at any level as a drummer you must be
willing to let your ego down and play precisely what
the song, the band, and especially the singer, wants,”
Peterson says. “Just because you have great chops won’t
get you the gig if you don’t know how to harness those
chops. You need to be all eyes and ears.”
“Many drummers make the mistake of playing too
many notes, stepping all over the vocals and other
instruments,” he explains. “You’re focus is not to see
how many cool licks you can squeeze into a bar of
TRAVELING BAND: Traveling to Hungary this month are
members of The Dina Preston Band, including, from left:
Chandler resident Dave Peterson on drums, Mark Newberry
on bass and vocals, Dina Preston on lead vocals and Don
Ortiz on lead guitar and vocals. Photo courtesy of Dina
Preston
music. It’s to pay attention, listen, and be sensitive
to what’s going on in the music and provide a solid
foundation for the band. For my money, this is really
the essence of successful drumming in popular music.”
As “Ambassadors of Goodwill,” The Dina Preston
Band has represented Arizona and the United States
in more than 36 countries through 20 world tours. The
award-winning band has received many distinguish
service awards for its work abroad, including The
United Nations Protection Force Distinguished Service
in support of Peace Keeping Operations. To learn more
about The Dina Preston Band, visit dinaprestonband.
com.
‘Deviant Darlings’
portrayed in mixed media
Allegorical figures, femme
fatales and other iconic
images will take their place
in Emily Costello’s new
exhibit, “Deviant Darlings: The
Fine Art of Emily Costello,”
opening Fri., Sept. 13 at the
Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago
St. in Chandler. An opening
reception is set for 6 to 8 p.m.
Culling inspiration from
her Mexican heritage and its
cultural icons and imagery,
Costello brings forth the rich
FEMME FATALE: This
and vibrant colors of folklore
acrylic-on-canvas painting
and mythical tales found in
by artist Emily Costello
storybooks and tales handed
is part of her “Deviant
down through the generations. Darlings” exhibit, opening
These mixed-media and
Fri., Sept. 13 at Vision
Gallery. Photo courtesy of
painted creations will be
Emily Costello
brought to life to tell their
own stories.
Costello invokes humor, irony, social conscience and
a sense that although we all engage in behaviors that
differentiate ourselves from one another, we are all still
connected to one community.
Costello is a member of the Valley’s art collective,
The Phoenix Fridas. In 2012 BIC released special edition
lighters featuring her art images. She volunteers at
Maricopa del Artes/YMCA and also teaches youth art
classes in the Vision Kidz youth program.
The exhibit continues through Oct. 26. For more
information, including gallery hours, call 480-782-2695.
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ON STAGE
“Rent,” through Sept. 15, PT. Based on
Puccini’s “La Boheme,” “Rent” follows a
group of impoverished, young Bohemian
artists and musicians struggling to live in
New York City’s Lower East Side. Filled
with humor and poignancy, love and
laughter, these voices sing out to us about
the struggles we all face today.
“The Odyssey,” Sept. 6-21, MAC. Adapted
by Charlie Bethel from the epic poem by
Homer and presented by the Southwest
Shakespeare Company. Shipwrecks, sirens
and mythical creatures meet adventure,
magic and revenge.
Magician Eric Giliam, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat.,
Sept. 7, HCPA. Alaskan native Giliam will
showcase his award-winning magic and
illusions in this all-ages show. Giliam
has received numerous awards, among
them winning an International stage
performance competition in Las Vegas
and receiving an award from Siegfried and
Roy for the most innovative magic act.
Russian Masterpieces for Viola, 7:30 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 9, SCPA-VGPT. Violist Nancy
Buck and pianist Russell Ryan present
a program of viola and piano music by
Glinka, Prokofiev and Shostakovich. A preconcert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. General
admission is $10, free for students and
veterans.
“Seussical the Musical,” Sept. 13-29,
HTC. In this original Broadway version of
“Seussical,” presented by Valley Youth
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Theatre, the Cat in the Hat tells the story
of Horton the elephant who discovers a
speck of dust containing Whos. Horton
must protect them from danger and
guard an abandoned egg. Ultimately,
friendship, loyalty and community are
challenged but emerge triumphant.
Solas, The Shamrock City Tour, 8 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 13, HCPA. One of Irish America’s
most influential bands, “Shamrock City”
offers a multimedia stage show featuring
remarkable photos and stories from turnof-the-century copper boomtown Butte,
MT. Join bandleader Seamus Egan as he
takes you on the unforgettable journey
of his great-great uncle Michael Conway’s
life in Ireland and mysterious death in
America.
