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Fulton Ranch resident keeps
Phoenix Suns players healthy
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
As a high school student in Manning,
Iowa, Aaron Nelson didn’t exactly know
what an athletic trainer did. But by the
time he was in his early 20s, he was so
engrained in sports that he was already
AWARD-WINNING TRAINER: Aaron Nelson
was named Joe O’Toole NBA Athletic
Trainer of the Year and the Trainer of the
Year by the National Basketball Athletic
Trainers Association for 2009. Photo by Barry
Gossage
working for the Phoenix Suns as a trainer.
Now the Fulton Ranch resident serves
as the team’s vice president of athlete
care and head athletic trainer. Whether
it’s a major injury or a stiff neck, the
43-year-old Nelson loves the challenges
his position brings.
“You never know what to expect,”
Nelson says. “It’s not like a regular 9-to-5
job. Everything’s different every day.”
Nelson, the brother-in-law of former
Suns guard and current head coach Jeff
Hornacek, is in his 21st year with the
Suns. He spent seven years under the
tutelage of Suns’ Ring of Honor member
Joe Proski, before embarking on a
14-year-and-counting career as the head
trainer.
He says he appreciates the
relationships that he has forged with
Suns personnel.
“I really enjoy all the people—the
coaches, athletes, my staff,” Nelson
says. “I have a really close relationship
with my staff. Being able to interact
with the players, the coaches and even
management daily is probably the most
fun part because it’s always different.”
Included in his role are the
SEE TRAINER PAGE 4
Joan Rivers helms Nov. 15
‘Pain’ benefit at CCA
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Calling Joan Rivers in her Cleveland
hotel room is like being thrown to the
wolves—in a good way.
“It depends on who’s calling,” Rivers
says with a laugh, when the reporter
asks for her. “No, I don’t think you can
speak to me.”
That is met with a hearty laugh
from the legendary 80-year-old
comedienne/actress. Rivers is set to
entertain the crowd at the “Comic Pain
Relief” benefit at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, at
the Chandler Center for the Arts. Rivers
says it’s a cause that’s close to her heart.
“Every time I look in the mirror I
have pain, so I know exactly what these
people are going through,” she says
laughing.
Seriously, though, she says she
feels that the benefit for the Power
SEE JOAN RIVERS PAGE 8
RELATABLE: Joan Rivers jokes she can relate
to those in pain, “Every time I look in the
mirror, I have pain, so I know exactly what
these people are going through.” Submitted
photo
Veteran shares time in Pacific
BY TRACY HOUSE
Walk into Stan Fagerstrom’s office of
his Sun Lakes home and the first thing
you notice is the numerous books and
trophies he has on the shelves. The walls
are covered with articles and pictures
and his desk in covered in papers. Take a
closer look and you’ll see that some of
those books are about fishing, and some
of the articles are his commendations
from World War II. He’s laid out a wellpreserved knapsack, a tiny Bible with a
metal cover and two blue boxes on his
desk.
Fagerstrom is 90 years old; one
of just over 1 million surviving WWII
veterans. He’s welcoming and soft
spoken, willing to talk about his
experience as an army corporal
stationed in New Guinea, in the Pacific
Theater.
A journalist and “Master Caster”
fisherman, Fagerstrom has traveled the
world demonstrating his angling magic.
He began writing in high school and
went on to college in Longview, WA.
One year after Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1942,
he enlisted in the army.
“I took my basic training in Camp
Corp. Stan Fagerstrom, 1943. Submitted
photo
Roberts, CA, and then they sent me
to Fort Ord, CA. I was an instructor on
the hand grenade range—which was a
SEE WWII VETERAN PAGE 6
Fitness Challenge raises money
for Children’s Cancer Network
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
For the first time since the PITT
Fitness Challenge’s inception, the
“Saturday After Thanksgiving Workout”
will feature vendors in the hopes of
attracting more participants, as well as
increasing donations for the Children’s
Cancer Network.
Brian Clark, a 22-year cancer survivor
who was diagnosed with Leukemia
ALL at age 11, started the PITT Fitness
Challenge eight years ago as a way of
raising money and giving back to the
Children’s Cancer Network.
“I do this out of the kindness of my
heart because this is what people did
when I was sick,” explains Clark, who
owns PITT, located at 2150 E. Germann
Rd., Chandler. “It’s something we like to
do and continue every year.”
To celebrate the challenge’s
conclusion, the “Saturday After
Thanksgiving Workout” on Nov. 30 is
also held for participants and their
friends and family to work out.
“They can come and donate a $1 for
a workout for an hour,” Clark says.
EXERCISE: The PITT owner, Brian Clark, left,
shows client Tom Peck an exercise at the
Chandler facility. Submitted photo
The get together will feature
representatives from the Nike store,
mascots from professional Arizona
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Desert Roots Farm grows and delivers fresh veggies . . . . . . .BUSINESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
Rock The Block! celebrates the community on Nov. 9. . . . . .YOUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 32
Music bar and eats are bringing Nabers back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NEIGHBORS . . . . . . . . . . .Page 53
Song and stage reflect the season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 65
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job as an assistant—if I wanted it,” he
recalls with a laugh.
That led to the position of head
trainer; a career move that made him
the youngest head athletic trainer at the
time.
“It was the start of a career, something
that I aspired to do,” he says.
“That was my goal—to be a head or
assistant athletic trainer in the NBA,”
Nelson says.
It came to fruition.
TRAINER FROM PAGE 1
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
of injuries and assisting in the travel
operation of the team.
But being based in Chandler is a joy.
A 10-year Chandler resident, Nelson
moved from Tempe to Chandler and fell
in love with the city.
“I love Chandler,” Nelson says. “Most
of our players live in Scottsdale. When
we get someone new in the organization,
I tell them how great Chandler is. It’s
clean. There are tons of things to do.
There’s easy access to everywhere you
want to go. It’s awesome.
“Of all the places I’ve lived, it’s
definitely my favorite place in Arizona.”
A year ago, he and his family—which
includes wife, Jessica, two sons and a
daughter—moved down Ocotillo Road
into Fulton Ranch so their children could
attend school there. Jessica is a teacher
by trade, however, she is taking time off
until their daughter is older.
The family regularly attends festivals
throughout Chandler, including the
Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park and
the fireworks.
“Chandler has so many different
things to do,” he says.
Admiration for family
LENDING A HAND: Aaron Nelson, head trainer for the Phoenix Suns and a Fulton Ranch
resident, works on basketball player Markieff Morris. Photo by Barry Gossage
Nelson learned his trade from the
best, like Proski. Following graduation
from Iowa State University in December
1992, Nelson spent the spring 1993
semester as a graduate assistant at
Arizona State University.
While an undergraduate, he was
a student athletic trainer for four
years under National Athletic Trainers
Association Hall of Famer Frank Randall.
Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in physical education with
an emphasis on athletic training and
a minor in health. He then attended
California University at Pennsylvania,
where he earned his Master of Science
degree in exercise science.
He began his career with the Suns
after his first semester at Arizona State
University, where he initially pursued
Finding success
Nelson has been honored for his
work with the Suns, whose home opener
was Wed., Oct. 30. He was named Joe
O’Toole NBA Athletic Trainer of the
Year and the Trainer of the Year by the
National Basketball Athletic Trainers
Association for 2009
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his master’s degree. He worked for the
team from age 23 onward. He has also
been employed by the Arizona Rattlers,
Arizona Sandsharks, the onetime indoor
soccer team, and the Phoenix Smash, a
pro indoor tennis team with a roster that
boasted the legendary Jimmy Connors.
“My plan was to do soccer and tennis
in the summer and then go to school to
get my master’s degree,” Nelson says.
“I started with soccer and Smash, went
to my first semester at ASU and then it
was the year the Suns went to the finals
in ’93 that they asked me to help once the
playoffs started. They found someone to
cover my sports for me.”
He began traveling with the team
about two weeks before the playoffs
began and continued through the finals.
“After that, they offered me a full-time
Nelson truly admires his family,
including his mother, who worked as
a nurse for one of only two doctors in
Manning.
“The doctor she worked for covered
all of our sporting events,” he says. “I
really liked medicine and started out
pre-med.”
He yearned to be a small-town family
practice doctor, but the tide turned
when Hornacek schooled him in athletic
training. His career didn’t go that route,
however, the one-on-one care of the
players echoes that sentiment.
Nelson loves his job and says there
isn’t a bigger challenge than missing his
family during road trips.
“I have a young family,” he says. “Being
gone half the year, that’s probably the
hardest part. Outside of that, everything
is great.”
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FROM PAGE 1
teams, Chandler Police Department,
Chandler Fire Department and many
resorts. Music, games, kids’ activities
and raffles will be a part of the event.
“We have every single person
possible involved,” he says.
Clark explains that they are still
looking for vendors for the event. Those
interested are encouraged to call 480855-3145.
The event will kick off at 9 a.m. and
will run as long as everyone is there.
“Depending on the turnout, it should
be fairly close to noon,” he says.
Last year, the challenge generated
$5,000 for the Children’s Cancer
Network. Clark hopes to double, if
not triple, that amount this year with
the addition of the vendors during the
“Saturday After Thanksgiving Workout.”
Eighty individuals joined the eightweek PITT Fitness Challenge Sept. 30 to
lose weight and maximize their health,
while donating to a worthy cause.
The challenge’s success, Clark says,
he believes, is due to the individual diet
plan provided for participants. Everyone
begins on the same plan and then it is
altered depending on how much weight
is or is not being lost.
“We teach them how to eat healthy,”
he says. “We simplify it for people
because people aren’t educated about
proper eating.”
The participants are given eight
weekly goals to meet, which are
recorded at their weekly weighins. When the challenge kicked off,
participants had their measurements
done to record their body fat, weight
and waist measurements.
“We calculate how much fat they are
storing and then we give them a goal
of a certain amount of weight or body
weight loss,” Clark says.
Clark says he offers classes daily.
Participants can join to help them meet
their goals.
“I have classes almost every hour,”
he explains. They start at 5 a.m. and end
with an hour class at 7 p.m.
On average women typically lose
12 to 32 pounds during the challenge
and men have lost between 20 and 65
pounds.
If the participants meet their weekly
weigh-in goals, they can win back a $25
credit from their $250 registration fee. A
maximum of $200 can be earned.
Those who participate in the
challenge acquire pledges from family,
friends and co-workers for each pound
they lose, body fat percentage or
straight pledges. That money is then
donated to the Children’s Cancer
Network at the end of the eight-week
challenge.
Once the challenge concludes, an
end weight will be taken, as well as body
fat to see how it fluctuated.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors
and Business section editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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Meet and greet set for
police chief finalists on Nov. 5
The City of Chandler is inviting the community to a public open house to meet the
six finalists for police chief from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tue., Nov. 5, at the Vision Gallery in
Chandler City Hall, 10 E. Chicago St.
The city’s ideal candidate is expected to lead by example in engagement with the
community and other city departments, as well as other police departments and
related associations in the region and the state, according to a press release.
This meet and greet will give candidates an opportunity to meet and interact with
the public and community leaders.
Candidates include:
Landy Black, interim public safety director, Davis, CA
John Cocca, assistant chief, Scottsdale
Sean Duggan, assistant chief, Scottsdale
Joel Fitzgerald, police chief, Missouri City, TX
Don Schneidmiller, assistant chief/executive officer, Surprise
Christopher Vicino, assistant chief, Riverside, CA
This position will replace former Police Chief Sherry Kiyler, who retired in June.
Assistant Police Chief David Neuman is serving as interim police chief.
According to a brochure, the salary range for the police chief position is $124,956
to $174,937; placement within the range is dependent upon qualifications.
Local craft beer celebrated at Flanny’s
Sat., Nov. 2 will mark Flanny’s Bar and Grill’s celebration of its third anniversary and
the Arizona craft beer community from noon to 5 p.m. at 1805 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe.
Live music from Shelby James and special brews from 29 Arizona breweries will be
a part of the anniversary celebration. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste
beer from Four Peaks, SanTan, Mudshark, Mother Road, Sonoran, Sun Up, Papago and
Phoenix Ale brewing companies, Cartel Coffee Lab and more.
Cost is $30 online or $35 at the door, which benefits Tempe firefighter charities. The
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Celebrating 11 years of service.
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WWII VETERAN
Community
FROM PAGE 1
good experience for me.” He was 20
years old. “Several months later they
sent me overseas. They sent me as a
replacement. I went to New Guinea and
I joined Company G of the 167th Infantry
Regiment of the 31st Dixie Division.”
“They were in combat at the time.
That’s where I saw my first action,”
five days after he joined the outfit
Fagerstrom explains. It was 1944. From
New Guinea he went to Morotai, an
island in the Halmahera group of eastern
Indonesia’s Maluku Islands (Moluccas).
Fagerstrom’s battalion traveled
throughout the islands. On the Mapia
Islands, Fagerstrom lost 17 of his
comrades to the fighting. His division
was one of four that was to have formed
the 8th Army and on, or about, March 1,
was to have landed in Tokyo Bay. “Thank
God that didn’t happen,” Fagerstrom
says.
“One of the things you just do in
wartime is look for souvenirs, something
you can grab. One of the things guys in
the South Pacific looked for was flags or
swords.”
Fagerstrom explains that when a
Japanese soldier went off to war he was
given a flag from his family. Fagerstrom
took three flags while he was in combat.
He brought them home, and 52 years
later had the opportunity to travel
to Japan for a casting demonstrating.
Through his connections, Fagerstrom
sent the flags to Japan and one was
returned to the family of a Japanese
soldier, the other two were enshrined.
“When I got the invitation to go
HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Stan and Anita
Fagerstrom, high school sweethearts,
celebrated 70 years of marriage. They moved
to Sun Lakes in 2004 to be closer to their
son, Daniel, of Chandler. Their other son,
Scott, lives in St. Paul, MN. Submitted Photo
to Japan, I thought ‘Stan you’ve been
holding on to these flags all these years,
this might be kind of a closure for you.’”
The flag was regarded as the Japanese
soldier’s burial.
“I’m glad I did that,” Fagerstrom says.
“It was just the right thing for me to do.
It made a difference.”
Fagerstrom has written about his
experiences in WWII, poems and short
stories—stories about his army buddies
Joe and Billy, the Bible his mother gave
him, finding the flags and finding his way
alone along “Teardrop Trail.” He’s kept
the knapsack he carried throughout the
war. He unfolds the map he used in the
jungle.
“This is what we had to use. There’s
not another one of these in existence,”
he explains showing the trail he walked
alone when he was too sick to continue
on with his company.
“I got a couple of medals,” Fagerstrom
mentions. They are Bronze Stars he
keeps in the blue boxes. One letter of
commendation, dated July 27, 1945, cites
outstanding devotion to duty in action
against the enemy. Under heavy enemy
fire, he and five others evacuated all the
wounded on a trail without regard for
their own safety.
Fagerstrom was overseas almost
two years, in the Army for three and
a half years. He spent the better part
of a year in the hospital from a back
injury he suffered on a ship. He came
out a sergeant. When he returned,
Fagerstrom worked for the Daily News
in Washington; he was there for 37 years.
In 1982, he began freelancing, and still
writes every day. He has four Internet
columns on fishing and has written four
books on casting.
Fagerstrom has been chosen for an
Honor Flight departing early next year.
America’s veterans are transported
to Washington, D.C., to visit those
memorials dedicated in their honor. An
honor Stan Fagerstrom is most deserving
of.
Tracy House is the news editor for
SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood
Vistas with her husband and four
children and can be reached at tracy@
santansun.com.
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Day
BY ALISON STANTON
From restaurants that are offering
veterans free meals to parades and more,
many events are planned around the
Valley in honor of Veterans Day.
Third annual veterans Mass
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will
conduct the “Red, White & Blue Mass”
at 11 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 3, at All Saints
Catholic Parish, 1534 N. Recker Rd. in
Mesa. The third annual veterans Mass
invites people of all faiths to come and
pray tribute to veterans and reserve,
guard and active duty servicemen and
servicewomen. A reception will follow
the service.
Vets to be honored at Sun Lakes
Church of Christ
Veterans of all wars will be honored
at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ at
its 11:15 a.m. service on Sun., Nov. 10. The
service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel,
9240 Sun Lakes Blvd. Parking is available
in the Sun Lakes Country Club. Following
the service, everyone is invited to join
members of the church for fellowship in
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COMING TO TOWN: Legendary comedienne
Joan Rivers is set to perform at the “Comic
Pain Relief” benefit on Nov. 15 in Chandler.
Submitted photo
so it’s not a tragedy. It’s wonderful to
get up in the morning and say, ‘I’m busy.
How great is this?’ I’m busy doing what
I love.”
At the Chandler Center for the Arts,
Rivers will be joined by “American Idol”
alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo,
a married couple who met on the set of
the Broadway revival of “Hair.”
“I just heard their music and I
thought they were wonderful,” Rivers
says. “We have the same agent. Anyone
who comes from Broadway is OK
with me. They don’t even have to say
‘Broadway.’ They just have to say ‘Br’
and I say ‘Yes.’
“They met in ‘Hair.’ That means they
have to be good looking. Oh my darling,
I could have never been in ‘Hair.’”
There’s nothing like live performance
for Rivers.
“You’re going to get what I am, what
you see on ‘Fashion Police’ and ‘Joan
and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?’ and
what you see on ‘In Bed with Joan’ on
the Internet,” Rivers says.
“If you don’t know how rough or
wild or outrageous I am, they’re going
to be very surprised.”
Joan Rivers headlines the Comic
Pain Relief at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, at the
Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N.
Arizona Ave., Chandler. Tickets are $55
to $100. For more information, visit
chandlercenter.org.
and a calendar full of live events, the
comedienne is loving keeping busy.
“It’s not like ‘Poor me, I’m working
all the time,’” she says. “I love what I do
Christina Fuoco-Karasinski is the
editor of the SanTan Sun News. She can
be reached at [email protected].
JOAN RIVERS FROM PAGE 1
of Pain Foundation is important. The
organization provides communitybased support services that address
needs of chronic pain patients with
neuropathy conditions.
“It’s a wonderful cause and it’s an
overlooked cause,” Rivers says. “Chronic
pain is awful. You wake up in the
morning and you go, ‘Ouch’ and that’s
not the way to start the day.
“I have a friend, we go to a
restaurant and he has to get up after
every course. He can’t even sit through
a full meal. It’s tough and let’s hope
they have major control coming.”
Rivers is in the prime of her life,
helming three projects: “Joan and
Melissa: Joan Knows Best?” on the WE;
“Fashion Police” on E! and “In Bed with
Joan,” an Internet interview show in
which she talks with young comics.
“With all the shows I’m doing, I’m
very lucky,” she says. “Each one is so
different. With ‘Fashion Police,’ we
have the best time because we get to
talk and laugh about fashion, which
is so much fun. ‘Joan and Melissa’ is
reality and we start again in March on
WE. That’s fun. I get to work with my
daughter and my grandson and all that.
On ‘In Bed with Joan,’ I’m interviewing
all the young comics on the Internet.
That’s great.
“I’m in a very lucky moment in my
life.”
After decades in the business,
Rivers is still enjoying her work very
much, thanks. Balancing three shows
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Mayor
Tibshraeny
honored
Chandler
Mayor Jay
Tibshraeny was
honored by the
Greater Phoenix
Economic Council
last month at its
annual dinner
with GPEC’s
Outstanding
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny Regional
Contribution
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award for his
exceptional leadership, which has helped
increase Greater Phoenix’s economic
competitiveness and create a more
diversified regional economy. His assistance
in the successful recruitment of General
Motors, Continuum Nationstar Mortgage
and many other organizations has resulted
in more than 4,800 jobs for the Chandler
area and propelled economic prosperity
for the surrounding region.
“Mayor Tibshraeny has expanded
the region’s technology sector with his
steadfast leadership and business savvy,”
says GPEC President and CEO Barry
Broome. “Chandler’s innovative approach
to economic development, and the
entrepreneurial talent it recruits, is helping
to make the Greater Phoenix region this
country’s next high-technology hub.”
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VETERAN EVENTS
FROM PAGE 6
the Navajo Room of the Sun Lakes Country
Club, directly opposite the chapel. To learn
more visit sunlakesucc.org.
Free barbecue for veterans
The four Famous Dave’s Barbecue
locations throughout the Valley are
thanking all military personnel for their
dedication and commitment to the
country by offering a free “Two Meat
Salute” on Mon., Nov. 11. The deal is valid
at the Chandler, SanTan Village Mall, Mesa
Riverview and Peoria locations. Military
personnel must show a valid photo ID and
proof of military service. The “Two Meat
Salute” is a choice of two different meats,
including St. Louis-style ribs, Georgia
chopped pork, Texas beef brisket, country
roasted or barbeque chicken, traditional or
boneless chicken wings, Southside rib tips,
hot link sausage, chicken tenders or beerbattered cod, served with a corn bread
muffin and a choice of one side. Famous
Dave’s in Chandler is located at 3250 W.
Frye Rd., and the SanTan Village location is
at 2206 E. Williams Field Rd. in Gilbert. For
more information, visit famousdavesbbq.
com.
Free car wash for veterans
Cobblestone Auto Spa is showing its
appreciation to veterans by providing a
free Express Car Wash to all veterans and
service personnel on Mon., Nov. 11. This is
the company’s fourth year of participating
in the Grace for Vets car wash program, a
worldwide group of 852 car wash operators
Community
who have supported armed services
personnel for the past decade. In the spirit
of the country’s century-old code of honor
in the military, customers just need to
inform a team member at any Cobblestone
of their military or veteran status to receive
their free car wash. Cobblestone Auto Spa
has a location in Chandler, at 2021 S. Alma
School Rd., at Germann Road. For a full
list of locations, visit Cobblestone.com/
Locations.
The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade
Tens of thousands of spectators are
expected to be on hand at 11 a.m. Mon.,
Nov. 11, for the Phoenix Veterans Day
Parade. The parade will begin at North
Phoenix Baptist Church, located at 5757
N. Central Ave., at Bethany Home Road, in
Phoenix. The parade will then head south
on Central, turn east on Camelback and
then go south on Seventh Street, where
the parade will conclude at Indian School
Road. For more information, visit http://
honoringarizonasveterans.org/paradedetails/.
‘Souldier, The Documentary’
Film fans are welcome to attend the
worldwide movie premiere of “Souldier,
The Documentary” from 6 to 9 p.m. Mon.,
Nov. 11. The event, which includes the
movie, banquet and wrap party, takes
place at Harkins Valley Art, 509 S. Mill Ave.,
in Tempe. “Souldier,” is a film dedicated
to raising public awareness for homeless
veterans, veterans with post-traumatic
stress disorder, military sexual trauma
and the various organizations devoted
November 2 – 15, 2013
to making a change. Tickets are $70 for
the full event; $20 for the screening, $50
for the banquet, and $10 for the wrap
party. For information and tickets, visit
souldierdocumentary.com/donate/.
Free pizza for Veterans Day
Humble Pie is offering a free pizza to all
active duty and veterans on Veterans Day
at all six of its Valley locations. Diners just
need to present a valid military ID to get
the free pizza. For more information, visit
humblepieusa.com.
‘Fly the Flag’ Campaign for
Veterans Day
Fulton Homes is remembering America’s
veterans by encouraging people to display
the American Flag this Veterans Day, while
also benefiting the Wounded Warriors
Project. The homebuilder has partnered
with 100.7 KSLX for the “Fly the Flag
for Veterans Day” campaign. Through
Mon., Nov. 11, listeners who visit Fulton
Homes’ Ironwood Crossing community
in Queen Creek and tour a model home
can purchase a full-size American flag kit
for $10, with all donations going to the
Wounded Warriors Project. Fulton Homes
will match any $10 donation offered,
up to a maximum of $25,000. For more
information, visit fultonhomes.com.
Apache Junction Veterans Day
parade
At 9 a.m. Mon., Nov. 11, a parade that
honors veterans of the Korean War will
begin at the corner of Phelps Drive and
Old West Highway in Apache Junction.
The parade will go west on Apache Trail
to Gold, and then turn and go back east
to the starting point. Event organizers are
planning a flyover by the Commemorative
Air Force to start the parade, and the grand
marshal is a veteran of the Korean War.
Following the parade, people can gather
for a ceremony at the Elks Lodge, located
at 2455 N. Apache Trail.
Free entrées for veterans
IKEA in Tempe is offering active, reserve
or retired service members a free entrée
between Nov. 9 and 11. To receive the
sandwich, hot dish or entrée salad at no
cost, diners must show a form of military
ID. Soup, garden salads, drinks, dessert and
taxes are not included in the offer. The
free entrée has a value up to $9.99. IKEA is
located at 2110 W. IKEA Way in Tempe. For
more information, visit ikea.com/us/en/
store/tempe/offers
About Care’s Veterans Day/
holiday event
The About Care third annual Veterans
Day/holiday event is from 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. The event will include
wine tasting and an art auction at Vision
Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler. Tickets
are $25, which includes beverages and
light appetizers. For information visit
chandleralliance.com.
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lives in the East Valley. She can be reached
at [email protected].
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Community
Project Connect helps residents get ahead
Chandler City Councilman Kevin
Hartke listened intently as a resident
explained his need: A new ID card so he
could secure a new job and get on the
road to stability.
Harkte and Councilwoman Trinity
Donovan were among more than 200
volunteers who served as guest guides
at Valley of the Sun United Way’s Project
Connect Event held Oct. 15 at Chandler
Christian Church. Their role was to
connect more than 300 individuals to
vital health and human services that
end or prevent their homelessness, from
food, wellness checks and showers to
employment and housing opportunities.
“Sometimes people just need a little
help to make life better,” Hartke says.
“Whether that’s employment, a hot meal
or emergency shelter.”
United Way coordinates monthly
Project Connect events throughout
Maricopa County as part of its
key Community Objective to End
Homelessness in Maricopa County.
“When you end homelessness, you
empower people to be able to lead
independent and productive lives. This
transforms individual’s lives and entire
communities,” says Amy Schwabenlender,
United Way vice president of community
impact.
To volunteer or learn more about
Project Connect and United Way’s efforts
to end homelessness, visit vsuw.org/
projectconnect.
Parking policies, code
enforcement on council agenda
Changes to a number of parking
enforcement policies and other
ordinances involving key neighborhood
issues will be considered by the City
Council at the Nov. 7 Council meeting.
Amendments to chapters 12 and 30
of the City Code, which govern traffic
rules and neighborhood preservation are
intended to address a number of issues,
including: vehicles continually being
repaired in residential driveways; vehicles
that remain parked on city streets for
extended periods of time; inoperable
vehicles parked in driveways, and; RVs,
boats, commercial vehicles and utility
trailers parked in such a way as to impede
visibility and traffic circulation.
Other proposed changes will improve
the city’s ability to enforce compliance
with the revised parking regulations,
plus introduce, expand or clarify the
definitions of weeds, abatement and
blight and establish an independent court
ordered abatement process.
A Parking Task Force comprised of
Chandler residents, plus focus groups that
included resident leaders, Neighborhood
Advisory Committee members and city
staff developed the recommendations.
Descriptions of the proposed changes
can be found online at chandleraz.gov/
code. Select the link entitled “Parking
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Chandler strikes oil
Since early 2010, Chandler has
generated $2,400 in revenue and saved
another $11,600 in disposal costs by
recycling approximately 5,750 gallons of
used motor oil.
The oil is collected from Chandler
residents who bring it to the city’s
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Center located at 955 E. Queen Creek Rd.
The oil is sold to a petroleum recycler.
Prior to implementing the oil recycling
program in 2010, Chandler was burdened
with the cost of purchasing containers
to store the oil, plus paying to have the
containers hauled away and properly
disposed of. The HHW facility was opened
in 2006 to accept used motor oil and
other household chemicals to discourage
such chemicals from being thrown in trash
containers, poured down drains or dumped
at the curb.
Appointments are required when
dropping off household hazardous waste
and can be made by calling 480-782-3510.
An example of an inoperable vehicle.
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Enforcement Policy page”.
Tentative approval of the code
amendments by the City Council on Nov.
7 would be followed by final adoption at
a subsequent council meeting and then a
30-day waiting period.
DROP-OFF: Worker unloads items brought
to Chandler’s Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Center. Submitted photo
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Community
Help soldiers by donating gently used cell phones
Great Choice Chiropractic, who is
partnering with Cell Phones for Soldiers
Inc., is asking residents to help troops
call home by donating their gently used
cell phones.
Cell phones can be donated to the
chiropractic office at 6125 W. Chandler
Blvd., Suite 4, Chandler.
“As a U.S. vet, I know the importance
and the joy of being able to call home
when you are deployed,” Dr. Greg
Hauser says. “We’re proud to show
our support for U.S. soldiers and to
contribute to a worthy cause like Cell
Phones for Soldiers.”
The charity was founded in 2004
by teenagers Robbie and Brittany
Bergquist at the ages of 12 and 13. It has
provided 192 million minutes of free
talk time to servicemen
and women stationed
around the world. Funds
raised from the recycling
of cellular phones are
used to purchase prepaid
international calling cards.
On average, Cell Phones for
Soldiers distributes 12,000
calling cards each week to
bases around the world,
care package programs,
deployment ceremonies
and VA hospitals.
“Each year we have been
humbled by the amount of people
and organizations like Great Choice
Chiropractic that take the
initiative to support our
troops,” Brittany says. “The
communication gap between
those serving and their
families is a crucial need that
Cell Phones for Soldiers is
committed to addressing for
years to come.”
