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The Chandler Firefighter Charities has been serving the community for 20 years, providing relief and services for citizens who may need just a little help. That was never more apparent than during the recent holidays. The CFC organized its annual toy drive to provide much-needed toys and gifts for Chandler children for Christmas. The event brought in more than 3,200 toys and 40 bicycles for children in the area, says Fire Chief Jeff Clark. In addition, CFC raised $2,000 in gift cards to give to teenagers, an age group often overlooked in holiday drives. The CFC specifically worked to provide for teenagers this year as organizers know they appreciate these gifts. “We were able to meet more than our needs and we were able to pass on some of our stuff to charities as well,” Clark says. The toy drive is just a part of what makes the Chandler Firefighter Charities’ mission. The charity also sponsors an annual golf tournament in May, in conjunction with Tempe, raising a few thousand dollars per year for the organization. “We’re always looking for sponsors and donors for that,” Clark mentions.
Humble beginnings The group was founded by firefighters who passed around a hat to collect funds that would be given to anyone
SUPPORT SECTOR: Help comes in many different ways through the Chandler Firefighter Charities. Not only do the firefighters volunteer in the community, their families are also part of the efforts. Submitted photo
who needed it. Initially, the monies were provided for families whose homes had burned and who needed a place to stay. “We were constantly finding ourselves in situations where people were in need and we didn’t always have a way to help them,” Clark says. Funds are also raised through the CFC members and city of Chandler employees via the annual Valley of the Sun United Way Workplace Giving Campaign. As the department has grown and social media has brought recognition to SEE FIREFIGHTERS PAGE 6
Home reconstruction aims to revitalize downtown BY BETH LUCAS
Isabel Duran set her roots down in Chandler more than 40 years ago. Her life was about family, and inside her 1,300-square-foot downtown Chandler home, she raised her nowadult children, and prepares to help raise a special needs grandchild. But she won’t need to retire in the same home where her family for decades walked above a dirt floor, unable to afford much more than a roof over their heads. Thanks to a new partnership between Habitat for Humanity and the city of Chandler—and due to the donations of local businesses—her home is the SEE RECONSTRUCTION PAGE 5
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Local diners and foodies are occasionally treated to a chef who possesses the talent to introduce unique recipes and a cool restaurant concept. Sometimes those chefs gain a following and sometimes they fade into Valley history. Chef and Restaurateur Johnny Chu has been on the local culinary scene developing menus and opening restaurants that are memorable and delicious. But, what is truly remarkable, is the journey to the Valley, how he started and his genuine care and love for the customers that he continues to endear to himself. He counts Tien Wong Hot Pot in Chandler and Sochu House Neo Asian and Martini Bar in central Phoenix as the jewels in his culinary crown. At the core of each restaurant is a crossroads of an ancient way of food preparation coupled with Asian flavors that respect the past and forward-thinking methods of diet and health. “This concept is healthy and it’s the most healthy way to eat,” explains Chu. The general concept behind hot pot dining is a series of expertly crafted soups or broths, such as spicy lemongrass or Japanese miso. Lean meats and fresh vegetables are then dunked in the broth that sits on the center of the table on a hot plate. The food cooks while being infused with the light flavor of the broth.
A CHEF WITH VISION: Chef Johnny Chu translates an ancient cuisine into healthy modern eating. Submitted photo
In fact, ancient warriors often gathered around to cook their food this way on the battlefield. “In today’s world, in this country, everyone is in such a hurry. I want people to slow down and spend time together,” says Chu. “People should spend time together enjoying each other’s company and eat more slowly and more thoughtfully. So often, people just rush in and eat a huge plate of food.” Most food at Chu’s restaurants is SEE CHEF PAGE 4
Heumann named vice mayor The Chandler City Council voted unanimously at its Jan. 9 meeting to name Councilman Rick Heumann as the city’s new vice mayor. The term began that evening and runs through Jan. 8, 2015. Heumann follows Jack Sellers, whose term as vice mayor expired Jan. 9. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve the community in this capacity, and appreciate the support of the council,” Heumann says. “I look forward to working with council on continuing to make improvements that benefit Chandler over the next year.” Heumann began his tenure on the City Council in January 2009. He serves regionally as the president for SEE VICE MAYOR PAGE 7
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raw and fresh and he designs his menus around the concept of eating healthy. Most remarkably, Chu is a Hong Kong native who didn’t speak English when he came to the United States. “I went to Camelback High School and it was difficult,” notes Chu. “I went and got a job at the age of 15 at a restaurant cutting up and preparing food.” From there, Chu learned various culinary techniques and continued to develop his love of preparing food and creating unique dishes. “I grew up with many of these foods and I had a lot of favorites. By ’98, I saw that Asian food was becoming different,” notes the chef. He began to focus on traditional Asian foods that also carried the hint of the flavors that Americans had become accustomed. “There are 36 regions of Asian food and it’s all different,” Chu explains. “I want to bring a different Asian food, executed my way.” Chu’s various menus carry Cantonese and Mandarin influences among other regions. He also says that he rotates the selections on his menus approximately once per month, keeping his fresh menus even fresher and more engaging. Chu’s Asian restaurant empire will grow again in late February when Red Thai opens on 12th Street and Northern Avenue in Phoenix. Like Tien Wong Hot Pot in Chandler, Red Thai will feature the “fresh and fondue” concept. “I like that I will be able to share this style of eating with an even bigger
A TASTE OF THE ORIENT: Tien Wong Hot Pot in Chandler is one of Chef Johnny Chu’s culinary hot spots. Submitted photo
audience,” says Chu. He also has plans to expand again beyond Red Thai. “I like to share with people a good way to eat. It’s fresh. It’s healthy and they can choose veggies, protein and no carbs,” says Chu. “I also use very little oil. This concept is almost like an Asian comfort food and even if someone is a vegetarian, they will love this.” Chu says he feels that people can benefit from an ancient way of eating that also speaks to a flavor palate that diners will enjoy, while slowing down and appreciating a meal in the same way that Asian cultures do.