Back to School Bash Featuring R5, 7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 14, QCPAC. Ask the members
of R5 about the best way to play their
music and you get a one-word answer:
Loud. Whether on stage or in the studio,
siblings Riker, Rydel, Rocky and Ross
Lynch, along with best friend Ratliff, tend
to crank it. If Riker and Ross look familiar,
it’s because the former is a regular on
“Glee” (as a member of the a cappella
group, the Warblers) while Ross stars in
the Disney Channel Original smash hit
series, “Austin & Ally.”
“Fiddler On The Roof,” Sept. 14-22, ST.
Scottsdale Community Players (SCP) is
returning from hiatus to present one of
the most celebrated musicals of all time.
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his five daughters the traditions of his
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STORY IN SONG: Solas’ 2013 Shamrock City CD release tour, which comes to the Higley
Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 13, will feature an innovative stage show with photos,
film and stories as well as “Tell Your Story,” an online portal for fans to share their personal
family histories. Photo courtesy of Solas
tight-knit Jewish community in the face
of changing social mores and the growing
anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Palma Violets in concert, 8 p.m. Sun.,
Sept. 15, PRL. This four-piece rock band
from London has created a cult following
in the United Kingdom and hopes to keep
the momentum up as it tours stateside.
Comedian Jay Mohr, Sept. 19-22,
IMPROV. Comedian, actor, radio host
and bestselling author, Mohr has been
performing stand-up comedy since he
was 16 years old. With a career that has
spanned over three decades, Jay has
become an artist that is difficult to define.
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“Becky Shaw,” Sept. 20-Oct. 6, TAS.
A newlywed couple fixes up two
romantically challenged friends. When
an evening calculated to bring happiness
takes a dark turn, crisis and comedy
ensue in a wickedly funny play that asks
what we owe the people we love and the
strangers who land on our doorstep.
Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell,
7:30 p.m. Thu., Sept. 26, SCPA-VGPT.
Grammy Award winner Harris has
recorded more than 25 albums and
lent her talents to countless fellow
artists’ recordings. Crowell is a multiGrammy winner whose songs have
been recorded by Johnny Cash, Norah
Jones, Etta James and the Grateful
Dead, among others. Harris and
Crowell perform songs from their
acclaimed collaborative album, “Old
Yellow Moon.”
Scottsdale Showdown, Sat., Oct.
19, WW. The inaugural event is
action packed with a two-hour
Championship Bull Riding (CBR) show
featuring the best bulls and riders,
followed by a star-studded concert
by country music acts Montgomery
Gentry, Jerrod Niemann and Maggie
Rose. Presented by the Scottsdale
Charros.
Boston Pops, 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16,
HHKS. The world-famous orchestra
will play its way through a variety of
American music, from blockbuster
Broadway show tunes to Hollywood
silver screen classics. The evening will
conclude with a fireworks spectacular
choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s
“Overture of 1812” and “Stars and
Stripes Forever.”
High comedy theater for a low cost
Mesa Encore Theatre’s season line-up for its own Black Box on Brown Theatre opens Fri.,
Sept. 6 with the satirical adult comedy by local playwright Matthew Crosby titled, “After
All These Years, I STILL HATE YOU.” The show continues through Sept. 24.
The Black Box Theatre is located at 318 E. Brown Rd., Suite 101, Mesa. This first inaugural
season boasts something for everybody—from chills and spills to the classy and crass.
Brett Aiken, technical director for Mesa Encore Theatre and manager of the new Black
Box Theatre, explains, “We want the new Black Box to be a cost-effective means to see live
theater—for only a few dollars more than the price of today’s movie ticket.” Show times
are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. General admission for these shows are
$12 and can be purchased at afteralltheseyears.brownpapertickets.com or by calling the
box office at 1-800-838-3006. Additional information on Mesa Encore Theatre’s season and
other MET productions can be obtained by visiting mesaencoretheatre.com.
www.SanTanSun.com
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
HTC – Herberger Theater Center
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
Tickets: 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.
org
HCPA – Higley Center for the
Performing Arts
4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert
Tickets: 480-279-7194, higleyarts.com
HHKS – Hohokam Stadium
1235 N. Center St., Mesa
Info: www.bostonpopsmesa.com
IMPROV – Tempe Improv
930 E. University Dr., Tempe
Info: 480-921-9877, tempeimprov.com
MAC – Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: 480-644-6500, MesaArtsCenter.