For every donated phone
valued at $5, Cell Phones for
Soldiers is able to provide
two and a half hours of free
talk time to deployed troops.
Startup Weekend Chandler set for Nov. 15-17 at Gangplank
Those who are ready to learn
entrepreneurial skills are invited to
attend Startup Weekend Chandler from
Fri., Nov. 15, through Sun., Nov. 17, at
Gangplank Chandler, 260 S. Arizona Ave.
Startup Weekends are weekendlong, hands-on experiences where
entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs
can find out if startup ideas are viable.
Beginning with open mic pitches on
Friday, the event asks attendees to bring
their best ideas and inspire others to join
their team.
Over Saturday and Sunday, teams
focus on customer development,
validating their ideas, practicing LEAN
Startup Methodologies and building
a minimal viable product. On Sunday
evening teams demo their prototypes
and receive valuable feedback from a
panel of experts.
Co-organizers for Startup Weekend
Chandler are Ben Hall and Shon Burton.
Hall has been a developer for seven years
at Benerino Studios, benerinostudios.
com/. He focuses on developing minimal
viable products for startup companies
in Ruby on Rails. Burton is co-founder
of Hiring Solved, https://hiringsolved.
com/, a talent search/recruiting
company.
The judges for the event are Troy
Busot (@TroyBusot) from Athlinks.com,
Kyle Stewart (@KyleRStewart) from
MoxieApp.co and Eric Schedeler (@
ClubSched) who is a media executive and
angel investor.
For more information and to register
for Startup Weekend Chandler, visit
http://chandler.startupweekend.org/
events/chandler-startup-weekend-1115/.
November 2 – 15, 2013
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Learn backyard
composting
Master backyard composting in
a workshop offered to Chandler
residents by the city’s Solid Waste
Services Division from 9 a.m. to noon.
Sat., Nov. 9, at Chandler City Hall-East
Lobby Entrance, 175 S. Arizona Ave.
Beginners
and seasoned
composters
alike should
learn
something
from this
class, which
will review
a variety of
methods for
compositing
as well as
uses for
homegrown
compost.
In composting, microbes convert
material like leaves, grass clippings,
prunings and fruit or vegetable scraps
into a nutrient-rich part of the soil. It’s
an efficient way to help the soil as well
as keep waste out of landfills.
The workshop is free, but
registration is required by calling 480782-3510. Enrollment priority will be
given to Chandler residents receiving
city-provided refuse service.
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Community
November 2 – 15, 2013
Golf tourney benefits
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
New chairwoman of
library board elected
Chandler Public Library Manager Brenda
Brown was elected chairwoman of the Arizona
State Library Advisory Board at the group’s
Sept. 6 meeting. The 11 members of the LAB
advise Secretary of State Ken Bennett in the
supervision of the State Library. The board
comprises community leaders, the Senate
President and the Speaker of the House and
other elected officials. The meetings are
attended by representatives of all divisions of
the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public
Records Division.
The State Library serves the Arizona
Legislature and Arizonans, providing public
access to public information, fostering
historical and cultural collaborative research,
information projects and ensuring that Arizona’s
history is documented and preserved. It is
comprised of six divisions: History and Archives,
Library Development, Braille and Talking Book
Library, Arizona Capitol Museum, State Library
of Arizona and Records Management.
During her three-year term, Brown expects
the LAB to continue to support public libraries
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and museums through the
development of a State
Library Foundation, a public
nonprofit entity that will be
able to apply for grants to
support the mission of the
State Library. The LAB will
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also strongly advocate for the
CHAIRWOMAN:
Chandler Public development of technology
Library Manager that will assist the State
Library in capturing and
Brenda Brown,
recently elected preserving Arizona’s public
records which includes local
chairwoman
of the Arizona
government records.
State Library
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Advisory Board. member of the LAB since
Submitted
2011. In 2012, the LAB assisted
photo
Secretary of State Ken
Bennett in the recruiting and hiring of its new
State Librarian and Library Director Joan Clark.
Clark is a Chandler resident.
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Public Records Division, visit azlibrary.gov.
For the third year, Troon-managed
facilities throughout Arizona are uniting
to raise funds for Phoenix Children’s
Hospital through Troon’s Hit the Green
for PCH program, while giving golfers
the chance to win exciting prizes.
Now through Nov. 17, golfers are
invited to take part in Troon’s Hit
the Green for PCH contest held on
designated par three golf holes at
several Troon courses. With a $10
donation, participants automatically
receive a certificate good for 15% off
their next purchase in the host facility’s
golf shop. Those that land their shot
anywhere on the green are upgraded to
a 30% off certificate, while those who
stick their shot inside 10 feet of the hole
win a 2014 National Troon TwoSome
Card, valued at $595. All proceeds go
directly to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
“So many families have been
positively impacted by the care and
work that Phoenix Children’s Hospital is
committed to providing day in and day
out,” says John Easterbrook, executive
vice president of operations for Troon.
“Even within our own family of Troon
associates you will find examples of
how Phoenix Children’s Hospital has
helped them or a loved one through
a challenging time in their lives. That
being said, we are honored to help
raise awareness for their mission and
also raise much needed funds for their
cause.”
In 2011, Hit the Green for PCH raised
$20,000, which was more than doubled
the following year with $45,000
raised. The fundraising goal for 2013 is
expected to reach $50,000 during the
course of the promotion. Funds will
be presented to Phoenix Children’s
Hospital during the 15th annual Phoenix
Children’s Hospital Annual Golf
Tournament held Fri., Nov. 22 at Troon
North Golf Club in Scottsdale.
To find participating Troon facilities
and specific program dates, visit
TroonGolf.com/PCH.html.
‘A Night on the Vine’ benefits needy families
Two charitable organizations, Fans Across America and
Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation, are partnering to host
the second annual “A Night on the Vine” from 4 to 7 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 3, at the Bella Rose Estate in Chandler. Proceeds
from the event will directly impact the homeless students in
the East Valley trying to stay in school. Children, family, and
corporate participation in the event are welcome.
Every day families struggle with balancing financial
obligations and the daily living necessities of their family.
Fans Across America Charitable Foundation is a Chandlerbased nonprofit that assists in providing daily living
necessities for homeless students, homeless families in
transition and families with seriously ill and special needs
children. The Pappas Kids Schoolhouse Foundation is also
a local nonprofit that assists in providing educational
opportunities to all of Arizona’s homeless, underprivileged
and at-risk students by providing the necessary tools that
will help them succeed in the classroom and at home.
Tickets for this event are available online at
FansAcrossAmerica.org, pappaskidssf.org or by calling 480821-3013.
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Audiologist to speak at
Sun Lakes Chapter meeting
Nationally noted, licensed and dispensing audiologist Dr. Georgine Ray will speak
at 1 p.m., Thu., Nov. 14 at Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun
Lakes. She will highlight hearing aid improvements and advanced technologies that
have increased user satisfaction during the Sun Lakes Chapter meeting.
The meeting, which is open for individuals, family members and friends who are
challenged by hearing loss, will include education, sharing and refreshments.
Contact Liz Booth at [email protected], Regina Milgroom at reggiefaith@gmail.
com or call Scott Sjolin at 602-652-3000 for additional information.
Consumers now have a way
to recycle coffee capsules
Coffee drinkers with single-serve Nespresso or illy iperEspresso machines now
have a way to keep their used coffee capsules out of the local landfill. Sur La Table
stores nationwide have recycling receptacles for both brands, while Williams-Sonoma
accepts Nespresso at select locations.
In addition to the retail recycling option, Nespresso consumers can send their used
capsules directly to TerraCycle by joining the Nespresso Brigade on terracycle.com.
Illy consumers can recycle directly through illy by using the pre-paid return shipping
label provided to them when their capsule orders are shipped out.
The capsules are sent to recycling pioneer TerraCycle. The leftover coffee inside
the capsules will be sent to an industrial composting facility while the actual
packaging from the capsule will be recycled into a variety of new products.
“Since curbside recycling is not an option for the capsules, it is great that illy and
Nespresso have worked with their key retail accounts to give consumers a way to
recycle the used capsules where they purchase new ones,” TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky
says. “It’s extremely important to consider the environmental impact of our daily
coffee habits and make a difference where you can.”
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practice tests
offered
‘Southwest Tea’
offers food, fun
Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities
hosts its third annual Southwest Tea
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 at the
City of Chandler’s Community Center,
125 E. Commonwealth Ave., downtown
Chandler.
A light
luncheon,
scones and other
desserts will be
served. The event
will feature live
entertainment,
including vocalist
Melaney Moore,
Gaelic harpist
Hana Halverson and Irish dancers, and
raffle prizes, including a Tiffany jewelry
item.
The event is open to the public;
reservations are required. Admission
fee is $15 for CTSC members, $18 for
adult nonmembers and $10 for children
12 years and younger. Payment may be
made online at chandlerirish.org; click
on the Southwest Tea postcard. Checks
can also be made payable to “ChandlerTullamore Sister Cities” and mailed to
P.O. Box 1474, Chandler, AZ 85244-1474.
All proceeds will further the CTSC
mission of education, business and
cultural exchanges.
For more information, contact Sharon
Anderson at [email protected] or 480-2294974.
SanTan Sun-area high school juniors
and seniors are invited to take a free SAT
or ACT practice test Sat., Nov 16 at Tutor
House Tutoring Services’ Chandler or
Tempe locations.
Testing is from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
with a welcome and registration from
9 to 9:15 a.m. Students should bring a
calculator to the session.
Participants will become familiar
with test format, question types,
timing and content tested on college
entrance exams, and learn about their
own strengths and weaknesses in a
low-pressure environment. Test results
and analysis are given at a separately
scheduled conference.
Tutor House
is a familyowned and
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learning center
offering a wide
range of oneon-one and
small-group
tutoring for students in grades K through
12, with locations at 100 W. Boston St.,
Suite 4, Chandler, and 6139 S. Rural Rd.,
Suite 102, Tempe.
To sign up, visit TutorHouseAZ.com.
To learn more, call 480-857-1222 or
email [email protected].
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the Chandler City Council
4TH ANNUAL
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Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Marshmallow roast
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Meet wagon teams and watch
cooking demonstrations.
Chuck Wagon lunch
at Noon $12
Cowboy breakfast
at 10 a.m. $10
Breakfast tickets available prior
to and during event. Demonstrations with
cooking show celebrity Jan D'Atri at 11 a.m.
Junior Chuck Wagon Cook-Off at noon
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Gunfights • Cooking Demonstrations • Wagon Rides
Historic Home Tours • Cowboy Music and Poetry
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Lions help vision causes
The Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions
Foundation is looking for new members to
help with two service projects.
Six Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions were
recently certified by Arizona to be visions
screeners, and they want to put their
expertise—and new vision technology—to
good use.
Vision disability is a leading disabling
condition among children and seniors.
Blindness and vision impairment in children
and older adults is often overlooked, and an
undiagnosed or untreated vision disorder
may leave a child behind in the classroom.
Better treatment can be achieved
through early detection. However, fewer
than 22% of preschool children currently
receive any vision screening.
New technology like autorefractors
might help significantly. A recent study
revealed that photoscreening was superior
to traditional vision screening in the
pediatric office in detecting preschool-aged
children and seniors with amblyopia—also
known as “lazy eye,” characterized by an
inability to distinguish details—or its risk
factors. However, one autorefractor costs
over $7,000, so financial support is needed.
If you would like to become a Lion and
help with this project or would like more
information, contact Betty Manovsky at
480-895-6512 or the Sun Lakes Breakfast
Lions Foundation at 480-252-4356.
Donations are also accepted to help
purchase this equipment by sending a check
to SLBLF at P.O. Box 13352, Chandler, AZ
85248. Checks marked “VISION” will ensure
READING GLASSES: Lions Club member Joyce
Davey reads glasses to be sent to Philippines.
Submitted photo
100% of the money donated will go to
purchasing an autorefractor.
Eyeglasses collected, clean and
read
Volunteers are also needed for the Eye
Glass Collection, Cleaning and Reading
project. Members meet the second
Thursday of each month in the Arts and
Crafts Room, Sun Lakes Country Club, from
5:30 to 7 p.m. to clean glasses and prepare
them for reading. Reading is done in a Lions
home, at their convenience, on a Lens
Master.
Eyeglass collection and preparation for
foreign missions is one of the main projects
of Arizona Lions. Thousands of pairs of
Arizona glasses have been sent to Jamaica,
the Philippines, Honduras, Haiti, Ghana and
five other nations around the world.
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club collected,
cleaned and read over 50,000 pairs of
glasses just last year. To help with this
project call Joyce Davey at 602-449-1268 or
the SLBLC at 480-252-4356.
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Neighborhoods join in sale,
Girl Scouts ask for help
Three southeast Chandler
communities of are coming together
this weekend for a communitywide
garage sale. Brooks Ranch, Old Stone
Ranch and Quail Springs are hosting
a garage sale covering the three
neighborhoods, which include more
than 1,000 homes, Sat., Nov. 2, and Sun.,
Nov. 3.
The garage sale begins at 7 a.m. at
Old Stone Ranch off Ocotillo Road,
west of Lindsay Road, at Quail Springs
west of Old Stone Ranch on Ocotillo
Road, before Gilbert Road and at
Brooks Ranch off Gilbert Road,
south of Ocotillo Road,
approximately 1/4 mile
north of Chandler Heights
Road.
Girl Scout Daisy Troop
1793 will join in this
year, and will set up at
the main entrance to Old
Stone Ranch on Saturday,
to participate as both a
fundraiser and a learning
opportunity. Half of their
earnings will go toward
their year-end event and the
other half will be donated
to Friends for Life Animal
Rescue as the troop supports
animals through their “3
Cheers for Animals” efforts.
The Daisy Troop also welcomes
gently used items for the Stuffed
with Love Boutique, a yearly event
created by a sister Girl Scout troop.
The scouts collect, sort and deliver
items to Improving Chandler Area
Neighborhoods, an organization that
provides free after school care to kids in
need. ICAN children are invited to pick
a few gifts for their family members
and one for themselves. Their gifts are
wrapped by Girl Scouts and volunteers.
The boutique provides about 1,500
presents to more than 220 kids, many
of whom would otherwise go
without holiday gifts. Clean
stuffed animals, toys,
games, puzzles, jewelry,
unopened lotions, unused
gift soaps, books, DVD/
VCR movies, music CDs,
small miscellaneous
gift items, gift boxes,
holiday wrapping
paper and gift bags
are all welcome for
donation. Furniture
and clothing are not
accepted.
Contact Tracie Younce at
[email protected] or Old
Stone Ranch Social Committee
at [email protected]
with any questions.
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Positive messages encourage children’s author
BY MEGHAN MCCOY
Lynn Lusch published her first
children’s book on Sept. 6, 2013—two
decades after she began writing it.
Twenty years ago, the Chandler
resident says in order to get a book
printed, she had to mail “Millie’s Lost
Adventure” to a publishing company,
hoping someone would receive
it, read it and enjoy the storyline.
Unfortunately, it did not happen and
the book was placed on the back
burner.
“I forgot about it,” Lusch says.
Her beloved story about Lindsey,
a 7-year-old girl, and the secondgrade classroom pet hamster, Millie,
resurfaced this year. She researched
Amazon.com and discovered she could
self-publish books. She began working
with her daughter, Randi Gause, a
technical publication editor for NASA,
to prepare it for the Kindle version on
Amazon.
“I pulled the book back up and
updated it and she (Gause) put it on
there (Amazon),” Lusch says. “She is
phenomenal. I couldn’t do it without
her.”
Lusch can relate to the story. The
mystery includes an underlying lesson
of never giving up. She said if one
child reflects on what Lindsey did to
find Millie after a macaw squeals and
sets the hamster running, she will have
succeeded in her mission.
Lusch’s books encourage youngsters
to think out of the box. She wants the
readers to think “we can throw the ball
a different way” to get an outcome
instead of thinking “that’s the way the
ball bounces.”
She decided to incorporate positive
thinking into her series, “Lynn’s Girls,”
which targets 6 to 8 year olds, because
of her life experiences. She was in a
horrible crash that caused extreme
migraines for five years. Thanks to
books she read, she was able to beat the
migraines due to a change in thinking.
Lusch says she wishes she always
thought positive and had role models
who encouraged her to do so.
“When I was growing up it was, ‘Hey,
that’s the way it goes or things happen,’”
Lusch says. “If someone says keep
thinking right, keep thinking positive,
I think it would have helped a lot in
different areas. I want to get across a
positive attitude and positive thinking.
I’m a big believer in that philosophy.”
Lusch and her daughter spent four
hours designing the cover of “Millie’s
Lost Adventure,” and chose the format
and font. It immediately went online.
“And then my mind started going and
I had another story,” Lusch said. “The
books are always in my head. I will have
the whole book together in my head,
then I type it out.”
Her imagination continued with her
second book “Chloe Where Are You?” It
takes readers on another adventure, as
Lindsey sets out to find her 6-month-
SELF-PUBLISHED CHILDREN’S AUTHOR:
Children’s author Lynn Lusch published her
first book in September with the help of her
daughter, Randi Gause, who edited the tome.
Her fourth “Lynn’s Girls” series book will hit
Amazon.com in early November. Submitted
photo
old puppy who is lost. The underlying
message of this book, which was
published Sept. 12, is the community
coming together to help find the puppy.
Lusch’s imagination took shape when
her two daughters were growing up.
“When they were little, I was able
to be an at-home mom for a good part
of their (formative years) and then I
went to work,” she says. “I was able
to volunteer a lot at their schools.
I paid attention and got an idea for
something.”
Although her daughters are now
in their 30s, working in a dental
office during the week triggers her
imagination.
Her third book, “Lauren’s Angel,” was
published on Amazon on Sept. 30. In
this book, Lindsey visits her sister in the
hospital, although it makes her anxious.
It has a happy ending, like the rest of
the series.
Her fourth and fifth books of the
series are coming together. Lusch
explains the fourth book, “Lindsey and
the Christmas Puppy,” will come out
on Nov. 14 and the fifth book will be
released after Christmas.
“My dream is to have followers and
have kids wait for the next book,” she
says.
The books are approximately
30 pages. They are easy reads for
children who wish to read the story by
themselves, or for parents who want to
read it to their kids.
All of the books can be purchased on
Amazon.com for $2.99.
Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors
and Business section editor for the
SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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14th annual Thorobred Thunder
All Chevy Car Show
The 14th annual Thorobred Thunder All
Chevy Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2, at Thorobred Chevrolet
on Arizona Avenue, just north of Warner
Road in Chandler.
The show, which is hosted by the
Corvette Club of Arizona, will feature old
to new Chevrolets, including the 2014
Corvette Stingray. An awards ceremony
will take place at 1:45 p.m. to recognize the
best car in each class.
November 2 – 15, 2013
DESERT OASIS
Admission is free and food will be
available for purchase.
Registration for the car show is
$35. Information can be found at
corvetteclubofarizona.com. A portion of
the registration fees is donated to Packages
From Home. Representatives will be
present at the show to answer questions.
Call Garry Mion with the Corvette
Club of Arizona at 480-363-2838 for
information.
Sun Lakes Republican Club
to meet Nov. 12
The Sun Lakes Republican Club will
feature “Energy and Education Freedom”
at its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tue.,
Nov. 12, in the Arizona Room of the Sun
Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes
Blvd., Sun Lakes. The public is invited.
Art Sloane will inform attendees about
the AZ StandDown Alliance events held in
Tuscon, Prescott, Flagstaff, Pinal County,
Bullhead City, as well as the largest
event in the United States—Maricopa
County. Wish for Our Heroes Southwest
Coordinator Gary Alexandar will speak
about the nonprofit that provides
assistance to deserving active duty
personnel and their families.
Doug Little will explain the issues
associated with net metering and how
the current and proposed policies being
considered by the Arizona Corporation
Commission impact solar and nonsolar
customers current and future electric
rates.
Arizona State Senator Steve Yarbrough
will provide an important recap on
Arizona legislation passed during the past
session.
The keynote speaker will be Diane
Douglas, a candidate for Arizona
Superintendent of Public Instruction. She
will talk about the proposed solutions for
improvement of Arizona schools.
For information contact Mike Tennant
at 480-802-0178 or visit slgop.org.
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a.m. to noon Sat., Nov. 2. Tasks for the annual Volunteer Day may include park clean-up
activities, gardening, recycling or basic landscape maintenance. All ages are welcome;
those younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Veterans Oasis Park
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Tantra workshops held at
Inner Vision Yoga in Tempe
Join Inner Vision Yoga, 725 E.
Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, for an
empowering and soul stirring weekend
with acclaimed yoga teacher Saul David
Rayne Fri., Nov. 15, through Sun., Nov. 17.
The Sacred Circle Tantra Yoga
Workshop schedule is as follows: 6:30 to
9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, for Untying the Knots
of the Heart: Healing Yoga & Meditation;
noon to 2:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16, for Sacred
Fire: Healing & Balancing the Manipura
Chakra; 3:30 to 6 p.m., Sat., Nov. 16, for
Construction update
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Earth Prayer.
`Cost is $189 for the weekend if paid
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Nov. 14 or $30 thereafter.
For additional information or to sign
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Walk MS events planned around Valley
Walkers will travel through Desert
Breeze Park in Chandler, the Phoenix
Zoo and Papago Park during the Valleybased Walk MS events, the rallying point
for multiple sclerosis movement in
Arizona.
The 1.5-mile Chandler Walk MS kicks
off with an 8 a.m. check in and 9 a.m.
walk Sat., Nov. 9, at Desert Breeze Park,
660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd.
The Phoenix walk includes a 2-mile
route through the Phoenix Zoo, 455
Galvin Pkwy., and a 3-mile route
beginning at the zoo and continuing
through Papago Park. The check-in
begins at 5:30 a.m. and the walk starts at
6:30 a.m.
“We have seen an incredible increase
in interest from communities across
November 2 – 15, 2013
the state to help us raise funds to find
a cure and provide expanded services
and programs for the estimated 8,000
women, men and children with MS in
Arizona,” says Arizona Chapter President
of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society Jim Elfline. “Nearly everyone
knows someone directly affected or
impacted by MS and we know that there
are many people in Arizona who don’t
know that they may have the disease or
where to go if they do. Events like Walk
MS and Bike MS help raise awareness
about the disease and the support
systems that are available.”
For information contact Senior
Development Manager Lisa Clearly
at 480-455-3954 or email her at lisa.
[email protected].
Traffic is shifted to the west side of
Gilbert Road, one lane in each direction,
from approximately Mead Drive to just
south of the Gilbert Road/Ocotillo Road
intersection.
Electrical crews are installing conduit
for future street lights in the east side
of Gilbert Road working in a northerly
direction from Brooks Farm Road to the
RWCD Canal (just south of Ocotillo Road).
Traffic near the RWCD crossing under
Gilbert Road, just south of Ocotillo Road,
is shifted to the west side of Gilbert Road
on temporary asphalt as crews work to
construct the east half of the RWCD box
culvert. The new RWCD box culvert is being
constructed just south of the existing box
culvert, one-half at a time to be able to
maintain traffic on Gilbert Road. Crews will
be forming and tying rebar to prepare for
pouring of concrete of the box culvert floor.
Once the floor of the box is complete,
crews will work to form, tie and pour the
walls and deck for
the east half of
the box culvert. It
is anticipated this
work on the east
half of the box
culvert will take another 4 to 5 weeks.
Tentatively scheduled to begin Nov. 11
through late January, Ocotillo Road east
of Gilbert Road will be closed for crews
to construct improvements to the RWCD
canal where it crosses Ocotillo Road (just
east of Gilbert Road) as part of the project.
This work is being scheduled to prepare
for the significant work which will coincide
with a planned RWCD dry-up of the canal
tentatively scheduled for December. More
information will be provided as that work
schedule is developed.
Be cautious when driving through
the construction zone, and continue
to patronize local businesses during
construction.
For comments or concerns regarding the
project, visit GilbertRoadImprovements.com
or call 480-898-4100.
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Desert Roots Farm grows and delivers fresh veggies
BY ALISON STANTON
Kelly Saxer opened Desert Roots Farm
in 2001 with one goal in mind: to make
eating locally grown and super fresh
produce a reality for Valley residents.
In the 12-plus years the 25-acre, Queen
Creek farm has been in business, Saxer has
seen her clientele increase from about
25 to 250 or so regular customers, who
eagerly await her weekly deliveries of a
variety of vegetables.
Lisa Edney of Chandler has been a
Desert Roots Farm customer since 2009.
She says she loves knowing that she is
supporting a local farmer and keeping
money in the local community.
“The quality of Kelly’s products is better
than a store,” Edney says, adding that she
finds the taste of the vegetables to be
“amazing.”
“I’ve fallen in love with more than a
few new veggies through this program. I
find myself recommending Desert Roots
Farm to anyone I know who is looking
for organic produce, is chronically ill or
looking to lose weight: the nutrients and
quality provided in each week’s bag are so
beneficial.”
Desert Roots Farm offers a subscription
program called Community Supported
Agriculture, or CSA.
“It offers a partnership between our
customers and the farm,” Saxer says.
The way the CSA program works, Saxer
explains, is that people purchase a half or
whole “share” of the farm’s season for 12
weeks. The half share costs $18 a week and
the whole share is $23, pre-paid for the
season. During that time, the customers
will receive a weekly bag of fresh produce
that is filled with about eight varieties of
seasonal and local vegetables that were
grown on the Desert Roots Farm. Saxer
says people can opt for home delivery for
$6 a week or pick up their bag at any of
their 15-plus locations around the Valley.
Saxer says the delivery area goes north
as far as the Anthem and Cave Creek area,
west to Interstate 17, south to Florence
and east to Gold Canyon. If people prefer,
Saxer says they may also pick up their
vegetables at a reduced cost at one of 15
Valleywide locations.
While some customers find they like
the vegetables that are grown during a
certain time of year the best and buy a
12-week share, others enjoy their weekly
deliveries of vegetables all year long.
“Quite a few have been with us for 10 or
11 years,” Saxer says.
The weekly selection includes some
late-summer and early-fall produce, Saxer
says. For example, customers may enjoy
a bag filled with red potatoes, carrots,
onions, cucumbers, arugula, Easter egg
radishes, basil, zucchini and/or mustard
greens.
In addition, customers may also choose
to have additional locally grown food
items added to their weekly deliveries;
these include fresh-roasted coffee from
a company in Gilbert, pet treats from a
Queen Creek business, and grass-fed beef
and naturally raised pork and chicken.
“About five or six years ago, we
decided to partner with local ranches and
businesses. Since we were already making
deliveries we realized we could also work
with them and include additional things
in the bags, if the customers want them,”
Saxer says.
Besides being delicious, Saxer says
the vegetables that are part of the CSA
program have one major advantage:
freshness.
“Here, we harvest the vegetables the
day before we deliver them; so we harvest
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
for our Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
deliveries,” Saxer says.
“Sometimes in the store, the produce
may have been sitting there for at least a
week before someone buys it, so it won’t
last as long. But I’ve had people tell me our
lettuce has lasted three weeks for them,
and since it’s not going bad, people are
getting a better bang for their buck.”
Another benefit of being part of the
CSA program, Saxer says, is that people
know exactly where their produce came
from.
“People can contact us and make an
appointment to come out and see our
farm, and it just builds a nice connection
with them to know where their food is
being grown.”
To give her customers an idea of how to
cook some of the more unusual vegetables,
Saxer says the bags often contain a recipe
card. They are also welcome to call the
farm if they are unsure of what to do with
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Kelly Saxer has seen
her Desert Roots Farm clientele increase 10
fold. STSN photo by Kimberly Hosey
a particular item.
“If you have a question about eggplant,
how often can you call the store and ask
them how to cook it?” Saxer says.
Customers are typically thrilled with
the weekly selection of items, Saxer says.
In some cases, she says she tries to grow
varieties of vegetables that are not always
available in local stores.
“People often think that broccoli is
broccoli. But there are so many different
types of broccoli with many different
flavors. So maybe our variety of broccoli
will have a more tender stalk or taste a bit
different,” she says.
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our valued members we would not be
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Specialty: They bring to the Southeast Valley
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not been available.
Unique features: Arizona Yarn is a communitybased shop that focuses on doing community
projects. Having open knitting and crochet
anytime, Arizona Yarn & Fiber will be adding
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Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 11
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How long in business: 4 years
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Unique features: Beginner through advanced
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Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday;
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Four East Valley companies were
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Included in East Valley nominees
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She adds that it’s not unusual for
customers to tell her that they never tried
a particular vegetable before signing up for
the CSA program.
“I’ve had people tell me, ‘My son didn’t
like broccoli before, but he really likes
this,’ or ‘My kids would never eat their
vegetables, but they love your carrots.’”
Carolyn Hale, of Chandler, says she
and her husband also enjoy trying new
vegetables like bok choy, beets and
eggplant.
“When you know they’re fresh and have
been selected for you, it’s much easier to
experiment with cooking new foods,” she
says.
Theresa Hunt has been with Desert
Roots Farm since late 2008. The Chandler
resident says she likes the way the
vegetables, which are harvested when they
are ripe, have a more robust flavor.
“I have discovered new veggies, like
arugula, mizuna - a Japanese mustard green,
yellow beets, and green black-eyed peas,
to name few, and these are veggies that are
not available in stores.”
Saxer says she especially enjoys seeing
the whole process of planting vegetables
unfold before her eyes.
“It’s rewarding to see them grow
into food, and knowing that what we
grow is being eaten and enjoyed by our
customers.”
For more information, contact
desertrootsfarm.com
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached
at [email protected].
