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Celebrate Chandler’s history
during the Ostrich Festival
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Families can partake in fun and healthy
activities while celebrating Chandler’s
history during the 26th Ostrich Festival
from Friday, March 7, through Sunday,
March 9, at Tumbleweed Park.
Chandler was the home to the largest
ostrich farms in the country in the early
OFFICIAL KICKOFF: The 26th annual Ostrich
Festival will kick off with the Mayor’s 5K
Fun Run and parade on March 1, but the
fun continues Friday, March 7, through
Sunday, March 9, for three days of activities.
Submitted photo
1900s. Twenty-six years ago, the Ostrich
Festival was created to pay homage to that.
“We created the Ostrich Festival as a
way to celebrate our heritage,” says Terri
Kimble, Chandler Chamber of Commerce
president and CEO. “It’s a great event to
bring families and traditions together.”
Terry Locke, chairman of the Mayor’s 5K
Fun Run that officially kicks off festivities
on Saturday, March 1, calls the festival a
signature event for the community. He says
nothing else attracts as many people.
“There is something for everyone,”
Locke says. “People are amazed when they
see all the things to do. There are so many
different stages and entertainment and
rides for the kids. It’s a lot to take in, in one
day.”
The fun run begins March 1 with
registration at 6:30 a.m. followed by
the main event at 7:50 a.m. Locke says
participants can run or walk down Arizona
Avenue to help raise money for the
Chandler Education Foundation.
“It’s a nice event and it leads into the (10
a.m.) parade,” Locke says. “The two events
complement each other very well.”
Kimble says the parade is a nice way
to feature local people and organizations.
SEE OSTRICH FESTIVAL PAGE 4
Lions Club commemorates 75
years of community involvement
BY TRACY HOUSE
Best known for its commitment
to providing school-age children with
eye glasses, the Chandler Lions Club is
celebrating 75 years of service to the
community on Saturday, March 8.
In 1927 the Lions Club International was
challenged by Helen Keller to become the
“Knights of the Blind,” according to Ron
Wick, secretary for the Chandler Lions
Club. “Since that time vision has been
our primary goal—one of our primary
objectives. Obviously we do a lot of other
things, but that’s always been top of the
board.”
PRIDE OF LIONS: Members of the 2014 Lions
Club Membership Conference gather. The
club has been active in the community for 75
years and has 49 active members. Submitted
photo
Wick says the Chandler Lions Club
provides free eye examinations and glasses
to school children living in Chandler. To
date, the club has been able to provide 134
school children with glasses by working
with the school nurses to screen students
who may be in need. “We’ll continue
to screen until June,” Wick says. “We’ve
noticed a dramatic rise…last year we only
had 107 (students), which is a big number.”
Each year the club collects about 2,700
pairs of used glasses, Wick says. “Those
are processed and sent to Third World
countries on missions.” All Chandler-area
students receive brand new glasses, Wick
clarifies.
About 60 years ago, Wick explains,
Chandler Lions Club began the Chandler
Youth Baseball organization. “We’ve
worked and supported that ever since.”
The Lions came together with other local
groups to build the first playing field where
the Downtown Chandler Library stands.
In 1956 the club was an integral partner
in having the first medical facility built in
Chandler. Today, that facility is Chandler
Regional Hospital. Other ventures that
include the Lions are the Mistletoe Magic
holiday dinner-dance and free Santa
SEE LIONS CLUB PAGE 6
Payne program promotes
healthy lifestyle
Backpack Food
Program serves up
weekend nutrition
Merrill wins trip to Pro Bowl
BY TRACY HOUSE
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
For 80 years, Chandler Service Club has been
devoted to the community with different service
projects that assist a variety of people. One of
its newest projects, Weekenders Backpack Food
Program, is designed to combat child hunger
during a time when kids are often most in need of
nutrition.
Chandler Service Club started the Weekenders
Backpack Food Program last summer at select city
elementary schools. Fundraiser Chairwoman Peggy
Vincent says she was hearing that children were
showing up to school on Mondays hungry after not
having eaten or having eaten very little during the
weekend. She immediately knew that the Chandler
Service Club could help. She teamed up with
Philanthropy Chairwoman Pam Thelander to put the
program in motion.
“Chandler Service Club has made it
HELPING OUT: Chandler Service Club Fundraiser
Chairwoman Peggy Vincent unloads supplies for the
Weekenders Backpack Food Program. Submitted photo
our mission to feed Chandler,” states Bridget
Hanger, a club volunteer. “The intent is to keep our
fundraising stable enough and to increase it, so that
we can feed additional children.”
When Stephanie Merrill, media specialist at Payne Junior
High School, became involved with Fuel Up to Play 60, it was to
help promote a healthy living lifestyle to the students on her
campus. Her efforts helped her win a trip to the 2014 Pro Bowl
in Hawaii.
Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages good nutrition and activity
in students in school. The program was founded by the
National Dairy Council and the National Football League, in
collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to
encourage students to eat healthy and get active 60 minutes a
day.
Merrill was responsible for monitoring the program at PJHS
and completing the website so the school could be recognized.
She credits the physical education teachers, specifically
Dianne Penner, who she says was a big supporter and heads the
wellness committee on campus.
“Every Wednesday they offer wellness Wednesdays and they
offer activities during lunch and incentives.” Merrill explains.
SEE FOOD PROGRAM PAGE 8
F E AT U R E STO R I E S
Feb. 13 Chandler City Council meeting recap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . Page 9
Associated Dental Care Providers offer quality care. . . . . . . . BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17
Students explore U.S. through books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YOUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 27
Chandler couple followed their dreams to GCU. . . . . . . . . . . NEIGHBORS . . . . . . . . . . Page 49
McCain content with family life, variety of projects . . . . . . . ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 60
SanTan Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center Section
SEE FUEL UP PAGE 5
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Community . . . . . . 1-16
Business . . . . . . . .17-26
Youth. . . . . . . . . . 27-38
Opinion. . . . . . . . 39-40
Neighbors. . . . . . 49-59
Arts . . . . . . . . . . . 60-73
Spirituality . . . . . 74-77
Directory . . . . . . 78-79
Classifieds. . . . . . 80-81
Where to eat . . . 82-86
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OSTRICH FESTIVAL FROM PAGE 1
It builds momentum and community
involvement for the Ostrich Festival a
week later, Locke adds. Originally, the
festival was held in downtown Chandler
but it moved to Tumbleweed Park when it
outgrew the space.
“That is a testament to what a local
favorite it is,” she says.
One of the yearly traditions of the
Ostrich Festival is the Great American
Ostrich Races. Attendees can ride the
ostrich bareback or participate in the
chariot races.
“They are fun,” she says. “Ostriches are
very fast.”
Ostriches can run up to 45 miles per
hour for about 30 minutes.
The festival will also feature Rhinestone
Roper, a horse show that has been
entertaining Chandler residents for 15
years. The show thrills its audience with
trick roping, knife throwing, bullwhip
cracking, gun spinning, fast draw shooting
and stunts by veteran trick horses Lucky
Joe and Handsome Jack.
The Fearless Flores Thrill Show, which
features nine generations of Fearless Flores
Family circus performers, will showcase the
Globe of Death—a 14-foot steel cage for
motorcycle tricks.
“They drive a motorcycle in a sphere
and they have someone standing in the
middle,” Kimble says.
The Birdman will bring eagles,
macaws, hornbills, cassowary, cockatoos,
cranes, emu, parrots and a 10-foot
wingspan condor all in a free-flying avian
extravaganza.
Kimble says the BMX stunt bikes are a
RUN: The Great American Ostrich Races, which will be held Friday, March 7, through Sunday,
March 9, at Tumbleweed Park is a favorite of the Ostrich Festival. Submitted photo
crowd favorite. It features athletes who
have participated in the X Games.
New this year, is a 6.5-foot diameter
water ball, which gives individuals an
opportunity to go inside an air sealed
hamster ball and walk on water.
The Axe Women Loggers of Maine,
Family Magic Show, the Freak Show Deluxe,
a live stingray exhibit, Survivor Family
Game Show, petting zoo, pony and camel
rides, bungee trampoline and pig races are
other activities at the Ostrich Festival.
“There is really something for
everybody,” Kimble says.
Peyton List, who portrays Emma Rose
on the Disney Channel show “Jessie,” will
be signing autographs and taking pictures
during the festival.
Musical entertainment will also be a
part of the Ostrich Festival all weekend.
Edwin McCain will play at 6 p.m. Friday,
March 7; A Flock of Seagulls at 8 p.m.
Friday, March 7; Three Dog Night at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 8; and Rancho Viejo at 8
p.m. Sunday, March 9, on the main stage.
The Twisted Blues, Run 2 Cover and TK
and the Irresistibles will play on the Ostrich
Coop Stage throughout the weekend as
well.
“A community stage has been a great
tradition,” Kimble says. “It’s a way to
celebrate the community, talents and
treasures we have here.”
For foodies, there will be gourmet food
trucks and stations featuring dishes such as
ostrich burgers, hot dogs, hamburgers and
chicken.
Tickets are $7 for seniors and children
and $10 for adults.
For more information, visit www.
ostrichfestival.com.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and
Business section editor for the SanTan Sun
News. She can be reached at meghan@
santansun.com.
More Ostrich Festival coverage
Edwin McCain performs on Friday,
March 7. See page 60.
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FUEL UP FROM PAGE 1
The activities also take place on Fridays.
“Patti Narducci works in the district
office in nutrition and she arranged for
us to have different tastings,” Merrill
says. “Like one day we had a berry tasting
and everybody at lunch got to taste a
different berry. We had an apple tasting...
She also wrote the grant for Fuel Up
to 60 for our school which allowed
us to buy ping pong tables and other
sport equipment to use for wellness
Wednesdays.”
Students could earn prizes by
participating in wellness Wednesday.
Merrill says it took place schoolwide
during lunch time. PJHS has more
than 1,400 students who were able to
participate in the weekly program during
one of three lunch periods.
“I think we were pleased to offer
something to kids who weren’t on a team.
Something fun they could do without
being on a regulated team. You could just
go out there and have fun.”
Merrill’s involvement as the program
adviser made her eligible for the chance
to win an all-expenses-paid three-day
trip to the 2014 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. She
was one of two advisers randomly chosen
nationally to attend the Pro Bowl. The
other person was from Kentucky.
While in Hawaii, Merrill says she and
her husband, Sam, met the mascot and a
cheerleader from each team, as well as
Miss Hawaii. “We got to go to a special
party on Saturday night and they had a
band. There was a block party outside the
hotel that the whole city came too. They
had food and NFL paraphernalia, and
2 Male and
4 Female
Providers
to Choose
From
WINNER: Stephanie Merrill, Payne Junior High
School’s media specialist, won a trip to the
2014 Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Submitted photo
FUEL UP TO PLAY 60: The program encourages kids to get active for 60 minutes a day and eat a
healthy, well-balanced diet. STSN photo by Tracy House
bands going on. The next day we took a
bus to a tailgate party where everything
was provided.”
From the tailgate party, Merrill was off
to the Pro Bowl. “We had real good seats.
I think we were in row 20,” she says. “It
rained the whole day.” While she did get
soaked watching the game, Merrill says
she and Sam enjoyed the hospitality and
experience.
The commitment to promote a
healthy lifestyle is ongoing at the school.
PJHS is continuing to focus on wellness
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and healthy living Merrill explains. “Our
school specifically, we have P.E. interns
here from ASU doing a big promotion
through the end of the school year.”
The interns are taking photos of the
students to display in the library and as
each student gets a ‘passport’ stamped
showing physical activity they become
eligible to earn prizes including a Fit Bit
and iTunes cards.
The wellness Wednesdays will also
continue through the end of the school
year. In addition, Merrill says as a staff
they try to be healthy offering BMI
testing in November and as an incentive
for maintaining or improving their BMI
by April 1, prizes will be awarded. Merrill
mentions Fuel Up to 60 will continue
next year at PJHS.
Merrill says she and Sam live a
very healthy lifestyle, exercising and
carefully watching their diet. The two
workout every morning on the treadmill
or stationary bicycle and Merrill has
returned to rowing, something she is very
proud of.
“It’s important to us and it’s important
to share that with other people.”
Merrill is the self-proclaimed
“Resourceress” at Payne Junior High
School, 7655 S. Higley Rd., Queen Creek.
To learn more about Fuel Up to Play 60
program go to www.fueluptoplay60.com.
Tracy House is the news editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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LIONS CLUB
Community
Investigation continues into
Walmart shooting
FROM PAGE 1
pictures for disabled teens and adults, Special
Olympics activities, the annual MS Walks
and the Relay for Life, Chandler National
Little League, San Tan Soccer, Scouting, and
establishing the Hamilton High School LEO
(Leadership, Experience and Opportunity) Club.
The club also partners with the City of
Chandler organizing and putting on the annual
Tree Lighting, Fourth of July and Rhythm
Festivals. Yearly, the club’s Santa House
provides more than 2,700 free pictures for
children in downtown Chandler. “We work with
the city...work hand in hand,” Wick says. “We’ve
been doing that for years. Our Santa is kind of
the official Santa of Chandler.”
Other civic activities include assisting
the Clothes Cabin, the Shelter for Battered
Women, the Chandler Railroad Museum and
the homeless.
Wick has been part of the Lions Club for 37
years, 16 of which have been in Chandler. His
wife is also a member. “Women were originally
not allowed in Lions,” Wick explains. “In fact
they had women’s auxiliary until 1986, when
they revised the international constitution to
let women become Lions.”
The Chandler club boasts 49 active
members—the oldest is 91-years old. “He’s still
very active,” Wick says. “We have a LEO club
we’ve sponsored at Hamilton High School for
years...12 of them have become members of
the club. We now have 12 Lions that are 20 and
younger. Which we think is superb.”
There are 91 students who are involved
in the LEO club at Hamilton. “They’re very
active,” he says. “They do projects to assist
children, they put on a carnival with the school
district for grade-school kids, they help needy
families at Christmas...and they do a huge
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MISTLETOE MAGIC: The Chandler Lions Club is
an integral part of the Christmas events around
Chandler and help out with the downtown Santa
House and visit care facilities with Christmas
cheer. Submitted photo
paper recycling program. They recycle all the
used paper out of Hamilton High School.” He
continues that several of the LEO members
help with the main Lions activities.
The Chandler club, which was chartered on
Feb. 22, 1939, is hosting a private celebration
March 8 to commemorate the 75th anniversary.
Lions Club International President Joe Preston
from Arizona will be in attendance as well as
other invited guests.
The community is invited to thank the club
for its service by sending a thank you note to
The Chandler Lions Club, P.O. Box 361, Chandler,
AZ 85244. For those interested in joining The
Chandler Lions Club call Ron Wick at (480)
895-3569. Check out The Chandler Lions
Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
ChandlerLionsClub.
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@
santansun.com.
An investigation continues into the
shooting death of a 36-year-old man
inside the Walmart store at 800 W.
Warner Rd.
Kriston Charles Belinte Chee was
fatally wounded around 4 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 16, during a fight at the service
counter with Cyle Wayne Quadlin,
25, according to Chandler Police
Department Sgt. Joe Favazzo.
Quadlin told police that he was
losing the fight and indicated he “was
in fear for his life,” so he pulled his gun
and shot Belinte Chee. Belinte Chee was
taken to an area hospital where he was
pronounced dead.
Favazzo says it appears that the two
men did not know each other.
Upon completion of the
investigation, Chandler police detectives
will submit the case for review to the
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
Mayor declares ‘General
Aviation Appreciation Month’
The Alliance for Aviation Across
America commended Chandler
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny for proclaiming
February “General Aviation
Appreciation Month.”
Founded in 2007, the Alliance for
Aviation Across America is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan coalition of more than
6,300 individuals. The coalition
represents various fixed-base operators
(FBOs), small airports, elected officials,
charitable organizations, and leading
business and aviation groups that
support the interest of the general
aviation community across various
public policy issues.
In Arizona, general aviation
supports 6,890 jobs and contributes
$609 million annually to the state’s
economy. Chandler Municipal Airport
is one of the nation’s top 50 busiest
general aviation airports and has an
economic impact of more than $14
million.
“Mayor Tibshraeny’s proclamation
highlights the value of general aviation
in both Chandler and the state of
Arizona,” says Selena Shilad, executive
director of the Alliance for Aviation
Across America. “Chandler Municipal
Airport is a key part of our nation’s
general aviation industry and provides
a huge economic benefit to the
surrounding area. We thank Mayor
Tibshraeny for his help in educating
the public about general aviation.”
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FOOD PROGRAM FROM PAGE 1
Food for thought
“What’s cool about it is that Chandler
Service Club started 80 years ago with
five or six women going into the schools
and serving hot lunches and we’re
continuing on in that spirit,” Thelander
says.
“We learned from teachers that
there are kids coming to school that
have not been eating on the weekends,
because of homework, neglect or
because there’s just not enough. These
teachers are forking the bucks out
of their own pocket and buying food
because some kids’ brains are not ready
to start learning until Wednesday. Often
they are on free and reduced lunches
and breakfasts, but over the weekend
they’re not getting anything. That’s when
we said, ‘We’ve got to take care of our
Chandler kids.’ This is a new thing we
want to do and Chandler Service Club is
all about service.”
Every Thursday, a group fills about
124 bags for four Chandler elementary
schools—Andersen, Frye, Bologna and
Conley. All of the food packed into the
bags is kid friendly and governmentregulated food, Thelander relays.
“It’s applesauce, granola bars, canned
veggies, fruit in containers, pudding,
beans,” Thelander says. “There is always a
packet of tortillas, and every other week
they get a loaf of bread from Sprouts.
We use Arizona Brain Food as our
warehouse to bag our bags and deliver
to the schools.”
The program is not one where kids
sign up. Instead, they are referred.
“This is a program where we work
closely with the principals, teachers and
health assistants and we find our kids
that way. We want the kids that we know
are not eating,” Thelander states.
Bags are delivered to the schools
on Thursdays and kids receive them
on Fridays. The food bags are placed
discreetly in the child’s backpack by a
health assistant or teacher.
“If there’s a family and there are five
kids in elementary school, we’re giving a
bag to each one of those kids. They get
to go home with their own food for the
weekend.
“The bag goes home with that child
with a note explaining to the parent
what it is, how often it will come and
it’s also in Spanish. They don’t sign up
again… but they have the option to opt
out,” notes Thelander.
Families have been very appreciative
and one child even penned a thank-you
note in crayon to the volunteers who
help stuff the food bags.
Rallying together
As a newer member, Hanger has
embraced the chance to take part in the
food-packing program.
“We work in conjunction with
Arizona Brain Food to actually pack
our food because they have the buying
power for us to get the food at the
proper price,” Hanger explains.
“The food is bought typically on a
wholesale level either through Bashas’
or different organizations donate the
food. It’s just like an assembly line. There
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Thursdays.”
Special attention is paid to protein,
and fresh fruit is often included, too.
Arizona Brain Food has various groups
and nonprofits that come to its location
to pack food for school districts in other
cities, too. Chandler Service Club hopes
to add more schools to the Weekenders
Backpack Food Program in the near
future.
Flower Girl Ball and fundraiser
In 1952, the organization introduced
the Flower Girl Program. High schoolage daughters of Chandler Service Club
members were invited to attend the
club’s charity ball and sell corsages and
boutonnieres to arriving guests. Later in
the evening the girls were introduced
as they had their first dance with their
fathers. In 1988 the club expanded
the Flower Girl Program to include
young women, upon recommendation
from a club member, who are seniors
in high school and who have a heart
for community service. Girls are
recommended in the spring of their
junior year and spend the next several
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their fathers at the annual charity ball.
The Flower Girl Program’s goal is
to foster a lifelong commitment to
community service.
The charity ball is March 8 and,
starting this year, the annual event is
turning into a fundraiser to help fund
the Weekenders Backpack Food Program
and another endeavor, Galloping Soles.
This program gives a free pair of shoes
to children in the Chandler Unified
School District who don’t have a pair of
shoes so that they can attend school.
During the ball, there will be a live
band, a candy bar, cigar rolling and
bourbon tasting among many other fun
things.
“It’s not strictly just going to be the
presentation of flower girls. That’s part
of it, but we’re making it more of a
fundraiser,” Thelander says.
Another component of the Chandler
Service Club is The Helen Pernell and
Jewell Lewis Community Scholarships
that provide funds to Chandler residents
who demonstrate strong character,
potential and financial need.
Girls who are seniors in high school
anywhere in the Valley are invited
to apply with Chandler Service
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Feb. 13 Chandler City Council meeting recap
The Chandler City Council met at 7
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, and took action
on 40 agenda items, including:
• Introduced an ordinance rezoning
a 15.6-acre parcel in the Layton
Lakes subdivision from commercial
to single family residential, along
with approval of a preliminary
development plan and preliminary
plat.
• Approved a preliminary plat for
the Kyrene 202 Business Park to be
located at the southwest corner of
Kyrene Road and Gila Springs Place.
The plat creates the lots and tracts,
establishes the necessary easement,
and dedicates the required rights
of way.
• Approved a final plat for Santa
Maria Village, a 79-lot single family
residential subdivision to be located
at the northeast comer of Chandler
Boulevard and McQueen Road.
• Adopted the System Development
Fee Land Use Assumptions and
Infrastructure Improvements Plan
in order to continue to collect
system development fees after
Aug. 1, 2014. The plan, among other
things, excludes nonresidential
development from paying park
development fees and library
development fees.
• Adopted a Notice of Intention to
modify certain system development
fees and set a public hearing
date at 7 p.m. Monday, March
24, in the Chandler City Council
Chambers. Some fees are proposed
to decrease, some are proposed
to increase, and one (Water
Resources) would be eliminated
and merged with the Water System
Development Fee.
• Approved an agreement with
Winter and Co. for $65,280 to
review current city policies,
ordinances and codes related to
the reuse of existing buildings
that may not meet current code
requirements. The review will occur
in the area bounded by Ray Road on
the north, McQueen Road on the
east, Pecos Road on the south, and
Alma School Road on the west.
• Amended an agreement with
Continental Flooring Company in
an amount not to exceed $100,000
for the repair and replacement of
carpet and vinyl flooring in the
Chandler Fire Training Facility,
Chandler Heights Police Substation
Community Room and the records
area in the Police Administration
Building.
• Approved a $69,739 agreement with
Gavan and Barker, Inc., to design
improvements to Folley Park to
include parking lot and basketball
court renovations, replacement
of six existing ramadas plus new
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softball areas, new shade canopies
at the softball bleachers, hardscape
and landscape improvements at
the park’s north pedestrian entry,
restroom area and softball area.
• Awarded a $718,222 construction
contract to Roadway Electric LLC,
for the installation of a fiber-optic
communications cable along Ray
Road from 54th Street to Dobson
Road, Dobson Road from Ray Road
to Elliot Road, and Elliot Road from
Dobson Road to Arizona Avenue.
This fiber will provide more reliable
and higher speed video and data
transmission capabilities to the
city’s Traffic Management Center
and Sunset Library.
• Approved a License Agreement
with the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce for use of the city’s
Tumbleweed Park for the Ostrich
Festival. The agreement covers the
festivals to be held the next two
years; March 7 through March 9,
2014, and March 13 through March
15, 2015.
• Approved a City of Chandler
Special Event Liquor License and
recommended that the State
Department of Liquor Licenses and
Control likewise approve a Special
Event Liquor License for the Great
American BBQ and Beer Fest to
be held 12 p.m to 12 a.m. Saturday,
March 22, in downtown Chandler.
At the conclusion of the meeting,
Tibshraeny and members of the council
congratulated Councilman Jack Sellers
on his recent appointment to the State
Transportation Board. Condolences also
were expressed to Councilman Kevin
Hartke and his family who experienced a
recent death in the family.
The mayor thanked those who
attended his Feb. 6 State of the City
Address or watched it on Chandler
Channel 11. Those who missed it can
view it online at www.chandleraz.
gov/video. He also invited residents
to participate in his upcoming Budget
Connect event, a social media and
online forum to discuss Chandler’s
budget and Capital Improvement
Program being held at 6 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 27, in the chambers.
Councilwoman Trinity Donovan
congratulated Neighborhood Resources
staff and Councilman Kevin Hartke on
a successful Volunteer Recognition
Breakfast held at the Chandler Center
for the Arts on Feb. 12.
Council meetings are aired live, as
well as replayed, on Chandler Channel
11 and streamed on the Web at www.
chandleraz.gov/video.
During a study session on Monday,
Feb. 10, Mayor Tibshraeny and the
council recognized the winning
participants in the Creative Expression
SEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING PAGE 10
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March 1 – 14, 2014
CITY COUNCIL MEETING FROM PAGE 9
Competition held each year during
Chandler’s Celebration of Unity. Also
recognized were staff from the city’s
budget office which recently received
the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award by the Government Finance
Officers Association for the 26th
consecutive year.
In addition, the mayor read a
proclamation proclaiming Feb. 10 as
New Vistas Center For Education Day
in Chandler. The private school serves
students in preschool through high
school and is celebrating its 34th year
of operation in Chandler.
Note: These are not official meeting
minutes of the city council but rather
a brief recap of the council’s actions
provided as a courtesy of the Chandler
Communications and Public Affairs
Department.
The City Clerk’s office posts official
meeting results the morning following
council meetings. For a complete list
of actions taken, visit www.chandleraz.
gov/agendas. Throughout the agenda,
items are posted in red to signify any
changes made at the meeting, and who
voted no, or abstained.
For past city council meeting
minutes visit www.chandleraz.gov, or
contact the City Clerk’s office at (480)
782-2180. For any other information,
contact the Communications and
Public Affairs Department at (480) 7822000.
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Chandler Police and Fire departments to host free
public safety open house on March 1
The Chandler Fire and Police
departments are hosting a free public
safety open house at their headquarters
on Saturday, March 1. The Fire Department
open house is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 151
E. Boston St., and the Police Department
event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next
door at 250 E. Chicago St. In addition to
facility tours, a variety of fire apparatus
and police vehicles will be on display at
both headquarters, along with a vintage car
show at the police department.
Fire personnel will demonstrate vehicle
extraction techniques and rappelling
performed by the Technical Rescue Unit,
and Hands-Only CPRTM classes will be
offered every half hour. Activities for
children at the fire open house include
free balloons, coloring books, fire hats
and appearances by department mascot, I
STALO.
Police demonstrations will include the
K-9 and Tactical Robot Units, a prescription
drug take-back campaign and a document
shred-a-thon. At the police open house,
children will be able to have their faces
painted and play in a bounce house.
Free parking is available within walking
distance, including the City Hall garage at
240 S. Washington St. Note that the annual
Ostrich Festival Parade will be taking place
the same morning, nearby along Arizona
Avenue.
For more information about the open
house at the Fire Department, call (480)
782-2120 or go online to www.chandleraz.
gov/fire. Details on the Police Department
open house are at www.chandlerpd.com.
FUN IN THE SUN: Chandler Fire Fighters
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Gardening classes: Learn backyard composting
The City of Chandler Solid Waste
Services Division is hosting two free
Saturday workshops in March on the
tools and techniques for successful
backyard composting.
The first workshop will be 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Chandler
City Hall East Lobby Entrance, 175 S.
Arizona Ave. The second workshop will
be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, at Chandler’s Sunset
Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd.
Join others with similar interests
and learn what composting is, how it
works and how to get started. Classes
are perfect for both beginners and
seasoned gardeners offering a variety of
composting methods and home uses for
home-grown compost.
Both workshops are free, but
registration is required. To register call
(480) 782-3510. Enrollment priority will be
given to Chandler residents receiving City
of Chandler refuse service.
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Community
Level 2 sex offender notification
The Chandler Police Department
is releasing the following information
pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the
Community Notification on Sex
Offenders Law. Notification must be
made when certain sex offenders are
released from the Arizona State Prison,
accepted under an interstate compact
agreement or released from a country
jail back into the community.
On Nov. 2, 1999, Thomas J. Smith
was convicted for third degree sexual
assault in Carbon County Superior
Court, Wyo. He was 19 years old and
the victim was a 13-year-old female
acquaintance. He was sentenced to
three years of probation.
On Sept. 16, 2010, Smith was
convicted of failure to register as a sex
offender in Maricopa County. He was
sentenced to 10 years of probation.
Smith is 34 years old, 210 pounds
with brown hair and blue eyes. It is
the responsibility of the chief law
enforcement officer having jurisdiction
where the offender intends to reside
to inform the community. The person
who appears in this notification has
been convicted of a sex offense which
allows the Chandler Police Department
to make community notification. Smith
has advised the Chandler Police that
he will be living at 480 E. Bart Dr.,
Chandler, AZ 85225.
This person is not wanted by the
Chandler Police or any
other law enforcement
agency at this time.
This notification
is not intended to
increase public fear;
rather it is to inform
the community of a
sex offender living
Thomas
in the city and to
J. Smith.
comply with ARS
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Notification on Sex
Offenders Law in
making our community an informed
and safer community. Citizen(s)
use of this information to threaten,
intimidate, harass or cause any harm
to this person will not be tolerated
and are subject to charges being filed
against anyone violating the law.
If you have questions regarding
current criminal activity on this or any
other offense, call (480) 782-4130 or in
an emergency dial 911.
March 1 – 14, 2014
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Gov. Jan Brewer appoints Jack Sellers
to State Transportation Board
Gov. Jan Brewer has announced the
appointment and successful confirmation
of Jack Sellers as the newest member of
the Arizona State Transportation Board.
Sellers will represent the Maricopa County
region in the planning and development
of Arizona’s transportation network. His
appointment was confirmed Tuesday, Feb.
11, by the Arizona State Senate.
“Mr. Sellers possesses a keen familiarity
with the infrastructure challenges and
opportunities facing our state,” Brewer
says. “With an understanding and respect
for transportation’s crucial role in trade,
job growth and global competitiveness,
he is a welcome addition to the Board of
Transportation.”