com
PT – Phoenix Theatre
LT – Little Theatre
100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix
PRL – Pub Rock Live
8005 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale
Info: 480-945-4985, pubrocklive.com
QCPAC – Queen Creek Performing Arts
Center
22149 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek
Box office: 480-987-7469
SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts
VGPT – Virginia G. Piper Theater
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Box office: 480-499-8587,
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
ST – Stagebrush Theater
7020 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Tickets: www.cytphoenix.org
TAS – Theatre Artists Studio
4848 E. Cactus Rd., #406, Scottsdale
Tickets: 602-765-0120, thestudiophx.org
WW – WestWorld
16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
Info: scottsdaleshowdown.com
Children’s
theater has a ‘secret’
The East Valley Children’s Theatre opens its 2013-14 season with “The Secret Garden,” on
stage Sept. 26 through Oct. 6 at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa.
Ill-tempered and demanding 11-year-old Mary Lennox loses her parents to cholera and
is sent to live with her two uncles in England, Archibald and Dr. Neville Craven. Archibald
readily admits that the house is haunted by the memory of his wife, Lily. Mary, spirited and
curious, discovers the key to Lily’s garden. She inspires her broken family by rejuvenating
the garden and releasing the magic and adventures locked inside, changing everyone’s lives
forever.
Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
For more information about the show, visit evct.org. To purchase tickets, call the Mesa Arts
Center box office at 480-644-6500 or go to mesaartscenter.com.
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work with and promote several non-profit
organizations. Each member is required
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CARPET CLEANING
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One Time, Move In/Out
Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
Affordable Fees.
No contracts.
• Remodels, Kitchen & Bath Remodels
• Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing
• Interior/Exterior Painting
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• Pavers, Masonry, Stucco
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• Window Replacement
5% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
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LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Fall & Winter Special
25% Off
All Sprinkler Installs!
PAINTERS
• Clean, friendly crews
• Interior / exterior
• Drywall repairs
• Textures matched
• Stucco repairs
• Pool deck coatings
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PET SITTING
PLUMBING & ROOTER
• FREE initial meet
and greet
• Daily dog walks
and play
• Retrieving mail, plant
care and more
• Senior discounts
480-444-9057
[email protected]
GAIL WILSON • FAMILY OWNED • LICENSED AND INSURED
POOL & SPA SERVICE
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ROOFING
Beyond Pool
Cleaning
Gail’s Pet
Sitting Service
PROVIDING LOVING CARE FOR
YOUR PETS IN THEIR HOME
IX LLC
No Trip Charge*
480-734-1745
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!
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Any service over $75
100% Customer
Satisfaction Guarantee
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24/7 Service Available
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC257806
*CALL FOR DETAILS
PAINTING
Husband/Wife Team
Owner Operator
• Pool/Spa Service
We honor
• Cleaning and Repair competitor
• Equipment Installation coupons for
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first time
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customers.
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Many References Available
Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING
Painters
Interior / Exterior
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
at EXCEPTIONAL PRICE
• Designer to help with Colors
• Cabinet Painting
SIZZLE SALE...
LOWEST PRICE
OF THE SEASON!
FILTER CLEAN SPECIAL
Cartridge $65 DE $75
Call for Details. Must present ad for savings. STSN
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
REPAIRS AND REROOFING
Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks
480-284-7338
www.TheRoofMedics.com
30 Years Experience • ROC 216607
ROC#256001, K-42, Licensed, Bonded, Insured
PLUMBING
ROOFING SERVICES
PLUMBING
Serving the East Valley Since 1980
Frederick & Sons
PLUMBING AND A/C SPECIALISTS
24
Hour
Service!
• 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
Emergency Flood
and Plumbing Services
480-332-6589
www.plumbingprosaz.com
ROC: 241512, 245339
PLUMBING
PET SERVICES
PLUMBING
SCREENS
PLUMBING
1 Hour Response
50 Gallon Electric Water
Heater Installed $612.22
602-622-0971
Senior, Military,
and Law Enforcement
Discounts
REAL ESTATE
TRANSPORTATION
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Readers Notice: Under Arizona Law, all residential and commercial
contractors are required to be licensed by the state unless they fall
under the handyman exemption for projects which require no building
permit and are less than $750 for the total contract price. In addition,
homeowners using licensed residential contractors may have access
to the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund, if the contractor is
unable and/or unwilling to perform the job and if alternative dispute
resolutions available through the Registrar are unsuccessful.