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OnTrac celebrates Chandler
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OnTrac, the leader in regional overnight
package delivery service in the eight
Western states, celebrated the grand
opening of its new corporate headquarters
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct.
25.
The parcel delivery company opened
its doors to Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
and key members of the City Council and
Chandler Chamber of Commerce to share
in the celebration.
“This is our brand new home,” OnTrac
President Rob Humphrey says.
“We are very excited to show off our
new corporate home in Chandler. We are
very proud of what we’ve got here, and
we’re already starting to see some of the
benefits we thought we’d see by moving
to Chandler as we start to hire and bring in
new talent. It’s a very exciting time for our
company.”
Chandler’s central location and quick
access to the interstate and freeways make
it an excellent choice for businesses, like
OnTrac, that have a diverse workforce.
OnTrac’s new home provides the
company with additional space and
the opportunity for future growth. The
new headquarters will also allow for
new employee amenities including a
game room, employee lounges and a
modernized break room. The company
will occupy 65,000 square feet of space in
the building, with an option to expand.
“This is a pretty amazing thing, when
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WELCOME: OnTrac President Rob Humphrey
snips the ribbon during a formal ceremony
to open his company’s headquarters in
Chandler. Submitted photo
The Chandler Business Alliance will
hold its weekly breakfast meeting from
7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thu., Nov. 7, at BLD,
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler. The
breakfast provides an opportunity to
network with a cause. All member and
guest businesses are allowed to present
themselves to other local businesses
that care about Chandler.
The alliance is a professional business
coalition dedicated to the economic and
social development of its members and
the Chandler community as a whole.
you think of the transformation of this
facility, and we’re obviously very happy
and glad to be here today,” Tibshraeny
says.
“Rob’s vision with his company, to
bring it into Chandler, is really good. We’re
happy to be here for the opening and
we’re looking forward to those deliveries.
Let’s make it happen.”
OnTrac relocated its corporate
headquarters from Phoenix to Chandler
in September. The company brings more
than 200 employees into the city’s
economy and expects to expand that
number to 850 over the course of its 11year lease.
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auto repair business since 1990.
“We were looking for new ways to
grow our business and had the space
available at our auto repair shop, so
we decided to add U-Haul rentals and
moving supplies,” Siegele says. “The
decision to partner with U-Haul has
proven to be successful.”
Families needing the finest in moving
services will have increased convenience
and a shorter distance to travel when
moving, which not only makes their
move easier but also has the positive
effect of reducing the amount of carbon
emissions released into the atmosphere.
U-Haul partnering with business owners
across North America to increase
convenience for customers while
helping our environment is just one
of the programs that support U-Haul
Company’s Corporate Sustainability
initiatives.
“Allowing small business owners to
add U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to
their existing product, an offering that
comes with no start-up costs, helps
provide these businesses with instant
profits,” says Andy Smith, president,
U-Haul Company of Eastern Arizona.
“We are more than happy to have given
George the opportunity to build his
primary business with the U-Haul name
brand.”
For more information, or to rent
moving equipment, call 480-899-0277.
Business hours of operation are 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 to 11
a.m. Saturday.
November 2 – 15, 2013
East Valley residents encouraged to
partake in cancer research efforts
East Valley residents can participate in
a study that has the potential to change
the face of cancer for future generations.
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer
Prevention Study-3 is seeking men and
women, 35 to 65 years old, who have
never been diagnosed with cancer. Up
to half a million people, which makes
up a diverse population, across the
United States and Puerto Rico, will be
enrolled in the study. Those who enroll
will help researchers better understand
the lifestyle, environmental and genetic
factors that cause or prevent cancer.
handed out to take home and fill out.
This survey will take about an hour to
complete. Follow-up surveys will be sent
to individuals every few years.
To update participant information,
the American Cancer Society will send
periodic follow-up surveys, as well as
annual newsletters with study updates and
results once the process is completed.
Collected data use
Data collected for the American
Cancer Society’s Prevention Study-3 will
be used to build upon other evidence
collected from other series of studies
that began in the 1950s that have
involved millions of other volunteer
participants. Previous cancer prevention
studies, like the Hammond-Horn study,
have played a huge role in understanding
cancer prevention and risk. The studies
have also been contributing significant
information for public health guidelines
and recommendations.
The link between smoking cigarettes
and lung cancer was confirmed through
similar studies, as well as the connection
between larger waist size and increased
death rates from cancer and other causes.
These studies also revealed the impact of
air pollution on heart and lung conditions.
The ongoing American Cancer
Society’s Prevention Study-3 began in
1982. A new study began because of the
continuous changes in lifestyles.
Enrollment days and locations
Those interested can enroll online
at cps3phoenix.org. The East Valley
enrollment dates and locations are: 10:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 7, at Mercy
Gilbert Medical Center; 3555 S. Val Vista
Dr., Gilbert, and 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thu.,
Nov. 14, at Chandler Regional Medical
Center, 475 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler.
Counseling offered for small business
Collected information for study
Small Business Counseling appointments are
available Mondays and Tuesdays due to a partnership
between the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and
the Arizona Small Business Development Center. The
appointments, which are required for the service,
are with certified SBDC counselor Virginia Herschaft.
Email [email protected] to schedule your
appointment.
A small blood sample, a waist
circumference measurement, an informed
consent form and a brief survey will
take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to
complete at the enrollment site.
A comprehensive survey packet
that highlights information about the
participant’s lifestyle, behavior and
other related health factors will be
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Let’s Laser hosts ribbon cutting
Nov. 15
Let’s Laser will have a ribbon cutting
and Grand Opening Celebration at 8058
S. Priest Dr., Suite 102 in Tempe on Tue.,
Nov. 5.
The studio offers more than 3,200
square feet for brand new creative
experiences using the cutting edge
technology of laser engraving cutting
machines providing endless design
possibilities, as well as a variety of
mediums to work with for guests to
create a very personalized shopping
experience.
Let’s Laser has two-hour studio
fees of $18 plus the cost of laser
engraving an item. The fee is for the
design and laser time, not per person.
Memberships are $99 a month.
Discounts are available to military,
seniors and students.
Visit letslaser.com for information,
email [email protected] or call 480207-1280.
Intel’s community engagement
manager to speak at AAUW
meeting
Intel’s Community Engagement
Manager, Renee Levin, will speak at the
next Southeast Valley Branch of the
American Association of University
Women at 7 p.m. Mon., Nov. 18. The
meeting will be held at Ocotillo Holiday
Inn, 1200 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler. Levin
will discuss Intel’s community grants and
volunteer program.
Six leases signed at Chandler
Business Center in the 3rd quarter
The Cushman & Wakefield leasing
team representing Chandler Business
Center has completed six office leases at
the property in 120 days. Those tenants
include the Children’s Cancer Network,
Arizona Infinity Allstars, Jay Pages Jiu-Jitsu
& MMA, New Heights Church, Newark
Corporation and Koh Young America.
Chandler Business Center, 6150 W.
Chandler Blvd., is a multi-tenant industrial
flex park owned by investment manager
Clarion Partners, LLC.
ORIGAMI OWL: Origami Owl recently
CHANDLER BUSINESS CENTER: Six new
tenants signed a lease with the Chandler
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Owl three years ago. The then 14-year-old
entrepreneur wanted to make enough
money to buy a car when she turned 16
years old.
Chandler awards about $20,000 in free or
reduced-cost signage to local nonprofit
and charitable organizations.
Signarama Chandler is accepting
applications for 2014. For more
information contact Allison KastEichenberg at [email protected].
Isola’s Taoyuan Plant receives
certificate
Origami Owl leased space at
10 Chandler Business Park
Origami Owl has leased 147,486 square
feet of space at 10 Chandler Business
Park, which is located on the east side of
Interstate 10 between Chandler Boulevard
and Ray Road.
The business leased all of building 9
this past summer, 81,238 square feet, for
distribution warehouse and office space
at 500 N. 54th St. Origami Owl executed
another lease for all of building 7 at 450 N.
54th St., 66,248 square feet, for flex office
space that will be used as their corporate
headquarters.
Isabella “Bella” Weems started Origami
leased buildings 9 and 7 in 10 Chandler
Business Park. Submitted photo
Signarama Chandler gives
Boys & Girls Club new look
The Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley
in Sacaton received a new sign last month
thanks to a 2013 Sign of Hope Grant from
Signarama Chandler. Every year Signarama
The Industry Development Bureau
of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in
Taiwan presented Chandler-based Isola
Group with the Cleaner Production
Certification for its newly renovated
manufacturing facility in Taoyuan. The
certification recognizes Isola’s continued
efforts to operate its business in a socially
responsible and sustainable manner.
The certification was based on
five primary factors: manufacturing,
eco-design, green management, social
responsibility and green innovation
while encompassing both qualitative and
quantitative components.
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Isola Group is a global material
science company focused on designing,
developing, manufacturing and marketing
copper-clad laminates and dielectric
prepregs used to fabricate advanced
multi-layer printed circuit boards.
Isola introduces TerraGreen
Isola Group introduced the company’s
new halogen-free, ultra-low loss, RF/
microwave high-speed material,
TerraGreen, which is engineered for
high-performance applications as
power amplifier boards for 4G LTE base
stations, internet infrastructure and cloud
computing.
TerraGreen, which is a lead-free
assembly material that is easy to process,
is a high-performance material that
utilizes a short-lamination cycle. It is
easy to drill and does not require plasma
desmear. The TerraGreen is suitable
for high layer count, high-speed digital,
backplanes and is compatible with Isola’s
FR-4 materials for hybrid designs.
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Local Primerica business expands
to Chandler
A business opportunity overview
is available for individuals who want
to learn more about financial services
from 7 to 9 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5, at
SoHo63, 63 E. Boston St., Chandler.
“We are one of the largest
marketers of financial products in
North America looking for people
who want to succeed,” Primerica, Inc.
Regional Leader Mary Sutton says.
“We offer an excellent educational
system to teach you our business, a
comprehensive support network and
competitive products that are highly
desirable to most consumers.”
Those interested are encouraged
to call Sutton at 480-776-4339. More
information about Primerica can be
found at primerica.com.
Luxe clients planted 756 trees
Luxe clients have planted 756 trees
through Éminence Organic Skin Care’s
new environmental initiative—“One tree
will be planted for every product sold,”
over the last year.
When clients purchase an Éminence
active organic or Biodynamic product,
a portion of those proceeds go toward
planting a tree to help clean the air,
while supporting the world’s natural
resources. Éminence has a partnership
with award-winning global tree planting
organization, Trees for the Future, for
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Gift of Giving Holiday Event
in need of donations
The Gilbert Boys & Girls
Club is the benefactor of
the Gilbert Chamber of
Commerce’s upcoming Gift
of Giving Holiday Event this
year. It will be held from 6
to 9:30 p.m. Thu., Dec. 5 at
Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse.
Funds will be raised
during the Gift of Giving Holiday Event
through monetary donations of $5,000
to the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club.
“We are so excited to be a part of
this great event here in Gilbert,” says
Branch Executive of the Gilbert Boys &
Girls Club Lauren Seematter. “We are so
thankful to our Gilbert community for
giving back to our youth. Every dollar
earned goes toward a great cause of
ensuring our youth’s success now and in
their future.”
To make the event a success, the
chamber is requesting more than 100 gift
baskets and other items for the Chinese
auction, raffle prizes and silent auction.
All donors will be recognized in print
in the event program and verbally at
the event. Those who provide an item
valued at $250 or more will be listed on
the event’s webpage and items valued at
$500 or more will receive their logo on
the event program.
Those interested in learning more
about donation opportunities call Sarah
Watts at 480-941-6322
or email her at sarah@
gilbertchamber.com. The
donation form can also be
found at gilbertaz.com/
events.
Power Hour for Small
Business Success
In more chamber news, the Power
Hour for Small Business Success,
sponsored by Cooper Crossing Executive
Suites, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.
Fri., Nov. 8 at 1820 E. Ray Rd., Chandler.
The event, hosted by Impromptu Guru,
is an intensive work session for chamber
members that will help them generate
ideas and solutions to improve their
business. Stay after for an additional
hour to continue conversations or
network.
For information or to become a
member contact Annette at 480-9416320.
Gilbert Community Excellence
Awards
The awards, presented by APS, will
be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., Nov.
8, at SanTan Elegante Conference &
Reception Center at the DoubleTree by
Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert, 1800 S. SanTan
Village Pkwy., Gilbert. The formal
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Chamber events abound this November
Success Dynamics Lead Group
This leads group meets every
Monday morning to help business
members network and grow their
businesses. Members are given
the opportunity to give the group
information on their company,
talk about upcoming events and
announcements, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Mon.,
Nov. 4, and Mon., Nov. 11. First two
visits are free. Brunchies, 17 E. Boston
St., Chandler.
Small Business Counseling
Experienced business counselors
provide advice, knowledge and insight
to help you start or grow your business,
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 4. Free.
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25
S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By
appointment only, call 480-963-4571.
Ribbon Cutting—Zoolikins
Come join us in welcoming Zoolikins
to our community at its ribbon-cutting
ceremony, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mon., Nov.
4.. Free. 51 E. Boston St., downtown
Chandler South side of Boston, East of
Arizona Avenue.
Chandler Business Connection
Leads Group
This leads group meets every
Tuesday morning to help our business
members network and grow their
businesses. Members are given
the opportunity to give the group
information on their company,
talk about upcoming events and
announcements, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tue.,
Nov. 5 and Tue., Nov. 12. Two free visits.
BLD, 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler.
Women’s Council Meeting
The Women’s Council was created
by women to promote personal and
professional development programs.
The next event will be presented by Syd
Hoffman, author and coach who will be
discussing “Simple & Healthy Weight
Loss Wisdom,” 8-9:30 a.m. Tue., Nov. 5.
Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce
25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Small Business Counseling
Experienced business counselors
provide advice, knowledge and insight
to help you start or grow your business,
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5. Free.
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25
S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By
appointment only, call 480-963-4571.
Arizona Small Business
Academy Classes
Attend this highly acclaimed
workshop series each Tuesday
afternoon until Nov. 19 to build the
essential skills to be more effective and
improve your bottom line. Solve real
marketing and business challenges in an
interactive group setting, 4-6 p.m. Tue.,
Nov. 5 and Tue., Nov. 12. Free. Chandler
Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona
Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
Ribbon Cutting—Elite Shutters
and Blinds
Come join us in welcoming Elite
Shutters and Blinds to our community
at its ribbon-cutting ceremony, 4:305:30 p.m. Tue., Nov. 5. Free. 119 S. Weber
Dr., Chandler.
The Sun Lakes Networking
Group
This Leads Group will focus on
building business relationships in the
Sun Lakes area with the support of
the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.
The mission of this group is to develop
trustworthy relationships in the Sun
Lakes community while promoting
ethical business and returning to
the basics of doing business with a
handshake, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., Nov.
6 and Wed., Nov. 13. First two visits are
free. Pecan Grove Restaurant, 4960 S.
Alma School Rd., Chandler.
Young Executive Series
Co-Founder of Gangplank, Derek
Neighbors, will be presenting hands-on,
motivating and inspirational topics at
this Chandler Chamber Young Executive
Series to engage our young generation
and get young professionals more
involved in the community, 5:30-7 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 6. Free. Chandler Chamber
of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite
201, Chandler.
Go-Getters Leads Group
The Go-Getters meet every
Thursday to help our business members
network and grow their businesses.
Each member is given the opportunity
to give the group information on their
company, talk about upcoming events
and announcements, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Thu., Nov. 7 and Thu., Nov. 14. First two
visits are free. Jason’s Deli, 3491 W. Frye
Rd., Chandler.
Holiday Enchantment
Committee
Come and join the Chandler
Chamber in planning Holiday
Enchantment and Taste of Chandler,
a community holiday party where
you can also sample food from local
restaurants, 2-3 p.m. Thu., Nov. 7. Free.
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S.
Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. Holiday
Enchantment is on Nov. 8 at SoHo63.
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The Friday Cafe Leads Group
The Friday Café Leads Group meets
every Friday to help our business
members network and grow their
businesses. Each member is given
the opportunity to give the group
information on their company,
talk about upcoming events and
announcements, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Fri.,
Nov. 8 and Fri., Nov. 15. First two visits
are free. Chompie’s, 3481 W. Frye Rd.,
Chandler.
Public Policy Meeting
Kathy Ferris, executive director
of Arizona Municipal Water Users
Association, will address the group
about news and issues for regional
water utilities and its customers. Lori
Quan, from the Chandler Airport,
will bring an update about the
city’s airport operations and airpark
businesses, 8-9:30 a.m. Fri., Nov. 8. No
fee to attend. Chandler Chamber of
Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201,
Chandler.
Small Business Counseling
Experienced business counselors
provide advice, knowledge and
insight to help you start or grow your
business, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. Free.
Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25
S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. By
appointment only, call 480-963-4571.
Holiday Enchantment Gala
The 21st Holiday Enchantment event
features local restaurants, music, and
live and silent auctions.
Along with dinner and dancing,
party-goers will get a chance to
sample the best dishes from local
Chandler eateries. The event will
feature emcee Danny Davis, Phoenix
radio personality, and Rob Shakman
from KNIX, also known as Rockin’ Rob,
the KNIX Concert DJ.
This year, a portion of the proceeds
collected from tickets sales will go
directly to veterans of the military
through the Arizona StandDown
organization. Member $55, nonmember
$65, corporate table of 10 $600. No
refunds within 72 hours of event. 6-11
p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. SoHo63, 63 E. Boston
St., Chandler.
Small Business Counseling
Experienced business counselors
provide advice, knowledge and
insight to help you start or grow your
business, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon., Nov.
11 and Tue., Nov. 12 and Fri., Nov. 15.
Free. Chandler Chamber of Commerce,
25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler.
By appointment only, call 480-9634571.
Ribbon Cutting—Fired Pie
Come join us in welcoming Fired Pie
to our community at its ribbon-cutting
ceremony, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tue., Nov.
12. Free. 2855 W. Ray Rd., Suite 105,
Chandler.
Wake-Up Chandler
Wake-Up Chandler happens every
month and is a great way to start off
the morning by networking with other
businesses, 7:30-9 a.m. Wed., Nov. 13; $5
members and $15 non-members. Sam’s
Club, 1375 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
Technology Lunch Seminar
Series—Tech Toys
The Chandler Chamber Technology
Lunch Seminar will be discussing Tech
Toys this month. Getting you ready for
the holiday season with technology
gift ideas, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thu.,
Nov. 14; $5 for members and $15 for
nonmembers. Chandler Chamber of
Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201,
Chandler.
Ribbon Cutting—Cube Smart
Come join us in welcoming
CubeSmart to the community at its
ribbon-cutting ceremony, 4:30-5:30
p.m. Thu., Nov. 14. Free. 2414 S. Gilbert
Rd., Chandler.
No refunds within 72 hours of an event.
For more details and to RSVP to any of
these events, visit chandlerchamber.
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[email protected]
Contact the Chamber
The Chandler Chamber of
Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite
201. Unless otherwise specified, for
more information and to register for
these programs, call 480-963-4571,
visit chandlerchamber.com or meetup.
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evening is filled with celebration
as attendees honor those in the
community who have excelled in
the areas of business, education and
community involvement.
General admission is $50 or a
table of 10 for $500, which includes
company’s name on event program
and logo on reserved table signage.
Chamber Chat—Midday
Networking Event
The Chamber Chat, presented
by Town & Country Office Cleaning,
will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Wed., Nov. 13, at Flipside,
4874 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert. The
informal gathering is a fun way
to share conversation with other
professionals and learn more about
businesses in the community.
Individuals are responsible for the
cost of their own lunch. RSVP is
for the sole purpose of receiving a
seating estimate.
The 411
The 411 will be held from 7:30
to 8:30 a.m. Wed., Nov. 20, at the
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce,
119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101,
Gilbert. Sponsored by John’s
Refrigeration and SCF Arizona, the
411 is a comprehensive membership
orientation to learn how to
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chamber investment. Registration is
required due to limited seating.
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Rock The Block! celebrates the community on Nov. 9
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The Achen-Gardner Construction
Rock the Block! Presented by MarkTaylor is called the biggest and best
party in Chandler.
This year, the event will take place on
Sat., Nov. 9, in downtown Chandler and
will boast two performance stages—a
main stage featuring artists from
Arizona’s music scene and a community
stage with the Chandler’s Got Talent
competition.
There will also be a large beer
garden and the SanTan Sun News is
proud to sponsor the Kids Zone at this
year’s event. Keep your eyes peeled for
several of the Arizona Rattlers who are
scheduled to attend.
“This year will be similar to the
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presented by Mark-Taylor features fun for the
entire family. Submitted photo
previous years,” says Marnie Brookins,
special events manager for Downtown
Chandler Community Partnership.
“We have over 100 vendors, artists,
farmers market vendors, kids activities,
inflatables, the zip line is coming again
this year, and great food.”
Bourbon Jacks Bar and Grill of
Chandler is sponsoring the main stage.
“The main stage talent lineup
includes A Boy Named Sioux, who is
headlining, also Chuck E. Baby, Western
Fusion and 2 Bit Shotgun,” Brookins
explains. “The community stage includes
Wikked Rev and The Bracken School of
Irish Dance, along with many others.”
Five judges will score Chandler’s
Got Talent, which will feature singers,
dancers and others who will perform,
she says.
“You’ll see a little bit of everything
from kids to adults.” Prizes will be
gift certificates to various downtown
Chandler merchants.
At noon, the Korean War Veterans
will present the colors and sing the
national anthem.
“Because it is right before Veterans
Day, we felt it was very important to
have a salute to the military,” notes
Brookins.
The Kids Play Zone activities are being
provided by Arizona Bounce Pro and are
sponsored by SanTan Sun News.
“We will have a Mickey Mouse
bounce house, shark slide, rollercoaster
obstacle course, a human gyro, human
hamster balls, laser tag, a castle
bounce, bungee trampoline and a
couple of slides. There will also be a
mechanical bull and zip line in another
location and a trackless train that just
goes throughout the event,” Brookins
explains.
Individual tickets are needed for the
kids’ activities, or the best value is an
all-day wristband for unlimited kids’
attractions. Ticket prices for the Kids
Play Zone are $1 or an all-day wrist band
is available for $20. The wrist band will
not include the zip line attraction.
Food vendors are always a big draw
at Rock the Block and many of the
unique and family-owned businesses
of Chandler turn out to showcase their
culinary styling. The farmers market will
feature locally made products. Various
artists from Chandler’s Art Walk will be
at Rock the Block!
Firehouse Kettle Corn is participating
for the first time this year.
“It’s a business that’s run by Chandler
firefighters and hits very close to home,”
says Brookins. “They actually do fire
safety while you’re waiting for your
kettle corn to cook.”
Rock the Block! will take place in
downtown Chandler on Arizona Avenue
between Chandler Boulevard and Frye
Road from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is
produced by the Downtown Chandler
Community Partnership and Steve
GET YOUR GAME ON: Midway-style games,
food, art and entertainment make for an
entire day of fun at the Achen-Gardner
Construction Rock the Block! Presented by
Mark-Taylor. Submitted photo
Levine Entertainment with support from
the city of Chandler.
Admission to the event is free.
Attractions, food and merchandise are
available at an additional cost. For more
information about Rock the Block!, visit
chandlerblockparty.com.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected]
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Chandler school honors vets at annual Veterans Day ceremony
BY KIMBERLY HOSEY
For many kids, Veterans Day is just a
November holiday. They might wonder
if they get to stay home from school;
some might remember to thank a veteran,
especially in their family. And that’s it.
The students and staff at Navarrete
Elementary School in Chandler see it
differently. Navarrete gears up for Veterans
Day starting at the beginning of the school
year. Songs are rehearsed, decorations
are made, essays are drafted, lessons are
learned in history and in life. And come
Veterans Day, Navarrete gives back to local
veterans—and teaches kids a lesson in
patriotism that will stay fresh long after
school lets out.
Since 2008, the school has honored
veterans, active service members, and
those who have died at its annual Veterans
Day Ceremony. This year’s ceremony on Fri.,
SOLEMN CEREMONY: Navarrete students
and staff participate in a previous Veterans
Day ceremony. Each year, the entire school
works together to honor veterans and active
members of the military and their families.
Submitted photo
Nov. 8, is expected to host about 100 local
veterans.
“It’s grown to a pretty big event,” says
music teacher Heather Niederer, who
took over spearheading the event from
Navarrete’s previous music teacher, Lauren
Romero, who was inspired to start the
celebration by members of the military in
her own family. The ceremony is open to
the community but is primarily to honor
military members of Navarrete’s families.
The event grew from a school assembly
into something more. In the weeks and
months leading up to Veterans Day,
Navarrete sends out forms for students
and their families to include service
members—active members of the military
as well as veterans—and veterans who have
lost their lives.
On the day of the event, local members
of the military are honored with stars
on a large flag, bearing their names and
branches of service, in what Navarrete calls
its “Wall of Honor.” Those who attend are
recognized individually by name.
The school also displays flags in
a field as an area of remembrance
to commemorate servicemen and
servicewomen who have died.
Veterans who come at 9 a.m. are signed
in by parent volunteers and treated to a
light breakfast in their honor; the main
event follows and lasts from 9:45 to about
10:30 a.m.
Perhaps almost as touching as honoring
veterans are the involved roles Navarrete’s
students all play in the day.
“This is like the main event
of our school year right now,
and we have all the students
involved in it in some way,”
Niederer says.
Each grade level, from
kindergarten through sixth,
contributes something
to the ceremony. Many
grades work in curriculum
and lessons they’re already
learning: second-graders,
who are learning letter
writing, hand craft cards
REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE GONE: Navarrete
and write thank-you notes
Elementary School displays an area of remembrance with
inside, to be presented to
flags. They bear the names of deceased veterans who are
veterans at the end of the
related to Navarrete’s students and staff. Submitted photo
ceremony. Kindergarteners
graders, who learn patriotic songs and
and third-graders, working
music, thanking veterans and active service
through Art Masterpiece (a volunteer-run
members, like “Thank You Soldiers” and
art enrichment and literacy program), make
an Armed Forces medley, in which each
laminated stars to hang and watercolor
branch is invited to stand and be honored
poppies for a “field” near the event’s
during the song.
podium, respectively.
“They already study patriotic music in
Sixth-grade students, focusing on
their curriculum, and what’s better than
writing in class, draft essays discussing
talking about our veterans and thanking
patriotism and thanking veterans and
them?” says Niederer, who says the school’s
soldiers. Three sixth-graders will read their
extracurricular choir, with fourth through
essays at the ceremony.
sixth grades, will also perform.
Fifth-grade students make a quilt.
Students will come away with lessons,
Each student makes a patch symbolizing
too.
something important about America or
Ret. Capt. Richard Fulton of the Air
veterans, and parent volunteers assemble it
Force will speak. A former pilot, brother
into a paper quilt to be displayed.
of a Navarrete teacher and former teacher
First-grade students learn and recite the
himself, Fulton will share experiences with
Pledge of Allegiance in sign language.
And specially featured are fourthSEE VETS PAGE 35
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Unlocking the power of high expectations
Part five of a five-part series on tools for effective parenting
BY CAROL ELIAS
The debate
rages about how
much parents
should expect of
their children. Do
high expectations
elevate or hinder
children’s behavior
and performance?
A digest of a recent
Harvard Family
Research Project Study has confirmed what
we learned over the past 35 years of teaching
children of all abilities, namely:
A strong form of parent involvement
is setting high expectations. Parents who
hold high expectations for their children,
communicate those expectations clearly and
encourage children to work hard in order to
attain them, can make a huge difference in
their child’s long-term success.
Children, just like all of us, will not always
achieve expected goals and falling short of
the mark could lead to discouragement and
frustration. So, how do we help children avoid
these impediments yet benefit from the
advantages of holding high expectations? Here
are a few tips:
Establish milestones and celebrate hard
work. Whether it’s grades in school, goals in
scouting or achievements in sports, striving for
a “personal best” brings about progress in any
pursuit. Think about weight training. The key
to being able to increase upper body strength
is to set a high goal, establish milestones
along the way and then move steadily with
persistence in that direction. Each time you
lift more weight than the day before you have
surpassed your “personal best” and are better
for the effort.
Shoot for long term but focus on short
term. If your expectations for your child
include a college education, it is good to talk
about it from time to time. But ignoring the
need to study for the history quiz this week
would be counterproductive to that long-term
goal of college. So the short-term stepping
stones are very important to achieving the
long-term goal.
Learn from setbacks. Help your child learn
how to move forward in spite of occasional
failures. This is a critical life skill that will help
them more successfully navigate their future.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “Our greatest glory
is not in never failing, but in rising up every time
we do fail.” Help your child address setbacks
and failures as valuable learning experiences.
Celebrate successes. When small steps are
taken toward goals (like an “A” on the history
test), it’s important to celebrate this event as
a notable victory. When children make strides
toward their own high expectations, let them
know how pleased they should be and how
happy you are for them.
Be willing to adjust to changing
circumstances. What begins as a realistic
expectation can, with unforeseen
circumstances, become unrealistic. Perhaps
the long term goal of an “A” in the class
becomes unrealistic if your child gets an “F” on
the first test. The goal of winning in a sports
competition becomes unrealistic if your child
suffers a broken arm. Holding doggedly to an
expectation when circumstances change is a
formula for continual disappointment.
As we help our children learn how to be
successful, high but realistic expectations are
an important tool. Setting high expectations
for our children and helping them learn how
to achieve success is a skill all parents should
aspire toward.
