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Hope rising from blighted
Elevation Chandler site
BY JOAN WESTLAKE
From the south side of Chandler
Fashion Mall, there are signs of hope
that from the blighted Elevation
Chandler site could rise Chandler
Viridian, a multiuse development with
the hotel, office and retail elements of
the original project plus studio, one- and
two-bedroom residential units.
Brandon Dillingham, Arizona director
of development for Hines Interests
Limited Partnership, says the seeds for
this rebirth were sown back in late 2012
when the Houston-based, international
development, investment and property
management firm entered into a
contract to purchase a 15-acre adjacent
property owned by John Propstra
of Propcor Associates and Macerich
Company. They entered into a contract
to purchase the 25.6 acres which houses
the abandoned shell last year.
Since 2006, the bones of the failed
see HOPE page 6
GOING AWAY?: Construction of apartments could begin in late 2014 with the demolition of the
remnants of the former project being hauled away simultaneously. Submitted photo
PROUD TO SERVE: In the shirt
commemorating his Honor Flight, Stan
Fagerstrom was part of Company G of the
167th Infantry Regiment of the 31st Dixie
Division during World War II. Fagerstrom has
two Bronze Stars for his service. Submitted
photo
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“It gave us an opportunity to expand
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Esparza says. “That’s what we’ve become
known for throughout the years.”
A LEADER WITH COMMUNITY VISION:
Alberto Esparza founded Si Se Puede, which
features programs designed to enrich and
assist the community. Submitted photo
In 2006, an after-school tutoring
program was created at Galveston
Elementary School. The program
mentors are Chandler High School
students who assist younger students
with homework, reading and math. The
tutoring program will also be offered in
Florence and Guadalupe beginning with
the 2014-2015 school year.
Programs through Si Se Puede are free
to participating families. “We work in
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SRP still seeking Gila River Community option
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see STAN FAGERSTROM page 5
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Route alternatives reduced
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WWII veteran
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service
The recipient of two Bronze Stars,
91-year-old Stan Fagerstrom recently
traveled to Washington, D.C., with 26
fellow World War II veterans as part of the
Honor Flight network.
Honor Flight’s mission is to transport
U.S. veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit
those memorials dedicated to honor their
service and sacrifices.
Fagerstrom, who lives in Sun Lakes,
served in the Pacific Theater in the Army
for three and a half years.
Originally slated for his Honor Flight
at the beginning of the year, Fagerstrom
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F E AT U R E STO R I E S
Chandler upgrades its utility billing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . community . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
Gardens at Ocotillo to offer engaging lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13
Great Play of Chandler offers fun and safe camps for kids . youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25
Area exploding with July 4 festivities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . Page 45
Chandler singer aims for top with forthcoming EP . . . . . . . . . arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 57
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Youth . . . 25-34, 39-41
Opinion . . . . . . . . 42-43
Neighbors . . . . . . 44-52
Spirituality . . . . . 53-56
Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-63
Directory . . . . . . . 64-65
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SI SE PUEDE FROM PAGE 1
A lot of our parents at this point are
more concerned with putting food on
the table and don’t have a lot money.”
The Scholars program through Si Se
Puede gives selected high school seniors
a leg up on their college and life skills.
“They go through 12 weekends of a class
at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
and we provide them workshops on
leadership, resume writing, scholarship
information and they listen to guest
speakers,” Esparza says. The students
also visit college campuses and learn
how to apply for financial aid.
Maria Romero-Morfin, Si Se Puede
Scholars president, has been in the
program since 2011.
“We organized trips to ASU and
Grand Canyon University and we give
back to the community as much as we
can,” Romero-Morfin states of her time
with the organization.
She also credits Esparza with
boosting her confidence. “You could say
he’s like a mentor to me. I used to be
really shy like a turtle and he helped me
come out of my shell.”
Romero-Morfin was recently
accepted to Harvard University where
she will begin studying kinesiology this
fall. Although she will have to give up
her position as president of the Scholars
program at Si Se Puede, she reflects on
the value and opportunities she has
been provided.
“It will take you above and beyond,”
she states of the organization.
In addition to the after school
tutoring and Scholars programs, Si Se
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IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE: A group of students learns concepts in science,
technology, engineering and math in the STEM program offered at Title 1 Chandler schools.
Submitted photo
Puede created a recreational soccer
league in 1999, offered to thousands of
students attending CUSD. “It’s a quality
program and with everything we do,
there is no cost,” Esparza notes. “We’ve
been very successful in creating a nice
league for the kids and their families.”
A dance program is also offered. “We
have about 100 kids who participate
and they learn various forms of dancing
from Mexican dancing to jazz, country
western, hip hop to big band and they
go out into the community at no charge
and perform for schools, hospitals and
youth programs and this gives us an
opportunity to create something for the
kids who really love the arts,” Esparza
explains.
The organization produces the
annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and
Chihuahua Races, as well.
To volunteer or donate to Si Se
Puede, visit www.sisepuede.cc or call
(480) 310-2018.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
contacted at [email protected]
The annual Achen-Gardner Construction
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Chandler for the fifth year. The event
will include a variety of festivities and
entertainment from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, on Arizona Avenue
between Chandler Boulevard and Frye Road.
Rock the Block is an annual, family
friendly block party that celebrates the fun,
dynamic lifestyle that Chandler offers while
promoting Chandler-based businesses. The
event is free to all. Last year Rock the Block!
garnered more than 18,000 attendees and is
expected to attract even more this year.
The community stage will feature
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STAN FAGERSTROM FROM PAGE 1
left May 20 for the three-day trip. He
says the experience was tremendous,
from the Honor Flight coordinators, to
the crew of Southwest Airlines and the
accommodations and monuments visited.
Departing and returning, Fagerstrom says
he and the other Honor Flight honorees
were saluted and cheered through the
airport by volunteers and other travelers in
the concourse.
“Everywhere we went there were young
people who asked questions,” Fagerstrom
says. “There were groups of them, primarily
coming in to say thanks. On the way home
they gave us a package full of letters
thanking us.”
The veterans’ tour included the Capitol,
the Washington Monument, and the
Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam and Iwo Jima
memorials. Visiting the World War II
Memorial was one of the primary objectives
of the trip. The group visited the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National
Cemetery and witnessed the changing of
the guard. Fort McHenry, where Francis
Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner,”
was one of the last stops on the tour,
Fagerstrom explains.
“War is a dreadful thing and also is
an adventure that is pretty hard to top,”
Fagerstrom says. “What most people don’t
realize is you take eight people who were
in the service only one of them is going to
have been in combat.”
There were others who traveled with
Fagerstrom who saw combat, but all were
there with one thread that binds them
together, having served in WWII.
HONOR FLIGHT: Stan Fagerstrom at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was a
corporal stationed in New Guinea in the Pacific Theater. Submitted photo
Guardians traveled with the Honor
Flight veterans at their own expense. Steve
Suhajcik volunteered to go with Fagerstrom.
“He knocked himself out to help me. I
can’t say enough about him,” Fagerstrom
says.
Suhajcik is an amateur WWII historian.
“He’s a very gentle man, for everything he’s
gone through,” Suhajcik says of Fagerstrom.
Through their conversations about WWII,
Suhajcik asked Fagerstrom if he could
accompany him on his Honor Flight trip.
Once the date was set, Suhajcik says he
was like a kid in the candy store.
“What an honor this is for me, to be
honored to take this winner of two Bronze
Stars to Washington, D.C.,” Suhajcik says.
Throughout the trip, Suhajcik’s
sole responsibility was to take care of
Fagerstrom, including helping him get on
and off the buses and walk around with him
at each of the sites. On the guided tours,
Suhajcik says they were in awe. “I got a kick
out of seeing him enjoy and be happy and
be in awe of what he’s looking at.”
While at the World War II Memorial,
Suhajcik says, “Stan sat there and looked
at it like this is a memorial to me. He didn’t
say that, but I could see it in him. He was
very proud when I was wheeling him in the
wheelchair—he just soaked in everything
that was there...I just wanted to hug him and
say ‘Stan this is all for you. This is for you.
Remember what you see here.’”
At the Iwo Jima Memorial, Suhajcik says
Fagerstrom saluted. “Nobody really wanted
to leave. None of the veterans wanted to
leave.”
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Of Fagerstrom’s Bronze Stars, Suhajcik
says, “He plays it down, as all veterans do.
They say they are not heroes. The men that
they left behind are the heroes.”
Suhajcik says of the experience with
Fagerstrom, “I took care of him. I hope I
made him happy. I tried to show him more
stuff then was basically being shown to
us. I had him front and center...I am more
grateful for him asking me. I’ve done a lot of
neat things in my life and things I was proud
of, but this does not compare to anything
I’ve ever done.”
Knowing he was appreciated for his
service, Fagerstrom says of the Honor Flight,
“It’s the beginning of something really
special. We were first. We lost more than
460,000. Can you imagine that?” As time
progresses other servicemen and women
from other wars will be honored.
The experience, Fagerstrom says, was
emotional. “When we flew into Washington,
D.C., and we were finally on our way out
there, I felt like America was waiting to
embrace me and that she took me in her
arms and held my hand all the rest of the
time I was there.”
Honor Flight is looking for WWII
veterans to take part in the experience
which happens 10 times a year from
Arizona. There were 16 million who served
in the armed forces during WWII. The
average age of WWII veterans today is 91 to
92 years old. Less than one million are still
alive. For more information about Honor
Flight, visit www.honorflightaz.org.
Tracy House is the news editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
HOPE FROM PAGE 1
Elevation Chandler project, have stood
as a glaring reminder of the recession
on the edge of 25.6 acres on the corner
of the Loop 101 Freeway and Frye
Road. This eyesore on the gateway to
Chandler’s Price Corridor began in 2005
and stopped with construction barely
begun in April 2006 when developer
Jeff Cline ran into financial troubles.
Foreclosure and legal battles ensued
with Price and Fry Investments LLC,
owned by Point Center, currently
holding the property but its sale is
pending approval of a trustee. The
purchase of the Propcor/Macerich
acreage to the south requires only City
of Chandler approval of the project.
Public Meetings
As SanTan Sun News goes to press,
Chandler Viridian went before the City’s
Planning and Zoning Commission on
June 18 requesting rezoning that would
allow the addition of approximately
335 residential units in seven four-
story buildings. Chandler Planning
Administrator Jeff Kurtz says that no
surprises were expected at the meeting
because Hines has been working
with the City and recently met with
neighborhood groups to craft the
project.
“This has been a collaborative
effort with Hines and our staff and
City departments such as traffic and
engineering to be certain the project
is in compliance with city ordinances,
landscaping requirement, etc.,” says
Kurtz. “The project is meeting the city’s
expectations for development at that
site and received positive feedback at
recent neighborhood meetings hosted
by the developer.”
Kurtz points out that the hotel and
offices will be a complement to the
adjacent mall and that the multifamily
units provide a new living opportunity
for the area where residents can walk to
their jobs in the offices on site as well as
to shopping, dining and entertainment in
Chandler Fashion Center.
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When questioned about the
likelihood this project will come to
fruition, Dillingham acknowledges there
is some skepticism in the community
that reflect angst over the numerous
failures to deliver on this very visible
site. But, he points out that was a
different economy and Hines wasn’t
leading the project.
“Our time, staff and financial
investment in this project speaks to our
commitment to it,” Dillingham says. “Not
too many folks would have stayed the
course and fought the legal battles we
did to get this done. We feel this is the
best piece of real estate in Chandler.
And that commitment is backed by
Hines, a 57-year-old company with total
assets valued at more than $28 billion
with properties in 110 cities around
the world. Our reputation is built on
delivering quality projects.”
The next public meeting is Chandler
Viridian’s first consideration by the
Chandler City Council on Thursday,
July 10, in the council chambers at
88 E. Chicago St. A series of required
public meetings follow, the number and
dates depend on council actions and
approvals. Details of the project are
available from the planning department.
Call Kurtz at (480) 782-3054 with
questions.
Proposed Schedule
Pending City approvals, Dillingham
says that purchase of the 15-acre plot
is expected to be completed this
summer, followed by the acquisition
of the main property. Construction of
the apartments could commence as
early as the final quarter of 2014 with
the demolition of the remnants of
the former project being hauled away
simultaneously. He adds that Hines
plans to host a big event to celebrate
the clearing of the site and kick-off of
Chandler Viridian construction.
Joan Westlake is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
City Council adopts 2014-2015 budget
10-year capital improvement plan OK’d
BY JOAN WESTLAKE
The Chandler City Council unanimously
approved the 2014-15 budget on June 12.
As required by law, the council first
met to discuss the budget, immediately
followed by the special session to vote on
its adoption. A verbal invitation was made
by the mayor at both meetings for public
comment but no citizens came forward.
Management Services Director Dawn Lang
gave the staff recommendation saying the
budget was fiscally strong but with the
services and funding to keep Chandler on
the move.
The budget was approved at $783,474,647
for the period July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015. A
10-year capital improvement plan from 2015
to 2024 was approved at $918,401,732. Lang
explains that $99,977,319 of the decade-long
budget is targeted toward a variety of city
improvement this fiscal year such as:
• Constructing Citrus Vista Park
• Improving the final segment of
McQueen to Riggs roads
• Purchasing fire/rescue vehicles
• Designing the water treatment plant
that is a joint venture with the Town of
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• Maintaining infrastructure including
streets, parks, recreation centers and aqua
facilities.
Vice Mayor Rick Heumann points out
that in addition to funding city services and
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It is not about a diet. The harder we try
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frustrated and depressed we feel.
Food has become a temporary distraction for self-nurturing, a reward, and a way
to relive stress, boredom, anxiety or any
other emotion. It becomes an overwhelming
thought morning ’till night. We obsess
about what we will eat next. Many times
we “give up” from the exhaustion of it all.
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BY TIM J. RANDALL
Local government is where real action
can be taken and results measured.
It is that most fundamental tenet of
governance; citizens taking time from
their work and home lives to serve their
city and make their community stronger
and more vibrant.
On June 5, six dedicated men and
women met at the Chandler Chamber
of Commerce-sponsored City Council
forum to discuss how, if elected, they
would serve and make a difference. The
primary is set for Aug. 26.
Due to term limit considerations—
which subject sitting council members
to no more than two consecutive
terms—the election will see those two
seats up for grabs, previously held by
Jeff Weninger and Trinity Donovan, with
the third seat held by incumbent Kevin
Hartke who is vying for reelection.
With some 100 concerned Chandler
citizens assembled in City Council
Chambers, there was applause as the
six hopefuls entered for a 90-minute
question-and-answer session.
Introductions were made by Chandler
Chamber of Commerce President and
CEO Terri Kimble, followed by opening
statements from each of the candidates,
and questions posited by moderator
Debbie Jennings of the SanTan Sun
News.
Chelle Daly, a 15-plus year Chandler
resident who has served as an airport
commissioner since 2007, said her
vision for her hometown is “safe
neighborhoods, quality jobs and a
world-class community.”
A former Mesa police sergeant,
Terry Roe, spoke about the importance
of “economic growth, accountability
in government and safety, quality
neighborhoods.” Roe has lived in
Chandler for 26 years and previously ran
for council.
Incumbent Hartke, a 29-year Chandler
resident, cited his directives as “creating
jobs, demanding fiscal responsibility and
safe neighborhoods.”
Born in Taiwan, Sam Huang, Ph.D.,
has spent seven years in Chandler.
His mission is “fiscal accountability,
economic opportunity and quality of
life...with a strong focus on quality of
life.”
The former mayor of Fountain Hills,
John Beydler, spoke next. A nine-year
Chandler resident, Beydler said his focus
is on “great schools and education and a
strong focus on small business.”
Lastly, Rene Lopez spoke to
“Chandler as a great community to work,
live and play,” while noting his desire
to promote the city as the “Silicon
Valley of the Southwest.” A former naval
officer, Lopez has resided in Chandler
for seven years.
For the next 75 minutes, the
candidates answered questions like
“Under what circumstances would you
support increasing City taxes or fees?”
Huang said, “Doing more with the same,
doing the same with less and doing
more with less.”
On “What are your fiscal priorities
for the City,” Beydler said, “To me public
safety is the No. 1 fiscal priority...I
want to make sure that our police,
fire department and first responders
are adequately trained, have the right
equipment and are properly funded to
do the job.”
Daly offered her take on “What do
you see as Chandler’s biggest challenge
in five years? “Continuing to operate and
maintain the things that we are building
today. We need to be wise as we build
them so that we always have funds to
maintain them.”
Lopez offered a cogent response to
“What tools would you use to attract
and retain businesses in the city of
Chandler?” “All the tools we have in the
toolbox...one of the things that Chandler
has done with the infrastructure buildouts, the roads the park improvements;
that is one of the main attractions that
is attracting a lot of the businesses
here.”
Lastly, Roe stressed the need for mass
transit in answering “What is your vision
for the future of downtown Chandler?
“The downtown area is a hub, and I
recognize that this is an area of Chandler
where mass transit does need to come.”
Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
[email protected].
June 21 - July 4, 2014
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SRP FROM PAGE 1
Schrader to RS-28 component
• The northern portion of a route
segment along Dobson Road
• Several small connector route
segments within the corridor.
In the meantime, a separate but
parallel process to secure the alternative
transmission line route on the Gila River
Indian Community (GRIC) continues in
earnest.
“SRP is committed to making every
reasonable effort possible to secure
a GRIC route alternative,” says PRC
transmission project manager Tom Novy.
“It is an extremely complex process that
requires approval from multiple federal
agencies as well as individual Allottees,
but we are hopeful that we will be
successful.”
SRP extended the project schedule
last fall to continue to pursue the GRIC
alternative. So far, SRP has received
approval from the Community’s District
4 Council and endorsement from the
Community’s Utility Authority. SRP has
completed land surveys and is well
into appraisals for the United States
Department of the Interior’s Office of
Appraisal Services (OAS) to review. To
secure the alternative GRIC route, SRP still
must:
• Meet National Environmental Policy
Act requirements, as determined by an
environmental assessment conducted
by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA);
findings are expected to be published
before the start of summer
• Complete an agreement between SRP
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Chandler upgrades its utility billing system,
offers more payment options
On Monday, June 30, the City of
Chandler will make the transition to a new
online utility billing and payment system
that is easy to use, highly secure, and will
allow registered customers to conveniently
access and manage their accounts. The
new system is part of a broader citywide
initiative to make paying for City services
simpler by using a common payment
portal that is accessible 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, using any computer or
mobile device.
“This new utility billing system is an
example of the City Council’s commitment
to being responsive to the needs of our
residents and the business community,”
says Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny. “A
city’s infrastructure today is more than
roads, pipelines and facilities; it’s also
computer hardware and software that can
help a municipal organization like Chandler
be as efficient, fiscally responsible, and
service oriented as possible. This new
system is a smart investment in our future.”
After a brief system shutdown later
this month to implement the hardware
and software transition, the new utility
billing system will be operational June 30.
In early July, all Chandler utility customers
will receive a letter in the mail containing
new account and customer numbers that
will serve as unique identifiers when using
the online or touch-tone phone payment
systems. Once the new account and
customer numbers are received, customers
can register online at www.chandleraz.gov/
utilitybill.
During the transition to the new
utility billing system, the City has tried to
minimize the overall impact on customers.
However, those customers who currently
pay their Chandler bill through their
bank’s website must update the payee
information to include the new customer
and account numbers. This action must
be taken to ensure that payments are
electronically applied to the correct
account. If this is not done, the electronic
payment from the customer’s bank to the
City may be delayed, which might affect
the status of the account with the City’s
Utility Services Division.
July utility bills will also include a flier
introducing some of the features of the
new billing system, along with a list of
payment options and a link to Frequently
Asked Questions on the City’s website,
www.chandleraz.gov/utilitybill. The back
of the flier has a section titled “How to
Read Your New Chandler Utility Bill.” It
includes a graphic of the redesigned bill
and highlights several of the enhancements
made to the bill, such as a 36-month water
consumption graph and a more detailed
summary of fees and taxes.
“We redesigned the bill with the
customer in mind,” says Stephen White,
manager of the City’s Utility Services
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more detailed information, and lets us
add important messages on the bill that
are specific to each account holder. For
example, customers who are surprised by a
high water bill may be told about the City’s
water conservation programs, including
how to check for a water leak or how to
request a free on-site water audit.”
More information about the new utility
billing system is available online at www.
chandleraz.gov/utilitybill. In addition,
customer service representatives are
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customers will be unable to use
the City’s online utility billing and
payment system, the touch-tone
phone payment system or obtain inperson assistance at the Customer
Service Center in City Hall beginning
at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26, through
8 a.m. Monday, June 30. The online
utility billing system outage will not
affect other City e-services.
The temporary closure is due to
the implementation of a new utility
billing system. Customers with utility
payments due during this maintenance
period will not be penalized; a
brief grace period will be in effect.
However, the Utility Services Division
encourages all customers to keep this
closure in mind when making plans to
pay their utility bills.
For more information or to
speak with a customer service
representative, call (480) 782-2280 or
visit www.chandleraz.gov/utilitybill.
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Multiple ways to pay your
Chandler utility bill:
• Electronic payment: Set up the payment
through your financial institution’s online
banking system.
• One-time online: Make a one-time,
online payment by credit card or e-check
with or without creating a customer
profile.
• Automatic payments: Sign up for
AutoPay (formerly SurePay), which
authorizes the City and your financial
institution to handle the transaction for
you through an automatic withdrawal
from your checking or savings account or
with a major credit card.
• Pay by phone: Credit card payments
and checks are accepted through the
automated touch tone phone system by
calling (480) 782-2280.
• Pay by mail: Your billing statement will
include a return envelope if you choose
to mail your payment using a credit card,
check or money order. Do not send cash.
• Pay in person: Pay by cash, check or
major credit card at the Customer Service
Center, located at 175 S. Arizona Ave., Suite
A, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The Customer Service Center,
located on the first floor of Chandler City
Hall, is a shared facility between the City
and Arizona Public Service (APS).
• Drive-up drop box: City of Chandler and
APS payments (check or money order)
may be placed in the drive-up drop box
located on the south side of City Hall, in
the westbound median of Chicago Street,
between Arizona Avenue and Washington
Street. For security purposes, do not place
cash in the drop box.
June 21 - July 4, 2014
Stephen White, Utility Services Manager
New system expected to enhance customer service, increase e-billing
On June 30, the City will implement
a new utility billing system that will
integrate many of the City’s internal
databases and systems, streamline
business processes and place the latest
tablet technology in the hands of
field staff. By improving organizational
efficiency, this system upgrade will
ultimately translate into better customer
service.
“One of the goals of the Utility
Services Division is to fairly and accurately
provide information and services to
Chandler utility customers with a high
level of customer satisfaction. I think this
system upgrade will help ensure that we
meet that goal, and that’s why we are
so excited to see this project come to
fruition,” says Chandler Utility Services
Division Manager Stephen White.
Each month, the six customer service
representatives of his division manage
nearly 80,000 utility accounts, take more
than 6,500 phone calls, and collect more
than $830,000 in City water, wastewater
and solid waste fees. They help new
residents or businesses set up accounts,
provide assistance to existing customers
and often serve as the City’s front-line
ambassadors, providing the highest
quality of service possible to a diverse,
multilingual customer base.
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automates many of our internal business
processes, provides real-time data
communication between office and field
staff and lets customers manage their
own accounts online,” White says. “We
anticipate that time saving benefits like
these will reduce the large volume of calls
our people take each day, and free them
up to provide more personal customer
service.”
According to White, the first feature
most customers will notice with the City’s
upgraded utility billing system will be the
look of the new bill, followed by a more
user friendly website with self-service
features for registered account holders.
“The new bill provides so much more
information and account detail in an easyto-read format,” White says. “Customers
also have greater payment flexibility
in a familiar shopping cart-style online
payment portal that will safely store their
payment data so they don’t have to reenter the same information each month.”
The new utility billing system
offers many other customer service
enhancements, including giving account
holders the ability to “Go Paperless.” By
opting into the eco-friendly option of
e-billing, instead of receiving a paper
bill in the mail each month, customers
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to be viewed online. E-billing means
customers will spend less time writing
checks, mailing payments and tracking due
dates. It also reduces paper use and clutter
and impacts the planet in a positive way.
“Our new and improved system is
faster, easier to use, more secure and even
offers environmentally friendly billing
options,” White says. “I think Chandler
utility customers will like what they see
in their new bills and online at chandleraz.
gov.”
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SRP FROM PAGE 7
and the GRIC, which requires Tribal Council Approval
• Obtain consent for a long-term transmission line right-of-way
easement from the ownership of every allotment along the GRIC
route.