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first in a new effort by Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona to revitalize neighborhoods with the reconstruction of current homes. Duran qualified to be the first homeowner to have a house restored by the local nonprofit grassroots organization that has built more than 100 homes from scratch in Chandler since 1985, and nearly 1,000 in the Central Arizona region. Because experts say the home was so badly dilapidated, it was torn down and dozens of local volunteers who spend their workdays helping families settle into homes, are helping to rebuild it. “Her house was falling apart,” says David Kester, a loan officer with Academy Mortgage, who also led fundraising and sponsorship efforts for half of the $85,000 reconstruction cost. “This house was in bad, bad shape. It had dirt floors. The owner had the house since she was younger.” Work began in June, and is expected to complete in March. The city of Chandler helped the Duran family connect with temporary housing until they can move back in. As part of the agreement when a family is selected, the Duran family is also helping to restore the home, working on site every Saturday, and will pay an interest-free mortgage on the reconstruction costs. Academy chooses an annual volunteer activity to make a difference. In past years, that has meant sending employees beyond borders to places
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS: Companies including Academy Mortgage and Bellago Homes have put in hard labor each Saturday since June to build a new home’s frame, flooring and roof. Submitted photo
REBUILDING DOWNTOWN: Integrity Star One broker Rebecca Hidalgo is sponsoring and supporting the reconstruction of a Chandler family’s home with Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona. Submitted photo
like Guatemala and Budapest, says Ryan Nelson, Academy’s title regional manager for Arizona. This year, their difference is being made right down the street from their largest statewide office in Chandler. The company then reached out to its partners to help with the effort, inviting experts in building and selling homes to the site.
“They’re in our community, right in our backyard,” says Rebecca Hidalgo, designated broker at Integrity All Star Realty. “After coming off a downturn and sad stories for years ... I can’t tell you how many people that I have helped, people who had lost their jobs or were short selling their homes. We sell homes every day. To be able to give someone a house is just phenomenal.” On Sat., Feb. 1, Integrity will provide meals to dozens of volunteers who will gather as they begin final wrap up on the reconstruction. Integrity All Stars continued to reach out and signed up Bellago Homes. The homebuilder jumped in to help—with owners Wayne and Tyler Funk grabbing hammers alongside their employees as they put their home-building skills in action, Hidalgo says. “The owner and son helped frame the house,” she says. “I am so excited to be a part of this. The home is literally less
than half a mile from our office. There is a lot of blood, sweat and tears going into this community effort.” The effort has helped many in the housing business get a hands-on experience in home building. “There was nothing we could salvage out of the old house, so this is like a brand new house,” Kester says. “I have probably put 2,000 nails into this house personally. A lot of nails go into a home. We have been building the walls— everything. I’m afraid of heights, but last Saturday I was out there on the roof, roofing the house, putting my fears aside to help somebody in need. It was just wonderful.” And Duran, too, is at every build day. “What a wonderful woman,” he says. “She is very humble and very thankful.” Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to continue to work with the city to reconstruct more homes, says spokesman Todd Rogers. Each reconstructed home has a big impact on the community, he says: When you restore one home, it often inspires revitalization of the entire area. “If you can come into a neighborhood that doesn’t have a lot and build a brandnew house,” he says, “you can in turn revitalize a blighted neighborhood.” To learn more about Habitat for Humanity or to donate, volunteer at a site build, main offices or a Re-Store thrift shop, visit habitat.org. Beth Lucas is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.
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the charity, donations have increased. Jeff West, fire captain at Fire Station 3 at Ellis and Frye roads, and president of the CFC for three years, says, “Donations have been coming in more regularly. Last year we raised $35,000 and we had a couple of grants, so we totaled about $70,000.” Clark adds, “We take 100% of the money, there are no administrative fees, and put it back in the community.” This includes water drives, food drives and Chandler-based charities. The battalion chiefs carry a cash box with a small amount of money so that when crews are on scene they can provide instant help for families or individuals in need. “When someone gets burned out of their house and needs to stay in a hotel, they don’t need the money 12 hours from now. They need it now,” Clark says. It’s not just about helping victims who have been burned out of their homes. Clark explains the organization has helped people who have been stranded in Chandler and need a bus ticket home, provided meals to the homeless, and helped relocate a family whose home was infested by cockroaches. “Whatever the case may be, we’re just trying to be there to help. “We’re pretty proud of it. It gives us the ability to help people in need. We’re filling a niche that doesn’t exist. There are not other charities that provide the kind of assistance we provide as quickly as we do,” Clark says. “We seek opportunities to help out.” Because firefighters have a unique opportunity to be out in the community and go into people’s homes, they see things that family and neighbors may not be aware of.