For more info or to verify the license status of an Arizona contractor
call 602-542-1525 or visit http://www.rc.state.az.us.
Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise
“any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color,
religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention
to make any such preference limitation or discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of
the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised
are available on an equal opportunity basis.
SanTan Sun News
ONLINE Classified Ads
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:
[email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Lagos Vistoso HOA Community Garage
Sale September 21st, 2013. Between
Arizona AVE and McQueen RD, south side
of Riggs RD. Gates will open 7a.m.-12p.m.
Sale items will be at individual residences.
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
Receptionist To help manage operations
in the branch office of the world’s largest
independent brokerage firm. Pleae
contact today for details. Securities
offered through LPL Financial, Member
FINRA/SIPC. Located at Alma School and
Ocotillo. 3910 S Alma School Rd. Ste. 8
Chandler, AZ 85248.
Attn. Joe Garner (480) 722-0202
SPANISH TEACHER
Local Spanish school seeking PT Spanish
instructor for after-school program.
Degreed or native speakers preferred.
Blanca 480-200-1638
ROOFING
THE ROOF MEDICS
Residential/Commercial. Repairs and
Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat, WalkDecks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
ROC #256001, K-42. 480-284-7338.
www.theroofmedics.com
SHAMROCK ROOFING SERVICES
Specializing in Residential Reroofing and
Repair. Shingles, Tile, Shakes, Foam and
Flat Roofs. ROC# 244567 042, Bonded,
Insured. 480-888-6648
MOVERS
IN OR OUT MOVERS
Professional, hard working, excellent
service. No hidden fees. Whether you
are moving in or moving out LEAVE THE
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Call Terry at 602-653-5367.
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Classifieds
TRAVEL
MUSIC LESSONS
HOME REMODELING
TRAVEL REPS NEEDED
PIANO LESSONS
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
Want to make some extra money
each week? Become a travel Rep.
NO Experience Needed.
You will receive training and tools.
Contact me ASAP via email,
[email protected],
or call 480-489-2148
Accredited and experienced piano
teacher who loves to teach offers lessons
in your home or mine to all levels of
students. Opportunity given for solo and
group performance to motivate students.
Please call for free interview.
480-895-6497
Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior,
Kitchen & Bath, Room Additions.
Dedicated to the beauty of your home.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured. ROC#088929.
480-839-4452.
PLUMBING
PEST CONTROL
PLUMBING MEDIC
VARSITY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
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.
Termite and Pest Control. Home Sealing.
Residential and Commercial.
Over 22 years of experience.
AZ License #8918 Tony 602-757-8252.
[email protected]
www.varsitytermiteandpestcontrol.com
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.
HOME REPAIRS
CHILDCARE
GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
‘KIDS’ AFFORDABLE QUALITY
CHILD CARE. Preferably Monday-Friday.
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
AQUA TECH PLUMBING AND DRAIN
LICENSED-BONDED-INSURED YOUR
WATER TREATMENT AND WATER
PURIFICATION SPECIALIST WE ARE A
FULL SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY
WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
PUT YOUR PLUMBING IN THE CARE OF
LICENSED PROFESSIONALS ALL OUR
WORK IS !!!GUARANTEED!!!.
NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
NO OVER THE PHONE PRICING
GIMMICKS, ALL OUR ESTIMATES ARE
DONE IN PERSON. NO TRIP CHARGE.
SENIOR AND MILITARY DICOUNTS
CHEERFULLY GIVEN. FOR ALL YOUR
PLUMBING NEEDS GIVE US A CALL
OFFICE 480-507-3335
MOBILE 480-226-6795 ROC 228747
ELECTRICAL
OHERREN ELECTRIC
Our Work is Our Advertising!
Electrical Contracting. Service, Repair,
Troubleshooting. Certified Apprenticeship
Trained. BBB Accredited Business.
A+BBB Rating. MasterCard, Visa.
ROC K-11160755. 480-855-1403.
ALTERATIONS
ALTERATIONS: Women’s and Men’s
Attire, from mending or custom tailoring.
20+ years of experience, located on
Chandler/Gilbert border. Rush service
available. Call Denise 480-794-0400
for appointment.