Following SRP’s completion of the land appraisals, the OAS will
review the appraisals for approval by the BIA. Once approved, SRP
will distribute consent forms to approximately 4,500 Allottees, or
landowners. If the Allotee consent efforts are successful, and the
Project receives BIA and Tribal Council approvals, SRP will proceed with
the transmission line route alternative on GRIC land.
“For more than a year, SRP has been conducting a line siting and
public process to identify routes for the new transmission lines that
are needed to bring power to new and expanding businesses in the
area,” says Chandler Vice Mayor Rick Heumann. “We support SRP’s
commitment to diligently pursue the route alternative on the Gila
River Indian Community. We understand the complexities involved in
this endeavor and appreciate SRP’s decision to conduct a transparent
process.”
SRP initiated the PRC transmission line project in January, 2013 to
site new overhead 230-kilovolt (kV) power lines and two new 230-kV
substations that will provide capacity to meet the projected economic
growth of the Price Road Corridor.
SRP intends to file its application to the Arizona Power Plant and
Transmission Line Siting Committee in August for a permit to build
the Project components. If SRP receives the necessary approval for
locating a portion of the Project on GRIC land, SRP’s application will
only include the portion of the transmission line route from Schrader
Substation to the GRIC boundary, and for the 230kV circuit from
the Kyrene substation to the Knox substation. Without the GRIC
alternative, SRP will need to pursue the private land route alternatives
for the entire project.
SRP will now work to refine the remaining route segments and
identify the exact locations for two proposed substations before
presenting them to the public in a final round of open houses
tentatively scheduled for July.
The public process will culminate with a hearing before the Arizona
Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee. A final decision
on whether to grant a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility
for the project will be decided at an open meeting of the Arizona
Corporation Commission.
SRP is the third-largest public power utility in the nation, serving
nearly 990,000 customers in Maricopa and Pinal counties.
Update on Price Road Transmission
Project concern for Sun Lakes community
BY TRACY HOUSE
Sun Lakes residents converged on a recent
Chandler Chamber of Commerce Public Policy
Committee meeting to hear the newest information
regarding the SRP Price Road Corridor Update
from presenter Janeen Rohovit, local government
relations representative with SRP.
Also in attendance were Chandler’s Vice Mayor
Rick Heumann, Councilman Kevin Hartke and
Councilwoman Nora Ellen for the update which is
now in Phase 3.
Sun Lakes residents were concerned about the
proposed power lines which while running on Gila
River Indian Community land, will be visible from
the homes along the route in Sun Lakes. Citizens
worry that the property and resale values of those
homes will be affected.
John Porter, board member on the Sun Lakes’
IronOaks HOA, heard the presentation.
“One of the problems we’ve had through this
whole thing is our ability as a community that’s
really not being represented in Chandler,” Porter
says. “Most of our community, outside of about 400
homes is in Maricopa County. The original plans by
SRP, was to put this down multiple routes and there
were alternatives all over the place. Everybody is
going to be affected by it, but the problem is now
it looks like they’re going to limit it to the Indian
reservation, mainly because the Indian reservation
needs power. Currently their power company,
APS, isn’t reliable, so SRP is now focused strictly
on the reservation, but instead of pushing into
undeveloped land which would be down along
Route 10, their pushing it along our west and south
boundaries and essentially wrapping that whole
230kV line around our properties, directly affecting
us. This is almost directly on our property lines—
Cottonwood, Palo Verde, Sun Lakes 1 and 2 and Iron
Oaks.” The concern is not only about the towers
with wires and radiation but the property values. He
comments that “if our values go down, our tax base
goes down. Let me assure you we’ll represent that
to them (Chandler City Council).”
He says he feels it’s unfair that “SRP is essentially
forcing this on us because of the Price Road
Corridor. It really has nothing to do with Intel.
They stated that yesterday at the Intel meeting at
Oakwood. Our position is, don’t put it there. There
are other alternatives that will take it completely
away and there’s alternatives that won’t even force
it into other communities now. Focus on those
particular locations.”
In a phone interview, Tom Novy, PRC
transmission project manager, explains about the
route that runs through the GRIC, adjacent to
the Sun Lakes community “When they say it will
impact them, there’s a very small portion of the
alternative on the Gila River Indian Community that
is adjacent to homes in Sun Lakes. There’s actually
16 homes. If we build the GRIC route, there’s visually
only 16 homes in Sun Lakes. That starts at the very
northwest corner of Sun Lakes. Immediately south
of Intel on the Gila River Community boundary,
there’s 16 homes from the beginning of Intel’s
property going south.”
Novy explains there is a storage facility, parking
lot, ball fields and retention along this southern
route as well.
Additional information on the routes and the
PRC project is available at www.azpower.org.
Tracy House is the news editor for the SanTan
Sun News. She can be reached at tracy@santansun.
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Patience a virtue as summer roadwork begins
The month of June will bring
construction activity to several major
streets in Chandler. Access to homes,
neighborhoods and businesses will be
maintained during the work, but officials
are asking motorists for patience and to
remain alert to traffic control changes.
Chandler Boulevard
Lane restrictions on Chandler
Boulevard between McQueen and
Cooper roads began in June to
accommodate a water main tie-over
project. The five-month project involves
the abandonment of an old water main
and the installation of new service
connections to an existing, newer water
main. Two westbound lanes of Chandler
Boulevard will be maintained throughout
the construction, but eastbound traffic
on Chandler Boulevard will be restricted
at times to a single lane, except during
rush hour when at least two lanes will
remain open. Minimal restrictions will
occur on McQueen and Cooper roads at
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BUDGET FROM PAGE 6
amenities, the budget increases the contingency
reserve, which he characterized as the City’s rainyday fund, from 12 percent to 15 percent.
On June 26, the council is voting on the adoption
of the City’s Property Tax Levy. The proposal is to
decrease the rate from $1.2714 per $100 to $1.1792.
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny says although some may
see a decrease in their property tax rate, the City’s
portion is only 12 percent of the overall fee so
has only so much impact. He urged the entities
contributing to 82 percent of the bill to follow
Chandler’s lead and help contain the property tax
increase many will face due to rising home values.
The detailed budget and video of the council
sessions are available on the City’s website, www.
chandleraz.gov.
Joan Westlake is the community editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at joan@
santansun.com.
Queen Creek Road
Roadwork associated with a
commercial development (FedEx) on the
northwest corner of Queen Creek and
Gilbert roads will result in lane shifts
through the intersection. Westbound
traffic on Queen Creek Road will be
shifted to the south side of the existing
center median on the west side of the
intersection until it passes Emmett
Drive, at which point traffic will be
shifted back to its normal alignment.
Left turn lanes will be maintained for
Chandler Police
Department hiring
both eastbound and westbound traffic
at Gilbert Road. The work is expected to
take 30 days to complete.
For more information, call (480) 7822225.
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The Chandler Police Department is accepting
applications for police cadet or lateral police officer
positions. Interested parties should visit www.chandlerpd.
com for more information, including automatic
disqualifiers. Users will find the online application under
the “Careers” tab. The first 450 applications will be
accepted.
Successful candidates will begin at an annual salary
of $51,875. Lateral officers can make 5 percent to 15
percent above this rate, depending upon experience. This
recruitment runs through June 27. Additional recruitments
will occur throughout the next year.
For more information, contact Det. Chris Emmons at
(480) 782-4123 or Det. Mark Stevens at (480) 782-4114.
The deadline for news and advertising is 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25, for the Saturday, July 5, issue of
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Gardens at Ocotillo to offer engaging lifestyle
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
is set to open its doors in May 2015,
marking Spectrum Retirement
Communities’ 27th neighborhood.
The continuum of care center
will include 68 independent living
apartments, 59 assisted living
apartments and 24 memory care
apartments all in a secure neighborhood.
“The weather has been cooperating
beautifully, construction is going very
well and we are pleased with the
progress we’re making,” says Kathleen
MacDonald, president of marketing for
Spectrum Retirement Communities.
Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
will also feature a Residence Club for
transitional memory care.
“If you live in a memory care
community and you need that security
that’s one thing, but if you’re starting
A VIBRANT AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY: Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living is scheduled to open
in Chandler in May 2015. Submitted photo
to get the initial stages of dementia
and don’t need to live in a secured
neighborhood but do need the extra
service and extra attention, we have that
program,” says MacDonald.
Respite care will be available on
a daily, weekly or monthly basis for
those whose families may be planning
to be away for vacation or who need
a temporary living situation during a
transition.
The community is pet friendly and
will include a pool, a concierge for
special requests, a workout center,
a salon with a barber and assorted
activities and events.
“We have a very robust activity
calendar,” MacDonald notes. “We have
signature programs, wellness programs
and we have speakers... Literally anything
a resident is interested in doing we can
accommodate.”
Independent and assisted living area
residents have their own dining rooms
that operate as full-service restaurants
with a generous menu of made-to-order
food.
“It’s a full menu for all three meals,”
MacDonald says. “It’s anytime dining.
There is no specifically scheduled dining
time and there are daily and weekly
specials.”
Additionally, there is a European-style
bistro with grab-and-go sandwiches,
fruit, cookies, coffee and tea.
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advice by searching online and creating a
Pinterest board.
As a couple merges existing
furnishings, determine any key pieces
you may be missing and splurge on
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out a style that will suit both tastes.
New cabinets, flooring or lighting,
for example, can give a home a fresh
new look, one that the couple creates
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GARDENS FROM PAGE 13
“Anybody is welcome and we
frequently have families in the dining
room,” she says. “We have a very
nice Sunday brunch and in our other
communities it tends to be the big
family day.”
Apartments are rented on a monthly
basis, allowing residents to be more in
control of their own finances. Roundthe-clock caregivers and a nurse are on
staff at all times. For those who are no
longer able to drive, transportation is
available.
Care needs are completely
personalized, specific to an individual’s
needs and are assessed on an ongoing
basis.
“People’s needs change and you want
to make sure that your care plans change
as well,” says MacDonald.
Fully refundable deposits are being
accepted and apartments are available
on a first- come, first-serve basis. There
will also be approximately 70 full-time
and part-time employment positions
available at the new community.
Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living
is located at 1601 W. Queen Creek Rd.
(east of Dobson Road). Call (480) 3593088 to inquire about employment or
visit www.gardensatocotilloseniorliving.
com for additional information. To
see an existing Spectrum Retirement
Communities facility, visit the Mountain
Park Community in the Ahwatukee area,
located at 4475 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
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Chandler interior design
professional honored
TechShop Chandler hosts
community open house
Design professional Christine
Hippensteel, owner of the Decorating
Den Interiors franchise in Chandler,
Gilbert and surrounding areas, was
honored for business achievement
and elected to a franchise leadership
position at
her company’s
45th annual
conference and
supplier market
held earlier
this month
in San Diego,
California.
Hippensteel received a Director’s
Award for having achieved 2013 sales
that placed her in the top 70 in the
organization, which is North America’s
largest interior design and home
furnishings franchise company.
She also was elected by franchise
owners to serve on their Leadership
Council, an advisory board to the
company’s executive management.
“I’ve returned from conference with
an extensive library of before and after
high resolution digital photographs
featuring the top room makeovers
that were discussed in design sessions,
which makes for an ideal workshop
or seminar program for organizations
looking for meeting programs,”
TechShop Chandler, 249 E. Chicago
St., Chandler, will host its next regularly
scheduled open house
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, in the
Arizona State University
Chandler Innovation
Center, to showcase
its vibrant, creative community that
provides access to tools, software and
Hippensteel says.
“I have great ideas I can share.
We represent more than 85 home
furnishings suppliers and offer our
customers furniture, case goods,
accessories, lighting, floor and wall
coverings,
draperies and
other hard and
soft window
treatments. We
bring samples
directly to the
client’s home
or office and provide complimentary
design services and installation.”
Decorating Den Interiors’ room
makeovers have been featured in such
publications as Good Housekeeping,
Arabella, the Canadian magazine of
art, architecture and design, Better
Homes and Gardens, Women’s Day,
House Beautiful and House and
Garden. In addition, the company has
been featured in a variety of design
segments on HGTV and The Discovery
Channel.
Decorating Den Interiors was
founded in 1969 and has interior
design professionals and decorators
throughout the United States and
Canada. Hippensteel has owned her
franchise since October 2006.
Word of Mouth
space. Individuals can make virtually
anything at TechShop. The open house
provides an opportunity
for individuals to see what
members were working
on, watch some of the
machines in action and
take a tour of the shop.
For more information call (480) 3270820.
Career Connections schedules
next event
Career Connections will host its next
event on Tuesday, June 24, at Central
Christian Church Student Center, 965 E.
Germann Rd., Gilbert.
Career Connections is a nonprofit
organization connecting professionals
to high quality resources and hiring
companies. Events are held four times
a month—all at no cost. Each event
includes professional career speakers
with presentations on relevant job
search topics, three to four feature
hiring companies, networking, resume
help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches
and business portraits.
For more information call (480) 4425806, email contact@careerconnectors.
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National Academy of Sports Medicine recognized with two awards
Chandler-based National Academy
of Sports Medicine, the nation’s premier
certification body for fitness professionals,
was recently recognized with two awards
at the annual American Marketing
Association, Phoenix Chapter Spectrum
Awards. The categories won were
broadcast-radio and broadcast-television.
NASM earned awards in both
categories for the use of a creative media
testing strategy, a first for the professional
training certification and fitness education
industries. The radio and television spots
focused on enticing offers, specifically a
no cost, 14-day trail of the NASM Certified
Personal Training program. The advertising
campaign generated nearly 20,000 leads
and contributed to 40 percent year-overyear revenue growth.
“We have exceeded our expectations
and business goals over the past year, due
in large part to the innovative approach we
take with our marketing. It’s an honor to be
recognized for our broadcast initiatives,”
says Andrew Wyant, president of NASM.
On the heels of a successful 2013,
NASM has continued to make strides in
expanding its marketing initiatives, by
launching its first national infomercial. The
spot aired in multiple markets on cable
networks throughout March.
The Spectrum Awards are presented
annually by AMA Phoenix and showcase
exceptional marketing and public relations
efforts. Campaigns from the 2013 calendar
year were reviewed across 45 categories
and judged by an expert panel based on
objectives, strategies, tactics and results
achieved. NASM was one of just 40 other
Valley based companies that were finalists
this year.
To learn more about NASM
certifications, visit www.nasm.org.
Firehouse Subs opens first restaurant in Ahwatukee
Firehouse Subs held a grand opening for
its first location in Ahwatukee on May 19.
The award-winning fast casual restaurant
chain is famous for serving premium meats
and cheeses steamed piping hot and piled
high on a toasted sub roll, which is served
“Fully Involved” with fresh produce and
condiments.
Founded by former firefighting brothers,
the restaurant’s firehouse decor is based
on the founding family’s decades of fire
and police service, and the new location
is decorated with firefighter memorabilia
from the Phoenix Fire Department. The
restaurant is located at 4025 E. Chandler
Blvd., Suite 68 and is open seven days
a week from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Local
owners Michael Trifari and Shu Chan are
thrilled to bring Firehouse Subs’ unrivaled
taste and flavor to Ahwatukee.
Firehouse Subs restaurants boast a
custom, hand-painted mural that pays
tribute to the local community. The
Ahwatukee mural depicts local firefighters
putting on their gear and heading to their
trucks as a new Firehouse restaurant opens
across the street. Chief Mural Artist Joe
Puskas and his team paint every mural from
his studio at Firehouse Subs Headquarters.
Since the opening of the first Firehouse
Subs in 1994, Puskas has painted more than
770 murals.
Firehouse Subs extinguishes guests’
hunger with medium and large hot specialty
subs, including the No. 1-selling, Hook and
Ladder sub, served with smoked turkey
breast and Virginia honey ham smothered
with Monterey Jack cheese. Other top
sellers include the Smokehouse Beef
and Cheddar Brisket loaded with USDA
choice beef brisket, smoked for at least 16
hours in an authentic Texas smokehouse,
and topped with melted cheddar cheese
and a special combination of sauces,
including Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce.
Launching this year is Firehouse Subs’ new
“Hearty and Flavorful” menu: six subs and
four chopped salads under 500 calories.
The Hearty and Flavorful menu is the
largest and most significant menu addition
in Firehouse Subs’ 19-year history and is
available at Firehouse Subs restaurants
nationwide.
Unique to Firehouse Subs is Captain
Sorensen’s Datil Pepper Hot Sauce,
named in honor of the founding brothers’
father, Rob Sorensen, a 43-year retired
fire captain. The sauce has a spicy-sweet
flavor from the datil pepper, a hot pepper
similar to habaneras, but with a sweeter
taste. Firehouse Subs’, the largest user of
datil peppers in the world, will produce
more than 60,000 gallons of its signature
hot sauce this year. Additionally, each
restaurant offers an assortment of more
than 50 complimentary hot sauces.
In 2005, Firehouse Subs created the
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
with the mission of providing funding,
life-saving equipment, and educational
opportunities to first responders and public
safety organizations. Many first responders
make do with older equipment and have
limited or no access to needed resources,
but Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
has given $9 million to hometown heroes in
40 states and Puerto Rico, including more
than $202,200 in Arizona. Local fundraising
initiatives include recycling empty fivegallon pickle buckets and selling them to
guests for $2 each, a Round Up Program
allowing guests to “round up” their bill
to the nearest dollar and spare change
donation canisters.
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Chandler
dentist hosts
open house
Not long ago the thought of
braces brought images of teens with
mouthfuls of metal, but today’s
patients are just as likely to be adults
with no visible hardware. While a great
smile can be the most obvious payoff,
braces are also an important health
issue.
“Crooked teeth can be harder to
clean and maintain, which increases
the risk of decay and diseases,” says Dr.
J. Phillip. “They can also alter the bite
and strain the jaw and muscles.”
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June
26, Phillip will hold an open house at
the Chandler office, 3230 S. Gilbert
Rd., Suite 4. The open house will
share information about Invisalign, a
popular, proven system that involves
wearing virtually invisible aligners to
straighten teeth.
Refreshments will be served and
guests can enter a raffle for the chance
to win $2,000 off a full Invisalign
case, a ZOOM professional whitening
session or a take-home whitening kit.
For more information, call (480)
306-5506, or visit www.jphilipp.com.
MERGE FROM PAGE 13
Because the home’s interior has to
satisfy two people, try to find the point
of compromise. If one likes a traditional
plush carpet and the other prefers a
hardwood floor, choose an oversized
area rug to display on a hardwood floor
surface.
Sometimes couples have to put aside
their differences, in another room or
space, that is. If there’s no reconciling
certain points of design disagreement,
the couple might opt for a designated
room or area for each person, filled with
their favorite collectibles or furnishings.
It is also important to create
traditions. He’s not into her collection
of pressed butterflies and she’s not
too keen about his beloved baseball
cards. Create your own tradition of
collecting something that both treasure,
perhaps souvenirs from travels together
or personal collection of holiday
ornaments or a music library of favorite
CDs.
Conformity in decorating can be dull
and boring, so embrace the different
tastes into an eclectic mix that gives the
home a unique style. For example, merge
his contemporary leather furnishings
with her vintage pillows and rugs and
create a habitat that works for the
both. To keep your new home cohesive
overall, keep a piece from each of you in
each space.
Don’t be too quick to consign his
sports paraphernalia or her antique
book collection to the trash or thrift
store. There’s no rush to find your
happy medium. Keep sifting through
accessories and rearranging your
combined furniture for as long as it takes
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until it feels right for both of you, which
could be anywhere from six months to
a year.
Throughout the decorating process,
keep in mind that you’ll be sharing
wonderful memories in your first home
together, regardless of the color of the
walls or the design of the ceramic tiles.
And as you grow together, your tastes
will likely change and possibly converge,
so don’t fret.
For ideas, inspirations and expert
advice, visit Carpet One Floor and
Home’s Beautiful Designs Made Simple
Blog http://beautifuldesignmadesimple.
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Toliver’s Carpet One Floor and
Home is located at 275 W. Warner
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call (480) 899-2272 or visit www.
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New health club and spa to open in April 2015
On Wednesday, June 18, Valley-based
Village Health Clubs and Spas, hosted
a groundbreaking celebration for its
latest state-of-the-art fitness facility, the
Ocotillo Village Health Club and Spa in
Chandler with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Located at the southwest corner of
Alma School and Ocotillo roads, the
standalone 82,000 square foot health
club and spa is scheduled for completion
in April 2015. The Ocotillo Village will
offer members such amenities as two
pools; seven tennis courts; a full service
spa, salon and med spa; cafe and outdoor
patio; kids club and nursery; kids gym;
men’s, women’s and family locker rooms;
an indoor basketball court and running
track; two racquetball and two squash
courts; cardio, weight and functional
training rooms; hot yoga studio and
traditional yoga studio; pilates and group
fitness studios.
Owned by Village Health Clubs
and Spas, the Ocotillo Village will join
existing Village Clubs in Phoenix and
Scottsdale.
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Cristina Elisabeta McCarville of Chandler
was among the recipients of 48 doctors of
physical therapy degrees and 668 master’s
degrees conferred by The University
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commencement on May 31 in the Byron
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Alberico joins EXIT Reality Sun Living
John R. Alberico joined EXIT Realty Sun
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Local Fry’s Marketplace store
adds apparel department
Wrangler, Carhartt, SKECHERS, Levi’s,
FILA, Jockey and other national label
clothing brands are available at two Fry’s
Marketplace stores in Arizona, including
one located at 985 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler.
Apparel will have two main seasons,
spring and summer, and fall and winter.
There are selections for women, men and
children. Look for athletic wear, shoes,
casual items, dressy items and more.
“Stop by your newly remodeled Fry’s
Marketplace and you’ll find everything
you need to make your life a little easier,”
says Fry’s President Steve McKinney.
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Courtyard Interiors of Chandler
opens second location
Courtyard Interiors
of Chandler offers
a second location
in Scottsdale at the
Pavilions at Talking Stick, 8960 E. Indian
Bend Rd., Scottsdale.
Both locations offer kitchen
remodels, flooring, countertops, lighting,
tile, fabric and window treatments.
The Chandler location is at 2625 W.
Queen Creek Rd., Chandler. For more
information, call (480) 434-6611.
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant to
offer 25 cent enchiladas July 1
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant will
celebrate 25 years of business Tuesday,
July 1 by offering 25 cent enchiladas with
the purchase of any entree on the menu.
“We are thrilled to reach 25 years
of business and we want to invite
our communities to celebrate with
us because they are the reason this is
possible,” says Robert Lin, president of
Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s
parent company. “We are very thankful
to all our guests, operators, managers and
team members across the country.”
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant will
offer a special, limited time 25th Silver
Anniversary Menu, Tuesday, June 24
through Monday, Aug. 4. The celebratory,
three-course menu starts with fresh
guacamole, then guests may choose
from three classic entrees including the
Laredo, sautéed chicken zucchini and
ribeye steak and enchiladas and finish
with the ward winning flan. Patrons
may also enjoy the Silver Celebration
Margarita with Cuervo Silver Tequila, St.
Germain Liqueur and lime juice.
Abuelo’s is located at 3440 W.
Chandler Blvd., Chandler, in the Chandler
Fashion Square. Hours are from 11 a.m. to
9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For
more information call (480) 855-0960 or
visit www.abuelos.com.
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
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Busy schedule for Chandler Chamber of Commerce
The month of June provides
an abundance of events to keep
businesses busy this summer.
help members’ network and grow their
businesses by developing sources and
contacts that can help generate sales
for their business.
Small business counseling held
in June
Chandler Business Connections
Leads Group
Join others every Monday, Tuesday
and the first three Fridays in June for
small business counseling from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The
counseling is free and open to the
public.
Need help starting, or growing
a business? Experienced business
counselors will provide advice,
knowledge and insight to help
individuals start and grow their
business. The chamber office, 25
S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, provides
the small counseling Mondays and
Tuesdays by appointment only,
through the Maricopa Community
Colleges’ Arizona Small Business
Development Center network.
Schedule an appointment by
contacting the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce.
A group that connects businesses
one meeting at a time will meet from
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June
24 and July 1. The Chandler Business
Connections Leads Group will meet at
BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Two free visits are allowed.
Get connected with other business
men and women in the community by
joining the connections leads group.
Sun Lakes Networking Group
Success Dynamics Leads Group
From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Mondays, June 23 and June 30, the
Success Dynamics Leads Group will
meet at Brunchies, 17 E. Boston St.,
Chandler. Two free visits are allowed.
The groups have been created to
From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Sun
Lakes Networking Group will meet
Wednesday, June 25, and July 2, at
Pecan Grove Restaurant, 4960 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler. Two free visits
are allowed.
The networking group will focus on
building relationships in the Sun Lakes
area with the support of the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is
to develop trustworthy relationships
in the Sun Lakes community while
promoting ethical business and
returning to the basics of doing
business on a handshake.