Sellers lives in Chandler and has been a
member of the Chandler City Council since
2009. He is the former facilities manager
for the General Motors Desert Proving
Ground in Mesa. Sellers has long been
involved in his community, particularly in
economic development and transportation
issues. He represents Chandler on the
Maricopa Association of Governments
Economic Development Committee; is the
vice chairman of the MAG Transportation
Policy Committee; and is a member
of the Arizona-Mexico Commission’s
Transportation Committee. He previously
chaired the Chandler Transportation
Commission and Chandler Transportation
Bond Committee,
and has served on
the Airport Noise
Compatibility
Study Advisory
Committee.
Additionally,
Sellers has been
active with the
Greater Phoenix
Economic Council,
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and executive
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member. He also serves on the East Valley
Partnership’s Economic Development and
Government Relations Committees and
chairs the Transportation Committee and
previously served as a board member and
chair of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce,
where he was named Business Leader of
the Year in 2004. He has a bachelor’s degree
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Dorothy Hovard
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Elizabeth Challoner
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Heather Robinson
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March Community Calendar
Morning Lap Swimming
WHEN: 5 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Monday
through Thursday
WHERE: Hamilton Aquatic Center,
3838 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler
COST: $2
INFO: (480) 782-2631 or www.
chandleraz.gov/aquatics
Punch passes are offered to save
swimmers 5 to 30 percent each
visit, as well as an annual pass
for only $200, which is valid at
Hamilton and Mesquite aquatic
centers.
Night Lap Swimming
WHEN: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday
through Thursday
WHERE: Mesquite Groves Aquatic
Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr.,
Chandler
COST: $2
INFO: (480) 782-2631 or www.
chandleraz.gov/aquatics
Punch passes are offered to save
swimmers 5 to 30 percent each
visit, as well as an annual pass
for only $200, which is valid at
Hamilton and Mesquite aquatic
centers.
“The Cat in the Hat”
WHEN: Various times through
Sun., March 16
WHERE: Tempe Center for the
Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.,
Tempe
COST: Tickets start at $12
INFO: (480) 350-2822 or www.
childsplayaz.org
Everyone knows the tall red-andwhite hat and mischievous antics
of the Cat in the Hat—especially
Sally and her brother. Suddenly a
rainy afternoon is transformed by
the Cat and his antics.
The Chandler Portraits: The Fine
Art of Tad Smith
WHEN: Various times through Sat.,
March 8
WHERE: The Vision Gallery, 10 E.
Chicago St., Chandler
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 782-2695 or www.
visiongallery.org
Several prominent Chandler
citizens were nominated to
be represented in Tad Smith’s
signature stylized portraits, to
honor their hard work and setting
an example in Chandler. Smith has
developed his own graphic style
in addition to his fine art, and has
used it in creating this exhibition
featuring likenesses of some of
Chandler’s most respected citizens.
“Automotive Artifacts: The Fine
Art Photography of Brenda
Priddy”
WHEN: Through Sat., March
8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday
through Friday and from 12 p.m.-5
p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Chandler Center for the
Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 782-2695 or www.
chandlercenter.org
The display will feature fine-art
photos of iconic automotive
details. Many viewers might know
Brenda Priddy’s photographs of
test cars, taken as the cars are
moved from the proving grounds
in the desert. She’s often aimed
her lens at auto details, such as
nameplates, hood ornaments,
architectural lines of car designs
and more. Those details became
the focus for this art exhibition.
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Mommy and Me, Lucky Charm
WHEN: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Sat.,
March 1
WHERE: As You Wish Pottery, 2970
E. Germann Rd., Chandler
COST: $25
INFO: www.asyouwishpottery.com
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WHEN: 5 p.m. Sun., March 2
WHERE: UltraStar Multi-tainment
Center, 16000 Maricopa Rd.,
Maricopa
COST: $14.95
INFO: (520) 568-3456
Admission into the event includes
a red carpet walk, a seat in the
theater, a glass of champagne, an
appetizer buffet and the fabulous
party.
Center, 1400 W. Summit Pl.,
Chandler
WHEN: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday
through Friday March 17 through
March 21
WHERE: Hamilton Aquatic Center,
COST: $120 residents and $150
nonresidents
INFO: www.chandleraz.gov
An individual must be 15 years old
by the last day of class. The course
and activities prepare participants
to recognize and respond quickly
and effectively to emergencies
and prevent drowning and injuries.
Upon successful completion,
participants will receive a
certificate for lifeguarding, first aid,
CPR AED, which is valid for two
years.
Chandler Christian Academy first
annual Car Show
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., March 8
WHERE: Chandler Christian
Academy, 201 N. Hartford St.,
Chandler
COST: Free
INFO: www.
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The show will feature classic and
new cars, vendors and Honey
Bear’s BBQ.
Young Artists and Authors
Showcase reception
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Fri., March
21
WHERE: Vision Gallery, 10 E.
Chicago St., Chandler
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 347-8293 or www.
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The reception is being held to
celebrate Chandler’s young authors
and artists. One piece of artwork,
one poem and one essay from the
Chandler entries will be submitted
to Sister Cities International, where
the national finalist will be chosen.
American Red Cross
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March 14
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250 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler
through Friday, March 10 through
March 14
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Gilbert Road improvements update
Crews are working to complete the
pouring of curb, gutter, sidewalks and ADA
ramps on the east side of Gilbert Road,
from Powell Place to the canal. Crews are
working to place and grade the subsurface
of the east side of Gilbert Road, from
south of Chandler Heights Road at
approximately Leo Place, to the canal. This
work will continue for two to three weeks
as crews prepare for paving of the east
side of Gilbert Road in early March.
Crews are also working to install a
valley gutter on the east side of Gilbert
Road across Powell Place. Valley gutters
are concrete gutters in the asphalt which
aid in channeling water across the road to
nearby catch basins or scuppers.
Crews are also working to remove trees
and re-grade retention basins at Meade
and Brooks Farm; as well as fine grading
and installing scuppers for all retention
basins on the east side of Gilbert Road.
Electrical crews have completed
installing conduit on the east side of
Gilbert Road for the SRP conversion. SRP
crews will soon begin pulling wire so that
the power poles can be removed.
Gilbert Road traffic is shifted to the
west side of Gilbert Road, one lane in each
direction from approximately Mead Drive
to just south of
Ocotillo Road.
Feel free
to continue to
patronize your
local businesses during construction but
be cautious when driving through the
construction zone.
Remember that construction schedules
sometimes need to be adjusted due to
weather, materials scheduling, utility
coordination, or various other factors. For
additional project information, visit www.
gilbertroadimprovements.com or call the
project line at (480) 898-4100.
Community Emergency Notification System
open for registration
Chandler residents can register
with the CENS (Community
Emergency Notification System).
The system is designed to rapidly
notify an affected area of an
emergency by sending a recorded
message directly to your phone.
CENS uses a 911 database to extract
phone numbers determined by the
area affected on the CENS map.
CENS will launch a prerecorded
message to the telephone numbers
in the area defined. It is important
to listen to the complete message
and follow the instructions on the
recording. This will ensure you have
received complete information
and will also stop the system
from making repeat calls until the
original notification is updated or
cancelled.
CENS is able to send messages
to users in English or Spanish, and is
available for hearing-impaired users
with a TTY message.
The CENS 911 database is only
accessible to law enforcement
and fire agencies for notifications.
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For any questions relating to
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Mobile bridesmaid boutique LoveStruck opens
BY ALISON STANTON
Traditionally, selecting bridesmaid
dresses has required the bride-to-be and
her attendants to spend a lot of time
visiting numerous bridal stores, where
they try on a variety of gowns in the
dressing rooms.
KellyAnne Henry, owner of
LoveStruck LLC, is determined to change
the entire bridesmaid dress shopping
experience to one that is fun, personal
and stress-free.
LoveStruck LLC is a mobile
bridesmaid boutique that is based in
Chandler and serves the entire Phoenix
metropolitan area. The veteran-owned
business, which opened last December, is
one of a select few bridesmaid specialty
boutiques in the state, Henry says, as
well as the only one that brings the
dresses directly to the client.
“We specialize in bridesmaid dresses;
we don’t have wedding gowns,” Henry
says.
“I have 50 styles of dresses at a small
space in Chandler, and all our dresses
are listed on our website. Brides are also
welcome to come in and select their
favorites in person.”
After a phone consultation with
either Henry or another consultant at
LoveStruck LLC to determine which
kinds of styles she is interested in, the
bride-to-be chooses which kinds of
bridesmaid dresses she likes the best.
Henry says her client will then schedule
a time for Henry or her employee to
STRESS-FREE BRIDESMAID DRESS
SHOPPING: KellyAnne Henry, left, pictured
with Kristi Kettlewell, an airbrush spray tan
technician and aesthetician, says she enjoys
helping brides-to-be find the perfect dress
for their attendants. Submitted photo
BEVY OF BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Brides-to-be and their attendants can browse
through a wide selection of bridesmaid dresses at LoveStruck LLC to choose which styles they
like before scheduling an in-home appointment to try them on. Submitted photo
come to her home with samples of the
various gowns and meet as many of the
bridesmaids in person, who can then
try on the dresses in the privacy of the
bride-to-be’s home.
Or, as it says on the LoveStruck LLC
website, “You gather the girls, we gather
the gowns.”
In most cases, Henry says, the
bridesmaids and bride are able to select
which dress they would like to wear for
the wedding ceremony, and she finishes
the appointment by taking everyone’s
measurements. She then orders the
selected gowns in the desired style,
correct size and color.
Word of Mouth
Henry says she was inspired to open
LoveStruck LLC in part because of her
own wedding experience and also due
to the growing popularity of in-home
parties.
“We are promoting girl time, and
applying the home party trend to the
bridesmaid experience,” she says.
“This is a one-on-one experience and
it’s all by appointment only, so it’s really
more of an intimate experience for
everyone.”
Even though she has only been open
for a short time, Henry says her business
is already catching the eye of brides-tobe, who are happy to have an alternative
way to choose bridesmaid dresses.
“It’s definitely starting to turn around,
and we are getting a lot busier,” she says.
From consulting with her clients to
traveling to homes with armloads of
bridesmaid dresses, Henry is thrilled
with her decision to open LoveStruck
LLC.
“It’s just such a happy time in
someone’s life when they are getting
married and planning a wedding, it’s fun
to share in the experience with them.”
LoveStruck LLC is located at 813 W.
Elliot Rd., Suite 9, Chandler. For more
information, call (480) 797-5607 or visit
www.LoveStruckllc.com.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
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Associated Dental Care Providers offers quality care
BY ALISON STANTON
Since the day Associated Dental Care
Providers opened its doors more than 15
years ago in Chandler, the dentists and
hygienists have strived to deliver the best
quality dental care possible in a friendly
environment.
As Dr. Vikram Rajadhyaksha, one of the
dentists on staff, notes, Associated Dental
Care Providers knows the challenges of
trying to keep up with a busy schedule,
so he and Dr. Candace Gershkovich offer
their patients extended hours, including
Saturday appointments. The group, which
provides general dentistry and specialty
dental care under one roof to serve the
entire family, recently moved its Chandler
practice into a new state-of-the-art
facility.
“We offer all aspects of dental care,
including whitening, fillings and cleanings.
We start as early as 7 a.m. and stay as late
as 8 p.m., and we also have a dentist on
call 24 hours a day.”
Rajadhyaksha and Gershkovich work
with patients of all ages, from young
children age 1 year to adults.
“We are a general dental practice, and
offer both cosmetic and family dentistry,”
Rajadhyaksha says.
From young toddlers who are coming
in for their first checkup, to adults
who need X-rays, fillings or cosmetic
treatments, Rajadhyaksha says he and
Gershkovich are more than happy
to provide all of their patients with
whatever dental care they need. If one of
their patients requires additional dental
services that he or Gershkovich do not
offer, Rajadhyaksha says they can refer
them to an Associated Dental specialist
for help.
“At Associated Dental, if for any
reason we cannot accommodate our
patients, we have the ability to get them
help from one of our other offices,”
he says, adding this includes seamless
access to oral surgery, orthodontics,
periodontics and endodontics.
“Many other stand-alone dental
offices cannot do this. We often send
cases to each other.”
According to Rajadhyaksha, another
reason that Associated Dental Care
Providers stands out is that the office is
one of two stand-alone dental practices
in the state to be accredited by the
Accredited Association of Ambulatory
Health Care (AAAHC). The AAAHC is a
private, nonprofit organization that helps
health care organizations to improve the
quality of care they offer their patients.
To earn accreditation from the
AAAHC, Rajadhyaksha notes the dental
clinic undergoes a vigorous evaluation
and auditing process every three years
that includes an intensive survey and
examination of the charts and other
aspects of the office and the way it runs.
“The AAAHC requires us to have very
high standards, which we meet. These
standards are a lot higher than many of
the other dental offices in the state,”
Rajadhyaksha says.
FLEXIBLE HOURS: In order to accommodate their patients’ busy schedules, Associated Dental
Care Providers offers early morning, evening and Saturday appointments. Submitted photo
Rajadhyaksha, who has been a dentist
since 1999, says he truly enjoys meeting
and working with all of his patients.
“I just enjoy the dentistry, and I like
helping people and making a difference
to their oral health,” he says.
“I like to get to know my patients
personally, and I make it a point to
remember their birthdays and where they
work. I take pride in remembering special
things about them.”
Associated Dental Care Providers is
located at 1860 S. Alma School Rd., Suite
5, Chandler. For more information, call
(480) 821-8500 or visit www.associateddental.com/dentist-office-locations/
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RE/MAX broker earns regional award Laguna Laser expands
Infinity recognized as Brokerage of the
in Gilbert
Year for Southwest Region
Bill Ryan, broker/owner of RE/
MAX Infinity in Chandler, was
presented with the Brokerage of
the Year, Southwest Region, Award
by RE/MAX LLC, headquartered in
Denver, Colo.
This prestigious award
recognizes outstanding brokers
who demonstrate extraordinary
commitment and loyalty to
their fellow RE/MAX associates,
employees and clients.
Ryan has been with RE/MAX
since 2002 and, since that time,
has proven to be a great leader
and invaluable part of the team,
officials say.
“Bill is a valued and trusted
member of the RE/MAX network
and demonstrates daily why
he deserves this distinguished
recognition,” says Diana
Fredericks, Southwest Region vice
president. “We’re proud to have
the agents of Infinity as members
of our region and we congratulate
them for this outstanding award
under the leadership of Bill Ryan.”
RE/MAX Infinity was selected
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‘Get Golf Ready’ at Ocotillo
Whether you are new to the
game of golf, want a refresher, or
simply do not have the time to play
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will fit your needs, “Get Golf Ready.”
Play four holes of golf “The Loop”
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Ocotillo Golf Resort and Women
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grow the game of golf. It opens the
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all the benefits the golf lifestyle has
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The Ocotillo’s Junior Golf
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Ocotillo Golf Resort is located at
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Ice Den acquires Polar Ice Chandler;
to be renamed Ice Den Chandler
The family who owns the highly
popular and successful Ice Den in North
Scottsdale and brought NHL hockey
to Arizona has purchased the Polar Ice
facility in Chandler.
“We are thrilled to have acquired
the Chandler facility. Our initial efforts
will be focused on revitalizing the
business and the facility and getting
to know the community and our
customers,” says Taylor Burke, who is
president of Rainy Partners, the owner
of the Ice Den facilities in Scottsdale
and now Chandler. “We will invest the
necessary resources and capital to
build consistently high quality hockey
and skating programs, as we have at
our North Scottsdale location, which
is utilized annually by over one million
people. We are fortunate to have a
highly experienced management team
who has been with us since the Ice Den
opened in 1997. They know how to grow
and operate high quality, successful
hockey and skating programs, and I am
confident they will do so in Chandler.”
Built in 1997, and managed by longtime President Michael O’Hearn, the
Ice Den has become an invaluable
Scottsdale asset, training young athletes
year-round, some of whom have been
drafted into the National Hockey
League, while others are vying for slots
in the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics.
While the Burke family sold the Phoenix
Coyotes in 2001, they have maintained
ownership of the Ice Den, which they
originally developed as the training
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Ice Den Chandler is located at 7225
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Career Connectors will meet March 25
Are you in career transition? Come
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and hiring companies. Each event
includes professional career speakers
with presentations on relevant job
search topics, three or four hiring
companies, networking, resume help,
career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and
business portraits.
The next event is from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Central
Christian Church Student Center, 965 E.
Germann Rd., Gilbert.
Events are held four times a month
at three locations, all at no cost. For
more information, call (480) 634-4205
or visit www.careerconnectors.org.
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with previous
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as a senior
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financial analyst
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Foods, where she started as a cost
analyst and quickly progressed to
the distribution controller for the
East Coast region. She has Securities
Series 7 and 66 licenses as well as
her insurance licenses for life, health
and variable policies in the State of
Arizona.
She graduated with a bachelor’s
degree from Notre Dame University
and has her master’s degree in
finance from Loyola University.
Top Agent Magazine awards
Kathy Camamo
Top Agent Magazine featured
Kathy Camamo, designated broker
and owner of Amazing AZ Home,
942 W. Bluebird Dr., Chandler, on the
cover of February’s issue.
Camamo moved to Ahwatukee
from Nebraska in 1986 and has been
serving Ahwatukee and surrounding
areas for more than 10 years. After
a very successful corporate sales
career, she knew the importance of
setting herself apart from others, so
the first thing she did was purchase
a limousine. Camamo showed
pictures of the homes to be viewed
on a big screen TV while the driver
worried about getting safely to the
destination.
“It was a great way to truly
concentrate on the client rather than
worrying about other drivers,” she
says.
Today, Camamo still owns the
limousine, but it’s kept merely as
an ongoing thank you to her past
and present clients. Anyone who
has purchased or sold a home using
Camamo and Amazing AZ Homes can
use the limousine for the cost of the
driver and fuel.
She has been a SEVRAR MultiMillion Dollar Producer for 10
years and was awarded Top 10 Most
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by Goldine Research.
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Dave Ramsey’s Financial
Peace University course
offered in Chandler
More than 2 million families have
positively changed their financial
future through Dave Ramsey’s Financial
Peace University’s nine-week course
that provides families and individuals
with practical tools to gain control
of their finances and set themselves
up for long term financial success.
The course meets once a week and a
different lesson, such as budgeting,
relationships and money, getting out
of debt, saving for emergencies and
investing, is taught by Ramsey on DVD
followed by a small-group discussion.
The lessons will also include guest
speakers Rachel Cruze, Ramsey’s
daughter, and Chris Hogan, counselor
and speaker for the Dave Ramsey
organization.
The next course will be held at West
USA Realty Revelation Training Center,
4040 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 5, Chandler
at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. For more
information or to register call Alisa
Glutz at (480) 206-6516.
Financial Peace University gives
people the tools they need to change
their behavior and succeed financially.
On average, families who complete the
course pay off $5,300 and save $2,700
in the first 90 days. Nearly 94 percent
of those families budget regularly
following the class.
“Financial Peace University will not
only transform the way you handle
money, but also your marriage and
other areas of your life,” Ramsey says.
“This isn’t a boring financial class.
We make learning about money fun
and easy to understand, so people in
every situation can benefit from the
information.”
Ramsey knows first-hand the pain
that financial stress can cause. After
creating a net worth of more than $1
million by 26 years old, he quickly lost
it all. Since then, Ramsey has helped
families and individuals across the
country learn to get control of their
finances and avoid debt, so they don’t
have to experience the same pain he
did.
After purchasing a membership, each
participant receives a workbook, “Dave
Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money,”
an envelope system and an audio CD
library. Participants will also have
access to budgeting forms and MP3s of
all the lessons.
For more information, or to
purchase a membership, visit www.
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AVAir expansion to bring
money, jobs to East Valley
Local company grows and competes on
international level
Internationally renowned AVAir Inc.
breaks ground on a new Frye Road facility
that will significantly expand business
operations, bringing with it new jobs and
new business for the City of Chandler and
the East Valley.
AVAir’s new state-of-the-art Phoenix
facilities, which will be completed in
September, are conveniently located within
minutes of Sky Harbor Airport on a 6-acre
campus. The expansive 170,000 sq. ft.
headquarters houses administrative offices,
a component repair facility and climatecontrolled inventory storage.
Chandler-based AVAir launched in
2000, and quickly rose to the forefront
of the aviation aftermarket industry,
cementing relationships with airlines, repair
stations and equipment manufacturers
worldwide and stocking more than 150,000
expendable hardware line items for the
likes of Boeing, Airbus and other regional
jet fleets.
AVAir’s current facility, located in Tempe,
covers more than 40,000 square feet of
warehouse and administrative space, but
the company has experienced rapid growth
in recent years, forcing them to expand
their facility to keep up with demand. Its
current facility is completely sustainable
and the company hopes to implement
many of the same “green” practices at its
new facility.
“We’ve seen more than 30 percent
growth each year, and this new facility is
a necessity in order to maintain that same
level of growth moving forward,” says Mike
Bianco, president of AVAir. “We’re thrilled
to be able to expand right here on our
home turf, and to help the local economy
continue to rebound by offering new jobs,
tax dollars and increased recognition to
the city that welcomed us with open arms
from the outset.”
The anticipated completion date for
the new building, located at 6877 W. Frye
Rd., Chandler, is early September. AVAir
operations will continue as normal in the
interim.
“We’re eager for this project to reach
completion so that we can expand our
offerings within the aviation aftermarket,”
Bianco says. “When Chandler’s residents are
employed and our businesses are healthy
and thriving, the same hold true for the
city.”
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Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosts events throughout March
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
has scheduled a multitude of events
through March 15.
The Mayor’s 5K Ostrich Festival
Fun Run
7 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 1.
Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Race
at 7 a.m. in downtown Chandler. The
Chandler Chamber of Commerce and
the Chandler Education Foundation
are hosting the event, which kicks off
the Ostrich Festival week. Part of the
proceeds benefits foundation programs
such as scholarships and Leadership
Institute. All ages and abilities welcome.
Register online at www.4peaksracing.
com. No cost to attend but registration
required.
Ostrich Festival Health Fair
7:30 a.m.-10 a.m., Saturday, March 1.
The Health Fair is held in conjunction
with the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run and the
Ostrich Festival Parade. No cost to
attend. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park Pavilion in
Historic Downtown Chandler, Three S.
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Women in Business expands
support to female business
owners
Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s
Women’s Council is morphing into a
different organization with a new name
and expanded mission.
The Chandler Chamber’s Women in
Businesses is a premier organization
created by women to empower and
propel women into business success
through education, networking and
mentor programs.
As a Chandler Chamber of Commerce
committee, Women in Business will
meet the third Tuesday of each month
at SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler.
The program features keynote business
speakers, an educational salon,
networking and an experts’ lounge to
local business women and men.
For more information, call the
Chandler Chamber at (480) 963-4571.
Mentors needed for three-part
program
Women in Business is looking for
volunteers for a three-part mentoring
program.
“Our mission is to empower and
propel women into business success
through education, networking and
mentor programs,” D’vine Gourmet
Chairwoman and Owner Denise
McCreery says. “Our program includes
an Experts’ Lounge before our monthly
luncheon, a Peer to Peer mentoring
program, and Take Me to the Top, a
program designed to help women
business owners reach the $1 million
revenue mark.”
The Experts’ Lounge is available from
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. before each
Chandler Chamber Women in Business
luncheon. The panel of professionals
is available to answer questions on
various topics, such as HR, accounting,
leadership and marketing. Experts have
experience in various areas and will
meet with attendees one-on-one to
prove the right community resources
available.
The Peer to Peer mentoring
program is a mastermind group for
business owners as well as executives.
A mastermind group is led by one
individual and will meet monthly
separate from the Women in Business
luncheon. This is a confidential setting
where business owners can learn from
each other, get ideas on problem
solving and help others by sharing skills
and expertise. Each group will have a
leader and be composed of five to six
professionals and businesses and have
no duplicate employers or industries.
This free program is available to
Chandler Chamber of Commerce
members. People interested in
participating must submit an application
and make a commitment of time, effort
and confidentiality. Leaders are also
needed.
The Take Me to the Top Mentoring
Program focuses on women business
owners and women executives who
want to climb the corporate ladder. It’s
a one-on-one program where mentees
aided by a mentor focus on their
business or executive goals and create
a plan with its own identity and set
measurable goals. It involves teaching,
helping, directing and encouraging
individuals to reach the goals they set.
Mentoring is applicable to any field of
commerce. Activities for learning focus
on business, professional and personal
growth areas that are needed to attain
goals.
During the first year of the program,
only 15 mentor/mentee teams will be
paired. There is a charge for the program
to cover material costs.
“The program provides three major
benefits,” Meredith Dekker, chairwoman
of the Women in Business mentoring
committee and owner of Dekker
Financial says. “One is learning from
the personal experience of some of
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second is gaining clarity to your goals
and what you want to achieve. The
third is to identify, absorb and integrate
missing business disciplines that
include assessing your planning, time
management and how to handle short
term problems.”
Qualifications for mentees include:
must have been in business for a
minimum of two years; must join or
have an active Chandler Chamber of
Commerce membership for the duration
of the program; must own at least 51
percent of the business; must be in
revenue; must have a business plan or
a personal plan written out; expect a
future valuation of $500,000 or more
and executives must have a current
salary of at least $100,000 and a future
salary of at least $200,000.
Qualifications for mentors include:
must have owned a business for a
minimum of four years; have a desire to
help other women business owners to
move their business to the next level
and executives must have a director or
equivalent position.
If you are interested in participating
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Contact the Chamber
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce
is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201.
Unless otherwise specified, for more
information and to register for these
programs, call (480) 963-4571, visit www.
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Gilbert chamber calendar features March events
Surviving Tragedy and Finding
Strength to Lead; A Woman’s
Dialogue event
Hear Lorraine Bergman’s journey
during Surviving Tragedy and Finding
Strength to Lead; A Woman’s Dialogue
event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 6. Bergman is the
owner of Caliente Construction.
During the event, she will share her
journey of finding her strength to lead,
while growing a business and surviving
the loss of her husband to cancer.
Event will take place at the Gilbert
Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbert
Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert. Registration
is required due to the limit of 30
attendees for the free event.
District 12 ‘Good Government’
Town Hall Meeting
The District 12 town hall meeting,
“Good Government,” which is a part
of SRP’s Good Government Series,
is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Friday, March 7.
The meeting, which will be held at
the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce,
will bring members of Arizona District
12 together, as well as the business
community to discuss the latest state
issues. Sen. Andy Biggs and Reps.
Warren Petersen and Eddie Farnsworth
will be in attendance for a meet and
greet and one-on-one conversations.
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environment by asking questions and
providing feedback.
Admission is $10 for chamber
members.
Chamber Chat - Midday
Networking Event
Join the Chamber Chat - Midday
Networking Event from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Famous
Dave’s, 2206 E. Williams Field Rd.,
Gilbert.
The informal gathering will provide
an opportunity to meet up with other
chamber members for lunch to share
conversation with other professionals,
while learning more about businesses
in the community.
Individuals are responsible for
the cost of their own meal. RSVP for
seating purposes.
Education and Business
Luncheon featuring ASU
President Michael Crow
Arizona State University President
Michael Crow will be the guest
speaker for an Education and Business
Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, at DoubleTree by
Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert, 1800 S. SanTan
Village Pkwy., Gilbert.
Crow will address the importance
of career readiness and share
the university’s engagement and
cooperation with education, business
and government partners to prepare
Arizona’s students for employment in
the global economy.
Tickets are $35 for chamber
members and $50 per person for
general admission. Tables of eight are
available for $350, which includes the
company’s name on the event program
and logo on reserved-table signage.
Power Hour - Networking
Join the Power Hour - Networking
event at Santé of Mesa, 5358 E.
Baseline Rd., Mesa, from 10 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Friday, March 21.
The networking event is held on
a quarterly basis. Its purpose is to
provide business professionals with
networking opportunities to focus on
connecting people, opening doors for
new businesses and developing new
resources and relationships. Share
your creative and valuable ideas, while
networking with business leaders,
creating referrals and generating
business. Admission is $10 for
members.
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Chandler Regional names level I trauma teams
As it moves toward becoming the
Southeast Valley’s only Level I Trauma
center this spring, Chandler Regional
Medical Center is pleased to announce its
trauma surgical teams.
The trauma surgical team includes:
• Dr. Forrest “Dell” Moore, FACS, trauma
medical director, with 10 years of
experience in trauma and acute-care
surgery and fellowship training in
trauma/surgical critical care
• Dr. Alan Cook, F.A.C.S., director of
trauma research, who is fellowshiptrained in trauma/surgical critical care
• Dr. Ashley Northcutt, who is also
fellowship-trained in trauma critical
care
• Dr. Nicholas Thiessen, who has special
fellowship training in trauma and
surgical critical care
• Dr. Ian Thomas, D.O., who is also a
fellowship-trained trauma critical care
surgeon
• Dr. Asser Youssef, F.A.C.S., will be the
director of surgical/trauma critical
care, and is fellowship trained in
trauma/surgical critical care
The orthopedic trauma team includes:
• Dr. DuWayne Carlson, a fellowshiptrained orthopedic trauma surgeon
with 20 years of experience
• Dr. Jeffrey Martin, with 20 years of
experience and a special focus on the
spine
• Dr. Neil Motzkin, bringing 20 years of
experience in orthopedic emergency
surgery
• Dr. Dana Seltzer, who has more than
20 years of experience with specialty
training in orthopedic trauma and
fracture management.