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
APPLIANCE REPAIR
TIP | TOP APPLIANCE REPAIR
Over 25 years of care experience First Aid
& CPR Certified. Nurturing and positive
atmosphere for your child. 2 Playrooms,
Playground, daily activities, meals,
snacks, great references. Only 3 minutes
away from the 202 Santan freeway.
McQueen/Pecos area. Call Sandra (602)
318-5389 or email [email protected]
IN HOME PRESCHOOL
ALL HONEY-DO LISTS!
General Handyman Services. One Call,
We Do It All! Owner does all work. Free
Estimates with Pride & Prompt Service.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 118198.
S&I General Contracting, Inc.
Steve 602-339-4766.
FREDDYS HANDY MAN SERVICE
Home Repairs, install appliances, hauling,
ceiling fans, electrical outlets fixed,
plumbing, general repair, Insured email:
[email protected]
BUSINESS & MONEY
Now offering 5 day Pre-K program.
M-F 8:45 - 11:45 3 day program also
available T/W/Th 8:45 - 11:45.
Caring Mom w/Teaching Degree.
Separate Preschool Classroom.
Small Class Size. ABC’s, Music,
Arts/Crafts, Group Time, Worksheets,
Peer Interaction & More! Call Angela,
480-899-0553, Alma School & Germann
area near Cornerstone Church.
www.missangelaspreschool.vpweb.com
and read the great reviews!
PET SERVICES
DIRTY DAWG SALON
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.
[email protected] 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 **
DJ’S DISCOUNT SUNSCREENS
Call me for all your screen needs.
The best prices along with professional
installation, honesty, and “old fashioned”
customer service. Sunscreens, sliding
screen patio doors, bug screens or
re-screens. 480-570-4274
HOUSE CLEANING
FINISHING TOUCH
INDEPENDENT OWNER
POOL SERVICES
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
DM POOL SERVICE
AND ESTATE MAINTENANCE.
LESSONS/TUTORING
“MAID FOR YOU”
ALWAYS POOL AND SPA
FREE POOL SCHOOL FREE AT HOME
ESTIMATES MAINTENANCE STARTING
AT $65.00 CALL AND GIVE US A TRY
IT’S FREE 480-225-3228
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
DRYWALL
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: [email protected]
HOME SERVICES
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,
[email protected],
www. BBBDrywall.com
GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS
Family Owned with 33 years EXPERIENCE.
Shower and tub enclosures. Install new
one or repair what you have, insulated
units, window glass, mirrors, patio door
glass, table tops to protect table. QUALITY
SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE
Estimates. WESLEY’S GLASS & MIRROR
Call 480-306-5113, wesleysglass.com.
expanding 18 year Cleaning Service in
Chandler and Gilbert. Two person TEAM...
METICULOUS, w/an EYE 4 DETAIL,
we provide the “FINISHING TOUCH” in
your home CONSISTANTLY with every
cleaning. Call Rita 480-250-9744
Will clean your home - No size limit.
*3 hour service. New Customer Special
$79. Weekly/Bi-Monthly/Special
Occasion/Vacation Rental. 480-201-6471
MARTHA’S HOUSEKEEPING
Immaculate, Dependable Service.
Affordable Rates. All supplies included.
“You’ve tried the rest, now try the BEST!”
Ask for Martha 480-495-5516
or 480-495-5545.
HOUSE CLEANING
The lowest prices in the valley. We provide
all cleaning supplies.10 years experience.
Trustworthy and dependable. We pay
attention to details. Excellent references.
Call Vicky 480-227-1890.
www.SanTanSun.com
HOUSE CLEANING
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
FALL 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 experiene. Impeccable references.
Business owned and operated. Same
Day Services available. Licensed.
Bonded. Insured. Alert Cleaning
Services, Inc. Ecoquality Cleaning Every
Time! www.alertcleaning.com
[email protected]
480-786-3838.
Classifieds
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.
LIGHT FIXTURES. POWER WASHING
driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Accredited Member BBB.
BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
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.
PAINTING SERVICES
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
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 $10 off your first cleaning.
Call today! Amy 602-284-3579.
CARPET CLEANING
MUSTANG CARPET & TILE
Cleaning Carpet, Tile & Grout, and
Upholstery Cleaning. Family owned,
truck-mounted steam cleaning.
We offer 1/2 hour appt time frame,
so no waiting around. We include
Deep Steam Cleaning of Carpeting,
Area Rugs, Tile/Grout & Upholstery for
residential and commercial. Carpet
stretching and hot water pressure
washing also available. Expect quality
service with no hidden fees. Steam
cleaning of baseboards included.