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Delicatessen Restaurant, 3481 W.
Frye Rd., Chandler, for the Friday
Cafe Leads Group. Two free visits
are allowed for participants before
deciding to join the group.
The Chandler Chamber Leads
Group has been created to help
business members’ network and grow
their business. Members have the
opportunity to develop sources and
contacts that can help generate sales
for their business.
Member Welcome Breakfast
June 26
The Member Welcome Breakfast
will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Thursday, June 26, at the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona
Pl., Suite 201.
Are you a new member? Or thinking
about becoming a member? Have a
new employee you’d like to introduce,
or maybe you’d simply like to meet
more members? Learn more about the
chamber. Feel free to bring business
cards and brochures to share.
Go-Getters Lead Group
The Go-Getters Leads Group will
meet from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 3, at the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona
Pl., Suite 201.
The group meets every Thursday
with the exception of the fourth
Thursday at which time members
will attend the Members Welcome
Breakfast. Two free visits area allowed.
Economic Update Series
Luncheon will feature speakers
The Economic Update Series
Luncheon will be held from 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort,
One N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler.
Tickets are $25 for members; $35 for
nonmembers.
This Economic Update Series
Luncheon is about commercial and
residential real estate forecast. This
month’s speakers include CEO of De
Rito Partners Marty De Rito; Realty
Excellence Group LLC and President of
SEVRAR Pamela Frestedt and Economic
Development Specialist with the City
of Chandler James Smith.
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maybe on a wall in your home that
has value and can be converted to
cash? Take some time and look for
this asset that no longer is bringing
you pleasure or is not appreciating
and find out “What’s it worth.”
There are experts who have the
capability to evaluate collectables,
jewelry, art, etc. through research
and market knowledge who will
provide the estimated value of your
item. There are consignment stores
on every corner that will take the
item and attempt to find buyers.
There is also the Internet, which is
becoming a mall and shopping
center. The valuables that before
were not readily saleable now can
be sold 24 hours a day. But first
you need to have the experts
determine a value. From this point,
the marketplace will determine the
true selling price. Also ask the
experts if they are possible buyers
of the assets. It will expedite the
conversion of the item to cash.
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Ambassadors Committee
meeting scheduled
The Gilbert Chamber
of Commerce hosts many
events throughout the year.
Business Academy
accepting applications
for September
A new academy, which
begins Friday, Sept. 12, walks solo and
entrepreneurs through all aspects of
business and personal goal setting. The
Business Academy participants will
meet twice per month at workshops
and mastermind sessions to cover a
variety of topics, including business
Ribbon cuttings
A ribbon cutting will be held at
Von Hansen’s Meat and Spirits, 2390 N.
Alma School Rd., Chandler, from 4:30
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.
Global CRES, 2081 N. Arizona Ave.,
Suite 126, will have a ribbon cutting
from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday,
June 26.
The Chandler Chamber of
Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite
201. Unless otherwise specified, for
more information and to register for
these programs, call (480) 963-4571,
visit www.chandlerchamber.com or
www.meetup.com/ChandlerChamber,
or email [email protected].
No refunds are available within 72
hours of an event.
The Chandler Business Alliance holds
a weekly breakfast meeting at BLD,
1920 W. Germann Rd., from 7:30 a.m. to
8:30 a.m. every Thursday. All member
and guest businesses will be allowed
to present themselves to other local
businesses who care about Chandler.
The Chandler Business Alliance is
working toward assisting two causes
in the coming month. It will be
participating in a book drive until July
31. Books will be going toward the Cops
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Electronic applications
can be found at www.
gilbertchamber.com.
Student Entrepreneur
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Another new chamber program,
the Student Entrepreneur Institute,
is a nine-month program for high
school juniors and seniors. It is
designed to inspire students to adopt
entrepreneurial endeavors by bringing
education, collaboration and visibility
to student business owners. Sessions
begin in September and electronic
applications can be found at www.
gilbertaz.com/SEI.
Participants may receive three
course credit hours at ChandlerGilbert Community College.
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
is located at 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite
101, Gilbert. For more information, call
(480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.
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The Ambassadors Committee will
meet from 11:55 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,
July 1, at the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201.
The ambassadors serve as hosts for
the chamber events. This select group
of individuals is the liaison between
the chamber and the business
community. Members, who have been
a part of the chamber for more than
three months and are interested in
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The alliance will also be collecting
underwear and working the “Stuff the
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in support of Operation Back to School
Chandler.
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dedicated to the economic and social
development of its members and the
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mission will be accomplished through
establishing a network of businesses
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
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Engineering firm celebrates 25 years
In celebration of its 25th year
in business, Littlejohn Engineering
Associates has changed its name to
Littlejohn to reflect the firm’s growth
and expanded services.
“Our new name illustrates our
broader reach and expanded services,”
says President Jim Littlejohn. “Just as
in planning and engineering, we always
try to remember that the simplest
solution is usually the best solution.
We’re taking the same approach
looking ahead with our name and our
brand—efficient, understandable,
straightforward and collaborative. We
want our name to be synonymous with
professionalism and quality service
delivery.”
Founded in 1989 in Nashville,
Tennessee, Littlejohn works with
public and private clients across
the country to plan and engineer
infrastructure for notable projects and
progressive communities. Consulting
services in surveying, engineering,
planning, landscape architecture,
environmental services, industrial
hygiene, health and safety and the
core components of Littlejohn’s
expertise, and in just 25 years, the firm
has grown from a sole proprietorship,
to a national firm with eight offices
in Tennessee, Florida, Arizona and
Alabama.
Littlejohn, a multidiscipline
professional service firm, has
completed more than 6,000 projects
in 42 states and employs more than
125 engineers, landscape architects,
planners, surveyors, environmental
scientists, industrial hygienists and
support personnel.
Using innovative and sustainable
ideas, Littlejohn solves complex
environmental and land development
challenges and delivers progressive
and efficient design solutions.
“We have some of the most
talented individuals and creative
teams in the business,” says Littlejohn.
“To us, a project is much more than
just concrete, steel, brick and mortar—
it represents the core of who we are.”
In Arizona, Littlejohn, and
its predecessor Evans, Kuhn and
Associates, has worked on thousands
of projects from Phoenix City Hall, to
the University of Phoenix Stadium and
numerous health care campuses across
the state. The company is providing
surveying and civil engineering
for a Chandler behavioral health
care facility. It also provided civil
engineering for several additions to
the Chandler Regional Medical Center.
“For 25 years, we have been working
to build a better Arizona, both as
Littlejohn and more recently with
the expertise of the former Evans
Kuhn team here in Phoenix,” says
Ross Lucas, Littlejohn’s southwest
regional manager. “Our expertise and
willingness to collaborate has been
an important part of our success. We
CELEBRATING: Jim Littlejohn, president of Littlejohn, a nationwide planning, engineering and
environmental firm, in front of Littlejohn’s Nashville, Tennessee, office. Submitted photo
are committed to serving, and being
advocates for, our clients.”
As it has in the past, Littlejohn
will continue to invest in the newest
technology essential to meeting
engineering challenges, while
embracing best practices and lessons
learned, to develop infrastructure,
landscapes and built environments
that stand the test of time.
“I’m very proud of what we’ve been
able to accomplish as a professional
service firm, across our offices from
Florida to Arizona, and I’m extremely
proud of our talented professionals
who work together so well to serve
our clients,” says Littlejohn. “I can’t
wait to see what the next 25 years will
bring.”
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Youth
June 21 - July 4, 2014
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Great Play of Chandler offers fun and safe camps for kids
BY ALISON STANTON
As the parents of four children,
Patrick O’Halleran and Jen Howell
understand how important it is for kids
to have fun while staying physically
active. Although their kids now range in
age from 17 to 21, they remember how
challenging it could be keeping young
children busy and happy during the long
and hot summer months.
As co-owners of Great Play of
Chandler, O’Halleran and Howell are
committed to helping foster a love
of physical activity in children, while
also providing their parents with a
welcoming place to come and meet
other moms and dads.
“We provide great activities for
kids, but we’ve also seen many parents
making new friends while they are here,”
O’Halleran says.
From classes for young kids to
summer camps, birthday parties and
more, O’Halleran says Great Play of
Chandler offers something for all kids
age 6 months to 12 years.
“The beauty of Great Play is our
inside gym,” he says.
A patented “Interactive Arena”
on three of the four walls uses a
combination of computer technology,
image projection and directional sound
so kids feel like they are part of their
own Wii game while taking part in
physical fitness activities.
“We also have open gym times six
days a week for $10 a session, which is a
great opportunity for parents and their
kids to drop in.”
The summer camps, which Howell
says run through July 31, are especially
popular. These include adventure camp
for kids ages 3 to 6 and sports skills
camps for kindergartners through fifth
grade. To help make sure that kids are
playing with others close to their size
and age, participants in the classes are 18
to 24 months apart, and the curriculum
changes every 19 weeks.
O’Halleran and Howell took over as
co-owners of Great Play of Chandler last
December.
“I had worked for both Honeywell
and American Express, and just wanted
to do something different,” O’Halleran
says.
“Jen and I are both passionate about
working with kids, so I left the corporate
world, and within a month we went from
not knowing what a franchise was to
owning one. It’s been a nice opportunity
for us and really exciting.”
One of the first things they did,
O’Halleran says, was repaint the gym and
renovate the lobby.
“We put in a lot of time cleaning the
gym, and there’s been a lot of effort to
make Great Play really clean,” he says.
There’s also a strong emphasis on
safety, with a 5 to 1 coach to child ratio.
Both adults and kids are impressed
with Great Play of Chandler’s bright,
cheerful and welcoming interior, Howell
says.
LEARNING TO THROW: Great Play of Chandler’s sports skills camps are a great way for young
kids to learn the basics of baseball and other sports. Submitted photo
“When people walk in, I often hear
them say, ‘Oh, I want to go here!’” she
says.
“It’s so different, and so alive with all
of the music and colors.”
Great Play of Chandler is located
at 2855 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. For more
information, call (480) 726-7529 or visit
www.greatplay.com/chandler.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at [email protected]
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
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Operation Back to School Chandler accepting donations
BY ALISON STANTON
Thanks to the efforts of Operation
Back to School Chandler, thousands
of the City’s children will start school
July 21 with new backpacks filled with
much-needed supplies.
Operation Back to School Chandler
allows area organizations to coordinate
their efforts to provide low-income
elementary, middle school and
high school students with supplies,
uniforms, underwear, shoes and other
items, according to Kevin Hartke,
director of For Our City-Chandler
which is coordinating the supply drive.
In 2013, more than 3,200 backpacks
were distributed to local students. This
year’s goal, Hartke says, is to distribute
5,000 backpacks at a donation event
in July.
“About four years ago, we realized
that many organizations were handing
out backpacks, and so we wanted to
do something that would get rid of the
duplicity,” says Hartke, who is also a
Chandler city councilman.
“We target Title One schools
and summer lunch programs to get
information to the students and their
families about the event, but every
student who shows up will receive
help,” he says.
“If we have anything leftover, we
will make the items available to the
schools throughout the year, as new
kids might need them.”
Hartke says local organizations
are welcome to work with Operation
Back to School Chandler to pool their
efforts and donations and reduce
the chances of some kids receiving
multiple donations while others might
miss out.
Local residents may also donate
backpacks and other supplies, but
shoes are especially needed.
Through July 14, donations can be
made at the Fulton Homes’ “Stuff
the Bus” campaign, which is being
organized along with ICAN. A full-sized
school bus is parked inside Chandler
Fashion Center, and volunteers are on
hand to accept donations.
Several other Chandler locations are
accepting donations through July 1. For
a complete list, visit www.forourcity.
org/Back_to_School_Drive.html. To
make a cash donation via PayPal, visit
www.chandlerfoodbank.org and click
on the “donation” tab before July 1.
Steve Hewitt, the Chandler
Unified School District’s director
of community education, says that
Operation Back to School Chandler
definitely helps.
“We saw hundreds of smiles last
year,” Hewitt says.
Having a new backpack gives kids a
sense of pride.
“I even overheard one new
kindergartner tell his mom, ‘Look mom,
my very own back pack.’”
Organizations that want to plan
a school supply drive or who want
HELPING THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS: During last year’s Operation Back to School Chandler
distribution event, thousands of kids and their families lined up to receive a free backpack and
other school supplies. Submitted photo
to sponsor Organization Back to
School Chandler may contact Niki
Tapia at (480) 782-2214 or Niki.Tapia@
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Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at [email protected]
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AZ Scorpions live the Cooperstown dream
BY TIM J. RANDALL
Bart Giamatti, former Major League
Baseball commissioner, reverently
spoke of baseball as a “Homeric”
journey in which the batter must leave
home with their ultimate destination
to return there. This “Odyssey” around
the bases was the very definition of a
life lived, opportunities seized and risks
taken.
The 12 young men of the Arizona
Scorpions baseball team took a journey
on May 30 to Cooperstown, New York,
to win a championship and post their
name in the pantheon of the national
pastime. While the Scorpions’ dream
of a Cooperstown championship fell
a bit short, Manager Jeremy Stawiecki
indicates: “I couldn’t be more proud of
these 12 exceptional ball players, who
play their best game each and every
day.”
Established in 1996, Cooperstown
Dreams Park pays tribute to the game
with an induction ceremony annually
to the American Youth Baseball Hall
of Fame. Since 1999 the organization
has played host to the American Youth
Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational, the
National American Tournament of
Champions and the American Youth
Baseball Hall of Fame “Cooperstown
Classic.”
Every week from May through
August, 104 teams are invited from
around the country to compete and
share the love of the game with other
young players.
“It’s not every day you get to play
ball in Cooperstown for the chance at a
national title,” Stawiecki says.
The team learned of its future
peripatetic to the home of baseball
in late fall of 2013 after Stawiecki
entered the team for the tourney and
was accepted. The Scorpions are Todd
Stawiecki, Kaiden Frees, John Wiston,
Steven Losefsky, Bo Brown, Ryan Stark,
Sebastian Gongora, JD Willis, Tyler
Smith, Ethan Galetti, Mason Cope and
Davis Hubble.
“It is really quite an honor to
be chosen as it is a competitive
application,” he indicates. The boys, 10
from Chandler and two from Tempe,
play for the Scorpions under the U.S.
Specialty Sports Association (USSSA),
as well as compete in Little League.
Over the last months, they worked
tirelessly raising money for the trip
with designs on playing the best
baseball they could and winning for
their families and coach. Stawiecki, who
played college ball at Tufts, has enjoyed
managing the squad and impressing on
them the fundamentals of the game.
Arriving on Friday night, the first
games were to begin on Sunday May
31, with the Saturday open for moving
into the barracks that house the boys
for a week, as well as a spirited skills
competition that afternoon.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday saw
each of the 104 teams play six games,
ultimately leading to a seeding in a
full team win-or-go home tournament
staged Wednesday and Thursday. In
that opening sextet, the team went
4-2 with crushing wins of 12-0 over the
Brighton Bulldogs, and a 14-2 thrashing
of the Erie Outlaws. Its record was
good enough for a four-way tie for
30th out of 104, and an opening match
in the one-and-done contest against
the Memphis Tigers. The seeding
would have been higher if not for a
heartbreaking first-game loss against
the Margate Titans on Sunday 10-9.
Wednesday’s tourney matched the
Memphis Tigers and Arizona Scorpions,
as the Tigers took the game 14-7 and
advanced. Yet, for Stawiecki and his
team, they were content with the
quality of the effort and for the chance
to compete at Cooperstown.
“These kids played their hearts out
and I could not be more proud them,
they proudly represented their team
and state,” Stawiecki says.
Tim J. Randall is a freelancer for the
SanTan Sun News. He can be reached at
[email protected].
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Open house for
online school
A free information session for Arizona
Connections Academy, a tuition-free,
fully accredited K-12 online public
school, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Courtyard
Phoenix Chandler, 920 N. 54th St.,
Chandler.
The information session will cover a
variety of topics, including the school’s
program and curriculum, how teachers
interact with students in a virtual
environment, social events, such as
field trips and clubs and other relevant
topics. Arizona Connections Academy
is available to K-12 students who reside
anywhere in Arizona; tuition is free and
enrolled students receive a computer
and books at no charge.
“This is a terrific opportunity for
families to learn about our online
program and individualized approach
to education,” says Kerri Wright,
ACA principal. “We follow the same
curriculum as a traditional school, but
students have much more flexibility in
terms of when they attend live lessons
and when they do class assignments.
Students can work at their own pace,
advancing quickly or taking extra time
with teachers on subjects that are more
challenging.”
Visit www.ArizonaConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382-6010 to learn
more.
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Sister Cities announces grand prize winners
Hamilton High School student Brandon Thornton
has been chosen as the grand prize essay winner for the
Sister Cities International Young Authors Showcase.
He participated in the contest after winning the
Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities’ (CTSC) Young Artists
and Authors Showcase.
Along with the recognition, Brandon will receive a
$1,000 check from Sister Cities International. In his essay,
“Unity,” Brandon expresses that the “bonds of respect
for man and friendship forged during the course of a life
open our hearts to communities of any scale.”
For more than two decades, the Young Artists
and Authors Showcase has given youth from around
the globe the opportunity to express their vision
for a more unified, peaceful world through original
artwork and literature. The 2014 Showcase encouraged
youth to submit entries inspired by what Sister Cities
International’s tagline, “Connect globally. Thrive locally,”
means to them.
Brandon’s essay, along with the other national
winners, will be on display at the annual Sister Cities
International (SCI) Conference in San Jose, California,
this summer. Following the conference, the entries—art,
essays and poems—will go on a tour to several cities
across the United States.
Chandler’s Young Artists and Authors Showcase and
Reception at Chandler’s Vision Gallery in April was due
in large part to a grant from Chandler’s Special Events
Committee and the Chandler Cultural Foundation. This
is the third consecutive year that entries from CTSC
have received grand prize recognition at the national
level.
“The Young Artists and Authors Showcase is one
of the events sponsored by SCI, and is an amazing
opportunity to expose our students—at young and
impressionable ages—to Sister Cities,” states Ellen
Harrington, president of Chandler-Tullamore Sister
Cities.
As President Dwight D. Eisenhower envisioned,
these sister city organizations are the hub of peace and
prosperity by creating bonds between people from
different cities around the world. By forming these
relationships, Eisenhower reasoned that people of
different cultures could celebrate and appreciate their
differences and build partnerships that would lessen the
chance of new conflicts.
The 2014 Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities’ Young
Artists and Authors Showcase was a collaboration with
the City of Chandler’s Creative Expressions competition,
offered through the Diversity Office. Besides Brandon,
essay winners included Valerie Navarrete, second place;
Payton McLeod, third place; and Lily Wayne, Rebecca
Godbout and Maggie Harrington, all of whom won
honorable mentions.
Young Authors Poetry winners are Matthew Rapier,
first place and student at Seton Catholic Preparatory;
Emily Hammer, second place; Alina de la Cruz, third
place; and Teresa McBryan and Isa De Guzman, both of
whom won honorable mentions.
Young Artists winners are Sabrina Leung, first place
and student at Hamilton High School; Jessica Liu, second
place; Gaby Diaz, third place; and Astha Chourasia
and Charlotte Hunter, both of whom won honorable
mentions.
All 2014 essays, poems and artworks can be viewed
on www.chandlerirish.org. For information on the
2015 Young Artists and Authors Showcase, please
contact Barbara Olivieri, CTSC education chairwoman,
at [email protected]. For
more information on Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities,
contact Ellen Harrington, (480) 600-8509 or chan.
[email protected].
ESSAY WINNER
‘Unity’
BY BRANDON THORNTON, HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
In a culture often dominated by self-improvement, one of
the most coercive unifying forces is a commonality, whether
it is an interest, station in life, far-reaching goal, or important
task in need of completion. These likenesses lay the basis
for cooperation and conversation, but there is potential
for something much richer when the groundwork for a
community is laid.
Respect and trust are bred through collaboration, while
comfort and social fulfillment grow through positive
interaction and the outpouring of conversational trivialities.
A wholesome connectedness nestles within ourselves, and
we form a web of interdependence and interrelation, linking
those in our respective communities together with ties of
friendship.
Through it, we can rejoice together when spirits are
high, support one another when they are low, and expedite
group as well as individual improvement. Small and large
manifestations of thoughtful kindness and communication,
from students helping each other understand a concept,
to volunteer firemen rushing to extinguish life-threatening
flames, can both arise from and further strengthen a sense
of unity. A few personal relationships, a common cause, or
a willing heart can spark transcendence from just making
it through life on one’s own to thriving in a constructive
community.
Even though our focuses may often narrow to those
within our smaller social spheres, we all are most
fundamentally connected through our humanity. The mantra
of the current day is far from the one of isolationism held
in the past. As a nation and as a world, we set up extensive
education and nourishment programs to assist those in third
world countries, draft legislation to protect the welfare
of entire nations of people, and seek to understand the
complexities of various altruism—an undying and perhaps
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growing passion for others ingrained
in the human spirit that unifies us with
those around the world. It is what allows
us to commiserate with and unselfishly
aid victims of poverty, starvation, natural
disaster, and any of the tragically diverse
woes thrust upon the mortal kind,
while the bonds of respect for man and
friendship forged during the course of a
life open our hearts to communities of
any scale.
POETRY WINNER
First place poem: ‘Ready for
Takeoff’
BY MATT RAPIER
A humble pigeon strolls the city block
The others they all strut and gawk,
striving for the envy of the flock
Though this pigeon may seem
complacent, out of sync with the masses
He fears none of humiliation, his spirit
as sturdy as a rock
Although he wasn’t always like this, to
boast he had a myriad of reasons
With a golden speckled head and
chiseled beak, to be reserved would be
treason
However he learns the truth, he finds
his way, every year when autumn passes
For he sees the world in a different
light, as the frost brings in the season
Three winters ago, back in his youth,
he headed for the Keys
He saw sights of scintillating beauty
that brought him to his nonexistent
knees
There were cardinals of a cherry red,
and jays of an ocean blue
That winter he found his golden
dome more rustic, so he lay incognito in
the trees
The proceeding spring found him in a
stupor, filled with an unsettled yearn
Nostalgia soaked in every limb, he
knew he must return
He had seen a world outside
Manhattan, his spirit was anew
He must prepare for every winter,
another chance he must earn
So he stayed loyal to his feeder, the
trumpeter with the plain white bread
When the other birds jumped from
loaf to loaf, he stayed with the musician
instead
The man admired the bird’s devotion,
he sought that it never miss a meal
While others went hungry with
dreams of croissants, with strength he
could work ahead
While other birds were absorbed by
the city lights, our pigeon made sure to
get his rest
And when the leaves fell again that
year, he put his efforts to the test
He secured his twigs inside his oak, as
now he knew the deal
For one to span the globe abroad, you
must first care for your nest
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Chandler-Tullamore books
multitude of events
Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities (CTSC) has announced the schedule of upcoming events
for the rest of 2014.
The organization strives to share the Irish heritage through cultural, education and history
activities.
“We are especially pleased to announce our inaugural CTSC members’ trip to Ireland,
with focus days in Tullamore, Chandler’s Sister City,” says Ellen Harrington, CTSC president.
“This will be a wonderful opportunity to experience Ireland, with concentrated stops of
historical and cultural significance. Upon arrival in Tullamore, we will enjoy the hospitality
and sights of our Sister City and County Offaly.”
For more information, visit www.chandlerirish.org or contact Harrington at chan.to.tull@
gmail.com or (480) 600-8509. Visit its website, www.chandlerirish.org, or on Facebook at
“Chandler Irish.”
Upcoming events for Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities:
• Wednesday, July 23: Genealogy 101, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Chandler Police
Committee Room, Chandler. Miles Davenport, genealogist at the McClelland Irish Library,
will acquaint participants with the basic genealogical process along with goal-setting,
research source selection and documentation requirements using numerous resources
available for discovering Irish ancestry. Donations are accepted for the CTSC Student
Ambassador Program.
• Monday, Aug 25, through Friday, Sept 5: CTSC members’ trip to Ireland, with special time
in Tullamore and County Offaly. Contact Ellen Harrington for trip details at chan.to.tull@
gmail.com or (480) 600-8509.
• September, date and time to be announced: Quiz, Coach and Willie’s, Downtown
Chandler.
• October, date and time to be announced: Dining Fundraiser for Student Ambassadors.
• October: Young Artists and Authors Showcase 2015 theme to be introduced; open to all
Chandler students between the ages of 13 and 18.
• Saturday, Nov. 1: Annual Southwest Tea, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Chandler Community Center.