• Dr. Fred Wilson, with 22 years of
experience in orthopedic surgery
The neurosurgical trauma team includes:
• Dr. Steve Chang, fellowship trained
in complex spine and skull base
procedures
• Dr. Mark Garret, fellowship trained
in complex spine and skull base
procedures
• Dr. Taro Kaibara, medical director of
neurosurgery at Chandler Regional,
with a cranial and spinal specialization.
These teams will provide roundthe-clock coverage for critical care,
orthopedic and neurological surgeons
specially trained to treat the most severe
trauma emergencies. Trauma victims are
fortunate to have this kind of specialized
treatment close to home. In 2012, only 42
percent of patients who were critically
injured in Maricopa County arrived at
a Level I Trauma center within the hour
immediately following the injury. This
timeframe, called the “golden hour,” is
the critical time that most people can be
saved through surgical intervention. With
the addition of Chandler Regional’s Level I
status, more trauma victims will be able to
be treated within that golden hour, likely
saving lives and improving outcomes.
“The surgical teams on hand to treat
our patients are a vital part of what will
make our trauma program successful,”
Moore says. “We are privileged to offer
the level of experience and commitment
provided by these teams of surgeons to
the Southeast Valley community.”
To learn more visit www.
chandlerregional.org. Chandler Regional
Hospital is located at 1955 W. Frye Rd.,
Chandler.
Cruise Planners travel adviser offers complete wedding planning services for clients
Cruise Planners/American Express
franchise owner Maria Corchuelo, a homebased travel adviser located in Chandler,
offers couples-to-be the opportunity
to create their ultimate dream wedding
through Destination Weddings by Cruise
Planners, a complete wedding planning
service for shore side ceremonies and
celebrations in ports of call around the
globe.
The new wedding planning services is
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wedding and event company.
Through this partnership, Corchuelo
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for destination wedding travel, as well
as the wedding ceremony packages,
honeymoon travel and reservations for
family and friends. Couples can rest easy
knowing all logistics for their destination
wedding from the rehearsal dinner and
welcome reception to ceremony and other
celebrations will be handled by Imagine’s
expert wedding specialist.
“The destination wedding market is
growing at a rapid pace and I’m thrilled to
be able to offer this service to my clients,”
Corchuelo says. “It really is an added benefit
for my clients as they will be able to work
with someone they trust who knows the
destinations and can easily manage all the
arrangements.
“I want to be that one-stop travel agent
for all of my clients. By introducing this
new service, I can combine my expertise in
travel services with Imagine’s extraordinary
wedding planning capabilities so couples-
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lives.”
The partnership with Imagine follows
a recent collaboration with www.
honeymoonwishes.com, an online
honeymoon wedding registry provider.
Engaged couples can register their wedding
travel and honeymoon activities directly at
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Students explore U.S. through books; library plans special programs
BY TRACY HOUSE
Students at Payne Junior High School
are traveling the country, via books.
In an effort to encourage students
to read, PJHS media specialist Stephanie
Merrill sent kids on a cross-country journey
through books set in different states as
part of the nationally recognized program
Read Across American that coincides with
Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
“Because it’s always called Read Across
America we thought that if we could select
books that took place in specific states that
they (students) would read things that they
would normally not,” explains Merrill. “We
started doing this early in December so
that they would read more books and the
requirement would be higher, plus they had
all of Christmas vacation to read.”
Merrill says that 50 students signed
up for the “Passport” and she anticipates
30 students will complete the six-book
requirement to earn the incentive reward.
“This year we’re providing a lunch and
they’re going to play U.S.A. Bingo and I have
bingo prizes and raffle prizes,” Merrill says.
In addition, students will get a READ
bookmark and tattoo. As students
complete a book, they are asked to
summarize or answer a question about
the book to receive their passport
stamp. Books were chosen for the setting
and Merrill says she looked for quality
literature. Students could choose to read
books not on the state list and still receive
a passport stamp. “No matter what they
read we found a category for it,” Merrill
says.
Francis Stokes, Ryan Blech, Garrett
Kowalski and Zion Barney are some of the
seventh grade students participating in the
program. Encouragement to read six books
came from their language arts teacher who
said that if they read all six books they
didn’t have to do a book report.
Francis, 12, says she’s read all six books.
“I went to Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma,” she
says. It took her two months to read all six
books. She says it was a challenge to read
the books.
Ryan, 12, traveled to Alaska, New York,
New Hampshire and Illinois during his
reading journey. “I read fiction books,” he
says. “They were kind of adventure books.”
Ryan says he learned about how some
people can be so courageous by reading
the books. It took him one and a half
months to complete all six books.
Garrett, 13, chose to participate in the
program because of his teacher’s incentive
and to try to read new books. He’s read
four of the six books, but plans to have
them all complete by the March 3 due
date. He mentions he “traveled” to Arizona,
Oregon and Florida.
Zion, 12, says she doesn’t read unless
she has to, but she’s read three books and
is reading two at the same time. “I’ve been
to Oregon, one of them was in California
and Nevada.” Like the others, she says she
chose to read the books instead of having
to do the project. “I read the first three
from Read Across America and the other
three I picked out.”
Merrill is hoping that next year, these
then eighth graders will be a role model
for the incoming seventh graders and the
program will encourage more students to
read across America.
Read Across America
Celebrate all things Seuss and enjoy a
story and crafting at the Sunset Library,
4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler.
On March 4, the regular family
storytimes will be celebrating Dr. Seuss. It
is an interactive program for toddlers and
pre-schoolers. There are games and songs
that parents can use with their children
later on at home, as well as stories read by
the staff. Join Ms. Tish for stories, flannel
board stories, fingerplays, songs and dance
plus bubbles to honor Dr. Seuss from 10:15
a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Then at 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 19
the Family Funcrafting session will focus
on Dr. Seuss as well. Again, there will be
songs and stories, as well as a crafts for the
family. There is no registration for either of
these programs.
In-N-Out Reading Program at the
Chandler Public Library
Chandler Public Library is excited to
partner with In-N-Out Burger again to
provide this fun reading incentive program,
March 1 through April 12.
Children ages 4 to 12 who read five
books at his or her reading level may
earn a “Cover to Cover Club” reading
certificate, along with a coupon for a free
hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out.
Families can pick up a reading log from
COVER TO COVER: Encourage reading and
enjoy a burger from In-N-Out during the
Chandler Library’s reading incentive program.
Information is available at all Chandler
libraries.
any Chandler Public Library to enroll their
children in the program. The log is used
to list the titles of the book. After the five
books are read, a parent or guardian signs
the reading log and the child receives their
certificate.
Children too young to read may
participate if an adult reads with them.
Also, each child may earn up to three
certificates during the program, while
supplies last.
For more information, call (480) 7822800, visit the library’s website at www.
chandlerlibrary.org, or drop by one of the
four library locations: Basha Library, 5990
S. Val Vista Dr.; Hamilton Library, 3700 S.
Arizona Ave.; Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray
Rd.; or Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware
St.
[email protected].
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CHANDLER’S
BEST AND
BRIGHTEST
Once a month, we will profile standout students from SanTan Sun-area high schools.
Whether they’re involved in academics, athletics or extracurricular activities, we want
to hear their stories. To submit students for consideration, email the editor, Christina
Fuoco-Karasinski at [email protected].
BY SETH COX
Perry Pumas
Perry High School
1919 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 85297
At such a young school, it’s
sometimes hard to make a name for
yourself as an athlete. However, Mitch
Albrecht has done just that at Perry High.
“He’s an awesome kid,” was how
Coach John Roberts introduces Mitch,
the Pumas’ senior sweeper.
On the soccer field, Mitch is the key
to an at times stifling Pumas defense,
and more importantly a senior leader.
“Coach put me back there as the
overseer of the defense, getting guys
lined up and helping lead the defense,”
Mitch says, “He expected me to help
direct players where to go, but also to
be the last line of defense.”
Roberts adds, “He’s one of three
seniors. He’s our best player. He’s our
whole defense, but the biggest thing
about him is he’s a leader. He gets the
guys to do things they didn’t think they
could do.”
That leadership was a continual
theme of Mitch’s character, but he says
he’s just being himself.
“I’m a hard worker and just take pride
in everything I do. I knew if I showed the
guys how hard I was working it would
push them to work just as hard.”
Off the field Mitch carries a 3.6
GPA, and is, as Roberts puts it, “the guy
that gets everyone together for extra
practice and team meals.”
Mitch says he just takes the same
approach off the field as he does on: He
just works hard.
When it comes to after high school,
Mitch has already come to terms with
the next stage of his life.
“I won’t be playing soccer, maybe
intramurals or something like that, but I
just want to get ready for the next part
of my life.”
What’s the next part of his life? “I am
either going to attend Northern Arizona
University or Colorado State University
and study business economics,” says
Mitch.
He has teamwork and camaraderie
oozing out of him from his time as the
varsity kicker on the football team, and
now he’s helped produce the best year in
the boys’ soccer team history.
His next step will be a success, as
Roberts reiterates “He’s a great kid!”
Seth Cox is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
[email protected].
www.SanTanSun.com
Chandler
AYF sets
registration
day for
football, cheer
The first Fall Tackle Football and
Cheerleading registration will be
held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 15, at Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.
The teams, which fill up fast,
range between 25-30 participants.
Fall practice begins July 28 and the
annual Chandler AYF combines and
team selection camps will take place
in late June. Onsite registration
is in April, May and June. Online
registration is available at www.
chandlerayf.com.
There are several programs
offered: tackle football (ages 5-14),
sideline cheerleading (ages 5-14) and
competitive cheerleading (ages 8-15).
Chandler AYF Youth Football and
Cheer competes in the Phoenix AYF
Conference.
chandlerayf.com, email chandlerayf@
gmail.com or call (480) 370-0621.
Youth
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March 1 – 14, 2014
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Interactive book shares story about a tuxedo cat
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Youngsters have the opportunity
to learn about a tuxedo cat through an
interactive book of song and illustrations
created by a Sun Lakes resident.
Patricia Koepp, a retired elementary
art teacher of 29 years, has released “Mr.
Mittens’ Magical Mittens: Listen, Read
and Sing Along,” through Tate Publishing.
The author, illustrator, editor and layout
designer will have a big launch for her
interactive book in June.
“I have located a little plush cat that
looks like Mr. Mittens in the book,” she
explains. “They are being delivered to me
in June.”
A longtime animal lover, Koepp is a
volunteer for the Arizona Welfare League
and Humane Society.
“All my cats that I have adopted have
been rescued cats,” Koepp says.
She adopted her first cat, which lived
to be 18, while she was in college. Another
cat became a part of her family for 16
years before it, too, died.
Now she has a 22-pound solid black
male and a 16-pound female tuxedo cat
who are brother and sister. These siblings
helped inspire her book.
“Mr. Mittens is a combination of the
two,” Koepp explains. The character takes
the personality of her male cat and the
body type of the female.
The song that tells the tale of Mr.
Mittens came to Koepp as she was
brushing her cats on their pedestal in the
kitchen.
“I sing to the cats as I was brushing
them,” she explains.
She jotted down the lyrics as the words
flowed. That encouraged her to go to
the store and buy a miniature keyboard.
Although she cannot read music, Koepp
researched which keys correlated to what
letters on the scale.
“I hammered out the song on the
keyboard,” she says.
The book, which is geared toward
youngsters ages 4 and older, includes 18
pages of illustrations and songs, a coloring
section and sheet music.
“Each page is a verse of the song and
the next page is an illustration of that
verse,” she explains.
The first verse describes Mr. Mittens. It
is followed by a black and white versions
of the illustrations so kids can color them.
The final section includes sheet music
and a CD of the music. Koepp says the
music was orchestrated by a friend of hers
using two female voices—a woman who
majored in voice and piano in college and
a young girl, a friend’s relative.
“The song itself is a chorus singing
about the cat. The cat responds to the
chorus in the next verse,” she explains.
Adults can either read the book with
the youngster or sing along with the CD.
“I’ve had really good feedback from
people in town here,” Koepp says.
Second book
After another song struck Koepp, her
second book “Mr. Mittens’ Dreams Come
True” was born. She says the book will be
available this summer.
Her second book, which again is told
through song, shares the story of Mr.
Mittens being adopted into a family
from an animal sanctuary. While at the
sanctuary he meets another animal that
he sings with, which is later revealed to be
dog. The duo, who end up being adopted
by the same family, share the story of how
everyone dreams.
Her artistic journey
A self-described hyperactive child in
school, Koepp discovered that drawing
cartoons and doodling kept her in her seat.
“My idol when I was growing up was
Walt Disney,” she explains. “It was always
a dream of mine to be an illustrator and
cartoonist.”
When she attended college, she went
after a double major, English and art
education. Upon graduation, she stumbled
upon a job, an art position in Phoenix.
“I decided I would rather teach art
than English,” Koepp says. “I loved my
profession. It was a lot of fun.”
She says with an overactive
imagination, she is able to express herself
through her artwork and share it with
other people.
“I have always envied musicians who
can play a guitar and take their craft
wherever they go and share that with the
people they are with,” Koepp says.
With a published book, she can share
her craft with friends and people she has
MR. MITTENS: Sun Lakes resident Patricia
Koepp wrote and illustrated her book “Mr.
Mittens’ Magical Mittens: Listen, Read and
Sing Along.” Submitted photo
never met.
“All through my life I had been writing
stories and drawing,” she says.
The book, CD and plush kitten
can be purchased by emailing
[email protected], calling (480)
883-0662 or visiting www.tatepublishing.
com.
Individuals can also purchase other Mr.
Kitten’s merchandise at www.cafepress.
com/mrmittenskittenkaboodle.
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New Vistas teacher named NHD Seton Prep launches
Behring Ambassador
website redesign
Designee will represent Arizona in
Washington, D.C.
New Vistas Center for Education
teacher Stacey Trepanier was one of
36 U.S. teachers selected as Behring
Teacher Ambassadors.
“I am honored to be selected and
join the ranks of passionate history
loving teachers to work with and
help promote and grow NHD,” says
Trepanier, referring to National History
Day.
“NHD has brought a new spark into
my classroom and taken my students
and I on journeys we never imagined.
I love to share my passion and am
excited to help make a difference in
the world of education by serving
as a teacher ambassador. This means
a chance to reach out and make a
difference, inspire, and connect several
passions of mine!”
The teachers selected have shown
outstanding creativity, commitment,
and inspiration in developing students’
interest in history. Each regional
winner will be awarded $1,000 stipend
for their participation and service
as an ambassador. Middle and high
school teachers are nominated by their
administrators, peers or self for the
award. Candidates must be classroom
teachers interested in NHD programs,
who have demonstrated excellence
in the classroom, or be past Behring
Teacher award winners.
Next year the 2014-2015 NHD
theme is Leadership and Legacy in
History. Behring Teacher Ambassadors
will work with students and teachers
to help them better understand this
theme and to expand NHD programs
in their region. Participating teachers,
will attend a training workshop
in August, collaborate with their
program’s NHD affiliates coordinator
to develop a working plan, and
implement an action plan to support
and expand NHD activities.
“National History Day firmly
believes that quality teachers are
the best educational tools that
students have,” says NHD Executive
Director Cathy Gorn. “The history
teachers selected as Behring Teacher
Ambassadors understand the impact
the NHD program has on their
students. They are a credit to their
discipline and a driving force behind
the success of NHD programs.”
For more information about NHD,
visit www.nhd.org.
Seton Catholic Prep recently
launched its newly redesigned website
at www.setoncatholic.org, featuring a
new, contemporary design, improved
functionality and mobile friendly access.
Visitors to the site can learn about Seton
Catholic Prep’s unique offering as the only
Catholic high school in the East Valley.
Seton Catholic Prep is a private,
coeducational high school in Chandler
offering a college preparatory curriculum,
wide-ranging fine arts program, numerous
extracurricular activities and more.
“Our new website signals an exciting
time in the history of Seton Catholic
Preparatory,” says Seton Principal Patricia
Collins. “As we approach our 60th year
serving students of all socioeconomic,
ethnic and faith backgrounds, we are
committed to sharing the core qualities that
distinguish our Catholic faith-based school
with a new generation of students and their
families.”
Seton Catholic Prep is at 1150 N. Dobson
Rd., Chandler. To learn more, visit the new
website at www.setoncatholic.org or call
(480) 963-1900.
RUNNING WITH ROSCO
GOOD FUN: Children at St. John Bosco
Catholic School spend 20 minutes running,
jogging, walking or skipping around the
school track to promote the importance
of physical fitness. Scott Keppel of Scott’s
Training Systems partnered with the PTO
to provide fitness information for the
entire family. The event also served as a
fundraiser, with a goal of raising $25,000.
The monies will go directly to the PTO to
enhance technology with the purchase
of 15 iPads for teacher-led classroom
instruction, and to purchase a classroom
set of 32 iPads. It also benefits PTOsponsored throughout the year. All the
students, many of whom live in Chandler,
received a free Running with Rosco T-shirt.
Submitted photos
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Free college prep workshops,
tests in Chandler
SanTan Sun-area eighth- through
12th-grade students and their parents
can get a head start on the college
admissions process with “It’s Never
Too Early to Prepare Your Child for
College,” a free college application
workshop offered by the College
Application Preparation Program, a
Tutor House Tutoring Services partner,
from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March
1, in the Monsoon Room of Chandler
Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler.
Participants will learn current
information on admissions trends and
how to become the applicants that
colleges are seeking.
For more information or to reserve
a seat, call (866) 713-5330 or email
[email protected].
Free ACT, SAT practice tests
offered
A free SAT or ACT practice test is
available for high school juniors and
seniors Saturday, March 15 at Tutor
House Tutoring Services, 100 W.
Boston St., Suite 4, Chandler.
Testing is from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
with a welcome and registration from
9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Students should
bring a calculator to the session.
Participants will become familiar
with the test format, question types,
timing and content of these college
entrance exams. Test results and
analysis will be given at a separately
scheduled conference with parents,
where a program can be designed to
address the student’s individual needs.
The free practice test is offered
in addition to Tutor House’s regular
SAT and ACT prep programs. A wide
range of one-on-one and small-group
tutoring for students in kindergarten
through 12th grades is available,
including tutoring in reading, math,
writing, Spanish, study skills, algebra,
geometry, calculus, SAT/ACT prep and
more.
Sign up at www.TutorHouseAZ.
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information, call (480) 857-1222 or
email [email protected].
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BASIS Chandler student wins top
honors at Arizona Brain Bee
Vijeeth Guggilla and Jaeyoung Kang
of BASIS Chandler were two of the
students who took top honors at the
annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee, an
educational competition similar to a
spelling bee that focuses on neuroscience.
The 2014 Arizona Regional Brain Bee
at Midwestern University was presented
in partnership with the BHHS Legacy
Foundation.
One hundred forty-eight students
from 15 Arizona high schools, some of
whom came to the Brain Bee from as
far away as Kingman, converged on the
university’s Glendale campus to test
their knowledge of the human brain,
how it governs human behavior and the
science that helps medical professionals
understand brain function. It was the
largest turnout for the Brain Bee since
Midwestern University began hosting it
in 1999.
Anisha Ariff of BASIS Peoria was
another top finisher. All participants
received certificates of participation as
well as Brain Bee pins.
For his performance in the Brain Bee,
Jaeyoung won a $2,000 scholarship
toward tuition in any Midwestern
University program at either the
university’s Glendale campus or the
campus in Downers Grove, Ill., as well
as travel expenses to help him as he
competes at the upcoming National Brain
Bee in Washington, D.C.
Midwestern University faculty and
students served as judges, question
readers, timers, and scorekeepers for
the Brain Bee, using the book Brain
Facts, published by the Society for
Neuroscience, as the source text.
Questions ran the gamut from identifying
physical features of the brain itself to
naming brain disorders and diseases
to surgical and medical practices that
modify neural behaviors.
YOUTH CHRONICLES
Marcus McSweeney of Chandler
is on the fall 2013 Dean’s List at
Wentworth Institute of Technology in
Boston, MA.
Celena De Los Santos of Chandler
is a 2013-14 member of the Student
Health and Advisory Committee
at Northern Arizona University in
Flagstaff. The Student Health and
Advisory Committee acts as a twoway liaison between university
administration and the students
regarding health care issues. Celena is
majoring in exercise science.
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Bilingual school hosts open house Chandler adds Chandler
new mobile
makes social
tool to receive connections
city news
SanTan Sun-area families are invited to
learn more about Casa del Nino Bilingual
Montessori School at an informational
open house from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 22.
A special presentation on how
bilingual education works will be given
at 10 a.m. Refreshments and activities for
children will be available.
Casa del Nino is enrolling children
ages 18 months to third grade for the
upcoming school year.
Casa del Nino is at 2625 W. Queen
Creek Rd., Suite 6, Chandler. To learn
more, call (480) 963-2550, email
[email protected] or visit www.
casadelninobilingualmontessori.com.
Chandler schools represented at
science competition
Three of six student teams
advancing to the recent finals of the
15th annual Honeywell Fiesta Bowl
Aerospace Challenge are from Chandler
schools.
The “All Stars” from Bogle Junior
High, “Omega 5” from Tri-City Christian
Academy and “TerraeInProcellarum”
from Kyrene Aprende Middle School
were among the final six teams who
presented their projects in front of a
panel of engineers from Honeywell.
Astronaut Richard Linnehan from NASA
and retired astronaut Edward Gibson
presented information and answered
questions.
The final competition, presented
by US Airways and held at the Arizona
Science Center in downtown Phoenix,
was part of Arizona Science Center’s
Engineering Day sponsored by
Honeywell in conjunction with Phoenix
Engineers Week.
Nearly 900 fifth- through eighthgrade students competed in the
preliminary competition and were
required to work in teams to create an
international lunar base module that
could mine Helium 3, complete with
a physical scale model. Students used
critical thinking, communication, teambuilding and decision-making skills
while expanding their knowledge in
science, mathematics and other subject
areas.
The final competition was made
possible by Honeywell, US Airways,
Arizona Science Center, ASU
Polytechnic Campus, Culver’s, AZTV,
Challenger Space Center and Wells
Fargo. For more information, visit www.
fiestabowl.org.
The City of Chandler has added
a new mobile tool to make it even
easier for subscribers to receive
Chandler news. The new Text-to-Join
feature allows subscribers to sign up
right from their mobile phones.
Residents need simply text
COCNEWS to 22828 to sign up for
the Chandler E-News Update, a
subscription-based e-newsletter
powered by Constant Contact. Next
subscribers are asked to reply to the
message with their email address to
complete subscription.
The Chandler E-News Update is
distributed regularly and features
details about upcoming special
events, council meeting recaps and
more.
The city has more than 12
different e-newsletters for every
interest, including aquatics, water
conservation, recreation, council
agendas and road construction. To
sign up for a specialized newsletter,
visit: www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.
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The City of Chandler is reaching
more than 10,000 followers on Twitter, a
major milestone in social media.
Chandler has been actively using
social networking as a communications
tool for more than five years. The official
Twitter account, @CityofChandler, has
become a popular source of local news
and information for Chandler-area
residents.
Chandler also uses other social
networking tools, such as Facebook,
Google+, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest,
Next Door and more. For a complete list
of City of Chandler accounts, visit www.
chandleraz.gov/socialmedia.
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CHANDLER UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Calendar:
March 10-24: No School Spring
Intersession
March 25: School resumes
Carlson Champions
Looking ahead – Carlson’s PTO is
accepting nominations for next year’s
officers. Forms must be submitted
by Tuesday, March 25. Elections are
Thursday, March 27.
Spring carnival – Silent auction
donations are being sought for
the schoolwide event in April. All
parents are encouraged to secure
some. Donation-request letters can
be retrieved through the students’
Monday Morning Message or room
parent.
—Lora Robinson
CTA-Independence Hawks
Save the dates – State testing is
scheduled for April 9 and April 10,
second grade; April 9 through April
11, third grade; and April 8 through
April 11, fourth through sixth grades.
Families are asked not to schedule
appointments during testing dates.
Safety updates – Classroom “Go”
bags, filled with items to be used
in case of evacuation, have been
assembled and will be presented to
teachers soon; thanks to the PTO for
purchasing the bags and contents.
At the school’s request, 25 mph signs
have been installed along Lake Drive
in front of the school. Also, thanks
to Brayden’s Buddy for generously
donating an AED defibrillator to the
school; staff will be trained on its
use. Brayden’s Buddy is a nonprofit
organization created to help families
affected by heart conditions. For
more information or to make a
donation to Brayden’s Buddy, visit
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Calendar
March 7: Dollar Dress Down and
Spring Picture Day
—Wendi Olson
Haley Tigers
Stage craft – Haley Elementary’s
Drama Club will perform “Willy
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,”
based on the classic children’s book
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
by Roald Dahl, at 1:30 p.m. Monday,
March 3, and Wednesday, March 5,
and at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, and
Thursday, March 6. Haley’s Drama
Club is a quarter-long performing arts
training club for students in fourth
through sixth grades and with special
needs. The students participate in
classes, workshops and finally, a fullscale production. The club is designed
to encourage teamwork, personal
integrity, self-esteem, social skills,
friendships and a lifelong appreciation
for live theater.
Class notes – Fifth-grade classes went
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to the Halle Heart Museum recently
as part of their Life Science body
system unit. The classes learned about
the circulatory system. Classrooms
recently kicked off Read Across
America with visits from authors Chris
Gall and James M. Deen, and the PTO’s
annual Books at Bedtime event at
Barnes and Noble.
—Stephanie Vatistas
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pictured.
—Kristen Boyd
Jacobson Jets
Hull Heroes
Read-A-Thon – Hull PTO is excited
to sponsor its first Read-A-Thon,
“Reading Takes You Places,” promoting
reading as a fun activity while raising
money for the school. Families
can look for information to come
home Monday, March 3, Read Across
America Day.
Box Tops – All Box Tops are due
Thursday, March 6. This is the last
contest of the year. Students from
each grade level have the chance to
win prizes, and the class that brings in
the most Box Tops wins lunch.
Movie night – Join Hull PTO at 6 p.m.
Friday, March 7, to kick off the ReadA-Thon with a viewing of “The Lorax.”
Yearbooks – Pre-order yearbooks by
Saturday, March 8, to save money. The
full-color yearbook is just $19 with a
pre-order, or $23 on orders turned in
after March 8. Only a limited number
of books will be ordered, so late
orders may not be filled. Families can
submit their Hull student and event
photos to hullyearbook@yahoo.
com to be included in the yearbook;
READY SET GO: Jacobson Elementary
students enjoyed a day of running
during the recent APEX Fun Run. APEX
is a fundraiser supporting on-going
technology updates throughout the
school. Submitted photo
—Linda Monaghan
Tarwater Toros
Music notes – Congrats to the
following Tarwater sixth graders,
chosen to perform in the CUSD Sixth
Grade District Honor Band: Isabel
Aksamit, Luke Bass, Isabelle Bond,
Ben Chappell, Craig Grande, Ryan
Greer, Michael Halick, Casey Otolski,
Noelle Redding and Faye Rodgers. The
students will perform an Honor Band
concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in
the Hamilton High School auditorium.
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Sock drive – Toros collected more than
400 pairs of socks for donation to the
Clothes Cabin. Thanks for all contributions;
the donations were much appreciated.
Fieldtrip fun – Kindergarten classes
attended “The Cat in the Hat” at Tempe
Center for the Arts recently, thanks to tax
credit donations.
Aiming high – Fifth graders recently
studied Newton’s three laws of motion
to prepare for their soda bottle rocketry
event. Guest scientist John Pomeroy from
Orbital Sciences spent two days with each
classroom teaching how to build a rocket,
stabilize the vessel and fly the rocket
in the intended direction, then helping
students build their rockets and launching
them. All six rockets built by students were
launched successfully from the school
playground.
—JoAnne Cawley
CTA-Goodman Gators
Class notes – Fourth graders recently
presented their Arizona Wax Museum
for family and friends. Each student
researched a famous Arizona figure, then
presented the information in character
dress. Students in kindergarten through
second grade enjoyed a visit from
Chandler High students in the “Bookends”
drama organization. The children loved all
the Dr. Seuss characters and stories that
Bookends presented. Special thanks to
CTA’s CHS buddies.
Calendar
March 3: Flag ceremony presented by
chorus, 8 a.m., Amphitheater
March 7: Yearbook presales end
March 7: Third quarter PTO Box Top/
Label Contest ends
March 7: Fifth Grade State Day, 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m., Multipurpose Room
March 7: Good News Gators Assembly,
1:15 p.m., Multipurpose Room
—Kathie Butters
CTA-Freedom Falcons
Chandler High Wolves
Wolves Night Out – Chandler High
hosts its annual Wolves Night Out,
formerly Casino Night, starting at 7
p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Chandler
Airpark. The event will be an evening
of food, fun and prizes; for ticket
information, contact Vicki at (480) 5400701.
—Denise Chisholm
First grade fun – When first graders
return from spring break, they will be able
to greet live frogs in the aquariums and
tadpoles in the class Planet Frog tank.
The Chandler Education Foundation has
awarded the CTA-Freedom first-grade
team a grant for the past four years for
Life Cycle, Characteristics of Organisms.
The children get to observe two tadpoles,
one froglet and a green tree frog.
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Council will give back by volunteering
at Feed My Starving Children in Tempe.
The students and advisers are excited
to have the opportunity to help out
by packing bags of food for those less
fortunate.
Read Across America – CTA-Freedom
students and staff celebrated Read
Across America recently, dressing
as their favorite book characters,
welcoming guest readers to classrooms
and wrapping up the day with activities
in the library to celebrate Dr. Seuss’
birthday.
Tax credit donations – Arizona
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and earn a 100 percent tax refund
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money goes toward fieldtrips and
extracurricular activities. To learn more,
visit www.ctafreedom.com and click on
the Tax Credit link in Announcements.
—Erin Morgan-Canter
CTA-Liberty Eagles
High honors – CTA-Liberty has earned
the National Blue Ribbon Schools
Award for 2013, sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Education. A Blue Ribbon
celebration was held recently in honor
of the award, which was given to only
four Arizona schools.