For previous columns, see:
Part one in five-part series: “Unlocking
the Power of Empathy in Raising Responsible
Children:” newvistasblog.com/blog/
unlocking-power-empathy-raising-responsiblechildren/
Part two in five-part series: “Unlocking
the Power of Example in Raising Responsible
Children:” newvistasblog.com/blog/
unlocking-power-example-raising-responsiblechildren/
Part three in five-part series: “Unlocking
the Power of Experience in Raising Responsible
Children:” newvistasblog.com/blog/powerexperience-teach-life-lesson/
Part four in the five-part series:
“Unlocking the Power of Encouragement in
Raising Responsible Children:” newvistasblog.
com/blog/power-encouragement-raisingresponsible-children/
Carol Elias is director of New Vistas Center
for Education, which was named a Top 10
School by Johns Hopkins University CTY.
Founded in 1979, New Vistas is located at: 670
N. Arizona Ave., Suite 35, Chandler, AZ, 85225.
New Vistas is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
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students.
First-grade teacher Karen
Ross’ son, Spc. Randy Ross
stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas,
will attend with fellow soldiers
as well.
“It’s really all about both
honoring active service
member and veterans, and just
our Navarrete families,” says
Niederer.
Jimmy Barrios, brass captain
in the neighboring Basha High
School band, will play out the
ceremony with taps in a role he’s
played for several years now.
“It’s a really touching
moment for everyone,” Niederer
says. “Even the kids all get it;
they’re like ‘Wow.’”
“That’s really emotional.
He’s around the corner with a
trumpet and everybody’s silent
… it really, really is moving,”
agrees Principal Sam Merrill.
“This is really something
our school prides itself on:
recognizing the men and
women that have been serving
our country and putting their
lives on the line. We know how
important that is to our country
and to each one of us and our
freedoms,” says Niederer.
Kimberly Hosey is the section
editor for Community and
Spirituality. She can be reached
at [email protected].
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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday; no school
Nov. 28-29: Thanksgiving holidays; no
school
Carlson Champions
Nov. 6: General PTO meeting, 1:30 p.m.,
teachers’ lounge
Nov. 8: Jamba Juice Fun Friday; smoothies
$3 each
Nov. 14: Family Food Night at Chick-fil-A,
5-7 p.m., Gilbert and Germann roads
—Lora Robinson
WINNING IDEAS: Preschool and first-grade
teachers at Carlson Elementary celebrate their
Chandler Education Foundation mini grants
for the implementation of special academic
programming for their students. Priority
Preschool teacher Shauna Scheffner earned
the “Moving to Learn” grant, which will allow
her and her colleagues to incorporate physical
fitness and movement into their curriculum
for pre-literacy, math and motor skill
development. First-grade teachers, led by Ivi
Montano, were awarded the “Informative Text
for Everyone” grant, providing each student
his or her own text to delve into per Common
Core standards. Submitted photos
CTA-Independence Hawks
Hancock Heat
Fun Run – The Apex Fun Run 2013-14 will
be held Nov. 4 through 15. All pledge
money collected will be used to purchase
security items for the school, such as
radios for each classroom. Race Day will
be Fri., Nov. 15.
Running Club – Running Club signup
continues until Nov. 8. Students should
be dropped off at the west gate at 7:40
a.m. for practice beginning Tue., Nov. 12;
practice will be held every Tuesday and
Thursday morning until 8:10 a.m. Running
Club students will then be dismissed to
recess.
Dress code – Families are asked to make
sure their students’ attire complies with
CTA’s dress code. With cold weather
approaching, jackets worn inside the
building must comply with the dress code:
plain red, blue or white; no logos. Jackets
worn outside the classroom may be any
color. The students’ name should be
written somewhere on the jacket in case
it is lost.
Tax credits – CTA-Independence families
and friends can visit the school website
and click on the “Our School” tab for
information on tax credit donations.
Donations can easily be made online;
every dollar donated is returned at
tax time. Donations go directly to the
school and are used to support clubs and
fieldtrips. Thanks for donating.
Nov. 6: Kindergarten Information/
Spalding Information Night
Nov. 8: Picture retakes
Nov. 11: No school
—Wendi Olson
Character Counts – For the months
of November and December, Hancock
focuses on the character trait of “Caring”:
be kind and compassionate, express
gratitude, forgive others and help people
in need.
Tax credits – Hancock families are asked
to consider donating to the school
through the extracurricular tax credit
program, and to encourage friends,
neighbors and relatives who live in Arizona
to also donate. Donations can be made
in any amount or in increments; married
couples can donate up to $400 or singles
up to $200. The full donation will be
returned in the form of a tax credit.
—Guia Lehr
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Patterson Pride
Fall Fiesta – Charlotte Patterson
Elementary hosts a public Fall Festival
Fiesta from noon to 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2.
Entrance fee is $10 for unlimited games
and bouncers; adults are free if not
participating on the bouncers. Train rides
are an additional $3 per person. The event
will feature a large variety of food items
available for purchase, including Jamba
Juice and Kona Ice, as well as games,
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vendor booths, themed raffle baskets and
silent auction items. All proceeds benefit
the PTO.
—Anne Keefer
Tarwater Toros
Fall fieldtrips – Kindergarteners recently
visited Vertuccio Pizza Farm, where they
learned about nutrition and that every
ingredient on a pizza is from a farm;
each child also picked a pumpkin from
the pumpkin patch. Thanks to Tarwater
families whose tax credit donations
made this trip possible. Tarwater kindies
also engaged in many college and career
readiness skills by visiting Stuffington
Bear Factory, where they learned about
sequencing, retelling, nonfiction bears and
the history of the Teddy bear.
Giving a hand – Toro Ambassadors
recently visited Feed My Starving Children
in Tempe, a nonprofit organization
where volunteers can hand-pack meals
specifically formulated for malnourished
children, which are then shipped to nearly
70 countries around the world. In one
90-minute visit, the Toro Ambassadors
packed 36 boxes, more than 7,000 pounds
and fed 20 students for a year.
Science camp – Earlier this fall Tarwater
sixth graders gathered in Prescott to
celebrate science in the most memorable
way possible. Tarwater’s sixth-grade
team, with the support of Principal Jeff
Hensley, spent three action-packed days
and two nights at Prescott Pines Camp.
Students experienced outdoor classes
like Survival, Forensics, Owl Pellets,
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Personality Super Powers, Archery and
more. Working as groups, 104 students
practiced their leadership skills, forged
new friendships and made lifelong
memories. This fabulous trip would not
have been possible without the support
of the Tarwater community, the sixthgrade families and the brave and loving
chaperones.
Class notes – Big thanks to Tarwater
parent Mrs. Alwin, who came in to teach
Mrs. Meyer’s third-grade social studies
class how to create an explorer boat with
textured water. Fifth graders at Tarwater
participated in a science experiment on
gravity and motion, in which students had
to determine whether the height of an
object affected the distance it traveled.
First graders have mastered routines and
procedures, and recently learned about
liquids, solids and gases, participating in
a science experiment involving dry ice,
water and the creation of gases.
—Robyn Kelly
Perry Pumas
Football fun – Congrats to Perry High
student Marcus Pane, No. 54, on winning
the Hammer Award for the Pumas’
football game against Chandler High.
—Denise Hanson
CTA-Freedom Falcons
Frontier Day – The school’s annual
Frontier Day is 5-8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8.
The event includes music, inflatables,
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zoo, dunk tank, train rides and multiple
classroom game booths. Wristbands
and wooden coins will be available for
purchase to gain access to all the fun
activities. Meals are also available for
purchase. A huge silent auction will
include gift certificates to local businesses
and more.
Music notes – Third graders will perform
the African folk tale “Anansi the Spider” at
6 and 7 p.m. Tue., Nov. 19 in the cafeteria.
The concert will feature African songs and
a shadow puppet play under the direction
of music specialist Karen Sejkora.
PTO – Our annual Frontier Day event is
5-8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8. This event includes
music, multiple inflatables, climbing
wall, pony rides, petting zoo, dunk tank,
train rides, and classroom game booths.
Wristbands and wooden coins will be
available for purchase to gain access to all
the fun activities. Meals are also available
for purchase. We also have a huge silent
auction which includes gift certificates to
local businesses and much more!
Robotics Club – The Freedombots will
participate in their first competition on
Nov. 23 at ASU’s Polytechnic campus.
—Erin Canter
food for students in the community
who may have gone hungry during the
intersession break when the school
breakfast and lunch programs were not
available. More than 1,400 people were
served breakfast and lunch because of
the contribution made. Thanks to the
community for its support.
Nov. 4: Flag ceremony presented by
fourth grade, 8 a.m., Amphitheater
Nov. 5: Site Council meeting, 3:15 p.m.,
Media Center
Nov. 8: Veterans Day Assembly, 1:45 p.m.,
Multipurpose Room
Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday; no school
Nov. 14: Geography Bee, 9:30 a.m., Media
Center
Nov. 15: Progress reports sent home; PTO
Cookie Dough pick-up, 3:15-6:00 p.m.,
Multipurpose Room
—Kathie Butters
CTA-Goodman Gators
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partnered with National Honor Students
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Nutrition Department and The Grove
Bible Church for Project IF (Intersession
Food). Students collected and distributed
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Learning Center’s elementary physical
education teacher Staci Smith was named
the 2013 “Health Teacher of the Year” by
Arizona Health and Physical Education.
She received the award at a conference
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Family fun – Knox’s Fall Festival will be
held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 8 and
will feature bounce houses from AZ Air
Bounce, a rock wall, pony rides by Carter’s
Farm, face painting, a rock wall from
Rock-It-Up, toy vendors, a DJ and karaoke,
games and more. The Knox Raffle 2013
includes a basket from SanDisk valued at
$500, LEGO, Nerf, movies, Hot Wheels
and Disney and more; raffle tickets are
$1 each or $20 for a pack of 25. Live
entertainment on the main stage will
include performances by Knox Chorus,
Ballet Folklorica, Stacy J Dancing and
Yo-Yo Factory. Food will be available for
purchase from Chandler BBQ, Hungry
Howie’s Pizza, Jamba Juice, Kona Ice,
What’s Poppin’ Kettle Corn; cotton candy
and soda will also be sold. Huge thanks
to Party City for donating over $500 in
prizes for the festival this year. Tickets
and wristbands will go on pre-sale after
fall break. Contact knoxelementarypto@
gmail.com for more information or visit
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Shop and earn – Visit knoxpto.com and
click on the Amazon link to shop and
earn referral fees for Knox. Families can
also link Fry’s Food cards to Knox 81212
by visiting fryscommunityrewards.com to
earn dollars for Knox with every purchase
at Fry’s.
Nov. 4-8: Book Fair
Nov. 5: PTO Meeting, 3:45 p.m.
Nov. 8: Fall Festival, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
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Early puberty in kids:
Signs, symptoms and causes
By Alison Stanton
For many pre-teens and tweens,
puberty seems to be a rite of passage.
Many women remember going out to
buy their first bras, and guys recall when
their voices began to change.
Dr. Allison Kaplan, a Chandler resident who works at Desert Grove Family
Medical, a practice that has an office in
Gilbert, says that puberty is defined as
the process when boys and girls develop
their secondary sexual characteristics that
include growing to their adult height and
maturing genitalia.
“A parent should first notice growth
in their ‘private’ areas followed by pubic
hair and then lastly, increasing height
and muscle mass,” she says, adding that
such as an endocrinologist’s recommenthan expected or out-of-order, then
girls can begin puberty as early as 8 years
dations and/or medication to slow the
you may want to see a physician for
old and boys at 9 years old.
maturation process.”
evaluation.”
In some cases, says Dr. Zafar Quadir,
The decision to treat precocious
Quadir, who is seeing more cases of
a pediatrician at Banner Health Center in
early puberty than before, says that while puberty depends on the cause, Quadir
Chandler, children will show signs and
most cases of precocious puberty have no says, and may involve either hormone
symptoms of puberty before reaching
treatments or surgery. The child’s doctor
known cause, obesity is thought by some
these ages. Called precocious puberty,
should keep in mind many factors when
to be an underlying reason, as
Quadir says symptoms in girls
deciding whether or not to treat him or
are radiation treatments for
include breast growth and the
her; these include the child’s general
cancer, social factors and envistart of menstruation, and
health status and medical history, the
ronmental contamination.
facial hair, while boys will
severity of the symptoms, the child’s
“We are finding out more
have a deepening voice and
ability to tolerate medical procedures
every day about chemicals in
an enlarged penis and
and take medicine and the parents’
our environment, including
testicles.
desires regarding treatment.
personal care products, house“A child’s doctor may want
“The goal of treatment for the hyperhold products and cleaners,
to do some tests to find out if
secretion of androgen and estrogen is to
and foods, and the ways they
there is an underlying medical
stop, and possibly reverse,
disrupt our endocrine
condition. Some causes of
the onset of early puberty
system,” Quadir says.
early puberty include congenital
symptoms,” he says.
“Looking at studies
adrenal hyperplasia, McCune- USUALLY NOTHING TO
Although there are
Albright Syndrome and spina WORRY ABOUT: In the vast done with animals and
majority of cases of early
medical reasons for precohumans, many of these
bifida with hydrocephalus,”
puberty that he sees in his ‘endocrine disruptors’
cious puberty, Wooten
Quadir says.
patients, Dr. Duane Wooten
says he also finds that
Dr. Duane Wooten, a pedi- says it is due to no known seem to play a role in
most of his patients go
atrician at Rainbow Pediatrics, or serious medical reasons. changing puberty timthrough early puberty for
ing. The timing and
Submitted photo
which has an office in
no known or concerning
amount of exposure to
Chandler, says that the early
reason.
the suspect chemicals need more
development of pubic hair is what tends
“In the vast majority
to cause parents to make an appointment study to better understand how
of cases, I just reassure the
they affect timing of puberty.”
for their child to be examined.
COMMON SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS: Dr. Zafar Quadir parents and the child that
Wooten says he feels strongly
“Sometimes they will have peach fuzz
says girls who are showing it is nothing to worry
that the addition of horin their private area, and
signs of early puberty will
about, and that it is just a
mones in food also has
this is not abnormal, but
often experience breast
part of them.”
had an influence on early growth, and young boys’
significant coarse hair is a
voices will begin to deepen.
puberty.
sign of early puberty. There
Alison Stanton is a
“It’s definitely true that Submitted photo
has to be a combination of
freelance writer who lives
hormones in food have
at least two symptoms for a
in the East Valley. She can be reached at
influenced this. Over time, the
child to be diagnosed with
[email protected].
average onset of puberty has
early puberty,” Wooten
gone down by two years, and
says.
kids are developing earlier on the Resources
As Kaplan explains,
whole. It wasn’t like this back in
puberty is caused from speWebsites:
the early 1900s.”
cific hormonal surges in the
• mayoclinic.com/health/
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brain that start a cascade of TESTING CAN BE BENEFIprecocious-puberty/DS00883
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of early puberty should be evaluother hormones such as
• kidshealth.org/parent/medical/sexual/
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precocious.html
are showing signs of early
tain conditions, Kaplan says.
and testosterone.
puberty should be evalu“The doctor would start with
“The timing of these trig- ated for any underlying
Books:
a good history, physical, and a
gers can vary greatly among health issues.
• “Early Puberty in Girls: The Essential Guide to
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left wrist X-ray to begin the
children based on
Coping with This Common Problem,”
evaluation,” she says.
multifactorial issues such as genetics,
by Paul Kaplowitz
“If all of those three components are
environment, and weight,” Kaplan says,
• “‘What’s Happening to Me?’ A Guide to
within normal limits, then it’s likely the
adding that when something disrupts
Puberty,” by Peter Mayle
child has a nonworrisome condition that
this normal process, a child may mature
• “My Body, My Self for Boys: Revised Edition
may need only observation. Any abnortoo early or too late.
(What’s Happening to My Body?),”
mal finding may need further evaluation
“If your child begins puberty earlier
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Phoenix Youth Concert
Princess Tea Party
10
Railway Museum
Chuckwagon Cook-off
17
Railway Museum
Full Moon Ride
24
Railway Museum
November
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7 Kinder Prep
8
All-ages Storytime
Family Night
Baby Time
All-ages Storytime
Pre-K Storytime
Family Storytime
Chuckwagon Cook-off
12
Wiggle Worms
Infant Lap-sit
13
All-ages Storytime
14 Kinder Prep
15
Veterans Day
All-ages Storytime
KBC
Knit Happens
Art of Drawing
Baby Time
All-ages Storytime
Pre-K Storytime
Family Storytime
Ride with a ranger
18
Worms
19 Wiggle
Infant Lap-sit
20
All-ages
21
Storytime
Pre-K Storytime
11
Wiggle Worms
25
Lapsit Storytime
Family Storytime
Wiggle Worms
Craft Club
Infant Lap-sit
All-ages Storytime
All-ages Storytime
Bookhype
Suitcase Club
26
Wiggle Worms
Knit Happens
All-ages Storytime
Family Night
Baby Time
27
Family Storytime
Sonoran Sunset Series
Kinder Prep
28
Baby Time
Moonlight Hike
22
Desert Myth Busters
29
Nutcracker
Thanksgiving
Turkey Swim
2
SanTan Family Fun
Arrives!
improvMANIA
Railway Museum
6
Wiggle Worms
5
1
Chuckwagon
9
Cook-off
Rock the Block
Paws to Read
Railway Museum
16 Railway
Museum
Paws 2 Read
Basket Workshop
Woofstock
23
Railway Museum
Urban Fishing Clinic
30
Nutcracker
Railway Museum
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2
improvMANIA, 7 p.m. Bringing live,
5
Craft Club, 4-5 p.m. Ages 6-10.
fast-paced improv comedy to the
Chandler Center for the Arts, the show
is based on audience suggestions and
will last approximately 90 minutes.
The 7 p.m. show is all-ages appropriate. $10. Chandler Center for the Arts,
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler,
chandlercenter.org.
Join the group at the Southeast
Regional Library Craft Club held on
the first Tuesday of each month.
No registration needed. Tickets will be
handed out 15 minutes before the
event starts. The Craft Club is limited to
15 participants. Meet in The Dig for this
event; make your own jellyfish.
At Maricopa County Library District’s
Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
Arizona Railway Museum,
noon-4 p.m. Visit Chandler’s Arizona
Railway Museum and take a selfguided tour of the yard and view the
equipment. Display cars $2 per person
or $5 families/groups. 330 E. Ryan Rd.,
Chandler, azrymuseum.org.
5, 12, 19
Infant Lap-sit, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. The Phoenix Youth Symphony
will perform Rachmaninoff Symphony
No. 2 in E minor. PYS alumni—Michael
Levin on cello, Michael Hernandez on
saxophone and Nathan Johnston on
tuba—perform. $10 to $20. Chandler
Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler, chandlercenter.org.
Ages 0-18 months with one parent
or caregiver. Infant Lap-sit is a special
storytime designed to encourage development of language and motor skills by
incorporating stories with simple songs,
rhymes, movement activities and finger
plays. No registration needed, however,
attendance is limited to 20. Siblings
may not attend. Tickets will be distributed at 11:10 a.m. near The Dig.
At Maricopa County Library District’s
Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Every Girl is a Princess
Tea Party, 1 p.m. Tea party fundraiser
5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21
All-ages Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m.
for 50 little princesses and their
mommies benefiting the Severson
Sisters. Organized and hosted by Fancy
Faces, 1316 S. Longmore, Mesa, the
event will include princess carriage
rides, live princess characters, princess
show and more, fancyfaceparty.com.
Tue., Wed. and Thu., and 11:15-11:45
a.m. Wed. Intended for toddlers
through age 5. Meet in The Dig for a
fun storytime, including stories, finger
plays and songs. Learn letters, sounds
and have fun with music and movement activities. Sessions are limited to
60 people, including caregivers.
Free tickets are required and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets will be available in the Youth
Services area 20 minutes before
storytime begins. Parents/caregivers
are expected to stay with children during storytime. Families only; no tickets
will be issued to day care or preschool
groups. At Maricopa County Library
District’s Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
3
Phoenix Youth
Symphony Hall Concert,
4, 5, 12, 18, 19, 26
Wiggle Worms, 10:30-11 a.m.
Ages 18 months to 3 1/2 years. If you
are bringing older siblings, they must
also be registered. Age-appropriate
stories and activities for little wigglers.
Caregivers must stay in the room and
sit with their children the whole time.
Doors close at 10:30 a.m. Registration
needed. At Maricopa County Library
District’s Perry Branch Library,
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
6, 20
Family Night at TRC, 5:30-7 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of different recreational
activities and entertainment. Nov. 6
enjoy Apples Apples Everywhere and
Nov. 20 take part in Think Thankful.
Tumbleweed Recreation Center is at
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Info:
Michael Fenzel, 480-782-2908.
6, 13, 20, 27
Baby Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Ages 0-20 months. Babies accompanied by a caregiver have fun sharing
books, lap-sit, songs and rhymes,
puppets, music and shakers, and the
parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows
program. No registration needed.
Older siblings may not attend due to
safety issues. At Maricopa County
Library District’s Perry Branch Library,
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
7, 14, 21
Pre-K Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m.
Ages 3 1/2-5 years. Children develop
a love of literature and learn preschool
skills through age-appropriate books,
learning letter sounds, flannel board
rhymes, songs and music, shakers,
bubbles, scarf dancing and parachute
play. Learn tips for early literacy skills.
No registration needed, but program
will be limited to the first 25 children.
Doors close at 10:30 a.m. At Maricopa
County Library District’s Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Family Storytime, 6 p.m. Enjoy
stories, songs, and finger plays for the
whole family. Meeting Room. Maricopa
County Library District’s Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Independent Kinder Prep,
11:15-11:45 a.m. Ages 4 & 5. Children
will join library staff for this event.
No registration needed, however,
attendance is limited to 25. Tickets will
be distributed at 10:55 a.m. near
The Dig. At Maricopa County Library
District’s Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
8, 9, 10
Chuckwagon Cook-off, Enjoy the
sights and sounds, smells and taste of
the Old West in this unique culinary
competition. Competitor work from
authentic chuck wagons as they cook
in the style of the 1880s cattle drives.
This event is free and meal tickets go
on sale 9 a.m. Nov. 9. Tumbleweed
Ranch, south of TRC on Pioneer
Parkway, at McQueen and Germann
roads. Contact Jean Reynolds at
480-782-2751 or
[email protected].
9
Rock the Block, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
“Rock the Block,” Chandler’s upcoming
block party sponsored by AchenGardner Construction and presented by
Mark-Taylor, invites the community to
experience Downtown Chandler. Free.
Features two live performance stages,
one with national and local bands, and
one community stage with a
“Chandler’s Got Talent” show featuring
the community’s talents, large beer
garden, a kids’ zone, and Veterans Day
celebrations, chandlerblockparty.com.
Paws to Read, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
& 11:15 a.m.-noon. Paws to Read pairs
Delta-registered therapy animals and
their handlers with young readers.
Warm, brown eyes and happy grins
make all the difference to children’s
reading experiences resulting in an
increase in reading levels and word
recognition, and a higher desire to read
and write. Registration is limited to
16 children for a 15-minute time slot
with a therapy animal. Time slot and
animal selection are on a first-come,
first-served basis on the day of the
program. At Maricopa County Library
District’s Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
11
Veterans Day Gourd Dance and
Community Potluck, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free to the public. Pueblo Grande
Museum, 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix,
602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com
12
KBC (Kid’s Book Club), 4-5 p.m.
Ages 8-12. Join the KBC. The Magic
Tree House book club is expanding to
include more juvenile books. Club
members get to vote on which books to
read. Each month there will be lively
discussions or trivia games. Group is
limited to 15. Registration needed. The
Dig. At Maricopa County Library
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District’s Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
12, 26
Knit Happens, 2:15-3:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a project to help
you earn hours for community service?
Join the group in continuing the
tradition of fun, food and friendship—
all skill levels welcome. Our current
service project is lap-sized blankets
for Project Linus. Newsstand Room.
Maricopa County Library District’s Perry
Branch Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek
Rd., Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
13
Art of Drawing, 4 p.m. Ages 10-18.
If you like to draw, come hone your
skills in the Art of Drawing group.
Get some tips on cartooning,
perspective, proportions, shading,
color, and more. Registration needed.
The Dig. Maricopa County Library
District’s Southeast Regional Library,
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
14
Ride with a ranger on a horse,
3:30-4:30 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful
scenery of the San Tan Mountains as
you navigate the park atop your trusty
steed. A ranger and the professionals
from MD Ranch will guide you through
the Sonoran Desert on a trail ride you
will never forget. Learn about the plants
and animals that call San Tan home,
and grab your cowboy hat for this
exciting ride through the park. Horses
must be reserved ahead of time
through MD Ranch at 480-331-7893.
Spots are limited. San Tan Mountain
Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd.,
Queen Creek. 480-655-5554.
Vehicle entry fee $6.
15
“Hiking with the Stars”
Moonlight Hike, 6-7:30 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Sonoran
Desert at night hiking under the light
from the stars and moon. Listen for the
sounds of wildlife and explore the
nightlife atmosphere. The pace of the
hike will be relatively mild or slow to
help enjoy the surroundings. Bring
plenty of water and appropriate hiking
attire. Flashlights are permitted, but not
See Calendar, Page 4
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necessary. San Tan Mountain Regional
Park – Visitor Center, 6533 W. Phillips
Rd., Queen Creek. 480-655-5554.
Vehicle entry fee $6.
16
Paws 2 Read, 10:30-noon. Children
ages 5 and older are invited to read
their favorite book to the special
registered therapy dog. At Maricopa
County Library District’s Perry Branch
Library, 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,
Gilbert, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Coiled Basket Workshop,
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join Wilderness
Survival Instructor and Stone Age
Technologist Vincent Pinto at Pueblo
Grande Museum for a fun day learning
how to create a coiled basket. Using all
natural materials, participants will craft
a beautiful-sturdy coiled basket. Space
is limited. Register by Nov. 9.
For ages 12 and older. Cost: $50
includes supplies. Pueblo Grande
Museum, 4619 E. Washington, Phoenix,
602-495-0901, pueblogrande.com
Woofstock, The Great Chandler Dog
Walk, 9 a.m-2 p.m. Bring the entire
family for a day of tail wagging
activities. Dogs on leash are encouraged. Free. Tumbleweed Park,
745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler,
chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=284
17
Full Moon Ride on a Horse,
C-Town Suitcase Club, 10-11a.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy the beautiful
scenery of the San Tan Mountains as
you navigate the park atop your trusty
steed under the full moon light.
Professionals from MD Ranchwill guide
you through the Sonoran Desert on a
trail ride you will never forget. Learn
about the plants and animals that call
San Tan home, and grab your cowboy
hat for this exciting ride through the
park. Horses must be reserved ahead
of time through MD Ranch at
480-331-7893. Spots are limited.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park,
6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek,
480-655-5554. Vehicle entry fee $6.
19
Bookhype, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 12-18.
The Teens’ Top 10 is an ongoing project
in which publishers of young adult
books provide pre-published copies and
recently published copies of titles to
teen book discussion groups in
libraries. In exchange, teen readers
evaluate books from more than
30 participating publishers. In the
Meeting Room. Maricopa County
Library District’s Perry Branch Library,
1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert,
602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.
Ages 3-5. Chandler Museum, 300 S.
Chandler Village Dr., Chandler. This
month’s theme is S’mores. Travel back
through time to sing, hear stories, and
discover everyday objects from the past
and present. Program includes a
special take-home item. No advance
registration required and class is free,
480-782-2717.
21
Sonoran Sunset Series, 6-7 p.m.
Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Free entertainment
for the family. Patrons are encouraged to
bring blankets, chairs and food. Snacks,
dinner items and beverages will be available for a small fee, 480-782-2890.
23
Urban Fishing Clinic & Outdoor
Safety Event, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Join
Room, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler,
chandlerlibrary.org
the group for the fifth annual Urban
Fishing Clinic & Outdoor Safety Event at
the Environmental Education Center at
Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler
Heights Rd., Chandler. Free information
and demonstrations provided by the
Chandler Police Department. Sport fishing instructors from the Arizona Game
and Fish Department will provide
instruction, rods and reels to loan and
free bait while supplies last. All participants may fish without a license during
the event once they have registered at
the Arizona Game and Fish booth,
chandleraz.gov, 480-782-2890.
28
Turkey Swim, 5:30-7:30 a.m. at
25
Lapsit Storytime, 10-10:20 a.m.
22
Desert Myth Busters, noon-1 p.m.
Are rattlesnakes really dangerous?
Can you drink water from a cactus?
Do “jumping cactus” really jump? Do the
arms of a saguaro help to keep it balanced? If you would like to know the
answers to these questions or any questions you may have about the desert,
then this one-hour presentation is for
you. Bring your sandwich to the “BrownBag It” series inside the Visitor Center as
Ranger B from Usery Park busts some
myths about the desert. San Tan
Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips
Rd., Queen Creek, 480-655-5554.
Vehicle entry fee $6.
Infants 0-18 months. Join in for a
20-minute special time for babies and
caregivers with books, music and fingerplays. Recommended one child per
adult so no siblings will feel left out.
Stay for 20 minutes of playtime
afterward. Hamilton Library,
Programming Room, 3700 S. Arizona
Ave., Chandler, chandlerlibrary.org
Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S.
Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free with a
canned food donation, chandleraz.gov,
480-782-2749.
29, 30
Ballet Etudes – Nutcracker 27th
Anniversary, 7 p.m. Sat. and 7 p.m.