• Monday, Nov 17: Wine and Design, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gangplank Chandler. Artist/singer/
entrepreneur Laurie Fagen will instruct budding “artists” in the art of polymer clay, making
pendants, ornaments, window hangers, etc. using Celtic designs.
• December, date and time to be announced, Irish Connection Holiday Social, Coach and
Willie’s, downtown Chandler.
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The current definition of
selfie is, “an image one has taken of oneself using a
digital camera especially for posting on social networks.”I hadn’t heard of the term, selfie until about
8 months ago, but the word has been in use since
2002. It’s rise in popularity comes from a correlating
rise in the need to show off your best self.
I have wondered what is the reason for this
increase in the need to show your photo off so often.
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when appropriate.
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Classes vary at City facilities this summer
Leisure and lifestyle classes, such as film,
dance, sports, art, cooking and swimming
for individuals of all ages are some of the
summer session activities offered in June,
July and August. Copies of Break Time can
be picked up at City facilities or online at
www.chandler.gov/breaktime to find a
complete listing of classes.
Registration can be done online at www.
chandleraz.gov/registration, by mail or in
person at Chandler Community Center,
125 E. Commonwealth Ave.; Environmental
Education Center at Veterans Oasis Park,
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.; Snedigar
Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd., and
Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E.
Germann Rd.
Call (480) 782-2727 for more
information.
Registration for swimming programs
can be done at the Aquatics Administrative
offices at 650 E. Ryan Rd.
New reservation software system
ACTIVENet will go live Saturday, Aug.
2, replacing the existing registration and
reservation software system, for fall classes.
New customer accounts will be provided to
all customers as the transition to the new
system is made. Additional information
about the program can be found online
at www.chandler.gov/breaktime or in the
newest Break Time edition.
Club Building Blocks
Club Building Blocks, a new five-day a
week, three-hour program, will be held
until Friday, June 27. The class is offered
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $209 for
residents; $283 for nonresidents.
This style of class offers activities and
themes that provide children with the
opportunity to grow and develop, both
socially and educationally, in a fun, yet
structured classroom environment. Basic
curriculum will be creatively expanded
upon, in detail, to help build the foundation
for the child’s classroom experience. The
classes are held at the Community Center.
Youth Summer Camp underway
Youth Summer Camp is held from 7:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with full-day and halfday options. The Community Center has
qualified staff that will engage kids, ages
5 to 12, in sports, games, arts and crafts,
ceramics, field trips, archery and computers.
Lunch will be provided for full-day
campers, but half-day campers should bring
a snack. Fee is $117 for residents; $18 for
nonresidents for full-day campers and $79
for residents and $107 for nonresidents for
half-day campers.
La Petite Fleur is offered for 6 to 12
year olds
The Environmental Education Center
is offering La Petite Fleur on Wednesdays
and Thursdays through July 7. Learn why
roses have thorns, how to make flower
food and how to design a beautiful flower
arrangement. Discover bio-mimicry through
projects inspired by the Desert Botanical
Garden. This class will teach 6 to 12 year
olds how to enjoy, care and create floral
designs. Every child makes a bouquet on
the last day of class to take home. The class
is held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and is $7 for
residents and $10 for nonresidents. There is
a $25 instructor fee and $15 supply fee.
Summer Nature Camp underway
The Summer Nature Camp is held
Monday through Friday for full-day and
half-day campers at the Environmental
Education Center. The seven-week camp
is held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for kids
ages 6 to 12. Campers will explore the
natural world through fun games, activities,
experiments, hikes and crafts. Each week
is individually themed to fit various topics
and subject matters that relate to the
natural world. Cost is $117 for residents and
$158 for nonresidents for the full-day camp;
$79 for residents for half-day and $107 for
nonresidents.
SRC Kids Clubhouse
Looking for a fun and safe place for
your child to play, while you go out on
a date, play in an adult sports league or
run some errands? Bring them to the SRC
Kids Clubhouse for games and crafts on
Fridays in June from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Clubhouse is open to children 3 to 12
years old. Fee is $14 for residents and $19
for nonresidents at the Snedigar Recreation
Center.
Club Building Blocks at Snedigar
Recreation Center
Club Building Blocks is held from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday until
July 11. Cost is $251 for residents; $339 for
nonresidents. This camp style class offers
activities and themes that give children the
opportunity to grow and develop, both
socially and educationally, in a fun, yet
structured classroom environment. Basic
curriculum will be creatively expanded on,
in detail, to help build the foundation for a
child’s classroom experience.
Youth Summer Camp for 5 to 12
year olds
The Youth Summer Camp is held from 7
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday until
July 18, at Snedigar Recreation Center. A
full-day camper is $128 for residents and
$173 for nonresidents. It is $87 for half-day
camper residents and $118 for nonresidents.
Qualified staff will engage kids’ ages 5 to 12
in sports, games and arts and crafts.
After Hours Sports at the TRC
Teens are encouraged to take advantage
of After Hours Sports at the TRC on
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in June
and July. It is $3 for residents and $5 for
nonresidents. Teens can experience a
whole new night life at the Tumbleweed
Recreation Center this summer. Sports and
activities will include basketball, volleyball,
dodge ball, ladder ball, duct tape crafts,
crazy looms and more.
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Teen Wiffle Ball Tournament
The Teen Wiffle Ball Tournament will
take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday,
June 27. The team fee is $15 for residents;
$21 for nonresidents. Put together a team
of two to five friends and come out to the
first Wiffle ball tournament. Sign up for
the free agent list if you don’t have a team.
For more information, call Kathy Worrell at
(480) 782-2746.
Creative Cooking classes offered
through July
Creative Cooking will be held on
Thursdays through July 24, at the
Tumbleweed Recreation Center. Classes
are from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and are $20 for
residents and $27 for nonresidents. Are you
hungry when you get home from school or
work? Do you want to learn to make some
good snacks that you can enjoy quickly?
Come to the creative cooking class where
individuals will learn about summer snacks
that are easy and fun to make.
Therapeutic-style Zumba
On Tuesdays through Aug. 15 Zumba,
therapeutic style, will be held from 6 p.m.
to 6:45 p.m. It is $20 for residents; $27 for
nonresidents. Stretch, bend and get a great
workout while being with friends. Bring
a mat and be ready to work hard while
dancing.
Personal training at TRC
The Tumbleweed Recreation Center
offers personal training for 30-minute,
60-minute and small group sessions.
Personal training session pricing begins at
$21 per session. Stop by TRC Guest Services
or call (480) 782-2900 for details.
Youth Summer Camp at
Tumbleweed Recreation Center
Youth Summer Camp at Tumbleweed
Recreation Center is seven fun-filled weeks
for youth ages 5 to 12. A variety of exciting
activities, such as arts and crafts, sports,
science discovery, swimming and field trips
are planned. The camp is held from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through
July 18. It is $128 for residents and $173 for
nonresidents for full-day campers. The cost
for half-day campers is $87 for residents;
$118 for nonresidents.
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ART WINNER
Sabrina Leung of Hamilton High School
Sign up for mailing list to stay
informed
Use “Come Out and Play Chandler”
and #FunInChandler when posting on
social media while visiting Chandler parks,
recreation facilities and aquatic centers.
Stay up-to-date with activities by signing
up for the Chandler Parks and Recreation
newsletter at www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.
Enter your email address in the Parks and
Recreation Newsletter opt-in box.
Applications being accepted for
youth Leaders in Training Program
Applications are being accepted for
the Leaders in Training Program. It is $17
for residents; $24 for nonresidents. The
program, designated for youths, places
them in a work environment within the
City of Chandler to gain experience while
learning about real jobs. The program
builds a resume, as well as hours used for
scholarships. For more information, call
Tony Baumann at (480) 782-2710 or email
him at [email protected].
Adult Summer Bowling offered
through August
The Adult Summer Bowling, which will
run through Saturday, Aug. 2, will take place
at Chandler AMF Bowling Lanes. Escape the
heat on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and bowl with friends for a few hours. Cost
is $7 per week for bowling.
After Hours Sports at the TRC
Teens are encouraged to take advantage
of After Hours Sports at the TRC on
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in June
and July. It is $3 for residents and $5 for
nonresidents. Teens can experience a
whole new night life at the Tumbleweed
Recreation Center this summer. Sports and
activities will include basketball, volleyball,
dodge ball, ladder ball, duct tape crafts,
crazy looms and more.
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Chandler aquatics programs abound
Chandler aquatic facilities offer numerous
activities throughout the summer at its
five locations—Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W.
Erie St.; Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400
W. Summit Pl.; Folley Pool, 600 E. Fairview;
Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona
Ave., and West Chandler Aquatic Pool, 250 S.
Kyrene Rd.
Summer hours
All Chandler pools are open for the
summer season. Seasonal hours are
established on an individual facility basis
and end in relation to the school district, in
which each facility is located.
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Thursday; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on
Sunday.
Hamilton Aquatic Center is open from
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday;
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on
Sunday.
Nozomi Aquatic Center is open from 12
p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday.
Arrowhead Pool is open from 1 p.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 p.m. to 10
p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Desert Oasis Aquatic Center is open from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6
p.m. Sunday.
Folley Pool is open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 12 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday.
All six facilities have at least one lap
lane open during public swim times. The
year-round lap swim program continues
throughout the summer at Hamilton and
Mesquite Groves. Admission for lap swim is
$2 a person, regardless of age.
$1 Family Swim time
Looking for some family fun time? Each
facility offers a $1 Family Swim time when
admission for the entire family is only a buck.
It’s a great opportunity to get the family
together for some fun in the sun, without
breaking the bank.
Family Swim is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
on Sundays at Mesquite Groves; 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. Thursdays at Hamilton; 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Wednesdays at Nozomi; 8 p.m. to 10
p.m. Tuesdays at Arrowhead; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays at Desert Oasis; and 8 p.m. to 10
p.m. Mondays at Folley.
Free swim times
Having fun in the sun can only be
improved in one way, having fun in the sun
for free. Each Chandler aquatic facility offers
weekly free swim times when admission is
free for everyone.
Free Swim Times are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays at Nozomi; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays
at Hamilton; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at
Desert Oasis; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays at Folley
and Mesquite Groves; and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays at Arrowhead.
Chandler Parks and Recreation
receives a new look
The Chandler parks, recreation and
aquatic departments received a makeover
for its logo. The nature displayed in the
logo is to represent the San Tan Mountains;
Chandler’s oldest tree, a cork oak; all six of
the Chandler aquatic facilities and programs,
and the parks, conserved land and recreation
centers ran by Chandler. The new tagline
“Discover. Imagine. Grow” makes a promise
to Chandler residents and visitors that
Chandler Parks and Recreation will always be
a fun and happy place to explore, learn and
grow in a positive way.
Staff offers free evaluations for
swim lessons
A free evaluation will be conducted by
staff members to help place a child in an
appropriate level swim lesson at each one
of the aquatic centers. Parents and guardians
can stop by at any of the centers during
swim hours to seek staff assistance.
After arriving at a pool, ask the cashier
or pool manager for a swim lesson. One of
the qualified water safety instructors will
take the child into the pool, where he or she
will be asked to perform several exercises
demonstrating skills for no longer than 10
minutes. A recommended class level based
on the child’s performance will be given by
the staff member.
The published class description guide
online at ww.chandleraz.gov provides
parents with the opportunity to estimate
a class level themselves for their child. The
parent is asked to put their child in a course
based on their skills and ability levels, rather
than age. The ages listed on the course
descriptions are basic guidelines to help
place a child, except seahorse, otters and
surfer classes. The child may be more or less
advanced than the suggested age. A general
rule of thumb is that children will remain in
the same level for at least two sessions. The
description on the class lest are available to
assist in educating customers on the variety
of classes that the Aquatics Department has
the capability of offering. Some classes may
not be offered during each session or at each
location.
Summer lessons offered at all
facilities
There are a variety of lessons offered
throughout the summer at all six Chandler
aquatic facilities. Morning lessons are
available at all six locations, and evening
lessons are available at Arrowhead, Desert
Oasis, Folley and Mesquite Groves. Saturday
morning lessons are offered at Folley and
Hamilton. For more information, consult the
Break Time magazine.
Summer Sessions 3 and 4 to open
soon
Online registration for the summer
sessions three and four will open at 10 a.m.
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Wednesday, June 25, for Chandler residents.
Nonresidents can begin to register at 10 a.m.
Friday, June 27. Don’t know which class to
register for? Talk to your child’s instructor for
a recommendation, or come to any of the
facilities during public swim hours and ask
for a swim lesson evaluation. The eight-day
weekday session is $15.55 for a 25-minute
class for residents; $21.55 for nonresidents
and $19.55 for a 50-minute class for residents
and $26.55 for nonresidents. The four-day
Saturdays, one week sessions, are $9.55 for a
25-minute class for residents and $13.55 for
nonresidents and $13.55 for a 50-minute class
for residents and $17.55 for nonresidents.
Semi-private eight-day weekday sessions
is $34.55 for a 45-minute class for residents
and $46.55 for nonresidents. The four-day
Saturdays, one week sessions, are $19.55 for
residents for a 45-minute class and $26.55 for
nonresidents.
Springboard diving classes offered
The City of Chandler has introduced
springboard diving classes. Two classes
will be offered: Learn to Dive class,
which teaches participants the basics
of springboard diving in a fun and safe
environment; and the Advanced Springboard
Diving class, which will teach participants
back, inward, reverse and twist/flip dives.
Classes will be held at Nozomi and Mesquite
Groves.
American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor course
The American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor course trains instructors
candidates to teach water safety, including
the basic water rescue course, six levels
of the progressive learn to swim program
and parent and child aquatics. This is a 43hour course. It includes five hours of the
F.I.T. course and eight hours of instructor
candidate practical teaching time. It is
$103 for residents; $127 for nonresidents.
The prerequisites include demonstrating
proficiency in front crawl freestyle, back
crawl backstroke, breaststroke, elementary
breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly;
maintain position on back one minute in
deep water; tread water for one minute and
must be 16 years old by the first day of class.
The upcoming sessions will be held at Desert
Oasis from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays, July 26 through Aug. 3.
Aqua Fit classes are back
Aqua Fit is a 50-minute class. Participants
must be 16 years old or older. Resident fee is
$35; nonresidents is $48. Drop in resident fee
is $5; $7 for nonresidents space permitting.
The fee is based on eight classes. Drop in
participation is limited due to class size
and may not be accommodated if class
registration is full. Classes must meet
minimum enrollment levels. Classes will be
cancelled three days prior to start of class
date if minimal enrollment required is not
met. Drop in registration is held at the pool
where class is conducted, please register
with class instructor. The tAQUAta Shallow
class, 3.5 to 5 feet deep, is based on the
Tabata workout, which uses high intensity
interval training to improve cardiovascular
and metabolic systems. This course uses
the natural resistance of shallow and deep
water to provide power moves without
impacting joints. The class offers a balanced
emphasis on cardio, strength, and the core
June 21 - July 4, 2014
throughout the session. Aqua Fit Deep
uses deep water jogging and exercises to
challenge and strengthen the entire body
including the core. This class is held in 6 to
12 feet of water, in a vertical position, feet
not touching the bottom to improve overall
fitness. Flotation belts, noodles and other
equipment are used, but comfort in the
water is recommended. The classes are held
at Arrowhead Pool, Nozomi Aquatic Center
and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center.
New Guard Start Program offered
The new Guard Start Program is held
for 9 and 10 year olds. This is a great
opportunity to introduce pre-teens into the
Junior Lifeguarding Program. This program
requires dedication and commitment. Upon
completion of this program, the participant
will receive a certificate and a T-shirt.
This program will be offered at four of
the six aquatic centers, Arrowhead Pool,
Hamilton Aquatic Center, Nozomi Aquatic
Center and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center.
Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. It is
$47 for residents and $64 for nonresidents.
To participate in the Guard Start Program,
the following skills must be demonstrated:
swim the front craw for 35 yards
continuously while breathing to the front or
side; tread water for one minute; float on the
back for 30 seconds and submerge and swim
a distance of 10 feet underwater. The skills
evaluation will occur on the first day of the
program. Participants should bring a swimsuit
and towel for the skills evaluation and for
every class.
New American Red Cross Junior
Lifeguarding Program
A new American Red Cross Junior
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Lifeguarding Program for 11 to 15 year olds
will teach water safety and introduce
participants to the duties and responsibilities
of a lifeguard; however this course will not
certify anyone to be a lifeguard. Participants
will have an introduction to first aid
and CPR/AED and build a foundation of
knowledge, attitudes and skills in preparation
for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding
course. Successful completion requires
participation in skills practice. Enrollment
is limited to 20 participants and is $57
for residents and $74 for nonresidents. To
participate, the following skills must be
demonstrated: swim the front crawl for 25
yards continuously while breathing to the
front and side; tread water for one-minute;
float on the back for 30-seconds and
submerge and swim a distance of 10-feet
underwater. The skills evaluation will occur
on the first day of the program. Participants
should come prepared to swim and bring a
towel for every class. Upon completion of
this program, the participant will receive a
certificate of completion and T-shirt. Upon
turning 15 years old, they will be prepared
to enroll in the American Red Cross
Lifeguarding course, where the knowledge
and skills of a lifeguard will be taught.
Year round lap swimming
From 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday
through Thursday Hamilton Aquatic Center,
3838 S. Arizona Ave., offers lap swimming
and Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901
S. Hillcrest Dr., has lap swimming from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Admission is $2 per visit, regardless
of age. Be sure to purchase a punch pass, a 5
percent to 30 percent savings on admission
fees, or an annual pass, only $200.
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D-backs pitcher to host
celebrity charity camp
Library offers free movie
viewing throughout summer
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher
Wade Miley is set to host the Wade
Miley Celebrity Charity Camp and VIP
Luncheon on Monday, June 23, at Salt
River Fields in Scottsdale.
The camp is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
for boys and girls ages 5-17. Directly
following the camp, fans of all ages can
purchase admission to lunch with Miley
in the dugout.
During the camp, participants
will learn conditioning to become
the best in the game from Celebrity
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Speaker Felicia Romero, and then
break into appropriate groups led by
instructors who will provide focused,
intensive training that is essential to
improvement for all skill levels.
Every facet of the game will be
covered, with an emphasis on advanced
skills and fundamentals to help
players become valuable team
members.
Each camp director,
including Miley and former
major and minor league
players, will do their best
to advance players to
the next level, keeping in
consideration each camper’s
experience and desire to
improve.
The Downtown Chandler Public
Library is offering Magic Hours
Movies for families to enjoy this
summer. Join the library on select
Tuesday nights throughout the
summer for this variety pack movie
series featuring major blockbusters,
hidden treasures, comedy classics and
movies based-on-books.
Downtown Chandler Public
Library is located at 22 S. Delaware
St., Chandler. Movies are: “Ping Pong
Campers can receive an autographed
Miley jumbo exclusive Topps baseball
card, Under Armour exclusive camp
T-shirt, and other great items in a “swag
bag” for all paid campers.
The camp is a benefit for several
charities that Miley supports.
Check in by 7:30 a.m. at Salt River
Fields located at 7555 N. Pima Rd.,
Scottsdale. The camp will be on Field
D-3. Park in the Desert Parking Lot, and
enter through the pedestrian walkway.
Campers should bring their bats, gloves
and appropriate shoes.
Tickets are also available for the
VIP “Dugout” Luncheon with Miley and
special guests. Mix, mingle, take photos
and possibly even ask him to autograph
your item.
Tickets are $92.50 for the Wade
Miley Camper tickets, and
$75 for the VIP “Dugout”
Lunch Meet and Greet
following the camp.
To register visit
www.eventbrite.
com and type in
“Wade Miley.”
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information,
contact info@
EliteDCBaseball.
com.
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
Fostering executive functions in children
Pencils, Parents, Precepts and
Practicalities
How parents can nurture high-level learning
This is the third installment in an
eight-part series about helping your
child succeed in school.
BY LINDA MCFADYEN
NEW VISTAS CENTER
FOR EDUCATION
Children are
born with great
capacities to learn.
However, we are
also finding out that
parents and teachers
can play a large
role in nurturing
the skills necessary to acquire knowledge,
think critically, analyze and manipulate
information.
These high-level skills are identified by
educators and researchers as “executive
functions.” Executive functioning skills are
those used to execute everyday tasks such
as organizing, prioritizing, planning, goal
setting, time management, remembering,
shifting, flexible problem solving and selfmonitoring and self-checking. The part of
our brains that manages these executive
function skills essentially acts much like an
“air traffic controller,” managing incoming
information and making sure that tasks are
successfully accomplished. It takes several
different executive skills to perform a single
task.
For example, getting dressed for school
involves planning ahead for the weather,
logically beginning the task in a timely
manner, managing emotions about wanting
(or not wanting) to wear a certain outfit,
and maintaining sufficient attention to
complete the task. Executive functions help
children complete chores and homework,
save money for a desired toy, follow rules,
keep track of belongings, do mathematical
problems in their heads, and think logically,
among many other important things.
By understanding the crucial value
of executive functioning, parents can
encourage their children to become
adept at them in many different ways. A
productive year at school is linked to a
productive year at home. So here are some
tips that will help you instill some of these
high levels skills within your own children:
• Have your children keep their
bedrooms and activity areas neat and clean.
This takes organization. Parents can guide
their children how best to accomplish this
by breaking it down into smaller tasks and
by establishing regular schedules for this
activity. You should follow through to make
certain this is done to completion. Keep
the experience positive not punitive: “You
are welcome to do your favorite activity
when this is done.” “Please pick up the toys
you want to keep.” (Anything left behind
must be collected and stored out of sight.
Your child can earn them back doing other
chores.)
• Set up a nightly routine for your child
to pack their own backpack and lay out
clothes for school the next day. Put the
assembled backpack next to the door from
which your child will leave.
• Talk to your child about what they
need to do to be on time for school in the
morning. Make a list of what they have to
accomplish then talk about the amount of
time they need to complete these tasks and
still be on time. By working backward your
child can then determine what time they
need to get up in the morning—a time they
have decided.
• Establish a routine for leaving for
school in the morning. Teach your child how
to make a checklist for items to bring to
school in the morning: lunch bag, backpack,
signed papers to go to the teacher, jacket,
shoes for P.E., etc.
• Expect children to perform simple
chores such as bed making, setting the
table for meals, folding dishtowels, or
rinsing dishes. Help them understand that
they have an important part in keeping the
family running smoothly.
• Homework can provide opportunities
to instill executive functions, as well.
For young children, homework should
be completed in a designated area that
is visible to you. Keep the space free of
clutter and stock it with the basics—paper,
pencil, ruler and protractor, etc. Eliminate
all distracting audio-visuals like radio, TV,
phones and iPads. You can inspire your
child through your own example by using
homework time to quietly fold laundry,
pay bills, prepare dinner or read a book or
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newspaper.
• Help your child form a check list,
establish a calendar of due dates, write todo lists, or utilize a day planner. Help them
think about scheduling “have tos” first and
then filling in “want tos.”
• For older students, discuss how they
plan to manage their time throughout the
week. This includes balancing study time
with outside activities. Let them establish
a written schedule that to which they can
adhere.
For many students, these skills develop
by trial and error over time, but parents
can help their children master proficiency
in these executive functions and thus
increase their skills to manage life’s tasks.
Brains mature at individual rates—even
among children of the same age or grade.
Working with each child on appropriate skill
development allows for increasing success
and the ultimate development of a skilled
“air traffic controller.”
Linda McFadyen is the reading and
curriculum coordinator at New Vistas
Center for Education, a private preschool
and elementary school located in Chandler.
NVCE is designated a Top 10 School by Johns
Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. For
more information, call (480) 963-2313 or visit
www.newvistasaz.com.
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YOUTH CHRONICLES
Joshua Garrett of Chandler is on the
Spring 2014 Dean’s List at University
of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. To
qualify, a student at UE must earn at
least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0
scale. Joshua is majoring in theater.
Devin Barnes of Chandler is a May 2014
graduate of Park University in Parkville,
Missouri. Devin earned a Bachelor of
Public Administration/Marketing.
Haley Barraza of Chandler is on the
Spring 2014 Honor Roll at CulverStockton College in Canton, Missouri.
To qualify, students must earn between
a 3.2 and 3.49 grade point average while
enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours, with
no grade lower than a C.
Klohe S. Harrion of Chandler is on
the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Angelo
State University in San Angelo, Texas.
To qualify, students must be enrolled
fulltime with a 3.25 or better grade point
average on a 4.0 scale.
Michael Anthony Castellano of
Chandler is on the Spring 2014
President’s List at Campbellsville
University in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
To qualify, students must achieve a
grade point average of 3.5 or above for
the semester with a course load of at
least 12 hours.