—Barbara Aldecoa
Knox Knights
Book Fair – Families are encouraged
to come support Knox’s Spring Book
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Fair Monday, March 3, through
Friday, March 7, in the Media Center.
Volunteers are welcome; for more
information, visit www.knoxpto.com.
Jump for fun – Visit Airworx
Trampoline Center between 10 a.m.
and 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, and up
to 40 percent of entry sales will go
directly to Knox. Visit www.airworx.us
for more information, to prepurchase
fundraiser wristbands and sign parent
waivers. Airworx is at 4960 W. Ray Rd.,
Chandler.
Arts Night – Knox’s annual Arts Night
will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. Friday, April 4. If interested in
volunteering, contact Karla Tandon at
[email protected].
Making a difference – Knox Student
Council recently raised nearly
$1,600 for “Make That Change!”—an
organization that benefits Arizona’s
Special Olympians. Students brought
in their spare change to support
Student Council and help the cause.
Science Night success – A huge
thanks to the coordinators, volunteers
and vendors who made this year’s
Celebration of Science and Engineering
such a success. Also thanks to the
families who participated and enjoyed
a variety of science and engineering
activities.
Calendar
March 3-7: Spring Book Fair
March 4: PTO meeting, 3:45 p.m.,
Library, free child care provided
—Jacqueline Bartrim
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NEW ADDITION
OUTSIDE VOICES: SanTan Sun-area families are invited to view the new expanded
playground, explore the classrooms and pick up registration forms for the 2014-2015
school year at Exploring My World Learning Center’s Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, March 9. The preschool’s playground was recently expanded by more than
1,000 square feet; a new climber was also added to the playground, which also includes
a large playground structure, sandbox and playhouse. Exploring My World Learning
Center is in Chandler Presbyterian Church, 1500 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. To learn
more, visit www.exploringmyworld.com. Submitted photo
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Ashley Sanford to compete in
NHRA Pacific Division Points
Race at Wild Horse Pass
Barely out of her teens, she roars
down the drag strip in her Top Alcohol
Dragster at speeds topping 200 mph,
racing against men often more than
twice her age.
Coming to compete in the NHRA
Pacific Division Points Race at Wild
Horse Pass Motorsports Park in
Chandler from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
March 1, fan favorite Ashley Sanford
and her team will take on the field in
this Lucas Oil event.
“Even though this is just my second
season on the circuit, I know I learn
more each time I race and I’m ready to
win in Phoenix,” says the 20-year-old
southern California native. “My best
time is 5.42 seconds at 264 mph, and I
hope to top that here.”
Sanford comes from a family of
racers, both her father and grandfather
have been by her side since she started
racing in the Kids Quad Class, and
placed first in her very first race in
the division, and she has never looked
back. She earned her TAD license last
February in Las Vegas and will compete
in a total of 10 races this year.
Frederosa’s Team Extreme is a
family-owned A/Fuel Dragster team
competing in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag
Ashley Sanford. Submitted photo
Racing Series. Sanford drives the team’s
Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish dragster,
tuned by Troy Schweers and Dave
McWilliams.
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
is located at 20000 S. Maricopa Rd.,
Chandler.
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Another season of ‘Storytelling and Song’ ending
National
Championship
qualifier at ASU
Saturday, March 8, marks the Arizona
State Taekwondo Championship from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. at Arizona State University’s
Sun Devil Fitness Center on Union Street
in Tempe.
USA Taekwondo certified referees,
six matted rings and electronic scoring,
Daedo TrueScore scoring for black
belts and forms, sparring, breaking and
weapons, will be included in the qualifier
for the National Championship for USA
Taekwondo event.
Participants must be a member of USA
Taekwondo, although all ages and belts are
welcome to compete.
The events of USA Taekwondo
offer opportunities for athletes of all
taekwondo disciplines to compete
against the best competition, at the
regional, national and international levels.
The events serve athletes, coaches and
parents in the most time efficient and cost
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experience possible for all involved.
USA Taekwondo events aim to exceed
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officials, volunteers and the athletes
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The “Storytelling and Song” program
at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort
and Spa will soon come to a close
because spring is drawing near. The
eighth season will end from 6 p.m. to 7
p.m., Saturday, March 15, with a special
closing led by Community elder, Bobby
Stone.
The program must end by the first
day of spring due to cultural customs
because winter is the only season
storytelling is permitted among
the Pima and Maricopa people. The
program is designed to share the
ancient cultures of the Pima and
Maricopa people.
Enrolled members of the Gila River
Indian community are the featured
storyteller members. They share a
combination of ancient legends based
on desert wildlife and their experiences
growing up on the surrounding tribal
lands. Cultural Concierge Rosie Rivera
manages the resort’s program.
“This program has become a favorite
tradition for new and returning resort
and restaurant guests from around the
world,” she says. “Whether it is a family
from Phoenix in for dinner, or returning
business travelers, the intimate and
informative nature of the stories shared
around our fire pit foster a true sense
of place and impart an important and
lasting impression.”
The “Storytelling and Song” program
is open and complimentary to all resort
and restaurant guests and is appropriate
for all ages.
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and
Spa, located on the Gila River Indian
Community, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass
Rd., Chandler, is a total destination
resort showcasing the heritage, culture,
art and legends of the Pima and
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Students who either live in
Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek
or surrounding areas or who
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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
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of the first paper of the
month, each month. The best
news is that even though only one to
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all good submissions are held in a
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So if an entry doesn’t win this
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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 submissionpermission slip and writing or
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March 1 – 14, 2014
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite
101, Gilbert
(480) 279-3879
www.appledumplingcafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are
Family Value night, where kids eat
free with each adult meal and two
drinks purchased. On Family Fun
night, kids receive free ice cream
with a meal. After school coolness
is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, where
kids buy one ice cream, and get
one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
(480) 398-3008
www.chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday,
children 10 and younger receive
one free item from the kids’ meal
menu with adult meal purchase of
$8 or more. Dine in only.
Connect5 Family Centers Corp.
222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler
(480) 699-2122
1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert
(480) 361-8410
Here’s the deal: Mondays and
Fridays free kids’ meals with
an adult purchase for Munchie
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Gilbert
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Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday,
10 year old and younger, eat for
free with the purchase of an adult
meal.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5,
Chandler
(480) 722-0644
www.dillysdeli.com
Here’s the deal: On weekends, get
one free kids’ meal for each adult
meal purchased for $4.79 or more.
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 802-5770
www.epchandler.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids
12 and younger eat free with paid
adult.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
(480) 883-1356
www.fatwillysaz.com/Chandler
Here’s the deal: From 2 p.m. to 9
p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free
kids’ meal with every adult entrée
purchased. Little Leaguers menu
only, 12 and younger.
Nabers Music Bar and Eats
825 N. 54th St., Chandler
(480) 705-0288
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Here’s the deal: Kids eat free
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Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday
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Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
(480) 857-2860
www.pittsburghwillys.com
Here’s the deal: Every day except
Sunday breakfast, kids younger
than 10 eat free with each paying
adult. Additional kids eat for 50
percent off; Wee Willy menu only.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400,
Chandler
(480) 802-9070
www.thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids
younger than 12 receive one free
meal per adult entrée purchased.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 245-6503
www.planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat
free with paid adult.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler
(480) 792-6965
www.sidelinesaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from
kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays
with adult entree. Dine-in only.
Cannot be combined with any
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The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd.,
Chandler
(480) 821-9000
www.sushiroomaz.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday
means kids 12 and younger eat
free, two kids per paying adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 722-1555
www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday
kids eat free with each full price
entrée purchased.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler
(480) 895-ROSE (7673)
www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free
every day with the purchase of an
adult entree and kids drink.
WHERE KIDS
EAT FREE
The SanTan Sun News now
has a regular “Where kids eat
free” section.
Restaurant owners, please
email us details such as days
of the week kids can eat free
at your establishment, and
what conditions apply, such
as purchase of an adult meal,
certain hours, etc., Include
your restaurant name, address,
phone and website and a
contact name for verification.
Readers, if you know of
a location that has a kidseat-free program, email us
with the restaurant name,
a phone and / or email for
confirmation and details.
Email information to
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Community Commentary
Chandler Police Explorer Tactical
Competition draws large crowd
BY COUNCILWOMAN
TRINITY DONOVAN
The Chandler
Police Department
recently hosted its
16th annual Police
Explorer Tactical
Competition.
The event is
one of the few
consistently held
tactical-based
Councilwoman Trinity
competitions in
Donovan. Submitted
the country where
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participants have
an opportunity to train and demonstrate
their skills. The Explorer Program is open
to young people ages 14 to 20 who are
interested in pursuing a career in law
enforcement.
I had an opportunity to attend the
competition this year and witnessed
a lot of action and excitement. Each
year the competition grows bigger and
better. This year, more than 1,000 guests
and volunteers came out to participate.
There were 24 planned activities with
more than 150 trophies given to winning
participants. One of the top honors was
the “Carlos Ledesma Team Spirit Award,”
which was presented to the Pinal County
Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post. This award
was named to honor fallen Chandler
Police Officer Carlos Ledesma, who
was killed in the line of duty during an
undercover operation in 2010. The award
was said to be appropriately named
because Carlos always helped with the
competition and was described as a
dedicated person with a strong spirit and
great work ethic. The winning team had
to display those same qualities.
Some of the competition activities
included a pistol shoot, marijuana field
raid, downed officer rescue, five-man
hostage rescue, crisis negotiations,
obstacle course, and this year, a new
robot explosive ordinance was added
to the mix. While many of the exercises
provided tactical operation training for
those interested in future careers in
law enforcement, many of the activities
promoted team building and problemsolving techniques.
More than 58 agencies took part in
the event with teams traveling across
the state of Arizona as well as California,
Colorado, Illinois, Nevada and Minnesota.
It was great to see all of the visitors to
Chandler, many of whom traveled long
distances to be a part of the event. I
also enjoyed seeing a number of police
officers and other adults working
alongside these young people to mentor
and guide them during the various
activities.
It was quite evident that this
competition involved a lot of hard
work and preparation. I commend the
Police Explorers, officers, staff and other
volunteers for their efforts to make this a
successful event.
Although this is one of the largest
Explorer events of the year, there
are many other community service
projects and assignments in which these
young adults participate. Explorers
receive extensive training and have
an opportunity to earn community
service hours in a number of different
areas. Many hours are spent providing
assistance and support to police staff and
the Chandler community. So, the program
provides our youth an opportunity to
receive work experience while learning
essential life skills for their future.
To learn more about the Explorer
Program and how to get involved visit:
www.chandlerpdexplorers.com or contact
Officer John Somerville at (480) 782-4951
or through email at john.somerville@
chandleraz.gov.
Volunteer award breakfast
fun and memorable
BY COUNCILMAN
KEVIN HARTKE
The
City of
Chandler, in
partnership
with the
Chandler
Non-Profit
Coalition
and For
Our City—
Councilman Kevin
Chandler,
Hartke. Submitted
recently
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hosted its
annual Volunteer Award Recognition
Breakfast. The initiative aims at
celebrating the importance and
benefits of volunteerism in our
community and recognizing the
outstanding contributions of
selected individuals.
The event was launched in 2012
as part of the City’s Centennial
challenge to encourage all residents
to contribute a minimum of 100
hours of service that year. Not
only did the program succeed in
motivating residents to volunteer,
but it was also beneficial to the
participating agencies. In fact,
faith-based, nonprofit and even
business organizations were asked
to monitor and report volunteer
hours and were in turn recognized
for their participation and support.
The enthusiasm from all parties
involved led to the establishment of
an annual initiative.
The 2013 program still included
an acknowledgement of those
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activities and contact information
for Chandler and all the surrounding
cities near us. I especially enjoy the
listing of garage sales and festivities in
each city in the East Valley, as well as
the articles regarding new restaurant
openings and the reviews.
Your newspaper keeps me in the
loop to what is happening around me.
Thank you for not only continuing
to print SanTan Sun News, but for
delivering it to my home and having
it available at various commercial
and retail facilities, such as my health
club.
Regards,
Angie Valentini
Pecos Ranch
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SEE COMMUNITY COMMENTARY PAGE 39
who have served at least 100 hours
of service, but we added the “1,000
Hour Club” and six individuals
received special honors under this
category. Sofio Delgado, Lori Dayton,
Carmen Olmedo, Dave Schalu,
Caryn Shoemaker and Jerry Mooers
each volunteered the equivalent of
approximately six pro-bono parttime jobs. They provided services
that would not otherwise have been
available at the Chandler Christian
Community Center, Chandler Police
Department, Clothes Cabin and ICAN.
An added component of the award
recognition program was the inclusion
of distinctive award categories to
highlight unique characteristics of
volunteers. Creative titles, such as the
Multitasking Maestro, Sunbeam and
Strong Arms Awards, were developed
to spark interest in the community
and make the event more fun and
memorable.
A total of 51 individuals were
nominated for the awards. While
each one deserves to be recognized, I
would like to briefly introduce a few
of the award winners.
At the age of 14, Vinnie Holmquist
was selected as the 2013 Inspiration
Award winner. Despite his health
challenges, Vinnie has held a
leadership role with the Boy Scout
Troop 280, organizing community
youth volunteer initiatives and
Opinion
monthly events for the troop. He has
also been active with the Chandler
Food Bank, IHELP ministry for
homeless people at Sun Valley Church
and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Vinnie is an amazing source of
inspiration to all those who know and
work with him.
Ernesto Sidi was the recipient
of the Innovation Award for his
fundraising efforts benefiting the
House of Refuge. As a direct result
of his work, the organization raised
$15,000 last year. Ernesto started
raising funds with a simple coin
donation box on his office desk and
continually developed new ways
to motivate coworkers to donate
and raise money. From developing
incentives for raffles to encouraging
acquaintances to take advantage of
the Arizona Charitable Tax Credits,
Ernesto has earned great respect at
the House of Refuge.
Brian Walsh was another winner.
He earned the Mayor’s Choice Award
for his contributions to the homeless
community. His claim to fame is his
dedication to provide breakfast to
the homeless every weekend at a
downtown park. He has also helped
locate resources and services to serve
the homeless community.
As we recognize these outstanding
individuals, we are reminded of the
incredible work that is done behind
the scenes throughout our community.
Hundreds of volunteers give of
themselves each day to support
various organizations. Most of them
shy away from recognition yet they
provide invaluable services—and we
are most thankful for their dedication.
For the complete list of award
winners and further information about
the volunteer recognition program
and current volunteer opportunities in
Chandler, visit the For Our City Web
site at www.forourcity.org or call Niki
Tapia at (480) 782-2214. We are already
looking for the top volunteers of 2014
and will celebrate them in the early
part of 2015. If you aware of amazing
volunteers who serve tirelessly and
creatively in our community, you
will have the opportunity, later this
year, to submit their names to be
recognized at our 2015 Volunteer
Recognition Celebration.
Have a story idea or news tip? Know of an interesting photo opportunity? How about positive feedback or constructive
comments? We’d like to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].
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SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAGE 39
Where’s info
on governor
candidates?
There are quite a number of candidates
running for governor. I looked into each
candidate because I’m concerned about
the state I live in. I couldn’t find anything
on a lot of the candidates.
Molina: We’re to use our local resources
to increase jobs. We don’t have any local
resources. Also, he wants change. What
change is he wanting?
Melvin: If we have big enough ideas, we
can do anything. Nothing solid there.
I wrote to a Ms. Jones and still haven’t
heard back.
Riggs was ousted out as congressman in
California so why would we want him as
governor?
Smith: Joined forces with the Clinton
Global Initiative which embraces: We can’t
grow our own food, tells us how many
children we can have and what food we
can eat.
Thomas has been the subject of an
ongoing FBI investigation regarding abuse
of power and unethical behavior.
Mealer: His initiative is on his website
and has a solid campaign foundation. He
talked to me as a person of his peers. He
has concrete plans for Arizona as well as
who is in his corner to make things happen.
He encourages people to call him.
Gloria Hass
March 2014
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Zoolikins provides natural parenting
products, classes
By Tracy House
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Moms and dads looking for natural
parenting items, resources and experienced help have to look no further than
Chandler’s Zoolikins, which offers a
variety of natural, unique and creative
products for infants through toddlers—
and mommy as well.
Owner Shira Shnier opened Zoolikins
in Chandler about five months ago; her
first store opened in downtown Scottsdale
three years ago.
“Zoolikins really is a hands-on, we can
really help you with anything natural
parenting store,” Shnier says. She explains
there has been a resurgence using cloth
diapers and baby wearing—carrying the
baby in a wrap, sling or carrier close to
the body.
Shnier says that with the increased
interest in using natural products, there
comes an overwhelming selection of cloth
diapers. “It’s not like in my day or generations before—hunk of cotton, great big
pins, plastic pants, nobody taught you
anything. You figured it out. Pee and
poop is going to leak out and you better
figure out how to catch it.”
Because parents have so much to
choose from it can become information
overload. Shnier provides her knowledge
and experience for new parents. “For the
most we do a lot of classes, a lot of
workshops and events.”
Parents can sign up for classes to help
with the cloth diapering decisions.
“I always say cloth diapers are the only
article of clothing you’re going to buy for
a child that will fit them at the newborn
stage and will still fit them two and a half
years later,” Shnier explains. “Because
you will pay probably as much for cloth
diapers as you will for a decent sleeper.
And that sleeper—you blink and that
child has outgrown it. But all of these
diapers have a multi-size system.”
Shnier helps moms and dads put the
cloth diaper decision into perspective.
“I am known as the diaper whisperer,”
putting new moms at ease about the
choices out there. “I do many a diaper
changing.”
She also offers her years of experience
for nursing moms. “All the perinatal care
that somebody who considers themselves
a natural parent…they want things to be
natural and they want baby to benefit
from it,” Shnier says.
Zoolikins will also aid mom
and dad in choosing just the
right carrier for their needs.
“You come in and you try on
every carrier. Be absolutely sure
that what you have works for
you. And if you don’t know
how to do it we’ll walk you
through it.” To help with this,
dolls of various sizes and
weights are provided to get a
feel for each carrier.
The products in the store are
DR. SEUSS ON DISPLAY: Look no further than Zoolikins for Dr. Seuss.
all natural—from creams to
The store boasts a huge selection of Seuss-related items.
feeding spoons and toys—and
STSN photo by Tracy House
Shnier talks parents through
best...It’s a particular type of fabric that
some of their questions. “I often tell
is so easy to wash and protects the kid.
parents you can put off buying a lot of
this stuff...but take account for where stuff Comes in all types of patterns,”
Shnier mentions.
is oozing out. We know where stuff is
Unique to Zoolikins is its Dr. Seuss
oozing out on mommy and we know
line of products. Shnier gets online orders
where stuff is oozing out on baby—it
from all over North America for the Seuss
starts the very minute this baby is born.”
products. She explains Zoolikins partners
Her practical advice and knowledge
with Bumkins to provide the house brand
is bringing people to the store. She’s had
of Dr. Seuss.
shoppers from out of town come in with
“Dr. Seuss is a big draw,” Shnier says.
suitcases to fill. “On line you can’t touch
it, you can’t understand it, you can’t make “There’s a certain pull to Seuss. He speaks
to everybody. He was a genius,
informed decisions and there’s just a feeling,
‘this is going next to my baby’s skin.’ They an absolute genius.”
In addition to the cloth diapering
want to check it out and they
classes, Zoolikins offers CPR classes, baby
want to talk to somebody.”
sign language, potty training and car seat
The natural parenting area
safety clinic. “I’d say every week there’s at
of the store is hands-on, with
least three classes going on,” Shnier says.
products to test and try out.
Shnier travels between the Chandler
The staff members have children
and Scottsdale stores to ensure that
and can relate to the natural
each one is stocked with the best
parenting process.
available products.
In addition to the natural
Zoolikins Chandler is located at
parenting products, Zoolikins
51 E. Boston St., in downtown Chandler.
has creative, educational and
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
interactive toys, puzzles and
through Saturday. The Scottsdale location
books. “Hopefully, we try very
is at 7118 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale. Visit
hard to buy things that are
www.zoolikins.com for more information
considered green.”
or to find out about class offerings.
Another popular item is the
large variety of bibs for baby.
From newborn to self-feeding
CLOTH DIAPER BINS: Rows of cloth diapers are on display for parents
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
toddlers, there is a bib for each
to choose from, but owner Shira Shnier helps with those difficult
at [email protected].
stage. “They are absolutely the
decisions. STSN photo by Tracy House
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March
2
AZ Railway
9
AZ Railway
Ostrich Festival
Lapsit Story Time
3
Toddler Time
Family Story Time
4
Mardi Gras
Minecraft Monday
Tumbleweed Tots
Duct Tape
10
Crafts
LEGO Kit Club
Minecraft Monday
Tumbleweed Tots
Lapsit Story Time
5 Bugology
Kids Club
6
Dr. Seuss
LEGO Store
Tumble Tots
Family Night
Baby & Me Yoga
Toddler Time
Ash Wednesday
Tumble Tots
Preschool Story Time
Teen Night
11
12
13
Tumble Tots
Baby & Me Yoga
Toddler Time
Kids Club
Community Night
Tumble Tots
Teen Night
20
Railway
1 AZBirdwalk
Ostrich Festival Parade
SanTan Family
Fun Arrives!
7
Bug Zoo
Tumbleweed Tots
Books & Board Games
Ostrich Festival
Feeding Frenzy!
14
8
AZ Railway
Ostrich Festival
Meet the Creature!
15
Tumbleweed Tots
Books & Board Games
Bedtime Stories
21
AZ Railway
Doggy Story Time
Paws 2 Read
16
17 Minecraft
Monday
18
19
AZ Railway
Tumbleweed Tots
Lapsit Story Time
Toddler Time
St. Patrick’s Day
Tumble Tots
Suitcase Club
Moovin’ & Groovin’
Baby & Me Yoga
Toddler Time
Kids Club
Family Night
24
25
26 Tunnels,
Tikes, & Tunes
27
28
29
Baby & Me Yoga
Toddler Time
Kids Club
Community Nights
Tumble Tots
Teen Night
Tumbleweed Tots
Books & Board Games
Outdoor Pizza Party
AZ Railway
23
AZ Railway
Nature Walk
30
AZ Railway
LEGO Club
Family Story Time
Minecraft Monday
Tumbleweed Tots
Lapsit Story Time
Tumble Tots
Rhythm & Rhyme
Yo-yo Camp
Sonoran Sunset
Tumble Tots
Teen Night
22
Tumbleweed Tots
Books & Board Games
Feeding Frenzy!
31 Toddler Time
Family Story Time
AZ Railway
Bugology
Meet the Creature!
Send family events
and activities to
Minecraft Monday
Tumbleweed Tots
Lapsit Story Time
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1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Arizona Railway Museum, 12 p.m.-
3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
Tumbleweed Tots, 12:30 p.m.-2:30
4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s railway museum
at Tumbleweed Park. Arizona Railway
Museum, 330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler.
Display yard and building free; display
cars $2, or $5 per family/group. Tim at
(480) 833-4353 or Bart Barton at
(480) 831-6520, www.azrymuseum.org.
p.m. This indoor play area is designed for
children 5 years of age and younger to
play under parental/guardian supervision.
This fun, safe and clean area will have
plenty of toys, equipment and activities
that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a maximum of four children per adult. Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Resident fee: $2; Nonresident fee: $3.
(480) 782-2900,
www.chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
1
Monthly Family Birdwalks, 8 a.m.12 p.m. Desert Rivers Audubon leads free
guided bird watching tours through
Veterans Oasis Park the first Saturday of
every month from November-April.
One-hour walks begin every 30 minutes
starting at 8 a.m. Meet at the Red-Tailed
Hawk Pavilion. Registration for the program is not required, but large groups of
10 or more must call in advance. All participants younger than age 13 must be
accompanied by an adult. Environmental
Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Free.
(480) 782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Lapsit Story Time, 10 a.m.-10:20
a.m. Join in for 20 minutes of special
time for babies and caregivers with
books, music and fingerplays.
Recommended one child per adult so no
siblings will feel left out. There will also
be 20 minutes of playtime afterward.
Infants 0-18 months. Hamilton Library
Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona
Ave., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800,
www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Ostrich Festival Parade, 10 a.m.-11
a.m. The Ostrich Festival Parade will kick
off the Ostrich Festival on Saturday
morning. Parade watchers are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets to
enjoy the parade. Some of the attractions
that were featured in the past include
Ollie the Trolley, antique cars, horses,
high school marching bands and creative
floats. More than 100 various entries are
expected for the parade. The parade
route starts at Ray Road and Arizona
Avenue, proceeds south on Arizona
Avenue to Chicago St. Free.
www.ostrichfestival.com/parade.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Family Story Time, 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for
the whole family with books, flannel
board stories and puppets. Toddlers 1836 months, preschoolers 3-5 years old,
school age 6-8 years old. Basha Library
Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista
Dr., Chandler. Free. No registration
needed. (480) 782-2800,
Toddler Time, 11 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
Books, bells and bubbles make learning
letters and counting fun! Toddlers 18-36
months. No registration is required. Baby
siblings are welcome. Hamilton Library
4, 11, 18, 25
Evening Storytime, 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
The whole family is welcome for this
story time featuring your favorite stories,
songs and more! Hamilton Library
LEGO Store Monthly Mini Model
Build!, begins at 5 p.m. while supplies
last. Visit your local LEGO Store on the
first Tuesday of every month and you can
learn how to build a cool mini model, and
take it home—for free! Models are not
for sale and cannot be purchased. The
LEGO Store, Chandler Fashion Center,
3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. One
free per child. Event is open to children
ages 6 to 14 only. (480) 899-0228,
http://stores.lego.com/en-us/stores/us/
chandler-fashion-center.
4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Tumbleweed Tumble Tots, 9 a.m.-
a.m. The whole family is welcome for
this story time featuring your favorite
stories and songs! Preschoolers 3-5
years old, toddlers 18-36 months.
Downtown Library Copper Room (former
City Council Chambers), 22 S. Delaware
St., Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800,
4
Dr. Seuss Family Story Time,
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m.11:45 a.m. Join Ms. Trish for stories,
fingerplays, songs and bubbles. Toddlers
18-36 months, preschoolers 3-5 years
Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $3;
Nonresident fee; $5. (480) 782-2890,
www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
(480) 782-2720,
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
5, 12, 19, 26
Kids Club, powered by National
Geographic Kids, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. The
p.m.-5 p.m. Sunset Library Teens present
an afternoon of board games and book
buddies! Kids 3-11 are welcome to read
their favorite book with teen volunteers
or work with our specially prepared
iPads. Bring a friend to play your favorite
board game or learn how to play a new
one! Sunset Library Monsoon Room,
4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free. (480)
782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Chandler Fashion Center Kids Club is a
great opportunity for your child to learn in
a fun, interactive setting. We've teamed
up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on
discovery through play. Chandler Fashion
Center, in the Gap wing near the Food
Court, 3111 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler.
Free. (480) 812-8488, www.Shop
Chandler FashionCenter.com/KidsClub/.
5
Family Night at the TRC-Green and
Gold St. Patrick’s Day Crafts,
11 a.m. This 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.
Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $2;
Nonresident fee: $3. (480) 782-2900,
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. The first and third
Wednesdays of the month enjoy a variety
of different recreational activities and
entertainment. Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Youth $2 resident, $3 nonresident; teens
$3 resident, $5 nonresident. Michael
Fenzel, (480) 782-2908.
www.chandler.gov/breaktime.
5, 12, 19, 26
Baby and Me Yoga, 10:15 a.m. This
6, 13, 20, 27
Preschool Story Time, 9:10 a.m.-
fun class strengthens the bond between
you and your baby while benefiting from
gentle stretches, strengthening postures,
and relaxation techniques. This program
is intended for one baby (non-walking)
and one caregiver. Please bring a yoga
mat or towel. Maricopa County Library
District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965 E.
Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert.
(602) 652-3000, www.mcldaz.org.
9:30 a.m. Expand your child’s love of
books through stories, songs, fingerplays,
flannel boards, games and puppets.
Preschoolers 3-5 years old. Basha
Library Programming Room, 5990 S. Val
Vista Dr., Chandler. Free (480) 782-2800,
Toddler Time with Miss Jo,
Family Story Time, 10 a.m.-10:30
Minecraft Monday, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Join
us every Monday to play Minecraft. Ages
9-18. Downtown Library, Cactus Room
(Adult Ed Classroom Room 219), 22 S.
Delaware St., Chandler. Free. No registration necessary. Space is limited.
(480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org
old. Sunset Library Monsoon Room,
4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Free.
(480) 782-2800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
9:10 a.m.-9:40 a.m. Spots, squeakers,
shorter books, bells and bubbles make
learning letters, counting and following
direction fun. For ages 1 and 2.
Baby siblings welcome. Basha Library
Programming room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr.,
Chandler. Free. (480) 782-2800,
5, 22
Bugology, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Discover just how important insects are
and learn about their traits with live
examples of insects and arachnids from
around the state, country and world.
Ages 7 and older. Environmental
3
Preschool Story Time, 2 p.m.-2:30
p.m. Get your child ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, games and
fingerplays that will develop a love of
learning, print awareness, vocabulary,
concepts, social skills and motor skills.
For preschool children 3-5, siblings welcomed! Downtown Library Copper Room
(Former City Council Chambers), 22 S.
Delaware St., Chandler. Free. (480) 7822800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
Teen Nights at the Chandler Senior
Center, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Teen Nights at
the Senior Center are a great way to
hang out with your friends and have a
good time for free. Activities Include:
Xbox/PS3/Wii; computer lab; group
games; projects; crafts; pool; great
music. 202 E. Boston St., Chandler. Free.