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“There are human conditions that exist even in our great city of Chandler that many people have a blind eye to because they’re not in there,” Clark explains. “Once you see it, most of us would be moved to action.” West adds, “Just by the nature of our jobs, we go out and see the people and the living conditions that they’re in.” Volunteers built a ramp for a wheelchairbound person who was having trouble getting in and out of a home. In another instance, members spent eight hours clearing out a yard that had become unsightly. In addition to the toy drive, CFC has a Fill the Boot Campaign in conjunction with the fire union, as well as the Pool Fence and Smoke Detector walks. Last year after the Yarnell Hill Fire incident, the CFC coordinated donations for the 19 deceased firefighters and made sure donations reached a qualified charity in the Prescott area. The CFC helps booster clubs for sports teams with athletes who can’t afford equipment, funds a CPR program for the city, and goes out to schools with the Fire Safety House to show students how to exit a house safely. Clark says the CFC tries to be part of any kind of charitable effort in the community. “We have our families involved,” Clark says. “We refer to them as support sector. That’s just another army of people for us to tap into. It’s another way of giving back to the community from the fire department family.” Volunteers donate their time as well, helping on their off time. West calls it a brotherhood-sisterhood. “We enjoy going and hanging out.” Clark says that nobody who’s been involved the last 20 years does it for
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Arrest made in 2012 Serrano’s restaurant shooting On Jan. 7, members of the U.S. Marshals East Valley Violent Offenders Taskforce arrested 19-year-old Michael David Calvin Jr. for his role in the Oct. 6, 2012, shooting at the Serrano’s restaurant in downtown Chandler. Calvin, a Phoenix resident, was taken into custody without incident at a Tempe residence. He was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on one count of aggravated assault, and 25 counts of endangerment. This investigation is ongoing. For further information, contact Det. Seth Tyler, 480-782-4105
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the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, and as a board member of Metro Light Rail. Heumann has been heavily involved in neighborhood issues throughout Chandler during the past 15 years, and has served as board president with two different Homeowners Associations. Heumann is the chairman of the Chandler Education Coalition partnership committee, which he established in 2011 to explore educational issues and opportunities from a communitywide perspective. The coalition is leading the third annual Chandler Science Spectacular in February. In other actions, the City Council: • Adopted updated versions of existing design and construction standards. • Approved an increase to the future salaries of the mayor, vice mayor and council to take effect in January 2015. The salaries will be mayor, $49,500; vice mayor, $29,000; and councilmembers, $29,000. • Voted to exclude certain transactions of wireless service providers from the definition of secondhand dealers. • Approved a series 12 liquor license for Sun Chinese Dining, located at 1381 N. Alma School Rd. • Continued an item for a liquor license for Talebu Coffee and Wine Bar, located at 2095 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 2, to Jan. 23.
Community Mayor and council also held a public hearing on the 2013-2023 Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement plan including a presentation by city staff. Preceding the meeting, Jaden Ray was presented with a Heart Saver Hero Award for his actions using CPR to save the life of Larry Tucker. In addition, Sister Cities International Art and Author Showcase Winners were recognized. Ellen Harrington, Tullamore Sister Cities president, presented the awards to local first-place essay winner Ryan Meyer, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School; first place art winner, Elizabeth Hopwood, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School; and Rachel Beglin, Hamilton High School, was awarded first place poetry Grand Prize winner and a check for $1,000. Following the meeting Mayor Jay Tibshraeny congratulated Vice Mayor Jack Sellers for his nomination by Gov. Jan Brewer to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s State Transportation Board. The mayor also invited residents to attend the Chandler Multicultural Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Jan. 18, in Downtown Chandler. There is also a Naturalization Ceremony during the event, with about 200 people becoming naturalized citizens of the United States. Tibshraeny welcomed incoming Police Chief Sean Duggan to Chandler, and thanked Acting Chief David Neuman for his service in that role.
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Jan. 24 deadline for residents to provide feedback through online budget survey After five weeks, more than 500 people have completed an online survey designed to give Chandler residents an opportunity to help develop the city’s budgetary priorities for the upcoming 2014-15 fiscal year. City leaders are encouraging anyone with a personal stake in Chandler’s ongoing success to participate by submitting a survey prior to the Jan. 24 deadline. The survey is online at chandleraz.gov/ budget and paper copies are available at the Chandler City Hall front desk, Chandler libraries, downtown Community Center and the Tumbleweed Recreation Center. This year’s survey solicits feedback on program and service priorities and capital project priorities for the city. The results will be presented to the city
manager as well as Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the members of the City Council for their consideration as part of the budget development process. The public will have several other opportunities in the coming months to share their thoughts about the proposed budget with city leaders and staff prior to the adoption of the budget in June 2014. In late February or early March an online budget forum called “Budget Connect” will be scheduled where residents and other stakeholders can ask questions and give input. Details on this event and other public budget hearings will be posted at chandleraz.gov/budget when they are available, or call the Budget Office at 480782-2252 for the latest updates.