Alaina Haws of Chandler is on the
Spring 2014 Dean’s List at University of
Mary Washington in Fredericksburg,
Virginia. To qualify, fulltime students
must achieve at least a 3.5 grade point
average on a 4.0 scale. Alaina is a senior
at UMW.
Samuel Curl of Chandler is on the
Spring 2014 Ira A. Fulton School of
Engineering Dean’s List at Arizona State
University. To qualify, students must
earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on
a 4.0 scale.
Staci Eagleton, Brooke Huppenthal
and Bethany Seifert of Chandler are on
the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Belmont
University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Eligibility is based on a minimum course
load of 12 hours and a grade point
average of 3.5, with no grade below C.
Jonathan Heckart of Chandler is a
Spring 2014 graduate of Carson-Newman
University in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Jonathan graduated with a Bachelor of
Science.
Alexander Frederick Larsen of Chandler
and Michelle Josephine Chan of Gilbert
are on the Spring 2014 President’s Honor
Roll at Washington State University in
Pullman, Washington. To be eligible,
undergraduate students must be
enrolled in a minimum of nine graded
hours with a grade point average of 3.75,
or earn a 3.5 cumulative GPA based on 15
cumulative hours of graded work.
Allyson Marie Latsch of Chandler is a
2014 South Carolina Corps of Cadets
graduate of The Citadel in Charleston,
South Carolina.
Naiya Soetan, Alyssa Thomas and
Ashley Holley of Chandler are Spring
2014 graduates of Rice University in
Houston, Texas. Naiya earned a Bachelor
of Science in bioengineering; Alyssa
earned a Bachelor of Arts in biological
sciences, and Ashley earned a Master
of Business Administration in business
administration.
Kalyn Marquez of Chandler is on
the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Cornell
College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Katrina Ottesen is on the Spring
2014 Dean’s List at Lincoln Memorial
University in Harrogate, Tennessee. To
qualify, a student must be a fulltime
undergraduate with a 3.5 semester grade
point average.
Bryan Timmer of Chandler is the
recipient of honors, men’s basketball and
theater arts scholarships as an incoming
freshman at Dordt College in Sioux
Center, Iowa.
Jacqueline Price of Chandler is a
May 2014 graduate of James Madison
University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Social
Work.
Jane Wang of Chandler is the Level 2
National Honor award winner in the
2014 Letters About Literature Program,
a national reading and writing program,
sponsored by the Library of Congress’
Center for the book, that asks young
people in grades fourth through 12th to
write to an author, living or dead, about
how his or her book affected their lives.
Dhivya Sankar of Chandler earned
a Master of Science in electrical and
computer engineering from the Georgia
Institute of Technology in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Madyson Wellcome of Chandler is on
the Spring 2014 Dean’s List at Fort Lewis
College in Durango, Colorado. To qualify,
students must carry a semester grade
point average of 3.6 or better in no
fewer than 15 credit hours. Madyson is
majoring in public health.
Rachel Saunders of Chandler and
Alexandra Smith of Ahwatukee are
2014 graduates of Boston College in
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Rachel
earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major
in philosophy; Alexandra earned a
Bachelor of Science with a major in
information systems, finance.
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16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa
(520) 233-2426
www.ultrastarakchin.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Brunch
6 and younger eat free with paid
adult. On Tuesdays, all kids 12 and
younger eat free with purchase of
adult entree.
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite
101, Gilbert
(480) 279-3879
www.appledumplingcafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are
Family Value night, where kids eat
free with each adult meal and two
drinks purchased. On Family Fun
night, kids receive free ice cream
with a meal. After-school coolness
is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, where kids
buy one ice cream, and get one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
(480) 398-3008
www.chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday,
children 10 and younger receive
one free item from the kids’ meal
menu with adult meal purchase of
$8 or more. Dine in only.
Connect5 Family Centers Corp.
222 E. Warner Rd., Chandler
(480) 699-2122
1495 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert
WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
(480) 361-8410
Here’s the deal: Mondays and
Fridays free kids’ meals with
an adult purchase for Munchie
Monday Free Lunch and Freebie
Friday Free Dinner.
Copper Still - Moonshine Grill
2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert
(480) 242-1258
www.CopperStillMoonshineGrill.
com
Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday, kids
ages 10 and younger eat for free
with the purchase of an adult meal.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5,
Chandler
(480) 722-0644
www.dillysdeli.com
Here’s the deal: On weekends, get
one free kids’ meal for each adult
meal purchased for $4.79 or more.
El Palacio Restaurant and 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
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purchased. Little Leaguers menu
only, 12 and younger.
Nabers Music Bar and Eats
825 N. 54th St., Chandler
(480) 705-0288
www.nabersaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every
Monday and Tuesday, with the
purchase of an adult meal and two
beverages.
NYPD Pizza
2580 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler
(480) 722-0898
www.aznypdpizza.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat for free on
Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
(480) 857-2860
www.pittsburghwillys.com
Here’s the deal: Every day except
Sunday breakfast, kids younger than
10 eat free with each paying adult.
Additional kids eat for 50 percent
off; Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 245-6503
www.planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat
free with paid adult.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
(480) 792-6965
www.sidelinesaz.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from
kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays
with adult entree. Dine-in only.
Cannot be combined with any
other offers or specials.
Someburros!
3461 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
2597 S. Market St., Gilbert
1335 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
www.someburros.com
Here’s the deal: Every Tuesday
night from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. kids 12
and younger eat free with purchase
of combo or specialty meal. Dine-in
only.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400,
Chandler
(480) 802-9070
www.thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids
younger than 12 receive one free
meal per adult entrée purchased.
The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
(480) 821-9000
www.sushiroomaz.com
Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday
means kids 12 and younger eat free,
two kids per paying adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill and Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
(480) 722-1555
www.unclebearsgrillandbar.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids
eat free with each full price entrée
purchased.
Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler
(480) 895-ROSE (7673)
www.whiskeyrosesaloon.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every
Tuesday and Sunday with purchase
of an adult entree.
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
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Community Commentary
Letters to the editor
County facing financial issues
head on
BY DENNY BARNEY
On June 23,
Maricopa County
supervisors will
adopt a $2.2 billion
budget for the fiscal
year that begins July
1. I see four things
about this budget
that really will stand
Denny Barney. Submitted
out as positives and
photo
a couple worrisome
trends looming, that
if we don’t follow closely could cause us
problems in the future.
First, the good news:
• Overall spending is actually down.
Maricopa County will spend less next year
than this year. The total County budget will
be $2.211 billion, which is $8.6 million less
than the current year. And this year’s budget
is about $70 million lower than last year’s
budget.
• Let me share with you a single statistic:
93 percent of all County spending springs
from mandates—services required by federal,
state, constitutional or court-ordered
provisions—or administrative support for
these mandated services. The supervisors
don’t go around looking for pet projects. We
are keenly aware that we are stewards of the
taxpayers’ money. The 7 percent that is not
mandated is comprised of services Maricopa
County residents have asked for, such as check
enforcement, County parks and support for
mainly grant-funded programs, such as Head
Start.
• For the first time, Maricopa County has
implemented zero-based budgeting. County
Attorney Bill Montgomery and I first discussed
this as a way to build our budgets from the
ground up, with departments justifying all
their spending, rather than just justifying
changes from the previous year. This way,
departments set priorities and focus on their
key strategic goals. County Manager Tom
Manos expanded the concept to include
several other agencies, mostly in criminal
justice and public safety. Because the process
went so well this year, more departments have
been asked to use zero-based budgeting next
year.
• This year’s budget allocates $60 million
for cash reserves. We believe it is prudent to
build those cash reserves back up because the
economy is still unpredictable and it is sound
finance to always be prepared for the future.
I did mention, though, that there are
a couple of things that worry me on the
horizon:
• Yes, the economy has improved. The
national unemployment rate is back down to
6.3 percent, a tad higher in Arizona. But the
good old days of brisk economic expansion
and escalating property values resulting in
rising government revenues are gone. We
have to adjust to this new reality of modest
revenue growth and apply the same discipline
in the good years as we have in the down
years. Unfortunately, I don’t see revenues
rising back to previous levels any time soon, so
we must continue to plan accordingly.
• In addition, more than 51 percent of
our budget is allocated to criminal justice
and public safety and the service needs in
these areas are growing. For example, in the
public defender’s office, a capital murder
case costs more than $500,000 if it goes to
trial. In contrast, a noncapital case is less than
$30,000. As volumes and backlog grow, it gets
costly.
Even though Arizona is a great place to live,
we still face numerous challenges. In Maricopa
County, we are trying to face these issues head
on so we never are caught by surprise.
Denny Barney is a Gilbert resident and
chairman of the Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors.
Abandoned
home
problematic to
neighborhood
Dear editor,
Attached you will find pictures of
a house abandon by the owner, the
bank and the Ocotillo Homeowners
Association.
The yard has not been cared for
in the last six months. There was an
attempt at the end of April to mow
down the weeds by someone (caused
major allergies in our home for three
days). On the advice of a lawyer, we
(neighbor and I) stopped mowing
the front and trimming the trees and
bushes in January of this year.
The gate is finally locked after an
entire year of being left unlocked. The
house was open with the back sliding
glass door left unlocked (I had a person
looking to bid on the house in early
February lock the sliding glass door).
A problem is we can’t add chemicals
to the pool water left in the pool.
Mosquitoes are more evident in the
area. God forbid a case of West Nile
virus affects the neighborhood this
summer.
We have witnessed what appears
to be individuals canvassing the
home. Intent unknown but when we
approach, they quickly leave. Our
suspicion is they might remove the
copper and interior fixtures.
Why doesn’t anyone seem to care?
The Ocotillo HOA seems at a loss
and unable to provide the necessary
services to at least maintain the front
of the house. The bank has an unreal
expectation on value.
Now we are getting yard signs
placed in the front “We buy homes for
cash.” Really?
Oh well I got, this off my chest. I
don’t expect anything to come of this
email.
Sincerely,
Brent Stark
Chandler
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Area exploding with
July 4 festivities
BY ALISON STANTON
To help celebrate the nation’s 238th birthday, many organizations
are planning festive events filled with fun, food and—of course—
fireworks. Here’s a sampling of some of the celebrations taking place
on or around Friday, July 4:
Chandler’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
Last year’s event was scaled down, but the organizers of this year’s
Chandler’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration are raring to go with
an event that is back to its usual size. The Chandler Lions Club, in
partnership with the City of Chandler, is hosting the family friendly
event from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, at Tumbleweed Park, 2250
S. McQueen Rd. Admission to the park is free, and on-site event
parking is $5 per vehicle. A 20- to 25-minute aerial fireworks display
will begin at 9:30 p.m. In addition to fireworks, the event features
live music, a free kids carnival, a bike parade and food and beverage
vendors. Activities include a 35-foot water slide, 24-foot rockclimbing wall, dunk tank, and assorted water games and interactive
amusements for kids. Three local bands will perform live music
SEE 4TH
OF JULY FESTIVALS
PAGE 46
High Tide offers interactive
dining experience
Chandler Christian Church
offers support and recovery
Neighbors PAGE 48
Spirituality PAGE 53
Where to Eat
PAGES 68-70
Supervision,
precautions key to
fireworks safety
BY TRACY HOUSE
Water boils at 212 degrees. Glass melts at
900 degrees. And metal sparklers, like those
used by children to write their names in the
sky, burn at 1,200 degrees. Fireworks are a
time-honored tradition for the Fourth of July,
and even the biggest kid enjoys setting them
off. But, they can also be dangerous if not
handled properly.
Tom Dwiggins, battalion chief, community
relations division with the Chandler Fire
Department, says consumer fireworks are
usable in Chandler from Tuesday, June 24,
through Sunday, July 6. “Those times of year
SEE FIREWORKS SAFETY PAGE 46
FOURTH OF JULY: Exercise precaution and always
supervise children when using any type of firework
this July 4 holiday. Metal sparklers can burn at 1,200
degrees and cause serious injuries. STSN photo by
Tracy House
Amalfi Ristorante
Italiano impresses
with quality
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
READY TO CELEBRATE: Kids decked out in patriotic and festive attire are
ready to enjoy a fun evening of food and fireworks at Red, White and Boom in
Ahwatukee. Submitted photo
Amalfi Ristorante Italiano is one of the bestkept secrets in the East Valley. Located on the
northeast corner of Alma School Road and
Chandler Heights Boulevard, Amalfi Ristorante
Italiano boasts a generous menu and outstanding
food quality.
The owners, executive chefs and brothers,
Giuseppe and Sergio Miele hail from Naples, Italy,
where they amassed many family recipes. They
brought them to Chandler 14 years ago upon
relocating from New York. The business also
includes family members JoJo, Max and Isabella.
The menu includes appetizers, soups and
SEE AMALFI RISTORANTE PAGE 47
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Brothers Giuseppe and Sergio
Miele love cooking up hospitality and tasty Italian
dishes for their customers, whom they treat like
family. STSN photo by Lynette Carrington
Hypnotherapy assists with range of issues
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Susan Tapp was plagued by bouts of
anxiety and panic attacks that left her
with very little confidence—until she
met hypnotherapist Lynn Gasser.
For seven months, Gasser treated
Tapp and successfully restored her
sleep patterns.
“She gave me my confidence back,”
Tapp states. “I don’t feel trapped
anymore and it’s almost gone.”
She continues to visit Gasser for
sessions to help keep herself centered.
“I’m completely at peace, but I
know I can call on Lynn at any time
and she’ll help me out.”
Gasser runs Lifecare Hypnotherapy,
located inside Lifecare Chiropractic
at 1830 S. Alma School Rd., north
of Baseline Road, Suite 135. She
offers complimentary hour-long
consultations. Call (480) 688-6813 for
more information.
Lifecare Hypnotherapy is a proven
tool in assisting patients with a variety
of issues.
“There is a wide range of people
who can receive help and be set free
from different emotional behaviors
and anybody that finds themselves
doing a behavior over and over again
that they don’t want to do anymore,”
Gasser says.
Issues that can be addressed include
weight loss, smoking, gambling,
pain, stress and anxieties. During
her free consultations, Gasser will
refer potential clients to medical
practitioners if she feels she cannot
help.
“There are so many of us who don’t
go to a place of relaxation and don’t
get renewed and rejuvenated,” she says.
“Hypnosis gets that conscious part of
your mind out of the way so that you
can focus in and change the things you
want to change.”
Gasser says that she does spend a
lot of time explaining to people what
hypnosis can’t do.
“It cannot make a person do
something against their will,” Gasser
explains.
SEE HYPNOTHERAPY PAGE 48
HYPNOSIS FOR CHANGE: Lynn Gasser works
with hypnotherapy to help clients achieve
success in changing unhealthy or negative
behavioral patterns. Submitted photo
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4TH OF JULY FESTIVALS FROM PAGE 45
throughout the event. Attendees may
bring their own food and beverages, but
grilling and alcoholic beverages are not
allowed. The use of personal fireworks
of any kind within the park is also
prohibited. For more information, call
(480) 782-2735, or visit www.chandleraz.
gov/special-events.
Ahwatukee’s Red, White and
Boom Fireworks Festival
On Thursday, July 3, Ahwatukee will
host its 39th annual Red, White and
Boom Fireworks Festival. Hosted by
the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of
Commerce and presented by Vision
Community Management, the Red,
White and Boom Fireworks Festival is
produced by HDE Agency and is held
from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Ahwatukee
Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St. The
family friendly and free event features
live music by Daisy Train, food, drinks,
eating competitions, patriotic games
and a colorful fireworks display starting
at 9 p.m.
Family Fun Night at Chandler
Fashion Center
Folks who didn’t get their fill of fun
on July 4 can head to Chandler Fashion
Center the following night. From 6 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, Chandler
Fashion Center is hosting its first Family
Fun Night in its new outdoor village
and splash pad. The event includes
music, juggling, arts and crafts and
the Chandler Police Department and
Chandler Fire Department teaching
about summer and fire safety. Free
train rides, balloon artists, face
painters and a stilt walker will help
to make the evening memorable. The
first 300 attendees receive a free
beach ball. Chandler Fashion Center
is located at 3111 W. Chandler Blvd.
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Fourth of July Block Party
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort
and Spa is hosting a July 4 block party.
Starting at $129 a night, the block party
package includes accommodations
in a guest room and entrance for two
adults and two kids into the event on
Friday, July 4. The party includes an
aerial viewing show of nearby Rawhide
Western Town’s fireworks, live musical
performances, a dual slip and slide,
a large scale sports challenge, face
painters, watermelon eating contests,
tug of war, sack races and a water
balloon toss competition, all complete
with prizes. Guests can also enjoy
backyard treats and patriotic themed
concessions. The resort is located
at 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd. in
Chandler. For reservations, call (866)
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Fire in the Sky
Central Christian Church in Gilbert
is hosting Fire in the Sky from 6 p.m.
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to 9 p.m. Friday, July 4. The community
is welcome to attend the event, which
features a variety of food and beverages
for sale from vendors and a lively
fireworks display at 9 p.m. The church
is also collecting nonperishable food
items. The fireworks will be launched
from the church’s Gilbert campus at 965
E. Germann Rd. in Gilbert. They may
also be viewed from two additional
locations: Campo Verde High School,
which is just northeast of the campus,
and Gilbert Soccer Complex, south of
Germann Road on Greenfield Road. The
event also features free beach balls,
music and a watermelon eating contest.
Republic Services Arizona
Celebration of Freedom
The Mesa Convention Center
complex is home to Republic Services
Arizona Celebration of Freedom from
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 4.
Presented by Chicago Cubs and KOOLFM, the event features live music on
three stages, patriotic displays including
an Arizona Fallen Soldiers memorial,
safety and military vehicles and displays,
inflatable water slides, carnival games,
classic car show, beer gardens and food
booths, cool misting fans throughout
the event and indoor activities.
Fireworks will start at around 10 p.m.
The complex is located at 263 N. Center
St. in Mesa. For more information, visit
www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org
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FIREWORKS SAFETY FROM PAGE 45
you can purchase fireworks, consumer
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Dwiggins explains consumer
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nothing is rocket propelled and does
not include firecrackers, Roman
candles or projectiles. The legal age to
buy fireworks is 16 years or older.
“In the City of Chandler, our fire
inspectors do an inspection on every
tent to make sure that they are selling
the proper types of fireworks and
make sure they are also storing the
fireworks properly on the site.”
There are three tiers of fireworks
that become part of the enforcement
issue in Arizona: deregulated novelties
such as sparklers, smoke devices
and novelties legal for sale and use;
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snakes are novelty items and can
be purchased and used throughout
the year. Consumer fireworks, such
as ground-based sparklers that emit
showers of sparks are what are
available at the tents and stores. These
are the restricted fireworks for use
only between Tuesday, June 24, and
Sunday, July 6. Finally, the prohibited
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types used in the permitted public
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skyrockets and firecrackers that are
not allowed by law to consumers.
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Dwiggins says parents should always
supervise children. “It’s a dangerous
thing. You are using some kind of
lighting device, so there’s always a risk
of injury.”
Next Dwiggins says to stay in an
open area. “We believe you should be
away from any structures, any type of
vehicles, where any of these sparks
may hit.” He cautions, light the firework
then stand back. “Don’t stand over it
looking at it. Light it and stand back.”
If a lit firework does not detonate,
Dwiggins says do not try to relight it,
but to place it in a bucket of water to
defuse the defective firework.
Even after a firework has gone off
it can be a fire hazard. “Don’t walk up
right away and handle it. At the end
when you’re done, have some kind of
bucket of water or some way to douse
the spent fireworks in water. Do that,
before you throw them into your trash
can.” There is still a risk of fire directly
related to fireworks after it has been
detonated.
Lighting fireworks in a public area,
such as a school, parking lot or park is
prohibited. Fireworks can only be used
on private property with the property
owner’s permission.
Another precaution—stay out of
the street. “We don’t advocate doing it
in the street,” Dwiggins says. Visibility
can be reduced and children may not
be watching for cars. “It’s definitely an
area of concern for us. The street is the
street, and the dangers of the street
are there and they’re actually increased
when you have people all up and down
the street lighting fireworks off.”
When it comes to sparklers,
Dwiggins is adamant about safety.
“Sparklers cause by far, the most
injuries on an annual basis that send
children to the emergency room.” He
explains that wooden sparklers burn at
300 degrees, whereas metal sparklers
can burn at 1,200 degrees. “A lot of
times we give them to our kids. You
see them playing with them in the air,
all it’s going to take is that tip to touch
their skin and they’re getting burned.”
Caution begins with treating
sparklers as if they are fire. “Maybe
twirling around is not a good idea...
people start to get complacent
and let the children play with them
unsupervised.”
“We understand in the fire
department that people enjoy using
fireworks...we expect to see an increase
in the use of fireworks, but it’s so
important people remember that these
fireworks send thousands of people
to the emergency room each year and
contribute to a lot of injuries, most
commonly in the face and hands. We’re
really asking the parents to be involved
and have that supervision. If you are
going to light fireworks, to do it as safe
as possible,” Dwiggins says.
Tracy House is the news editor
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected].
June 21 - July 4, 2014
AMALFI RISTORANTE FROM PAGE 45
salads, hot and cold heroes, pizza, calzones,
desserts and a kids’ menu. In addition to the
regular menu, there are entree selections
that rotate on a bi-weekly basis along with
daily specials.
“We shop local, definitely,” says
Giuseppe Miele. “A lot of our recipes
are from my mom and a lot of them
are developed to suit the tastes of our
customers.”
The homemade bread is addictive. The
food quality is superb and the portion size
is generous. The seafood risotto ($16.99) is
stuffed full of fresh mussels, baby clams,
calamari and shrimp sautéed in white wine
and a light sauce atop homemade risotto.
The wild-caught salmon ($13.99) is also
light, tender and flaky with an orange
beurre blanc sauce drizzled over the
salmon, chopped tomatoes and artichokes
and set atop a bed of tender spaghetti.
“That dish is really popular,” adds Miele.
Another unique dish is the beef braciola
($16.99), featuring a thinly sliced steak rolled
with Italian prosciutto and mozzarella and
baked for five hours, sealing in all the juices.
“I love to meet the customers and see
the look on their faces when they taste our
food,” Miele gushes.
The Miele brothers have a fun sense
of keeping one another on their toes. “I
push him on certain things and he pushes
me on other things. Rather than just have
a partnership with somebody who always
agrees with you, this works better,” states
Sergio Miele.
Soon, he will head to Naples and
Florence, Italy, where he’ll visit restaurants,
FRESH ITALIAN DISHES WITH FLAIR: Seafood
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study their menus and recipes and
implement new dishes at Amalfi.
Catering selections include Amalfi’s
famous homemade bread and salad. Pasta
trays ($55) include lasagna with meat sauce,
baked penne, penne pasta with pesto
chicken, penne primavera and meatballs
with marinara. Dinner trays ($75) include
eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana,
chicken gorgonzola, chicken marsala and
sausage with peppers and onions. Happy
hour runs all day Sunday and Monday and
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday,
with bottle or draft domestic beer for
$2.50, house wines for $3 and well drinks for
$4. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano is located at
4991 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 12. Call (480)
895-8200 or visit www.amalfipizzaaz.com
for additional information.
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HYPNOTHERAPY FROM PAGE 45
“I can’t make a person do
something morally or ethically that
wouldn’t normally do...they won’t do
it under hypnosis.”
Hypnosis is all about relaxation,
Gasser says.
“It takes a person down to a
different brainwave activity,” Gasser
explains. “It’s the brainwave activity
that is right before sleep and it’s
known as ‘beta.’ It’s that place right
before you fall asleep or right when
you get up in the morning and you
think, ‘Oh, that’s such a great idea, I
have to write that down.’ It’s a place
of hyper-activity in your brain where
you can think clearer and so your
experience with hypnosis is very
relaxed. Your body comes into a
deep state of relaxation and you’re
able to focus on the behavior that
you want to change and you’re able
to change the mantra that you use
that makes you habitually do those
behaviors.”
She continues, “We can speak
to that part of the mind I call the
sub-conscious part, but it’s where
our heart is, our habits, behaviors
and emotions, that’s where all those
things lay,’ Gasser states. “There are
no ill side-effects whatsoever.”
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
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High Tide offers interactive dining experience
BY ALISON STANTON
Fragrant cioppino, prepared with
shrimp, mussels, clams, Alaskan cod
and calamari. Fish and chips, made from
Alaskan cod. Louisiana gumbo, lobster
macaroni and cheese and shrimp po’
boys.
These are just a few of the tasty
selections available at High Tide Seafood
Bar and Grill in Gilbert.
Chris Glass owns the restaurant, which
opened earlier this year. Chef Eric Emlet
brings 20 years’ of experience to the
kitchen. The two met when Glass was
working for Sysco, a restaurant supply
company.