7, 14, 21, 28
Books and Board Games Club, 3:30
7
Bug Zoo, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Explore a
real, live collection of bugs with a certified
entomologist! Each child will receive a
free activity book. Fee is per child; parents
admitted free. Ages 3-6. Environmental
Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $3;
Nonresident fee; $5. (480) 782-2890,
7, 8, 9
Chandler Ostrich Festival, 2 p.m.-12
a.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday;
10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday. Tumbleweed
Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler.
$10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $7 for
youth (ages 5-12) and kids 4 and
younger are free. Parking: $5.
www.ostrichfestival.com.
7, 21
Friday Feeding Frenzy! 3:30 p.m.4 p.m. Join the EEC staff on the first and
third Friday of each month for a live animal
feeding. Meet the animals in the nature
center and learn about their diets. Stick
around and watch the animals be fed.
Environmental Education Center, 4050 E.
Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480)
782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
8, 22
Meet the Creature! 11 a.m.-11:45
a.m. In this interactive program, children
will get up close and personal with live
animals while receiving a fun lesson in
wildlife rescue and conservation.
Registration required. Children ages 2-12
must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Instructor: Lisa Limbert of Lisa’s
Creatures and East Valley, Environmental
Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident fee: $6
Nonresident fee: $9. (480) 782-2890,
See Calendar, Page 4
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Calendar, From Page 3
10
Duct Tape Crafts, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Check out the latest fad in crafts! In this
workshop we will make a wallet or mini
purse, decorate a notebook, and create
even more of your own ideas all with fun
patterns and colors of duct tape. Ages
6-12. Community Center, 125 E.
Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. $5 supply
fee. Resident fee: $8; Nonresident fee:
$10. Contact Courtney Allen at
(480) 782-2730 for more information.
LEGO Kit Club, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
We supply a variety of skill level kits for
kids to put together during this hour of
fun. Ages 5-12. Basha Library
Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista
Dr., Chandler. Free. No registration
needed. (480) 782-2800,
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Community Nights in the
Courtyard-Irish Dancers,
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Family fun the
second and fourth Wednesday
of the month. Community Center,
125 E. Commonwealth Ave.,
Chandler. Free. Courtney Allen
at (480) 782-2730.
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Bedtime Stories with Nocturnal
Animals, 4 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Come enjoy
a bedtime story that teaches you about
animals at night and have the opportunity
to meet a nocturnal animal in person.
Ages 2 and older. All participants must be
registered in advance to ensure the safety
and well-being of the animals on display.
Environmental Education Center, 4050 E.
Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Resident
fee: $6 Nonresident fee: $9. (480) 7822890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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Doggy Story Time 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Join in for a special story time where
everyone can enjoy stories, songs and fun.
Even dogs are coming to this story time.
Preschoolers 3-5 years old, school age
6-8 years old, tweens 9-11 years old.
Downtown Library Copper Room
(former City Council Chambers),
22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Free.
Paws 2 Read, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Children ages 5 and older are invited to
read their favorite book to the special
registered therapy dog. Maricopa County
Library District’s Perry Branch Library,
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert. Free.
(602) 652-3000, www.mcldaz.org.
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C-Town Suitcase Club, 10 a.m.11a.m. This spring’s theme is Tinkers,
Blinkers and Stinkers. Travel back
through time to sing, hear stories and
discover everyday objects from the past
and present. Program includes a special
take-home item. Ages 3-5. Chandler
Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Dr.,
Chandler. No advance registration
required and class is free. (480) 7822717, www.chandlermuseum.org.
Moovin’ and Groovin’, 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m. Dance, shake and sing in this
interactive music and dance program.
This high energy dance party teaches
classic tunes and games that encourage
musical expression, body movement, following simple directions, and group play.
All participating children must register.
No walk-in spaces available. Maricopa
County Library District Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert.
Free. (602) 652-3000, www.mcldaz.org.
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Family Night at the TRC-Let’s Go
Fly a Kite! 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. The first
and third Wednesdays of the month enjoy
a variety of different recreational activities and entertainment. Tumbleweed
Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. Youth $2 resident, $3 nonresident; teens $3 resident, $5 nonresident.
Michael Fenzel, (480) 782-2908.
www.chandler.gov/breaktime.
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Sonoran Sunset Series-The
Knockabouts, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Free concert held each month from SeptemberApril for the whole family at Veterans Oasis
Park. Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Yo-yo Camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1 p.m.-4
p.m. Have you ever wanted to learn basic
Beginner through advanced
lessons for all ages.
Lesson horses available.
yo-yo skills or advance competition tricks?
This one-day workshop will teach you just
that and it is taught by a world and
national yo-yo champion. A yo-yo contest
at the end will reward all participants with
prizes. Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500
S. Basha Rd., Chandler. Instructor fee:
$10; Supply fee: $10; Resident fee: $3;
Nonresident fee: $5. (480) 782-2541,
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Family Nature Walk, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
The wildlife habitats at Veterans Oasis
Park are a haven for a variety of urban
wildlife. Join an experienced naturalist
for a guided walk that explores the plants
and animals of the park's desert and
wetland habitats. Environmental
Heights Rd., Chandler. Free. (480) 7822890, www.chandleraz.gov/eec.
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LEGO Club, 4 p.m.-5 p.m. We supply
the LEGO! You supply the imagination!
Ages 5-12. Basha Library Programming
Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler.
Free. No registration needed. (480) 7822800, www.chandlerlibrary.org.
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Rhythm and Rhyme, 11:30 a.m.-12
p.m. We will enlighten and educate young
children with an entertaining style of
musical fun! We use rhythm instruments,
sing-along and action songs, dancing and
movement to teach your children the love
of music! Feel free to bring a bottle of
water. Toddlers 18-36 months, preschoolers 3-5 years old. Basha Library
Programming Room, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr.,
Chandler. Free. No registration needed.
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Tunnels, Tikes, and Tunes,
9 a.m.-11 a.m. Come crawl and play
in our maze of tunnels. This play area is
intended for children ages 5 and younger
to play with parental/guardian supervision. Tumbleweed Recreation Center
courtyard, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. Resident fee: $2;
Nonresident fee: $3. (480) 782-2900,
Community Nights in the
Courtyard-Mayor’s Youth
Commission Instrumental,
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Family fun the second
and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Community Center, 125 E.
Commonwealth Ave., Chandler. Free.
Courtney Allen at (480) 782-2730.
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Outdoor Pizza Party: “Dutch Oven
Style”, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Come out to Veterans
Oasis Park for an outdoor pizza party! We
will learn how to cook our own pizzas in
Dutch ovens, and then enjoy our creations
while watching a movie. Bring a friend. Ages
11-15. Environmental Education Center,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler.
Resident fee: $12; Nonresident fee: $16.
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ACCORDING
TO THE CENTERS
FOR DISEASE
CONTROL,
IN 1980,
7 PERCENT
OF CHILDREN
AGES 6 TO 11
WERE OBESE.
BY 2010,
THIS NUMBER
HAD JUMPED
TO ALMOST
18 PERCENT.
Childhood obesity:
Thinking outside the
Happy Meal box
By Alison Stanton
According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 1980,
7 percent of children ages 6 to 11 were obese. By 2010,
this number had jumped to almost 18 percent.
While parents are typically advised to try to limit the
amount of fast food and sugar they give their kids who
are overweight, Dr. Allison Kaplan, a board-certified
family practice physician at Desert Grove Family Medical
in Gilbert, says there are other reasons kids gain too
much weight.
“Children can eat too much
of healthier foods, snack too
frequently, and drink higher
calorie drinks such as juice. This
eating behavior causes too much
calorie consumption that leads to
weight gain. In addition, lack of
exercise has been linked to childhood obesity.”
One reason fast food leads to
DRINKS ADD UP: Dr. Allison weight gain in kids, Kaplan explains,
Kaplan, a family practice
is that it is so calorie dense. But chilphysician, says parents
dren who eat a healthy diet can still
should be careful how
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ages they give their
child every day.
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Giving kids too many beverages can also cause the daily
calorie count to quickly add up,
Kaplan says.
“Many parents forget that beverages may contain too many
calories such as whole milk,
chocolate milk, juice, soda and
other flavored drinks. If a child
drinks a few of these drinks a day
SLOW AND STEADY WINS
which may contain 150 calories
THE RACE: Instead of
each, then the calories will accu- drastic changes in diet
and exercise habits,
mulate and cause the child to
Wesley Delbridge, nutrition
gain weight. Water and low fat
supervisor for Chandler
milk are better options for drinks Unified School District, says
throughout the day.”
gradual changes are much
Wesley Delbridge, a registered easier to maintain and are
more successful.
dietitian and nutrition supervisor for Chandler Unified School Submitted photo
District, says that kids are far
more stressed out than in previous years. This, he says,
can lead to overeating and weight gain.
“Kids these days not only have the pressures of
school and their friends, but also social media and
other stressors. We have 14 year olds who are thinking
about where they are going to college,” he says.
“Stress can definitely contribute to negative habits
when it comes to food; in some cases, kids might feel
like the only thing they can control is their eating.”
In other cases, Delbridge says, a child who is bullied for being heavy may accept the “overweight” label
as permanent, and not do anything to change it.
“Sometimes kids who are called names for being
overweight will decide ‘I guess I’ll just be the big kid.’”
Julie Holbrook, owner of Shift 4 Success in Gilbert,
says that giving kids special tasty treats frequently, and
for no particular good reason, is also contributing to
an increase in childhood obesity.
“A treat, in my book, would be an apple with
peanut butter—not a Pop-Tart,” she says.
“In a lot of ways, parents are treating their kids like
they do their pets, and giving them too many treats
throughout the day.”
Believing that “everything we feed our kids has to
be so good, and taste so good” is also contributing to
the problem, Holbrook says. Not every meal has to be
perfectly palatable for kids.
“I’ve had so many parents tell
me ‘I’m so exhausted after
making three different meals for
dinner so everyone can have
something they like.’ I always tell
them, make just one meal that is
balanced and nutritious. If the
kids don’t like it and don’t eat
that much—that’s fine. They’ll
make up for it at the next meal.” ONE MEAL FOR EVERYTo treat a child’s obesity,
BODY: Julie Holbrook,
Kaplan says the family needs to owner of Shift 4 Success,
says parents need to stop
be supportive by also changing
cooking individual meals
their exercise and eating habits. for fussy eaters and instead
“Children usually model their
prepare one balanced meal
for the whole family.
parent’s behavior, so the parents
need to lead by example,” she says. Submitted photo
The best approach for the
family is a lifestyle change, not a diet.
“Everyone needs to eat a lower fat and lower
carbohydrate diet, cut out the high calorie drinks,
and increase their exercise. The weight should slowly
come off as the child grows as long as their calorie
consumption stays at normal levels and they increase
their exercise.”
No matter what dietary and exercise changes parents make, Delbridge says they need to do them
slowly and gradually.
“Parents will say ‘OK, that’s it—we are throwing
out all of our junk food and we are all going to start
exercising an hour a day,’” he says, adding that this
sudden and severe approach is doomed to failure.
“Instead, ask your kids to suggest some healthy snacks.
Turn off your phones and go for a walk for 10 minutes
and talk about your day. Whatever habits the parents are
exhibiting will have the biggest impact on the family.”
Holbrook says parents should also not be afraid to
gently and kindly explain to their kids why they want to
make healthy changes that will benefit the entire family.
“You never want to be mean about it, but kids are
not stupid—they know they look different, so parents
need to stop trying to hide it like it’s the elephant in
the room. Parents can say, ‘We’ve made some mistakes
along the way, but we’re going to fix them.’”
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the
East Valley. She can be reached at [email protected]
Resources
Websites:
• www.cusdnutrition.com
• www.shift4success.com
• www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm
Books:
• “Always the Fat Kid: The Truth About the Enduring Effects of
Childhood Obesity,” by Jacob Warren and K. Bryant Smalley
• “Overweight: What Kids Say: What’s Really Causing the
Childhood Obesity Epidemic,” by Dr. Robert A. Pretlow
• “Your Child’s Weight: Helping Without Harming,” by Ellyn Satter
M.S., R.D., L.C.S.W., B.C.D
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Just4Kids
Chandler Recreation
Offers A Variety
of Spring Activities!
This month’s Just4Kids Page
is sponsored by:
The City of Chandler
Recreation Division
Spring Break Time
Now Available!
The spring Break Time magazine
outlining all-ages recreation classes,
youth camps and special events for
March, April and May is now available
and registration is open! For more
information, call 480-782-2727
or visit www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
Free
Admission!
Senior Variety Show at Chandler Center for the Arts
March 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively
Enjoy the talents of many of our senior adults (50 yrs+) on display at this
popular variety show. This year is the debut of the show on the main stage.
Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the Chandler Senior Center and the
Gilbert Senior Center. For more information please call 480-782-2720.
Sonoran Sunset Series
at the Environmental Education Center
Thursday, March 20 6 -7 p.m.
The Environmental Education Center
(4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.) presents the
Sonoran Sunset Series featuring free lakeside
entertainment by local musicians suitable for all
ages. For more information,
visit www.chandleraz.gov/EEC or call 782-2890.
Registration for April 5 Hershey Track
Meet is Open!
$4 Resident / $6 Non-resident
The annual Hershey Track Meet will be Saturday,
April 5 at Chandler High School. The competition
is open to boys and girls ages 7-14. Registration
is due by Friday, March 7. For the application,
visit www.chandleraz.gov/youth-sports
or call 480-782-2704 for more information.
Chandler Senior Expo at the Community Center
March 19 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free
Admission!
The Chandler Senior Center will host its 24th annual Senior Expo at the
Community Center (202 E. Boston St.) This free event is open to the public
and features dozens of representatives from health care agencies, leisure
services and active adult-oriented businesses. There also will be free blood
pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks. For more information,
call 480-782-2720.
Spring Intersession Camps
March 10-14 & March 17-21
The City of Chandler Recreation
Division offers a variety of youth
intersession camps that are tailored to your child’s interests
including nature, iPod animation,
Lego’s, movie making and dance
to name a few. Our camps are
affordable, safe, active and above
all else engaging. Morning, afternoon and full day options are available.
Qualified staff will engage kids in sports, games, arts and crafts, skits and youth
development activities. For more information please call 480-782-2727.
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Murphy’s Law
celebrates
everything
Irish
Gather ye lads and lasses, it’s almost
time for that magical time of year when
we all celebrate everything green on St.
Patrick’s Day. Since 2008, Murphy’s Law
Irish Pub and Ale House has been the
Valley destination to celebrate the luck
of the Irish. For St. Patrick’s Day 2014,
Murphy’s Law will host the sixth annual
Downtown Chandler St. Patrick’s Day
Festival from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday,
March 15. The event is presented by
Coors Light.
More than just an Irish celebration,
the event will raise funds for the Arizona
Fire Service Pipe Band that provides
memorial and funeral services for fallen
officers and firefighters. Tickets are $10
Chandler organization, area
families to benefit from run
Desert Palms pairs with
Market on the Move
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Spirituality PAGE 74
Where to Eat
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Chandler couple followed their
Jaguar Car
dreams to Grand Canyon University Show comes
to downtown
Chandler
March 8
BY TRACY HOUSE
A.J. Chandler Park in downtown
Chandler will be the site of the 36th
annual Jaguar Club of Central Arizona’s
Concours d’ Elegance on Saturday, March
8, where more than 50 Jaguar cars from
1940 to present will be on display from
Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and
California.
Jaguar North Scottsdale will have
newer models at the event, however, they
are strictly for show.
SEE JAGUAR PAGE 52
SEE PUB PAGE 54
WORKING TOGETHER: Paul Koch and his wife, Jacque, serve as Grand Canyon University’s band
director and dance coach, which provides many opportunities for the couple to work together
during the school’s basketball games. Submitted photo
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
PART OF THE CHANDLER COMMUNITY:
Murphy’s Law welcomes everyone to come
and celebrate their Irish in downtown
Chandler. Submitted photo
A true love story blossomed as
two passionate former Arizona State
University students followed their dreams,
eventually landing jobs at the same school,
Grand Canyon University, and settling in
Chandler.
Paul Koch earned his bachelor of
music degree from the University of
North Texas and his master’s degree in
percussion performance from Arizona
State University. But his life changed while
working with the drumline at McClintock
High School.
“Instead of working at a restaurant or
flipping burgers, I wanted to spend my
time to further my career in teaching
music,” Paul says.
He was doing just that when he met his
bride to be, Jacque.
Jacque, who earned a geography degree
from Arizona State University before
obtaining a master’s degree in education,
was also at McClintock High teaching
the dance team. One day after rehearsal,
Jacque stopped by Paul’s office to ask him
SEE COUPLE PAGE 50
TEST YOUR SKILLS: Drivers are invited to
test their driving skills at the Slalom Event
at Hamilton High School, in conjunction
with the Concours d’Elegance, sponsored by
the Jaguar Club of Central Arizona, March 9.
Submitted photo
Chandler girl needs bone marrow transplant
‘Be The Match’ to host registry at Totspot Preschool
In a lot of ways, Maddie Johnson is a
typical 6-year-old girl.
“She loves to sing and dance and be a
little diva,” says her mother, Aimee-GriffithJohnson of Chandler.
“At her birth, they knew something
wasn’t quite right. After three weeks,
they realized her bone marrow was not
producing any red blood cells. After more
testing they realized she had the condition
called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia which
is a bone marrow failure. She also has
an immune deficiency as well, which is
also another criterion for needing a bone
marrow transplant.”
With a marrow transplant, there is the
definite possibility that she could be cured,
although she would always carry the faulty
gene that causes her condition.
For patients like Maddie, Be the Match
is hosting a bone marrow donor registry
drive for potential donors ages 18 to 44
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at
Totspot Preschool in Gilbert.
Kaitlyn Fishman is the community
engagement representative for Be The
Match.
“Since 1987, we’ve had over 60,000
marrow and cord blood transplants which
amounts to about 500 patients a month or
16 patients a day,” Fishman says.
“Lots of people think that it hurts or
that it involves a major surgery to donate
your marrow, but that’s definitely not true
anymore. Over 75 percent of the time is
where the patient’s doctor will ask for the
donor to do a peripheral blood stem cell
donation and that’s very similar to donating
platelets or plasma,” Fishman says.
Marrow donations required outpatient
surgical procedures less than 25 percent
of the time. Generally, donors are back
on their feet within two to seven days.
SEE TRANSPLANT PAGE 55
THE CURE LOOKS LIKE YOU: Maddie
Johnson is shown here on a recent Make-AWish trip to Walt Disney World, wearing a
gown inspired by Princess Elsa from “Frozen.”
She needs a bone marrow donor. Submitted
photo
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COUPLE FROM PAGE 49
out to lunch, but he was not there.
“Our first date was Sept. 1, 2000, at the
Chili’s on the corner of Apache and Mill
Avenue and it started from there,” Paul says.
Jacque says they joke that they met at
band camp.
“I was finishing my undergrad and he was
starting his master’s degree,” Jacque says. “It
was a good thing for us.”
As he finished his master’s degree, he
spent six to 12 hours at a time practicing.
“When I started thinking of her more
than my passion, (I thought) maybe this is
the one,” he says.
Paul soon set aside time for practicing
and Jacque.
“I asked her to marry me,” he says.
During the years, their careers and family
grew as they had one son.
“When I graduated, a high school got a
hold of me and asked if I would come and
coach with a dance team,” Jacque says. “It
was a great experience. My first coaching
position was his first instructor position.”
Paul first taught at Hamilton High School
and then transferred to Perry High School
once it opened.
“Our goal was both of us were going
to be at Perry High School,” he says. “We
wanted to be in the same spot, either in the
West Valley or East Valley.”
Unfortunately the plans did not pan out
the way they hoped. Jacque was hired by
Basha High School to work with the dance
team. The couple was still happy because
they were now teaching in the same school
district.
Paul and Jacque Koch. Submitted photo
Paul and Jacque’s careers
intermingle
A position opened at Grand Canyon
University five years later, one that Paul
became excited about. The school was
bringing back the instrumental music
program.
“I always wanted to teach college,”
Paul explains. However, he wanted to gain
experience at the high school level before
he began teaching college.
“When the position opened, I wanted to
make sure I wasn’t selfish.”
He took the position, instrumental
professor of music and director of the
Thundering Herd Pep Band. He also
conducts the wind ensemble, Thunder
Big Band, percussion studio and music
education classes at the university.
Paul soon learned that the dance
instructor at Grand Canyon University was
possibly leaving, which provided the chance
for the couple to teach at the same school.
He says his wife says “I’m all in, let’s do it.”
“Things were happening that we were
supposed to do,” Jacque says. “It makes
sense that we are both at Grand Canyon
and do what we both love to do together.”
Paul says they felt accepting positions
at Grand Canyon University was the right
direction.
“We really felt like this was the direction
that God wanted us to go,” Paul says.
She took the dance coach position in
September 2013, which she explains as a
really big task due to the three rehearsals a
week, as well as games.
In addition to being the coach, she also
works with the dance education program.
Jacque says she started supervising the
dance student teachers by evaluating them
and supporting them out in the field.
“I have six of them this semester,” she
says of the student teachers.
Jacque is also the sponsor for the
National Honors Society for Professional
Dance Art.
Although she wears many hats, she says
none of it feels like a job.
The couple work together creating
performances for Grand Canyon University
basketball games. Paul does the music,
while Jacque choreographs routines for the
dance team.
Paul says the university’s administration
wanted the atmosphere to change at the
basketball games. Paul selects music that
will keep the crowd entertained with the
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hopes of keeping them there until the end
of the game.
“The faster the tune is, the more energy
it has,” Paul says.
At the beginning of the game, Jacque
says they decide on what songs will be
used, as well as what chorography she has
prepared with her dancers for each song.
The challenging aspect for the couple is
choosing a tempo the dancers can perform
to.
Jacque says she can be pretty
straightforward with Paul when the song
will not work.
“We are both really respectful of each
other,” she says.
Paul says he and his wife constantly
communicate about the songs’ tempo. The
couple loves to work together.
“Right now I’m loving the fact that
it is something that my family does all
together,” Jacque says. “Our job happens
during the weekend and at night and it
happens all the time.”
Their 7-year-old son is the ball boy for
the basketball team, therefore involving
him as well.
“It’s something we can all do together,”
Jacque says of the basketball games. “All
three of us are really in it.”
The next basketball is 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 1, against Chicago State. Tickets are
$5 for general public seating and $15 for a
family four pack, which includes popcorn
and drinks.
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attend. Contact Parker at (480) 284-5246
for more information or to attend the
banquet. San Marcos Golf Resort is located
at One San Marcos Pl., Chandler.
Also of interest, Parker says, on Sunday,
March 9, the club is sponsoring a slalom
event or skill event, driving around traffic
cones, beginning at 9 a.m. with the driving
starting around 11:30 a.m. at Hamilton High
School, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, in
the southwest parking lot of the school,
back by the baseball fields.
This event is open to the public. Parker
anticipates around 15 cars driving the
obstacle course for best time.
“You don’t have to have a Jaguar to
compete in this. You can drive whatever
you want,” Parker mentions. Registration is
required in advance for the slalom event.
The cost is $25 plus a $5 fee for liability
insurance. Jaguar club members will be
awarded trophies while other competitors
are driving strictly for best time.
JAGUAR FROM PAGE 49
“This is the local club. We have it every
year,” explains Phil Parker, president of
the Jaguar Club of Central Arizona (JCCA).
“We’ll headquarter at the San Marcos Golf
Resort and the show will be at the Ramada
of the A.J. Chandler Park.”
Parker, who has been a Jaguar car
enthusiast all of his life, lives in Chandler in
Cooper Commons and has been president
of the JCCA since 2012.
Jaguar car enthusiasts come out for
this show to earn points for national
recognition. Parker explains the cars are
judged by class and earn points for age and
style of the car. “There’s more prestige in
scoring for the older cars than the newer
cars.”
Classes include Classics, open and
closed, Series E-Types, Early Large and Small
Saloons, Preservation and many more.
There is no charge to come out and
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More than 50 Jaguars will be on display for
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view the cars which will be on display from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cars will be on display in
the Ramada area of the park and along San
Marcos Road up to Buffalo Street. Shops
and restaurants in the area will be open for
shopping and dining, Parker says.
An awards banquet will be held at the
San Marcos Golf Resort the evening of
March 8. Reservations are required to
Parker explains money raised through
the Concours entry fees and vendor
contributions is donated to ICAN in
Chandler to help disadvantaged children;
the Northern Jaguar Project in Tucson,
providing habitats for wildlife and jaguars in
particular in Arizona and Northern Mexico;
and McPherson College in Kansas, which
has an accredited auto restoration program.
The JCCA dates back to the mid-‘70s
with the first Concours d’Elegance being
hosted in April 1978 with 25 cars on display
and the JCCA becoming incorporated in
June 1979. For Jaguar enthusiasts interested
in joining the JCCA or more information
about the Concours d’Elegance or Slalom
Event, visit www.jcna.com/clubs/main.
php?club=sw02&Vref=sw02 or contact Phil
Parker at (480) 284-5246.
[email protected].
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The Serious Scribes, a Chandler critique writers
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two Fridays a month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at
the Coffee Cove in Gilbert. The next meeting is 6:30
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“Finding Relief from Chronic
Pain” is the subject of Novocur Pain
Management Clinics’ March Lunch
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March 7, at Tonto Verde Clubhouse,
18401 El Circulo Dr., Rio Verde.
The discussion will focus on
treatment options available to give
patients fast relief.
Dr. Alex Bigham, Novocur Pain
Management Clinics CEO, will
welcome guests while they enjoy a
complimentary lunch in the Acacia
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Following lunch, Dr. Neil Thakkar
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Novocur can help with migraines,
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for general admission to the festival and
children younger than 12 accompanied by
a paying adult are free until 5 p.m., after
which time the event is limited to those
21 and older. VIP tickets are also available
for $75 and include entrance to the
festival and a 21-and-over Blue Moon VIP
tent, three drink tickets, a St. Patrick’s Day
Survival Pack, a $10 bounce back coupon
to Murphy’s Law for March 16 and other
coupons from festival vendors and local
vendors.
Owner Roger Baldwin, a former police
officer of 10 years and also a security
contractor in Iraq, proudly supports those
who protect our community and country
by honoring “Brass Pass” privileges with
complimentary admission for active and
retired military, fire and police showing
proper identification.
This fun community event offers
something for everyone.
“From corned beef to burgers to some
amazing and rather unique desserts, this
festival has it all,” Baldwin states. “The
activities area will include a rock climbing
wall, face and body painting, caricature
artist, carnival games, trike races, corn
hole competitions, photo booth, dog
show and more.”
Entertainment includes the AZ Fire
Service Pipe Band performing throughout
the day, DJ Q Ward, Chuck E. Baby and
The AllStars, Kung Fu Grip, performers
from the Bracken School of Irish Dance
and a bikini contest hosted by Mike G.
from HOT 97.5.
Murphy’s Law gives back to the
community with this annual festival and
FOOD, SPIRITS AND HOSPITALITY: Everyone will find something delicious and fun at Murphy’s
Law. Submitted photo
many other charitable events throughout
the year. It is a strong supporter of the
Chandler community.
“More than 90 percent of the vendors
participating in this year’s event are
local Chandler businesses, many in the
downtown district,” Baldwin notes.
“It’s great that so many great people
and businesses are involved this year.”
made Guinness gravy). The shepherd’s
pie (mashed potatoes, cheese, peas,
meat and savory gravy topped with a
flaky pastry) is well received, too. For
something different, try the Guinness
Stout Chili.
“Murphy’s Law offers something to
everyone. Whether it’s a football game,
a place to go after work, a place to
enjoy comfort food with great service, a
venue to enjoy music or hang out on the
weekends...Murphy’s is everyone’s place
to call home,” Baldwin states.
Murphy’s Law now offers breakfast
each weekend starting at 9 a.m. Check
out its corned beef hash, Murphy’s
French toast or an Irish Benny (eggs
Benedict with corned beef and eggs
served on a house-made Irish Boxty,
Irish Fare and So Much More
There’s no better place in town
to nosh on your favorite Irish foods
than at Murphy’s Law. Some of the
most popular traditional Irish entrees
continue to be corned beef and
cabbage, and bangers and mash (grilled
Irish sausages served atop mashed
potatoes and slathered in house-
or potato pancake, and drizzled with
hollandaise sauce). Sunday brunch
features bottomless mimosas for $12 a
person. Happy hour is 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
seven days a week, and 10 p.m. to close
Monday through Thursday, featuring
drink specials and $5 appetizers.
“Our regular food menu has been
expanded to include flatbread pizzas,
many more Irish favorites and even a
few light Italian dishes,” Baldwin states.
Customers love the fish fry from 6
p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.
Murphy’s Law also has some big news.
“Our new location in Oceanside,
Calif., opened in February 2014 and has
been warmly received and welcomed
by the community in our newest home,”
Baldwin says.
The new location delivers the same
outstanding service with delicious Irish
and American food, a full line of spirits
and craft beers as far as the eye can
see. Murphy’s is now setting their eyes
on their next venture to continue their
growth. The luck of the Irish is definitely
with Murphy’s Law.
Come release your inner leprechaun
at Murphy’s Law Irish Pub and Ale
House, located at 58 S. San Marcos
Pl. in downtown Chandler. For more
information or to purchase tickets for
the Downtown Chandler St. Patrick’s
Day Festival on March 15, visit www.
MurphysLawAZ.com or call (480) 8121588.
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Patients are most likely to match someone
who shares their ethnic background. This fact
may be particularly important for Maddie,
whose father, Darrell Johnson, is of Asian/
Pacific Islander descent. To find a suitable
donor that shares her ethnic background and
could be a potential match for her is critical.
“We definitely need all ethnicities
involved,” says Griffith-Johnson.