& 2 p.m. Sun. Experience what the
Arizona Republic called “a royally
entertaining show” as Ballet Etudes
presents its 27th anniversary production of Nutcracker. Let Clara’s magical
journey surround you as she encounters mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing
confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
A feast for the eyes and ears with
colorful and imaginative costumes
paired with Tchaikovsky’s original
score, Ballet Etudes’ Nutcracker is the
perfect way to celebrate the holiday
season with the entire family. Tickets:
$23 & $28. Chandler Center for the
Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler,
chandlercenter.org
Family Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Preschoolers 3-5 years old, toddlers
18-36 months, infants 0-18 months.
Join Mr. Micah for interactive stories,
songs, fingerplays and, of course,
bubbles. Sunset Library, Monsoon
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The month of October always brings with it the heart of the high school football season,
and in the SanTan Sun News area that means the rivalries get turned up, and we get to witness
some of the best high school football games of the year. By Seth Cox
Perry Pumas
Perry High School
1919 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, 85297
www.phsfb.com
2013 Record: 2-7
Week six was the beginning to a very
rough stretch of games for the Perry
Pumas, and it didn’t start well as they fell
to rival Basha 49-0.
The Pumas were limited to just
237 yards of offense by a smothering
Bears’ defense, and the defense gave up
433 yards to the Bears.
Week seven did not offer the Pumas
any rest, as they lost to Highland High
School 38-10.
Alec Monte threw a touchdown to
senior wide receiver Jackson Spilsbury for
the lone Perry touchdown of the game, as
the Pumas were held in check for nearly
the entire game.
Week eight saw the Pumas take on the
Chandler Wolves, and things didn’t go
well for Perry in their 56-10 loss.
For the Pumas, it was a continued
education in attrition, as they have been
Basha Bears
without their starting quarterback and two
of their top running backs for the last
several weeks.
Senior running back Roy Dossey was
the benefactor of the injuries as he carried
the ball 23 times for the Pumas and
scored his first touchdown of the season,
the lone touchdown for the Pumas.
Things continued to get worse for the
Pumas in their week nine loss to the also
embattled Gilbert High School 9-0.
The Pumas couldn’t get anything
moving offensively, and despite a staunch
effort by their defense, the Perry offense
wasn’t able to muster much of anything,
while allowing 10 quarterback sacks in the
game.
Basha High School
5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler, 85249
bashabearsfootball.com/
2013 Record: 4-5
The Basha Bears put forth a dominant
effort in a 49-0 rout of the Perry Pumas.
The Bears got the scoring started in the
first quarter with an 11-yard touchdown
pass from Zach Werlinger to Joe Storm, but
opened up the scoring floodgates in the second and third quarter of the game.
Doc O’Connor ran for an 87-yard touchdown and Rajhan Meriwether ran for a one
yard touchdown in the second quarter,
then the Bears poured it on, putting an
exclamation point on the victory with the
defense scoring as Jake Carlin had a 48-yard
interception return for a touchdown.
The Basha Bears fell just short of their
comeback attempt against the Hamilton
Huskies in their week seven 32-31 loss.
Werlinger did everything in his power to
help the Bears get their first victory against
the Huskies as he threw for 326 yards and
two touchdowns while also running for
two touchdowns.
O’Connor had five
catches for 121 yards and
Ryan Robertson had seven
catches for 104 yards and a touchdown in a
losing effort for the Bears.
The Bears lost back to back heartbreakers, and week eight could be looked at as
the turning point for the Basha football
season after their 24-21 defeat at the hands
of the Highland Hawks. This despite a fine
effort from Werlinger, who threw for
185 yards and three touchdowns, and a
dominant rushing performance from
Meriwether, who ran for 124 yards, but
fumbled the ball with only four minutes to
go in the game for the Bears.
Game nine of the season saw the Bears
meet up with the buzz saw known as the
Chandler Wolves and ended with a 49-7
loss. Werlinger threw for only 86 yards and
two interceptions in the loss.
It was a long night for the Bears, as they
struggled to hold the Wolves offense down,
and couldn’t get anything going, as the
Wolves sacked Werlinger five times and
held the Bears to only 69 yards rushing.
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Hamilton Huskies
Hamilton High School
3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 85248
hamiltonhuskiesfootball.com/
2013 Record: 7-2
In what was a defensive battle, the scoring
came late—and quickly—in the
Hamilton/ Chandler rivalry game.
Hamilton jumped out to a quick
9-6 lead, and their defense looked
to have done enough to shut down
the Wolves high powered offense,
but an uncharacteristic turnover
deep in their own territory opened the door
for Chandler to take a late lead.
Hamilton responded, and quickly, as
senior quarterback Sam Sasso connected on
an 18-yard touchdown pass to receiver Elijah
Williams, and the Huskies looked like they
had done enough to again stymie the
Wolves. However, they left too much time
on the clock for Bryce Perkins and the
Chandler offense, falling 26-16 after Sasso
had a late desperation pass intercepted and
returned for a touchdown.
Game seven of the season really showed
the championship mettle of Hamilton as they
hung on to beat the Basha Bears 32-31.
Hamilton roared out to an early lead, but
after pulling ahead 26-14 in the second half,
the Bears rattled off 17 consecutive points
taking a 31-26 lead.
The Huskies went down the field and
scored on a 7-yard Williams touchdown run
with 1:33 left in the game, and this week
Hamilton’s defense had a different ending in
mind, forcing a fumble with 1:14 remaining
in the game.
The Huskies defense was led by defensive end Qualen Cunningham’s
five sacks and the offense got
enough from running back Tyrell
Smith, who had 71 yards rushing
and two touchdowns.
In game eight of the season
Hamilton got back on track with a
42-0 drubbing of Gilbert.
The Huskies defense smothered Gilbert,
and Sasso had his best game of the season,
throwing four touchdown passes while leading an effective offensive attack in the first
half, before Hamilton pulled their starters.
The highlight of the game was provided
by Levi Sterling, who intercepted a Gilbert
pass and returned it for a touchdown.
Week nine of the season brought the
defense to the forefront again. The Huskies
managed to find enough offense despite
injuries suffered by Sasso and his back up,
James Sosinski, that thrust sophomore, JV
call-up Jake Lewis into action.
With the game tied at 7-7 Hamilton
took the ball and went 56 yards, including
converting a fourth and two, before Smith
scored the game-winning touchdown with
little over one minute to go.
Chandler High School
350 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 85225
chandlerwolvesfootball.com/
2013 Record: 7-2
For the first time in their 18-game history of playing, the Chandler High Wolves
came out victorious in their week six win
over the Hamilton Huskies.
A defensive battle turned into an offensive explosion in the form of 27 combined
points in the final two and a half minutes,
and when the dust settled, the Wolves were
on top.
The scoring started after an uncharacteristic turnover by Hamilton in their territory,
and Bryce Perkins capitalized with a
10-yard touchdown run to put the Wolves
up for the first time.
After a quick Hamilton score put the
Huskies back on top, it was time for the
Wolves to respond as the Wolves marched
down the field, going 60 yards in only 50
seconds and Perkins hitting Dionte Sykes
on a 14-yard touchdown pass that ended
up being the game winner.
In week seven, coming off maybe the
biggest win in school history, the Chandler
Wolves played, maybe, their most complete
game of the season in a 76-6 throttling of
Gilbert High School.
The Wolves were so dominant they
scored a touchdown on every possession of
the game except for one. Perkins threw for a
touchdown and ran for another, while
sophomore quarterback Mason Moran
came in, in relief of Perkins and ran the ball
six times for 128 yards
and three touchdowns.
Little used running back DJ Ware
also was a force, as he ran for 105 yards
and two touchdowns in his best game of
the season.
The Wolves defense caused four
turnovers against Gilbert and held their
offense to 180 total yards.
The Chandler Wolves flexed their muscle in their decisive 56-10 win over the reeling Perry Pumas. Chandler only used their
starters for the first half, as Perkins and the
offense got out to a fast start, and never
looked back.
Perkins was 12-15 for 247 yards and a
touchdown while also running for two
touchdowns in his half of play as he led the
Wolves to a 35-7 lead at halftime.
It was a chance to get some work for the
younger players, as Morgan threw for
74 yards and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown as the Wolves were able to rest a
number of their starters in the second half.
Week nine showed that the Chandler
Wolves have to be considered the undisputed best football team in the SanTan area
this year, as they rolled over rival Basha
49-7 moving to 7-2.
Perkins threw for 180 yards and three
touchdowns while running the ball for
another touchdown.
Sophomore running back Chase Lucas,
who was offered a scholarship to Arizona
State University after the win, ran the ball
nine times for 113 yards and two touchdowns while also catching another.
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career night, throwing for 249 yards and
five touchdowns as well as rushing for two
touchdowns, and back-up quarterback
Zach Wade even got in on the scoring,
throwing two touchdowns as well.
Johnson and Wade did an excellent job
of spreading the ball around,
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Garcia and one each to Manny
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Seton Catholic Preparatory High School
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2013 Record: 8-1
In week six of the season the
Seton Catholic Sentinels rolled over
Florence High School 60-20.
Quarterback Kyle Johnson had a
Delrio, George Wolter and Ryan Trilk.
Week seven was much of the same, as the
Sentinels again rolled to a big win with a
43-28 victory over then undefeated Coolidge.
The Sentinels found themselves down
14-0 with only two minutes to go in the
first quarter, but responded with 30 unanswered points before finishing up the win.
The turning point came on the Sentinels’
second touchdown of the second quarter as
Garcia intercepted a Coolidge pass and
returned it for a 24-yard touchdown.
Johnson was great, throwing for
232 yards and four touchdowns, and the
Sentinels found the ground game as
Antonio Campanella ran for 122 yards.
Again, Wade came in to throw a touchdown for the Sentinels as they were able to
get their young quarterback time.
There wasn’t much of a difference, in as
far as results go, in the Sentinels’ week
eight 56-21 win over Combs High School.
H I G H S C H O O L VA R S I T Y FO OT B A L L S C H E D U L E
HAMILTON:
8/31/13: Eastlake (28-17 won)
9/6/13: Brophy (26-9 won)
9/12/13: Pinnacle (24-20 won)
9/20/13: Liberty (14-10 won)
9/27/13: Mountain Pointe (37-27 lost)
10/4/13: Chandler, (26-16 lost)
10/11/13: Basha, (32-31 won)
10/18/13: Gilbert, (42-0 won)
10/25/13: Highland, (14-7 won) ★
11/1/13: Perry, away
Homecoming = ★
CHANDLER:
8/29/13:
9/6/13:
9/14/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
Centennial (41-21 won)
Buena (65-13 won)
St. John Bosco (52-31 lost)
Mountain Pointe (38-14 lost)★
Chavez (41-21 won)
Hamilton, (26-16 won)
Gilbert, (76-6 won)
Perry, (56-10 won)
Basha, (49-7 won)
Highland, away
BASHA:
8/30/13:
9/6/13:
9/12/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
PERRY:
Green Valley (41-17 won)
Centennial (32-17 lost)
Cesar Chavez (54-28 won)
Pinnacle (35-21 won)
Westview (38-28 lost)
Perry, (49-0 win)
Hamilton, (32-31 lost)
Highland, (24-21 lost)★
Chandler, (49-7 lost)
Gilbert, home
SETON:
8/30/13: Sunnyside (20-17 lost)
9/6/13: O’Connor (21-7 won)
9/13/13: Gila Ridge (27-7 won)
9/20/13: Mountain View (51-16 lost)
9/26/13: Mountain Ridge (45-26 lost)
10/4/13: Basha, (49-0 lost)
10/11/13: Highland, (38-10 lost)
10/18/13: Chandler, (56-10 lost)
10/25/13: Gilbert, (9-0 lost) ★
11/1/13: Hamilton, home
8/30/13:
9/6/13:
9/13/13:
9/20/13:
9/27/13:
10/4/13:
10/11/13:
10/18/13:
10/25/13:
11/1/13:
Estrella Foothills (38-20 won)
Maricopa (34-23 won)
Snowflake (28-23 lost)
Cortez (47-13 won)
Coronado (34-0 won) ★
Florence, (60-20 won)
Coolidge, (43-28 won)
Combs, (56-21 won)
Chino Valley, (47-0 won)
Rio Rico, away
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In addition to dancing, Tearra designates several hours
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“I’m really proud of that too, she really gives back to
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Meghan McCoy is the Neighbors and Business section
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Opinion
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November 2 – 15, 2013
Letters to the editor
Publisher Emeritus’ Note
Six reasons to vote ‘No’ on the
Chandler schools override
Ready, set: Holidaze
‘Tis the season, once
again.
It’s the time for that
crazy couple of months we
call “the holidays”—but, for
many, it’s a hectic, frenetic
period filled with special
school, church, work and
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family gatherings for
Thanksgiving and December
holidays and shopping for the perfect gifts for
everyone on your ever-lengthening “nice” list.
I’ve often written about this time of year on
these pages, almost to the “broken record” length.
A couple of years ago I vowed not to rail against
this holiday time, yet it seems like the season
approaches faster and faster each time.
But this year will be very different for
my family. It will be a year of “firsts”—first
anniversary, first Thanksgiving, first Christmas—
without Geoffrey.
But I still have my parents in Prescott, and of
course, my son, Devon, and my youngest brother,
Lee, and his family in Berkeley, CA, who will join
us for Christmas. So we will continue to do family
gatherings and hold on to all that we have and
love.
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How will you handle this holiday season? Will
it be a daze of endless activities? Will you wake
up on Jan. 2 and ask yourself “What happened?”
I hope you will make the time to look back
over the past year and write down all your
accomplishments and the positives in your life.
Relax a bit with your loved ones and be truly
grateful for all that you have. Have a potluck
instead of all the cooking going to that same one
person. Tell your family and friends how much you
love them—every day—and how much they mean
to you. Give back to your community, to those
who might not be as fortunate.
When you lose someone close, you realize how
truly precious life is. Don’t squander it fretting
over some tiny detail that others may not even
notice. Be thankful for each day you are able to
see the sun, feel the breeze and walk this earth,
knowing others are not as lucky.
I hope all our readers have special holidays—
not holidaze—this month and next. Thanks
for reading the SanTan Sun News, and Happy
Thanksgiving to you all.
Just last November, a solid majority of voters defeated
a Chandler Unified School District tax increase. Now,
the school district is paying (at taxpayer cost) for a
special election to once again see if they can get a tax
increase approved. Unlike other school districts, they are
asking for the maximum increase allowed by our state
legislature.
Here’s why you should vote no:
1. Sneaky Election Tactics. Even though it was soundly
defeated just last year, the special interests behind this
figured out a great way to get it passed. This tax increase
is being done by mail-in-only voting, which will ensure
that it passes. It is also being done in an “off cycle”
election year when voter turnout is traditionally low.
This gives these special-interest groups a way to get what
they couldn’t achieve during normal election years. Your
vote is needed—once again—to tell them, “What part of
‘No’ did you not understand?”
2. Are Chandler Schools Failing? According to the
Vote Yes crowd’s own website, “Chandler Unified School
District is a Grade A district with 27 schools, including
five high schools, earning an A grade. In addition, 10
CUSD schools are in the top 100 in Arizona—more than
any other district.” If this is all true, why do we need to
raise more taxes?
3. Small Tax Increase. If the override is approved, the
tax rate would be $1.37 per $100 of secondary assessed
valuation, which means about $233.71 annually on a home
SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAGE 52
Community Commentary
Do-It-Yourself Connect takes mystery out of home improvement
BY JAY TIBSHRAENY
Have you been thinking
about doing a few projects
around the house, but stopped
short, wondering what permits
might be needed from the city?
Maybe you’re thinking about
re-landscaping the yard but are
worried what the costs might
be, or how to get rid of the
old materials when the work is
done.
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, I will
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present Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
Connect, a workshop led by a team of city employees
to answer all your questions about anything DIY. The
event is free and begins at 7 p.m. at the Desert Breeze
Police Substation, 251 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., in west
Chandler.
Representatives from our Transportation and
Development Department will discuss what jobs need
permits—and as importantly—those that do not.
Neighborhood Programs will discuss code enforcement
and the most common violations that homeowners
make. Our water conservation staff will tell you about
rebates that are available from the city as well as tips
on desert adaptive plants and drip systems. Solid
waste employees will relay information on how to
best dispose of the stuff you no longer need or want,
including construction debris.
And members of the police department will discuss
alarms and provide tips for homeowners on crime
prevention, including ways to landscape your yard to
better deter thieves.
Seating is limited so you will need to RSVP by
emailing [email protected], or calling
Cristabel at 480-782-4354. Everyone in attendance will
receive a copy of the city’s Homeowner Building Permit
Deadline
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It should be a great event and I hope to see you
there as we continue to keep a strong focus on our
neighborhoods. There is still some time to apply
for the inaugural Neighborhood Excellence Awards
in one (or more) of the following categories: Best
Neighborhood Event (one-time or ongoing), Most
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FROM PAGE 51
with an actual value of $170,036, which is
the average in the school district (Source:
Arizona Republic). This may seem small
to some, but when you combine with all
the other tax increases we experience, it
adds up.
4. Better Security. In addition to the
10%, they are asking the community for
an added 5% to address school security
concerns. Anyone adult who has ever
visited their child’s school knows that
all you have to do is walk in the main
entrance. To access a locked door, just
wait until a student comes out or simply
lets you in. Until simple things like
that are addressed, high-tech security
measures amount to nothing.
5. Above it All. In recent years we have
been barraged with increased taxes and
fees. Struggling families have not seen a
salary increase in years and many are still
looking for full-time employment. For
some reason, government employees—
like educators—feel they are above
everything the regular taxpayer is going
through in this economy. Remember,
government employees make more
money than the private sector—yet we’re
the ones who pay their salary.
6. The Sky is Not Falling: Anyone
who has ever been inside a school or
administration building knows that our
school system could easily run on current
funding. If a school district has rows of
flat-screen computer monitors, swimming
pools, and television production studios,
but is threatening to lay off teachers,
that’s a spending problem, not a revenue
problem. Defeating the override will
force Chandler to finally get serious
Opinion
about where they spend our money.
Ballots for this special election were
mailed on Oct. 11. Open it, check no and
mail it back in.
David Ross, Chandler
Why I voted ‘Yes’ for
Chandler students
Recently, Chandler voters received an
important piece of mail: ballots for the
2013 Chandler Unified School District
override election. As a CUSD parent and
concerned citizen, I implore all Chandler
voters to mark their ballots “Yes” and
mail them in immediately.
More than 40,000 students benefit
from the excellent educational
opportunities provided by CUSD. This
override promises those students safer
schools, cutting-edge teachers and
manageable class sizes. Our children
deserve everything we can give.
I’ve been a CUSD parent for almost
10 years. The qualities I appreciate most
are the highly qualified, caring teachers
and their determination to help all
students experience success. While my
friends from other districts complain
of ridiculous class sizes and sub-par
teachers, I’ve watched CUSD studentteacher ratios hold steady. However, if
this override fails, CUSD will have no
choice but to eliminate staff positions
and increase class sizes.
At this time, there is no such thing
as a “cookie-cutter” education in CUSD.
The district strives to implement
educational programs to meet individual
needs of students. From traditional
academies to online campuses, CUSD is
currently equipped to help all students
thrive. Common sense says some of
these programs will disappear without
additional funding.
A quality education is not just about
reading, writing and math. CUSD provides
students with a host of extracurricular
offerings including sports, fine arts and
vocational programs. Many students
would never have access to these
opportunities outside of the school
setting. CUSD is the only Southeast Valley
district that doesn’t charge students to
compete in sports.
With the news reporting school
shootings left and right, my sons’ safety
weighs heavy on my heart. With override
funds, CUSD commits to hiring additional
security officers, expanding emergency
communication and helping students feel
as secure as possible in the classroom.
With safety worries off the table, CUSD
students and teachers will be able
to keep to the important business of
learning.
CUSD has been operating under a 10%
override for 20 years with success, but
with the state of Arizona cutting funding
year after year, there’s only so much belttightening school districts can do. CUSD
has done everything in its power to keep
budget cuts out of the classrooms.
If the override passes, the district will
continue to have the funds to maintain
their “A” grade status and to pursue even
higher levels of excellence. If the override
fails, CUSD will be forced to let teachers
go, to reduce or eliminate student
programs and to cut an already barebones
maintenance budget.
I don’t want my sons to suffer because
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voters are unwilling to spend a few extra
dollars in property taxes. The average
cost of the override is less than $50 for a
$100,000 home. My sons are worth it. The
other 40,000 CUSD sons and daughters
are worth it. The communities supported
by CUSD are worth it.
Please, CUSD voters, don’t let your
ballot get lost in a pile of junk mail.
Mark your “Yes” and mail it in before
the holiday hustle distracts you. Our
children deserve continued educational
excellence. Give CUSD your “Yes” and
encourage your neighbors to do the same.
Lee Merrill, CUSD parent and Gilbert
resident
Thanks for SRP
coverage
Thank you for doing such a nice job
breaking down the Chandler SRP power
line issue.
Shame on you, SRP, for playing a shell
game with our communities. Regardless
of the option you choose, once the dust
settles the residential customers will still
see our bills increase.
In the last seven years, I have felt the
last two expansions of the Intel plant.
Now my peaceful backyard oasis is
accompanied by the constant electrical
hum from the plant, and you want to add
more electrical noise and towers?
Do the right thing for our
communities: Bury the lines. The cheapest
way to complete a project doesn’t mean
it’s the best way.
Amy Wahlgren, Ocotillo Lakes
Neighbors
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November 2 – 15, 2013
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Neighbors
Music bar and
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Nabers back to the
neighborhood
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Nabers has joined the Chandler
restaurant scene, bringing along family
values, a diverse and creative menu, an
eye for detail and a fun establishment
that is perfect for everything from
family dining to live music.
Dick and Pam Nenaber have taken
their own last name and created a
fun version of it that is reflected
in their new restaurant. As the
owners of Nabers, they instill family,
neighborhood and community
sensibilities in everything they do.
The Nenabers even live in the same
neighborhood as their restaurant; they
give back to their community and they
want their venture to be a gathering
place for a wide variety of customers.
Both of the Nenabers are corporate
senior executives. Dick graduated from
ASU and is the official “Mayor of the
Naberhood” and previously managed
a local Tempe bar before becoming an
executive in the insurance industry.
Pam is a senior executive in the
health care industry and 2012’s Gilbert
Business Woman of the Year.
General Manager Denise Holliday
is their right-hand gal who is ecstatic
about the owners and what Nabers
offers to their customers.
“Our concept is great and we have
a fresh, from scratch, chef-engineered
menu with comfort foods which
include standard favorites,” says
Holliday.
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Chandler Compadres ‘Rock the
Cause for Kids’ on Nov. 16
BY TRACY HOUSE
Head over to the Chandler
Compadres “Rock the Cause
for Kids” and you may just see
Michael Jackson, Madonna,
Bill Murray’s character from
“Caddyshack,” Tom Cruise from “Top
Gun” or any other ‘80s icon. The event,
sponsored by the Chandler Compadres,
is all about supporting kids in the East
Valley. With 40 active members and 60
lifetime members, the organization’s
members donate their time, talents and
money to help kids and families in need
in Chandler.
David Ralls, chairman of this year’s
Chandler Compadres Rock the Cause
for Kids, has high expectations for
this second annual gala. Last year, the
organization raised $150,000 for the
charities it supports. This year, the goal
is to raise $175,000.
“At least,” says Ralls. “My goal is
more.”
“A big part of the evening is
about raising awareness for the
charities we support, like the
Boys and Girls Club of the East
Valley and ICAN,” Ralls says.
“They have a presence there and
we want to raise awareness for them and
do it in a fun way.”
That includes the band Rock
Lobster performing onstage, an ‘80s
costume competition, ‘80s personality
impersonators, food catered by Robert’s
Catering, break dancers, drinks from
SanTan Brewing Co., casino games and a
raffle for a 2013 Chevy Camaro.
“The event has been around for many
years and it’s evolved dramatically,”
Ralls says. “It used to be called the 4X4
event and they used to give away a
truck. When we rebranded it to Rock the
Cause for Kids, we wanted to partner
with Chapman Chevrolet to raffle off a
car that was ‘80s-esque, if you will. So
SEE ROCK THE CAUSE PAGE 54
SanTan Brewing Co. unveils
plant, plans new brews
SEE NABERS PAGE 55
MOVING ON UP: SanTan Brewing Co.’s large transport truck is affectionately dubbed
“Hoptimus Prime.” STSN photo by Kimberly Hosey
BY KIMBERLY HOSEY
WELCOME TO THE ‘NABERHOOD:’ Owners
Dick and Pam Nenaber welcome everyone to
their family friendly restaurant. Submitted
photo
Chandler leaders and beer enthusiasts
turned out Oct. 16 as SanTan Brewing Co.,
already a staple in the Valley, unveiled
its new 35,551-square-foot distribution
facility with a ribbon cutting.
The new location will not only allow
for drastically increased production—
and more business for Chandler—but
will also allow brewers to use SanTan’s
original facility as a brewing playground
of sorts, trying out even more of the
unique beers for which the company is
known.
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny held the ribbon
as it was cut by Anthony Canecchia,
owner and head brewer, who started the
business right before the recession hit.
He says he is proud of its growth and the
support of Chandler in the years since his
father first put forth the idea.
From those humble beginnings,
SanTan’s new facility now will have the
SEE SANTAN BREWING PAGE 54
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Golf classic
honors those
battling cancer
VOLUNTEERS ON THE GREEN: Groups of
volunteers will be on the green to sell raffle
tickets for great prizes. Pictured are Theresa
Green, Diana Gazzano, Chelsey Kerchansky,
Jessica Eaton and Stephanie Pressler.
Submitted photo
BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
SanTan Sun News-area residents
are familiar with Coach & Willie’s, the
family friendly sports bar in the heart of
historic downtown Chandler.
The establishment is named after
owner Mark Simonek’s father, Hal
Simonek, a.k.a., “Coach,” who coached
wrestling in California for more than 30
years, and Eric Stoltz’s father, Willie, who
died many years ago from cancer.
What readers may not know is that
Willie, who worked for ARCO’s chemical
division, was not an outstanding golfer,
but he did like to play. In Willie’s honor,
Coach and Willie’s created the annual
charity golf tournament 13 years ago.
Now that event has expanded
to honor all of those who live with,
currently fight or have been lost to
cancer. This year’s event will be held at
Ocotillo Golf Resort, 3751 S. Clubhouse
Dr., Chandler, on Sat., Nov. 23, and
proceeds will go to the American Cancer
Society. Golfers are encouraged to sign
up early as organizers expect the event
to sell out.
“This will be our third year at
Ocotillo at full capacity,” Stoltz says.
“We’ll have over 200 people.”
“The event registration starts at
10 a.m. and there will even be a Nike
outlet ‘store’ set up at the course. We’re
giving a $50 gift certificate to everyone
that plays. All the merchandise at the
Nike store is discounted, so players
will probably be able to go in and get a
couple of shirts.”
Items available at the Nike store will
include duffle bags, workout clothing,
accessories and much more. Upon the
golf tournament’s conclusion, an Italian
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ROCK THE CAUSE FROM PAGE 53
SANTAN BREWING FROM PAGE 53
the Camaro is accomplishing that for us.”
Like “Footloose,” the venue is a
converted warehouse. “We convert
this empty shell warehouse the night
of the party,” Ralls explains. “We work
with Creative Events, and they are big
contributors to helping make this event
being able to afford, and to raise money.”
Ralls says, “They’re taking good care of
us.”
There are 1,000 tickets available,
and Ralls cautions the event will sell
out. Tickets start at $300 per couple
and tables of 10 start at $1,500. Tickets
must be purchased in advance. This is an
adult-only evening, 6 p.m. to midnight,
Sat., Nov. 16, at 450 N. 54th St., Chandler.
For more information or to purchase
tickets go to rockthecauseforkids.org.
The Chandler Compadres is a
nonprofit charitable organization
founded in 1980 that helps build
stronger families in the East Valley by
supporting the following beneficiaries:
Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley;
ICAN Positive Programs for Youth;
Chandler Food Bank; Chandler Education
Foundation; Fresh Start Women’s
Foundation; and My Sister’s Place.
Michael Deutsch is the Chandler
Compadres’ president. Ralls is the
incoming president.
capacity to brew and can over a halfmillion cases of beer each year.
For three years in a row SanTan
Brewing Co., Arizona’s fastest-growing
brewery, has seen 100% growth in the
local market. The new location at 495 E.
Warner Rd., Chandler will primarily serve
as a warehouse and production center.
There is plenty of room for growth, as the
facility aims to start out brewing 16,000
barrels per year, but has the capacity
to brew 40,000 barrels each year in the
future.
The $6 million facility will bring more
jobs and business to Chandler with 15
new employees since March and 10 more
expected by the end of the year. The
distribution location will also bring tax
money back into the community. Overall,
the company has brought 125 new jobs to
Chandler over the last three years.
“It was important to us to keep our
investment and our money in Chandler,”
Canecchia said at the ceremony.
“It is important for us to grow but
also to keep our brewing and distribution
in the city of Chandler,” he says. “We’ve
been looking for the perfect location
for more than two years. I’m thrilled to
announce we’ve found it.”
The state-of-the-art equipment at the
new facility will allow for production
on a scale Canecchia was never able to
do at the smaller brewery. The 50-barrel
brewing system, 200-barrel fermentation
tanks and more are supported on a
spacious and reinforced floor.