“I was raised in the restaurant business
for all of my life, and opening my own
restaurant had been on my mind for
some time,” Glass says.
Describing the food as “contemporary
American, with a southern twist to
it,” Emlet says the House Steam Pots
are already especially popular with
customers.
“Our steam pots are an interactive and
unique experience where our guests sit at
the bar and their meal is prepared right in
front of them,” Emlet say.
Fish and chips, gumbo and calamari are
also top sellers.
“We’ve gotten a lot of comments from
customers telling us that it’s the best
calamari they’ve ever had. We cut it from
the steak so it’s really tender.”
“I just felt that interactive seafood
cooking was a concept that the Valley
was really lacking,” Glass explains.
For diners who are not into seafood,
or are in the mood for something else,
Glass says the restaurant offers plenty of
other options, including burgers, salads
and chicken dishes.
“We have something for everybody.”
Emlet says he is also happy to work
with customers who are dealing with
special dietary restrictions like gluten
allergies, or those who are on a low-carb
diet.
“Every day, we are here to do whatever
we can for our diners, so if it’s possible,
we will do it,” he says. “Our staff works
really well with people with allergies.”
For those who are looking for a special
place to host a party or other event,
Glass says the location’s Sunset Room can
be booked.
Although the restaurant has only been
open for a short time, Glass says business
has been “crazy busy,” with plenty of
diners returning.
“We already have a lot of regulars,” he
says.
“Every day, we have people ask us ‘how
is it possible to have fresh seafood in
Gilbert?’” he says.
Fish and shellfish are continually
brought in from places like California and
British Columbia.
“We take pride in our quality and
freshness, and I’ve been in the industry
for years, so I know how to do it right,”
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Cork to close; will reopen in July as Earnest Chompie’s sets Customer
Cork is turning over a new leaf after an
accomplished six-year run.
Since its 2008 opening in South Chandler’s
affluent Fulton Ranch and Ocotillo areas, Cork has
become one of the Valley’s best kept fine-dining
secrets, but its decadent cuisine and esteemed
wine list is about to be traded in for craft beers
and comfortable, creative fare to match.
During the restaurant’s regularly scheduled twoweek summer hiatus starting Tuesday, July 1, Chef
Brian Peterson, along with co-owner and pastry
chef Danielle Morris, will begin a complete and
thoughtful transformation—of everything.
Upon reopening Wednesday, July 16, the entirely
new restaurant will reveal Peterson’s fresh menus,
new interior decor and, of course, a new name to
match; Earnest.
“We’ve been planning for months,” says Morris.
“It’s a fun ride to make new menus, design a new
space and craft a new experience that fits the way
people love to dine.”
The name itself, a wholesome clue to both the
early agricultural history of Chandler and the East
Valley, as well as a reference to the art of classic
American storytelling, evokes an earlier time, but
in a new light.
Morris, Peterson and team are approaching
the new concept thoughtfully and sincerely to
preserve the art of their craft, both through the
kitchen, bar, interior and experience as a whole
with a dramatic $80,000 makeover.
Peterson presents the fundamentals of solid,
seasonal American cooking with a reimagined spin
on tried-and-true “meat and potatoes” classics.
Expect the likes of organic beef Carpaccio style
with watercress, crispy chickpeas and goat cheese;
the shareable rolled rabbit with housemade
rabbit sausage, seasonal vegetables and risotto;
and venison pot pie made with local veggies,
handmade flaky crust and a roasted bone marrow
“chimney.”
“They’re familiar eats,” says Peterson. “But
you’ve never had them this good. It’s elevated
homey cooking you’ll want to revisit weekly.”
Earnest will pour an extensive number of
craft beers from beloved Arizona-based and
national breweries alongside a list of signature
and classic craft cocktails made exclusively with
American spirits. And wine lovers need not fret; a
punctuated but worldly list of both by-the-glass
and bottle options on the TasteVin iPad interface
will be available.
Elements of a lively supper place make Earnest a
nest for casual happy hour or dinner. Comfy tufted
booths and banquettes lend to a casual, lingerworthy dining room wrapped with weathered
barn wood and wooden light fixtures. Graze on
Peterson’s menu served upon steelite and cast iron,
enveloping his hearty inspired menu throughout.
Upon Arizona’s Autumn, the airy and terraced patio
complete with a fireplace for winter evenings
will be the ideal setting for a refreshing al-fresco
dinner out.
Earnest is located at 4991 S. Alma School Rd.,
Suite 1, Chandler. For more information, visit www.
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(480) 883-3773.
Appreciation Day
Chompie’s, Arizona’s NY Deli, in conjunction with its 35th
anniversary, scheduled its fifth annual Customer Appreciation
Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Chompie’s full
regular dining menu will also be available that day.
On Customer Appreciation Day, customers can purchase
one to four Jewish Sliders for half price, regularly $3.99.
Chompie’s award-winning Jewish Sliders consist of homemade
challah rolls filled with Chompie’s moist lean brisket, mini
potato pancakes and jack cheese served with a side of brown
gravy.
Chompie’s and its Jewish Sliders were made famous on
the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” program when host Adam
Richman attempted Chompie’s Ultimate Slider Challenge on
Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Richman was not able to finish the
5-pound plate of a dozen Jewish Sliders and a mountain of
crispy fried onion strings in less that the allotted 30 minutes.
Chompie’s was founded 35 years ago by Lou and Lovey
Borenstein and their children Neal, Mark and Wendy, after
moving to Arizona from Queens, New York. The first Chompie’s
was located at 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard. Today there are
four locations in the Valley in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and
Chandler.
“We want to say thank you to our customers because we
know we wouldn’t be there without them. It is because of
their loyal business that we got to do what we love,” says Neal
Borenstein, chef.
In 2013, Chompie’s set a record by selling 11,620 Jewish
Sliders on Customer Appreciation Day.
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SanTan Brewing to introduce signature beers
With plans for distribution in Texas
this June, SanTan Brewing Co. is teaming
up with the Ben E. Keith Beverages to
introduce its uniquely southwestern style
ales, including Devil’s Ale, HopShock IPA,
SunSpot Gold, Mr. Pineapple Wheat Beer
and a SanTan variety pack.
SanTan has teamed up with Ben E.
Keith to successfully launch into on- and
off-premise accounts throughout Texas.
“We believe in true partnerships
with friends that are committed to
educating, serving and selling craft
beer in America,” says SanTan Brewing
Co. founder and brewmaster Anthony
Canecchia. “Ben E. Keith Beverages has
undisputedly dedicated their houses to
the development of the American craft
revolution, which is part of our mission at
SanTan Brewing.”
Social media will play a key role in
gaining public awareness of the launch.
SanTan Brewing has set up a dedicated
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
santanbrewingtexas to keep thirsty fans
in Texas updated on where to find SanTan
beers on draught and in cans.
“We are very excited to be partnering
with SanTan Brewing in Texas. We have
had consumers reach out to us for several
years, asking if SanTan brands might be
coming to our state soon. What we are
most excited about is that SanTan’s entire
‘Southwestern Style Ales’ portfolio will
resonate well with our ever expanding
consumer base,” Kevin Bartholomew,
president of Ben E. Keith Beverages says.
SUNSPOT GOLD: SunSpot Gold is brewed
with light amounts of hops and American ale
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TEAM: The SanTan Brewing team will produce 25,000 barrels of their signature ales and lagers
in 2014. Submitted photo
SanTan Brewing Co. is the second
largest craft brewery in Arizona and
the 14th fastest growing craft brewery
in the nation, according to the Brewers
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reached classification as a regional
brewery, as defined by the Brewers
Association. They will produce 25,000
barrels of their signature ales and lagers
in 2014.
SanTan recently launched the southern
California market. It received a great
response and is on the way to completing
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SunSpot Gold now available
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golden color and delicate hop character.
Canecchia describes SunSpot Gold
as having a light malt profile, very dry
with a kiss of hops and a slight corn chip
character
“I became fascinated by Mesoamerican
civilizations like the Aztecs, Mayans and
Olmecs while studying archeology in
college and wanted to create a brew that
captured the essence of these ancient
cultures,” Canecchia says.
SunSpot Gold will be available in cans
and on tap throughout Arizona, southern
California and Texas in June.
To locate a pint or can of SunSpot
Gold, visit SanTan Brewing Company’s
Beer Detective online at www.
santanbrewing.com/find-santan-on-tap.
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Teen Summer Crafting:
Sharpie Tie Dye
Teens got to experience a whole new way of tie dying using Sharpie markers and
rubbing alcohol to create one-of-a-kind designs. The summer crafting class was held
at the Sunset Public Library. STSN photos by Tim Sealy
IN SESSION: The Sharpie Tie Dye class gets underway at the Sunset Public Library as part of the
Teen Summer Crafting series.
COLOR CRAZY: Rebecca Poole used several different approaches - they all seemed to work.
SEEING SPOTS: Lilly Welter meticulously
engineered a colorful spotted print.
BANDING TOGETHER: Kaity Crouch uses a traditional approach to part of her bandana, tying the
fabric tightly with rubber bands.
PET PROJECT: Natalie Daines makes some adjustments to her design - a hoodie dedicated to her
pet mouse “Squeak.”
DROPPING SCIENCE: Holly Hoogstra delicately drops rubbing alcohol onto color
to make them run on the bandana.
CONCENTRATED EFFORT: Genica Lopez brings her vision to life
with bold color.
GOOD TIMES: Renee Stowe shows off her
progressive design.
ART MASTERS: Joelle Hernandez and Genica
Lopez used color-bleed techniques and
artistic flare to complete their designs.
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Neighbors
June 21 - July 4, 2014
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DIRECTORY
City of Chandler Parks and
Recreation Summer Camps
ROCK: The School of Rock, with campuses in Scottsdale and Ahwatukee, offers lessons in vocals and instruments for kids as young as 8. In
summer camps, children learn everything from the basics of rock ‘n’ roll to advanced skills like songwriting.. Submitted photo
Your kids rock, so let them hit the stage
BY KIMBERLY HOSEY
Is your kid rocking out in the kitchen?
Stage diving from the couch? Maybe it’s
time they hit the stage for real.
Two Valley day camps offer the
opportunity to do just that, and provide
kids with solid musical training at the
same time.
The Scottsdale School of Rock at
13610 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale and
Ahwatukee School of Rock at 4645 E.
Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, are part of a
nationwide group of campuses known
for taking kids from all skill levels and
musical backgrounds and making them
into bona fide stage performers.
Advanced students even perform at
professional venues like the Crescent
Ballroom, playing everything from The
Beatles, The Who and Pink Floyd to
Jimi Hendrix and Boston. The prevailing
philosophy at the School of Rock is that
the best way to learn music is to play
music—so they get kids rocking out as
soon as possible.
“It’s amazing to watch these young
musicians come in and know nothing
on day one, and they are playing a rock
show by the end of the week,” said
Alexis Hernandez, guitar instructor and
School of Rock camp director.
In addition to robust music lessons,
the school instills confidence in kids as
they learn to find their own styles and be
comfortable in their own skin. Through
instruction, practice, activities such as
making posters and performance, kids
learn lessons in music and in life.
The most popular camp is the school’s
Rock 101 Camp. The introductory camp
gives students a taste of performance
without the stage fright—a perfect
opportunity to get comfortable on stage
and with their instruments in a lowpressure environment. Staff members
guide new musicians through everything
from learning notes and rock tunes to
performing their signature stage moves.
The camp is offered to students who
want to play guitar, bass, keys, drums and
vocals.
Building on the social environment
of music making, Rock 101 also brings its
“senior” students in on the instruction,
allowing them to share the stage with
newcomers and lead by example, as
musicians seasoned and fresh build
confidence with each performance.
Rock 101 Camp still has openings
for the week of July 14 to 18 at both
locations.
The Ahwatukee campus is also still
accepting students for its Songwriting
and Recording Camp set for July 7 to
July 11. The more advanced day camp is
perfect for students with more than a
year of experience who are looking to
continue to grow and branch out in their
musical training.
The camp, for ages 10 and older,
is geared toward students who have
experience on their instruments, but
who need guidance and tools to start
writing music. Students will learn
chord theory and will cover different
song structures and musical styles,
regardless of their musical knowledge or
background. The course culminates with
recorded samples of the students’ own
music that they take home.
Students for both camps meet from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Camps are $400 for the week. Visit
www.scottsdale.schoolofrock.com/
camp-signup for Scottsdale camps,
or call (480) 483-7625. Visit www.
ahwatukee.schoolofrock.com/campsignup for Ahwatukee camps, or call
(480) 753-3266.
WHEN: Mon., June 2, through Fri.,
July 18; Seven sessions
WHERE: Tumbleweed Recreation
Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.;
Community Center, 125 E.
Commonwealth Ave., Snedigar
Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha
Rd.
COST: $116-$128 full-day/resident,
$157-$173 nonresident per session;
$53-$87 half-day/resident, $72-118
nonresident per session.
INFO: Community Center,
Manny Padia (480) 782-2746,
[email protected];
Tumbleweed Recreation Center,
Abel Mendoza (480) 782-2912, abel.
[email protected]; and
Snedigar Recreation Center, Susan
Richardson (480) 782-2641, susan.
[email protected]; www.
chandleraz.gov/registration.
Chandler youth camps provide a
fun and engaging camp for kids.
Activities vary by location: sports,
games, arts and crafts, skits,
computers, cooking, computers and
science discovery.
Boys and Girls Club of East
Valley
WHEN: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday
through Friday
WHERE: Various East Valley
locations
COST: Less than $100 per week
INFO: 480-820-3688; www.
clubzona.org
Summer program offers fun,
safe activities at 10 East Valley
locations, including Chandler and
Gilbert.
YMCA Summer Camp 2014
WHEN: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mon.,
May 26, through Fri., Aug 1;
Multiple sessions
WHERE: Chandler/Gilbert Family
YMCA, 1655 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
COST: $130 per session full
member; $140 per session program
member
INFO: Brittany Gaitan, (602) 2126104, [email protected], www.
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Spirituality
June 21 - July 4, 2014
Chandler Christian Church offers support and recovery ministries
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
With nearly 2,000 adults
attending weekend services at
Chandler Christian Church, the
need to form support and recovery
ministries is great.
Pastor Larry Daily, who oversees
Chandler Christian Church support
and recovery ministries, says it offers
nine support groups, some of which
are ongoing.
Daily says the church helps
individuals who are seeking God or
comfort during some of life’s storms.
“We want to help people in
dealing with that,” he explains. “We
are not going to fix people. They
will work on their issues. We want
to support them and give them the
tools.”
One of the longest-running
programs, Divorce Care, which is
a 13-week session, is offered three
times a year. For the past four years,
in the spring and fall, Daily says the
church has offered Divorce Care
for Kids. When parents attend the
course, children ages 5 to 12, take
part in the kid’s program.
“It helps children see that they
are not alone in this,” explains Daily.
“There are other children going
through similar types of things.
They learn to be able to share and
talk about things that they normally
wouldn’t be able to talk about. That’s
been a good program for us.”
Career Networking, which is
an ongoing support group, offers
job search strategy, as well as help
with resumes and interviews. Daily
says the group helps those who are
sometimes underemployed or stuck
in a job, so they can support their
family.
Grief Share, a group that helps
others comfort one another after
a loss of a loved one, is a 13-week
program that will begin again in the
fall.
Hope Keepers, a weekly daytime
group, provides support for those
suffering from chronic illnesses and
disabilities.
The Waiting Room is offered for
families who are coping with samesex attractions.
“If a son or daughter comes to
their parents (and says) ‘I am gay and
I want you to know that,’ it’s a very
stressful time and families don’t
know how to deal with that,” Daily
explains. “They just don’t know how
to have a relationship.”
The group, which returns in
September, helps people stay in
contact with their loved ones, if they
accept the lifestyle or not.
Women who are trying to
find themselves in life’s changing
directions have the opportunity to
join the group Women in Transition.
Daily says the transition can be such
events as the loss of a spouse, empty
nesters or a career change.
“As they go through this
transitional period, they have
support from other women,” he
explains of the group that meets
twice a month.
An Anxiety Support Group will
also start up again in the fall.
The church has also offered
a Recovery Ministry, Celebrate
Recovery, for 11 years in April.
Daily says it is a faith based 12week program that meets on Friday
evenings.
“It deals with hurts, hang-ups and
habits,” he says.
Anyone who has questions about
the ministry, can contact Daily at
[email protected] or call
(480) 963-3887. Chandler Christian
Church is located at 1825 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors
and Business section editor for
the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected].
PASTOR: Pastor Larry Daily oversees Chandler
Christian Church’s nine support ministries and
one recovery, which are offered at various times
throughout the year. Submitted photo
SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Mornings
Traditional Worship
7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
Contemporary Worship 8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
Sunday School
Sunday Evenings
CORE (6th - 8th Grade)
6:00 P.M.
High School Youth Group 6:00 P.M.
8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
Adult Forum Bible Study 8:50 A.M.
RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248
SW CORNER OF ALMA SCHOOL & CHANDLER HEIGHTS ROADS
Phone: 480-895-6782 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.RSLCS.org
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
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Sun Lakes church
celebrates ‘Freedoms’
CCC ‘You Make Me Crazy’
series
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will
host a special worship service open to
everyone at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, July 6, on
the Four Freedoms set forth by President
Franklin Roosevelt in a 1941 speech to
Congress.
The speech described fundamental
freedoms as the freedom of speech, the
freedom of worship, the freedom from
want and the freedom from fear.
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ
celebrates worship at Sun Lakes Chapel,
9240 Sun Lakes Blvd., Chandler. Call (480)
895-6317 for more information.
Chandler Christian Church is offering
a series entitled “You Make Me Crazy”
discussing how people can make others
crazy. It may be a spouse, kids, boss,
family, friends or co-workers. People can
affect attitudes and lives—sometimes in
the most negative and frustrating ways.
This series explores relationships
and how to deal with them in the most
positive ways to benefit everyone:
June 21-22, A Roadmap for Resolving
Conflict! Biblical conflict resolution;
June 28-29, Setting Boundaries! How
to establish personal and relational
boundaries; July 5-6 Patriotic Weekend;
July 12-13, The “People Pleasing” Trap!
Upcoming summer sermon, book
study
Pastor Vernon Meyer, Ph.D., of Sun
Lakes United Church of Christ will lead a
weekly seminar discussing the historical
and cultural world of the Bible from 10
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in July,
beginning July 9.
A summer book study of “Twelve
Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen
Armstrong will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Sundays, starting July 13.
To learn more, call (480) 895-6317.
The dangers of being a people pleaser
and how to overcome it; and July 19-20
How to Handle “Crazy Makers”! Dealing
with difficult people and surviving.
Chandler Christian Church is located
at 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler.
Service times are 5 p.m. Saturday;
8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Sunday; 11:15
a.m. Sunday ASL interpretation; and
11 a.m. Sunday in Spanish. Children’s
programs are at all services; 11:15 a.m.
Sunday, junior high; and 5 p.m. Sunday
high school. To connect with Chandler
Christian Church visit www.chandlercc.
org
Save the dates for Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood
Temple Havurat Emet Sisterhood (S.H.E.)
hosts a variety of activities this summer and
fall.
Regularly scheduled lunch meetings will
be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Mimi’s
Café, 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler; 12
p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Cheddar’s, 2530 W.
Chandler Blvd., Chandler; and 12 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 28, at Nando’s Mexican Café, 1890 W.
Germann Rd., Chandler.
S.H.E.’s annual “Paid-Up Membership
Potluck” is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19, at
the home of Margo Philbrick; time, address
and directions to be announced. The “Bring
Someone Special” dinner will be held at 5:30
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Organ Stop Pizza in
Mesa.
To learn more, members can contact S.H.E.
Co-Presidents Linda Brooks or Margo Philbrick,
or visit www.templehavuratemet.org.
T.H.E. schedules services
Temple Havurat Emet (T.H.E.) holds informal
services during the summer months. The next
summer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18, in the Phoenix Room of the
Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes.
Normal Friday night services resume at
7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Lecky Center of
the Robson Library. Rabbi Janet Madden and
Cantor Nancy Cohen will lead the service,
which will be preceded by a “Welcome Back”
picnic dinner.
Call Linda at (480) 588-1827 for picnic
reservations or for more information; visit
www.templehavuratemet.org.
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and Early Childhood Education
Spirituality
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‘You are a Masterpiece’
presented by Knights of
Columbus
The Fr. Patterson Knights of
Columbus Council No. 3121 has joined
with the AZ East Valley Pro-Life
Alliance in providing another summer
presentation of the award-winning “You
Are A Masterpiece”—teaching your child
about life before birth—with Matthew
Tennant, high school student and
volunteer.
The event takes place from 2 p.m. to
4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Knights of
Columbus Hall at 644 E. Chandler Rd.,
Chandler, with an ice cream social to
follow.
Admission is free, but donations are
accepted. Bring friends and family to
this “friendly, family-orientated” pro-life
educational event.
To RSVP, call (480) 216-7217 or email
[email protected]. “You are a
Masterpiece” DVDs will be available for
a $15 donation.
June sermons at VUU
Upcoming sermons at Chandler’s Valley Unitarian Universalist (VUU) Congregation
include “Don’t Imagine There’s No Heaven: Emotional Maturity and Faith,” Sunday,
June 22, and “A Pathway Home,” a lay-led service Sunday, June 29.
VUU services begin at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and last approximately an hour and 15
minutes. VUU is at 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler. To learn more, call (480) 899-4249 or
visit www.vuu.org.
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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
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
Offers members the opportunity to
share ideas, contacts and business
referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room
C100
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, East
Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Offers members the opportunity to
share ideas, contacts and business
referrals.
Mission Church Seminar Room
4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert
Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.
christianbusinessnetworking.com
East Valley JCC Parent and 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]
SEE SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS PAGE 56
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
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SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS FROM PAGE 55
Forever Marriage Ministries
Marriage Restoration Support
Group for Wives
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays
Support group for wives committed
to their marriages. Offering hope,
encouragement, biblical truths,
fellowship and prayers to stand
together for the restoration of
marriage.
Sozo Coffee House, private room
1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@
lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers.
com, www.facebook.com/
forevermarriages.
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
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
Spirituality
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1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812
23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871
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
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
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info and registration: www.chandlercc.
org/reengage
Kids’ Sunday School
10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sundays
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800, www.
unityofchandler.org
Lift Your Spirit
10 a.m. Sundays
Hear inspirational messages and
music.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler
Info: (480) 792-1800, www.
unityofchandler.org
Moms in Prayer International
A group of mothers who meet one
hour each week to intercede for their
children and schools through prayer.
Info: Liane Wright, (480) 699-7887,
www.momsinprayer.org
Monthly Women’s Fellowship
6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each
month
The monthly fellowship Bible study of
the East Valley Chapter of Christian
Women’s Devotional Alliance
“ministers to women’s spiritual,
emotional and physical needs.”
Best Western-Mezona
250 W. Main St., Mesa
Info: (480) 232-3773
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(NAMI) – Chandler Chapter
10 a.m.-12 p.m. first and third
Wednesday of each month
Faith-based “Caring Connection” for
those who have loved ones with a
mental illness, i.e., schizophrenia,
depression, bipolar or anxiety
disorder. Find support and share
experiences with others.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
WebXtra:
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.
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.”
Chandler Vacation Bible
School set for summer
A Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 to 12 is
being held this summer from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday,
July 7, through Friday, July 11, at Desert Palms Church,
4265 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
This year’s program is the Go Fish Guys’ “Shine.” Cost
is $10 with preregistration. Sign language interpretation
for the hearing-impaired will be available.
To learn more, call (480) 422-2499 or visit www.dpcpca.org.
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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
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. and 10:10 a.m.
480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
Arts
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Chandler singer aims for top
with forthcoming EP
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
The energy is palpable when
Chandler singer Levi Waskom walks into
TallCat Studios in Phoenix.
With a wide smile, he slaps hands
with Grammy-nominated producer Ben
Franklin, and welcomes any chance to
talk about his forthcoming EP, which he
is wrapping up at the facility.
Long gone are the days when
Waskom, a two-time “Arizona Idol”
finalist, would play acoustic songs
behind his guitar. Now he’s a certified
frontman of a band that is headed
toward pop and R&B.
“We found that that’s where I’m most
comfortable, where I can really do my
best—singing and performing together,”
Waskom says.
Fans can get the chance to hear
Waskom’s new sound, along with
selected covers by the likes of Tracy
Chapman, Maroon 5 and OneRepublic,
at the July 4 Tempe Town Lake Festival.
His 45-minute set begins at 6:05 p.m.
Last year, he sang “Stand By Me” as part
of the “Arizona Idol” competition.