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Chandler celebrates community’s diversity With the new year comes Chandler’s annual tradition of celebrating the community’s diversity in a variety of ways. This year’s largest event is the 19th annual Multicultural Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Jan. 18, in the Chandler Main Public Library Courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St. The festival is presented by the city’s diversity office with the support of the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. There will also be a series of special events and activities, including a naturalization ceremony involving up to 200 new U.S. citizens and recognition of area school children involved in Chandler’s Creative Expression Competition. Valley residents of all ages are invited to enjoy the day of dance, music, art, ethnic foods and more. The event is free and includes entertainers, artisans and an interactive area for children where they can experience a rock wall, bounce activity, coloring and arts and crafts. Along with crafts that represent various cultures, food vendors will provide a flavorful variety of ethnic dishes for festival goers, including Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Hawaiian, Mexican, Native American and Italian. Sponsors and organizations that promote cultural diversity will have demonstrations and information booths.
Entertainment will feature ethnic song and dance performances throughout the day. Performances will range from Japanese Taiko drumming to traditional Korean music and from belly dancing to Mexican folk music. The music and traditional dances of several other cultures will also be represented on stage during the event. At 11 a.m., up to 200 people from various countries will become American citizens at a naturalization ceremony to be held on the Unity Stage. And then at 3:45 p.m. the stage will showcase performances by students competing in the Celebration of Unity Creative Expression contest. The contest was open to any K-12 student living in or attending school in Chandler. Nearly 700 entries were received in one of the following categories: writing, performance or visual art. Their entry was to revolve around the theme, “Connect Globally. Thrive Locally” United Through Friendship.
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DANCING DEMO: The 19th annual Chandler Multicultural Festival will feature dancing performances. Submitted photo
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and joy. The combination of sound, movement, instruments and teamwork create a dynamic, spellbinding audience experience. Based in Phoenix and founded in 1992, members of Fushicho Daiko have traveled across the United States, Japan and China, sharing their music with schools, colleges and communities, in theaters and festivals. Fushicho Daiko strives to present and share the joy, energy and teamwork of Japanese Taiko drumming in the hopes of entertaining, educating and inspiring youth and adults. They will perform at 2:55 p.m.
More information on Chandler’s Celebration of Unity can be found at chandleraz.gov/unity or by calling the Special Event Hotline at 480-782-2735.
Entertainment schedule 11 a.m.-noon: U.S. Naturalization Ceremony 12:10-12:20 p.m.: Welcome by Mayor Jay Tibshraeny 12:25-12:40 p.m.: Korean Traditional Music Group 1-1:45 p.m.: Dueto Tierra Bella 2-2:15 p.m.: The Art of Belly Dancing
Fushicho Daiko Drummers Taiko is the Japanese word for “great drum.” Fushicho is the word for the mythical Phoenix. Fushicho Daiko will perform the ancient musical art of Japanese drumming, presenting both traditional and original Japanese Taiko songs with power, energy, skill
DAIKO DRUMMERS: The Fushicho Daiko Drummers, who have performed around the world and country, will entertain at the festival. Submitted photo
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percussion and began to teach both traditional Korean music and traditional dance. The Korean Traditional Music Group will perform at 12:25 p.m.
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MEXICAN MUSIC: Peter and Maria Lopez are among the musical entertainers at Chandler’s Multicultural Festival. Submitted photo
DRUMROLL: The Korean Traditional Music Group will take the stage to perform. Submitted photo
Peter and Maria Lopez are a husbandand-wife duo who perform Mexican folk music. They’ve played with other musicians in the Los Angeles and Long Beach areas of California, but within the past three years moved to the GilbertChandler area. Their instruments consist of the Mexican folk harp and a multiplestring rhythm guitar instrument known in Mexico as the “Jarana.” Peter and Maria will perform at 1 p.m.
Korean Traditional Music Group This group has been performing in the Valley since 2011 and is led by Misuk Kujawski, who was born and raised in South Korea where she was an elementary school teacher. In addition to teaching, she developed a love for Korean
Coming in February: Black History Month The South Chandler Self-Help Foundation and Desert Dance Theater in cooperation with the city of Chandler will present the 24th annual Black History Celebration at 7 p.m., Fri. Feb. 7, at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Some of the Valley’s greatest gospel singers, dancers and poets will participate in a tribute to “The Birth of the Blues.” This free, familyoriented event is open to the public and encourages historical education and respect and ensures ongoing opportunities for Chandler youth and others to display their talents.