We are locally-owned in Chandler.
Call for an estimate at 480-370-3333.
WINDOW CLEANING
FALL IS WINDOW CLEANING TIME
Dirty Windows, Filthy Screens.
Call FISH WINDOW CLEANING
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Voted #1 Repaint Specialists! Clean,
Friendly Crews. Interior/Exterior. Drywall
Repairs. Textures. Concrete Staining. Pool
Deck Coatings. Garage Floors. Free
Estimates. All Credit Cards Accepted.
ROC 153131. 480-688-4770
Yard Maintenance - Weekly, Biweekly
or Monthly. Competitive prices! Reliable,
Friendly, English Speaking Crews.
Also offering tree trimming, irrigation
and landscaping. 480-897-8807
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- Interior/exterior painting
- drywall patches and texture matched
- faux finishes. Small jobs welcome.
Call for a free estimate.
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PHOENIX METRO
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LANDSCAPING
Your quality repaint specialist. Interior/
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to receive 5% OFF! 480-244-9119
YARD MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPING,
IRRIGATION, TREES Tree Trimming or
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Aluminum ..............................$.50/lb
Aluminum Cans .................... $.55/lb
Appliances...........................$138/NT
Auto Batteries........................$.22/lb
Brass....................................$1.66/lb
Copper .................................$2.32/lb
Electric Motors ......................$.28/lb
Iron & Steel ........................$185/NT
Stainless ................................$.37/lb
Radiators .............................$1.10/lb
Computers & Electronics ...........TBD
(Prices subject to change)
NOW BUYING CARDBOARD! $.04/lb
Bring in this ad for the above prices.
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11520 East Germann • Chandler
RECYCLE
202
Germann Rd.
McQueen Rd.
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AMERICAN METALS COMPANY is committed to protecting our
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metal out of landfills and off of the streets. We are proud to offer
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Arizona Ave.
Keep it out
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We Design It/We Build It. “Making
Outdoor Spaces into Enjoyable Places”
Since 1995. Owner is Landscape
Architect. Specials on Misting Systems,
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Travertine & Xeriscapes. Member A.L.C.A.
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Call 480-893-6161 or 602-300-5219.
MAGIC TOUCH CARPET CLEANING
CLEAN CASA CLEANING
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Where to Eat
Let us bring lunch to your
next meeting or conference.
A unique healthy selection
of high quality food that
your guests will enjoy!
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thru Sept. 23, 2013
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or lesser value FREE with the purchase of any (1) full
price breakfast entree and two beverages.
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value FREE with the purchase of any (1) full price
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party. Excludes tax and gratuity. No substitutions. Not redeemable for
cash. No reproduction allowed.
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discount. Limit one coupon per table and/or per party. Excludes tax
and gratuity. Not redeemable for cash. No reproduction allowed.
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Fresh,Tasty, Healthy Choices for Everyone!
$5 OFF
With your purchase
of $25 or more
May not be combined with any other
offers. Expires 10-21-2013. STSN
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South of Chandler Fashion Center at 3481 W. Frye Road
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$2 DRINK SPECIALS / THURSDAY LADIES NIGHT
Buy one entree
and get the 2nd
50% Off
Sushi & Grill
Of equal or lesser value. Regular menu only.
Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Not valid with other offers or discounts.
Expires 9-30-2013
LUNCH OR
DINNER $2
Monday All
You Can Eat
Sushi $20
$5 Off
Your purchase
of $30
Conveyor Belt Sushi & Noodles
Of equal or lesser value. Regular menu only.
Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Not valid with other offers or discounts.
Expires 9-30-2013
m.
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135 W. Ocotillo Rd. • Chandler • 480-895-ROSE (7673)
480-855-7451 • 58 W. Buffalo St., Chandler • SW Corner Chandler Blvd. & Arizona Ave.
Lunch Daily: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Dinner: Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 - 9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4:30 - 10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 - 8 p.m.
7 for
FRIDAYS
& SATURDAYS
$
LUN 7
SPE CH
CIA
7 for LS
LIVE
MUSIC! 20% off
$7
Entire bill. May not be combined with
other offers, daily specials or happy hour. Expires 9-30-2013
KIDS EAT FREE 7 DAYS-A-WEEK!
*After 4 p.m. with purchase of adult entree and kids drink.