“I’ve been known as an acoustic
artist, just playing guitar and singing on
stage,” Waskom says. “I’m really more
of a performer than anything. I’m kind
of tired of being strapped to a guitar,
actually. I’m ready for it to be just me
and a microphone. I like to be able to
move around, do something on stage
besides just standing there.”
The first single from his EP is “Roll
With Her,” which he is hoping will hit
radio soon.
Humble beginnings
A fan of John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Bob
Marley and Maroon 5, among others,
Waskom traded a promising sports
career for music while in high school.
“I picked up my first guitar around
freshman year of high school,” says
Waskom, who works at Starbucks. “I
was definitely not a good singer at
that point. I could not sing a tune for
my life. I really practiced at it because
I really enjoyed playing my guitar. I
wasn’t good at that, either. It became
something I really loved doing. I ended
up quitting everything and devoting my
time toward becoming a musician and
perfecting what I love to do.”
The Basha High School graduate,
who also attended Williams Field High
School in Gilbert, worked hard to
perfect his craft, playing gigs at SoZo
Coffeehouse and other smaller venues
around town.
But now he’s going for the national
stage with the EP he hopes to have out
in July.
“We want to take our time with this
WRAPPING UP: Chandler singer Levi Waskom is putting the finishing touches on his debut EP at
TallCat Studios in Phoenix. He has recruited some high-profile help for the collection, which is due
out in July. STSN photo by Kelli Tresgallo.
project and make sure every little detail
is perfect,” he says. “We’re taking our
time with it to make sure it fits us and
fits me and where I want to take the
music.”
Waskom, with the help of Franklin
and co-producer Kay Boogie, has been
working on the EP since December.
Collaborating with the duo has been
inspirational, as Franklin’s credits include
Usher, Booker T. Jones and Snoop Dogg.
“He’s so creative and he has an ear
for where to put things musically within
a song,” Waskom says about Franklin.
“We’ll just bounce ideas off each other
back and forth until we find a common
medium that works. He’s a musical
prodigy. He’ll sit down and play any
instrument he can get into his hands.”
Franklin has aided Waskom with
vocal production, such as deciding if he
should extend words or throw vibrato in
the mix. The two are also collaborating
on songs.
Franklin, a performer in his own right,
releasing a self-titled album next week.
He is also tentatively slated to open for
Keith Sweat at the AVA Amphitheatre in
Tucson on July 26.
SEE LEVI WASKOM PAGE 58
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LEVI WASKOM FROM PAGE 57
“He reminds me of me when I first
started making music,” Franklin explains.
“I had dreams and aspirations of being a
great artist, great producer, great writer.
I needed someone to open the door
and show me the way.
“I was fortunate to have a lot of
influential people do that for me. It
feels good to see it coming back. He’s so
much younger than I am—I don’t want
to say I’m an old man. But to see him go
after his passion, it’s so inspirational.”
A self-proclaimed “Army brat”
who grew up in Texas but spent time
in Alaska and England, Franklin says
Waskom’s voice blew him away when he
first heard it.
“I was like, ‘No way. Are you
serious?’” Franklin says with a hearty
laugh. “On top of that, he’s a musician?
If you’re doing music, you have to learn
how to play an instrument. I learned
that way.”
With Franklin, Waskom and Boogie
working on the EP, Waskom promises a
quality product.
“You can expect it to be an upbeat,
fun EP,” Waskom says. “We’re looking to
have fun, be creative and make music
that people can really connect to and
enjoy. We’re definitely making sure
it’s an enjoyable experience for the
listener.”
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the
executive editor of the SanTan Sun
News. She can be reached at christina@
santansun.com.
www.SanTanSun.com
Copperstar alumni headed to New York
BY ALISON STANTON
As artistic producing director for
Chandler’s Copperstar Repertory Co.,
Mary-Jo Okawa has seen scores of
talented kids.
When she was asked by iTheatrics in
New York to nominate several students
to audition for its prestigious Broadway
Academy, she says she had no trouble
coming up with suggestions.
Three local teens—Lois Zozobrado,
14, of Chandler, Leah Henthorne, 13,
of Ahwatukee and Jake Bonar, 13, from
Tempe—were chosen to participate.
Lois, Leah and Jake share more than
a love of acting and natural talent. The
trio has also taken part in Copperstar’s
Summer Theatre Academy. Okawa says
that hundreds of kids have participated
in the summer camps over the years, and
many are now “going on to great things.”
“We’ve been offering the Summer
Theatre Academy camps for about six
years now, and many of the participants
have gone on to do stage shows around
the Valley,” Okawa says.
Some of the older alumni are
attending college on acting and theater
scholarships.
The Summer Theatre Academy
features certified personnel and
professional actors who teach kids of a
wide range of ages and ability levels a
“really organized and curriculum-based
experience” that focuses on technique.
Lois, an incoming freshman at Perry
High School, says she’s been acting
since she was about 10 years old. She
remembers seeing a flier for Copperstar’s
summer camp, and telling her mom that
she wanted to try it.
“I thought it would be fun. After that
I was just hooked,” adds Lois, who has
taken part in multiple summer camps.
“I really liked being in the shows, and
the staff and Mary-Jo were just awesome.
Everyone was so supportive and nice.”
Lois, who wants to be a singer and a
Broadway actress, credits Copperstar’s
summer camps for helping her get
selected for the Broadway Academy.
“They definitely trained me, and
taught me how to audition.”
In addition to the three former
campers being selected to go to New
York City, Copperstar has received
additional good news. For the second
consecutive year, it was awarded
a $10,000 grant from the Arizona
Community Foundation.
Okawa says the money is helping
Copperstar kick off its newest program,
a teen intensive camp called Broadway
Bound for students who want to develop
their dancing, singing and acting abilities.
“The grant money will also allow us
to add a third session of summer camp,
and also award three times as many
scholarships,” Okawa says.
“I’m delighted that we always have
kids from the first summer camp sign
up for the second and even the third
session.”
For more information on Copperstar’s
Summer Theatre Academy, visit www.
copperstarcamps.com
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer
who lives in the East Valley. She can be
reached at [email protected]
PROUD OF
HER ACTING
STUDENTS: MaryJo Okawa says
hundreds of kids
have participated
in Copperstar
Repertory Co.’s
Summer Theatre
Academy.
Submitted photo
HOOKED ON ACTING: Lois Zozobrado says
she has loved acting since she participated
in her first Summer Theatre Academy several
years ago. Submitted photo
Short Story Fiction
Writing Workshop
Saturday, June 28 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brush up your short story writing skills or learn to write a
short story in a half-day session at the Vision Gallery in
downtown Chandler. Leading the writing workshop will be
Dana King-Esquer, a master teacher and author of Becklaw’s
Murder Mystery Tour, Murder at The Miramar and her latest,
Legend under her pen name “Dane McCaslin.” Come ready to
practice with hands-on exercises, and leave with a finished
short-short story. $20 per person
Register online at www.DesertSleuths.com by clicking on the “Events” page or by sending a check for $20 to
Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter, P.O. Box 9352, Phoenix, AZ 85068 by Monday, June 23.
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Anthology 2013
Author Talk/Book Signing
Saturday, June 28 | 2 to 4 p.m.
Hear from Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter members
and published authors about their short stories in the
2013 SoWest: Crime Time anthology. Copies will be
available for purchase and authors signing!
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Adult fiction writing workshop, reception offered Scottsdale celebrates
Learn to write a short story or
brush up on fiction writing at a
half-day adult short story writing
workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, at the Vision
Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., downtown
Chandler.
The workshop’s instructor will be
Dana King-Esquer, a master teacher
certified in language arts and author
of “Becklaw’s Murder Mystery Tour,”
“Murder at The Miramar” and her
latest, “Legend,” under her pen name
“Dane McCaslin.” She says students
will practice with several hands-on
exercises, and her goal is for them to
leave with a short-short story that is
ready to share.
The class is $20, and seating is
limited. Adults can register online
for the workshop with PayPal at
www.DesertSleuths.com by clicking
on the “Events” page or by sending
a check for $20 to Sisters in Crime
Desert Sleuths Chapter, P.O. Box 9352,
Phoenix, AZ, 85068 by Monday, June
23.
Following the workshop a free,
open-to-the-public reception to meet
some of the Sisters in Crime Desert
Sleuths Chapter 2013 Anthology
authors will be held from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, June 28. Writers Cathy
Rogers, Louise M. Signorelli, Machelle
Langseth, Kate Herbert, Isabella
Maldonado, Toni Niesen and Desert
Sleuths Chapter President Laurie
Fagen of Chandler
will attend, and some
authors will speak
about their stories.
The anthologies will be
available for purchase
with the authors signing
them.
Participants in a youth mystery
writing contest are also invited to
the reception, when certificates will
be given as part of the “FIZZ, BOOM,
READ” Maricopa County Reads and
Chandler Public Library program.
Sisters in Crime Desert
Sleuths Chapter is part of an
international organization
that exists to promote the
professional development
and advancement of women
crime writers to achieve
equality in the industry, and
raise professionalism and achieving
equity among crime writers. For
details, visit www.DesertSleuths.com
and www.SistersinCrime.org or email
[email protected].
WRITING WORKSHOP: Dana King-Esquer, an accomplished writer and author of several
mystery genre books, will lead a June 28 writing workshop at the Vision Gallery. Submitted
photo
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The Scottsdale Arts District welcomes art fans
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along Main Street and Marshall Way in downtown
Scottsdale open their doors to visitors to come
check out their art in a casual setting. The walks are
put on in cooperation with the Scottsdale Gallery
Association and the City of Scottsdale.
The Scottsdale Street Performer program brings
music to the scene with Thursday Tunes at ArtWalk;
and will feature some of the Valley’s up-and-coming
pop, rock, jazz and classical talent Thursday, July 10,
during the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk.
Cool jazz, soul and world music will be
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Scottsdale Road to Marshall Way, as soul crooner
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John Calvert will play eclectic music on his
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from Indian School Road to Third Avenue will
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young pianist.
The Scottsdale Street Performer Program is
coordinated by Scottsdale Communication Arts
Network’s Southwest Arts and Music. For more
information, visit www.ScottsdaleGalleries.com.
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Palms announces 14th season
Artists invited to upcoming fair
The show schedule has been
announced for the 2014-2015 season at
The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd.,
Mesa.
The first performance—“Two By
Two,” a retelling of the Bible story
of Noah that shows other challenges
faced by the ark builder—begins
Thursday, Oct. 16. The show includes
music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by
Martin Charnin.
The theater is also gearing up to
present “Miracle on 34th Street,”
“Annie Get Your Gun” and “Menopause
The Musical” on the main stage. The
Marquee Theatre will host comedies
such as “Run for Your Wife,” “Caught in
the Net,” “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” and
“Love, Sex and the IRS.”
Tribute concerts are planned for
the main stage and Marquee Theatre,
including favorites like AbbaFab,
Piano Man One of These Nights, Strait
Country, Flipside-45, Man in Black
and December ’63. The full concert
schedule includes new shows as well,
featuring everything from show tunes
to rock.
The Palms also presents its first
children’s theater production, “The
Elves and the Shoemaker,” this season,
with two more productions to be
announced in the fall
The Palms Theatre 2014-2015
schedule includes more than 30 tribute
shows and concerts, as well as the
The Springfield Adult Community
at 6495 S. St. Andrews Blvd., Chandler
will host the Springfield Arts and
Crafts Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25, in the SanTan
Ballroom, as well as the card room,
lobby and patio.
following performances:
• “Run For Your Wife,” Thursday, Oct.
9, through Saturday, Nov. 15
• “Caught in the Net,” Thursday, Oct.
16, through Wednesday Nov. 19
• “Two By Two,” Thursday, Oct. 16,
through Saturday, Nov. 22
• “Miracle on 34th Street,” Thursday,
Nov. 27, through Tuesday, Dec. 23
• “The Elves and the Shoemaker,”
Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec.
28
• “Nana’s Naughty Knickers,” Friday,
Jan. 2, through Saturday, Feb. 14
• “Annie Get Your Gun,” Thursday, Jan.
15, through Sunday, Feb. 22
• “Menopause The Musical,” Thursday,
Feb. 26, through Saturday, March 28
• “Love, Sex and the IRS,” Thursday,
Feb. 26, through Saturday, April 4
All tickets will go on sale Monday,
Sept. 2. For more information, visit the
www.thepalmstheatre.com, check out
its Facebook page “The Palms Theatre”
or call (480) 924-6260. The box office
will be open on a limited schedule
during the summer to answer questions
and give out information only.
The fair will feature homemade
arts and crafts of many types, and is
currently welcoming arts and crafts
vendors to reserve a table for $15.
Vendors are asked to call Marilynn
at (480) 883-3312 to reserve a space or
with any questions.
Orchestra welcomes volunteers,
community input
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra
wrapped up its 2013-2014 performance
season at its final concert May 4 and
already has the 2014-2015 season
planned out, which will begin 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 5, at the Chandler Center
for the Arts. In the meantime, the
organization is working to plan details
for the performing season to ensure
smooth performances. The board of
directors is welcoming feedback in
an online survey, available at www.
chandlersymphony.net/Survey.html.
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra
is also seeking volunteers for a range of
duties. Those interested in volunteering
are encouraged to apply. Anyone
actively involved with members of the
community may also inquire about
openings on the board of directors.
For more information, visit www.
chandlersymphony.net/Volunteer.html.
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra
brings free classical concerts to
the general public in Chandler. The
music is performed by professionally
trained musician volunteers. For more
information, call (480) 899-3447, email
[email protected] or visit
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Botanical beauty, dress highlighted at gallery
Work by local artists focusing
on nature and plant life will be
“flourishing” Friday, July 25, through
Saturday, Aug. 30, at the newest exhibit
at the Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St.,
Chandler.
The display “Flourish: Artworks
Inspired by Our Gardens,” is inspired by
everything from our native cacti and
trees to green grass and family gardens
The art will include mixed media,
ceramics, photography and textile
work. Exhibiting artists are: Betsy
Aguirre, Sherri Spidle Aldawood,
Leslie Austin, Marsha Blumm, Jeanne
Bosarge, Barbara Brandel, Sarah Brodie,
Mary Bruns, Craig Cheply, Heather
Coen, Quetzally Hernández Coronado,
Tal Dvir, Kathleen Escobedo, Cheryl
Fecht, Jill Friedberg, Lisa Harnish,
Gini Heywood, Sam Hodges, Natalia
Highson, Karen Hymer, Melinda
Jennings, Margit Kaegerer, Dale Kesel,
Heather J. Kirk, Brenda Kleppe, Derrick
Lafferty, Genevieve Leach, George
Lenz, Sandra Luehrsen, Constance
McBride, Andrea Merican, Nancy
Christy-Moore, Chris Morningforest,
Emily Palomino Ortiz, Jana Peterson,
Brenda Priddy, Andrea Rogers, Judith
Rothenstein-Putzer, Helen Norsigian
Rowles, Nicole Royse, Pat Scheurich,
Betty Schlueter, Diane C. Taylor,
Cari Updike, Nancy Nowak Utech,
Steven Velazquez, Kim Walker, Sandra
Neumann Wilderman, Timothy Wong
and Randy Zucker.
ARTISTIC FLOURISH: Botanicals by Betty Schlueter and “Summer Garden” by Gini
Heywood. Works of all kinds celebrating nature and gardens will be on display at the
exhibit “Flourish.” Submitted photo
Iconic dress, many styles
A quintessential fashion staple will
be on display at the Vision Gallery
from Friday, Sept. 5, through Saturday,
Oct. 25, at “The Little Black Dress:
Through the Decades,” with an artist’s
reception 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept.
5.
The exhibit, which showcases the
beginning of the “LBD’s” rule in 1926
with an exhibit of the Coco Chanel
dress spotlighted in American Vogue,
will chronicle the dress’s evolution
in style throughout the years, from
lavish to simple styles. Various tastes
and approaches to the dress will
be showcased through the exhibit’s
examples, examining how it has been
reinterpreted throughout the years.
The exhibit will also include
dresses from Gilbert Adrian, Geoffrey
Beene, Mr. Blackwell, Bill Blass, Donald
Brooks, Pierre Cardin, Victor Costa,
Hubert de Givenchy, Christian Dior,
Tom Ford for Gucci, James Galanos,
Jean Paul Gaultier, Rudi Gernreich,
Howard Greer, Roy Halston, North
Beach Leather Michael Hoban,
Peggy Hunt, Marc Jacobs, Norma
Kamali, Patrick Kelly, Bud Kilpatrick,
Don Loper, Franco Moschino, Todd
Oldham, Emilio Pucci, Helen Rose,
Maggie Rouf, Alfred Shaheen, Gloria
Swanson, William Travilla, Emanuel
Ungaro, Gianni Versace, Dan Werle,
Yohji Yamamoto and local designers
Galina Couture, Angela Johnson and
Joy Li.
All examples of the little black
dress in this exhibition are on loan
from Fashion by Robert Black of
Scottsdale.
The exhibits are free and open
to the public. For more information
about the Vision Gallery, call (480)
782-2695 or visit www.visiongallery.org.
FASHION FLAIR: Displays of the iconic “Little
Black Dress,” from the original Chanel to a work
by designer Roy Halston and much more, will be
on display. Submitted photo
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Arts
The Crafty Chica visits Chandler
Chandler’s Downtown Public Library will present an
appearance by Kathy Cano-Murillo, also known as The
Crafty Chica, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in
the library’s Copper Room. Cano-Murillo is an awardwinning artist, author, blogger, speaker and instructor. Her
books, artwork and product lines have been sold all over
the world including Bloomingdale’s, Target, Hallmark and
most recently at Michaels Stores. Many of her “Chicano
Pop Art” designs show a love for her Mexican-American
culture.
“My mission is to spread positivity through creativity,”
says Cano-Murillo. “I like to call them empowerment
crafts. I don’t care where you come from or what kind of
skill level you have, there is an artful experience waiting
for you. You just have to make the effort to find it. I’ve
made it my life’s mission to inspire others to bring out
their inner sparkle—and to see the sparkle in others. I
believe in paying it forward and setting a positive example
of how it can be done.”
In 2001, Cano-Murillo launched CraftyChica.com, to
inspire women to brighten their lives with clever craft
ideas. With CraftyChica.com flourishing for 13 years, CanoMurillo is planning to talk in Chandler about how to thrive
by diversifying while staying local.
“This free event will be a sort of homecoming for Kathy
as we welcome her back to the Chandler community,” says
Librarian Ted Liebler. “Kathy and the Downtown Library
collaborated in the past, before she emerged to make
waves at the international level with her vibrant artwork,
product lines and overall inspirational message.”
The Chandler Downtown Public Library is located at 22
S. Delaware St. For more information, check the calendar
of events at www.chandlerlibrary.org or call (480) 7822800.
www.SanTanSun.com
ON STAGE
“beta: an evening of new and
exciting dance choreography,”
Sat., June 21, PCA. Innovative and
captivating dance works submitted
by artists and companies in the
Phoenix community, including two
unique performances.
“7 Minutes in Heaven,” Sat., June 21
and 28, S55. “7 Minutes in Heaven”
is a random, raucous assortment of
music, mayhem and merriment with
diverse 7-minute acts; including
music, comedy, poetry, dance,
magic, yodeling and more.
“The Most of Lit Lounge,” Thurs.,
June 26, SMOCA. The popular
showcase of the museum’s monthly
“Lit Lounge,” which consistently
Arts
www.SanTanSun.com
presents to a sold-out crowd,
returns to the stage in the Virginia
G. Piper Theater for its second
year. Lit Lounge is the museum’s
acclaimed monthly event created by
playwright and author Tania Katan
featuring a fusion of performers
telling true stories meshed with live
music.
“Peter Pan,” through Sun., June
29, HTC. To close out its 25th
anniversary season, Valley Youth
Theatre presents a musical
adaptation of the classic story
about a mischievous boy who
flies with a fairy named Tinkerbell
and leads a gang of Lost Boys on
Neverland—and his arch-nemesis,
Captain Hook.
“Hollywood Costume,” through
Sun., July 6, PAM. See your favorite
film characters in a blockbuster
exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum,
showcasing costumes from films
like “The Big Lebowski,” “The Dark
Knight Rises” and “Gangs of New
York” as well as interviews and
behind-the-scenes insights from
costume designers.
Desmond Ng, Fri., July 11,
TN. Evening performance by
accomplished trombonist Desmond
Ng, who was a member of the Young
Sounds of Arizona, a youth all-star
jazz program in Phoenix.
“Pictures of Cake,” Fri., July 18, TN.
This eclectic jazz quintet features
five ASU jazz studies students and
is known for its interesting original
compositions.
Ryan Stigmon, Fri., July 25, TN. Ryan
Stigmon is a tenor saxophonist
whose style brings a powerful sound
with high-energy solos.
Arizona Sketch Comedy Festival,
Wed., June 25, through Sun., June 29,
OCC. Study and celebrate comedy
in this festival with six shows, three
workshops and four venues over
five days. Check the website for
locations and details.
Aubrey Martin and Dalton
Danks, Fri., Aug. 8, TN. Take in a
performance by Martin on tenor
saxophone and Danks on drums,
both members of the Tucson Jazz
Institute.
“West Side Story,” Fri., Aug. 8
through Sun., Aug. 24, HTC. In this
classic Broadway musical, “Romeo
and Juliet” is retold on the streets
of 1950s New York City.
Ross Lewicki, Fri., Aug 15, TN.
Lewicki, an up-and-coming pianist
enrolled in the Jazz Studies program
at Arizona State University, leads
a piano trio of fellow Valley
musicians.
June 21 - July 4, 2014
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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
HTC—Herberger Theater Center
222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 252-8497, www.
herbergertheater.ticketforce.com
S55—Space 55
636 E. Pierce St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 663-4032, www.space55.org
MAC—Mesa Arts Center
One E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: (480) 644-6500, www.
mesaartscenter.com
SMoCA—Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art
7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
Tickets: (480) 499-TKTS (8587), www.
smoca.org
OCC—Outliars Comedy Club
Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale
Tickets: (480) 784-7258, www.outliarscc.
com
TCA—Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
Tickets: (480) 350-2822, www.tca.
ticketforce.com
PAM—Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 257-1222, www.phxart.org
TN—The Nash
110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 795-0464, www.thenash.org
PCA—Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N. Third St., Phoenix
Tickets: (602) 254-3100, www.
phoenixcenterforthearts.org
“Charlotte’s Web,” Sun., Sept. 7
through Sun., Oct 12, TCA. Back by
popular demand, one of Childsplay’s
most beloved productions brings the
endearing piglet Wilbur, the winsome
spider Charlotte and their friends to
the stage with a brilliant version of E.B.
White’s American classic.
Australian Pink Floyd, Thurs., Sept. 25,
MAC. Taking its tour title from “Set
the Controls for the Heart of the Sun”
from the album “A Saucerful of Secrets,”
this show presents Pink Floyd classics
including “Another Brick in the Wall,”
“Comfortably Numb” and “Wish You
Were Here;” as well as a few surprise
tracks.
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
APPLIANCE REPAIR
CARPET CLEANING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Tanna Construction
• Remodels, Kitchen & Bath Remodels
• Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing
• Interior/Exterior Painting
• Landscaping, Irrigation
• Pavers, Masonry, Stucco
• Granite, Tile, Drywall
• Window Replacement
Your Local Appliance Repair Expert
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Upfront Pricing—No Hidden Fees
We Provide a Full 1 Year Warranty
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
480-612-5246
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APPLIANCE REPAIR
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5% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
AND MILITARY
(No Service Charge After 30 Days)
WE’LL GET YOUR BROKEN APPLIANCE
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A Rating
Summer Special
All Sprinkler Installs!
10% OFF
When you mention this ad.
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COMPUTER SERVICES
PAINTING
Mention This Ad to Receive 5% OFF!
Veteran Personal Computing Services
ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON PARTS AND LABOR.
10% OFF 15% OFF
Repairs
Repairs
New customers only.
Senior Discount.
Service: 480-539-9500
Parts: 877-298-2779
www.iarepairaz.com
• We service all of your computer needs
• We provide a free on-site assessment
• We are passionate about customer service
• We are certified computer professionals
with decades of experience
• We are a legitimate licensed business
• We have been rooted in the Sun Lakes
area for over 25 years
• A percentage of our profits are donated
to veterans groups
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Your Quality Repaint Specialist
Your house
will look better
after we're done
than it did
brand new!