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Chandler’s Diversity Office As Chandler has grown, so has the depth of the community’s ethnic and cultural diversity. The city’s Diversity Office was created in 2007 to develop and promote programming and facilitate communications with Chandler’s diverse population both internally and externally. The city had already been reaching out to diverse communities through the Human Relations Commission, various special events and employee training. Establishing the Diversity Office enhanced these programs, centralizing efforts to introduce residents and employees to cultures and ideas that they may not have experienced, and helping the city put more focus on multicultural issues. The office is staffed by Leah Powell, the community resources and diversity manager and Niki Tapia, a community resource coordinator. Together they work closely with the city’s Human Relations Commission and regionally with other communities, as well as coordinating numerous events celebrating the diversity of the Chandler community. The city’s Celebration of Unity is an annual effort to spotlight the community’s heritage and diversity and features events for all interests, age
POWELL: Community Resources and Diversity Manager Leah Powell. Submitted photo
TAPIA: Community Resource Coordinator Niki Tapia. Submitted photo
groups, cultures and ethnicities. Held each January, the events pay tribute to the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Largest among the unity events is the Chandler Multicultural Festival. This year’s festival will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sat., Jan. 18, in the courtyard of the downtown Chandler Public Library and will feature food, dance, music, art and entertainment from around the globe. For more information on the Diversity Office and the Celebration of Unity, visit chandleraz.gov/diversity or call 480-782-2214. Information provided by the City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department.
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VISION helps businesswomen with their own visions The number of women-owned businesses in the United States has increased rapidly during the last 20 years, and Chandler-based VISION Marketing & Consulting is offering a grant to help women entrepreneurs start, grow and expand their businesses. “We are excited to be a part of small business growth in Arizona and feel blessed that we have seen success with our own business since starting two years ago,” says Karen Cummings, coowner of VISION. “We want to be able to give back to other female small business owners through this grant, by working with them to develop a strong marketing plan and helping them see results from their efforts.” One grant will be awarded annually for $1,000 to $2,500. In addition to the money, recipients will be awarded the Small Business Success Marketing Package from VISION, valued at $3,000, for three months. The complimentary service includes research and development, social media marketing, public relations and print marketing. Applicants for the VISION grant should have been in business for two years or less, have an annual minimum revenue of $20,000, be at least 50% women-owned, based in Arizona and
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the business must be aligned with a charity or charitable cause. Veronica Shaw, co-owner of VISION, is excited about the new grant. “Through my career, I have seen successes and failures of businesses, some of which are attributed to marketing efforts, or lack thereof. With the successful VISION Grant, we are hoping to provide women-owned small businesses a head start when it comes to marketing and help contribute to their success. We have been fortunate in our business to be able to implement strategies that help us grow, and we want to do the same for other small businesses,” she says. The application deadline for the The Successful VISION Grant is Sat., Feb. 1, and winners will be announced March 3. For more information about VISION Marketing & Consulting, visit visionmarketingaz.com.
The Chandler Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. Notification must be made when certain sex offenders are released from the Arizona State Prison, accepted under an interstate compact agreement or released from a county jail back into the community. It is the responsibility of the chief law enforcement officer having jurisdiction where the offender intends to reside to inform the community. The person who appears in this notification has been convicted of a sex offense which allows the Chandler Police Department to make community notification. The sex offender has advised the Chandler Police that he will be living at the listed location. These people are not wanted by the Chandler Police or any other law enforcement agency at this time. David M. Smith, 39, was convicted for two counts of attempted child molestation in the Maricopa County Superior Court on Dec. 30, 1992. Smith was 18 years old and the victim was a 5-year-old female relative. He received a sentence of one year in jail and he is no longer on probation. He is listed as homeless on Arizona Avenue, Chandler. He is 5-feet 11-inches tall, 160 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. On Aug. 24, 2004, Derrick McDaniel, 48, was convicted for two counts of sexual abuse in Maricopa County. He was 38 and the victims were female strangers, aged 16 and 20. McDaniel was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison and lifetime probation. He is listed as transient in the Ray Road and
Dakota Street area. McDaniel is 5 feet 11 inches tall, 210 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. This notification is not intended to increase public fear; rather it is to inform the community of a sex offender living in the city and to comply with ARS 13-3825, Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law in making our community an informed and safer community. Citizen(s) use of this information to threaten, intimidate, harass or cause any harm to this person will not be tolerated and are subject to charges being filed against anyone violating the law. The Chandler Police Department Crime Prevention Unit may be reached at 480-782-4521 to assist the community in starting or joining a neighborhood watch program as well as provide you with useful information on personal safety. If you have questions regarding current criminal activity on these or any other offense, please call 480-782-4130 or if an emergency dial 9-1-1.