Natalia’s 1912 Restaurant
GRAND RE-OPENING
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Every Wednesday Karaoke
with Oli Mann 7 p.m. - Close
Every Friday & Saturday Night, 7-10 p.m.
NEW Menu Items!
NEW Full Service Bar!
NEW Full-Service Patio!
September 6: Rich Mancini • www.RichMancini.com
September 7: Mary-Jo (Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn Genre)
September 13-14: John Burak, (The Piano Man)
September 20: Lyn Jackson, www.lynjackson.com
September 21: John Burak, (The Piano Man)
480-895-8845
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HOUR
TUES.-FRI. 4-7 P.M.
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APPETIZERS AND
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HIGH-TOP & BAR-TOP ONLY
Visit Website For Our Dinner Menu
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3140 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler • SW Corner Gilbert & Queen Creek Rd. Glenwood Plaza
NEW Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 4-11, Sunday 4-8 p.m., Closed Monday
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Where to Eat
What you love about us!
Quality Food,
Fresh Ingredients
Daily
Chef
Creations
Treat
Yourself
to Chandler’s
Finest
Self-Serve
Yogurt
www.SanTanSun.com
• 8 Rotating Non-Fat Yogurt
Flavors with a Variety of
Fresh Fruit and Candy Toppings
• 12 Rotating Gelato Flavors
and Sorbets
• Fresh Gourmet Pastries
• Coffee and Espresso
Serving Great Italian Food
to Chandler For 19 Years!
480.821.2949
Some
t
satisfy hing to
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tooth!
New Lunch & Happy Hours!
1960 WEST RAY ROAD, SUITE 4 • CHANDLER • WWW.PESTOSPIZZA.COM
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Tuesdays Beginning September 10, 5:30pm
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Beverage Specials
DINE
Food Specials
Different Specials Every
Week.
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19th Hole
3 Years
in a Row!
3751 S Clubhouse Drive
Chandler, AZ 85248
480.917.6660
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NE Corner of Queen Creek & Alma School
Daily: Lunch 11a.m.-2:30p.m. • Dinner 5-10p.m.
Friday and Saturday Open til 10:30 p.m.
480-857-2021
TOTAL PURCHASE
OF $50 OR MORE
SUSHI
ROLLS
SAKE
BOMBS
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Happy Hour excluded.
TOTAL PURCHASE
OF $100 OR MORE
Dine-in only.
Happy Hour excluded.
All Day
2975 S. Alma School Rd.
With this coupon. Not valid with
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NOT VALID ON ROLLS
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APPETIZER
-OR- DESSERT
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AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
ALL 3 KITCHEN CHOICES ARE COMPELLING
POWER RANCH BEAUTY!
IT’S ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!
You’ll love this upgraded Ashton Woods plan in Spectrum
at Val Vista. There is a grand great room. Big open island
kitchen with a bayed breakfast area and granite counters.
Separate formal dining and a split master suite with bayed
windows. It’s fully landscaped surrounding a pool with waterfall. Two way gas fire place. Gilbert at $259,900.
The versatility beckons! Use your imagination in the
open plan. 2,472 SQ. FT. Up to 4 bedrooms with adaptable
spaces. It’s accommodating and all about form and function.
A master suite with a super shower, courtyard entry,
3 car garage and shop area, or relax on the patio. $291,990
in Gilbert.
Call The Pete Dijkstra Team Today! 480-582-9777
PIN# 104
PIN# 2005
Home is loaded with all the right features, extensive tiled
and wood floors. huge island kitchen w/ Granite counter tops
and gorgeous cherry cabinets. Den and upstairs has big loft
and spacious owners suite. You'll spend your days at all of
the amazing amenities this master planned community has
to offer. 5 community pools, tennis courts, basket ball, miles
and miles of biking paths, 2 Club houses, 2 fishing lakes. In
Gilbert at $222,999.
It’s not often a home is so flexible that everyone has their
own space and more for entertaining too. This meticulously
cared for home has great schools, a central location and
features separate L/R and F/R a huge open island kitchen,
plantation shutters a loft, 4 big bdr, exercise room and a
spacious rear yard with a B/I BBQ and a refreshing pool for
everyone. Just $344,888 in Mesa.
PIN# 117
PIN# 194
Go To
AZHomeReport.com
For A
BEAT THE CROWD’S, NOT ON MLS!
You’ll love this one owner 3 bedroom with a large den,
extensive tile floors, fireplace, big island kitchen and a bayed
breakfast area. It was just painted and looks great with it’s
vaulted ceilings and prime location at Dobson and Pecos.