The March 29 donor registry drive is
being held in honor of Hadley Mercer who
lives in Kentucky. She is 8 months old and,
in December 2013, was diagnosed with
Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She needs a bone
marrow transplant to save her life because
of chromosomal abnormalities and lack of
response to traditional chemotherapy.
Maddie is just as ill. She has had more
than 150 blood transfusions. Because of the
constant transfusions, her little body has a
dangerous build-up of iron in her blood and
she has to constantly be on a pump. Her
situation could potentially be fatal and the
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With the Sochi Olympics just
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imagine what it would be like to be
able to compete with other athletes at
the game.
The first question that comes to
mind is: What do world class athletes
have in common?
Most of the answers center on
having the following characteristics:
Speed, balance, power, endurance,
agility and willingness to succeed.
Then follows the second set of
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What would it take to become an
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What would it feel like to be that
person?
How and where to start?
To answer those questions one
would have to look closer to home for
the answer with another question:
What do two of these worldclass athletes have in common with
Chandler? They work as trainers at BCB
(BootCamp Boxing Center).
Robert Rico Hoye is four-time
world champion professional boxer—
with the belts to prove it—who
competes in the light heavyweight and
cruiserweight divisions.
A native of Monroe, Mich., Hoye
was featured in the fourth season of
the popular reality TV series “The
Contender.”
Hoye made his professional debut
in June 2001 with a third round win
over Omar Pucci in Michigan. Within
two years of turning professional,
Hoye had amassed an unbeaten record
of 12-0 and claimed his first title as
the IBA Continental Light Heavyweight
champion, beating Prince Badi Ajamu
on points over 12 rounds. Over the
next few years, Hoye gained more
titles in the IBF and the WBC, light
heavyweight titles. In late 2008, Hoye
moved up to cruiserweight so he could
compete in “The Contender.”
Hoye advanced through the
tournament making it to the final four
and ending with a bronze medal on the
reality TV series.
“I serve as a vehicle to assist you
in reaching your fitness goals and
improving your overall health through
BCB’s elite Boxing and Functional
Conditioning training programs,” Hoye
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“Boxing helps improve your cardio,
strength, confidence and also serves
as a means of defense. Functional
Conditioning has many benefits as
well, such as building ‘inner strength,’
endurance, improving balance and
range of motion. As a world-class
athlete, I am utilizing experience and
education to help improve the lives of
as many people as I can. The process
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David Quarles holds a world record
for his performance in paintball
competitions held worldwide, has
traveled internationally and has
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His secret?
“Your core is the secret to you
being functionally stronger and
having more overall stamina,” Quarles
says. “Core strength development is
essential to all of us. As for athletes,
having an exceptionally strong core
can be the difference between being
an average athlete and being an elite
athlete.”
The BCB owners—John Akers, Don
and Janette Alexander—say they “are
extremely pleased about being able
to offer the services of trainers with
these credentials.”
“Their genuine interest in improving
people’s fitness levels matched with
their humble manner sets them apart
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benefit from run
March 8 marks the fourth annual Run to
Fight Children’s Cancer, which will feature a
10K run, a 5K run/walk and a quarter-mile
cancer survivors’ walk to honor children
who have beaten cancer, those who
have lost their battle and those who are
courageously still fighting the disease.
Grand Canyon University Foundation is
hosting the run that benefits the Chandlerbased Children’s Cancer Network and
Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
“Along with our partners we want to
do all we can to heighten awareness of
childhood cancer and raise money to fund
research, patient care and programs that
help local families battling this horrible
disease,” says Sussely Morales, race director.
Although the Children’s Cancer Network
is based in Chandler, it helps families
statewide, according to Patti Luttrell, who
co-founded the organization with husband,
Steve, and serves as its executive director.
The nonprofit assists families who are
battling childhood cancer with a variety of
support services and resources. It provides
financial assistance, promotes education,
encourages healthy lifestyles, helps to build
self-esteem and raises awareness of the
issues and challenges facing children and
families battling cancer. Luttrell and her
family have been personally affected by
cancer.
“Far too many families in Arizona face
the same nightmare that struck our family
when our son, Jeff, was diagnosed with
acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of
5,” Luttrell says.
Jenny Luttrell was 16 when her little
brother was diagnosed. When Jeff received
his bone marrow transplant in Tucson, the
little girl next to him died, leaving Jenny
moved. That family did not have money to
put gas in their car to return to the Valley.
Jenny knew she wanted to make a difference
and thus the Children’s Cancer Network was
born.
“We started very small and the first
eight years grew the patient family service
program,” Patti says.
“In 2012 we started having much more
direct contact with families and last year we
opened our first resource center.”
Prior to the opening of that Chandler
center, the organization was based out of
the Luttrells’ home. Jeff is now 25, attending
college and is a seven-time cancer survivor.
The nonprofit will host its signature
annual fundraising event, “Inspirations”
Children’s Cancer Network’s Annual Fashion
Show, Auction and Luncheon, on March 15
at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. To
attend, visit www.childrenscancernetwork.
org.
‘Jedi Jack’ Fighting the Dark Side
Six-year-old Jack Welch of Chandler
was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic
leukemia in 2011 and will serve as the
honorary race starter for the Run to Fight
RUN TO FIGHT CHILDREN’S CANCER: The fourth annual Run to Fight Children’s Cancer is March
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Children’s Cancer, letting loose thousands of
runners in the fight against pediatric cancers.
“Jedi Jack,” as he is lovingly called, will
be joined by many other cancer-fighting
superhero kids donning capes to signify
their fight against the disease.
“He is still in treatment. The treatment
for leukemia is very long,” says Beth Welch,
Jack’s mother.
Although he is technically in remission,
his cancer treatments are not scheduled to
end until January 2015. The first six months
of treatment were incredibly intense, but
now Jack is in a period of treatment called
“maintenance,” which in boys, lasts about
two year. The Welch family is hopeful that
when the treatment is done, he will not
remember much of it.
“We’ve been participating in the race for
the past two years,” Welch states. “This year
the Children’s Cancer Network asked me
if Jack would like to be a race starter and I
said, ‘I think he’d love that.’ His team is called
‘Jack Strikes Back’ and we just put in an order
for new shirts with light sabers on them.
We’re hoping he’ll carry his light saber and
that he’ll start the race with that.”
Jack’s father, Keith, is the battalion chief
with the Chandler Fire Department and
he will be running this year, while Beth,
daughter, Natalie, other family members,
friends and members of Jack’s Boy Scout
troop and schoolmates will be doing the 5K
walk.
For more information about the Run to
Fight Children’s Cancer or to register, visit
www.runtofightcancer.com or call (602) 6396417
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for the
San Tan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected]
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senior talent show on March 12-13
BY CLAIRE CLEVELAND
For 21 years, Chandler-area senior
adults have shown that variety really is
the spice of life.
Led by director Arlene Strandberg,
the Spice of Life Senior Variety Show
gives local performers the chance to
step onto the main stage and into the
spotlight for two shows at the Chandler
Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona
Ave.—2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, and 7
p.m. Thursday, March 13.
Singing and dancing are two of the
talents that the Arizona seniors have
to offer. This year, Carolan Quenneville
will step out of that box and
perform a humorous monologue she
performed for the Gilbert Toastmasters
International after her husband died.
“This is not a one-foot-in-the-grave
kind of talent show,” says Quenneville,
who auditioned on the advice of a
friend who said the event lacked humor.
The show features more than 20
acts, including Mary Poindexter, a singer
and 12-year variety show participant
who can be seen on YouTube. She
sang at church and then, after
retirement, performed with a group
at her retirement home. Those friends
persuaded her to audition.
Tucson TV personality Maddy Paschal
as well as Ron Butler, who make up the
Mood Swings, will hit the stage. The
dynamic duo performs songs from the
The Sun Lakes Library will introduce a
new era in listening enjoyment at 12 p.m.,
Monday, March 17. In recognizing that many
individuals experience some, if not most,
hearing loss as they age, the Friends of the
Library have donated a unique state-of-theart sound system known as T-Coil.
The ribbon cutting event will begin at 12
p.m. with guest speakers Maricopa County
Library District Director Cindy Kolacynski
and County Supervisor Denny Barney.
The Friends of the Library of Sun
Lakes is pleased to make this wonderful
enhancement available to the community.
The T-Coil works off of magnetic energy
that is transmitted directly to hearing aids
to provide listeners clear sound free of
background noise. The system also consists
of 13 speakers located around the room,
so those with a mild hearing impairment
will also enjoy a “just right” level of sound.
If the presenter is loud, the sound will be
moderated; low volume presenters will
find their voices amplified.
Anne Hillerman, daughter of wellknown author Tony Hillerman, will be the
first guest speaker to use the new system.
She is a noted food critic in Albuquerque
and a nonfiction writer. Anne will speak
at 1 p.m. about writing fiction, as well as
continuing the legacy of her father. Books
will be available to purchase and have been
signed.
The library is located at 9330 E. Riggs
Rd., Sun Lakes. For information call (480)
353-1394.
Affordable hearing aids to be discussed
at next HLAA meeting on March 13
Affordable hearing aids will be
discussed on Thursday, March 13, during
the Sun Lakes Chapter of the Hearing
Loss Association of America’s program
at the Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky
Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes.
Dr. Ingrid McBride of the Arizona State
University Speech and Hearing Clinic, will
discuss “Hearing Aids and Your Wallet:
How to Make Hearing Aids Affordable
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1950s through 1970s. Paschal was Ms.
Senior Arizona in 2010 and runner-up
Ms. Senior America and Butler opened
shows in Las Vegas for more than 30
years. Paschal isn’t the only pageant
queen. She’ll be joined by four Ms.
Senior Arizona and a Ms. Senior New
York.
The variety show invites seniors to
“…perform any talent to entertain a
crowd,” according to the press release.
This being said, many of the entertaining
acts return year after year to perform
for an audience of 1,400 and growing,”
Strandberg says.
“There is a great deal of variety (this
year),” Strandberg explains
The variety show is making a big
move this year—to the Chandler Center
for the Arts’ main stage. In years past,
the shows were held in smaller stages
at the arts center which accommodated
only a fraction of the 800 seats in the
main theater. The event would repeat
for three or four nights due to demand.
Tickets to this show are $6 at the
door.
“It should be more,” Quenneville
says. “These are professional-type
performers.”
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Do I need allergy treatment?
BY DR. STUART AGREN
A lot of patients depend on over-thecounter or prescription medications to tide
them through allergy season. Antihistamines
such as Claritin or Allegra work fairly well for
some patients. Others need allergy treatment
(known as immunotherapy) to achieve
increased relief.
It’s important to consider the severity and
duration of your symptoms when considering
allergy immunotherapy.
Severity. If you rank your symptoms as
a five out of five on a “misery scale,” you
are probably severe enough to merit allergy
testing and treatment through a physician,
particularly if your discomfort persists for
much of the year.
Duration. If your symptoms last for
multiple months, that’s a red flag, too.
For example, if you are close to a five on
the misery scale in spring and fall and in
moderate discomfort during other parts
of the year, consider seeing a doctor.
Medications are appropriate for short
symptom bursts, but not necessarily for
allergies that extend through more than four
months of the year.
Allergy treatment starts with a skin
test which usually involves a brief series of
scratches or pin pricks on the back or arm.
No allergy test is 100 percent accurate; I
have some patients who have scored very
low on the allergy test but their symptoms
clearly indicate allergy. For that reason, most
doctors consider both the test results and
the patient’s health history when deciding to
move forward with treatment.
Immunotherapy is the only treatment that
has been proven to change the underlying
allergy—not just its symptoms. It starts with
an allergy serum that contains traces of
common pollens mixed into a saline solution.
As your body is exposed to these pollens, it
learns to “make peace” with them and stop
overreacting every time it encounters them
in nature.
For many years, immunotherapy was
administered only through injections.
Patients had to drive to the doctor’s office a
couple times a week for shots. More options
are available. Most of my patients prefer
sublingual (under-the-tongue) allergy drops
because they are safer than shots and can
be taken at home. The drops absorb into the
bloodstream through cells in the mouth.
Allergy drops are an especially good
choice for kids! Because of their safety
profile, they can be given to younger children
than shots can. And unlike shots, allergy
drops have been shown to be safe and useful
in desensitizing people to food allergies such
as milk, eggs, wheat, rice, soy, etc.
Talk to your primary care physician
if you think you may be a candidate for
immunotherapy. Medications provide
temporary relief, but immunotherapy can
provide a lasting solution. Rather than just
treating symptoms, it can actually “teach”
your body to stop developing those
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Dr. Stuart H. Agren opened the Family
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He has helped more than 15,000 patients
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can be reached at (480) 827-9945. Visit
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Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you
have a recurring monthly meeting you would like listed in Neighborhood Networks, email
complete details to [email protected]. Note: The SanTan Sun News now has a Spiritual
Connections column in the Spirituality section for ongoing religious-related events.
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Info: Marty Recht, (602) 315- Church of Gilbert
Monthly volunteer training, 2056, [email protected] 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert
by individual appointment.
Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545,
A nonprofit serving
Alzheimer’s Association
ext. 201
homebound Chandler and
Desert Southwest Chapter,
Gilbert residents; provides
Chandler
American Legion James O.
transportation, shopping
5:30 p.m. second Thursday of Schroeder Post 55
and errands, friendly visits,
the month
7 p.m. third Tuesday of the
reassurance phone calls,
Support group for caregivers month
minor home repairs.
of people with dementia.
Sun Lakes Country Club,
Info: (480) 802-2331, www.
Free; no preregistration
Navajo Room
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required.
25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun
Chandler Regional Hospital, Lakes
Absolute Business Builders: Morrison Building, Learning Info: Commander Byron
Business Networking
Resource Room
Weston, (480) 802-6623
International
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays Info: Mindy, (602) 528-0545, American Society of
Chompie’s
ext. 201
Women Accountants, Mesa
East Valley Chapter
Info: Nikki Janulewicz, (480) Alzheimer’s Association
5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of
570-1835, Nikki@azbestmove. Desert Southwest Chapter, the month
com
Gilbert
Nonprofit organization
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. first and third holds monthly networking
Action Networkers:
Friday of the month
and educational sessions for
Business Networking
Support group for caregivers women in accounting.
International
of people with dementia.
Landmark Restaurant
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays Free; no preregistration
809 W. Main St., Mesa
Chompies
required.
Info: Shelby, (602) 430-8834,
First United Methodist
www.aswa-mev.org
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and networking groups, visit www.SanTanSun.com and click
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5K Kenneth’s Color Run
For her Basha High School senior project, Brindlee Fullmer organized 5K Kenneth’s
Color Run, a fundraiser for Forever Young Foundation, which raises money for
children’s cancer. The event was held in the memory of her cousin, Kenneth Brown
II, who died in 1999 after a lifelong battle with cancer. During the run, participants
were blasted at every station with colored powder. For more information, visit
brindleefullmer.wix.com/kennethscolorrun. STSN photos by Nick Bartlett
BANG: And they’re off! Kenneth’s Color Run begins.
POOF: Green was the color of “choice” for Halee Kimball.
ORANGE: Trying to get through the orange powder station.
POWDER PUFF: Riley Palmer looks like a virtual rainbow during the event.
MAKING HIS WAY: Charlie Brown tries to
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BIG IDEA: Brindlee Fullmer is the high school
student who put on the event.
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McCain content with family life,
variety of projects
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Edwin McCain, the singer-songwriter
behind perennial wedding favorites “I’ll
Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More,” is busy
these days. He’s working on a variety of
projects ranging from an ESPN program to
new music. But, he says, he’s embarrassed
to admit what he was doing just before an
interview.
“You’d laugh if I told you,” McCain says.
“I’m running a forestry mulcher today,
clearing some property.”
That’s McCain these days, a family man
who is inspired more by his 8-, 7 1/2- and
4-year-old children than current singers.
“A lot of my songs have been inspired
by their point of view or something that I
did,” he says. “The 20-year-old songwriter
that I once was, I had these larger themes.
There are much bigger ideals there. Now
the things I seem to focus on are, say, my
daughter leaving a little sticky handprint
on the wall at our house and that becomes
a song. I used to have huge philosophical
themes. I don’t have that anymore. The
beauty in the tiny moment is just about
deciding to be happy.”
McCain is happy, too, to be coming to
Arizona; he’s playing the Ostrich Festival
in Chandler at 6 p.m. Friday, March 7.
Other performers include A Flock of
Seagulls, Three Dog Night and Rancho
Viejo. McCain, whose last album was 2011’s
“Mercy Bound,” feels connected to the
Grand Canyon State.
“I love Arizona,” he says. “I spend a lot
of time out there. I learned how to fly
gliders in Maricopa from Arizona Soaring
that’s run by a guy named Jason Stephens.
He taught me how to fly.
“I’m also friends with a helicopter
pilot in town named Bruce Haffner. He
used to fly for one of the news channels;
he still might. I love Arizona, though. It’s
absolutely spectacular.”
At the Ostrich Festival, McCain’s setlist
will feature songs from 10 of his albums.
Some of the songs are acoustic, others are
with his full band.
“It’s a little bit of everything,” he says.
“I like to tell the stories about how the
songs were written, and give everyone the
perspective of how it all comes about.”
Despite the daunting number of
songs from which he can choose, McCain
explains that it’s not that hard to pick
which tunes to sing.
“There are some songs that, over the
years, we’ve figured out these are the
tunes people really like. How they go
over with crowds, it becomes pretty clear
which ones I should play. After many years
of playing, we sorted them out.”
Two of those songs are “I’ll Be” and “I
Could Not Ask for More,” both of which
have become favorites of “American Idol”
contestants.
“I love it,” he says about watching
fledgling singers performing his tunes.
COMING TO TOWN: Edwin McCain performs during the Ostrich Festival on Friday, March 7.
Photo by Brian Nelson
“Not only because I get paid for it. I think
it’s just cool. I’m just a kid with my guitar
writing songs. Now I have a song (‘I’ll Be’)
that gets played all over the world. That’s
amazing to me. Sometimes it doesn’t seem
real. It’s an incredibly lucky thing to have
happen. It’s not lost on me at all. Every day
I get to play music for a living because of
that song. It’s pretty lucky. You just have a
nice little engraved invitation for people to
come out and hear you play.”
Still, it’s a mystery why those two songs
really resonated with fans.
“If I knew that, I would be the president
of the record label,” McCain says with
a laugh. “I think a lot of it has to do
with they’re perennially associated with
weddings. Sometimes, though, awkwardly,
people come up and go ‘That was me and
my ex-husband’s song.’ What do I say?
‘Congratulations?’ ‘I’m sorry?’ I don’t know.
“I know that there are two things that
inspire me about music—it has to be
honest and it has to be emotional for me.
Even like hardcore punk music is honest
and emotional. It’s just honestly angry and
emotional. I think for whatever reason
there seems to be an X factor in music.
There is that unspoken thing that happens
when somebody writes about something
that means something to them. Songwriters
can sometimes tap into that. I wish I could
tell you I understood the alchemy of it. I’m
just blessed to be a part of it.”
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the editor
of the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected].
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Linda Ingraham: 25 years of
mixed media photography
Mixed-media photographer Linda
Ingraham will display her work at the
Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., in
downtown Chandler Friday, March 14,
through Saturday, May 3; with an artist’s
reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March
14.
The reception is free and open to the
public. Ingraham will discuss and answer
questions about her work.
Ingraham, whose artwork was
influenced by a year she spent in Italy
as a child, was raised by a scientist and
an artist, who took her to art classes.
Ingraham considered her painting a
hobby and not a serious profession.
While attending New Mexico State
University, however, she switched
majors from drama to fine art and
art history and participated in an
exchange program with the University
of Massachusetts at Boston and an
international program at the Sorbonne
in Paris. After graduating, Ingraham
moved to Albuquerque and began
taking photography classes, finding the
focus of her mixed-media photography
work which incorporates painting into
the background.
Once she moved to Arizona,
Ingraham won a sum of money in the
Arizona Lottery and was able to afford
a studio space in downtown Phoenix.
Since then, she has shown in galleries
and museums around the country as
well as in Japan and Brussels. In 1993
Ingraham received two grants from
the Arizona Commission on the Arts:
a Visual Arts Fellowship and an Artists
Project Grant. She has also frequently
been a guest speaker and has been
chosen to participate in numerous
projects with the Phoenix Art Museum
and Ballet Arizona.
The sense of reverence that Ingraham
felt when viewing the altars and icons
of the Gothic and Renaissance periods
is apparent in her poetic photoconstructions today. She embodies an
idea or emotion very simply with a
single haunting image or a juxtaposition
of images and objects. She creates
March 1 – 14, 2014
visual metaphors in an aim to touch
upon our collective fears, hopes and
desires.
“I am drawn to beauty but I like
to push beyond the boundary of the
merely beautiful and imbue it with
an emotional quality. A large part of
my work deals with metaphors, trying
to embody an idea or an emotion by
using a figure, object or juxtaposition
of photographs in a simple iconic way,”
Ingraham says in her artist’s statement.
Ingraham has exhibited her
emotionally evocative artwork in
museums and galleries throughout the
United States and abroad, including
shows at the Scottsdale Museum of
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Contemporary Art, the Museum of Fine
Art in Santa Fe, the Tucson Museum of
Art and the Laguna Gloria Art Museum.
Internationally, she has had solo shows
at the Galerie Corti in Brussels, Espace
Tag Heuer and Genkan Gallery in Tokyo.
Ingraham’s work is included in the
collections of the Scottsdale Museum
of Contemporary Art, the Tucson
Museum of Art, the Chandler Center
for the Arts, Founders Bank, the Snell
and Wilmer Collection and more. She
is represented by The Larsen Gallery
in Scottsdale and the Ogilvie/Pertyl
Gallery in Chicago.
For more information call (480) 7822695 or visit www.visiongallery.org.
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Chandler author releases self-help book
BY ALISON STANTON
Fiction, Inspirational, Self-help
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By
Ruth Lucas
INSPIRED TO HELP OTHERS: Ruth Lucas
hopes her newly released book “Don’t _____
or You’ll Look Puerto Rican!” will help biracial
people who are dealing with prejudice from
one of their own parents. Submitted photo
‘OVERDUE’ BOOK: Ruth Lucas says she
thought about writing her novel for some
time. The time was definitely right to
finally write and publish the book, she says.
Submitted photo
In some cases, these feelings are so
strong that the parent raises his or her
own biracial child to believe that half
of him or her is intrinsically bad.
Although Lucas drew upon some
of her own experiences in the book
and was inspired by things that have
transpired in her own life, she says it
is not autobiographical. Instead, she
means it to be a motivational and
inspirational fictional novel that she
hopes will help biracial people who
are dealing with this situation to feel
better about themselves.
“This book has been in me for a long
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“Don’t _______,
or You’ll look
Puerto Rican!”
Ruth Lucas
It was always a problem for Elle … not that she was biracial … or
that she was raised by her single mother whom she didn’t resemble
very much. Lots of kids don’t look just like their parents. Elle’s
problem was as far back as she could remember there were vehement
warnings from her mom like:
“Don’t put that shirt with that skirt or you’ll look Puerto Rican!”
“Don’t wear your hair like that or you’ll look Puerto Rican!”
“Don’t wear red nail polish or you’ll look Puerto Rican!”
“Don’t wear red lipstick or you’ll look Puerto Rican!”
Elle grew up conditioned to make sure she neither appeared nor was
mistaken to be Puerto Rican because that would be BAD…. An effort
in futility really … Elle’s biological father? Puerto Rican! Elle’s
mother despised Puerto Ricans and was prejudiced in general …
readily expressing her distrust and contempt via scathing remarks,
racial slurs, and derogatory generalizations. In this fictional story,
Elle shares her struggle to overcome a mistaken belief that half of her
was essentially BAD … something to be condemned, avoided, or lied
about … something that deserved the abuse it endured … mistaken
beliefs she learned at home.
“Don’t ______, or You’ll look Puerto Rican!”
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Ruth Lucas, a Chandler-based
professional consultant and life coach
specializing in relationships and
parenting, says she has always been
fascinated with the dynamics and
challenges that face biracial people like
herself.
To help biracial people who are
dealing with prejudice about their
race and ethnicity from one of their
own parents, Lucas recently wrote
and published a fictional novel titled
“Don’t ____ or You’ll Look Puerto
Rican!” The book, which tells the story
of a biracial young woman named Elle
who is part “puertorriqueña” and part
African American, is available as an
eBook on the Amazon and Barnes and
Noble websites, and in print through
the publisher’s Inkwell Productions’
website.
“I wanted to work with Ruth because
of her passion for her message and her
commitment to help others,” says Nick
Ligidakis, owner of Inkwell Productions.
The story takes place in New York
in the 1960s, when the civil rights
movement was prominent. During the
course of the book, the reader is guided
through events that skewed Elle’s
identity and self-determination.
“Many people are biracial, but not
many people are biracial and raised by
one parent who is actually prejudiced
against the race and ethnicity of the
other parent with whom they willingly
chose to have a sexual relationship,”
Lucas says.
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time, and it was definitely overdue to
get it out,” Lucas says.
“My primary motivation to write
‘Don’t ____ or You’ll Look Puerto
Rican!’ was that I had never seen a book
like this before. Other people may have
a problem with biracial children, but it
is not usually experienced within the
child’s own nuclear family.”
In fact, Lucas notes that studies
have shown that racially mixed children
who are born and raised to deal with
the challenges that might come from
society are usually more resilient,
embrace their heritage and adapt well.
This is because the parents usually
do not project onto the children a
negative view of who they are, she says.
“Even in families where children
of a different race are adopted into a
family, whatever enmity they encounter
doesn’t begin in the home because
the parents chose them. What is not
discussed is the parent who resents
these children and projects that
resentment onto them, with very
negative results.”
For example, in one pivotal section
of the book, Lucas says Elle tries on
red lipstick but then quickly wipes it
off, because—as she tells her baffled
husband, Ethan—wearing it will make
her look Puerto Rican.
By the end of the book, Lucas says
that Elle emerges “almost whole—not
quite completely fine, but realizing
there was a major flaw with how she
had been taught to think and feel about
herself and who she is, on multiple
levels.”
Lucas says a second and possibly
even a third book about Elle and her
challenges may be in the works in
the future. For now, Lucas is looking
forward to conducting some talks
about her book, and appearing at book
signings.
For more information about Lucas
and her upcoming appearances,
visit www.lucasseminars.com, www.
facebook.com/lucas.seminars or
www.twitter.com/lucas.seminars. For
more information about the book,
visit www.inkwellproductions.com/
dont-or-youll-look-puerto-rican.
html or www.amazon.com/Dont______-Youll-Puerto-Rican-ebook/dp/
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Nelson twins celebrate dad’s legacy with Gilbert performance
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Recovering from the flu, Gunnar
Nelson is surprisingly upbeat. He
embraces his career, which includes the
band Nelson with his brother, Matthew,
and the stage show “Ricky Nelson
Remembered” to celebrate their dad’s
legacy.
He’s looking forward to bringing
“Ricky Nelson Remembered” to the
Higley Center for the Performing Arts at
7 p.m. Saturday, March 15.
ROCKIN’: Gunnar Nelson, in the foreground,
and his brother, Matthew, are bringing “Ricky
Nelson Remembered” to the Higley Center
for the Performing Arts on March 15. Photo by
Joelle Doye
“I’ve been able to spend a little bit
of time there this year,” he said of the
Gilbert area. “It’s official now: I fell in
love with a girl who’s from the area. I’ve
gone back there a couple of times.
“I love it there in Gilbert. I really
do. Come on, San Tan Flats (in Queen
Creek)? What’s not to love? That is the
coolest thing ever—fire pits, s’mores
and steak. You can’t go wrong. It’s really
rock ‘n’ roll. But I honestly think the
show, ‘Ricky Nelson Remembered,’ is
going to resonate with the folks I met
out there. It feels like a homecoming
show.”
“Ricky Nelson Remembered” is
more than a typical rock show, he said.
He described it as a high-energy rock
concert meets A&E’s “Biography.” It
intersperses big screen video footage of
the Nelson family with interviews from
celebrities influenced by the blue-eyed
singer who died in a plane crash on Dec.
31, 1985.
Ricky Nelson—known for his songs
including “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’
Man” and “Garden Party”—was clearly
Gunnar and Matthew’s best friend.
“The show is emotional, yes, but
selfishly we get to stay connected to
our dad who was our best friend and
really feel his presence around,” Gunnar
said.
Fans who grew up listening to
Ricky Nelson’s music get to “feel
young again,” he said, while a newer
generation of kids is just learning his
tunes.
NELSON TRIBUTE: Gunnar and Matthew
Nelson—the sons of Ricky Nelson and the
grandsons of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson—are
bringing “Ricky Nelson Remembered” to the
Higley Center for the Performing Arts on
March 15. Photo by Joelle Doye
“Rock ‘n’ roll has not been around
for too long,” he said. “We’re only
talking about 60-some-odd years. In a
two-hour period of time, we get to go
through the entire history of rock ‘n’
roll in a fun way.”
The Nelson brothers still have their
hands in rock music. Matthew sings
background on Steel Panther songs.
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Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the
editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can
be reached at [email protected].
Area artists in First Friday
Two SanTan Sun-area artists will show artwork in the Phoenix First Friday
and Art Detour Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, at First Studio, 631 N.
First Ave., Phoenix.
Tad Smith of Gilbert and Laurie Fagen of Chandler will be joined by Michele
Bledsoe, Richard Bledsoe, Trina Jackson, Gina Ribaudo and FX Tobin to display
artwork on the walls of the two-story film and production studio facility.
An opening reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fri., March 7, when
Matt Vandal of Gilbert will also provide guitar music.