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Precautions make pizza delivery safer Police seek help identifying robbery suspect BY BETH LUCAS
Hailey Smith keeps a can of mace on her—just in case. “You always have to be vigilant about your surroundings,” says Smith, a 20-year-old pizza delivery driver for the original Rosati’s Pizza in Chandler. “You can’t slack off, have ear phones in.” “The scariest thing that ever happened to me, was when I went to a vacant house. Or, I thought it was vacant, ended up being occupied,” she says. “I called my fiancé on phone, so he could call the police, just in case.” Fortunately, the Rosati’s Pizza she works for has never faced a robbery, at least in the eight years that manager Amber Morinelli can account for. During that same time, Morinelli, however, says she has known of Phoenix drivers who have been robbed, which keeps her vigilant. Chandler resident Smith, has delivered for Rosati’s for the past year. Nationally, news reports have covered changes to pizza delivery: blackouts to areas with high crime that in some cases strike discord with customers who feel a bias against them; robberies and attempted robberies of drivers at empty homes or addresses that turn out to not be homes. But due to local diligence, local enforcement say Chandler has been a safe place for delivery in recent
years. Chandler Police Department Sgt. Joe Favazzo says there is no record of robberies from pizza delivery in empty homes in recent history— mostly due to efforts to increase community watches. “The key is for neighbors to look out for each other, and if something is going on that is suspicious, call the police,” says Favazzo. “A lot of people are afraid to call the police. Sometimes kids realize there is an empty home and drink beer and smoke dope.” Magazines regularly list “sales drivers” which include food delivery drivers, as among the top 10 most dangerous jobs, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The national data demonstrates an increase in violent injuries as well as motor vehicle crashes among drivers from 2011 to 2012. There were 51 fatalities in 2012, including 12 from violent acts and 36 from vehicle crashes. That compares to 40 fatalities in 2011, including seven from violent acts. The same trend is true among injuries, which have also risen nationwide, to 270 in 2012 related to personal injury
violence, up from 230 in 2011. Bureau economist Sean Smith says it was unclear if growth in industry or population impacted the figures. “We’re family run here,” says Morinelli. Drivers make only three deliveries at a time, so managers can keep closer track of their safety, she says. They typically carry no more than $15. “We know where our drivers are going,” she says. “We expect them back. If it takes too long, we call the driver. Thank God we’ve never had to that issue to worry about. We’re a family here.” Smith says it helps a lot the more explicit delivery directions are—such as listing an apartment building number along with an apartment number. She says having regulars helps a lot—because they know the delivery drivers. But she did offer one key piece of advice: “I’ve had to walk up and down dark streets because lights weren’t on. Had to find the house. Lights on is a good thing.” Beth Lucas is a freelancer for the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.
The Chandler Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a bank robbery suspect captured on camera at a U.S. Bank branch inside the Safeway at 1159 W. Chandler Blvd. The suspect was recorded at about 2:45 p.m., Jan. 4 and fled the store westbound on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency. The man is described as a white male, approximately 25 years of age, 5-feet 11-inches tall, 160 pounds, with a dark beard and hair. He was wearing a black baseball hat and a gray hooded sweatshirt with the letters “SMU” on the front. If you have any information relating to the identity of this suspect, contact the Chandler Police Department at 480-782-4130.
SUSPECT SOUGHT: Chandler police are looking for any information about a suspected bank robber caught on film. Submitted photo
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Chandler Police Department Sgt. Tom Lovejoy was selected as president of the Chandler Lieutenants and Sergeants Association (CLASA), effective Jan. 1. Lovejoy, former vice president of the CLASA board, took over when President Keith Benjamin announced he will retire from the department next fall. “I have a great deal of respect for Keith Benjamin. While our styles are different I appreciate that he will be around for a while as CLASA continues to grow,” Lovejoy says. “It is vital that we continue to serve Chandler residents and work as closely as possible with the city council while continuing to support our officers.” “After 19 years with the Chandler Police Department, and 29 years in law enforcement, I’m looking forward to doing something new,” Benjamin says of his retirement. “I will be available until my retirement to support Tom and CLASA in any way that I can.” Benjamin was first elected CLASA board president in 2004.
Residents of Chandler are encouraged to assist with enhancing and cleaning up their neighborhoods–and it’s easier than ever with a free app from the city. Residents can download the PublicStuff mobile phone app, which allows anyone to report problems in real-time, ranging from graffiti, water leaks and broken street lights. PublicStuff, a New York-based software company, has partnered with Chandler to create a mobile interface that seamlessly ties into the city’s existing citizen service request system. The app allows requests for service to be identified and addressed quickly and efficiently. Chandler has received and completed 638 requests for service since the app’s launch in June 2012. The free app is easy to use. Residents simply submit requests, and may attach photos. City staff receive requests, address the issues and the user who sent the request is notified when the request is completed. Users can download the app from iTunes or Google Play. Once a PublicStuff account is
Lovejoy has served Chandler as a police officer for 23 years. In 1994 thenOfficer Lovejoy worked in Community Services, where he started the Victims Assistance Program and Volunteers in Policing Program. He also coordinated Reserves and Explorer programs. In 1996, he became a property crimes detective and in 1997 began working financial crimes. From 1998 to 2000 Lovejoy served as a domestic violence detective and was promoted to patrol sergeant. For the past 14 years, he has served in neighborhood services, K-9, patrol and is currently main station administration sergeant. Lovejoy has been active with the CLASA board for the past six years and served as vice president for two years. CLASA was founded in 2003 to represent the needs of Chandler Lieutenants and Sergeants. CLASA represents 57 lieutenants and sergeants.
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created, the app allows for tracking requests and their progress. To include pictures, residents take a photo and simply click “submit” to forward the request. The app also allows users to see other issues in the area, to avoid making duplicate requests, though there is an option to make a request private. All issues are highlighted through a GPS-based mapping feature. The app also features interfaces to learn more about city services. For example, one widget provides biographies and contact information for the Chandler City Council. Residents may also connect with the city on social media. Both Facebook and Twitter feeds are provided on the app. Other widgets are included, such as a tracker for when trash and recycling will be picked up. The Chandler PublicStuff app is free and available for immediate use. The app may be downloaded online at chandleraz.gov/ mobileapps, or through iTunes or Google Play–search for “Chandler PublicStuff.”