(480) 361-8101
email: [email protected]
www.VETERANPCS.com
480-244-9119
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS – HIRE A VETERAN
DRY CLEANING
LANDSCAPING
PAINTERS
Catalina Cleaners
Discount Dry Cleaning
Alterations
Clean Wedding Dresses
In-House Laundry
Ask us about our Express Bags
First Time
Customers
• Clean, friendly crews
• Interior / exterior
• Drywall repairs
• Textures matched
• Stucco repairs
• Pool deck coatings
• Garage floors
$5 off
480-792-0290
1070 E. Ray Rd., Ste. 16
Ray & McQueen
CRAFTS
ELECTRICAL
Affordable, Eco Friendly
House Cleaning Services
Arizona Yarn
Great Yarns, Needles
How-To-Classes & More
• Residential and
commercial cleaning
• Move-in and out
• Window and carpet cleaning
• Organization: closets,
cabinets, garages and more!
• 20 years of experience
Impeccable references • Business owned and
operated
• Same day service offered
• Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
Summer Hours:
Mon. to Wed. & Fri. 10am-5pm
Thurs: Noon-8pm
Saturday: Noon-5pm
3133 S. Lindsay Rd. • Gilbert
(NE Corner Lindsay & Pecos)
480-786-3838
480-917-9276
www.alertcleaning.com
olga@alertcleaning
www.arizonayarn.com
DRYWALL
HOUSE CLEANING
ELECTRICAL
OFF
$25irst e
F vic
Ser
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
Prickly Pair Services
Interior & Exterior Painting
EXCEPTIONAL PRICES!
$25.00 OFF
Any electrical work over
$150. Must present ad
for savings. STSN
PROFESSIONAL
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY * BIWEEKLY * MONTHLY
CLEAN UP’S * FERTILIZING * WEED CONTROL
Good References * Reasonable Rates
Senior Discounts * Free Estimates
REMODELING
KITCHENS &
BATHROOMS
PAINT/STAIN
KITCHEN
CABINETS
10%
OFF
Call for Details.
Must present ad
for savings. STSN
480 855 0842
30 years Experience • Free Estimates
ROC 181704
480-236-8831
www.Rodslandscape.com
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Directory
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POOL & SPA SERVICE
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
SERVICING GILBERT / CHANDLER FOR 15 YEARS
1 HOUR RESPONSE
New
Customers
10% Off
480-726-1600
$50 OFF
$
430
A
50 Gallon Electric
Water Heater
and Installation
Plumbing & Roote
BC
SINCE
1968
5 Year Warranty
on Parts & Labor
A+ Rating
Lowest Prices Guaranteed!
480-570-7769
MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
r
Service • Installs • Repairs
Faucets: $60
Toilets: $60
Garbage Disposals: $65
Water Softeners: $150
Shower Valves: $125
Sinks
Tubs/Showers
Re-Pipes
100% Customer Satisfaction
June 21 - July 4, 2014
Chandler
Chamber of
Commerce
Award
Winner
WATER DAMAGE 24/7
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REAL ESTATE
Beyond Pool
Cleaning
IX LLC
Husband/Wife Team
Owner Operator
• Pool/Spa Service
We honor
• Cleaning and Repair competitor
• Equipment Installation coupons for
• Certified Pool
first time
Operator
customers.
• Member IPSSA
E A S T VA L L E Y S P E C I A L I S T S
480-369-4540
www.BeyondPoolCleaning.com
Many References Available
Licensed/Bonded/Insured ROC#283791
PET SITTING
ROOFING
Gail’s Pet
Sitting Service
PROVIDING LOVING CARE FOR
YOUR PETS IN THEIR HOME
• FREE initial meet
and greet
• Daily dog walks
and play
• Retrieving mail, plant
care and more
• Senior discounts
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
REPAIRS AND REROOFING
Tile, Shingles, Flat, Walk-Decks
480-284-7338
480-444-9057
[email protected]
www.TheRoofMedics.com
ROC#256001, K-42, Licensed, Bonded, Insured
GAIL WILSON • FAMILY OWNED • LICENSED AND INSURED
POOL SERVICES
PLUMBING
PLUMBING & ROOTER
PLUMBING
MEDIC
Hennessy Pools, LLC
FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS
$50 OFF
Any service over $75
No Trip Charge • 24-hour Service
Water Heaters • Slab Leaks • Sewer & Drains
Fixtures • Water Treatment
Much More….
ROOFING SERVICES
50 Gallon Electric Water
Heater Installed $612.22
• Tile Cleaning / Acid Wash
HOME
• Vacation Service
ADVISOR
• Free Estimates
MEMBER
• Weekly Service & Repair
• Filter Clean
(All Types)
• Salt Systems
• Sand Change Repairs when you
mention this ad
• Green Pool Fix
New customers only.
• Insured
$40 OFF
LOCALLY OWNED • FEMALE OPERATED COMPANY
480-734-1745
480-577-2719
www.plumbingmedic.net
www.hennessypools.com
LICENSED & INSURED • ROC #257806
All Technicians Background Checked & Drug Tested
[email protected]
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
Serving the East Valley Since 1980
24-HOUR SERVICE
Frederick & Sons
PLUMBING AND A/C SPECIALISTS
• Clogged Drains
• Seasonal A/C Check-ups
• Water Heater Repairs
and Installs + Haul-away
• Garbage Disposals
and Faucets
• Full A/C Service
• Heat Pump Repairs
• Slab Leaks and
Underground Locating
24
Hour
Service!
480-332-6589
TRANSPORTATION
480-726-1600
NO TRIP CHARGE*
*With Mention of this Ad
A+ Rating
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OFF*
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24-HOUR
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ROC: 241512, 245339
ROC# 153202 ROC# 213288 *Call Office for Details
New 2014 E-Z-GO RXV
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Classifieds
June 21 - July 4, 2014
Readers Notice: Under Arizona Law, all residential and commercial
contractors are required to be licensed by the state unless they fall
under the handyman exemption for projects which require no building
permit and are less than $750 for the total contract price. In addition,
homeowners using licensed residential contractors may have access
to the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund, if the contractor is
unable and/or unwilling to perform the job and if alternative dispute
resolutions available through the Registrar are unsuccessful.
For more info or to verify the license status of an Arizona contractor
call 602-542-1525 or visit http://www.rc.state.az.us.
Publisher’s Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise
“any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color,
religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention
to make any such preference limitation or discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of
the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised
are available on an equal opportunity basis.
SanTan Sun News
ONLINE Classified Ads
www.SanTanSun.com
Each ad starts at $22 plus Chandler tax per issue
Special: Buy 3, get 4th for free for only $66
You get up to 50 words - more than other classifieds!
All classified ads entered online by the customer. Choose from a
variety of options and other attention-getting online icons. Your
online ad will be published on the website within two business
days of your submission ~ and it will also appear in the printed
version of the paper as well (“start date” refers to next newspaper
distribution day; format of the printed ad will vary). All on secure,
encrypted and SSL secured sites for your protection. All sales
final. Questions? Phone: 480-732-0250; Email:
[email protected]
PEST CONTROL
VARSITY TERMITE
& PEST CONTROL
Termite and Pest Control. Home Sealing.
Residential and Commercial.
Over 22 years of experience.
AZ License #8918
Tony 602-757-8252.
[email protected]
www.varsitytermiteandpestcontrol.com
NEW SAINT JOHN
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP
AME Church invites all to attend Worship
Services: 10:30am & Sunday School
9:30-10:15am at Crowne Plaza Resort 1 San Marcos Place, Chandler - 2nd
Floor. The Rev. Dr. Rosalind Palston
is the Pastor.
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
Village Health Clubs & Spas is coming
to Chandler and is now hiring for the
New Sales Team! We offer competitive
compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision,
401(k), Free Village Choice Health Club
membership, employee discounts on
goods and services and a dynamic,
fast-paced environment.
Visit www.villageclubs.com/careers
to apply and learn more!
ITEMS FOR SALE
POOL SERVICES
GARY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES
BEYOND POOL CLEANING IX LLC
Experienced Home Repairs. Includes:
Ceiling Fans, Lighting, Picture Hanging,
Some Carpentry, Plumbing, Drywall
(minor), Painting (minor), Sink Stoppages,
Water Back Flow, Sprinkler Valves.
Most all home repairs. All Honey-Do
Lists. For prompt, clean and reasonable
services, please call Gary at
Cell 714-412-1762
or Phone 480-699-8574
IN THE EAST VALLEY
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 243297
- General Handyman Repair
- Doggie Door Installation
(doors and walls)
- Electrical (Minor)
- Plumbing (Minor)
- Irrigation Repairs
- Drywall Repairs
- Stucco Repairs
- Door & Trim - and more!
Specializing in “The Small Job”
Gerald Fox, owner, 480-278-5529.
[email protected]
Please see website:
www.foxhomemaintenance.com
MIGHTY MEN MAINTENANCE
Painting Interior/Exterior, Drywall &
Stucco Repair, General Home Repair,
All Carpentry/Trim, Remodel,
Electric/Plumbing (Minimal),
Small Welding Jobs. Licensed/Insured.
40 Years Experience.
Call Dan 480-371-5531
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.
COMPUTER
SERVICES
KING MATTRESS SET FOR SALE
Like new king mattress and box spring.
Paid $1,700—asking $600.
480-963-2783
ALTERATIONS
ALTERATIONS:
Women’s and Men’s Attire,
from mending to Bride’s Maid dress
to Suits. 20+ years of experience,
located on Chandler/Gilbert border.
Rush service available. Call Denise
480-794-0400 for appointment
Microsoft ended support for Windows XP
on April 8th. You are no longer receiving
the updates that were keeping you
protected from viruses and other
malicious programs. Please see Veteran
Personal Computing Services in the
business directory section or call
480-361-8101 for your free
on-site assessment.
WWW. VETERANPCS. COM
HOME REPAIRS
FOX HOME
MAINTENANCE-REPAIR
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SERVICES
ATTENTION XP USERS!
QUIN’S COMPUTER
SERVICE/REPAIR
Most affordable way to repair, get more
memory, better speed and/or graphics.
Microsoft is no longer providing security
updates for XP users, leaving you vulnerable to hackers. Have your computer
checked today. Call Joe 480-612-1475.
Certified Technician.
15+ years experience.
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
DM POOL SERVICE
AND ESTATE MAINTENANCE
Owner Operator. Weekly Pool Service.
Equipment Repair. Filter Clean (all types).
Household Repairs. Landscape Lighting.
Many Other Services.
$25 towards 1st Service or Repair.
480-295-2617
MyGoToPoolGuy.com
HENNESSY POOLS LLC
Tile Cleaning/Acid Wash.
Vacation Service.
Weekly Service & Repair.
Filter Clean (All Types).
Salt Systems. Sand Change.
Green Pool Fix. FREE Estimates. Insured.
$40 OFF Service, Repair or Filter Clean
with Mention of this Ad.
[email protected],
www.hennessypools.com
480-577-2719
Member of Home Advisor.
MOTOR RESCUE
Is your POOL PUMP motor making noise
or failing? Instead of spending for a new
pump, if it only needs bearings, I replace
them for just $89.95, including all labor.
Call: Motor Rescue 602-448-8334.
Email: [email protected].
Not a licensed contractor
www.SanTanSun.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
TIP | TOP APPLIANCE REPAIR
Providing quality service and repair
on all major brands of Washers, Driers,
Refrigerators, Ovens, Microwaves and
Dishwashers. We provide a full 1 year
warranty on all repairs.
Certified, Licensed, Insured.
Visit us at www.gototiptop.com.
For service call: 480-907-4080.
HOME HEALTH
SERVICES
PRIVATE DUTY NURSE
Do you care for a family member in
your home? Need a break sometimes?
Licensed nurse available for in-home
care. Prefer Sun Lakes, Trilogy areas.
Licensed, fingerprint background check,
CPR certified. Dependable, honest,
care available. Call or text for more info.
480-529-6493
ROOFING
Remodeling, Drywall Repairs, Garages,
Patios, Additions, Entertainment Centers,
Popcorn Removal, Water Damage.
Residential and Commercial. Lowest
Prices Guaranteed. Licensed,
Bonded, Insured. ROC254546.
480-223-2816
[email protected]
www. BBBDrywall.com
HOME REMODELING
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
Residential since 1974.
Interior/Exterior, Kitchen & Bath,
Room Additions. Dedicated to the beauty
of your home. Licensed-Bonded-Insured.
ROC#088929. 480-839-4452.
Family Owned and Operated.
Servicing Chandler/Gilbert for 15 years.
We provide quality work at
DISCOUNT PRICES! WE INSTALL:
- Water Heaters $139
(includes new supply line and ball valve)
- Faucets $60
- Toilets $65
- Garbage Disposal $60
- Water Softeners $125
- Kitchen Sink $150
- Our special right now is a 50 GALLON
WATER HEATER WITH INSTALL $430.
Call us today @ 480-570-7769 to get
your over the phone lowest price quote
on other installs and repairs. All installs
include a 5 year warranty on parts and
labor. No job too big or too small!
ELECTRICAL
OHERREN ELECTRIC
Our Work is Our Advertising!
Electrical Contracting. Service, Repair,
Troubleshooting. Certified Apprenticeship
Trained. BBB Accredited Business.
A+BBB Rating. MasterCard, Visa.
ROC K-11160755. 480-855-1403.
THE ROOF MEDICS
Residential/Commercial. Repairs and
Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat,
Walk-Decks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
ROC #256001, K-42. 480-284-7338.
www.theroofmedics.com
MOVERS
IN OR OUT MOVERS
Professional, hard working, excellent
service. No hidden fees. Whether you are
moving in or moving out LEAVE THE
LIFTING TO US! Serving the East Valley.
www.inoroutmoversphoenixmetro.com
or www.moverschandleraz.com
Call Terry at 602-653-5367.
PLUMBING
PLUMBING MEDIC
LOCAL PLUMBING COMPANY.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Call a Plumber who cares. No Job
Too Big Or Too Small. Free Estimates
available in Gilbert & Chandler area.
Mention SanTan Sun News for an
Additional Discount at Time of Service,
Guaranteed! 480-734-1745.
Licensed Contractor, ROC257806.
DRYWALL
BBB DRYWALL, LLC
ASAP PLUMBING SERVICES
CHILDCARE
CREATION STATION
Home Preschool has openings for
15 mo’s-4 yr olds. 7:00-5:30 M-F.
24 yrs exp. Large preschool room and
outdoor play area. Daily art, songs,
worksheets, flashcards, centers and
stories. Weekly themes, learn colors,
shapes, letters, numbers.
Lunch & snack incl.
Riggs/Cooper. Call Lynn at 883-9306.
IN HOME PRESCHOOL
Current openings for 3-4 year olds.
Now offering 5 day Pre-K program.
M-F 8:45 - 11:45 3 day program also
available (T/W/Th). Caring Mom
w/Teaching Degree. Separate Preschool
Classroom. Small Class Size. ABC’s,
Music, Arts/Crafts, Group Time,
Worksheets, Peer Interaction & More!
Call Angela, 480-899-0553.
Alma School & Germann area.
www.missangelaspreschool.vpweb.com
and read the great reviews!
LESSONS/TUTORING
HORSE RIDING LESSONS
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER
CHANDLER/GILBERT
*$50.00 OFF with this ad*
*NO SERVICE CHARGE*
110% Guarantee*/OWNER OPERATED
Small & Large REPAIRS 24/7 Slab leak,
water main, hot water heaters, & sewer
repair specialist. Water softening specialist, water filters, and reverse osmosis.
100 year warranty on parts & labor.*
BBB A+ Rating. BBB Ethics Award
Winner. Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Employer of Choice Award.
*Call for details. 480-726-1600
Want to learn how to ride horses, or
improve? Offering English and Western
instruction. Horses and tack provided.
Instructor is experienced and certified.
Ages 6 to adults. Night lessons also
available to beat the heat. Located near
Queen Creek Rd & McQueen.
[email protected]
text, email or call 480-980-1696
HOME SERVICES
OVERWHELMED?
GETTING READY TO MOVE?
Need help clearing clutter, but don’t know
where to start? I can help!
Experienced, Friendly Service.
Retired Social Worker.
Call Julie at 480-229-1138
Classifieds
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 **
GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS
Family Owned with 33 years
EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub
enclosures. Install new one or repair
what you have, insulated units, window
glass, mirrors, patio door glass, table
tops to protect table. QUALITY SERVICE
at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates.
WESLEY’S GLASS & MIRROR
Call 480-306-5113, wesleysglass.com.
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICES, LLC
Honest, Reliable and Simply the Best!
Family Owned and Operated. 7 days a
week/24 Hour Emergency Service.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC243721.
AFFORDABLE - Price Match Any Licensed
Competitor. ANY make or model of
Door/Opener. Spring Replacement.
FREE Safety Inspection.
$50 OFF ANY REPAIR.
CALL 480-361-9700.
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
SUMMER 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
SIMPLY GRAND
CLEANING SERVICES
MAID FOR YOU
WILL CLEAN YOUR HOME.
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
No size limit. 3 hour service $79.
Weekly, Bi-Monthly, Vacation Homes.
480-201-6471
CARPET CLEANING
HOUSE CLEANING
MAGIC TOUCH CARPET CLEANING
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING
35 Years Experience - 20 years in the
Valley. Free estimates, local references.
All work done by non-smoking meticulous owner. Call Shirley 480-433-4945
“FINISHING TOUCH”
INDEPENDENT OWNER Mother/Daughter
TEAM expanding 18 year business in
Chandler & Gilbert. METICULOUS
W/AN EYE 4 DETAIL, we provide an
Unsurpassed, Consistant, Quality
SERVICE with EVERY cleaning!
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. We provide
our own supplies and LOVE PETS!
Long-term Client References avail.
Please Call or text Rita 480-250-9744
HOUSEKEEPING
BY JENIFER SAILER
Back servicing the SanTan News Area.
Owner Operated - Independent housekeeper all supplies included unless you
have special products you prefer.
Floors are steamed instead of mopped.
All wet rags are disposed of. Don’t bring
dirt from another home into yours.
Call for pricing. Only 5 spaces available.
weekly/bi- weekly- monthly split it you
have a friend to split the appointment
with. 480-203-8267
Deep Steam Cleaning of Carpeting,
Area Rugs, Tile/Grout & Upholstery for
residential and commercial. Carpet
stretching and hot water pressure
washing also available. Expect quality
service with no hidden fees. Steam
cleaning of baseboards included.
We are locally-owned in Chandler.
Call for an estimate at 480-370-3333.
WINDOW CLEANING
LANDSCAPING
HOMES FOR SALE
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING
KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE
QUEEN CREEK HOME
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
A Professional and Reliable Maintenance
company. Contact us for weekly and
biweekly service, one time clean ups,
weed control, tree work and more.
Call Rick for a free estimate
480-250-6608 or email
[email protected]
and Visit
www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
In perfect condition, totally upgraded,
3bedroom, 2.5 bath + second floor loft.
Granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Desert landscape, large yard with
trees. Gary/Hunt Hwy. $160,000 owner
will carry 2 or 3 years with
$10,000 down. No qualifying means you
can move in quickly. 480-839-2611.
“MOM WAS RIGHT”
Appearance Counts! PROFESSIONAL
WINDOW CLEANING Detailed service
and tidy inside your home!
1 story - $85
2 story - $125 - up to 35 panes.
Price includes inside and out.
Screens cleaned $2 each.
Pressure washing and fixture cleaning
also available. 15 years of accumulated
references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643.
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
PRIMAVERA LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE LAWN SERVICE.
TREE / BUSH TRIMMING. INSTALLATION,
REPAIR SPRINKLER, DRIP SYSTEMS
VALVE REPLACEMENT WEED SPRAY AND
REMOVAL. CLEAN UPS... LOW PRICE
CALL.. PAULO AGUILAR 480-206-0291
TREE WORK SPECIALS
FISH WINDOW CLEANING
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 cleaning
schedule. Accredited Member BBB
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.
SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIRS
PAINTING SERVICES
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
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
We are your Sun Lakes premium painters
with competitive pricing for all of your
Interior and Exterior painting needs.
We were established in 1989 and love
what we do. We are an Accredited BBB
member We also do Venetian Plaster
finishes, Power washing, epoxy floors,
and wood staining. Licensed Bonded
and Insured. ROC 146231
www. Sagebrushpaintco.com
Please call Doug for your free Estimate.
We accept credit cards 602-373-6306
Aqua Masters. System Check-Ups,
Troubleshooting, Repairs, Maintenance,
Leak Detection, Low Pressure, Valves,
Timers, Heads, System-Add-ons.
Call 480-478-0073. 30 YRS EXPERIENCE.
AquaMastersAz.com
COMPLETE YARD CARE
Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
(weekly, biweekly & monthly).
We Actually Show up! English
speaking crews. Servicing your area
since 2001. (480)753-4703
[email protected]
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
REAL ESTATE
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.
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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
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
WWW. AZ55.COM
Search for Active Adult (55+) homes
for sale in the greater Phoenix area
by city and community name. View
addresses, photos, tours & amenities.
Updated daily in real time. Call Dave
Richter, CRS, Realtor at 602-432-5253
for a personal tour. HomeSmart Real
Estate, Gilbert, AZ 85295
VACATION RENTAL
FREE Press!
HOME SERVICES
June 21 - July 4, 2014
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BUSINESS NOTICED
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and click on
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COOL PRESCOTT GETAWAY
Lovely 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Craftsman’s
Style Home in Historic Downtown.
Covered porch, huge deck, on quiet
dead-end street, high-speed internet,
washer/dryer, fully furnished/equipped.
Fenced in yard, Pine treed lot. Hiking &
fishing nearby. Call Today! 2bdrm/1bath
downtown remodeled cottage also
available - ask for Details.
928-273-1702
Contact
SanTan Sun News
for details.
480-732-0250
email:
[email protected]
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Where to Eat
June 21 - July 4, 2014
www.SanTanSun.com
Complimentary
Early Bird Special
with Every Adult Entree
With ad. Children 12 and under only.
Expires 7-19-2014
Monday - Friday
Golf & Breakfast Before 8:30 am
2556 S. Val Vista Dr. #101 • Gilbert • 480-821-7020 • hgroastery.com
NOW OPEN! New Casa Grande location—Next door to the Harkins Theater
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm
Sun. 11am-8pm
DINE-IN OR CARRY OUT
Fresh Ingredients
and Woodfire Flavor!
B.Y.O.B. BEER OR WINE!
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS!
480-659-8170
HHCityPizza.com
As low as $45 per person
Book Online at OcotilloGolf.com
Limited Times Available
3751 S Clubhouse Drive
Chandler, AZ 85248
480.917.6660
www.OcotilloGolf.com
4040 S. Arizona Ave., #17 • Chandler • SW Corner of Arizona Ave. & Ocotillo
35,000
Total Circulation
Monthly
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—LUNCH ONLY—
MON. - FRI. 11 A.M. - 3 P.M. ★ SAT. & SUN. 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Expires
6-30-14
Expires
6-30-14
Lunch dine-in only. Daily specials not included. Does not apply to large parties. Expires 6-30-14
Check out our menu: www.bourbonjacksaz.com
480-664-1738 ★ 11 W. BOSTON ST., SUITE 1 ★ CHANDLER
Where to Eat
www.SanTanSun.com
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June 21 - July 4, 2014
New Gastro Pub & Brewery
JULY 4TH
On the Roof!
Best seats in town to watch
the fireworks and sip on
cocktails under the stars
JUNE 24th @ 5 P.M.
Grand Opening
of our Brewery
Come try our first taps
and be a part of history!
Happy Hour
Mon. - Fri. 2 - 6 p.m.
$5 House Wine
$5 Absolut Flavors
$1 Off Craft Beer
$6 Signature Drinks
$5 Nosh: Mini Poutine,
Special 2-item 8-inch Pizza
Arizona
Ave.
Fry Rd.
Wall St.
Restaurant Hours
Sun-Wed. 11 AM - 11 p.m.,
Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Oregon
Rooftop Bar Summer Hours
Thurs. - Sat. 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.
232 S. Wall St. | Chandler | 480.773.7688 | PerchPubBrewery.com
OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY
FEATURING
STEAM KETTLE
COOKING
1/2 Price on Select Bottles List.
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Got Oysters?
We do!
JUNE HAPPY HOUR
Drink Specials
and 1/2 Off Select Appetizers
3-7p.m. 7 Days-a-Week
Bloody Mary Bar
—Saturday and Sunday—
www.HighTideSeafoodBar.com
Lunch
Special
15%
OFF
Entire meal, 7 days-a-week
11am-3pm. MUST PRESENT
COUPON. Expires 7-4-14.
2540 S. Val Vista Dr. #101 • Gilbert • 480-821-9950
SW corner of Val Vista & Williams Field—Just East of Kohl's
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Alma School & Queen Creek
480-726-9015
Arizona Ave. & Ocotillo
480-802-0440
Gilbert & Germann
480-786-4577
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