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Matthew and Gunnar recently inked a
new management agreement and will
be doing more Matthew and Gunnar
Nelson shows. Then there’s the side
project Scrap Metal, where the Nelsons
are joined by a revolving lineup of lead
singers from the biggest ‘80s hair bands.
All his projects keep him on his feet.
“I love my job. I do,” he said. “It’s
something I get to do. I don’t have to
do this. I have a pretty healthy attitude
about it after all this time.
“As long as you stay connected to
that, I think it really comes across in
your show. We’re never going to be
phoning it in. If I feel like playing music
turns into a job, I’m going to have to
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Camps for aspiring performers
this spring at Copperstar
‘Straight from the Horse’s
Mouth’ opens at Cottonwood
Copperstar Repertory Co. is
registering new students who are
interested in singing, dancing and
acting for its weeklong spring break
camps March 10 through March 14
and March 17 through March 21 at
Copperstar’s studio at 3002 N. Arizona
Ave., Suites 3 and 4, Chandler.
The Rising Stars camp for children
ages 8 to 15 runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mondays through Fridays, finishing
with a performance at 2 p.m. Friday,
March 21. An Imagination Station camp
for children ages 4 to 7 is from 9:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday
The Sun Lakes Community Theatre
is presenting the play “Straight
from the Horse’s Mouth,” opening
Wednesday, March 5, for five
performances, including a matinee on
Sunday, March 9.
The comedy by Pat Cook follows
mysterious occurrences and battles
over property foreclosures, a
handsome racehorse and his even
more handsome trainer, gangster
threats and even the Better Business
Bureau. This hysterical, rapid-paced
farce proves truth really is stranger
than fiction.
and Thursday, with a sharing time with
parents at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Register
at http://springcamps14.eventbrite.
com.
Copperstar Repertory Co. offers
regularly scheduled classes ranging
from acting to Zumba. The studio is
also busy preparing for “Oliver!,” its
third show of the season, running April
4 through April 12 at Mesa Arts Center.
Copperstar also offers themed
parties for all ages. To learn more, visit
www.copperstarrep.org or call (480)
699-1655, ext. 500.
The play will be in the San Tan
Ballroom of the Cottonwood Country
Club, 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun
Lakes. Tickets are available 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. Monday through Friday in the
Saguaro Room Lobby (across from the
Cottonwood Grill).
Visit http://slctinfo.com for more
information.
‘The Dixie Swim Club’ makes a splash at the Palms Theatre
The Palms Theatre at 5247 E. Brown
Rd., Mesa, is continuing to present the
comedy “The Dixie Swim Club” through
Saturday, April 12, in its Marquee
Theatre. The light-hearted play by
Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie
Wooten follows five friends in a story
of strength, love and the enduring
power of friendship.
From the authors of “Mama Won’t
Fly” and “Dearly Departed,” “The Dixie
Swim Club” introduces audiences to
five Southern women who began their
friendship many years ago while on
their college swim team. Since then,
they come together for a long weekend
every August to reconnect. Free from
husbands, kids and jobs, the friends
meet at a beach cottage on North
Carolina’s outer banks to catch up,
laugh and meddle in each other’s lives.
As their lives unfold and the years
pass, these women increasingly rely
on one another, through advice and
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Tickets can be purchased online at
www.ThePalmsTheatre.com, by phone
(480) 924-6260, or at the box office
located at 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa.
Tickets, including buffet and show:
matinees $42; Sunday through Friday
evenings $42; Saturday evenings $48.
Show-only seating is $28. Group pricing
for 20 or more is available; call group
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Chandler, African choirs join for Public art space offered for
benefit concert
student artists
The internationally acclaimed
African Children’s Choir is coming to
Chandler.
The choir will join the Chandler
Children’s Choir at Tri-City Baptist
Church, 2211 W. Germann Rd., Chandler,
at 7 p.m., Friday, March 21, in a concert
to benefit the African Children’s Choir.
The two groups will collaborate to
sing pieces ranging from folk songs
to classical tunes, from well-loved
children’s songs to traditional spirituals
and gospel favorites, in a night filled
with soaring youthful sounds and a love
for music.
The CCC is the premiere youth
community choir in the East Valley,
with three different choirs and more
than 100 children who are thrilled to
collaborate with the African Children’s
Choir.
Music for Life, the parent
organization for the African Children’s
Choir, works in countries including
Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria,
Ghana and South Africa. MFL has
educated more than 52,000 children
and has impacted the lives of more
than 100,000 people through its relief
and development programs during its
history. MFL’s purpose is to help create
new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa
by focusing on education.
INSPIRATIONAL SINGERS: The African
Children’s Choir will perform with the
Chandler Children’s Choir. Submitted photo
The African Children’s Choir has
performed for presidents, heads of
state and most recently the Queen of
England for her diamond jubilee. The
choir has also sung alongside artists
including Paul McCartney, Annie
Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey,
Michael W. Smith and others.
Tickets are $15. Call (480) 699-9846
or visit www.chandlerchildrenschoir.org
for more information.
Student artists and artist teams can
apply to place existing sculptures or
propose new sculptures for placement
in public places through platFORM, a
collaborative art initiative in its second
year that has released a request for
proposals.
A joint effort of public art programs
from Chandler, Tempe and Scottsdale,
platFORM is open to students enrolled
in an arts program at any university,
community or private college within
the state of Arizona.
Sculpture pads are available for
placement adjacent to the Tempe
Hayden Flour Mill in downtown
Tempe, along the southern stretch
of Scottsdale Road and in Chandler’s
historic downtown square.
All submissions must be fabricated
of materials suitable for exhibition in
the Arizona climate. All submissions
must fall within a height range of 36
to 120 inches. All artworks must be
primed, painted, coated, sealed or
patinaed with appropriate materials for
prolonged exposure to the elements.
Artists will be selected through a
public process conducted by all three
partnering agencies. The selection
panel will recommend one artist
and one alternate per available
opportunity. All artists will be notified
of selection results via email.
Artists have until Saturday, April 25,
to respond to the RFP.
Art students seeking degrees are
encouraged to apply. Team applications
are permitted but must identify one
member as a point of contact for the
submission and selection process and
all future related communication if
selected. All submissions must include
a letter of reference from a current
professor or instructor. The entire
submission should be sent as one PDF
to include the letter of reference;
a current professional resume; up
to five digital images of previously
completed artwork and up to three
digital images of proposed preexisting original sculpture or sculpture
renderings; digital schematics or
sketches; a descriptive image listing
and a proposal narrative that discusses
how the artist’s previous experience,
current artistic direction and nature
of the proposed sculptural project
will make it a success. For a full
description of the items required and
other proposal details, click on the
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improvMANIA brings comedy
show to Chandler
‘The Great Comedians’ to
perform for Sunbird Lions Club
The comedy troupe improvMANIA
is bringing a free 90-minute show in the
style of the television program “Whose
Line is it Anyway?” to Sozo Coffee in
Chandler from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, and Saturday, June
21.
Because the fast-paced, family
friendly show is free, guests are advised
to come early, drink some coffee and
prepare to laugh the night away.
Founded and based in downtown
Chandler, improvMANIA has performed
all over Arizona, including Payson,
Prescott, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City,
An evening with “The Great
Comedians” will take place at 7
p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Sunbird
Ballroom, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd.,
Chandler. The bar opens at 6 p.m. .
The Sunbird Lions Club is presenting
the evening.
Brad Zinn, the opening act, is a
comedian, impressionist, magician
and emcee. Zinn reveals the warm wit,
wisdom and life affirming philosophies
to elevate these performers to
prominence. The show is more than 90
minutes long.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12
Sun Lakes, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler.
Sozo Coffee is located at 1982 N.
Alma School Rd., Chandler–at the
southwest corner of Alma School and
Warner roads, directly under the clock
tower. For more information go to
http://improvMANIA.net.
at the door. The event is being held
to raise funds for local community
projects. For more information, email
[email protected].
Recognizing vets and appreciating our country
American veterans will be recognized and
honored and American music celebrated
Sunday, March 2, at the Higley Center for the
Performing Arts, as the Carolyn Eynon Singers
perform “American Spirit: Red, White and
You!”
The group will perform songs ranging from
Broadway musicals such as “Chess,” “1776,”
“The Civil War” and “West Side Story” to
music from well-known artists, classic and
modern.
The performance will include music from
composers George M. Cohan, Stephen Foster,
Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Neil Diamond.
The evening will also feature a patriotic singalong with an armed services honor guard,
with songs like “Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground,” “In Flanders Fields,” “Tell My Father,”
“Anthem,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” other
swing music, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
and other patriotic favorites. Admission is
$15 for adults, $10 for children 12 to 18 years,
children 11 and younger and veterans are free.
The Higley Center is located at 4132 E. Pecos
Rd., Gilbert. Visit www.carolyneynonsingers.
com for more information.
PROUD AND PATRIOTIC: The Carolyn Eynon Singers will host veterans as honored
guests to its “American Spirit” concert. Submitted photo
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Exhibits continue at MAC
Contemporary art continues to take
center stage as the Mesa Contemporary
Arts Museum curated and juried
exhibitions of the work by both emerging
and internationally recognized artists.
Exhibits on display range from hammered
metal to prints featured in the museum’s
annual calendar to a showcase of
contemporary crafts. The museum is
located at the Mesa Arts Center, One E.
Main St., Mesa.
First Impressions
First Impressions, exhibited through
March 23, exhibits prints featured in
the Mesa Contemporary Arts annual
print calendar in the last five years.
Pieces include prints from relief, screen,
etchings and lithographs. The jurors
who made the selection choices each
year, Joe Segura, Kathrine Maxwell, John
Armstrong, Brent Bond and David Manje,
are also featured in the exhibition. The
calendar for 2014 is available for purchase
at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum in
limited quantities. The prints are hand
produced on acid-free paper and adhered
to the calendar with photo corners for
easy removal for framing. Each of the 12
months has a different print and no two
calendars are alike.
The juror for the 2014 Mesa
Contemporary Arts Museum calendar was
master printer Manje, who oversees the
2-D classes at Mesa Arts Center.
35th annual Contemporary Crafts
Mesa Contemporary Arts’ annual
Contemporary Crafts exhibition runs
through April 13 and shows off the best
March 1 – 14, 2014
in contemporary crafts from across the
country. The exhibit showcases traditional
craft mediums including ceramics, fibers,
basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry,
papermaking and book arts. Forty-six
works of art will be featured by 35 artists,
representing 14 states. The guest juror for
the 35th annual Contemporary Craft was
independent curator Julie Muñiz.
Hammered
Steve Shelby, who received the 34th
annual Contemporary Crafts Juror’s
Choice Award last spring, was awarded
a solo exhibition in the Dr. Ruth Tan Lim
Project Room. The exhibit, Hammered,
will be on display through April 13. Shelby
is known for his handcrafted metal
objects, and uses hammers and stakes to
create three-dimensional shapes from
flat sheets of metal. His elegant, simple
forms, which often convey a playful or
humorous tone, are inspired by visual
Shake it up at first Chandler Craft Spirits Festival
The Downtown Chandler Community
Partnership and local distributors and
spirit companies are joining forces to
present the first Chandler Craft Spirits
Festival.
Fans can mix, mingle and taste a
variety of handcrafted spirits from 5 p.m.
to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Dr. A.J.
Chandler Park in downtown Chandler.
While the bulk of walk-around tasting
events in and around the Valley involve
food, wine and beer, event organizers
wanted to create a special celebration of
the state’s explosive cocktail culture and
all the camaraderie, companionship and
community-building that comes with it.
“We’re shaking things up—pun
intended—with this event in an effort
to let folks know that there are a bevy
of beverage options beyond beer and
wine out there,” says Jennifer Lindley,
of the Downtown Chandler Community
Partnership. “This event is a great
opportunity for consumers and purveyors
alike to interact, educate and celebrate
the unique spirit culture of our state.”
General admission tickets are $35, and
include 15 tasting tickets. VIP passes are
available for $75, and include 15 tastings
of higher-end liquors and foods, plus
access to a special lounge area. Samples
include a 1-ounce pour of a variety of
different spirits, plus samples of beer and
specialty craft cocktails. Food and treats
will be available for purchase from a
variety of local vendors.
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memories and his observations of nature.
The exhibition showcases a retrospective
of Shelby’s work from the last 11 years.
M8K Marks
M8K Marks, through April 27,
showcases artwork by current and former
faculty and resident artists who have
contributed to the exceptional drawing,
painting and printmaking traditions at
the Mesa Arts Center during the last 30
years. Featured artists are Lisa Albinger,
Michael Healy, Susan Manje, David Manje,
Helen Norsigian, Rowles, Augie Tantalo,
Janet Towbin, Agustin Vargas and Jeremy
Yocum.
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is
located on the Mesa Arts Center campus
at One E. Main Street in downtown Mesa.
Admission is free and visiting hours are 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
with extended hours until 8 p.m. on
Thursday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
“There aren’t too many occasions
where industry insiders and avid fans of
Arizona’s beer, wine and booze culture
can sample such a vast selection of spirits
in one place,” Lindley says. “Whether
you’re a spirit lover on the hunt for new
mixers or a supplier seeking a new way
to showcase a particular product, this
festival offers a variety of fun sampling
and networking options until the last
drop runs dry.”
The event will take place at
Three S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
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Act One relaunches Culture Pass Free theater festival for families
Phoenix-based Act One, which has
provided educational field trips for
Arizona’s underserved schools since
2011, has adopted the popular Culture
Pass Program. The Act One Culture Pass,
available at 43 local libraries, offers a
free admission for two at participating
arts and cultural institutions. All that is
needed is a library card.
Passes are available on a first-come,
first-served basis at the front of each
library. They are not renewable and
“holds” cannot be placed on them, nor
will library staff be able to pull them.
Library card holders may choose a
destination, take the appropriate card
to the checkout desk and receive a slip
from a staff member admitting two
people for a visit to the museum of their
choice in the next seven days. Passes may
be limited to general admission only.
Special exhibitions may not be covered
and other restrictions may apply. One
pass per family, two passes per month.
“The founding mission of Act One
is to bring the arts to the school age
students in the Valley,” says Linda
“Mac” Perlich, a member of the Act
One board of directors. “To date, Act
One has provided educational field
trip experiences for more than 40,000
Valley and Tucson students, with a
comprehensive educational plan that
compliments the experience on stage.
We know that arts education is vital, and
this expansion into the visual arts and
expanding to include the family makes
perfect sense. The Act One Culture Pass
will bring families to the wonder-filled
museums and attractions in the Valley.”
“We are so excited that the
programming is returning, patrons
state how they’ve enjoyed checking
out new places that they would not
otherwise have thought of visiting,”
says Teresa Becker from Mesa Public
Library. “Because the Culture Pass
Program requires users to own a library
card, we’ve seen an increase in new
card applications since the program’s
inception.”
Participating Libraries include the
Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria,
Glendale, Mesa, Cave Creek, Tempe,
Buckeye and Apache Junction public
libraries as well as ASU libraries.
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Arizona, Cave Creek Museum, Children’s
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Valley Rock Art Center, Desert Botanical
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Childsplay and local artist
Zarco Guerrero will host El Puente,
Childsplay’s first theater festival and
mask procession, at Tempe Center for
the Arts from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,
March 9.
The free event will feature an
afternoon of family friendly activities
with food, music, mask making, face
painting and more. The festival will
feature dynamic performances and
appearances from Primavera Folklorico
Dance Co., The Phoenix Fridas, Axé
Capoeira and other Valley performing
artists and community groups. The first
200 attendees will also enjoy a free
performance of Childsplay’s “The Cat in
the Hat” at 4 p.m.
To conclude the festival, The Cat in
the Hat (played by Childsplay Associate
Artist Katie McFadzen) will lead a
masked procession of kids, families and
performers on the pedestrian bridge
crossing Tempe Town Lake.
The festival is the first in a series of
El Puente events aimed at reaching new
audiences and broadening Childsplay’s
reach in the community. The events will
be held in conjunction with Childsplay
productions and are meant to deepen
the audience’s connection with the
performance.
“The word ‘Puente’ literally means
‘bridge,’” explains Guerrero. “In every
language the word ‘bridge’ conjures up
universal metaphors of transformation,
enlightenment, freedom and even
our passing into the afterlife. Here
in the Southwest, the metaphor has
special significance, as it represents the
crossing of the Arizona-Mexican border,
migration and the hope of a better life.
In our Valley, we are blessed with the
perfect locale to create a unique sitespecific festival utilizing the bridge to
bring this metaphor to life.”
To start this year’s festival, Guerrero
has held mask making workshops
in schools and community centers
throughout the Valley, including Keller
Elementary, Greenfield Elementary,
Desert Sounds, Ballet Folklorico
Quetzalli and Puente Arizona.
Tempe Center for the Arts is located
700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe.
For more information go to www.
childsplayaz.org/puente.
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Side Street Strutters to perform in Gold Canyon
The Gold Canyon Arts Council will
present the Side Street Strutters and
Meloney Collins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March
28, at Gold Canyon United Methodist
Church, 6640 S Kings Ranch Rd., Gold
Canyon
The Dixieland and jazz group has
been entertaining U.S. and international
audiences for 30 years. Their vast
repertoire includes traditional New
Orleans jazz and the big-band-era sounds
of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman,
Count Basie and the magical Cole Porter.
Their challenging arrangements always
showcase the individual artistry of each
performer.
This show will be a special musical
experience featuring the vocal stylings
of southern California recording
artist Meloney Collins. Her soulful
voice breathes new life into melodies
popularized by the singers of the golden
age of jazz. Collins’ musical talent has led
to performances with Burt Bacharach,
John Tesh, Julie Andrews and a theater
production of “Ray Charles Live.”
Locals might note that the Side
Street Strutters were formed in 1983 at
Arizona State University, and in addition
to their international popularity, they
have performed regularly at California’s
Disneyland. This will be the final
performance of our 2013-14 Canyon
Sounds Artist Series.
Tickets are available at the door, $25
for adults, and $5 for students through
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Rock ‘n’ roll variety
show at Sunbird
Yesterday Once More brings its rock ‘n’
roll variety show featuring the hits of the
1950s and ‘60s back to Sunbird Country
Club at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27.
Tickets are $10 on sale in the lobby of
Sunbird HOA.
The band will also perform from 12
p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the
Oasis Lounge of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino,
15406 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa.
Sunbird Country Club is at 6240
S. Sunbird Blvd. in Chandler. To learn
more, call (480) 802-4901 or visit www.
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MELONEY AND MELODIES: Meloney Collins joins the locally formed Side Street Strutters for a
performance in Gold Canyon Friday, March 28. Submitted photo
high school. Purchase advance adult
tickets for $20 at Canyon Rose Storage,
6405 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon,
and at the Apache Junction Chamber
of Commerce office on the Apache
Trail. Tickets are also available on the
Canyon Sounds website, www.gcac1.com/
cynsnds.html.
The Gold Canyon Arts Council
promotes and sponsors the performing
and visual arts through its Canyon Sounds
Artist Series. The council is supported
in part by grants from the Arizona
Commission on the Arts, Western States
Arts Federation, the National Endowment
for the Arts, local corporations and
businesses. Go to www.gcac1.com for
more information.
Local music educator Cristine TempleEvans will lead the 80 male and female
members of the Sun Lakes Chorale at
its annual spring concert, “Let There Be
Peace,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at Sun
Lakes United Methodist Church, 9249 E.
Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10
and available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sun
Lakes ACE Hardware’s “Ticket Tuesdays”
through March 25. Call (480) 883-6997 to
purchase tickets or for more information.
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ON STAGE
Student Showcase, Sat., March 1, and
Sun., March 2, BA. This showcase will
feature two works choreographed
by Carlos Valcárcel especially for the
school; Glinka Variations for levels five
and six along with a solo piece with
music of the famous “Summertime” by
Gershwin.
We Are One presents “Salute to the
Silver Screen,” Sun., March 2, OT. This
special concert features a special
showtunes sing-along accompanied
by Lew Williams on the Orpheum
Theatre’s mighty Wurlitzer. Proceeds
from this concert will go to support the
continued efforts of LGBT performing
arts organizations.
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Fri.,
March 7, MAC. The Clayton-Hamilton
Jazz Orchestra is co-led by John Clayton,
his brother, saxophonist, Jeff Clayton
and drummer, Jeff Hamilton. CHJO
has recorded with Queen Latifah, John
Pizzarelli, Diana Krall and Gladys Knight
and has been named best big band in
past readers polls in both Jazz Times
and Downbeat.
“The Submission,” Fri., March 7, through
Sat., March 22, HTC. A playwright uses a
pseudonym when submitting a play and
has to keep up the ruse, dragging others
along for the ride. A fiercely funny and
intelligent new comic drama about the
Arts
words we use to describe each other
and the things we’ll do to get what we
want.
Mark Russell, Sat., March 8, MAC.
Long before Jon Stewart and Stephen
Colbert, Mark Russell dared to joke
and sing about our often absurd
political process. Performing new and
old favorites with impeccable timing,
twinkling eyes and piercing political
insights, Russell draws merriment from
the pomposity of public life.
“Voices of Freedom,” Sat., March 8,
and Sun., March 9, VPC. The freedoms
we enjoy every day have been secured
through the vision and sacrifice of
many. In this third concert of its 20th
anniversary season, “Voices of Freedom,”
the Sonoran Desert Chorale salutes the
pursuit of freedom in America and the
lofty tenets of democracy.
“La Traviata,” Sat., March 8, and Sun.,
March 9, SH. In this heart-wrenching
love story, opera’s original pretty
woman throws a gala party at her Paris
apartment and meets the young man
who will forever change her life. Soar
through memorable melodies, raise a
glass and toast young love, as this lush,
opulent production comes to Arizona.
Cherish the Ladies, Tue., March 11, MAC.
The world-renowned, all-female Celtic
ensemble performs its special blend
of masterful instrumentals, beautiful
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vocals, captivating arrangements and
stunning step dancing.
“Disorderly Conduct,” Fri., March 14,
UAC. Jeff Dunham, popular comic and
star of Comedy Central’s highest-rated
specials, drops by with his lively cast
of characters. Dunham is best known
for the famed “sidekicks” he creates
for the stage: Walter the Grumpy
Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist,
the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the
manic purple creature Peanut, the spicy
pepper from south of the border José
Jalapeño and Peanut’s own ventriloquist
dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the
ringmaster himself.
Earth Harp Collective return to Mesa
Arts Center as a featured artist. This
performance features aerial dance,
percussive sounds and the largest string
instrument on the planet, the Earth
Harp, turning the Ikeda Theater into a
musical instrument.
John Legend, Fri., April 4, MAC. Singersongwriter John Legend won his first
Grammy Award with 2004’s “Get Lifted.”
The album went platinum, thanks in
part to the hit single “Ordinary People.”
Now Legend, one of the industry’s most
innovative artists, returns after five
years with his much-anticipated fourth
solo album, “Love in the Future.”
spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity,
Wed., March 19, through Sun., March
23, MAC. An immersive environment
to celebrate the work of amazing,
creative people and to discover the
creative thinker inside every visitor.
Held during spring break, spark! features
participatory activities, music, original
performances, art and more.
Diana Krall, Tues., April 8, MAC. Diana
Krall performs from her new album
“Glad Rag Doll,” an exhilarating and
adventurous exploration of new
sounds, new instrumentation and new
musicians. It stars a singer and piano
player, filled with mischief, humor and
a renewed sense of tenderness and
intimacy.
The Portland Cello Project, Sat., Mar.
22, MAC. This string group has built a
reputation mixing genres and blurring
musical lines and perceptions wherever
it goes.
“The Emerald Tour,” Tues., April
8, ASUG. An elaborate new stage
presentation will celebrate the Emerald
Isles’ spellbinding musical and cultural
heritage and combines longtime fan
favorites with new musical gems written
specifically for Celtic Woman, under the
direction of Emmy-nominated music
producer David Downes.
William Close and The Earth Harp
Collective, Fri., March 28, MAC. After
a successful run on “America’s Got
Talent” in 2012, William Close and the
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California Guitar Trio, Sat., April
19, MAC. With a whirlwind of
instrumental styles fusing classical,
rock, blues, jazz, world music,
progressive and surf music, the
California Guitar Trio’s stunning
virtuosity has earned them an
enthusiastic and wide following.
COMING TO MAC: Dream Theater will
bring its prog-rock sounds to the Mesa
Arts Center on Sunday, April 20. Submitted
photo
“South Pacific,” through April 14,
PL. The classic Tony Award-winning
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
takes the stage to spin a romantic tale
of love and loss on a tropical naval
base during World War II. Two couples
fall in love and their happiness is
threatened by the realities of war and
by their own prejudices
Cameron Carpenter, Wed., April
16, MAC. The 2012 recipient of the
Leonard Bernstein Award and a
superstar of the organ, Cameron
Carpenter is smashing stereotypes for
organists and organ music, generating
a level of acclaim, exposure and
controversy unprecedented for
an organist. He is the first organist
nominated for a Grammy Award for a
solo album.
Dream Theater, Sun., April 20, MAC.
Dream Theater’s performance serves
as both entry-point for curious
newcomers and shining beacon
to longtime devotees. Evocative,
transcendent, genre-defining and as
hungry as ever, Dream Theater’s music
is as timeless as the dozen-album
strong discography and more than 25
years of performing would suggest.
Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s “Spoken
World,” Fri., April 25, MAC. “Spoken
World” is a three-part performance
that includes an excerpt of the
award-winning Word Becomes Flesh.
Recalling voyages to Senegal, Haiti,
Bosnia and Japan, Joseph examines the
way hip-hop culture has transformed
the perception of American
citizenship across the world.
AZ Opera’s “Don Pasquale,” Fri., April
25, through Sun., April 27, OT. Arizona
Opera’s final production of the
season, Donizetti’s comic opera “Don
Pasquale.”
Igudesman and Joo, Wed., April
30, MAC. The artists perform an
March 1 – 14, 2014
improvisational show, with enchanting
and zany music and outrageous humor.
Ideal for audiences older than 8, this
show is sure to captivate you and crack
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you up whether you’re a classical music
enthusiast or the type who runs for
cover at the mere mention of Mozart.
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
ASUG – ASU Gammage
1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe
Tickets: www.asugammage.com/shows
BA – Ballet Arizona
2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 381-1096, http://balletaz.
org
HTC – Herberger Theater Center
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 252-8497, www.
herbergertheater.ticketforce.com
MAC – Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www.
mesaartscenter.com
OT– Orpheum Theater
203 W. Adams St., Phoenix
Tickets: www.orpheum-theater.com
PT – Palms Theatre
5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 924-6260, www.
thepalmstheater.com
SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 499-8587, www.
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
SH – Symphony Hall
75 N. Second St., Phoenix
Tickets: www.phoenixsymphony.org
ST–Sagebrush Theatre
7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 949-7529, www.
greasepaint.org
SUL – Stand Up Live
50 W. Jefferson St., Suite 200, Phoenix
Tickets: (480) 719-6100, www.
standuplive.com
TAS – Theatre Artists Studio
4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 406, Scottsdale
Tickets: (602) 765-0120, www.
thestudiophx.org/tickets.html
TCA – Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
Tickets: (480) 350-2822, www.tca.
ticketforce.com
VPC--Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: (480) 305-4538, www.
sonorandesertchorale.org
VYT--Valley Youth Theatre
525 N. First St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 253-8188, www.vyt.com
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Blues Traveler to headline
Chandler Great American
Barbecue and Beer Festival
Professionally produced by HDE
Agency, the Great American Barbecue
and Beer Festival has confirmed that
the Grammy Award-winning band
Blues Traveler is set to headline this
year’s festival on Saturday, March 22, in
downtown Chandler.
Best known for their mid-‘90s
Billboard top 10 breakthrough hit, “RunAround,” Blues Traveler has captivated
more than 30 million fans around the
world. With more than 13 million albums
sold worldwide, Blues Traveler has long
been known for their extensive use of
segues, multiple song mash-ups and
extensive instrumental jams during their
live performances. Blues Traveler is sure
to bring that same level of high energy
performance to downtown Chandler at
the Great American Barbecue and Beer
Festival. Blues Traveler will headline the
event, taking the stage at 8 p.m. for a
two-hour set.
Opening up for Blues Traveler, are
the country acts Craig Campbell, Laura
Walsh, and Georgia Chrome. Campbell,
a country music singer from Lyons, Ga.,
is best known for his single “Family Man”
which reached No. 14 on the Billboard
Top 20 in April 2011 selling more than a
quarter of a million downloads.
Winner of Outstanding Event of
the Year in 2012 and 2013 at the APS
AzTEC Awards, the 2014 Great American
Barbecue and Beer Festival will be the
biggest and best yet with expanded event
zones, more than 100 exhibitors, and over
60 pit masters from across the nation
serving up over 20,000 pounds of mouthwatering pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket
and chicken, all paired with the state’s
finest craft beer.
Other event highlights include the
SanTan Brewing Tailgater’s Lawn, Ultra
Star March Madness Lounge, Chester’s
Harley Davidson Pavilion, Porkopolis VIP
Quarters, Dickel Hoedown Rodeo Zone,
Bulleit Bourbon BBQ Pit Row, DC Farmers
Market, and an expanded kids’ play zone.
Barbecue pit masters will compete
in the Bashas’ Backyard Throwdown
Competition while hungry patrons can
sign up for up to four different eating
contests including the Can’t Stop Smokin’
BBQ rib eating contest, Tastebuds pie
eating contest, Hungry Monk’s wing
eating contest and Von Hanson’s Meats
and Spirits brat eating contest.
General admission is $10 and includes
entry into the event, which starts at
12 p.m. Food and beverages are sold
separately. Children 12 years of age and
HEADLINER: Blues Traveler is the featured act at the Chandler Great American Barbecue and
Beer Festival. Submitted photo
younger are admitted for free. Presale
tickets can be purchased online at www.
chandlerbbq.com.