Chandler libraries host ‘Book Bonanza’ on Sun., Jan. 19 Thousands of books go on sale at the Friends of the Chandler Public Library’s annual Book Bonanza, one of the largest book sales in the East Valley, during regular library hours through Sun., Jan. 19, at all four Chandler public libraries. More than 50,000 items will be on sale for half off their regular price, including
children’s and adult books, bestsellers, classics and autobiographies, in both hardback and paperback. Proceeds from used book sales benefit the Friends of the Chandler Public Library, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote and support the Chandler public libraries in the community.
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Visitors to the Downtown Library for Saturday’s book sale have the opportunity to enjoy the added cultural bonus of the city of Chandler’s annual Multicultural Festival, taking place outside the library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the Book Bonanza, the Friends of the Chandler Public Library have
displays of used books on sale year-round in all four locations. Basha Library is at 5990 S. Val Vista Dr.; the Downtown Library is at 22 S. Delaware St.; Hamilton Library is at 3700 S. Arizona Ave., and Sunset Library is at 4930 W. Ray Rd. To learn more, visit chandlerlibrary.org or call 480-782-2800.
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First Phoenix Bikefest at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino The Phoenix Bikefest roars into Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino for the first time Fri., April 4, through Sun., April 6. The Phoenix Bikefest, presented by area Harley-Davidson dealers, welcomes riders, enthusiasts and spectators to explore the machines, clothing, gear, design and anything else surrounding the motorcycles and community that loves them. Valley Harley-Davidson dealers, including Arrowhead Harley-Davidson, Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson, Chandler Harley-Davidson, Chester’s Harley-Davidson, Superstition HarleyDavidson and RideNow Powersports, along with Barry Caraway of Cyclerrides.com join to present the inaugural spectacle of food, music and celebration during the festivities, produced by R Entertainment Company. “We are excited to bring the riding community together for a free event thanking our loyal customers for their continued support. This is an event solely with the customer’s wishes in mind at a venue with unlimited potential,” Jack Stubbs of Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson says. The festival also spotlights participants from Indian Motorcycle, BMW, Aprilla, Ducati, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Can Am, Polaris, Suzuki, Yamaha, Spyder, Honda and Kawasaki. Special for the event, Arizona’s
first “ride-thru bar” serving as gateway entry to the celebration. The setup will naturally create a parade of arriving bikes, which onlookers can enjoy throughout the day. Food, drink and vendors of all kinds will be offered throughout the weekend to complement the bike show and live music. Guests are also welcome to test ride the latest and greatest in the motorcycle industry, including the new 2014 Harley-Davidson lineup and the 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT. To learn more, contact Barry Caraway at barry@phoenixbikefest.com or visit Phoenixbikefest.com.
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Fourth Friday car show Popular East Valley restaurant Nicantoni’s Pizza in Gilbert is hosting its monthly informal get-together of car and bike enthusiasts during its fourth Friday “Car & Bike Night Show” from 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., Jan. 24. Cutthroats Customs & Classics joins Nicantoni’s for the event, and other classic cars and stylish bikes will also make appearances. Guests who show up early can enter their names in a raffle to
win prizes throughout the night. The festivities will take on a pre-Super Bowl theme. Guests wearing football team jerseys that night will receive 10% off their bills, and all take-and-bake pizzas will be 10% off Friday and Saturday. Nicantoni’s is on the corner of Warner and McQueen at 1430 W. Warner Rd., Suite 136. For more details call 480892-2234, or check out facebook.com/ nicantonis.
CRUISE IN FOR A CAR SHOW: Come see classic cars and bikes at Nicantoni’s monthly “Car & Bike Night Show.” Submitted photo by Ray Janus
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Desert Schools Credit Union marks Spoil your sweetie at Massage 75th anniversary with $750,000 Envy Spa for Valentine’s Day in donations Desert Schools Federal Credit Union celebrated its 75th anniversary Jan. 15 by donating more than $750,000 to Valley charities, in a kickoff to its Shine On campaign–a year-long commemoration of Desert Schools’ 75th anniversary in 2014. Desert Schools presented the United Way with a check for more than $300,000 and Phoenix Children’s Hospital with a check for nearly $400,000. In addition, Desert Schools CEO Susan Frank named Valley charities that have been selected to receive an initial $7,500 grant and compete for a $30,000 voter-elected prize as part of the Shine On campaign.
Desert Schools named ‘Best Place to Work’ by Phoenix Business Journal In an award ceremony including Phoenix’s top companies, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union was recently recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of 2013’s “Best Places to Work.” An honoree in the “extra-large” category for companies with 1,000 employees or more, Desert Schools placed seventh on a list of just 12 companies chosen by the publication and ranked by employee responses to surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace. With a corporate culture that values
employee engagement at the top of the list, Desert Schools offers many programs and initiatives that allow employees to maximize a healthy work-life balance. From flexible scheduling to a robust health and wellness program and opportunities to give back to the community, employees enjoy perks and rewards that are unique to Desert Schools. “At Desert Schools, we work to provide excellent service to our external customers, and to our employees, as well,” says Susan Frank, president and CEO of Desert Schools. “Our employees are our biggest investment and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued. This award is particularly rewarding, as it really comes from within Desert Schools. To know that our employees are happy is very satisfying.” The award ceremony was held at the Scottsdale Princess Fairmont Resort on Dec. 12 with nearly 1,000 people in attendance to honor 125 companies that were selected Valleywide. Desert Schools was one of only three credit unions that made the 2013 list, and the only one honored in the Extra-Large category. Honorees spanned five categories ranging in size from “extra-large” with 1,000 or more employees, to “micro” with 50 employees or fewer.