SanTan consistently wins awards for
its business success as well as its brews,
Tracy House is the news editor for
SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood
Vistas with her husband and four children
and can be reached at tracy@santansun.
com.
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DEVILISH CHARM: Anthony Canecchia, owner and brewmaster, and Gabe Wilson, head brewer,
show off Devil’s Ale, one of the company’s signature beers and highest-rated pale ale in Arizona.
Submitted photo
like seasonal stars Pacific Jade Hibiscus
and Mr. Pineapple wheat ale, as well as its
four mainstays: Devil’s Ale, HefeWeizen
Wheat, Epicenter Amber Ale and
HopShock I.P.A.; which the brewery has
been canning for local distribution for
two years now.
With the expanded distribution
capabilities, which are set to be up and
running in 2014, Canecchia says he hopes
to begin expanding distribution out
of state soon, after beefing up quality
control to account for shipping farther
and storing beers for longer.
SanTan’s original brewery, pub and
restaurant in historic downtown Chandler
at 8 S. San Marcos Pl., just south of
Chandler Boulevard and west of Arizona
Avenue, opened in 2007 and will remain
open to serve up original and creative
brews. The larger distribution facility will
free up the smaller tanks at the original
location—now dubbed the “SanTan
Laboratory”—for more experimentation
and new brews.
For more information, call the
restaurant at 480-917-8700.
Kimberly Hosey is the SanTan Sun
News’ section editor for Community
and Spirituality. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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NABERS FROM PAGE 53
DELICIOUS DISH: The
beer-braised Buffalo
short ribs are one of the
most popular entrees
at Nabers. Submitted
photo
FRUITY PATOOTIE: The Strawberry
Lemonade Mojito is overflowing with fresh
fruit. Submitted photo
herbs, then pan-seared and topped with
citrus and bacon sauce.
Saturday and Sunday feature
breakfast, too.
“We have a build-your-own Bloody
Mary bar and a ‘hair of the dog’
breakfast to go along with it,” Holliday
says.
Entrees include various breakfast
burritos, filet tornados and eggs and
“scrambles” (much like an omelet).
The strategically placed televisions
ensure that sports fans won’t miss their
favorite game. Nabers has NFL Sunday
Ticket TV through DIRECTV. There are
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“Our chef is Joey Bruneau and it’s
nice to have a chef that’s so inspired,”
notes Holliday. “He’s really stepped up
to the plate, so to speak.”
In fact, the menu evolves seasonally
or at the whim of the chef, offering
many fun and tasty surprises
throughout the month.
Holliday explains they listened to
their customers when refining the
restaurant’s menu.
“Our customers like a full appetizer
menu and we have some really delicious
selections,” Holliday says.
One of the most popular appetizers
is the Grilled En Fuego Shrimp served
up with a sweet chili sauce. Other
appetizers and small plates include
several styles of wings, flatbread and
the Charcuterie plate with a fresh
selection of cheese, meats olives, nuts,
dried fruit and their own bread du jour.
Soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches
round out the menu. Some main entrees
that deserve the spotlight at Nabers
include sirloin, stuffed meatloaf, turkey
and buffalo of sliders.
The Beer Braised Buffalo Short
Ribs braised in stout beer and smoked
Oaxacan chilis are served with garlic
mashed potatoes, buffalo beer jus,
roasted veggies and jalapeno cornbread.
There is also a kids’ menu and on
Mondays and Tuesdays, kids eat free
with the purchase of an adult entrée
and two beverages.
The trout is also a special menu item
featuring a homemade kettle chipencrusted filet with lemon zest and
14 beers on tap, interesting craft beers
and Nabers Pale Ale (made at Four
Peaks Brewing Co.) and exceptional
cocktails, including handmade sangria
that is available by the pitcher.
“No place around here has
something like we do,” states Holliday.
With booths, tables and bench/familystyle seating, there is something for
every group at Nabers. Happy hour
is every day from 2 to 7 p.m., with a
reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. until
close. Ladies’ Night is each Thursday
and features many drink specials, plus
some unique premium cocktails like
the Red Cherry Pie Martini, the Naber
Colada and Cucumber Mojito.
Nabers also features live music.
Wednesdays and Thursdays feature a
solo or duo act, and Friday and Saturday
boasts exceptional talents including
Young Country, The Crown Kings,
Mogollon and EastonAshe, featuring
former X Factor contestant Ryan Sims.
“We are booking the premier bands
of the Valley,” states Holliday.
Nabers is also involved in giving
back to the community and will be
collecting food for local food banks
(call Nabers for additional information)
and in saluting our veterans have a
free cheeseburger, fries and dessert for
those who have served, or are serving,
on Veterans Day. They also give to the
Wounded Warrior project.
Semi-private space is available for
parties and corporate events.
“We’re convenient and friendly for
big groups,” finishes Holliday.
There is also a quiet, covered
outdoor patio perfect for the cooler
weather or to get out and enjoy a
televised ballgame. Nabers is located in
the Chandler Pavilions at 825 N. 54th St.
(east of Ray Road). Call 480-705-0288
or visit nabersaz.com for additional
information.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer
for the SanTan Sun News. She can be
reached at [email protected]
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CANCER FROM PAGE 53
meal will be served to participants at
Ocotillo.
“There will be two-man teams so
people don’t cheat,” quips Stoltz. “It’s a
two-man scramble blind draw.”
There will also be a “Beat the Pro”
challenge and a hole-in-one competition.
New cars will be available as special
prizes. San Tan Ford will be offering three
cars as hole-in-one prizes.
“We try and make the tournament
really nice. We do well with the American
Cancer Society in getting them some
good money. This year, hopefully will be
the best year,” explains Stoltz.
Coach & Willie’s general manager Kevin
Grojean adds, “Many of the same golfers
do this for a lot of different bars and
restaurants. It’s a 1,000- to 2,000-person
pool of golfers that plays in all these
tournaments and we get rave reviews on
our execution.”
The general public is also invited to
sign up to golf and get in on the action,
all for a good cause.
Part of the event includes a silent
auction with items ranging from signed
sports memorabilia and golf foursomes
to hotel stays and sporting event tickets.
A group of volunteers will sell raffle
tickets for items such as gift cards and
limo rides.
Traditional vendors such as Red Bull
will be out at Ocotillo along with a DJ.
“A lot of the liquor companies are
going to be out there doing tastings on
the course,” says Stoltz.
Complimentary massage chairs will be
available during the event, too. “Basically,
Wills, dental
cleanings
available for free
to veterans
Dana Law Firm and Harris Dental are
offering free last wills and free dental
cleanings to veterans. All veterans of the
U.S. armed forces can go to any of Dana
Law Firm’s six Valley locations to receive
a free will, a $300 value on Veterans
Day. They can also visit Harris Dental’s
Chandler or Mesa locations to receive
free dental cleaning, a $200 value on
Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Visit DanaFirm.com
or HarrisDental.com for participating
locations and more details.
HONORING ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER: Mark Simonek, Hal “Coach” Simonek and
Lonnie Moore at the Coach & Willie’s Charity Golf Classic. Submitted photo
there will be something different going
on at just about every hole,” Grojean
notes.
“Obviously my dad is a big part of
this event because we’re raising money
for American Cancer Society, but it’s not
about him, it’s about raising money for
the charity,” Stoltz says.
Grojean adds, “Now, there’s not a
person on the planet that’s not affected
by cancer. What I love about this is that
the tournament is in Willie’s memory, but
in essence, it’s for everyone.”
Of note, Grojean’s mother is an eightyear breast cancer survivor.
“Very few tournaments take place in
November. That’s what makes ours so
great. The weather’s good, its peak season
and there’s so much to do,” Grojean
finishes.
To sign up for the event, visit
coachandwillies.com. For additional
information or to sponsor the event,
contact Eric Stoltz at 480-776-6240.
Coach & Willie’s is located at 1 E. Boston
St., in downtown Chandler.
Lynette Carrington is a freelancer for
the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached
at [email protected].
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Nov. 5 dinner
Pesto’s Pizza and Wine Bar is
presenting the Paul Hobbs and Argentina
Wine Dinner, hosted by Nick Frei, an
import wine specialist, at 6 p.m. Tue.,
Nov. 5.
Tickets are $60 for four courses and
five wines.
For reservations, call the restaurant
at 480-821-2949. It is located at 1960 W.
Ray Rd., Suite 4, Chandler.
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Fitness guru Joy Bauer pushes local woman to get heart healthy
BY ANA ANGUIANO
In the United States, one in four
women dies from heart disease. Genes
and stress can add to women’s risk but
diet and exercise can vastly reduce it.
Woman’s Day magazine teamed up with
author, TV host and nutrition expert on
the “Today” show, Joy Bauer, to create
the first Live Longer and Stronger
Challenge.
The magazine chose six women from
around the country to be a part of
their six-month challenge to eat better,
change their habits and get heart
healthy. One of the women selected is
Chandler resident Sandra Munroe. At
only 35 years old, she found herself in
trouble at her dentist’s office. During
a routine appointment, a wellness
check revealed her blood pressure was
extremely high at 233/138.
“Basically I should have had a stroke
at any moment,” Munroe says.
Munroe was sent to the ER to have
it lowered right away. Her high blood
pressure explained a lot of her health
troubles and why she was struggling so
much when trying to work out. Munroe
says she didn’t know how to eat right
either.
This was all coming at a funny
time for Munroe seeing as she was
on a personal quest to be healthier
emotionally and spiritually. Munroe had
just moved back to Arizona from New
York City and this was a wake-up call to
get serious about her health.
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She, along with the other five
participants, started their Live Longer
and Stronger Challenge journey on June
24. Munroe now has a personalized
heart healthy eating plan made by
Bauer. She walks at least 10,000 steps
a day and includes plenty of cardio,
strength training and Zumba into her
workout routine.
Munroe participates in a bi-monthly
call with Bauer, her team, and the
other five participants where they
share their progress and talk about
their experiences. She also works
with a personal health coach she can
talk to whenever she needs advice or
encouragement. It’s a very emotional
topic for Munroe who started at 319
pounds and dropped 48 pounds in the
first two months.
“I feel awesome. It has honestly
changed me 100%. I feel so different,”
she says.
Abigail Cuffey, health director,
Woman’s Day magazine, says the idea
to start the Live Longer and Stronger
Challenge came from Bauer, who loves
working with “real” women. Heart
disease in women has always been
one of the magazine’s causes and the
response was “overwhelming.” Cuffey
says they had to choose six participants
instead of the original goal of three.
Cuffey has been along for the ride as
a cheerleader for the women through
their ups and downs. She describes
Munroe as positive, motivated, reliable
HEART HEALTHY LOCAL: Chandler resident Sandra Munroe is taking part in a six-month heart
healthy challenge with Woman’s Day magazine and Joy Bauer. Submitted photo
and a “breath of fresh air.”
She stresses that while each of the
women have different goals, being heart
healthy is their main goal. Weight loss is
only a byproduct of their success.
“It’s been so wonderful to have
this close interaction with all of them
because they are all so incredibly
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Ana Anguiano is a freelancer for the
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Citrine, the daughter of amethyst, has
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Its energy will focus your mind, emotions
and intuition into harmony. Its color is
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Citrine can be lemon yellow to rich
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The natural fusion of amethyst and
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the two colors. This is not as common as
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and citrine are formed in the same rock and
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source is in Brazil but other large deposits
are found in the United States, Russia,
Argentina and Spain, to name a few.
A distant cousin to the citrine is the
precious or imperial topaz. Like the citrine
the precious topaz is part of the quartz
family. Its distinctive color hues separate
this most rare specimen from other topaz
and quartz stones. It will range from light
pinkish yellow to deep brownish rose, but
all have an undertone of pink. Because
it is a rare form of topaz it is also most
expensive of November’s birthstones but
one of its most stunning.
Did you know smoky topaz does not
exist? It is acutely smoky quartz. In the past
this has also been used for a November
birthstone but is seldom used in today’s
jewelry industry. As with most gemstones
some special care must be taken to insure
years of happiness and wear of your citrine
and precious topaz jewelry. It is highly
recommended that physical activity is
avoided while wearing these stones so as
not to scratch or chip your gems.
Sometimes I have the opportunity
to talk about the latest fashion news in
jewelry. All signs are pointing to colored
gold. We all have seen yellow, white and
rose colored gold but now black, green and
brown are becoming as popular. It can be
seen with or without diamonds and gems
in all kinds of uses like necklaces, bracelets,
earrings and rings.
Mixing and matching different shades of
gold and color diamond has given everyone
new creative energy and design options.
Now pieces can be even more fun, you can
take on the feel of the current fashions
or be the trendsetter. You can have your
own look in both color and design. What
a wonderful evolution in the gold jewelry
industry.
Jane and Lenny Rakhman own Rakhman
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Chandler. For more information, visit
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Chompie’s Cares
Chompie’s new menu, holiday offerings
New Jewish food menu offered
A new Jewish Heritage Classic menu
has been introduced at Chompie’s in
honor of its founders Lou and Lovey
Borenstein.
Prices start at $3.99 for the Jewish
Heritage Classics Menu. The Shtickels
(small plates) menu includes such
favorites Jewish classics as Kreplach (beef
dumpling), Knishes (flaky pastry dough
stuffed with meat, potato or vegetables),
Kishka (stuffed derma), and Stuffed
Cabbage Roll. This collection of Shtickels
(small plates) can be ordered individually
or as part of a sampler platter.
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There is also a Jewish Heritage Classics
Combination Plates menu for those who
have a hard time choosing what they
would like to eat. The menu includes such
choices as “Lovey’s Difficult Decision;”
Cheese blintz (pan fried crepe stuffed
with cheese), large salmon tapa (smoked
salmon & capers), Israeli salad, and
noodle kugel (egg noodles baked with
a blend of apricots and cheese). The
combination plates start at $8.99.
The complete Jewish Heritage Classics
menu, as well as Chompie’s new dining
menu, can be found at chompies.com/
menu2.php.
On Oct. 24,Chompie’s presented a
check to Playworks Arizona totaling $11,282
through its “Chompie’s Cares” program.
Playworks Arizona is a non-profit
organization that transforms recess by
placing full time coaches at schools to
teach the kids how to play together, resolve
conflicts through rock-paper-scissors, and
how to be inclusive. The results are amazing,
as bullying decreases, students feel safer
and healthier, and students return to class
ready to learn.
This past March, Chompie’s and
Playworks collaborated to create a new
kids menu for Chompie’s that helps teach
kids how to solve conflicts and promote
inclusion within schools and on the recess
yard. For every kids meal purchased from
the new kids menu, as well as for every
Chompie’s brand water bottle sold at the
restaurant and deli, Chompie’s makes a
donation to Playworks to help schools run
much needed programs that teach kids to
be inclusive and boost self-confidence.
The interactive and educational kids
menu at Chompie’s offers 19 different
breakfast, lunch and dinner kids meals
and introduces a new gluten-free friendly
section with menu items such as waffles,
macaroni and cheese and flatbread cheese
pizza. The regular kids meals include alltime favorites like chicken fingers, French
toast and cheeseburgers, plus a selection
of sliders. The new menu also includes
fun interactive learning games that teach
sharing, inclusion and conflict resolution.
“This partnership with Chompie’s is
the first of its kind in the nation for our
organization,” says Chuck Warshaver,
Executive Director of Playworks Arizona.
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“Chompie’s not only is making a donation
for each kids meal purchased, but they
allowed us to help design the menus to
include games and activities focused on our
core values of inclusion. We couldn’t ask
for a more effective partnership to talk to
kids and parents to help reduce bullying,
increase teaching time and increase physical
activity in our schools.”
“We visited some of the schools
using the Playworks program and were
overwhelmed by the response from
principals, teachers and students as to
how successful the program is at reducing
bullying and increasing teaching time
for teachers thanks to fewer students
being sent to the office for bad behavior
and how the transition from recess to
class time dramatically improved,” says
Neal Borenstein, owner of Chompie’s.
“We sought to create a new kids menu
that encompassed the core values that
Playworks teaches on the recess yard, and
based on early responses from our guests
we know we succeeded. We’re very proud
of this partnership and our ability to make
this donation to Playworks Arizona to
reduce bullying in schools.”
To view the Chompie’s Kids menu and
activities online visit: https://s3-us-west-2.
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Parks and Recreation facilities
Are you looking for
classes and programs
during December, January
and February? The Winter
Break Time, outlining
classes and programs, is
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and online at chandleraz.
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When posting on social media make
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Chandler” and #FunInChandler whenever
you visit Chandler parks, recreation
facilities or aquatics centers.
A newsletter is also offered for
those who wish to stay up to date with
happenings. Visit chandleraz.gov/listserv
and enter your email address in the Parks &
Recreation Newsletter opt-in box.
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for dine in or take out.
Hanukkah—the eight-day Festival of
Lights in which Jewish people celebrate the
triumph of light over darkness—begins on
Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 5.
Traditional Hanukkah dinner prepared
from scratch is available for dine-in after 4
p.m. during all eight nights of the holiday.
The Hanukkah meal is only $15.99 per
person and is available for dine in or take
out.
Traditional Hanukkah foods, such as
crispy potato latkes, brisket of beef, matzo
ball soup, Hanukkah cookies and more
are also available for purchase by the
pound, pint or piece. Pre-order full course
Hanukkah to-go meal packages serving 1215 people for $169.99 with 24-hour notice
by contacting Chompie’s.
Full menus can be viewed at chompies.
com/promotions.php. The Chandler
restaurant is located at Chandler Village
Center, 3481 W. Frye Rd., 480-398-3008.
Chompie’s is also providing everything
diners need for Thanksgiving dinner
including: Whole oven-roasted turkeys and
traditional sides like savory stuffing (made
with Chompie’s fresh baked Challah bread),
mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade
pies and more.
The complete Thanksgiving menu can
be found here: http://chompies.com/
images/Thanksgiving2013_Flyer_HR.pdf
Get a free fresh-baked pumpkin
muffin loaf with orders of $100 or more
before Nov. 15.
All four Chompie’s Phoenix-area
locations are open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thanksgiving.
Visit Chompies.com for more details
and other holiday specials.
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The Keg claims overall
‘Best Of’ award at TASTE
The Keg won “Best of TASTE” during
the Sat., Oct. 19, TASTE. Chandler’s
Culinary Festival, as well as winning the
“Steakhouse” category. This is the second
year in a row that The Keg has won the
overall award and the third year in a row
to have won in its respective category.
Other winners include: Bourbon
Jacks Bar and Grill for American; Roy’s
Hawaiian Fusion for Asian inspired;
Porkopolis for BBQ; GiGi’s Cupcakes for
booth decor; Nothing Bundt Cakes for
desserts; H&H City Pizza for Italian; El
Palacio of Chandler for Mexican; Otaku
Sushi for sushi and D’Vine Wine Bar for
wine bar.
THE KEG: The Keg won “Best of TASTE”, as well as the Steakhouse category during
the annual TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary Festival. Submitted photo
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Chandler families use hearts,
feet to fight cancer
Chandler walkers will battle against
cancer when the 14th American Cancer
Society Relay for Life of Chandler gets
underway at 6 p.m. Fri., May 2.
Relay For Life events are held
overnight as individuals and teams camp
out at an athletic track, with the goal
of keeping at least one team member
on the track at all times throughout
the evening. Teams do most of their
fundraising prior to the event, but some
teams also hold creative fundraisers at
their campsites during relay. Relay brings
together friends, families, businesses,
hospitals, schools, faith-based groups
and people from all walks of life—all
aimed at furthering the American Cancer
Society’s efforts to save lives by helping
people stay well, by helping them get
well, by finding cures and by fighting
back.
The Chandler Relay for Life spotlights
teams from many of the Chandler
schools, the Chandler Police Department,
the Chandler Fire Department, and many
local businesses.
“Relay is a unique opportunity for
our community to come together to
celebrate people who have battled
cancer, remember those we’ve lost,
and fight back against the disease,” says
Jessica Lee, ACS staff partner. “Many of
the participants are cancer survivors,
which serves as a reminder that Chandler
is not immune to this disease and that by
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participating in relay, we are joining with
the American Cancer Society’s efforts to
create a world with less cancer and more
birthdays.”
Funds raised at Relay for Life of
Chandler will enable the American
Cancer Society to impact the lives of
those touched by cancer within the
community.
Relay for Life’s Luminaria Ceremony
takes place after sundown, honoring
the community’s cancer survivors and
remembering those lost to the disease.
Participants will circle a track surrounded
with glowing Luminaria bearing the
names of those who have battled cancer
and loved ones lost to cancer. Luminaria
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE
Apple Dumpling Café
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert
480-279-3879
AppleDumplingCafe.com
Here’s the deal: Mondays are Family Value
night, where kids eat free with each adult
meal and two drinks purchased. On Family
Fun night, kids receive free ice cream with a
meal. After school coolness is from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, where
kids buy one ice cream, and get one free
Chompie’s
3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
480-398-3008
chompies.com
Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10
and younger receive one free item from
the Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase
of $8 or more. Dine in only.
Dilly’s Deli
2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler
480-722-0644
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Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free
kids meal for each adult meal purchased
for $4.79 or more.
El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina
2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-802-5770
epchandler.com
Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and
younger eat free with paid adult.
Fat Willy’s
4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler
480-883-1356
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Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,
dine in and get a free kids meal with every
adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu
only, 12 and younger.
Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt
4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
480-609-0007
Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a
sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off
frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs.
Pittsburgh Willy’s
1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
480-857-2860
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Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday
breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free
with each paying adult. Additional kids eat
for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only.
Planet Sub
1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-245-6503
planetsub.com
Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with
paid adult.
Sidelines Grill
2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
480-792-6965
SidelinesAZ.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids menu
after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree.
Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any
other offers or specials.
The Cove Grill
5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler
480-802-9070
thecovegrill.com
Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12
receive one free meal per adult entrée
purchased.
The Sushi Room
2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler
480-821-9000
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Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12
and younger eat free, two kids per
paying adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar
1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler
480-722-1555
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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)
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Here’s the deal: Kids eat free every day with
the purchase of an adult entree and kids
drink.
Z’ Tejas Southwestern Grill
7221 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
480-893-7550
http://ztejas.com
Here’s the deal: Kids eat free on Sunday night’s
starting at 3 p.m. off of the Z’ Tejas KidZ menu.
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Restaurant owners, please
email us details such as days of
the week kids can eat free at your
establishment, and what conditions
apply, such as purchase of an adult
meal, certain hours, etc., Include
your restaurant name, address,
phone and website and a contact
name for verification.
Readers, if you know of a
location that has a kids-eatfree program, email us with the
restaurant name, a phone and / or
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TASTE. Chandler’s Culinary
Festival serves savory samples
Chandler’s 2013 culinary festival, TASTE, treated guests to food fare, from more than 30 different
restaurants, with savory samplings sure to please. The event featured music, a variety of tastings,
a silent auction and a special toast in honor of Geoff Hancock, former owner of the SanTan Sun
News who passed away in March. Proceeds from the silent auction benefited the Salvation Army
of Chandler. The festival was moved to Downtown Ocotillo this year. Guests had the opportunity
to vote for the “Best Of” categories for participating restaurants. STSN photos by Tracy House
NIGHT LIGHT: TASTE lights up the night sky.
HEAVEN MUST BE MISSING SOME ANGELS: Ashley Spencer and Melissa Sininger pour and
serve Angels Envy Bourbon Whiskey.
HONONORING A COMMUNITY LEADER: Landon Evans, TASTE coordinator, left, and Devon
Hancock. Devon was on hand to honor the passing of his father, Geoff Hancock, who died in
March. Geoff was a community leader and early supporter of TASTE. Geoff and his wife, Laurie
Fagen, formerly owned and operated the SanTan Sun News.
DATE NIGHT: Lisa and Greg James toast to a
night out tasting Chandler cuisine.
SHIMOGAMO: Sanae Otomo, owner of
Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant, greeted
guests in a traditional Japanese kimono.
MAKIN’ MUSIC: Big Daddy D and the Dynamites perform genuine house rockin’ music for
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Song and stage reflect the season
BY TERI CARNICELLI
Whether treating out-of-town visitors
to an inspirational holiday concert or
taking the family to a humorous holiday
show, there are plenty of offerings
beginning this month to tickle your
mistle-toes. The SanTan Sun News has
put together a list of holiday-themed
entertainment options to make the
selection process a smooth one.
Chandler & Gilbert
The Chandler Center for the Arts
(CCA), 250 N. Arizona Ave., hosts
two not-to-be-missed annual holiday
favorites. First up is “The Nutcracker,”
presented by Ballet Etudes, Nov. 29
through Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 through 8.
Let Clara’s magical journey surround
you as she encounters mice, swirling
snowflakes, dancing confections and the
Sugar Plum Fairy.
Tickets are $23 and $28, children 2
and younger are $5. Note that the show
moves to the Mesa Arts Center for Dec.
13 through 15; ticket prices are the same
and available through the MAC box
office.
Next up is the 26th annual holiday
event, the “Spirit of Christmas,” an
energetic variety show featuring a
cast of more than 100 dancers, singers,
a horse and carriage, special guest
performers and a champion hoop
dancer. Tickets are $24 and $28, with
discounts available for children ages 12
and younger. Proceeds benefit the Paz de
Cristo Child Crisis Center.
For more information or to purchase
tickets, visit chandlercenter.org or call
the box office at 480-782-2680.
The Higley Center for the Performing
Arts in Gilbert also hosts two
outstanding holiday shows, beginning
with a “Holiday Memories” Concert
performed by the Phoenix Children’s
Chorus at 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7. Inspiring
the season with songs from around the
world, all 300 members of the chorus
will perform this holiday concert, which
includes an array of carols and songs
celebrating the holiday season. A string
ensemble will accompany the children
on several pieces including the finale,
“German Lullaby.” Tickets are $10, $17.50
and $20 plus ticket fee.
Prior to the concert, the Phoenix
Children’s Chorus will host a silent
auction in the theater lobby from 4 to
7 p.m. to raise funds in support of the
group’s musical education programs,
scholarships and touring program.
Another youth group also will take
the stage at the HCPA, as the Southwest
Youth Ballet performs “The Nutcracker”
Dec. 20 and 21. Now in its seventh year,
the ballet featuring a large cast of youth
dancers performs under the direction
of Yen-Li Chen. Music of the Chandler
Symphony Orchestra enhances the
audience’s experience through the full,
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Saturday. Tickets are $10 to $30 plus
fees.
Higley Center for the Performing Arts
is located at 4132 E. Pecos Rd. Tickets are
available at higleyarts.org or call 480279-7194.
Not far away, another holiday classic
reminds us about the importance of
family, of sharing and of love, as the
Hale Centre Theatre once again tells the
tale of Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge
in “A Christmas Carol.” The show runs
from Dec. 5 through 24.
The production is rich with
traditional carols, period costumes,
memorable characters and delightful
performances that are guaranteed to
enrich the holiday season. Be sure to
see this unforgettable musical, which
is celebrating its 11th sold-out year in
Gilbert. Tickets are $16 to $26 plus fees.
Weekend performances sell out early.
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Sun Lakes
Two musical events highlight this
year’s holiday shows in the Sun Lakes area.
On Sun., Dec. 8, the Chandler Symphony
Orchestra performs its holiday concert
beginning at 3 p.m. in the Sun Lakes
United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs
Rd., Sun Lakes. The orchestra will be
joined by the Perry High School Chorus
as it performs favorite holiday carols and
classic seasonal songs. For tickets, call
480-895-8766.
Then on Thu., Dec. 12, the Sun Lakes
Chorale showcases its Holiday Concert
also at the Sun Lakes United Methodist
Church, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are
just $10 and are available from chorale
members or online at: sunlakeschorale.
com/slc-ticket-info.
Mesa & Tempe
The Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main
St., hosts a large selection of holiday
shows this year, beginning with two
comedic twists on the holiday season.
Unless otherwise indicated, all show
tickets are available by calling 480-6446500 or going online to mesaartscenter.
com.
“The Santaland Diaries” by David
Sedaris is performed by Class 6 Theatre
Nov. 7, 9, 13, 15 and 17. Out of work, a
slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf
during the holiday crunch. At first the
job is simply humiliating, but then he
becomes battle weary and bitter. In the
end, yet another Santa’s ushered into
the workshop, but this one’s different
from all the lecherous and drunken
ones. This one actually seems to care
about and love the children who come
to see him, startling our hero into an
uncharacteristic moment of goodwill
just before his employment runs out.
“The Twelve Dates of Christmas” is a
one-woman show by Ginna Hoben, Nov.
6, 8, 10, 14 and 16. After seeing her fiancé
kiss another woman at the televised
Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life
falls apart—just in time for the holidays.
Over the next year, she stumbles back
into the dating world, where “romance”
ranges from weird and creepy to absurd
and comical. It seems nothing can help
Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm
and innocence of a 5-year-old boy
unexpectedly brings a new outlook on
life and love.
Both shows contain adult language.
Tickets are $20 general admission, $17
for members of the military.
Families looking for more friendly
fare will enjoy the children’s book
favorite, “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa
Claus,” performed by the East Valley
Children’s Theatre Dec. 5 through 15.
Two compelling stories come together
in this heartwarming play inspired by the
famous editorial by Francis P. Church.
On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York
City, 8-year-old Virginia is left pondering
whether or not Santa really exists after
a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile,
a young newspaper editor also struggles
against tough holiday times as he is
faced with losing his job if he can’t
find his writer’s voice by morning. Even
though they don’t know each other,
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the spirit of Christmas is about to bring
these people together.
Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday, with matinees at 4
p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets
are $15 for adults and $11 for children
ages 17 and younger.
Join Phoenix Opera for a fun-filled
concert celebrating the holiday spirit
with its “Celebration” concert, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 6, featuring favorite sing-along
carols, inspirational classics and the best
loved traditional music. Tickets are $20
for adults, $10 for students, and children
age 2 and younger are admitted free to
sit on a parent’s lap but they do need a
ticket; pick them up at will call the night
of the performance.
The East Valley Millennial Choirs
& Orchestras (MCO) ushers in the
holiday season with its highly acclaimed
Christmas concert, “Let Earth Receive
Her,” Dec. 5 and 7. Come experience the
surround-sound musical phenomenon
featuring Christmas music like you
have never heard it before, performed
by the MCO choirs and symphony
orchestra. Concertgoers are asked not
to bring infants or toddlers to these
performances.
Show times are 5 and 7:30 p.m. both
days. There are no Friday performances.
Tickets are $17 to $36.
The Phoenix Symphony steps away
from its regular home to perform
Handel’s “Messiah” 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec.
11 at the MAC. Handel’s massive oratorio
makes a profound musical statement of
the Christian faith, celebrating the life,
death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The acclaimed and popular “Halleluiah”
chorus highlights this spiritual concert.
Music Director Laureate Michael
Christie returns to lead The Phoenix
Symphony and Phoenix Symphony
Chorus. Tickets are available through the
Phoenix Symphony Box Office; call 602495-1999 or go to phoenixsymphony.org.
Symphony of the Southwest,
together with the Cantilena Chorale
and a large cast of singers, will present
a concert version of “Amahl and the
Night Visitors” 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.
Originally written for television, this
masterpiece by Gian Carlo Mennoti tells
the wonderfully imaginative story of a
crippled boy who meets the three wise
men on their way to see the Holy Child.
Tickets are $19, general admission.
Salt River Brass, The conjures up a
winter wonderland in the desert with
its most popular concert of the season,
“Holiday Pops,” 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15. The
concert of holiday classics includes
Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas
Music,” Franz Biebel’s “Ave Maria,” and
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dance of
the Tumblers.” Audience favorite Carole
FitzPatrick returns with her phenomenal
vocals as she leads the Carol Sing-Along
with audience members and the Salt
River Chorus of more than 1,000.
The afternoon sparkles to a close with
a jazzy Nutcracker Suite, a hilarious “We
Three Chipmunks” and an Auld Lang Syne
Cha Cha that will keep your feet tapping
into the New Year. Tickets are $17 to $22
for adults, and $15 to $20 for seniors.
A more traditional holiday program
will be offered by the Sonoran Desert
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Chorale as it performs its “Home for
the Holidays” Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sat.,
Dec. 7, at First United Methodist Church,
15 E. First Ave, Mesa. Come experience
this annual celebration as the chorale
performs the highly acclaimed “Gloria”
by John Rutter with chorus, organ, brass
and percussion. The concert concludes
with the chorale’s holiday tradition,
singing carols together, sharing the joys
of the season.
Tickets are $18 for adults and
$15 for seniors, students and groups
of 10 or more. Call 480-305-4538
for more information, or visit
SonoranDesertChorale.org.
Celebrate the 25th anniversary
of Childsplay’s holiday classic, “The
Velveteen Rabbit,” Nov. 17 through Dec.
22 at the Tempe Center for the Arts
(TCA), 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe.
For years, Childsplay brought holiday
magic to the Valley with its production
of Margery Williams’ classic picture
book. Now the tradition makes a
triumphant return, and it’s better than
ever. For any child who has ever loved a
favorite toy, “The Velveteen Rabbit” will
give you a reason to believe in magic.
Show times are 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays
and Sundays. Tickets are $12 to $25.
Appropriate for ages 3 and older. Tickets
are available at childsplayaz.org or by
calling the TCA box office at 480-3502822.
Out of Area
The Ahwatukee Foothills
“Nutcracker Ballet” will be performed
Dec. 20 and 21 at Desert Vista High
School, 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix.
It is a magical event where dolls
come to life, snow falls in the theater,
a Christmas tree grows through the
ceiling, and angels dance on clouds.
Performances take place 7 p.m. Friday,
and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. There will
be a special appearance by Santa Claus
following the 2 p.m. performance.
Audience members will meet cast
members, Santa Claus and be able to
take photographs in The Land of Sweets
on Clara’s Throne.
This production is suitable for all
ages. Limited seats are available. Call
480-706-6040 for tickets, or purchase
them at Dance Studio 111, located
at 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 111,
Phoenix. For more information, email
[email protected].
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High school troupe joins improv group
CAST OF CHARACTERS: Cast members from improvMANIA will perform its unique brand
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BEST BUDDIES: Debra K. Stevens stars in
Childplay’s holiday classic, “The Velveteen
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Hamilton High School’s improv
comedy troupe, Urban Lemmings, will
join with local group improvMANIA for
a night of comedy, 7 and 9 p.m. Sat., Nov.
2, at the Chandler Center for the Arts,
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
improvMANIA’s show is fast-paced,
family friendly comedy in the style
of the hit TV show “Whose Line is it
Anyway?” Tickets are $10 for adults and
$8 for students and seniors.
For tickets, call the CAA Box Office at
480-782-2680.
New talent
improv comedy troupe is looking for
new improv comedy talent to perform
with the professional improv troupe:
improvMANIA auditions will be held at
Gangplank Chandler, 260 S. Arizona Ave.,
Chandler, 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Nov. 16.
The troupe is looking for local
talent with improv experience. This is
not a high-stress audition. Several of
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selected through the audition process.
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Jane Austen fans to gather at Chandler Hamilton Library on Dec. 7
BY ALISON STANTON
Fans of Jane Austen may want to mark
their calendars for Sat., Dec. 7. Starting at
10 a.m. that day, the Chandler Hamilton
Library is hosting “Jane’s World: A Birthday
Celebration” that will celebrate the life
and work of the famous English novelist.
Jo-el Miller, a library assistant who
works at the Hamilton branch of the
Chandler Public Library, says the threehour event will feature a teacup and
saucer exchange, a fan fiction contest, live
period music, a discussion of the book,
“Emma,” and tea and cake to celebrate
Austen’s birthday on Dec. 16.
“For the teacup exchange, anyone
who wants to participate should bring
a teacup and saucer in a gift bag,” Miller
says.
Participant will then select gift bags
that contain a new teacup and saucer that
they can take home and enjoy.
“Our fan fiction contest is open to
anything participants wish to create that
is tied to Jane Austen. If it is a piece of
writing we ask that it be no longer than
one page or one minute if read aloud.”
The upcoming event is the third and
final Austen-themed program that has
been hosted by the Chandler Hamilton
Library. Miller says the library started the
event after it had such a great response
to a recent “Downton Abbey” program.
Miller’s co-worker, Rosanna Johnson,
made the suggestion.
Miller says Phyllis Saunders, Hamilton’s
the program’s success, bringing along
beautiful clothing for the fashion show,
a whist expert and dance caller for our
evening of diversions and a charming
book discussion leader for each of the
events,” Miller says.
Miller, who loves reading Austen’s
books and watching movies based on
her works, says she has learned a lot
listening to and being around the 40 or
50 “Janeites” who attended the first two
events.
“I’ve enjoyed seeing people connect
with others in their community, who they
may never have met if it hadn’t been for
their shared love of Jane Austen and the
library’s initiative in creating the program,”
she says.
DRESSED TO THE NINES: Diane Gorham,
regional coordinator of the Greater Phoenix
Chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North
America, attended a recent Jane Austenthemed event at the Chandler Hamilton Library
dressed in clothing from the author’s era.
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branch coordinator, then reached out to
the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Jane
Austen Society of North America to see if
it would be interested in partnering with
the library, in an effort to create a fun and
informative series of programs.
“They have been an integral part of
“We have received positive feedback
and had requests for similar events
focusing on other authors, which we are
busy planning now.”
Admission to “Jane’s World: A
Birthday Celebration” is free, but
registration is required. To register, call
the library at 480-782-2800 or sign up at
chandlerlibrary.org. Chandler Hamilton
Library is located at 3700 S. Arizona Ave.
Miller says fans of Austen may also enjoy
visiting the library’s Jane’s World Pinterest
page at pinterest.com/chandlerlibrary/
janes-world/.
Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who
lives in the East Valley. She can be reached
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Exhibit reveals art in fiber
Art doesn’t have to be created in
traditional mediums, like paint, ceramic
or marble. Some art can be in the form
of a warm, cozy quilt.
More than 50 hand-quilted, printed,
hand-embellished and picturesque
art quilts will be on exhibition in
ARTrageous: Art Quilts Year XVIII, which
runs through Jan. 18 at the Chandler
Center for the Arts Gallery, 250 N.
Arizona Ave., in downtown Chandler.
All artwork is accompanied by a
story and artist biography. The artwork
was selected based on the 2013 juror’s
theme, “ARTrageous,” encouraging
textile artists to step outside of the
box in some context, reflecting a
twist on the traditional, an interesting
technique that was unique to their
work, or simply something that was
extremely bold.
There is no charge to view the
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Seventies tunes rock the stage
November 2 – 15, 2013
Concert, raffle on Nov. 10
The Chandler Symphony Orchestra
continues its series of free concerts
with “A Real Symphonic Experience”
3 p.m. Sun, Nov. 10 at the Chandler
Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona
Ave., Chandler.
For the first time, CSO is giving
away something more than just great
music. Stop at the information table
in the CCA lobby before the concert
and during intermission to fill out a
DON’T CRY: Seventies rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears brings its high-powered show to the
Chandler Center for the Arts on Nov. 9. Submitted photo
SanTan Sun-area music fans can
experience a fun flashback—or two—this
month as two nostalgic music groups
take the Chandler Center for the Arts
(CCA) stage.
Get your groove back with some help
from “Jive Talkin’: The Australian Bee Gees
Show,” a tribute to the Bee Gees, 7:30
p.m. Sat., Nov. 9. Tickets are $36 to $48.
The Bee Gees sold more than 200 million
records worldwide and had more than 40
hit singles. “Jive Talkin’” presents the story
of the Bee Gees on stage, accompanied
by a live string section.
In keeping with the flashback-music
theme, Michael A. Pollack presents Blood,
Sweat & Tears, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16.
Tickets are $38 to $54. It’s been more than
four decades since drummer/producer
Bobby Colomby and friends assembled
the first group to successfully blend rock
and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and
style.
So successfully, in fact, that the band’s
second album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears,”
topped the Billboard charts, beat out The
Beatles’ “Abbey Road” for Grammy Album
of the Year, and produced three major hit
singles: “You Made Me So Very Happy,”
“And When I Die” and “Spinning Wheel.”
The Chandler Center for the Arts is
located at 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler.
Call the box office at 480-782-2680 or
visit chandlercenter.org.
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free raffle ticket. Bring an address label
to save time filling it out. A couple
of winners will be drawn just after
intermission and given some very cool
prizes.
While you’re there, speak with the
organizers about donating, volunteering
or just tell them how much you love
CSO. For more information about the
group, go to chandlersymphony.net or
call 480-899-3447.
Enjoy two decades of early jazz
Whether you like it Kansas Citystyle or Chicago-style, you’ll find
something to tap your toes to at the
Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, Nov. 7
through 10 at the Crowne Plaza San
Marcos Golf Resort, 1 San Marcos Pl.,
Chandler.
Enjoy live music spanning from
the early 20th century to the 1940s
during the festival, presented by the
Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS). The
festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday,
and conclude on Sunday. There are
several jam sessions where anybody
who plays an instrument can take part.
Umbrellas will be available for
everybody wishing to march in the
“Second Line Parade,” starting at 5 p.m.
Friday. An after party will take place
in A.J.’s Restaurant from 6 to 9 p.m.
Sunday.
An all-event badge is $95; Friday
only is $45, Saturday only is $50, and
Sunday only is $35. Admission after 6
p.m. on Friday and Saturday is $25. For
those aged 17 and younger, admission
is only $5 on Friday and Saturday, and
free on Sunday. There is no charge
to enjoy music on the patio, which is
supported by a grant from the City of
Chandler Event Sponsorship Funding
Program.
For more information on the
schedule and the performers or to
purchase tickets, visit azclassicjazz.org
or call 1-888-233-9527.
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both tax credits in the same year.]
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living, vocational, day treatment and training opportunities daily.
Contributions earn dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona Income Tax
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November 2 – 15, 2013
ON STAGE
“Mrs. Klein,” through Nov. 10, TAS.
Psychoanalyst Melanie Klein is
shattered by the news that her son
has died in a climbing accident. Her
daughter, also a psychoanalyst, thinks
he committed suicide to defy their
overbearing mother. When the battle
between these two women spills
over into their professional lives, the
childhood events that lie at the heart
of the conflict are exposed.
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” through
Nov. 30, HCT. Based on the popular
1988 film starring Michael Caine and
Steve Martin, the play centers on two
con men living on the French Riviera.
“Driving Miss Daisy,” through Jan. 12,
2014, DST. This Pulitzer Prize-winning
play premiered off-Broadway in 1987.
Set in Atlanta, the poignant and
sometimes gritty story spans a quarter
of a century and centers on two
characters, Jewish widow Miss Daisy
and her African-American chaufferturned-friend, Hoke.
Pacific Mambo Orchestra Featuring
Tito Puente Jr., 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 2,
SCPA. Celebrating the Golden Age of
Latin Big Bands, this powerful 19-piece
ensemble performs a dance-inducing
mix of salsa, mambo and cha-cha-cha
with singer and percussionist Tito
Puente Jr. Arrive early for a pre-show
happy hour.
National Geographic: Spirit of the
Wild, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6, MAC.
Arts
As a photojournalist working in
some of the world’s most remote
environments, Paul Nicklen faces
incredible hardships and danger in
pursuit of powerful, close-up images
of iconic wildlife. He will discuss his
experiences and show some of his
award-winning photos.
Origins of Traditional Japanese Art, 7
p.m. Thu., Nov. 7, SMoCA. Dr. Claudia
Brown, former curator of Asian Art at
the Phoenix Art Museum and current
ASU art history faculty member,
provides historical context for the
contemporary work found in the
exhibit, “Narrow Road to the Interior:
Contemporary Japanese Artists.” Free
with RSVP.
“How Great Thou Art: The Gospel
Music of Elvis Presley,” 7:30 p.m. Tue.,
Nov. 7 & 11, TPT. Starring Robert Shaw
and a 12-piece band with a gospel
quartet performing such hits as “Peace
In The Valley,” “Amazing Grace” and
of course the title track, “How Great
Thou Art.”
Diavolo: Architecture in Motion,
Nov. 7-8, SCPA. The Los Angeles-based
Diavolo is an internationally renowned
modern acrobatic dance company
that takes movement, athletics and
daring to the extreme. The troupe’s
gravity-defying performances explore
the human experience using oversized,
surrealistic sets and everyday
structures.
Comedian Jeff Ross, Nov. 8-10,
IMPROV. Jeff Ross is an actor, writer,
director, producer and comedian
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HE’S THE MAN: Four-time AriZoni Award-winner Matt Newhard stars as Professor Harold Hill
in Scottsdale Musical Theater Company’s production of “The Music Man,” on stage Nov. 14-17
in the Dorrance Auditorium at Phoenix Country Day School. Submitted photo
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originally from Newark, NJ. He is the
creator and star of “The Burn With
Jeff Ross” on Comedy Central as
well as a producer and star of that
network’s wildly popular celebrity
roast franchise.
“Oklahoma!” Nov. 8-17, MAC.
Presented by Mesa Encore Theatre.
Set in a Western Indian Territory just
after the turn of the century, the
high-spirited rivalry between the
local farmers and cowboys provides
the colorful background against
which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and
Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out
their love story.
Irish Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m. Sat.,
Nov. 9, SCPA. Two of the world’s most
celebrated flutists, Lady Jeanne and
Sir James Galway, perform with the
esteemed orchestra, known for its
energy, unique sound and outstanding
musicianship. The Galways will
perform for approximately 30
minutes with the Irish Chamber
Ensemble during the first half of the
concert.
“The Music Man,” Nov. 14-17, PCDS.
With classic tunes that include
“Ya Got Trouble,” “Goodnight My
Someone,” “Till There Was You,”
and the show-stopping “SeventySix Trombones,” the performance is
greatly enhanced with a live 20-plus
piece orchestra. Presented by the
Scottsdale Musical Theater Company.
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, 8
p.m. Fri., Nov. 15, SCPA. Masters of
improvisation gather made-up, hit
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ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
DST – Desert Stages Theatre
4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Tickets: 480-483-1664, DesertStages.org
HCT – Hale Centre Theatre
50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert
Info: 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.
com
IMPROV – Tempe Improv
930 E. University Dr., Tempe
Info: 480-921-9877, tempeimprov.com
song suggestions from the audience
and create a spontaneous evening
of music, humor and laughter. The
audience votes for their favorite song
and watches as the cast turns it into
a full-blown improvised musical—
complete with memorable characters,
witty dialogue and plot twists galore.
Discovering Ikebana: Japanese
Flower Arranging, 1:30 p.m. Sat., Nov.
16, SMoCA. Patricia Kuffler, Assistant
Professor of Ikebana, Ikenobo School,
shares the history of the art form and
demonstrates the creation of several
floral arrangements. A special flower
arrangement will be raffled at the end
of the program. Free with RSVP.
MAC – Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St., Mesa
Tickets: MesaArtsCenter.com, 480-6446500
PCDS – Phoenix Country Day School
3901 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley
Tickets: scottsdalemusicaltheater.com,
602-909-4215
SCPA – Scottsdale Center for the
Performing Arts
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Box office: 480-499-8587,
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
SMoCA – Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art
LG – Lounge
7373 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale
Info: 480-874-4666, smoca.org
TPT – The Palms Theatre
5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa
Info: 480-924-6260, thepalmstheater.com
San Tan Chorale opens
season in Chandler
The San Tan Chorale begins its
eighth season with a performance at 3
p.m. Sun., Nov. 3, at Epiphany Lutheran
Church, 880 W. Ray Rd., Chandler.
Under the direction of Artistic
Director and co-founder Matthew
Frable, the chorale will present a
cornucopia of music during its concert,
“Resounding Rhythms: Exhilarating
Expressions of Song and Dance.”
The nonaudition community choir
will sing more than a dozen selections
ranging from the toe-tapping “At the
Hop” and the thigh-slapping “Barn
Dance!” to the Quaker hymn, “How Can I
Keep from Singing?” and “If Music Be the
Food of Love.” Arrangements by Linda
Spevacek, John Rutter, Kirby Shaw and
others are on the program.
The chorale will be joined by dancers
from Kriti Dance, who will add to the
festivities. Tickets are $15 for adults
and $5 for children and students, and
are available at the door. For more
information, call 480-297-7552 or visit
stcpa.org.
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Improv show,
classes at the
HCPA
Small art can
have a big
impact
The Outliars Improvised Comedy
Club is coming to the Higley Center
for The Performing Arts (HCPA), 4132 E.
Pecos Rd., Gilbert, with a series of shows
and classes.
Coach, director and performer Dave
Thurston, a graduate of Second City
Chicago, will teach improv classes 8
p.m. every Tuesday starting Nov. 5. The
first class is free. Thurston is founder of
the Outliars, as well as producer of the
Arizona Improv Festival and The Arizona
Sketch Comedy Festival.
The Outliars Improvised Comedy
Club puts on an average of 300 shows a
year at four Valley locations including
Chandler, Tempe and Scottsdale. For
more information, visit outliarscc.com.
To reserve a space for the Nov. 5 improv
class, call 480-784-7258.
The Gilbert Visual Art League (GVAL)
presents a unique Benefit Show and
Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 in the
courtyard at Postino Wine Café, 302 N.
Gilbert Rd., Gilbert.
The members of GVAL have been
asked to contribute original paintings on
5-inch by 7-inch panels. Each piece will
be available for only $25—first-come,
first-pick. Purchases will help keep the
visual arts alive and growing, and buyers
will possess a piece of original art from
the area’s finest artists.
The Gilbert Visual Art League offers
a venue for local artists to show their
work and strives to increase artistic
awareness and appreciation in the
community and surrounding area. Many
of the GVAL members live in Gilbert,
Chandler and the surrounding areas.
Five local
bands perform
at benefit
concert
“Frozen River” by artist Jean Turner-Smith
was created on a 5-inch by 7-inch panel and
will be available for purchase Nov. 16 at the
GVAL Benefit Show and Sale. Submitted
photo
GVAL is a non-profit organization and
part of the Human Relations, Culture
and Arts board of the town of Gilbert.
The group meets on the first
Thursday of each month in the C.W.
and Modene Neely room at the Gilbert
Historical Museum, 10 S. Gilbert Rd.,
Gilbert. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
with a presentation by a guest artist at 7
p.m. For more information or to sign up
for their newsletter, visit gval.org.
Copperstar Studios opens in Chandler
Copperstar Repertory Co. recently
celebrated the grand opening of its new
Copperstar Studios at 3002 N. Arizona
Ave., Suites 3 and 4 in Chandler, on the
northwest corner of Elliot and Arizona
roads in Pollack Plaza.
A variety of classes for ages 3 and
older are offered at the new studio,
including Acting, Ballet, Fitness Fun,
Hip Hop, Improv, Tap, Vocal Technique,
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Yoga and Zumba. Online registration is
available.
To learn more about Copperstar
Studios’ schedule, discounts, policies,
rates and more, visit copperstarrep.org.
The Tempe chapter of Amnesty
International has teamed up with
Arizona State University’s student
group to host a benefit concert for
social justice, 2 to 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 9, at
the Kiwanis Park “Sister Cities” Garden
Amphitheater, Baseline Road and Mill
Avenue, Tempe.
The third annual “Localpalooza
for Human Rights!” is free to the
public and features five local bands:
Walt Richardson, Haymarket Squares,
Medicine Tent, the Robby Roberson
Quartet, and the Thunderbirds.
There also will be food vendors, a
beer garden, amnesty souvenirs, and
information and opportunities for the
community to participate in human
rights work.
Promoters aim to raise awareness
of Amnesty International’s work and
encourage community involvement. For
more information, go to facebook.com/
events/366346013494902/.
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Baby boom won’t stop ‘Blonde’
As Gilbert’s award-winning Studio 3
Performing Arts rehearses for “Legally
Blonde—the Musical,” there are bigger
questions than whether Elle will pass the
LSAT, get into Harvard Law School and
get Warner back. The cast wants to know
... will it be a boy or a girl, and will she
make it to opening night?
They’re wondering about Emma
England, the show’s artistic director.
England, who is eight months pregnant,
is busy in her roles as choreographer and
music director while also directing set
and costume design along with director
Marcus Smith.
The fan-favorite musical, based on the
hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon,
is demanding, with bouncy songs like
“Bend and Snap,” “What You Want, “and
“Whipped Into Shape,” but the pace
won’t stop England.
“This baby won’t slow me down one
bit!” England says. “Right now, we’re just
hoping the baby is on time so I don’t miss
final tech and opening night.”
“Legally Blonde” has some mature
subject matter but Studio 3 is making
sure everyone will be able to be in the
SNAP TO IT: A very pregnant Emma England—right, in pink and white polka dot top—leads
cast members from “Legally Blonde – The Musical” in the show-stopping “Bend and Snap.”
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and Sunday. Tickets are $13 to $15 and
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480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com,
and at Studio 3, 511 W. Guadalupe Rd.,
Gilbert.
For more information, call the studio
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Two top musical acts come to Gilbert
The Higley Center for the Performing
Arts (HCPA) continues to bring in some
well-known musical acts with a special
stop on “The Lov’N It Tour,” featuring
Juice Newton and Exile, 7 p.m. Sat., Nov.
16. Tickets are $36 to $44 plus fees.
In 1963, the year before The Beatles
scored their first American hit, a group
of kids calling themselves The Exiles
climbed onto an outdoor stage in the
small midstate town of Richmond,
KY, and proceeded to make musical
history—not just with their songs but
with their longevity as well. Forty-six
years later, that same band, Exile, is still
rockin’ with a mix of original and seminal
members.
Nowadays, J. P. Pennington, Les Taylor,
Sonny LeMaire, Marlon Hargis and Steve
Goetzman can look back on a career arc
that embraces 11 No. 1 country and pop
hits, two gold albums and fans by the
hundreds of thousands.
Grammy, CMA and Billboard awardwinning artist Juice Newton has multiple
platinum and gold albums, 10 million
JUICE NEWTON. Submitted photo
records sold and 15 Top 10 hits under
her belt. Some of her best-known songs
include early 1980s hits, “Angel of the
Morning,” “Queen of Hearts,” “Break It to
Me Gently” and “Love’s Been a Little Bit
Hard on Me.”
Call the box office at 480-279-7194
or visit higleyarts.org for tickets or more
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THINGS OF BEAUTY: Art by AZ Open Studio artists.
Submitted photo
Tempe studio hosts A doll’s journey is a tale of
loss, hope, love
holiday sale
SanTan Sun-area art lovers and holiday
shoppers can discover new ceramic and
metal sculpture, functional art and a range
of inspiring gifts at AZ Open Studio’s free
annual Holiday Show + Sale Nov. 15 through
17 at 2141 E. Cedar St., Suite 2 in Tempe.
A special wine and cheese reception will
be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 15. The
event continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.,
Nov. 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 17. AZ
Open Studio artists Sandy Blain, Esmeralda
DeLaney, Sandra Luehrsen and Joan Waters, a
Chandler resident, will present their unique
handmade works for sale. Light refreshments
will be available.
To learn more, visit azstudio.com.
Childsplay’s stage adaptation of “The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,”
on stage through Nov. 10, teaches us
that, “if you have no intention of loving
or being loved, then the whole journey
is pointless.”
With his handmade silk suits, wide
array of hats and tiny gold pocket watch,
Edward was the most exceptional toy
in Abilene’s room. He was adored and
he was happy. But then one day, he was
lost.
Written by Kate DiCamillo, author of
“The Tale of Despereaux,” Edward’s story
is a tale of finding friendship, finding
yourself and eventually finding your way
back home.
Performances take place at the
Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio
Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Show times are 1
and 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Sundays.
Regular show tickets start at $12
and are on sale now at childsplayaz.
org or at the Tempe Center for the
Arts Box Office, 480-350-2822, ext. 0.
Recommended for ages 7 and older.
TRAVELING MAN: Actor Kyle Sorrell, at right, stars in Childsplay’s stage adaptation of “The
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” on stage through Nov. 10 at the Tempe Center for
the Arts. Sorrell does the voice of Edward Tulane. Submitted photo
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Spirituality
Center for Living Well opens
doors, welcomes public
BY TRACY HOUSE
When Dawn Rutledge and Jennifer
Miller met in 2009 they connected
instantly. Their diverse backgrounds,
Rutledge’s yoga, wellness and fitness
background, and Miller’s counseling and
ministry in a church environment and
experience as a pastor, complemented
each other and a partnership emerged.
“To bring those two things together
was to me a no-brainer, this was so much
more powerful,” Rutledge remembers.
“We’re going to really be able to impact
people, mind, heart, body and spirit, and
really help them find integration and
wholeness.”
By 2011 they formed the Center for
Living Well. “It was sort of given to us by
God,” Rutledge says. Coming together,
they created a space for people to find
health, wholeness and wellness on a
daily basis. “We started integrating and
merging everything we did.” The duo
worked out of clients’ homes, churches
and other spaces, but it was just recently
they found a place of their own.
The Center for Living Well opened its
doors Oct. 1, offering a variety of classes
and support geared toward helping
people live healthier lives and become
more integrated in terms of their mind,
heart, body and spirit.
The Christian-based,
nondenominational wellness center is
open to everyone.
“We are intentionally
nondenominational,” says Miller. “The
things that we focus on are the things
that Jesus focused on—love and grace
and connection—those sorts of things.
People don’t have to worry about
coming in and having to worry about
doctrine and rules. That isn’t anything
that we focus on at all.
“The messages of our classes
are really meant to be uplifting,
encouraging, inspirational—a touch
point for people in the midst of their
day or their week, where maybe
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Spiritual
Reflections
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churches, temples, mosques and other religious
and spiritual gathering places are invited to
contribute their Spiritual Reflections in essay
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insights and other writings of a spiritual nature
to [email protected].
Be certain to put “Spiritual Reflections
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CHRIST CENTERED: Dawn Rutledge and
Jennifer Miller, co-executive directors of Center
for Living Well. Their ministry is focused on the
whole person. Submitted photo
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The Area Agency on Aging will present the basics of all Medicare Programs 1 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 5 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School Healing Center, 23914 S. Alma
School Rd., Chandler. Covered topics include Medicare Parts A, B, C, D and medigap
supplements, services, costs and what is new in 2014. Low-income programs and the
many changes to Medicare will also be covered.
Contact a Caring Ministries chairperson at 480-802-4374 for more information.
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Heaven’s Glory Boutique set to open in Chandler
Debbie Logan has reopened her oncebeloved establishment called Heaven’s
Glory Boutique.
Opening her fourth store in eight
years in the East Valley, Logan was
inspired to create the unique retail
apparel and accessories store; one
that would essentially mirror her faith
through her passion for fashion.
Heaven’s Glory is located at The
Fulton Ranch Promenade, at 4955 S.
Alma School Rd., Suite 17, Chandler. For
hours of operation, visit HeavensGlory.
net or call 480-802-2277. Check out the
store on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.