It’s yours in Chandler at $251,888.
PIN# 3002
Free
HOME
EVALUATION
THE BEST KITCHENS & BATHS EVER
TURN KEY READY IN POWER RANCH!
This energetic space is filled with rooms for everyone’s
pursuits. Get lost in 4,290 SQ. FT. with three kitchen
choices and up to seven bedrooms. There’s four garages,
an office and flex room. Courtyard, loft and a second
master bedroom. Be the first on your block to call this
home. $399,900. 4,290 SQ. FT. in Gilbert.
Wow! Check out this 3 Bdr, 2.5 Bath, Trend Home
located in the heart of Power Ranch. This home features
raised panel, Staggered Maple Cabinets, Granite Counters,
New Paint and a Great Open Floor Plan. In Great Condition…
You won’t be disappointed. In Gilbert at $193,900.
PIN# 2003
PIN# 141
GO AHEAD AND GET ENTICED!
IT’S UNBELIEVABLE INSIDE!
INDULGE YOURSELF, IT’S INSPIRING!
DISCOVER SOMETHING TOTALLY NEW!
Why? Functional yet luxurious, 3 kitchen choices allow
your personalization with expanded laundry options. Home
offices are appealing and progressive. At 2,922 SQ. FT. you
can opt for up to 7 bedrooms, and have a big loft. Desirable
shop space all ideal to call a real home. $312,990 in Gilbert.
If the beauty of nature makes you feel at home then
enter the perfect harmony of indoor and outdoor living today.
Front court yards, expansive patio, and a stunning choice of
3 kitchens to choose from. Nooks, flex room, expanded split
master and a kitchen centric lifestyle awaits. $343,990!
3,097 SQ. FT. in Gilbert.
Space, storage and quiet spaces define this appealing
2,543 SQ. FT. split floor plan. That can be built as a 5 bedroom. 3 kitchens to choose from, and front courtyard that
bring the outdoors in for a peaceful sanctuary. The perfect
combination of luxury and a soothing retreat in Gilbert
at $304,990.
This impressive 2,699 SQ. FT. home offers flexibility of
up to 5 bedrooms, 3 kitchen choices, downstairs guest suite
and includes a garage shop space, upstairs laundry, studio
and special spaces for everyone. The outdoor living and
impressive patio make the most of your Arizona lifestyle.
$311,990 in Gilbert.
PIN# 2002
PIN# 2006
PIN# 2008
PIN# 2007
have you had
a short sale?
IT’S JUST BURSTING WITH UPGRADES!
IT’S THE NEW MODERN URBAN
This 3,289 SQ. FT. Shea features 4 big bedrooms,
den, extensive tile floors, plantation shutters, inlaid floors,
5 ceiling fans, 10 ft. ceilings, chef kitchen, GE monogram
appliances, and built-in refrigerator. Engineered stone
counters and backsplashes, alarm, RO, water softener,
mature landscaping with built-in BBQ. All of this sides to
a greenbelt at $449,888 in Chandler.
Ever see a home like this? An impressive master suite,
courtyard entry, split 3 car garage, up to 5 roomy bedrooms,
game room, upstairs laundry makes this 3,351 SQ. FT. home
most innovative. Choose from 3 kitchen options. It’s so
fabulous you’ll want to move right in. $339,900 in Gilbert.
PIN# 3003
PIN# 2004
DON’T JUST BUY,
FLOURISH IN A NEW LIFESTYLE!
Bring everyone and everything to this impressive, grand
home. Usher family and friends thru an expansive and comfortable dwelling loaded with luxurious spaces. Great rooms,
flex room & optional 5th bedrooms. Incredible master, split
garages with a shop and outdoor centric lifestyle. $337,990!
2843 SQ. FT. in Gilbert!
480-582-9777
PIN# 2001
For immediate assistance on any listed property,
480-582-9777
Toll-Free 877-630-7581
NEW LOAN
PROGRAMS ARE
AVAILABLE TODAY!
CALL US TO SEE
IF YOU QUALIFY.
Pete Dijkstra
Infinity
For Real Estate and
Community Information, visit
www.AnyAzHome.com
*Subject to qualifying terms conditions and availability of loan program. *All new homes are subject to price adjustments and incentive reductions until time of accepted contract. Homes pictured may be the actual model homes offered by the builder and are for illustration purposes only.

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