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Massage Envy Spa is offering a specially priced Massage Envy Spa Valentine’s Day package complete with a Murad Healthy Skin facial, one-hour massage session and Sugar Foot Scrub Therapy for $99, a $185 value. The packages are offered from Sat., Feb. 1 through Fri., Feb. 14. “What better way to show your sweetie you care about them than to give a gift that will help them feel refreshed and rejuvenated,” says Arizona Regional Developer for Massage Envy Spa Steve Cook. “From our soothing facials and invigorating sugar foot scrubs to a relaxing, customized massage. It’s the ideal gift for your loved one.” Massage Envy Spa offers four different types of Murad Healthy Skin Facials: the Environmental Shield Vitamin C Facial, the Clarifying Enzyme Acne Facial, the Anti-Aging Facial and the Sensitive Skin Facial. The facials target specific skin concerns to help guests rapidly and dramatically improve the look and feel of their skin. The company’s Sugar Foot Scrub Therapy features fortified sugar with jojoba, olive and sunflower oils and lavender essential oils. The scrub exfoliates and soothes the skin and then a whipped Bon Vital
Body Butter, which is blended with cocoa butter, Shea butter, beeswax and lavender oil, is applied to add a hydrating protective layer to the freshly scrubbed skin. Many different types of massages are offered as well. They range from deep tissue, reflexology and trigger point therapy to Swedish and cranial sacral therapy. To determine the best fit for its guests, the therapists determine each person’s specific needs and customize the session. The Chandler locations for Massage Envy Spa are 2880 E. Germann Rd., Suite 7; 2510 W. Chandler Blvd.; and 4985 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 1. Visit massageenvy.com or call 602-9923689 for more information.
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Construction update: Road closure Construction is complete for improvements to Gilbert Road, from Queen Creek Road to Ocotillo Road, which were completed during the first phase of the Gilbert Road Improvements Project. Construction has begun for the next phase of improvements, the widening of Gilbert Road, from Ocotillo Road to just south of Chandler Heights Road. While the widening extends to just south of Chandler Heights Road, construction extends as far south as Riggs Road for installation of water, sewer and reclaimed water pipeline. The first phase of the project widened
Gilbert Road between Queen Creek and Ocotillo roads from two lanes to six lanes (three in each direction) and included landscaped medians, bike lanes, curb, gutter, sidewalk and extensive work on water, reclaimed water and sewer pipe lines. The current phase of the Gilbert Road Improvements Project includes widening Gilbert Road to four lanes (two in each direction) from Ocotillo Road to just south of Chandler Heights Road, transitioning to three lanes north and southbound at the Gilbert Road/Chandler Heights Road intersection.
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The intersection of Gilbert and Chandler Heights roads will also be widened to two lanes in each direction for Chandler Heights Road. The project is slated to conduct many other improvements, such as landscaped medians, bike lanes, curb, gutter, sidewalk and any utility relocations necessary for the improvements. Dedicated right-turn lanes, bike lanes and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, such as installation of handicap ramps at corners, will be added in the project area. Retention basins will be excavated in the project area to accommodate storm water flows.
Businesses encouraged to take advantage of lighting rebate increase SRP business is encouraging its business customers to take advantage of a special rebate through April 30 to upgrade lighting and save on energy bills for years to come. SRP has increased the rebate amount from $300 to $350 for each kilowatt of reduced demand for all qualified SRP Standard Business Solutions program lighting projects. The 17% rebate increase aims to help make energy-efficient lighting
projects more financially feasible for businesses. Businesses are also encouraged to maximize rebate dollars by upgrading T12 fluorescent lighting systems. Effective May 1, SRP’s baseline and minimum lightingefficiency standards for its Business Solutions program will change, so now is the best time to take advantage of the current requirements. Additionally, replacement costs for old T12 fluorescent lamps and
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Drivers are asked to use caution while driving through construction zones, but may continue to patronize local businesses. For more information visit GilbertRoadImprovements.com or call the hotline at 480-898-4100.
DEADLINES FOR SANTAN SUN NEWS The deadline for news and advertising is noon Wed., Jan. 22, for the Feb. 1, 2014, issue of the SanTan Sun News. All news must be submitted to News@SanTanSun. com by that day to be considered for the next issue or by filling in the “submit a news release” form on the newspaper’s website at SanTanSun.com. To send an item for consideration in the SanTan Family Fun, email it directly to STFF@SanTanSun.com. Send advertising files and information to account reps or contact Ads@SanTanSun.com. For deadline information, visit SanTanSun.com and click on “About us” and call 480-732-0250 for advertising rate details.
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ballasts may increase because of reduced supply. New federal standards required phasing out production of these lamps and ballasts. SRP business customers are encouraged to upgrade T12s now while rebates are at their highest levels. To learn more, visit savewithsrpbiz.com or call 602236-3054.
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