For more event information be sure
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announcements, a chance to win free
tickets and more event details.
The Great American Barbecue and
Beer Festival official sponsors include;
Bashas’, Ak-Chin Indian Communities,
Downtown Chandler Community
Partnership, SanTan Brewing Co., 102.5
KNIX, BBQ Island, Chester’s Harley
Davidson, Arizona Pork Council, AZ BBQ
Club, Phoenix New Times, Local First
AZ, Porkopolis, Bulleit Bourbon, Dickel
Bourbon, Woodcraft, Von Hanson’s Meats
and Spirits, One Community, Frontdoors
News and Local Lily.
A portion of the event proceeds will
benefit the Boot Campaign, a 501(c)(3)
dedicated to providing assistance to
wounded military and their families with
job placement and securing mortgage
free homes, post-traumatic stress
disorder counseling, adaptive clothing
and much more. For more information
about the Boot Campaign, visit www.
bootcampaign.com.
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Desert Palms pairs with Market on the Move to offer discounted produce
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Desert Palms Church sees the
importance of having a balanced diet.
So three years ago, it latched onto a
fledgling program called Market on
the Move, which was founded to save
produce from being thrown away in
Arizona.
Market on the Move is held on the
second Saturday of each month from
December through May in the church
parking lot at 4265 S. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler. The next one is Saturday,
March 8.
Volunteers arrive at the church to
start setting up tables to display the
produce around 6:30 a.m. for the 7:30
a.m. opening. Organizer Orris Anson
says during the winter months the
market runs until 11 a.m., and in April
and May it closes at 10 a.m. due to the
heat.
The day before the produce is
delivered, Anson learns what is
included in the inventory. To enhance
the program, he displays recipes for
the produce his customers will receive.
Participants receive items such
as green beans, eggplant, bell
peppers, winter and summer squash,
watermelon, honeydew, tomatoes
and potatoes. On occasion, they also
receive citrus.
Whatever does not sell is returned
to the 3000 Club, which, in turn,
donates the items to food banks.
Spoiled produce is delivered to pig
PRODUCE: Desert Palms Church holds a Market on the Move on the second Saturday of every
month, providing individuals with the opportunity to purchase 60 pounds of produce for a $10
donation. Submitted photo
farms.
Recently, the church received 14
pallets of produce in a month and had
roughly 300 recipients. There is a ton
of produce on each pallet.
“We have a reasonable number
of new people every month,” Anson
says. “We give them boxes and bags
and they load up and go home. We
generally have people pick up 40 to 60
percent of what we have available.”
Those who donate $10 can
collect up to 60 pounds of produce.
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8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
Adult Forum Bible Study 8:50 A.M.
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Financially struggling folks are still
allowed to pick up produce.
“We are doing the best we can to
get the word out,” he says.
Inception of program
Market on the Move founder Lon
Taylor says 5 billion pounds of produce
cross the border from Mexico to
Arizona annually from November until
May. Brokers send the produce to
grocery stores throughout the United
States.
“Seventy-five percent of winter
produce comes from Mexico,” he
explains.
Weather can sometimes upset the
operation, as can the produce’s size or
color. In those situations, the items are
tossed in the trash.
“They used to throw it away to let
the new come in,” he says.
In 1994, Taylor approached brokers
and asked them not to throw the
produce away. The food was then
donated to Nogales, Ariz., food banks.
Four years ago, the Taylor-formed
3000 Club took over the “whole
rescue operation.”
The 3000 Club was created by 3,000
supporters, each of whom donated
$100 to kick-start the operating
budget. There is now a warehouse in
Nogales to store the produce.
Now the operation moves nearly
30 million pounds of produce to 50
agencies, churches and nonprofits in
the United States.
“I think it’s one of the best
programs we came up with the
last few years...neighbors helping
neighbors,” Taylor says. “People love
having the opportunity to get produce
and help those they think are in need.”
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors
and Business section editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
at [email protected].
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The Perfect Place offers respite for caregivers
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
A secure, safe, entertaining
environment is offered in Sun Lakes to
provide caregivers support, so they can
take a few hours to get things done and
regroup while knowing their loved ones
are being well taken care of.
Judy Waltersdorf, director of
operations for The Perfect Place,
describes the nonprofit organization as a
senior day care center for individuals who
have diseases as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,
dementia and multiple sclerosis.
Caregivers can drop off their loved
ones from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Fridays. The facility is closed on
Thursdays.
“We are thrilled to be here for the
community and reach out to the families
that might need that little extra time to
pull away,” she says. “As long as they are
seniors and their family needs a little bit
of respite, so they can do what they need
to do without short changing their loved
one, we welcome them.”
Waltersdorf says about 95 percent
of participants have some sort of
challenge that prevents them from living
independently on their own.
“We are reaching out to the
community and telling them, we are here
to give them a little bit of support, so the
caregivers can have a little extra time,”
she says. “When they do pick up their
loved one again, they are refreshed and
ready to go.”
CELEBRATING: An annual appreciation luncheon was held Feb. 6 for the volunteers who give
their time at The Perfect Place. Submitted photo
Celebrating its 10th anniversary on
March 29, The Perfect Place started with
eight participants and eight volunteers. It
has since grown to 23 participants ranging
in age from 50s to 95, and 55 volunteers,
according to Catherine Tinerino Moore,
board member and volunteer.
Moore volunteers a few times a
month. She says she enjoys the hands-on
atmosphere of the Perfect Place.
“Sometimes they get their memory
for a split second,” Moore says of the
participants. “Sometimes they hug you
and thank you for being there. They know
in their heart you are there for them.”
Before the fun begins, everyone shares
something about themselves—where
they grew up, what they did for a living,
information about their family life, as
well as their favorite activities.
The volunteers spend three hours
playing games with the participants, as
well as doing chair exercises with them to
keep their circulation going.
“We provide structured activity,”
Waltersdorf says.
The Perfect Place has two directors
who come up with a wide variety of
activities for the participants. She
says depending on the needs of the
participants, there may be a volunteer
ratio of one-on-one or two-on-one.
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the Holy Spirit comes on you: and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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In an effort to help the participants
maintain their integrity and personal
well-being, Waltersdorf says the
volunteers may partner with them while
playing a card game.
“We want them all to feel that this
is their group and they are coming here
because the folks love and accept them,”
she says.
Musicians and clowns visit the
organization, and tokens are doled out to
participants, which they can redeem for
stuffed animals or Beanie Babies.
“We do welcome donations of Beanie
Babies,” Waltersdorf says.
Moore explains Neighbors Who Care
picks up some of the participants and
brings them to The Perfect Place.
Those interested in using the
services of The Perfect Place are
asked to call (480) 895-2892 or email
[email protected]. After
the initial phone call, Waltersdorf says
the family then meets at an office at The
Perfect Place.
“We have no stipulations,” she
explains.
Because it is not a medical facility,
The Perfect Place cannon dispense
medications or get vitals. “We are only a
social agency.”
The nonprofit organization is located
on the campus of the Risen Savior
Lutheran Church and School, 23914 S.
Alma School Rd., Sun Lakes.
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Chandler church on the go
Chandler Christian Church continues
a busy spring season with a fundraising
Life Walk, classes and more.
The two-mile Life Walk, raising
money for the Pregnancy Care Center of
Chandler, will be held Saturday, March 1,
at the church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd.,
Chandler. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
followed by the walk at 9 a.m. Pledge
forms can be found online at www.
chandlercc.org.
Learn more about how to share
Christ with family, friends and others at
Unleashed Equipping U at 6 p.m. Sunday,
March 2. Child care is available.
Candy is needed for the church’s
upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday,
April 13. The outreach event brings
in more than 500 children and their
families. Donations of individually
wrapped candy that can fit in a plastic
egg are welcome and should be placed
in the designated bins in the lobby.
Visit www.chandlercc.org or call (480)
963-3997 for more information.
Advance directive workshop set for VUU
A workshop giving guidance on how
to document wishes for end-of-life
decisions is open to the public at 12:30
p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Valley Unitarian
Universalist Congregation (VUU), 6400
W. Del Rio St., Chandler.
Hospice of the Valley presents
the workshop, which discusses the
importance of having a plan and
exploring the sharing of personal beliefs
and values with family members, friends
and doctors. Other provider information
Spiritual
Reflections
Share your spiritual reflections...
The spiritual leaders of SanTan Sunarea 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,
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Spiritual Reflections are printed on
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represented in this column are those of
the author and not that of the SanTan Sun
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including the Funeral Consumers
Alliance, the Alzheimer’s Association and
the Donor Network of Arizona.
VUU provides a welcoming diverse
community that nurtures each person’s
lifelong spiritual journey, creates a place
of peace and celebration and strives for
social justice and sustainable living. For
more information, email PastoralCare@
vuu.org, call (480) 899-4249 or visit
www.vuu.org.
Egg hunt, Easter
service at
Chandler park
An egg hunt for children of all
ages and a special, contemporary
Easter service will be held by Hope
Covenant Church Sunday, April 20, at
Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler.
An egg hunt and continental
breakfast begin at 9 a.m., followed
by the service at 10 a.m. A children’s
program will also be held during the
service.
To learn more, visit www.
hopechurchchandler.com or call (480)
899-7255.
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SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you
have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual
Connections, email complete details to [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 p.m.-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 child care for children ages 12 and
younger.
CrossRoads Nazarene Church, Ministry
Center Rooms 101-103
2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
Info: (480) 722-0700, www.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 child care for children ages
12 and younger.
Chandler Christian Church, Room B200
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: (480) 963-3997, www.chandlercc.
org
Chandler Yoga for Food
6 p.m. Tuesdays
All faiths, backgrounds, ages, and
skill levels welcome. Yoga and
stretching hosted by the Rev. Dr.
Kristin Longenecker from Jacob’s Well
United Methodist Church and led
via Skype by Yogi Sheila Lively from
www.StepLivelyNowllc.com. Guests
should bring mat and water and wear
comfortable clothes. Admission: $3
or three cans or boxes of food to be
donated to the Food Bank at Chandler
Christian Community Center. No
previous yoga experience necessary.
Accompanying children can use
Xtreme Air during yoga session for $5.
Xtreme Air Jump ‘N Skate
910 E. Pecos Rd., Chandler
Info: [email protected]
Christian Business Networking, TriCity Chapter – Chandler, Tempe,
Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity to
share ideas, contacts and business
referrals.
Crackers and Co. Café
535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking,
Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter
7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays
of the month
referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room B202
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
Christian Business Networking, East
Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
referrals.
Mission Church Seminar Room
4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
East Valley JCC Parent & Child
Playgroup
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays
Playgroup for parents with children
ages 12 months to 2-1/2 years old.
East Valley JCC
908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588,
[email protected]
East Valley Jewish Couples Club
Offers once-a-month social activities
such as dining, movies, plays, etc. for
Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-yearold age range.
Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744,
[email protected]
Lent 2014
Sundays 10a
Hancock Elementary
onechurch.com
Spirituality
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Forever Marriage Ministries
Marriage Restoration Support
Group for Wives
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays
Support group for wives committed
to their marriages. Offering hope,
encouragement, biblical truths,
fellowship and prayers to stand together
for the restoration of marriage.
Sozo Coffee House, private room
Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@
lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers.com,
www.facebook.com/forevermarriages.
Grief Care
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
A place to come share your feelings or
just listen to others as we try to navigate
through our grief. You don’t have to do
it alone.
Epiphany Lutheran Church, south
campus old church building
800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler, a
quarter mile south of Alma School Road
on the north side of Ray Road.
Info: [email protected]
Grief Share
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
A combination seminar and support
group that meets weekly with people
who understand because they have
“been there” themselves. Fee for
materials is $15, but scholarships are
available.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
739 W. Erie St., Chandler
Our church family
already loves you.
We just haven’t
met you yet.
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
Hamilton High School Auditorium
3700 S. Arizona Ave.
www.loc-az.org
480-899-1400
Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran.
com
H.O.P.E. – Help Overcoming Painful
Experiences
7 p.m. Tuesdays
Free weekly small-group sessions helping
people overcome emotional pain caused
by divorce, grief, addictions and more;
free child care for children ages 10 and
younger.
Desert Springs Church, Room 106
19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler
Info: [email protected], www.
helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org
Jewish Women International, Avodah
Chapter 1581
Monthly luncheon
Iguana Mack’s
RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812
JumpStart
11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays
JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school
community outreach program serving
“some of the poorest neighborhoods”
in Chandler, offering snacks, games and
teachings about Jesus to area children.
Participants meet at Faith Family Church
11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
Info: Joanne Sweeney, (480) 539-8933
Kid’s Sunday School
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays
Unity of Chandler
March 1 – 14, 2014
77
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800, www.
unityofchandler.org
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871
Lift Your Spirit
10 a.m. Sundays
Hear inspirational messages and music.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800, www.
unityofchandler.org
Re|Engage marriage program
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Whether you’d rate your marriage a
two or a 10, this class will help you
reconnect.
Chandler Christian Church
Info and registration: www.chandlercc.
org/reengage
Moms in Prayer International
A group of mothers who meet one
hour each week to intercede for their
children and schools through prayer.
Info: Liane Wright, (480) 699-7887,
www.momsinprayer.org
Monthly Women’s Fellowship
6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each
month
The monthly fellowship Bible study of
the East Valley Chapter of Christian
Women’s Devotional Alliance
“ministers to women’s spiritual,
emotional and physical needs.”
Best Western-Mezona
250 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: (480) 232-3773
Rosary Prayer
3 p.m. second Friday of each month
St. Steven’s Catholic Church
24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes
Info: (480) 895-9266
Shalom Chapter of Hadassah
11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each
month
Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse
24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes
Info: Cyril, (480) 802-0243; Kathy, (480)
895-5194; Shirley, (480) 883-9159; or
Joyce, (480) 802-4902.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(NAMI) – Chandler Chapter
10 a.m.-12 p.m. first and third
Wednesday of each month
Faith-based “Caring Connection” for
those who have loved ones with a
mental illness, i.e., schizophrenia,
depression, bipolar or anxiety
disorder. Find support and share
experiences with others.
WebXtra:
WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual
Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly
support groups, study groups and
spiritually stimulating meetings, visit
SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”
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Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Chandler United Methodist Church
Celebrating more than 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .............8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children..................................................8:40 a.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY Worship .................................12:00 Noon & 7:00 p.m.
480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 12 Noon & 7 p.m.
SUNDAY: WORSHIP 10 a.m.
19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ
480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022
www.gospel4life.org
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• Acid wash/Tile cleaning
• New pool build assist
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PET SITTING
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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.
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“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.
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Ceiling Fans, Lighting, Picture Hanging,
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all home repairs. All Honey-Do Lists. For
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Part-time clean Up Person Needed for
machine shop near McQueen & Queen
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FOX HOME MAINTENANCE-REPAIR
IN THE EAST VALLEY Licensed, Bonded,
Insured. ROC 243297
- General Handyman Repair
- Doggie Door Installation
(doors and walls)
- Electrical (Minor)
- Plumbing (Minor)
- Irrigation Repairs
- Drywall Repairs
- Stucco Repairs
- Door & Trim - and more!
Specializing in “The Small Job”
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[email protected]
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VARSITY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
Termite and Pest Control. Home Sealing.
Residential and Commercial. Over 22
years of experience. AZ License #8918
Tony 602-757-8252.
[email protected]
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HOME REMODELING
Residential since 1974. Interior/Exterior,
Kitchen & Bath, Room Additions.
Dedicated to the beauty of your home.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured.
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APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Providing quality service and repair
on all major brands of Washers, Driers,
Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves and
Dishwashers. We provide a full
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For service call: 480-907-4080.
CHILDCARE
CREATION STATION
Quality Home Repairs and Installations,
Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry.
No Job is Too Small! 35 years experience. Unlicensed, not required by law.
Bob White, 480-963-0707.
HM Preschool has openings for
15 mo’s-4 yr olds. 7:30-5:30 M-F.
24 yrs exp. Large preschool rm &
outdoor play area. Daily art, songs,
wrkshts, flashcards, centers & stories.
Weekly themes, learn colors, shapes,
letters, numbers. Lunch & snack incl.
Riggs/Cooper. Call Lynn at 883-9306.
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.
BEYOND POOL CLEANING IX LLC
Husband /Wife Team - Owner Operator.
Pool/Spa Service, Cleaning and Repair,
Equipment Installation, Certified Pool
Operator, Member IPSSA. East Valley
Specialists. 480-369-4540
www. BeyondPoolCleaning.com
Many references Available.
Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791
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.
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HENNESSY POOLS LLC
Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash. Vacation
Service. Weekly Service & Repair.
Filter Clean (All Types). Salt Systems.
Sand Change. Green Pool Fix. FREE
Estimates. Insured. $40 OFF Service,
Repair or Filter Clean with Mention
of this Ad.
[email protected]
www.hennessypools.com
480-577-2719
Member of Home Advisor.
Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best!
Family Owned and Operated. 7 days a
week/24 Hour Emergency Service.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC243721.
AFFORDABLE - Price Match Any Licensed
Competitor. ANY make or model of
Door/Opener. Spring Replacement. FREE
Safety Inspection. $50 OFF ANY REPAIR.
CALL 480-361-9700.
LPS LASHER POOL SERVICE
Weekly Pool Service/Repair; Acid Wash;
Filters; Green Pool Fix. As low as $79 per
month. 480-272-0233
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.
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 **
E. Z. ELECTRIC SERVICE
IN HOME PRESCHOOL
Now offering 5 day Pre-K program.
M-F 8:45 - 11:45 3 day program also
available T/W/Th 8:45 - 11:45. Caring
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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.
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and read the great reviews!
RETIRED ELECTRICIAN. SMALL JOBS
WANTED. ALL WORK TO CODE.
I SHOW UP! 480-840-5384.
HOUSE CLEANING
PERSONAL TOUCH
HOUSECLEANING
Move in, move out, weekly, Bi-weekly,
or monthly. Detail oriented, super
dependable. 15 years experience.
I provide all supplies and equipment.
Owner operated.
Call Nancy 480-223-7326
PET SERVICES
DIRTY DAWG SALON
DM POOL SERVICE AND ESTATE
MAINTENANCE.
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
OLD FASHIONED HOME CARE
POOL SERVICES
ANNUAL GARAGE SALE!
The Ocotillo Community Association will
hold its ANNUAL GARAGE SALE on
Saturday, March 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Ocotillo Community is located
South of Queen Creek Road and North of
Chandler Heights, between Dobson and
Alma School Roads. To view a map of
the community, please visit
www.oca-az.com.
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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.
HOME SERVICES
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, AZ rooms and carports,
480-570-4274
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.
HOUSEKEEPING
BY JENIFER SAILER
Back servicing the San Tan News Area.
Owner Operated - Independent housekeeper all supplies included unless you
have special products you prefer.
Floors are steamed instead of mopped.
All wet rags are disposed of. Don’t bring
dirt from another home into yours.
Call for pricing. Only 5 spaces available.
weekly / bi-weekly / monthly
Split it, you have a friend to split the
appointment with.
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Classifieds
JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING
Not enough time in a day? We Provide
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Call for a free phone quote. Super
dependable. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly.
References avail. 18 years experience
Bonded- AG0601, Insured-46871
It’s a CLEAR Choice!
CALL 480-833-1027
MAGIC TOUCH CARPET CLEANING
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
COMPLETE YARD CARE
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.
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
Yard Maintenance - Weekly, Biweekly or
Monthly. We actually show up! Providing
reliable, friendly, honest service for over
10 years. English speaking crews. Credit
cards accepted. Please call Complete
Yard Care for a free estimate.
480-897-8807
WINDOW CLEANING
SIMPLY GRAND
CLEANING SERVICES
House cleaning specialists offering
weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one time
cleanings. Also providing move in/out
cleaning service, windows and patios.
We only use GREEN environmentally
friendly products. High quality services at
a great price. Very dependable, insured
and with excellent references. $10 off
first service with mention of this ad.
Call for free estimate.
Gary or Sheri, 480-802-1992.
www.simplygrandcleaningaz.com
CLEAN CASA CLEANING
Reliable house cleaning done right the
1st time!! One-time, weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly, move-in/move-out, etc.
Same 2 person crew every time at your
house! We bring all our own supplies and
equipment. Will customize.
References. Take $10 off your
first cleaning. Call today!
Amy 602-284-3579.
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
WINTER SPECIAL! $25 OFF 1st Service.
House Cleaning Services. Residential and
Commercial Cleaning. Move-In/Out.
Window and Carpet Cleaning.
Organization: closets, cabinets, garages
and more! 20 years of experience.
Impeccable references. Business owned
and operated. Same Day Services available. Member of BBB. Licensed. Bonded.
Insured. Alert Cleaning Services, Inc.
Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time!
www.alertcleaning.com
[email protected]
480-786-3838
CARPET CLEANING
BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING
Our truck-mounted steam cleaning system will deep clean your carpets, ridding
them of unwanted dirt, bacteria, fungus
and chemical residues. Upholstery cleaning also available. Tile and grout cleaning. For a clean and healthy carpet, call
480-786-6610 or 602-989-8311.
John Downs, Owner/Operator, Ocotillo
Resident. Call for monthly specials.
MUSTANG CARPET & TILE
CLEANING
Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery
Cleaning. Family owned, truck-mounted
steam cleaning. We offer 1/2 hour appt
time frame, so no waiting around.
We include pre-spraying, mild deodorizer
and degreasers for high traffic areas at
no charge. Member BBB with A rating!
“We clean like it’s our own”!
480-688-3003
FISH WINDOW CLEANING
Spring has sprung, let us do the work,
your windows and screens will look
great: WINDOWS, SUNSCREENS, TRACKS,
Mirrors, Ceiling Fans and Power Washing
driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Call 480-962-4688 now to secure your
spot on our SPRING cleaning schedule.
Accredited Member BB
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING
1-story=$115; 2-story=$135.
Price includes removing all screens,
cleaning windows, inside and out, with
screens replaced. Screens cleaned
$2.50 each.
Sunscreens and rescreening.
Same day service.
Call 480-201-6471
BRIGHT-N-SHINE
* Window Cleaning, Tracks included.
* Sunscreens - FREE UV Protection.
* 2 week Rain Guarantee.
* Gutter Cleaning.
* Power / Pressure Washing: Homes,
Driveways, Patios.
* Cleaning Service Available.
Owner Operated. Quality Work.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. FREE Estimates.
Call Bright-n-Shine 480-557-0831
PAINTING SERVICES
EAST VALLEY PAINTERS
Voted #1 Repaint Specialists!
Clean, Friendly Crews. Interior/Exterior.
Drywall Repairs. Textures. Concrete
Staining. Pool Deck Coatings. Garage
Floors. Free Estimates. All Credit Cards
Accepted. ROC 153131.
480-688-4770
VILLAGE PAINTING
- Interior / exterior painting
- Drywall patches and texture matched
- Faux finishes.
Small jobs welcome.
Call for a free estimate.
35 years in the Valley!
ROC# 069679
480-814-1588.
www.villagepaintingaz.com
TYLER’S DECORATING
SPECIALIZING
in complete interior painting,
faux finishes, Venetian plasters, textured
wall finishes, repainting cabinets, crown
moldings, and wallpaper removal.
Color specialist/consultations available.
Over 20 yrs. experience.
Excellent workmanship/references.
For a FREE estimate, call Tyler at
480-225-8665
A CUT ABOVE PAINTING, LLC
Your quality repaint specialist.
Interior/Exterior. Epoxy Floors.
Roof Coatings. Stained Concrete.
New Construction. FREE ESTIMATES!
References available. Owner will be on
job. Commercial/Residential.
30 years experience.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured ROC 257167.
MENTION this ad to receive 5% OFF!
480-244-9119
LANDSCAPING
A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE
17 years experience repairing valves,
drip systems, wire troubleshooting,
timers. All Repairs! Honest and Reliable.
East Valley Native. Call and Compare
Prices! 602-826-4717.
www. AplusSprinklerRepair.com
ROOMS FOR RENT
WATERMARK-ROOM
FOR RENT
Casita unit IS FURNISHED and INCLUDES
UTILITIES, has its own private bath with
separate air/ heat unit. Private beautiful
3000 square foot home in exclusive
gated community with access to Ocotillo
lakes and a dock. The backyard is
completely private and has designer
pool. The home is one-evel, energy
efficient with solar electric. Casita has
WiFi, new furniture & new 32in flat
screen with Apple TV. Non-smoker
preferred. A background check is a must
along with references, current driver’s
license. Rent includes all utilities.
Healthy lifestyle and eating habits with a
holistic touch works best.
Please email:
[email protected]
REAL ESTATE
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for a personal tour.
HomeSmart Real Estate,
Gilbert, AZ 85295
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PHOENIX METRO PROPERTIES.COM
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New/remodel plans are all our
studio does.
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See our website, love us in person.
Call Capability Andrew 480-474-4677.
All designs are not created equal.
Remember- “in the long run, a good
design saves you money”.
Serving metro Phoenix since 1974.
TREE WORK SPECIALS
All types of tree work performed.
Thinning, pruning, removals, palms.
You name it we do it. Arborist on staff.
Best prices in town! Free estimates.
Mention this ad to receive 10% off.
Call Tom at 480-436-2337.
Licensed, bonded and Insured.
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HOMES FOR RENT
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 2 GARAGE
IN EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD
All appliances, washer & dryer, built in
microwave. New paint inside and out,
new up graded carpet, new tile. Walking
Distance to Park. Looks brand new with
split floor plan. $1200 & Deposit.
480-707-2280
VEHICLES FOR SALE
KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE
VEHICLE FOR SALE
A Professional and Reliable Maintenance
company. Contact us for weekly and
biweekly service, one time clean ups,
weed control, tree work and more.
2 weeks free maintenance service with
purchase of clean up, ask for details.
Call Rick for free estimate 480-250-6608
or email [email protected]
Visit www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
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11 W. Boston St., Suite 5
Chandler
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PIN# 3014
PIN# 2025
IT’S GATED IN CHANDLER AT $355,950!
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PIN# 2014
5 BDRS IN GILBERT, 3,500 SQ FT,
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PIN# 268
PIN# 2020
INCREDIBLE LAKE SUBDIVISION
IN GILBERT!
PRIME LOCATION WITH
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TERRIFIC GILBERT LOCATION
AND GREAT DEALS!
All surround this spacious 2,249 sq ft, 4 bdr, 2.5 bth
home. There’s an island kitchen, enormous family room,
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biking and jogging trails. In Gilbert at $244,900 and 3% in
closing cost!
You won’t see this very long! Over $60,000 in upgrades
plus $5000 in closing costs are all included with this 1675
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amphitheatre, b/ball, bocci ball, BBQ’s, volleyball and splash
pads. The premier home is $240,990.
3% towards closing costs. Stylish home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage. Included is a large
island kitchen, formal dining, living room, split master floor
plan, covered porch and patio. Many options to choose from
only $295,990. Plus it’s in a master planned community with
tons of great features.
PIN# 266
PIN# 2018
PIN# 435
AN AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL FLOOR PLAN!
SO CAPTIVATING YOU’LL BE STUNNED!
2,035 SQ FT IN GILBERT AT $217,900
There’s so much for so little. There’s a Portico entry to a
very private courtyard opening to a foyer that exploded to a
huge great room, island kitchen butler and walk-in pantry,
split master bdr, den, living room and an option for a casita.
4 big bdrs, 3.5 bth, 3 G at $354,990 in Gilbert!
From the moment you enter you’ll be inspired to live, play
or even work here. This luxurious 2,086 Sq. Ft. home offers an
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with deluxe showers, impressive laundry, over-sized garage
and a welcoming patio are just a few reasons to move!
$281,990 in Gilbert.
This brand new home is built as a 3 bedroom with loft
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kitchen, walk-in pantry, and upstairs 3 bedrooms, a loft and
2 more baths. It’s all just 2 miles to the San Tan Mall and
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PIN# 2023
PIN# 2009
$37,000 IN UPGRADES AND IT’S $109,900!
IT’S WHAT YOUR DREAMS ARE MADE OF!
IN CHANDLER’S DYNAMIC INTEL AREA!
This meticulous town home has been remodeled and
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counter, new appliances, washer/dryer, refrigerator, fans,
wood plank tile floors, f/p, designer carpets, new windows,
fenced rear yard, backs to greenbelt and has a community
pool in Chandler.
From the moment you enter your own Portico you’ll awe
at a huge courtyard surrounding the circular foyer. From
there you’ll wonder at the circular stairs, formal dining room,
gourmet island kitchen, with butler and walk-in pantry and
enormous great room. 2 mstr bdrs, a loft, and circular retreat
are all the #425,990 in Gilbert.
At 3035 sqft this exciting 4 bdr 2.5 bth features w/i clst
in every bdr, a ground floor master, a huge great room, open
study, a loft and it can be extended to a whopping 7 bdr’s. You
get $8,000 toward upgrades and there’s lots up to 15,000
sqft while available. In Chandler at $361,900!
PIN# 3016
PIN# 2024
PIN# 2027
For immediate assistance on any listed property,
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PIN# 2012
INCREDIBLE GATED COMMUNITY
IN CHANDLER!
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2,700 SQ FT home on a 15,632 SQ FT Lot. Elegant floor plan
w/ 10’ ceilings, Gourmet Island kitchen, granite counters,
butler’s pantry and W/I pantry, upgraded appliances, double
oven’s & extensive tiled floors. Split master bedroom w/ exit
to the sparkling Quartz Fenced Pool. Just $419,888.
PIN# 3017
Pete Dijkstra
For Real Estate and
Community Information, visit
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*Subject to qualifying terms conditions and availability of loan program. *All new homes are subject to price adjustments and incentive reductions until time of accepted contract. Homes pictured may be the actual model homes offered by the builder and are for illustration purposes only.

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