Logan named the store after her
father’s first hot air balloon in 1971. As
one of seven children in Rockford, IL,
Logan was raised on a large farm with a
variety of animals. Both of her parents
were licensed airplane pilots.
Bored with traditional “winged
airplanes,” Logan’s parents sat all seven
kids down and asked what would be a
good name for this new, “very large” toy
they were going to purchase.
Her older sister, Kellee, said it should
be called “Heaven’s Glory” because, in a
balloon, passengers navigate near heaven
and you can see the glory of God. That
led to 20-plus years of wearing “Heaven’s
Glory” hats, T-shirts and jackets. The
family traded balloon pins all over the
country.
Logan envisioned the Heaven’s Glory
store for years. It would not only clothe
people and give them a unique place to
buy meaningful gifts, but it would be a
place where relationships were nurtured
and cultivated and tended to, between
the customers, the staff at Heaven’s
Glory and the good Lord above.
“We always saw our customers more
like family than anything else,” Logan
says. “There is a need in all of us to feel
accepted, cared about and listened to.”
The first Heaven’s Glory Boutique
opened in 2005 in Gilbert, near the
Farmhouse Villages. It resided there for
three solid years and reached out to a
hurting community of people.
As former co-owner of One Wing
Boutique, Logan was able to revisit
that desire to genuinely serve and
reach out to those in the downtown
Chandler community and experience
some of what it used to be like at
Heaven’s Glory Boutique. As a new
chapter in Logan’s life has unfolded, it
is more than apparent to her that God
is tugging on her heart again to reopen
this once well-known and loved staple
in the community for the sole purpose
of giving back to others and to the
community in the way she used to.
Having just battled cancer for six
months, Logan won the fight. She is
newly married to Brad Logan, and her
family size literally just doubled. With
six kids now—three of them being
teenage girls—the Logans hope to
recreate a ministry of sorts in South
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Chandler. The store will employ the
girls, as well as teach them a strong
work ethic. Most importantly, it will
teach them what it means to truly “serve
others.”
Heaven’s Glory Boutique’s product
lines are more than unique. The store
custom designs much of Heaven’s Glory’s
“Godly apparel,” therefore visitors will
find one-of-a-kind items at the store.
The items are inspired by the Logans’
everyday life and their walk with the
Lord.
“We believe we are in a daily battle
here on Earth and we must stand guard
and be armed with truth, even if that
means a favorite Scripture on the sleeve
of a shirt or a cross on the back of a
cadet cap,” Logan says.
“There is nothing ordinary about
Heaven’s Glory. We will offer one-of-akind hats, bags, leather cuffs, jewelry and
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everywhere else they’re stressed and
it’s negative and overwhelming, this is
a place where they can come and feel
peace and be filled up with the good
stuff that all of us need more of.”
Though Christ-centered, this is not
a church. This is a place for people to
come to be authentic and uplifted,
loved and accepted, Rutledge explains.
Every aspect of what is done in the
classes and workshops has a Christcentered component.
“Every class opens and closes with
a time of meditation where we set
the intention, the theme, of whatever
that class is,” Miller says. “We just keep
bringing them back throughout the
class to that (theme).”
The center offers numerous
programs that include: yoga, mindful
eating classes and private coaching,
marriage and parenting classes, selfdevelopment classes and workshops,
private counseling, Thai yoga and yoga
therapy, and Bible education. Group
and private services are available.
“It’s meant to provide somebody
with whatever they may be seeking,
whether it’s relief from some kind of
stress, to be refreshed or renewed in
some way, we really are trying to focus
on the whole person,” Miller says.
Miller and Rutledge focus on mind,
heart, body and spirit throughout
more for both gals and guys, alike, that
send out a message of hope, grace and
redemption, as well as men’s, women’s,
and kids’ clothing that will make a
statement of light in a sometimes dark
and lonely world. “
Heaven’s Glory Boutique will offer
wedding, funeral or birthday gifts.
“Come and pick up something for
yourself to share your faith openly with
the world,” Logan says.
“Come on in and get ready to feel
welcomed and loved! We carry more
than 100 styles of Scripture bracelets.
Plus, we will be able to custom design
apparel or jewelry to fit your ministry
or church group’s needs specifically.
You will find a wide variety of original
accessories, eclectic home decor,
journals, worship music and clothing
from baby on up. It’s quite different from
any other Christian store.”
their workshops and classes—a whole
person approach to finding wellness
and peace.
“What we do is really different,
it’s pretty unique,” Rutledge says. “I
don’t know of anyone else in this area
anyway, who really are operating as a
ministry in this way. Really having that
whole person approach and really
trying to provide tools to help people
be healthy and well in every area of
their life.”
Rutledge and Miller are seeing their
vision expand. They have divisions in
Canada and Detroit, and others have
spoken to them about a northwest,
southeast and northeast division.
The grand opening for The Center
for Living Well is 4 to 8 p.m. Wed.,
Nov. 13, at 1655 W. Chandler Blvd.,
Suite 5, Chandler. Festivities include
demonstrations, free services,
raffle and door prizes, food and
beverages. The event is open to the
public. For more information, visit
centerforlivingwell.org.
Tracy House is the news editor for
SanTan Sun News. She lives in Ironwood
Vistas with her husband and four
children and can be reached at tracy@
santansun.com.
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Spirituality
Celebrity chef-priest comes to Chandler
Seton Catholic
“We’re honored to
Preparatory announced the
welcome Father Leo to Seton
sponsorship of a priest and
and the Chandler community,”
celebrity chef to Chandler:
says David Sorkin, assistant
Father Leo Patalinghug,
principal at Seton Catholic
“The Cooking Priest” and
Prep. “His message of getting
the creator of Grace Before
families back in the kitchen
Meals, a movement founded
and around the table is a
VISITING PRIEST: Father Leo reminder to us all of the
on the belief that shared
Patalinghug, “The Cooking
meals foster deeper family
different ways we can nourish
relationships and nourish the Priest.” Submitted photo
each another. His recipes bring
soul.
out our inner chef and are delicious.”
He is the author of “Grace Before
Patalinghug will address Seton
Meals” and star of the popular online
students with his “Finding God in All
video series by the same name.
Things” presentation at 8:15 a.m., Mon.,
Patalinghug received “celebrity chef”
Nov. 4, in the school gym. Seton Catholic
status when he was featured on the Food
Preparatory is located at 1150 N. Dobson
Network’s “Throwdown! with Bobby Flay”
Rd., Chandler. He will also deliver his
and won the battle against the Iron Chef
Seton-sponsored presentation at 7 p.m. on
with his fusion fajitas.
Nov. 3, 4 and 5, at St. Andrew the Apostle
Seton Catholic Prep brings Patalinghug
Catholic Faith Community at 3450 W. Ray
to the Southeast Valley as part of the
Rd., Chandler.
Seton Speakers Series, a lineup of
These events are free and open to the
speakers who capture the character traits
public; seating is limited.
Seton works to instill in its students:
Call 480-963-1900 or visit
determination, faith, courage and love.
setoncatholic.org for more information.
St. Andrew’s 23rd annual Unique Boutique
Chandler’s premier handmade holiday
boutique will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 8 and Sat., Nov. 9, and from 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Sun., Nov. 10, in the courtyard
and Social Hall at St. Andrew the Apostle
Catholic Church, 3450 E. Ray Rd., Chandler.
Admission is free for the event.
The Unique Boutique will feature more
than 80 booths filled with handcrafted
items designed and made by local
consignors, many returning favorites, as
well as new consignors. Proceeds from the
event will benefit scholarships for Seton
Catholic High School in Chandler and the
St. Andrew’s Haiti Outreach project.
For additional information visit
standrew-cfc.org/uniqueboutique.php.
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Shop with a purpose at
Believe Boutique
More than 125 vendors will be
showcased at Believe Boutique,
Cornerstone Church’s annual holiday
shopping event, at 1595 S. Alma School
Rd., Chandler, Fri., 4 to 9:30 p.m. Fri.,
Nov. 8, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Nov
9,
Everyone is welcome to find
special and unique holiday gifts, dine
on the patio, listen to music and
get inspired to shop at this event
benefiting Cornerstone’s Women’s
Ministries. The Cornerstone Cafe will
be open throughout the event offering
gourmet food and holiday beverages.
The Goode Time Carolers will be
performing from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8.
For more information, call 480726-8000 or visit cschandler.com or
facebook.com/believeboutique.
‘Thanksgivukkah’ once-in-alifetime event
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
mentions that next month, Jewish
families across America will celebrate
“8 Days of Light, Liberty and Latkes”
and one of those days will include a
giant turkey feast.
Thanksgiving falls unusually late this
year on Thu., Nov. 28, while Hanukkah
begins at sundown on Wed., Nov. 27.
That means the second candle on the
menorah will be lit on Thanksgiving,
the first time the two holidays have
overlapped since 1888 - and it won’t
happen again for another 75,000 years.
Many are calling the once-in-alifetime event “Thanksgivukkah.”
In fact, the mega-holiday’s name
has already been trademarked. The
Wall Street Journal reports “Dana
Gitell, a care provider for the elderly
at Boston’s Hebrew SeniorLife has
started a Thanksgivukkah website that
includes T-shirts, posters and recipes
for challah stuffing, sweet potato
latkes and cranberry sauce-filled
sufganiyot.”
The Associated Press adds Rabbi
David Paskin has even written a song
called “The Ballad of Thanksgivukkah,”
imagining Judah Maccabee sharing
turkey and potatoes with Squanto.
Sundays 10 a.m. | Hancock Elementary | onechurch.com
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Spirituality
November 2 – 15, 2013
Rabbi outlines
principles of
service in talk
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Rabbi Robert L. Kravitz, the coordinating
hospital chaplain for Phoenix-based Jewish
Family & Children’s Service, will speak to Shalom
Hadassah about the extensive training rabbis
receive to get their certification.
The talk will take place at 1 p.m. Tue., Nov. 19, in
the Bradford Room of the Oakwood Clubhouse in
Sun Lakes.
This is an opportunity to get a behind-thescenes look at the special individuals who work
behind the scenes ensuring safety, harmony,
spiritual care and security for many in the world.
Kravitz will discuss these topics in the light of
commitment to Tikkun Olam, a Jewish principle
that means “repair” in Hebrew and encompasses
social action, community service and social justice.
Shopping trip
Shalom hosts a shopping outing next month to
raise funds for the chapter. The event is scheduled
for 2 p.m. Tue., Dec. 10 at Chico’s in SanTan Village
in Gilbert. Participants will shop and Chico’s is
donating 10% of purchases back to the chapter and
will serve light refreshments. Interested individuals
must make reservations; call Judi at 480-802-4944
or Diane at 480-895-6917.
Any other questions can be directed to copresidents, Adrian at 480-895-7312 or Ruth at 480802-8901.
Bible study
Meets twice a month
Members of the Women’s Life
group study the Bible and discuss
how the lessons can relate to their
lives.
Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ
in Chandler
Info: Jan Olson at 480-802-7457 or
Joy King 480-588-1882
Celebrate Recovery
6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Join in fellowship and celebrate
God’s healing power in our lives
through the 12 steps and Eight
Recovery Principles. The group
addresses all types of habits, hurts
and hang-ups. Dinner at 6 p.m.
followed by meetings at 6:30 p.m.
Free child care for children ages 12
and younger.
CrossRoads Nazarene Church,
Ministry Center Rooms 101-103
2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler
Info: 480-722-0700, crnaz.com
Celebrate Recovery
6 p.m. Fridays
For those with chemical
dependencies or other issues.
Dinner followed by meetings at 7
p.m. Dinner: $3 adult, $1 child. Free
child care for children ages 12 and
younger.
Chandler Christian Church, Room
B200
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: 480-963-3997, chandlercc.org
Christian Business Networking,
Tri-City Chapter – Chandler,
Tempe, Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity
to share ideas, contacts and
business referrals.
Crackers & Co. Café
535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa
Info: Maia, 480-425-0624,
christianbusinessnetworking.com
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
B202
1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Info: Maia, 480-425-0624,
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,
christianbusinessnetworking.com
East Valley JCC Parent & Child Playgroup
9:30-10:30 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, maline@
evjcc.org
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Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly
support groups, study groups and
spiritually stimulating meetings, visit
SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”
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A Place
of Love
Worship:
10 a.m. Sunday
Hamilton High School Auditorium
3700 S. Arizona Ave.
www.loc-az.org
480-899-1400
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 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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children..................................................9:45 a.m.
480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
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• Water Heater Repairs
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• Garbage Disposals
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PET SITTING
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YOUR PETS IN THEIR HOME
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GAIL WILSON • FAMILY OWNED • LICENSED AND INSURED
• Weekly service & repair
• All equipment repairs
• Acid wash/Tile cleaning
• New pool build assist
• All pool remodeling
• Kool Deck repair/Repaint
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We Do
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• FREE initial meet
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• Daily dog walks
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• Retrieving mail, plant
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HELP WANTED
PRESCHOOL
AFTER-SCHOOL TEACHER
Schedule: M-F 3-6 P. M. in Ahwatukee.
Must: possess HS diploma, experience
working in preschool After-School
programs & high work ethics, love
working with young children & be
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[email protected].
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with dark green felt. Includes pool cue
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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
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- Irrigation Repairs
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- Stucco Repairs
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ELECTRICAL
ALL HONEY-DO LISTS!
General Handyman Services. One Call,
We Do It All! Owner does all work. Free
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Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC 118198.
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OHERREN ELECTRIC
CHILDCARE
Preferably Monday-Friday. Over 25 years
of care experience First Aid & CPR
Certified. Nurturing and positive atmosphere for your child. 2 Playrooms,
Playground, daily activities, meals, snacks,
great references. Only 3 minutes away
from the 202 Santan freeway. McQueen/
Pecos area. Call Sandra 602-318-5389
or email [email protected].
DIRTY DAWG SALON
Compassionate care: specializing in
elderly, fearful, and sensitive pets.
Now offering boarding and daycare.
Check in on your pet on our Dirty Dawg
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scheduling! Evening hours and
weekends by appointment. Now offering
pick up & delivery on Tuesdays.
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602-622-0971
LESSONS/TUTORING
Private Mandarin tutoring by a native
speaker. Certified and experienced.
Customized lessons focusing on personal
needs. $20 per hour per person. Call for
a free interview. Evelyn 480-282-8670 or
email: [email protected]
PERSONAL SERVICES
Our Work is Our Advertising!
Electrical Contracting. Service,
Repair, Troubleshooting. Certified
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OLD FASHIONED HOME CARE
COLON HYDROTHERAPY
Quality Home Repairs and Installations,
Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry.
No Job is Too Small! 35 years experience. Unlicensed, not required by law.
Bob White, 480-963-0707.
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HOME SERVICES
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MAINTENANCE.
GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS
Women’s and Men’s Attire, from mending
or custom tailoring. 20+ years of
experience, located on Chandler/Gilbert
border. Rush service available. Call
Denise 480-794-0400 for appointment.
MUSIC LESSONS
PIANO LESSONS
Give your child the gift of music! Does
your child excel in school? If so, he or
she will progress quickly through my
fast-paced piano teaching method.
Recitals, nursing-home performances
and composition contests are all part of
my program. Call now to claim one of
three open times, and your child could be
playing holiday selections by December!
Donna 480-839-3688
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
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BUBBLES CLEANING SERVICE
Home and business cleaning service.
20 years experience. References
available. Senior discount. All products
provided. Yes, we do windows.
602-803-2442 please leave message.
SIMPLY GRAND CLEANING SERVICES
House cleaning specialists offering
weekly, biweekly, monthly, or one time
cleanings. Also providing move in/out
cleaning service, windows and patios. We
only use GREEN environmentally friendly
products. High quality services at a great
price. Very dependable, insured and with
excellent references. $10 off first service
with mention of this ad. Call for free estimate. Gary or Sheri, 480-802-1992.
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FINISHING TOUCH
INDEPENDENT OWNER expanding
18 year Cleaning Service in Chandler
and Gilbert. Two person TEAM...
METICULOUS, w/an EYE 4 DETAIL,
we provide the “FINISHING TOUCH” in
your home CONSISTENTLY with every
cleaning. Call Rita 480-250-9744
MANDARIN LESSON
ABC PLUMBING & ROOTER CO. INC.
Mention this ad and receive a $100.00
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Water Heater/Water Softener/or RO Unit
Installation. 480-726-1600
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HOUSE CLEANING
HOME REPAIRS
Specializing in Residential Reroofing and
Repair. Shingles, Tile, Shakes, Foam and
Flat Roofs. ROC# 244567 042, Bonded,
Insured. 480-888-6648.
Residential/Commercial. Repairs and
Reroofing. Tile, Shingles, Flat, WalkDecks. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC
#256001, K-42. 480-284-7338.
www.theroofmedics.com
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
PLUMBING
SHAMROCK ROOFING SERVICES
THE ROOF MEDICS
November 2 – 15, 2013
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
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.
DRYWALL
BBB DRYWALL, LLC
Remodeling, Drywall Repairs, Garages,
Patios, Additions, Entertainment Centers,
Popcorn Removal, Water Damage.
Residential and Commercial. Lowest
Prices Guaranteed. Licensed, Bonded,
Insured. ROC254546. 480-223-2816,
[email protected]
www. BBBDrywall.com
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.
HOUSE CLEANING
The lowest prices in the valley.
We provide all cleaning supplies.10 years
experience. Trustworthy and dependable.
We pay attention to details. Excellent
references. Call Vicky 480-227-1890.
AFFORDABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY
FALL SPECIALS! $25 OFF 1st Service;
$15 OFF 2nd Service; $10 OFF 3rd
Service. House Cleaning Services.
Residential and Commercial Cleaning.
Move-In/Out. Window and Carpet
Cleaning. Organization: closets, cabinets,
garages and more! 20 years of experience. Impeccable references. Business
owned and operated. Same Day Services
available. Licensed. Bonded. Insured.
Alert Cleaning Services, Inc.
Ecoquality Cleaning Every Time!
www.alertcleaning.com
[email protected] 480-786-3838.
PERSONAL TOUCH HOUSE
CLEANING
Move in, move out, weekly, Bi-weekly,
or monthly. Detail oriented, super
dependable. 15 years experience. I provide all supplies and equipment. Owner
operated. Call Nancy 480-223-7326
JENNIFER’S HOUSE CLEANING
Call for a free phone quote. Super
dependable. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly.
References avail. 18 years experience.
Bonded AG0601, Insured 46871. It’s a
CLEAR Choice!!! CALL 480-833-1027.
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HOUSE CLEANING
CAN’T FIND TIME TO CLEAN?
Let MAIDS ON DUTY do it for you. We are
a trustworthy, dependable, and highly
recommended team. We offer a variety of
valuable services with a unique Brazilian
finishing touch. Call NOW for special pricing and a free estimate. 480-330-5702
“The Same Smiling Team EVERY TIME!”
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.
BRIGHT-N-SHINE
A+ SPRINKLER REPAIR SERVICE
*10% OFF Window Cleaning, Tracks
included. *Sunscreens - FREE UV
Protection. *2 week Rain Guarantee.
*Gutter Cleaning. *Power / Pressure
Washing: Homes, Driveways, Patios.
Cleaning Service - Move-In or Move-Outs
only. Owner Operated. Quality Work.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. FREE Estimates.
Call Bright-n-Shine 480-557-0831
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
‘APPEARANCE COUNTS’
WINDOW CLEANING Detailed
service and tidy inside your home!
1 story-$85 2 story-$125.
Price includes inside and out.
Screens cleaned $2 each. Pressure
washing and fixture cleaning also
available. 15 years of accumulated
references! CALL RON at 480-584-1643.
CARPET CLEANING
PAINTING SERVICES
MAGIC TOUCH CARPET CLEANING
SAGEBRUSH PAINT CO.
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 locallyowned in Chandler. Call for an
estimate at 480-370-3333.
BIG JOHN’S CARPET CLEANING
Our truck-mounted steam cleaning
system will deep clean your carpets,
ridding them of unwanted dirt, bacteria,
fungus and chemical residues.
Upholstery cleaning also available.
Tile and grout cleaning. For a clean and
healthy carpet, call 480-786-6610
or 602-989-8311. John Downs,
Owner/Operator, Ocotillo Resident.
Call for monthly specials.
MUSTANG CARPET
& TILE CLEANING
Carpet, Tile & Grout, and Upholstery
Cleaning. Family owned, truck-mounted
steam cleaning. We offer 1/2 hour appt
time frame, so no waiting around. We
include pre-spraying, mild deodorizer and
degreasers for high traffic areas at no
charge. Member BBB with A rating!
“We clean like it’s our own”!
480-688-3003.
WINDOW CLEANING
JOHN’S WINDOW CLEANING
1-story=$115; 2-story=$135.
Price includes removing all screens,
cleaning windows, inside and out, with
screens replaced. Screens cleaned
$2.50 each. Sunscreens and
rescreening. Same day service.
Call 480-839-8929
FALL IS WINDOW
CLEANING TIME
Dirty Windows, Filthy Screens.
Call FISH WINDOW CLEANING
480-962-4688 WINDOWS interior and
exterior. SCREENS sunscreens and
regular. TRACKS. CEILING FANS.
LIGHT FIXTURES. POWER WASHING
driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Accredited Member BBB.
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
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-BondedInsured-ROC 257167. MENTION this ad
to receive 5% OFF! 480-244-9119
EAST VALLEY PAINTERS VOTED #1
Repaint Specialists! Clean, Friendly
Crews. Interior/Exterior. Drywall Repairs.
Textures. Concrete Staining. Pool Deck
Coatings. Garage Floors. Free Estimates.
All Credit Cards Accepted.
ROC 153131. 480-688-4770
VILLAGE PAINTING
- Interior/exterior painting
- Drywall patches and texture matched
- Faux finishes. Small jobs welcome.
Call for a free estimate. 35 years in the
Valley! ROC# 069679 480-814-1588.
www.villagepaintingaz.com
LANDSCAPING
SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIRS
Aqua Masters. System Check-Ups,
Troubleshooting, Repairs, Maintenance,
Leak Detection, Low Pressure, Valves,
Timers, Heads, System-Add-ons.
Call 480-478-0073. 30 YRS EXPERIENCE.
AquaMastersAz.com
DESIGNING YOUR
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE
new or remodel is all we do. Serving
metro Phoenix since 1974. Like our website, love us in person. kozikdesign.com
Take a look and respond. 480-474-4677
LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION
Landscape installation and repair.
Specializing in installing and repairing
Lawn/Drip Systems, Irrigation Timers,
Trenching, Rototilling, Garden Wall
Blocks, Stepping Stones and Low Voltage
Lighting. 30 years experience.
Free Estimates. Low prices.
Call Ace Landscape 602-300-4082
www.SanTanSun.com
FREE
PRESS!
GET YOUR
BUSINESS NOTICED
AGUILAR LANDSCAPING
Lawn care, fertilizing, sprinkler & drip
system installation & repair general
clean-up. Landscape maintenance,
winter seeding, tree & shrub care...
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly.
Ask for Paulo 480-206-0291
Go to: www.SanTanSun.com
and click on
“Submit a News Release”
KUTTINGEDGE LANDSCAPE
A Professional and Reliable Maintenance
company. Time to schedule your
OVERSEEDING give us a call!
Also, contact us for weekly and biweekly
service, one time clean ups, weed
control, tree work and more. Call Rick for
free estimate 480-250-6608 or email
[email protected] Visit
www.kuttingedgelandscape.com.
REAL ESTATE
www. AZ55.com
Search for Active Adult (55+) homes
for sale in the greater Phoenix area by
city and community name. View
addresses, photos, tours & amenities.
Updated daily in real time.
Call Dave Richter, CRS, Realtor at
602-432-5253 for a personal tour.
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Gilbert, AZ 85295
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email:[email protected]
www.SanTanSun.com
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November 2 – 15, 2013
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HOLIDAY CATERING & PARTY TRAYS
480-348-CATR(2287)
3481 W. Frye Rd. • Just S. Chandler Fashion Center • 480-398-3008
Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day
Phoenix - Scottsdale - Tempe - Chandler
Find links at www.chompies.com
Buy one entree and
get the 2nd
Sushi & Grill
LUNCH OR
DINNER $2
Monday All
You Can Eat
Sushi $20
Conveyor Belt Sushi & Noodles
50% Off
Of equal or lesser value. Regular menu only.
Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Not valid with other offers or discounts.
Expires 11-30-2013
Coupons on-line
Local shops - your savings.
$5 Off
Your purchase
of $30
Of equal or lesser value. Regular menu only.
Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Not valid with other offers or discounts.
Expires 11-30-2013
www.Clipit.biz
480-855-7451 • 58 W. Buffalo St., Chandler • SW Corner Chandler Blvd. & Arizona Ave.
Lunch Daily: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Dinner: Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 - 9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4:30 - 10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 - 8 p.m.
One coupon per table. Excludes alcohol. Not valid on holidays
or with any other offer. Mimimum $25 purchase. STSN Expires 11-30-2013
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Paul McDermand
Steel Drums, Marimba & More
Tuesdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm
NINE and DINE
www.SanTanSun.com
Where to Eat
November 2 – 15, 2013
What you love about us!
Wine Dinner, Nov. 5
www.paulmcdermand.com
Paul Hobbs, Argentina
4 courses and 5 wines for $60
Golf and dinner,
as low as $35
per person
Visit Facebook for more information
Happy
Hour
See our website
for details.
www.OcotilloGolf.com
Click on the Golf tab
Special
Small Plate
Noshes $5
Everyday
12-6 p.m.
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES NOW!
The Best Calamari in town,
only $5 anytime, any day
Mention this ad thru November
Valley’s Best
19th Hole
3 Years
in a Row!
AVAILABLE AT THE
Alma School & Queen Creek
480-726-9015
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
3751 S Clubhouse Drive
Chandler, AZ 85248
480.917.6660
www.OcotilloGolf.com
Arizona Ave. & Ocotillo
480-802-0440
Gilbert & Germann
480-786-4577
Live Jazz
480.821.2949
Saturday nights 7-11 p.m.
1960 WEST RAY ROAD, SUITE 4 • CHANDLER • WWW.PESTOSPIZZA.COM
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BRING THIS AD IN FOR
20%
OFF
ALL FOOD
For dine-in only. Daily specials not included. Not for groups of 4 or more. Expires 11-15-2013.
480-664-1738
11 W. BOSTON ST., SUITE 1
MON. - FRI. 11 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Daily
Specials
Monday
All Day Happy Hour
Football on the Big Screen
New Mesquite Grilled Wings
Tuesday
Spend $50,
Get a $25 Gift Card
Wednesday
Wine Down with
1/2 Off All Bottles of Wine
Thursday
Date Night
4 Course Dinner for 2
$39
CHANDLER
SAT. & SUN. 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
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Live Music
Sunday
Kids-Eat-FREE
12 Years and Under - 2 Kids Per Each Adult
Football On The Big Screen
Please inquire about details
It’s Time
To Book Your
Holiday Parties
480-821-0009
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Where to Eat
November 2 – 15, 2013
KIDS EAT FREE 7 DAYS-A-WEEK!
*After 4 p.m. with purchase
of adult entree and kids drink.
LIVE MUSIC!
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
$5
wine
by
the
glass
DAILY — UNTIL 6 P.M.
Daily 3-7p.m.
HAPPY HOUR
9 p.m. to Close
lunch
SUNDAY
fun day
SPECIALS
7 TO CHOOSE
ONLY $7
FOOTBALL
COMING
SOON!
Breakfast
135 W. Ocotillo Rd. • Chandler • 480-895-ROSE (7673)
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY FRIDAYS!
NE Corner of Queen Creek & Alma School
Daily: Lunch 11a.m.-2:30p.m. • Dinner 5-10p.m.
Friday and Saturday Open til 10:30 p.m.
480-857-2021
TOTAL PURCHASE
OF $50 OR MORE
SUSHI
ROLLS
SAKE
BOMBS
All Day
Dine-in only.
Happy Hour excluded.
TOTAL PURCHASE
OF $100 OR MORE
2975 S. Alma School Rd.
With this coupon. Not valid with
other offers. One coupon per table.
Offer expires 11-15-2013.
2975 S. Alma School Rd.
Dine-in only.
Happy Hour excluded.
With this coupon. Not valid with
other offers. One coupon per table.
Offer expires 11-15-2013.
APPETIZER
-OR- DESSERT
2975 S. Alma School Rd.
PER PIECE
NOT VALID ON ROLLS
Saturday! 11a.m.-10:30p.m.
$19.95 All Day! Sun., Mon., Tues.
With purchase
of any entree.
With this coupon. Not valid with
other offers. One coupon per table.
Offer expires 11-15-2013.
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Now that prices are soaring, we looked at the new
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4 CAR GARAGE OR
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$355,990! 2843 Sq. Ft. in Gilbert!
Here is a fabulous 5 BDR, 2.5 BTH custom home w/
something for everyone! Built on a 18,000 SQFT home site.
Huge chefs kitchen opens to a 400SQFT sun room. There’s
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CHANDLER WATERFRONT LOTS AVAILABLE!
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RIDICULOUSLY PRICED AT $325,000
2,390 SQ. FT. IN GILBERT AT $216,000!
This brand new 3,500 SQ FT, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 3 Car
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4 BEDROOM 3 BATH WITH 3 FULL CAR GARAGE HOME IN
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*Subject to qualifying terms conditions and availability of loan program. *All new homes are subject to price adjustments and incentive reductions until time of accepted contract. Homes pictured may be the actual model homes offered by the builder and are for illustration purposes only.